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10 JUNE 2015 Kilkenny Reporter

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Our Formula 1: Gowran Park hosts rip-roaring speed fiesta JIMMY RHATIGAN JIMMYRHATIGAN@ GMAIL.COM

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;A terrible beauty is bornâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

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Small parcel is big for school Lots of fun for the kiddies at the official opening of the new outdoor play room in Carrigeen Community Pre-school - Pics: Catriona Cashin

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News OSSORY PILGRIMS have just returned from what we might term an invasion of Lourdes. From May 22 to 27 some 49 young people, 60 invalids, 125 doctors, nurses and helpers, along with 130 pilgrims enjoyed a pilgrimage of prayer and fun. The Ossory group go to the French place of pilgrimage on the same dates every year.

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News Pat Laracy, Slowley Sidewards Ireland, Pat Caulﬁeld, Wexford Sport and Classic, Alex Wilsdon, Gowran Park and Joe Connolly Gowran Park

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OPEN STREET FIESTA Sunday June 14th & 21st from 2 - 4pm

WALK, BIKE, EXPLORE There will be lots activities along High Street for young and old.

BLING YOUR BIKE FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN

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BALANCE BIKE CHALLENGE FOR 2 – 7 YEAR OLDS provided by local bands and musicians

FREE CHILDREN’S and Bouncy ENTERTAINMENT Castle LOCAL SPORTS CLUBS TASTER SESSIONS

MOUNTAIN BIKING DEMONSTRATION

STREET BASKETBALL AND SAMBA ROAM SOCCER FREE

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HAND CYCLING DISPLAY DANCE TROUPES

Ciclovia Kilkenny encourages families and communities to enjoy the streets and our public spaces. Ciclovia creates a temporary park for free, simply by removing cars from city streets thus creating an atmosphere of health and wellness. It creates a network of connections between our neighbourhoods and businesses and parks with corridors filled with fun. www.krsp.ie The Councils of the County & City of Kilkenny

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Heritage Office wants readers to help THE HERITAGE Office of Kilkenny County Council is undertaking a survey of memorials and plaques in County Kilkenny and needs the help of Reporter readers. Memorials and plaques are an often overlooked part of our cultural heritage. They identify and honour people, historic events and heritage landmarks of the county. Whilst the Heritage Office know that there are many such plaques, memorials and signs located throughout County Kilkenny, to date they have never been recorded. So they have appointed Carrig Conservation, specialists in this area, to undertake a survey of the county but they need help to find out where the memorials

area. Local information is invaluable to make sure they get the best survey they can. The types of memorials they are interested in are those that commemorate influential people (politics, sport, religion, literature, public life), events, dedications on buildings, bridges and other structures, special or sacred places and/or structures, significant street names and laneways, miscellaneous (bench marks, armorial plaques, mile markers), personal memorials. To find out more and download a survey form see http:// kilkennyheritage.ie/2015/06/ kilkennys-memorials-plaquesand-signs-can-you-help/ Please email your survey forms and information to plaques@kilkennycoco.ie

Sisters Ashling and Vanessa with their mother Martina McGrath at Mark McGrath’s CD launch Pic: Martin Doheny

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Hall of fame in need of more funds LAST Friday, Thomastown Hall Community Centre was packed for a lovely evening of hospitality hosted by Rosalene Garry and the centre’s management committee. It was called a tea party. The word ‘American’ was used but only to describe how big it was. There was no American tea drank, it was Barrys or Lyons. Proceeds will be divided between the church organ fund and ongoing development at the community centre. Do you have any spare money? The community centre needs some more. The historic concert

hall community centre has, over the past two years, seen a magnitude of forward planning. The centre is destined to be a centre of so much that is for the good of the whole community. You can help fo finish off what a local committee started by dropping into Bank of Ireland, Market Street, Thomastown and pledging what you can, a/c number 4167 2858, sort code 90 60 99. Bingo is held every Wednesday in conjunction with Thomastown GAA. By supporting the bingo you are supporting the ongoing development at the centre.

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Our immigrants show a touch of class Maeiej Skorkiewiez

George Tshilumba

Amina Juma

Donata Kieziene receives a certiﬁcate from Mayor Andrew McGuinness

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One big happy family Pics: Martin Doheny

Organising Committee Eamonn Corcoran, Theresa Delahunty and Ken Kirwan Tutor Joanne Turner with students Giea Anbanvica, Maria Brieto and Amina Juma

Aileen Cass, KenTurner and Becky Morris

Magealena Kubzdyl with Tutor Margaret Birnie and Annie Chen

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rt It is an art studio where children and adults alike can go, have fun and creatively express their inner artist using whatever style and medium they prefer. Art It offers a range of arts and crafts classes for all ages, covering subjects such as perspective drawing, oil and acrylic painting and small crafts. The studio runs a kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; drop-in service, allowing parents to bring their children to the studio for an hour or more while they continue to shop. Art It is also used as a venue for Birthday Parties, Hen Parties, Girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day Out, Team Bonding Outings, School Excursions and not last Summer Camps. Art It this year is running Cooking & Art Summer Camps for the whole month of July and part of August. So as to suit parentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs, the schedules are flexible. The full day runs from 10 am to 4pm, is suitable for children from age 8 to age 14 and includes a cooking course from 10am to 2pm and art from 2 pm to 4 pm. One can decide to just do the cooking or the art. During the cooking course, the children are taught to

prepare 3 course meals and to experiment different flavours, which they then sit down and eat. The art camp for the 5 + are 2 hour sessions in the morning from 10 am to 12 am. The studio will be offering many different art forms, all age related, from Clay Modeling, Decoupage, Sneaker Painting, Tie Dying to paint-filled Balloon Throwing. Teens are very welcome and of course will have their own space and can individually choose what they would like to do, maybe even attempt an oil painting!

Art It is located at MacDonagh Junction Shopping Center ( entrance opposite St Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church ). Contact details are 086 30 85270 or visit us on facebook as Art It Kilkenny!

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Activities For Kids Keep them entertained with arts and crafts on those less than sunny summer days.

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Home style Take a look at these interior design trends, furniture and accessories for some inspirational ideas to give your home a makeover. 1

Combine key neutral pieces with dark accessories to create this contrasting look

1. Verdure wallaper by Zoffany. Discover the range of Zoffany wallpaper at Meubles Furniture, Kilkenny Retail Park 2. Salisbury Rustic Oak Monks Bench. From Modern Living, Green St, Kilkenny 3. Rise & Shine bedding from Series by Helena Springfield. Price: €30, from Home Focus at Hickeys, Kilkenny Retail Park 4. Medium Grace Windlight. Price: €24.95, from Carraig Donn, Macdonagh Junction, Kilkenny 5. Paul Costelloe Living Bellagio Cushion duck-egg blue. Price: €40, from Dunnes Stores

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A convoy of 120 cyclists and 34 supporters from Dunleer, County Louth was led here on Saturday by Knocktopher, Kilkennyman, Paul Lannon. The round trip was in aid of Motor Neurone Disease. Paul was diagnosed with Motor Neurone in 2011. He is pictured (above) with his mother, Kathleen Lannon.

Celebrating her 102nd birthday with members of her family at Drakelands Nursing Home was Kilkenny City woman, Eileen McEvoy

Below: Dean Lannon, Mary Harrington, Stephen Stephen Hogan, Roisin Kilroy and David Dooley welcoming the cyclists

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Stephen Croke entertains at the official opening

Fr Peter Muldowney blessing the new play area

Outdoor room is childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s delight Kevin Hanley, Cllr Pat Dunphy, Natasha and Eamon Delahunty

Margo Derwin, Peggy Healy and Anne Walsh, Carrigeen

Fr Peter Muldowney with First Holy Communicants

At the opening of Carrigeen Pre-school Outdoor Room were Mike Molloy, treasurer, June Vereker, secretary, Kitty Hewetson, staff, Eamon Delahunty, chairman, Mary Fleming, manager, Kevin Hanley, Kilkenny County Council and Councillor Pat Dunphy.

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Orla Murphy, granddaughter of Tom Treacy and Kathleen Boran, Massford at the launch Pics: Martin Doheny Phil Cody, Riverview has his book signed by author Jim Maher

Marian Maher, Freshford with Jim

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Summer on High Street

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Summer on High Street

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Summer on High Street

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Food & Drink

Food & drink White: Mission Sud Sauvignon Blanc Region Cotes de Gascogne, France 11.5% abv Paired with the Cabernet Syrah below, this is a match made in heaven. A crisp Sauvignon blanc like this gives a shout out to the famous Sauvignons of New Zealand with good fruit to balance. Nice and dry with a fine finish it is well matched to white meat or a seat in the evening summer sun. The current 2014 vintage shows the best of French new world ambition. Summer time and the living is easy..... Price €9.99 - 10% off for case of 6 bottles.

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Red: Mission Sud Cabernet Syrah Region Pay d’oc France 13 % abv

Potato Salad – Ensaladilla de Papas HEAD Chef Ernest Subirana Sanchéz from The Salt Yard Restaurant shares a favourite recipe you can try at home... It is good to see summer weather slowly but surely coming in and great to feel the heat. At this time of year in Spain, the temperatures are rising and the fierce heat of the Spanish summer sun is celebrated by millions of visitors from all corners of Europe. There is nothing better on a summer’s evening after a long, hot day than having some nice, freshly prepared salads on the table – particularly if you can take the meal outdoors and wash

it down with a chilled Spanish white wine or rosé. This week’s recipe is simple but when prepared properly, it is exquisite! A wonderful Spanish potato salad brought to life by the addition of a good quality Sherry Vinegar, or to give it it’s proper title Vinagre de Jerez! This salad takes a short time to prepare and the results are wonderful. INGREDIENTS • 6 new potatoes – I love the Wexford ones this time of year • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil • 2 tbsp good sherry wine vinegar • 1/2 cup or roughly 4 ounces roasted

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piquillo peppers, available from a good deli 1/2 cup/4 ounces of chopped onion handful of capers handful of fresh parsley 1 tbsp fresh chives 1 tbsp fresh basil, optional 2 tsp fresh oregano, optional 1/2 cup mayonnaise

METHOD • Chop the new potatoes into 1 inch cubes new potatoes and boil for 5 mins. Drain them and while still hot add sherry wine vinegar. • Stir lightly to ensure that the potatoes absorb the vinegar. Add the

olive oil and stir again to coat. • Add the fab Piquillo peppers, onions, capers, parsley, chives, basil, and oregano. Mix it all together gently and place in the fridge to cool. • When ready to serve, add the mayonnaise and a turn of sea salt to taste. • This salad is a great complement to any meal, or on its own with some crusty bread! PS… don’t forget the wine! Enjoy an authentic taste of Spain at The Salt Yard Restaurant, Friary Street, Kilkenny.

Bakery with a long history KELLS Wholemeal is a family-run bakery nestled in Bennettsbridge in the heart of rural Kilkenny. It is owned and managed by the Mosse family, a name that is well known throughout the Irish bakery and milling industries. With a family history of flour milling that stretches back seven generations and several centuries they continue that heritage by running a stoneground flour mill that makes a wide range of artisan wholemeal flours using traditional

methods. Since its founding, Kells Wholemeal has built upon that heritage and developed quality cake and bread mixes, with particular expertise in the area of Irish soda breads and scones. While the traditional approach of ‘keeping it simple’ is important to their ranges, this is supported by modern technical expertise in-house and enhanced with links to the leading food development centres in Europe.

In recent years their expertise and innovation has led the way in the area of importing and supporting specialist cereals, seeds, grains and flours for the Irish bakery industry. This includes a comprehensive range of seeds and grains, (such as linseed, pumpkin seed, buckwheat) malted products, authentic French flours, Polish flours, spelt flours and rye flours all of which are provided with a technical support service where required by customers.

This delicious red wine is hopping out of the bottle with delicious summer fruits from two champion grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon and pungent Shiraz. Mostly Cabernet, the style is new world, smooth with a wee spice for tongue tingling sensation. The nose is curious and sweet, and the oak aging cannot be missed. A pleasant presence of tannins on tasting with that fruit making no effort to hide! This is a particularly smooth wine and sells well both as a single bottle and by the case. Perfect with or without food.

10 JUNE 2015 Kilkenny Reporter

Fashion

Raise the style stakes Having said that, forget about going to the races with a dress on you like something youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d see on a Hollywood hooker.

ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S racing season ladies and even though the gee gees can bring us lots of grief along with the glitz and the glam â&#x20AC;&#x201C; especially when weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all molly dollied up and strutting our stuff across muddy fields as dedicated followers of fashion â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard not to love it. ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S racing season ladies and even though the gee gees can bring us lots of grief along with the glitz and the glam â&#x20AC;&#x201C; especially when weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all molly dollied up and strutting our stuff across muddy fields as dedicated followers of fashion â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard not to love it. Some people lose the run of themselves entirely on Ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Days and look ridiculous to the point that

you kind of wish theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d fall flat on their faces on their big day out, if only to stop them taking themselves too seriously. And that is why Lollyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first tip for anyone looking to back a winner at the races this year is less is always more. No matter what you wear, the chin-waggers will chat the back off you anyway so why not give them something to talk about.

BLACKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S A WINNER MacDuggal Collared Dress - Adorably modern and impeccably styled, this is the perfect day to evening dress. The spread collar looks super modern with colourful large stones in a floral pattern. From the cap sleeves to the flouncy skirt, a textured material looks sophisticated and feels amazing. And donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget about the pockets as well! Wear it with: Cari Patent Shoe in Black â&#x201A;Ź159.

Always stay classy â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more striking and you will turn more heads â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and for crying out loud ladies isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t that the point? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve chosen two outfits that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve simply fallen in love with (see photos). I have teeny obsession with Caris Closet in Dublin. They have the most amazing dresses and you know you will be unique and different to everyone else there. So there you go ladies! Dressed from head to toe. Well almost. I guess it just leaves your hair and make-up and hat. Oh, to be a Man. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that they say about it being a manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s world?

HAT TRICK Finding the right hat for the races is tricky territory for the novice, but fear not, there is a shape and style to suit everyone. Hats and headpieces for me are like the polished finish to your racing outfit. Plus it shows you have put a lovely effort into the day and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very feminine to wear a hat. Again keeping it simple if you have a printed dress go for a plain or if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a plain dress go for the fashion statement, go all out.

MADE UP The make-up Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d choose going to the races would be a soft natural look with beautiful smokey eyes. HAIR ENVY My choice for my hair would a soft natural look. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like the set up styles or anything to fussy â&#x20AC;&#x201C; remember what I said about less being more? Love, Live, Inspire and most importantly have fun at the races! Lolly.

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HYUNDAI 152

TRADE & UPGRADE PROGRAMME

Think New. Expect More. Trade in your current car before June 30th and avail of the Hyundai 152 Trade and Upgrade 5 Year Free Service bonus OR The Hyundai 152 Trade and Upgrade Scrappage bonus.

5 YEARS FREE SERVICE BONUS

SCRAPPAGE BONUS

Hyundai, Believe Everything You Hear. Terms and conditions apply.

MICHAEL LYNG MOTORS Hebron Road, Kilkenny T.: (056) 777 0700 E.: info@lyngmotors.ie www.lyngmotors.ie Proud Sponsor of the Kilkenny Hurling Intermediate Championship

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The 152

SUMMER SALES EVENT

Driving expectations even further Because with every 152 Ford Fiesta, you’ll get: • 3 Years FREE Motor Tax* • Summer Saver Bonus of up to €1,750** • Discounted Upgrade Packs

Pre-Order your 152 New Ford before June 30th and get a

FREE 3-year Service Plan***

Visit Michael Lyng Motors Ford now, and start your summer today.

MICHAEL LYNG MOTORS Hebron Road, Kilkenny

T.: 056 777 0700 E.: info@lyngmotors.ie lyngmotorsford.ie To avail of these special offers visit your participating Ford Dealer before June 30th 2015. Offers apply to vehicles ordered by June 30th and registered from July 1st - July 31st 2015. *3 Years Free Motor Tax is up to a maximum contribution of €600 only. **Summer Saver Bonus of €1,750 applies to New Fiesta Titanium models only and €1,500 on all Fiesta Zetec models. See ford.ie for full terms and conditions and further exclusions. ***Plan Name: Under the Bonnet 3 Year Free Service Plan up to 60,000kms. Minimum Service interval: 20,000 and 40,000kms. Mandatory Health Check at 10,000km, 30,000km and 50,000km. This offer is valid until June 30th, 2015 and is exclusive to Michael Lyng Motors. Terms & conditions apply.

Customer Satisfaction 2014 Chairman’s Award Winner

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Beauty

THINK you’ve got dry skin? It may just be dehydrated – and there’s a host of products out there to help combat it.

Quench your skin’s thirst HAIR REPAIR Niophlex, by id hair, has taken the professional sector by storm. By combining the groundbreaking formula with traditional colour, bleaching and straightening treatments, damage to the hair is prevented before it’s even started. Visit: www.niophlex.com for more info.

Like many women, you may think you have dry skin, but there’s a good chance you really don’t. Dehydrated skin can be tight, flaky and sore. It isn’t lacking in oil, though – like dry skin is - but in water. Don’t groan, I’m not about to advocate a 72-litre daily intake of Volvic – dehydrated skin can be cheated back to health, though if your complexion resembles the last rice cake in the packet some extra sips won’t go amiss. Identifying dehydration before you go shopping is half the battle won. If you have lots of very fine, almost crepey lines (as opposed to deep wrinkles), and you’re prone to a dull complexion that’s temporarily plumped, pink and healthy-looking when you emerge from the shower, and you break out when you treat your skin with rich, dry-skin moisturiser, then you probably have dehydrated skin. Luckily, now that the beauty industry at last understands the difference, there’s a host of goodies, usually containing hyaluronic acid (a natural acid present in the body that holds 1,000 times its weight in water) and natural humectants such as glycerin, to fix the problem. Look out for these ingredients and your skin’s thirst may finally be quenched.

NATURAL BEAUTY: HOMEMADE HAIR MASK USING entirely humble natural ingredients that are normally available in your kitchen, you can easily make incredible at home hair masks for dry hair to bring back your dry, damaged hair back to life.

DEEP MOISTURE Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Deep Moisture Body Lotion, €6.99. There’s no better body moisturiser for very dehydrated skin. Fragrance free and formulated to minimise the risk of allergies, this non-greasy, fast-absorbing formula melts into the skin immediately so there’s no need to wait to get dressed.

HUMBLE COCONUT OIL DRY HAIR PACK Due to Coconut oil’s fatty acids, protein, vitamins B and C, zinc, iron and potassium contents, it can work as one of the best dry hair treatments. Simply massage extra virgin coconut oil onto your scalp and hair, whenever you feel your hair is suffering a lot of stress. METHOD: Apply organic coconut oil into your hair section by section; massage it gently into your scalp and your hair, working downwards from hair roots till the ends. Wrap your head and hair in a warm towel, leaving it there for about 20 minutes. Rinse, wash and condition your hair as you normally do.

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10 JUNE 2015 Kilkenny Reporter

News

Young girls were the stars

The President with members of our Keep Kilkenny Beautiful Committee Pics: Donal Foley

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10 JUNE 2015 Kilkenny Reporter

News

of President Michael visit

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Irelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s No 1 Citizen with Kilkennyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s No 1 Citizen

Michael and Sabina with senior staff members of Kilkenny Local Authorities Pics: Donal Foley

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Deputy Bobby Aylward with Jack Kavanagh

10 JUNE 2015 Kilkenny Reporter

Puzzles

CROSSWORDS Curious alliances may well form. It’s probable you won’t be far from the centre of action. Indeed, you could lead the way in suggesting ways in which others could work together. Though not usually your scene, your part in getting paperwork together and ensuring a network can get in touch could be pivotal. It may be that you won’t have enough information to work with until after Friday. It might also be that what’s presented Monday through Friday, though exciting, is not an accurate picture of what will be the case when things are running smoothly later in the month. Don’t be surprised if positions and arrangements are changed again and again. It’s probable that alliances form and that one in particular will knock you off balance. It might be wise to give yourself time before you react. The problem is that those involved might not yet know how they are going to work together. Anticipate too that there are certain people who really need you on their team - and are likely to make that clear midweek. You may be quite surprised by the vehemence with which they declare your value. A further possibility - is that a project scheduled to begin in early 2016 will be discussed in front of you. Your antenna could be attuned to rare and unusual signals. You could yet knock off a few people off their axis with ideas that are at once original and farthinking. You probably will need to argue your case or present financial facts and figures that support your plans (though perhaps not until next week). A close colleague is nearing the end of a project but might need your assistance to get over the last few hurdles. It’s entirely possible that they’ve got into a real muddle. They may have asked too many people for their advice and now not know which way to go. This is where your talents should come to the fore.

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10 JUNE 2015 Kilkenny Reporter

News

Job tasters are a big success

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Gig it Adam Burrows

Adam Burrows SINGER/ songwriter Adam Burrows brings his unpretentious brand of folk to The Hole in the Wall, Kilkenny tommorrow night. Adam was born and raised in Northeastern Ohio and his songs reflect his small town upbringing, drawing the listener in by celebrating life’s everyday moments and embracing those that are fleeting. His lyrics capture the beauty of easy conversation, and his characters remain with you like old friends. Recollections of hope and heartache are framed by percussive finger-picking and catchy melodies, melodies you will find yourself humming for days. Adam has made Nashville, TN his home for the past ten years and has received local recognition. He was nominated for The Deli Nashville’s Best of 2012 Poll for Emerging Artists. He has had radio play on Nashville’s Lightning 100 and has been a featured local spot-light artist. Out of over 300 musicians, Adam was a top eight

Film review Entourage

finalist in Lightning 100’s 2013 Music City Mayhem contest. Adam’s enthusiasm and endearing smile are a given at every show whether he is playing solo or with other artists. Adam often plays as a duo with Josh Preston. Josh sings harmonies and plays guitar, glockenspiel, melodica, and other various instruments. Adam spent the month of May touring with Australian singer/songwriter, Stu Larsen, visiting some of the continent’s top venues. Adam’s newest album was released in May of 2014, following up Tall Tales and Never One for Silence. Adam’s two most recent albums were recorded at Me and the Machine Studio in Nashville. Thursday 11th June, The Hole in the Wall 9pm.

The film picks up where the series left off, chronicling the continuing career of movie star Vincent Chase and his entourage of friends. The tight-knit posse and their camaraderie is what made Entourage so popular during its eight-season run. New studio head Ari Gold bankrolls Vince’s directorial debut with a $100 million budget, but when it goes $15 million over, Ari must secure

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by musicians who blend pop sensibilities with contemporary jazz and classical compositional ideas such as Becca Stevens, Julie Feeney and Bjork. Lyrically her main influences are contemporary storytellers who combine surrealist and fantastical elements with astute observations on universal experiences, such as the short stories of Miranda July and Neil Gaiman.

Event Mad Hatters Tea Party It’s a Family Day at the National Craft Gallery on Saturday 13th June - FAMILY DAY: MAD HATTERS TEA PARTY - 10.30am & 12noon when, children are invited to a ‘Mad Hatters’ tea party. Creativity and food will collide to create a magical eating experience. Have you ever wondered if it’s possible to eat your food and the plate it is on? Well now you can! Be inspired by the exhibition Appetite for Design and see how the food we eat is designed for us. Suitable for children aged 5 -12 years old, but the whole family is welcome to stay and take part. Saturday 13th June, National Craft Gallery, 10.30am and 12 noon.

financing from Texas billionaire Larsen McCredle and his son Travis. Vince continues his carefree lifestyle saying if the film fails they can just move back to Queens. Writer and director Doug Ellin also packs his movie screen with countless celebrity cameos. Kelsey Grammer, Armie Hammer, Thierry Henry, Richard Schiff and Liam Neeson’s pop-ins are particular highlights. Rated TBC

Bradley Cooper plays Brian, a struggling and overwhelmed but impossibly handsome dude who once experienced success on both a personal and professional level, but has since been knocked back on his ass. Brian, is a defense contractor summoned back to Hawaii to oversee the traditional blessing of a pedestrian gate – part of an elaborate scheme hatched by billionaire Carson Welch (Bill Murray), who’s looking to get his own

Riona Sally Hartman Riona Sally Hartman is celebrating the launch of her new album, Big Starving Thing, at Cleere’s Theatre Kilkenny tomorrow night. Ríona’s music has become known for its lush vocal harmonies, acoustic softness and the surrealist stories that accompany her songs. Songs are sung from the point of view of a cast of characters; there’s Tom Peeping who falls in love with every woman he sees but never speaks to them, there’s the Fish who’s so obsessed with Frida Kahlo it chases a spinner to wear it as an earring and then there’s Sally a very talented but frustrated fortune teller. The songs are influenced

Rated TBC

satellite into the orbit above Hawaii. As you might expect, Brian comes with his own stratosphere of emotional problems, from the ex-girlfriend (Rachel McAdams) he stranded in Hawaii more than a decade earlier to the spunky new gal, Ng (Emma Stone), who is assigned by the military to“babysit”him during his current mission. Ng – her actual name – is a career military pilot who’s so gifted, she has risen the ranks with incredible speed.

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Restaurant of the week

Movie of the week

Petronella Restaurant and Cafe, Butterslip Lane, Kilkenny

Jurassic World

Petronella showcases what is best in Kilkenny city’s dining and evening entertainment. Its unique location on the Butterslip along with its modern Irish and European cuisine creates an irresistible welcome that you are sure to return to time and again. They always celebrate what is classic and best in Irish food and realise that we intertwine with our history every time they serve dishes like the humble baked potato but most of all when they chat about Petronella herself. Tel: 056 776 1899, or visit: www. petronella.ie for more information.

The anticipated return to the universe created by Steven Spielberg, ‘Jurassic World’ will finally take us to a fully-functioning dinosaur theme park, as originally envisioned by John Hammond. Isla Nublar is finally safe for tourists, but that all changes when the scientists, hoping to better understand dinosaur genetics and under pressure to bring in more money, create the first geneticallymodified hybrid dinosaur. When it escapes, it’s up to park security guard Owen to get everyone out alive.

Business of the week

Album of the week

Barry Repairs

Shelby Lynne: I Can’t Imagine

With summer officially started you’ll hopefully be spending more time in the garden. You’ll also be spending more time cutting the grass. Your lawnmower will be working hard, and should it break down it’ll need a quick fix, so get in contact with Barry Repairs – the expert lawnmower repair firm. They service and repair all makes of lawnmowers, chainsaws, trimmers, garden power tools and plant hire machinery. Tel: 086 8838254, or call into their showroom and workshop at Callan Business Park for more information.

I Can’t Imagine is the 13th full length studio album by Grammy Award winning, Shelby Lynne. Mostly penned in 2012, I Can’t Imagine features five songs composed solo by Lynne, along with a pair of tracks co-written by Ron Sexsmith. Three songs were written with band mates - ‘Better’ and ‘I Can’t Imagine’ with Philadelphia guitarist-keyboardist Pete Donnelly and ‘Sold the Devil (Sunshine)’ with her right-hand man, Ben Peeler, who is also a Southerner and plays steel guitar on the title track.

Event of the week

Redneck Olympics Music Festival, The Haven Hotel, Dunmore East, Co Waterford Jerry Fish is amongst the amazing line up of bands appearing at The Haven for the first Redneck Olympic Music Festival. Join them for what promises to be an amazing weekend – packed with fantastic live music and family fun. With their mini olympics play area, carousel and bouncy castle, bucking bronco, market stalls, and great food served all day long, there really is something for everyone while the bands play on. For more information visit: www.thehavenhotel.com

Store of the week

Woods Menswear and Barbers, Market Street, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny Woods Menswear and Barbers stocks the latest fashions in menswear from the most popular brands such as: Wranglers, Lerros, Ben Sherman Crosshatch and Diesel as well as full range of school uniforms. There is an alteration service available every Wednesday and a full barbers facility available in store. Tel: 085 142 5553 for more information

Book of the week

Game of the week

Mortal Kombat X (Xbox 360) The game follows up on the events of 2011’s Mortal Kombat, but shifts us 25 years into the characters’ future. The deep, non-linear story sees Shinnock attacking Earth following the defeat of Shao Kahn. At his back is an army of Netherrealm forces, including resurrected fighters killed in Kahn’s invasion and now under the control of Quan Chi. Of course, the better-natured fighters of Earth aren’t going to let this stand and, naturally, lots of bloody combat ensues.

DVD of the week

A Most Violent Year At a time when New York City is experiencing a spike in criminal activity, heating and oil business owner Abel Morales fights to make himself a living, support his wife Anna and protect his interests. Always looking for a way to expand his business, Abel does things by the book. However, when he becomes the target of opportunistic thieves, he takes matters into his own hands to track down those responsible. But he also attracts the attention of the assistant district attorney who has taken an unwelcome interest in Abel’s books...

App of the week

A History of Loneliness, by John Boyne

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Odran Yates enters Clonliffe Seminary in 1972 after his mother informs him that he has a vocation to the priesthood. He goes in full of ambition and hope, dedicated to his studies and keen to make friends. Forty years later, Odran’s devotion has been challenged by the revelations that have shattered the Irish people’s faith in the church. But when a family tragedy opens wounds from his past, he is forced to confront the demons that have raged within a once respected institution and recognise his own complicity in their propagation.

Podcasts are great and wonderful and lovely listens on your commute, whether by car, rail, or your own two legs. Keeping track of podcasts, however, is significantly less wonderful and lovely. That’s why apps like Podcasts to Go exists. Currently in beta, this app is a podcast manager and player that keeps track of your favorite casts by periodically downloading the very latest—and listening controls are stored both in-app and in the notifications menu. It’s neat and worth a look. (Free)

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City breaks: Istanbul Turkey’s largest city lies at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. In its 2500-year history, Istanbul has been the home of civilizations that flourished for centuries. Their influence is evident in ancient Byzantine churches and Ottoman mosques and palaces. Whilst its cultural origins have been preserved, the city also embraces contemporary art, modern cuisine, and a cosmopolitan lifestyle. Sultanahmet District is one of the best places in Istanbul, showcasing majestic monuments

to ancient empires and civilizations. ISTANBUL IS BEST FOR... HISTORY LOVERS: Learn about the rich cultures of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires. SHOPPERS: Bargain for carpets, spices and souvenirs at the Grand Bazaar and Egyptian Spice Bazaar. CULTURE FANS: Discover the influences of both European and Asian cultures in this city of contrasts.

Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail

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Gambia

AMBIA is known as the ‘Smiling Coast of Africa’, and although it’s the smallest country in the mainland continent, it offers one of the biggest welcomes. With a warm climate, welcoming people and diverse landscapes, from long stretches of white sand beach to mangrove swamps and nature reserves, this friendly country attracts visitors seeking guaranteed winter sunshine.

There’s much to see in The Gambia. It’s home to 39 forest parks, 7 national parks and reserves, 1 community wildlife reserve and 1 Ramsar-listed wetlands site, and 66 forest parks for seeing monkeys, giraffes and more. The dense and swampy Cape Creek sanctuary is one of the top places to visit in the Gambia for ‘twitchers’, with around 540 exotic varieties to spot, from eagles and babblers to weavers

and finches. Head north-west to Bakau, famous for its botanical gardens and Kachikally crocodile pool – and the pool’s powers of healing and fertility, according to local traditional beliefs.

rhinos, warthogs, giraffes and monkeys await. ADVENTURERS: Makasutu: a unique experience in this ecological nature reserve, which includes a journey in a ‘dug-out’ canoe.

GAMBIA IS BEST FOR... WILDLIFE LOVERS: Senegal & Fathala: cross the Gambia River and head to the Fathala Game Reserve where

SUN-WORSHIPPERS: The Gambia’s sandy beaches are a must-visit for soaking up some tropical sun, gently eased by cooling breezes.

The Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail, in conjunction with Western Care Association supporting people with intellectual disabilities, is holding a one day Mid-Summer Walking Festival on Saturday 13th June. Take part in a 21km guided walk from Aughagower to Murrisk, see the wonderful landscape and learn the heritage and folklore of this beautiful area in County Mayo. The cost of the walk is €20. Groups, clubs and individuals are welcome.

Refreshments and water stops provided. Register online or at Aughagower Community Centre on the day. The full Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail is a 60 km national waymarked walk which begins in the village of Balla in east Mayo and ends at the village of Murrisk at the foot of Croagh Patrick on the shores of Clew Bay. Visit: www.clogherheritage.com

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News Shetland beauty: Caroline Noonan, Sarah McGrath, Vera McDonald and Mairead Hennessy All Pics: Donal Foley

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BOOK YOUR CLASSIFIEDS AD FOR NEXT WEEK TEL: 056 7795051 .LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ &RXQFLO I, Roisin Gilroy, intend to apply to Kilkenny County Council for retention permission of a sliding door erected to south-west side of my dwelling house at Beann Eadair, 1, The Paddocks, Kells Road, Kilkenny. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public open hours 9 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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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Planning Permission is sought by Tom & Marian Collins to construct a two storey dwelling house, provision of a new septic tank & percolation area, domestic garage, vehicular site entrance, bore hole well and all associated site developments works at Graigue Upper, Danesfort, 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: 0567753933. Web: www.gmarch.net

I, Micheal Moloney wish to apply to the above authority on behalf of George Phillips for full planning permission to construct a dormer dwelling, garage, entrance, entrance, waste treatment system and percolation area, connection to mains water supply, soakpits and all other associated site works at Monarche Commons, Callan, Co. Kilkenny. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9 a.m.- 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (â&#x201A;Ź20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

.LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ &RXQFLO Ken & Wesley Whiteford intend to apply for planning permission to erect a (i) Cubicle shed with straw bedded pen and (ii) extension to existing Milking parlour & all associated site works at Warrenstown, Johnstown, 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 9.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. - 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.

.LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ &RXQFLO I, Sean Whitehead, wish to apply to Kilkenny County Council for a) Planning Permission to construct two extensions to my multi-purpose agricultural building and for change of use of an existing agricultural shed to a commercial (agri-sales) shed & b) Retention Permission for a grain dryer machine which is proposed to be encased by one of the proposed extensions at Grange Lower, Goresbridge, Co. Kilkenny. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9 a.m.- 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (â&#x201A;Ź20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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Parenting Files

Family life The Parent Files By Heather Campbell

Stolen sleep DO YOU ever really catch up on those lonely hours of sleeplessness spent giving stupid o’clock night feeds and croaking lullabies? Or is it one of those non-refundable clauses of new parenthood. Something you willingly signed up to in the hazy loved-up daze of the newborn not noticing the small print: From this moment onwards, to the very end of your mortal existence, you will give up your human right to a decent night’s kip. If you are a new mum or dad, I don’t want to depress you, for this is a wonderfully special time, enjoy every (waking) minute of it, however.... You know that magic moment you are hoping and praying for, that first, “He slept right through the night!” moment? Well, it doesn’t last. That first full night of sleep may have been induced by a full tummy of solids having ditched full-time bottle or breast feeds, but before you know it, another milestone in your baby’s life comes along like a thief in the night to steal your sleep away. It could be actual things like teething, falling out of bed, bed wetting, illness that requires our nightly services or it could be our irrational fears that keep us awake: Is the baby monitor still working? It’s awful quiet, is he actually breathing? I’ll just go and check... again. Fast-forward to adolescence and when you’re not being woken up at 3am to go and pick up your son/ daughter from ‘Bonkers’ nightclub, you’re lying awake worrying why they’re not home yet. Or your worried about their education, girlfriends/ boyfriends, driving at night, driving during the day well, driving full stop. Worrying about our adult children is a pointless exercise, their life is in their hands and out of our control. Will endless worrying about your stay-at-home, 40-year-old son somehow conjure up a suitable partner, affordable mortgage and two healthy children - of course not. The worry we feel over our children is a special kind of pain. It hurts differently than other kinds of worry. It is a sweet agony every parent knows, made of love and fear, helplessness and faith all combined. It knows no end. It is often our first thought of the day and our last thought at night. Even when they are all grown up with children (and sleeplessness) of their own to worry about, we worry about that too - that’s the lifetime guarantee of the parenthood contract!

Teen talk

IVING with teenagers can be really fun and rewarding, but there can also be some very tough times, as most parents will agree. Communication is important during both the good and the tough times. The following tips can help you form habits that will improve communication between you and your child. MAKE TIME TOGETHER At least one meal a week could be a family meal. Research shows that eating together is an important way of cementing family relationships. If you can, use flexi-time arrangements to be at home when your child gets in from school one day each week. They may complain, but don’t give up. Get them to help with cooking and washing up - working together gives a good opening for small talk and big talk.

LISTEN TO YOUR CHILD Your teen needs space to talk. Teens can often find it hard to put their feelings into words, but knowing that you are listening can be enough. INVOLVE THEM Talk about what you’ve been up to - not about your problems but about your daily life. If they feel included in the things you do they are more likely to see the value of including you in the things they do.

SET SOME BOUNDARIES Don’t over-burden them with work but ask them to prepare the occasional meal or to run some errands. They may protest but they will feel included in your life rather than being an outsider. Remind them that adults have responsibilities and that it is easier to treat them as adults when they take some responsibility. CREATE A DEAD END FOR ARGUMENTS That means deliberately breaking the pattern by ignoring irritating behaviour. If you find yourself getting wound up, take a deep breath and end the conversation. Tell your child that you need a bit of time to calm down and will talk to them again in a while. Give yourself some space to do so, and make sure you actually feel a bit calmer before approaching the issue again. CHANGE WHAT YOU ARE SAYING Make yourself change the way you talk. Start the conversation on your terms rather than waiting for your child to speak and then reacting angrily. Try talking about something that interests you and then try to draw your teen in. Don’t expect an immediate positive response. It will take a while for the penny to drop that you have stopped pushing.

LUXURY TRAVEL With the Maclaren Techno XT your little one can be transported in the lap of luxury. This high-tech stroller has been developed with a strong, and lightweight aluminium frame, and features a four position seat recline which can easily be adjusted using just one hand. Available from Baby Boom Nursery Shop, The Smithlands Centre, Kilkenny

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News Members of Dunnamaggin Pastoral Council with Fr Nicholas Flavin

Proud parish lauds popular PP JIMMY RHATIGAN

Alﬁe, Lauren and Mary Steed

Children of Dunnamaggin National School

A PROUD local community celebrated the life and times of a popular and progressive priest at the weekend. Fr Nicholas Flavin, PP Dunnamaggin and Windgap was ordained 40 years ago. Young and young at heart in South Kilkenny turned out in big numbers to say thanks for his contribution to Dunnamaggin over a period of 14 years. A Mass of thanksgiving was celebrated by Fr Nicholas and Offertory gifts were brought to the altar by members of parish organisations. That was followed by a party in the new hall where many tributes were paid to the re-

spected cleric. MC was Ned Kirwan, chair of the Parish Pastoral Council who organised the event. Speakers included Tom Hickey, principal, Kilmoganny National School, Josie Molloy, principal Kells NS, Jackie Delahunty, principal Dunnamaggin NS, retired MEP Liam Aylward, a St Kieran’s College classmate of Fr Nicholas’s, John Hickey, chair, Dunnamaggin GAA Club and Dr Pat Crowley, retired GP. Fr Nicholas thanked the people of the area for their kindness and said he was happy to be part of a progressive parish. He was presented with a cross on behalf of all parishioners. He will continue as PP Dunnamaggin but Fr Fergus Farrell is set to take over shortly as PP Windgap.

Brothers Bobby and Liam Aylward with Rosaleen Carroll

Local girls entertain

Pics: Donal Foley

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In Castlecomer with Chubby Brennan Blast from the past...

At rest but always remembered

Play safe during the summer holidays AS SCHOOLS go on summer holidays, an appeal goes out to all to exercise care on roads while out walking or cycling, on farms, at rivers banks, Let’s make it a happy summer holiday for all. We have a super local community and it is great to see people, young and young at heart, out enjoying themselves. Please God, play time will also be a safe time. – Chubby

32:(5)8/ 6+(''(56 There will be a meeting of Castlecomer Men’s Shed on June 12 at 7:30pm in their new premises at 11 Kilkenny Street, opposite the community hall. The Shed would like to invite anyone interested to go along to the meeting. The shedders are delighted to announce that ESB networks have connected the power supply. The Lord moves in mysterious ways

as do ESB Networks. Will someone please bring along some nice biscuits! :+,67 2)) Castlecomer Whist, scheduled for June 12, has been cancelled. The next whist will take place on the ﬁrst Friday in July and will continue to do so on the ﬁrst Friday of every month into the future. New players are always welcome.

0('-8*25-( The trip to Medjugorje leaves from Dublin on August 14. Further details are available from Seamus Farrell on 056-4441258. &5(77<$5' &/$66,& Crettyard Classic takes place on June 27 in aid of juvenile and adult clubs. Events are 100k, 50k. Further details from Darren Kelly, 087-2946447.

025( )81'6 Castlecomer Municipal District meeting named projects approved for National Roads Authority funding, including: drainage improvements at Jenkinstown (N77), at Moneenroe and Corbettstown (N78), footpath reconstruction on Kilkenny Road, Castlecomer (N78), new footpath at Crettyard (N78) and pavement repairs and renewal of road markings at The Square (N78).

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10 JUNE 2015 Kilkenny Reporter

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Golf Callan Results ending 7th June 2015: The two person team event June Bank holiday Weekend 1st Rickard Burke & Ollie Power 48 pts. 2nd Liam Duggan & Rev Pat Duggan 47 pts (Back 9). 3rd John Millea & John Hayes 47 pts. Best Mixed/Ladies Mary D Grace & Caroline Healy 44 pts. O’Dwyers Golf Store Open Singles was won by Thomas Leahy who blitzed the field with a fantastic 44pts 2nd Robert Scriven 40pts gross Thomas Minogue 40pts Visitor Patrick O’Shea 37pts (cb). Saturday and Sunday 6&7 June saw the annual playing of the Presidents Shield. This competition is sponsored by the Duggan family and was the started a few years back by honouree life President Murt Duggan. The turn out for this competition is always high but this years entry was exceptional with 155 members turning out to try get their name on the perpetual trophy. Results for the Presidents Shield: Best Men’s Prize - Jim Kirby 40 pts, 2nd Larry Malone 39 pts. Best Ladies Prize - Catherine Davis 34 pts ,2nd Ann Wemyss 32 pts. Overall winner Tom Kenny with 40pts (cb). Murt and his wife Margret were present to present the prizes and thanked all the members for taking part, Murt praised the course and congratulated captain Pat Mulrooney and his committees for their continued good work and theirs no one more Qualified to talk about the club and the efforts of its volunteers than Murt having served as Captain President and Hon Secretary for a time spanning 4 decades. Ladies Results: 18 Hole S/F Tue June 2nd 1st Mary Lanigan, 35pts 2nd M D Grace, 34pts 3rd C Healy, 33pts (B9) 4th K Phelan, 33pts 9 Hole 1 P Murphy, 17pts (B6) 2 M Holden, 17pts Senior Ladies Champagne Scramble Thurs 4th June: 1st Betty McGrath/ Anne Hickey/Mgt Hickey 2nd B O’Donovan/Mary Croke/ Melanie O’Brien 3rd T Phelan/M Blanchfield/ Kitty Wallace Team News This week saw the club do battle in two competitions, the first being the Junior Cup team, consisting of Niall O’Sullivan, Jeoff Lynch, Nicholas Walsh, Paul Norris, Darren Comerford. The boys missed out on qualification for the match play by the narrowest of margins one shot on a course that was set up to play as though as they come. The second team representing our club was the Pierce Purcell team managed by Kevin O’Driscoll. After qualifying from the weekend stroke/match play for the third year in a row the boys had expectations of going along way but were beaten on Sunday in The Heath. Captain Pat Mulrooney would like to praise both teams for their commitment and preparation and thank them for the manor in which they represented our club. Fixtures Wed 10th June O’Dwyers Golf Store open singles tee times available on line or call 0567725136. Thurs 11th June Senior Ladies 10am to midday Friday and Saturday 12th and 13th June Carrickshock Classic. Sunday 14th Men’s 4 Ball Monday 15th June Junior competition for 8.30am RGA 11am to 1pm Tuesday 16th Ladies day Valerie Doyle Homecare 18 hole stabelford.

Callan Golf Lotto The numbers drawn were 1, 8, 10. No winner; lucky dip winners receiving €30 were: Pat Mulrooney, Ellen O’Shea, Lucy Donovan. Next week’s jackpot is €950 thank you for your support.

Castlecomer Men: Castlecomer’s Blue Monster Castlecomer is a magnificent Championship Course. Test yourself off the blue championship tees on the weekend of Sat 13th/Sun 14th June. The men’s open singles stableford on that weekend will be played off the blue markers. The course, from the blue, measures 6,180 metres and is a significantly impressive challenge that can bring out the best in golf. Book your tee time early. Results Thurs 28th May Mens Open singles) 1. Ml Comerford (Kilkenny) (5), 39pts 2. Kevin Brennan (12), 36pts Gross Jason Brennan (3), 32pts 3. Eoin O’ Shea (20), 35pts b9 Sun. 31st May 2 Person Team Event (Any Combo) 1. Ml Manogue & J Manogue, 45pts 2. L Mooney & D Walsh, 44 pts 3. Ml Dermody & J Kelly, 43pts If your name is ‘Brennan’, then there’s a symbolic treat in store for you. On Friday, July 3rd, a unique competition to crown the golfing king and queen of the Brennan clan is being held in Castlecomer golf club. Only those by the name of Brennan can play, and for ladies, if their maiden name is Brennan they too can play. Non-GUI players of the Brennan name can participate, but the prizes are only for those with GUI handicaps. With a meal and musical entertainment afterwards, it will be a great event for the gathering of the Brennans near and far. The cost of 40 euro for the day is shared with the Jack and Jill Foundation which provides home care for children with illness. Non Brennans can attend the after golf festivities, food, fun and singing, and the meeting of the Brennans, so all can be involved in this special day. Cover charge for after golf event is 20 euros. So Brennans near, far and wide, you are welcome. Meet the other golfers, friends and possibly relatives and play to be crowned the King of the golfing Brennans. To book, ring the clan line on Tuesdays, Thursdays or Saturdays on 056 4441139 to be a part of celebrating and honouring the Brennan family name. Ladies: A golf fun scramble will be held on Wednesday 10th and 17th at 7.30pm. This is intended specifically for beginners or new entrants, although any who want to play to impress are welcome also. All interested are welcome and can bring a friend. To book a place or find out more text 087 9171579 or 087 2540726. Two of the Ladies interclub teams have won through to quarter final stages. Under the management of Maria Downey and Joan Brennan the Intermediate team were victorious over Abbeyleix in Rathdowney, to put them through. Ita Madigan, Nuala Mahon, Maureen Norton, Loretta Mansfield and Ann Ring played in the hotly contested match and emerged the winners. The Minor team of Noreen Kinsella, Mary Brophy, Joan Coonan, Susan Boland and Lady Vice-Captain Ellen Phelan played The Heath in Mountrath. The managers, Breda Phelan and Claire O’Connor watched in nail biting tension as the result of the challenge came

down to the last match. In that match, Noreen Kinsella came from 3 back to level the match where she won out on the 20th hole, giving Castlecomer the overall victory, to the delight of managers and fellow team-mates. Well done to all the teams who play to represent Castlecomer. Win or lose, the commitment, time and effort of players, managers and selectors is certainly appreciated by all. Many thanks to those who represent our club so well. Harrington Pharmacy kindly sponsors the Tues 9th, Sat 13th/Sun 14th June competition which is an 18 Hole Stableford event. Harrington Pharmacy is a loyal and long time sponsor and the ladies section is very grateful for that generosity. With the Lady Captain’s competition coming up in July, it is good to have opportunity with the Harrington’s sponsored event to get into winning mode, and, even if losing, to achieve the mandatory 4 singles played. This is a condition that must be fulﬁlled by any player, to be able to win the Captain’s prize. The weekly competition fees have been increased to 6 euro. Glanbia sponsor the stroke play competition on June 16 & Sat 20th/ Sun 21st. The club thanks Glanbia for their sponsorship over the years and acknowledges the importance such sponsorship makes to and for all in the club. As a stroke competition, this is also a good testing opportunity in preparation for the coveted Lady Captain’s Prize and for glory in its own right. The signiﬁcant President’s Prize is also up for winning and is a prestigious event anyone would be glad to claim. Future dates Presidents Prize Tues 23rd Sat/Sun 27 th/28th Lady Captains July Saturday 18th July

Gowran Park Members NCBI Fourball – Sun 7th June Last Sunday saw a Fourball comp for members in aid of the National Council for the Blind of Ireland – results online. SUMMER SCRAMBLE & BBQ Our ﬁrst semi-open fun 9 hole scramble will take place on Friday next 12th June with a draw for partners at 6 p.m. sharp and shotgun start at 6.30 p.m. Bring a fried. Presentation of prizes will be followed by a barbeque and our Ryder Cup Challenge 2015 will also be launched on the night. RYDER CUP STYLE CHALLENGE Following on from last years’ success Gowran Park Golf Club are pleased to announce details of Kilkenny’s very own Ryder Cup Style competition again this year which we know will capture the imagination and interest of golfers in the local area and beyond. It’s a knockout event and all golfers must have a GUI handicap but the team can be made up of any combination ladies, men or mixed. Competition is open to members and non-members of Gowran Park with all matches taking place in Gowran. The format will be 3 Singles matches, a Foursome and a Fourball which lends itself nicely to all you budding managers to try out your skills at selecting and managing your teams for next season. For just €140, a team of 7 golfers will enter and play up to 5 rounds of competition over the summer, culminating with the ﬁnal to be played in September. For full details and application form call the Golf Office on 056 7726699 – Closing date for entries is Friday 26th June when the draw for the knockout stages will take place.

Wednesday 3rd June - Members Weekly 9 Hole Competition Ed Drea took first place in the 9 hole competition last Wednesday with 21pts. Dave Kearney came second and Mick Fitzpatrick was third with 20 points. This was the first round of the Brendan McDermott sponsored league series. The competition was played off the white tees but this will vary each week. Open Singles – Thursday 4th June Last Thursday drew a good turnout for our weekly Open Singles with golfers travelling from Waterford, Wicklow, New Ross, Carrick and Wexford. The winner was Mark Power (1) Kilkenny GC with 38pts with Gowran Park member Mike Carey (6) taking the runners up spot. The competition continues this week – timesheet in place. Next Open Fourball Sunday 28th June sees an Open Fourball take place in Gowran Park. There is a timesheet in place - book a tee time by contacting the office on 056 7726699 or online www.gowranpark.ie. Ladies Weekly Competition Wednesday 3th June 2015 – Australian Spoons Competition 1st: E Donnelly / M Bower (27), 40pts Gross: Sinead and Laura Kearney Lady Beginners Group Following on from our recent clinics for lady beginners, the Tuesday evening improver sessions are proving very popular and enjoyable for the fledglings and more experienced players alike! Special note of thanks to Lady Captain Ger and the team for your kind input. Please assemble at the putting green at 7pm for a draw for playing partners. OPEN FIXTURES Thursday 11th June, Open Singles Visitor €20, Member €5 Sunday 29th June, Open Fourball Visitor €20, Member €5

Kilkenny JUNIOR SCRATCH & INTERMEDIATE SCRATCH The Mens Junior Scratch (36 holes) takes place on Sunday June 21st. The competition will go live for online booking this Friday and is sponsored by Kilkenny Block. The Mens Intermediate Scratch over 18 holes takes place on Saturday June 20th, it also goes live for booking this Friday and is sponsored by Prochem Engineering. CLUB MATCHPLAY DEADLINES Mens Club Foursomes second round is due for completion by June 14th Club Mixed Foursomes ﬁrst round is due for completion by June 19th Mens Scratch Match play second round by June 30th Mens Club Fourball second round is due for completion by June 19th The current round of the Bar Cup was due to be completed by June 5th Mens Club Singles ﬁrst round due to be completed by June 19th ST LUKE’S CLASSIC The St Lukes Classic will take place on Wednesday June 17th and Sheila Brennan of the organizing committee has informed us that she has a limited number of time slots available. Please contact the office or Sheila. COURSE NEWS Thanks to the thirteen members who turned up for the divot repair session last night, we have a very dedicated crew turning up regularly on Monday nights which includes four lady members and a number from the Senior Men.

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The work is light and lasts approx an hour to an hour and a half. We could do with some more volunteers and now that the school holidays have arrived maybes some of the Juvenile/Junior members might consider giving us a hand. If we could get a regular crew of 16/20 approx we would only need to do it fortnightly. It is good to see that repair of pitch marks has improved immensely over the last couple of weeks. Please keep up the good work and do not be afraid to remind your playing partners if they neglect this primary function. No player should venture onto the course without having a pitch mark repairer in their pocket. MENS RESULTS Lady Captain Joan Cashin’s Prize to the Men Saturday June 6th & Sunday June 7th C.S.S. Sat 74, Sun 72. 1. William Roberts (12) 38pts (B9) 2. John Geoghegan (14) 38pts (B9) 3. Luke Kelly (6) 38pts B/G; Michael Buggy (Scr) 37 gross pts 5. Robert Shortall (9) 37pts 6. Derek Kinahan (17) 37pts 7. Michael McCarthy (20) 37pts 8. Dylan Smithwick (7) 36pts Best Junior; Mark Power (1) 34pts Two’s Club Open Week 3 Person Team Friday 22/5/2015 Mark Grant at 6th, Tony McCarthy, Leo Byrne, Johnathan Brennan Borris, at 10th, Martin Tynan at 15th Each Two is worth €27.20 and is credited in the Pro Shop Mens Singles Saturday 24/05/2015 Reuben Holden, Thomas O’Dowd at 6th, Christy Power, Brendan Hogan, Jim White, Patrick O’Shea at 10th, Brian Meredith, Paul Shortt Jnr, John Greene at 15th, Aidan Phelan, Mark Shortall, Owen Sweeney, Rory MacEneaney, Rob O’Shea, Tom McInerney at 17th. Each Two is worth €20 and is credited in the Pro Shop. Mens Singles Wednesday 27/05/2015 Milo Kavanagh at 6th & 15th, Brendan Wall, Martin Byrne, Mick Kennedy, Derek Kinahan, Paddy Fitzpatrick, Jason Lawlor, Joe Gannon, Kevin Byrne, Niall Mooney, Alan Cleere, Kieran Power, Kieran Wall, Brian Spratt at 6th, Michael Nevin at 10th, Richard Louis Duggan at 15th, Mark Power, Richard Duggan, Nick O’Donnell at 17th. Each two is worth €14.20 and is credited in the Pro Shop. 3 Person Team Friday 29/5/2015 Kevin Cleere, Matt Ruth, R Shiels, Joe O’Neill at 6th, Brian Delaney at 10th, Dervilla O’Byrne at 15th Each Two is worth €34.60 and is credited in the Pro Shop. 2 Person Team Sunday 31/5/2015 Jenny Meredith hole in one on the 17th, Luke Kelly at 15th, Aidan Brennan, Mick Kennedy, Brian Murphy, Each Two is worth €42.00 and is credited in the Pro Shop LADIES - RESULTS- FIXTURES & INTER CLUB RESULTS Captain Liam Cody’s Prize to the Ladies Saturday June 6th & Sunday 7th C.S.S Sat 76 Sun 75 Winner; Mary O’Shea (13) 39pts 2nd Paula Bradbury (18) 37pts B/Gross; Orla Dunphy (3) 28 gross pts 3rd. Niamh Kelly (11) 35pts (B9) 4th Phyl Doyle (13) 35pts 5th Lourda Everard (20) 34pts (B9) 6th Frances Graham (29) 34pts (B9) 7th Helen Butler (24) 34pts 8th Toni Hayes (21) 33pts (B9) 9th Helen Devane (25) 33pts (B9) 10th Anne Smee (5) 33pts 11th Niamh Mulrooney (17) 32pts (B9) 9 Hole Competition Carmel O’Shea (19) 14pts

Valerie Doyle 18 Hole Stableford Tuesday June 2nd C.S.S. 76 1. Eithne Murphy (16) 36pts 2. Bridie McGarry (8) 35pts B/Gross; Ann Smee (5) 24 Gross Pts 3. Adrienne Walsh (24) 32pts 4. Mary Norton (10) 30pts (B9) 5. Mary Rice (28) 30pts (B9) Qualiﬁers Class A, Eithne Murphy (16) 36pts Class B, Adrienne Walsh (24) 32pts Class C, Margaret Harmer (35) 27pts 9-Hole Comp: Jo Duggan (23) 16pts Ladies Fixtures Tuesday June 9th, 8.20–10.20, 12.20– 2.20 & 4–6.00. Ladies ABC Stroke Tuesday June 16th, 8.30–1.00 and 2.00–6.00 Open 2 Lady Team Event, 1.00–2.00 Members Time Ladies Inter Club The Challenge Cup team played Faithlegg in Callan Tuesday June 2nd and emerged victorious by 3 ½ to 1 ½. Wins were achieved by Frances Graham on the 16th, Joan Mannion on the 16th and Kay Gray on the 13th, Breda Kavanagh halved and Jane Duggan lost on the 18th. The team was managed by Joan Mannion and Ann Gunning. The Boyne Trophy team defeated Templemore on Monday night winning the three home matches and losing the two away. The winning home pairs were Evelyn Crotty (11) & Mgt McCreery (18), Liz Kinsella (12) & Marian Woods (18) and Dervilla O’Byrne (10) & Catherine King (20) who won the deciding match on the 19th. The away pairs were Phyl Doyle (12) & Mary Hickey (19) and Paula Bradbury (17) & Mgt Kiely (15) . Ladies Committee meeting on Wednesday June 10th at 7.30pm. MENS SENIORS COMPETITION THURSDAY JUNE 4TH 1. Wm P Murphy (14), J Keogh (18) P Dabinet (21), T Keating (28) 62pts 2. Willie Leahy (14) Mick O’Flynn (16) Eddie Geraghty (24) Andy MacEneaney (21) 60pts 3. Denis Carey (14) John O’Leary (18) Maurice Ryan (21) T Brett (20) 59pts 4. P Drennan (15) G Meagher (14) S Lawlor (22) P McQuillan (24) 59pts 5. M Ruth (16) R Butler (23) T Buckley (31) M Kelly (27) 58pts 6. Michael Grant (8) Tony Teehan (18) PF O’Shea (20) T Reade (27) 57pts Next comp: Thurs June 11th, 11am. SENIOR LADIES COMPETITION THURSDAY JUNE 4TH 1. Kathleen Gaffney, Pauline O’Sullivan, Mary O’Connell 52pts 2. M Prendergast, P Cooke, D Byrne 49pts 3. Eileen Reynolds, Margaret Harmer, Peggy Murray 44pts 4. Sheila Brennan, Joan Mannion, Mary Gaffney, B Schoﬁeld 43pts (L6) Away Outing to Gowran Park on Thursday June 11th. Timesheet is posted on the Ladies notice board. FIXTURES: Tues June 9th, 8.20–0.20, 12.20-2.20 & 4–6.00 Ladies Comp ABC Stroke Wednesday June 10th, 8.30–6.00 Ladies & Gents Open Singles Thursday June 11th, 11.00–1.30 Senior Mens Competition, 1.30–2.30 Members Time Friday June 12th, 8.30–5.30 Kilkenny College Classic Sat June 13th, 7.30–9.00 Members, 9.00–9.30 Mens June Monthly Medal, 9.30 – 11.15 Visitors, 11.30–12.35 Mens June Medal, 1– 2.00 Members, 2.30–4.00 Visitors, 4.30–5.15 Boys U15 Match v Gowran, 5.15–6.00 Mens June Monthly Medal Sunday June 14th, 7.30–5.40 Mens June Monthly Medal,

10.30–11.00 Ladies Casual Golf Monday June 15th , 8.30 – 12.00 Juvenile Competition, 1.00 – 2.30 Members Time Tuesday June 16th, 8.30–1.00 and 2–6.00 Ladies Open 2 Person Team, 1.00 -2.00 Members Time Wednesday June 17th, 9.00–5.30 Friends Of St Luke Classic

Mountain View 3Ts Charity Fundraising Event The mens section held their 3T’s charity competition last weekend. The competition was a single stableford. The winner on a count back was Johnny Maher playing off 11 with a fabulous score of 40pts. He was closely followed by Noel Cottrell (19) on 40pts. Johnny will now be part of the Mountain View team at the 3T’s provincial finals in September. The ladies will play their qualifier later this month. Results Weekly Open singles (W/E 7/6/) 1st S Murray (19) (Carrick On Suir) 37pts. 2nd JJ Holohan (22) (MV) 35pts. MV Seniors Single Stroke (GOY) 1st J Byrne (14) Nett 71. 2nd L Maddock (18) 71. 3rd M Hoyne (19) 72. 4th F Costello (14) 72. 5th J Coleman (21) 72. 6th J Fitzpatrick(22) 74. June B/H Open 4 Ball Team Event . Winners Larry O’Neill, Bart Begley, Joe Forristal & Johnny Maher, 109 Pts. June B/H Open Singles. 1st C Widger (20) 42pts. 2nd B Walsh (18) 36pts. MV Seniors Fourball Better Ball 1st T. Grant / J. Menton. 2nd J. Earle / P. Moran. 3rd B O Brien / E. Moylan. MV Ladies Single Stroke. 1st K Slattery (36) Nett 77. 2nd K Lanigan (22) 79. 3rd C Fennelly (19) 80. 9 Hole Competitions A significant number of Members are interested in 9 Hole Qualifing Competitions. Due to increasing demands in their working and family life they are unable to play 18 hole Qualifying Competitions frequently enough to establish and maintain a handicap representative of their potential ability. In response Mountain View is introducing a Members Mid Week 9 Hole Qualifing Competition to provide members additional opportunities for the return of Qualifying Scores. This competition will run on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays over the coming months commencing on Tuesday June 16th. It is envisaged that this Nine-Hole Qualifying Competition will be particularly attractive to Members in the summer evenings and in the restricted daylight hours of winter weekends. Nine-Hole competitions could also be the means by which a greater number of senior golfers are encouraged to make returns for handicap purposes. The format for Nine-Hole Qualifying Competitions is Stableford with a ‘neutral’ 18 points for the nine unplayed holes being added to the Nine-Hole Stableford score. At Mountain View Holes 1 to 9 (SSS of 70 obtained from the GUI) will be used for this competition. Club Matchplays The deadline for completion of the first rounds of the Club Singles Matchplay is extended to Sunday June 7th. June 15th is the deadline for the completion of the Doubles first rounds. Diary Sunday June 14th Monthly Medal Tuesday June 16th Mountain View Seniors Competition Wednesday June 17th MV Ladies Singles Competition Thurs June 18th MV Seniors 13H Comp Sunday June 21st 4 Clubs in the Bag (Single Stableford)

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Councillor Pat Fitzpatrick helps out at water station Val Gunner, runner-up of 10km with winner David MacPhearson

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Tom Dooley ﬁnishes the 5k race

Kevin O’Connor, Grace Sheridan and Doug Duffy Helen Walsh and Miriam Rice

10 JUNE 2015 Kilkenny Reporter

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Jackie Tyrrell, a real warrior Kieran Joyce, in great form

Paul Murphy, solid as a rock All pics: Donal Foley

10 JUNE 2015 Kilkenny Reporter

Sport John Power in full ďŹ&#x201A;ight

Kevin Kelly in action against Limerick Welcome back for long time injured Michael Rice

10 JUNE 2015 Kilkenny Reporter