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Kilkenny Reporter WEDNESDAY MARCH 11 2015

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5 DAY ST. PATRICK’S WEEKEND SALE 20% OFF MARKED PRICE

SAVE €700

Bailey Leather 3 Seater Sofa Was €2395. Now €1695 Limited Stock

FRIDAY 13th - TUESDAY 17th MARCH

SAVE €776

SAVE €500

SAVE €400 Stressless Brown Leather

Quebec Cane 2 Seater Sofa & 2 Chairs Was €1649. Now €1149

Great Selection of Mirrors Various Styles & Sizes

LESS THAN Loretto Corner Fabric Sofa

Reims 3 Seater Leather Sofa

Cat: 55. Limited Stock

SAVE €750

Recliner/Swivel Chair & Stool Was €1875. Now €1099 Limited Stock

HALF Cat: 55 PRICE Was €1675 Now €1275

SAVE Was €2399 Now €1499€396 Lima Corner Leather Sofa

HALF PRICE

+ 4 Free Drawers

SAVE €300

SAVE €600

HALF PRICE

HALF Choice of Colours Was €2449 Now €1699 PRICE

Savoy Hotel Quality Towels 800gsm Lucca Solid Oak Table (180X90cm) + 6 Chairs Was €1495. Now €1099 or Choose a bench + 3 Chairs for the same price

Lavinia Large Sofa

Face Cloth

25 Year Frame Guarantee

Removable Covers

Was €3799 Now €1899

Was €5

Now €2.50

Kristiansand 5’ Painted Hand Towel Was €20 Now €10 Leo 4’6” Divan Set Bath Towel Was €40 Now €20 High End Bedframe (Mattress Extra) Was €1198. Now €599 Bath Sheet Was €60 Now €30 Was €735. Now €359 Limited Stock Boston Fabric 3 Seater Sofa Madagascar Fabric 4 Seater Sofa Scatter or Standard Back. PAid Fabric Kitchen Demonstration

Was €2199 Now €1599

25% OFF

HALF PRICE

In-store Friday 13th March 12pm - 3pm

20% OFF

SAVE €500

Was €1499 Now €1199 20% OFF

ONLY ONLY €99 €899

Prestige Stone Quartz Cookware 20cm Skillet

Was €26

Now €20.80

Dreamtime V Shaped Pillow Sherborne Keswick Reclining Allegra Fabric Reclining 2 Seater Sofa Cake Boss Baking Range 28cmChair Casserole Was €60 Now €48Cathy Dining Ex. Table & 4 Parsons Kitchen Aid 1.25ltr KettleChairs RRP €40.Models Our Price Prices starting from1 €5. Take Off Static Also €29.99 Available Motor Lift20% & Rise. Limited Stock 3 Piece Set Was €110 Now €88Table 140-180cm. Choice of Chair Fabric Was €2798 Now €1399 Was €1495 Now €995 Was €1139 Save €240

* 20% offer applies to goods not already reduced and is available only from Friday 13th to Tuesday March 17th 2015. Certain items are excluded from this offer. Check in-store for details.

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BELFAST EXPERIENCE 2 nights / 3 days Wednesday 24th to Friday 26th June

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Kilkenny Reporter WEDNESDAY MARCH 11 2015

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The Ayatollah had a passion for hurling and horses

A gentleman: The late Andy Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Driscoll

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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 051 870 910 to order or ﬁnd out more on www.yochitea.com.

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Marquee dancing was popular

Pic 1 Showband stalwarts, from left, Sonny Cullen, Stephen Travers and Billy Barron Pic: Martin Doheny A Ballroom of Romance in the early 1950s

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Health News

([WHQGLQJ 3DWLHQW 6HUYLFHV DW $XW (YHQ +RVSLWDO .LONHQQ\ Aut Even Hospital continues to expand its healthcare service to patients by welcoming three new Consultants to the Hospital in the coming weeks. It marks a positive start to the Hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s year, which is also the year that the organisation

Mr Hannonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main areas of interests include open and laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgery for colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease, gastroscopy and colonoscopy, gallbladder surgery, hernia surgery and surgery for minor skin

celebrates its Centenary. Mr Rob Hannon joins the General Surgery team at Aut Even and brings with him specialist expertise in the area of colorectal surgery.

or subcutaneous (beneath the skin) lesions. Dr Colin Buckley is also joining the Aut Even team. He will be providing expert

Dermatological care to patients who may be suffering from a range of skin conditions. He will be offering a suite of services to patients from dermatological surgery through to complex mole assessments and ongoing treatments of skin complaints. His arrival will offer patients in Kilkenny, Carlow and its surrounds, access to an experienced and well respected Dermatology expert.

Mr Bangolore Mahesh an

ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) Surgeon who has worked as a Consultant in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, the South Infirmary, Cork and Waterford University Hospital has also just recently started to see patients in Aut Even. Mr Mahesh will be providing general adult and paediatric ENT surgery to patients. He specialises in patients with ear disease, voice disorders and benign neck and salivary gland disease. In the latter months of 2014, the Hospital also welcomed two new Orthopaedic Surgeons, Mr Maurice Neligan and Mr Tulough Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell, to what is already a strong Orthopaedic team. Work-

ing alongside, Mr BreandĂĄn Long, Mr Stuart Edwards and Mr Alan Laing, these Consultants can offer patients, young and old, a full suite of orthopaedic services. Mr Neliganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main specialist area is sports surgery of the knee and shoulder, while Mr Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell specialises in partial and total knee replacement, total hip replacement and shoulder surgery. As a compliment to the Orthopaedic team, Dr Kathir Tamilmani continues to grow his practice at the Hospital. Dr Tamilmani is a Pain Specialist who focuses on interventional techniques for treating chronic pain and

primarily sees patients who suffer from back pain and neck pain, as well as pain in major joints, abdominal and pelvic pain, facial pain and headaches. These new arrivals to Aut Even are joining at a time when the private hospital sector continues to deal with the challenges posed by rising health insurance premiums on the one hand and over-stretched public hospital waiting lists on the other. For patients, the arrival of these new Consultants, will ultimately lead to better quality healthcare, faster accessibility and greater choice regarding their healthcare needs.

More information related to these new Consultants can be found on www.autevenhospital.ie

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This week is World Glaucoma Week (March 8th â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 14th 2015) which seeks to urge people to have regular eye tests, particularly if they are at an increased risk of developing glaucoma. Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of preventable blindness in Ireland. As Irelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population ages, the level of eye disease is expected to rise also. However, early detection of Glaucoma has good outcomes so the key message for people is to be aware of the disease and to have regular eye health checks. A simple eye health check can pick up the condition early and treatment, which most commonly includes taking eye drops, means most people will maintain sight for life. Glaucoma is an eye disease caused by a build-up of fluid which increases the pressure in the eye and can damage the nerve that carries visual

â&#x20AC;˘ Aged 20-29: eye exam every 3-5 years â&#x20AC;˘ Aged 30-39: every 2-4 years â&#x20AC;˘ Aged 40-64: every 2 years â&#x20AC;˘ Aged 65 or older: every 1-2 years

information to the brain (called the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;optic nerveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;). As Glaucoma progresses, blank patches appear in peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s peripheral vision and eyesight is affected. The slow, hidden progression of the disease gives has earned it the title of, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;thief of sightâ&#x20AC;?. Although the most common forms of Glaucoma primarily affect the middle-aged and the elderly, the reality is that glaucoma can affect people of all ages. However, there are certain groups of people who may be more prone to developing Glaucoma. For example; those

over 40 years of age; those who have a parent, child or sibling with Glaucoma; people who are short-sighted (myopia); people of AfroCaribbean or Asian descent; people with medical condi-

tions, like diabetes, or those who have had past eye injuries. The best way to protect your sight from glaucoma is to get a comprehensive eye examination. Then, if you

have glaucoma, treatment can begin immediately. For people with any of the risk factors outlined above, regular eye exams are critical, an indication of recommended frequency is outlined below:

Within the Carlow & Kilkenny region there are a number of Consultant Ophthalmologist who treat patients with Glaucoma. Mr David Kent (www.thevisionclinic.ie), Mr James Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reilly and Mr Tom Stumpf (www.eyesurgery.ie) all operate from Aut Even Hospital Kilkenny and see patients with a range of eye conditions. They are just part of the solution to bringing about positive changes to people living with the threat of visual impairments. The other part of the solution is patient proactivity. For more information about the Ophthalmology services in Kilkenny log onto www. autevenhospital.ie.

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sound part or the blood part of the test done on their own. The Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Health Group has been providing comprehensive pregnancy and gynaecology care to the women of Ireland for the past 8 years. The expert team of Obstetrician, Gynaecologists and Midwives are delighted to deliver individual care to our patients including antenatal, delivery and a full range of womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health care packages. The chances of Down syndrome will then be discussed with you. Only you can decide if you wish to have an invasive diagnostic test based on this risk. If the thickness of the back of the babyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s neck is quite big other problems may be present. These are very rare but include heart problems. This special First Trimester Screening scan also provides other very useful information: Accurate dating of the pregnancy Fetal heart rate Number of fetuses present and, if twins, whether they are identical or not Detects obvious fetal abnormalities For further queries please do not hesitate to contact us on 056-7795302.

11 MARCH 2015 Kilkenny Reporter

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Pre-Conceive combined with nutritional advice improves the levels of key fertility and nutritional parameters • Hopes are high after a pilot study into pre-Conceive, an Irish owned and produced nutritional supplement, showed improvements in key fertility parameters for both men and women. Talks are already underway to prove these findings in more, extensive studies. MORE than eight out of 10 Irish men showed improvements in their sperm motility and also reduced cellular damage to their sperm. The clinical study is Europe’s first ever examination of a nutritional supplement and the effect on both male and female fertility parameters. Progressive motility, which measures sperm cells swimming in the right direction, was greatly improved and reduced cellular damage to sperm cells was also noticed, the new study findings show. The 90 day clinical study into pre-Conceive, incorporating a healthier diet and lifestyle, provided optimistic results for the 20 infertile Irish couples who took part. The results, after careful independent analysis, indicates better fertility rates in men and women, boasting improvements in DNA and motility, to name but a few. According to independent medical expert, Dr David Smallbone. “This new study shows that pre-Conceive combined with nutritional and lifestyle advice improves the environment for healthy sperm cell and egg development”. “Though a larger study is required to validate if preConceive can improve overall fertility in patients,” the past President of the Food & Health Section of the Royal Society of Medicine (UK) added. Wexford-based nutritional supplement manufacturers, Pillar Healthcare, worked with fertility specialists, ReproMed Ireland, on the ground-breaking study. It took 3 months and involved 20 Irish couples scattered across the country who have been unable to conceive. Each couple was exclusively selected by ReproMed Ireland who charted their pre-study health, monitored them over the 90 days and conducted the final tests. Independent analysis of the findings shows: • sperm cells progressive motility (swimming straight) improved in 85% of men; • total mobility (swimming in any direction) improved in 79% of men and overall sperm count improved in 71% • DNA damage was reduced by 81% in the male samples tested • SOD/antioxidant levels improved in 50% of male samples, 60% of females • Glutathione Peroxidase, a key indicator of egg and sperm quality, improved in 82% of male and 60% of female samples • Vitamin D levels improved in over 85% of males, 82% of females The independent study was overseen by ReproMed Director, Declan Keane and his team. Commenting on the results, Declan Keane said: “ The examination of pre-Conceive in male and female fertility was very appealing to us. Any concept that can improve the health of our patients has to be examined. The results themselves, are exciting and intriguing. The study indicates that pre-Conceive can support and improve key fertility parameters. This being said, a larger study is required to validate these findings and it is good to see Pillar advancing on this. ReproMed entered into research with Pillar HC to investigate the benefit of nutritional supplementation to increase couples natural fertility potential which should improve their natural conception rates. We are happy that a number of core fertility parameters were positively affected by pre-Conceive.” Pillar Healthcare says over 70 Irish couples who have taken pre-Conceive over the last year have contacted

them to confirm they have gone on to conceive. Pillar Healthcare is already making waves at home and its market share continues to grow across the UK. Company MD Mark Whitney is the winner of Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur 2014; pre-Conceive was nominated for Best New Product by CAM magazine and pre-Conceive was also nominated for Best New Product by Irish Pharmacy News’ Awards. Mark Whitney believes that the clinically tailored and fully researched supplement can make a vital difference to both men and women. “We were privileged to present these findings to the Association of Clinical Embryologists in Birmingham. It was a great honour to have our results presented in front of such esteemed healthcare and fertility experts. The results are very encouraging for pre-Conceive but this is only the beginning. We plan to conduct further research in the coming months. The study shows that our therapeutic formula can support men and women trying to conceive. Hopefully, it will continue to do just that. We have already shared our fertility dietary tips online on our own site, www.pillarhealthcare.ie” pre-Conceive is available through pharmacies, health food stores and online. Pillar recommends that couples follow a minimum 90-day programme. Each box contains one month’s supply, containing 30 sachets and the highest strength fish oil on the market. (90 capsules / 3per day). Each 30 day supply costs €170. “pre-Conceive has been designed for anyone planning to conceive. It is ideal for the couple just beginning their journey as it can lay down all the groundwork for the male to produce ‘strong sperm’, the expectant mum to develop a healthier egg and positively influence the baby’s health”. “pre-Conceive is also recommended by our partners in this study, ReproMed for any couple who are ‘sub-fertile’ or having difficulty in conceiving. pre-Conceive can be used in conjunction with any assisted reproduction attempts and has been used successfully in conjunction with IUI, IVF and even ICSI,” Mark Whitney concluded. “In conclusion, I believe the report favourably shows that providing adequate nutritional materials can and does influence the body systems. It becomes apparent that important systems, such as the endocrine system, can be affected by correct nutrition but it needs time and six months is not an unreasonable amount of time, especially when several years of nutritional abuse lie behind the problem. Unless the nutritional requirements of the body are specifically catered for, it is highly unlikely that full health can be expected. pre-Conceive consciously provides those specific nutritional needs for full fertility health to be achieved. It may be that, in most cases, very little else is required - except time. It is important that when fertilisation ensues, that the nutritional support is maintained for the full potential development of the foetus.”

a larger study is required to validate if pre-Conceive can improve overall fertility in patients.” Individual Statistics from the Study: Men: 85% of men improved their Progressive Motility 79% of men improved their Total Motility 71% of men improved their Overall Sperm Count 81% of men showed improvements in the DNA of their sperm cells 1 in 2 men improved their antioxidant marker Superoxide Dismutase (Protects Sperm Cells) 82% of men improved the antioxidant marker Glutathione Peroxidase (Associated with sperm count, mobility and viability) 84.6% of men had improved Vitamin D3 levels 71.4% of men improved their Folate levels 79.% of men improved their B12 levels

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Female: 60% of women improved in the antioxidant marker Superoxide Dismutase (Protects follicle and egg quality) Glutathione Peroxidase: 60% of women improved the antioxidant marker Glutathione Peroxidase (Improves fertilisation and conception rates) D3: 82% of women improved their Vitamin D3 levels Folate: 45% of women had improved Folate levels B12: 82% of women had improved B12 levels 71.43% of women had improved AMH levels

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“The Anti-Mullerian Hormone is a general indicator of the state of ovarian reserve in women. It appears that many women in the group were below, or close to, the lower threshold levels. It appears to be very much age related and very difficult to accurately quantify. It appears that 71.43% of women had an improvement in their levels over the period.”

Ireland. The number of babies born as a result of in vitro fertilisation (IVF) has more than doubled from 135 in 2000 to 301 in 2005. According to the Irish Times, there are 26 fertility clinics in Ireland and in 2011, IVF was said to be responsible for 3,000 children were born in Irish fertility clinics. The European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) highlighted that the prevalence of infertility is increasing across the developed world. The main reasons for this is the trend for putting off pregnancy until later in life, an increase in obesity and the higher rate of sexually transmitted infections (ESHRE, 2008). Doctors predict that these health and social changes could lead to a rapid increase in demand for fertility treatment in the coming years. The average age of women in Ireland having their first child is 30.6, which is higher than in the UK (28.7) and the EU average (29.6). The level of obesity in young women has been increasing, which leads to increased rates of anovulation and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), as well as poorer response to fertility treatment. The use of ART is increasing. The most recent data from the USA shows that 1.2% of all infants born in the United States are as a result of ART .4.2% in Denmark. According to a survey commissioned by the UK Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA), infertility is the single biggest reason for women aged 20-45 going to see their GP, apart from pregnancy itself. For between 15% and 30% of couples no reason can be found for their fertility problem (The Practice Committee of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine).

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Front from left is Jim Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill Operations Director Belview, Enda Kenny, Glanbia Ingredients Ireland CEO Jim Bergin and Liam Herlihy

Glanbia farmer representatives at Belview, from left Pat Coady, Glanbia, James Doherty, Glenmore, Nicholas Dollard, Tullogher and Tom Mullins, Glenmore

Glanbia farmer representatives, from left Paddy Doherty, Slieverue, Seamus Walsh, Kilmacow, Brendan Phelan, Kilmacow and Pat Coady, Glanbia

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11 MARCH 2015 Kilkenny Reporter

Entertainment & Lifestyle

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11 MARCH 2015 Kilkenny Reporter

Entertainmant & Lifestyle

11 MARCH 2015 Kilkenny Reporter

Movie Review

)LOP &KDSSLH 1HLOO %ORPNDPSÂˇV WKLUG DWWHPSW DW PL[LQJ VFL IL ZLWK ODUJH VRFLDO LVVXHV HQGV XS KLV ZHDNHVW ZRUN \HW Neill Blomkamp recently admitted that he totally screwed the pooch on his second feature ďŹ lm, Elysium. Though he thought it was an â&#x20AC;&#x153;awesome idea,â&#x20AC;? he said he just â&#x20AC;&#x153;didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make a good enough ďŹ lm.â&#x20AC;? Perhaps he hoped to rectify this stain on his record with Chappie, his latest featuring Sharlto Copley as the ďŹ rst A.I. who begins his life not as an all-knowing entity, but as an infant slowly learning the ways of the world. For whatever reason, though, he just canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem to put the pieces together properly, and Chappie ends up being his weakest work yet. Blomkamp is throwing around a lot of concepts: â&#x20AC;&#x153;What does it mean to be human?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Should humans be playing God in making A.I.?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;What is consciousness?â&#x20AC;? Again, they are interesting enough, but the presentation isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t right. You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help but laugh at Chappie. How can you not when thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a CGI robot with rabbit ears trying to act gangster while wearing clunky gold chains?

In the not-too-distant future of Johannesburg, South Africa, a weapons manufacturing company has provided police forces with the ultimate defense: an army of pre-programmed robot soldiers (not unlike what Tony Stark is trying to make in the Avengers sequel) to monitor criminal activity. While theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve essentially done away with major crimes, their creator, Deon Wilson (Dev Patel), has another pursuit. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been experimenting with creating artiďŹ cial intelligence. Unfortunately, his company wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t support the research, as their only concern is making newer and better weaponry. Still, Wilson does it, but not before heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kidnapped by a gang whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s looking to score one last, big heist in order to pay their debts to bigger, badder criminals. These thugs (played by South African rap/rave group Die Artwoord) want Deon to shut down all the robots so they can go on a crime spree. While he canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do that,

he promises them the next best thing in order to secure his own safety: heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to install his A.I. program into one of these robots, which they can then raise as their own. The program worked, but not as expected. Instead of awakening as a fully functional robot ready to kick some police ass, lilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Chappie has the understanding of an infant - though, one with an insane learning curve. His rate of learning is a bit unclear. He looks at something, or he hears something, and he can mimic it. Sometimes he understands what heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s processing. Other times, especially with human interactions, he canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. This is why Deon keeps coming back, despite the objections from the gang, to help him grow into a being of substance who can create and think. As Chappie develops, we see this robot more and more as a child born into unfortunate circumstances. He comes to

8QILQLVKHG %XVLQHVV IORXQGHUV LQ D VHD RI FUXGH GXOO JDJV It is genuinely depressing that the gaggle of lame gags, weak characterization and haphazard plotting of UnďŹ nished Business has now become the norm for the comedic genre. Since the likes of Borat and Jackass proved that gross-out comedy could make megabucks, and Judd Apatow and his merry brood proved that adding heart doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hurt either, studios have looked to blend these two cinematic facets together. Repeatedly. And UnďŹ nished Business cast itself the most consistent lead actor the genre has to offer in Vincent Anthony Vaughn. Since 2005â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wedding Crashers, almost all of his mainstream comedic entities have blossomed at the box office. Even the turgid ones â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m looking at you Fred Claus, Four Christmases and Couples Retreat - make back a buck. Even The Internship recently made $20m more than its budget. Vince Vaughn is still the go-to everyman for these types of ďŹ lm. Sadly, in UnďŹ nished Business, Vince Vaughn does exactly what you expect of him. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s driven, affable, loveable, slightly quirky and a little bit arrogant. But he does it all with an effortless charm and unlimited star quality that means you simply canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take your eyes off him as he soldiers

through to the end of his plight. In fact, at times, there was even a Jack Lemmon quality to him. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just one problem. The rest of the ďŹ lm doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t match up to his talents. Instead, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a hodge-podge of crass skits, each of which could have easily been ripped straight out of any feeble script, which is then ďŹ&#x201A;imsily tied together by a simple plot that is tiresomely foreseeable. Vaughn stars as Daniel Trunkman, who after quitting his job as a salesman for a top agency 12 months previously, is struggling to get his small business up and running. But if they can land this one deal, then they will be right as rain, and the world will seem glorious again. In order to get the handshake he desires from the company head, he sets off to Berlin with

his two associates: Timothy McWinters (Tom Wilkinson) and Dave Francoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mike Pancake. Of course, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s conďŹ&#x201A;ict along the way. Their done-deal is threatened by the appearance of Sienna Millerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chuck Portnoy, Vaughnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s former boss, while James Marsden and Nick Frost play the desired businessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; evil and loveable employees, respectively. I think you can guess how it all turns out. The cast tries its best, but only Vaughn is given a character that he can make well-rounded and redeemable, while the fact that he isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t given anyone to truly play-off of and develop a patter with means that he has to carry the ďŹ lm by himself. Something he does admirably. But he still canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop the ďŹ lm from being a total ďŹ&#x201A;op. Just not good enough.

see this group of criminals as his family, calling Yolandi (Die Antwoordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Yolandi Visser) â&#x20AC;&#x153;mommy,â&#x20AC;? and Ninja (Watkin Jones) â&#x20AC;&#x153;daddy.â&#x20AC;? He doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have much time to reach adulthood, though, as the gang needs him fully operational within a few days. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a deadline for paying back their debts, which prompts daddy to push Chappie from the nest into the slums of Johannesburg to grow up faster. The main problem with Chappie seems to lie within casting Die Antwoord in such prominent

roles. The ďŹ lm starts out as a story about Deon attempting to create life but quickly turns to focus on these clowns. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re ďŹ ne for occasional comedic banter, but they were ill-equipped to bear the brunt of the lead roles. Deonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s relationship with his A.I. infant was the more interesting and emotional story, but that was diluted with all the other pieces Blomkamp attempted to ďŹ t into this ďŹ lm. To make matters worse, the supporting characters donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t skirt far away from their cliches.

Sigourney Weaver, an icon of the science-ďŹ ction movie genre, plays the CEO of the weapons company. Though she manages a team of engineers, she seems to have no interest or knowledge in her products whatsoever, as long as they continue to make money. She feels for her employees, but mainly because she wants them to be happy, and supporting them will make them happy. Hugh Jackman plays one of these subordinates. His chino shorts, white tube socks, mullet, egotistical drive to be the best, and his general out-of-dateness has us wondering how this character became an engineer in the ďŹ rst place. He thinks making A.I. is playing God, and his hot-headedness leads him to perform all manner of unethical acts, including threatening Deon with an unloaded gun in the middle of his office. And yet he still manages to keep his job after that. While Elysium seemed to crumble under the weight of the various story arcs and side characters, Chappie is Blomkampâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sloppiest worst to date. The concept is there, but it faltered, perhaps by over ambition. Blomkamp clearly has a lot to say and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eager to say them, but the way he says them have not come to together the majority of the time. After three attempts with only one real success (District 9), perhaps itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time for him to try another path.

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BY HEATHER CAMPBELL

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EVENT OF THE WEEK Illuminate Fashion Show, Dooly’s Hotel, Merchant’s Quay, Waterford Love fashion and cutting edge design? You’ll be rewarded by both at the Illuminate Fashion Show taking place at Dololy’s Hotel at 8pm on March 26. This event is a culmination of two years of hard work put in by the talented students on the Waterford Adult Education Centre’s Fashion Design Course. This visual celebration of our freshest local designers showcases the clothes and accessories which they have designed and created. It is free to members of the public who wish to attend, so fashionistas you’ll need to get in line for those hot front row seats!

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK Petronella’s, The Butterslip, Kilkenny Petronella Restaurant and Café showcases what is best in Kilkenny city’s dining and evening entertainment. Its unique location on the Butterslip - one of the busiest tourist routes in the city - along with its modern Irish and European cuisine creates an irresistible welcome that you are sure to return to time and again. A charming dining experience, whether over a brisk lunch, leisurely evening meal or time set aside for an all important coffee, you will always be guaranteed by our friendly and attentive staff. 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.

BUSINESS OF THE WEEK Fields Jewellers, MacDonagh Junction, Kilkenny Fields at MacDonagh Junction offers the very best in style and comfort whether purchasing or simply browsing for that special jewellery or time piece. The spacious modern design is home to leading brands, many exclusive and new to Kilkenny. When visiting Fields you will experience the standards of attention and customer care synonymous with thes largest Irish-owned Jewellers. Top brand names include: Michael Kors, Thomas Sabo, History of Ireland, and Mi Moneda, Tag Heuer, Rado, Tissot, Emporio Armani, Citizen, Seiko and Fossil. So whether it’s to view their watches or their unique Diamond range they look forward to seeing you there soon. For more information tel: 056 7777485 or visit: www.ﬁelds.ie/kilkenny

ACTIVITY OF THE WEEK Nore Valley Farm, Kilkenny Nore Valley Farm and Activity Centre is a ﬁrm family favourite desitination. Their pet farm and caravan park have been running since 1989 and attracts many families and groups each year. They’ve just opened their doors for the 2015 season Take time out and stroll around the farm, allow the children to play in an interactive and relaxing setting. Bottle feed lambs or goats and feed ducks and turkeys as well as learn about your Irish heritage of farming. Even in wet weather there is still plenty of fun to be had and on St Pats weekend they hold their annual Great Snake Hunt. Visit the website: www.norevalleypark.com or tel: 056 7727229 for more information.

MOVIE OF THE WEEK Chappie – Directed by, Neill Blomkamp In 2016, crime in Johannesburg has become rampant, and police robots are seen as the answer. Their creator, Deon Wilson (Dev Patel), has been privately working on an A.I. patch to instill a machine with emotions. Before he gets the chance to test it on a broken police droid he’s kidnapped by desperate criminals who him to switch off all the police bots so they can pull a heist. That’s impossible so they decide to let Deon do his experiment, and a sentient robot, “Chappie” (Sharlto Copley) is ‘born’. The authorities begin to see him as a danger to mankind and order; they will stop at nothing to ensure that Chappie is the last of his kind.

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Top Ten The Judge (approx €12.99) Hotshot lawyer Henry ‘Hank’ Palmer (Robert Downey Jr) receives the devastating news that his mother has died. He returns to his home town in Indiana for her funeral, meaning he must also come face-to-face with his father Judge Joseph ‘Joe’ Palmer (Robert Duvall), with whom he has a troubled relationship. The situation becomes even more difficult when Hank learns that his father is to be put on trial for murder. Hank searches for answers while defending the judge in court against prosecutor Dwight Dickham (Billy Bob Thornton). Through the course of the trial father and son reconnect but can Hank win the case and prevent Joe from going to prison?

GAME OF THE WEEK Dying Light PS4 (approx €69.99) Dying Light is a first-person, action survival horror game set in a vast and dangerous open world. During the day, players traverse an expansive urban environment overrun by a vicious outbreak, scavenging the world for supplies and crafting weapons to defend against the growing infected population. At night, the hunter becomes the hunted, as the infected become aggressive and more dangerous. Most frightening are the predators which only appear after sundown. Players must use everything in their power to survive until the morning’s first light. Breathtaking Visuals and Gameplay – Dying Light is the first game powered by Chrome Engine 6, a cutting edge incarnation of Techland’s proprietary technology.

ALBUM OF THE WEEK Chasing Yesterday, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds (approx €12.99) Opening with a minor chord strummed on an acoustic guitar somewhere off in the distance, Noel Gallagher’s second solo album, Chasing Yesterday, echoes Oasis’ second album, (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? - a conscious move from a rocker who’s never minded trading in memories of the past. He may be evoking his Brit-pop heyday - “Lock All the Doors” surges with the cadences of “Morning Glory” even as it interpolates David Essex’s “Rock On” - but it amounts to no more than a wink because Gallagher knows he’s two decades older and perhaps a little wiser as well. Certainly, Chasing Yesterday is the work of a musician very comfortable with his craft.

SPORT EVENT OF THE WEEK Cheltenham Festival 2015 The Cheltenham Festival epitomises and encompasses everything that is great about Jump racing, whilst delivering an unbelievable occasion as the ﬁnest horses, jockeys, owners and trainers battle it out for the highest racing honours. Twenty-seven races play out over four days from Tuesday 10th to Friday 13th March at Prestbury Park in Gloucestershire. Kilkenny Trainer Tom Mullins is hopeful dual Cheltenham Festival winner Alderwood is returning to peak form just in time for his return to Prestbury Park. Winner of the County Hurdle in 2012 and the Grand Annual 12 months later, the JP McManus-owned 11-year-old began the season with some decent efforts in defeat, picking up minor honours behind Don Cossack and Champagne Fever.

APP OF THE WEEK Memorado Brain Games It has been proven that our brain can be trained just like our body. That’s what the developers of Memorado - Brain Games are trying to achieve with this application.Logic puzzles and brain games are a great tool for supporting critical thinking skills. They ask students to think on their feet, pay attention to details, and make decisions based on logic and reasoning. Memorado is an iOS app with lots of games for users to choose from. Great for learners of all ages, this app could be used in stations throughout the day or as an enrichment activity afterschool. It comes with plenty of free content and the option to upgrade for a personalized learning plan.

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I Shane Kinsella intend to apply for planning permission to demolish (i) 2 cubicle sheds (ii) Milking parlour (iii) storage shed. To erect (i) Cubicle shed with slatted slurry storage (ii) Dairy room (iii) Calving house and collecting yard & all associated site works. Permission for retention of a calf house is also sought at Garryduff, Piltown 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 (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application.

We Michael Moloney & Jennifer Murphy are applying for permission for the erection of a dwelling house & domestic garage/store with treatment system and soil polishing filter and all associated site works at Tomnahaha, Skeaghvasteen, 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 (€20.00) 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).

I Cathal Moran am applying for permission for the construction of unroofed cubicles and permission for the construction of a new slurry lagoon and all associated site works at Curraghlane Upper, Skeaghvasteen, 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 (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed: Byrne & McCabe Design, Architecture and Engineering Services (059 9725684).

.LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ &RXQFLO I Mary Carew intend to apply to Kilkenny County Council for Planning Permission to build an extension to the front of dwelling house and all associated site works at 57 Riverview, 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 revised plans may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) not later than 5 weeks after the receipt of the revised plans and public notices by the Planning Authority. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

.LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ &RXQFLO I Mark Hennessey intend to apply to Kilkenny County Council for Planning Permission for Retention of extension to the side of existing dwelling house and all associated site works at 28 The Paddocks, Gowran, 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 revised plans may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) not later than 5 weeks after the receipt of the revised plans and public notices by the Planning Authority. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

.LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ &RXQFLO Planning permission is sought for alterations and extensions to an existing storey and a half dwelling comprising of: (1) demolition of an existing single storey lean-to-extension to the side of the existing dwelling (2) demolition of existing storey and half extensions to the rear of the existing dwelling (3) construction of a new single storey extension to the side of the existing dwelling (4) construction of a new storey and a half extension to the rear of the existing dwelling (5) alterations to the existing external elevations (6) a new wastewater treatment system and percolation area/soil polishing filter (7) new entrance gates and piers (8) and all associated site works at Rathbourn or Ratheenmore, Co. Kilkenny. Signed: Fiona Phelan. 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. – 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 (€20.00) 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: Brendan Moore Chartered Architectural Consultants & Building Engineers (087 4120718).

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.LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ &RXQFLO Take notice that we intend to apply to Kilkenny County Council for planning permission to construct a two storey extension to the side of an existing house and all associated site works on lands at Kilcreen, 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. – 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 (€20.00) 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: Claire Brannigan

.LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ &RXQFLO Margaret O’Grady hereby applies to Kilkenny County Council for Outline planning permission for (a) change of use of an existing School house to become a domestic dwelling, and (b) decommission the existing septic tank and construct a new effluent treatment system, at Smithstown, Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9 a.m. - 1 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 (€20.00) 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: Mark Kelly, MK Architecture & Building Surveying Ltd.

.LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ &RXQFLO Jimmy & Marsha Kelly hereby apply to Kilkenny County Council for permission to retain; a garage, and site entrance position/site boundary, contrary to previous granted permission ref no. 06/1717, and all associated site works, at Kilkieran, Ballyfoyle, 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 (€20.00) 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: Mark Kelly, MK Architecture & Building Surveying Ltd.

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Ellen Roche is a dietitian at Nutri Vive Nutrition Clinic. For one-to-one professional nutrition advice to achieve optimal health and wellbeing contact the clinic. VHI etc approved. Appointments and enquiries welcome (087) 6802248 www.nutrivive.ie

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Wedding delights at the River Court

Mary McEvoy from Slice of Heaven, High Street Pics: Martin Doheny

Sarah Watchorn with Stephen and Suzanne O’Brien at the wedding fair spectacular in the River Court Hotel on Sunday

Liz Cleere getting make up by Caroline Buggy from Kieran O’Gorman

Alison Kealy, John Hinakis and Karen O’Sullivan from the River Court Hotel

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Holden Plant Day is Gowran winner

Racing friends Danny McDonald and Pat Doheny.

Toon River, ridden by Davy Russell was the winner of the Holden Plant Rental Shamrock Chase big race at Gowran Park on Saturday. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; All Pics: Donal Foley. JIMMY RHATIGAN JIMMYRHATIGAN@GMAIL.COM

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Scholarships: From left: Noel Kehoe (boxing); Aidan Fogarty (hurling); Dean Broaders (soccer). Back: Chris Bolger (hurling) and Kevin Kelly (hurling).

Kilkenny City Macra girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; soccer team: Macra All-Ireland Indoor Soccer winners

Hurler, Aidan Fogarty.

GAA Results J. J. Kavanagh and Sons Junior Football Championship Railyard 3-10, Graigue Ballycallan 0-9 Jim Farrell Cup North/South Junior Hurling Challenge South Selection 0-14, North Selection 0-13 Duggan Steel Under-14 FL Roinn A [South] John Lockes 1-9, Glenmore 0-6 Mooncoin 10-10, Thomastown 1-0 Emeralds 4-8, Young Irelands 1-4 Duggan Steel U14 FL Roinn B [South] Ballyhale Shamrocks 10-12, John Lockes 2-0 Rower Inistioge 5-6, Â Graignamanagh 1-6 Â Duggan Steel 14 FL Roinn C [North] Group A [13 Aside] Cloneen/Railyard 9-5, James Stephens 1-4 Barrow Rangers 7-5, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Loughlin Gaels 4-2 Duggan Steel U14 FL Roinn C [South] [13 Aside] Mullinavat 3-3, Kilmacow 1-5

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Street Collection Cam

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SATURDAY, MARCH 14 Henderson Shield Final Callan United v Freebooters, 3pm Youths League (2.30pm) Evergreen v Newpark United; Thomastown v Ormondevilla

SUNDAY, MARCH 15 McCalmont Cup (preliminary round) Thomastown â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; v Bridge United â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 11am McCalmont Cup (First round) Callan â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; v Evergreen â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 11am St Caniceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Premier Division Evergreen â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; v Spa United, 2pm Division 1 Cup Clover â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; v Brookville â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 11am; Newpark â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; v Freshford â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 2pm Division 2 Cup (11am) Evergreen â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122; v St Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; Lions â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; v Ormondevilla Division 3 League Brookville â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; v Thomastown â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 2pm; Clover â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; v Highview Athletic, 2pm; St Anneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s v Freshford Town â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;,11am

Soccer champions, Kilkenny Macra, with their sponsor, Kevin Morrissey of Peugeot Morrissey Motors

TUESDAY, MARCH 17 Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shield Final Freebooters v Tullaroan, 4pm

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Phelan, Lester Ryan, Walter Walsh, Richie Hogan, Mathew Ruth, Mark Kelly, Johnjo Farrell, John Power. Subs: Jackie Tyrrell, Keith Hogan, Kevin Kelly.Â GALWAY: C. Callanan, P. Mannion, J. Hanbury, J. Coen, D. Collins, G. Lally, G. McInerney, I. Tannian, J. Cooney, A. Smith, J. Glynn, D. Higgins, J. Regan, C. Mannion, J. Flynn. Subs: J. Canning, B. Molloy, A. Harte, K. Hynes, E. Burke. REFEREE: Barry Kelly (Westmeath).

Richie Hogan was a huge loss for Kilkenny when forced to retire injured. Pic: Donal Foley.

All set for the AIB club hurling final in Croke Park on St Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day, 2pm, against Kilmallock are Shamrocks player, Colin Fennelly and his manager, Andy Moloney.

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AIB All-Ireland Senior Hurling Club Final

Shamrocks will be in clover in Croker Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s action pictures are from the All-Ireland senior club final in which Shamrocks played their best hurling of the campaign when beating Gort. - All pics: Donal Foley.

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