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Kilkenny Reporter WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 18 2015

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18 FEBRUARY 2015 Kilkenny Reporter

Kilkenny Reporter WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 18 2015

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a passion play: On the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bridge over the River Cry JIMMY RHATIGAN JIMMYRHATIGAN@ GMAIL.COM

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6PDOO %XVLQHVV 0DQDJHPHQW &RXUVH In the initial stages owner managers are determine to be successful; but some have a tendency to jump from one opportunity to the next without considering the long term implications and the impact on resources. The Local Enterprise Office Kilkenny successfully piloted a new programme last autumn entitled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Small Business Management Courseâ&#x20AC;? which is specifically aimed at businesses trading less than 2 years. The programme was developed in response to demand from clients and feedback from previous participants of our Start Your Own Business Course. The Small Business Management Course aims to assist the owner manager to review their business operations after the initial trading period and to develop an action plan for the future. By developing a marketing strategy the small business should be better placed to respond to both opportunities and threats. Irrespective of the size of budget, it is important that owner mangers plan in advance their promotional activities rather than undertaking these on an ad hoc basis.

The finance aspect of the programme provides an overview of what the owner manager should be aware of e.g. turnover is vanity, profit is sanity but cash is king. Knowing this should drive businesses to ensure that they have good systems in place around invoicing and credit control to chase up payments. It is also important that businesses ensure they can run management accounts on a regular basis, to ensure they are tracking performance against forecast. Pricing is a crucial area for businesses and one that they struggle with. It is important that the price relates back to the consumer and what they are likely to be willing to pay. This then links back to segmentation and understanding the dynamics of their market. The Local Enterprise Office Kilkenny is running this programme again this season commencing Wednesday evening 4th March for 5 consecutive weeks, mentoring will form week 4 of the course. Further details about the training programmes on offer and/or if you would like to book a place online visit www.localenterprise.ie/kilkenny

18 FEBRUARY 2015 Kilkenny Reporter

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18 FEBRUARY 2015 Kilkenny Reporter

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Happy, friendly and fit: That’s us!

It’s better than watching Jeremy Kyle! A post office is so vital in a rural community

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18 FEBRUARY 2015 Kilkenny Reporter

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Meet Roisín Law Where vegetarians are pleased to meet! – and order!

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New Government Support Available To Drive Carlow Kilkenny Business Success Business Owners who have taken part in ManagementWorks Programmes are already noticing the difference they make in terms of significantly increasing Sales and Profits. Business owners across Carlow and Kilkenny are set to benefit from a subsidised Business Growth Programme commencing this February. ManagementWorks, an initiative by the state agency Skillnets, provides a range of subsidised training programmes to SMEs under the Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Action Plan for Jobs. In the region of 2,000 business owners are currently or have participated on ManagmentWorks Programmes across the country and are already seeing the concrete impact it is having on company performance.

on revenue growth, operational efficiency and enhanced productivity. A unique feature of the programme is the one-to-one mentoring support participants receive from an experienced business coach, targeted to their individual businesses. Participants that have completed this programme have achieved fantastic results so far in their business. In addition to the tangible results in terms of sales and creation of jobs, participants also benefit from networking with other local companies and have described how the interaction with their mentor has helped build confidence in their business.

The results are clear in the increased performance of businesses and in the hundreds of new jobs created across the country by programme participants to dateâ&#x20AC;?. To find out more about the upcoming programme in Kilkenny, Business Owners are invited to attend a Business Growth Seminar & Information Briefing taking place in The River Court Hotel, Kilkenny on Friday 20th February from 9:30am - 12:30pm. To secure your place please visit www.managementworks.ie or contact Brian Colleran at b.colleran@skillnets.com More information from:

The ManagementWorks Business Growth Programme, due to commence in Kilkenny this March, is facilitated by leading business coaching and training company The Discovery Partnership. The programme, which is delivered over a 6 month period, is designed to assist Business Owners achieve greater levels of success in their business. Structured workshops focus

Brian Colleran, Programme Development Manager, Skillnets, commented that â&#x20AC;&#x153;these Business Growth programmes are heavily subsidised by Skillnets, they are for the SME business owners who wants to develop their businesses. All programmes are designed to provide the owner manager with the practical tools and capabilities to drive the business forward.

Brian Colleran, Programme Development Manager, ManagementWorks, Skillnets Tel: 087-2928900 E-mail: b.colleran@skillnets.com Web: www.managementworks.ie

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Super Slimming Weight Loss Tea Causes a Stir! Yes, it’s really true folks.... an ancient Chinese Lotus Leaf tea or Yo Chi Tea as it is known, is becoming a global sensation! You see, this is simply no ordinary tea; far from it in fact, this is an amazing revolutionary tea blend which, because of its ancient Chinese herbal properties, is helping people everywhere to shed excess weight quickly, naturally and safely, simply by drinking two cups of it every day. Weight loss and detox could not be any easier than this, ever! Already, everyone wants to get their hands on this natural miracle worker and let’s face it why wouldn’t they? Already, J-Lo is singing its praises (sorry, we couldn’t resist that little pun!), blissfully sipping it till her heart’s content as she marvels at its ben-

efits in terms of weight loss. Oprah too is a firm believer in it so if it is good enough for two of the world’s biggest showbiz celebs, we are pretty sure it is more than just a little bit good! The good news? Yo Chi is available in Ireland, exclusive to Therapie Clinic. Clinics have reported waiting list around the country as Therapie have been struggling to meet the demand for tea both in store and online with many customers eager to aid new year weight loss using a more holistic approach. Commenting on its arrival at Therapie Clinic, Manager Sarah Cagney said: “The response to Yo Chi Tea so far has been fantastic, it’s flying off the shelves! The great thing about Yo Chi Tea is it’s 100% natural, and has been proven to be effective in

aiding weight loss and detox in a easy, safe way” The blend contains Lotus Leaf, Oolong green tea and number of other ancient Chinese herbs, all of which have been specially selected because of their proven natural ability to purify and cleanse the body, and to essentially act as a nuisance in stopping the body from storing up food as excess weight, and burn excess fat which is stored in the body! Drinking Yo Chi weight loss tea can help to increase weight loss by up to 50%! Yo Chi Tea is exclusively available from Therapie Clinic nationwide, including Barronstrand Street in Waterford. Simply call them direct on 051 870 910 to order or ﬁnd out more on www.yochitea.com.

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Puzzles

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

It appears you’re ready to ‘change channel’ - most probably because you’re now seeing opportunities. Though it some level you might feel the need to ingratiate yourself with someone whom you think could help, there’s high probability that whatever happens will be down to your courage and need to drive things forward. Later this week the Sun, Venus and Mars all change signs. Obviously all signs should feel the energy shift. For you there might now be need to go back over all that’s been thought and discussed since the start of the year - and to adapt your plan for 2015 in the light of all you’ve learnt since then. Later this week the Sun, Venus and Mars change signs. You could think of this as a refuelling stop where you also get a car wash and a meal - so that by the end of the week you’re well set-up for the next stage of your journey. Make sure to be on it. This week the Sun moves into another of the Water signs coinciding almost exactly with both Venus and Mars arriving in Aries. You could think of this as cosmic winds changing direction. It’s probable this won’t be at all unwelcome for you. Later this week both Venus and Mars move on into another of the Fire signs, Aries. That may have significance for your love-life but could also send a pleasant ripple through your working life. Generally you’re not at you best if you feel matters are stagnating. It could all get so, so complicated as the Sun, Venus and Mars all change signs midweek. The main issue may be that some are attempting to run before they can walk. It’s perhaps the usual issue of ideas and creativity being on the rampage whilst insufficient thought is given to practicalities.

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Soon after the Sun moves into Pisces (Thursday), Venus and Mars arrive in your opposite sign. This marks a significant change of planetary gear. Knowing this, you could spend the first half of the week planning, preparing and getting to understand exactly the needs of others You know what it feels like when a car is about to change gear? That’s how you’re likely to experience the first half of this week. Maybe that’ll be because intuitively you can see an accident black spot ahead and need to manoeuvre away. These are still early days: Saturn having arrived in your sign on Dec 24th. Adjusting to this new pace could take several weeks yet. Of course all signs are experiencing this. For your part you may now be increasingly aware of just how seriously some people take certain tasks - and some don’t. By the end of this week Mars, followed by Venus will have arrived in another of the Cardinal signs. From then it’s likely to be action stations on many fronts. You might also be aware of the need to be prepared and to cope with documentation that’s unfamiliar yet must be done - and in a particular order. There’s potential for you to make a drama out of a crisis - at least during the first half of the week. You’re right in that it’s probable that there is a mess to clear up. Yet it’s entirely possible that left to your own devices for even just a short time, you could make sense of chaos. The first half of this week could find you cramming information (excellent if you soon have to undertake some kind of test). It might also be that you’re asked to build a project where the archiving that would have been so useful to have in place has never been attempted.

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Movie Reviews

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$ URP FRP WKDW \RX·OO ORYH Love, Rosie takes the typical romantic comedy, adds some drama and an extra dose of laughs, and results in a film that’s as surprising as it is enjoyable to watch. At one point or another, we find ourselves looking at a dear friend of the opposite sex in a different light. It might be over time, it might be all at once, but either way it happens at least once to us all. Love, Rosie is a film about that one time, and the 12 years that follow in the complicated, surprising, and sometimes upsetting life of a woman who let that friend get away. While the trailers market a completely different movie altogether, the reality is that Love, Rosie is an endearing film that’s arrived just in time for some appropriate Valentine’s Day loving. Rosie Dunne (Lily Collins) and Alex Stewart (Sam Claflin) have known each other since they were kids, and their relationship is poised on the knife edge of falling into something more romantic. Of course, as all good romantic dramedies will have you believe, things aren’t as easy as they seem; and the two are thrown together and pulled apart over a decade.

The greatest obstacle being that the stars never seem to align in the right order for them to be together. Eventually, something has to give, and it looks like Rosie just might be the one to make the final call in this game of love and friendship. Make no mistake about it, this film does contain the recommended amount of rom-com cliches, especially with the would-be lovers constantly missing each other, the sassy best friend, and a couple of moments of obligatory speechifying. Love, Rosie is the perfect film for Valentine’s Day, as

it contains enough love and heartbreak to truly allow you to be thankful for whomever you have in your life. However, it’s also a perfect movie to watch in honor of Single’s Awareness Day, as it has two captivating leads that can be easily swooned over at the drop of a hat. Most importantly, it’s a surprisingly good movie that takes a genre that’s easily abused, and makes it into something much more human in the process. Richard Curtis’ ﬁnest has some company in Love, Rosie, as this is a movie you could ﬁnd yourself returning to annually.

Of Grey, it revolves around the torrid, yet ultimately dull, love affair between Anastasia “Ana” Steele and Christian Grey. The duo meet when 21-year-old Ana (Dakota Johnson) interviews Christian (Jamie Dornan) as a favor to her ill roommate. Christian ﬁnds himself captivated by Ana, who herself can’t help but be entranced by the enigmatic and devilishly attractive billionaire. Done well, Fifty Shades Of Grey could have introduced a mainstream audience to the intriguing world of BDSM, while also using the prism of Christian Grey to examine, in a nuanced fashion, how his unique sexual desires have inﬂuenced his approach to business at the same time as blocking his pursuit for love. Oh, to be watching that movie! Instead Fifty Shades Of Grey never verges on the complex, and as a result is both painfully lame and tediously simplistic.

The common consensus -- because of the carefully released announcement that Fifty Shades Of Grey possesses 20 minutes worth of sex scenes as well as the countless protests organized by religious organizations to block its release -- is that the ﬁlm is so shocking and controversial it simply needs to be seen to be believed. But instead, it should be avoided Ultimately, as a ﬁlm, Fifty Shades Of Grey is a cinematic abomination. But it’s also been marketed perfectly, and will still gross hundreds of millions of dollars. And the fact that two sequels have already been ordered by Universal proves that, even though it’s about as cinematic as a sock on a door handle, they’re more than happy for the series to continue. Which is both far from a surprise and also perfectly sums up why, at times, the movie industry can be truly depressing.

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DEAL OF THE WEEK Pierce Kavanagh Coaches, Churchview, Urlingford Coach Holiday experts, Pierce Kavanagh Coaches, have some great holiday deals for 2015 – here are just a few of the amazing deals that include accommodation and two main meals: Chelsea Flower Show on May 20th, four nights for €559pps; The Stunning Atlantic Coachline on May 29th, four nights for €299pps; Into the West on June 1st, three nights accommodation for €315pps; Discover Northern Ireland on June 14th, four nights accommodation for €399pps; The Best of Cornwall on 14th June, six nights accommodation for €789pps and The Cotswolds and Elegant Bath on June 21st, four nights for 569pps. Other dates are available visit their website for more information: www.kavanaghcoaches.com

SALE OF THE WEEK Right Price Tiles, Clonmel To celebrate their ‘Sweet 16’ years in business, Right Prices Tiles have gone back in time, offering all tiles on sale at the same price as they were in 1999, the year it all started! At Right Price Tiles they pride themselves as being focused retailers, specialising in tiles, wood ﬂooring, bathware and Multifuel Stoves. Their staff have pride in their ability to advise you, offering a high level of service and expertise to everyone who visits their showrooms. You can expect to ﬁnd products that offer quality and design which are both economical and practical. It couldn’t be simpler; you get 1st quality tiles, at the right price. For more information visit their website: www. rightpricetiles.ie

HOTEL OF THE WEEK Pembroke Hotel, Patrick Street, Kilkenny Kilkenny’s favourite boutique hotel, the 4-star Pembroke Hotel, is a relaxed oasis in the heart of the old city quarter. With 74 comfortable, airy bedrooms, its Stathams Bar and Stathams Restaurant, and a dedicated business centre at 11 Patrick Street, the Pembroke Hotel offers welcoming charm with quiet luxury and comfort at its core. You’ll feel truly at ease in this warm and friendly hotel where you are assured of a restful sleep in the heart of the city. Whether your visit is for business, pleasure or celebration, you will be warmly welcomed into a relaxed atmosphere where you will feel safe and cared for. For more information visit their website: www.kilkennypembrokehotel.com

EVENT OF THE WEEK The Wedding Day with Beat FM, Sunday Feb 22nd, The Hub, Kilkenny Beat 102 103 presents The Wedding Day, the biggest wedding expo in the South East. There will be exhibitors from all over the region and beyond showcasing everything to make your big day perfect. The event will be open from 11am to 6pm and admission costs just €5. The Wedding Day has everything you need to plan your wedding, honeymoon and even your hen/stag party. PLUS you could win a dream honeymoon with Sunway Holidays, the honeymoon specialists, to the amazing 5* Now Jade Riviera Cancun in Mexico. For your chance to go directly to the grand ﬁnal, go to their website: www. beat102103.com and ﬁll in your details.

BOOK OF THE WEEK The Storyteller, by Jodi Piccault (approx €11.95) Sage Singer is a baker, a loner, until she befriends an old man who’s particularly beloved in her community. Josef Weber is everyone’s favorite retired teacher and Little League coach. One day he asks Sage for a favour: to kill him. Shocked, Sage refuses – and then he confesses his darkest secret – he deserves to die because he had been a Nazi SS guard. And Sage’s grandmother is a Holocaust survivor. How do you react to evil living next door? Can someone who’s committed truly heinous acts ever atone with subsequent good behaviour? Should you offer forgiveness to someone if you aren’t the party who was wronged? And, if Sage even considers the request, is it revenge…or justice?

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Top Ten Maps to the Stars (approx €16.99) Julianne Moore, John Cusack and Mia Wasikowska star in this drama directed by David Cronenberg. Havana Segrand (Moore) is a mature actress struggling for work that her agent Stafford Weiss (Cusack) can’t provide. While Stafford’s wife Christina (Olivia Williams) is occupied with managing the life and schedule of their child star son Benjie (Evan Bird), who has just been released from rehab at the age of 13, their shunned daughter Agatha (Wasikowska) returns from a private sanatorium where she was being treated for criminal pyromania. As more details emerge about the reasons for Agatha’s incarceration, Havana delves deeper into her own problems as she tries to confront the abuse she experienced as a child.

ALBUM OF THE WEEK In the Lonely Hour, by Sam Smith (approx €9.00) “This album is supposed to be the soundtrack to those quiet moments in life,” says Sam Smith of his debut collection, In The Lonely Hour. If you’re looking for more electronica from Smith, save chart-topping single ‘Money on My Mind’, you won’t find it on In The Lonely Hour. The Two Inch Punch-produced track is a fizzy opening for an album that wallows in heartache. It’s a direction Smith admits he panicked about at first, but is one that allows his soulful vocal to take charge. It’s a fearlessly vulnerable debut in all senses of the word, but largely, the mastered result hits all the right marks.

CONSOLE GAME OF THE WEEK LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham (PS3) (approx €44.99) This is the most ambitious LEGO game starring the Caped Crusader yet. While it does, of course, have Batman and Robin front and centre, it could almost have been called ‘LEGO DC Superheroes’, such is the size of the cast and the scope of the adventure. The ‘Beyond Gotham’ part of the title is certainly justiﬁed. This time out, the Dark Knight is out in space on a cosmic adventure. Braniac, who’s more often known for bothering Superman, has been stealing entire cities, shrinking them down using the power of Lantern rings to add them to his sinister collection. Gameplay is, as series fans will expect, along the usual LEGO lines.

APP OF THE WEEK Dull iOS (free) The best of the internet is waiting for your dull moments. Dull taps into that a very common habit: Using certain apps to fill in the dull (get it?) moments of the day. Dull isn’t meant to replace any dedicated news reader, but instead provides a filter for trending topics on a variety of social networks, constantly taking the pulse of the viral internet. With its new update, the app gamifies that reading experience by integrating with Apple’s Game Center. Now leader boards show how much time you spend on the app, which may sound fun for some, but is personally information I probably wouldn’t want to know. Smartphone use ignorance is bliss.

BOARD GAME OF THE WEEK Forbidden Island (approx €19.99) Join a team of fearless adventurers on a do-or-die mission to capture four sacred treasures from the ruins of this perilous paradise. Your team will have to work together and make some pulse-pounding manoeuvres, as the island will sink beneath every step. Race to collect the treasures and make a triumphant escape before you are swallowed into the watery abyss. There are so many things to love about this unique game: from the rich illustrations, to the collaborative nature of play. Don’t be surprised if your pulse starts pounding faster soon after you start playing – it’s a game that instantly generates an electrifying atmosphere of tension and excitement.

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These free WEEE Ireland recycling events allow people to get rid of any household electrical equipment and batteries in a safe and environmentally friendly manner. Anything in the home with a battery or a plug can be recycled at the February 21st collections. Waste collection specialists from WEEE Ireland will be there on the day to help you send your toasters, vacuum cleaners, fridges and every other electrical item imaginable to a better place. As a consumer of electrical items, you are entitled to bring your waste electrical equipment to your electrical retailer when purchasing an item of similar type, i.e. on a one-for-one, likefor-like basis. Waste batteries can be brought back to any battery retailer that sells similar batteries, even if you don’t purchase anything. All WEEE and waste batteries can also be brought to your local civic amenity site free of charge. For further information on all future recycling events in Kilkenny or to find your nearest civic amenity site, please log on to WEEE Ireland’s website recyclefree.ie

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Planning Permission is sought by Dr. Abdur Aftab for change of use of existing garage to a self-contained family flat with external and internal modifications to existing garage structure and all associated site development works at Baun, Ballyfoyle Rd. Kilkenny. Original planning ref: 13/565. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9 a.m.- 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (â&#x201A;Ź20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed: Gittens Murray Architects Ltd., No. 5 William Street, Kilkenny. Tel No: 056-7753933

Rossdale Enterprises (Midleton) Ltd. intend to apply to Kilkenny County Council for amendments to planning permissions 11/73, and 06/1068 which includes (1) a revised layout to roads, pump station, sewers, storm water attenuation, boundary treatment, public open space and other site services, (2) change to site boundary and driveway to dwelling numbers 1 & 2 at Rathculliheen, Rathculliheen, Kilkenny South, County Kilkenny. (3) A reduction in the overall number of dwellings as granted previously from a total of 103 number dwellings to 32 number dwelling in a mixture of 2 number detached, 6 number townhouse and 24 number semi-detached. The application may be inspected or purchases at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during Office hours i.e. 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m and 2.00 p.m to 4.00p.m and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (â&#x201A;Ź20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

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*ROI 1RWHV Callan Results for week ending the 8 Feb 2015 Men’s 4 ball 1. Mick Byrne, Sean Waltzer45pts 2.NIgel Dagg, Paul Cunningham, 43pts Results for week ending the 15 Feb 2015. Wednesday 9 hole re-entry 1. Martin O Halloran (3) 22pts 2. Jim Wellwood (15) 20pts. The 4 person team played over Saturday and Sunday was won by Paul Norris, John Doheny, Sean Brett, Paul Madigan 134. Second Kevin O Driscoll, Liam Brennan, Michael Foley, Tony O’Driscoll, 133. Third Niall Brett, Pat O’Keeffe, Darren Comerford, Ger Prendergast,133. RGA 3 person rumble on Monday 9 Feb 2015 1. Michael Wall, Sean Dooley, John Kinsella 58. 2. Jim Wellwood, Martin Maher, Padraig McMurrow 56. 3. John Kirwan, John Butler, Michael O’Mahony 52. Junior 12 hole singles Therese Donnelly won the girls and Liam Hennessy won the boys. The members of Callan golf club would like to offer a belated congratulations to Brian Doheny on ﬁnishing joint ﬁrst in the opening event of the PGA winter series back in December. This event was played at the European club and anyone who has played there will appreciate Brian’s achievement especially as the weather conditions were said to be adverse at best, Brian carded a level par back nine of 36 to force a share of the spoils. Well done Brian and we wish you continued success. Callan Golf Club Lotto. Results week 47 there was no winner of this weeks jackpot of €1850 the no’s drawn were 5, 19, 22. The 3 lucky dip winners were Tom Ryan, Martin O’Halloran, Sharon Donoghue. Sellers prizes went to Murt Cuddihy, Joe Cuddihy, John Cahill. Next weeks jackpot is €1950. Thank you for your support. Members are reminded that they can earn €100 off next years sub if they sell 10 or more lotto tickets per week for a full year, any member interested in this incentive should contact Margaret our secretary at (056)7725136 or any committee member. Fixtures for the coming week, Monday 16th Feb the RGA will have their weekly comp tee times between 11am and 1pm, Tuesday 17th Feb is ladies day tee times between 9am and 1pm. Wednesday 18th Feb men’s

9 hole open re-entry. Thursday 19th Feb Senior Ladies tee times between 10am and midday Saturday and Sunday 21/22 Feb Men’s single stableford.

Castlecomer Welcome to Castlecomer Golf Club. As you walk up to the first tee box, rising above the club house, the small journey to the first strike of the day is filled with anticipation. There, on that first tee, with the fairway to beckon you and a bunker to line you up, it begins. In that moment, at that time, in that lone situation, Heaven is all around you and in you. Straining to be fulfilled to a greater or lesser degree. But honest, truthful Heaven to some degree. Of that you can be sure. And on Castlecomer Golf Course, every sight, every view, every tree and blade of grass is a reminder that the promise of a beautiful heaven, benevolently accepting of the good effort, is here and now. Available and wanting to be fully used, appreciated and gladly entered. The heavenly effects remain and linger in spirit and memory, long afterwards. Even in other places, other times, other situations, they stir. Warm, impressionable memories of wonderful experience enjoyed once and available to be enjoyed again and again. To have ongoing chance to make it even more perfect, more respectful of the ability struggling to be translated into good golf on a magnificent course laid down to please all, for that purpose. The gracious ground of Castlecomer Golf Course, accepting and truthfully answering every attempt, however weak or strong is a compelling welcome. Insistently encouraging, reminding and rewarding of the effective and efficient use of the fairway that leads best. A fair way guiding towards successful completion and a record to reducing handicap. Set in views and sights to please and placate the spirit. Castlecomer Golf club is making it easier to become a happy, rewarded member. To enter, there is full access thereafter to play on Castlecomer golf course for the year. The joining fee is necessary to continue the upkeep of the beautiful course and to maintain the grounds and club for its appreciative members. On joining, gladness, participation and becoming an

excellent golfer are free optional extras available, limited only by personal demand. For details on Club fees and special offers, events and good results, please see www.castlecomergolf.ie. And remember, Castlecomer Golf Club promotes and encourages the advancement of heavenly golfing experience and all individual involvement and participation within it. On the first day of March, Captain Michael Curry and Lady Captain Patricia Doheny lead the club in the Captain’s drivein. All are invited and welcomed to watch and cheer on the two Captain’s as they open the 2015 season of golf in Castlecomer. All members are welcome to play on that day. Names for those wanting to participate in the game can be put on the entry sheet in the hall, for inclusion in the draw. Captain Michael and Lady-Captain Patricia are long standing members of the club, having given many years of involvement for the betterment of the club and often included in teams, as players and managers. Their drive and generosity has been well done for a long time, and the culmination of standing on that tee-box to lead the rest to happy golfing for 2015 is certainly an event worth supporting and enjoying. The joint Captain’s lead, as already well displayed before, now and on 1st March, is certainly one worth following. Mens results Sat 14th/Sun 15th Feb. Winter Comp. (13). 1. Barry Doyle (20) 39 pts 2. Hugh McDonnell (13) 37 pts 3. Michael Daly (16) 36 pts Winter Team League. Teams G and C have made it through to the Winter League Final after the top 4 play off concluded this weekend. The final will be played over 21st/22nd Feb. Team members may play any weekday prior to 22nd Feb. Each team’s top seven scores will decide the outcome. If still level the next score of each team will count and so on down the line. Diary Sat 21st/Sun 22nd Feb: Mens Open Winter Competition and Winter Team League Final. Ladies results The winter street league was won by the Ballyragget ladies. The team, consisting of Breda Phelan, L V-C Ellen Phelan, LC Patricia Doheny, Mary Brophy, Marjie Gannon, Mai McEvoy and Marie Gannon won through in the end, despite hot contend-

ers. The spring league, in match play format, is underway. Each player on their team is allocated a number. Each player plays the same numbered player on each other team. The handicaps are similarly matched so there is little in the difference between players, and success is all on the day. Players must arrange their matches themselves and the sooner played, the less pressure to meet the deadline. Good luck to all and enjoy the challenges. The lamb competition, with reentry option, continues. All lady players are advised to make it a habit, when registering for competition, to check the notice board for any amendments, notices or changes that may be relevant.

Gowran Park Members 11 Hole Singles – Sunday 15th February 2015 Following a day off due to Red Mills Race Day last Saturday, Sunday brought another great turnout with some great scoring. John Moore would have taken 3rd place but for the 2 penalty points from last week’s victory – the result panned out as follow: Michael Kirwan (26) 28 points Patrick Hynes (18) 27 points Mick Lane (10) 27 points Next week is the final of the 11 hole competitions - we are back to 18 holes after the Captains Drive-in. Captains Get Set For Year Ahead Sunday 22nd February sees the first major event of the year take place with the Captain’s Drive-In. Members are asked to register for the 11 hole scramble between 11.00 and 11.30 a.m. on Sunday morning ahead of the main event with tee off at 12.00 noon. Captain Liam O’Dwyer and Lady Captain Ger Hickey are set to take the first tee by storm and officially drive in to office for the year ahead. They will be cheered on by members ahead of a fun team event to take place immediately afterwards. The presentation of prizes will take place after the golf and finger food and refreshments will be provided. Spring Series Following a break due to the cold snap the competition resumed this week with a good spread of entries from visiting

clubs. The qualifiers were – Joe Colclough (15) Mountain View, Leo Dunne (12) Abbeyleix, John Darcy (13) Mountain View and Warren de Courcy (4) Faithlegg who all qualified with 39 points. The competition continues every Thursday and Friday until 26th March. Green Fee for visitors is €20.00 which includes a sleeve of Titleist golf balls. Top 3 qualifiers and equals from each week will go forward to the grand final which will be held on Friday 27th March 2015. Telephone 056 7726699 for timesheet or book online. Membership Gowran Park Golf Club are delighted to accept applications for membership in 2015, with extremely competitive rates. If you would like to join a club with a passion for golf, vibrant membership and excellent clubhouse facilities set in spectacular parkland speak to us today on 056 7726699 - you’ll be very welcome – first year introductory offer for new members is available at €600.00 when signed in by an existing member of the Club. Any member wishing to sign in a new junior member can do so for a first year introductory fee of €80.00. Open Fourball Our first Open Fourball of the season kicks off on Sunday 8th March – Visitors €20.00 Members €5.00. Online booking available or telephone office on 056 7726699 for timesheet Inter-Club Competitions 2015 Members are eagerly looking forward to the season ahead with the days starting to get that little bit longer all the time. Finishing touches have been put to the management teams for the various inter-club competitions for the season ahead and details of these selections are available on the members Blog. Those interested in the various competitions should put their names on the respective sheets in the clubhouse. Golden Golfers - 13th Feb - 11 Hole Champagne Scramble 1st Kate Hennessy (12) Liam Whitely (22), Eithne Byrne (34) 60 nett 2nd Tony Dooley (14), Ger Hickey (19), Paddy O’ Donoghue (22), Maurice Purcell (22) 59 nett LADIES Wednesday 11th February 2015 – 11 Hole Stableford 1st Catherine O’Driscoll (22) 26pts 2nd Kerri Bolger (28) 23pts

FIXTURES Open Singles – Spring Series Thursday 19th/Friday 20th Feb Visitors €20 (includes sleeve of Titleist golf balls) Captain’s Drive-In Sunday 22nd February Open Fourball Sunday 8th March Visitors €20 Members €5

Mountain View Results MV Seniors GOY:- 1st Seamus Keaney (20) net 64. 2nd Tom Grant (210 65. 3rd Bobby O Brien (17) 67. 4th Liam Maddock (18) 68. 5th Michael Hoyne (19) 68. 6th Christopher Donovan (18) 69. Weekend Single Stableford:- 1st Tom Ahearne (12) 45 Pts. 2nd Joe Walsh (15) 42 Pts. 3rd Alan Cuffe (15) 40 Pts. Open Four Person Team Event There will be an Open 4 Person team event held on this weekend 21 & 22 February. Teams can comprise of ladies and gents with the best three scores on the Par 3’s and best two scores on all other holes. Entry fee is 50 euro per team. Society & Group Bookings The golf club is now taking bookings for groups and societies for 2015. We have several tailored made options to suit all golﬁng needs. Please contact the clubhouse for further information. Summit Bar & Restaurant We have now put in place new packages for 2015 for all special events. We can cater for all occasions with our aim to have a wide range of packages available to suit to create an event that’s individual to you. We can create that special occasion in an intimate venue. Captains Drive In The Captains Drive In is scheduled for Sunday March 1st . Players can now register at the clubhouse. Members whom have not yet rejoined and wish to take part in the Drive In are advised to pay their subscription prior to this event. Diary Saturday 21st /Sunday 22nd Open 4 Person Team Event Tuesday February 24 th MV Seniors Singles Competition Wednesday February 25th MV Ladies Singles Competition Sunday March 1st Captains Drive In

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(Clockwise from top) The Bailey, Moroney, Mason and Walsh families; Brilliant turnout of competitors; Paula Burcheal, Aisling Byrne and Louise Woods All pics: Donal Foley

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