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Resource Centre manager, Sheila Donnelly with local politicians

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Socialist TD speaks here

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Socialist TD, Ruth Coppinger

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Classy Clara are county champs

Clara minor hurling team, winners of 2014 Hurling League Shield Roinn â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, beating St Martins by 1-15 to 2-3 Back, from left: J. Connolly, B. Nolan, B. Langton (injured), A. Casey, P. Staunton, M. Kenny, G. Kehoe, J.Byrne, K. Kehoe, L. Barcoe. Front, from left: P. Lehane, P. Cody, D. Morrissey, J. Bergin, K. Galvin (captain), Â C. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Driscoll, P. Bolger, R. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keeffe, M. Rafter. Not in picture: J. Barcoe (injured), M. Healy, P. Ryan (injured).

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If Dunmore Recycling Centre is not convenient to you, WEEE Ireland host numerous mobile collection days around the county. These are always advertised in local press prior to the collection days. In 2014, WEEE Ireland completed 15 mobile collections around the county and collected over 70 tonnes of household applicances. Remember if you are buying a new electrical appliance, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to bring your old one back to the retailer for recycling. Retailers will take back on a like for like basis e.g buy a new kettle and present your old kettle to the retailer for recycling. The larger electrical retailers (over 400 sq metres) are in a

position to take back small electrical waste with no purchase necessary. WEEE Ireland is asking the public to recycle their waste batteries as a part of the annual campaign to contribute to LauraLynn, Irelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospice. In 2012/2013, the public recycled 25 million batteries, raising â&#x201A;Ź90K for the charity, and it is hoped that the current campaign will be even more successful. People can easily get involved â&#x20AC;&#x201C; simply recycle your waste batteries in any WEEE Ireland blue battery box. You will find them in local shops, libraries and schools. All retailers that sell batteries are obliged to take them back for free so there is no excuse to not make your â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;donationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and help LauraLynn.

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Due to constraints on warehouse space, excess stock and more stock due in, we must clear existing stocks. So this weekend 13th-14th December we are having a SUPER SATURDAY & SUNDAY SELL-OUT, with big mark downs throughout the store, get to Electrocity this weekend and save save save.

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As part of Ferrybank Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Book Festival celebrations a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;draw your favourite book characterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; competition was held. Â Pictured are senior infant winners Daniel Roche and Wotjek Drozdek, St Marys BNS, Ferrybank with senior library assistant Helen Kenneally who presented them with their prizes.

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Strictly for the birds!

Paul Glennor Jnr, left, presents the Eileen Glennon memorial trophy for best membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; bird to Seanie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien

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News The Dynamica Quartet Pics: Donal Foley

Fashion in vogue in the GAA Martin Rowe and Val Malone

Annmarie Carey and Gemma Burke

Aoife O’Sullivan and Majella Walsh

Nellie Forristal and Bridie Foley at the GAA Fashion Show in Langton’s

Eddie Hughes and Brian Hennessy

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News Anita Adamowski and Rutha Jauskiene Pics: Donal Foley

Jim Rohan and Rackard Cody

Bridget Murphy and Eileen Roche

Hurling models impress on catwalk Hurl on to GAA Fashion Special, starts Page 55 Miryan McGrath, Melissa Lanigan and Rachel Doherty

Martina Roche, Bernadette Reid and Josie Phelan

Helena Trait, Breda Millea and Mary Donohoe

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Dublin Road, Kilkenny p: 056 7722575 e: ward@barlokilkenny.ie w: barlomotorgroup.ie

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Clare in action against Ashling Byrne in the National Stadum Pics: Pat Fitzgerald

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A dogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tale to warm your heart JIMMY RHATIGAN JIMMYRHATIGAN@GMAIL.COM

Christine and Sarah Sommers, Angel and Chloe Hillier joined Sean Nolan for a sing song in Petmania on Saturday

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ID YOU KNOW that each year, in a hard water area, the average family home will use water containing 154lbs (70kg) of scale. If left unchecked, this mountain of limescale can cause serious â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and expensive damage to your home plumbing and appliances, kitchen and bathroom fittings too. The Carbon Trust estimate that just 1mm of limescale in water pipes can increase energy consumption by 7%. With utility bills set to rise for the foreseeable future, this represents a significant cost to the average family home. Your household plumbing becomes increasingly inefficient, which makes heating your water extremely expensive. For example, a boiler with just 5mm of scale takes an extra 4 hours to supply the average homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hot water â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 90 minutes is all it should take! And, of course, this limescale finds its way into your household appliances too. Just take a look into most kettles and the evidence is there for all to see. The furred up heating element, the heavily stained inside and the nasty flakes of scale which find their way into your morning cuppa. Yes, you can buy a new kettle for less than a tenner, but washing machines and dishwashers are much more expensive to replace. Limescale build-up reduces the lifespan of the appliance and increases the likelihood of a breakdown. And who couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do without the expense of calling out a plumber these days? Even if you ignore the hidden dangers lurking in your water system, physical evidence of limescale damage is all too evident throughout your home. In the kitchen, taps, tiles and stainless steel surfaces all bear the hallmarks of limescale damage. Evidence can be found on your pots and pans and, unless your dishwasher has just been installed, you will find tell tale water spots and stains on justwashed glasses and cutlery too. In bathrooms and WCs, toilets, taps and tiles are dulled with scale damage, and the once-sparkling sink and shiny shower enclosure are almost impossible to keep clean for any length of time. Even freshly washed clothes feel rough to the touch, and tiny scale particles can contribute to incidences of dry, irritating skin for yourself and family members. New home builders and renovation companies are waking up to the damage limescale can cause, and the cost implications of leaving it unchecked. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the point in investing in that sparkly new kitchen or bathroom, only to see the shine come off within months, thanks to the build-up of limescale.

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Puzzles

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

Don’t be surprised if the week begins with news from afar that infers a change of heart. Of course, it could be you who’s now doubtful as to whether you want to go ahead with a project. Whilst totally sure that you want to be part of a group preserving something very special, you might not be at all sure about motivation. Financial matters and general asset management could have your attention on Monday - which would be a good time to ‘review the books’ and check on a safety-net. You might also have reason to query someone’s expertise and whether recent changes to a schedule are beneficial. Much as you could probably do with a few days to stop, consider and think, it’s probable you’ll be caught in the fray as of Monday when it appears someone is about to go back on their word or that transportation difficulties threaten to disturb normal service. It’s entirely possible that a certain person is having a major wobble about an agreement that has enormous implications for their working arrangements. The Full Moon may have been on Saturday but the aftershocks could last until mid-week. It may be that they feel you have a magic wand and that you could make everything ‘perfect’ for them. Jupiter stations in your sign on Monday : coinciding with the Sun’s ‘fusion’ with Mercury. It’s entirely possible that you or someone close could experience a change of heart about plans - necessitating expensive changes to travel documents. It might seem to others that you’re having major doubts. Maybe you are. Maybe you need to know more. Yes, others could find your apparently incessant questioning highly irritating midweek. Yet they may be surprised by ‘truths’ that are revealed and yes, by the end of the week a change of thinking all round is probable.

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Don’t panic but there may be yet another decision to reach on Monday. Given all that happened in the lead into Saturday’s (6th) Full Moon this is understandable. The good news is that you don’t need to rush and can afford to take your time to think through consequences. This isn’t about pleasing others. Jupiter stations at the apex of your solar chart on Monday. As it does, the Sun and Mercury fuse in neighbouring Sagittarius. This could be a wealth-changing moment - arguably linked to news that arrived around Saturday’s (6th) Full Moon. Though true, there may still be some arguing or debate to handle midweek. It’s probable you now have MUCH to think about - and mainly as a direct result of developments in a colleague’s or partner’s life. It may be that you now have an opportunity to consider. The fact that this is likely to involve extra traveling will surely appeal. You could find yourself at the centre of a hive of activity on Monday yet still be unsure as to a game plan or objective. That might not be clear until Venus reaches your sign on Thursday. It may be that certain individuals need to feel the buzz: this may be their way of fuelling. Considerable movement is suggested at this start of this week: could be people moving in or out or simple traffic diversions that leave you aware of just how much to-ing and fro-ing is going on around you. And then there’s the possibility of news that requires you to make travel arrangements - and quickly. Much as you would surely appreciate a pause and time for reflection, that’s unlikely to be on offer. Indeed, with others discussing their plans, there’s likely to be much for you to absorb - not least the possibility of you accepting a place on a course (or teaching it) early next year.

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Movie Reviews

)LOP +RUULEOH %RVVHV Horrible Bosses 2 belongs to that rare collection of comedy sequels that are as good, if not slightly better, than their successful predecessors. Horrible Bosses 2 belongs to that rare collection of comedy sequels that are as good, if not slightly better, than their successful predecessors. The jokes are recycled, but still come with a twisted kick. The comedic styles of the three leads continue to gel around the movie’s dark heart, and the newcomers bring a necessary spark. There are precious few examples of comedic franchises that continue to wring laughs out of their initial premise – there are more Caddyshack 2 than 22 Jump Street -- so when one comes along, we should take celebrate it, like an unexpected deal on Black Friday. The plot of Horrible Bosses 2 ﬁnds three likeably hapless friends Nick (Jason Bateman), Dale (Charlie Day) and Kurt (Jason Sudekis)

7KH 3HQJXLQV RI 0DGDJDVFDU If you’re thankful for flightless birds of action and adorability, then Penguins Off Madagascar just might makee your Thanksgiving! While I was never a big fan of Dreamworks Animation’s Madagascar franchise, theree were two things I couldn’t help but enjoy the hell out of: King Julian and his royal court; and the comedic relieff provided by four penguins that hatched random, Black Ops-level plans of escape. Clearly the breakout stars of the star-studded animal series, Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private were alwayss bound for greater things. Two successful sequels and a hit TV show later, the boyss finally have their own movie,, and it’s well worth the wait. Penguins Of Madagascar tells the “untold story” of how our penguin protagonists got together, but to be fair that’s only the first sequence in the film. After that, the film picks up at the end of Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted, which eventually entangles the four Penguins into a bout of intrigue involving Dave (John Malkovich) – an octopus with a particular grudge against all penguin kind, and the North Wind – an elite squad of specialists lead by Classified

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(Benedict Cumberbatch) who is t k d with ith foiling f ili D ’ tasked Dave’s evil plan. With both sides of the fight against them, the Penguins will have to take a stand and save the day The only downside to Penguins Of Madagascar is that the story sometimes takes a backseat to the film’s humor. There’s a basic story about finding your place and fitting in with an organization, but it’s given only enough attention to register as a presence. While the story isn’t as watertight as some of Pixar or even Dreamworks’ best efforts, the film does provide

enough swath of constantly funny moments, so it hardly even matters. Also, one minor note about whether or not you should see this ﬁlm in 3D, it’s advised that you don’t. The effect really isn’t that spectacular, and just barely pops out with most of the ﬁlm’s sight gags. If you’re looking for a fun time this weekend, but have babysitting duty or any other limitation that would narrow your options to more PG entertainment, Penguins Of Madagascar is well worth the ticket price..

plotting to eliminate a superior who has done them wrong. Again. The trio hasn’t learned much from the mistakes of the previous ﬁlm. They graduate from murder to kidnapping in this sequel – that might actually be a downgrade on the criminal spectrum – but not before experiencing some success. Horrible Bosses 2 belongs to that rare collection of comedy sequels that are as good, if not slightly better, than their successful predecessors. Horrible Bosses 2 belongs to that rare collection of comedy sequels that are as good, if not slightly better, than their successful predecessors. The jokes are recycled, but still come with a twisted kick. The comedic styles of the three leads continue to gel around the movie’s dark heart, and the newcomers bring a necessary spark. There are precious few examples of comedic franchises that continue to wring laughs out of their initial

premise – there are more Caddyshack 2 than 22 Jump Street -- so when one comes along, we should take celebrate it, like an unexpected deal on Black Friday. If the Horrible Bosses team knew what they were doing, though, they’d stop now. They got away with one funny sequel, giving us more time with the off-color characters we embraced (despite their faults) in the ﬁrst movie while also coming up with just enough of a motivator to make Horrible Bosses 2 feel like less of a cheap cash grab. But you could start to see through the smokescreen in this one, and win or lose at the box office, Horrible Bosses 3 likely should never happen. As we walked out of our screening, a colleague asked my opinion. “It could have been worse. It could have been a new Hangover movie.” Let’s make sure this franchise ends on a high(ish) note, and doesn’t make that mistake.

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Top Ten

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BUSINESS OF THE WEEK Top Hat Formal Hire & Made to Measure at 29 Patrick Street have expanded both their Retail and Formal Hire departments. Specialising in weddings, debs and all black tie events, Top Hat has the largest wedding collection in the South East, with all the latest trends available in fashion suits, waistcoats, and neck wear. They also cater for all sizes and the little VIP, the page boy. The Retail department offers Made to Measure suits, waistcoats, sports jackets, shirt and much more. To complement your outﬁt there are ties, cuff links, braces, bow ties and matching pocket squares. Everything that you might need for that extra special formal attire including exceptional customer service as standard.

STORE OF THE WEEK A Meubles furniture store they have one objective - to help At to inspire you create a beautiful, comfortable home. Owned aand operated by the O’Keeffe Family since it opened in 19 1972, the store offers 50,000sq ft of showrooms ﬁlled with in inspiration for customers seeking quality and value. O Open seven days a week, Meubles is located on Kilkenny’s r road, at Kilkenny Retail Park. ring If you’re serious about buying quality furniture, a visit to M Meubles is essential. As part of their range they stock ssome of the world’s leading brands in both furniture and h homeware. T This is complimented by an extensive linens and cookware d department, interior design centre and cafe.

RETAIL CENTRE OF THE WEEK MacDonagh Junction is a great place to be for Christmas shoppers. With top Irish and International retailers such as Dunnes, H&M, River Island, Next and TK Maxx, restaurants, and leisure facilities including a bowling centre, you can spend your whole day here, shopping, eating and letting your hair down all in one spot!MacDonagh Junction also offers great services such as: free children’s play area, self-service postal kiosk, spacious toilet and baby changing facilities free, free phone taxi service, indoor car parking, complimentary children’s buggy, complimentary wheelchair and umbrella loan service and ﬂat battery start servicee in the car park and pregnancy parking for mums-to-be.

SCHOOL OF THE WEEK ‘T ‘Tallent for Languages’ is a Kilkenny based multi-lingual centr tre set up by local lady, Thérèse Tallent. The multi-talented, m multi-lingual team of energetic, passionate, hard-working aand language-loving staff has many years of experience both in business and language teaching, delivering the highest st standard of service with a smile. T Thérèse’s 20 years of experience in language learning, teachin ing and living abroad have enabled her to create her own la language centre, providing a variety of services to businesses aand individuals of all ages including: language courses aand conversation classes, corporate language training and G Grinds. The approach is simple – efficient, effective and enjo joyable.

BOOK OF THE WEEK The World of Ice & Fire by George R. R Martin. In collaboration n with Elio M. García, Jr. and Linda Antonsson, Martin has written a comprehensive history of the Seven Kingdoms, featuring the epic battles, bitter rivalries, and daring rebellions that lead up to the events in the bestselling A Song of Ice and Fire series. Collected within this volume is the accumulated knowledge, scholarly speculation, and inherited folk tales of maesters and septons, maegi and singers, including over 170 full-colour illustrations and maps, family trees for the Houses Stark, Lannister and Targaryen, and in-depth explanations of the history and culture of Westeros.

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Top Ten Damien Rice’s follow up to 2006’s 9 comes in the form of My Favourite Faded Fantasy. The album may have taken the Co Kildare man eight years to make, but it was worth the wait. The record is stuffed with the classic Rice sound that audiences fell in love with during the noughties. Speaking of his absence Rice said: “Sometimes you have to step away from what you love in order to learn how to love it again… Any time I’d go to the studio it felt like a weight on my shoulder, like something I was supposed to be doing instead of something that I actually wanted to do.”

GADGET OF THE WEEK T Hubsan X4 FPV Quadcopter (approx €229) is fitted with a The ccamera, allowing you to get a direct feed from the Quadcopter sstraight to the transmitter. Perfect for outdoors, you can soar ab above trees and rooftops, seeing what it sees, all thanks to the massiv massive 4.3 inch LCD screen. Once you’ve landed from your epic flight adventure ad you can instantly playback your recorded footage on the remote re without the need of a computer or laptop. Se in a lightweight durable airframe, the Hubsan X4 FPV QuadSet c copter boasts the latest in 6-axis flight with adjustable gyro ssensitivity for super stable flight - even outdoors. All video fo footage can be saved onto a micro SD card in the transmitter wit up to 16GB of storage. with

BOARD GAME OF THE WEEK In many ways, Risk: The Walking Dead - Survival Edition (approx€44.99) features the familiar Risk gameplay, with players facing off against one another in order to claim territories on a map, win bonuses, and eliminate the opponents. What differs with this game, though, is that players are battling on a map depicting the southeast region of the United States, the setting for The Walking Dead comic series, with the map featuring 32 territories and six zones. In addition to fending off attacks from and competing for resources with the other players, they must also maintain their self-preservation from the unrelenting hordes of the undead that spawn at the start of each player’s turn and would love nothing better than to feast upon them.

VIDEO GAME OF THE WEEK V C of Duty: Advanced Warfare (approx €74.99), is a Call ﬁ ﬁrst-person shooter video game developed by Sledgeh hammer Games and published by Activision. Set in the y year 2054, a private military corporation (PMC) has e emerged with the power to rescue humanity from a deva astated world struggling to rebuild after a global attack o its military and infrastructure. You are the advanced on so soldier, empowered with cutting-edge exoskeleton abilitie technological advancements, and high-tech gear, ties, pl players join the ranks of a highly-trained, specialised unit co committed to restoring order in a state of advanced warfa Prepare for the next-generation advanced soldier. fare.

DVD OF THE WEEK Earth to Echo (€14.99). After a construction project begins in their neighborhood, best friends Tuck (Brian “Astro” Bradley), Alex (Teo Halm) and Munch (Reese C. Hartwig) begin receiving strange, encoded messages on their cell phones. They immediately inform their parents and the authorities, but when no one takes them seriously, the youths decide to crack the code themselves and trace the messages to their source. The youths’ curiosity leads them to a robotic extraterrestrial who desperately needs their help. What they discover is something beyond their wildest imaginations launching the boys on an epic journey full of danger and extra-terrestrial wonder that will change their lives forever.

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Fancy a trip to the Titanic Museum in Belfast? TRIP to the Titanic Museum and Belfast City leaves Castlecomer at 7.45am on January 27. Cost of €40 includes bus fare and museum. If interested contact Eugene Dillon on 087-7924930 or 056-44-41483. Coffee morning Coffee morning and bring and buy sale in aid of Cois Nore Cancer Support Group at the District Hospital, Castlecomer tomorrow, Thursday 11am to 2pm. Prayer time Evening prayer at Peace in Christ on December 16,8pm to 10.30pm. Contact the Retreat House promoters Anna Mae Mullins or Helen

Cummins. Seniors party Christmas party for senior citizens will be held in Castlecomer Golf Club on December 14. Contact the Day Care Centre 4447679. Athletics Castlecomer athletes competed in the All-Ireland Cross Country Championships at Dundalk IT. For the U12 boys, Jack Murphy and Cathal O’Reilly it was a baptism of ﬁre – in the ﬁeld of close on 200 runners The frenetic early stages of the race saw Jack and Cathal falling; it is to their immense credit that they recovered from this adversity to produce two gritty performanc-

es and complete the race. Aoife Cahalan was equally impressive. Her continual improvement was reﬂected in her appetite for competition. Lauren Dermody was part of a Leinster team that won silver, ﬁnishing i30th in a competitive U18 race. Sean Buggy displayed his usual dogged determination at U18 where he was part of the Kilkenny squad. More recently, the Kilkenny ‘B’ Championships were held in Thomastown – and here there were some really outstanding performances and achievements by many Castlecomer athletes. Pride of place went to the U15 runners. Girls and boys

were team gold medallists. Aoife Cahalan won U15 gold, followed by Ellen Buggy who was fourth and Megan Rudkins sixth. The joint endeavour earned for Castlecomer the U15 team gold. The boys replicated this team gold when Christopher Korff was individual silver winner, followed by Killian Hogan fourth and Nicky Connolly sixth. Molly Hogan and Molly Cummins competed at U9. Both are models of endeavour, which in Molly Hogan’s case was rewarded with bronze. While not a medallist, Molly Cummins is building up her experience at cross

country in her debut season. There were ﬁve club members in the U9 boys race. Ben O’Meara won gold, Matthew Bolger earned bronze, while Conor Brophy was seventh, followed by Bobby Brennan and James O’Neill. It was the U11 girls who had the greatest representation at these Championships – eight girls – and who ensured a team bronze as well as sixth position in the club rankings. Kate O’Neill eight, Emily Murphy ninth, Kaitlin Cummins seventeenth and Emma Mulhall twentieth were the bronze medal combination, while Ellen

Gunner, Sarah Dooley, Saoirse Geary and Eva McCabe combined to give Castlecomer two placed teams. The U11 boys were equally impressive and unlucky to be outside the team medals when ﬁnishing fourth. Luke Dunne led his team home in eight, Michael Brennan (13) Joey Ryan (19) and Jack Burke (20) completing this group. Sarah Brophy was fourth in the U13 girls’ race. Santa in Avalon Visit Santa in his Grotto at the Avalon Inn on this Saturday and Sunday, 2pm. Check out newly refurbished premises and chat with Mark, Emma and family.

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I, Denis Treacy, hereby apply for full planning permission to the above Planning Authority to erect a two storey structure to the front of the Village Business Centre for the provision of a modified entrance with a new lift shaft together with minor internal alterations and site works to our property located at The Village Business Centre, Upper New Street, 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 Michael Condon- Architect â&#x20AC;&#x201C; MRC Design LTD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1 City Wall, James Street, Kilkenny. Ph 087 2032869

We Michael & Aoife Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Neill are applying for permission for the erection of stables and a sand arena and all associated site works at Carrickanoran, 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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*ROI 1RWHV Castlecomer GC Castlecomer Golf Club Membership rates for 2015! https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic. com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT4 MB5xo5xV1jVLfQ-6elBNFzyFZunJBoV5rsBpEy7JFdJzfF8 We are delighted to announce that the excellent membership rates and packages of 2014 are being extended for another year to 2015. This includes the extension of our fabulous offer of a new member joining with an existing member for only €1000.00 for both! All of our membership rates are attached and we also have an added bonus for the month of December wherby all those who pay their 2015 membership in full before December 31st will be entered in a draw for a brand new Golf Glider Buggy complete with battery! So don’t delay, give yourself and anyone else you can think of the Gift Of Golf this Christmas at one of Ireland’s most beautiful courses. Call 056 4441139 or email info@casttlecomergolf.ie. For new members the Membership Application form is available online at www.castlecomergolf.ie FAMILY MEMBERSHIP (H/W) € 1,144.00 FULL MALE MEMBERSHIP € 600.00 FULL FEMALE MEMBERSHIP € 600.00 B. MEMBERSHIP € 400.00 (Senior – over 65 with 15 years membership) . MEMBERSHIP (H/W) € 800.00 EXISTING FULL MEMBER WITH NEW MEMBER € 1,000.00 DISTANCE MEMBERSHIP (50KM FROM PERM. ADDRESS) € 325.00 (Proof of Address must be submitted with application) COUNTRY MEMBERSHIP € 300.00 5 DAY MEMBERSHIP (MALE / FEMALE) € 230.00 (You cannot move from full membership to a 5 day membership. You cannot join as a 5 day member if you were one before). PAVILON € 25.00 MATURE STUDENT OVER 23 YRS (MALE/FEMALE) € 300.00 (Letter from college or place of study must be submitted With application) STUDENT 3RD LEVEL UP TO 23 YEARS (MALE / FEMALE)

€ 129.00 JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL € 75.00 (excluding insurance) JUVENILE PRIMARY SCHOOL € 50.00 (excluding insurance) Men – results: Winter Competition (15 Holes) 6th/7th December 1. Martin Brennan (14) 37pts 2. Andy Cleere (15) 36 pts 3. Gerry Mealy (14) 35 pts b9 Diary Sat 13th / Sun 14th Dec. Mens Open Singles and Winter Team League Round 5

Gowran Park GC December Madness – Saturday 13th December 2014 Our final Open Singles competition of the year for turkey’s and hams will take place on Saturday 13th December. Timesheet is now in place (online or 056 7726699) and early booking is advised. Autumn Series 2014 Final The final of the Autumn Series is due to be held on Friday 19th December. Qualifiers from the last number of weeks will be contacted shortly and are asked to register on the day at 10.0 a.m. sharp for a shotgun start at 10.30 a.m. Christmas Championship (Team Event) This years’ Christmas Championship will be a 3 Person Team Event, open to men and ladies and will run from Saturday 27th to Wednesday 31st December inclusive. Top 2 teams and equals on each day will to forward to the final to be held on Saturday 3rd January 2015. Timesheet will be in operation on each day and are accessible through our website www.gowranpark.ie for online bookings or alternately through the office on 056 7726699. LADIES 11 Hole Hamper- 4th December 2014 1st Rachel Dick (17) 21pts c\back 2nd Kate Hennessy (11) 21pts 3rd Ger Hickey (17) 20pts c\back GOLDEN GOLFERS Friday 5th December 2014 - 11 hole Champagne Scramble 1st Tony Dooley (14) Liam Whitely (22) Eithne Byrne (34) 54pts 2nd Kate Hennessey (11) John O Driscoll (18) Marie Murphy (36) 53pts

FIXTURES Saturday 13th December December Madness – Open Singles €10.00 Visitors Christmas Championship 27th Dec – 31st Dec – 3 Person Team Event Daily – ﬁnal on Sat 3rd Jan 2015

Kilkenny GC CHRISTMAS GIFT VOUCHERS Christmas gift vouchers are now available in the club. Vouchers may be purchased from the office for green fees or meals and from the Pro shop for equipment or golf lessons. Vouchers are available in various denominations to suit all people’s pockets and needs. Vouchers may also be purchased from the office to go towards a members annual subscription, again this can be for whatever amount suits and the recipient can use the voucher to go towards his or her annual subscription fee. Club professional Jimmy Bolger also has some great offers at the moment in the run up to Christmas details of which were emailed to members last week. . CHRISTMAS PARTY MENUS Club caterer Barry Joyce has produced a very attractive and competitive party menu for Christmas and can cater for small or large groups, for further details Barry can be contacted on the club phone 056 7765400. MENS PRIZE PRESENTATION Mens prize presentation will take place on Saturday evening at 6pm. Prizes for the October Hamper, November Hamper, December Hamper and the 3 Person Team event on November 16th will be presented. NEW YEARS EVE. The Social Committee have organized a very attractive nights entertainment for New Years eve. A two course meal and tea /coffee will be served at 8pm and will be followed by music from 9.30. The cost of the night is only €20 and the sheet for names is placed inside the main door to the bar. NEW MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES The club is currently open for a limited number of new members and anyone joining at the moment and paying their fee will not have to pay again until January 2016. There are various options and plans available for those joining and the entrance fee can be spread out over a number of years if so wished. For further details please contact Sean or Aoife in

the office on 056 7765400. JUNIOR GOLF The Junior club at Kilkenny Golf Club are holding a Christmas Coffee morning and book sale on Saturday December 13th between 10.00 and 12 noon. Coffee and mince pies will be served and the cost will be €5. All the proceeds from the morning will be handed over to the local St Vincent de Paul society to help our local families who ﬁnd it tough at Christmas. The book sale will provide quality books at nominal prices. To this end we are asking members who may have books on any subject, fact or ﬁction, sport, crime, biographies etc to offer them to the Junior club for this sale. If so they can be left into the office at Kilkenny Golf Club. Your support with books or particularly on the morning of Saturday December 13th to have your coffee and Barry’s special mince pies served to you would be very welcome. DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Wednesday December 10th Ladies Club AGM 8.00pm. Thursday December 11th Mens Club AGM 7.30pm. Thursday December 11th Senior Ladies Christmas Dinner at 2pm. Thursday December 18th Senior Mens Christmas Dinner 5pm. Saturday December 13th 10.00 – 12.00 Coffee Morning and Book Sale CLINICAL PILATES CLASSES Clinical Pilates Classes have commenced in the club on Wednesday nights with two sessions, one at 6.30pm and 7.30pm. Classes are €10 per session and are open to Ladies and Gents; please bring your own mat. To book a place or for further details please contact Orla on 085 1960463. Yoga classes continue on Wednesday mornings in the club at 10.30am. BRIDGE Bridge continues Monday nights at 7.30 in the club. RESULTS CHRISTMAS MIXED SUNDAY DECEMBER 7TH SPONSOR JAMES WASLH TOYOTA MOTORS 1. Pat Collins (13) Ger Dowling (14) Gabriel Maher (19) Adrienne Walsh (23) 75 pts 2. Rob O’Shea (10) Jo Lawlor (14) Reay Brandon (21) Ann Gubbins (30) 72 pts 3. Niamh Kelly (11) Nicky Cashin (12) John King (17) Joan O’ Sul-

livan (29) 68 pts 4. Aidan McDonald (5) Denis Brophy (7) Catherine King (20) Anne Bowen (26) 67 pts 5. Anthony Cleere (4) Jacintha Culliton (21) Tom Keating (28) Sheila O’Mahony (36) 67 pts 6. Leo Byrne (6) John Quane (18) Toni Hayes (20) Mary Rice (28) Mens Crosscard Saturday December 6th - 4 Person Team 2 Scores counting. 1. Mick Daly (15) John Marnell (6) Kevin Lenihan (15) 68 pts (64+4) 2. Billy Burke (10) Philip O’Neill (22) Morgan Doyle (14) Tom Sloyan (6) 67 pts 3. Martin Kelly (28) Bernie Clarke (14) Martin Hanrick (9) John Bracken (13) 66 pts 4. Tony Butler (14) Larry Gittens (12) Johnny McEvoy (18) Gabriel Maher (19) 65 pts 5. Pat Walshe (11) Paddy Smee (13) Des Byrne (17) Dick Cogan (22) 64 pts (B3) 64 pts 6. Pat Collins (13) Seamus Rochford (8) Christy Power (14) Richie Phelan (15) 64 pts LADIES NEWS & RESULTS LADIES 13 HOLE CHRISTMAS FARE, Sat Nov 29th Sun Nov 30th & Tues Dec 2nd 1st Category (A) . Mary O’Shea (14) 27 pts (29-2) 2nd Category (A) Bridie McGarry (9) 26 Pts (28-2) 1st Category (B) Brid White (22) 27 pts 2nd Category (B) Ann Widger (20) 26 pts 1st Category (C)) Rosemary Keogh (30) 22 pts 2nd Category (C) Barbara Schoﬁeld (35) 17 pts 2nd Overall; Catherine Leahy (23) 24 pts 3rd Niamh Kelly (11) 23 pts (25-2) 4th Aimee Cleere (23) 23 pts 5th Mary O’Neill (27) 23 pts LADIES 9 HOLE COMPETITIONS Tuesday November 18th 1. Pauline O’Sullivan (29) 12 pt 2. Joan Spratt (18) 10pts Tuesday November 25th 1. Anne Murphy (25) 15 pts 2. Joan Norris (24) 14 pts Tuesday December 2nd 1. Patty Burke (23) 15 pts 2. Breda Kavanagh (29) 13 pts Ladies Fixtures Tuesday December 9th 9.00 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20 Ladies 13 & 9 Hole Stableford. Tuesday December 16th 9.00 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20 Ladies 13 & 9 Hole Competition, Slots also available on Saturday 6th 1.35 – 2.00. (Bookable Online)

SENIOR MEN No competition on Thursday December 4th Next Competition Thursday December 11th 11.00am. Senior Mens Christmas Dinner Thursday December 18th at 4.30pm approx. SENIOR LADIES No competition on Thursday December 4th Next competition Thursday December 11th at 10.00am. Senior Ladies Golf & Christmas Dinner Thursday December 11th at 2pm approx. FIXTURES: Tuesday December 9th, 9.00 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20 Ladies 13 Hole & 9 Hole Competitions, Wednesday December 10th, 1.00 – 2.30 Members Time Thursday December 11th, 10.00 – 11.00 Senior Ladies, 11.00 – 1.00 Senior Men, 1.00 – 2.00 Members Time Friday December 12th , 9.30 – 11.00 HSE Outing, 11.20 – 12.30 Ramblers & Gamblers Outing, 1.00 – 2.25 Members Time Saturday December 13th, 8.30 – 9.30 Members, 9.30 – 11.00 Nore Bar Outing, 11.00 – 11.30 Visitors, 11.30 – 1.00 Reserved for Mens Crosscard, Shotgun start at 1pm, 1.35 – 2.00 Ladies 13 Hole Competition (Bookable Online) Sunday December 14th , 8.30 – 10.20 and 11.00 – 1.15 Mens 14 Hole Singles, 10.30 – 11.00 Ladies Competition Bookable Online, 1.15 – 1.40 Draw for partners. Monday December 15th, 1.00 – 2.30 Members Time Tuesday December 16th 9.00 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20, Ladies 13 & 9 Hole Competitions. Slots also available on Saturday 13th 1.30 – 2.00 Bookable Online, Sunday 14th 10.30 – 11.00 Bookable Online, 1.15 – 1.40 Draw Wednesday December 17th 1.00 – 2.30 Members Time

Mountain View GC Unbeatable 2014/15 Membership Packages available from ONLY E450.00 for Full Membership.Call the golf shop on 056 7768122 for more information. The golf club is now taking bookings for Society and Group Golf for 2015 with tailored made packages. Christmas Party Menus Now Available

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AIB Leinster Senior Hurling Final

Shamrocks needed extra effort Shamrocks:Our champs are eyeing All-Ireland crown

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AIB Leinster Junior Club Hurling Final

Bridge are High Kings of Leinster In complete control Pics: Martin Doheny

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The U21s hope to streak on! NEXT SUNDAY sees the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bridge U 21 team line out in a very tough tie against James Stephens in the Northern Quarter Final. They will be hoping to keep the run of success going

which would make the winter a very short one in the parish. A large turnout is again expected and the team and management will be aiming to continue the winning streak.

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AIB Leinster Junior Club Hurling Final Father and son, Dav and Cian Dowlinid g

Yet another Bennettsbridge attack

The â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bridge, always in control The one-way tr affic continues

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Final salute to a Bold Fenian Man JJ Delaney and Seamus Callanan, Tipperary

Captain JJ meets President Michael D Pics: Donal Foley

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