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Remembering the men and women of Kilkenny who died in the Great War

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Pretty picture: Imbibers at a local pub visited Thistle Farm, Oldtown Stables on Saturday. Full story and more pics Page 41.

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Here’s why it is the greatest

The team that makes Iverk Show a winner every year

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Mike Parsons, Kilkenny Mart, Richard Trayer, Merial, Elizabeth Malone, Joe Malone, Andrew Phelan, Iverk Show Society

Walter Walsh, chairman of Iverk Show, Tom Corcoran ICMSA, John Paul Phelan TD, Michael Phelan, Connolly’s Red Mills

Rene Duggan, Bank of Ireland, branch manager, Tom O’Neill, Iverk Show, Stephen Trant, Ulster Bank, Shane Kinsella, Southern Milling, Elizabeth Malone, Iverk Show, Garreth O’Keeffe, Ulster Bank and Robert Duggan, Iverk Show

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community show in Ireland

Robert Dowley, Mark Flynn, Iverk, Charlie Gaule, Kiely Gaule Financial, Declan Rice, Kilkenny Leader, John Flynn, Iverk, Sarah Conlon, Iverk, John Butler, Kiely Gaule, John Malone, O’Sullivan Malone

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Joe Malone, Show President, Bill Slockett, Iverk, Ailish and Donal Hickson, Piltown Centra and Walter Walsh, Show Chairman

Jack Kearns, Iverk, Vet Martin O’Gorman, Johnny Dowley, Kay Phelan, Iverk, Andrew McCarthy, Show Vice President, Walter Walsh, Liam Kearns and Seamus Crowley, Iverk Show

20 AUGUST 2014 Kilkenny Reporter

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A little chill: Lots of goodwill

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20 AUGUST 2014 Kilkenny Reporter

THE KILDARE MAZE CHALLENGE WEEKEND EVENT

The Kildare Maze, Leinster’s largest Hedge Maze is located just one mile from the village of Prosperous, Co. Kildare. The Hedge Maze encompasses 1.4 acres and consists of a series of grass surfaced pathways within the walls of a mature cypress hedge maze. St. Brigid, the patron saint of Kildare was the inspiration for the design, which comprises a St. Brigid’s cross located within four quadrants. Other attractions include a Wooden Maze designed to keep you on your toes; beat the clock and find all the red punches in the quickest time. Also, a Pet’s Corner, Crazy Golf, As-

sault Course, Zip Wire, Climbing frame / slide and large picnic area are available to keep the family busy during their stay. The Kildare Maze Challenge will run on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th August from 12-4pm. Before the kids go back to school, get your family together; Best Team Name each day gets a prize! Get your thinking caps on! DJ will be available on both days. You will need to solve the clues to find each of the challenge locations. Complete the challenge at each location. Once all the challenges are completed and you return your from, correct entries will be entered into a draw. Three prizes are available on each day: 1st Prize: A Season Membership Pass for 2015 and €50 All For One An Post Voucher. 2nd Prize: : A Season Membership Pass for 2015. 3rd Prize: Free Family Pass for 2015. Definitely a weekend not to be missed, it will provide great fun for all the family. The Kildare Maze is focused on providing a challenging and exciting day out with good old fashioned fun for

families at an affordable price. Out in the fresh air, this is a great place for families to enjoy a day together. Don’t forget to bring your picnic. Admission Charges (all inclusive): Adults: €8.00 Children: €6.00 Family (2+2): €25.00 Family (2+3): €29.00 Groups (10+): €6.00 Children under 2 are free. Opening Hours: 12-6pm. Check us out on Facebook and Twitter for competitions and further details. The Kildare Maze is located in Ballinafagh, Prosperous, Naas, County Kildare. From Prosperous follow the ‘Kildare Maze’ signs. The Kildare Maze is located one mile out, on the left hand side. M: 086 851 9296 E: thekildaremaze@gmail.com

20 AUGUST 2014 Kilkenny Reporter

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Our swimmers: Bold, brave, daring

Phil and Angela Comerford

Robyn Comerford, Niamh Walsh, Toni Comerford

Patsy Dermody, Fintan Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, Elaine and Margo Dermody

Annmarie Anderson and Una Byrne

Catherine Hynes and Julie Phelan with Cara

Miriam McGrath and Claire Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Gorman

20 AUGUST 2014 Kilkenny Reporter

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Veronica Sweeney was the winner of the best dressed lady 1920 style. She is wearing her auntâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (Kitty Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien) 1920 dress, which her aunt made. The gloves are her grandmotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, dating back to 1900.

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)LOP /LIH DIWHU %HWK What is Life After Beth? The directorial debut of I Heart Huckabee’s co-writer Jeff Baena feels like its at the intersection of John Waters and David Lynch in its depiction of suburbia. It’s where pale-faced young Zach (Dane DeHaan) wastes the days away pining for his dead girlfriend Beth (Aubrey Plaza), listlessly counting the hours with his banal parents and militaristic brother. Like most depictions of suburbia, there’s something that feels frozen about this place – it takes place in a contemporary world, but the milieu feels like it could be from 1989, or 1994, or 2002. Zach’s emotions are downright apocalyptic: he’ll never love again, ergo nothing will ever change. His escape comes from the relatively chill presence of Beth’s parents (John C. Reilly, Molly Shannon), who quietly grieve in private. But one day,

)UDQN As a performer, Michael Fassbender dives headﬁrst and fearlessly into challenges, be it playing a soul-(and body)-bearing sex addict, a shameless slave driver, or an iconic, metal-manipulating super-villain. For his latest challenge, the German-born leading man who has been inspiring crushes all over the globe has tucked his gorgeous face away into a grotesque paper mache mask for Lenny Abrahamson’s outlandish dramedy Frank. Inspired by the performance style of a deeply quirky English comedian/ musician known as Frank Sidebottom, Frank revolves around the titular musician (Fassbender) who faces every moment of ever day-from showers to meals to sleep--with a large, cartoonish, paper mache mask over his head. Fassbender is unrecognizable. His chiseled countenance is hidden, and his natural accent washed away in favor of a warm and guileless American one. But Frank is not the hero of this story. He’s the guru that a damaged batch of band members can’t do without. Domhnall Gleeson stars as Jon, an Irish pencil pusher with grand ambitions of becoming a legendary musi-

cian. When a bizarre chance encounter introduces him to a band called “Soronprfbs” (don’t worry, not even they know how to pronounce it), Jon is quick to network, scoring an unlikely but welcomed gig! From there, he is fatefully--and at times forcefully-entangled into the band’s quest to record an album. This a slow-going process, as every band mate overﬂows with an endless barrage of dysfunction, rage, violence and anti-social behavior. But Jon’s documenting of their progress on Twitter and Youtube snags Soronprfbs

a coveted spot at the SXSW music festival. There’s an easy verve to Frank that makes it instantly compelling. Fassbender is brilliant as a bobble-headed free spirit, and brings a welcomed vibrancy to the bleak world of his band mates. However, this is a would-be romp that offers a heartbreaking lesson that not everyone is extraordinary. The quirk and charm might make it seem friendly, but at its core, Frank is a jaundiced drama that’s less about the joy of creation and more about the needed catharsis of it.

he’s no longer invited over. The Slocums’ disappear, leaving Zach alone in his existential void. When he forces himself back into their lives, mostly in search of a grief partner, he ﬁnds Beth. Alive and well, she embraces Zach like nothing had ever happened. Purposely keeping her in the dark, her parents proclaim it a “miracle.” Their panicked search for justiﬁcation over meaning is a sly commentary on religion, particularly considering we’re

dealing with a fully resurrected character. DeHaan in particular is such an interesting, intense actor, with obvious shades of DiCaprio. As he is the butt of various zombie jokes, playing off Plaza, you wonder, why is he here? This ﬁlm needed more of a casual everyman struggling to make sense out of the supernatural. It needs direct, simple emotions from an actor who can convey broad, simple ideas. But DeHaan is more haunted, driven, and the jury’s out on whether he can actually do comedy. The ﬁlm insists its something of a light comedy with horror undertones, but it keeps mis-stepping into brutality and cynicism almost out of obligation. At its end, it’s still trying to convince you of the romantic comedy aspect of the entire affair, but as soon as DeHaan grabs a gun, you might get sick of all these genres at war with each other.

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Film of the week Expendables 3 Expendables 3 really does encapsulate that phrase ‘just another dumb blockbuster’ and is so very proud of that fact that it makes up most of the ﬁlms marketing material. Expendables 3 is dumb, so was 2 and 1, the difference is on top of being stupid, poorly

made and completely devoid of any creativity, 2 and 1 were also boring, so, so boring. 3 is at the very least a fun movie, it’ll retain your attention, there’s no reason not to just see Guardians of the Galaxy instead but if you’ve already seen that then Expendables 3 isn’t too bad.

Album of the week FKA Twigs- LP 1 FKA Twigs latest release is an excellent advancement in the sound that brought her to prominence last year and has made this album eagerly anticipated since. Twigs is an alternative R&B artist operating from London who mixes ethereal vocals,

dark, electronic rhythms and downtempo and creates this engaging and entirely unique atmosphere; the entire album is inordinately sexual and can be vaguely uncomfortable sometimes but is also perfectly cohesive and consistent throughout. I deﬁnitely recommend this album.

Book of the week Gillian Flynn- Gone Girl Gone Girl is the newest book by American author Gillian Flynn, published in January of last year. The book tells the story of Nick Dunne, happily married to his wife Amy Dunne until their ﬁfth anniversary in

which his wife goes missing. The police suspect Nick, Amy’s friends reveal secrets that she had been keeping from her husband, and when the police analyze his computer, they ﬁnd strange searches that he swears are not his.

The book is a thriller and quite a long one, coming in at about 500 pages but it does manage to stay interesting until the end which already puts it above most thrillers. Overall a good read and worth a look.

App of the week Duolingo Duolingo is a free educational app that will help you learn languages in a clean and effective manner. Until recently one would have to use the duolingo website to make use of its fantastic services but no more. The app divides languages into small sections

Game of the week Dota 2 Dota 2 is a free multiplayer PC game, developed by Valve and available on Steam. Though hundreds of thousands of players could play the game in beta the game has only been officially released recently. The genre (moba) currently houses the most popular multiplayer games in the world with 555,245 people currently playing Dota 2 with peak times that often excess ten times that. The basic idea is that there are two teams of ﬁve who set up on opposite sides

of a symmetrical map and ﬁght to destroy the core at the opposing teams main base. Each player plays as a champion (of which you can choose from a list of hundreds) who levels up and learns new abilities in games that last about fourtyﬁve minutes. The basic formula soon becomes intoxicating and extremely addictive, with many players exceeding a thousand hours in the game already. The game is also low intensity on graphics so should play on almost anything.

that all form together into a tree like structure where you often get to pick what you want to study next. The app is designed so you can use it for ﬁve minutes or ﬁve hours and obtain results every time, it’s the sort of app you’re supposed to use every day in order to learn.

The course is easy, fun and completely free with no ads or in app purchases. Languages now available include: Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian and English. It’s an app that I have used personally for months and found it extremely helpful.

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Captain America: The Winter Soldier The second newest film in Marvel’s increasingly expanding Marvel Universe is one of the best yet, taking the original film, expanding the character roster and making it topical and daring. This film for the most part takes place in contemporary Washington DC and sets the Captain against The

Winter Soldier after he uncovers information about a secret plan for drone warfare in the Middle East. The fact that The Winter Soldier Investigation where a real group of Vietnam veterans attempted to uncover American war crimes should clue you in just what this ﬁlm’s subject matter will be.

Song of the week John Murry- The Ballad of the Pajama Kid The newest single by John Murry is an interesting one, the Mississippi musician is clearly inspired by Ireland as his music video was shot primarily in Kilkenny and Dublin but the song puts askew the roots sound with the implementation of an electric

guitar, distorting what we expect tremendously. The closest comparison I can think of for the song is Knocking on Heaven’s Door, which I’d say was a huge inﬂuence but the song does so much more different that any people calling it a copy would be wasting their time. The

best part of the song for me is deﬁnitely the aforementioned electric guitar, it’s not one of the main instruments but its use for texture emphasises the morose atmosphere of the song. I recommend Ballad of the Pajama Kid.

TV of the week Louie Season 4 Louie is a sitcom unlike any other on television right now, since 2010 the show has never made a misstep, never fumbled or made something anything other than hilarious and fascinating (ok the pilot’s not that great). The show has the same basic premise as Seinfeld, it’s about the life of comedian Louis (here, Louie) C.K in New York City, throughout he meets strange characters, encoun-

ters surreal adventures and performs at a club called the Comedy Cellar. The way the show differs is in its presentation, this isn’t one joke after another all being part of some cohesive 20 minute story, an episode of Louie is a series of vignettes, some only four or ﬁve minutes, that often just lead up to one joke. The show is changing now to a longer format, as shown by the 6 part ‘Elevator’ storyline and it is exciting to see where it heads.

Hotel of the week Springhill Court Hotel At the Springhill Court Hotel, stress and anxiety begin to wilt away the moment you walk in the door, replaced instead by the sensation of cool relaxation. The hotel is located on the Waterford Road and is the perfect destination for a wedding, a meeting,

Pub of the Week The Dylan Whisky Bar Though only four years old, The Dylan Whisky Bar feels like it has been sitting on John Street for twenty times that. The bar’s aesthetic is Victorian, and it executes the cosy atmosphere splendidly with its deep red couches and dozens of artworks that line the walls. As you might already suspect, The Dylan

Whisky Bar has a fantastic selection of whiskies with over 100 different types from all around the world but that is not their only drinks. Along with whisky there is also dozens of different beers, wines and other spirits that give the place a fantastic variety. A great and unique bar.

a night’s accommodation or just a nice spa day. Any event or service you have need of will be done with a smiling face and perfect professionalism, ensuring it is always a pleasure to book or organize. I highly recommend the Springhill Court Hotel.

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20 AUGUST 2014 Kilkenny Reporter

Lifestyle & Living

20 AUGUST 2014 Kilkenny Reporter

20 AUGUST2014 Kilkenny Reporter

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There was a young man in our community some time ago who, at 19 years old, took his own life. He wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the first to do so in that community.

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Recruitment

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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?

Aries people can appear carefree and careless, yet there are times (and perhaps especially so this week), when you can do the nit-picky thing. Of course this is brilliant if there are important decisions to be made. Yet, when things aren’t really that important, you can come across as being unnecessarily fussy. It might suit you to be the one who tips off friends as to how they could help others. Playing the role of stage-manager could suit you. It’s as likely that someone (a relative) may be trying to do something for you. You may need to make space for them to do their thing. Funny, versatile, talkative, fast-thinking and sophisticated Gemini: Your ruling planet is Mercury, your best day of the week is Wednesday and your best colours are spring-like, yellow and lilac. Jupiter is in your sign until late June 2013 broadening your world. Sensitive, nurturing, careful, imaginative and encouraging Cancer: Your ruling ‘planet’ is the Moon, your best day of the week is Monday and your best colours are blue and silver. Jupiter arrives in your sign in late June 2013 ushering in a period of extraordinary growth and opportunity. Instinctive, warm, creative, extravagant and delightful Leo Your ruling ‘planet’ is the Sun, your best day of the week is Sunday and your best colours are gold, yellow and orange. With Uranus moving through another of the Fire signs until 2017, your life journey is set to include adventures bringing increased contact with new cultures. Nimble, versatile, analytical, constructive, meticulous and often mimicallygifted Virgo. Your ruling planet is Mercury, your best day of the week is Wednesday and your colours are Earthy greens and browns. With Neptune now in your opposite sign of Pisces, the need to find perfection is strong. Charming, elegant, stylish, romantic and merger-making Libra Your ruling planet is Venus, your best day of the week is Friday and your colours are gentle hues of blues, pinks and violets.

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Mesmerising, insightful, determined, resourceful and focused Scorpio Your ruling planets are Mars and Pluto, your best day of the week is Tuesday and your colours deep, deep red and black. Saturn is moving through your sign until late 2014. View this as a long period of self-investment. Unusual developments are likely. You could be involved in complex dealings - or asked to give a close partner advice about their career. Domestic change may be in the air too - possibly including plans for guests or travel at the weekend. Ideas could come at you from all directions. Several short journeys or frequent contact with ‘mission control’ may be necessary. You may find yourself in the company of someone who has ‘wacky ideas’ who is forcing you to think differently and to see an opportunity that’s actually been under your nose. Quirky, determined, logical, eccentric and freedom-loving Aquarius. Your ruling planets are Saturn and Uranus. Your best day of the week is Saturday and your best colours are electric or deep, rich blue and anything metallic. Saturn is passing through another of the Fixed signs, Scorpio until late 2014. It wouldn’t be surprising if you felt as though you’d lost the plot for the first half of this week. It may be that many people are talking ‘at you’ but not listening ‘to you’. At some level you could feel all lost and at sea (though this could be magical if you’re on holiday).

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Ann Marie Stone says thanks to all concerned A HUGE thank you goes to everyone who came out to support Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital in Crumlin. Brave men Paul Cleere, Shane Renwick, Ger Coady, Brendan Stone, Ray Dowd, John Kieran and Doc Power helped to raise €1,200. This brings the total raised so far to over €2,500. PANTO MEETING Deenside players Panto AGM is tonight, Wednesday, 8pm, community hall. All are welcome. CEILI NIGHT As part of the Heritage Week Programme the library will host a presentation on The Golden Era of Ceili Mu-

sic and Dance by somebody eminently qualiﬁed to speak on the subject.Brian Lawlor was the founder of the Ardellis Ceili Band and played in the dance halls of Ireland for many years. In 1999 he embarked on a ﬁve- year research project, supported by the Arts Council, to complete an audio archive on The Golden Era of Ceili Music and Dance 1955-’70. He recorded interviews with 70 people who were intimately involved in the Ceili Band era, and some were like himself, founders of ceili bands and musicians. Some were promoters, radio personnel, and more were

people who went to dances all around the country. This archive which Brian compiled includes 42 hours of recorded material. It now forms part of the collection of the Irish Traditional Music Archive on Merrion Square, Dublin. In 2008, RTE Radio 1 broadcast two one-hour programmes based on the project. The Talk which lasts 45 minutes includes short excerpts of some of the ﬁeld interviews, and also some samples of the music of the period, after which Brian will answer questions. Big night in the library is

August 26, 7pm. Admission is free. YOUTH CAFE The local cafe is seeking volunteers for the operation of the Youth Cafe. Full training will be provided. Garda vetting will be required for all volunteers. If you are interested give your name to Ger Ferris or any member of the committee. GOLF CLASSIC Clogh and Moneenroe Racquetball Club hold a golf classic in Castlecomer Golf Club on August 29. Teams of three cost €100. There will be an opportunity to win an Ibiza Sport for a hole in one on the 15th green. Contact Eddie on 087-6315852

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*ROI 1RWHV Callan Junior Camp Last week for 5 days Callan put on a camp for its junior members that surpassed all expectations. Liz Cashin and Joe Cuddihy are the dynamic duo that co ordinate the Junior programme with fantastic success. Liz and Joe are ably assisted by Siobhan and Kevin O Gorman week in week out and together they produce a programme which is the envy of many clubs country wide. The Junior Camp has been running for a number of years now and is based on the premise that some of the older young persons assist to make the week as enjoyable as possible. Led by Callans Junior Captains Caoimhe and Conor Murphy the helpers are invaluable and a huge amount of credit goes to these young people for making themselves available. It’s an opportunity for the helpers to put back in to the junior section some of the help they themselves availed of over the years and a opportunity which they take with a heart and a half. The participants in the camp were brought to Lacken, Gowran and to Mount Juliet before a visit from Jennifer from the GUI who did some coaching and advising while the barbecue was fired up. It was a wonderful week with thanks also to all the parents who assisted and travelled on different days. It was a huge team effort and a brilliant week for the club and thanks to all who made it such a memorable week for all the young people. The week was capped off appropriately when Blade O Gorman took the Men’s competition on Sunday when he fired a fine 41 point total to take first place. Blade has been a product of the junior programme in the club and spent the week helping the younger golfers along with his sister Jade. He is a fantastic prospect and was thrilled to come out on top beating a strong field by a point with Pat Parle in second with 40 points, Willie O Neill third also with 40 points and Mick Hickey took gross honours. It was a fitting end to a wonderful week for Callan s Junior Presidents Prize John Healy celebrates the honour of hosting his Presidents Prize 2014 on the final weekend of August. As always it’s a massive weekend for the club and this year promises to be as competitive as ever and John is issuing an invite to all the men in the club to join him on his big weekend. Use the next few weeks to hone your game and join the masses competing for Callan s final men’s major of 2014. This weekend (Saturday 23rd August) attention turns to Rita O Neills

Presidents Prize to the Ladies. Callan is honoured to have Rita as President and there is sure to be a massive response from Callan ladies to come and enjoy Rita’s big day. There will be a full report on the day and the social to follow next week. Best of luck to all the hopefuls trying to become Callan Ladies latest major winner over the weekend. Lotto The Lotto has reached record levels next Thursday (August 21) when the prospective winner will receive a whopping 5250e. The numbers this week were 6,10,13 with no winner drawn. Sharon Barry, Una Crowley and mgt T Shea will receive 30e each as they were Lucky Dip winners. Your support for our Lotto makes a massive difference to the running of our club and we thank you all for your wonderful support. Please buy a ticket if you ve gotten out of the habit and you never know you could be a Thousandaire courtesy of Callan Golf Club!! O Dwyer Golf Store Open Singles Patrick Johnson from Waterford took the first place award on Wednesday last with a fine 40 point total in difficult conditions. Patrick is one of the many,many visitors who have taken up the offer of a game for 12.50e every Wednesday which represents terrific value for those looking to travel for a game. The playing numbers on a Wednesday have been wonderful this year and last week was no exception as over 50 golfers took part. James Walsh from Callan was second while another visitor Michael Comerford from Kilkenny took the gross honours. There are still a number of weeks of action left until the finale so if you ve not already qualified take the opportunity to do son in the very near future. Results Sunday 17th August Men’s Singles Stableford 1 Blade O Gorman 41 2 Pat Parle 40 3 Willie O Neill 40 Gross Mick Hickey Wednesday August 123th O Dwyer Golf Stores Open Singles 1 Patrick Johnson 40 2 James Walsh 39 Gross Michael Comerford Tuesday 12th August Ladies 4 Person Team Event 1 Helena McCormack, Breda Walsh, Margaret Comerford, Teresa O Neill 84 2 Catherine Davis, Kathleen Hession, Kathleen Phelan, Miriam Fennelly 84 Thursday 14th August Senior Ladies 1 Margaret Comerford, Ailish

Carey, Sheila Ryan 59 2 Jean Grace, Mairead Blanchﬁeld, Nellie O Shea 59 3 Margaret O Shea, Ann Bowen, Ann O Shea 54 Fixtures Wednesday 20th August O Dwyer Golf Stores Open Singles Stableford Thursday 21st August Senior Ladies 10am-12pm Friday 22nd August Tee times available Saturday 23rd August Lady President Rita O Neills Prize to the Ladies 9am-6pm Sunday 24th August Men’s Singles Competition Monday 25th August RGA 11am-1pm Tuesday 26th August Ladies day Castlecomer 17th August The Big Blue Challenge Paul Walsh was crowned King of The Blues in the Men’s Open Singles on Sunday. Played off the extremely challenging blue markers and coupled with a blustery day this was golf at its most demanding. Paul ﬁnished the front nine with 20 pts birding the 8th hole. He held his score together on the back adding 19 pts to his tally. His total of 39 pts just held off the challenge of Tommy O’ Neill who was one point behind in second place. Best gross went to Michael Buggy who was 6 over for his round. 1. Paul Walsh (16) 39 pts 2. Tommy O’ Neill (8) 38 pts Gross Micael Buggy (+1) 30 pts Cat 1 (0-10) Victor Smyth (8) 36 pts Cat 2 (11-18) Roddy McMyler (17) 35 pts Cat 3 (19+) Martin Ring (25) 28 pts Captain’s Prize 2014 Mr. Gerri Dunne’s Captain’s Prize will take place over the next two weekends Sat.23rd/ Sun.24th August and Sun.31st August. This competition will consist of a 36 hole stroke event. Round 1. First 18 (Sponsor Paddy Coady Fuels) will be played on the 23rd and 24th August. Following completion of Round 1 the timesheet for Round 2 will be published online on Monday night. All players qualify for round 2. The top 48 players plus ties from Round 1 will be assigned times by the competition committee. They must play at the assigned time. (no exceptions). The last group of the leading three players will tee off at 2.50 p.m. Other players outside this 48 plus ties can book their time online as normal. Round 2. Second 18 will be played on Captain’s Day Sun. 31st August. In the event of a

tie for any prize the result will be decided on the ﬁnal round of golf and any count backs on that round. Seniors: 13/8/14 First Neary Paddy 16 Power L 19 Hardy John 20 39 White Jim 23 48 87 Pts Second Morrissey Pat 16 Carr Tony 19 6 Walsh Donal 18 37 38 81 Pts Third Furlong Michael 13 Byrne Jimmy 8 Shore John 25 30 Brennan Frank 18 45 75 Pts Ladies: The Vice Captain’s outing is drawing near. This year it is being held on the beautiful championship course of the Heritage Golf Club on Sunday, 5th October. It is amazingly good value at 50 euro for golf and a meal afterwards. Ladies who are attending can put their names on the list in the club house. Traditionally, this is one of the main ladies competitions in the year with a positive slant on enjoyment, welcome and wholesome involvement. Nobody goes away from it empty handed or without good cheer in gladness for the current Lady Captain, incoming Lady Captain and upcoming Lady Vice Captain. All enquiries and payments for the outing to be directed to our Lady Vice-Captain, Patricia Doheny and all lady members are encouraged to come and enjoy the greatly inclusive occasion. Club Classic Aug 15th/16th There was a great turn out for the club classic with teams coming to play Castlecomer from far and wide. The club greatly appreciates the support of the visitors and members alike for this classic competition. The success of the classic can be attributed to the Trojan work of the classic committee, chaired by John Phelan, who each dedicated their effort and time to ensure that a good day and good value was had by all who participated. Winners: 1. John Bergin, Nicky Walsh, Paul Campion, John Brennan. 97 pts 2. Owen Phelan, Mick McKillen, Alan Phelan, Paddy Fitzpatrick. 95 pts b9 3. Murty Coonan, Paddy Neary, Gerald Comerford, Joan Coonan 95 pts 4. Michael Manogue, Andy Cleere, Johnny Manogue, Ger Mullan. 94 pts b9 5. M.Landers, P Landers, S Landers, N Landers 94 pts 6. Martin Cooney, E Ryan, Stewart Perry, Catherine Cooney 92 pts All ladies team winners: Mai MMcEvoy, Caroline Conway, Una Whelan, Catherine Brennan 86 pts Non GUI team winners: L Mooney, D Walsh, S Loughlin, K Loughlin 88 pts

Gowran Park OPEN WEEK 2014 It was a busy couple of weeks at Gowran Park with Open Week being a major success with a lot of visiting golfers as well as our own members taking part. Monday the 11th and Tuesday 12th of August saw an Open Singles take place over both mornings. Visiting golfers were to the fore and featured in all of the prizes. Michael Cooke (3) Waterford Golf Club secured victory with 40 points on a countback from Kilkenny member Anthony Cleere who also had a score of 40pts. Fellow Kilkenny member Brian Crowdle (2) took the gross with 38pts, 3rd place went to Enniscorthy member, Alan Franklin (7) with 39 points. On Monday and Tuesday afternoons the ladies took to the fairways for a 3 person team event. Ann Mullins (Gowran Park), Helena McCormack (Callan) and Teresa Phelan (Callan) came out on top with 86 points on a countback from the all local team of Margaret Bower, Mary Harding and Mary Purcell. After a brief pause for racing on Wednesday 13th we recommenced with an Open Singles on Thursday 14th of August. Again visiting golfers featured well – Anslem Molloy (15) Rathdowney took first place with a fine score of 44 points followed by Seamus Brennan (8) Gowran Park in second place with 40 points and Paddy Grace (9) Callan Golf Club third also with 40 points. Back 9 went to Mike Prudden from Stover Golf Club, Devon, England. Our 3 Person Scramble on Friday 15th of August proved very popular with a record entry. Local members Dave Vaughan, Dave Kearney and Luke Kelly came out on top with a score of 58.9. Birdies made the round for the lads with a 10 under gross score returned. Mick Dillon, Paddy McGuinness and Mick Fitzpatrick with 59.3 took 2nd place and 3rd place went to Pat Kirwan, Alan Cleere and Larry Walsh with score of 60.0. The final competition of Open Week 2014 was a Four Person Team Event held over Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th of August – results available online. Presentation of prizes for all our Open Week competitions will take place on Friday next 22nd August at 9.30 p.m. and all prize winners will be notified by text. Thanks to all our supporters, we look forward to welcoming all visitors back again very soon. And last but not least we would like to thank most sincerely all our generous sponsors - the success of this year’s Open Week

would not have been possible without their continued and very generous support - Farm & Industrial Supplies, Tully’s Wholesale, Goresbridge Bloodstock, Ned Holland Builders, J. Donohoe Beverage Group. SUMMER SCRAMBLE This will coincide with the second of our Summer Scrambles which will be a semi-open fun 9 hole scramble with a draw for partners at 6 p.m. sharp. Presentation of prizes will be followed by a barbeque and the draw for our Ryder Cup will also take place on the night. RYDER CUP STYLE CHALLENGE With the world’s most famous golf tournament, the Ryder Cup just around the corner, Gowran Park Golf Club are pleased to announce details of Kilkenny’s very own Ryder Cup Style competition which we know will capture the imagination and interest of golfers in the local area and beyond. Legendary Kilkenny Hurler D.J. Carey is on board for what promises to be a “Major” on the club calendar. It’s a knock-out event and all golfers must have a GUI handicap but the team can be made up of any combination - ladies, men or mixed. The format of the competition will be 3 Singles matches, a Foursome and a Fourball which lends itself nicely to all you budding managers to try out your skills at selecting and managing your teams for next season. For just €140, a team of 7 golfers will enter and play up to 5 rounds of competition throughout September, culminating with the ﬁnal on the weekend of 11th&12th October 2014. The winners will receive a perpetual trophy plus an outing for 40 golfers at the course, with the runners up winning an outing for 30. For full details and application form call the Golf Office on 056 7726699 – also available online. Closing date is Friday 22nd August PRESIDENT’S PRIZE 2014 Our President, Jim Walsh, is looking forward to his big day on Saturday 30th August. A busy timesheet is expected for the second Major of the year. Members are reminded that the timesheet will be available from Monday 25th August. JUNIOR & SENIOR SCRATCH CUPS The Junior & Senior Scratch Cups take place on Sunday 14th September. These popular competitions are available for golfers with handicaps from 0 – 4 for Senior Scratch and 5 – 9 for Junior Scratch. Timesheet now open – contact 056 7726699 or online at www.gowranpark.ie

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MULLINAVAT and St Patrick’s, Ballyragget qualiﬁed for the intermediate hurling league ﬁnal as they topped their respective groups after completing the league campaign last Friday. The ‘Vat are the only unbeaten team in intermediate after they accounted for Graigue Ballycallan, 1-15 to 0-10. Ballyragget edged out Thomastown by 0-18 to 1-14 in their top of the table clash. There was a certain amount of controversy about this result as referee Gerry Rafter gave a free out as the ball sailed over the bar for a point for Thomastown. He penalised a Thomastown

forward for fouling a Ballyragget defender on the edge of the square. Neither player was interfering with the flight of the ball. Thomastown play Lisdowney in the shield final as Lisdowney beat Dunnamaggin 1-15 to 0-13 to finish on seven league points after five games. The first round championship pairings are Tullogher Rosbercon against St Lachtain’s while The Emeralds play Young Irelands. The first round/relegation semi-final line up will see Conahy Shamrocks meet Dunnamaggin while Glenmore will battle it out with Graigue Ballycallan

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A CORPORATE dinner will be held in Cillin Hill on Saturday, August 23. Brian Cody and minor team manager Pat Hoban will speak. Guest speaker will be

Siobhán Talbot, MD Glanbia. Banquet tickets (€50 ) can be booked by contacting County Board Treasurer Barry Hickey at treasurer. kilkenny@gaa.ie

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Alan Flynn (GAA), Liam BlanchďŹ eld, Sean Morrissey, Jason Cleere (Kilkenny minor hurlers), Michael Shields (Hall Development) with his children Orla and Clodagh Shields

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GAA Results St Caniceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Credit Union [Kilkenny] Senior Hurling League Group â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Clara 1-15, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Loughlin Gaels 0-17 Ballyhale Shamrocks 2-20, Tullaroan 1-10 Carrickshock 1-24, St Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2-12 St Caniceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CU Senior Hurling League Group â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Rower Inistioge 1-13, Fenians 1-9 Dicksboro 2-18, James Stephens 2-14 Danesfort 0-10, Erinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Own 0-10 Michael Lyng Motors Intermediate Hurling League Group A Tullogher Rosbercon 1-15, Conahy Shamrocks 0-12

Glenmore 1-14, Young Irelands 1-10 St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 0-18, Thomastown 1-14 Michael Lyng Motors Group â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lisdowney 1-15, Dunnamaggin 0-13 Emeralds 0-19, St Lachtainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 0-18 Mullinavat 1-15, Graigue Ballycallan 0-10 J. J. Kavanagh and Sons Junior Hurling League [Section A] Group â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Graignamanagh 2-13, Slieverue 0-16 Bennettsbridge 1-20, Barrow Rangers 0-13 Mooncoin 7-17, Cloneen 0-10 J. J. Kavanagh Group B

Kilmacow 1-19, Windgap 0-14 Piltown 2-14, Galmoy 2-12 John Lockes 1-12, Blacks and Whites 0-15 J. J. Kavanagh [Section B] Group â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; James Stephens 1-20 Dicksboro 1-9 J. J. Kavanagh and Sons North Junior AHC Lisdowney 1-17, St Lachtainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1-8 J. J. Kavanagh and Sons North Junior BHC â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Semi-Final Conahy Shamrocks 0-5, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Loughlin Gaels 5-17 J. J. Kavanagh and Sons Paddy Cahill Cup Clara 1-17, Cloneen 1-15 Kilkenny Honda Centre Minor

HL Roinn A Group â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Erinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Own 4-13, Glenmore 1-9 Dicksboro 1-27, Mooncoin 2-6 Tullaroan 2-9, Bennettsbridge 1-10 Kilkenny Honda Centre Minor HL Roinn A Group â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Thomastown 3-20, Piltown 1-7 James Stephens 4-14, Conahy Shamrocks 1-13 Rower Inistioge 1-13, St Lachtainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2-7 Kilkenny Honda Centre Minor HL Roinn B Semi-Finals Danesfort 2-23, Slieverue 1-10 John Lockes 3-14, The Harps 1-10 Kilkenny Honda Centre Minor HLRoinn B Shield Semi-Finals Lisdowney 1-17 Clara 2-13

Dunnamaggin 0-11 St Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 0-11 Duggan Steel 16 Hurling Roinn A Group 2 Final Danesfort 3-12, Thomastown 3-10 Duggan Steel U16 HC Roinn â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Galmoy/Windgap 5-20, John Lockes 0-3 Kilmacow 4-16, Young Irelands 0-11 Dunnamaggin 5-12, James Stephens 2-7 Emeralds 5-13, Tullaroan 5-6 Duggan Steel U16 Hurling Roinn B Group 2 Final Emeralds 2-16, Kilmacow 3-9 Duggan Steel U14 Hurling Roinn A Group 1

Semi-Final: James Stephens 8-9, Thomastown 6-11 Final: Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Loughlin Gaels 4-14, James Stephens 1-9 Duggan Steel U14 Hurling Roinn A Group 2 Semi-Final: Mooncoin 6-4, Piltown 0-10 Semi-Final: Dunnamaggin 4-11, Lisdowney 2-3 Final: Dunnamaggin 2-13, Mooncoin 2-5 Duggan Steel UHurling Roinn B Group 2 Quarter-Final St Fiacreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1-7, Dicksboro 1-6 Duggan Steel U14 H.L. Roinn C Final Windgap 5-9, Slieverue 1-8

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