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Your Reporter predicts: Our Cats of courage to win title 37 by a whisker

Pic: Donal Foley Oh brother, we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait for the match. Three happy little brothers were in relaxed mood at Iverk Show as they looked forward to Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s All-Ireland showdown. One was as bright as a buttom, another was sound asleep and the third was contemplating 40 winks. The fantastic trinity who will be on black and amber alert are Dara, Tom and Liam Hickey from Woodsgift. As the countdown edges towards blast off at Croker, read why Reporter GAA expert, Pat Treacy is forecasting a Kilkenny win by a whisker. See Pages 74&75 plus Reporter Supplement special

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Pics: Donal Foley Flashback to the Kilkenny/Tipp All-Ireland of 2014

Reporter columnist, Pat Treacy at the Danesfort GAA dugout in his clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recent game against Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Loughlin Gaels

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Debs’ Ball: Happy Hannah travelled by tractor JIMMY RHATIGAN JIMMYRHATIGAN@GMAIL.COM

IT WAS the Wurzels who sang ‘I drove my tractor through your haystack last night’. The Combine Harvester is a popular singalong number and one that could easily have been hummed by a courageous young South Kilkenny girl as she drove a tractor to her school’s debs’ ball. And, by all accounts, Hannah Irish is a dab hand at driving farm machinery as the 18 year old got an award for tractor safety in the ploughing championships two years ago. “Hannah was delighted to drive to the debs, just as her brothers and sisters had done before her,” her mother, Marley Irish told The Reporter. Hannah is the youngest of five children. On a tractor borrowed from a neighbouring farmer, PJ Kearney in Nicholastown, Slieverue, Hannah, waved off by

over 70 family and well wishers, drove to meet her Abbey Community College, Ferrybank pals and it was then on to the Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel where there was a party for circa 300 students and friends. Hannah now goes on to study agri business at UCD and, thanks to another neighbour and talented photographer she will have a memento of the day she drove in style to a celebration with classmates. Meanwhile, a fleet of coaches brought St Kieran’s College and Coláiste Pobal Osraí students and their friends to a debs’ gathering in Tullamore. The group travelled in a fleet of coaches and minibuses from their meeting point at a car park off Kilkenny’s Ring Road. More St Kieran’s pictures Pages 78,80&81

Hannah Irish, Slieverue, County Kilkenny travelling to Abbey Community College Debs by tractor. Pic: Keith McDonald

Aoife Keane, Siobhán Curtis, Ciara Murphy and Ciara Shortall. Pic: Donal Foley

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Best of luck and good cheer from the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bridge Bible JIMMY RHATIGAN JIMMYRHATIGAN@GMAIL.COM

TWO local hurlers in the Kilkenny senior squad are bridging a gap of eight years. Thanks to the presence of talented young players, Liam %ODQFKÂ¿HOG DQG 5REHUW /HQQRQ the Bennettsbridge factor is back in black and amber. The last â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bridge player to represent the county was star goalkeeper, James McGarry who played up to 2008. The McGarry connection has been in the ranks for some time as James is a senior hurling selector.

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hurling crown. The poster was GHVLJQHG E\ 5D\ Down through the years, many brilliant â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bridge hurlers wore the black and amber with pride. These included Noel Skehan, 6HDPLH &OHHUH -RKQ .LQVHOOD Paddy Moran, James McGarry, Pat Lawlor, Johnny McGovern, /LDP &OHHUH $QWKRQ\ .HOO\ Liam Simpson and Jim Treacy. 6HDPLH &OHHUH ZDV FDSWDLQ LQ 1963, Jim Treacy 1967, Noel Skehan 1972. 5REHUW /HQQRQÂ¶V IDWKHU Tommy also wore the Kilkenny jersey at senior and minor levels.

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The bold Rackard is our Cat on a Hot Tin Roof JIMMY RHATIGAN JIMMYRHATIGAN@GMAIL.COM

KIT MANAGER Denis ‘Rackard’ Coady will climb to any heights to promote the game of hurling. The Graignamanagh man who has given so many years to one of the great loves of his life, became a Cat on a Hot Tin Roof during the week as he showed off the MacCarthy Cup. He may not have had the stars of the movie on his mind, Paul Newman, Elizabeth Taylor or Burl Ives, but he was no doubt thinking of the superstars who have catapulted Kilkenny hurling to lofty heights. The roof at popular local hostelry, Matt the Millers Bar & Restaurant in Lower John Street may not be made of tin but we can say for sure that all rooves, roofs, depending on your views on the English Language, are related, first cousins perhaps. After laddering it to the top, Rackard joined

resident giant Cat Raymond who just may be called after a local hero! Anyway, as the countdown continues to Sunday’s All-Ireland with noisy neighbours, Tipperary, we present Rackard on the roof of Matt’s, reminding the world and its mother that Kilkenny are holders of the All-Ireland senior trophy and that Liam has no plans to move house this month. Denis is pictured too at the doorway of Matt’s, along with his friend, Ray Brophy, a son of Matt the Miller, an avid sports fan and as sound a Kilkennyman as you would find in any day’s walk. Finally, he is perched on the recently erected monument to our hurlers of many generations, again with Liam on his knee, nursing him perhaps and reminding him of all the happy years he has spent in Kilkenny, 36 to be exact. No. 37 here we come, is the message from Rackard.

Pics: Noel Reddy

At our hurling monument on Canal Square, a reminder of the glory years of local hurling

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Old pals Rackard with Ray Brophy

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Super MacDonagh launch for JJ Reddy Run THE countdown has begun to the annual JJ Reddy Danesfort Half Marathon, 10k Run and 5k Fun Run. The Run, launched at MacDonagh Junction on Saturday, is on September 18. All race finishers receive a race goodie bag and half marathon runners will get a souvenir JJ Reddy Danesfort Run Half Marathon Medal and technical t-shirt. The 10k Runners and

walkers will for the first year receive a JJ Reddy Medal. The JJ Reddy run is a major event for runners in Kilkenny and further afield, attracting runners of the calibre of Olympian Fionnuala Britton and Dublin City Marathon winner, Sean Hehir.

exceptional stewarding and complimentary post race refreshments make this race suitable for the most serious runners and casual walkers. Hurling All Stars Richie Hogan and Paul Murphy along with the Reddy Teddy, are official race starters.

Chip timing and cash prizes for 10k and half marathon runners, ample water stops, 250ml bottles,

There is easy access to the start/finish for visitors either out the N10 from Kilkenny City (the club is

on the right as you enter Danesfort) or from Junction 9 on the M9 motorway. The club is only 500m away from the junction, heading towards Kilkenny, and there is ample secure parking. More details on www. jjreddydanesfortrun.com or on Facebook. Register at www. jjreddydanesfortrun.com or from 10am on the day. John Cahill, the Reddy Teddy, Ema Cahill. Front, Ava and Orla Cuddihy

Pics: Martin Doheny

Team JJ Reddy

Aileen Brennan, Marion Acerman, MacDonagh Junction (sponsors) and Billy Murphy

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New Emfa and City tops: At your leisure LEISURE tops to mark the 50th anniversary of the founding of Emfa, later Kilkenny City Football Club, are now available to former players, supporters and volunteers. The tops which mark the 50th anniversary of the founding of the club include the names of sponsors, TC Tyres and Morrissey Motors, loyal supporters of the club. A new look logo that records 50 years of soccer that started in Kilkenny CBS, continued in Fatima Place and eventually moved to Buckley Park, then Tennypark, via St James’s Park. The club’s first ‘home’ venue in its first year, 1966,

was the old Castlecomer Road grounds which, as former player Gerry Moran reminded at a recent memorial service, was host to a game of ‘three halves, involving Emfa when Foinavon won the Aintree Grand National in 1967. That is a story for another time. A second batch of jersies is now to be ordered. Those wishing to be part of the 50th anniversary celebrations can order from Andrea Rhatigan on 086-3740430, Billy Walsh on 086-0732163 or Jimmy Rhatigan 087-6364289. Celebrations continue shortly with a free night of music for supporters and friends at Paris Texas, High Street, Kilkenny.

That will be a blues and rock session with one of the South East’s most formidable seven-piece bands The Mojo Peppers, including Kilkenny City man Paschal Moore, a singer and harmonica player. Details of the event will be published in The Kilkenny Reporter and there will be a welcome for all sports enthusiasts. Leisure tops are available in the Emfa colours of claret and blue and the Kilkenny City first team colours of black and amber. Tops are available in a range of sizes, from very young children right up to 3X in adults. Tops are selling at €40.

At the official launch of the Emfa and Kilkenny City 50th anniversary memento leisure tops were, from left, former City player Michael Comerford, former Emfa and City player Ollie Walsh of Animus Sport, Andrea Rhatigan, Kevin Morrissey of Morrissey Motors (sponsors), former Emfa and Kilkenny City player and manager, Billy Walsh and Donagh Cantwell, TC Tyres, Upper Patrick Street (sponsors)

Pics: Donal Foley Jimmy Rhatigan of Emfa and Kilkenny City FC, second from left, with Ollie Walsh, Donagh Cantwell and Kevin Morrissey

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the new look Top to Toe Fashion Show IT IS the fourth year of the annual charity event Top To Toe Fashion Show in aid of Cois Nore Cancer Support Centre and the Homecare Team in Langtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ballroom on September 18, 7pm. This year the organisers are calling it the Top To Toe Fashion Show With A Twist. It wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be the normal fashion show but something elite and GLŕľľHUHQW DQG WKH FRPPLWWHH DUH happy that people will love it. It will be full of fashion, music and lots more with a few surprises thrown in. Admission is â&#x201A;Ź15. Shops taking part are Peaches

Boutique, Cameo Bridal, Folkster, Vera Moda Pamela Scott, The Shoe Boutique, and The Cois Nore Charity Shop, Frank Walls, Prado and Hennessy Hire. Models are Sinead De Buitleir, Deirdre Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Shea, Anne Bradley, 6DVKD &RQQROO\ &LQGL 'HQLHŕľľH Stephanie Dwyer, Lisa Mullins, Louise Dunne, Courtney Doheny, Eva Phelan, Faith Ann Duggan, Agnes Dunphy, Hazel Dickinson, Walter Walsh, Padraig Walsh, Garda supt. Dominic Hayes, John Keane, Malcolm Greenslade, Chris Heltzel, George Candler, Darren Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill, Eddie Brennan.

Tickets from Langtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and The Cois Nore Charity Shop, John Street and also on the night. This year there will be tables of eight to ten people available so if you fancy reserving a table please contact Margaret Egan on 085-7711250 or Aisling Kelly 085-7237673. Doors 6pm, show starts 7pm. /RWV RI UDŕľˇH SUL]HV LQFOXGLQJ door prize, best dressed lady and best dressed man prizes. Margaret Egan and Aisling Kelly who are organizing the show thanked all who are taking part in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show for two deserving local charities.

Back, Malcolm Greenslade, Dominic Hayes, Cindi Denieffe, Edward Hayden, Aisling Kelly. Front, Margaret Egan, Eva Phelan and Tracy Millea

Cindi Denieffe and Eva Phelan

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Your choice: Cinders or Charming? AUDITIONS are soon to be held for Watergate Productions’ upcoming pantomime, Cinderella which will be staged from January 7 to 14. The panto has been running as a fundrasider for The Watergate Theatre since 1993 and this year promises to recreate some of that well known panto’ magic as the production team prepare to stage the classic and widely loved Cinderella. If you are 18 or over and think you’ve got what it takes to play Cinderella or Prince Charming in next year’s panto, then The Watergate Theatre invites you to go along to audition at The Watergate on September 3 at 2 pm. If you are interested in being part of the panto chorus, then you are invited to join the team for a get- together at the theatre on September 12 at 7pm for an informal meeting and information night. Audition pieces are available from the Watergate Box Office. Alternatively, go to www. kilkennypanto.com

Jim Murphy, formerly of Bahana, St Mullins, Graignamanagh,now living Knockstown, Clonroche, (second from right with cap), with his friends from Clonroche and Adamstown playing in O’Connell Street, Ennis, County Clare at the All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil

Declan Taylor and Derek Dooley

GAA remembers the women of 1916 Thomastown launch

Local men passionately interested in Irish history and the GAA, John Kennedy, Jim Hayes, Jim Maher and Ned Kennedy

ST LACHTAIN’S GAA Club, Freshford held an enthralling community event in their clubroom. People gathered from neighbouring parishes, including Kilkenny City to listen to noted historian and author, Jim Maher deliver a lecture on the men and women in the fight for independence and their Kilkenny and GAA connections.

Jim spoke of Peter De Loughry, Fr Albert Bibby, and James Nowlan. Ned Kennedy thanked organisers and the women who provided refreshments. John Kennedy, chair St Lachtain’s GAA thanked Jim for his interesting lecture. He said it was important to remember and to show pride in our history. Jim Maher spoke about

the 1921 Leinster Hurling Final played between Dublin and Kilkenny. Michael Collins addressed the players and reminded them of the tradition they were upholding in playing the ancient game of hurling. Michael also reminded players of the part played by the GAA in the national struggle of 1916 to 1921. Jim spoke about Jim Egan from Poulacapple

who was a player in Croke Park on Bloody Sunday. Michael Hogan, from Grangemockler was shot and died beside him. Jim Egan lost his life a year later in a gun battle in the last hours of the Irish Civil War. Jim’s great grandnephew Seamus Hayes also played in Croke Park where he won an intermediate All-Ireland club hurling title with St Lachtain’s in 2010. Jim Maher spoke about the women of 1916. Among their ranks in Cumann na Mban there were spies, snipers, couriers, gun-runners, nurses and doctors. He said the war could not have been won without them. Jim’s latest book, In the Shade of Slievenamon - the Flying Column West Kilkenny 1916-1921, is on sale in all local bookshops. Jim Hayes of Threecastles had on display a collection of documents and memorabilia from 1916 and the War of Independence.

THE LAUNCH of a commemorative edition’ of W. J. Pilsworth’s A History of Thomastown and District is in the local community hall, Thomastown on Friday, 7.30pm. All will be welcome. 7KLV ZRUN ZDV ¿UVW published in 1953, with a second edition in 1970. Both are now out of print. Mr Pilsworth, owner of Grennan Flour Mills and a noted local historian, aimed ral his work at the general reader, not burdening it es with ‘detailed references and avoiding the use of technical terms’. The accessibility of his en account has probably been hy the foremost reason why ns the two earlier editions rs have for many years e’ been in the ‘very scarce’ ’s category of the country’s local histories. is The impetus for this project came from Jackiee er Hoyne, granddaughter of the author and it is dedicated to the memoryy of her parents and her latee brother Bobby. Her brother, Tony, willl launch the book. Thee publication was handledd y by Joe Doyle and Terry Bannon, the Inistioge-based graphic designer,,

with printing by Digital Outputs of Clara. It will sell at €10 on the night and will retail afterwards at €12. W.J. Pilsworth wrote that ‘if this book succeeds in inspiring a greater measure of respect for the past and interest in the present among our people, whether they live here or in some foreign land, I will consider my labours well rewarded.’

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Pres enjoy midlands party

Lauren Quinn and Agatha Wolska at the Pres girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; night out

Cameron Duggan, Emma Heffernan, Ashley Rafferty, Riki Delaney

Peter Lynch and Cormac Buggy

Michael Shiel and Megan Conlon

Pics: Donal Foley

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Primary school: Loss of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;baby stageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

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Local band on an Electric Picnic Bus bluster: Bobby wants drive MEMBERS of the Pembroke Kilkennyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resident Saturday night band The Savage Jim Breen will take to the Global Green stage at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sold-out Electric Picnic on Saturday, September 3. In the grounds and woodlands surrounding Stradbally Hall. the band will join Lana Del Rey and the Chemical Brothers for the annual three-day music and arts festival in neighbouring Laois. Paul Broderick, General

Manager of the Pembroke Kilkenny said he was delighted to hear The Savage Jim Breen playing at Electric Picnic and send them the best of luck. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Regular visitors to Stathamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar & Restaurant will be familiar with their sound and it is a testament to their creativity and talent to be chosen to play at the festival,â&#x20AC;? Paul added. Formed in 2012, the alternative folk band includes James Haughey, Greg Breen and Kilkenny natives Manus Crowley and

James Savage. Showcasing tracks from their new album Awake, their music is described as a rare blend of original music infused with uplifting harmony, telling the story of 21st century Ireland. For those who do not wish to don their wellies and splash around in mud at Electric Picnic, The Savage Jim Breen can be seen free of charge at Stathamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar & Restaurant at Pembroke Kilkenny on Saturday nights.

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FIANNA FAILâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Bobby Aylward is unhappy that the school bus transport is what he calls â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;up in the air.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; And he has called on Minister John Halligan to urgently clarify the situation regarding the school transport scheme. Bobby said John had previously stated that students who hold a concessionary school bus ticket will not lose their place pending the outcome of a value for money review â&#x20AC;&#x153;As we await the outcome of this review, I have had parents contacting me explaining that children are being refused

places despite having held a concessionary ticket last year. Âł7KLV LV EXW RQH RI PDQ\ Ă&#x20AC;DZV in the current system that is causing havoc for families. â&#x20AC;&#x153;John committed to a cross party group to examine such issues and I was nominated by Fianna FĂĄil. I felt encouraged by the prospect of constructive discussion. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But nothing has happened due to inaction on Minister Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s behalf,â&#x20AC;? Bobby charged. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The transport scheme is an essential part of school life, particularly in rural communities and the uncertainty that has been allowed to build up has meant

stress for students and parents. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fianna FĂĄil has always recognised the important role of the scheme and consistently raised concerns when the review ZDV ÂżUVW DQQRXQFHG :H VKRXOG be encouraging the use of school transport, not penalising people who want to sign up. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Minister John needs to ensure that the assurances he gave about places on the scheme are upheld. Âł:LWK P\ SDUW\ FROOHDJXHV , will be keeping the pressure on him and Minister Richard Bruton so that every child who is entitled to a seat on a school bus has one this month,â&#x20AC;? Bobby concluded.

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31 AUGUST 2016 Kilkenny Reporter

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Kilkenny captains 1922 to 1975 Year 1922: Wattie Dunphy, Mooncoin. Position on day of final: Centre half back Age: 28. Caps on day of final: 6. SHC Appearances: 20 {1922-1930}; SHC tally: 4-0 (12) Ensured himself of a special place in black and amber lore when becoming the first Kilkenny man to lift the Liam MacCarthy Cup which first introduced a year earlier having replaced the Great Southern Cup presented to previous winners. A pen-picture ahead of the 1923 Leinster final described him thus: “At centre half back Wattie Dunphy is a powerful barrier to the opposing forwards. A steady player, with great coolness and judgement, he is a marvel at breaking up attacks,

bit is nevertheless a clean hurler.” Years 1932 and 1939: Jimmy Walsh, Carrickshock Position: Right half forward centre field Age: 21 and 28. Caps: 4 and 24 SHC appearances: 35 {1932-1944}; HC tally: 8-38 (62) The first and one of only two Kilkenny men - Liam Fennelly is the other - to have lifted the MacCarthy Cup twice. Among the information revealed in a detailed Munster Express pen-picture ahead of the 1939 final is “Jimmy first came to prominence with a brilliant display in the Waterford and South Kilkenny Schools League away back in 1927.” Partnered at midfield in that ‘Thunder and Lightening’final by his club mate Jimmy Kelly,

the preview tells us: “There is a perfect understanding between the Carrickshock pair, and if they can reproduce the form shown recently against Galway at Roscrea, Kilkenny should have a slight advantage around the half-way line.” Year 1933: Eddie Doyle, Mooncoin Position: Left full back Age: 36. Caps: 24 SHC Appearances: 31 {1923-1933}; SHC tally: 0-2 (2). While his era in the stats state 1923-1933 he actually made his debut in the 1924 Leinster SHC which was started before 1923 All-Ireland semifinal took place, a game in which he also played.

Having led Kilkenny to victory over Limerick in the ’33 final his after-match quote to a local newspaper read: “It

was a hard fought game from start to finish. Limerick contested every inch of the field and the Kilkenny backs showed up in fine

style. It is, I think, the greatest team the county has ever t th t h produced.” Continued on page 42

31 AUGUST 2016 Kilkenny Reporter

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31 AUGUST 2016 Kilkenny Reporter

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Years 1935-1957 Year 1935: Lory Meagher, Tullaroan. Position: Midﬁeld. Age: 36. Caps: 35 SHC Appearances: 41{19241937);SHC tally: 9-49 (76) ’Over the bar’ says Lory Meagher’ was a chant that echoed through many a Kilkenny childhood as young boys tried to emulate the sweet accurate striking of the famed Tullaroan camán wielder, rated one of the black and amber’s greatest stylists of all-time. ’Tis said grown men cried due to Lory’s loss through injury for the third instalment v Cork in ’31. And it was his ‘tantalising crosses’ from sideline cuts that led to the goals that saw Clare down in ’32. He starred again in ’33 and on the rain-lashed day he captained his county to victory over Limerick in ’35 we read Lory Meagher, whose voice was barely audible amidst the deafening applause, said he was proud to have captained the team. It was his greatest ambition.

Year 1947: Dan Kennedy, Thomastown Position: Midﬁeld. Age: 21. Caps: 8 SHC Appearances: 28 {19451957}; SHC tally: 3-11 The Munster Express report of the ’47 ﬁnal tells us: “Dan Kennedy, the youthful captain, was given a cordial ovation when he went to the Hogan Stand to receive the cup. He called on three cheers for the losing side which was lustily responded to. The Kilkenny players and officials made Haddington’s Hotel, Dun Laoighaire, their headquarters and went to Mass and Holy Communion at St Michael’s Church on Sunday morning. “On Monday afternoon the players were the guests of Mr Tommy Moore, well-known licensed vintner, Cathedral Street, Dublin. One of three 21 year olds - Jimmy Walsh and Billy Fitzpatrick were the othersto captain Kilkenny to AllIreland glory, Kennedy also has the distinction of having won County SHC medals with three

clubs, Thomastown, Dicksboro and Bennetsbridge. An uncle of Noel Skehan, Kilkenny’s 1972 winning captain.” Year 1957: Mickey Kelly, Bennetsbridge. Position: Left half forward (Scored 0-2) Age: 29. Caps: 10 SHC Appearances: 19 {19531960}; SHC tally: 7-15 (32) John D Hickey’s Irish Independent pen-picture ahead of the ’57 final makes interesting reading: “Team captain Mickey Kelly’s experience should encourage every player who feels that luck is against him. On Sunday he leads his county, although, like Dick Rockett he must have thought the selectors considered that he was no longer of inter-county calibre. Recalled for the Leinster final as a mid-fielder, he was in an emergency transferred to left half forward and did so well as to cause many to assert ‘Kelly is as good as when he first came on the county team five years ago’.”

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No ifs or butts: Smoking is banned CLARA GAA Club is Kilkenny’s first and only ‘Healthy Club’ and is one of only 60 GAA clubs nationwide engaging in the GAA’s Healthy Club Initiative. To kick-start the Healthy Club Initiative, Clara has also decided to become a smoke-free zone and is one of the first in the country to ban smoking at its grounds. The expanding club on the edge of Kilkenny City is also introducing the GAA’s Healthy Eating Guidelines. The club which has four players on the senior hurling panel, including captain, Shane Prendergast, and former captain, Lester Ryan, launched the initiative at the weekend with Kilkenny GAA chairman, Ned Quinn and secretary, Jimmy Walsh. Ned commended Clara for taking the lead in the Healthy Club Initiative and supported the club’s

decision to ban smoking. He encouraged all members of Clara GAA to support the no-smoking policy. Clara GAA Club is more than a sporting entity. It is a community organisation that strives to look after members of the parish and promote a positive community spirit, according to Caroline Clifford of the Healthy Club project team. “Clara GAA Club wants to ensure that everyone who comes in contact with our club, players, coaches, referees, parents, community members, visitors and club members, all have a rewarding experience My Boots Initiative. It will expand the SafeTalk Programme to more mentors and continue to promote the Little Things Campaign. The club is also adopting the GAA Critical Incident Plan to ensure that the

club and community have a formalised action plan in the event of a critical incident in the community. This is a work in progress, but its adoption has been supported by the club executive. Clara GAA Club is also adopting the GAA Healthy Eating Guidelines, Ms Brennan added. “We aim promote healthy eating throughout our membership and community. We aim to host healthy eating talks and practical demonstration in the club in the near future. We are also engaging in the GAA ‘Recipe For Success’, which will promote healthy eating within our younger members. We hope to promote healthy food and drink options during blitz and club events. All information in relation to Clara

Healthy Club Initiative is on display in the Club house and members of the project team are happy to answer any questions in relation to this initiative. The initial Healthy Club project team include; Carmel Brennan, Caroline Clifford, Neans McSweeney, Jimmy Fitzpatrick, Mary Fitzpatrick, Caitriona Corr, Ann Marie Shortall, Bernie Leamy, Susan Murphy and Liam Nolan. At the launch Ms. Brennan explained that everyone is welcome to get involved in this project and all help will gladly accepted. Members of the project represented Clara and Kilkenny in Croke Park during the Kerry v Dublin Football SemiFinal to promote the ‘Little Things Campaign’.

At the launch of the Healthy Clubs initiative in Clara on Saturday were club chair Carmel Brennan, senior hurling team captain and Clara GAA member, Shane Prendergast and Caroline Clifford, Healthy Clubs Initiative leader

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Military Police wreath bearers, Corporals Raymond McNamara and Vincent Kiely

The magniﬁcent war memorial is unveiled by mother and daughter, Bea and Una Hogan

Councillor Matt Doran, Ivy Corcoran, Pat Fitzgerald, Michael McLoughlin and Sean Butler

Actor Brendan Corcoran reading Ned Egan’s poem Song of a Coffin

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Ned Hanrahan, Jimmy Walsh and Mary Delaney

Tim and Denis Guilfoyle, Nell and Declan Wall and Denise Fitzpatrick

Members of the Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Shea family, Catstown

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Wreath-laying ceremony

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St Kieran’s and Coláiste Pobail join

On the way to end of term celebration

Grace Byrne, Lucy Mason and Ruth Brennan

Gr-Eight to enjoy a celebration with classmates and friends

Ten of the best at St Kieran’s Debs

Ally Gleeson and Noah Canty

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forces for end of term celebration

Ciara Murphy, Vicky Lennon, Anna Guilda and Ciara Shortall

The black and amber was there too Anna Carway, Eamon Forristal, Evan Swan and Leah Murphy

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The MagniďŹ cent Seven

Peggy Mahon and grandson Evan Swan

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Loreto students enjoy super debs

Happiness is going to a debs

Shannon Lawlor and Kieran Dunne

A blaze of delightful colour

Enjoying a brilliant Loreto Kilkenny Debs

Tommy Quinn and Eilish Brennan

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School party was special

The beauty of meeting friends

A touch of class: Dean Malone and Megan Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keeffe at the Loreto Debs

Jason Carroll and Aoife Robertson

Ciaran Feeney and Eimear Shortall

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Over the bar: Avid hurling JIMMY RHATIGAN JIMMYRHATIGAN@GMAIL.COM

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Michael Smyth on a visit home from Florida

Michael Mulhall, Ann Brennan and Rackard Coady

Community is the name of the game

Noel Kelly drives the sliotar

Tony Brennan has an excellent swing

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fans had one for the road

Conor, Joe and Cillian Daly

Jack Murphy and Ronan Walsh

Champion road hurler Nicky Murphy with his son, Brian

Darren Kelly, Johnswell

Pics: Martin Doheny

Kayleigh Hoban, Jessica Drew, Grace Sheridan and Ava Butler

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TOYOTA YARIS TRVVTI NEW MODEL - TOP OF THE RANGE - TINY MILES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; LIKE NEW ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................â&#x201A;¬9.950 VW JETTA 1.6 TDI DSG â&#x20AC;&#x201C; BLACK â&#x20AC;&#x201C; VERY LOW MILES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SUPERB AUTO DIESEL ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................â&#x201A;¬13,950 TOYOTA AVENSIS TR D4D TOURING ESTATE - BEST VALUE TOURING IN THE COUNTRY............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................â&#x201A;¬13,950 FIAT POP 500 - BLACK - GORGEOUS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ONLY 24,000 MLS ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................SOLD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; DEPOSIT TAKEN TOYOTA YARIS TR D4D 5 DOOR â&#x20AC;&#x201C; STUNNING IN WHITE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; VERY LOW MILES ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................â&#x201A;¬11,500 HYUNDAI I 40 ACTIVE BLUE DRIVE JUST IN ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................â&#x201A;¬14,500 DARCIA DUSTER LAUREATE DCI 1.5 WHITE 56KMLS .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................â&#x201A;¬11,500 NISSAN NOTE 1.4 M TEC 1.4 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................â&#x201A;¬9,500 TOYOTA AURIS TR 1.4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ONLY 37K MLS. CAR CAN ONLY BE DESCRIBED AS NEW ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................â&#x201A;¬10,950 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA 1.7 EXCLUSIVE DIESEL - 7 SEATER BEST COLOUR BLACK...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................â&#x201A;¬9,950 SUZUKI SWIFT 1.3 DIESEL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; UP TO 80 MPG â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SUPER COLOUR ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................â&#x201A;¬8,950 VW PASSAT-S BLUEMOTION ESTATE 1.6 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; NEW MODEL - BARGAIN .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................â&#x201A;¬12,950 VW JETTA BLUEMOTION 1.6 TDI â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SILVER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; VERY LOW MILES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; GRADE 1 CAR..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................â&#x201A;¬12,950 KIA CEED 2 ECO CRDI 42,000 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; DARK GREY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; LIKE NEW ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................â&#x201A;¬10,950 NISSAN MICRA 1.0 AUTOMATIC â&#x20AC;&#x201C; BLACK â&#x20AC;&#x201C; VERY LOW MILES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CAR LOOKS NEW ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................SOLD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; DEPOSIT TAKEN HYUNDAI I10 CLASSIC - RED â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SUPER SERVICE HISTORY LIKE NEW ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................â&#x201A;¬5,950 HYUNDAI I20 COMFORT ONLY 20,000 MLS LOOKS AND DRIVES LIKE A NEW CAR.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................SOLD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; DEPOSIT TAKEN SEAT IBIZA SPORT TDI 1.6 ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................â&#x201A;¬7,950 GOLF MATCH TDI 1.6 - TOP OF THE RANGE GOLF .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................â&#x201A;¬11,500 VW POLO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; NEW MODEL- STUNNING POLO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; LIKE NEW â&#x20AC;&#x201C; BARGAIN ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................â&#x201A;¬8,500 SKODA FABIA SE TDI ESTATE 51,000 MLS ONLY ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................â&#x201A;¬7,950 KIO RIO 1.2 DSL. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; NEW MODEL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; LIKE NEW LOWEST TAX BAND........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................â&#x201A;¬8,950 KIA SOUL ECHO CRDI STUNNING IN WHITE ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................â&#x201A;¬9,950 HYUNDAI I30 CLASSIC ISG CRDI TINY MILES...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................â&#x201A;¬8,950 MAZDA 2 TS M BLACK 1.3 ONLY 47 KLMS.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................â&#x201A;¬6,950 HONDA JAZZ 1.2 I VTEC S 1.2 IN BLACK ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................â&#x201A;¬8,500 FORD MONDEO ZETEC TDCI ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................â&#x201A;¬9,950 MINI ONE PEPPER- DSL- BLACK -LOVELY DIESEL MINI NEW MODEL DASH ETC TOTAL BARGAIN...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................â&#x201A;¬8,980 VW PASSAT TDI - HIGHLINE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; LEATHER ETC â&#x20AC;&#x201C; BLACK ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................â&#x201A;¬8,950 NISSAN NOTE 1.5 DCI N.TEC â&#x20AC;&#x201C; BLACK â&#x20AC;&#x201C; DIESEL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; EVERY EXTRA INC. SAT NAV .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................SOLD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; DEPOSIT TAKEN VW GOLF GT TDI 140 2.0 - TINY MILES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; THIS GOLF IS IN ANOTHER LEAGUE !!!!.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................â&#x201A;¬11,950 SKODA YETI S TDI CR 4X4 2.0 - SUPER JEEP ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................â&#x201A;¬11,950 SEAT LEON SE CR TDI 1.6 SUPERB CAR ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................â&#x201A;¬8,950 RENAULT SCENIC DYNAMIQUE TOM TOM 1.5 DCI â&#x20AC;&#x201C; VERY LOW MILES................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................â&#x201A;¬8,950 FORD C-MAX ZETEC TDI FULL SERVICE HISTORY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; BLACK â&#x20AC;&#x201C; LIKE NEW ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................â&#x201A;¬8,950 KIA RIO STRIKE 1.5 CRDI - SUPERB DIESEL CAR ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................â&#x201A;¬6,950 FORD FIESTA TITANIUM 1.4 TDCI TOP OF RANGE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; BL;ACK ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................â&#x201A;¬7,950 TOYOTA VERSO D4D 2.0 SEVEN SEAT VERSO - LOW MILES - STUNNING BLACK / DIESEL .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................â&#x201A;¬11,950 TOYOTA URBAN CRUISER D4D 1.4 4X4 (YES 4X4 UNIQUE !!! ) ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................â&#x201A;¬8,500 FORD FIESTA 90 TDCI 1.6 BARGAIN .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................â&#x201A;¬6,950 SEAT LEON 1.9 TDI - ONLY 37,000 MLS. ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................â&#x201A;¬8,950 RENAULT MEGANE EXPRESSION 1.5 DCI â&#x20AC;&#x201C; REAL ECONOMY - TOTAL BARGAIN ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................SOLD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; DEPOSIT TAKEN OPEL INSIGNIA SRI 160 - BEAUTIFUL BIG DIESEL CAR â&#x20AC;&#x201C; LIKE NEW ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................â&#x201A;¬8,950 MINI COOPER CLUBMAN ESTATE - DIESEL - LIKE NEW â&#x20AC;&#x201C; BARGAIN .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................â&#x201A;¬7,950 FORD FOCUS 1.8 TD 115 - SUPERB CAR....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................SOLD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; DEPOSIT TAKEN FORD FOCUS 1.6 TDCI TITANIUM - TOP OF THE RANGE ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................SOLD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; DEPOSIT TAKEN TOYOTA YARIS 1.0 - 5 DOOR â&#x20AC;&#x201C; LIKE NEW.. ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................SOLD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; DEPOSIT TAKEN HYUNDAI I20 COMFORT LIKE NEW .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................â&#x201A;¬5,950 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 160 SRI SAT NAV ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................â&#x201A;¬7,950 MERCEDES 220 CDI AUTO IN BLACK................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................â&#x201A;¬11,950 FORD FUSION TDCI 1.6 ONLY 20,000 MLS YES ONLY 20,000 MLS ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................â&#x201A;¬5,950 VW GOLF PLUS 1.9 TDI FSH TOTAL BARGIN ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................â&#x201A;¬6,950 KIA CEED 1.4 SR7 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; LOVELY IN BLACK ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................â&#x201A;¬4,950 FORD MONDEO TITANIUM TDCI 125 TOP OF THE RANGE ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................SOLD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; DEPOSIT TAKEN NISSAN QUASHQUI VISIA DCI 4X4 1.9 JEEP - FOUR WHEEL DRIVE MODEL VERY POWERFUL JEEP .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................â&#x201A;¬7,950 NISSAN XTRAIL 2.2 DCI JEEP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; FULL LEATHER INTERIOR ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................â&#x201A;¬2,500 TOYOTA YARIS T2 1.0 ONLY 24KMLS FROM NEW ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................â&#x201A;¬4,995

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NOW OVER 70 CARS IN STOCK OR DUE IN!! No - Gimmicks- Only Fantastic Cars!! All Cars come with new NCT - All Taxes and Duties Paid Including Number Plates and a Full Comprehensive MAPFRE Powertrain Warranty included in the price. Cars can be viewed in comfort at our warehouse in kilkenny. Drop out or call Us on - 056-7720280 or 087-4389790 or e mail us maddencarsales15@gmail.com

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Model

Reg No

Colour

Toyota Toyota Toyota Toyota Toyota VW Hyundai Toyota Ford Nissan Toyota Toyota Toyota Toyota Opel

Aygo 1.0L X-Play Aygo 1.0L X-Play Yaris Hybrid Luxury Auto Yaris Hybrid Luxury Auto Yaris 1.0L SOL Polo 1.2L Tdi i20 Premium Yaris 1.0L 5Dr Terra Fiesta 1.25L Micra 1.2L 5Dr Auris 1.33L Aura Auris D-4-D Icon+ Sat nav Auris D-4-D Icon Auris 1.4L D-4-D Terra Astra S 1.7Cdi 4Dr

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White Silver Silver AVG Bronze Red Met Red Black Red Silver Navy AVG Bronze Island Blue Island Blue Silver Grey

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3,000 32,000 39,660 24,996 59,750 67,996 65,110 4,715 30,645 34,952 28,908 65,000

€14,500 €13,500 €21,500 €20,000 €15,500 €15,000 €14,000 €13,500 €11,000 €11,000 €19,500 €20,000 €19,500 €19,500 €16,500

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Skoda Toyota Toyota Mazda Toyota Toyota Toyota Toyota Toyota Toyota Merc Toyota KIA Toyota Hyundai

Fabia 1.6Tdi Ambition Auris Van Auris Van 3 Executive 1.6L Dsl Auris 1.4L Terra Corolla 1.4L D-4-D Terra Avensis 2.0L D-4-D Luna Avensis 2.0L D-4-D Luna Avensis 2.0L D-4-D Aura Avensis 2.0L D-4-D Aura E220 Cdi Avant Garde Avensis 1.6L Strata Sportage 1.7L EX Dsl Verso D-4-D 5 Seat Aura iX35 1.7L Dsl

142 KK 540 12 KK 325 12 KK 595 10 TS 1780 07 KK 4779 141 KK 1652 142 KK 201 141 KK 695 132 KK 34 11 KK 1480 11 D 750 07 KK 2334 151 KK 421 151 KK 1538 131 TS 552

Grey Silver White Black Black Met Black Bronze Silver Blue Red Silver Platinum Burnt Ornge Silver Blue

53,078 169,447 136,331 128,000 98,152 61,758 44,040 52,681 83,000 102,725 88,000 200,574 30,000 30,000 51,467

€14,500 €11,000 €12,000 €10,500 €8,000 €19,500 €26,000 €25,000 €19,500 €14,000 €27,500 €6,000 €26,500 €24,500 €21,500

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Planning permission is sought by the Good Shepherd Centre Kilkenny for the construction of: 1. New opening and new external door at northern elevation of Wing 52. 2. New access ramp and steps adjacent to northern boundary wall to provide level access route to wing 52. 3. Remove existing bin store walls, gates and fencing. Provide new bin storage enclosure with side walls and lean to roof over adjacent to boundary wall. 4. Construct new meter/switch room at northern elevation adjacent to existing lift structure. 5. Provide new velux window at roof on western elevation. Location: Wing 52, Good Shepherd Centre, Church Lane, Kilkenny. The planning permission may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making the copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1.00 p.m. and 2.00pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4.00pm. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the planning application may 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: Reddy Architecture + Urbanism.

We, Cantwellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Court Farm Ltd intend to apply for Planning Permission for: (A) Construction of an unroofed concrete cubicle & feeding pad (B) Construction of a Geoline Slurry Lagoon And all Associated Siteworks at Sandfordscourt, Johnswell, 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.

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.LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ &RXQFLO I Niall Hamilton am applying for permission for the erection of a dwelling house (change of house type from plans approved under Planning Register Number 08/1169 and extension of duration Planning Register Number 14/62) and permission for retention of existing mobile home on site for the temporary use while the construction works are taken place and all associated site works at Killeen, Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the Offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny during its public opening hours 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Monday to Friday and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (â&#x201A;Ź20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed: Byrne & McCabe Design, Architecture and Engineering Services (059 9725684).

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.LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ &RXQFLO Michael Bergin and Gemma Dowling intend to apply to Kilkenny County Council for Full Planning Permission to construct a two storey dwelling, detached domestic garage, new entrance, wastewater treatment system, percolation area and private borehole together with all other associated site works at Rathkyle, Castlecomer, 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.

1. To construct a two storey extension to the rear of existing dwelling. 2. To construct a single storey extension to the front of existing dwelling. 3. Part demolition of existing rear extension. 4. Demolition of existing front entrance hall. 5. Internal and elevational modifications. 6. Provision of a new sewage treatment plant & percolation area. 7. Utilizing existing vehicular site entrance with access to roadway and all associated site developments works at Brooklawn, Deer Park, Tullaroan road, 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, and Kilkenny. Tel No: 056-7753933. web:www.gmarch.net

.LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ &RXQFLO I Mary Lanigan am applying for permission for the erection of an extension to existing shed for the repair of lorries and trailers and permission for new treatment system and percolation area and all associated site works at Fiddaun Lower, Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the Offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny during its public opening hours 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Monday to Friday and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (â&#x201A;Ź20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed: Byrne & McCabe Design, Architecture and Engineering Services (059 9725684).

.LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ &RXQFLO I James Healy am applying for permission for the erection of a domestic garage / store with new site entrance and all associated site works at Tinnapark, Graignamanagh, Co. Kilkenny. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the Offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny during its public opening hours 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Monday to Friday and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (â&#x201A;Ź20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed: Byrne & McCabe Design, Architecture and Engineering Services (059 9725684).

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There were All-Irelands everywhere IT WAS A fantastic occasion. There were twelve U8 hurling teams in the Luke Roche Memorial Tournament in Inistioge on Saturday. There was an All-Ireland everywhere you looked. The enthusiastic children contested every ball as if the next puck would be a match winner. Yet, the beauty of the event was that there were no losers. All the children who took part were winners, all got to participate in a festival of hurling to rival any community get-together. Team mentors had their charges beautifully togged out, WKH IDUH RQ RŕľľHU ZDV WUHPHQGRXV and youngsters enjoyed hurling in the sun as parents and extended families delighted in encouraging them. Teams played from Inistioge, the Rower, Carrickshock, Tullogher, Slieverue, Young Irelands, Gowran, Thomastown, Graignamanagh, Mount Leinster Rangers, Glynn, Barnstown, Bannow, Ballymitty and Whitehall Colmcilles, Dublin More pics next week

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