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Kilkenny Reporter WEDNESDAY JANUARY 7 2014

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>Trail of torment to be tackled: Page 30 >The Wonderful Wellie Race: Pages 8, 26, 74, 84&85

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Tally Ho: The Kilkenny Hunt patrolled South Kilkenny for several hours over Christmas. Hunted were the townslands of Mullinavat, Ballyhale, Knocktopher and Hugginstown Pic: Donal Foley

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Jim and Marie Treacy, Station Road, Bennettsbriidge, winners of the local Tidy Towns Garden Competition, pictured with Michele Culliton, treasurer and Brian Kelly, chairman Tidy Towns

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Passion and pride as rain fails to reign! Deirdre Owens, Majella Deevy, Josephine Holland and Key Brennan. Pics: Martin Doheny

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New Year resolution:

The gift of life Learning to save a life JIMMY RHATIGAN JIMMYRHATIGAN@GMAIL.COM

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News Family pride: Alan, Angela, Stephen and Robert Hayes

Generous support: Sarah Moore and Lisa Mooney

Pics: Donal Foley

Silence is golden at New Year Ball JIMMY RHATIGAN JIMMYRHATIGAN@GMAIL.COM

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On the ball for suicide awareness Paddy Hickey, Philip Cooney and James Rafter

Shane Hourigan, Aisling Fraher, James Power and Mandy Hourigan

Pat and Angela Duggan. Valerie and Graham Farrar

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Big support for Thomas Hayes Trust Amy Whearty, Saoirse Knox, Becky Farrelly, Fiona Byrne and Aine Brie pic 2 Michael and Hazel Kavanagh, Sinead Kelly and John Flynn pic 3 A happy group of organisers and friends pic 4 Gillian O’Meara, Abbie Butler and Janet Cunningham pic 5 Great support for Thomas Hayes Trust pic 6 John Delaney with O’Loughlin Gaels hurlers, Mikey Butler and Jamie Malone Pics: Donal Foley

Michael and Hazel Kavanagh, Sinead Kelly and John Flynn

John Delaney with O’Loughlin Gaels hurlers, Mikey Butler and Jamie Malone

Above: Great support for Thomas Hayes Trust Right: A happy group of organisers and friends Pics: Donal Foley

Gillian O’Meara, Abbie Butler and Janet Cunningham

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Campus is located also made student accommodation available for students, adding to the appeal of Kilkenny as a great introduction to University life for a whole range of reasons. The students from last year have given very positive feedback on their experience and have transitioned very well into their second year on the main Maynooth Campus â&#x20AC;&#x201C; there was a 96% transfer rate into second year. At the November Awards Ceremony at Maynooth University , five out of the 49 students from First Arts Kilkenny received awards for academic excellence and student engagement. Their performance in exams and assignments was on a par with their counterparts on the main Campus and they benefitted greatly from the smaller class sizes; student focused learning environment and the vibrant campus community. They themselves have commented that:â&#x20AC;&#x153; we are eased into college life in a friendly environment and we get to know everyone really wellâ&#x20AC;?, and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Smaller classes are better, the lecturers know your nameâ&#x20AC;? Kilkenny Campus is holding a Drop In Day on Saturday January 10th from 10 am to 2.00 pm. There will be an opportunity to meet with staff and students, tours of the Campus, a Hear/Dare Clinic and CAO advice and information. All are welcome, to find out more please log on to www.kilkennyfirstarts.com or phone 01 7086755, email: kilkennyfirstarts@ nuim.ie.

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From Razor to Laser in 2015 Does Laser Hair Removal really work? Imagine no longer having to think about shaving your legs or booking in a painful wax appointment – ever again? This is the reality and the greatest beneﬁt of laser hair removal. Imagine the time and money you would save? On average a woman will spend an incredible €10,000 over the course of her lifetime getting rid of unwanted hair. In terms of time, it is estimated that she will spend three months of her life waxing and shaving! Laser hair removal is the most effective method of hair removal. Thereafter you’ll enjoy a smooth, hair-free body, no more stubble, in grown hairs or unsightly shaving rashes. In fact, your beauty regime will never be the same again.

On average a woman will spend €10,000 over the course of her lifetime getting rid of unwanted hair Did you know that now is the perfect time to start your laser hair removal? Our tans have begun to fade and our skin is at its palest during the winter months. Therapie Clinic is the nation’s favourite and leading expert when it comes to laser hair removal. The Irish owned clinic was established in Dublin in 2001 and now with clinics nationwide, including Barronstrand Street in Waterford. The clinic emerged as a leader for very good reasons including the superior results they achieve each and every time.

1. Medical Grade Laser vs IPL Technology is the key to effective hair removal - fact. Therapie Clinic uses only medical-grade laser which means superior results, quicker treatment times and most importantly of all – your safety.

Sarah Kelleher Therapie Expert

TOP 5 TIPS from the experts at Therapie Clinic

Many smaller clinics use what’s called IPL, which technically isn’t laser at all and delivers a much lesseffective treatment. Expect to have up to 20 sessions of ineffective IPL versus only six with medical grade laser - there’s just no comparison.

2. Experience Successful hair removal is also dependent on experience. Incorrect use of a laser or using a wrong setting could not only mean poor results but cause problems such as pigmentation or worse still, a burn. Therapie Clinic has been in business for over 12 years and has the most experienced of staff who undergo extensive and ongoing training to ensure you are in the safest and most experienced of hands.

3. Patch test / Save €s At Therapie Clinic, the ﬁrst step is a free consultation and patch test to ensure you are compatible to laser. Not everyone is suitable, so be careful not to waste your money – insist on a patch test wherever you go! Speaking of wasting your money – laser hair removal is actually more cost effective than waxing and shaving, in the long run. Take the Hollywood bikini, you’ll pay around €60 for a wax

each month whereas laser is much more cost effective when you may only need a course of 6 treatments to be hair free and carefree! You may require a top up once or twice a year or even less frequently, everyone is different but essentially it’s a case of goodbye razor! This January Therapie are offer up to 80% off Laser. The perfect time to book a free consultation and check if you are suitable.

4. Number of Treatments Generally, a course of six treatments is recommended but you will notice a signiﬁcant

reduction in hair after just 2-3 treatments. Therapie Clinic clients tend to book in for one area but end up getting everything done!

5. Results No more painful waxing and time consuming shaving; no more in grown hairs or stubbly legs, instead smooth, silky, stubble-free skin, day in day out. Ladies you’ve got to discover the beneﬁts of laser hair removal! Therapie Clinic has clinics nationwide, including 31 Barronstrand Street in Waterford. Call 1890 650 750 now to arrange a free consultation this January.

HAIR REMOVAL TREATMENTS WHICH TREATMENT REALLY WORKS? The truth about IPL v Medical Grade Lasers Medical Grade Lasers

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All Skin Types

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7 JANUARY 2015 Kilkenny Reporter

News â&#x20AC;¢A city pensioner boiling an egg for her Christmas dinner â&#x20AC;¢A burst of tearful emotion when a food voucher was delivered to a family home â&#x20AC;¢A city dad who told a caller, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seek any helpâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; only for his daughter to intervene, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Daddy, you didâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

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Discover a life free of glasses and contact lenses

The Facts about Laser Eye Surgery The question is why continue to struggle with glasses and contact lenses when you can enjoy 20:20 vision and a life free of glasses with a simple, 10 minute procedure that is laser eye surgery? Laser eye surgery is one of the most advanced and commonly performed surgeries with over 30 million people worldwide choosing, quite wisely, to ditch their glasses and contact lenses. Celebrities who have had laser eye surgery include Padraig Harrington, Pat Kenny and Brian Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Driscoll. Optilase seems to be the eye clinic of choice for Irish sports people, with Rugby stars Doug Howlett and Denis Hurley as well as GAA star Donal Og Cusack both turning to Optilase for their laser eye surgery. Top model and sporting enthusiast Roz Purcell also had laser eye surgery at Optilase and tweeted: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was blind, now I can see, thank you Optilase, feeling great alreadyâ&#x20AC;? a few hours after surgery.

having performed in the region of 30,000 laser eye procedures, I can comfortably say that the ďŹ eld has reached a zenith of safety and predictabilityâ&#x20AC;?, said Surgeon and Medical Director of Optilase, Mr Wayne Crewe Brown.

1\Z[ ^OH[ PZ SHZLY L`L Z\YNLY`& Laser Eye Surgery involves the gentle re-shaping of the cornea to improve its focusing ability and remove the need for corrective eye wear.

+VLZ P[ O\Y[& The over-riding response from patients is to wonder at how painless the procedure actually is. It takes just a few moments per eye and Optilase uses only the most advanced technology so there really is nothing to be frightened of.

/V^ SVUN KVLZ P[ [HRL& The actual procedure takes about 10 minutes per eye and patients are usually required to rest for half an hour or so in the clinic afterwards and then go home to sleep for a few hours. On waking eyesight is sharper and improves with each day.

Optilase involves a tiny inlay, smaller than a contact lens and one-fourth the thickness of a single human hair which is is placed in a small pocket in the cornea of the patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nondominant eye. Within hours, the patient is typically able to once again see near objects and read ďŹ ne print, without the need for reading glasses.

>OH[ HIV\[ [OL JVZ[& It is estimated that a person will spend anything up to â&#x201A;Ź20,000 on glasses and contact lenses over their lifetime so laser eye surgery is actually much more cost effective. At Optilase, prices start at only â&#x201A;Ź795 per eye. Absolutely everyone we have spoken to had the same response â&#x20AC;&#x201C; why on earth didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t I do it sooner!

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Roz Purcell had laser eye surgery at Optilase

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Over 30 million people worldwide have had laser eye surgery. Can you imagine the likes of Kim Kardashian, Nicola Kidman or Brad Pitt wearing glasses or ďŹ ddling around with contact lenses? Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because they chose to have laser eye surgery! Thousands of people across Ireland have beneďŹ tted from having laser eye surgery and are now enjoying life free of glasses and lenses.

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Donal Og Cusack had laser eye surgery at Optilase

consultation today to check if you are suitable for laser eye surgery. Contact Optilase in Waterford on 1890 301 302 or visit www.optilase.com.

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British withdrawal from the EU need not necessarily be a disaster for Ireland. The UK may be able to negotiate an agreement which will leave the trading terms between our countries largely unchanged.

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Puzzles

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

Anticipate a sparky start to the week. Or perhaps this statement should be directed at those working around you. It could be you who throws a spanner in the works. It might also be that your star truly shines. Note that Monday is a Full Moon and that it’s probable that colleagues are highly charged. With Mercury, Venus and Mars now in another of the Fixed signs, your grit and determination is strengthened. True, you might also be driven by Full Moon rage on Monday when it appears others have plans that really would upset your apple-cart. You’re right, work is hard - and harder still when others go all dramatic on you. Yet that behaviour’s likely to coincide with Monday’s Full Moon and could take a few days to resolve. You may need to work extra hard to compensate for someone not pulling their weight. Monday’s Full Moon is in your sign. That doesn’t necessarily mean that you’ll be emotionally wrought! Indeed, with Mercury, Venus and Mars all in the Air sign of Aquarius, the logical part of you could kick in big-time. That might actually be necessary given that it could be close colleagues and partners who are majorly affected by events With Mercury, Venus and Mars moving through your opposite sign it might seem that cosmic signals are being sent to anyone BUT you. Add in Monday’s Full Moon and you might feel that even relatives aren’t giving you the support that you need. A grouping of planets in one of the Air signs (Aquarius) together with Monday’s Full Moon (in Cancer) may be indicative of the struggle to balance head and heart. You probably know that as regards working matters, it is imperative that you use cool logic.

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Monday’s Full Moon (in another of the Cardinal signs) is accompanied by Mercury and Venus’ move to join Mars in another of the Air signs (Aquarius). In terms of both your career and finances, this week is likely to mark a significant turning point. As of Monday, Mercury, Venus and Mars will be together in another of the Fixed signs (Aquarius) underscoring your ability to be both fixed and determined. Monday is also the day of the Full Moon - in another of the Water signs (Cancer). The week begins with a Full Moon in Cancer and yes, you may find that others are in decidedly hyper mode. You won’t be immune but are likely to be affected quite differently. You might decide that this is the optimum time to take a fresh approach to diet and exercise. The week begins with a Full Moon in your opposite sign that coincides with both Mercury and Venus joining Mars in your neighbouring sign of Aquarius. It might even be that new people move in next door and that you’re required to make immediate adjustments to make room for them. Mercury and Venus join Mars now travelling through your sign. These entries coincide with a Full Moon (Monday) so that it’s entirely possible that the week will begin with a degree of drama that you may find uncomfortable. Of course in one sense it would be ‘normal’ to be focused on work matters at the start of the New Year. This year though does seem to have a different ‘feel’ about. Boosted by Monday’s Full Moon you may feel you really, really have to find tasks that are rewarding.

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Film Reviews

)LOP $ 0RVW 9LROHQW <HDU A great movie on paper. But it’s a tremendously powerful performance at its center from an incredibly talented actor that truly brings it alive, and makes it a ﬁlm to remember. What is it that determines a truly great acting performance? Obviously, believability is a key factor, as is the ability to deliver lines with the proper cadence and personality. There are some actors out there, however, who have the innate ability to really shock audiences by getting them to rethink any and all preconceived notions they may have had about a character, creating something that is multi-layered, magnetic, and uniquely theirs. These kinds of performances can be rare, but they can also carry entire narratives all by their lonesome. This is precisely what is achieved by star Oscar Isaac in writer/director J.C. Chandor’s period drama A Most Violent Year, who not only puts on an absolutely staggering turn, but also elevates the ﬁlm to become one of the best of 2014.

7KH :RPDQ LQ %ODFN I never saw The Woman in Black. However, upon seeing The Woman in Black 2, any interest I still had in checking it out was quickly smothered. Full disclosure: I never saw The Woman in Black before seeing the sequel. We all have those movies that we meant to check out but never got around to it for whatever reason, and this was one of mine. Watching the ﬁrst Daniel Radcliffeled ﬁlm was not a mandatory prerequisite, thankfully. However, upon seeing The Woman in Black 2, any interest I still had in checking it out was quickly smothered. As I understand it, the only links between The Woman in Black and the sequel are the house and the title ghost who haunts it. While the former centers on a recently widowed lawyer (Radcliffe) come to the house to settle the affairs of the deceased, the latter introduces us to the young caretaker of a group of children 40 years later. Because of “The Blitz,” the Nazi aerial bombings against London during World War II, Eve (Phoebe Fox) and her headmistress escort these kids to a remote location for safety, as their parents (for various rea-

sons) cannot leave the city. Among the group is Edward (Oaklee Pendergast), whose silence masks the pain of his parents’ death by the most recent attack. Eve’s instinct is to nurture the poor boy, but the headmistress is cold and demands that the boy learn strength. The Woman in Black 2 is by no means the worst piece of horror cinema out there. It easily seduces you with its stunning gothic settings and British fashion

staples worthy of a classical horror story, and the jump scares do indeed fulﬁll their purpose. Though, at times these visuals are almost too shadowed to the point where you can’t even see what’s supposed to be making you tremble. I’ll probably go back and check out the ﬁrst movie one of these days. But thanks to this one, I’m not going out of my way to do so anytime soon.

Set in New York City in 1981 – one of the most violent years in the metropolis’ history – the movie sets up a recognizable American Dream-inspired storyline. An immigrant and self-made man named Abel Morales (Isaac) tirelessly works to expand his heating oil business with a land deal, while also working to protect his company against potentially disastrous threats – including a district attorney-led investigation into financial impropriety, and a string of oil truck hijackings. Though the film is very small scale and entirely character driven, it’s the star’s performance that keeps you enraptured from frame one. And though Abel is a rather hard-nosed, somewhat unlikable individual, Isaac’s brand of stern, intense charisma actually makes you respect the character’s ethics and fortitude during very dangerous times. Of course, a great deal of credit is due to J.C. Chandor - who has shown quite an impressive eye for casting through his first

three features – but his direction of Oscar Isaac’s performance is far from the only impressive element of A Most Violent Year (just the most notable). While the movie didn’t present the filmmaker with the same extreme narrative challenges found in his last film, he does beautifully adapt stylistically to his new film’s period setting. Chandor’s vision of 1981 New York is as a very cold, murky, threatening place, and it does wonders not only for the story’s dark tone, but also its characters – practically establishing an aura of bravery from Abel just from his willingness to exist in the city. Armed with a ticking clock, high stakes, dangerously unpredictable characters, and a dark, period-accurate atmosphere, A Most Violent Year is a great movie on paper, but it’s a tremendously powerful performance at its center from an incredibly talented actor that truly brings it alive, and makes it a film to remember.

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DEAL OF THE WEEK Marble City Travel, James Street, Kilkenny nd Travel is something which inspires the folks at Marble City Travel and zthey’re on hand to help inspire your travel too. And with their amazing January sales deals you can start making those holiday dreams come! Check these out: Aer Lingus: USA East Coast from €418.00 (direct); USA West Coast from €618.00 (direct).Emirates World Sale - Australia, Asia, Dubai, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Thailand. Fantastic Summer Europe Sale Fares from €80.00 Return. Disneyland Paris - Book 4 Nights - Get 2 Free - plus children under 7 Stay free! Disney World Florida - Upto 30% Disney World Hotel. These are just a few of the great deals on offer, so for more information visit: www.facebook.com/pages/Marble-City-Travel/410768198168

GYM OF THE WEEK F Fennelly Fitness, Unit 17, Hebron Business Park, Heb bron Road, Kilkenny K Keep on track with those get fit New Year resolutions by joining up with FFennelly Fitness. T Train with award-winning athletes and top instructors in of Ireland’s best cclubs with facilities such as: weights room with over 2,000kg of Olympic ffree weights; cardio area; machine weights area; infrared saunas for calorrie pumping and sports injuries; aerobics studio; in-house neuromuscular ttherapy; various timetabled classes; standup turbo sunbed; fully equipped strongman area. If you need extra motivation take up one of the three Fenelly Fitness personal trainer options for a one-to-one, tailored fitness programme. Visit www.fennellyfitness.com or Fitness’ Facebook page for more information.

FUEL MERCHANT OF THE MONTH Tanda Fuels, Unit 2, Greenacres, Dublin Road, Kilkenny At Tanda fuels they have the solution to all your solid fuels needs. You’ll find coal, smokeless coal, firewood, turf, briquettes and kindling all at very completive prices for all your solid fuel appliances. All coal is of the highest standard and all firewood and turf is well seasoned - guaranteed. Tanda Fuels delivery all solid fuels straight to your door so need to dirty your car and no heavy lifting as they will put it straight into your coal bunker or shed. Call us on 0879852629, email:mail@tandafuels. com. You can also buy online from their website www.tandafuels.com simply follow the simple steps and pay using your credit or debit card with paypal.

EVENT OF THE WEEK ReproMed, Ayrfield Medical Campus, Granges Road, Kilkenny ReproMed Kilkenny will host a public information evenings on 14th January at 7pm and is open to anyone interested in finding out more about the clinics, services and treatments. ReproMed caters for couples and individuals interested in any aspects of fertility from providing advice on how to get pregnant, to comprehensive testing; from the least invasive to most high-tech treatments like IVF. Places are free but limited so we do require that your register your interest in advance either by phone or email, the details of which you will find below. Register your interest by phoning 056-7720966 or email ciara@repromed.ie before the 7th January.

BOOK OF THE WEEK The Woman Who Stole My Life, by Marian Keyes (Penguin Books). Approx €13.99 Stella Sweeny is back in Dublin. After living the dream in New York for a year - touring her self-help book, appearing on talk shows all over the USA and living it up in her 10-room duplex on the Upper West Side - she’s back to normality with a bang. And she’s got writer’s block. Stella wants a clean break as she didn’t exactly leave New York on a high. Why is she back in Ireland so soon? Who is it who keeps calling? Stella wants to get back to being the woman she used to be. But can she? And should she?

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Top Ten Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (Blu-ray) approx €15.99 Ceasar, the hyper-intelligent ape produced by human experimentation (see Rise of the Planet of the Apes’ 2011), is now the leader of a growing band of cognisant simians, a fragile truce prevails between the apes and humans. Many consider the outbreak of war to only be a matter of time, however, since the human population has been vastly reduced by a devastating virus and their role as the dominant species on Earth is in question. As the tension ratchets up, it may only take a single spark to trigger an explosive war that will pit the humans against the apes in an all-out battle for survival...

GADGET OF THE WEEK Steepletone ST929RBLK Black/Silver Turntable (approx €99.99) The Steepletone ST929R music player is a standalone plug and play 3 speed turntable with integrated twin 1.5 watt rms stereo speakers that also allows you to record your vinyl direct to a SD memory card or USB memory stick. Start listening to your old records once again using the portable 33, 45 & 78rpm turntable and bring them into the digital age by converting them to MP3 ﬁles so you can transfer them to your computer via a SD card or USB stick. Further features of the Steepletone ST929R music player include: USB SD & MP3 recording and playback, built in stereo speakers, pitch control and x-bass option for extra bass sound.

CONSOLE GAME OF THE WEEK LittleBigPlanet 3 (PS4) (approx €69.99) Yes, Sackboy has returned, but this time he’s brought some friends with him to help you Play, Create and Share even more in LittleBigPlanet 3. The handcrafted adventure sees Sackboy travel to a planet called Bunkum. Players there uncover unexplored corners of the Imagisphere and explore the mysterious world as you work together with new friends to rescue Bunkum from the clutches of the evil Newton! For the ﬁrst time, LittleBigPlanet 3 features three original playable and fully customisable characters - each with their own unique set of skills. Each characters’ unique abilities brings new dynamic gameplay and expands the inventive possibilities in Create mode. Bring your own world to life.

ALBUM OF THE WEEK LIVESOS - 5 Seconds of Summer (approx €12.99) LiveSOS is the ﬁrst live album from the Australian band 5 Seconds of Summer which was released on 15 December 2014.After soaring straight to the top of charts pretty much everywhere with debut album 5SOS earlier this year, 5 Seconds of Summer are back with a rather special Christmas prezzie in the form of a live record. Having named it LiveSOS, it somewhat unsurprisingly consists of 16 live mixes of all the fan favourites, including a few that didn’t make the studio album. Recorded during shows here, there and everywhere on their last tour, it’s the cherry on top of their breakthrough year, chronicling their musical journey to date.

APP OF THE WEEK Z Launcher, Android (free) Grabbing headlines with its return to the hardware game with the N1 Android tablet, Nokia also launched an Android launcher meant to make Google fans lives a little bit easier. Perhaps its most interesting feature is letting you quickly search your app drawer by physically drawing letters on the screen with your ﬁnger. It’s a little quirky and has a few rough edges that need smoothing, but it’s worth the test drive considering it requires no monetary commitment.Throughout the day, Z Launcher is learning how you use your phone and promoting your favorite apps so you can get to them faster. The more you use it, the better it gets.

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In Castlecomer with Chubby Brennan A great day in our town Pics Martin Doheny

Pat, Kieran and Orla Fitzpatrick with John Brennan

Danny Quirke with his sons Cormac, Daragh and Hugh

RTE’s Helen Carroll, John Mealy and Martin Brennan

Derek Fitzpatrick from ‘Comer

Alana Jean Malone

Wellie wonders: Everything is bootiful Men’s winners: 1. Martin McDonald; 2. Mick Coyle;.3. Cormac Troy; 4. Philip Fennelly; 5. Bill Murphy; 6. Philip Lonergan; 7. Martin Holohan; 8. Peter Ring; 9. Daithi Reynolds; 10. Adrian Cunningham.

Women: 1. Breda McDonald; 2. Doireann Hester; 3. Niamh McDonald; 4. Breda Mulcahy; 5. Aoife Cahalan; 6. Ciara Purcell; 7. Imelda Kealy; 8. Amy Geoghegan; 9. Miriam Fennell; 10. Elaine

Sherwood. Veteran gents: 1. Jim Boland; 2. Geoff O’Shea; 3. Dinny Whelan. Senior women: 1. Margaret Dillon; 2. Sharon Buggy; 3. Kay Neary.

Fancy dress: 1. Luke Owens. Fancy dress and ﬂoat parade Children Individual: 1. Bono in ‘Comer; 2. Johnny Cash; 3. Mrs Brown. Children Group 2-5: 1. Presentation Sisters; 2. CAS Bridge.

Children Group 5 +: 1. Nativity of the King (Henry); 2. Should I Stay Or Should I Go. Adult Individual: 1. Mad Hatter; 2. Phil Hogan Apparition; 3. Kildare Turf Cutter (John Harrigan).

Adult Group 2-5: 1. Friends in Low Places; 2. Timber Sports; 3. Mrs Brown (Paddy Cox). Float: 1. Jurassic Park; 2. The Field; 3. The Cube; 4. Police Academy; 5. Gaelic for Mothers. .

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Golf Notes

*ROI 1RWHV Castlecomer GC A very happy new year to all the members of Castlecomer Golf club. There is much to look forward to in 2015, not least the golf that is yet to be played. Adding the new year’s resolution to reduce your handicap in golf is a ﬁne aspiration and a guarantee of many a treat through the effort to achieve it. There are few resolutions that promise enjoyment in the doing as much as in the achieving so it is a worthy and welcome goal to set. Even if there is no reduction in handicap after it all, there are bound to be many good memories, much good fun and plenty of healthy exercise as a reward anyway. It’s hard to beat a win/win situation like that. The course in Castlecomer is in great condition for winter months golf. The fairways are dotted with players taking part in the winter league and having some quality ‘me’ time after the Christmas gatherings. New members are welcome and regular members are welcomed again for the new upcoming year’s golf. Men’s results: Mens Winter Comp 15 holes 4th Jan 1. Michael Doheny (14) 37 pts 2. Ciaran Kelly (6) 36 pts b9 3. Eamonn Doyle (13) 36 pts The Winter Team League continues with enthusiastic participation. Team players are jubilant to bring in a good score for their team and there is hot competition for the top spot, particularly as time is running out to close those gaps. League Tables may be viewed on club website and in the clubhouse.

club is ready to follow and build on the strong successes of 2014. The street league is a good way to gain practice with alternate purpose, especially as ladies can play as often as they like or can.

organized and coordinated by club professional Jimmy Bolger as a fundraiser for the Juvenile section of the club, the cost of the tickets is €20 and they are available from the Pro Shop or the office.

Members are reminded of the great golﬁng deals available in Castlecomer club. Be a good friend and advisor for those around you that may be looking for a new hobby or new healthy outlet, and recommend golf as something great to do and be involved with. They may thank you for the introduction into a world of good company, fun, games and new skill sets. For information on golﬁng deals, lotto results and club events, log onto www.castlecomergolf.ie.

NEW YEARS COMPETITIONS Thursday January 1st - New Years Day - 3 Person Mixed Team Event Semi Open Saturday January 3rd - Mens Crosscard at 1pm. Sunday January 4th - Normal Sunday - Mens 14 Hole Singles Competition also Lady slots in morning and afternoon.

Callan GC Seasons Greetings On behalf of all at Callan Golf Club 2015 Captains, Pat and Mary, would like to wish all our members, staff, visitors and friends as well as their families all the best for a wonderful 2015. Thanks to you all for your support in the myriad of ways which you have all contributed to the running of our organisation and we look forward to seeing you all very soon in 2015. AGM This years joint AGM will be held on Saturday next 10th January at 8pm. It’s a wonderful opportunity to make a difference to the running of your club. All members welcome. Please support Lotto Results Week 40 Jackpot 1150e with numbers drawn 4,7,31 with no winner. Lucky dip winners Ted Scully, rick Burke and Eleanor Moore. Next weeks Jackpot is 1250e. Thanks to all for your magniﬁcent support.

Kilkenny GC Diary 10th / 11th Jan Mens Open Winter Competition & Winter Team League. Ladies: The ladies street league is ongoing, with players allowed to play as often as they like to register their best score to be counted. Although it is currently early in the year, club team events will soon begin. Now is a good time to hone skills through practice so the

KARL MORRIS WORKSHOP (MIND COACH - GURU) Karl Morris the leading Mind Coach will hold a clinic in Kilkenny Golf Club on Monday February 9th at 7.30pm. Karl has worked with some of the worlds leading golfers including Greame McDowell, Darren Clarke, Louis Ousthuizen, Charl Schwartzel and former world number 1 Lee Westwood. The event has been

NEW MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES The club is currently open for a limited number of new members. There are various options and plans available for those joining and the entrance fee can be spread out over a number of years if so wished. For further details please contact Sean or Aoife in the office on 056 7765400. DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Thursday 15th January, Joint Club AGM at 7.15pm. Thursday 15th January Senior Ladies Agm at 1.15pm. Thursday 15th January Senior Mens Agm at 5pm. COURSE NEWS (PLACING – PREFERRED LIES) Placing is in play at the moment. The ball may be lifted throughout the course (except in hazards, e.g bunkers) and replaced within 6 inches not nearer the hole. The ball must be marked before lifting; failure to do so will result in a penalty stroke. (Rule 20.1) Ropes and stanchions are in place around the surrounds of the greens, these ropes and stanchions are deemed as immovable obstructions and should not be interfered with. Relief may be obtained under rule 24.2, (Drop the ball within one club length of the nearest point of relief) Members are also requested not to stand on these ropes when approaching greens but to please step over them or enter through the gaps. Please do not interfere with the ropes and do not bring caddy cars inside the ropes. Please also be aware and conscious to repair pitch marks and repair divots. The tee markers over the com-

ing weeks will be placed off the tee box to accommodate maintenance work on the tee boxes and to give them a rest. SNOOKER The Semi final stage has been reached in the snooker singles. Patrick Wall will play Sean Walkin in one semi and Martin Hanrick awaits the winner of the Pat Walshe and Brendan Power quarter final in the other semi. CLINICAL PILATES CLASSES / YOGA CLASSES Clinical Pilates Classes will recommence on Wednesday January 7th in the club with two sessions, one at 6.30pm and the other at 7.30pm. Classes are €10 per session and are open to Ladies and Gents; please bring your own mat. To book a place or for further details please contact Orla on 085 1960463. Yoga classes take a break until the New Year. We will publish the restarting date in the New Year, BRIDGE The Bridge group will resume on Monday January 12th at 7.30pm. RESULTS NEW YEARS DAY JANUARY 1st 3 PERSON TEAM EVENT 1. Tony McCarthy (13) Des Woods (9) Johnny McEvoy (18) 70 pts 2. Noel Power (9) Matt Ruth (16) Tommy Barry (14) 65 pts (B7) 3. Pat Butler Snr (6) Pat Butler Jnr (10) Maurice Ryan (9) 65 pts Date for presentation of prizes to be confirmed. Two’s Club New Years Day Jan 1st Johnny McEvoy, Mark Shortall at 6th, Richie Phelan at 17th. Each Two is worth €29.30 and is credited in the Pro Shop. MENS SATURDAY CROSSCARD SATURDAY JANUARY 3rd 4 PERSON TEAM 13 HOLES 1. Rob O’Shea (10) Tadhg Donohue (15) Martin Duggan (11) Joey Lawlor (17) 69 pts 2. Paul Hanafin (21) Dermot Doyle (7) Denis Brophy (7) Maurice Ryan (9) 67 pts 3. Joe O’ Neill (17) Dick Cogan (22) Jim Meredith (19) Carl Widger (10) 63 pts (B6)

4. Mark Shortall (7) P J Martin (10) Ned Nolan (13) Luke Kelly (5) 63 pts 5. Fergal Cantwell (5) Mick Butler (14) Michael McCarthy (19) Ronan Kelleher (6) 61 pts MENS 14 HOLE SINGLES SUNDAY JANUARY 4th 1. Pat Butler (Jnr) (9) 34 pts 2. Paddy Fitzpatrick (10) 33 pts (B7) 3. Gabriel Maher (17) 33 pts Best Gross; Michael Buggy (+1) 29 Gross Pts 5. Charlie Browne (12) 32 pts (B7) 6...Aidan McDonald (5) 32 pts (B7) Date for presentation of prizes to be conﬁrmed. Two’s Club Sunday January 4th Aidan McDonald at 6th, 15th & 17th, Gabriel Maher at 10th & 17th, Paddy Fitzpatrick at 15th & 17th. Derek Kinahan, Mark Shortall , Pat Butler Jnr at 6th, Denis Brophy at 10th, Dick Curtin, Lee O’Sullivan at 17th. Each Two is worth €13.07 and is credited in the Pro Shop.

Friday January 9th, 1.00 – 2.30 Members Time Saturday January 10th, 8.30 – 10.00 Members, 11.30 – 1.00 Reserved for Mens Crosscard, Shotgun start at 1pm. 1.30 to 1.50 Ladies Competition Slots (Bookable Online) Sunday January 11th, 8.45 – 10.20 and 11.00 – 1.25 Mens 14 Hole Team Event, 10.25 – 10.55 Ladies Competition Bookable Online, 1.45 – 2.15 Ladies Competition Draw for Partners Monday January 12th, 1.00 – 2.30 Members Time Tuesday January 13th, 9.00 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20, Ladies 13 & 9 Hole Competitions. Wednesday January 14th, 1.00 – 2.30 Members Time

Mountain View GC Results Members Single Stableford 1st John Coleman (20) 45 Pts. 2nd Seamus Nolan (17) 41 Pts. 3rd Tommy Walton (14) 41 Pts. Society & Group Bookings

LADIES NEWS & RESULTS Ladies Fixtures Tuesday January 6th 9.00 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20 Ladies 13 & 9 Hole Competition, Slots also available on Saturday Tuesday January 13th 9.00 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20 Ladies 13 & 9 Hole Competition, Slots also available on Saturday January 10th, , 1.35 – 2.00. (Bookable Online) and Sunday January 11th 10.25 – 11.00 Bookable online and 1.45 – 2.15 Draw. SENIOR MEN Next Competition Thursday January 8th at 11.00am. The Senior Mens Agm will take place on Thursday January 15th after their golf at 5pm. SENIOR LADIES Next Ladies Competition Thursday January 8th 2015 Senior Ladies AGM Jan 15th 2015 at 1.15pm. FIXTURES: Tuesday January 6th, 9.00 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20, Ladies 13 & 9 Hole Competitions. Wednesday January 7th, 1.00 – 2.30 Members Time Thursday January 8th, 10.00 – 11.00 Senior Ladies, 11.00 – 1.00 Senior Men, 1.00 – 2.00 Members Time

The golf club is now taking bookings for groups and societies for 2015. We have several tailored made options to suit all golﬁng needs. Please contact the clubhouse for further information. Summit Bar & Restaurant We have now put in place new packages for 2015 for all special events. We can cater for all occasions with our aim to have a wide range of packages available to suit to create an event that’s individual to you. We can create that special occasion in an intimate venue. Membership Club Membership is now available from €450.00 which includes your GUI and ILGU handicap. There are installment methods available so contact the clubhouse for details at 056 7768122 Diary Tuesday January 6th MV Seniors Singles Competition Wednesday January 7th MV Ladies Singles Competition Sunday January 11th MV Members Singles Competition

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