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16 DECEMBER 2015 Kilkenny Reporter

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Army cap-tains!: Pupils Monica Cotter Diaz and Darragh Dwyer with Sergeant Kieran Kernnedy

Margaret Mary Murphy and Ben Moore with Private John Flynn

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Our dancing delights to storm to television glory April Coady and Nathan Carter in dancing delight; and inset: April, her aunt, Betty Walsh, Graignamanagh, Nathan and April’s mother, Sarah Coady

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Ber Hayes, Donie Butler, Sheila Donnelly, Manager Newpark Close Family Resource Centre, Martin Rafter, Project Manager, Kilkenny Leader and Sister Kathleen Maher

Jim Fogarty, Margaret Lanigan and Frank Cody

Nora Webster, Margaret Leahy and Ann Murphy

Good attendance at the launch

Fen Art Group members, Jim Delaney, Marian Brennan, Kay Walshe and Frank Cody

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Great night at Springhill Hotel party Sisters Kathleen Brown and Ann Drennan

Pics: Martin Doheny

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Mind your language: Children do!

Malgorzata, Beata, Marta, Magdalena, Monika and Yolanta

Pics: Vicky Comerford

Polish children with the cribs they made

Monika Sadonska and Edyta Zielinska

Happiness is a Polish Christmas Party

A few words from Poland

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It should suit you to network. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re dissatisfied with working conditions (and may have been for some time), reconnecting with others working in adjacent fields is likely worth the effort especially toward the end of the week (though you most likely to need to start organising that from Monday). Anticipate that your efficiency will be questioned (yes, again!) on Monday. At one level you might not mind explaining things in detail to someone new to the scene. Your ethics may be challenged. Another possibility is that communications with those who live at some distance demand that you offer an explanation for your plans. At some level you might even feel the need to be defensive about arrangements already in place for early 2016. You might feel the need to explain these - at length - to someone who doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem entirely respectful of your obligations. As with most people, you appreciate straight talking. Yet not for the first time you might wonder if something is being deliberately over or under-valued. Getting to the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;truthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of this situation and why someone thinks as they do could yet prove quite a challenge. Midst all this, someone whom you know to be perfectly capable could intimate (and again, not for the first time) that they are unhappy with conditions Perhaps more than any other sign you understand that â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;need to feel the fear and do it anywayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. What may be worrying you presently has everything to do with â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;pushing someone out of the nestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Though at some level you might wish to keep them close (not least because organisationally that works) but at another you perhaps know that if they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make a move soon, then they are missing out. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re at that time of year when things can be both chaotic and exciting.Yet there is a rhythm to time and this year - just one in over a dozen - could prove more expensive than usual. By mid-week you might wonder if your purchases areâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;rightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;or if theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re perfect but have drained resources.You may need to talk to yourself sternly midweek - and not just from the point of view of money-matters. There are times when you manage to bridge the gap between detail and vision.Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;knowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;what needs to be done; can keep an eye on the minutia and know exactly what the finished product or service will look like.The art is perhaps in finding theâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;rightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;team who will work with you getting things in place and on time.There is very real danger presently of you over-stretching yourself.You would do well to remind yourself frequently that you are not super-human! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reasonable to think that at this time of year preparations for festivities will be preoccupying. Even so, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a festival air to Monday - which may be linked to contact with siblings or colleagues celebrating birthdays: possibly marking a milestone that warrants extra attention. A flurry of social excitement is promised but will surely need to be followed by quiet attention to detail and to transport arrangements for early 2016. Just how reliant you are on friends and colleagues to ensure smooth running of plans should be apparent on Monday. It may be that someone has promised more than they can really deliver.This leaves you with choices: to accept with grace what they can do, to pay more to have a product or service delivered on time or to blow a gasket (or a mixture of all three). In short, the week could get off to a bumpy start. Yours is one of the Mutable (think versatile) signs of the zodiac. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no problem to you to think of several things simultaneously and absorb facts and figures (as long as youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re interested!). In one sense, it could be said that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re happy wherever you are. Presently though it seems others need to know what it is that you really, really want. This isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the time to be coy or to suggest that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not too bothered.

With Mercury now in your sign and moving toward its annual alignment with Pluto next weekend, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surely some deep-thinking to do. As of Monday it might seem that you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;tâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;knowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;enough and that the best way forward includes extra training. Really? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s as likely that you could gain through renewing contact with those you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seen for some time. Putting networking as high priority may be no bad thing. Before you get swamped with requests and with long list of things to do, it might be useful to think back to your birthday and any ideas and aims you determined to achieve this year. Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s First Quarter Moon marks a staging post for these. At the very least you could, perhaps, drop hints as to what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to receive as gifts in a few weeksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; time. As of this week it may be apparent that someone who offered SO much earlier this year isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t in a position to deliver. It seems others want SO much from you - including direction. At a personal level thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s perhaps not your strongest suit. Yet you can show exceptional talent for organising others. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that trait thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s likely to be on display this week. You could both draw up timelines and persuade others to work with these. By midweek you might even be regarded is indispensable to someone whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been in chaotic situation for many months.

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Game of the week

Allens, High Street, Kilkenny

Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End (PS4)

Allens of Kilkenny was established in 1948 by Mary & Patrick Allen. Staff at the much-loved department store enjoy the challenge of maintaining and growing an excellent choice of quality gifts and kitchen products along with endeavouring to find exciting and unusual items for the home and gift departments. They have found that concentrating on the widest possible choice is key to satisfying their customer’s needs, from china to casual dining, contemporary design to classical or crystal to glassware, they will most certainly have the item of your choice. Visit: www.allens.ie for more information.

Several years after his last adventure, retired fortune hunter, Nathan Drake, is forced back into the world of thieves. With the stakes much more personal, Drake embarks on a globe-trotting journey in pursuit of a historical conspiracy behind a fabled pirate treasure. His greatest adventure will test his physical limits, his resolve, and ultimately what he’s willing to sacrifice to save the ones he loves.

Gym of the week

Album of the week

Infinity Fitness, Kilkenny Retail Centre

Neil Young: Live as the Cellar Door

Infinity Fitness Kilkenny is a premium, female only fitness venue dedicated to women looking to exercise in safe, clean and modern environment. They offer brand new equipment for your disposal that will satisfy even the most demanding fitness bodies. If you’re not in to weights you can have blast on their high-end Star Track cardio equipment. They also provide 1-1 personal training for all ages from beginners up to competitive athletes. Why don’t you book your free trail and see for yourself what they have to offer. Visit their Facebook page for more information.

Limited 180-gram vinyl LP pressing. Escaping from the vaults of singer/songwriter Neil Young, “Live at the Cellar Door” features the artist at his prime in 1970. The album is the latest in Young’s ongoing Archives Performance Series, and it collects recordings made during the Canadian singer/songwriter’s intimate six-show solo stand at The Cellar Door, a venue in Washington DC, between November 30th and December 2nd, 1970. Since the gigs were only a few months after his album, “After The Gold Rush,” was released, five of the thirteen tracks here are from that record.

Pub of the week

Cleere’s Bar & Theatre, Parliament Street, Kilkenny Cleere’s Pub & Theatre is well known for touring Irish and international bands including indie, jazz and blues. They also have traditional music sessions every Monday and Kilkenny’s longest running traditional Irish music session, every Monday night all year round since 1989. Come and join their Musicians, Poets & Singers in a cosy neighbourhood bar. Visit: cleeres.com for more information.

Fuel Provider of the week

Marble City Fuels Kilkenny, Unit 1D Hebron Industrial Estate Kilkenny Marble City Fuels Kilkenny have a wide range of solid fuels and gas suitable for all your solid fuel appliances. They stock the leading brands at very competitive prices. Smokeless and non-smokeless solid fuel and all their coals carry the quality mark. Marble City Fuels have over 20 years experience in the solid fuel business, delivering top quality products with an excellent delivery service. Visit: www.marblecityfuelskikenny.com for more information.

Book of the week

DVD of the week

The Man from U.N.C.L.E Guy Ritchie directs and co-writes this action comedy based on the 1960s TV series and starring Henry Cavill and Armie Hammer. Set in 1963, the story follows two agents, Napoleon Solo (Cavill) of the CIA and Illya Kuryakin (Hammer) of the KGB, who, much to their chagrin, are made to join forces and work together on a mission to bring down a mysterious criminal organisation that is intent on multiplying the number of nuclear weapons. Will the pair succeed? The cast also includes Alicia Vikander, Elizabeth Debicki, Jared Harris and Hugh Grant.

App of the week

PNP Portable North Pole (iPad) Keeping your kids excited about the prospect of Christmas and Santa in the age of the internet might be a little bit tricky, but the digital age comes with some advantages - namely the chance to get Santa to send a personalised video message (and phone call) to your younglings. The app is divided into two sections, the kids corner where they can play around, and the parents corner where all the magic happens. Obviously the parents corner is passcode protected as to not spoil everything.

Movie of the week

Hopscotch by Hilary Fannin

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Hilary is four, not yet five, and she has a mother and a father and an older brother and sisters. She even has a name at home - Billy - that is different from her written-down name. But now that she is in Low Babies in the local convent school, it seems Hilary has something else called responsibilities. The world is a changing place. Hilary’s parents, themselves products of a country bathed in sanctifying grace, and presided over by leather-strapped Christian Brothers, wimpled nuns, and a strictly ingrained moral code, start to question their own life choices...

One of cinema’s truly legendary franchises finally returns with the eagerly-awaited ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’, which sees a new generation of heroes fighting for the freedom of the galaxy. We return to George Lucas’ beloved universe to find it dramatically changed, and a new enemy has risen from the Empire’s ashes. Fresh faces Rey, Finn and Poe Dameron must unite with old warriors Luke, Han and Leia. The Dark Side has awoken. But so has the Light. May the Force be with you.

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Wellie Wonders are on the Kiltown Circuit LOTS OF people are out training on the famous Kiltown Circuit for Wellie Race 2016. Sponsorship cards are now available from Bollard’s, Dillon’s, Vaults and O’Rourke’s or from any member of the committee. You can walk or run, sponsor a walker or runner and be in with a chance to win €100. There is also the opportunity to take part in the fancy dress and float parade. The floats start at 1pm and the wellies will be on the way at 3pm. All are welcome to Castlecomer to celebrate New Year’s Day in style at the 36th Wellie Race. Please use the motor way if travelling to Dublin from Kilkenny as traffic restrictions will be in place in ‘Comer.

KIDDIES DISCO Oakhill Residents’ Association Kiddies Christmas Disco is on Tuesday, December 22, 6pm to 8pm in Caqstlecomer Community Hall. There will be arts, crafts, tattoos, nail painting and party games, with a special guest appearance. Admission €5. TOP APPEAL Thanks went to everybody who donated to the Christmas toy appeal for Aoibheann’s Pink Tie. The generosity has been amazing. Special thanks to Sarah Brennan and all at Dancewise Academy in Castlecomer and Kilkenny and to Sinead Byrne who was so generous. Your support will bring smiles to all the children of St John’s Ward, Crumlin

and is much appreciated. Searlait Emily Mairead Paul and families. TEENAGE DISCO Moneenroe National School Parents’ Committee Teenage Glow Disco is on this Friday, December 18 in Moneenroe Hall, 9pm to 11.30pm. The event will be fully supervised and there will be no alcohol. Admission is €10 including UV paint. All are welcome. HORSE RIDE Muckalee sponsored horse ride is on Sunday, December 27, 12.30pm from Muckalee Creamery, in aid of Carlow, Kilkenny Home Care and other charities. Sponsorship cards: Jim on 0872272998, Dermot 086-8688462.

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.LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ .LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ .LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ .LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ .LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ .LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ &RXQFLO &RXQFLO &RXQFLO &RXQFLO &RXQFLO &RXQFLO Planning permission sought for Construction of 12 unit residential development comprising; (a) 8 no. apartments in a 5-storey block (2 no. 2 bedroom units at 1st, 2ndand 3rd floors and 2 no. 3 bedroom units at 4th floor ( with 3rd bedroom on a raised level) over ground floor entrance lobby, 8 no. domestic garages/stores, plant room and maintenance store), (b) Single-storey detached bin store, (c) Communal private open space/amenity area for use of apartment residents, (d) 2 no. 3-storey, 4 bedroom semi-detached houses, (e) 2 no. 3-storey, 4 bedroom detached houses, (f) Associated landscaped open space/amenity area, (g) Access road, visitor parking area and new pedestrian and vehicular entrance onto the Circular Road, (h) All associated site services, boundary walls & railings and diversion of existing watermain pipework. Location: Junction of Circular Road and College Road, Kilkenny. Applicant; Elm Park Construction Limited. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9 a.m.1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Bluett & O’Donoghue Architects www.boda.ie

I, Michael Doran of SuperVlau am applying to the above for permission to construct a car parking area and all associated works to the rear of SuperValu premises, Lower Main Street, Graiguenmanagh. These works including the demolition of the remains of structures along the Quay and their replacement with a low stone wall between the parking and the Quay, the creation of surface car parking (22 places including disabled access space) with barrier access from the Quay, the creation of a new opening to the rear of the premises and the conservation of some of the standing remains of Duiske Abbey. The site is within the setting of the adjoining protected structure D152 (Quay wall), and partly within the boundary of the Preservation Order 1-68 for Duiske Abbey (Protected Structure Ref. No. C124). It is also partly within the cartilage of the National Monument No. 620 – Site and Monuments Record Reference KK029018001. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the Offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny during its public opening hours 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Monday to Friday and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed: Michael Doran

We Farm Design Solutions (087-9190830) intend to apply on behalf of Liam Hennessy for permission for the following: a) Construction of agricultural building to include milking parlour, livestock handling facilities, waiting yard, soiled water/parlour washings tank & the following ancillary rooms – dairy, office, chemical store, plant & electrical room & general store room. b) Erection of 2 no. meal bins, water storage tank, and 2 no. tanks for rain water harvesting along with associated site works at Rathculbin, Kells, Co. Kilkenny. “The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9 a.m.- 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.”

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I, Monica Smith intend to apply to Kilkenny County Council for Planning Permission to build an extension to the side of existing dwelling house and all associated site development works at Ovenstown, Co. Kilkenny. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

I, Frank Keoghan Ltd. intend to apply to Kilkenny County Council for full planning permission to erect a dairy cubicle house, a loose housing area, underground slurry storage tanks & ancillary concrete works on my lands at Dowrath, Ballycallan, Co. Kilkenny. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny during its public opening hours 9.00am1.00pm & 2.00pm-4.00pm, Monday to Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the fee prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed: Frank Keoghan Ltd.

Maher for construction of a two storey dwelling house, domestic garage, entrance, foul effluent treatment system, percolation area and all associated site works at Castleinch or Inchyolaghan, Co. Kilkenny. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9 a.m.- 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed: Billy Moran Architectural Services.

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We Farm Design Solutions (087-9190830) intend to apply on behalf of Liam Hennessy for permission for the construction of agricultural building to include cubicle livestock housing with slatted slurry storage tanks along with associated site works at Rathculbin, Kells, Co. Kilkenny. “The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9 a.m.- 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.”

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.LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ &RXQFLO I Cathal Moran am applying for permission for the construction of an underpass to cross under the public road and all associated site works at Boherkyle, Skeaghvasteen, Co. Kilkenny. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the Offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny during its public opening hours 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Monday to Friday and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed: Byrne & McCabe Design, Architecture and Engineering Services (059 9725684).

Take notice that I intend to apply to Kilkenny County Council for planning permission to change the use of retail unit number 1 to four apartment units (3 three bed and 1 single bed apartment units). To construct 1 no. four bed house and all associated site works on lands at Glenvale, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny. This is an amendment to planning permissions 00/691, 02/471, 03/1039, 04/1673 and 05/1610. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9 a.m.- 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed: Andrew Lenny

Enerpower, is applying for planning permission for change of use of existing animal feed processing and storage business (formerly Mixrite Ireland Limited) to light industrial use and associated storage, alterations to buildings (additional openings), siting of portacabin and associated works at former Mixrite Ireland Limited premises, Kilkenny Road, Bennettsbridge, County Kilkenny. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9 a.m.- 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed: Peter Thomson Planning Solutions of Suite 1, Burchall House, Parnell St, Waterford (086 819 6856)

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Planning Permission is sought for change of house type to include for conversion of the first floor from attic space to habitable space to include ‘velux’ roof windows to front and rear roof pitches including provision of stairs and internal fitout (Parent Planning Permission reference P14-532) at 1A Bonnettsrath Road, New Orchard. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9 a.m.- 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Applicant: Elm Park Construction Ltd.

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MENS CLUB SECTION & GENERAL GOLF NOTES SATURDAYS CROSSSCARD & MENS PRIZE PRESENTATION Next Saturday’s cross card will be the Christmas Event, the entry fee will be €8 which will include hot food served after the golf. All outstanding prize presentations will take place on Saturday December 19th at 6pm after the crosscard competition. Mens October Hamper 4 Ball October 10th / 11th Mens November Hamper Singles October 24th / 25th 3 Person Team Event Sunday November 14th /15th Mens Scotch Foursomes December Hamper Sunday November 22nd / 23rd 13 Hole Singles Sunday November 28th / 29th Mens 14 Hole Singles Sunday Dec 12th / 13th All Prize winners are requested to attend. Next weekend’s Mens competition will be a 3 Man Team event. CHRISTMAS COMPETITIONS The sheets for the two competition on St. Stephens Day Saturday December 26th and Sunday December 27th are posted inside the Bar door. The competitions will be a 4 person team and can be any combination of all male, all female or mixed teams. These two competitions are fundraisers for the Fred Daly team and officials travelling to Spain in March 2016. The sheets are conﬁned to 26 teams and there will be a shotgun start at 10.30am each day. The cost per team of four is €60 and the competitions are semi open which means members may invite visitors to make up teams if they so wish. At the moment there are only 3 team slots free on the Sunday and there 12 slots free on Saturday St Stephens Day. The course will have to be free at 10.30am on both days and casual golf will be conﬁned from 8.40am to 10.30am and after 2.30pm on both days. CHRISTMAS GIFT VOUCHERS Christmas vouchers are available from the office for Green Fees, vouchers towards Annual Subscriptions and vouchers for food

in the bar. The Pro Shop also have vouchers available for Golf lessons or towards the purchase of golf equipment. MEMBERSHIP Membership for 2016 is now open, there are a limited number of vacancies for Full Members, details are available from Aoife or Sean in the office on 056 7765400. There are various packages available and anyone joining at the moment will take them through to January 2017. DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Senior Mens Christmas Dinner Thursday December 17th at 4.30pm. . Joint Club Agm Thursday January 7th at 7.15pm. JUNIOR /JUVENILE Tickets are now on sale at €5 for the Christmas Hamper which is part of the fundraiser for the Fred Daly trip to Spain next March. The Hamper contains Cosmetic Hamper, Milk Tray 2, Butler Chocolates, Selection Box, Jameson & Paddy Whiskey, Red & White & Rose Wine, 4 Green Fees Gowran, 4 Green Fees Kilkenny, Meal for 2 “ Aspect Hotel”, Dinner for 2 “Pembroke Hotel”, Meal Voucher, Mince Pies. Sponsors include, Freshco Pharmacy, Declan Davis (Gowran Park), Kilkenny Golf Club, Mark Grant ( Thanks a Bunch), Pat O’Hanlon (Competition Secretary KGC), Kevin Browne (Happy Times Market Cross), Pembroke Hotel, J J Cullen Butchers John St, .Jame’s Choice James St, Aspect Hotel, Junior/Juvenile Committee (KGC), Jimmy Bolger Club Professional, Eoin O’Connor Club Professional. RESULTS MENS COMPETITION 14 Hole Singles Sat 14th & Sun 15th John Byrne (9) 35 pts Frank Dalton Jnr (10) 33 pts (B7) Johnny McEvoy (20) 33 pts Best Gross; Mark Power (+1) 30 Gross pts Paddy Fitzpatrick (10) 32 pts (B1) Rob O’Shea (10) 32 pts (B3) Willie Horgan (14) 32 pts Two’s Club 14 Hole Singles Sat Dec14th & Sun Dec15th Eddie Power at 6th, 10th and 15th, Liam Barrett, Gus Carey at 6th, Simon Cullen, Martin Duggan at 10th, Richard Butler, Brian Cullen, Tommy Deegan, Tony O’Reilly, Gerry Stewart, Kieran Wall at 17th.

Each two is worth €11.60 and is credited in the Pro Shop. Results Men’s Saturday Crosscard Saturday December 12th No crosscard competition due to the weather. SENIOR MENS COMPETITION THURSDAY DECEMBER 10th Pat Drennan (15) John Keogh (19) Shem Lawlor (20) Tony Joyce (27) 71 pts Pat Collins (12) James Dollard (18) Michael Cody (22) Eamon Brennan (30) 66pts (B6) John Bracken (14) Martin Murphy (18) David Ryan (24) 66 pts (62+4) Jim Ryan (15) Martin Murphy (18) Matt Peters (22) Brendan Graham (24) 63 pts (B6) Eddie Guilfoyle (16) Michael Doran (17) Jim Meredith (21) Eamonn Molloy (26) 63 pts (B6) Tony Morrissey (16) Tony Teehan (18) Martin Kelly (28) Tom Reade (27) 63 pts Willie Leahy (14) John O’Donovan (18) Christy Rainey (21) Finbar Coughlan (23) 62 pts Next Competition Thursday December 17th at 11am. Men’s Seniors Society members annual Christmas Party takes place on Thursday 17th December at 4.30pm. The Party will go ahead irrespective of golf going ahead or not on the day. Subscription Golf & Dinner €10. A prize for everyone. Join us for the sing-along in the bar afterwards. All are welcome. SOCIAL ACTIVITIES BRIDGE Bridge is ﬁnished for Christmas on Monday Dec 14th and will resume on Monday January 11th at 7.30pm. If anyone requires any further details please contact Catherine King. Beginners and new members are welcome to come along on Monday nights. Results Monday 7th December 1st Sheila Brennan & Margaret McCreery , 2nd Ann Lee & Georgina O’Brien 3rd. John King & Barbara Teehan, 4th. Tony Teehan & Paddy Smee. Results Monday 14th December 1st Georgina O’Brien & Ann Lee, 2nd Sheila Brennan & Margaret McCreery YOGA The last Wednesday morning Ladies Yoga class of the current run will take place this Wednesday

December 16th. They will resume at some stage in January and it will be posted in the golf notes. SNOOKER The draw for the Mens Snooker Doubles is posted on the Men’s notice board. The ﬁrst round is due for completion by Monday December 14th. Please pay the entry fee of €12 per pair before playing the ﬁrst round. FIXTURES Tuesday Dec 15th, 9.00 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20 Ladies Competition 9 & 13 Holes, No Evening Draw. Wednesday Dec 16th,1.00 – 2.30 Members Thursday Dec 17th, 10.00 – 11:00 Senior Ladies Competition, 11:00 – 1.30 Senior Men’s Competition, 1:30 – 2:30 Members Friday Dec 18th , 10.30 – 1.00 Visitors, 1.00 – 2.30 Members Saturday Dec 19th , 8.30 – 9.30 Members, 9.30 – 11.15 Mens Competition 3 Man Team Event, Visitors, 1.00pm Men’s Crosscard Shotgun Start, Sunday Dec 20th, 8.30 – 10.30 and 11.00 – 1.15 Mens 13 Hole 3 Man Team Competition, 10.30 -11.00 Ladies Casual Golf Monday Dec 21st , 10.00 – 12.00 Mens 13 Hole 3 Man Team Competition, 1.00 – 2.30 Members Time Tuesday Dec 22nd, No Ladies Competition Wednesday Dec 16th,1.00 – 2.30 Members LADIES CLUB SECTION GOLF NOTES RESULTS TUESDAY 8th DECEMBER 13 HOLE STABLEFORD 1st Joan Mannion (27) 25 Pts 2nd Adrienne Walsh (25) 21 Pts 3rd Mary Bradshaw (22) 21 Pts 9 HOLE STABLEFORD WINNER Jane Duggan (27) 11 Pts FIXTURES TUESDAY 15th DECEMBER 9 AND 13 HOLE STABLEFORD XMAS FARE. THERE WILL BE NO COMPETITION TUESDAY 22nd DECEMBER CHRISTMAS WEEK. PRESENTATION OF PRIZES FOR TUESDAY 8th DECEMBER AND TUESDAY 15th DECEMBER AT 4.0 P.M.INCLUDING FESTIVE MINCE PIES. The Ladies A.G.M. was held on Wednesday 9th of December Our new Lady Captain Barbara Teehan and Lady President Joan

O,Sullivan were elected . Best of luck to both of them in the coming year. A hugh majority accepted the introduction of “Weekend usage of Time-sheets” Best of luck with its implementation. SENIOR LADIES RESULTS. CHRISTMAS COMPETITION THURSDAY 10th DECEMBER 1st. Catherine Barrett, Phil Cooke, Mary Feighery 38 pts 2nd. Mary Prendergast , Mary Gorman, Aileen Hehir 36 pts 3rd. Ann Gunning, Josie Bolger, Peggy Murray 32 pts 4th. Edith Ogilvie, Jane Duggan, Barbara Schoﬁeld 31 ptS

Callan The course was closed for the past week dew to bad weather. All completion winners from the Turkey and Ham’s competition’s are asked to contact the office to readme there vouchers in time for Christmas. Fixtures Wed 16th Dec winter open singles for tee time contact 0567725136 or go on line. Thurs 17th Dec Senior Ladies tee 10am to Midday. Sat/Sun 19th & 20th Dec singles stabelford sponsor Bret’s Oakpark. Mon 21st Dec RGA 11am to 1pm. Tue 22nd Dec Ladies Day. Wed 23rd Dec open singles. Thurs 24th Dec senior Ladies tee 10am to Midday. 26/27th Dec 2 person champagne scramble members €5 visitors €10, and on the 1/2/3 Jan 16 a 2 person team members €5 visitors €10. Lotto no winner numbers drawn were 8,11,35 Christmas vouchers worth €30 each go to Tony Wall, John Kirwan, John Lennon, Pat Mulrroney, Eamon Campion, Eileen Connick, next weeks jackpot is €2650, thank you for your support. December 1st 12 Hole Winner: Mary Lanigan25 pts 2nd : Kathleen Hession 23pts Due to adverse weather conditions the Ladies Section of the Club held their Christmas Prizes indoors on Saturday 12th of December. With over 40 ladies in attendance great fun was had in a hotly contested putting competition. Following which the ladies enjoyed a good food and song in the newly decorated club house. Putting Comp Winners; Eileen Cuddihy/Marian Butler/Ann Wemyss Joint second: Pauline O Brien/

Barbara Kearney/Maria Gorey Sheila Kirby/Jean Grace/Kathleen Phelan.

Gowran Park Members Christmas Gala Day Members are reminded that the Christmas Gala Day and golf outing will take place on Sunday 27th December – the competition will be an 11 hole team event with a shotgun start at 12.30 pm. Prize-giving and social evening will take place after the golf along with presentation to Club Fourball, Mixed, Matchplay and October Medal winners. All members are encouraged to attend. Members Winter League The members’ weekly competition was cancelled due to the inclement weather but continues next weekend with an 11 holes singles. LADIES Wednesday 9th December 2015 – 11 Hole Stableford 1st Ann Mullins (13) 20 pts Membership Update Due to a fantastic response to our recent membership promotion Gowran Park are delighted to welcome a large number of new members and would like to take this opportunity to wish them a long and happy association with the Club. With Christmas just around the corner we have extended the offer which covers options for golfers at all stages of life - for the younger golfer our Under 30’s rate is €350, full membership €499 and a reduced rate for the senior golfer at €420 (70+). Don’t miss this opportunity to join one of the leading clubs in the South East. These deals are available for a limited time only and all applications must be made immediately – €100 deposit secures and balance must be paid by 31st January 2016. Call the Golf Office today on 056 7726699 for full joining details and application form. In addition, Green Fee Vouchers are always available and can be purchased in the Golf Shop or by phone. Gowran Park would like to take this opportunity to wish all our members and visitors a very Happy & Peaceful Christmas and thank you for your valued support during the year. We look forward to a full calendar of event in 2016 – Happy Golﬁng

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9:00am

7:00pm

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Wednesday

16 Dec

9:00am

7:00pm

9.00am - 7:00pm

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9:00am

9:00pm

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9:00am

9:00pm

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9:00am

9:00pm

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20 Dec

9:00am

9:00pm

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9:00pm

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6:00pm

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9:00am

6:00pm

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9:00am

6:00pm

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9:00am

6:00pm

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6:00pm

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9:00am

6:00pm

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12:00pm

6:00pm

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6:00pm

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