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Kilkenny County Council 3rd Bin for Food Waste Coming to Kilkenny in 2014 From January 2014 onwards, householders in Kilkenny City and its environs will be required by law to separate out food waste from their general landfill bin. The purpose of this new law is to treat food waste as a resource and stop landfill disposal of food waste. Households that have a waste collection service will need to receive a third bin, specifically for food waste. Unlike most garden composting units, the third bin will be able to take all food waste, both cooked and uncooked. The operation of the third bin will depend on your service provider

and you should contact them directly to check what type of service they will offer in order for you to meet your legal requirement. The regula-

tion only covers households in urban areas so dwellings in rural areas will not be impacted. Under the new law, households within the defined Kilkenny City urban area are legally obliged to segregate food waste from their landfill waste and waste collec-

tors operating in the defined area are obliged to offer a third bin to enable householders to meet their legal requirement. To check if your house is within the defined area check online on www. kilkennycoco.ie or call into the Environment Section in County

Hall, John Str. to check the printed map of the city environs. Further information on the EU (Household Food Waste & Bio-Waste) Regulations 2013 and its impact on County Kilkenny can be viewed on www.kilkennycoco.ie.

In 2014 residents of Kilkenny City & Environs will be required to separate out food waste from their landfill bin. This will be achieved by use of a third bin. This will be a legal requirement under the EU (Household Food Waste & Bio-Waste) Regulations 2013.

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Representatives from Access Supported Employment, Kilkenny, who scooped three awards at the Best Practice Awards 2013

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In Castlecomer with Chubby Brennan

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Our athletes are as good as gold! LOCAL athletes enjoyed several individual and team successes at the Kilkenny County ‘B’ Cross Country Championships in Thomastown. There were team and individual gold and silver successes, as well as individual bronze. Thirty athletes competed, indicating the ongoing commitment of the under-age runners. Team gold winners were U13 girls and the U15 boys. U11 girls and U13 boys were silver medallists. However, before savouring the detail of these achievements, let us not forget the U9 competitors. Emily Murphy, Kate O’Neill and Molly Hogan contested the girls race, while Michael Brennan, Joey Ryan, Matthew Bolger, Sean Dunne, and Leo Downey were the Castlecomer representatives in the boys’ race. All displayed serious endeavour as they

rose to the challenge. The numerical strength of the U11 girls helped the club medal prospects. Katie Clarke’s second place silver medal was consolidated by Sarah and Aoibhinn Brophy coming in at 9th and 11th, followed by Ella Buggy, Katie Purcell, Amelie Bolger, Sophie Kealy and Lucy Coogan. This group, in collecting points, ensured that competitors from other clubs were pushed down the ﬁeld and thus protected the achievement of their team.

Plucky kids Cathal O’Reilly won silver U11, where Luca Downey also impressed. Aoife Cahalan is the 2013 ‘B’ U13 champion, and Ellen Buggy’s input was rewarded with bronze. Eimear Stone’s ﬁfth place ﬁnish ensured team gold. Chris Korff completed Castlecomer’s

dominance at this level as U13 boy champion. Killian Hogan 9th, Jack Buggy 11th and Nicky Connolly 12th brought team silver to Castlecomer. At U15, Hannah Murphy (3rd) was sole Castlecomer competitor and the bronze medallist. Hannah has proved a plucky competitor all season. The same could be said of the U15 boys. Ross Connolly’s silver and James Buggy’s bronze were complemented by Adam Jacob’s ﬁfth place ﬁnish to win team gold. Only the All-Ireland Cross Country Championships at WIT on December 15 remain on the 2013 calendar. Hannah Murphy and Aoife Cahalan (U15), Sean Buggy (U17) and Lauren Dermody (U19) as well as Jack Murphy and Cathal O’Reilly at U11 and Conor Clarke at U13 have all

qualiﬁed to travel to Waterford.

Wellie Race Sponsorship cards are available at Bollard’s, Barrack Street, the Lime Tree and from committee members. Float forms available on www.wellierace.com

Party time The senior citizens Christmas Party is on December 15 at Castlecomer Golf Club. Contact Day Care Centre 4441679.

ICA sale Clogh ICA Craft Sale is on Saturday in the parish centre.

Say it with ﬂowers There will be a Christmas ﬂower arrangement demonstration in Castlecomer Golf Club, in aid of the Sunshine Project on December 14.

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et in a similarly colorful and equally absurd universe of seedy, over-dramatized miscreants, American Hustle relays the mostly-true details of the controversial ABSCAM case, admitting up front in a title card that only “some of this actually happened.” Playing fast and loose with the facts isn’t the issue dogging Hustle, however. The picture can’t switch into a higher gear as Russell maneuvers this sluggish crime comedy through grotesque, cartoonish but pointless transitions as his black comedy searches for a laugh. Decked out in the appropriately hideous attire of 1978, the FBI – led by maverick, sociopathic agent Richie DiMaso (Bradley Cooper) – stage an elaborate long con meant to ensnare numerous corrupt politicians, including an opportunistic New Jersey mayor (Jeremy Renner), a handful of greedy U.S. congressmen, and a crooked senator. To help him pull off this complicated scheme, DiMaso blackmails Irving Rosenfeld (Christian Bale) and Sydney Prosser (Amy Adams), low-level grifters who were getting “fat” off of easily duped Jersey entrepreneurs. Like most hastily hatched schemes, the plan is designed to be simple. What a boring movie that would make. DiMaso’s strategy eventually grows unwieldy, targeting those with broader political influence. In turn, the stakes also raise … putting Rosenfeld and Prosser in boiling-hot water while

also threatening the well being of numerous seemingly innocent bystanders (including Rosenfeld’s wife, played by Jennifer Lawrence). The Goodfellas reference isn’t by accident. Russell employs his usual suspects, but digs deep into Scorsese’s trademark bag of tricks for Hustle, bending his distended story around filmmaking gimmicks we associate with the legendary director (but ones that, admittedly, do not belong to Scorsese, alone). The biggest similarity has to be the picture’s over-reliance on narration, with Hustle characters talking – and talking, and talking – us through an unnecessarily convoluted script. Con games require exposition. Russell, in the process, does continue to establish his own film vocabulary. Hustle has as much in common with the blue-collar bombast of The Fighter as it does with Scorsese’s gaudy, dangerous Casino. The camera violently pans and scans, zooming in on a character’s hands, or tracking a briefcase filled with money as if it contains a bomb, ready to explode. As he has done in movies past, Russell laces a bed of recognizable period tunes behind his action. Yet even that’s a mixed bag. He makes good use of Elton John’s Goodbye, Yellow Brick Road, then nearly torpedoes Lawrence’s burgeoning career by asking her to sing Wings’ Live and Let Die in a cringingly embarrassing scene. Hustle actually lacks that one memorable marriage of scene and song, a sequence that drills its

way into the core of a moment the way Led Zeppelin’s What Is (And What Should Never Be) captured the heartbreaking confusion of Cooper’s vicious breakdown in last year’s Silver Linings Playbook. Then again, Hustle often seems to be chasing the deliberately messy structure that worked so well in Playbook but doesn’t gel here. You end up noticing these glaring problems because Hustle ultimately doesn’t crackle with the energy needed to sell the con. The first hour passes by because it’s easy to stay busy criticizing the period-glam of Russell’s garish cast. The “razzle dazzle,” as Lawrence’s suburban housewife describes it. The movie opens with an extended shot of a bloated Bale – looking like iconic producer Robert Evans – doctoring the disastrous hairpiece that rests atop his head like rescued road kill. From there, we’re practically dared by Russell to look away from Renner’s Frankie Vali coif, Adams’ persistent side boob, Cooper’s greasy perm and Lawrence’s nail polish (which smells like an intoxicating blend of flowers and garbage). But it’s all window dressing. The clothes, the hair, the accents, the “science oven” … they’re all distractions that are supposed to keep us entertained because, without them, Russell’s holding an empty box of half-truths, silly caricatures, and disappointing conclusions. The hustle ends up being on those who came to American Hustle seeking substance behind the flash.

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Business of the week King’s Shoes King’s Shoes is a shoe store in Kilkenny, established in 2004 on Parliament Street that has been going from strength to strength in its nine year life and is now poised as one of Kilkenny’s best shoe stores. As with all great shoe stores, King’s Shoes strength is in its brands and the owners of King’s

regularly travel to Europe to source new styles and fashions. The shop’s staff are highly knowledgeable and friendly and it also caters for half sizes and width ﬁttings. King’s Shoes is now open Sundays and there are few better Christmas presents than a gift voucher for King’s Shoes.

Clothing of the week Hats and Scarves One just can’t avoid the cold this time of year, whether you like it or not. Hats and scarves are archetypal winter clothes and for good reason, they keep you warm like nothing else but some brands are certainly better than others.

For those in need of the highest quality of scarves and hats at the best prices, there is no better store than Padmore and Barnes. Their specialty is in outdoor clothes and practicality so you can be assured that your time this winter will be especially comfortable.

Book of the week Donna Tart: The Goldfinch The Goldfinch is the newest book by American Author Donna Tart and her first in 11 years following 2002’s The Little Friend. The book begins with our main character, 13 year old Theo Decker,

who after miraculously surviving an accident that kills his mother, is taken in by the family of a wealthy friend. He spends the next few years of his life in misery and is drawn into the world of art by

his only reminder of his mother, a Dutch painting called The Goldﬁnch. It’s a long book and very old fashioned but it is endlessly engaging and captivating, the kind of book one stays up all night to read.

Gift of the week Kilkenny Airsoft Shooting Vouchers There’s something about winter that just lends itself to Airsoft, certainly more so than summer. The frost, the fog and the Winter chill just add something to the experience, it’s quieter and more tense than its summer variants

and for this reason, I recommend Shooting Vouchers and Kilkenny Airsoft as a gift this Christmas. Though of course, many don’t

share my freezing ideal for Airsoft and Kilkenny Airsoft is unique in that it offers Ireland’s ﬁrst fully indoor shooting range and it is the perfect location for dozens of different occasions, from family days out to parties. Food is provided and it is located only 3km from the city centre so there is no reason not to try out Kilkenny Airsoft.

Pub of the week Billy Byrnes Located on John Street, Billy Byrnes is one of Kilkenny’s best and most likeable pub’s that provides an experience unparalleled in the city. Billy Byrnes is family owned and is famed for its friendly atmosphere and staff that turn it into a home away from home.

The pub also serves home cooked meals all day including a full Irish Breakfast and has all the important features from beer gardens to smoking terraces to private parking and it even has free wi-ﬁ. Billy Byrnes simply has everything that one could need in a pub and is one of the city’s best locations.

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The Walking Dead: Season 2 When the ﬁrst Walking Dead game came out last year, I was certainly skeptical but thankfully I couldn’t have been more wrong. The Walking Dead was an adventure game developed by adventure game gods TellTale and through its ﬁve episodes (released between April and

November) we are told the story of Lee, a middle aged criminal and Clementine, an eight-year-old girl who he ﬁnds shortly after the start of the apocalypse and helps protect from the walkers (the story is completely separate from that of the TV show or graphic novels). What made the game

special was its focus on choice, the decisions you made greatly affected how the story turns out, often in ways far subtler than do I

sacriﬁce him or her. Season 2 continues the story of these characters and will be released on December 17th.

Shopping of the week Paul’s Paul’s is a department store, located across three ﬂoors on high street that sells clothes for men, women and children as well as shoes, school wear, accessories and gift cards. Paul’s was opened in 1924, 89 years ago and has been serving some of the

best and widest selection of clothes brands in the South East since. You just can’t go wrong with Paul’s, it is one of Kilkenny’s best shops and has been for years, its clothing lines are unparalleled in Kilkenny and its quality always high.

Film of the week Frozen Frozen is the newest film by Disney that is in cinemas now and is one of the biggest surprises of the year; most going into this film won’t be expecting Toy Story but what you get in the end comes pretty close. The film is in many ways a throwback to Disney’s 1990’s output like Beauty

and the Beast and The Little Mermaid but updated and modernized. The story follows the two princesses of a seemingly Scandinavian royal family; older sister Elsa and the younger Anna. Elsa was born with magical powers, and after accidently injuring her sister at a young age (which cost her sister her knowledge of Elsa’s powers) she opts to distance herself

from her family out of fear of hurting them. Everything goes wrong at a ball years later and Elsa is forced to ﬂee and releases her powers, causing the en-

tire kingdom to be shrouded in ice. The ﬁlm is truly a huge step above what nonpixar Disney has been putting out these last few years and is worth a watch.

Gig of the week The Jerry Fish Electric Sideshow Dublin born Jerry Fish has been a huge part of the Irish music scene ever since his debut album with the Mudbug Club went multi-platinum in Ireland back in 2002. He will be playing his new show in the Set Theatre next Saturday. Debuted at this year’s Electric Picnic, The Jerry

Album of the Week ASAP Rocky: Live.Long.ASAP There isn’t really much coming out this time of year in terms of albums, most of the big magazines and websites for music have already made up their year end lists and musicians are waiting until next year to bring out any new music. Given this, here’s an album that came out in February, Live. Long.ASAP. Live.Long is Rocky’s follow up to his excellent 2011

mixtape Live.Love.ASAP and continues the trend of having lush, deep beats with a variety of different producers. The celebrity life has obviously inﬂuenced the album, as we get a boat load of guest features (Especially on album highlight 1 Train) and songs about fashion. Live. Long doesn’t quite live up to the mixtape but it’s a close race and a great album.

Fish Electric Sideshow was born from a love of circus and street theatre and was one of the festival’s highlights. He has a highly eclectic style and his sound has been deﬁned as a mix of ‘lounge lizard schmooze and mariachi passion’. The gig will start at 8PM, tickets are €20.

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PRESENTATION OF €1000 &$//,1* $// )227%$// )$16 /LYHUSRRO OHJHQGV FRPLQJ WR .LONHQQ\ RQH RII HYHQW VIP TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT. Limited amount of standard show tickets still available. Buy online www.thehubkilkenny.ie

“Its a presentation of €1000 from the Emeralds Gaa lord mayor fund to the Carlow/ Kilkenny home care team. People in picture are from left, Richard Hayes, Catherine Quinlan(Carlow Kilkenny Home Care), Barry Neary(Lord Mayor Urlingford), Shane Ahern, Jimmy Tone & Dan Norton Emeralds GAA.”

Pictured receiving the award for best performing Worldchoice member for Sunway at the Worldchoice Ireland Awards is Des Manning of Manning Travel, High Street, Kilkenny. Also in the picture you have Don Shearer, CEO of Worldchoice Ireland and Mary Denton from Sunway Ireland.

“It’s time to sparkle this christmas party season with local make up artist Karen Maher. Karen’s popular studio “the make up & beauty studio” is located above the edge hair studio on green street Callan. At the moment there are some fantastic christmas packages available for this festive party season including party make up & false eyelashes for only €35, you can also have your nails looking pretty with a shellac nail paint for only €20! If you are Looking for the perfect present for that special lady in your life, then Look no further than a make up & beauty studio gift voucher which can be purchased for any amount. For any lovely bride to be’s who are planning there upcoming wedding look no further as karen Maher specialises in bridal make up, to see some of Karens latest work check out www.karenmahermakeup.com

Two of the most popular Liverpool players of the last 25 years will be in Kilkenny next month for a one off night of Q&A, fun and banter. Merseyside Legends, Robbie Fowler and Jason McAteer will hit THE HUB KILKENNY on SATURDAY JANUARY 11TH 2013 for a very special night that is sure to be a sell-out. Robbie Fowler, or “God” as he is affectionately known amongst the Liverpool fraternity, is one of the most beloved players to ever wear the famous red of Liverpool Football Club. He made his debut for them on September 22nd 1993 where he scored his first of 183 goals for the Anfield side. He has played for an array of clubs since leaving Merseyside in 2001 but his heart and soul always belonged to the KOP. These days he can be seen doing TV work for Sky Sports & ITV as well as the comedy quiz show “A League of their own”. Jason McAteer is another Anfield legend with the added aura of being a 52 capped Irish player and the man whose crucial goal sent us to the 2002 World Cup finals. McAteer started his career with Bolton Wanderers where he made 114 appearances and scored 8 times. He signed for Liverpool in 1995 and quickly settled in with players like David James, Jamie Redknapp, Robbie Fowler and Steve McManaman. As well as being top class footballers, these guys also became known in the media as “spice boys”, usually for their off the field antics. McAteer went on to make 100 appearances for Liverpool (3 goals) before moving on to Blackburn Rovers in 1999. Since ending his football career in 2007 McAteer has made countless TV appearances and can still regularly be seen and heard on Irish TV and media as well as on Sky Sports and ITV. Because of the huge amount of Liverpool fans in the South East area, organisers expect tickets to sell out fast, so if this sounds like your kind of night, you’ll need to get them early! The itinerary for the evening is as follows: Liverpool Legends Robbie Fowler and Jason McAteer 1st Half - Full Interview - Pictures 2nd Half - Audience Questions and Answers After show Pictures VIP Meet and Greet from 7pm (SOLD OUT) DOORS GENERAL ADMISSION 8PM Show 8.30pm ADULT GENERAL ADMISSION €20 CHILDREN GENERAL ADMISSION (UNDER 16) - €10 VIP MEET AND GREET ADULT - €35 VIP MEET AND GREET CHILDREN (UNDER 16) - €15

For all inquiries email karen at: makeupandbeautystudio@hotmail. com or phone 086-2597777.”

Tickets for the Show are available online www.thehubkilkenny.ie, over the phone on 056-7789778, limited VIP tickets available, book early to avoid disappointment.

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*' 766'45.+2 +.-'00; APPLIANCE SERVICES Repairs and Servicing to EL Appliances. Refitting and Installing service available. Good used appliances in stock. Late night call outs on Fridays, Over 30 years experience. Ryanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Patrick St, Kilkenny. Call 0868240461 Washing Machine Repairs Cookers, Dryers, Dishwashers & Refrigeration Gas Cookers, Heaters & Boilers Serviced Phone 087 2817115 CHIMNEY SWEEP A Kilkenny Based Chimney Sweep. Safe chimney and clean service guaranteed. Stove/cookers and open fires. Crow guards and cowls fitted. Call Pat: 0872793659 CLOTHESLINE S Clotheslines, Galvanised, double and single lines, pole to wall lines, also wallmounted foldaway clotheslines, ideal for small areas. All lines supplied & fitted. Call Dennis Scully 0879488243 (anytime) DENTAL Kieran Campion Clinical Dental Technician - new private dentures now fitted direct at clinic, 5 Watergate, Kilkenny. Mon-Fri 9am6pm, Sat 9.30am-1pm 0567770343. After hours Emergency 087-2270474 Langtons Denture Clinic MEDICAL CARDS ACCEPTED Custom-made dentures, repairs and relines. Contact 056-7712741, Greenshill, Kilkenny FOR SALE A lovely selection of Christmas Treeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s In Now. T Cleere, Freshford Rd, Oppo-

site dog track. Starting end of November. Phone 0876227353 or 056-7723118 FUELS Good Quality Firewood for sale. Soft wood & hard wood. Contact 086 2523531.

HOUSEHOLD SERVICES

James Fitzpatrick Approved Technician Oil Cooker Service Ex factory engineer 22 years experience (087) 7987477

All your unwanted brica- brac, books, furniture, general house/shed contents cleared out completely free of charge. Free up valuable living & storage space. We provide a fast reliable & highly recommended service Contact 086 8932369 SEPTIC TANKS Septic Tanks emptied, drains cleared, licensed waste disposal. Call 0568832334 or 087-2225469

SERVICES AVAILABLE Lady available for cleaning and ironing. Excellent references and experience. Call Marie on 085-1593555 Lady available for cleaning, Ironing etc. Flexible hours. References available. Kilkenny City Only. Contact 086-1276785 Experienced Childminder Available from 3rd Feb 2014 with over 10 years experience. Own Transport, Full Licence. References available. Professionals Only. Contact 086-2265032 German Lessons available in Kilkenny area. Can call to YOUR home or also available in tutors home. Contact Mirabela on 087-3362834 or 087-3449439 Experienced Childminder available in Kilkenny. Full driving licence. Willing to travel within Kilkenny County. Contact 0873362834 or 087-3449439 MUSIC Kilkenny Rock Music School lessons for guitar, keys, drums & playing in a rock band. Call 087 909 2700 or visit www.kilkennyrock.com (private lessons also available). PETS Kilkenny Dog Training - dog agility, obedience

classes, puppy socialization, private consultations and advice on pet care. Contact Billy on 086 3207287 or Mary on 087 6702906 VEHICLES WANTED

CARS WANTED

All Cars vehicles wanted cars , van's , 4 x4 and trucks Old cars + Nct Failures Top Cash price paid everything considered Ger Mulhall Kilkenny 056 7762508 or 087 2593006

KILKENNY COUNTY COUNCIL

Thomas and Sharon Carroll, in relation to a Notice of Further Information Request received on their planning application for planning permission for a development at Neigham, Gowran, Co Kilkenny. The development will consist of planning permission to construct a two-storey dwelling and detached garage, with a septic tank/percolation area, and all associated site works. Planning ref. 13/350. Hereby gives notice that Significant Further Information/Revised Plans have been furnished to the Planning Authority in respect of this proposed development, and are available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the Offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours of 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. A submission or observation in relation to the further information or revised plans may be made in writing to the Planning Authority within a period of 2 weeks from the date of receipt of the revised public notices. A submission or observation must be accompanied by the prescribed fee of â&#x201A;Ź20, except in the case of a person or body who has already made a submission or observation. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed: Mark Kelly, www.mkelly.ie

We Bill & Helen Murphy, intend to apply for Permission for the installation of a waste water treatment plant and associated percolation area at Duninga, Goresbridge, Co.Kilkenny within the curtilage of Duninga House, which is a protected structure. Treatment plant to serve existing dwelling (Duninga House) and also have the capacity to serve the existing vacant 14 No. holiday homes located within the site boundary. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (â&#x201A;Ź20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application.

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History repeated: Hurler Seamie Cleere picks a winner

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Eva Hayes and Kelly Morrissey

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Callan United Blacks

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Freebooters ‘A’

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Southend ‘A‘ and Callan Blacks

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Letter to the Editor

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Golf Notes Callan AGM The Mens section annual general meeting takes place in the clubhouse on Friday 13th of December with nomination forms for officers available from the office. Please come along and contribute to the running of the mens section. Winter League The winter league 2013/14 is underway and is wonderful oppurtunity to play competitive golf every time you take to the course. The winter league is an open event (15e for visitors on their first entry into the league with 12e for second and subsequent entries; members 6e and 4e for subsequent entries) and provides brilliant value for visitors and members alike. Golfers can enter the competition 7 days a week which means that any day the weather is favourable you can play in a competition. The top 5 cards of each individual will be combined with the top fifty golfers making the final. As always there will be a fantastic array of prizes on offer in the playoff so make the best of the winter and enjoy competitive golf every time you tee it up.

Open Competition This year Callan Golf Club will host an open 18 hole two person competition, any combination of males/females, throughout the Christmas period. The open competition starts on St Stephens Day and runs up to and including December 29th. The competition has a wonderful array of prizes up for grabs with prizes for each category of players. Please come along and support your club over the holiday period and work off some of the excesses of the holidays with a round of golf. The cost to visitors is 10e per golfer with members costing 8e per golfer. Its a wonderful oppurtunity to invite visitors who might be around for Christmas to enjoy our course too. Vouchers are available from office which would make fabulous Christmas presents for members. On behalf of the Captains, Presidents and all officers of the club we would like to wish all members and friends of the club a very happy and safe Christmas and a wonderful 2014. Thanks to all for your fantastic support throughout 2013 and we look forward to seeing everyone over the holidays.

Ladies AGM There was a great attendance at the Ladies AGM which was held in the club house on Monday night Dec. 2nd . The meeting was ﬁrst addressed by outgoing President Linda Adair. Linda thanked the committee and all those people who worked so hard during the year to make the year such a great success .Linda also congratulated the Junior Cup team and the Finn Trophy team on their great achievements during the year and thanked the players , caddies and managers for their

commitment. She then nominated Rita O Neill as incoming President. Outgoing Lady Captain ,Rose Brophy, in her address thanked captain Paul Cashin and President John Kinchella for all their support during the year.Rose also thanked Sheila Kirby and Catherine Dore for their time given to organising the mixed competition every Friday evening during the Summer which is thoroughly enjoyed by all who take part. Incoming Lady Captain, Kathleen Phelan, thanked Rose for nominating her last year and is looking forward to another very successful year ahead. Kathleen then nominated Mary Manning as her vice captain.

MENS PRIZE PRESENTATION

Ladies Committee for 2014

CHRISTMAS MIXED SUNDAY 8TH DECEMBER SPONSORED BY JAMES WALSH MOTORS TOYOTA DEALERS Four Person Team 1. Jim White (9) Breda Roche (15) Michael Egan (17) Gabriel Maher (18) 69 pts 2. Luke Kelly (5) Sheila Brennan (24) Toni Hayes (21) Tom Gunning (15) 64 pts 3. Ollie Cullen (11) Margaret McCreery (14) Joan O’Sullivan (30) Dave Culliton (20) 64 pts 4. Aidan Phelan (9) Any Keating (20) John Geoghegan (17) Paddy Murray (14) 64 pts 5. Pat O’Hanlon (13) Jo Lawlor (12) John Lawlor (16) Tadhg Donoghue (17) 62 pts 6. Tony McCarthy (12) Catherine Leahy (13) Matt Ruth (15) Maurice Ryan (21) 62 pts 7. Anthony Cleere (5) Sandra Barrett (20) John Bracken (17) Stephen Bennett (19) 62 pts 8. Billy Bolster (11) Geraldine O’Connor (24) Margaret O’Shea (28) John Quane (16) 62 pts 9. Owen Phelan (9) Joan Norris (22) Jack Troy (16) Brian Keane (22) 62 pts MENS SATURDAY CROSSCARD SATURDAY 7th DECEMBER 1. Jack Troy (16) Alan Snype (20) David McMahon (8) Seamus Rochford (12) 72 pts 2. Denis Brophy (7) Billy Burke (8) Shem Lawlor (22) Tony O’Reilly (22) 70 pts 3. Ben McGarry (14) Mick O’Flynn (15) John Bracken (17) 68 pts 4. John Quane (16) Paddy Smee (13) John Greene (16) Pat Hickey (11) 65 pts

Lady Captain: Kathleen Phelan Lady President: Rita O’Neill Lady Vice Captain: Mary Manning. Past Captain : Rose Brophy Secretary: Eleanor Moore, Treasurer: Ethel Lonney H/Cap secretary: Ena Kennedy , Junior Convenor: Liz Cashin PRO: Miriam Fennelly Margaret Comerford, Olive Walsh, Eileen Cuddihy, Ann McEvoy Tuesday Dec 3rd Callan Golf club hosted a very successful Senior Alliance. 62 golfers took part in the competition and Callan lady, Linda Adair was among the prize winners.

Results RGA 2nd December Cat A 1 J O Neill 36 2 J Kinsella 36 3 J Kirwan 34 Cat B 1 P Collins 2 D McGrath 3 N Power Tuesday Dec 3rd 12 Hole S/ford competition Eilish Ahern 27pts Ann Wemyss 25pts Kathleen Phelan 24pts c/b Rose Brophy 24pts Geraldine O’Sullivan 23pts c/bFixturesThursday 12th Dec Senior Ladies 10.30am12.30pmFriday 13th Dec Men Open Winter League Saturday 14th Dec Turkeys and Hams/ Winter League Sunday 15th Dec Turkeys and Hams/Winter League Monday 16th Dec RGA 11-1pm/ Winter League Tuesday 17th Dec Ladies Day Wednesday 18th Dec Winter League

Kilkenny GIFT VOUCHERS Christmas gift vouchers of various denominations are available from the office for Green Fees or food in the clubhouse. Club professional Jimmy Bolger also has gift vouchers available for purchases in the shop or for Golf Lessons.

AGM’S This week sees the Mens Agm on Tuesday Dec 10th at 7.30pm, and the Ladies Agm on Wednesday Dec 11th at 8pm.

The Presentation of Mens Hampers and any outstanding competitions will be presented on Saturday 14th December at 5.30pm after the cross card competition.

MEMBERSHIP There are a number of vacancies open for the Ladies and Gents sections of the club. Please contact Sean or Aoife in the office at 056 7765400 who will give you full details of all the packages that are available. Membership for the Boys and Girls Primary/Juvenile/ Junior categories will not be considered until February 2014.

RESULTS

LADIES RESULTS & NEWS LADIES 9 HOLE ABC STROKE CHRISTMAS FARE SUN 1st DEC & TUES 3rd Dec 1st Class A, Phyl Doyle (13) 34.5 net 2nd Class A, Bridie McGarry (9) 35.5 net (34.5 + 1) 1st Class B, Mary Prendergast (24) 36 net 2nd Class B, Pat Walsh (22) 37 net 1st Class C, Joan O’Sullivan (30) 35 net 2nd Class C, Rosemary Keogh (30) 39 net (37+2) 2nd Overall, Dervilla O’Byrne (16) 37 net 3rd Overall, Ann Greaney (18) 37.5 net The Ladies Senior alliance had their outing in the club on Monday

with 70 Ladies taking part on what turned out to be a pet day for this time of the year. The Ladies will have competition slots on Saturdays as well as Sundays going forward. The Saturday slots are bookable online and open to all categories of membership including Juniors and Juveniles who hold a Full Adult Handicap. Yoga continues each Wednesday morning at 10.30 am.

Ladies Fixtures Tuesday 10th December, Ladies 9 Hole Stableford Christmas Fare 8.30 -10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20, No evening slots. Tuesday 17th December Ladies 9 Hole Stableford Competition 8.30 -10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20, No evening slots. Times also available Saturday Dec 14th at 1.45 bookable online and Sunday 15th 10.30 – 11.00 Bookable Online and 1.20 Draw.

SENIOR MEN Results Thursday December 5th 1. John O’Leary (18) Jim Meredith (19) Nicky Lawlor (21) Gerry Bowe (23) 61 pts (B6) 2. Noel Skehan (15) Dick Cogan (21) Reay Brandon (21) Dave Schoﬁeld (27) 61 pts 3. Con O’Sullivan (15) Shem Lawlor (22) Paddy Byrne (21) Eamon Molloy (26) 60 pts 4. Pat O’Briain (16) Jimmy Rhatigan (19) Michael O’Neill (23) Martin Kelly (26) 58 pts 5. Richie McEvoy (16) Kevin Donohue (19) Joe Nolan (22) Tom Reade (24) 58 pts 6. Eddie Guilfoyle (14) Martin Murphy (16) Frank Dalton (22) Eddie Geraghty (22) 55 pts 7. Jim Ryan (14) Peter Dabinet (19) Donie Butler (21) Paddy Halley (25) 54 pts Next Competition Thursday December 12th, 11.00 – 1.00. Seniors Christmas Party Dinner will be on Thursday December 19th at 5pm. All senior Members are invited. Seniors not playing golf on Thursday 19th but attending the dinner please contact Martin Murphy on 086 2363300 before Thursday 19th.

SENIOR LADIES Results Thursday December 5th 1. Edith Ogilvie, Breda Kavanagh, Phil O’Carroll 34 pts (B6) 2. Sheila Brennan, Joan O’Sullivan, Maureen McDonald 34 pts 3. Pat Walsh, Greta Nicholson, Teresa Brandon, Mary Shields 43 pts Next Competition Thursday December 12th, 10.00 – 11.00.

FIXTURES Monday 9th Dec, 9.00 – 12.30 Ladies Senior Alliance 1.00 – 2.00 Members Time Tuesday 10th Dec, 8.30 -10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20 Ladies 9 Hole Stableford Christmas Fare. Wednesday 11th Dec, 1.00 – 2.00 Members Time Thursday 12th Dec, 10.00 – 11.00 Senior Ladies, 11.00 – 1.00 Senior Men, 1.00 – 2.00 Members Time Friday 13th Dec, 9.30 – 11.00 HSE Outing, 11.15 – 12.15 Ramblers & Gamblers, 1.00 - 2.00 Members Saturday 14th Dec, 8.25 – 8.40 Under 18’s Members League 8.45

– 10.00 Members 10.00– 11.30 Nore Bar Outing,, 1pm Mens Crosscard, 1.45 – 2.15 Ladies 9 Hole Competition Sunday 15th Dec, 8.30 – 1.30 Mens 3 Person Team Event . 10.30 – 11.00 Lades 9 Hole Competition Bookable Online, 1.45 Ladies Competition Draw. Monday 16th 1.00 – 2.00 Members Time Tuesday 17th Dec, 8.30 -10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20 Ladies 9 Hole Competition , Slots also available on Sat Dec 14th at 1.45 – 2.15 Bookable Online, Sun 10.30 – 11.00 Bookable Online and 1.30 Draw. Wed 18th Dec, 1.00 – 2.00 Members Time

Gowran Winter League Thomas Nevin (10) continued his good form of late and secured victory in last weekends’ members Winter League. Thomas scored 26 points over the 11 holes winning on a countback from Olan Corcoran (8). Martin Donohoe took 3rd place on a countback also on 25 points. Thomas Nevin has now won the winter league with a ﬁnal tally of 97 ahead of Mick Dillon in 2nd place on 92 points. Presentation of prizes will take place after the Christmas Gala Day on Saturday next. December Madness – Sunday 15th December 2013 Our ﬁnal Open Singles competition of the year for turkey’s and hams will take place on Sunday 15th December. Timesheet is now in place (online or 056 7726699) and early booking is advised following the success of our November Madness competition

Christmas Gala Members are reminded that the Christmas Gala Day and golf outing will take place on Saturday next 14th December – the competition will be a team event with a draw for partners to take place at 12.00 noon. Prizegiving and social evening will take place after the golf along with presentation to respective club fourball and matchplay winners. All members are encouraged to attend and transport home will be provided after the party.

Autumn Series 2013 Final The ﬁnal of the Autumn Series is due to be held next Friday 13th December. Qualiﬁers from the last number of weeks have been contacted and are asked to register on the day at 10.00 a.m. sharp with a draw for partners at 10.15 a.m. and a shotgun start at 10.30 a.m

Christmas Championship (Singles) This years’ Christmas Championship will be a singles event, open to men and ladies and will run from Friday 27th to Tuesday 31st December inclusive. 3 qualiﬁers and equals on each day will to forward to the ﬁnal to be held on Saturday 4th January 2014.

Timesheet will be in operation on each day and are accessible through our website www. gowranpark.ie for online bookings or alternately through the office on 056 7726699. Entry fee for visitors will be €20 to include soup and sandwich.

LADIES 11 Hole Hamper- 4th December 2013 1st Gay Latchford (23) 25pts 2nd Catherine O’Driscoll (22) 24pts 3rd Rachel Dick (22) 23pts Well done to Ursula Mason and Kathleen Whitehead who were prizewinners in the Ladies Squirrels Alliance Christmas outing in Mount Wolseley.

GOLDEN GOLFERS 11 Hole Fourball - Friday 6th December 1st Liam O’Dwyer (9) Peter O’Shea (19) 30pts 2nd Frank Lee (15) Sally Kavanagh (23) 28pts 3rd Sean Kiely (9) Ursula Mason (28) 27pts 4th Mick Dillon (13) Liam Whitely (21) 26pts

FIXTURES Sunday 15th December December Madness – Open Singles €10.00 Visitors Christmas Championship 27th Dec – 31st Dec – Singles Qualiﬁers daily – ﬁnal on Sat 4th Jan 2014 €20 Visitor

Mountain View John Takes Hamper John Walsh playing off 7 was the winner of last Sundays Christmas Hamper competition with a tremendous score of 43Pts. He was closely followed by Foe Earle (19) 42Pts and John Sheil (18) also with 42Pts. Next Sundays competition is for more hampers and will be a Single Stableford.

Membership Members are reminded 2014 membership is now due. Members please note that the full membership fee is reduced to €399. Contact the clubhouse for information on all the 2014 rates. Management would like all fees paid by January 31st in readiness for the Captains Drive In scheduled for mid February.

Results Sunday Dec 8th Members Christmas Hamper (Single Stableford) 1st. John Walsh (6) 43 Pts 2nd Joe Earle (19) 42 Pts. 3rd John Sheil(18) 42 Pts. Tuesday Dec 3rd MV Seniors Champagne Scramble 1. N Mullally, T Walsh, D Hanrahans 107. 2. L O Shea, J Fitzgerald, N Morrissey 104 . 3. |L Maddock, S Keaney, L Kelly 103. 4. B O Brien, N Meaney, M Hoyne 101.

Diary Sunday Dec 15th Christmas Hamper (Single Stableford) Tuesday Dec 17th MV Seniors Competition Wednesday Dec 18th Ladies 18 Hole Competition Sunday Dec 22th Christmas Hamper (Single Stableford)

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KILKENNY REPORTER 11 12 2013