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Moo-ving: A sing song and a chat with neighbourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cows JIMMY RHATIGAN JIMMYRHATIGAN@ GMAIL.COM

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Top left: Margaret Murphy, Newmarket NS, best scrapbook cover design Top: Maria Fitzgerald, Sarah May Walsh, Ann Marie Sinnott, Ellen Sinnott, Glenmore Middle: Sean Maher and Micheal Holden, historian, Thomastown Above: Debbie and Seamus Upton at the Rising Sun Left: Some of the 1916 scrapbook entries from local students All pics: Joe Cashin

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Top: The organising committee, front, Catherine Grant, Bridget Barron, and Mary O’ Shea, treasurer, author and historian. Michael Power, Mick Walsh, Dick Claridge, Eddie Sinnott, Sean Maher and Richard Walsh Above left: Jenny and Niamh O’Connor, Glenmore, Maria Fitzgerald, Sarah May Walsh, Ann Marie Sinnott, Ellen Sinnott, students of Ballyfacey NS, runners-up in the scrapbook for 1916 competition, with their teacher Tomás O’Gorman Above: Hugh Byrne, Shem Dooley and Johnny Barron, all Tullogher Left: Eddie Sinnott, Hannah Holden, Tomás O’Malley who read the Proclamation, and Frank Madigan All pics: Joe Cashin

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Walter Walsh’s sister, Jane and his mother at Michael Lyng Motors

Family pride: Swans and cygnets at Newpark Fen

Walter Walsh’s sister, Jane and his mother at Michael Lyng Motors

Enjoying ice cream at the St Canice’s Parish Fun Sunday were Matthew and Samuel Fleming,Luke Kerwick,Ben Hogan and Mark Dalton

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Salon of the week

DVD of the week

Rustique Beauty

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Rustiq Hair and Beauty Salon was founded by Denise Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill in 20015. Denise has been working in the hair industry over the past 18 years. Rustiq holds a reputation for highly skilled stylists, colourists and beauty therapists with a friendly and professional atmosphere. Customers have their needs met at the contemporary-romantic style salon with exceptional services in hair and beauty, as well as outstanding after-care treatment. Visit www.rustiqsalon.com for more details.

Adonis Johnson (Michael B. Jordan) never knew his famous father, boxing champion Apollo Creed, who died before Adonis was born. However, boxing is in his blood, so he seeks out Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) and asks the retired champ to be his trainer. Rocky sees much of Apollo in Adonis, and agrees to mentor him, even as he battles an opponent deadlier than any in the ring. With Rockyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s help, Adonis soon gets a title shot, but whether he has the true heart of a fighter remains to be seen

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

Album of the week

Dangerous Woman by Ariana Grande Pop star Ariana Grande has topped the UK album chart for the first time with her third record, Dangerous Woman. The album, which marks a more mature direction for the former child star, outsold its nearest rival, Views by Drake, by just 600 copies. Dangerous Woman is full of flirty pop eruptions and slinky dancefloor seductions, as well as Arianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trademark powerhouse vocals. It features collaborations with Future, Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne and Macy Gray, among others.

Game of the week

Kilkenny Tile Store

Gran Turismo 6

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

The sixth entry in the series celebrates 15 years of Gran Turismo and promises to bring an even greater level of authenticity to every car and every race. There are plenty of cars to choose from over 1200 in fact, ranging from vintage classics to todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top designs, with cars from the likes of Ferrari, Lamborghini and Bugatti yours to drive. Not only that, there are plenty of cool customisation options like wheels and aero parts for you to really make your car your own.

Store of the week

Goods 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

Movie of the week

Alice Through the Looking Glass After slipping through a mirror, Alice (Mia Wasikowska) finds herself back in Wonderland with the White Queen (Anne Hathaway), the Cheshire Cat, the White Rabbit, Tweedledee and Tweedledum. Her friends tell her that the Mad Hatter (Johnny Depp) is depressed over the death of his family. Hoping to save his loved ones, Alice steals the Chronosphere from Time (Sacha Baron Cohen) to travel into the past where she encounters the younger Hatter and the evil Red Queen (Helena Bonham Carter).

App of the week

The Pier Falls by Mark Haddon

Everalbum

Mark Haddon, author of the international bestselling novel The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time has returned with a collection of short stories. In The Gun, a manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life is marked by a single afternoon and a rusty .45; in The Island, a mythical princess is abandoned on an island in the midst of war; in The Boys Who Left Home to Learn Fear, a cadre of sheltered artistocrats sets out to find adventure in a foreign land and finds the gravest dangers among themselves.

Apps have gotten so out of control, we now need apps to help keep other apps in line. Everalbum is your one-stop shop for keeping all your photos in one place, no matter what platform theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re shared onâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;whether Instagram, Dropbox, Facebook or Google Photos. You can also share albums with friends, even if they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t use Everalbum. So itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s user friendly and super simple.

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The unknown Croatian island of Obonjan, located just six kilometres offshore from the city of Ĺ ibenik, on the Dalmatian coast, is set to open this summer as Europeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first dedicated arts and wellbeing island

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cathedral added in the 12th century. Unsurprisingly, the round tower and cathedral are the focal point for Ardmoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brace of heritage trails - a 5km green route that starts at the monastic site and goes on to circle the cliff walk and a shorter red route, taking about 20 minutes to complete. Several other sites relating to St. Declan pepper the routes, including the saintâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oratory (where tradition has it, he is buried) and St. Declanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stone, which legend says

was carried to Ardmore on the waves from Wales. Both, along with St. Declanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Well and Church, are visited by pilgrims on the saintâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s feast day, July 24. Other heritage stops in the town include an old lifeboat station and the villageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catholic (St. Declanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) and protestant (St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) churches. Two ogham stones are kept in the old cathedral â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one of which constitutes the longest known ogham inscription in Ireland. After exploring the town itself, the

red route continues past the Cliff House Hotel to a waterside loop taking in a watch tower abandoned in 1921, the wreck of the Samson (a crane ship that ran aground here in 1987) a World War II lookout point and Fr. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Well, which is said to have some curative properties of its own... If you like that walk, feel free to continue along St. Declanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Way, an ancient pilgrim path running for 94km through Cappoquin all the way to Cashel!

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Pre-Reg Units Aygo 1.0L X-Play 161 KK 1051 Avensis 1.6L D-4-D Luna 161 KK 2410 Yaris Hybrid Lux Auto 161 KK 1045 Yaris 1.0L Aura 151 KK 2014 Yaris 1.0L 5Dr Aura 141 KK 527 Yaris 1.0L 5Dr Aura 141 CW 99 Yaris 1.0L 5Dr Terra 141 CW 208 Yaris 1.0L 5Dr Terra 141 KK 286 Fiesta 1.25L 131 KK 790 Yaris 1.0L 5Dr Sport 131 KK 740 Micra 1.2L 5Dr 131 KK 923 Yaris 1.0L Terra 10 TN 1020 Yaris 1.0L SOL 08 W 394 Auris 1.4L D-4-D SOL 151 KK 1126 Fabia 1.6Tdi Ambition 142 KK 540 Auris 1.4L D-4-D Terra 141 KK 1524 Auris 1.4L D-4-D Terra 141 T 796 Megane 1.5L dCi Expression 131 KK 132 308 Active 1.6Hdi 12 CW 354

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Price

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0 ........................................................................................€14,500 0 ........................................................................................€29,500 10 ......................................................................................€21,000 800 ...................................................................................€16,000 20,000 .............................................................................€15,000 25,000 .............................................................................€15,000 37,820 .............................................................................€14,500 21,000 .............................................................................€14,500 67,996 .............................................................................€13,000 42,000 .............................................................................€13,000 65,110 .............................................................................€11,000 62,185 .............................................................................€9,500 90,648 .............................................................................€9,500 10,400 .............................................................................€23,500 53,078 .............................................................................€15,500 28,908 .............................................................................€19,750 50,000 .............................................................................€19,000 99,195 .............................................................................€13,500 75,643 .............................................................................€14,500

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Model

Reg No

Colour

Price

Pre-Reg Units Toyota

Auris 1.4L D-4-D Terra

11 CW 204

Silver

116,377 ...........................................................................€13,500

Toyota

Auris 1.4L Luna

09 W 982

Frost Blue

150,347 ...........................................................................€8,500

Toyota

Auris Van

12 KK 325

Silver

169,447 ...........................................................................€12,750

Toyota

Auris Van

12 KK 595

White

136,331 ...........................................................................€12,750

Toyota

Corolla 1.4L D-4-D Terra

151 KK 1996

Ash Grey

14,000 .............................................................................€20,500

Toyota

Corolla 1.4L D-4-D Terra

141 KK 408

Ash Grey

54,000 .............................................................................€19,500

Toyota

Corolla 1.4L D-4-D Terra

141 KK 665

AVG Bronze

45,597 .............................................................................€19,500

Toyota

Corolla 1.4L D-4-D Terra

141 CW 277

Dark Steel

30,000 .............................................................................€19,500

Toyota

Corolla 1.33L Luna

141 T 2024

Silver

28,076 .............................................................................€20,000

Toyota

Corolla 1.4L D-4-D Terra

131 KK 1343

Silver

63,000 .............................................................................€17,000

Toyota

Avensis 2.0L D-4-D Aura

132 KK 34

Blue

83,000 .............................................................................€20,000

Toyota

Avensis 2.0L D-4-D Aura

131 CW 703

Silver

72,550 .............................................................................€19,500

Toyota

Avensis 2.0L D-4-D Aura

12 KE 1221

Ash Grey

122,444 ...........................................................................€17,000

Toyota

Avensis 2.0L D-4-D Aura

11 KK 857

Granite

107,306 ...........................................................................€16,000

Toyota

Avensis 2.0L D-4-D Aura

11 KK 312

Silver

85,435 .............................................................................€16,000

Hyundai

iX35 1.7L Dsl

131 TS 552

Blue

51,467 .............................................................................€21,500

Toyota

Verso 2.0L D-4-D Luna

12 WH 198

Silver

91,040 .............................................................................€20,500

Hyundai

iX35 1.7L Crdi

11 D 10891

Black

51,098 .............................................................................€18,500

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16 Kia Carens 1.7 Diesel 7 Seater EX

Black

€ 27,900

13 Kia Sorento 4WD Commercial Diesel

Black

€ 22,900

08 Kia Cee’d 1.6 Diesel Sportwagon

Black

€6,500

16 Kia Cee’d 1.4 EX Diesel 5 Door

Silver

€ 22,900

13 BMW 520 Touring 1.9 Diesel Estate

Grey

€ 31,900

08 Honda Civic Hybrid Automatic

Blue

€6,500

16 Kia Cee’d 1.6 EX Diesel Sportywagon

White

€ 24,900

13 Kia Sportage 1.7 EX Diesel

Grey

€ 21,900

08 Cheverlot Captiva 7 Seater Diesel

Blue

€7,500

16 Kia Rio 1.4 EX 5 door Diesel

Red

€ 18,600

13 Kia Venga 1.4 EX Diesel 5 door

Red

€ 14,900

08 Volvo S40 1.6 Diesel Saloon

Red

€4,900

16 Kia Rio 1.4 L Diesel 5 Door

Silver

€ 16,900

13 Kia Cee’d Sportywagon 1.4 TX Diesel

Silver

€ 14,900

07 Volvo AWD XC90 7 Seater A/T

Blue

€13,900

16 Kia Sorento 2WD Diesel 7 Seater

Silver

€ 39,900

13 Hyundai IX35 1.7 Diesel

Gold

€ 18,900

07 Hundai Tucson 2.0

Grey

€4,250

16 Kia Sportage 1.7 Diesel EXS Sunroof

Silver

€ 30,900

13 Kia Rio 1.5 Diesel EX 5 door

Silver

€ 13,900

07 Toyota Landcrusier Com 3.0 Dsl

Black

€11,400

16 Kia Sportage 1.7 Diesel LX

Blue

€ 27,900

12 Nissan Qashqai 1.5DCI Diesel

Blue

€ 16,400

07 Peugeot 407 1.6 Diesel

Silver

€4,900

16 Kia Sportage 1.7 EX Diesel

Red

€ 29,900

12 Ford Fiesta 1.4 Titatium Dsl

Red

€ 10,900

07 Honda Accord Diesel

Black

€5,700

16 Kia Sportage 1.7 LX Diesel

Blue

€ 27,500

12 Audi A4 2.0 TDI Saloon SE Technik

Grey

€22,900

07 Ford Focus 1.6 Diesel 5 Door

Red

€5,900

16 Kia Venga 1.4 EX Diesel 5 Door

Red

€ 19,900

12 Kia Sportage 1.7 LX Diesel

Blue

€19,900

07 Toyota Avensis 2.0 Diesel

Grey

€5,900

16 Kia Venga 1.4 EX Diesel 5 Door

Grey

€ 19,900

11 Kia Rio 1.5 Diesel TX 5 Door

Silver

€9,500

07 Kia Cee’d 1.4 Diesel EX 5 Door

Gold

€4,500 €6,900

15 Kia Rio 1.4 EX Diesel 5 Door

Silver

€ 16,900

11 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 Diesel 7 Seater

Grey

€19,900

07 Hyundai Santa Fe Automatic 7 Seater Dsl

Blue

15 Kia Sportage 1.7 EX Diesel

Sirus Silver

€ 25,900

11 Hyundai I30 1.6 Diesel Estate

Silver

€10,900

06 Hyundai Tucson 2WD Petrol

Green

€3,900

14 Kia Sportage 1.7 EX Diesel

Sirus Silver

€ 23,900

11 Peugeot 3008 1.6 HDI 5 Door

Silver

€12,700

06 Hyundai Tucson 2.0 Diesel

Black

€5,500

14 Kia Sportage 2.0 EX Diesel Automatic

Grey

€ 26,500

10 Hyundai I30 1.6 Diesel 5 Door

Silver

€10,500

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€8,900

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€5,500

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Black

€ 21,500

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Red

€7,900

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Planning Permission is sought by James and Ursula Lalor for alterations, renovation and single storey extension to the side of our existing dwelling at No. 31 Glendine Heights, Castlecomer Rd., Co. Kilkenny. Signed: Mark Bannon, PBA architects, Stoneyford, Kilkenny. 087 6196527. 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.

Kells Sports Centre intends to apply for a two storey extension to the front of the existing sports hall comprising entrance foyer, stairs and toilets on the ground floor and stairs, landing and meeting room on the first floor, at Kells, 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. 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, Jane Dineen intend to apply to Kilkenny County Council for Permission for the construction of a single storey domestic extension (gross area of 22.86 sqm) to the side of the existing semi-detached dwelling house together with associated site works for development at this site situated at: No 22 The Orchard, Old Golf Links Road, 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: Jane Dineen

We, Sharon and Niall Leahy hereby apply to Kilkenny Co Council for full Planning Permission to carry out minor internal alterations to existing house, to alter layout of and extend roof and floor area of existing sun room, to erect new first floor extension over existing garage together with all associated site works on our property located at Ballybur, 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. Michael Condon MRIAI, Architect, MRC Design Ltd â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1 City Wall, James Street, Kilkenny Ph. 087 2032869

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.LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ &RXQFLO I, James Murphy, wish to apply to Kilkenny County Council for Planning Permission to construct a two storey, four bed dwelling served by a packaged wastewater treatment system and a raised bed soil polishing filter, private on-site bored well, new site entrance and all associated site works, at Ballydunne, Rathmoyle, 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. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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TELEPHONE: 056 7795051 .LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ &RXQFLO Planning Permission is sought by Adinel Neculai to construct a new pitched roof to the existing single storey dwelling, the removal of existing flat roof, associated elevational changes and all associated site developments works at Cooleeshal More, Threecastles, Freshford, Co. Kilkenny The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9 a.m.- 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (â&#x201A;Ź20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

.LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ &RXQFLO Application is being made for FULL PLANNING PERMISSION for the following; (a) New retractable, traditional style canopy to front and side of existing shop unit (b) Modifications to condition 6 of the approved planning permission by An Bord Pleanala Pl 62.241437 (Kilkenny County Council Pl Ref No. 12/51) to extend opening hours from 8am to 10pm All at No. 1 High Street and Ormonde Street, Kilkenny. The proposed development is within the curtilage of a protected structure, No.1 High Street, RPS No. B44 For Pat & Siobhan Mahon. 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 authority during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

.LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ &RXQFLO I, Tom Drennan., hereby intend to apply for planning permission to Kilkenny County Council for construction of a new agricultural shed for the storage of hay, straw and farm machinery and associated site works at Courtnaboghilla, Goresbridge, Co. Kilkenny. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9 a.m.- 1.00 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: - Tom Drennan

.LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ &RXQFLO Planning Permission is sought by Ciaran & Emer Sheahan 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 Ballywalter, 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.- 1.00 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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The Sun opposes Saturn across the Gemini-Sagittarius axis. Where this aspect works well is in bringing to the fore the need for life appraisal and determining limitations. If you haven’t already considered a life-audit, this could be the time to do so. For some, this could be forced on them by others who feel they’re not making the most of opportunities Your ruling planet, Venus, appears as an Evening star as of Monday, June 6th. Anticipation could build over the next seven days. Though costs both financial and emotional may be high, it’s probable that an end is in sight and that by the solstice on June 20th, you will feel to have made a shrewd investment. As happened last year, the Sun in your sign opposes Saturn in Sagittarius. It could again feel as though you’ve hit a brick wall. Of course, for some this might mark the longawaited acceptable conclusion of a chapter. For others, facing limitations - whether these are through health, lack of support or finance could be disappointing. The Sun opposes Saturn in Sagittarius and so accents the work and health area of your solar chart. It would be wholly understandable if you found the end of this week particularly tough going. Of course not all Cancerians will experience this but those who are already trying to pour more into the day than is normal, may find this tough going. If you’re into drama, you might enjoy all that’s on offer over the next seven days.With others determined to complete projects and kick certain matters into touch, even watching their race against time might appeal to you.Yet the Sun’s opposition to Saturn at the end of the week will surely affect you too. At the end of the week, the Sun opposes Saturn across the Gemini Sagittarius axis.These are Mutable signs like your own so it’s probable that you will tune into this particular planetary chord. Though you did have experience of this last year, it was three decades earlier when this aspect last affected you.

Across 1. Nil (4) 3. Cask (6) 8. Security device (7) 9. Water barrier (3) 10. Terse (4) 11. Rudderless (6) 13. Technical terminology (6) 15. Zealous (4) 18. Written record of events (3) 19. Countries (7) 21. Currency unit (6) 22. Labyrinth (4)

Down 1. Fastner (3) 2. Detection instrument (5) 4. Japanese martial art (6) 5. Armbones (5) 6. Restricted (7) 7. Adult male swan (3) 10. Coaxed (7) 12. Part of the eye (6) 14. Majestic (5) 16. Stringed instrument (5) 17. Consumed (3) 20. Litigate (3)5)

Across 1. Comical (5) 4. One of the senses (5) 7. Freedom (7) 8. Regret (3) 9. Woodwind instrument (4) 11. Ire (5) 14. Valuable item (5) 15. Singing voice (4) 18. Large antelope (3) 19. Greed (7) 21. Force out (5) 22. Compare (5)

Down 11. Bird of prey (6) 2. Seize suddenly (3) 3. Tall story (4) 4. Attempting (6) 5. Dreamlike (7) 6. Level (4) 10. Vague (7) 12. Leave (6) 13. Forward-looking (6) 16. Monster (4) 17. Shopping precinct (4) 20. Writing fluid (3)

As is the case for most signs, you may be tuned into an impending deadline. This could have publishing, legal or international implications. It might also be exceedingly important to you that the written word is checked and then checked again. The Sun opposes Saturn across the Gemini Sagittarius axis All signs are likely to experience a crunch moment before next weekend. The Sun opposes Saturn across the Gemini-Sagittarius axis. All signs will of course experience this, - but each in different ways. Those born under your sign could experience this as a financial or ethical brick wall.

It may be that an aspect at the end of the week marks a significant timeline. For some, this could mark the closing of a chapter. True, there might still be an echo to be heard in 12 months’ time. Even so, it’s likely you are preparing for moving on. Over next weekend there is a New Moon in Gemini (your opposite sign). If work feels harder than usual that may be because it is. Just ahead of the weekend the Sun opposes Saturn (your ruling planet) across the Gemini -Sagittarius axis. Those of your sign could find things particularly tough going. Any effect may be exaggerated by the fact that others appear to be running around like headless chickens unaware of looming deadlines As you probably know, those of your sign are said to be sensitive to the movements of both Saturn and Uranus. At the end of this working week the Sun and Saturn oppose one another across the Gemini-Sagittarius axis. Obviously, all signs should be affected. You though, could tune into this particular planetary chord. It might suit you to issue an ultimatum. The Sun and Saturn oppose one another across the backbone of your solar chart. By the end of this week you should be clear about limitations and the responsibilities headed your way. A timeline might suit you very well indeed. What is uncovered by you mid week might seem to others to have been the result of diligent research and hard work.

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Kid gloves: Boxers throw party JIMMY RHATIGAN JIMMYRHATIGAN@GMAIL.COM

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Local boxers at the Leinster Championships

Stewart Leahy, Rachel Hawkes Ivers and Pat Stokes

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Trying time for punters at Gowran Park ALTHOUGH a couple of odds on favourites did the business at Gowran on Wednesday. Balancing the books proved to be difficult. Biggest upset came in the mile 66-74 handicap when 16/1 chance Talented Kid defeated fellow outsider Maronella with favourite Granny May well adrift. Evanna McCutcheon is better known for her exploits with Maarek but she showed that she is no one horse wonder as she turned out Talented Kid in fine fettle to win by two and a quarter lengths in the hands of 5lb claimer Donagh O’Connor. Although he has a couple of victories to his credit, the son of Teofilo had failed to trouble the judge in any of his previous outings but there were mitigating circumstances as he has proved very difficult to keep right. He likes the prevailing ground and if remaining in one piece is capable of winning a similar race again. Paul Nolan, better known for training national hunt

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horses, showed he is capable of producing them on the level as well when saddling Usain to capture the second division of the extended mile and a furlong 45-65 handicap at 12/1. Failed gambles The four year old put his best foot forward as he was always up with the pace before leading at the two-furlong marker and holding the strong challenge of Romantic. This was the final leg of three for jockey Declan McDonagh which was initiated by the 10/1 chance Great Wide Open in the seven-furlong 6783 handicap. He failed to made most of the running and battled well

when push came to shove to hit the wire a head in front of Expreso Brasileiro. Winning trainer Charles O’Brien told me that seven furlongs is an ideal trip for his charge. O’Brien and McDonagh were back in the winners’ enclosure courtesy of Zorba The Greek who swooped late to touch off the favourite Elusive In Paris in the first division of the mile and a furlong 45-65 handicap. A maiden coming into the race, Zorba had been campaigning mainly on all-weather but he showed he could handle a sound racing surface and responded well to the urgings of McDonagh. Double form O’Brien revealed that he will keep the winner on the go as long as conditions remain on the fast side. Not to be outdone by his namesake who happens to be the son of Vincent O’Brien, the current master of Ballydoyle, Aidan O’Brien was also in double form and started well

when taking the opening 3 yo maiden over seven furlongs with Monarch. The Galileo colt was again strong in the market and while he did the business he showed wayward tendencies by swerving violently to his left. He still had enough to defeat Flying Fairies by two and a half lengths. What the future

holds for Monarch remains to be seen. The Dansili filly Earring completed the Ballydoyle brace with a comfortable win over the Jim Bolger trained favourite An Cailin Orga in the mile and a furlong fillies maiden. Out if the that high class mare Together, a Grade 1

winner in America, Earring was bogged down in heavy ground on her debut at Navan but showed much better form here as she was always in the firing line before taking over a furlong or so out. This was a very taking display by a clearly useful animal and it will be interesting to see what level she achieves.

The Stripy Men: Delivery man hath cometh JIMMY RHATIGAN JIMMYRHATIGAN@GMAIL.COM

LONG threatening has come at last. After enough waffle from public representatives to fill an attic full of note books, a monument to our hurling family has finally been delivered. It was God only knows how many decades ago that time was taken up at what were then Corporation meetings, by discussions on a proposed monument to the mighty men who for generations have worn the black and amber. It seemed for a long time that we would have to settle for what might have been. But, lo and behold, the delivery man hath cometh and our Canal

Square, a next door neighbour to John’s Bridge. is now host to what we have to concede is a piece of beauty to remind all and sundry, as if the aforementioned needed to be reminded, that the best hurlers on the planet are those who the late Councillor Joe Cody called in his excellent book, The Stripy Men. Over the years, there were many who campaigned actively for a permanent reminder that we are the kings, queens too (a la camogie girls), of our beautiful game. We think in particular of avid hurling guru, Eddie Cody of Leggettsrath, who, eats, sleeps and drinks Kilkenny hurling. His dream has come true. After Mayor Joe Malone and his County Council counterpart, Mary Hilda Cavanagh brought the news

that the monument was on the way, debate raged as to the right place to rest it. That sculptor, Barry Wrafter did a magnificent job, there is no doubt. He fashioned and honed a beautiful piece 6PDOO PHUFLHV As the monument was in transit, the debate continued about where was the best place to call the monument’s home. The Parade Plaza was perhaps favoured to the Canal Square, its final resting place. Final? One never knows. But what we do know is that the much longed for piece is here and looking brilliant. Perhaps we should be grateful for small mercies?

Pic Ellen O’Carroll, Mary Deevy, Sheila Lynch and Teresa Kelly at the celebration of faith, food and fun in St Canice’s Co-Ed School on Sunday - Pic: Martin Doheny

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