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16 SEPTEMBER 2015 Kilkenny Reporter

Kilkenny Reporter WEDNESDAY, 16 SEPTEMBER, 2015

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;About 4,500 of 9,000 cancer deaths here could be preventedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; JIMMY RHATIGAN JIMMYRHATIGAN@GMAIL.COM

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16 SEPTEMBER 2015 Kilkenny Reporter

News A place of beauty: Picturesque Graignamanagh

Delightful buskers: Abby Fenlon and Charlie

Basking in busking Pics: Martin Doheny JIMMY RHATIGAN JIMMYRHATIGAN@GMAIL.COM

IT WAS a fantastic festival weekend in the picturesque

town of Graignamanagh. The 14th annual Town of Books was a bumper success and this year there were the added attractions of a busking

competition and a very popular Antique Road Show, sponsored by Sheppard's Auctioneers of Durrow. The weather was kind except

for a showery Sunday morning and the result was a buzzing Saturday in Graig and a superb Sunday afternoon as crowds poured in.

The antique show was packed from early on as people brought items to be valued by Sheppard's professionals. It was a case of basking in busking as an entire town became a stage for the busking competition which brought entries from a radius of 20 miles, including top class musicians and singers from Kilkenny City and Bagenalstown. The competition stretched from The Quay as far as Main Street and locals and visitors delighted in the open air en-

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DO YOU fancy putting a bit of barking into your life? Or perhaps we should ask if you would consider embarking on an unusual record-making attempt. If you feel like emulating your mutt then ASH Animal Rescue Centre will be delighted to hear from your. The centre is searching for at least 300 people to dress up as dogs on September 26 for an RŕľśFLDO *XLQQHVV :RUOG 5HFRUG attempt for the largest gathering dressed as canines. Launching the fundraiser at Petmania, Helena from ASH Animal Rescue explained that this is a fun initiative aimed at raising money for and awareness of the dogs and cats they have in their care. Everyone who registers will receive a goodie bag with essential LQIRUPDWLRQ D Âź Rŕľľ YRXFKHU WKH next purchase at Petmania and a complimentary ticket for the event. Costs of caring Dog costumes will be provided DW WKH HYHQW LQ 'XFNHWW V *URYH

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Carlow. Participants are asked to arrive by 2pm to meet world record attempt guidelines with everyone in costume for 3.30pm. All monies will go directly to ASH to help cover the daily costs of caring for the 100-plus dogs and 40-plus cats that are currently seeking forever homes. You can register at Petmania Carlow or go to the ASH Animal Facebook page and website to

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Beware of geeks bearing gifts: Forget the maths JIMMY RHATIGAN

OULDNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T it be fantastic if we could have a General Election every year. Okay, we can already hear the loud moans and groans of our people and to be brutally honest we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t blame anyone for being cynical or simply fed up. But in saying that we would welcome a trip to the ballot box every 12 months, we can assure that there is method in our madness. We know that for thousands having to trek to a polling station every year would be a pain in the part of their anatomies that are normally used for sitting on. But there could be advantages too for our people. And letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s be honest, what might be termed political advantages

donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always boost the lives and times of Joe and Josephine Soap. Many people, perhaps a majority of the electorate, will argue that is is bad enough having to go through the rigours of General Elections every ÂżYH \HDUV DVVXPLQJ WKDW D SDUWLFXODU Government doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t self-destruct or EH GXPSHG RXW RI RŕľśFH EHIRUH WKH months are completed. :H DFFHSW WKDW SHRSOH JHW SLGGOHG Rŕľľ with false promises, knocks on doors at all times of the day and night as new found friends, old buddies perhaps, FDOO WR SUHVV WKH Ă&#x20AC;HVK DVVXUH WKDW WKH\ will solve every problem that our people can throw at them and that they will be part of the best government since Brian Boru and the lads rattled a few cages in Clontarf. We can certainly take all of the latter with a good pinch of salt. But, and this is where any possible positives enter the equation. People will surely have noticed that in recent weeks, months even, the generous machine, well stoked up by Fine Gael and Labour, has been working overtime. Money is being thrown here, there and everywhere, promises are as

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plentiful as politicians at local funerals and there is no shortage of funds to build, knock or reconstruct. In recent years it was almost impossible to get a medical card for a dying man, a rehab class for a child with a disability, a special needs teacher for a classroom or a bed in a hospital to ensure a proper place to convalesce or perhaps to die with dignity. But, suddenly, with an election looming, there is no hold on the purse strings, money is available for almost anything, the splash of the cash is back with a vengeance. Finance is as plentiful as confetti at a wedding. But, dear innocent readers, as we all ZHOO NQRZ LI D OLIW JRHV WR WKH WRS Ă&#x20AC;RRU of a building, it will inevitably return to WKH JURXQG Ă&#x20AC;RRU DW VRPH VWDJH ,Q RWKHU words geeks bearing gifts, ignoring the mathematics of balancing books, may dish out the sweeteners but will know deep down in their hearts and souls that after the storm of generosity will come the calm of what can be a brutal reality. In brief, if you get a hike in your wage packet before what we are now

Perhaps we are stretching imaginations but could we call this Bushwhacking?

told, or rather hinted at, will be General (OHFWLRQ ZH FDQ EH FHUWDLQ WKDW as sure as night follows day, there will be claw-backs when the boys and girls are back in town, in Kildare Street, a place where they seem to grow horns and become devils again, forgetting handshakes and kissing babies for DQRWKHU ÂżYH \HDUV We have perhaps driven through too many alleys, boreens and side streets in our attempts to come to the point where we explain the supposed logic of holding a yearly election. Firstly, the boys and girls elected would have to be on their toes at all times, minding their ps and qs as they tend to do in the run up to an election. Secondly, they would have to be very careful about any promises made. They would have to be sure of delivery and could not give with one hand and take back with the other as they would again be meeting their maker, as it were, in a matter of months. Okay, so a yearly election would cost more money but one wonders if the swings and roundabouts of politics would eventually end up balancing the books as the more frequent polling could be a type of straitjacket-like politics where stupidity, rhetoric and

any muttering or mumbling would lead to the scrapheap. It would take a bit of time to get on to what we might call the highway of common sense and decency but any early contrariness might be worth putting up with in the long term as the political power that should always have been with our people would now well and truly rest with the electorate. The suggestion could be a crackpot one and will certainly not get thumbs up from those we sometimes cynically call the political classes. However, for the rest of us it may represent a trap door of security as those who fail to keep promises will automatically fall through, or perhaps be pushed. Could any plan be any more crazy than the present system where politicians get their backsides onto FRPIRUWDEOH VHDWV IRU ÂżYH \HDUV EDWWHU us for four plus years and then cajole and mollycoddle us when it suits them? It is one thing cuddling babies in a bid to impress doting parents but changing nappies is another matter. Politicians tend to have no problem with the easy bits in many walks of life but they tend to keep their heads well below the parapets when the manure hits the fan.

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Lieutenant Heather Woods and Adjutant Olga Brennan, Deputy Adjutant Olga Brennan, Deputy OC, Kilkenny Order of Malta

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all systems go for bumper fashion show THE Top to Toe Fashion Show 2015 is in Langton House on September 20. The evening of fashion extravaganza is in aid of Cois Nore Cancer Support Centre and The Carlow/Kilkenny Homecare Team. Organisers are Aisling Kelly and Margaret Egan. Special guest will be Rose of Tralee Alysha Brennan, accompanied by the Kilkenny Rose Claire Walsh. Taking to the catwalk will be Karen Fitzpatrick, Sinead de Butleir, Stephanie O'Dwyer,

Fiona Dillon, Siobhan Sugrue Donohoe, Orla O'Shea, Deirdre O'Shea, Lisa O'Rourke, Louise Dunne, Carmel Everard, Kathy McPartland, Anne Bradley, Sasha Connolly (Miss Kilkenny), Emma McGuinness, boxer Darren O'Neill, hurlers Michael Kavanagh, Michael Rice, Eddie Brennan, dancer Paul Dargan, Aidan O'Dwyer, Strictly and Kapelli Hair Salon, Eoin O'Rourke, Sam Walsh, Aodhran Mullaney (Divine Healing), U21 hurler Aaron Duggan, Edward Ronan (Vintage Tearooms),

Agnes Dunphy and Elwira. <RXWK ZLOO KDYH LWV Ă&#x20AC;LQJ through Niamh Martin, Saoirse Teehan, Ella and Lily Kelly, Josh Owen, Danny and David McDonald. Shops taking part are Serendipity, Lola Rose, Cameo Bridal Boutique, Wallis, Vera Soda, Monsoon, Top Hat, Shoe Boutique, formerly The Shoe Box, Radical, Prado Men, and the Kilkenny Cancer Support Charity Shop. Hair is by Jeanne Owen and 6LREKDQ %ODQFKÂżHOG 0DNH up: Magellan Bolger. MCs

are Edward Hayden and Tracy Miller. Entertainment will be by harpist Mary Kelly, tenor Conor Brassil, Dancewise and Eddie Hughes. There will be Best Dressed Lady and Best Dressed Man competitions plus door prize of two nights B&B in The Quality Hotel, Youghal, courtesy of the Kilford Arms. Tickets â&#x201A;Ź10 in Langton House, The Kilkenny Cancer Charity Shop, John Street and at the door.

MCs Edward Hayden and Tracy Millea

Sinead de Buitleir, Aidan O'Dwyer, Kapelli Salon and Lisa O'Rourke

Miss Kilkenny, Sasha Connolly and Edward Hayden

Pics: Martin Doheny

Sinead de Buitleir and Ed Ronan

Event organisers Margaret Egan and Aisling Kelly

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Family Fun Sundays at La Rivista La Rivista Italian Restaurant is focussing firmly on children, inviting families to enjoy some family fun time on the last Sunday of every month in its Parliament Street Restaurant in Kilkenny City. La Family Rivista is giving kids the opportunity to eat and have fun in a family-friendly restaurant, while parents also enjoy a much-needed, uninterrupted meal! Fun Sunday where KIDS RULE! Italians are traditionally a family-orientated nation and La Rivista is hoping to bring families together – the Italian way - by creating a relaxed and fun environment for children to eat and play ensuring parents also enjoy a sumptuous Sunday lunch. La Rivista is providing lots of activities for kids with an on-site kid’s entertainer who will happily, paint faces, polish nails and be creative with body tattoos. A kid’s corner will be available for colouring and drawing and children will be free to roam in between the courses of their delicious kid’s menu. The multi-purpose kid’s activity menu offers a range of healthy and hearty kids’ dishes, but the pièce de résistance is definitely the desert! Kids can choose from a selection of ice-creams such as Chocolate and Vanilla Oreo Sundae, Strawberry Jam Sundae and Warm Chocolate Fudge Cake.

Main courses include Pasta Bolognese, Margherita Pizza, Crispy Salmon Goujons and Chicken Tenders with prices starting from just €3.95. Of course parents and adults are also well catered for with the famous Sunday Lunch menu, offering a range of delectable Italian dishes including steak, fish, chicken and pork along with good old Italian favourites, pizza and pasta. Two courses are available for €17.95 and three courses are just €20.95. Family Fun Sundays will take place from 1pm until 4pm on the 3rd Sunday of every month starting Sunday20th September. Book your family’s table today to avoid disappointment. La Rivista offers diners an authentic Italian dining experience. Located in the heart of the medieval city, it offers, Early Bird, a la Carte and Wine and Dine options during the week . Catering for large groups and smaller parties, La Rivista is a popular Kilkenny hotspot for diners seeking quality and value in a city centre location. La Rivista also caters admirably for all dietary requirements, particularly gluten-free clients – just inform you waiter on arrival. See www.Larivista.ie for further details or call 056 7771666 for reservations.

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Gimmie five: That makes 45 jobs OFFICIAL statistics released earlier this month by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) showed that new car registrations for August were 32%, 6,429, compared to 4,864 in August 2014 and are currently up 30%, 116,350, for 2015. Hyundai is No. 1 in Ireland for July and No. 1 in Kilkenny for the year so far with nearly 13% of market share. Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV) were up 32%, 1,643, on August 2014, 1,248, and year to date are up 52%, 20,066, overall. Ford is No. 1 in Ireland and No. 1 in Kilkenny for the year so far with 29% market share. On the back of such positive growth in the motor Industry, Michael Lyng Motors has invested in an additional half acre compound for vehicle display DQG KDV H൵HFWLYHO\ GRXEOHG WKH size of the workshop with six new lifts. Michael is delighted to DQQRXQFH WKDW ¿YH QHZ SHRSOH have been employed locally over the last few months. Marketing manager, Charles Felix was hired at the end of April to promote the MLM, Hyundai and Ford franchises throughout Carlow and Kilkenny. After sales Three new apprentice mechanics

Michael Lyng Motors Ford showroom on Hebron Road, Hyundai Dealership in Kilkenny and Carlow have been hired to cater for the increase in after sales business. Eoin Murphy is the latest addition to the sales team. Eoin will support Michael Lyng Motors in expanding the company’s presence further in Kilkenny City and County. Michael Lyng Motors is heavily invested in the local economy with RYHU VWD൵ GLUHFWO\ HPSOR\HG LQ

Kilkenny and Carlow. As the economy recovers, they foresee more potential for growth in the years to come and hope to be in a position to create more employment. Michael Lyng Motors is the main Hyundai dealer in Carlow and Kilkenny and the main Ford Dealer in Kilkenny City and County.

Whether you are in the market for a new Ford, Hyundai or a used vehicle, Michael Lyng Motors FDQ KHOS \RX ¿QG WKH YHKLFOH WKDW ¿WV \RXU QHHGV Contact Michael Lyng Motors at 056-77-7 0700 in Kilkenny or 059-91-70800 in Carlow or visit www.lyngmotors.ie for more information or to book a test drive.

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German silver for boxer Shane PAULSTOWN boxer Shane Flavin won a silver medal when battling for Ireland in the Brandenburg Cup in Germany. Shane beat an English ER[HU LQ WKH TXDUWHU ¿QDO and an Austrian boxer in WKH VHPL ¿QDO ,Q WKH ¿QDO KH ZDV QDUrowly beaten by a boxer from Kazakhstan. Shane will rest before returning to training in the local Paulstown Boxing Club that starts training for the coming season on September 21. The club has a number of boxers on the County Board team taking part in the Celtic Cup in Dungarvan shortly, including Shane and Keith Flavin, Aidan O'Neill, Jonathan Dowling and Philip Hickey.

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SOUTH KILKENNY OBITUARIES Seamus Skehan, Kilmacow

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THE DEATH has occurred of James ‘Seamus’ Skehan, Ballincurragh, Kilmacow. He is survived by his brothers John, Mossie, Paddy and Noel; sisters Catherine and Mai; sister-in-law Catherine; brother-in-law Ned; godmother Kathleen; niece; nephews and grandnieces. Remains were removed to St Senan’s Church, Kilmacow and burial was at adjoining cemetery.

TOMMY CODY, Clogga, Mooncoin who has passed away was husband of the late Margaret and father of the late Nellie Wallace. Remains were removed to St Killogue’s Church, Killnaspic and burial was at Kilmacow Cemetery following Requiem Mass.

Glenmore man passes THE DEATH has occurred of James ‘Jimmy’ Murphy, Belmont Heights, Ferrybank and formerly of Glenmore, Kilkenny. Remains were removed to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Ferrybank and burial was at adjoining cemetery.

Pat Holden, Mullinvat THE DEATH has occurred of Pat Holden, Ballyhemin, Mullinavat. He is survived by his son Patrick; daughter Margaret Walsh; son-in-law Michael; daughter-in law Oonagh; brothers Tommy and Johnl sister Margaret; grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family. Remains were removed to St Beacon’s Church, Mullinavat and burial was at adjoining cemetery following Requiem Mass.

REPORTER BRIEFS Camphill Open Day THE ANNUAL open day in Camphill Community, Ballytobin is on September 20, 2pm to 5pm. This is an important day in the life of the Camphill community that cares for children and adults with special needs. Not only is is a fundraising event, but it is also an opportunity for the community to make their work better known, to get to know the larger community that generously supports them and an opportunity for the community to know the Camphill faithful.

Rehab Care collection REHAB CARE, Kilkenny hold their annual churchgate collection in the country areas this weekend, September 19 and 20. Rehab provides services for adults with disabilities. All money raised will go directly to Rehab Care, William Street, Kilkenny City.

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Lynda's super fashion salute to brave Berkeley survivors A LOCAL woman is organising what promises to be fashion spectacular for the Berkeley Balcony survivors. Lynda Summers is a cousin of Eimear Walsh who died on June 16. Lynda has experienced WKH SDLQ DQG VXŕľľHULQJ RI IDPily and friends and is anxious to do something practical to help survivors. Eimear was in San Francisco on a J1 visa for the summer, a break from studying medicine at UCD. She and her friends were celebrating a 21st birthday when the balcony they were standing on collapsed. Six students died. Seven sur-

vived the fall and have been ÂżJKWLQJ KDUG WR JHW EDFN WR health. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I mentioned my idea to some amazing friends in Kilkenny, they all jumped on board to help and we formed a committee to organise what should be a brilliant occasion,â&#x20AC;? Lynda told The Reporter. The red carpet fashion and style event is on October 18 from 12 noon to 6pm at Lyrath Estate Hotel and will incorporate an afternoon of fashion shows, beauty tips, style advice, make-up demos and the opportunity to browse some of the best boutiques in the region.

Separated at Birth FRESH FROM his latest sell out tour, PJ Gallagher returns to the stage with Irelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fastest rising star Joanne McNally. This comedy duo is bringing their new stand up show, Separated at Birth to venues across Ireland and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s being heralded as comedy gold. 2QH VKRZ WZR PLFV 6HSDUDWHG DW ELUWK RŕľľHUV DQ RULJLQDO DQG fresh alternative to the traditional stand-up gig. <RX GRQÂśW KDYH WR EH DGRSWHG WR EH IXQQ\ %XW LW GHÂżQLWHO\ KHOSV Separated at Birth was written by PJ Gallagher, Una McKevitt and Joanne McNally, UMCK Productions in association with Lisa Richards. PJ Gallagher and Joanne McNally bring their show to Set Theatre on October 2. Tickets, â&#x201A;Ź21. Tickets from Langtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Rollercoaster Records and set.ie.

Entertainment TV presenter Lorraine Keane and stylist Lisa Fitzpatrick will be joint MCs and lifestyle blogger So Sue 0H 6X]DQQH -DFNVRQ ZLOO RŕľľHU advice and talk about her blog. Lyrath function room will be ÂżOOHG ZLWK SRS XS ERXWLTXHV designers, beauty salons and hair salons and guests will have the opportunity to have nails, hair, brows and other beauty treatments along with tarot card readings for those interested in a crystal ball. One of Irelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most loved fashion stylist, Lisa Fitzpatrick will host the fashion shows. There will be new lines from a variety of local shops including Aria Nass, Serendipity, Lola Rose, Belle Femme, Peaches, Mimi, Kilkenny Design Centre, Dunnes Stores, Frank Wall Manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shop, Lynda McKay (milliner), Sabo and Belle Shoes. Also featured will be Rionore Jewellery, a new collection by designer Christopher Heltzel. There will be a competition for Best Dressed Lady. Guests are invited to get glammed up during the event with Unite, a one-stop-shop for beauty, fashion and style, preparing ladies for a glamorous night. Models include Karen Fitzpatrick, Grace Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Mahoney, Sarah McGovern, Sinead de Butleir, Stephanie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dwyer, Lynn Maloney, Rose of Kilkenny Claire Walsh and a selection of Kilkenny hurlers. There will also be talks on health and nutrition with Jack-

Local organiser Lynda Summers (centre) with model Lynn Maloney, former Rose of Kilkenny Sinead de Butleir, model Grace O'Mahoney and stylist Karen Fitzpatrick ie Varley of Optimal Health Kilkenny, cookery conversations with celebrity chef Edward Hayden and make up advice with Carol Knox of Muck.

Photographer Pix 4 U event photography, Michael and Anthony Malone, will record the event in pictures. Tickets, â&#x201A;Ź40 and are on sale in

participating stores or contact the Facebook page â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Unite â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to get in touch with a committee member.

Hard to Beat our County Council OUR COUNTY Council with their Local Authority partners of the South East have shortlisted for Excellence in Local Government Awards 2015 for an anti litter campaign completed last year. The campaign was initiated by Chair Cllr Pat Dunphy and was developed by Environmental $ZDUHQHVV 2ŕľśFHUV RI WKH 6RXWK East Region in collaboration with Beat FM. The Anti Litter Wasteland campaign was designed to target teenagers and young adults and incorporated a strong social media element. It was entered into the Local Government Awards by the South East Local Authorities. The Environmental Awareness 2ŕľśFHUV RI WKH 6RXWK (DVW DUH thrilled to be shortlisted in the category Joint Local Authority Initiative. Chair Pat Dunphy said the joint Local Authority initiative showed that working collecWLYHO\ EURXJKW ÂżQDQFLDO VDY-

ings for each Local Authority involved and the audience reach of 376,044 through social media proved this campaign reached its target market.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I hope the success of this radio campaign will encourage other local authorities to work together promoting common themes such as litter and road safety.â&#x20AC;?

The awards are judged by a panel of judges working in the ÂżHOG RI /RFDO *RYHUQPHQW DQG have been taking place since 2004.

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TALKING THEATRE WITH KATS

Alan Butler talks to CiarĂĄn Dunphy

TODAY, Alan Butler catches up with KATS Chairman CiarĂĄn Dunphy to discuss The Elephant Man VSHFLÂżFDOO\ KLV RZQ UROH RI Dr Treves.

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LOOKING TO INCREASE EMPLOYMENT OVER THE NEXT 12 MONTHS? Enterprise Irelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s JOB EXPANSION FUND can help your company grow.

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CHRISTMAS AT THE TOWER 2015 Christmas Party Nights with

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Homes

Home style

Planning on giving your home a fresh new look? Take a look at these interior trends and accessories for some inspirational ideas. 1

1 Tea Light Holder Copper Leaf. Price: €1.95 (small), €3.55 (large), from Home Focus at Hickeys 2 Elephant Parade – Pizazz. Price: €39, from Carraig Donn 3 Carolyn Donnelly Eclectic Painted Wall Hook. Price: €5 from Dunnes Stores 4 Vintage Wall Clock. Price: €69 from EZ Living 5 Tefal Cook-4-Me, Multi Cooker. Price: €375, from Debenhams

The hallway is the first place people see when they enter your home, so it is important to get your decorating scheme right.

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Chiropractic - drug-free pain treatment KILKENNY-born Chiropractor, Pauline Byrne, and Dutch husband Marc-Jan Fransens open a brand new chiropractic clinic in the city this Friday. Pauline and Marc-Jan met during their chiropractic studies in Bournemouth, England and married in 2008 in Kilkenny. They have two young children, Juliana and Teddy. After living and working in the Netherlands for almost eleven years they decided to move (back) to Kilkenny to open up their own chiropractic practice together. “We both love the countryside here. It’s a great place to bring up our children and to enjoy our active outdoors lifestyle,” says Pauline. They are both looking forward to making a positive difference to the lives of their patients by helping to alleviate spinal and joint pain and help them make good lifestyle choices to ensure they go on to continue pain-free lives.

What is Chiropractic? Chiropractic is a healthcare profession that focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system, and the effects of these disorders on general health. Chiropractic care is used most often to treat neuromusculoskeletal complaints including but not limited to back pain, neck pain, pain in the joints of the arms and legs, and headaches. As chiropractors Pauline and Marc-Jan practice a drug-free, hands-on approach to healthcare that includes patient examination, diagnosis and treatment. Chiropractors have broad diagnostic skills and are also trained to recommend therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises, as well as provide nutritional, dietary and lifestyle counselling. Chiropractors focus on the intimate relationship between the nervous system and spine and believe that biomechanical and structural derangement of the spine can effect the nervous system. They also be-

lieve that for many conditions, chiropractic treatment can restore the structural integrity of the spine, reduce pressure on the sensitive neurological tissue, and consequently help improve the health of the individual. The most common therapeutic procedure performed by chiropractors is known as spinal manipulation also known as the “chiropractic adjustment”. The purpose of manipulation is to restore joint mobility by manually applying controlled force in to joints that have become restricted. Chiropractors use a variety of non-surgical treatments, including the adjustment, to treat patients of all ages with certain types of: •Lower back pain and/or leg pain (sciatica) •Neck pain •Shoulder and/or arm pain •Headaches •Repetitive strains •Sports injuries Fransens Byrne Chiropractic

will be officially opened by Kilkenny hurler, Jackie Tyrrell at 4pm on Friday September 18th, Prospective patients are welcome to pop in and meet the highly experienced chiropractic team. This date is extra special, because on this day the chiropractic profession celebrates it’s 120th birthday. Back in 1895 D.D. Palmer delivered his first adjustment – an adjustment that not only changed the life of his patient (who was complaining of deafness in his left ear), but the lives of millions that would follow the birth of this new profession of chiropractic. The following day the clinic is open for free Spinal Checks, intended for those who are wondering if chiropractic treatment is suitable for their conditions. You will be able to discuss your health issues and treatment options but no treatments will be carried out at that time. If you are interested contact the clinic as booking for this free check up is essential.

Contact Fransens Byrne Chiropractic Address: Unit 4, Newpark Shopping Centre, Kilkenny Tel: 056 7721836 Email: info@fransensbyrnechiropractic.ie Web: fransensbyrnechiropractic.ie

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Jungle high jinks lead to welcome charity spin-off JIMMY RHATIGAN JIMMYRHATIGAN@GMAIL.COM

IF YOU go down in the woods today... A local fundraiser that focused on a place called Duncan's Wood was no teddy bears' picnic but it proved to be a brilliant money spinner for local charities. The event titled 'I'm not a celebrity, keep me in here', was the brainchild of a group of local people of ingenuity. It was novel for our city and county, it was based on a popular television adventure and it hit the spot. Big numbers bought into what might be called a local jungle escapade and last Friday cheques were presented to St Joseph's Home for the Elderly, L'Arche for people with intellectual disabilities

and the local St Eoghan's Primary School. The princely sum of â&#x201A;Ź13,500 had been raised and the result was a timely boost for wonderful community projects. And it was all made possible by a courageous group RI SHRSOH ÂżYH PHQ DQG VL[ women who went down to the local woods on a Thursday and stayed there until the following Sunday when Kilmoganny man, Darren Fitzpatrick, a proud Dunnamaggin hurler was crowned King of the Jungle. The selection was by local people who were edged to a little bit of gerrymandering as they were encouraged to vote early and often. The contestants were aged between 26 and 60 and their H[SORLWV WULDOV DQG FKDOOHQJHV aroused great curiosity.

6L[ SHRSOH ELW WKH GXVW RQ Saturday, two more fell by the wayside on Sunday morning and that left a brave trinity of hardy souls. King Darren, a past pupil, presented a cheque to his St Eoghan's Alma Mater. William Kearney Jnr gave sponsorship to L'Arche and Jackie Kenneally provided a boost for St Joseph's Speakers at the St Eoghan's Centre function were Dr Pat Crowley, Fr Nicholas Flavin, school principal Tom Hickey, Liz Glennon, St Joseph's Home and Sinead Butler, L'Arche. Thanks went to Kevin Power of Coillte who gave permission for the use of Duncan's Wood. A pottery bowl made by the L'Arche community was presented to Kevin.

Charities were represented by Liz Glennon, St Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Tom Hickey, St Eoghanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s National School and Sinead Butler, Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Arche

Ella Mackey, Nuala Moore, Mary Cummins and Mary Dunne, all Kilmoganny

Dr Pat Crowley enjoying the night with Biddy Hawe

Pics: Martin Doheny

Helen Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Shea presents a pottery bowl to Kevin Power, Coillte

Sinead Roche and Aoife Lanigan

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Shamrock country was in clover JIMMY RHATIGAN JIMMYRHATIGAN@GMAIL.COM

OPERATION â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Kidnapâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; was a huge success. As well as being the masters of hurling, Shamrocks GAA Club proved to be dab hands at the art of kidnapping following WKH $OO ,UHODQG ÂżQDO ZKHQ D KLW squad snatched their local stars and brought them home. Five talented hurlers, TJ and Richie Reid, the Fennelly brothers, Michael and Colin and Captain Fantastic Joey Holden were plucked from Kilkenny City celebrations on Tuesday and dropped to a spectacular South Kilkenny party. The operation was even more daring than that. Practically all the Kilkenny squad were bussed to the home of the AllIreland senior club champions where a tumultuous welcome awaited them. Home were the heroes and their allies and an enthusiastic gathering of an estimated KXUOLQJ DÂżFLRQDGRV PRVW of them clad in black and amber, provided a welcome cheer of delight that some swore echoed throughout the deep south. Men, women and children delighted in the arrival of their favourites, icons of the small ball game. Tentative arrival times were 7pm, then 7.30pm and there was no doubt as to who was on board when the Ballyhale Special arrived circa 8pm. Shamrock country was in

beautiful clover. A big local crowd, swelled by neighbours from Mullinavat, Carrickshock, Glenmore and Kilmacow, applauded as Shamrocks Club chairman Michael Fennelly showered congratulations on the champions. Joey Holden, defender extraordinaire, proved to be an eloquent speaker, quite witty too, as he introduced his team mates. An evening of song and selfies, autographs, continued with WHD DQG VDPERV DQG ÂżQDOO\ for some, a few well deserved thirst quenchers in Andyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar ZKHUH ERVV $QG\ 2Âś.HHŕľľH LV D renowned follower of the small

A proud Ballyhale parish turns our in style

ball and big ball, a warm and welcoming mine host. By 9pm the street celebrations had died down for youngsters, many of whom carried their hurleys with them. No one had the power to bring a cheer that would greet DQ\ DQQRXQFHPHQW RI D GD\ Rŕľľ school, even a half day. Nobody was too bothered. Sure most school days include at least a few pucks of a sliotar. The beautiful game is a way of life in bastions of beauty like Ballyhale. Ballyhale is the kind of place where little boys and girls learn to hit a hurling ball. And then they start school. Like our hurlers, a local star is on the ball

Hurling is childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s play

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Kids play hurling before school

Top left: Ann, Maryann, Kathleen and Helen Shannon Top right: Ruth Holden, aged 3 months, Thomastown Far left: Ruby and Joan Ryan, Thomastown Above: Nellie Forristal, Patrick Holden and Bridie Foley Left: Sinead Fitzpatrick and Lauren Devereux Pics: Donal Foley

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in polytunnels and rear their own saddleback pigs. The dinner menu, simply presented on A4 paper, offers about six starters and nine main courses; highlights include excellent fish cooking and, of course, their own pork â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which also features at lunchtime, when the choices might include a platter of free range pork along with dishes such as, eggs Benedict, the Works burger and Fish nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;chips, plus daily specials. Desserts including variations on old favourites, such as baked Alaska

)RRG +HUR with lemon drizzle, may be hard to resist. Foodworks is both airy and inviting in a restored bank building. With natural light flooding in through tall windows and doors at the front, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a light and airy space and the black and white themed room makes an interesting place to eat, with a handsome Art Deco ceiling and wall lights, padded banquette seating - and a view of the chefs at work, seen through a pass hatch at the back. Visit: foodworks.ie

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The Nissan Fleet is back at Barlo Nissan Kilkenny. Nearly New Cars with Huge Savings

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€80.90 per week

QASHQAI

Used vehicles you can trust at Barlo Nissan Kilkenny. Make & Model

Colour

Mileage Price

Deposit

Term

Weekly

151

NISSAN

MICRA 1.2 5DR

BLUE

0KM

€15,500

1,400.00

60 Mts

€58.64

151

NISSAN

NISSAN MICRA 1.2 5DR CVT

SILVER

23151

€17,200

1,570.00

60 Mts

€65.76 €41.04

131

NISSAN

MICRA 30 1.2 5DR CVT

CAFE LATTE

131KM

€11,300

980

60 Mts

151

NISSAN

NOTE 1.5 DSL SV + FP + Chrome

RED

0KM

€19,800

1,830.00

60 Mts

€76.64

141

NISSAN

NOTE 1.2 SV + TP + FP

WHITE

8KM

€16,300

1,480.00

60 Mts

€61.99

151

NISSAN

NISSAN PULSAR 1.2 Pet SV

AZURE BLUE

23KM

€20,850

1,935.00

60 Mts

€81.04

151

NISSAN

NISSAN PULSAR 1.5 Dsl SV

BLACK

19277

€22,450

2,095.00

60 Mts

€87.74

151

NISSAN

NISSAN JUKE JUKE 1.5 DSL SV

INK BLUE

17KM

€21,350

1,985.00

60 Mts

€83.14

131

NISSAN

JUKE 1.5 DSL XE

GREY

44KM

€17,500

1,600.00

60 Mts

€67.01

131

NISSAN

JUKE 1.5 DSL XE

SILVER

45382

€17,400

1,590.00

60 Mts

€66.59

151

NISSAN

NISSAN QASHQAI 1.5 DSL SV Safety Pk

WHITE PEARL

19KM

€27,100

2,560.00

60 Mts

€107.22

151

NISSAN

NISSAN QASHQAI 1.5 DSL XE

SILVER

12598

€25,350

2,385.00

60 Mts

€99.89

151

NISSAN

NISSAN QASHQAI 1.5 DSL XE Safety Pk

MAGNETIC RED

20443

€25,900

2,440.00

60 Mts

€102.19

151

NISSAN

NISSAN QASHQAI 1.5 DSL SV

BRONZE

16492

€26,450

2,495.00

60 Mts

€104.50

131

NISSAN

QASHQAI 1.5 DCI VISIA 5DR

RED

30km

€20,300

1,880.00

60 Mts

€78.74

131

NISSAN

QASHQAI 1.5 DSL XE

SILVER

73KM

€20,600

1,910.00

60 Mts

€80.00

131

NISSAN

QASHQAI 1.5 DSL XE

TITANIUM

53KM

€20,750

1,925.00

60 Mts

€80.62

131

NISSAN

QASHQAI 1.5 DSL + 2

GREY

49KM

€24,200

2,270.00

60 Mts

€95.07

131

NISSAN

QASHQAI 1.5 DSL XE

NIGHT SHADE

81KM

€20,900

1,940.00

60 Mts

€81.25

2012

NISSAN

QASHQAI +2 1.5 DSL XE

WINE

80KM

€21,900

2,040.00

60 Mts

€85.44

2012

NISSAN

QASHQAI 1.5 DCI VISIA 5DR

SILVER

55KM

€18,400

1,690.00

60 Mts

€70.78

2012

NISSAN

QASHQAI 1.5 DSL XE

SILVER

60KM

€18,700

1,720.00

60 Mts

€72.04

Straight Price: €17,595 Less Min. Deposit €1800 = Finance Amount: €15,795 = €318.26 per month / €73.44 per week. Finance based on APR of 8.62% or €20.15 per thousand borrowed. Finance is based on a minimum deposit over a 61 month term. Terms and conditions apply.

Barlo Nissan Part of the Barlo Motor Group

Barlo Nissan Dublin Road, Kilkenny p: (056) 7722575 e: nissansales@barlokilkenny.ie w: barlo.nissan.ie

Model pictured is for illustration purpose only.

151 Nissan Qashqai XE + Safety Pack 1.5Dci

€29,345

€24,495

€4,850

new price

our price

save

151 Nissan Pulsar 1.2 Pet SV

151 Nissan Pulsar 1.5 Dsl SV

New Price : €23,345 Our Price : €19,350 Save : €3,995

New Price : €25,045 Our Price : €20,950 Save : €4,095

151 Nissan Micra 1.2 5 Dr

151 Nissan Juke SV 1.5 Dsl

New Price : €17,145 Our Price : €14,000 Save : €3,145

New Price : €24,545 Our Price : €19,850 Save : € 4,745

From: €350.60 per month / €80.90 per week. Finance based on P.C.P. @ 7.9% APR – Straight Price: €24,495 less deposit or part exchange of €7,300, ﬁnancing €17,195 over 36 months. G.M.F.V. payable in month 37 @ €7,348.50 & base on annual mileage of 20,000kms per year. Terms & Conditions Apply.

Barlo Nissan Part of the Barlo Motor Group

Barlo Nissan Dublin Road, Kilkenny p: (056) 7722575 e: nissansales@barlokilkenny.ie w: barlo.nissan.ie

16 SEPTEMBER 2015 Kilkenny Reporter

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Make & Model 152 Model pictured is for illustration purpose only.

€30,905

151 Opel Insignia

new price

SC 4 DR 2.0 CDTI

€25,500 our price

€5,405 save

151 Opel Zaﬁra Tourer SC 1.6 Cdti

151 Opel Mokka SC 1.7 Cdti

New Price : €33,400 Our Price : €28,800 Save : €4,600

New Price : €26,000 Our Price : €22,500 Save : €3,500

151 Opel Astra 5DR Excite 1.6 Cdti

151 Opel Corsa SC Excite 1.4i

New Price : €24,200 Our Price : €19,900 Save : €4,300

New Price : €18,055 Our Price : €15,300 Save : €2,755

Colour

OPEL ADAM JAM 1.4i

BLACK

Mileage 0KM

Barlo Opel Part of the Barlo Motor Group

Barlo Opel Dublin Road, Kilkenny p: (056) 7705000 e: declan@barlokilkenny.ie w: www.barlo-opel.com

Deposit

1,490.00

60 mts

Term 62.40

151

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RED

0KM

€15,500

1,400.00

60 mts

58.64

152

OPEL CORSA SC EXCITE 1.4i

BLACK

0KM

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The right way to bronze

By Emer Kelly OUR summer is over. What summer really? But we want to keep a sun kissed glow. The best way to achieve this is applying bronzer. When learning how to apply bronzer, you need the perfect touch, too little and you don’t get the desired sun-kissed glow. Brush on too much and you can end up looking orange. Two essential tricks for how to apply just the right amount of bronzer. 1.Your tools are very important. Apply bronzer with a large, fluffy brush that features natural bristles this will give a more even look than a smaller brush will gi ve you. 2.Where to apply the bronzer? To the top of the forehead, under the cheek bone, and under the jaw line to create a ‘3’ shape along the side of the face. By applying in soft sweeping motions, this will add warmth as well as enhance the best features of your face that will really sculpt your angles in a gorgeous, feminine way. Practise makes perfect. Enjoy and have fun with it.

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NANOBLUR INDEED Labs created this clever tube of skin tightening and smoothing serum to tackle concerns created by HD cameras - the pesky things highlight every imperfection. And so Nanoblur was born. It effectively blurs lines and flaws on the skin with special technology. It uses millions of micro-prisms to create the illusion of poreless skin. It also brightens skin and evens out the texture in only a few seconds. To get the most out of it, use it underneath powder make-up or on top of liquid make-up, or blend it with your favourite moisturiser to make it go further. The only downside is that the effect is not permanent - it’s a quick fix solution. Nanoblur. Available from Boots.

MEDICAL professionals from all over the globe agree that Retinol is one of the most powerful ingredients to radically treat the signs of ageing. What is retinol? Retinol is an extremely effective cellcommunicating ingredient, which means it can literally connect to almost any skin cell and tell it to behave like a healthy, younger skin cell. But there’s more: R5 .#()&5#-5 an antioxidant, and thus can interrupt the free-radical damage process that causes skin to look and act older. This action helps prevent wrinkling and increases collagen production. R5 .#()&5#-5

effective at managing acne and eczema, as well as improving discolorations and wrinkles from sun damage. The correct way to introduce Retinol into your skincare is via a night cream or treatment. Retinol and sun protection go hand in hand and it is essential that you use a SPF 50 every day when you are using a retinol based night time product. Mint stock a variety of products currently in Dermalogica and Germaine de Cappuccini that contain Retinol. We are super excited as October sees the launch of Dermalogica Overnight Retinol Repair, this is the first product to contain a buffer cream to allow the client to customise their usage and increase as the skin becomes used to Retinol. As we are part of the Dermalogica Circle we will receive this midSeptember and we already received a few for us to try out and it’s a big yes from us! Call 056 7712579 to chat about introducing Retinol to your skin care regime.

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Coal miners will never be forgotten

Ashley Treacy, right, with his friend Chubby Brennan By Ashley Treacy FORMER coal miner Seamus Walsh, Reporter columnist Chubby Brennan and myself met at Deen View Centre, Castlecomer to chat about Seamus's Walshâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book In the Shadow of the Mines. Chubby had told me about the exhibition on the History of the 0LQHV LQ WKH 0LQLQJ 0XVHXP at the Castlecomer Discovery Park. Here are just some of the questions I asked Seamus. What prompted you to write the book? 0\ IDWKHU ZDV DOZD\V ZULWLQJ QRWHV DERXW WKH PLQHV DQG JLYLQJ QRWHV WR WKH SXSLOV ZKR ZHUH GRLQJ HVVD\V DERXW WKH PLQHV After he died in 1994, Fr Jerry -R\FH ZDV WDONLQJ DW KLV IXQHUDO service in Moneenroe and asked GXULQJ 0DVV ZKR ZDV JRLQJ WR ÂżQLVK WKH ERRN , QRPLQDWHG myself as the author. When did you start writing? I started in 1994. I spoke to John Barnaville Printers, Freshford. Some 11,000 copies of the book were printed by the Kilkenny People. In 1999, theâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;book â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;was launched by the then Ceann Comhairle of DĂĄil Ă&#x2030;ireann, Seamus Pattison in Castlecomer Community Hall.

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The beauty of busking

City Amber and the Bear from Kilkenny

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CROSSWORDS Fasten your financial seat-belt: you could be in for a bumpy ride. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all linked to the lunar eclipse on 28th in your sign. Months with eclipses tend to bring high level activity on the financial front. With September also containing the opposition of Jupiter to Neptune just as Mercury retrogrades (17th) AND Saturnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s move into Sagittarius, many people could feel theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re on a slide with unstoppable momentum. Two eclipses this month (solar on 13th and lunar on 28th), together with Jupiter and Neptune reaching their opposition - just as Mercury retrogrades and Saturn changes signs - point to a month of significant activity that will surely affect global finances. Serious losses are likely with levels of panic a distinct possibility. In as much as you can, it would be wise to put safety nets in place before Venus turns direct on 7th. This is likely to be a challenging month for all signs - but perhaps especially so for those born under a Mutable sign (you included). This is in part due to an opposition of Jupiter and Neptune that coincides with Mercury turning retrograde and Saturn moving into your opposite sign. You could view this as a balloonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deflation. This is likely to be a financial challenging month for many signs. You too could be affected - especially from 17th when Mercury stations as Saturn changes signs. Then thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the lunar eclipse on 28th in another of the Cardinal signs. One strong possibility is that income levels will be reduced. Though quite capable of operating a thrift scheme, it may be that matters quite out of your control lead to increased expenditure September could bring a bumpy financial ride: not solely linked to the Blood Moon eclipse on Monday 28th. There may be signs of trouble. Many will experience loss as Jupiter and Neptune come to their opposition just as Mercury retrogrades and Saturn changes signs. You may be aware of the threat of what lies ahead as early as the first day of the month you could come unstuck through a partnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s behaviour The solar eclipse on September 13th is in your sign: a signal for a fresh start. In this instance, with a series ofâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;difficultâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;planetary patterns occurring over 17th-18th, it may be that this need is thrust upon you. There is the possibility of loss at worst or financial confusion at best.

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Gig Guide

On the Stage

Cherish the Ladies CHERISH the Ladies are a much-loved, Grammy nominated, Irish- American super group formed in New York City in 1985 to celebrate the rise of women in what had been a male-dominated Irish music scene.

They have since toured the world, played the White House and the Olympics, and recorded 15 outstanding albums. With a spectacular blend of virtuoso instrumental talents, beautiful vocals, captivating

The Drays HEADED by Irish rock leader Stephen Ryan, The Drays are heading to Cleere's Bar on Saturday night. Stephen is a significant figure in Irish rock, having fronted a pair of bands (The Stars of Heaven and The Revenants) who were adored by the critics and largely ignored by the public. Little has been heard of the Dubliner since the turn of the millennium but he has

returned with a new band and album that suggests innate talent doesn't dry up with inactivity. Although he is the chief songwriter and vocalist, The Drays is far more than just the Stephen Ryan show. Conor Brady's Byrdsian guitar helps elevate Ryan's mediative songs and he's also responsible for the smart production. Elsewhere, Eileen Gogan's

vocals provide a beguiling counterpart to Ryan's singing and it's she who sprinkles goldust on the lovely 'Silver River'. Gogan, too, knows what it's like to sing in a band tipped for the big time but never quite made it (The Would Be's), but she's soaring here. A sublime return. Saturday, September 11th, Cleere's Bar.

September Girls. Photo credit Jeannie O’Brien

Film review American Ultra

Rated: 15

A MOVIE that could have gleefully gone over the edge, but lacks the confidence in its own premise to truly get as weird or as funky as the concept demands that it goes. American Ultra is one of those films that – frustratingly, annoyingly – begins at its end.

Mike (Jesse Eisenberg) sits in a nondescript interrogation room, handcuffed to the table. He’s battered, beaten and bloody. An agent approaches him, lays out a series of photographs, and asks Mike where he’d like to begin. The movie then rewinds, through EVERY

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl BEAUTIFULLY scripted and perfectly cast, Me & Earl & the Dying Girl is a coming-of-age movie with uncommon charm and insight. Anyone who buys a ticket to a film called “Me and Earl and the Dying Girl” goes in fully expecting to cry. It’s sort of a given. The surprise, then, is the laughter: the

key scene that’s about to be played out in American Ultra, successfully spoiling our moviegoing experience while also eliminating any and all suspense about Mike’s fate. That’s the first of several curious decisions that ensure it never lives up to its full potential. Rated: 12A

near-constant stream of wise, insightful jokes that make it so easy to cosy up to characters dealing with a tough emotional situation. The story of a high-school senior forced to befriend a classmate who has just been diagnosed with leukemia,

and the sincere, nonsexual connection that forms as a result, this rousing adaptation of Jesse Andrews’ novel is destined not only to connect with young audiences in a big way, but also to endure as a touchstone for its generation.

arrangements and stunning step dancing, the group takes the best of Irish traditional culture and puts on an immensely entertaining show. Friday, September 18th Watergate Theatre, 8pm.

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Top Ten

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Hotel of the week

DVD of the week

Ormonde Hotel, Ormonde Street, Kilkenny

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The Ormonde Hotel is Kilkenny’s only city centre hotel with full leisure centre facilities, 21m pool, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi. The experienced and friendly staff look forward to providing you with a luxurious and relaxing stay and a warm welcome awaits you. There is free WiFi throughout the hotel. The modern well equipped guest rooms provide you with comfortable and welcoming accommodation while the O’Reilly Restaurant and Bar and the Saviour Restaurant will ensure you are pleasantly refreshed. The hotel’s dedicated Kids Clubs will ensure the whole family enjoys their stay in Kilkenny. For more information visit: kilkennyormonde.com.

Dennis Hopper directs this classic 1980s crime drama starring Sean Penn and Robert Duvall. Veteran cop nearing retirement Bob Hodges (Duvall) and rookie know-it-all Danny McGavin (Penn) are reluctantly teamed together on the L.A.P.D.’s C.R.A.S.H. (Community Resources Against Street Hoodlums) unit when they investigate a brutal gang murder. They soon find themselves involved in a dangerous turf war and are forced to put their differences aside in an attempt to keep each other alive. The supporting cast includes Maria Conchita Alonso, Randy Brooks and Glenn Plummer.

Restaurant of the week

Album of the week

La Rivista, High Street, Kilkenny

Trackless Woods: Iris DeMent

La Rivista is a great little authentic Italian restaurant offers good quality food and exceptional value for money. Daily specials and set menus offering great value mean you can come in for a quick bite before the theatre (Kilkenny’s Watergate Theatre is a stonesthrow away) or sit back with us and enjoy our full A La Carte menu. For more information tel: 056 7771666 or visit: larivista.ie to view their latest great offers.

Featuring original music and melodies by Iris, The Trackless Woods sets 18 poems by acclaimed 20th century Russian poet Anna Akhmatova to life. Hailed as one of Russia’s finest poets, Akhmatova survived the Bolshevik Revolution, both World Wars and Stalin. She lost family, friends and fellow writers to political killings and labor in the gulags. The result is a breathtaking pairing of piano and voice in Iris’ sui generis style with timeless melodies that are deeply rooted in the American South.

Salon of the week

Movie of the week

City Hair Studio, High Street, Kilkenny

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City Hair Studio team of hair stylists offer a high standard of hairdressing. They aim to remain at the forefront of the latest styles and techniques, ensuring their customers can always count on City Hair Studio to offer them something new and exciting. All stylists receive regular training in order to keep up-to-date with all the latest hair styles and hair colouring methods. They’re all dedicated to giving you the style and colour you want, in a really relaxed and friendly environment all at unbeatable prices! Tel: 056 772 2958 for more information.

With a pregnant wife at home, mountain climber Rob Hall is planning to make his fifth ascent of ‘Everest’, one of the most dangerous places in the world. At first, his expedition goes as planned, and he and the team he’s leading reach the summit in triumph. But when a massive storm hits the Himalayas, a desperate attempt to get down off the mountain begins. Trapped in a blizzard and running out of oxygen, Rob and his team are pushed to their limits in their efforts to survive. Based on the 1996 disaster, ‘Everest’.

Activity of the week

Game of the week

Chen Style Tai Chi, Newman House, New Street, Kilkenny

Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate Special Edition (PS4)

Proven to have considerable health benefits Chen Style Tai Chi combines mental and physical exercise helps to improve co-ordination, reduce stress and provide increased energy levels, clearer mind. You can also expect increased bone density after a significant period of regular practice, and stronger joints, muscles and ligaments. Regular practice of Tai Chi’s silk reeling, standing and sitting meditation and form practice can have significant positive effects on the heart and the entire cardiovascular system. Practised by over 300 million people worldwide, Tai Chi teaches people how to slow down, relax, de-stress and improve balance. Visit: www.chentaichiireland.com

Dive deeper into the catacombs of Creed, with the Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate Special Edition, featuring the Darwin and Dickens Conspiracy Mission - giving you an additional 45 minutes of epic gameplay. “London, 1868. The Industrial Revolution unleashes an incredible age of invention, transforming the lives of millions with technologies once thought impossible. Opportunities created during this period have people rushing to London to engage in this new world, a world no longer controlled by kings, emperors, politicians, or religion, but by a new common denominator: money.”

Event of the week

Book of the week

Bitch Falcon, Brewery Corner, November 21st

The Framing of Harry Gleeson by Kieran Fagan

Bitch Falcon will be performing at Brewery Corner, Kilkenny on Saturday November 21st - their first show in Kilkenny. Exploding on the scene in April 2014 Bitch Falcon are a straight-up Rock band based in Dublin. Since their inception they have been slowly crafting their sound.Their sound incorporates all the best parts of rock, grunge, stoner, metal, hardcore riffs and electro pop and turning it into something truly unique and unforgettable. The band will be supported by Kilkenny’s duende dogs. Tickets: €5 entry for a night. Doors open 9pm. Visit: bitchfalcon.bandcamp.com for more information.

When Harry Gleeson reported that he had found his neighbour Moll McCarthy dead of gunshot wounds in a field in New Inn, Tipperary, he speedily became the number one suspect. It was 1940 and Moll was an unmarried mother of seven children. Gleeson was convicted by an all-male jury within three months - and sent to his death within five months. It suited the local community and authorities to conspire and cover up the real killer. This is the story of Harry Gleeson, New Inn’s secrets and the escape of a killer.

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Travel

City Break: Düsseldorf A VISIT to Düsseldorf can show you the best of Germany in microcosm. The city has some of the country’s largest modern art collections and an opera house and concert hall that produce work provincial companies elsewhere in Europe would struggle to match. Despite bombing, Dusseldorf still has many older building, for instance, the Sankt Lambertus

Basilika, which was first built in the 13th century, and which with its twisting spire helps make Düsseldorf ’s skyline unique. Fans of German beer and Oom-pah should love its intricate, pubfilled old town. The city also has a more modern side, and people who prefer something rawer will feel at home amongst the Media Harbour’s off-kilter new architecture and minimalist bars.

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AN Francisco has it all. Occupying a hilly 47-square mile thumbprint at the top of a peninsula, the City by the Bay is blessed with a spectacular setting, beautiful open spaces, truly diverse culture and a bridge that’s the envy of the world. But beyond all of this is a certain audacious spirit that’s

hard to define, characterised by decades of progressive movements and the idealists, entrepreneurs and pioneers who started them. It’s a spirit that makes San Francisco feel like it’s always one step ahead, and it’s an invigorating and optimistic place to be. Among the reasons why San Francisco continuously ranks as one of the USA’s most

liveable cities is its patchwork of walkable neighbourhoods, each with their own distinct character. Pacific Heights and Cow Hollow are awash with Victorian houses and antique stores; exclusive Nob Hill has elegant hotels and milliondollar views; Haight-Ashbury still retains a hint of its hippy past, and North Beach brims with Italian bakeries, boho

boutiques and Beat generation bookstores. But despite being constrained by the ocean and the bay, the city rarely feels overrun. Green urban spaces like Golden Gate Park and the Presidio, and chilled-out harbourside towns like the artistic enclave of Sausalito mean nature and relaxation are never far away.

CELEBRATE the Autumn Equinox at 5,500 year old Loughcrew Cairns with activities including dawn ceremonies, spiritual seminars and workshops. Relive the ancient ways of bidding farewell to the light as the darkness of Winter returns to the land. Witness powerful dawn ceremonies using the old ways of calling forth the blessings of the land from the four corners. If sunrise is good, watch it pass over

the fabled Equinox Stone within Cairn T - the oldest surviving stone building in Europe, dating to 3,500 BC. The brand new purpose-built Loughcrew Megalithic Centre, nestled at the foothills of the Witch’s Hill, will host a range of spiritual activities including seminars, meditation, workshops, healing, yoga and guided walks by accomplished and leading figures in their specific fields. Loughcrew Gardens nearby will also host a series of activities.

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Gardening with FrancesTheloke

Gardening

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Oh baby, you are blooming beautiful

RE YOU allowed talk about your new grandchild in a gardening column? Maybe if I come from the anJOH RI D QHZ EXG RU D ÀRZHU\ name? O my Luve is like a red, red rose/That’s newly sprung in June ...Well, we were presented with our second grandchild last week, a beautiful girl, and she is just adorable. Well I would say that, wouldn’t I. Still nameless, mind you, I mean choosing a name is a tricky thing, what with the competition of the Kardashians, Honey Boo Boo, Modern Family, well. where do you go from here? I mean it’s not every name that can go with Theloke, now can it? So enough you cry. Well I’ll just attach one teeny, weeny, tincy little picture for you to fawn over. Now, back to the business in hand...I just discovered an amazing app for your smartphone, which helps to identify the name of plants you do not know. It’s called, Like Your Garden, download it free from your playstore. So you are wandering through Wisley or Sissinghurst (both on my bucket list) and you see a plant you just have to have in your garden but you have no idea of the name of it? Hey presto Just take a picture of it, and click search...hey presto, the name of your plant or potentials will appear on screen. And yes, I have tried it myself. To the ladies from the Kilkenny Horticultural Society, who were out to visit our garden

Youngest Kilkenny supporter, three days old recently. The plant we were all wondering what it’s name was is a Goose-necked yellow Loosestrife (lysimachia clethroides). Pictured. So now, I don’t need to do a GDK answer anymore (Granny Doesn’t Know). I just need to produce my trusty smartphone and Bob’s your uncle.

Dahlia

The Gooseneck Loosestrife is easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist, rich, humusy locations in full sun, but spreads by rhizomes and can be very aggressive in these ideal growing conditions. Tends to be somewhat less aggressive if grown in drier soils with light shade. So now, you

learn something new every day. Dahlias and Gladioli are great tubers/bulbs for late Autumn colour in the garden. DahlLDV DUH WKH QDWLRQDO ÀRZHU RI Mexico, so hence why the tubers have a tendency not to be frost hardy unless lifted and cocooned in your shed over Winter. But the Dahlia is the highlight of any late summer garden. .HHS SLFNLQJ WKH ÀRZHUV DQG it will reward you by producing hundreds more in its place. I must admit, I never lift my Dahlias, I just mulch them every Winter and take my chances after that. Planning your garden Dahlias can be used many ways in your garden. Individual plants or small clusters within existing landscaping provide summer-long colour and highlight. Long straight rows look impressive and are easily managed and accessed for cutting blooms. Large dahlias can be situated as to provide background colour for other landscape plants. Small dahlias can be intermixed with other plants or used as borders. If you want to cut lots of blooms you should plan for easy access to all sides of the plants. Selecting your site Dahlias will grow in nearly any soil as long as you have 12”-14” of tillable depth. If your soil is shallow or rocky, build raised beds to increase the rooting depth. Poor drainage will encourage URWWLQJ WKDW FDQ D൵HFW RYHUZLQtering and quality of tubers that are produced. If your soil shows signs of standing water or is constantly

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Gooseneck Loosestrife wet consider modifying the drainage or build raised beds. Sunlight is important to Dahlia JURZWK DQG ÀRZHU SURGXFtion. Your dahlias should receive a minimum of 8-10 hours RI GLUHFW RU VOLJKWO\ ¿OWHUHG light. Plant them in a bright spot. Deep shade promotes lanky growth and few blooms. If you are in an area where daytime temperatures consistently exceed 90 degrees providing shade during the hottest part of the afternoon will improve bloom quality and reduce fading. If you are in an area that does not have consistent summer rainfall, be sure your Dahlias are planted where you can provide regular irrigation. In containers Dahlias do very well when grown in large pots or garden boxes. This is a good strategy if you have limited space, want to use Dahlias as patio decorations.

They do best in containers that hold at least 12”-14” of potting medium. Smaller containers will require more frequent watering. If your container Dahlias are regularly wilting even when watered regularly, move them to a location with less afternoon sun to keep them from overheating. As a PS, I had a call from a lady recently, subsequent to my article on Giant Hogweed. Her son has had the recurring dreaded rash for seven years now and cannot eradicate it. Once he ventures out into the sun at all, the rash erupts again. If anyone has had any experience on how to get rid of the Hogweed Burn please contact me. Fran can be contacted at 087-9978743 after 3pm or email clashacrowgardens@ gmail.com.

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

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16 SEPTEMBER 2015 Kilkenny Reporter

Golf

Golf Castlecomer Castlecomer golf club has really grown into a course worthy of being considered a gem in the crown of Leinster golf. Since its rearrangement in layout, the challenge of individually spectacular holes has matured to raise the standard of golf and the scoring opportunities for players. It is heartening to see the terrific scores that were achieved in the competitions throughout the year, in stroke play competitions, such as the Captains prize, and in stapleford competitions. Losing nothing of the magnificence always associated with the landscape of the course, the new layout is yielding a good measure of the high standard of golf being played by members and visitors alike. The significant increase in societies that come to play, and return again, and the increase in the membership is testament to the good value and fully enjoyable experience that Castlecomer Golf club and course offers to golfers. To offer accessibility to more, Castlecomer golf club is offering membership to any who want to join now, and for the usual yearly subscription, the new member is a member immediately until December 2016. This is great value to have the extra months remaining in 2015 as a free added benefit. Anyone even contemplating joining next year would do very well to join now and start all the playful fun in advance. For any who ask the question, ‘when would be the best time to join in the fun and games?’ the answer is NOW, without doubt. For any who ask the question, ‘where would I get extra value for my money?’ the answer is definitely Castlecomer Golf club. If the question is asked ‘where is there a great course where I can be fairly challenged and know when I am doing well?’ the evidence shows that the answer to that question, is Castlecomer Golf club. Check it out, come see and come join the club. You are welcome there and, for sure, you will enjoy all it has to offer. The TGIF league is culminating in the wild card play-off on Friday, 18th. Then, it’s on to the grand finale for those who qualified and the sudden death filter to find the overall winner. Always an exciting and effervescent day of excitement, the opportunity to get a wild card chance is something delightful to achieve. It’s fun to get the chance, and to be in the great play off, where every hole is the hole to win and any hole can knock a player out of the game. Great to be in the final and great to watch it unfold, even if one of those knocked out along the way to join the spectators. Results for weekend 5th/6th. 2 Person Team Event 1. Tom Staunton (18), Jim Hynes (27) 48 pts 2. Seamus Coogan (11), Shane Coogan 46 pts 3. Shane Coakley (10) Jim Dunne (15) 45 pts Ladies Maureen Norton, Noreen Kinsella 43 pts Sun Sept 13th Mens Singles 1. Pat Haughton (25) 48 pts 2. Tom Staunton (18) 40 pts b9 Gross Brian Kirby (5) (Muskerry) 32 pts 3. Ger Murphy (19) (Callan) 40 pts Diary Thurs 17th Sept Mens Open Singles Sat 19th/ Sun 20th Mens Open Singles Check out www.castlecomergolf.ie for more about the club.

Callan Results week ending 13/9/15 O’Dwyers Golf Store open singles 9th Sept 1st luke Donnelly 39pts 2nd Jeff Lynch 37pts 3rd JJ Murphy 36pts. Sat/Sun 12/13th Sept Mens 4 ball V par sponsor Murt Duggan was won by

Ross Holden and Andy Needhan 8 up, 2nd were John Healey Jim Kirby 7 up. On Thurs the 10th Sept the Emerald Classic was held at Callan Golf Club for the 38th time. The winning team Led by John Holden, S Burke, O O’Conner, M Skehan had a score of 103. Callan’s Captain welcomed the Emeralds and congratulated them on creating what can only be described as an institution at this stage. Captain Pat and President Mossie spoke of how happy they were to meet and greet this special society, how the friendships made over the decades still endure and how all the members of Callan look forward to this annual event. Hon Life President Murt Duggan who is the driving force behind this Classic on this side of the Atlantic announced that 30 teams lined out testament to how popular this Annual event remains to be. Emeralds President Pat Lynch thanked Callan for their hospitality he commended the grounds staff for presenting the course to such a high standard and thanked Jon and his staff for the excellent bar and catering. Last words came from Ambrose O’Connell who has made the trip every year for the 38 years and Martin Murphy who but for one year has made every trip and that one year was the ammunition he used to get at Martin in his speech, Ambrose finished by thanking Callan for the hospitality shown to him and his fellow society members and praised Murt Duggan for his hard work in organising the classic he thanked Sean Waltzer and John O’Dwyer for assisting Murt but most of all thanked all for their friendship over the past 38 years. Team News Callan’s south Leinster team were out in the semi final on Sat against Athy. Callan put up a good performance but fell short eventually loosing four and a half to two and a half, Tom Kenny played consistant golf but was beaten on the 20th hole, Dennis Collins after a good round was also unlucky beaten on the 19th, Liam Brennan never go to his own high standard and was beaten on 15, with Gerry Brett suffering the same faith also beaten on the 15th. Paddy Donovan won his match on the 16th, Ivan Brown won his match on the 18th, with Jim Kirby called in A/S on 18. Team managers Pat O’Keefee and Niall Brett praised their players for the dedication shown in practice and matches alike , they commiserated with players but reminded them that sport especially golf is often cruel and that the club is proud of their achievements. Fixtures, Wed 16th O’Dwyers Golf Store Open singles tee times available on line or call 0567725136. Thurs 17th Senior Ladies tee reserved 10am to Midday, Sat/Sun 19th and 20th Super value Men’s monthly Medal stroke. Mon 21st RGA tee 11am to 1pm. Tue 22nd Ladies day. Two dates to keep in mind are the 2nd and 3rd of OCT the Mount Carmel Classis will be held its €60 per team of 4, this worth while charity which looks after the elderly in the locality is always well supported and with first prize being a Weekend break in Cahir Lodge Hotel and a golf package in Cahir Deer park Golf Course its well worth the entrance fee, for reservations call Robert on 0876592977. Callan Golf Club would like to offer sympathy to President Mossie Skehan on the death of his brother James (Seamus) Skehan. Club Lotto no winner of the €1250 jackpot the numbers drawn were 8,20,36 €30 each to Mary Barry, John O’Brien, Sean O’Halloran. Next weeks jackpot is €1350 thank you for your support. Callan Ladies

Lady Captains Outing Lady Captain Mary Manning held her outing for the lady members on Sat. September 12th at Mountrath Golf Club. Mountrath is a very nostalgic place for Mary as in 1957 Mary s mother Mrs Phelan held the office of Lady Captain. The course with its ﬁne long fairways fringed with plenty of trees and well manicured greens made for challenging golf. Fifteen teams of three took part on the day. Winners: Ann O’Shea (Vice Lady Captain) Kathleen Phelan Margaret Comerford Tuesday September 8th ILGU Medal Winner; Breda Ryan 73 2nd Caroline Healy 76 B9 3rd Ann Campion 76 Nine Hole: Winner Bid Kearns 2nd Kathleen Power.

Gowran Park Junior & Senior Scratch Cups 2015 – Sunday 13th September A record entry in both categories was recorded on Sunday last 13th September with both cups being hotly contested from the outset. Despite a grey and drizzly day the weather held up and with the course in near perfect condition all competitors enjoyed the competition off the blue tees. The Senior Scratch cup resulted in a 3 way tie on 72pts. The winner with the better back 9 was a delighted Tommy Lennon (3) Carlow Golf Club, just pipping Brian Keenan (+1) The Heath and Paul Flynn (scratch) Tramore Golf Club. The Junior Scratch cup was won by popular local member Larry Cleere (5) who shot a very impressive 73. John Walsh (7) Williamstown shot 75 to take 2nd place while John Farrell (6) The Heath also shot 75 taking 3rd. Neville Coen (6) Callan Golf Club won the nett. Matchplay Season We are getting down to the business phase of the Matchplays - with no competition this weekend due to racing on Sunday, this Saturday is a perfect opportunity to play the next rounds. The Fourball Matchplay has reached the semi-ﬁnal stage. James Doyle & John Barcoe play Paul Whelan & Anthony McCormack. The second semi sees Joe Sweeney & Alex Dunne matched against Matty Byrne & Philip Dreeling. The Singles Matchplay is at the quarter ﬁnal stage, all matches should be completed this week – the remaining matches line up as follows:Dave Kearney v George Barcoe Joe Lannon v Richie Lowry Ciaran Whelan v Noel Kenny Martin Donnelly/Paul Whelan plays Pat Hynes. Open Singles – Thursday 10th September 2015 1st D. O’Leary New Ross 38 pts 2nd Keith McCullagh Gowran Park 38 pts cb Ladies 18 hole Stableford - Wednesday 9th September 2015 1st Sinead Kearney (12) 42 pts 2nd Patrice Mullins (34) 38 pts Members Weekly 9 Hole Competition This week’s Brendan McDermott Golf Academy Golf Shop 9 hole winner is Kate Hennessy. Kate shot 20 points beating Mick Bolger and Mick Fitz who both had 19 points. There are only three weeks left in the 9 hole league and it’s getting very tight around the cut-off mark. Birdie hole was the 3rd with no winner so we have a rollover this week. The last of the 9 hole midweek competitions for the 2015 season will take place next Wednesday 23rd September with prizegiving after. Fixtures Thursday 17th September

Open Singles – Visitor €15 Sunday 20th September RACING – NO GOLF Wednesday 23rd September Members last 9 Hole Competition Sunday 27th September Members Monthly Medal Friday 2nd & Sat 3rd October 2 DAY RACING FESTIVAL – NO GOLF.

Mountain View Members Scramble Next weekend’s members competition is a 3 Person Scramble. Members of the Ladies are welcome to take part. Teams can consist of ladies, gents or any combination. GOY Last Sunday’s member’s competition is the final medal and club GOY competition for 2015. After the seventh and final round the Golfer of the Year is Declan Cahill whom topped the table on a total of 27Pts . Played in very wet conditions Declan scored a nett 74 which was good enough to give him another 6 points on the GOY table. P J Doyle Was second with 20 Pts and Seamus O Brien is in third place on 18 Pts. John Coleman playing off 20 is this years Seniors golfer of the year. In a play off with Liam Maddock John scored 38 Pts to claim the title. Inter Society This years Inter Society competition took place at Mountain View last Saturday. With golfing conditions perfect on the day Ballyhale GS emerged the winners with a great score of 213Pts. Freshford GS finished in second position on 202Pts and Thomastown GS third with 201Pts.. Champions Cup The date for the Champions Cup is Sunday 27th September. The first tee time will be 9.30. All competitors eligible to take part will be notified by text with their tee time.. Results Members (Monthly Medal) Single Stroke. 1st St John Donovan (18) Nett 69. 2nd Tommy Walton (13) 70. 3rd Declan Cahill (13) 74. Medal Winners Tommy Walton Category 1. St John Donovan Category 2. John Coleman Category 3. MV Seniors Single Stableford 1st John Coleman (20) 38 Pts. 2nd Tom Walsh (28) 36Pts. 3rd Tommy Walton (13) 36 Pts. 4th Sean Brennan (28) 35 Pts. 5th Nicky Morrissey (23) 35 Pts. 6th John fielding (25) 35 Pts. 7th Liam Maddock (18) 35 Pts. MV Ladies Single Single Stableford. Winner Josie O Gorman. Second Anne Foskin. Diary Sunday Sept 20th Members (Ladies and Gents) 3 Person Scramble Tuesday Sept 22nd Mountain View Seniors Competition. Monday Sept 21st to Friday Sept 25th - Members 9 Hole Single Stableford. Monday Sept 21st to Friday Sept 25th Open 18 Hole Single Stableford Wednesday Sept 23rd Ladies Singles Competition. Thursday Sept 24th MV Seniors 13 Hole Competition. Sunday Sept 27th Champions Cup + Single Stableford

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UNDER 15 BOYS LEINSTER FINALS The Under 15 boys managed by Michael Keenan and assisted by Mick Kennedy and Rob O’Shea will take on Royal Tara in the second leg of the Leinster Final in Royal Tara on Saturday a 1pm. They will take a 4/1 lead into the second leg. The team in the first leg in Royal Tara was Louis Walsh, Sean Manogue, Patrick O’Shea, Jack Walsh and Richard Louis Duggan. Hopefully there will a big turnout of support for the second leg in Kilkenny on Saturday September 19th at 1pm. MIXED SOCIAL GOLF The Friday evening Mixed Social Golf has finished for this year. COURSE UPDATE The course will be closed for maintenance on Monday and up to lunchtime on Tuesday, as a result the Ladies Competition this week will take place on Wednesday 16th instead of Tuesday. The priority on the Mens tee boxes on holes 9 and 13 has been reversed, players approaching the 9th tee box should check to see if there are players teeing off the 13th tee and if so those on the 9th should stand in behind the protective fence until those on 13th have teed off. Divot repair session this Tuesday evening Sept 15th at 6.30pm, all help and volunteers welcome. This likely to be the final evening session for this year. Thanks to those who are taking the divot bags out while playing to repair the divots, please continue to keep up the good work, we are only half filling the bags now as when full they were a bit heavy to carry on the golf trolley. RESULTS CLUB FINALS RESULTS Club Singles Winner Derek O’Gorman Runner - Up John Marnell Semi - Finalists Derek Shelley Richard Duggan Bar Cup Winner Brendan Power Runner Up Noel O’Sullivan Scratch Matchplay Winner Michael Buggy Runner-Up Mark Power Mens Foursomes Winners Mark Grant & Kieran Wall Runner - Up Paddy Fitzpatrick & Paddy Smee; Semi - Finalists Sean Dowling & Tommy O’Connell Michael Naughton & Niall Sheehan Mens Fourball Winners Michael Buggy & John Martin

Runner - Up Denis Brophy & Paul Brophy Semi - Finalists Aidan McDonald & Padraig Keegan P J Martin & Brendan Hogan Leading Qualifier Michael Buggy & John Martin Gold Medal Winner Monthly Medal Winners Winner; Richie Manogue ; Runner Up Conor Hennessy Play Off Golfer of the Year Sponsored by; The Honda Centre (Cathal O’Neill) Winner Kieran Wall Runner Up Michael Buggy Third Gerard Carey Mixed Foursomes Winners Ian Harrison & Grainne Parker Runner - Up Des Woods & Marian Woods Semi - Finalists P J Martin & Joan O’Gorman Paddy Crotty & Evelyn Crotty Singles Qualifier 1st: Oliver Carter, 2nd: Cormac Hickey, 3rd: Michael Fogarty Competition Best Gross; Richie Walsh, 5th: Daragh McNamara Mens 18 Hole Singles Sat 12th & Sun 13th September C.S.S. 72 1. P J O’Reilly (13) 41 pts (B9) 2. Ned Nolan (13) 41 pts 3. Cormac Hickey (5) 40 pts Best Gross; Michael Buggy (+1) 39 Gross Pts 5. Richard Lawrence (4) 40 pts 6. Colin Corbett (6) 39 pts Jun/Juv Prize Oisin Timmons (15) 33 pts Date for Presentation of Prizes to be confirmed. Two’s Club Mens Singles Sat Sept 13th & Sun Sept 14th Ned Nolan at 6th &10th, Richie Manogue at 6th, Seamus O’Neill, Aidan McDonald, Milo Kavanagh, Michael Buggy, Simon Cullen, Tom Sloyan, Patrick O’Shea at 10th, Oisin Timmons at 15th, P J O’Reilly, Martin Duggan, Frank Dalton at 17th. Each Two is worth €16.45 and is credited in the Pro Shop. Open Ladies & Gents Singles Wednesday September 9th C.S.S. 72 Members, 74 Visitors Gents Section 1. Luke Kelly (6) 41 pts 2. Nigel Skehan (10) 39 pts 3. Brian Orr (7) 38 pts (B9) Best Gross: Mark Power (-1) 35 Gross Pts (B6)

5. John O’Donovan (19) 38 pts 6. Seamus Rochford (11) 36 pts Ladies Section 1. Phyl Doyle (13) 35 pts Date for presentation of prizes to be confirmed. Two’s Club Ladies & Gents Open Singles Wed September 9th. P J Carter, Harry Duggan at 6th, Liam McCormack, Pat Butler Snr at 15th, Brian Orr, Michael Doran, Reay Brandon, Joel Phelan, Brian Delaney, Tommy Deegan at 17th. Each Two is worth €21.40 and is credited in the pro Shop. Two’s Club 3 Person Team Event Sat 5th & Sun 6th September David Lawlor, Con O’Sullivan at 6th, James Young, Larry Gittens at 10th, Willie Horgan, Luke Wall at 15th, Padraig Keegan, Seamus Rochford, Brian Cullen at 17th Each two is worth €21.20 and is credited in the pro shop. JUNIOR / JUVENILE NEWS The Junior/Juvenile Coaching sessions on Saturday mornings have now finished for this season. The Under 15 boys managed by Michael Keenan and assisted by Mick Kennedy and Rob O’Shea will take on Royal Tara in the second leg of the Leinster Final in Royal Tara on Saturday a 1pm. They will take a 4/1 lead into the second leg. The team in the first leg in Royal Tara was Louis Walsh, Sean Manogue, Patrick O’Shea, Jack Walsh and Richard Louis Duggan. Hopefully there will a big turnout of support for the second leg in Kilkenny on Saturday September 19th at 1pm. SENIOR MENS RESULTS Team Event Thursday September 10th 1. Michael Grant (8) Dom Murphy (15) Willie B Murphy (17) Jim Meredith (20) 64 pts; 2. Geoff Meagher (13) Tony Teehan (18) Paul Hanafin (22) Pat Kelleher (28) 62 pts; 3. William P Murphy (14) Michael O’Reilly (20) Christy Rainey (21) Finbarr Coughlan (23) 60 pts B6; 4. John King (15) James Dollard (18) P F O’Shea (21) Richard Butler (22) 60 pts; 5. Noel Skehan (13) Richie Phelan (18) Shem Lawlor (20) Joe Nolan (24) 59 pts B6; 6. Frank Coyne (15) John O’Leary (19) Joe O’Driscoll (26) Seamus O’Sullivan (25) 59 pts; 7. Paddy Raggett (15) John Keogh (16) Tom Brett (20) Joe Ledwidge (25) 58 pts Next Competition Thursday September 17th at 11am. FIXTURES: Tuesday Sept 15th, Course closed for maintenance until lunchtime.

Kilkenny TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 15TH MENS GOLFER OF THE YEAR 2015 The Golfer of the Year which is generously sponsored by Cathal O’Neill and The Honda Centre Kilkenny was also presented on Club Finals night. The winners was Kieran Wall with Michael Buggy in second place and Ger Carey in third place. Cathal O’Neill from the Honda Centre attended the presentation on behalf of the sponsors.

Founder members of the Emerald Golf Society: Front, from left: Martin Murphy, Margret Duggan, Ambrose O'Connell, Bill Martin. Back, from left: Murt Duggan, Tom O'Donovan.

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St Brigid’s U14 Camogie Shield winners: Back, from left: Roisin Casey, Sarah Harrison, Isabel Caldbeck, Abby O’Keeffe, Katie Dunne, Rebecca O’Halloran, Abbie O’Neill, Ciara Wall, Maebh Ging, Katie Brennan,Kate Everard, Tara Ronan, Reece Delaney, Cliona Teehan. Front, from left, Aoibhe Murphy, Caragh Keating Cullen, Sinead Murphy, Lucy Egan, Faith Delaney, Helen Roberts, Suzy Kelly, Molly Butler, Shona O’Brien, Margaret Maher, Kelly Lanigan

Reporter GAA Results J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Junior Hurling Championship Section B Dicksboro 2-27, St Martin’s 1-7 Ballyhale Shamrocks 4-16, Clara 2-14 St. Canice’s Credit Union [Kilkenny] Senior Hurling League Group A Dicksboro 2-10, Erin’s Own 1-7 Clara 3-15, Carrickshock 3-10 O’Loughlin Gaels 3-11, James Stephens 0-13 St. Canice’s Credit Union [Kilkenny] Senior Hurling League Group B Rower Inistioge 2-16, St Martin’s 2-8 Danesfort 2-14, Fenians 2-12 Ballyhale Shamrocks 4-12, Mullinavat 2-16 Michael Lyng Motors Intermediate Hurling League Group A Bennettsbridge 0-21, St Lachtain’s 2-9 Lisdowney 3-11, Emeralds 2-12 St. Patrick’s 3-13, Dunnamaggin 0-16 Michael Lyng Motors Intermediate Hurling League Group B Thomastown 1-15, Conahy Shamrocks 0-15 Young Irelands 1-15, Graigue Ballycallan 1-13 Tullaroan 0-18 ,Tullogher Rosbercon 0-13 J. J. Kavanagh and Sons Junior Hurling League [Section A] Group A Barrow Rangers 2-11, Galmoy 0-9 Graignamanagh 2-13, Mooncoin 2-12 Kilmacow 0-18, John Lockes 0-12 J. J. Kavanagh and Sons Junior Hurling League [Section A] Group B Blacks and Whites 2-13, Glenmore 1-12 Slieverue 0-22, Galmoy, 3-10 Piltown 2-15, Cloneen 0-12 J. J. Kavanagh and Sons Joe Walsh Cup Semi-Final Replay Graignamanagh 4-6, Mooncoin 1-7

O’Loughlin Gaels U16 player Mikey Butler being congratulated by his mother Suzanne and father Micheal Butler

O’Loughlin Gaels U-16 hurling county champions, managed by Brian Dowling

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Popular FAI boss is lauded JIMMY RHATIGAN JIMMYRHATIGAN@GMAIL.COM

SOCCER and hurling lauded FAI Chief John Delaney at a Mayor's Reception in City Hall on Saturday. Members of local soccer clubs were joined by hurling champions Michael Kavanagh, JJ Delaney, Paul Murphy, Richie Hogan and Eoin Larkin on a night of tribute. The extended Delaney clan, including Joe's parents, Joe and Joan Delaney, got the thumbs up as many references were made to their Kilkenny roots of which the family has always been very proud. Before the reception, Joe, a stalwart of the Football Association of Ireland and great friend of Irish soccer for a lifetime, and his son John ambled to William Street, a few kilometres from City Hall where nostalgia abounded as they viewed No. 2

in the street, once the home of members of their family. An uncle of John's, Vincent Delaney lived in the street. He was a rate collector with Kilkenny Local Authorities and was a supporter of Dicksboro GAA Club. Joe Delaney's is a former chairman of Waterford United and was in the chair when former Manchester United and Northern Ireland star Tommy Jackson, led the Blues to FAI Cup glory. Tommy is a great friend of Castlecomer Road car dealer Kevin Byrne and came to Kilkenny for many years delivering coaching courses which were very popular. Memorable evening Saturday was a memorable evening for Joe and Joan Delaney in particular as they had just celebrated 50 years of marriage and Joe was resplendent his his carefully chosen black

and amber jacket and slacks. Mayor Joe Malone presented -RKQ ZLWK D 0D\RU V &HUWLÂżFDWH of Honour and acknowledged his contribution to Irish soccer and to rural soccer in places like Kilkenny in particular. John was presented with a memento photograph by Eoin Larkin. The Mayor also welcomed local lad Mikey Drennan who now plays with Shamrock Rovers in the League of Ireland and said he was delighted to see the former Evergreen and St Kieran's College player making such great progress. John Corrigan of the Kilkenny & District League also spoke. In City Hall with the MacCarthy cup of cheer was hurling team kit manager Rackard Coady, a wonderful sporting ambassador for our city and county. 7KH EDOO ZDV NLFNHG Rŕľľ LQ &LW\ Hall and the party continued at Billy Byrne's, John Street.

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Local soccer meets the boss

Miss Kilkenny Sasha Connelly with Emma English

John Delaney with Mayor Joe Malone

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Andy Valentine, Mikey Drennan, Shamrock Rovers player from Kilkenny, Sasha Connelly, Paul Murphy and Richie Hogan

John and his father Joe with the MacCarthy Cup

John signs the visitors book at City Hall

Our hurlers and Mayor Joe with John and his girlfriend Emma English and his parents Joe and Joan Delaney

Paul Murphy, John Delaney, Rackard Cody, John Flynn, Eoin Larkin, Richie Hogan and Mayor Joe

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16 SEPTEMBER 2015 Kilkenny Reporter

Sport ST CANICEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CU SENIOR HURLING FIRST ROUNDÂ

Shamrocks should be in clover KILKENNY senior hurling champions Ballyhale Shamrocks will take on James Stephens in the opening round of the St Caniceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Credit Union senior hurling championship next week end. The champions have been gaining momentum in recent ZHHNV DQG ÂżQLVKHG WKLUG LQ their group in the league. HenU\ 6KHŕľˇLQ LV EDFN DQG -DPHV â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Chaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Fitzpatrick is named in the subs. 0LGÂżHOG KDV D \RXWKIXO ORRN with Ronan Corcoran and Conor Walsh on duty. Michael Fennelly is at centre back Ă&#x20AC;DQNHG E\ 3DXO 6KHŕľˇLQ DQG the evergreen Bob Aylward. Time is against injured duo Jackie Tyrrell and Eoin Larkin and they are unlikely to feature for James Stephens. It is hard to see the city team winning without those two inspirational players. Danesfort take on Dicksboro in what looks like a 50/50 game. The city team has resorted to their tried and trusted PLGÂżHOG RI &LOOLDQ %XFNOH\ DQG Ollie Walsh with Eoin Gough at centre back. The impressive Evan Cody is DW IXOO EDFN 6WHSKHQ )DUUHOO ÂżOOV the troublesome centre forward position. Danesfort have the big three, 3DWULFN DQG 5LFKDUG +RJDQ LQ

DWWDFN DQG 3DXO 0XUSK\ LQ GHfence. The â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Fort seem to be unVXUH DV WR ZKHUH 3DXO 0XUSK\ should play for this team as he switches between full back and wing back. Both teams head into this FODVK DIWHU FRQÂżGHQFH ERRVWLQJ wins over Fenians and Erinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Own. The Hogans and Murphy might swing it for Danesfort. Relegation looms large for Erinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Own, St Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Carrickshock and Mullinavat. Erinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Own (Castlecomer) will battle it out with neighbours St.Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (Muckalee) for a place in the championship TXDUWHU ÂżQDOV DQG DYRLG D UHOHJDWLRQ ÂżQDO The â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Comer men havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t scored a lot this year but they concede very little. StMartinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s have been improving in recent outings without winning. Conor and Damian Fogarty, 3HDGDU DQG 0DUWLQ %RUDQ DQG Michael Murphy will lead the Erinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Own challenge. St Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s have John Mulhall, Eoin McGrath, Thomas Breen on board with Ollie :DOVK DQG 3DGG\ 1RODQ LQ WKH central defensive positions. St Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t won a game this year and the wait may continue. Erinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Own look a little steadier.

Southern neighbours Mullinavat and Carrickshock are also in the relegation mix. The â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Shocks should have Richie 3RZHU RQ ERDUG DIWHU KLV ORQJ term knee injury. They have been gearing themselves for this part of the season all year and they are on an upward curve. John Dalton and John Tennyson are the housekeepers in defence while Michael Rice DQG WKH 3RZHUV 5LFKLH DQG John will lead the attack. Mullinavat have been consistent all year without getting their due reward. The â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Vat have been scoring freely enough but they have FRQFHGHG WHQ JRDOV LQ WKHLU ÂżYH league outings. The experienced Willie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dwyer, Dinny Butler and Jamie Fennelly are important players. Liam Fennelly and Simon AyOZDUG DUH HŕľśFLHQW RQ WKH KDOI back line while Mark ManVÂżHOG KDV EHHQ D FRQVLVWHQW marksman. Experienced Carrickshock should shade it. Unbeaten Clara take on The Rower Inistioge in the league ÂżQDO ZKLOH 2Âś/RXJKOLQ *DHOV play the Fenians in the shield ÂżQDO Those four teams have qualiÂżHG IRU WKH FKDPSLRQVKLS TXDUWHU ÂżQDOV

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Conahy can silence noisy neighbours THE FIRST round pairings have Conahy Shamrocks against neighbours Lisdowney while Graigue Ballycallan play 6W 3DWULFNÂśV %DOO\UDJJHW Conahy and Lisdowney will PHHW HDFK RWKHU IRU WKH ÂżUVW time in a championship game since the 1960s. Shamrocks blazed a trail in the opening three rounds with a 100% record. They lost the last two rounds to Young Irelands and Thomastown and head into this game with the big fear that their season could end in a whimper. Lisdowney have been consistent without being overly impressive and the fear of relegation has been lifted which may see them open up a little bit more. Conahy should get back to winning ways.

6W 3DWULFNÂśV ORVW RXW QDUURZO\ to Mullinavat in last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s FRXQW\ ÂżQDO 7KLV LV D PXVW ZLQ game for them. Their whole season has been geared to hitting the ground running in the championship. Graigue Ballycallan will be GLŕľśFXOW RSSRQHQWV DQG WKH\ wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be easily beaten. BallyUDJJHW VKRXOG KDYH HQRXJK ÂżUHpower to see them over the line. Tullogher Rosbercon take on The Emeralds while Thomastown and Dunnamaggin battle LW RXW LQ WKH RWKHU ÂżUVW URXQG encounters that double up as UHOHJDWLRQ VHPL ÂżQDOV Thomastown had a narrow victory in their last league game but they face a tough battle against Dunnamaggin who are a real championship team. The â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Town have lost a number players due to injury and emigration but they seem to be

ÂżQGLQJ WKHLU IHHW DJDLQ DQG PD\ shade it against Dunnamaggin. A youthful Emeralds take on Tullogher Rosbercon who have disappointed in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s league campaign. The southerners came within an ace of reaching last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s FRXQW\ ÂżQDO EXW WKLV VHDVRQ seems to be passing them by. The Emeralds were beaten LQ WKH FRXQW\ ÂżQDO LQ EXW they have lost a number players from that panel and that has hurt them badly. Walter Walsh and company VKRXOG KDYH HQRXJK WR VHH Rŕľľ the Emeralds challenge. Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s junior champions Bennettsbridge meet last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s senior relegated team Tullaroan LQ WKH OHDJXH ÂżQDO Young Irelands play St /DFKWDLQÂśV LQ WKH VKLHOG ÂżQDO

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16 SEPTEMBER 2015 Kilkenny Reporter

Sport

The boys are back in town

Siobhan Foran, Roisin Law and Shane O'Neill

Donnacadh, Jimmy, Sinead and Richard Grant

Megan Holden, Shauna Dolan and Chloe Kelly

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Sport Girl power with the cup

Hurling is a way of life

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