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Kilkenny Reporter WEDNESDAY JANUARY 21 2015

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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 beneﬁts 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 just two cups of lotus leaf Yo Chi weight loss tea a day over a 14 day period will help to increase weight loss by up to 50%! Yo Chi Tea is exclusively available from Therapie Clinic nationwide, including 31 Barronstrand Street in Waterford. Simply call them direct on 1890 650 750, to ﬁnd out more or to order. For more information on Yo Chi tea and the 14 day detox you can visit www.yochitea.com.

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News Steven Lamb and family Pics: Donal Foley

Mags Whelan and Andrea Zamrykut

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Super innovation for proud town

Great support for School of Food Pics: Donal Foley

Steven Lamb, Ann Phelan and entrepreneur Bobby Kerr

Far left: Margaret Kirwan and Cathy Donoghue Left: Ann Neary and Declan Rice Above: Noel McCarron

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Discover a life free of glasses and contact lenses

The Facts about Laser Eye Surgery The question is why continue to struggle with glasses and contact lenses when you can enjoy 20:20 vision and a life free of glasses with a simple, 10 minute procedure that is laser eye surgery? Laser eye surgery is one of the most advanced and commonly performed surgeries with over 30 million people worldwide choosing, quite wisely, to ditch their glasses and contact lenses. Celebrities who have had laser eye surgery include Padraig Harrington, Pat Kenny and Brian Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Driscoll. Optilase seems to be the eye clinic of choice for Irish sports people, with Rugby stars Doug Howlett and Denis Hurley as well as GAA star Donal Og Cusack both turning to Optilase for their laser eye surgery. Top model and sporting enthusiast Roz Purcell also had laser eye surgery at Optilase and tweeted: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was blind, now I can see, thank you Optilase, feeling great alreadyâ&#x20AC;? a few hours after surgery.

having performed in the region of 30,000 laser eye procedures, I can comfortably say that the ďŹ eld has reached a zenith of safety and predictabilityâ&#x20AC;?, said Surgeon and Medical Director of Optilase, Mr Wayne Crewe Brown.

1\Z[ ^OH[ PZ SHZLY L`L Z\YNLY`& Laser Eye Surgery involves the gentle re-shaping of the cornea to improve its focusing ability and remove the need for corrective eye wear.

+VLZ P[ O\Y[& The over-riding response from patients is to wonder at how painless the procedure actually is. It takes just a few moments per eye and Optilase uses only the most advanced technology so there really is nothing to be frightened of.

/V^ SVUN KVLZ P[ [HRL& The actual procedure takes about 10 minutes per eye and patients are usually required to rest for half an hour or so in the clinic afterwards and then go home to sleep for a few hours. On waking eyesight is sharper and improves with each day.

Optilase involves a tiny inlay, smaller than a contact lens and one-fourth the thickness of a single human hair which is is placed in a small pocket in the cornea of the patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nondominant eye. Within hours, the patient is typically able to once again see near objects and read ďŹ ne print, without the need for reading glasses.

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Over 30 million people worldwide have had laser eye surgery. Can you imagine the likes of Kim Kardashian, Nicola Kidman or Brad Pitt wearing glasses or ďŹ ddling around with contact lenses? Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because they chose to have laser eye surgery! Thousands of people across Ireland have beneďŹ tted from having laser eye surgery and are now enjoying life free of glasses and lenses.

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Donal Og Cusack had laser eye surgery at Optilase

consultation today to check if you are suitable for laser eye surgery. Contact Optilase in Waterford on 1890 301 302 or visit www.optilase.com.

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Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve extended our Mortgage Stamp Duty offer

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Thistle in a bed of roses, The Wolf with Kevina Cody, Sarah Brennan and Emma McGuinness

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A tribute to

JOHN MULHERN (1940-2010)

ONE of the great characters of Irish racing and business over many decades, John Mulhernâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love and abiding passion was always for horses and horse racing. He enjoyed countless successes as an owner and trainer; ďŹ rstly in the Point-to-Point ďŹ eld and then on the racetrack, both under Flat and National Hunt codes. John owned horses such as Friendly Alliance and Macâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Friendly, both winners at Cheltenham, as well as Approach the Bench, a Group 1 winner in the USA, to name but a few. However it was as a trainer that John truly achieved his greatest moments in the game. He trained Flashing Steel to win the Irish Distillers Grand National for his father-in-law, Charles Haughey. John landed many great gambles over the years and the stories of his forays into the betting ring have provided many good nights of entertainment as they have been recalled and relived over the years! Assisted by his loyal team, headed by Stephen McCarthy, John continued to train at Rathbride Stables until his untimely death in March 2010. Fittingly, his last runner also proved to be a winner, when Puyol landed the prestigious and valuable MCR Hurdle at Leopardstown in January 2010. Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s race is a ďŹ tting tribute to the great Galmoy, his trainer John Mulhern and jockey Tommy Carmody. Galmoy won the Waterford Crystal Stayers Hurdle at Cheltenham in successive years 1987 and 1988 and was narrowly beaten into second place in 1989. These victories will long remain in the memories of Irish punters, coming at a time when Irish fortunes at the Festival were at an all-time low. His victories helped to dispel Irish gloom and provided a cause for celebration by being the only Irish-trained winners at the meeting in these two years. Something that is hard to imagine today. John was an astute businessman, a great horseman, a fearless punter, and a larger-than-life character, whom so many will remember fondly today.

The History of the Thyestes ... Thyestes, named after a ďŹ gure from Greek mythology, was by Tetratema (by the Tetrarch) and was bred by Major Dermot McCalmont and trained by Atty Persse at Stockbridge. Thyestes was rated third best 2-y-o of 1930 as a result of winning his only two races, the National Breeders Produce Stakes over 5 fur at Sandown and Rous Memorial Stakes over 6fur at Goodwood. Thyestes never ran again due to injury and

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was retired to stud in Yorkshire. The Thyestes trophy was presented to Kilkenny Show by Major Dermot McCalmont for a 5-y-o likely to make a hunter. The trophy was won by a horse owned by Mr John McEnery, Rosenarra stud, and ridden by his son, Martin McEnery. The McEnery family kindly presented it to Gowran Park for the ďŹ rst running of the Thyestes Chase in 1954.

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RESULTS SATURDAY

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RACE 2

1:45 NO. FORM

LANGTON HOUSE HOTEL MAIDEN HURDLE Race Value €10,500 HORSE AGE WGT TRAINER

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RACE 3

2:15 NO. FORM

JOHN MULHERN GALMOY HURDLE (GRADE 2) Race Value: €40,000 HORSE AGE WGT TRAINER

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RACE 4

2:45 NO. FORM

MARTINSTOWN OPPORTUNITY HANDICAP HURDLE Race Value: €17,500 HORSE AGE WGT TRAINER

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RACE 5

GOFFS THYESTES HANDICAP CHASE (GRADE A) Race Value: €100,000 HORSE AGE WGT TRAINER

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RACE 6

3:45 NO. FORM

PMF ACCOUNTANTS BEGINNERS CHASE Race Value: €12,500 HORSE AGE WGT TRAINER

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Moses McCabe

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James Daniel Dullea

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Caolaneoin

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Chute Hall

11-12

Thomas Cooper

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Empire Of Dirt

11-12

C A Murphy33

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James Joseph Mangan67

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Paul Nolan

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Henry De Bromhead57

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White Arm

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RACE 7

4:15 NO. FORM

P.J. FOLEY MEMORIAL INH FLAT RACE Race Value: €13,000 HORSE AGE WGT TRAINER

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THE DARK HORSE TIPS for the Goffs Thyestes Race Day are: 1.15 - Chatham House 1.45 - Royal Caviar 2.15 - Briar Hill 2.45 - Indian Rupee 3.15 - Djakadam 3.45 - Smashing 4.15 - Bordini

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A Day in the Life of ... Ray Dreeling and Liam Walsh

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a busy week for Ray Dreeling and Liam Walsh

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Make Model Reg No Colour Toyota Aygo 1.0L x-play 142 KK 576 Silver Toyota Aygo 1.0L Aura 08 KK 2718 Silver Toyota Yaris 1.0L Luna 131 KK 441 Black Met Toyota Yaris 1.0L Terra 131 KK 128 Blue VW Polo 1.2L Trendline 131 KK 396 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Luna 12 KK 599 Silver Toyota Yaris 1.0L Terra 12 KE 876 Silver Toyota Yaris 1.0L Sport 11 KK 1018 Silver Toyota Yaris 1.0L Terra 10 TN 755 Lunar Silver Toyota Auris 1.4LD-4-D Luna 142 KK 8 Granite BMW 116d 2.0L Dsl Auto Leather 141 KE 3159 Black Met Toyota Auris 1.4LD-4-D Luna A/C 141 KK 1258 White Toyota Auris 1.4L D-4-D Aura Van 141 KK 139 White Hyundai i30 1.6L Dsl Blue Deluxe 131 KK 95 Silver Toyota Auris 1.4L D-4-D 5 Dr Terra 131 KK 66 White Toyota Auris 1.4L D-4-D 5 Dr Terra 131 CW 288 AVG Bronze Toyota Auris 1.4 D-4-D Terra Alloys 12 KE 1109 Ash Grey Toyota Auris 1.33L Terra 11 KK 688 Silver Toyota Corolla 1.4L D-4-D Aura 141 KK 1261 Red Toyota Corolla 1.4L D-4-D Luna 131 WX 265 Silver Toyota Corolla 1.4L D-4-D Terra 131 KK 466 Ash Grey Toyota Corolla 1.4L D-4-D Luna 12 LD 433 Black

KM 1,500 80,505 13,000 6,073 24,880 45,000 38,000 59,670 62,000 10,600 13,000 23,720 40,500 50,000 15,000 45,800 84,775 30,000 19,258 28,321 28,000 53,000

Miles Price 938 ........ €12,500 50,316 ..... €6,500 8,125 ..... €14,500 3,796 ..... €15,000 15,550 ... €14,500 28,125 ... €13,500 23,750 ... €13,500 37,294 ... €12,500 38,750 ... €10,500 6,625 ..... €23,000 8,125 ..... €27,000 14,825 ... €22,500 25,313 ... €17,000 31,250 ... €19,500 9,375 ..... €19,000 28,625 ... €19,000 52,984 ... €16,500 18,750 ... €12,000 12,036 ... €21,500 17,701 ... €19,500 17,500 ... €18,500 33,125 ... €18,000

Make Model Reg No Colour Toyota Corolla 1.33L Luna 12 KK 82 Silver Toyota Corolla 1.4L D-4-D Terra 12 KE 153 Ash Grey Toyota Corolla 1.4L D-4-D Terra 12 KK 1427 Black Toyota Corolla 1.4L D-4-D Terra 11 KK 1678 Silver Toyota Corolla 1.4L D-4-D Terra 11 KK 496 Silver Renault Megane Tom Tom 1.5L Dsl 11 KK1208 Ash Grey Toyota Corolla 1.4L Luna 08 KK 3506 Black Toyota Corolla 1.4L Terra 08 CW 1887 Silver Toyota Avensis 2.0L D-4-D Aura 141 KK 1264 Black Toyota Avensis 2.0L D-4-D Aura 131 KK 102 Ash Grey Toyota Avensis 2.0L D-4-D Terra 131 WX 174 Ash Grey Toyota Avensis 2.0L D-4-D Strata 12 KK 2031 Black Toyota Avensis 2.0L D-4-D Aura 12 LS 407 Dark Steel Toyota Avensis 2.0L D-4-D Aura 11 WD 673 Blue Toyota Avensis 2.0L D-4-D Terra 11 KK 2452 Granite Toyota Avensis 2.0L D-4-D Strata 10 KK 1200 Red Toyota RAV4 2.0L Luna 141 KK 1630 Silver Toyota RAV4 2.0L Aura 141 CW 1 Red Peugeot 3008 1.6L Hdi Active 12 KK 560 Black Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Dsl XE 11 KK 1378 Light Blue Nissan Qashqai + 2 1.5Dsl 09 KK 711 Red

KM 23,000 50,675 64,000 62,000 80,000 62,835 97,866 135,441 13,890 65,000 28,821 65,000 64,000 71,290 70,000 117,000 16,955 12,070 63,350 95,000 108,000

Miles Price 14,375 ... €17,000 31,672 ... €16,500 40,000 ... €16,500 38,750 ... €15,500 50,000 ... €15,500 39,272 ... €13,000 61,166 ..... €9,000 84,651 ..... €9,000 8,681 ..... €24,500 40,625 ... €20,000 18,013 ... €20,000 40,625 ... €19,500 40,000 ... €19,000 44,556 ... €17,000 43,750 ... €16,500 73,125 ... €15,000 10,597 ... €28,000 7,544 ..... €26,500 39,594 ... €19,000 59,375 ... €17,000 67,500 ... €16,000

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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?

It seems to be all about style and design as the week begins. Even the most subtle change to a presentation could have major consequences midweek allowing someone to see you in fresh light. It’s probable too that your star quality will shine through - especially where career matters are concerned. This week the Sun moves to Aquarius just as Mercury appears to start one of its pirouette movements. For the next few weeks it will appear retrograde. This could coincide with a period of ‘editing’ and ‘restructuring’ - which you might welcome. Your ruling planet, Mercury, appears to slow down and then, midweek begins an apparent pirouette when it is retrograde for a few weeks before apparently unwinding its loop. You too could actually ‘do a dance’ over the next few weeks. You may remember that Uranus and Pluto are travelling through two of the other Cardinal signs. Tracing this cycle through the ages we find correlation with periods of great social upheaval. It’s probable that you are already dealing with seismic shifts both within the family and in your career. The Sun reaches your opposite sign this week - coinciding with Mercury’s station in that same sign. Think of this as a crossroads where someone has knocked over the sign. Your co-driver (pilot) may not know which way to go: yet you know that a decision has to be taken quickly. A significant change in cosmic conditions occurs as the Sun moves on into Aquarius just as Mercury (your ruling planet) begins a pirouette movement that lasts for some weeks. Within your working scene get ready for a period of chaos!

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Three cosmic ‘key changes’ take place this week: the Sun changes signs, Mercury begins a pirouette movement in another of the Air signs and Mars and Neptune align in Pisces. It’s probable then that moods will be very different as the week closes to its opening. Just as the Sun moves into Aquarius, there’s a New Moon, Mercury stations and Mars and Neptune align. The fact that Mercury will then turn retrograde suggests a fault at work - and one that could affect you as both the Sun and Mercury will be in another of the Fixed signs. The Sun reaches your opposite sign this week - coinciding with Mercury’s station in that same sign. Think of this as a crossroads where someone has knocked over the sign. Your co-driver (pilot) may not know which way to go: yet you know that a decision has to be taken quickly. You’ve probably known for weeks if not months that a situation cannot continue and that logic will have to take precedence over emotions. Despite agreement having been reached, it’s still possible that someone (possibly born under Aquarius) will throw a serious spanner in the works. The Sun moves into your sign and soon your personal year begins. Is it possible that you don’t yet know what it is that you actually would like to experience in the coming twelve months? It could certainly appear that way to others. Of course things are changing all the time. The rate varies considerably however. Bear that in mind if you sense approaching rapids midweek. It’s entirely possible that something you thought was ‘set in stone’ is anything but. It’s perhaps as well that being flexible isn’t an issue.

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,W·V JRW WKH EHDU QHFHVVLWLHV Kids movies, for the most part, are either extremely simplistic and cashing in on a franchise, or comedic romps with no emotional depth. It’s hard to make a children’s movie that not only entertains the little ones, but also gives the adults something to enjoy. Every now and then, there comes a movie that breaks the rules and transcends common sense, delivering a product that is sublimely brilliant, but perfect for all ages. In the tradition of Stuart Little and Hugo before it, Paddington is one of those amazing films that perfectly blends heart and humor, with a gigantic quantity of whimsy. From the jungles of Darkest Peru, Paddington (Ben Whishaw) embarks on a journey to the big city of London. There he will go on a quest to find an explorer who visited his native land, as well as try to find himself a new family to live with. At least, that’s the plan; and the plan isn’t really working out for him until he meets the Brown family. While Mrs. Brown (Sally Hawkins) is all for helping the young bear, Mr. Brown (Hugh Bonneville) is against it entirely. Until Paddington can find a home, the Browns

will have to watch him closely, as he’s in as much danger by himself as he is when he’s being chased by an evil taxidermist (Nicole Kidman). There’s a good reason Paddington has been nominated for both Best Adapted Screenplay and Outstanding British Film at this year’s BAFTAs; and that reason is that this ﬁlm is so technically and artfully executed that it is a pitch perfect product. In 95 minutes, it manages

to put together a story that is exciting enough for children to enjoy, what with the ingenious set pieces Paul King has executed in his writing and direction. However, it also has enough challenging material to foster conversations with parents about subject matter that’s usually swept under the rug in more typical children’s fare. Paddington is a triumphant success as both a children’s ﬁlm, and a literary adaptation that goes the extra mile.

home so he could protect his brothers in arms. The movie is pro-military but anti-war, and it does an outstanding job portraying the contradictions of military service, and the strains that a commitment to the military can have on the individual, his immediate family, his colleagues, and total strangers who simply are moved by the patriotic decision to serve our country. There’s no question American Sniper is Clint Eastwood’s best film in years – though it should be noted that we can claim this because recent films like Jersey Boys, J. Edgar and Hereafter. Eastwood might be at his best when he’s on the battlefield. American Sniper often calls to mind the director’s similarly compelling, and often terrifying, Letters from Iwo Jima which plunged patrons into jarring

combat sequences. And like Eastwood’s two-film reflection on that iconic World War II skirmish, American Sniper seems to endure its war-time sequences so it can go on to make a more-relevant and interesting comment about the effect war has on men and women when they return home. Again, this is handled with Eastwood’s now-signature lack of grace and finesse. But Cooper’s portrayal of the American hero is compelling enough to overcome Eastwood’s faults. Chris Kyle’s story deserved to be told. And the longer you wear American Sniper, the better it fits. Eastwood doesn’t flinch from the horrifying acts of war that took place during the Iraq War. But the movie shortchanges Kyle’s blood relatives in favor of the “family” he fought and died for in the military.

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CAR DEALER OF THE WEEK Walsh’s Toyota, 1 Hebron Road, Kilkenny Walshs (formerly ‘Thomastown Garage’) is one of the oldest Toyota dealerships in the country. Founded by William Walsh in 1928 it started out by repairing Model T’s, Zephors and Studebakers. His sons Liam and Jim worked alongside their father and by 1963 their vision to expand into a modern premises became a reality. In 1976 Thomastown Garage made its move to become one of the ﬁrst Toyota Dealers appointed in Ireland. Jim’s son James took ownership of the company in 1998 and oversaw the construction of new premises which includes a seven car showroom, eight mechanical workshop bays and a state-of-the-art Bodyshop/Crash Repair facility. See more at: www.tgl.ie

BUSINESS OF THE WEEK Enviroclad Systems, Unit 57B, Hebron Industrial Estate, Kilkenny Enviroclad Systems provide customers with bespoke cladding solutions for use in the food, pharmaceutical, leisure, retail and manufacturing industries. They currently offer a range of four different cladding products - Hygenic, Decorative, Total Stone and Sibu - suitable for many different applications. Enviroclad also provide a range of construction plastics including perspex, fascia and soffit and guttering and polycarbonate rooﬁng. Whatever your cladding needs, Enviroclad can provide a solution. If you would like any further information on any of their products, or you have any queries about speciﬁc or specialised cladding installations that they can assist you with tel: 56 7752866 or visit their website: enviroclad.com

EVENT OF THE WEEK Goffs Thyestes Chase Gowran Park: Thursday 22nd January This Grade A race is the biggest national hunt race in the south east with a prize pool of €100,000. The ﬁrst running of the Thyestes took place in 1954 and today’s Goffs Thyestes Chase is recognised as one of the key highlights of the Irish National Hunt season and a ‘trial’ for the Aintree and Irish Grand Nationals. As per other years, the 2015 Goffs Thyestes Chase is expected to attract the cream of racing, including the country’s top national hunt jockeys and trainers. First Race at 1.15pm, Buses from Kilkenny Castle and Carlow Town Centre at 11.15am. All buses leave from Gowran Park after racing at 6pm.

CLINIC OF THE WEEK Auralia Cosmetic Enhancement, 28 High Street, Kilkenny Auralia has an unrivalled reputation founded on experience and expertise devoted to the art of surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures and treatments. With Ireland’s only state-of-the-art approved operating facility Auralia is dedicated to giving you the confidence and a peace of mind that you have made the right choice. Auralia’s medical team is at the forefront of the cosmetic surgery and aesthetic laser surgery field. They were the first to introduce the most advanced biodynamic breast implant system to Ireland and carry out more breast implants than any other provider in Ireland. For more information tel: 056 77 86 699 or visit their website: www.auralia.ie

BOOK BO OOK OF THE THE W WEEK EEK The Spinning Heart by Donal Ryan (€3.49) Eason Book Club Choice, Longlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2013 and Winner of Book of the Year at the Irish Book Awards 2012! Longlisted for this year’s Man Booker Prize, The Spinning Heart is a marvellous debut that cuts to the very heart of modern Irish life. Told through a townland of voices, this is a book that will stay with you long after the heartbreaking finale. Winner of Book of the Year at the Irish Book Awards 2012. In the aftermath of Ireland’s financial collapse, dangerous tensions surface in an Irish town. As violence flares, the characters face a battle between public persona and inner desires.

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Top Ten Before I Go to Sleep (€15.99) Nicole Kidman, Colin Firth and Mark Strong star in this adaptation of the bestselling novel by S. J. Watson. Christine Lucas (Kidman) suffers from anterograde amnesia, waking up every day without any knowledge of who she is. Christine regularly visits Dr. Nash (Strong) who, with the help of her understanding husband Ben (Firth), is assisting her with the recovery of her memories. When Dr. Nash takes her to the place where she was attacked to try to reconstruct the event in her mind, Christine realises that she may be better off not remembering. As Christine starts to uncover terrifying truths about her past, she begins to question everything - and everyone - around her.

ALBUM OF THE WEEK 1989 - Taylor Swift (€9.99) It’s almost refreshing that, after eight years of success in the recording industry, Swift decided now was the time to go pop. Swift always seemed like such an old soul, a 16-year-old worried about when she was going to meet her Romeo. And while that sells, it’s a pretty unrealistic outlook on life. 1989 suggests that, even though she’s making silly videos about how awkward it looks when she twerks, Swift has matured. And thank God, because that cloying optimistic romanticism was getting a little annoying. Swift’s never going to be as bleak as Del Rey or as sexually frank as Madonna, but, on 1989, she’s ﬁgured out how to be an adult once and for all.

CONSOLE GAME OF THE WEEK Far Cry 4: Limited Edition (Xbox One) €69.99 Far Cry 3 was a commercial and critical hit and, while Ubisoft has given the series a bit of a beeﬁng up for the sequel, it knows not to mess to much with a winning formula. Like its predecessor, this is an open-world shoot-’em-up that encourages players to take their own approach to both the expansive terrain and the enemies they have to take down. New to the series is the gyrocopter, which allows players to take to the skies for quick travel, and to see Kryat in all its glory. For the ﬁrst time players can invite a friend to engage in some open world co-op.

APP OF THE WEEK G Google Translate (Free for iOS and Android) G Google has rolled out a massive update to its Google T Translate app which now offers a couple of cool new fe features that will translate foreign languages real time qu quicker and easier. In a nutshell: Turn your smartphone’s camera and m microphone into an instant translating machine. Co factor: Point your phone at a sign (preferably a Cool w well-lit one in a clear font) to see a translation. It works wi six languages, even without a network connection, with an Google is working to add more. In conversation and mo — which works with Wi-Fi or cellular service mode — speak one language and the phone translates the ph phrase into another.

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Brain Box - Ireland (€12.99) Can you name all of Ireland’s counties? BrainBox Ireland is a boxed up tour of one of Europe’s most beautiful countries. The Rules: The object of the game is to study a card for 10 seconds and then answer a question based on the roll of a die. If the question is answered correctly, the card is kept, and the person with the most number of cards after 5 or 10 minutes is the winner. This simple concept can be played by all ages and in large groups or as a 1 person game. Find out who the BrainBox is in your family it may not be who you think it is!

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In Castlecomer with Chubby Brennan Blast from the past...

Happy days with Monsignor Michael Ryan and Castlecomer Parish Choir

Happy 11 years in business, me ould ﬂower! MARIAN at the Rocamaer Flower Shop, Castlecomer, wishes to thank all who have supported her over her 11 years in business. She says there will be a free draw for a bouquet of ﬂowers and box of chocolates for anyone who calls to the shop between now and Valentine’s Day. Play time Kilquan Players presents one of the great Abbey plays, ‘The White Headed Boy’ by Lennox Robinson. The group have been on the go since 1992.

‘The White Headed Boy’ is a hilarious tale of scheming siblings, love and general jiggerypokery. In the sleepy town of Ballycolman, the Geoghegans are wealthy merchants. Denis (Thomas Murphy) the youngest boy who is the apple of his mother’s eye returns home after failing his exams – again! George (Michael Somers) controls the purse strings and decides enough is enough and exiles the younger brother to Canada. This leads to the play’s comedy. Kilquan Players have always

tried to keep ahead of groups in play choice. With the recent revival of Lennox Robinson’s work this play is aptly timed. The play is in Coon Hall from January 31 to February 1, 8pm nightly. Adm €10. Enquiries: 083-4316113 Athletics Castlecomer athlete Lauren Dermody was winner of the Junior Women’s Cross Country race at an open meeting in Gowran, followed home by Kilkenny City Harriers athlete, Annie O’Connor. Lauren represents Ireland in

the Celtic International Cross Country Championships in Dunboyne, County Meath. Senior athlete Eoin Mulldowney was the recipient of the outstanding Kilkenny Senior ‘Athlete of the Year’ award at the Leinster Athletics 2014 awards. Training has resumed and continues on Tuesdays at 6.30pm at the community school track. Younger athletes train mainly in the gym, while several training groups from pre-teen to adult work on the track. There are over 80 athletes.

Yoga Class A new chair-based yoga class begins in the Discovery Park on February 3, 11am. These classes are slower paced and suitable for older athletes and people with limited mobility. Contact is Margaret Comerford, 05677-94990 or 086-3722653. St Brigid’s Cross Once again it is planned to have St Brigid’s Crosses available at the church door, in shops around the town and in Kilkenny before her feast day, February 1. A donation of €3 will go towards the organ

restoration fund. if you would like to help making or selling crosses contact Anna Creedon 087-7648159 for futher details. Reeds available from 20 Maryville. Male Voice Choir The choir resumes practice on January 26, 7.30pm in the community school. New and former members will be welcome. A Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automatic External Deﬁbrillator course is planned for February 3 and 4 in Castlecomer Enterprise Centre. Contact 087-2036209.

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.LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ .LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ .LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ &RXQFLO &RXQFLO &RXQFLO Take notice that I intend to apply to Kilkenny County Council for permission to retain an existing 222.57m2 garage on lands at Floodhall, Knocktopher, 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. Signed: Larry Doyle

I, Eoin Reid hereby intend to apply to Kilkenny County Council for planning permission for a two storey dwelling, detached garage, vehicular entrance and access driveway, bore well, wastewater treatment system and raised-bed soil polishing filter and all associated site works at Kiltorcan, Ballyhale, 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. Signed: Brendan Moore Chartered Architectural Consultants & Building Engineers (087 4120718).

Planning Permission is sought by Tim and Joan Kennedy for change of use of existing garage to a self contained family flat with internal and external modifications and alterations to front elevational fenestration to existing garage structure and all associated site works at Number 2 Maiden Hill, 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. Signed: Gittens Murray Architects Ltd., No. 5 William Street, and Kilkenny. Tel No: 0567753933. web:www.gmarch.net

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Mount Juliet Golf Membership Individual Membership for only â&#x201A;¬1,950

2015 Membership Benefits include Â» Access to the Jack Nicklaus designed championship course Â» Introduce a friend with full playing rights for only â&#x201A;¬750 Â» Many organised social events for members throughout the year

Competitive corporate & junior membership packages available

For details contact Lisa Fitzgerald E-mail lfitzgerald@mountjuliet.ie or phone 056 777 3060 www.mountjuliet.ie

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Golf Notes

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Open 3 Person Scramble There will be Open 3 Person Scramble on Saturday January 31st and Sunday February 1st. Cost is €36.00 per team

Membership Club Membership is now available. There are installment methods available so contact the clubhouse for details at 056 7768122

Captains Drive The Captains Drive will take place on Sunday February 15th with a shot gun start at 9.30am 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

Diary Tuesday January 20th MV Seniors Singles Competition Wednesday January 21st MV Ladies Singles Competition Sunday January 25th MV Members Singles Competition

Gowran Park GC AGM TIME AT GOWRAN PARK The AGM of Gowran Park Golf Club took place last Friday night. A large number of members turned up for the ﬁrst official gathering of 2015. Outgoing Captains Declan Davis and Deirdre McCabe gave a detailed account of their term of office. In doing so they both thanked their respective committees for

their support over the previous 12 months. They also extended thanks to the golf club members for their participation and involvement in Club activity and competitions during the year and wished the incoming captains the very best for the year ahead. In accepting their new roles as 2015 captains Liam O’Dwyer and Ger Hickey were looking forward to the year and the challenges ahead. Both captains were delighted to report that the Club is in a healthy and vibrant position and vowed to keep up the excellent work of both Declan and Deirdre. The motion to move the AGM from January to November each year commencing in 2015 was carried unanimously. The following officers and committees were then elected – President – Jim Walsh, Men’s Captain – Liam O’Dwyer, Vice Captain – John O’Driscoll, Club Secretary – Richie Lowry, Treasurer – Joe Farrell, Handicap Secretary – Melvyn Kennedy, Competition Secretary - Ger

Treacy, Committee members – Jim Walsh, Declan Davis (ex Officio) Larry Comerford, Peter O’Shea, Martin Donnelly. Lady Captain – Ger Hickey, Ladies Vice Captain – Kerri Bolger, Hon Sec – Ann Farrell, Handicap Secretary – Helen Dunne, Competition Secretary – Catherine O’Driscoll, Committee – Deirdre McCabe (ex Officio) Eithne Byrne, Eileen Tobin (Junior Convenor), Spring Series – The resumption of our Spring League was delayed last week due to very cold and frosty conditions. The competition resumes this Friday (no golf on Thursday due to Thyestes Race Meeting) and every Thursday and Friday with Singles competitions through January, February and 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. Open Fourball Our ﬁrst Open Fourball of the season kicks off on Sunday 1st February – Visitors €20.00 Members €5.00. Online booking available or telephone office on 056 7726699 for timesheet. LADIES: 9 Hole Stableford - 14th January 2015 1st Ann Mullins (14) 17pts

2nd Kate Hennessy (9) 16pts GOLDEN GOLFERS: 10 Hole Scramble – 16th January 2015 1st Sean Kiely (9), Liam Whitely (22), Mandy Curry (36) 31.3 nett 2nd Gerry Doyle (13), Ger Hickey (19), Paddy O’Donohue (20)

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Competition continues every Friday until the end of March. FIXTURES: Thyestes Race Day – No Golf Thursday 22nd January Spring Series – Open Singles Friday 23rd January Members 11 Hole Singles Sat 24th/Sunday 25th January Open Fourball Sunday 1st February

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Facing up to a pain in the shoulder

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Close contact: Cian O’Meara, Thomastown tussles with Shane O’Brien

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