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11 FEBRUARY 2015 Kilkenny Reporter

Kilkenny Reporter WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 11 2015

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Making a pint: A new rural pub bucks trend EXCLUSIVE

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Complete a Labour of Love this Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day As the men of Kilkenny scratch their heads wondering what romantic gestures to bestow their loved ones this Valentines, Dunmore Recycling Centre is offering a suggestion that would surely melt the hearts of ladies. On the 14th of February, the centre is offering half price gate fees, that is a 50% reduction on the normal price for green garden waste, refuse and recycling between 8am-12noon on Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day. The purpose of the promotion is twofold; firstly it is an opportunity for men to show their affection by completing a labour of love like de-cluttering the garden shed or even doing a garden tidy. The second reason behind the promotion is very simple gesture as Alan Rhatigan, the recycling centre manager explains â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dunmore Recycling Centre was crowned the best recycling centre in

Ireland last Autumn by Repak and the staff would like to show their appreciation to their loyal customers by offering some kind of token, and as a cash saving incentive is always welcomed, we hope a 50% gate fee reduction will serve as a big thank you to our customers on this special dayâ&#x20AC;?. The centre will be open between 8am-12noon on Saturday, 14th of February, so be best advised to have your labour of love completed, ready to transport so you can arrive early to avoid traffic queues. An early start will leave you with the rest of the day to bask in the glory of a job well done. Dunmore Recycling Centre is located on the Castlecomer rd, 2km from Kilkenny City and the half price promotion is restricted to the 14th of February. A full promotional price list is available on www.kilkennycoco.ie.

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DAVID WALSH TALK Slieverue native and internationally acclaimed journalist and author, David Walsh, will be speaking at a public event in Kilkenny’s Ormonde Hotel on Friday February 20th at 5.30pm. The multiaward winning writer will address an audience on the topic of ‘How Abuse of Drugs is Destroying Sport’.

also extended to medics and healthcare professionals, entire cycling teams and even the journalistic world that reported on the sport.

David’s thirteen year pursuit of Lance Armstrong and his unwavering conviction that the hero of cycling was not all he seemed, is a story that most of us have heard and admired.

Getting a first-hand account of the experience that ultimatley led to David’s award as British Journalist of the Year and Sports Journalist of the Year in 2012 is a rare opportunity. His current investigation into the role of drugs across a range of sports will surely be even more intriguing. There will be a Q & A session after his presentation.

Taking on one of the world’s greatest sporting heroes was not the most popular stance to have. Walsh’s bravery and conviction is all the more admirable given that fact that Armstrong’s doping fraud

The event kicks off Aut Even Hospital’s ‘Expert Voices’ series which is part of the hospital’s centenary celebrations. Admission is free but spaces are limited. All are welcome.

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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 – 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 home’s hot water – 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 couldn’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. What’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.

HE GOOD NEWS is that limescale can be permanently removed from your home quickly and easily, using a system that can pay for itself in the first 18 months. After that, the significant savings are yours to keep... year after year! A whole-house Gold Series Water Softener System from EWT provides real cost savings in terms of service, maintenance and replacement of water heaters, dishwashers, washing machines and showers, and also extends their life expectancy. SAVE MONEY, TIME AND WATER! Independent research on the benefits of EWT’s Gold Series System shows it can pay for itself in a matter of months. A lifetime of softened water will help you save time, water and money – up to €600 annually on detergents, heating and appliances

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HOW MUCH IS LIMESCALE COSTING YOU? Removing limescale from your cylinder can cut the cost of heating your water by 25%. Kitchen appliances operate more efficiently and last longer without maintenance. Just 1mm of limescale on pipes can increase energy consumption by over 7%, adding hundreds of pounds to the average home’s heating bills.

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proof that hard water irritates soft, sensitive skin, with the EWT System, clothes come out of your washing machine softer, towels aren’t as hard and don’t irritate soft sensitive skin as much.

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HOT WATER COSTS LESS Better still, you can save up to 30% or more on hot water costs – your usage of limescale removal products will also tumble when you install an EWT system. Combined with reduced maintenance costs, this represents a smart investment for you, your home and your wallet ... for years to come! In fact, you can start saving right away with this INCREDIBLE OFFER from EW Technologies. An EWT engineer can install a Gold Series ‘whole-house’ system in under 3 hours for just €499 (inc VAT – was €999). Installation is FREE (normally €140) and this offer includes an G1 Drinking Water System (normally €120) for crisp clear drinking water straight from your tap! That’s €260 of extra value, yours FREE when you call today! And that’s not all... EWT guarantee that, if you find a better quality system for less, they will give you back three times the difference! Call EWT on 056 7747 994 now or visit www.ewtwater.com

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Super Slimming Weight Loss Tea Causes a Stir! Yes, it’s really true folks.... an ancient Chinese Lotus Leaf tea or Yo Chi Tea as it is known, is becoming a global sensation! You see, this is simply no ordinary tea; far from it in fact, this is an amazing revolutionary tea blend which, because of its ancient Chinese herbal properties, is helping people everywhere to shed excess weight quickly, naturally and safely, simply by drinking two cups of it every day. Weight loss and detox could not be any easier than this, ever! Already, everyone wants to get their hands on this natural miracle worker and let’s face it why wouldn’t they? Already, J-Lo is singing its praises (sorry, we couldn’t resist that little pun!), blissfully sipping it till her heart’s content as she marvels at its ben-

efits in terms of weight loss. Oprah too is a firm believer in it so if it is good enough for two of the world’s biggest showbiz celebs, we are pretty sure it is more than just a little bit good! The good news? Yo Chi is available in Ireland, exclusive to Therapie Clinic. Clinics have reported waiting list around the country as Therapie have been struggling to meet the demand for tea both in store and online with many customers eager to aid new year weight loss using a more holistic approach. Commenting on its arrival at Therapie Clinic, Manager Sarah Cagney said: “The response to Yo Chi Tea so far has been fantastic, it’s flying off the shelves! The great thing about Yo Chi Tea is it’s 100% natural, and has been proven to be effective in

aiding weight loss and detox in a easy, safe way” The blend contains Lotus Leaf, Oolong green tea and number of other ancient Chinese herbs, all of which have been specially selected because of their proven natural ability to purify and cleanse the body, and to essentially act as a nuisance in stopping the body from storing up food as excess weight, and burn excess fat which is stored in the body! Drinking Yo Chi weight loss tea can help to increase weight loss by up to 50%! Yo Chi Tea is exclusively available from Therapie Clinic nationwide, including Barronstrand Street in Waterford. Simply call them direct on 1890 650 750 to order or ﬁnd out more on www.yochitea.com.

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News Main pic: Sisters, Jennifer, Sinead and Jackie Lawlor at Lyrath Hotel Wedding Fair Far left: Ashling Murphy and Lucia Redmond at Lyrath Kapelli Hair Salon’s Aidan O’Dwyer Pics: Martin Doheny

Kapelli Hair Salon’s Aidan O’Dwyer

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11 FEBRUARY 2015 Kilkenny Reporter

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Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plenty to love about the Connollyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s RED MILLS Race Day

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RACE 1 PREVIEW

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s horses for course 3.20 Gowran Park and plenty besides

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Women In Business

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The price that DJ Carey bought the property for back in 2005

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The pub that was born out of a relationship between a grocery and a post office!

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Make Model Reg No Colour Toyota Aygo 1.0L X-Play 151 KK 660 Blue Toyota Aygo 1.0L Aura 08 KK 2718 Silver Toyota Yaris 1.5L Hybrid Lux Auto 151 KK 243 Black Mazda 2 Sensu 1.2L 131 WX 1469 Blue Toyota Yaris 1.0L Terra 131 KK 128 Blue Hyundai i20 1.2L Premium 131 KK 86 Black Toyota Yaris 1.4L D-4-D Luna 12 LS 1017 Silver Toyota Yaris 1.0L 5Dr Luna 12 KK 1095 Marine Blue Toyota Yaris 1.0L Terra 12 KE 876 Silver Toyota Yaris 1.0L Terra 12 KK 1708 Silver Toyota Yaris 1.0L 5Dr Luna 10 KK 1604 Lunar Silver Toyota Yaris 1.0L 5Dr Luna 08 CW 1101 Black Toyota Yaris 1.0L Luna 07 LS 2904 Silver Toyota Yaris 1.0L 5Dr 07 TN 1792 Blue Toyota Yaris 1.0L SOL 06 WW 4306 Silver BMW 116d 2.0L Dsl Auto Leather 141 KE 3159 Black Met Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4-D Luna 131 KK 67 AVG Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4-D Luna 131 48,026 Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4-D Luna 131 Blue Toyota Auris 1.4L D-4-D 5 Dr Terra 131 KK 66 White Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4-D Terra 131

KM 100 80,505 100 30,502 6,073 24,000 0 29,587 38,000 48,000 55,850 66,000 60,000 93,616 147,654 13,000 52,557 30,016 72,723 15,000 31,000

Miles Price 63 .......... €14,000 50,316 ..... €6,500 63 .......... €21,000 19,064 ... €14,000 3,796 ..... €15,000 15,000 ... €14,500 .............. €15,000 18,492 ... €13,500 23,750 ... €13,500 30,000 ... €13,500 34,906 ... €11,500 41,250 ..... €9,500 37,500 ..... €8,500 58,510 ..... €8,000 92,284 ..... €8,500 8,125 ..... €27,000 32,848 ... €19,500 €19,500 45,452 ... €19,500 9,375 ..... €19,000 19,375 ................

Make Model Reg No Colour Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4-D Terra Alloys 12 KE 1109 Ash Grey Toyota Auris 1.4L Terra 09 KK 983 Black Toyota Corolla 1.4L D-4-D Luna 131 WX 265 Silver Toyota Corolla 1.4L D-4-D Luna 12 LD 433 Black Toyota Corolla 1.33L Luna 12 KK 82 Silver Toyota Corolla 1.4L D-4-D Terra 12 KE 153 Ash Grey Toyota Corolla 1.4L D-4-D Terra 11 KK 1678 Silver Toyota Corolla 1.4L D-4-D Terra 11 KK 496 Silver Toyota Corolla 1.33L Terra 11 KK 479 Silver Toyota Corolla 1.33L Terra 11 KK 421 Silver Renault Megane Tom Tom 1.5L Dsl 11 KK1208 Ash Grey Toyota Corolla 1.4L Terra 08 CW 1887 Silver Toyota Avensis 2.0L D-4-D Terra 141 LS 268 Red Toyota Avensis 2.0L D-4-D Aura 131 KK 102 Ash Grey Toyota Avensis 2.0L D-4-D Aura 12 LS 407 Dark Steel Toyota Avensis 2.0L D-4-D Aura 11 CW 557 Ash Grey Toyota RAV4 2.0L Luna Leather 131 KK 1306 Silver Suzuki SX4 2.0L Dsl AWD 12 KK 377 Grey Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Dsl XE 11 KK 1378 Light Blue Nissan Qashqai + 2 1.5Dsl 09 KK 711 Red Toyota Proace 2.0L LWB GX 151 KK 538 Grey

KM 84,775 103,900 60,000 53,000 23,000 50,675 62,000 80,000 79,000 87,000 62,835 135,441 13,544 65,000 64,000 0 37,000 54,734 95,000 108,000 100

Miles Price 52,984 ... €16,500 64,938 ... €10,000 37,500 ... €19,500 33,125 ... €18,000 14,375 ... €17,000 31,672 ... €16,500 38,750 ... €15,500 50,000 ... €15,500 49,375 ... €13,500 54,375 ... €13,500 39,272 ... €13,000 84,651 ..... €9,000 8,465 ..... €23,500 40,625 ... €20,000 40,000 ... €19,000 .............. €17,000 23,125 ... €27,500 34,209 ... €15,500 59,375 ... €17,000 67,500 ... €16,000 63 .......... €22,750

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Blue .............................................. € 27,900 Silver ............................................ € 24,500 Silver ............................................ € 31,500 Red ............................................... € 11,900 Red ............................................... € 22,500 Silver ............................................ € 18,500 Silver ............................................ € 19,500 Silver ............................................. €26,500 Silver ............................................. €21,500 Red ................................................ €10,900 Red ................................................ €22,500 Silver ............................................. €26,500 Black ............................................. €24,900 Silver ............................................. €19,000 White ............................................ €18,900 White ............................................ €20,900 White ............................................ €16,900 White ............................................ €12,900 Black ............................................. €19,500 White ............................................ €13,250 Silver ............................................. €14,500 White ............................................ €24,500 Silver ............................................. €22,500 White ............................................ €20,900 Grey .............................................. €14,500 Silver ............................................. €19,900 Silver ............................................. €21,900 Black ............................................. €13,900 Silver ............................................. €16,250 Grey .............................................. €20,500 Silver ............................................. €22,900 Sirus Silver .................................. €22,900 Sirus Silver .................................. €22,900 Red ................................................ €13,500 Blue ............................................... €16,750 Grey .............................................. €14,900 Silver ............................................. €10,500 Black ............................................. €13,500 Silver ............................................. €13,500

11 Fiat Punto 1.3 Multijet Diesel 5 door 11 Kia Sportage 1.7 EX Diesel 11 Kia Sportage 1.7 EX Diesel 11 Kia Sportage 1.7 EX Diesel 10 Kia Ceed 5Door TX 10 Kia Cee’d 1.6 EX Diesel 5 Door 10 Kia Picanto 1.0 EX 10 Kia Rio 1.4 5 Door Automatic Petrol 10 Kia Rio 1.5 TX Diesel 10 Toyota Avensis 2.0 D4D TR Diesel 09 Ford Kuga 2.0 Diesel 09 Ford Focus 1.6 Diesel 5 door 09 Ford Smax 1.8 TDCI 7 Seater 09 Kia Carens 2.0 Diesel 7 Seater 09 Nissan Qashquai 1.5 DCI Diesel 08 Kia Carens 2.0 Petrol 7 Seater 08 Hyundai I30 1.6 TDI 5 door 08 Dihatsu Terrios 1.5 Petrol 07 Toyota Auris 1.4 5 Door 07 Audi A3 1.9 TDI 5 door 07 Ford Focus 1.6 5 door 07 Hyundai Santa Fe 7 Seater Diesel 07 Kia Magentis 2.0 4 Door Saloon 07 Kia Picanto 1.0 EX 07 Seat Leon 1.9 Diesel 5 door 07 Toyota Avensis 1.6 4 Door 07 Toyota Hilux Vigo Doublecab 06 BMW 520 Automatic Diesel 06 Renault Grand Espace Diesel 7 Seater 06 Hyundai Tucson 2WD Petrol 06 Kia Cerato 1.6 Diesel 06 Kia Cerato 1.6 Diesel Saloon 05 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL7 04 Hyundai Accent 1.3 5 Door 04 Ford Mondeo 2.0 Diesel 04 Kia Carens 2.0 Diesel 03 Renault Megane 1.4 5Door 02 Audi A4 1.9 TDI

Red ...................................................€9,900 Silver ............................................. €20,900 Silver ............................................. €19,900 Silver ............................................. €20,500 Black ............................................. €11,500 Silver ............................................. €11,500 Silver ................................................€5,500 Black ............................................. €10,900 Blue ..................................................€9,900 Silver ............................................. €11,500 Gold .............................................. €12,500 Blue ............................................... €10,250 Silver ............................................. €13,900 Red ...................................................€8,900 Silver ............................................. €12,900 Grey .................................................€3,500 Silver ................................................€7,900 Silver ................................................€3,900 Silver ................................................€5,900 Red ...................................................€7,500 Red ...................................................€6,500 Silver ................................................€7,900 Blue ..................................................€3,900 Red ...................................................€3,400 Silver ................................................€6,500 Silver ................................................€5,500 Grey .............................................. €11,500 Red ...................................................€8,900 Red ...................................................€5,500 Green...............................................€3,900 Red ...................................................€4,900 Blue ..................................................€2,900 Blue ..................................................€4,900 Blue ..................................................€2,500 Blue ..................................................€1,500 Black ................................................€1,950 Black ................................................€1,750 Blue ..................................................€1,950

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Lifestyle & Ents

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Lifestyle & Ents

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Puzzles

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

The key feature this week is Mercury’s retrograde station on Wednesday. Note that when this planet reaches this particular stage of its ‘pirouette’, the potential for misunderstandings increase (though these can often be sorted out within days if they need to be). Mercury’s station midweek coincides with the Last Quarter Moon in your opposite sign. This is likely to mark a significant moment in a working relationship. It may be that a deal that’s hovered around for over a year is finally signed off. Mercury stations midweek: coinciding with the Last Quarter Moon. This, together with other factors suggests that the middle of the week will be of some significance. You may feel that your wits are being tested. You might also find that you need to be cloned! The middle of this week could find you in more highly-strung state than usual. You might really need a team to be back and focused on a project that for the last couple of weeks has been tricky to handle. The good news is that with Mercury no longer retrograde, it shouldn’t take long to put things right. Unsettling as things may have been since the start of the year, the waves of change are likely to continue for some weeks yet. Though Mercury stations in your opposite sign midweek, it could be some days after that before there’s clarity. For now, it would be wise to anticipate chopping and changing. Mercury stations midweek. If, over the last couple of weeks, you’ve felt progress was less than swift, it might then be possible to move slowly forward. It’s probably not the case that the last few weeks have been all ‘bad’. Indeed, it’s quite likely that you’ve made good connections.

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For the last few weeks Mercury has been moving through the ‘research and development’ area of your solar chart. As it stations midweek, ideas that have been incubating can at last take real form. You might still need to persuade someone that your plans are sound. Midweek Mercury stations in another of the Fixed signs. Discussions that have been taking place since late January could then reach a point where priorities are listed and a constructive plan agreed. That said, it might be as well not to under-estimate the degree of mis-information in the air. Unsettling as things may have been since the start of the year, the waves of change are likely to continue for some weeks yet. Though Mercury stations in your opposite sign midweek, it could be some days after that before there’s clarity. It’s likely been the case that since the end of January there have been plenty of ideas flying around but little by way of application. All that should change after Mercury stations midweek. Though at some level you may have experienced frustration. It might not seem to you that you’re changing your mind or direction, but that’s the way it could appear to others midweek. It might help to think of yourself as a magnetic force whose polarity alters midweek. At this stage you could then repel some whilst attracting others. Imagine a dancer mid-pirouette: that point where you know they’re turning but it’s so much of a blur that you think they’re stood still. Most of the audience will be mesmerised by the stunt. Though you know it’s an illusion you can’t help but watch and be amazed.

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Movie Reviews

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Unless you’re a die hard Spongebob Squarepants fan, this film has nothing to offer you. Even then, you might find yourself exhausted by the end of the film’s run. Eleven years ago, The Spongebob SquarePants Movie debuted to a public that was in the throes of Spongebob SquarePants mania. It did really well for itself, and the show continued to air up until this very day. Apparently those basic-cable ratings must be through the roof, as Nickelodeon Movies decided to invest a lot of time, money and star power into a sequel that’s arrived pretty late to the party. Those eleven years haven’t been kind to Spongebob, or the rest of Bikini Bottom for that matter, as The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out Of Water is nothing new or exciting for Spongebob fans. It’s even more painful if you’re not a fan. Here’s the plot, in a nutshell: A pirate (Antonio Banderas) has stolen a sacred text that tells the story of the time the Krabby Patty formula was lifted. What makes this time different from others is the fact that Plankton, Mr. Crab’s nemesis, didn’t even have a chance to steal it and get

away with it. With chaos reigning in Bikini Bottom, and the apocalypse nigh and dry, it’s up to Spongebob and Plankton to put aside their differences and save the day. The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out Of Water is a hard movie to watch, even if you’re a Spongebob viewer. It’s not new or exciting, and it’s a movie that commits sins and calls itself out on them in hopes that they’ll redeem

themselves. If you enjoy movies that lie to you in their titles, and end with an Epic Rap Battle ripoff that has to stop itself because it’ll make the movie too long, then The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out Of Water delivers on both promises. But if you’re not in the mood for a run of the mill episode of Spongebob, extended to the point of exhaustion, then skip this movie.

In a similar vein to what they were able to accomplish with previous sci-fi stories like The Matrix and Cloud Atlas, Jupiter Ascending is a narrative set in a vivid and comprehensive world. There are legions of soldiers who have had their DNA spliced with animals – like the wolf-infused Caine (Channing Tatum) or the bee-like Stinger (Sean Bean). There are galaxyspanning businesses where worlds are held like long-term investments. At this point in their careers, Andy and Lana Wachowski have become better known for their visual flash and style, and it serves the movie well. Their flair is apparent from the costume and makeup work to the production design, and it all serves to provide Jupiter Ascending with a unique feel. Immense credit also goes to the visual effects teams, who not only render some fantastic air battles and spaceships,

but also expansive alien environments that do their part to make the audience feel like they’re being taken to a different world. All of this spectacle doesn’t make up for the fact that character motivations are at times completely dubious, and that the third act drags on far too long, but it does help. It’s hard to really begrudge a ﬁlm like Jupiter Ascending, both for its creative scope and in that it is one of the few-andfar-between female-led action movies, but it is equally hard to validate it beyond those elements, it’s aesthetics, and the casting of the leads. There is perhaps a better feature that exists partially on the cutting room ﬂoor – explaining some of the more bizarre plot developments/holes – or one that could have been made with just a few tweaks to the screenplay. But the movie that will be hitting theaters this week is best described as unfortunate.

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Top Ten

BY HEATHER CAMPBELL

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RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK Eddie Rocket’s City Diner, MacDonagh Junction, Killkenny Eddie Rockets is about timeless, classic American food freshly prepared using 100% Irish beef and brought to you in a unique, fun diner experience. Born in 1989 in Dublin and although only a young man, Eddie has always had an obsession with ﬁfties, feel good retro America. It is rumoured that Eddie was exposed to hours of Elvis tracks as a baby and daily reruns of ‘Happy Days’ as a young child. In his teens, Eddie also became fanatical about rockets, astronauts and outer space. Eddie embarked on a mission to create a retro American style Diner and so began Eddie Rockets - the home of the perfect Hamburger! View their menu: www.eddierockets.ie

COLLECTION OF THE WEEK WEEE Ireland WEEE Ireland organises and promotes free public collection events of WEEE and waste batteries in areas which do not have convenient access to civic amenity sites. Any household item with a plug or battery will be accepted at these collection events – from large items such as fridges, dishwashers and tumble dryers, to small household items such as remote controls, electric toothbrushes and everything in between. Dates and locations: Feb 10th, Piltown Community Centre; Feb 21st The Tube Roller Site, Bolton, Callan and Mooncoin Church Car Park; 28th Feb, Graiguemanagh Car Park and Thomastown Quay Car Park. 10am-4pm. For more information visit their website: www.weeeireland.ie. All other times bring your WEEE items to Dunmore Civic Amenity Site.

HOTEL OF THE WEEK Anner Hotel, Thurles, Co. Tipperary The recently stylishly refurbished Anner Hotel boasts 96 bedrooms all tastefully decorated in restful tones. Extensive conference facilities are available, as well as Occasion and Wedding Suites, Eds Bar & Bistro, Killian Restaurant, Coffee Dock & Lesiure Centre. Complimenting the luxurious interiors are the extensive and beautifully manicured gardens making it a total oasis of relaxation. Originally a country house, the hotel has expanded to include modern amenities whilst still holding on to its old world charm and character, thus creating a welcoming and friendly atmosphere Whether your visit to the Anner Hotel is for business or pleasure, the management and staff will offer you friendly service and excellent facilities. Tel: 0504 21799 or visit: www.annerhotel.ie

DEAL OF THE WEEK Therapie Clinic Waterford, 31 Barronstrand Street Therapie Clinic Waterford is holding a 1 cent Laser Hair Removal Sale ends February 28th. Buy one area of Laser Hair Removal and get a second for only 1 cent! The 1 cent Sales Packages include: buy Lower Legs and get any Bikini only 1 cent; buy any Bikini Line and get Underarms only 1 cent; buy Lip and get Chin only 1 cent and buy Full Legs and get any Bikini Line only 1 cent + Underarms FREE. Therapie Clinic is the largest provider of laser hair removal in Ireland and offers a wide selection of procedures for face and body. For more information, tel: 1890 650 750 or visit their website: www.therapieclinic.com

BOOK OF THE WEEK Love Your Home by Dermot Bannon (approx €22.99) Dermot Bannon is passionate about good design. He knows it can change your life. In this book he teaches you how to understand the fundamentals of design - the importance of light, function, proportion and connectivity. Taking you through each room in the house, he demonstrates how to improve your living space so that your problem house becomes a perfect home. At once aspirational and instructional, beautiful and functional, this book uses stunning photography to highlight the best of Irish architecture today while also offering practical advice, insider tips and solutions for home improvement that will ensure you avoid expensive mistakes, improve your house and love your home.

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Top Ten Boyhood (approx €12.99) Groundbreaking, award-winning drama directed by Richard Linklater and starring Patricia Arquette and Ethan Hawke. Filmed over a period of 12 years with the same cast members, the ﬁlm begins as Olivia (Arquette) moves to Houston, Texas, with her son Mason (Ellar Coltrane) and daughter Samantha (Lorelei Linklater) after the disintegration of her marriage to the children’s father (Hawke). From then on we follow Mason as he progresses from a child to a young man while dealing with his parents’ divorce and the numerous other difficulties of growing up. The ﬁlm won Golden Globe Awards for Best Motion Picture Drama, Best Director and Best Supporting Actress - Motion Picture (Arquette).

ALBUM OF THE WEEK Wanted on Voyage, by George Ezra (approx €9.99) Debut studio album by the English singer/songwriter. Playing guitar, bass and keyboards, Ezra delivers structurally simple songs with enormous gusto, suggesting an uncynical, joyous release in the very act of making music. Producer Cameron Blackwood was once a member of the touring line up of Alabama 3 and has clearly learnt a few tricks about updating old grooves. From the giddy skiffle of Cassy O’ to the sweet strum of Barcelona and rocky grit of Did You Hear the Rain?, Ezra’s debut has charm to spare. Ezra’s ﬂuid vocals shift up the register to a trembling falsetto, adding a very contemporary sensitivity to his musical portfolio.

CONSOLE GAME OF THE WEEK Evolve (Xbox One) (€74.99) The game pits four players against one monster. While you’re teaming up against the monster, you’ll be playing the game from a ﬁrst-person perspective. The real twist, however, is that you can also play as the monster itself, taking things into a third-person mode and massively changing the way you play. As a hunter, teamwork is key. There are four different classes (Trapper, Support, Assault and Medic) and putting together the right group to combine those different skill sets is crucial if you want to succeed. While Evolve is certainly a multiplayer game at heart, there is the option to play solo if your friends are busy and you don’t fancy playing with strangers.

GADGET OF THE WEEK Transformers Autobot Light (approx €19.95) This is the very striking and I have to say very cool Autobot Light. Fresh from the latest instalment of the franchise this is a must for all autobot fans and movie buffs alike. The light is extremely cool and even though it is made with plastic it comes with a sleek distressed metal ﬁnish. It has non-slip feet so that it doesn’t slide around so making it perfect for a desk or bedside table. The Autobot Logo is for the good side and not for those bad Decepticons! The light is USB powered so can be plugged in to a USB adapter plug or into a computer with USB ports available.

APP OF THE WEEK Gunbrick (£1.99 on Android, £2.29 on iOS) In this dystopian world, when someone says they’re going to gun their vehicle’s engine, you’d best run for it. What looks like a platform game still requires a little arcade smarts, but really Gunbrick is more akin to an obstacle course combined with ongoing and rapidly evolving logic tests. As you come up against walls you can obliterate, your gun must be facing the right way. Then there are lasers that only your shield can protect you from, switches that ﬂip your Gunbrick, sticky walls, and more besides. At the end of each of the three sets of levels, you must defeat brutal bosses — easier said than done.

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We Billy & Marian Walsh are applying for permission for the erection of an extension to existing dwelling and alterations to include the removal of existing front porch and the erection of new pitched roofs over existing flat roofs and utilising the existing 4500 litre septic tank and installing an additional 12000 litre holding tank to be emptied periodically by a licensed effluent disposal contractor and to connect to the main sewer when it becomes available and all associated site works at Shellumsrath, Callan Road, Kilkenny. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the Offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny during its public opening hours 9 a.m. - 1 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).

VIVA Architecture on behalf of Paul & Louise Matthews intend to apply to Kilkenny County Council for retention for the existing garage, retention of the extension to the rear of the house to include the revised plaster finish to the elevations, and retention of the stone entrance wall to the property at Blamblestown, Gowran, Co. Kilkenny. This 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, Kilkennym during the hours of 9.00a.m. and 1.00pm and 2.00p.m to 4.00p.m Monday to Friday (Bank Holidays and Public Holidays excepted). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee of â&#x201A;Ź20 within 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the 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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*ROI 1RWHV Callan Mens Winter 15 hole competition 7th Feb Unfortunately the course fell foul to the frosty weather last weekend and for most of this week as well. For our new members who aren’t acquainted with the reasons for closing a course when we have these conditions, frost is basically frozen dew that has crystallized on the grass, making it hard and brittle. A grass blade is actually 90 percent water, therefore it also freezes. Because of the short mowing height (sometimes as low as 1/8 inch) and fragile nature of the turf, putting greens are most affected by frost. Walking on frost-covered greens causes the plant to break and cell walls to rupture, thereby losing its ability to function normally. When the membrane is broken, much like an egg, it cannot be put back together. Golfers who ignore frost delays will not see immediate damage. The proof generally comes 48-72 hours later as the plant leaves turn brown and die. The result is a thinning of the putting surface and a weakening of the plant. The greens in turn become more susceptible to disease and weeds. While it may not appear to be much of an issue if a foursome begins play early on frost covered greens, consider the number of footprints that may occur on any given hole, one person is responsible for approximately 60. So spare a taught for the person responsible or making the call to allow play or not, he or she is as disappointed as anyone when they don’t get their weekly game but they have the best interest of your course at heart. Fixtures for the coming week are on Monday 9 Feb the RGA will have their weekly competition. Tuesday 10 Feb is Ladies day, Wednesday 11Feb we have Men’s open 9 hole re-entry. Thursday 12Feb is Senior ladies, Saturday and Sunday14/15 Feb is a Members 4 Person Team. Its February and in spite of the weather our course still has to be maintained with this in mind we encourage all members to pay their annual sub as soon as possible, we have some fantastic new membership offers as well and anyone wishing to join should contact Margaret at 056 7725136.

round of the snooker doubles is due to be completed by February 15th and the entry fee must be paid in the bar before playing the ﬁrst round.

To ﬁnish this week I’ll take the opportunity to remind members that our Captains will be having their drive in on Saturday 28th Feb its always a great day and its your chance to wish them good luck in their time in office for the coming year.

Castlecomer Mens Winter 15 hole competition 7th Feb 1. Criostoir Maher (15) 36 pts Winter Team League Due to course closure last sunday the top four play off in the winter team league was not completed. It has now been extended up to next weekend 14th/15th Feb, for those team members who did not play in the play off to date. The scores of team members who did get to play have been recorded. Diary Sat/ Sun 14th/15th Mens Open Winter Competition & Winter Team League play off. Ladies: The ladies spring league is underway. Participants are advised to check out their corresponding competitors from the other teams and organise their matches. Lamb competition is in operation and can be played on a re-entry basis. The joint captain’s drive in is on Sunday, March 1st. There are great deals for membership, society rates and green fees available in Castlecomer Golf Club. For details and bookings log onto www.castlecomergolf.ie. News, results and many other interesting items can be discovered on the web-site or through the other social media on the club’s Twitter and Facebook pages.

Gowran Park Men’s 11 Hole Singles – Saturday 7th/Sunday 8th February The frosty start to Sunday kept the course closed until 10.30 a.m. Once play got underway a thick fog descended making scoring very tough for most. However, eagle-eyed John Moore (16) shot a great 28 points to take victory. Pat Nolan (15) took 2nd place on a countback with 25 points from Patrick Hynes (18) who also scored 25 points. Both John Colgan and Joe Byrne fell out of the top three when penalty points were applied from previous wins in the 11 hole series. Next week is the ﬁnal of the 11 hole competitions - we are back

to 18 holes after the Captains Drive-in. Inter-Club Competitions 2015 Members are eagerly looking forward to the season ahead with the days starting to get that little bit longer all the time. Finishing touches are being put to the management teams for the various inter-club competitions for the season ahead. Details of these selections will be available next week. Members interested in the various competitions should put their names on the respective sheets in the clubhouse. Captains Get Set For Year Ahead Sunday 22nd February sees the first major event of the year take place with the Captain’s Drive-In. Members are asked to register between 11.00 and 11.30 a.m. on Sunday morning ahead of the main event with tee off at 12.00 noon. Captain Liam O’Dwyer and Lady Captain Ger Hickey are set to take the first tee by storm and officially drive in to office for the year ahead. They will be cheered on by members ahead of a fun team event to take place immediately afterwards. The presentation of prizes will take place after the golf and finger food and refreshments will be provided. Golden Golfers – 11 Hole Champagne Scramble – 6th Feb 2015 1st Ann Mullins (14), Liam Whitely (22), John McNamara (18) 60 pts 2nd Sean Kiely (9), Eamon Kealy (16), Peter O’Shea (19), Margie Maher (36) 56 pts FIXTURES Open Singles – Spring Series Thursday 12th/Friday 13th Feb Visitors €20 (includes sleeve of Titleist golf balls) Redmills Race Day

Saturday 14th February NO GOLF Captain’s Drive-In Sunday 22nd February

Kilkenny NEW MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES The club is currently open for a limited number of new members. There are various options and plans available for those joining and the entrance fee can be spread out over a number of years if so wished. For further details please contact Sean or Aoife in the office on 056 7765400. MENS INTER CLUB FIXTURES The draw sheets for all the Mens inter club competitions have been posted on the notice board at the entrance to the gent’s locker rooms. The Mens team managers meeting will take place this Thursday February 12th at 7pm. JUNIOR – JUVENILE Juvenile members Jack Walsh and Patrick O’Shea have been selected on the preliminary Leinster Under 14 panel. Twelve players have been selected and six of this twelve will form the final panel. GENTS RING A gents ring was found among the bark mulch in one of the spinneys on the 13th. Please contact the office if you lost a ring lately. SNOOKER Brendan Power defeated Patrick Wall by three frames to two in the final of the snooker singles. The final was a tight affair with good defensive play partcularily from Brendan with rumours circulating that Brendan’s new nick name is “Hide & Seek”. The first

STORM ANNIVERSERY Nobody probably needs reminding but Thursday February 12th will mark the anniversary of the storm that devastated our course a year ago with the loss of almost 400 trees. Anyone who surveyed the course on the morning of Thursday February 13th last year couldn’t envisage how the course has been transformed during the year thanks to Sean Dowling and his staff in conjunction with the course committee under Billy Burke and all the voluntary help of the members. CLINICAL PILATES CLASSES / YOGA CLASSES Clinical Pilates Classes will continue each Wednesday in the club with two sessions, one at 6.30pm and the other at 7.30pm. Classes are €10 per session and are open to Ladies and Gents; please bring your own mat. To book a place or for further details please contact Orla on 085 1960463. Yoga classes will continue on Wednesday mornings at 10.30am. BRIDGE The Bridge continues on Monday nights at 7.15 pm in the club. Next Monday night February 16th it will be a charity night and all are welcome to come along. RESULTS LIAM CODY & JOAN CASHIN’S CAPTAINS DRIVE IN SUNDAY FEBRUARY 8TH. SPONOSRED BY JIMMY BOLGER CLUB PROFESSIONAL 1. Aidan Brennan (9) Liam Barrett (13) Barbara Teehan (22) Joan O’Sullivan (29) 73 pts 2. Billy Bolster (11) Michael Naughton (19) Brid White (21) Mary Feighery (36) 72 pts 3. Eddie Power (+1) Pat Kearns (17) Paul Brophy (20) Toni Hayes (20) 72 pts 4. Leo Byrne (6) John Geoghegan (13) Alan Snype (20) Amy Keating (20) 71 pts (B6) 5. David Farragher (10) Catherine King (20) Bill Cuddihy (16) Marian Woodcock (36) 71 pts (B6) Mens Saturday Crosscard January 7th February - 4 Person Team Event – 2 Scores Counting

1. Liam Cody (10) Morgan Doyle (14) Jim White (7) John McCarron (10) 67 pts 2. Willie Murphy (17) Philip O’Neill (22) David Walsh (18) Dom Murphy (14) 67 pts 3. Mark Shortall (7) Paddy Fitzpatrick (10) Paul Hanaﬁn (21) Ollie Cullen (12) 65 pts (B6) 4. Matt Ruth (14) Paddy Bollard (14) Tommy Barry (13) Tony O’Reilly (22) 62 pts (B6) LADIES NEWS & RESULTS No Ladies competition last week. Ladies Fixtures Tuesday February 10th 9.00 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20 Ladies 13 & 9 Hole Competition, Tuesday February 17th 9.00 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20 Ladies 13 & 9 Hole Competition, Slots also available on Saturday Feb 14th 1.35 – 2.00. (Bookable Online). Sunday 10.30 – 11.00 Bookable online and 2.50 – 3.10 Draw. SENIOR MEN No Competition last week. Next Competition Thursday February 12th at 11.00am. SENIOR LADIES The Senior Ladies had no competition last Thursday. Next Senior Ladies Competition Thursday February 12th at 10am. FIXTURES: Tuesday February 10th, 9.00 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20. Wednesday February 11th, 1.00 – 2.30 Members Time Thursday January 12th, 10.00 – 11.00 Senior Ladies, 11.00 – 1.00 Senior Men, 1.00 – 2.00 Members Time Friday January 13th, 1.00 – 2.30 Members Time Saturday January 14th, 7.45 – 10.00 Members, 10.00 – 11.30 Visitors, 11.30 – 1.00 Reserved for Mens Crosscard, Shotgun start at 1pm. 1.30 to 2.00 Ladies Competition Slots (Bookable Online) Sunday February 15th, 7.45 – 10.30 and 11.00 – 2.45 Mens 14 Hole Competition, 10.30 -11.00 Ladies Competition Bookable Online and 2.50- 3.10 Draw. Monday February 16th, 1.00 – 2.30 Members Time Tuesday February 17th, 9.00 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20, Ladies 13 & 9 Hole Competitions. Slots also available Sat Feb 14th 1.30- 1.50, Sun 15th 10.30 -11.00 Bookable Online and 2.50 -3.10 Draw. Wednesday February 18th, 1.00 – 2.30 Members Time

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Offical opening by Minister Ann Phelan and Fergal Carruth

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