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15 OCTOBER 2014 Kilkenny Reporter

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Our Rockfall brilliancebrings â&#x201A;¬250,000 boost

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Students hailed as future leaders

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Des: A Bishop by name but perhaps not by nature!

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Undertaker overtaken by fates!

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Swimming is much easier than ducking and diving

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BUT BECAUSE OF ONE CONTROVERSY AFTER ANOTHER, THEY MAY NOW OFTEN FIND THEMSELVES IN DEEP WATER. A COMPANY OF WISE HEADS WOULD HAVE HELD SWIMMING CLASSES INSTEAD OF DUCKING AND DIVING.

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WE SHOULD SUPPORT OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY WITH ACTIONS THAT BRING RESULTS, NOT WITH THE LANGUAGE OF POLITICS, RHETORIC OR WAFFLE WHICH USUALLY ENDS IN A BALL OF SMOKE.

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Mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top marks for class acts

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Linda and Sandra Lannon

Roisin Law and Romana Sravnova

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nancies (90%) in which the baby has Down syndrome. This is more accurate than either the ultrasound part or the blood part of the test done on their own. Since the blood test for the protein levels is done in our unit, your results will be available immediately. 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 baby’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.

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Health Incorporating Super Grains into your diet

By Ellen Roche

LAST WEEK, I introduced the concept of intact grains â&#x20AC;&#x201C; grains which retain contain 100% of the original kernel which includes the bran, germ, and endosperm. When these layers remain intact, the grain contains a richer QXWULWLRQDO SURÂżOH RI DQWLR[Ldants, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; vitamins, protein, PLQHUDOV ÂżEUH DQG KHDOWKIXO fats. If these grains are stripped of some of these nutrients through extensive processing, then much of the nutritional goodness may be lost. There are several intact grains which are easily available to include in your daily diet. Some of the more common ones include the following: Oats Steel-cut oats have a dense and chewy texture. To produce the grain, processors place them on a machine of steel blades that thinly slice them. Old-fashioned oats are steamed and then rolled Ă&#x20AC;DW Quick-cooking oats are processed like old-fashioned oats H[FHSW WKH\ÂśUH ÂżQHO\ FXW EHIRUH being rolled. These oats found in instant oatmeal often contains higher sodium levels to help speed the cooking process, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to be aware of this if watching your sodium intake. Quinoa 4XLQRD FRQWDLQV VLJQLÂżFDQW amounts of proteins called lysine and isoleucine, which add to its ability to serve as a complete protein source. About 25% of quinoaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fats are in the form of oleic acid, a heart-healthy monounsaturated fat, and about 8% comes in the form of alphalinolenic acid (ALA), the omega-3 fatty acid most commonly found in plants. Quinoa contains VLJQLÂżFDQW DPRXQWV RI FHUWDLQ tocopherols (1 cup = 2 mg of gamma-tocopherol) that typically arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t found in other grains.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a good source of folate, copper, and phosphorus. Buckwheat While many people think buckwheat is a cereal grain, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s actually a fruit seed related to rhubarb, making it suitable for people sensitive to wheat or other gluten-containing grains. Buckwheat contains various Ă&#x20AC;DYRQRLGV VXFK DV UXWLQ WKDW help lower blood lipids. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good source of magnesium, with 20% of the required daily amount found in one cup. It also contains all eight essential amino acids. Barley Hulled (or dehulled) barley is considered an intact grain because only the outermost hull of the grain is removed, while pearl barley isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t considered an intact grain because its hull and bran have been removed. Hulled barley is somewhat chewier than pearl barley and requires longer soaking and cooking times, but ultimately itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more nutritious. The diHWDU\ ÂżEHU LQ EDUOH\ LV KLJK LQ beta-glucan, which helps lower cholesterol by binding to bile acids and removing them from the body. Some people incorporate barley in soup or dishes that normally call for rice (eg, stir-fries, pilafs). Hulled barley must be soaked for several hours or overnight, using twice the amount of water to the amount of barley which facilitates digestion and reduces cooking time. Once the barley has soaked, it should be drained and rinse it. To cook, combine one cup of pre-soaked barley for every three cups of water in an uncovered pot and bring it to a boil. Then reduce the heat and allow the barley to simmer for approximately 45 minutes. Rice The process of producing wholegrain brown rice removes only the hull of the rice kernel and is the least damaging to its nutritional value. When brown rice is further processed to make white rice, the majority of the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; vitamins, phosphorus, and iron and all the GLHWDU\ ÂżEUH DQG HVVHQWLDO IDWW\ acids are removed, requiring SURGXFHUV WR DUWLÂżFLDOO\ DGG EDFN the B vitamins and iron. Have fun experimenting in the kitchen.

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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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about the curves By Trish Hayden LAST weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s article we talked about hyperlordosis, or a large arch in the lumbar region. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to picture it, think of Daffy Duck, with a large curve and the bottom sticking back and tummy rolling slightly forward. 7RGD\ ZHÂśOO ORRN DW WKH Ă&#x20AC;DW back posture, and in keeping with the same cartoon studio, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s similar to the Pink Panther. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not always possible to know if your posture is normal or if you have hyperlordosis or the opposite, hypolordosis, and to what degree it affects you, if at all. In yoga, your teacher will always advise you only to go as far as is comfortable, with no feelings of uncomfortable stretching or pulling on the back in forward folds, or tightening and twinging of the back in back bends. Check your lumbar curve One way to check your level of lordosis or curve in the lower back is to stand against a wall with the heels about an inch or two from the wall and the buttocks and shoulders touching the wall. Place your hand in the space between your lower back and the wall. The natural curvature of your

spine should just allow a hand to slide into that space. Men generally have 4-7 degrees of anterior pelvic tilt, and women typically have between 7-10 degrees. If there is a lot of extra space, then you possibly have a forward tilt of the pelvis and hyperlordosis. Alternatively, if you can barely slide your hand in the gap, then you may have a posterior tilt RI WKH SHOYLV DQG D Ă&#x20AC;DW EDFN WR some degree. In general with hypolordosis, WKH ORZHU EDFN EHFRPHV Ă&#x20AC;DW RU lengthened because tension in the abdominals and hamstrings, combined with weakness in the KLS Ă&#x20AC;H[RUV SXOO WKH SHOYLV LQWR D tucked under position. With the pelvis in this position, the hips are nearly constantly in passive hip extension. This can cause the gluteus maximus to switch off and become underdeveloped and weak. We can increase mobility in the pelvic and low back region, allowing us to gradually adopting a more neutral position, by easing out the hamstrings and abdominals, a n d strengthening

WKH KLS Ă&#x20AC;H[RUV ,QFUHDVLQJ strength in the low back muscles will also help increase the lumbar curve. Hamstring stretch Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good idea to focus on WKH KDPVWULQJV ÂżUVW DV WLJKW hamstrings can really restrict the mobility of the pelvis. By far the safest way to stretch the hamstrings is Supta Padangusthasana, Reclining Big Toe Pose. This is because the spine stays Ă&#x20AC;DW DQG QHXWUDO RQ WKH Ă&#x20AC;RRU DQG prohibits dangerous rounding of the lower back, particularly to be DYRLGHG ZLWK D Ă&#x20AC;DW EDFN SRVWXUH Begin by lying on your back with both knees bent and your IHHW RQ WKH Ă&#x20AC;RRU %HQG \RXU ULJKW knee into your chest, place a belt around the ball of your right foot, and straighten your right leg toward the ceiling.

Keep the leg straight and the WRHV Ă&#x20AC;H[HG WRZDUGV WKH IDFH Remember, your leg doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be at 90 degrees. Keep your left knee bent to start with, as your hamstrings will tend to curl the base of your SHOYLV XS RII WKH Ă&#x20AC;RRU Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tug on the strap, just hold it gently and keep the shoulder EODGHV RQ WKH Ă&#x20AC;RRU UDWKHU WKDQ hunching forward. Hold for at least 30 seconds and then repeat on the other side. Trish Hayden, YogaToGo, teaches Total Barre in The Watershed, and Yoga in the Watershed, Callan, Castlecomer, and starting soon in Dunmore Community Hall. For information on classes or one-to-one sessions, phone 086-3895507, or Facebook YogaToGo with Trish Hayden.

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By Angela Morrissey AS I sat down to write this article I heard on RTE News at lunchtime of a coronerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s report on the inquests into four recent suicides in this country of men aged between 20 and 75 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; heartbreaking. It also stated that incidences of suicide in Ireland exceed the average in other EU countries. Just why is this? And what is the root cause? One of the main recorded causes for people taking their own lives is depression and the social stigma associated in some peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s minds which often prevents them asking for help. Depression need not be a chronic illness. We are all susceptible to depression, given the appropriate conditions. So what exactly is depression? To feel miserable and bad about yourself much of the time and be increas-

ingly preoccupied with negative ideas about your life and world indicates you may be suffering from depression. To feel unmotivated to do the things you used to enjoy or were good at, and ÂżQG HYHU\WKLQJ DQ HIIRUW WR SHUIRUP may suggest you are suffering from depression. Disturbed sleep Disturbed sleep is also a sign. How much sleep we require varies from person to person, but when unexplained, disturbed sleep patterns arise with experiences of awakening during night it is a sign that things maybe going out of kilter. Depression can be driven by guilt. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If only I hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t that affair/that drink, my marriage wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have broken down/I would not have had that car accident...â&#x20AC;? For others, depression is fuelled by anxiety, founded or unfounded. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What if I lose my jobâ&#x20AC;?/â&#x20AC;?What if something happens to one of my children...â&#x20AC;? Depression can also be caused by anger. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If only my relative had been treated better at the hospital he/she would not have died...â&#x20AC;? Sometimes depression is a combination of all of the above. At itsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; core, depression arises from some kind of loss: loss of loved ones

through death or the ending of a relationship, loss of job, loss of status, loss of friends and familiar activities. Moving to a different place may account for loss of the familiarity of oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s former place. Loss of health and loss of looks may cause depression, the latter more prevalent in women. A big black hole Any big void in our lives can make us feel we are in a big black hole which seems to have no exit sign. There is a misconception that depression is something that you can get again and again. It is not depression WKDW LV UHFXUULQJ EXW WKH GLIÂżFXOWLHV WKDW life throws at us. ,I ZH UHDFW WR HDFK GLIÂżFXOW\ LQ RXU life with the same negative and defeatist attitude, of course we are in danger of becoming depressed. Some erroneously believe that depression is genetic and is passed down through families. The simple truth is that if parents regularly responded to set-backs they encountered in a negative manner, it is only natural that children who have been exposed to such experiences will react in the same pattern when they experience set-backs in their lives. A negative and defeatist and pessimistic attitude are learned responses.

There is a belief that once a person is â&#x20AC;&#x153;diagnosed with depressionâ&#x20AC;? it is a life sentence and depression may be used as an excuse for them not getting out there and tackling life to the full and leading healthy lives once again. Adaptable species However, we humans are a remarkably adaptable species that could not have evolved as far as we have without having been gifted with the mental resources to do so. People have overcome the psychological effects of terrible torture, devastating abuses and all sorts of life changing events. People, who have lost children through illness or accident, have, after a natural period of grieving, gone on to live successful and psychologically healthy lives. If you feel that you are becoming morbid in your thinking due to some set-back in your life perhaps you might like to make an appointment with Angela. $QJHOD LV D TXDOLÂżHG SV\FKRWKHUDpist/counsellor/life coach and a graduate of Nottingham Trent University. She can be contacted at 087 9669576 or angelalawcus@eircom.net or check out her website at www.mindfullywell. ie

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And here comes a big wave. This week contains the Equinox (Tuesday) followed by the New Moon in your opposite sign (Wednesday) and then, on Thursday, Jupiter and Uranus (still moving through your sign) arriving at one of their ‘good’ phases. Thoughts are likely to turn to partnerships and very close relationships. This week, containing the Equinox (Tuesday), New Moon (Wednesday) and a major aspect between Jupiter and Uranus (Thursday) is likely to be an exciting one for all signs. It’s probable that your working schedule will be affected - and in a good way. It’s perhaps not so surprising given that this week contains the Equinox (Tuesday), New Moon (Wednesday) and a major aspect between Jupiter and Uranus (Thursday) - and all focused on an area of your solar chart associated with research and development - that your heart-strings will be affected. Sensitive, nurturing, careful, imaginative and encouraging Cancer: Your ruling ‘planet’ is the Moon, your best day of the week is Monday and your best colours are blue and silver. Jupiter arrives in your sign in late June 2013 ushering in a period of extraordinary growth and opportunity. Instinctive, warm, creative, extravagant and delightful Leo Your ruling ‘planet’ is the Sun, your best day of the week is Sunday and your best colours are gold, yellow and orange. With Uranus moving through another of the Fire signs until 2017, your life journey is set to include adventures bringing increased contact with new cultures. Nimble, versatile, analytical, constructive, meticulous and often mimicallygifted Virgo. Your ruling planet is Mercury, your best day of the week is Wednesday and your colours are Earthy greens and browns. With Neptune now in your opposite sign of Pisces, the need to find perfection is strong. Charming, elegant, stylish, romantic and merger-making Libra Your ruling planet is Venus, your best day of the week is Friday and your colours are gentle hues of blues, pinks and violets.

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Mesmerising, insightful, determined, resourceful and focused Scorpio Your ruling planets are Mars and Pluto, your best day of the week is Tuesday and your colours deep, deep red and black. Saturn is moving through your sign until late 2014. View this as a long period of self-investment. Unusual developments are likely. You could be involved in complex dealings - or asked to give a close partner advice about their career. Domestic change may be in the air too - possibly including plans for guests or travel at the weekend. Ideas could come at you from all directions. Several short journeys or frequent contact with ‘mission control’ may be necessary. You may find yourself in the company of someone who has ‘wacky ideas’ who is forcing you to think differently and to see an opportunity that’s actually been under your nose. Quirky, determined, logical, eccentric and freedom-loving Aquarius. Your ruling planets are Saturn and Uranus. Your best day of the week is Saturday and your best colours are electric or deep, rich blue and anything metallic. Saturn is passing through another of the Fixed signs, Scorpio until late 2014. Though you might start the week feeling over-whelmed or out of sorts, soon after Tuesday’s Equinox a surge of energy should affect you as much as it does others. This is followed by a New Moon (Wednesday) and a major aspect between Jupiter (one of your ruling planets) and Uranus on Thursday.

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FILM OF THE WEEK The Calling (15A, nationwide): Susan Sarandon joins the beat of the beatendown older cop as Detective Hazel Miccalef, acting chief of small-town Ontario, already coping with more baggage, emotional and otherwise, that she can manage – relationship blues, miscarriage, failed suicide attempt, addiction to pills, career issues and on and on. Then there’s a murder, the ﬁrst the small town has seen in three years. Miccalef and her team, Ray (Gil Bellows, late of TV’s Ally McBeal) and Ben (Topher Grace), begin to see similarities between this killing and others in the nearby counties. Is there a serial killer out there? Miccalef lives with her mother, played by Ellen Burstyn, and gets help from retired priest Donald Sutherland, a stellar cast in director Jason Stone’s debut. A cross between the wonderful Fargo and 7even, highly watchable and easy to digest and Ms Sarandon is always a joy to watch.

ALBUM OF THE WEEK Down Where The Spirit Meets The Bone, Lucinda Williams (Highway20): this is Williams’s album No. 11 and sixth studio recording since the Southern gal came to a wider audience with the 1998 outing Car Wheels On A Gravel Road. A double album, it is ambitious and provocative showing an innate understanding for her American roots - country, soul, folk, R ‘n’ B, pop and the instincts that have driven them. Now 60, she’s a bit of a late bloomer but a deeply personal writer drenched in her musical background and a crucial link in the Rock chain. She’s in good company here, with a stellar backup from Tony Joe White (he of Polksalad Annie) and Ian McLagan, late of the Small Faces, as well as Jakob Dylan, he who came out of Mr Zimmerman and the enigmatic Sara. Full of effortlessly rewarding grooves and a must for any Americana fan.

BOOK OF THE WEEK It Started With Paris, by Cathy Kelly (Orion, €16.99): since penning her ﬁrst bestseller, Woman To Woman, in 1997, the former Sunday World journalist has typed her way to the top, once infamously outselling JK Rowling. Her books have been described as ‘unputdownable’, her prose as ‘compassionate’ and ‘compelling’, and this, her 15th novel, is no exception. It opens with childhood sweethearts Michael and Katy getting engaged on top of the Eiffel Tower but, as the story unfolds, it becomes apparent that all is not what it seems, that the course of true love doesn’t run smooth (does it ever?). In fact, amid all the heart-ache and bickering leading up to their big day and a thoroughly modern Irish wedding, you begin to wonder why the pair are engaged in the ﬁrst place. Nuff, said, suffice to say that Kelly, Belfast-born but Dublin-reared, once again wows with the, ahem, ‘Ex’ Factor, and is guaranteed another runaway blockbuster. Enjoy.

GAME OF THE WEEK Angry Birds Seasons (IOS €0.89): after conquering Rio and Space where could these Angry Birds possibly go next? To the National Basketball Association (NBA) apparently. In the next episode of the birds who have gone to the birds, NBA Ham Dunk, Tovio Entertainment sends said birds to take the pigs to the courts (keep up!). This update has 15 free NBA-themed levels and 30 NBA-team levels available to buy. Get ready to hit the court with your favourite team and start dunking birds and bashing pigs (ouch!) for those extra points. Strictly for the addicted-beyond-hope, of which there are so many of ye out there. Pump up the action and get those feathers ﬂying...

SOCIAL MEDIA OF THE WEEK Decline in Facebook use: are Facebook’s days numbered? It might seem so as a new survey suggests that teens are abandoning the social website in their droves in favour of Instagram and Twitter. A survey by investment bank Piper Jaffray shows the fall from grace has been sudden and dramatic, from being used by 72% of teenagers last spring to just 45% this autumn. Use of Instagram is up, if marginally, by 7% since last spring to 76% now, while Twitter is commanding 56% of the social media market. Another 20% of teenagers say they use ‘other social media’ sites but are not speciﬁc in their choices. The survey also found that young people use social media primarily to promote their own brands, whether actually their own start-up brands or brands they like, and also to seek peer approval. Ah well, every dog has its day as they say. Hands up any one who remembers Bebo and MySpace? Thought not...

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Top Ten The Dylan Whiskey Snug: there are few things more satisfying in life that a wee Jamie with just a drop of water to bring out the wonderful whiskey aroma. At least, that’s my story and I’m sticking to it. However, if Jamieson is not your favourite uisce beatha, fear not for this warm ambience, located on John Street in Kilkenny City, boasts more than 200 whiskies and 50 gins on its menu. The Dylan’s Snug can quickly be transformed from one snug that can seat eight to 10 people into two cosy private intimate snugs. The little snug is affectionately known as ‘The Matchmakers Snug’ and the overall effect of the pub is a throwback to the charm of pubs of yesterday with his gilded whiskey mirrors and its attendant decor. There’s also many a night of live sessions and open mics. Who said there were no good pubs left any more? By the way, did you know the Japanese produce more whiskies that any one else in the world?

LOOKS WHO’S TALKIN’ THIS WEEK Joan Burton’s gaff: it’s becoming increasingly obvious to any one with a modicum of intelligence that the Coalition is losing the plot and losing touch with the plain people of Ireland. Users of social media have been reacting all week to Joan Burton’s remarks about water protesters when she blurted out that “all the protesters that I have seen seem to have extremely expensive phones, tablets and video cameras”. Many rushed to criticise the Labour leader’s comments as being, yet, another example of the Government being out of touch with the electorate. Just one example of hundreds taking to Facebook says: “Most of these phones can be had for small money by signing up for lengthy contracts. They are a basic modern tool for modern life whether you are rich or poor. The minister is showing her detachment from ordinary people by this statement.” Others were less complimentary. Enda and Joan, another ﬁne mess. It would be funny were it no so serious...

APP OF THE WEEK The Poetry App (IOS, free): the late Josephine Hart, Lady Saatchi that was, the Irish-born author of Damage, said famously, “Poetry, this trinity of sound, sense and sensibility, gives voice to experience in a way that no other art form can.” The Josephine Hart Poetry Foundation has further developed this free app, which was originally designed by the author and poetry enthusiast herself, which allows users to read their favourite poetry collections alongside performances and narrations by leading actors. It is designed for students, teachers, academics and ordinary lovers of poetry alike and includes readings from, among others, the works of WH Auden, Robert Browning, WB Yeats, Philip Larkin, Milton, Shelley, and Sylvia Plath. (feels like I’m back in school...). Among the narrators are Melvyn Bragg and Tom Stoppard. The app also allows you, and this is the best bit, to write your own stuff and build up your own library of poems. Surely, there is a budding poet in all of us. There were two men from Kilkenny, Who between them hadn’t a penny.... you get the gist?

DVD OF THE WEEK Envy, starring Ben Stiller and Rachel Weisz (Dreamworks, 2004): a comedy for this week and a tale about a man who becomes jealous of his friend’s success. Stiller and Jack Black star as good friends Tim and Nick who are also neighbours and fellowworkers and whose equal footing is suddenly thrown off-kilter when one of Nick’s hairbrained ideas actually takes off – he has invented a vaporizer which makes dog pooh, or any other kind for that matter, suddenly disappear in thin air, into god-knows-where (don’t ask). Tim’s fortune grows, as does Nick’s envy. When the ﬂames of jealously are further fanned by an oddball drifter (the underestimated Christopher Walken) who happens into their lives, things suddenly veer out of control with hilarious consequences. The lovely Rachel Weisz provides the romantic element. Good enough to take your mind momentarily off other depressing matters like water charges. Now if only we could make Enda and Joan vanish into thin air, we’d be clear of all that unpleasant political pooh and, eh, could wash ourselves of the pair of them... what a shower.

TV OF THE WEEK The Great Fire (UTV, Thursday 9pm): Jack Huston, Charles Dance and Daniel Mayes head the cast of this new four-part drama based on London’s Great Fire of 1666 and focussing on the events that led up to it. With his brother missing after being sent to war, Thomas Farriner finds himself drawn to his sibling’s wife but then the baker inadvertently causes chaos when his premises goes up in flames. The subsequent fires that raged over four days that September consumed 13,200 houses, 87 parish churches, St Paul’s Cathedral and most of the buildings of the City authorities. It is estimated to have destroyed the homes of 70,000 of the London’s 80,000 inhabitants. The death toll is unknown but traditionally thought to have been small, as only six verified deaths were recorded. If great balls of fire ain’t your bag, there’s always Alan Ladd in Shane, considered by many the greatest Western of all. It’s on Film Four, daytime, at 12.55pm.

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)LOP 6W 9LQFHQW While laughing aloud, and heartily, through the many hilarious scenes in St. Vincent, members of the audience may ďŹ nd themselves taking a moment to simply awe at the power of Bill Murray. The man has spent more than 40 years in the entertainment industry making us keel over in hysterics, and even now -- in his mid-60s -- heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still making it look effortless. With the titular role in this new ďŹ lm, the legendary comedian has an opportunity to showcase everything that has made us fall for him time and time again over the course of his career, and the result is one of his best movies in years. The feature debut of writer/ director Theodore MelďŹ , the ďŹ lm stars Murray as Vincent McKenna, an acerbic, gambling-addicted, slovenly curmudgeon living a loser, loner life in Brooklyn.

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mother (Melissa McCarthy) is still at work. Vincent sees this as an incredible burden initially. Eventually, though, the old man starts to take a liking to the string-bean kid and takes him under his wing. Of course, the question of whether Vincent is a positive or negative inďŹ&#x201A;uence on Oliver is raised, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s far more than a one-sided relationship, as the grump begins to open up thanks to his new young friend. Right alongside recent titles like The Kings of Summer, The Spectacular Now and The Way, Way Back, St. Vincent ďŹ nds itself in the middle of a wave of tremendous indie coming of age stories. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a standout. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an honest, deeply funny movie that also reminds us that Bill Murray is one of the greatest entertainers of the last century. What more convincing do you need?

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outlets smarting because of one newsman with a ratty messenger bag, a target was placed on Webb. Soon, he became the story; his own life and mistakes--personal and professional--stealing focus from the shameful government operation he had uncovered. Director Michael Cuesta (TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Homeland) carefully lays out the ďŹ lmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trickier plot points, but never in a way that seems didactic or nakedly expositional. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re bound to Webb on his journey, learning shocking new details as he does. Not only does this ground the stakes of his story, but also it roots us in its tension. Cinematography that alternately stalks and suffocates Webb revs up the suspense to a fevered pitch. Cuesta expertly drives the ďŹ rst two acts, giving this

smart thriller a brisk pace and exhilarating propulsion. But forced to play close to the real events of the story, the ďŹ lmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s conďŹ dent stride breaks to a stumble in its ďŹ nal act. All in all, this is the kind of movie you hope actors will make when they delve into producing. Kill The Messenger is breathtakingly tense, yet risky in that it aims to be more than entertaining. Pulling from Nick Schou non-ďŹ ction recounting of what befell Gary Webb, Kill The Messenger delivers a searing criticism of contemporary Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tendency to miss the most important elements of a story. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a message many will welcome. But with strategic cinematography, a solid script, and a cast that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss a step, the medicine of this drama has plenty of good stuff to help it go down smooth.

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15 OCTOBER 2014 Kilkenny Reporter

Property NEW TO THE MARKET 33 Glenbawn, Castlecomer Road, Kilkenny. For Sale by Private Treaty A fantastic opportunity to buy the original showhouse in the Glenbawn Development on the Castlecomer Road. This property has been exceptionally well maintained and is presented in its showhouse condition. The property is extremely bright and spacious and comes with the advantage of being located on a extra large corner site with large garden to rear and also the beneďŹ t of a side garden.Â

A.M.V: â&#x201A;Ź320,000 BER: C2 FINAL OFFERS 86 Melville Heights, Bennettsbridge Road, Kilkenny. For Sale by Private Treaty

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A great opportunity to get on the property ladder with a lovely address in a lovely housing estate close to Kilkenny City Centre. This three bed semi detached house has been very well maintained and presented for sale.Â

A.M.V: â&#x201A;Ź160,000 BER: C2

6 Pococke Lower, Johnswell Road, Kilkenny For Sale by Private Treaty

Goslingstown, Tennypark, Callan Road, Kilkenny For Sale by Private Treaty

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16 Chatsworth Street, Castlecomer, Kilkenny For Sale by Private Treaty

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A.M.V: â&#x201A;Ź125,000 BER: D1

A.M.V: â&#x201A;Ź199,950 BER: D2

A.M.V: â&#x201A;Ź195,000 BER: G

35 Glenbawn, Castlecomer Road, Kilkenny For Sale by Private Treaty

Spahill, Borris, Co. Carlow For Sale by Private Treaty

11 Kennyswell Road, Kilkenny For Sale by Private Treaty

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BER: C2 10 Cedarwood Drive, Loughboy, Kilkenny For Sale by Private Treaty A.M.V: â&#x201A;Ź175,000 BER: D1

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A.M.V: â&#x201A;Ź110,000 BER: F

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Penthouse Apartment, 5 Riverbank House, Greenshill, Kilkenny For Sale by Private Treaty

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A.M.V: â&#x201A;Ź175,000 BER: C1

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A.M.V: â&#x201A;Ź120,000 BER: G

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2008 BMW 5 Series 520D Estate 119,000Mls €14,500

2008 Ford Focus 1.6TDCI Econetic Estate 113,000mls €7,990

2008 Ford Focus CC 1.6 4 DR Convertible 69,000Mls €8,495

2008 Peugeot Partner 1.6HDI Van 104,390Mls €4,500 + VAT

2008 Peugeot 407 1.6HDI 104,000Mls €7,995

2008 Renault Grand Scenic 1.5DCI 7 seater 85,749Mls €8,995

2008 Subaru Impreza 2.0RX 1.9 73,943Mls €6,500

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2006 Ford Focus 1.8TDCI Sport 115BHP 104,000mls €5995

2010 Ford Focus 1.6TDCI Zetec 42,000Mls €12,995

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2010 KIA Ceed 1.6D Estate 72,000Mls €12,995

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2005 BMW Z4 3.0I ROADSTER 2DR E85 M54 3.0 21 90,000mls €8495

2011 Peugeot Expert 1.6HDI 63,000Mls €8,950 + VAT

2011 VW Passat 2.0TDI Bluemotion 89,000Mls €16,995

2011 Peugeot Expert 1.6HDI 63,000Mls €8,995

2012 Peugeot Bipper 1.4HDI 16,000Mls €8,500 + VAT

2012 Toyota Hilux HL2 D4D S CAB 4x4 2.4D 47,000Mls €17,000

2012 VW Passat 1.6TDI Sport Bluemotion 37,000Mls €18,995

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EADERS, excuse the different aspect of the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Girl Auctionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; tale this week. Reason? The storms attacked my landline, modem, and broadband, throwing many volty spanners into their little electronic guts â&#x20AC;&#x201C; whacking my gear. It seems as though the presence of lightning - which has been around since our planet was formed â&#x20AC;&#x201C; hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t yet been noticed by our wonderful technology kiddies. One would have thought that the electrical transformers would be protected by a lightning conductor â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but not apparently so. I was in parts of the world where storms were a constant affair â&#x20AC;&#x201C; where the nights were lit up by Ă&#x20AC;DULQJ S\URWHFKQLFDO GLVSOD\V RI Christmas trees, star-shell bursts, DQG EDOOV RI ÂżUH GRLQJ VWUDQJH Celestial Croke Parky things between Heavenly goalposts; and yet our homes werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sent into darkness every time Thor lost the head. To cap it all, I was advised that to get help from my (ahem) â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Providerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I should ring a landline number â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which is inaccessible to mobiles! Like telling the car mechanic that the car engine had fallen out on the road â&#x20AC;&#x201C; only to be advised: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;best drive it down to me and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have a look.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; So, this week a bit of a â&#x20AC;&#x153;mix â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;em gether â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;emâ&#x20AC;? caper. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve added on a lovely old Aussie â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bush poem,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and a pic of a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;stock rider.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Hope you like them. Now, as much as I can do with the regular storyâ&#x20AC;Ś Local sleveen Now, the usual small â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;lead inâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for those whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve just joined the story. Molly Connolly has been â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;promisedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to a local sleeveen - Paudhaun â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a shambling moron â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and has been â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;inspectedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; earlier on this very night weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re talking about, down in the old farmhouse kitchen. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in dread of the horrible prospect, which would leave her little sister Babsie alone with the drunken father in the house - the mother having passed on. So, in the cold bedroom, lit by a guttering candle, she has explained to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;little sisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; that they have to make a run for it â&#x20AC;&#x201C; this very night. Lucky enough, Molly has a few plans made. Will they work? Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know, yetâ&#x20AC;Ś At the bedroom now, and looking down the gloomy stairs, Molly felt a small terror grip her, about the strange and dangerous situation she was in. All the nights in her young life had ÂżQLVKHG XS ZLWK KHU ZDNLQJ LQ the morning in this little room, drowsy, and fairly happy. And the words â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;fairly happyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t to be sneezed at in those hard days â&#x20AC;&#x201C; most would settle for them. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d always welcomed the freshening sounds of springtime, the warm dawns of summer, the mellow sweeping apple-knocking-down friendly gales of autumn - even the bleak days of winter. Now, none of those times would ever come again, in this, the house of her birth.

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Her little life scudded across her mind A WildďŹ&#x201A;ower by the Way 7KH VXQ UD\V EXUQHG WKH EUDQGV D ÂżUH And, with a half-mile spread, In bluegrass to their hearts desire, The big Windorahs fed. I rode the wing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a frail pretence, What trick doth Love disdain? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; And halted at the split-rail fence, And fastened Gauntletâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rein. She stood before her cottage home, A maid of dimpled charms, And churned the suds to snow-white foam, Across her dimpled arms. 7KHQ Ă&#x20AC;DVKHG WKRVH VSOHQGLG RUEV RI EURZQ She whispered soft, and low, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d love to see this Sydney Town, Where all the cattle go!â&#x20AC;? I took her sun-kissed hand and said, ^$QG KDOI EHOLHYHG LW WUXH` â&#x20AC;&#x153;No lady there has lips so red, Or arms so soft as you â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Or eyes one-half so bright!â&#x20AC;? I chaffed To pass dull time away, But Brown Eyes of the Barwon laughed, â&#x20AC;&#x153;So all you drovers say!â&#x20AC;? I had no longer need to speak â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Chained by those eyes of brown, I kissed her once for Barwon Creek, And twice for Sydney Town; Then gathered bridle-rein once more, And heard a heart-beat say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The droverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life were dull but for 7KH ZLOGĂ&#x20AC;RZHUV E\ WKH ZD\ Â´ Written by the Bush Poet, William Ogilvie.

Fond reminiscence She now looked back â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and we must allow her this brief spell of fond reminiscence â&#x20AC;&#x201C; this last look down the past road of memories â&#x20AC;&#x201C; before she leaves the house, forever â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the last glance rearwards at earlier, happier, times. In the last few minutes, before reaching for the door, her little life scudded across her mind, reminding her of the mammy calling her for her breakfast, WKHQ WKH UDPEOH DFURVV WKH ÂżHOGV on the well-worn path, to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Bansheeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Styleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; leading out onto the lower lane, then on her happy way to school. But all that was over and gone now. Nothing much from that part of her life was hanging about, anymore. The mammy gone forever, the dreadful â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;intendedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lurking DURXQG WKH KRXVH DQG ÂżHOGV WKH

fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s increasingly bizarre behaviour â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and the realisation that if she was â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;sold down the roadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x201C; her loved little sister, Babsie, would be all alone in this room. It couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happen â&#x20AC;&#x201C; couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be allowed to. There was no alternative to running. And the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;shee geeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; below in the kitchen earlier, had been a signal: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;go now, tonight â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re done for.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; There was, of course, the grim reality that however bad this move was â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be worse than not making it. Closely watched The â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bannsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; could be called on her at any tick of the clock, and then sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be closely watched â&#x20AC;&#x201C; both by the father, and Padhaun - whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d feel he had good enough reason to haunt the place permanently, and make sure his prize didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t escape.

Paudhaun and her father must have had a suspicion of some kind, as the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Ransomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; date had been suddenly sprung on her. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d had, over the last year, been hearing whispers around the parish that she was â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;bound for Paudhaunâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s place.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Not much interest, nor sympathy, had been expressed â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or expected. This sort of scene was the norm, rather than the exception, for many girls in her station of life. She couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t, in those unequal days, have any hope of running their farm, as great physical strength was needed then, for ploughing and handling beasts. And she knew nothing of such things anyway, as they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happen much on her ground the father too busy drinking and gambling to bother with such niceties as work. He had â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;setâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; the

place, for as long as she could remember, and would pick up a few pounds here and there droving other farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cattle to the various Fairs - then the only outlet for beasts of all kinds. A few quiet chats She remembered a few quiet chats with Bridie, Simon Flynnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sister, after Mass. This straightforward girl (a bit like the Babsie!) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; only older â&#x20AC;&#x201C; had put her wise on a few very important points â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ones that Molly had no idea anybody else would be interested in â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or have knowledge of. The two had been friends at school, and Simonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name often cropped up â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and it looked like Miss Flynn was also in the match-making business! albeit in a very junior fashion. But Molly had just smiled to herself when â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;the brotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; was

mentioned â&#x20AC;&#x201C; quietly observing Miss F â&#x20AC;&#x201C; who was carefully observing her! Such were the ways of young ladies, of the day. Probably still the same â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but we clumsy men creatures are mostly excluded from the female rituals. And proper order, too! Bridie knew that her brother would â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;travelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; one day â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and a good girl was going to be put in his path - straight in front of him â&#x20AC;&#x201C; if she could at all arrange it! No way did that â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Babsie-likeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; maiden want anything as important as a potential sister-in-law left to chance. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Chanceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, reckoned the cute Bridie, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;might be a ÂżQH WKLQJ Âś But nowhere near as sweetly comforting as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;a dead certâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;Ś Ned Egan, Mullinavat Copperglass@gmail.com

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Blast From The Past

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

Today’s golden oldie includes, from left, Claire Duffy, Bridie Dowling, Ardra, Margaret Brennan, Kilkenny Street, Ciss Corcoran, with Postman of that era, Jack ‘Maud’ Corcoran.

All aboard: Time to get online! Classes for beginners ‘Get Ireland Online’ is aimed at adults, unemployed or retired. This course covers email, online banking and booking ﬂights.Reserve a place by ringing the Library at 056/4440561. There is no charge. Back in action Kilkenny County Cross Country ‘A ‘Championships U8 to U18 were held in Listerlyn. The U9 to U19 event is down for Castlecomer on Joe O’Shea’s farm close to Dysart Bridge. Twenty two local athletes travelled to Listerlyn and a combination of novice and experience displayed great endeavour and enthusiasm as they battled the challenging course. The girls’ U10 team won bronze. Lead runner, Molly O’Dornan was outright winner, earning a gold medal. Molly’s performance was complemented Emily Murphy (10th), Kate

O’Neill (12th), and the very young Molly Hogan and Leah Brennan. There were strong individual performances at U12 and U14 but as only two athletes competed at each of these levels, there was no team representation. Katie Clarke ﬁnished seventh U12 and Caoimhe O’Reilly also competed in this race which featured a formidable 50-plus runners. Aoife Cahalan (14) and Meghan Rudkins (19) were the U14 competitors. Hopefully the numbers of girls competing at U11, 13, and 15 in Castlecomer will facilitate team rankings. There are 12 registered U11 girls, and adding the potential ten U10s to this we see a numerically strong U11 cohort. It would be good to see the white and blue singlets to the fore on home territory. While the U12/13 group

numbers are more restricted, there are a number of experienced runners here. Another outstanding individual performance saw Lauren Dermody capture the U18 title to earn a second gold for ‘Comer.. The boys’ races inspired hope for the months ahead. Joey Ryan’s U10

run was his most impressive cross country run to date. He had a top ten ﬁnish. He was joined by cross country novice Cory Bray. It is expected that both will build on determined runs when they have the opportunity to join their U11 club mates. Furthermore, both will get to com-

pete at U10 in the ‘B’ Championships later in the Autumn, by which stage they will run with the benefit of more experience and training. The U12 team won silver. Jack Murphy’s bronze was followed by Cathal O’Reilly (5th), Will Fox (12th) and the younger Luke Dunne and Jack Burke completing the team. This was Jack’s first competitive cross country event. The U14 team also won silver. Conor Clarke replicated the U12 race when he was third and won bronze. Killian Hogan followed in sixth, Nicky Connolly (7th) and Sean O’Dornan (12th) completed the quartet. This is a very experienced group whose consistency is reflected in this impressive run. James Buggy was the sole representative at U16, running above his age group. He finished 13th. With the U14s and also Adam Jacob and Jeremiah Burke with the opportunity to join James at U15. Castlecomer

can look forward to an exciting team performance. Great start There was a great start at the new premises of the Kozo Studio with a beautiful opening reception at The Estate Yard of the Discovery Park. Many great friends, supporters and surprise visitors arrived and thanks went to all who made it happen. Kozo had their ﬁrst very successful workshop at the Studio. Paper making day included two different workshops with eogjt enthusiastic participants making the day most inspiring. The workshop programme continues with Hallowe’en Mask Making workshops for children. Ring 0872543362. Table quiz A table quiz in aid of Cois Nore Cancer Support Centre will be held in Bollard’s, Castlecomer on October 17.

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I, Micheal Moloney wish to apply to the above authority on behalf of Dan Kiely for full planning permission to construct an agricultural building and associated works at Belline & Rogerstown, 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 a.m.- 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (â&#x201A;Ź20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

Greg Stanley & Orlagh Corcoran hereby apply to Kilkenny County Council for planning permission to construct a single storey extension to existing dwelling, including a new percolation area, and all associated site works, at Tubbrid Lower, Woodsgift, 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. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (â&#x201A;Ź20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed: Mark Kelly, MK Architecture & Building Surveying Ltd.

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Thomas Brennan, in relation to a Notice of Further Information Request received on his planning application for planning permission for a development at Reevanagh, Castlewarren, Co Kilkenny. The development will consist of planning permission to construct a dwelling and detached garage, with an effluent treatment system/percolation area, and all associated site works. Planning ref. 14/136. 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 wish to apply to Kilkenny County Council, on behalf of Kingsriver Community Holdings Ltd., for Retention Planning Permission to retain the existing works, buildings and layout, along with the change of use to the existing coach house, all at Rockview, Ennisnag, Co. Kilkenny. It must be noted that the development consists of work carried out in the nearby vicinity of a protected structure (i.e. Rockview Mill) located on the property. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9 a.m.- 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (â&#x201A;Ź20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed: D. Brennan & Associates

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We, Pearse Mehigan and Nichola Lumley hereby intend to apply to Kilkenny County Council for retention permission for a previously constructed boiler room- approx. 7.5m2 attached to the existing dwelling at Tanglewood, Newtown, Kells, Co. Kilkenny. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9 a.m.- 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (â&#x201A;Ź20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed: Brian Dunlop Architects (www. bdarchitects.ie)

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Awaywitdepixies ( Ace Hi Rumble â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Barefoot Belle) got favourite backers of to a good start on Wednesday with a convincing victory in the opening contest. She broke fast from Trap 2 and was soon in the lead. Trap 4 Sams Razzle was 2nd throughout but made little inroads on the leader who ran out a 6 Â˝ length winner in 29.64. She is owned by the Have-A-Nice-DaySyndicate in Gowran, trained by Paul Hennessy and returned the 4/5 favourite.

Nametab Gigi ( Makeshift â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Air Force Ellie) entered this race with no wins from 6 starts but registered KHU VW ZLQ ZLWK D ÂżQH ZLQ LQ WKH nights 5th race. Trap 1 Talavara Jill & Trap 2 Aughduff Chum went up well as did Nametab Gigi. Talavara Jill checked her stride around the opening turn which let Nametab Gigi into the lead on the outside. Nametab Gigi moved into a commanding lead down the back VWUDLJKW DQG LQWR WKH ÂżQDO EHQGV On the run in Talavara Jill was eating into that lead but Nametab Gigi had 2 lenghts in hand at the line in a time of 30.20. The winner is owned by Eileen Bateman in Bagenalstown and returned at 4/1.

Race 2: Betting on The Tote A5 525 Lacken Missile ( Makeshift â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lacken Queenie) took full advantage of a Trap 1 draw to make it 2 wins from 3 starts in the 2nd race of the night. Trap 2 & Trap 3 went up well to the bend but bumped with T4 which gave Lacken Missile a lovely run up the inside. By the 2nd bend Lacken Missile had 2 lenghts to spare over Dysert Delight who moved menacingly into 2nd. However, Lacken Missile maintained his lead throughout and still had 2 lenghts to spare from Dysert Delight at the line in 29.67. Lacken Missile is owned by Tom Lennon in Cullohill and returned at 2/1. Race 3: Kilkenny GAA Supporters Club A7 525 There was a convincing and impressive winner here in the form of Trap 2 Rocken Pearl ( Skywalker Puma â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Rockburst Fanta). Well supportered in the betting ring, Rocken Pearl broke fast from Trap 2 and was in front by the opening turn. Pas Rumble challenged around the 2nd bend but Rocken Pearl began to stretch her legs and opened up a commanding lead by 3rd bend. At the line she had 9 lenghts to spare in a fast 29.42. The winner is owned by Stephen Dillion, trained by Maurice Leahy in Thurles and returned at 4/6. Race 4: Barking Buzz APP A8 525 Slaneyside Falls ( Droopys Scolari â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Slaneyside Kelly) was the 1st leg of a double for owner Derek Kehoe in Thurles with a narrow win in the 4th race. Trap 2 Ballydaniel Lime was quickest at trap rise and led around the opening bends. Trap 5 Slaneyside Falls & Trap 6 My Montana were in pursuit. By the 3rd bend Ballydaniel Lime still led from Slaneyside Falls but the gap was decreasing, on the UXQ LQ 6ODQH\VLGH )DOOV ÂżQLVKHG WKH strongest and just got up on the line to win by a short head in 29.97. The

Race 6: The Track Supporters Club A5 525 This race was very much dominated by 2 greyhounds. Trap 2 Susie Valley & Trap 5 Slaneyside Jody ( Scolari Me Daddy â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Slaneyside Kelly) both went up fast. Susie Valley had the inside line and led marginally around the opening 2 bends. However down the back straight Slaneyside Jody began to assert himself and moved into a 1 length lead. Susie Valley stuck with him but on the line Slaneyside Jody still had a length in hand in a time of 29.96. Slaneyside Jody returned at 3/1 and is owned by Derek Kehoe in Thurles Race 7: Springhill Court Hotel A5 525 Final There were cases made for many LQ WKLV RSHQ ORRNLQJ ÂżQDO DQG VR it proved with 3 dogs with just 4 OHQJWKV VHSDUDWLQJ WKH ZKROH ÂżHOG on the run in. Trap 2 Dive Bomber & Trap 6 Ascot Lydia were quickest away and were neck and neck entereing the back straight. Trap 1 Tailteann Glory turned the 2nd bend a close 3rd and began to motor down the far side. He led by the 3rd bend but Ascot Lydia was on his shoulder. Up the home straight Trap 3 Ivors 4XHHQ ZDV DOVR ÂżQLVKLQJ IDVW EXW Tailteann Glory held on by a head in 29.55 from Ascot Lydia. Tailteann Glory is owned by John Brosnan in Kerry, trained by Paul Hennessy and was returned at 3/1. Race 8: Friday Night Racing A5 525 7KH ÂżQDO UDFH RI WKH QLJKW ZHQW WR Trap 2 Chums Fiver. He showed good early pace to lead up but was soon challenged by Trap 6 High St Rocky. Chums Fiver held a narrow lead down the back straight

with High St Rocky very much in contention. However up the home straight there was no catching Chums Fiver who won by 1 Â˝ lengths in 30.01. Owned by Martin Cuddy in Co. Laois, the winner who was making it 3 wins from 11 starts was returned at a generous price of 3/1. Greyhound Report By Trapper John Impressive Win By Badmoonrising Saturday nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s card featured the VHPL ÂżQDOV RI WKH 6KHHKDQÂśV 6WHDN and Seafood Restaurant novice marathon event but running in the seventh contest the Sean Dooley owned Badmoonrising 5/2 made the best possible start from his middle draw to make every stride a winning one in a best of night 28.53. Great Machine did his utmost throughout to keep tabs on the leader but Badmoonrising wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t slowing down in the lead freewheeling to a three lengths success. An eight race card on Friday VKRZFDVHG WKH ÂżQDO RI WKH Upcoming Events unraced sweepstake. Everybody needs a little luck in life and Nottingham Greyhound Stadium promoter Terry Corden along with local trainer Peter Cronin enjoyed the rub of the green when the 1/2 favourite 6HQ]D )LQH ZDV JLIWHG WKH ÂżQDO After a moderate start the market leader was well adrift of the leaders as the early paced Cougar Classic led from Dawlish Frankie. The latter came wide off the home turn however badly hampering â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Cougarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in the process. It was Senza Fine ZKR WKHQ ÂżQLVKHG EHVW RI DOO XS WKH home stretch to deny Toker Lark by a length. Time 29.23. Trap Draw-Saturday October 18th Final â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sheehanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Steak and Seafood Restaurant Novice Marathon Stake. Winner â&#x201A;Ź600. 1 Magical Kitty 2 Knock Gracedieu 3 Running Sweet 4 Horgans Lady 5 Bouncing Dan 6 Market High Selection- Horgans Lady Dangers- Magical Kitty, Market High Change Of Race Days In the month of October racing takes place on Wednesday October 22nd (First race 8pm) but there will be no racing on Friday October 24th. Racing on the remaining Friday and Saturday nights continue as normal during October. In the month of November racing takes place on Tuesday afternoon November 11th (First race 2pm) but there will be no racing on

Friday November 14th. Racing on the remaining Friday and Saturday nights continue as normal during November. Track Supporters Club AGM The Annual General Meeting of the Waterford Track Supporters Club will take place on Tuesday October 21st upstairs in Kilcohan Park at 7.45pm. All members are requested to attend and new members are especially welcome. Light refreshments will be served. %HQHÂżW 1LJKW The locally based Johnville Football &OXE VWDJH D EHQHÂżW PHHWLQJ LQ Kilcohan Park on Saturday October 18th. Upcoming Events In Kilcohan Park S3/S4 325 Sprint Stake For 24 dogs Winner â&#x201A;Ź800 Heats Friday October 17th. The Gain Feeds Select Stakes 525 Winner â&#x201A;Ź13,000 + Trophy For 18 dogs@â&#x201A;Ź60 + 3 invites. (Derby, Laurels and Puppy Derby). First Round Heats 1st November Entries Close Tuesday 28th October @ 12 noon. The Gain Feeds Select Stakes Trial Stake. (One off race). Winner â&#x201A;Ź250 + Free Entry To Select Stakes. Saturday 18th October Sheehanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Steak and Seafood Restaurant Novice 730 Stake Final Saturday October 18th. A4/A5 Dual Distance Stake. (550 and 575 yards). Winner â&#x201A;Ź450. For 12 Greyhounds. 6HPL ÂżQDOV 6DWXUGD\ 2FWREHU WK Entries required for following races on Saturday October 18th. A1 550 yards. A2 575 yards. Race1: Welcome to Kilkenny Track A4 525 There was an impressive win here for Trap 2 Kilcloney Bond ( Head Bound - Kilcloney Queen) who put in a career best performance. Trap 1 Slaneyside Trudy went up fast but Kilcloney Bond was on her shoulder around the opening 2 bends. Kilcloney Bond kicked into overdrive and soon opened up a commanding lead eventually running out a 6 lenght winner in 29.17. Kilcloney Bond is owned by Dan Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell in Leighlinbridge and was the 6/4 favourite. Race 2: Happy 60th Birthday Mary Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Looney Novice 725 Trap 3 Feed Me Donuts and Trap 6 Loskeran Abbie were quickest at traps and challenged for the early

lead. After an average start Trap 1 Garryglass Pixie started to move well up along the fence and led around the 2nd bend. The writing was on the wall when Garryglass Pixie ( Aero Majestic - Droopys Alanna) a strong stayer started to stretch clear and stayed the trip well to win by 5 1/2 lengths in 41.10 from Loskeran Abbie in 2nd. The winner is owned by Karol Ramsbottom in Portlaoise and was the 4/6 favourite. Race 3: Betting on the Tote A4 525 There was a hugely impressive win here for Trap 1 Karlow Blu ( Scolari Me Daddy - Luminous Angel). Breaking fast from Trap 1 Karlow Blu led from trap to line from Cill Dubh Mint who ran well in 2nd. It was a career best effort for Karlow Blu winning by 6 lengths in 29.26, the winner is owned by Henry Kelly in Bagenalstown and was returned at 3/1. Race 4: Kilkenny Gaa Supporters Club A3 525 Round 2 Heat 1 Sallybog Bolt ( Lenson Bolt $UDELDQ 7RS LV LQ D ÂżQH UXQ RI IRUP DW SUHVHQW DQG VKH FRQWLQXHG KHU ÂżQH form in the nights 4th race. Breaking fast from an ideal Trap 6 draw she went up fast from Paulstown China in 2nd. Sallybog Bolt is a strong stayer and she kicked on down the back straight but Paulstown China was sticking to her. On the run in Paulstown China continued to challenge but Sallybog Bolt had 1 1/2 lengths to spare in 29.11, the fastest time of the night. Sallybog Bolt is owned by Kyle Spellacy in Thurles and was the 5/4 favourite. Race 5: Kilkenny Gaa Supporters Club A3 525 Round 2 Heat 2 A number of dogs went up well here and challenged for the lead around the opening bend. It was trap 2 Garryglass Sammy who edged in front from Trap 5 Ballybough Oz. Trap 4 Raheen Rondo was forced to check which curtailed his chances. Garryglass Sammy ( Crash - Garryglass Jess) and Ballybough Oz were neck and neck down the back straight but Garryglass Sammy stayed the strongest to win by 1 1/2 lengths from the fast ÂżQLVKLQJ 5DKHHQ 5RQGR LQ It completed a double for Karol Ramsbottom in Portlaoise who was returned at 2/1. Race 6: Kilkenny Gaa Supporters Club A3 525 Round 2 Heat 3 Old Road Ken, Monabrogue Rock and Feed me Bigmac were quickest away here and all challenged around the opening bends & down the back straight. After an average start Trap 3UH 7D[ 3URÂżW %ODFNVWRQH *HQH - Bodens Ballerina) had the leaders in his sight and took up the lead DURXQG WKH ÂżQDO EHQG SRZHUHG

up the home straight to win by 3 1/2 lengths from Old Road Ken in 29.29. The bookmakers returned the Mick Murphy and Denis Hughes owned at 3/1. Race 7: Kilkenny Gaa Supporters Club A3 525 Round 2 Heat 4 Trap 4 Knockroe Bound hit the ground running here and led around the opening bend. Trap 1 Roo Ace ( Ace Hi Rumble - Riada Lauryn) was away quicker than normal and moved well around the opening bends to move into 2nd. Roo Ace opened up down the back straight and ran out an impressive 4 length ZLQQHU IURP WKH VWURQJ ÂżQLVKLQJ Rattoo Liz in 29.32. Roo Ace is owned by Albert Beardsley in Tipperary and was returned at 7/2. Race 8: Upcoming Races @ KK Track Open 725 Trap 2 Kiltrea Roisin & Trap 3 Triangle Shiraz were the early challengers here and led around the opening bends. Step in Henry was crowded out early on which greatly hampered his chances. It was left to Kiltrea Roisin & Triangle Shiraz to battle it out up front. It was Traingle Shiraz ( Ace Hi Rumble - Triangle Beyonce) who stayed the trip the strongest to win by just a neck IURP D IDVW ÂżQLVKLQJ 6WHS LQ +HQU\ in 40.80. The winner is owned by Patrick Nolan in Dunmore and was the 5/2 joint 2nd favourite. Race 9: Kilkenny Gaa Supporters &OXE %HQHÂżW 1LJKW $ Urard Pine ( Archaton Pine - Lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beautiful) was an impressive winner here making it 3 wins from 4 starts. Trap 2 Kells Rebel went up fast and led around the opening bends. Trap 6 Urard Pine also went up well and moved into 2nd closely followed by 7UDS .LONHQQ\ 7HRÂżOR 8UDUG 3LQH galloped into a lead at the 3rd bend and ran on well up the home straight to win by a lenght from Kilkenny 7HRÂżOR LQ 8UDUG 3LQH LV owned by Tom Gleeson in Thurles and was returned at 5/2. Race 10: Dicksboro Gaa Club Open/A1 525 Mister Bates showed all his early pace from trap 5 to lead around the opening bends and move into a commanding lead and looked the likely winner at the halfway mark. Trap 3 Dysert Oisin ( Crash - Dysert Daintly ) had gone up well and moved into 2nd down the back straight. Slowly but surely he began to eat into the lead and as the line got closer the gap between 1st and 2nd got shorter. Dysert Oisin just got up on the line to win by a neck in 29.30. Owned by Maria Byrne in Carrick on Suir, Dysert Oisin was returned at a big price of 5/1.

15 OCTOBER 2014 Kilkenny Reporter

Golf Notes

Golf Notes Callan Two in Row A young Callan golfer proved that it’s possible to peak on the Juniors biggest day of the year two years in a row. Robert Kerwick had taken the Junior Captains Prize in 2013 and in the 2014 edition he put together a wonderful scoring run which culminated in a final score of 38 points which proved to be the winning score. It was a fantastic effort by this very promising young golfer who was chased home by Liam Hennessy who had a fine 34 point total in tricky conditions. Junior Captains in 2014 were Conor and Caoimhe Murphy who led by example all year and we’re wonderful Captains. Jade Butler took the girls second prize while Blade O Gorman s 34 points saw him take third in the boys section. Cain Russell capped off a brilliant season by taking fourth prize but also being crowned Junior Golfer of the Year which is a fantastic honor for this very talented player. Elle Madigan was fourth in the girls section. For our younger golfers Aidan Mullaly took the top prize with a brilliant 41 point total with John Madigan second and Patrick Walton in third. The prizes for the most improved golfers in each section went to Jade O Gorman and Aidan Mullaly. The future of the club is in safe hands judging by the numbers enjoying the facilities of our club. Joe Cuddihy and Liz Cashin are a wonderful driving force behind the junior programme enjoyed by so many young people and they are ably assisted by the tireless efforts of Siobhan and Kevin O Gorman along with the young people themselves. Martin Maher and John Healy (Captain and President) presented the prizes to Robert and the other winners and encouraged all to keep up this wonderful game. Incoming Junior Captains are Dylan Dunphy and Jade Butler. Thanks to all parents who helped tirelessly throughout the year and all look forward to an exciting 2015 year of Junior golf. New Membership Offer There is fabulous value available for those wishing to join our club. New and lapsed members joining today will be paid in full until January 2016 and there is also terrific value for 21-31 year olds with a brand new rate available for golfers in this category. Please contact Margaret in the office for full details at 056 7725136. Glenn’s Perpetual Trophy This annual event in Birr Golf Club is always hotly contested and this year was no different but it was 4 Callan ladies that took the top honors. Marie Gorey, Anna Starr, Helena McCormack and Ena Kennedy put together a fine 87 point total to take the first prize. Well done to these Callan Ladies on a superb display beating teams from 28 other clubs. Ladies results 3Person Scramble 7th October 1 Mary Norton, Margaret Comerford, Caroline Healy 96 2 Pauline O Brien, Berna Walsh, Marie Gorey 95. 9 Hole Stableford Marie O Riordan 19 points. 12 Hole Champagne Scramble 2 October 1 A Hickey, E O Shea, B McGrath 2 BKearney, M Sheehan, T Phelan 3 M O Shea, M Blanchfield, K Power, C O Sullivant Castlecomer GC The beautiful weather continued over the weekend, making it a real pleasure to play golf. Most of the finals of the various match play club competitions have drawn to a conclusion for 2014, with only the ladies club singles still to be played out. Well done to all who

participated and especially to the ﬁnalists and winners. Club Matchplay Finals Results . Mens Singles : Michael Manogue defeated Damien Fogarty 4&3 Mens Foursomes : Kieran Bergin and John Brennan defeated Derek Campion & Willie O’ Gorman 2&1 Mens Fourball : Ciaran Kelly & Marty O’ Shea defeated Mark Shortall & Eddie Kenny 6&5 Mixed Foursomes : David Lynch & Nuala Mahon defeated Tom Coogan & Caroline Conway 2&1 The weekend’s charity event brought many teams out to play on the course, which is in excellent condition for this time of year. Many thanks to the participants who can be sure the proceeds raised through their involvement, go to a good cause. Captain’s Charity 3 person Champagne Scramble 11th/12th Oct. 1. Michael Dermody, John Kelly, Lauren Dermody 96 pts 2. Michael O’ Neill, Martin O’ Donnell, Ger Mullan 95 pts b9 3. Patsy Brennan, Tom Kealy, Helena McCormack 95 pts 4. Michael Manogue, Andy Cleere,John Manogue 92 pts Next weekend Fixtures Sat 18th/Sun 19th Oct Mens Open Singles

All are invited to enter their name in the draw to be held on Wednesday, 15th for the mixed scotch foursomes. The entry sheet is on the notice board in the club house. Ladies: A three person team event is the competition for the upcoming weekend of 18/19th in the ladies section. Matches in the ladies singles up to 14th October have been played, with displays of wonderful golf throughout all the contests. Keeping to the signiﬁcant performance of the ladies in the club at home and away, the popular AM AM event in Carlow was won by a team of Castlecomer ladies.

Deals. There are significantly good deals available in the club for membership for 2015. Great Society terms are also on offer. All information is readily available on the web-site www.castlecomergolf. ie. Put it in your favourites for all the news, results and special offers that are in the club. Gowran Park GC Open Singles – Thursday 9th October 2014 Last Thursdays’ competition was won by J.J. Murphy (10) Callan Golf Club with 38 points on a countback from local member Terry Mooney (9). Our Open Singles on Thursdays continues until Thursday 16th October ahead of our Autumn Series which this year will include a singles qualifier along with a 3 person scramble qualifier. The Series will kick-off with a 3 person scramble on Thursday 30th and Friday 31st October. Singles €20.00 per person to include soup & sandwich and Scramble €40 per team of three. 3 Qualifiers and equals will go through on each qualifying date to our final scheduled to take place on Friday 19th

December. The Monthly Medal took place over the weekend played off the blue tees and scoring was hot. Michael Fitzpatrick (15) returned a net score of 66 to secure victory 2 ahead of Larry Comerford who took 2nd. James (Cha) Fitzpatrick (5) returned a net 70 to take 3rd place. Next weekend sees the last competition for the Golfer of the Year with an 18 hole singles strokeplay off the white tees. Positions are tight at the top of the scoreboard with Richie Lowry and Paul Whelan neck and neck in 1st and 2nd place. Ryder Cup Challenge 2014 The Ryder Cup Challenge continued over last weekend with the semifinalists now decided. Captain Declan Davis’ team took on Lar Ryans’ Rathdowney team on Saturday morning. A close encounter again meant that the match was decided on the final fourball game where Declan’s team proved too strong and moved on to the semi-final. In the second of the quarter finals on Sunday Eddie Scally’s team took on Dunmurray Springs team. While the visiting team came out on top, the locals put up a valiant effort but lost out 3 matches to 2 after all games went to the wire on the 17th and 18th. The full semi-final line up is now – Declan Davis v P.J. Dreeling and Luke Kelly v Sean O’Gallchoir. All matches are to be played prior to the 1st November with the final booked for 11.30 on Sunday 2nd November. Club Matchplay Finals The final of both the Club Singles and Club Fourball competitions took place on Sunday last. With a foggy start early on Sunday morning Richie Lowry took on Keith McCullagh in the final of the Singles. 4 handicapper Richie Lowry came out on top winning 3 and 2. In the Fourball Final played on Saturday afternoon David Kearney and Luke Kelly were too strong for Ger Treacy and Larry Comerford winning 4 and 3. In the Mixed Matchplay final, Lady Captain Deirdre McCabe and Paul Whelan took on Joe Lannon and Sinead Kearney. Joe and Sinead took the honours in a well fought out match. CLUB PROMOTION WEEK AT GOWRAN PARK Gowran Park are hosting a Club Promotion Week commencing on Wednesday 2nd through to Monday 27th October 2014 incorporating membership offers, society golf and all other golf activity. The initiative will coincide with a Four Person Team Event which will take place each day with a fabulous first prize of an outing and meal for a society of up to 25 people, 2nd prize will be a free golf outing for group of 15 and 3rd prize for a group of 10. In addition all participants will enter a draw for one FREE MEMBERSHIP of Gowran Park Golf Club for 2015. Entry fee for these competitions will be €60.00 per team Wed/Thurs/Friday and €80.00 per team on Saturday/Sunday/Monday. This is an opportunity for prospective members and customers to come and experience one of the best courses in the South East and enjoy our superb facilities. There is a timesheet in operation and you can book online or telephone the golf office on 056 7726699. Golden Golfers: Friday 10th October 2014 - 11 hole Champagne Scramble 1st Kieran Mahon (12) Matty Byrne (19) Michael Comerford (20) 59 pts 2nd Tony Dooley (14) Tony Mahon (17) Denis Kelly (24) 48 pts Fixtures: Thursday 16th October Open Singles

Visitor €20.00 Wed 22nd – Mon 27th Oct 4 Person Team Event €60 per team Wed/Thur/ Fri €80 per team Sat/Sun/Mon Thurs 30 & Fri 31st Oct Open 3 Person Scramble €40 per team of 3 Kilkenny GC LADIES & GENTS OPEN SINGLES Ladies & Gents Open Singles Wednesday October 15th, 8.30 – 3pm. Timesheet available online. PRIZE PRESENATION SATURDAY OCTOBER 18TH AT 6PM. Mens Prize Presentation this Saturday October 18th at 6pm. All outstanding competitions excluding the October Hamper will be presented. 4 Person Team Aug 30th, 2 Person Mixed Team Aug 31st, Ladies & Gents Open Singles Sept 3rd, 3 Person Team Event Sept 6th &7th, Ladies & Gents Open Singles Sept 10th, Singles Stableford Sept 14th, September Monthly Medal Sept 20th & 21st, McCalmont Cup Sept 27th & Sept 28th. Ladies & Gents Open Singles Oct 1st, October Monthly Medal Oct 4th & Oct 5th, Ladies & Gents Open Singles Oct 15th. MEMBERSHIP The club is currently open for a limited number of new members and anyone joining at the moment and paying their fee will not have to pay again until January 2016 thus gaining the beneﬁt of a few months free membership. There are various options and plans available for those joining and the entrance fee can be spread out over a number of years if so wished. For further details please contact Sean or Aoife in the office on 056 7765400. CHRISTMAS PARTY MENUS Club caterer Barry Joyce has produced a very attractive and competitive party menu in the run up to Christmas and can cater for small or large groups, for further details Barry can be contacted on the club phone 056 7765400. DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Saturday November 29th Joint Captains Dinner in the club. Thursday November 13th Joint Club EGM ,Club Information night and proposals re changes to the Club Constitution Thursday November 20th, Memorial Service for deceased members and former members. COURSE NEWS We had a small but hardworking crew for our divot repair session on Monday night and all tee boxes and some fairways were treated. We would request members to please use the divot mix provided in the boxes on the Par 3’s to repair their divots after they have taken their tee shots. We will start rolling out the small divot bags this week. We would ask members to collect one at the ﬁrst tee box and use the mix during their round to repair the divots they create. SNOOKER The Singles Snooker Competition will start shortly. Entry sheet is displayed on the Mens notice board. Entry fee is only €6. Please place your name on the entry sheet and place the entry fee of €6 in an envelope behind the bar. Please support. BAR CLOSING HOURS Bar closing hours have changed for the Winter months with earlier closing on some nights. The hours are posted in the clubhouse. PADDY MURRAY 17th Dec 1944 – 17th Sept 2014 R.I.P. It is with great sadness that we heard

of the death of an esteemed member Paddy Murray former Secretary of Kilkenny Golf Club. Paddy was a proud Dublin man who married a wonderful lady for Kiltimagh. He spent his early working life in Sligo where he learned his golfing skills in Rosses Point and represented the club in the Pierce Purcell All Ireland Finals in Tramore. He was promoted to manager in his chosen field of insurance and transferred to Kilkenny in 1989 where he worked for Irish National Insurance / Eagle Star/ Zurich in Patrick St. He joined Kilkenny Golf Club in 1990 where he became an active member. He was a great man for organizing events one of which was to see him playing every Saturday morning with his close friends. His greatest joy was playing golf with his cousins and friends from Carlow, Portlaoise and Waterford. Ha was Captain of both the Waterford and South East Insurance Golfing Societies. He was a great supporter of the club and gave his time and energy to organizing teams and social events. His organizational skills were recognized by the club and he was appointed Honorary Secretary in 2007 / 2008 He will be sadly missed by family, friends and golfing colleagues. May he rest in peace. JUNIOR/JUVENILE The Junior/Juvenile Prize Presentation night will take place on Wednesday October 29th. As the date is in mid term break from school the tee box has been reserved from 10am to 1pm for a four person team event. Those wishing to play in the competition are requested to place their names on the sheet on the Jun/ Juv notice board and draw will be made for teams. There will be a meal in the club that evening at 6.30pm prior to the presentation of prizes. Children Free and Adults €10. We are limited to numbers for the meal so those wishing to partake of the meal are requested to inform the office before Oct 29th. The Juvenile Committee would welcome any prizes or sponsorship from parents for the competition on the day. BRIDGE Bridge recommenced in the club on Monday October 6th and will continue on Monday nights at 7.30 going forward. All who were involved last year are welcome and also anyone else who wishes to play and join the group. . RESULTS MENS RESULTS MENS OCTOBER HAMPER SAT OCT 11th & SUN OCT 12th 1. Dylan Smithwick (7) Dean Smithwick (11) 45 pts 2. Seamus Rochford (9) Alan Snype (20) 44 pts (B9) 3. Owen Phelan (9) Paddy Fitzpatrick (10) 44 pts 4. James Crotty (5) Richard Butler (22) 43 pts (B9) 5. Eugene Deegan (9) Des Byrne (17) 43 pts (B9) 6. Anthony Cleere (4) Derek Shelley (9) 43 pts (B3) 7. Noel Power (9) Matt Ruth (16) 43 pts (B9) Prize Presentation night in December with all the Hamper Presentations. Two’s Club Mens October Hamper Sat 11th & Sun 12th October Ger Dowling on 6th & 10th, Eugene Deegan, Joe Fitzpatrick, Jack Condren on 6th, Willie Leahy on 10th, Gus Carey on 15th, Sean Boland, Kieran Boland, Billy Burke, Rory Conlon, Seamus O’Neill on 17th. Each two is worth €27.80 and is credited in the Pro Shop.

LADIES NEWS & RESULTS Ladies 18 Hole Stableford Sun Oct 5th & Tues 7th October C.S.S. Sun 73, Tues 74 1. Bridie McGarry (10) 40 pts 2. Rebecca Mulholland (8) 39 pts Best Gross; Marty Leahy Browne (3) 28 Gross Pts 3. Niamh Kelly (11) 37 pts 4. Ann Widger (21) 37 pts 9 Hole Competition Tuesday Oct 7th. 1. Margaret McCreery (18) 19 pts 2. Mary Bradshaw (21) 17 pts Ladies Fixtures Tuesday October 14th, 8.20 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20 Ladies 13 Hole Stableford, Tuesday October 21st, 8.20 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20 Ladies 13 Hole Competition, Slots also available on Saturday 18th 2.20 – 3.15 (Bookable Online) and Sunday 19th 2.45 – 3.25 Draw. SENIOR MEN Results; Thursday October 9th - 13 Holes 1. Willie P Murphy (15) Paddy Gubbins (17) Dick Cogan (22) Tom Reade (25) 68 pts 2. Richie McEvoy (17) Peter Dabinet (20) Jim Treacy (22) Michael Barry (26) 62 pts 3. Noel Skehan (15) Donie Butler (19) Dave Schoﬁeld (27) Joe O’ Driscoll (26) 60 pts 4. Mick O’Flynn (16) Maurice Ryan (21) Eamon Molloy (26) Dick Keoghan (29) 59 pts 5. Martin Mullane (17) Andy Hughes (18) Pat Kelleher (26) Tim O’Mahony (36) 58 pts 6. Billy Burke (10) Con O’Sullivan (14) Frank Dalton (23) Tom McPhilips (36) 57 pts 7. Tom Gunning (15) Willie B Murphy (17) Dermot Moloney (21) Martin Kelly (27) 56 pts Next Competition this Thursday October 16th at 11.00am. SENIOR LADIES Results Thursday October 9th 9 Holes 1. Edith Ogilvie, Greta Nicholson, Mary Feighery, Jane Duggan 37 pts 2. Ann Widger, Kathleen Price, Mary O’Connell 37 pts 3. Eileen Reynolds, Breda Kavanagh, Mary Murphy 33 pts Next competition Thursday October 16th at 10.00am. FIXTURES: Tuesday October 14th, 8.20 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20 Ladies 13 Hole Competition Wednesday October 15th, 8.30 – 3.00 Ladies & Gents Open Singles Thursday October 16th, 9.00 - 9.15 Schools Match, 10.00 – 11.00 Senior Ladies, 11.00 – 1.00 Senior Men, 1.00 – 2.00 Members Time Friday October 17th, 1.00 – 2.20 Members Time Saturday October 18th, 8.00 – 9.00 Members, 9.00 – 12.00 Visitors, 12.00 – 2.10 Reserved for Mens Crosscard, Shotgun Start at 1.30, 2.15 – 3.15 Ladies 13 Hole Competition (Bookable Online) Sunday October 19th, 8.00 - 10.00 and 12.45 – 3.00 ,Three ManTeam Event, 10.00 – 12.45 Junior Alliance, 2.45 – 3.25 Ladies Competition (Draw.) Monday October 20th, 1.00 – 2.30 Members Time, Tuesday October 21st, 8.20 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20 Ladies 13 Hole Competition, Slots also available on Saturday 18th 2.20 – 3.15 (Bookable Online) and Sunday 19th 2.45 – 3.25 Draw. Wednesday 22nd, 10.30 – 11.15 Visitors, 1.00 – 2.30 Members Time

15 OCTOBER 2014 Kilkenny Reporter

Sport

Happy kids united in soccer

Newpark kids get a kick out of soccer JIMMY RHATIGAN JIMMYRHATIGAN@GMAIL.COM

THE SOCCER kids of Newpark FC are an independent and enthusiastic bunch. For not only do they give their all on the park for their community club, but they also work to pay for their keep. Up to 60 youngsters, boys and girls, took part in a sponsored kickathon at the club grounds in Newpark and, thanks to the generosity of families, neighbours and friends, they raised enough cash, â&#x201A;Ź1,500 to fund their season. A good kitty means that the youngsters will not have to pay membership or registration fees thanks to their own enthusiasm and efforts which saw them dribbling and kicking footballs for half a day to earn local sponsorship. 7KH FOXE UHJXODUO\ ÂżHOGV XS to half a dozen teams in local

schoolboy and girl competitions. The teams are looked after by a team of managers, including Henry Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill from the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ÂżUVW WHDP %REE\ 0DKHU DQG John Demez. 'HGLFDWHG FKLOG ZHOIDUH RIÂżFHU is Ann Wall who also manages a girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; team. Meanwhile, the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shop window junior team kept the FOXE Ă&#x20AC;\LQJ RQ 6XQGD\ ZKHQ they beat a very game Callan United 2-0 at Buckley Park. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Scoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ruled out The win came courtesy of goals by the brothers Henry and Shane Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill, the second with virtually the last kick of a tight game. Callan could count themselves unfortunate not to have got something from the game. They opened brightly and but for excellent goalkeeping by Newparkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lukas they could even have snatched all three points.

In the dying minutes, Callan had the ball in the net, but referee Ollie Falsey, who had an excellent game, ruled out the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;scoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for offside. The slender line between victory and defeat was highlighted minutes later when Newpark grabbed their second goal. Callan have not enjoyed much luck since returning to the Premier Division. They have played three of last seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top four and are still battling for WKHLU ÂżUVW YLFWRU\ But, based on Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance, the verdict has to be that a win is not far away.. Evergreen travelled to Kildare and had a convincing 4-0 win over Clane FC, their goals coming from Brian Jordan, Sean Barcoe, David Grincell and an own goal. Neighbours in battle Thomastown United were handed a tough draw in Crettyard

FC and despite home advantage and a battling performance, they still came out on the wrong side of a 1-0 scoreline. On Sunday, it is back to provincial cup action for Evergreen who meet neighbours St Patâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Boys of Graiguecullen at Evergreen Park, Kells Road. Thomastown face a potential Premier Division banana skin when they travel to Johnstown to take on Spa United, a team with a new lease of life. In the First Division, high Ă&#x20AC;\LQJ )UHVKIRUG 7RZQ RYHUFDPH a tough hurdle in Malzardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Field, Stoneyford, where they had to work hard for a 3-1 win over the local Stoneyford United. The Town went 3-0 ahead against the run of play, thanks to goals by Eoin Vaughan and David Lynch (2). It was 3-1 at half time but a lot of the spark went out of the game after the break.

Medals for young heroes

Thomastown â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122; v St Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 2.30pm; St Anneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s v Highview Athletic, 2.30pm; Clover â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; v Ballacolla, 11am; Castlewarren v Brookville â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 2.30pm. Reporter Soccer Results Premier Division Newpark 2, Callan United 0

Division 1 Newpark â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 1, Clover â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 9; tullaroan 2, Fort Rangers 1; Stoneyford United 1, Freshford Town 3. Division 2 Ormondevilla 3, Deen Celtic 4; River Rangers 2, Freebooters â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 5

Reporter Soccer Fixtures and Results Saturday, October 18 Leinster U18 Cup Ballinahown v Freebooters, 2pml; Callan United v Wexford Youths, 2.30pm Local U18 League (2.30) Evergreen v Ormondevilla; Clover United v Newpark Sunday, October 19

Leinster Junior Cup Freebooters v Straffan, 12 noon; Evergreen v St Patâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Boys, 11amp; Newpark v Valley Park, 1pm; Navan Cosmos v Callan, 2pm; Woodview Celtic v Lions, 2pm FAI Junior Cup Freshford Town v Derry

Rovers, 2pm Division 1 Tullaroan v Thomastown â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 2.30pm; Stoneyford v Brookville, 11am Division 2 Bridge â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; v Freebooters â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 2.30; Deen Celtic v St Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 11am

Division 3 Freshford Town â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 3, St Anneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 5; Callan â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 1, Highview Athletic â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 2 FAI Junior Cup Clane 0, Evergreen 4; Thomastown 0, Crettyard 1 Leinster Junior Shield St Columbanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1, St Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 0

15 OCTOBER 2014 Kilkenny Reporter

Sport

Royâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crumb catcher was in the news THE KEANE EDGE OF LOCAL SPORT

BY TREV KEANE WHAT DO a Tesco store manager, a beard and a book all have in a common? A certain Roy Keane would be the answer. In a week when Ireland prepared for two crucial (XURSHDQ TXDOLÂżHU JDPHV the early release of his Roddy Doyle penned autobiography by a Tesco employee in Burnage, Manchester, ensured that a nation was distracted for days. Those that managed to get their hands on the highly anticipated release did not waste time in sharing excerpts and it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t long before Keane was front page. Honest, blunt and to the point was how Keane was as a player and time has not changed the Cork man one bit. Most readers, especially those on social media, will by now have read some of the anecdotes from the book. However, in the interest of preserving the attention of those who have not, I wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t relay any quotes here, but I can tell you no stone is left unturned. Of course in addition to managing the hype surrounding his latest memoirs, Keane also had to deal with the furore his facial hair has caused. Arriving on Irish shores the Cork man looked like he had been living in a cave these last months as his dishevelled appearance, from the neck up, drew distaste and admiration in equal measure. To football matters As a fan of the beard, or more the laziness that comes with not having to shave, it was easy to appreciate the time, literally,

that Keane had â&#x20AC;&#x153;putâ&#x20AC;? into his crumb catcher. What I was not a fan of however was the attention it garnered. Surely we have seen a man with a wispy, grey and brown beard before? Seemingly not, as on a daily basis my social media accounts were bombarded by Keaneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ÂżYH RÂśFORFN VKDGRZ RU JLYLQJ its length, maybe that should be 10 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock. Either way all I am doing is adding to the attention so letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s move back to football matters. On Saturday, Ireland moved onto matters of a more serious nature, from a football perspective anyway, when they played Gibraltar at the Aviva Stadium. For the Irish, accustomed to SOD\LQJ FRPSHWLWLYH Âż[WXUHV the game was almost a nonevent with the aforementioned beard and book of Keane. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help going back to it, last mention, sorry dominating the headlines in the build-up.

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FRPSHWLWLYH ZRUOG FXS TXDOLÂżHUV with mixed results. They had experience on the big stage. Back then the Irish were not managed, they were coached. Careyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s task was to prepare the players for the game with the starting side and squad picked by a committee, generally made up of Dublin based administrators. Players travelled on the ferry over from England, often arriving on the morning of games. If a player called off, a replacement was found locally, with availability and not skill, often dictating inclusion. We have come a longRoy way. theSo too has international football. cave man Gibraltar will no doubt have SUHSDUHG IRU WKHLU TXDOLÂżHU LQ a lot different manner than the Irish team of 1959. Gibraltar are managed by Allen Bula. A virtual unknown as an International manager. He has earned his crust in his domestic league and in Slovakia. As a player he represented Gibraltar local side St Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Sense of nostalgia Had he journeyed through

Sallynoggin during his trip to these shores he could have felt a sense of nostalgia as he passed the ground of famed schoolboy side, St Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Boys FC. Just like Gibraltar, Bula and the youngsters who adorn the pitches of South Dublin, Kilkennyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mickey Drennan is waiting patiently for his chance on the big stage. Unlike a certain Tesco manager, the Kilkenny native is hoping to catch the eye of Keane. Last month the player signed with league two side Portsmouth on a one-month loan. The 20 year old has started one game and come on as sub another since making the trip down south. However he missed the chance of a third appearance last week with a calf injury. Mickey has yet to make an DSSHDUDQFH IRU WKH ÂżUVW WHDP DW Villa but he hopes he can make an impression with Pompey and force his way into the view of Keane, something not many want to do.

Roy the soccer star

15 OCTOBER 2014 Kilkenny Reporter

Sport

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15 OCTOBER 2014 Kilkenny Reporter

Sport

Triumph, tears and great escapes

Tervine Wallace makes a JJ Delaney-like hook on Eoghan Moylan of Dicksboro as Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Loughlins seniors win their ďŹ rst league ďŹ nal

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BY PAT TREACY IT WAS club championship action all over the county at the weekend with triumph, tears and great escapes adding to the entertainment. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Loughlin Gaels won the league title while Ballyhale Shamrocks took the shield. In intermediate, the champiRQVKLS VHPL ÂżQDOLVWV KDYH EHHQ sorted while Glenmore head back to junior for season 2015. Clinical Clara Champions Clara were at their clinical best as they saw off the challenge of fellow championship heavyweights James Stephens in front of a huge crowd in Jenkinstown, 1-20 to 0-19. An early second half goal by Keith Hogan gave Clara control and with Austin Murphy, Chris Bolger, Conor Phelan and Lester Ryan at their accurate best, the champions kept comfortably ahead. Houdini Hogans The Hogan brothers Patrick and Richard provided a Houdini-like escape for Danesfort with a goal each in the 57th and 63rd minutes to force a draw with Tullaroan in John Locke Park, Callan, 2-14 to 1-17. A Walsh-inspired Tullaroan led by seven points and looked comfortable heading into the closing quarter before Danesfort battled back. A superb display by JJ Delaney wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enough to save the Fenians from defeat in their clash with St Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. The Muckalee club edged past Johnstown by 0-13 to 0-10 to send the Fenians into a relega-

WLRQ ÂżQDO Shock and awe &DUULFNVKRFN VKRRN RII ÂżUVW half lethargy to outscore Erinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Own 2-6 to 0-4 in the closing half WR UHDFK WKH TXDUWHU ÂżQDOV ZLWK D 3-14 to 0-19 win. John (2) and Richie Power supplied the goals. Richieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal was a fantastic individual effort. League and Shield Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Loughlin Gaels always held the upperhand on a battling Rower Inistioge to lift the league title, 1-18 to 2-13, in Thomastown. The South team lined out without Kilkennyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s All-Ireland ÂżQDO 0DQ RI WKH 0DWFK .LHUDQ Joyce. +HQU\ 6KHIĂ&#x20AC;LQ DQG 7- 5HLG combined well when helping Ballyhale Shamrocks to shield ÂżQDO VXFFHVV RYHU 'LFNVERUR 1-20 to 0-19. Cillian Buckley was withdrawn at half time as a precautionary measure after taking a knock. Vat scare In the Michael Lyng Motors Intermediate Championship, 0XOOLQDYDW FDPH RII WKH Ă&#x20AC;RRU WR edge out Young Irelands 2-18 to 4-10. Gowran scored four goals and could have had three more as the Mullinavat rearguard suffered a severe dose of the jitters. A Jamie Fennelly goal late in the game gave the fancied Southern team the momentum to make the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;semisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. St Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Ballyragget, got the goals and advanced to the VHPL ÂżQDOV ZLWK D KDUG HDUQHG 2-14 to 0-13 win over Dunnamaggin. Graigue Ballycallan pointed their way to victory after con-

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0-13. Last gasp Conahy A late Kieran Mooney goal gave Conahy Shamrocks a narrow win over Glenmore, 2-22

to 3-16 in the intermediate relHJDWLRQ ÂżQDO DW %DOO\KDOH Spare a thought for Glenmore who came within an ace of beating Clara in a replay in the intermediate championship two seasons ago. Clara went on to county and All Ireland glory and followed it up with a senior championship title. The margins between success and failure in Kilkenny club hurling are very slim.

THE â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;BRIDGE are on a misVLRQ DIWHU ÂżQLVKLQJ VHFRQG LQ the JJ Kavanagh Intermediate Hurling Championship in the past two seasons. They take on a Galmoy team who suffered a huge defeat at the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bridgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; hands last year. The Northern team will make it PRUH GLIÂżFXOW WKLV WLPH Bennettsbridge hammered a fancied Piltown 6-13 to 0-10 LQ WKH TXDUWHU ÂżQDO KLWWLQJ IRXU goals in the opening quarter. Galmoy hit four points when playing into the wind, in the closing 10 minutes to see off the challenge of the Blacks & Whites 0-13 to 1-6. %HQQHWWVEULGJH KDYH WKH ÂżUHpower to prevail. Mooncoin were relegated last year from the intermediate grade and are very anxious to ERXQFH EDFN DW WKH ÂżUVW DWWHPSW Mooncoin always held the edge over neighbours KilmaFRZ LQ WKH TXDUWHU ÂżQDO WZR weeks ago, 0-17 to 1-12. They had a nervous closing 10 minutes after conceding a goal and they had two men sent off. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Loughlin Gaels are very worthy opponents and this is their third year in the semiÂżQDOV They overcame a good James Stephens team 1-13 to 0-14 last weekend. They have already won the Junior â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; title and they could cause a surprise against Mooncoin.

15 OCTOBER 2014 Kilkenny Reporter

Sport

Moycullen boys hold up The Bank in local thriller Team Left Bank 64, Moycullen 73 IT HAS been a tough start to the season for Team Left Bank who were slow to get going in their season opener against Blue Demons but put in a very strong performance on Saturday against league favourites, Moycullen, despite losing by nine points. It was very important that The Bank put in a big performance as Moycullen came here looking for their second win of the campaign. Moycullen are most people’s favourites to win the league, having just dropped down from the Premier League and boasting a number of current Irish Internationals. From the very start, The Bank were up for this game and it seemed like nerves from the previous week were gone. They put in a stellar defensive performance, holding the visitors to 15 points for the quarter and notching up 16 of their own. Julian O’Keeffe found his range early on along with some big scores from Padraig Morrissey who was a powerhouse in attack. Moycullen upped the ante in the second quarter. The

introduction of Paddy Lyons gave them a big boost. Three huge shots Paddy hit a couple of big three pointers to put the visitors ahead and the full court pressure being exerted forced a couple of turnovers. The Bank went down by 12 points at one stage and it looked like Moycullen would push on and leave the home team behind. Lukasz Szulc stepped up and hit three huge shots for The Bank and along with a massive effort on defence, led by Puff Summers, the locals gradually ate into the Moycullen lead. Liam O’Shaughnessy hit a big jump shot coming off the bench and forcing a number of stops with James Butler and Julian O’Keeffe also converting opportunities. The tables had turned and approaching the half all the momentum was with the home team who had clawed back into the game and were now closing in, 32 to 36. It was still all to play for in the third quarter and The Bank switched their defence to a zone to try to keep Moycullen on the outside. A constant threat It took a couple of minutes to ¿QG WKHLU UK\WKP EXW WKH KRPH

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team gradually started to get some stops on the defensive end and force Moycullen to survive on jump shots. Paddy Lyons was hitting to keep them in the game while at the other end James Butler picked up a couple of easy baskets and Julian O’Keeffee was constant threat. Moycullen stuck with their full court pressure game intent on keeping the ball out of Puff Summer’s hands. Lughaidh O’Neill really stepped up in this game and showed off his ball handling skills which he has worked so hard on in the off-season. The momentum again was with the home team but a lucky buzzer beater from James Loughnane off the back board gave Moycullen a seven-point FXVKLRQ JRLQJ LQWR WKH ¿QDO period. The last quarter was all out attack from both sides, The Bank taking some risks to try to get back into the game but they could never break down the ¿YH SRLQW OHDG A constant thorn Ronan O’Sullivan and Paddy Lyons were the constant thorn in WKHLU VLGH ,Q WKH ¿QDO PLQXWH WKH target once again was to try to get a losing bonus point but The

Basketball actions enjoys big support Bank were denied despite a last second buzzer beater from Puff Summers which cruelly rimmed out. The result was disappointing but the performance was encouraging. There is still so much basketball left to be played. A win will get The Bank back in the race as Moycullen are the only team to win both of their league games. This weekend it’s back to the National Cup. Team Left Bank were narrowly beaten in the ¿QDO ODVW \HDU However they face a tough test against Dublin giants Killester in the only preliminary round game. Left Bank have home advantage. The game is at 8.45pm on Friday in The Watershed. The level of support for this team has been fantastic and despite poor results the support has stayed as strong as ever. The Bank is now one of the best supported teams in the country.

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A fantastic night at The Set A FANTASTIC night’s entertainment is guaranteed on Friday in the Set Theatre, in aid of Chernobyl Kilkenny Outreach. From 8pm, a variety of musicians, singers and dancers will show off their talents. Entertainers include Thukolo Gospel Choir led by Áine Prendergast. Ceóltoirí, a local traditional music group, is led by Noreen O’ Neill. Set Dancers from Dungarvan will preform, along with members of the Kitchen Session, Jim White, Liz Kett,

Tony Coy, Mick Dawson, Billy O’Carroll, Margaret Brennan and JJ Wright. Barry Kealty, Kildare-based singer will lend his support as well as young local Anthony Coy from the Kilkenny City & District Pipe Band. MC will be George Candler. The Chernobyl Group depend on the generosity of locals to help give Bealrussian children summer rest and recuperation as well as providing aid and volunteers. Tickets are €10. Doors open 8pm

15 OCTOBER 2014 Kilkenny Reporter

News

Power-surge: An electric ‘Shock for brave ‘Comer Carrickshock 3-14, Erin’s Own 0-19

BY PAT TREACY CARRICKSHOCK gave a more even performance and showed more invention in attack to see off the stubborn challenge of Erin’s Own in the opening round of the St.Canice’s Credit Union Senior Hurling Championship at Tom Ryall Park, Kilmanagh. The ‘Shock didn’t have it all their own way as ‘Comer took the game to the favourites in the ¿UVW KDOI Carrickshock had to change the shape of their team and up the pace of the game in the second half. Power Surge A seven-minute ‘Power Surge’ after half time turned a fourSRLQW KDOI WLPH GH¿FLW LQWR D three point advantage, 2-12 to 0-15, with Kevin Farrell and Richie Power combining to put John Power through for their second goal. The two Powers added the points, Richie (3) and John, to give the ‘Shock a lead they never lost. Closed the gap Castlecomer closed the gap to a single point with two Martin Boran points and one from Martin Hawley, with 10 minutes left. However three minutes later Richie Power soared above a group of players and plucked the sliotar from the heavens on the left wing, 50 yards from Erin’s Own goal. He soloed down the wing and unleashed an unstoppable shot off his left side past goalkeeper Tom Brophy to settle the issue. Erin’s Own won the

puck out and forced a penalty at the other end. Martin Boran, who gave an exhibition of free taking, blasted for goal, but Jamie Power turned the ball around the post for a ’65. Boran pointed for the last score of the game. Comer set the pace The opening half belonged to Castlecomer, with Conor Fogarty prominent and Martin Boran hitting

¿YH RI WKHLU RSHQLQJ VHYHQ points, one from a sideline. Robert Moran and Declan Dunne chipped in with one each from the half forward line to lead 0-7 to 0-5. John Power made a 40-yard run and goaled while Michael Rohan and Richie Power pointed to move ‘Shock three points clear by the 16th minute. ‘Comer eased ahead as they shot eight points in the second quarter with Martin Boran (5),

Conor Fogarty, Declan Dunne and Eoin Brennan on target. Carrickshock had a lone reply from Jamie Power, 0-15 to 1-8 at half time. Switches Carrickshock re-arranged the spine of their team with full back John Dalton and centre back John Tennyson switching positions while centre forward John Power moved to full forward in a switch with brother,

Richie. The winners looked a different team in the second half and they restricted the opposition to four points. Erin’s Own hit three wides in the closing 10 minutes when their need was greatest. Relieved /DVW \HDU¶V EHDWHQ ¿QDOLVWV will be relieved to have negotiated this tricky hurdle. Manager Maurice Power and his selectors will be looking a higher tempo and will warn of easing off when in control. When ‘Shock added tempo they looked impressive but they will need to play at that high tempo for the entire game if they are to beat better opposition. Castlecomer were always in this game but they hadn’t enough scoring power to press home territorial advantage. Carrickshock scorers: Richie Power 1-7 (5f), John Power 2-1, Jamie Power 0-3, Brian Donovan 0-1, Kevin Farrell 0-1, Michael Rohan 0-1. Erin’s Own: Martin Boran 0-13 (11f, 1 Sl,) Declan Dunne 0-2, Robert Moran 0-1, Eoin Brennan 0-1,Martin Hawley 0-1, Conor Fogarty 0-1f. Carrickshock: E Dunphy, J Murphy, J Dalton (captain), R Frisby, J Cahill, J Tennyson, P Tennyson, J Power, S Power, D Franks, J Power, M Rohan, K Farrell, R Power, B Donovan. Subs: Dylan Halligan. Erin’s Own: T Brophy, J Mullins, C Wallace, C Delaney, J Callinan, C Fogarty (captain), M Owens, E Brennan, E Meally, R Moran, D Dunne, M Boran, J Byrne, E Brennan, P Boran. Subs: Martin Hawley, Niall McMahon. Referee: Gavin Quilty (Slieverue).

Main: John Power is bottled up by Conor Delaney and Michael Owens Top left: Close encounter: Kevin Farrell, ‘Shock, and James Mullins, Erin’s Own Top right: Jamie Power, Carrickshock is challenged by Jerry Callinan

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Far left: Peadar Boran, ‘Comer, under pressure from Paddy Mulcahy

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