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17 DECEMBER 2014 Kilkenny Reporter

Kilkenny Reporter WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 17 2014

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Worried soldiers face a New Year firing squad EXCLUSIVE

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17 DECEMBER 2014 Kilkenny Reporter

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Warblers are back at City Hall

Borris beaten, but battle bravely

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Book is tribute to our war dead

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)LYH 5LYHUV ,UHODQG 3XEOLF 6HFWRU 0DJD]LQH $ZDUG ZLQQHU IRU VHUYLFHV WR WKH SXEOLF VHFWRU Five Rivers Ireland recruit, train and support foster parents and foster children. Committed to ensuring that there are families who can meet the needs of children and young people who cannot live at home, they work in partnership with young people, foster families, birth families and the Tusla Foster Care Service to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people. Over the last 12 months Five Rivers Ireland has facilitated foster families to over 100 children and young people as well as providing emergency placements for children and young people who come into care out of hours. Director Deirdre McDonagh takes a holistic view to each individual in her care, “We have supported children and young people in our care to achieve their full potential, with a number of young adults now engaged in training or third level education. We have expanded our training and therapeutic services for foster families and the children and young people they care for.” This year Five Rivers Ireland purchased a property in Kilkenny with a view to expanding support and training serv-

ices as well as developing a hub for foster carers in the south east region. The house in Kilkenny will also be an ideal venue to support children in care to maintain contact with their birth families. Since the financial crisis hit, the resources available to the Child and Family Agency to safeguard children and to provide for children in care have been reduced significantly. This has meant that areas are more reluctant to use private agencies. Five Rivers Ireland has always been committed to providing high quality services that are cost effective and represent good value for money. “We have sought to achieve savings in areas which do not impact on the quality of service delivery to foster families. In doing this we have been able to reduce the cost of using our service significantly to Tusla. We believe in investing in young people from the outset, as the return will be felt for many years to come” explains McDonagh. Five Rivers Ireland’s focus is on growing the three hubs in Dublin, Kilkenny and Cork from which therapeutic, training

and support to foster families and the children in their care can operate. “Our aim is to be able to provide a complete wraparound service to meet the growing and complex needs of children and young people coming into care” says McDonagh. Five Rivers Ireland operates within all current legislation and national standards. This includes operating in accordance with Children First, adhering to the National Standards for Foster Care and the Child Care Regulations. Policies and procedures include child protection policies and recruitment procedures for staff and foster carers which are compliant with legislation and national standards. There is also a commitment in the employee handbook and foster carers’ handbook to the support and development of staff and families through quality supervision and training. All staff members are provided with regular supervision and there is significant access to internal and external training enabling staff to update their skills and remain well informed and capable of doing their job. A number

of employees have been supported to complete training in psychotherapy, play therapy and management up to masters and post graduate level. As part of annual appraisals, training objectives are agreed for employees. Five Rivers Ireland aims to provide high quality foster care placements for children and young people who cannot live with their own families. McDonagh concludes, “Our objective is to expand our education, training and therapeutic services to enable us to support children and young people with more complex needs. We are committed to working alongside Tusla providing targeted support and interventions to ensure that resources are used most effectively and to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people.” Over the next five years, Five Rivers Ireland aims to develop central hubs from which enhanced foster care services can be provided. The goal is to ensure that children and young people placed with families have good care experiences and achieve positive outcomes. www.fiveriversireland.ie

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Family fun at Mount Juliet Pics: Donal Foley

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Stout singing by Diageo Choir

The Diageo Choir: stout hearted men and wemon Pics: Martin Doheny

Carmel Joyce, Stephen Murphy and Wendy Taylor collecting for the Fr McGrath Centre

Leslie Hayes enjoying her hen night with her friends

Over 1,000 expected for Suicide awareness night JIMMY RHATIGAN JIMMYRHATIGAN@GMAIL.COM

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Organisers of Suicide Awareness gathering: Fr Frank Purcell, Sean Hickey, Ashling Keohane, Joe Malone,Angela and Alan Hayes and Clare Kilkenny Pic: Martin Doheny

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News To the rescue: professional assessor, Seán Manicle

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Seasons Greetings Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all at Bank of Ireland

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Bank of Ireland is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

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Christmas Gift Guide

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Christmas Gift Guide

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17 DECEMBER 2014 Kilkenny Reporter

Puzzles

CROSSWORDS The first letter of each answer is written next to its clue in alphabetical order. One letter has already been entered. Can you find the words then fit them correctly into the grid?

A tidal wave of sweeping changes should head your way. True, it’s possible you’ve seen this coming and have, in fact, been waiting for this moment. Even so, the speed of development and how many adjustments colleagues want to make could take you by surprise. At some level you might even feel ambushed. Think back over the last two years. Is it possible that one of your creative projects hasn’t quite managed to get off the ground - and mainly because you’ve been held back by pressures from others who haven’t quite understood what this means to you? There’s a possibility that you could ‘blow your top’. Whatever the reason, you could experience a degree of chaos as the week begins. This might even require you to make a sudden move, clear your desk or make space to keep an item safe and secure. The start of the week could find you extra busy and aware that you’re carrying extra responsibilities. It’s entirely possible that more than one colleague (or partner) is set to embark on a fresh career path in 2015. Hints about this may have been apparent since October. It’s entirely possible though that you haven’t yet embraced just how much you will be affected. As viewed from Earth, Uranus and Pluto are once again at apparent right-angles early this week. This aspect has been at work for some years now and, at a global level, has coincided with huge political and social upheaval. Another wave of this is to be expected this week. Obviously all signs will be affected. Over the last few years the whole world has experienced waves of upheaval at the social and political level. It’s probable that your ideas have been altered too. Whether you’re now more progressive or more traditionally minded than you once were, what seems clear is that you’re now on course for a different future.

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At some level you may feel you’ve reached the end of a road. You could experience a test of strength - most likely at the spiritual level. It’s generally agreed that having a plan is a good way forward. The problem presently is that plans you thought you had in motion could be altered at the last minute. It would be entirely understandable if you were counting the days until Saturn leaves your sign (first stage on 24th). Given that throughout this transit Uranus and Pluto (one of your ruling planets) have also been in hard aspect, you’ve no doubt had to cope with profound challenges. It might be as well to anticipate even more dramatic developments this week. At the mundane level, moving items of furniture around seems likely. It’s probable too that there are items you now need to leave your care. The first half of the week would work well for space clearing. It’s entirely possible that you could find yourself at the centre of upheaval (even power struggle) early this week. The alternative is that you’ll WANT to be if you’re unhappy in your world. If you like your job, then perhaps you’ll find much to get your teeth into. There are certain signs of the zodiac who have a greater need to ask ‘why’ than others. Early this week that could be your screaming question. At some level you may be totally confused. One possibility is that certain people have assumed you’d take a particular course of action and be confused when you don’t. Since 2010, Uranus has been moving through one area of the zodiac and Pluto at another - making them appear as though they’re at right angles. This occurrence is rare even if it lasts for a few years. It’s coincided with great change on the world stage and no doubt has brought great upheaval at the personal level.

17 DECEMBER 2014 Kilkenny Reporter

Movie Reviews

)LOP 7RS )LYH A relentlessly ďŹ lthy and unbearably entertaining crowd-pleaser that actually needs to be seen in a theater with a lathered-up group. Just when you were ready to dismiss Grown Ups 2 as a cinematic black hole, Chris Rock goes ahead and gives the Adam Sandler atrocity proper credit for inspiring his latest, hysterically funny comedy Top Five. So thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that. Chris Rock brought his latest project â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which he writes and directs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to the Toronto International Film Festival, where he sparked a ďŹ erce bidding war. Understandably. Rockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comedy is a biting commentary on the entertainment industry, and is packed to the brim with dozens of famous faces whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d cut together into an all-star trailer that should guarantee a huge opening weekend. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a relent-

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lessly ďŹ lthy and unbearably entertaining crowd-pleaser that actually needs to be seen in a theater with a lathered-up group. Something tells me the exact same jokes in Top Five will be 50% less funnier if you are watching them in your quiet living room on NetďŹ&#x201A;ix. But in a packed house loaded with rollicking Rock fans, Top Five has palpable energy. How does Grown Ups 2 factor in, aside from Adam Sandler having a cameo in the end of Top Five? The way Rock told it during a ribald Q-and-A following our screening, he spent a lot of time on the set of the Grown Ups sequel just sitting around. Despite being third or fourth on the call sheet, Rock said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was in a movie with nothing to do.â&#x20AC;? So he sat in his trailer and decided to come up with a screenplay that would give him something

to do. He imagined all of the people that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d want to work with, from Kevin Hart, Gabrielle Union and J.B. Smoove to Rosario Dawson. And he wrote himself a juicy lead role. In general, though, Chris Rock hires funny â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and often famous â&#x20AC;&#x201C; people to ďŹ ll his cast, and then letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s them steal a scene or two. Brian Regan is hysterical as a radio station producer (where we get to see the nowseparated Opie and Anthony on screen together, perhaps for the last time). Tracy Morgan gets shit on for his weight. Sandler and Whoopi Goldberg break off fantastic one-liners during a stripclub bachelor party, where Jerry Seinfeld (!!) makes it rain hundreds on strippers. Top Five is that type of movie. And if you like that type of movie, you should get to a theater, and watch it with friends.

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WISHING ALL OUR PATRONS A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS

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EVENT OF THE WEEK Get into the Christmas spirit with Watergate Theatre’s festive line-up of productions. Sean Keane will bring his Christmas by the Hearth tour back to the Watergate Theatre on Wednesday 17th. Join Sean and friends for a festive treat of music, song and dance. On Friday and Saturday, Little Bigtop and Source Arts Centre, Thurles invite you to share some festive magic at the Elf Factory - a very special ‘First Christmas’ experience for the very young culminating in a wonderful meeting with Santa who has a present for each child. For more information visit: watergatetheatre.com

BUSINESS OF THE WEEK Stop heat escaping through your windows by changing your glass. Energlaze employs the latest in glass technology to produce insulated glass units (IGU’s) that are as efficient as triple-glazing and are suitable for all window types including uPVC, Aluminium and Timber. They simply remove your existing glass and replace it with heat-retaining glass. There is no need to change or remove your existing frames. It costs up to 50% less than a complete window replacement and can save up to €400 per year on heating bills and best of all there is no need to redecorate. For further information and to get a quote, visit: www. energlaze.ie

HAIRDRESSER OF THE WEEK Anton’s Hair Salon - The moment you walk through the door of Anton’s Hair Salon 51b St Kieran’s Street you know you are in for a ﬁrst class service. The stunning L’Oreal salon has a lovely contemporary feel and the staff are warm, welcoming and extremely professional. Owner Anton, who is originally from Turkey, has earned a name as a stylist who excels in all areas of hairdressing. He is also very involved in hairdressing shows and seminars. Anton specialises in weddings and up-styles and group appointments can be made any time, any day. For more information, tel: 056 7712456 or visit: www. facebook.com/pages/Antons-Hair-Salon

SHOP OF THE WEEK Ryan’s Jewellers - Whether you’re getting engaged or just looking for that perfect Christmas gift, visit Ryan Jewellers, 71 High Street - they’ve been helping people ﬁnd the right quality jewellery for all occasions for over 65 years. Founded by Godfrey Laurence Ryan following his return from ﬁghting in WWII, his wife Patricia and son John took over following his untimely death in 1964. The business is now run by John and his son Dermot and 10 years they expanded and modernised the store to meet the changing trends, while still retaining the core “family” run feeling. For more information visit: www. ryanjewellers.ie.

BOOK OF THE WEEK The Secrets Sisters Keep, by Sinead Moriarty (€10.99). Sinead Moriarty’s delicious tenth novel, is the story of three sisters, three life-altering problems and one eternal truth: nobody knows you quite like a sister! Sinead’s writing mixes the worldly wit of Jane Green with the down-to-earth warmth and insight of Marian Keyes and will remind people just how important their sisters - and their friends-who-are-like-sisters - are to them. The Devlin sisters rely on each other - but some things are just too painful to share, even when your sisters are your best friends.

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Top Ten Carcassonne (approx) €29.99. A simple but clever tile laying game that brings new challenges with every turn. Winner of the Spiel des Jahres 2001, Carcassonne is a clever tile-laying game based on the southern French city of Carcassonne, famous for its unique Roman and Medieval fortiﬁcations. The players develop the area around Carcassonne and deploy their followers on the roads, in the cities, in the cloisters, and in the ﬁelds while creating a perfect city landscape. With each tile placed, strategies will be tested and the skill of the players will determine who stands victorious.

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Rock or Bust by AC/DC. The 16th full-length studio release Ro for the Australian hard rock band was produced by Brendan O’ O’Brien and its ﬁrst with Stevie Young, who took over his un uncle’s role, Malcolm, who has tragically succumbed to ear onset dementia. As a creative endeavour, ‘Rock Or early Bus is ninety-nine per cent perspiration, nought per cent Bust’ insp inspiration and one per cent raw chutzpah. It opens with cl a classic ragged-riff from Angus Young and a title track rene renewing their vows to the faithful: “We be a guitar band/ We play across the land… Playin’ nice and loud/ Rock you to your knees”.

DVD D V OF THE WEEK Mrs Brown’s Boys D’Movie (approx €15.99). Mrs Brown’s for foray into film is a rip-roaring comic romp Dub romp, set in the streets of Dublin, starring Brendan O’Carroll and his family. When market-trader Agnes Brown finds her stall under threat from a ruthless developer, she and her family embark on a campaign to save their livelihood, aided only by a motley troop comprising Buster’s blind trainee ninjas, a barrister with an unhelpful affliction, and Grandad’s elderly friends. As daughter Cathy turns her back on the family business and unwanted secrets emerge from Agnes’s past, could the Brown matriarch finally be out of her depth?

CONSOLE GAME OF THE WEEK Minecraft, XBox One, (approx €16.79). Build with your imagination! Minecraft, the best-selling game on Xbox 360, is now available on Xbox One. Create and explore your very own world where the only limit is what you can imagine - just be sure to build a shelter before night comes to keep yourself safe from monsters. Minecraft fans can easily transfer their Xbox 360 creations and most of their downloadable content and play in up to 36 times larger worlds; enjoy the widest range of downloadable content on console and experience four player split-screen on one console or up to eight players over Xbox Live.

APP OF THE WEEK A R RunKeeper, iiPhone, (Free) It’s hard to ﬁnd a smartphone-toting runner who hasn’t at least heard of RunKeeper, let alone used it. The prospect of Nike+ but better and for free might sound unlikely, but that’s what RunKeeper provides. Previously split into ‘pro’ and ‘free’ versions, the developer now generously includes all the features in one free app. That means you can spend no money, yet use your iPhone’s GPS capabilities to track your jogging and cycling routes, and examine mapping and details of your pace and calories burned. Activities can be shared online, and treadmill runs and other exercise details can be entered manually.

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Carol Service highlights the gift of song CASTLECOMER Union of Parishes’ Service of Carols and Lessons is on Sunday at 7pm in St Mary’s Church. Special guests are the Castlecomer Male Voice Choir. All are warmly invited to attend and enjoy this seasonal treat. If you do go along, why not bring a small gift to place under the ‘giving tree’ in aid of the Good Shepherd Centre, Kilkenny? All kinds of non-perishable food items, toiletries, new socks, bedding for single beds are needed. Market Kitchen Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful Christmas, New Year and Wellie

Race 2015 from all at the Market Kitchen Bistro/Deli/Cafe, Chatsworth Street, Castlecomer, 4400912. Make a wish The `Christmas Wishing Tree` is an interactive installation project, imagined and created by visual artist Tunde Toth at the Visitor Centre of the Castlecomer Discovery Park. The centre piece of the installation is a tall, fragile looking `paper - tree`, made entirely of recycled and reused materials – wires, cardboard tubes and sheets, baking parchment, tracing papers and various threads and ﬁbres.

Strikingly beautiful, it is suspended from the ceiling, lit with small white fairy lights – creating a magical presence. The Tree is part of the ongoing festive programme at The Discovery Park and visitors are invited to write down their special wishes with pencils on prepared angel wings (cut from tracing papers) and place them on the tree. The tree is ﬁlled and gradually changes shape and form. And of course – wishes do come true! Various stages of the `Christmas Wishing Tree` are photographed and documented by the artist. Some images will be displayed. Also on show are sets of the

unique Silk Fibre Stars created by Tunde. These are 100% handmade from raw silk, metallic leaf and threads – they are beautiful, lightweight and lasting interior decorations with a see through, ﬁbrous texture in various colour ranges: whites with silver and gold, shades of light blue and seasonal reds. Tunde is holding festive open days at her new workshop in The Estate Yard on December 21 and 22.Visitors are welcome for a glass of mulled wine or hot apple juice and can avail of special discounts and offers at KOZO Studio. Tunde Toth is a visual arts practitioner living and work-

ing here since 1998. She specialises in traditional and experimental forms of hand paper-making and paper art techniques, contemporary textiles, intaglio print making and arts education. She also works on various visual art projects in community and educational contexts. She created the `Christmas Wishing Tree` project on a voluntary basis. Kozo Studio: 087-2543362. Defib Group The Defib Group continues to maintain two defibrillators - one on The Square outside Eurospar and the second at the community hall, this to be positioned outside shortly.

The group also provides training in CPR and linked use of an AED or deﬁbrillator. A voluntary group, the provision of the deﬁbrillators has been entirely the result of a combination of local sponsorship and the generosity of the community through church gate collections and local organisations who have donated. Close to 80 people have participated in courses run locally. Further courses are planned, contact 087-2936209. Horse jump St Brendan’s National School and Muckalee Parish Church hold a sponsored horse jump/ ride on January 3, 12.30pm. All jumps are optional.

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Permission sought for a hurling wall, with tarmac apron to include all associated works located within the grounds of Crosspatrick National School, Crosspatrick, (via Thurles), 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. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Applicant: Board Of Management, Crosspatrick National School

We Niamh O’ Neill & Dermot Lanigan are applying for permission to convert existing garage to holiday accommodation. The works consist of replacing existing roof and upgrading existing sewerage facilities serving existing dwelling with a treatment system and soil polishing filter to serve the existing dwelling and proposed holiday accommodation and all associated site works at Inistioge (townsland), Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the Offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny during its public opening hours 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Monday to Friday and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed: Byrne & McCabe Design, Architecture and Engineering Services (059 9725684).

I Patricia Joyce am applying for permission for the erection of a dwelling house & domestic garage/store with septic tank and soil polishing filter and all associated site works at Islands, Urlingford, 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).

Edward and Marie Tallent, in relation to a Notice of Further Information Request received on their planning application at 69 Dean Kavanagh Place (also known as 124 Upper Walkin Street), Kilkenny. The development was to consist of the change of use/renovations of the existing ground floor retail outlet to an apartment joined to the upper floors of the building (but also retaining its possible use as a separate retail outlet), also permission for an external porch, and all associated site works. Planning ref. 14/293. The retaining its possible use as a separate retail outlet, and permission for an external porch, no longer form part of the planning application, among other items. Hereby give notice that Significant Further Information/Revised Plans have been furnished to the Planning Authority in respect of this proposed development, and are available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the Offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours of 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. A submission or observation in relation to the further information or revised plans may be made in writing to the Planning Authority within a period of 2 weeks from the date of receipt of the revised public notices. A submission or observation must be accompanied by the prescribed fee of €20, except in the case of a person or body who has already made a submission or observation. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed: Mark Kelly, www.mkelly.ie

.LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ &RXQFLO Planning Permission is sought by Martin and Patricia Carrigan to construct a two storey dwelling house with new proprietary sewage treatment system and percolation area, new borehole well, new vehicular site entrance and all associated site development works at Clarabricken House, Clifden, 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.The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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

.LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ &RXQFLO I, Aileen Flynn, intend to apply to Kilkenny County Council for planning permission for construction of a two-storey residence, new road entrance onto the Kells Road, new driveway retained by means of a timber crib system, service connections and associated site works and landscaping at Gweedore, Kells Road, Kilkenny. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9 a.m.- 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Architects: Bluett & O’Donoghue Architects www.boda.ie

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*ROI 1RWHV Callan GC Christmas Greetings its a wonderful time of year and at this time many reflect on the year which has just passed. When the members of Callan Golf Club look back on 2014 there is much to be proud of. Captains, Martin and Kathleen, along with their Vice Captains, Mary and Pat would like to thank all those how who made the year such an enjoyable one. The level of volunteerism and cooperation from the members of Callan Golf Club was, as it has always been, wonderful and it contributes to making the atmosphere such a welcoming one. Thanks from all our officers to all those who helped the club prosper this year in all facits of the organisation. There are so many sectors of the club from the course, the office, the club house, Lotto, the bar, the kitchen as well as all the competitions which have to be organised and every aspect has committees and sub committees to over see the smooth running of each sector. The result is hundreds of meetings and hours spent organising the club and all those involved deserve much gratitude. This year saw a return to the club of many lapsed members as well as a large quota of first time joiners which has swelled our ranks. Thanks to all our members new and not so new as well as our wonderful staff members. We wish you all a happy Christmas and a prosperous 2015. We look forward to seeing you all on the fairways over the festive period. There are vouchers available for those seeking the perfect gift for the golfer in your life. Contact Margaret in the office for your gift vouchers which can be put against the annual sub or items in the shop. Turkeys and Hams The scoring in the Turkey and Hams competitions has been sensational this festive period and last week was no exception. Finbar Reidy had a brilliant 46 point total to carry the day. Playing off 12 Finbars score was a remarkable accumulation of points and he deservedly ran out the winner. in Division 1 Jimmy Dunne had an excellent 41 point total to take the honours while in Division 2 Alan Brett was the top scorer with 43 points and finally Division 3 was won by Joe Madigan with 39 points. There are limited oppurtunities to contribute to the Christmas dinner table but do take advantage of next weekends chance. Club Lotto There was no winner of this weeks draw. The numbers drawn were 3,23,30. the 6 Lucky Dip winners were Ailish Carey, Pat Finnegan, Pat Lynch, Tom Ryan, Teresa Buggy, Goretti Hennessy. Next weeks Jackpot is 1050e. Thank you all for your continued support. Results Mens Turkeys and Hams Overall Finbarr Reidy 46 Div 1 J Dunne Div 2 A Brett Div 3 J Madigan Senior Men 8th Dec

1 Des Murphy 19 2 Martin Maher 18 3 Jim Wellwood 1 Michael Comerford 19 2 Seamus Lee 16 3 Glen Wilson 15 Ladies 12 Hole Competition 9th Dec 1 Patsy Murphy 24 2 Teresa Phelan 23 3 Breda Bolger 22 Senior Ladies Winter Prizes 1 Sheila Kirby 2 Anne Hickey 3 Margaret Comerford 4 Anne Bowen 5 Margaret O Shea 6 Kathleen O Sullivan.

Callan GC Men’s results: 15 Hole Winter Competition 13th/14th December 1. Liam Mooney (20) 36 pts 2. Patsy Brennan (20) 35 pts 3. Donal Murphy (13) 34 pts b9 Winter Team League. Five rounds of the Winter Team League are now complete. The league table can be viewed in the club house and on the club web site. Diary Sat 20th/ Sun 21st Mens Open Winter Competition Ladies: The street league continues and team members can re-enter to gain their highest score possible for any round. Turkey competitions are also being run with re-entry option. Captain Michael Curry and Lady Captain Patricia Doheny wish all the members a joyful and peaceful Christmas. They remind all the members there is fun, happy time and sharing of the delights of holiday relaxation for all to have in the club. For those looking for such occasion, there is good time to be had during the holiday season, whether to play in the great outdoors, to eat together in the club house or to have a cheerful drink with chat and laughter in the bar. It is all there for the pleasure of members and friends and all are most welcome to be included in the enjoyment of it all. The two captains, in their own way and character, remind everyone that the having and generating of happiness is always in season. Membership offers for 2015. Castlecomer Golf Club Membership rates for 2015! We are delighted to announce that the excellent membership rates and packages of 2014 are being extended for another year to 2015. This includes the extension of our fabulous offer of a new member joining with an existing member for only €1000.00 for both! All of our membership rates are attached and we also have an added bonus for the month of December wherby all those who pay their 2015 membership in full before December 31st will be entered in a draw for a brand new Golf Glider Buggy complete with battery! So don’t delay, give yourself and anyone else you can think of the Gift Of Golf

this Christmas at one of Ireland’s most beautiful courses. Call 056 4441139 or email info@casttlecomergolf.ie. For new members the Membership Application form is available online at www. castlecomergolf.ie FAMILY MEMBERSHIP (H/W) € 1,144.00 FULL MALE MEMBERSHIP € 600.00 FULL FEMALE MEMBERSHIP € 600.00 B. MEMBERSHIP € 400.00 (Senior – over 65 with 15 years membership) . MEMBERSHIP (H/W) € 800.00 EXISTING FULL MEMBER WITH NEW MEMBER € 1,000.00 DISTANCE MEMBERSHIP (50KM FROM PERM. ADDRESS) € 325.00 (Proof of Address must be submitted with application) COUNTRY MEMBERSHIP € 300.00 5 DAY MEMBERSHIP (MALE / FEMALE) € 230.00 (You cannot move from full membership to a 5 day membership. You cannot join as a 5 day member if you were one before). PAVILON € 25.00 MATURE STUDENT OVER 23 YRS (MALE/FEMALE) € 300.00 (Letter from college or place of study must be submitted With application) STUDENT 3RD LEVEL UP TO 23 YEARS (MALE / FEMALE) € 129.00 JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL € 75.00 (excluding insurance) JUVENILE PRIMARY SCHOOL € 50.00 (excluding insurance)

Kilkenny GC CHRISTMAS GIFT VOUCHERS Christmas gift vouchers are now available in the club. Vouchers may be purchased from the office for green fees or meals and from the Pro shop for equipment or golf lessons. Vouchers are available in various denominations to suit all people’s pockets and needs. Vouchers may also be purchased from the office to go towards a members annual subscription, again this can be for whatever amount suits and the recipient can use the voucher to go towards his or her annual subscription fee. Club professional Jimmy Bolger also has some great offers at the moment in the run up to Christmas details of which were emailed to members last week. NEW YEARS EVE. The Social Committee has organized a very attractive night’s entertainment for New Years Eve. A two course meal and tea /coffee will be served at 8pm and will be followed by music from 9.30.

The cost of the night is only €20 and the sheet for names is placed inside the main door to the bar. MENS AGM The Mens Club AGM was held on Thursday night and the following officers and officials were elected. President - Morgan Doyle, Captain Liam Cody, Vice Captain – Frank Dalton Jnr, Ex Officio – Denis Brophy, Hon Secretary - P J O’Reilly, Hon Treasurer - Seamus Rochford, Hon Competition Secretary - Pat O’Hanlon, Hon Handicap Secretary - Tom Sloyan. The following six members were elected for the committee, Leo Byrne, Fergal Cantwell, Dermot Doyle, P J Martin, Ben McGarry and Niall O’ Gorman. LADIES AGM The Ladies Club AGM was held on Wednesday night and the following officers and officials were elected. Lady President - Anne Murphy, Lady Captain – Joan Cashin, Lady Vice Captain – Barbara Teehan, Ex Officio – Catherine King, Lady Hon Secretary – Helen Butler, Lady Hon Treasurer Eithne Murphy, Lady Hon Competition Secretary – Breda Roche. Hon Handicap Secretary – Joan Cody, the following Ladies were elected to the committee, Liz Cleere, Stella Coughlan, Mary Hickey, Mary O’Connor, Niamh Kelly, Eileen Reynolds. JOINT CLUB AGM The AGM of the Joint Club will be held on Thursday January 15th at 7.15pm. CHRISTMAS & NEW YEARS COMPETITIONS Thursday December 26th - St Stephens Day - 4 Person Mixed Team Event Semi Open Saturday December 27th - Mens Crosscard at 1pm. Sunday December 28th - Normal Sunday - Mens Singles Competition also Lady slots in morning and afternoon. Thursday January 1st - New Years Day 3 Person Mixed Team Event Semi Open Competitions will go live for booking this Friday December 19th at 5.30pm. NEW MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES The club is currently open for a limited number of new members and anyone joining at the moment and paying their fee will not have to pay again until January 2016. There are various options and plans available for those joining and the entrance fee can be spread out over a number of years if so wished. For further details please contact Sean or Aoife in the office on 056 7765400. JUNIOR GOLF Thanks to everyone who supported the Christmas Coffee morning and book sale last Saturday. Thanks also to the people who donated books for the sale. The morning was a great success with the Juvenile committee ably supported by Juvenile members organizing the sale of the books and the coffee/

mince pies. All the proceeds from the morning were handed over to the local St Vincent de Paul society on Monday evening to help our local families who ﬁnd it tough at Christmas. DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Thursday December 18th Senior Mens Christmas Dinner 5pm. Wednesday 31st New Year Eve Function, Meal and Music in the club starting at 8pm. Thursday 15th January, Joint Club AGM at 7.15pm. CLINICAL PILATES CLASSES Clinical Pilates Classes in the club this Wednesday night December 17th with two sessions, one at 6.30pm and 7.30pm. Classes will take a break over the Christmas and will recommence on Wednesday January 7th. Classes are €10 per session and are open to Ladies and Gents; please bring your own mat. To book a place or for further details please contact Orla on 085 1960463. Yoga classes continue on this Wednesday December 17th in the club at 10.30am and will then take a break until the New Year. BRIDGE The Bridge group had their Bridge and party in the club on Monday night, they will take a break now over Christmas and will resume on Monday January 12th. RESULTS MENS 14 HOLE SINGLES SUNDAY DECEMEBR 14TH 1. Graham Nugent (Scr) 34 pts (B1)) 2. Martin Duggan (12) 34 pts 3. Eddie Guilfoyle (14) 32 pts (B7) Best Gross; Anthony Cleere (4) 28 Gross Points 5. John McDonald (20) 32 pts (B7) 6. Tom McInerney (16) 32 pts (B7) Date for presentation of prizes to be conﬁrmed. Two’s Club, Mens 14 Hole Singles Sunday December 14th. Dermot Doyle, Jim Meredith, Liam McCormack, Graham Nugent at 6th, Liam Cody, Eddie Guilfoyle, Ben McGarry, Norman Williams at 15th, Maurice Ryan at 17th. Each Two is worth €16.50 and is credited in the Pro Shop. LADIES NEWS & RESULTS LADIES 13 HOLE CHRISTMAS FARE TUES DEC 9TH 1. Mary Bradshaw (21) 24 pts 2. Catherine King (20) 23 pts (24-1) 3. Phyl Doyle (13) 23 pts Ladies Fixtures Tuesday December 16th 9.00 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20 Ladies 13 & 9 Hole Stableford. Tuesday December 23rd 9.00 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20 Ladies 13 & 9 Hole Competition, Slots also available on Saturday 20th 1.35 – 2.00. (Bookable Online) and Sunday 10.25 – 11.00 Book-

able online, 1.20 – 1.50 Draw. SENIOR MEN Results Thursday December 11th 1. Pat Collins (13) John King (17) Reay Brandon (21) 57 pts 2. Pat Walshe (11) Andy Hughes (18) Dick Cogan (22) 56 pts 3. Murt Farragher (16) Donie Butler (19) Tom Reade (25) 53 pts 4. Eddie Guilfoyle (14) John Bracken (13) Eddie Geraghty (24) Dick Keoghan (26) (55-5) 50 pts 5. Pat Drennan (15) Joe Nolan (24) Tim O’ Mahony (36) 49 pts 6. Willie Leahy (13) Paddy Gubbins (17) Paddy Halley (25) 47 pts Next Competition Thursday December 18th 11.00am. Senior Mens Christmas Dinner this Thursday December 18th at 4.30pm approx. SENIOR LADIES Results Thursday December 11th 1. Sheila Brennan, Greta Nicholson, Joan O’ Sullivan 36 pts 2. Ann Murphy, Mary Gorman. Gene O’Brien 35 pts (L6) 3. Kitty Nolan, Josie Bolger, Jane Duggan 35 pts 4. Edith Ogilvie, Elizabeth Tobin, Barbara Schoﬁeld 33 pts Next competition Thursday December 18th at 10.00am. The Senior Ladies had their Christmas Dinner in the club last Thursday December 11th. FIXTURES: Tuesday December 16th, 9.00 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20, Ladies 13 & 9 Hole Competitions. Wednesday December 17th 11.00 – 12.30 Visitors, 1.00 – 2.30 Members Time Thursday December 18th, 10.00 – 11.00 Senior Ladies, 11.00 – 1.00 Senior Men, 1.00 – 2.00 Members Time Friday December 19th , 9.15 – 10.30 HSE Outing, 10.40 – 11.05 Seamus Rochford Group, 11.15 – 11.35 Dave Deloughrey Group, 11.45 – 12.05 J L Sullivan Group, 12.30 – 1.00 Ursula Deloughrey Group.1.00 – 2.30 Members Time Saturday December 20th, 8.30 – 9.30 Members, 11.30 – 1.00 Reserved for Mens Crosscard, Shotgun start at 1pm, 1.35 – 2.00 Ladies 13 Hole Competition (Bookable Online) Sunday December 21st , 8.30 – 10.20 and 11.00 – 1.15 Mens 14 Hole Singles, 10.25 – 10.55 Ladies Competition Bookable Online, 1.20 – 1.50 Draw for partners. Monday December 22nd, 9.45 – 11.45 Visitors, 1.00 – 2.30 Members Time Tuesday December 23rd 9.00 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20, Ladies 13 & 9 Hole Competitions. Slots also available on Saturday 20th 1.30 – 2.00 Bookable Online, Sunday 21st 10.30 – 11.00 Bookable Online, 1.20 – 1.50 Draw Wednesday December 24th 1.00 – 2.30 Members Time

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Great entertainers: The Highway Men

Sean Kennedy, Eamon Clancy and Michael Power

Nora Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Mahony and Jimmy Walsh

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Jim and Peggy Dermody, Ann O’Neill, Mary O’Reilly, Peggy Kennedy and Noel Hennessy Pics: Donal Foley

Kitty and Eilish Hackett

Ita Maher, Mary Holden, Kitty Fitzgerald, Kathleen O’Halloran and Kathleen O’Brien

Richard and Ann Burke

Mary McEnery, Bridget O’Carroll and Joanie Brennan

17 DECEMBER 2014 Kilkenny Reporter

News Justyna Maćkowska of JMM Cards with a Twist, the Callan-based maker is one of a select group of makers who will be showcasing all their designs and crafts at the Market Cross Christmas Fair from tomorrow, Thursday, December 18, right through until December 23

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