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Kilkenny Reporter

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 22 2014

T: 056 7795051 E: sales@kilkennyreporter.ie

Kilkenny Reporter

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 22 2014

T: 056 7795051 E: sales@kilkennyreporter.ie

McDONALD’S CHIP IN WITH 65 EXTRA JOBS Support your own is the ‘Comer war cry » See Page 37

LOVELY LASSIES: Friends Joy Felipe, Anita Bosak and Ava Flood were out for a stroll

GREAT MOVE: A thriving local business is creating 65 new jobs by moving across city. McDonald’s Restaurant owner Chris Pim is pictured with staff members Louise Kelly, left, and Amy O’Connell » Story Page 37

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Hotel Kilkenny hosts a Wedding Showcase

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THE MODERN LIVING €1,250,000 CLEARING & UPDATING

GRAND SALE MUST END 6PM SUNDAY All clearance goods have been tranferred from storage to the salesfloors. Showroom was closed Wednesday to write final price reductions

FINAL WEEKEND! - FINAL REDUCTIONS! ALL SENSIBLE OFFERS ACCEPTED! ALL CLEARANCE GOODS MUST BE SOLD BY 6PM SUNDAY 26TH JAN

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JUST A SMALL SAMPLE OF THE FINAL OFFERS IN STORE... BUOYANT 18 Offers “LIMA” (see seperate sheet)

18 Offers CALVIN (see seperate sheet)

large corner sofa group with i-pod audio feature in modern fabric RRP ¤3,995

3 seater fixed sofa and 2 recliner chairs in Eco leather RRP ¤1,995

YOU PAY ¤999

YOU PAY ¤999

SATIN FURNITURE 18 Offers (see “CAMBRIDGE” seperate sheet)

18 OffersANNEX seater manual recliner, (see3 seperate sheet)

traditional hall stand with centre mirror in solid mahogany. Was ¤899

2 seater manual recliner with audio feature and recliner chair in flat weave fabric. RRP ¤6,773

NOW ¤299

YOU PAY ¤2,495

ANNAGHMORE 18 Offers “ATLANTIS (see seperate sheet)

CLARUS”

18 Offers NEVADA (see seperate sheet)

modern console table in white finish. RRP ¤399

nest of 3 tables with glass insert in walnut finish. RRP ¤399

YOU PAY ¤99

YOU PAY ¤149

FURNITURE LINK 18 Offers “HAMILTON” (see seperate sheet) 3 seater plus 2 seater sofas in quality fabric RRP ¤2,495

YOU PAY ¤1,195 ANNAGHMORE 18 Offers “ORLANDO” (see seperate sheet)

TV/DVD cabinet with 2 drawers in solid Indian hardwood Was ¤499

NOW ¤99

18 Offers FURNITURE LINK (see “SAVANNAH” seperate sheet)

BUOYANT 18 Offers “AVENUE” (see seperate sheet)

armchair with manual recline action in modrrn fabric Was ¤795

NOW ¤159 FURNITURE LINK 18 Offers “DEBONAIR” (see seperate sheet) 3 seater, 2 seater and chair in soft touch fabric. RRP ¤3,399

YOU PAY ¤1,695

18 DERRYS Offers FURNITURE “SOFIA” (see seperate sheet)

ANNAGHMORE 18 Offers “TAMPA” (see seperate sheet)

extending dining table in solid oak with 6 leather chairs RRP ¤1,995

YOU PAY ¤899

18 Offers HARVEST OAK (see seperate sheet) coffee table with shelf in solid oak. RRP ¤499

YOU PAY ¤199 GANNONS 18 Offers “MAYO” (see seperate sheet)

lamp table with oak top and painted base. Was ¤249

dressing table with large single drawer in cream painted finish. RRP ¤499

wardrobe with 2 doors and centre mirror in two tone finish. Was ¤375

NOW ¤49

YOU PAY ¤99

NOW ¤99

18 Offers FERRAND (see seperate sheet) continental style bedframe in quality oak finish with memory pocket mattress. RRP ¤1,495

NOW ¤499

18 Offers TCS “AVRIL” (see seperate sheet) 3 seater recliner and 2 reclining chairs in luxury Italian leather. RRP ¤2,495

YOU PAY ¤1,299

18 Offers PLUS (see seperate sheet) all mirrors, pictures, rugs, lamps and accessories.

PRICED TO GO!

FINAL EVENT HOURS Thursday, Friday & Saturday.....10 - 6 Sunday............12 - 6

SALE ENDS 6PM SUNDAY

Green Street, Kilkenny Tel: 056 777 5980 All offers correct at time of going to press and subject to availability. E. & O.E.

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Cat leads neighbours to win! The Mealy family, Castlecomer, County Kilkenny met Canadian astronaut Col Chris Hadfield at the RDS. Included are Grace Mealy, Fionnuala Mealy, Caitlin Brennan, Eamon Mealy and James Mealy. Chris is the new Irish Tourism Ambassador to Canada

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Fiona Cullen, Kilkenny who graduated with a diploma in Restaurant Management, at WIT is pictured with her parents Ray and Christina Cullen

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Michelle Ryan, Kilkenny, James Dowling, Kilkenny, Michelle Cunningham, Dungarvan, County Waterford who graduated Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Our graduates at Waterford Institute

Group includes Kevin Fitzpatrick, Kilkenny who graduated Bachelor of Science in Multimedia Development

Included is Claire Fitzgerald, Kilkenny who graduated Higher CertiďŹ cate in Arts in Culinary Arts

Included is PJ Walsh, Piltown, County Kilkenny, who graduated in Engineering Technology

Included are Yvonne Clarke, Kilkenny and Gerard Dunne, Carrick-on-Suir, who graduated Bachelor Of Science in Software Pictures: Patrick Browne

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Local couple were wed in Black Abbey JIMMY RHATIGAN JIMMYRHATIGAN@GMAIL.COM

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FIONA DENNIS INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED MEDIUM AND AUTHOR Medium Fiona Dennis will be returning, due to popular demand to John Cleere’s Kilkenny, on Friday 24th of January for “An Evening with a Difference, Messages from Spirit”. Tickets are €13 and are limited as Fiona prefers a intimate audience, available on the door. Fiona will be signing her book “This Is Not Goodbye: Anna’s Story after the show. An Evening no to be missed. www.mediumfionadennis.com

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f most seven year olds saw what appeared to be the apparition of a woman appear in front of them, their first instinct would be to flee in terror ! And Fiona Dennis freely admits that was what she felt like doing, but something made her stay. Her Silver Lady as she still calls her, has been with her constantly. It was from that moment onwards, she said it was then she learned about the gifts she had been given. Fiona had been born with –the VEIL and has been using her gift in ways she could have never even

dreamed of. “I have been a Spirit Medium and Healer from the moment I was born, but I am not going to lie, the first time I saw my guide I wanted to run like a scalded cat out the door” she laughs. “It was really a very frightening experience watching this shining lady float through my bedroom” and I would ask my Grandad for coffee so I would stay awake, “as I would have the very same vivid dreams over and over and was afraid to sleep”. Fiona confided in her Grandmother who would bring her to the church to light candles, and pray for her ‘Silver Lady’. Soon the Family got used to me ‘knowing’ things before they would happen. I could never say how I knew as I was only a child but I was told to

Whist! “Especially when I would say someone had died before anyone else knew about it”. School became quite difficult for me because of it and I left at 14, and never looked back. Fiona was born on the Marsh road in Drogheda county Louth the youngest of three to Margaret and Frank Dennis. Now a mum to three children –Gemma (18) Sean (14) and Faith (9) she now lives with her children in a 200-year old cottage near the village of Louth. Now over 30 years later, she is one of the most well- known Spirit Mediums in Ireland. Not only has Fiona clients from Ireland but all across the world. And thousands of sittings later she has wrote her first Novel “This Is Not Goodbye :An-

na’s Story” through the hand of spirit. Fiona says she is honoured to have been chosen to write for Anna to tell her story; she says. Every word in this very unique book came from Spirit –from the other side. Anna’s Story can only be described by Fiona as brutal honesty and utter love. Details how this is a story of a little girl, who from the beginning, had no real possibility of a nice future, but also had the gift of seeing Spirit. It details how she was left in an orphanage without a soul to look after her. Many people know of the Magdalene Laundries around the world. The beatings and mental torture would break the strongest of souls. Well this is Anna’s version of her life and what she had gone through, from watching her mother been taken away to her brother’s and sister never to be seen for many years later. A heart wrenching story of how each and every person she had met was taken by the hands

of Death, just when things seemed to be going right. From her life beginning in Ireland and then to the heart of London this story will touch not only your heart but your soul also. Fiona says Anna and her companions in this story are not only wonderful Spirits but they have been my constant companions this last few years and I am honoured that they chose me. Their personalities shine through as their true selves, it was their character, and their sense of humour and their sheer determination are what kept me typing. International Medium and Author Fiona Dennis will be returning to John Cleere’s Kilkenny on Friday 24th of January for an Evening with a difference, Messages from Spirit. Fiona will be selling and signing copies of her book “This Is Not Goodbye: Anna’s Story after the show. Tickets are limited as Fiona prefers a intimate audience, they are €13 and available on the door. www. mediumfionadennis.com

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If there is one thing I cannot understand about The Conversation, is how exactly a private surveillance agency sells recorded conversations to big corporations legal, in the US or anywhere. For the ďŹ rst half hour of this ďŹ lm I thought we were in the Soviet Block where actors just spoke English for the convenience of the audience but no, this ďŹ lm is set in San Francisco and there are conventions and celebrities within this surveillance industry. Thankfully, the ďŹ lm is a seminal work and one of the best ďŹ lms of the 1970s so it is easy to get past this and just enjoy it. The Conversation tells the story of Harry Caul, a man at war with his conscience. At the start of the ďŹ lm Harry records the titular conversation that has been commissioned of him, one between two young lovers that ends with the line: ‘he’d kill us if he had the chance’. At this point Harry is not sure what to do; he doesn’t want to get involved with his clients but knows that him handing in the recording could mean the death of these two people. As the ďŹ lms poster states he has been in this situation before and elected not to get involved, causing the

death of three people. Harry is a lonely and withdrawn man, obsessed with observing the world instead of taking part in it; he plays the conversation again and again but never has what he wants. The ďŹ lm was directed by Francis Ford Coppola shortly after his success with The Godfather and his direction matches the character perfectly. The camera is a voyeur, sneaking sights that’d rather not be seen and utilising angles and shot patterns reminiscent of the cameras and bugs Harry uses himself. A famous example of this is the ďŹ nal shot of the panning camera in the corner of Harry’s apartment that some think is actually representing a security camera, highlighting Harry’s actual carelessness and mediocrity when it comes to surveillance. Though the best use of the camera is in the opening with a telephoto shot showing a large plaza that slowly zooms in on Harry’s head, the sound in this scene mingles with distortion, highlighting the equipment being used. The Conversation is one of the best ďŹ lms ever made and an extremely unique work, I highly recommend it.

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Henrik Ibsen, author of A Doll’s House once said: ‘the strongest man in the world is he who stands alone’ and though we may never experience the pure outrage that this play spurred in 1879 we can at least still relate to this message which is at the heart of A Doll’s House. The play is obsessed with family and conformity and was considered a high piece of feminist literature both when it came out and today, though Ibsen himself said he didn’t consider the play feminist but simply ‘humanist’. The play is about the marriage of Helmer and Nora, a seemingly happy eight-year marriage that as the play progresses is shown to be completely hollow. We open on Christmas Eve with Helmer having received a new job at the bank with the promise of a hugely increased wage, making it their ďŹ rst Christmas out of the gutter. Nora meets Ms Linde, who she conďŹ des with that she borrowed 250 pounds some years ago to help cure

$/%80 Helmer of a fatal illness and Helmer doesn’t know about it, thinking that she got the money from her father before he died when in actuality she forged his signature. Conict erupts when Krogstad, the man who Nora borrowed the money from, comes to the house and tells Nora that he will tell Helmer and the whole town about the money and the forged signature, leaving her shamed and her family shattered. This story drives the majority of the plot but what is important and what makes the play so famous is what happens after this is resolved and everything can return to normal, though I won’t spoil exactly what it is that happens. The play is extremely critical of marriage in the 19th

century, where women were seen as playthings of men. Naturally, this sparked a lot of controversy in the 1870s; so much that the ending had to be rewritten in order to be performed in Germany and the entire play had to be rewritten as Breaking a Buttery for England. Though the context of 19th century marriage isn’t quite as relevant today, the message is one that is still extremely applicable. Both Nora and Helmer are trapped within their speciďŹ c roles of husband or wife, and Nora’s attempt to break down these conformities is still inspiring and relevant in 2014. The play is still extremely popular and I recommend everyone to go see it.

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Never have I heard two jazz musicians complement each other so magniďŹ cently as Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane on this album. The sessions for this album were recorded in 1957, before Coltrane was one of the biggest names in jazz music and before he commanded his own line up. Thelonious Monk with John Coltrane allows us to see Monk at his almost peak while also painting a portrait of Coltrane at his earliest stages before his experiments with avant garde and free jazz. If any of you read last week’s edition, I discussed the contrast created by the falsetto and tenor of two singers with the baritone of the third and Monk and Coltrane create a similar effect with their piano and tenor sax respectively. Though what’s fascinating

about this album is how they keep switching roles. Sometimes Monk will play in the background while Coltrane soars into a fantastic solo while other times the sax is almost a bass to the higher keys of Monk’s piano. Though most of the time the instruments just play together and constantly interlock in sounds; it is all fantastic jazz playing. The backing band is also worthy of note, especially

Wilbur Ware on bass who is difficult to notice at ďŹ rst but after a few listens it becomes hugely apparent the inuence he is having on the music. He compliments the sounds of Coltrane and Monk magniďŹ cently and holds together the sound just as much as the drummer. The album features two drummers though of the two I prefer Shadow Wilson who is even given a chance to solo on Trinkle, Trinkle. The album starts and ends with slow, almost modal pieces but the middle is pure hard bop, which despite what you might expect from the name is slower and slightly more simplistic than traditional bebop. Thelonious Monk with John Coltrane is one of the most enjoyable and inventive jazz albums ever made while also being a fascinating look at both of these artists and jazz in general at its time of recording.

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Eamon O’ Hara

Rememberance Night Singer/Musician Eamon O’ Hara (Harney) passed away on 22nd January 2013. Eamon spent most his life working as an electrical technician before taking over his family’s garage on Main St. Freshford after his father’s passing. When not working his life was consumed with music whether listening or performing. His presence, warmth and friendship was an outstanding characteristic and almost all in the music world touched hands with him at one stage or another. Eamon got himself out on the road at a young age first forming a band called “The Lords”, moving on to the “Looney Tunes” and with much the same musicians a band called “Rumours”. Incidentally one year on from Eamon’s passing his musical friend and colleague Shay Phelan a member of all these 3

bands passed away earlier this month. May he Rest In Peace. Further collaborations for “Harney” were “Texas Tears”, “Super Noodles” and of course over 30 years fronting the Back Door Blues Band, at most times a six piece outfit. One must mention at this juncture the not so silent seventh member all those years Arthur Drohan! He travelled everywhere over all those years – Cork Jazz Festivals, short trips to Holland, Finland and every corner of the Country of his home. This brings us to remind you that Fri 24th coming is the 1st Anniversary of his passing. Ryan’s Pub in Friary St. (run by same Arthur Drohan) will host a remembrance evening starting 9pm of what would be most of his re-occuring songs. You are most welcome to attend and look forward to meeting old friends on the night.

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Directed by Peter Lepeniotis, The Nut Job centers on a curmudgeonly squirrel, fittingly known as Surly. Voiced by Will Arnett, Surly considers himself a loner, shunning acceptance from most of the furry residents of Oakton Central Park. His only friend is a mute and mangy rat named Buddy, with whom he plots elaborate schemes to snatch food. But when one of these plots goes spectacularly wrong, Surly is banished by the park’s leader, Raccoon (Liam Neeson). Forced to forge in the city, Surly devises a sly plan to survive the winter. All he has to do is pull of the heist of a lifetime by robbing Maury’s Nut Shop! Before long, screenwriters Lepeniotis and Lorne Cameron manage to loop more of the park crew into Surly’s scheme, and a fragile partnership is born, steeped in distrust and potential for betrayal. Yet this isn’t the only heist The Nut Job offers. In a clever move, the movie’s writers chose not to make Maury’s Nut Shop some standard mom and pop shop. Instead, it’s a front for some sleazy crooks who are burrowing in the basement as a means to rob the bank next door. This makes the movie overcrowded with characters and peppered with plot holes. But it’s hard to complain on that point when The Nut Job manages to be wonderfully fun. Alternately, The Nut Job offers some delightful visual gags, many thanks to the quiet but nonetheless emotive Buddy. While his friendship with Surly lessens the arc of the hero, it also enables the audience an easy way to care for him. Buddy’s devotion to Surly is adorable and contagious. One moment, where his heart is briefly broken, was so affecting that I literally sighed aloud. Along with these thoughtful character moments, Lepeniotis manages to punctuate the film with zany action sequences, kiddie-friendly humor like nut puns and fart jokes, and a few pop culture references meant to appeal to older audience members. While ToonBox’s first effort can’t really compare to the grandeur or spectacle of something like Frozen, Monsters University, or The Croods, the production company is off to a solid start. A good voice cast brings to life some quirky but lovable characters that rumble through an inventive--albeit convoluted--story. Remarkably, the animators created a distinctive world that offers texture and finesse despite having a budget that is less than a third of Frozen’s. Sharp eyes will pick out some costcutting clues like the noticeable amount of dialogue that happens off camera, or the avoidance of all but one pop song (“Gangnam Style� by Psy). But overall, The Nut Job is an enjoyable and funny adventure that could prove good family fun.

How to choose your new dog Dogs are known as man’s best friend for good reason: They’re loyal, fun, and interesting. But dogs are complex creatures that thrive when under the care of a wellinformed human being. In the following article, we offer a multitude of tips on caring for a dog.

or energy is limited, choose a dog that’s a natural homebody, not an outdoors lover.

Choosing a Dog

What’s the temperament of the breed?

Once you’ve made the commitment to buy a dog, consider what kind of dog is going to fit into your life most satisfactorily. Ask yourself the following questions: What size dog will fit into your home? Make sure you know the ultimate size of any puppy you are buying because large dogs require space. Be sure to choose a dog that is the right size for your home space. Choose the dog that’s the right size for your home space. Who’s going to exercise the dog and take care of cleaning up after it? If your space

How much dog can you feed? The cost of dog food for large dogs can overstretch an already tight budget.

This is unrelated to size. If you have children, make sure you get a dog that does well with children. Do you want a male or female? Do you want a purebred or a mutt? You’ll know better what you’re getting with a purebred but the cost is much higher. Do you want a puppy or an adult? Puppies demand a great deal of time, attention, patience, and training but they typically adjust more easily to a new household than adult dogs.

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CROSSWORDS Bold, courageous, independent, enthusiastic, fun-loving and fascinating Aries. Your ruling planet is Mars, your best day of the week is Tuesday and red is your colour. With Uranus moving through your sign (until 2017), others will surely be magnetised by your presence and captivated by your antics.

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Persistent, appreciative, dependable, practical and creative Taurus: Your ruling planet is Venus, your best day of the week is Friday and your best colour, green. With Pluto moving through another of the Earth signs, Capricorn, until 2024, your expertise is set to grow and consolidate in the coming years. 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. It’s not unusual for a reappraisal of your regular schedule to take place at this time of year. What’s special in 2014 is that you may now be ready to make significant changes - delegating if necessary to those who seem to have more energy. 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. Pluto’s passage through Capricorn until 2024 is shaking your very foundations.

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For the last year or so as Saturn’s moved through your sign, it’s probable you’ve either been faced with life-death issues and/or have had your faith shaken. You have an advantage now in that you have considerable experience of certain types of challenge. Your wordsmith skills could be challenged. From writing an important letter to ensuring that copy for an event is absolutely correct it could take several days before you’re happy. Well-meant advice from colleagues could lead you to making clear that you have all the information you need. Adjusting to a new role will surely take more than just the next few days. If this is the case, then you have a choice: to focus on the ‘wrongs’ of this situation or to do what you have to do - virtually on automatic pilot - and allow yourself time to consider what kind of role you need to develop. 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. You might also decide to move home. Intuitive, sensitive, big-picture thinking, kind and thoughtful Pisces. Your ruling planets are Jupiter and Neptune. Your best day of the week is Thursday and your best colours are those of the sea: blue, green, lavender and silver. Slow moving Neptune is in your sign through to 2024 enhancing your aptitude for healing.

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Business of the week Fineline Furniture Fineline Furniture is one of the best places in Kilkenny to buy furniture and a wholly personal experience as you choose how you want to build up your house. What makes Fineline so special is their dedication to quality; they hand craft their furniture using traditional methods to ensure the highest of quality. The business was set up

in 1992 by Tommie and Mary Hughes who have been working with wood for 25 years, it has gone from strength to strength since then and has only improved in quality as time goes on. They believes that the customer is always right, and every visit to Fineline Furniture is an experience in and of itself. They are located at 71 Hebron industrial estate.

DVD of the week The Conjuring The Conjuring was a massive surprise of a film; coming from the director of Saw, James Wan, The Conjuring is easily the best horror film since Paranormal Activity. The setup is classic horror stuff, a family moves into an old house that

is soon revealed to be haunted, also it’s the 60’s. After a series of paranormal episodes, the family tracks down a duo of exorcists who they hope can root out the evil before they are all murdered. What makes The Conjuring great is

just its classical horror nature. Wan understands what we expect to see and manages to make it fresh once again; and The Conjuring will have you at the edge of your seat for its entire run time, it is certainly worth a watch.

Book of the week Colm Tóibín- The Testament of Mary The Testament of Mary is quite old now, having come out in October 2012, but the book still holds such power a year and a half later that it would be a disservice not to mention it here at some point. The book is by Irish

author Colm Tóibín and follows the story of Mary, the mother of Jesus, after the death of her son. To her he was a vulnerable figure who had surrounded himself in people he should not have trusted, and she

experiences much grief as she tries to cobble together exactly what happened. The Testament of Mary is a book about grief as opposed to religion and is certainly worth a read.

Song of the week Burial- Come Down to Us The title track might have been the best thing off of Rival Dealer but Come Down to Us is the song that was the furthest away from Burial’s traditional sound and one of the most surprising and controversial songs of 2013 (and yes, 2014 still

hasn’t had a really great album yet). At 13 minutes it’s the longest on

the album and opens with this grimy, almost oriental sounding instrumental before progressing into a synth line that will either make or break the EP for you. Whether you enjoy the piece or not, it is at least easy to appreciate how out there this song is from anything else that is happening in electronic music right now.

TV of the week TV: Sherlock Season 3 Sherlock is a still relatively young series by the BBC that reimagines the famous Sherlock Holmes in contemporary London. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes and Martin Freeman as John Watson; the show has become wildly popular and has recently finished its third season with a fourth planned for release next year. Each season has three episode with each episode

lasting 90 minutes and each episode containing one case while also contributing to the overarching plot. The fact that each episode is the length of a feature film may put off some and it’s not the type of show where you can grab a quick episode during your lunch break or before work but the show is easily worth the investment of time and is engaging right from the outset, I highly recommend it.

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The Wolf Among Us The Wolf Among Us is an episodic point and click adventure game, currently being released by Telltale Games that had its first episode come out last October and whose second is set to release in February. The game is based on Bill Willingham’s Fable comic book series and is set in the mid 1980’s; thirty years before the first issue

of Fable. The backstory is relatively dense so I won’t delve into it here except to say that it’s an interesting and engaging plot. The gameplay is extremely similar to that of The Walking Dead, also developed by Telltale and for anyone who enjoyed that game as much as I did, there is a lot to enjoy in The Wolf Among Us.

App of the week Fotopedia Fotopedia is an app that allows you to make stories of photos that you can publish on the website to be viewed by others. It’s a very simple but fun process: you choose a cover photo, choose a title and description, add a location, then pull some text from

Wikipedia or make your own and then share for all to see! Due to how simple this process is, the app is already bursting with amazing and fascinating content from others online and can provide endless and fascinating hours of enjoyment.

Film of the week The Wolf of Wall Street The Wolf of Wall Street is probably the best movie of 2013. Coming from director Martin Scorsese and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill and Matthew McConaughey; the film is about a group of stockbrokers in a scheme so complicated not even they know what they’re doing, all they know is that they make a

lot of money and bring a lot of people out of work doing it. The cinema has given us lots of films critical of Wall Street, and for good reason, but there hasn’t been a film criticizing the lifestyle this much since American Psycho; it’s a sick, depraved and absolutely hilarious masterpiece.

Gig of the week The Henry Girls The Henry Girls are a Donegal trio who are set to release their newest album, Louder than Words, early this year and will be playing in the Set Theatre next Thursday week on the 30th. The Henry Girls specialize in mixing traditional Irish music with Americana and

Album of the Week Mogwai- Rave Tapes Mogwai were a band I thought long past their peak until very recently with the release of Rave Tapes last Monday. The Scottish post-rock band were part of the genre’s second wave and received much acclaim in the late 90s and early 00s, mostly with Rock Action in 2001 and Happy Songs for Happy People in 2003. Rave Tapes continues the band’s trend towards electronia

over guitars though they certainly try to keep the sound as organic as possible within these constraints; it almost sounds like CHVRCHES sometimes, another acclaimed Scottish band but one much more recent. It is also probably the most introspective album the band has ever put out and in my opinion is amongst their best, I recommend it wholeheartedly.

more recently with a prolific amount of other influences. Their 2011 album December Moon was hugely popular in Ireland and has resulted in them gaining more and more traction outside of this country, they’re certainly worth seeing.

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Here are some trends that will shape the travel industry this year. Change, they say, is the only thing that’s constant. And that holds true for the travel industry too. From the usual family getaways and honeymoon trips, the travel sector today has a wide range of tourist packages. Here’s are some trends that will be big this year:

SOLO TRAVEL With the youngsters beginning to earn at an early age, the spending capacity is definitely higher. But busy schedules leave them with fewer options when it comes to finding travel mates. This then has led to many youngsters opting to travel

on their own time. Also with the various apps that are now available to people, travelling has become easier. Finding accommodation or a particular restaurant is now just a few clicks away. GO GIRLS Women travelling on their own

is one of biggest trends that has changed the way travel sector operates. Not just the newer travel groups, but even the traditional ones have now taken note of this trend and have started women-only tours. Interestingly, its not just young girls or professionals who are signing up for these

tours. Right from Konkan areas to foreign shores, these tours offer a wide range of options for women who are interested in travelling. Be it a trip to seek adventure or just spa vacations, women travellers are ready to spend big bucks and the travel industry sure has taken notice of this and are

ready to customise trips as per the demand. DESTINATION UNKNOWN Traditionally popular places never go out of fashion, but people are now keen to explore places that will help them beat the vacationing crowd. Rather than going for

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the well known beaches, a secluded shore is higher on many tourists’ list. A few years back Ladakh rose on every traveller’s must-see places. Today, with an extremely high number of people travelling to Ladakh, people are keen to find out more such places that they can visit. On the international circuit, smaller islands and places like Fiji and Armenia are making their presence felt. WITH MY BUDDIES Destinations like Goa, Singapore, Bangkok, Pattaya, etc have proved to be extremely popular with groups of friends travelling together. Obviously, the fact that they are among world’s most well-known party destinations makes them popular with the young ones. On the domestic circuit Ladakh and Rishikesh have proved to be popular for those who want to go off the beaten track. It does make more sense to visit

these places with people who are bound to enjoy them as much. And who could make better co-passengers that your buddies. FOR THE LOVE OF MUSIC Music festivals have helped give tourism in various places a huge boost. The same holds true for popular festivals like Oktober fest or the Tomatina festival. In fact the influx of people wanting to participate in the Tomatina festival was so high that the event organisers made it a ticketed event. In the country, various festival like Sunburn have always been high on music lovers’ list. Sports events like the Olympics or football tournaments too have seen a huge surge in tourists flying in. Most countries have taken note of this trend, and in 2014 there is likely to be a surge in the number of music festivals

that are held across the globe. APP-SOLUTELY FUN Planning your trip has become easy and fun because of all the travel apps that are now available. Most travel portals too realised the popularity of these apps, and launched apps that would help their business soar. Google maps, makemytrip, flighttrack, and Viber are among the most popular apps in India. SPREAD THE BUG Enticing those sitting at home, are the posts and updates on social networking and micro-blogging websites. Sharing pictures instantly is the name of the game today. It’s no surprise then that the travel bug is spreading far and wide. Planning itineraries has become easier. Detailed blogs have made it easier for people to plan a budget trip.

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Preliminary Entries GOWRAN PARK Thursday, January 23, 2014 Going: Soft (Hurdle), Soft (Soft to Heavy) (Chase) Meeting No. 15 Directors Mr J. Connolly Chairman Mr T.F. Carroll Mr V. Connolly Mr R. Donohoe Mr J. Kilroy Mr K Mahon Mr H.R.D. McCalmont Mr J. McEnery Mr K. O’Donnell Mr P. O Rourke Mr D. Smithwick Mr A. Wilsdon

Stewards Chairperson......Patrick Coveney Deputy Chairperson...... N.P. Lambert Ms Denise Brophy Anthony Byrne Victor Connolly Mrs Caroline Corballis Peter Curling W.M. Halley M.C. Hickey Michael Hillman

Noel McCaffrey H.R.D. McCalmont Laurence McFerran A.J. Molloy Maxwell Morris David Nagle Neville O’Byrne Mrs J.O. Onions John Osborne Ms Meta Osborne C.E. O’Sullivan N.B. Wachman Ronan Hurley John Martin-Smith

Officials Receiver of Entries Horse Racing Ireland Ballymany, Curragh, Co Kildare Stalkeholder Horse Racing Ireland Handicappers - MR N. O’Brien & Mr A. Shaw Clerk of the Course - Mr P.F. Graffin Stewards’ Secretaries -

Mr P.D. Matthews, Mr M.F. O’Donoghue, Mr P.W. Murtagh and Mr. S. Quinn Secretary Mr E. Scally, Mill Road, Gowran, Co Kilkenny Veterinary Surgeons Mr R. Brennan, MRCVS, Mr J. O’Sullivan MRCVS Medical Officers Dr F. Gallagher and Dr M.J. Banville Handicaps calculated for the Goffs Thyestes Handicap Steeplechase 13th January Rating Qualification.......7th January Other handicaps calculated......16th January Rating Qualification......14th January Declarations to run must be made by 10am 22nd January

(1:15) The Nugent Spirit 25 Horsebox Hurdle of €21,000 (Generously sponsored by Gordon Hegarty and Sons Ltd. Horsebox and Trailer Division) Of which the second will receive €4,200, the third €2,100 and the fourth €840. A hurdle race for four yrs old only that have not won a Grade 1, Grade 2 or Grade 2 weight-for-age hurdle race. About two miles.

1 ABBYSSIAL (WPMullins) 2 Arzembouy Premier (FR) (GElliott) 3 Clarcam (FR) (123) (GElliott) 4 Noble Inn (FR) (128) (WPMullins)

€168 to enter, €42 extra if declared to run Weights.......10st 9lb Fillies allowed........7lb Penalties Winner of a hurdle race......5lb extra Of two hurdle races.....8lb extra Alan Cleere of Cleeres Bar will present €50 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

5 Sin Miedo (112) (MrsJHarrington) 6 Tiger Roll (GElliott) 7 Gitane Du Berlais (FR) (131) (WPMullins) 8 Don Franco (JTRDreaper) 9 Down Time (USA) (JJHanlon)

10 Henry Higgins (CO’Brien) 11 Indian Icon (FR) (117) (DTHughes) 12 Our Manekineko (GB) (JANash) 13 Adriana Des Mottes (FR) (WPMullins)

(1:45) The Four Star Langton House Hotel M’dn H’dle – €10,500 (Generously sponsored by the Langton House Hotel) Of which the second will receive €1,785, the third €840 and the fourth

€525. A hurdle race for five yrs old and upwards, Weights: 5-y-o.......1st 10lb 6-y-o & up........11st 12lb maidens at starting. About two miles. Mares allowed..........7lb €84 to enter, €21 extra if declared to run.

1 A Country Mile (GB) (TO’Brien)

10 Lilshane (TPO’Connor)

2 Asitsohappens (MMcCabe)

11 Mardar (JJWalsh)

3 Boondooma (MCGriffin)

19 Thoonavolla (EDoyle) 20 Admiral Brian (EO’Connell)

12 Mossy Island (SJHar- 21 All The Sevens ty) (MBrassil) 13 Rebel Cry (NLee) 14 Seamus Mor (CKidd)

22 Cookie Con (JJWalsh)

6 Fort Carson (RO’Neill)

15 Sizing Granite (Hde Bromhead)

23 Daneking (GB) (WPMullins)

7 High Rebel (MJO’Connor)

16 Sydney Thompson (RO’Neill)

24 [18] Ever So Much (CFSwan)

8 Just Likeold Times (PNolan)

17 Take The Hit (MFMor- 25 Fort Smith (GElliott) ris) 26 Harvey Logan (NMeade) 18 Tawseef (CBowe)

4 Claire Pet (GMDoyle) 5 Concordin (RTyner)

9 Knockrea (TO’Brien)

27 Jayo Time (MrsGCallaghan) 28 Khyber Pass (GB) (JCMcConnell) 29 Mr Diablo (JPDempsey)

34 The Winkler (EDoyle) 35 Waxies Dargle (GB) (NMeade) 36 Zigger Zagger (NMeade) 37 Bell’s Cross (PBreen)

30 Peoples Park (TJTaaffe)

38 Somethingprecious (DJHoward)

31 Some Hawk (GB) (TMullins)

39 Cruinneas (BWDuke)

32 The Doorman (MFMorris)

40 Fennis Moll (JJHanlon)

33 The Parishioner (JEKiely)

41 Wells Diamond (Hde Bromhead)

(2:15) The John Mulhern Galmoy H’dle (Grade 2) – €40,000 (Generously sponsored by the Mulhern Family) Of which the second will receive €8,000, the third €4,000 and the fourth €1,600. A hurdle race for five yrs old and upwards. About three miles. €320 to enter, €80 if declared to run. Weights: 5 y-o......10st 13lb

6-y-o and up.....11st 3lb Mares allowed.....7lb Penalties - (to count from 1st January 2012) Winner of three or more hurdle races or a Grade 3 hurdle race......3lb extra Of two Grade 3 hurdle races or a Grade 2

hurdle race ...... 5lb extra Of a Grade 1 hurdle race....7lb extra Emer Mulhern will present a perpetual silver cup to the winning owner and the Mulhern Family will present €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

1 Zaidpour (FR) (155) (WPMullins)

6 Blood Cotil (FR)(141) (WPMullins)

8 Bishopsfurze (133) (WPMullins)

2 Boston Bob (WPMullins)

7 Aughnacurraveel (130) (TPCummins)

9 Jetson (139) (MrsJHarrington)

3 Mala Beach (148) (GElliott) 4 Rule The World (GB) (150) (MFMorris) 5 Mikael D’Haguenet (FR) (145) (WPMullins)

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Our tipster, ‘At The Races’ presenter, Kevin O’Ryan, says....

The whole race revolves around what Willie Mullins runs. If Boston Bob runs, he’ll take all the beating. He made a reappearance at Punchestown after a slight setback and was very impressive a few weeks ago. He’s a high class horse. If he runs, I think he’ll beat Zaidpour.

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10 Letter Of Credit (116) (JJMangan) 11 Mazuri Cowboy (129) (EDoyle) 12 Un Beau Matin (134) (GElliott) 13 Its Who You Are (JIMulhern)

Thyestes History Thyestes, named after a figure 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 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 first running of the Thyestes Chase in 1954.

Previous winners 1954 Prince of Devon 1955 Copp 1956 Sam Brownthorn 1957 Sandy Jane II 1958 Copp 1959 Slippery Serpent

1960 Blue Moth 1961 Hunters Breeze 1962 Kerforo 1963 My Baby 1964 Arkle 1965 Fort Leney 1966 Flying Bolt 1967 Greek Vulgan 1968 Greek Lark 1969 Greek Vulgan 1970 Smooth Dealer 1971 Monty Boat 1972 Dim Wit 1973 Veuve 1974 The Godfather 1975 Southern Quest 1976 Brown Lad 1977 Bannow Rambler 1978 Kintai 1979 Tarthistle 1980 Secret Progress 1981 June’s Friend 1982 Felicity’s Pet 1983 Tacroy 1984 Luck Daughter 1985 Seskin Bridge 1986 Monamore 1987 Lucisis 1988 Feltrim Hill Lad

1989 Olan Lad 1990 Mweenish 1991 Roc De Prince 1992 Grand Habit 1993 Zeta’s Lad 1994 Nuaffe 1995 Wylde Hide 1996 Wylde Hide 1997 Couldn’t Be Better 1998 Letterlee 1999 Bob Treacy 2000 Micko’s Dream 2001 Bob Treacy 2002 This Is Serious 2003 Be My Belle 2004 Hedgehunter 2005 Numbersixvalverde 2006 Dun Doire 2007 Homer Wells 2008 Preists Leap 2009 Preists Leap 2010 Whinstone 2011 Siegemaster 2012 On His Own

2013 Jadanli

(2:45) The Martinstown Opportunity H’cap H’dle – (80-123) €17,500 (Generously sponsored by Mr JP McManus) Of which the second will recieve €2,975, the third €1,400 and the fourth €875. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-123. About two miles and furlong. €140 to enter, €35 extra if declared to run. Penalties - winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap to carry 6lb extra for each hurdle race won. Riders- confined to

1 Luska Lad (123) (JJHanlon) 2 Sweeney Tunes (GB) (121) (PNolan) 3 Never Enough Time (116) (TFoley) 4 The Four Elms (116) (JJWalsh) 5 Pumbaa (115) (JJMangan) 6 Royal Flight (115) (CRoche) 7 Golden Plan (114) (MFahey) 8 Federici (GB) (115) (EBolger)

professional riders under the INHS. Rules who have no lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52 (iii). Allowances (up to and including 20th January and which are not culmative). Riders who have not ridden the winners of the 25* races allowed.....4lb. Those who have not ridden the winners of 40* races allowed......2lb. No allowance to riders under Rule 52 (iii) may be

claimed. *Including races under any National Hunt rules or Rules of Racing. The Riders of the first three horses will receive €250, €150 and €100 respectiely from the INHS Committee and Mr JP McManus will present a trophy of no intrinsic value to the winning owner, trainer and rider and will also present €200 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

9 Good As Gold (GB) (110) (PAFahy)

14 Run With The Tide (106) (MFMorris)

18 Getoutwhenyoucan (101) (CFSwan)

10 Moyvic (112) (AJMartin)

19 On My Own (99) (PFenton)

11 Danequest (111) (RSweeney)

15 Sacre Malta (FR) (105) (WPMurphy)

12 Glen Beg (109) (MissEDoyle)

16 Fire Belt (103) (BNolan)

13 Speed Dial (GB) (107) (PHughes)

17 Money Spider (105) (JFLevins)

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21 Abolitionist (93) (JJHanlon) 22 Obispo (92) (CAMcBratney)

Our tipster, ‘At The Races’ presenter, Kevin O’Ryan, says.... “I fancy Royal Flight.”

20 Cassells Rock (111) (AJMartin)

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23 Firethorn (92) (CAMcBratney) 24 Milan Ridge (90) (CBowe) 25 George Fernbeck (GB) (87) (JJHanlon)

(3:15) The Goffs Thyestes H’cap S’chase (Grade A) – €100,000 (With a Perpetual Silver Cup presented by the late Mr John McEnery) (Generously sponsored by Goffs Ireland) Of which the second will receive €20,000, the third €10,000 and the fourth €4,000, the fifth €3,000 and the sixth €2,000.

An extended steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards. About three miles and one furlong. €400 to enter, €400 extra if forfeit not declared by 16th January and €200 extra if declared to run. Penalties - winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases after calculation of the handicap shall carry any pen-

alty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper. Alternative Handicap. Goffs Ireland will present €100 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. To close 8th January.

1 Quito De La Roque (FR (154) (CAMurphy) 2 Prince De Beauchene (FR) (151) (WPMullins) 3 Make A Track (147) (CFSwan) 4 Klepht (144) (TMullins) 5 Vesper Bell (143) (WPMullins) 6 On His Own (142) (WPMullins)

13 Lookoutnow (133) 18 Hunting Party (128) (DTHughes) (EDoyle) 19 Panther Claw (128) 14 Rich Revival (133) (PNolan) (MissEDoyle) 20 Los Amigos (126) 15 Groody Hill (129) (JTRDreaper) (CRoche) 21 Tarquinius (FR) (126) (GElliott) 16 Romanesco (FR) 22 Sole Witness (125) (129) (GElliott) (CAMcBratney) 17 Whodoyouthink 23 Caheronaun (123) (129) (OMcKiernan) (DTHughes)

24 Archie Meade (121) (DJHoward) 25 Cadspeed (FR) (121) (WPMullins) 26 Caduceus (120) (PHughes) 27 Oscars Business (120) (RTyner) 28 Castle Wings (119) (JJMangan) 29 Living Next Door (119) (AJMartin)

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7 Sweeney Tunes (GB) (142) (PNolan) 8 Ipsos Du Berlais (FR) (137) (NMeade) 9 Cootamundra (135) (JABerry) 10 Playing (FR) (134) (TFoley) 11 Uncle Junior (134) (WPMullins) 12 Balnaslow (133) (WPMullins)

The trainer says....

Tom Mullins told The Reporter the ground is looking “very nice” for Thursday’s races. The ground should be soft. That’s ideal for 70% of the horses on the day.

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Our tipster, ‘At The Races’ presenter, Kevin O’Ryan, says....

This is one of the most competitive handicap chases run in Ireland during the winter season. To win, it needs an unexposed horse with less than 11 stone. Ideally a second season novice. Balnaslow is a first season novice but looks to be an ideal weight. Another one to talk about is Hunting Party. I’d give him an each way chance but Balnaslow is my main fancy.

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30 Tinakellylad (117) (MFMorris) 31 Thelobstercatcher (GB) (115) (PAFahy) 32 Wrong Turn (115) (AJMartin) 33 Hidden Crack (GB) (113) (SFahey) 34 [16] Carry Each Other (111) (MFMorris)

The trainer says.... Paul Nolan says his entry, Panther Claw, is “totally dependent” on tough conditions. “My chances are an awful lot better on heavier ground.” The trainer will be keeping an eye on Willie Mullins’ Balnaslow in the Thyestes race.

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(3:45) ThePMF Accountants Beginners S’chase – €12,500 (Generously sponsored by PMF Accountants) third €1,000 and the fourth €625. A steeple- won a steeplechase. About two miles and two Of which the second will receive €2,125, the chase for five yrs old and upwards that have not furlong.

1 Abbey (WPMullins)

Lane

8 Finite Destination (MrsGCallaghan)

12 Leap Dearg (RTyner)

16 Moss Grove (EFehily)

20 Silver Friend (GB) (JJWalsh) Ben 21 Some Tikket (121) (DTHughes)

13 Local Celebrity 17 Ring (PCO’Connor) 2 Authinger 9 Followmeuptocarlow (WPMullins) (TFoley) (AJMartin) 10 Formidableopponent 14 Lord Orphan (FR) 18 Roadtoabbeyfeale 22 Springfield Way (DGHogan) (JASupple) 3 Back To Balloo (118) (NMeade) (JCMcConnell) (CAMcBratney) 11 Grove Field 15 Milan Breeze 19 Rye Martini (130) 23 The Way We Were (MissAMooney) (CAMurphy) 4 Bally Longford (CAMurphy) (116) (EJO’Grady) (WPMullins) 5 Bend The (PHughes)

Rules

6 Budwiser (PWFlynn) - RPMcNally 7 Caolaneoin (CAMurphy)

(122)

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Our tipster, ‘At The Races’ presenter, Kevin O’Ryan, says.... I like the look of Abbey Lane or Dogora.

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24 Un Beau Roman (FR) (WPMullins) 25 Whiskey And Rye (JJWalsh) 26 Dogora (WPMullins)

(FR)

(4:15) The P.J. Foley Memorial INH Flat Race – €13,000 (Generously sponsored by the Foley Family, Ballyhane) Of which the second will recieve €2,210, the third €1,040 and the fourth €650. An INH flat race for five, six and seven yrs old that have not won a *race other than one or two INH flat races or National Hunt flat races or

1 Montys Meadow (JJMangan) 2 Mr Boss Man (MissFSlevin) 3 Black Hercules (WPMullins) 4 Mystical Dreamer (GElliott) 5 No More Heroes (GElliott)

a combination of such races. About two miles. €104 to enter, €26 extra if declared to run Weights: 5 y-o.....11st 5lb 6 and 7-y-o.....11st 7lb Mares allowed.....7lb Penalties - Winner of a IHN flat race or

6 Stack The Deck (PAFahy)

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7 Vicangelome (FR) (RTyner)

National Hunt flat race.......7lb extra Of two such races....10lb extra Riders - Qualified riders under INHS Rules. *Including races under any National Hunt Rules of Racing. Joe & Jane Foley will present €50 to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.

8 Yes Sir Brian (GJPower)

Our tipster, ‘At The Races’ presenter, Kevin O’Ryan, says.... Watch out for Black Hercules or No More Heroes

”

9 Kymin’s Way (RO’Neill) 10 Twentytwo’s Taken (SRBCrawford) 11 Kayf Hampshire (WJBurke) 12 Niamh Machine (MFahey)

Looking back... JOHN MULHERN (1940-2010) ONE of the great characters of Irish racing and business over many decades, John Mulhern’s love and abiding passion was always for horses and horse racing. He enjoyed countless successes as an owner and trainer; firstly in the Point-to-Point field and then on the racetrack, both under Flat and National Hunt codes.

John owned horses such as Friendly Alliance and Mac’ 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 Nation-

Dates for your diary Saturday, February 15rh Red Mills Day Saturday, March 8th Kilkenny GAA Day

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al 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. Today’s race is a fitting tribute to the great Galmoy, his trainer John Mulhern and jockey Tom-

my 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 pro-

vided 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.

In the Know.... Walsh the head man with local knowledge NO man or horse has covered as many miles of Gowran Park as head groundsman Pat Walsh. The 63-year-old, who says he feels as though he’s 22, grew up beside the course and has worked on it for 36 years, tak-

ing over as chief groundsman in 1983. Having walked the circuit twice a day since taking on the role, he has racked up at least 30,000 miles. “It’s the best we have been since 1978,” Walsh said of the grounds.

His father worked at Gowran and six of his eight brothers too. “It’s always been a family business,” he says. “We grew up at this track and you can’t beat local knowledge. We know what this ground can take and

what it can’t. My grandchildren are the same. They are six and four and have not missed a Thyestes.” And his fancy? “I like Tom Cooper’s Son Amix. I think he could be value.”

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Golf Notes Callan Captains Drive In Kathleen Phelan and Martin Maher, Lady and Gents Captains 2014, will host their drive in on Saturday 22nd of February 2014. This is an major event in the diary and one which marks the offical beginning of Callans golfing year. Consider yourself invited to enjoy the ceremonial drives and the social game which will follow. Keep the 22nd of February in your diary and full details are to follow over the coming weeks. The course is in wonderful condition despite the winter weather and members can sharpen their games ahead of the drive in over the coming weeks.

Singles Stableford The winter conditions had no effect on the hot scoring on the fairways this weekend. In cold conditions Brian Cullen produced some fine scoring to finish on 43 points. Brian is ultra consistent and won by the minimum from a member who has rejoined after a few years. John Doheny scored like he has never been away and rolled back the years to the 1990s when John won many prizes. John is one of a number of members who have returned after a period of time and it is fantastic to see them returning. Willie O Neill captured third with a consistent 42 points. Next weeks competition is a Singles Stableford with competition fees at the same level as last year (6e for members and 15e for visitors in open competitions) which represents value. The mens committee have also reinstated the 2s competition which has always been popular. 90 per cent of the take in the 2s will be distributed among those lucky enough to notch a deuce while a hole in one scoops half the entire pot. Best of luck in the pursuit of 1s and 2s over the coming season. The competition will be run from the club shop.

Volunteers needed Callan Golf Club has a wonderful name for the level of volunteerism for many many years and this year it is hoped that the members can help out on the course once more to ensure its marvelous presentation. There is a list in both locker rooms and if you are interested please put your contact number on the sheet posted. All help is greatly appreciated.

Membership 2014 From all in Callan Golf Club we would like to wish members and friends of the club the very best of luck for the coming year and we look forward to seeing everyone on the fairways as soon as possible. Every effort is being made to make membership as affordable as possible while ensuring the safe continuation of the running of the club. Membership for 2014 is now open with some fantastic deals for new or lapsed members from 499e (449 for seniors). Membership for existing members has also been reduced to 549 with an option of inviting in a new/lapsed member for 449 for both the new/lapsed member and the existing member. If one joins now they will be fully paid up members until January 2015. That represents amazing value and full details/finance options are available from Margaret on 056-

7725136. The best way of getting the most from your membership is to play as often as you can. Hopefully the weather will be kind allowing all members and visitors to enjoy the facilities of the course and our wonderful catering service (phone Keith on 056-7725136 for enqueries) in the coming weeks.

Results Men Singles Stableford 18th/19th January 2014 1 B Cullen 43 2 J Doheny 42 3 W O Neill 42 Mens Seniors 13th January 2014 Cat A 1 P Grace 28 Grace 28 M Somers 27 Cat B 1 P Tomsitt 25 2 S Lee 24 3 M Comerford Ladies 12 Hole Stableford 7th January 2014 1 T O Neill 25 2 B Walsh 25 Ladies Seniors 16th January 2014 1 M Leydon 2 M Blanchfield 3 A Carey

Club Lotto Week 43 Results. Jackpot €2150. No’s 6, 11, 34. No Winner. 3 Lucky Dip Winners. €30 each. Betty Duffy, Rob O’Dwyer, Ellen O’Shea. Sellers Tom Duffy, John O’Dwyer, Pauline O’Brien. Next Weeks Jackpot €2250. Thank You for your Support.

Castlecomer The welcome hints of brighter, longer days and the awakening of new life is always very evident, even during early January, when rambling through the great outdoors. In Castlecomer Golf Club, that same sense of rebirth and renewal is even more impressive with the new course layout breathing fresh and new experience to an always splendid outing. A scenic, multi-faceted jewel of incredible beauty has found a more fitting and secure setting. There is a palpable air of enthusiasm and excitement among club members for the upcoming golfing year. Captain Gerry Dunne is recovering well after a temporary illness and all are looking forward to seeing him return fit and full of his usual good humour soon. Rallying to support Captain Gerry Dunne, former captains Terry Brennan and Eamonn Breen, with the various committees, are keeping everything running smoothly for the Captain and the club. The weekend singles competition in the men’s section was won by John Brennan (18) with 39 points. Next weekend, Sat 25/ Sun 26 a 2 person champagne scramble is scheduled. This is an open competition and the two person team can be any combination of ladies and gents. The fifth round of the winter team league in the club is also happening. The ladies winter league competition continues with round four, the final round, beginning on 21st. With the new layout and the pleasant fine days arriving, the ladies league gives plenty of opportunity to play often for that best individual score for their team. The ladies year, led by Lady Captain Ita Madigan promises to be packed full of excitement and happy days. Teams are gearing up for putting on a good show for the club. Listeners to Radio Kilkenny can hear the Castlecomer Golf Club news, events and results

on Saturdays during the Kevin McGillicuddy broadcast. The club news is brought to you by Seamus Malone, PRO for the club. Visitors and societies are welcomed to the course to review the new layout. One golfer, returning to see what differences had been made, shared their comments. ‘The difference is amazing. It’s such a great course and the changes have really opened it up so the holes can be fully appreciated. Before, the only thing talked about was the toughness of the hills. Now, it’s all about the golf. Great holes! The changes made is the difference that makes all the difference.’ There are great deals to be had for visitors, societies or new members in Castlecomer Golf Club. Saving €100 on membership by linking up with an already existing member is just one of those deals. For full details on all the options available please ring 056 4441139 or e-mail info@castlecomergolf. com. The Lotto numbers drawn on Monday 13th were 1, 7, 14, 26. There was no winner of the main prize. The jackpot increases to €7,400 for the next draw. To be in, for just €2, tickets can be bought from the club, local retail outlets or members. Options for direct debit, to be sure you’re in, are also available. Watch this space for word about the new web-site which is under construction at the moment, thanks to Seamus Malone, PRO.

Gowran Memebers 11 hole Members held an 11 hole singles over last weekend. Michael Fitzpatrick returned 28 pts over the 11 holes to secure victory. Olan Corcoran (8) along with David Vaughan (7) both scored 27 pts with a countback dividing the pair. Olan took the runners up spot while David took the third place. Members competition continue next weekend with an 11 hole singles with times accessible through the website or by contacting the office.

Spring Series Our popular Spring League took place over Thursday and Friday last with Rathdowney members taking the qualifying spots. 6 handicapper Lar Ryan tok the leading spot over the 2 days with a great score of 42pts. Martin Devlin (9) along with Tony Coady (13) took the remaining qualifying spots – both scoring 37 pts over the 18 holes. The competition continues this week however with Thystees Day on this Thursday the qualifying tournament will only be available on Friday 24th. Three qualifiers and equals from each week will go forward to the grand final which will be held on Friday 21st March 2014. Green Fee for visitors is €20.00 which includes soup and sandwich – telephone 056 7726699 for timesheet or book online. Ladies 9 hole Stableford 14th Jan 2014 Eileen Walsh (21) 18pts cb Nora Barron (15) 18pts

Golden Golfers 11 Hole fourball - 17th Jan 2014 1st Paddy Moore (22) + Tony Dooley (13) 28 pts 2nd John McNamara (18) + Mick Bolger (15) 27 pts 3rd Frank Lee (15) + Kate Hennessy (10) 27pts

FIXTURES Spring Series – Open Singles Friday 24th January Members 11 Hole Singles Sat 25th /Sunday26th January Thyestes Race Day – No Golf Thursday 23rd January Open Fourball Sunday 2nd February Seniors Open Singles Tuesday 4th February

Kilkenny CAPTAINS DRIVE IN Captains Denis Brophy and Catherine King will hold their drive in on Sunday February 2nd at 11am. The sheet for names is on the notice board inside the Bar door. Members are requested to pace their names on this sheet. The competition will be a four person team event with two scores counting. The draw for teams will be made on Saturday Feb 1st at 6pm. The format will be the usual with a hot plate served after the golf.

MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL & FEES Membership renewal notices went out to members last week. Members are reminded that fees are due within four weeks of the notice of renewal. This year members have the opportunity to spread their payments over 9 months if they so wish by signing up for direct debit. The details are on the reverse of the renewal notice and members who wish to avail of the Direct Debit option must return the completed mandate by 31st January. The first direct debit payments will be processed on February 15th and will continue for nine months with the final payment processed on October 15th.

WINTER SPECIAL Golf Winter Special available Monday to Friday until 31st March 2014. Green Fee plus hot plate of the day and Tea/Coffee for €35.

SNOOKER SINGLES The entry for the snooker singles has closed and the draw is posted on the Mens notice board. All participants are requested to keep to the dates for the various rounds. First round is due to be completed by Friday February 7th. The handicaps were allocated by the snooker handicap committee whose names shall remain anonymous.

BRIDGE LESSONS Bridge lessons continue on Monday 27th January 20th at 7.45pm.

RESULTS Sunday January 19th Mens 14 Holes Singles 1. Johnny McEvoy (18) 32 Pts 2. Paddy Crotty (7) 32 Pts 3. Martin Duggan (14) 31 Pts Gross, Harry Duggan (4) 27 Gross Pts 5. Seamus Rockford (11) 31 Pts Presentation of prizes in

February, Date to be confirmed later. Two’s Club Sunday January 19th Morgan Walshe, Milo Condon, David McMahon, Pat Butler Jnr, Tadhg Donoghue, Joe O’Shea Each two is worth €29 and is credited in the Pro Shop. Mens Saturday Crosscard January 18th. 1. Pat Walshe (10) John O’Leary (18) Gabriel Maher (18) Brendan Hogan (4) 66 pts 2. Ollie Cullen (11) Tommy Comerford (12) Peter Ryan (17) Kieran Hoban (10) 65 pts 3. Ben McGarry (14) Joe Lawlor (16) Larry Gittens (11) 64 pts (60 + 4) 4. Daragh McNamara (7) Rob O’Shea (10) John McCarron (16) 63 pts (59+4)

LADIES NEWS No competition last week. The Ladies will have a 9 hole high and low competition before the end of April. The list for names is on the Ladies notice boarrd. Yoga continues on Wednesday 22nd at 10.30 am.

Ladies Fixtures Tuesday January 21st Ladies 9 Hole Stableford 8.45 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20 Tuesday January 28th Ladies 9 Hole Stableford 8.45 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20 Slots also available on Saturday Jan 25th 1.45 – 2.15 Bookable Online, Sunday Jan 26th 2.25 – 3.05 Draw.

SENIOR MEN Results Thursday 16th January 1. Michael Doran (16) John O’Leary (18) Jack Nolan (22) Eamon Molloy (26) 68 pts 2. Noel Skehan (15) Finbar Coughlan (22) Christy Rainey (22) Joe Ledwidge (24) 68 pts 3. Denis Carey (13) Jimmy Rhatigan (19) Martin Treacy (19) Joe Leech (26) 67 pts 4. Rodger Curran (15) Kevin Donohue (19) Joe O’Driscoll (26) Dave Schofield (27) 65 pts 5. Willie Leahy (13) Peter Dabinet (19) Donie Butler (21) Paddy Hally (25) 63 pts 6. Geoff Meagher (15) Pat O’Shea (19) Joe Nolan (23) Tom Reade (25) 63 pts 7. Martin Mullane (16) Paddy Raggett (15) Michael Barry (26) Pat Kelleher (26) 62 pts Next Competition Thursday January 23rd. 11.00 – 1.00 AGM will take place at 4.30pm after the competition.

SENIOR LADIES Results Thursday 16th January 1. Pat Walsh, Breda Kavanagh, Jane Duggan 34 pts 2. Mary Prendergast, Greta Nicholson, Josie Bolger, Mary Gaffney 31 pts 3. Sheila Brennan, Mary Gorman, Mary Shields 31 pts Next Competition Thursday January 23rd. 10.00 – 11.00

FIXTURES Monday Jan 20th, 1.00 – 2.00 Members Time Tuesday Jan 21st, Ladies 9 Hole Stableford 8.45 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20. Wednesday Jan 22nd, 1.00 – 2.00 Members Time Thursday Jan 23rd, 10.00 – 11.00 Senior Ladies, 11.00 – 1.00 Senior Men, 1.00 – 2.00 Members Time Friday Jan 24th, 1.00 - 2.00 Members

Saturday Jan 25th, 8.30 – 9.00 Boys Under 18 Practice. 9.00 10.00 Members, 1pm Mens Cross Card, 1.45 – 2.25 Lades 9 Hole Competition Sunday Jan 26th, 8.30 – 2.20 Mixed 4 Person Team Event, 2.25– 3.05 Ladies 9 Hole Competition Monday Jan 27th, 1.00 – 2.00 Members Time Tuesday Jan 28th, Ladies 9 Hole Stableford 8.45 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20. Slots also available on Saturday Jan 26th 1.45 – 2.15 Bookable Online, Sunday Jan 27th 2.25 – 3.05 Draw. Wednesday Jan 29th, 1.00 – 2.00 Members Time

Mountain View Captains Drive In Incoming Captains Jim Dunne and Aisling Costello will hold their Drive In on Sunday February 9th. As usual the competition will be a team scramble with a shotgun start at 9.00 a.m. Members can now register in the clubhouse or call 056-7768122. Registrations will close at 13.00 on Friday 7th February. The draw for teams will take place on Saturday 8th. Members taking part are reminded that all subs must be fully paid.

Open Series The Mountain View Open Spring Series (Single Stableford Monday to Sunday) commences this week and runs each until Saturday April 19th. The grand final involving each weekly winner will take place on Saturday April 26th. Entry fee is €15 for visitors and €5 for members. Re- entry permitted in the same week.

Membership Members are reminded that membership subscriptions are now due. The new membership rates for 2014 are as follows:- Full €399, Senior €370 and our €99 rate (terms and conditions apply). All rates include GUI fee. Contact golf shop for more details.

Results Tuesday Jan 28th MV Seniors Single Stableford (GOY) 1.J. Leahy (23) 41 Pts. 2. J. Fielding (22) 39Pts. 3 J Rochford (26) 38 Pts. 4 J. Byrne 913) 38 Pts. 5 M Owens 916) 37 Pts. 6. M. Hoyne (18) 37 Pts. Sunday Jan 19th 3 Person Scramble 1st K O Sullivan/F Kavanagh/S Og O Sullivan 58.9. 2nd Tommy Malone/E Malone/ Tony Malone 59.6.

Fixtures The full list of fixtures for 2014 can now be viewed on the clubhouse notice board or on www. mviewgolf.com.

Diary Sunday Jan 26th 3 Person Scramble (Week 1) Mon Jan 27th - Sun Feb 26th Week 2 Open Series (Single Stableford) Tuesday Jan 28th MV Seniors Competition Wednesday Jan 29th Ladies 18 Hole Competition

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