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Kilkenny Reporter WEDNESDAY, 22 JULY, 2015

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Parental pride gives drive to cookery's King Edward JIMMY RHATIGAN jimmyrhatigan@gmail.com

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THE CANINE COLLEGE KILFANE THOMASTOWN is owned and run by Champion trainer Samantha Rawson CAAB a CertiďŹ ed Canine Behaviour and Training Consultant with 22 years professional experience. We provide Q Dog training classes for basic manners and preventing problems Q Individual classes at a time to suit you. Q Behavioural consultations and house calls. Q Puppy programmes: preventing problems Q Home boarding and day care for small dogs Q Grooming for small dogs.

South Kilkenny sisters, Mary, Anne and Una Sinnott at Castlegannon Show in Knockmoylan on Sunday >>See Pages 76&77

Contact Samantha on 0872389260 or visit www.thecaninecollege.ie

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Super scrappers: Jack Dawson and Isaac Dawson gave it everything, closely watched by coach and referee Jimmy Walsh

Delighted dad: Jack Dawson, with his dad David and his brother Billy after what many called the ﬁght of the night

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Our duty is to support our 500 local soldiersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Soldiers make a huge local contribution and inset - John McGuinness: Fighting for our soldiers

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Childcare

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Childcare

What to expect Deciding on childcare is a big decision for any parent. There are a number of factors that will make an impact on your final decision. These include: • Your child’s age • Whether you need full or part-time care • The hours you need services (regular, daytime, evenings or weekends) • Your budget • Services available in your area. It is important to discuss with the childcare service provider your child’s needs and the service they can provide. You should check that staff are qualified and the provider has appropriate childcare policies and procedures in place for example, child protection, behaviour management and accidents. It is also important to check fees, hours, and holiday periods. Make sure to visit when there are children present, so you get a feel for the atmosphere. By law, pre-school childcare facilities must notify and be inspected by the Child and Family Agency. Your City or County Childcare Committee can provide a list of childcare providers in your area. They can also put you in touch with your local early years/ pre-school inspector. Different types of childcare services include: Full day care This is a structured care service for more than 3.5 hours per day. Providers care for children from 3 months to 6 years. Some may also include an afterschool facility. In full day care, sleeping arrangements and food preparation must meet standards laid down by the Child and Family Agency. Providers include day nurseries and crèches. Sessional services These services offer a planned programme consisting of up to 3.5 hours per session (such as a morning or an afternoon). Generally, they cater for children between 2 and 6 years of age. These services may also be provided for younger children. In order to provide a sessional childcare service, a recognised childcare qualification is required. Sessional services include: Montessori groups

Parent and toddler groups Naíonraí Playschools Early Start Programme Childminders Childminders care for children in the minder’s own home. A childminder can care for up to five children under 6 years of age (including the childminder’s own). The service is usually offered for the full working day or for different periods during the day. Au pair An au pair is a young person who is treated as a family member (and usually given room and board and paid weekly pocket-money) in exchange for certain services, such as a limited amount of light housework or help minding children. The objective of the arrangement is to enable the au pair to experience a different culture and improve his or her foreign language skills. Drop-in centres A drop-in centre offers a service for short periods during the day. These centres are often provided in shopping centres, leisure centres and accommodation facilities. School-age childcare Services for schoolchildren can include breakfast clubs, after school clubs and school holiday programmes such as summer camps. Depending on the service, there may also be homework supervision, planned activities or a nutritious meal. Affordable childcare Affordable childcare is intended to provide childcare for families on lower incomes, and also to support parents to return to work or education. For more information on affordable childcare services in your area, contact your local City or County Childcare Committee.

In addition the National Standards for Preschool Services support Providers in delivering a high quality service and support users in choosing the childcare service that is best suited to their needs. Parents should expect the following from a service:

PARENTS should expect that their child should be safe, well-cared for and happy in a childcare service. The minimum requirements under which a service must operate are set out in the Child Care (Preschool Services) (No2) Regulations 2006

Quality of Care • Good interaction between staff and children are observed. • The service can cater for a child with special or additional needs.

Quality of Service The service is notified to the HSE and the last inspection report is available. An information booklet /leaflet available detailing the type of service provided is available. The service should feel welcoming to both you and your child. Management & Staffing • There is a named person in charge at all times. • All staff have been vetted eg Garda vetting, references, Police vetting (if lived abroad). • Staff have an appropriate lvel of experience, training and qualifications. • An adequate number of adults are available to supervise and care for the children. • Children are supervised at all times. • There are enough adults to provide individual attention to your child if they need it. • Staff should have a good understanding about child development and working with children. • Staff are observed to play with the children. • Staff turnover rates low ie how long have staff been working there. • Safety • The service must have a policy on child protection • Have staff attended training on Child Protection? • There is a policy on collecting children from the service. • There are appropriate fire safety and child safety measures in place. • Policies and Procedures should be available and implemented in the service.

• The children are properly supervised but still allowed to experience activities that are challenging and exciting. • There are written programmes outlining the children’s activities. • The Programme of Care and Education should be flexible to meet the varying needs of the children. • A system is in place to discuss with you how to best deal with your child should he/she become ill, distressed or angry. • It is clear how challenging behaviour is managed. • Are children observed interacting well with other children. • There is a respectful approach towards diversity. • Food is suitable, nutritious and a varied menu is available where the service provides food. • Special dietary needs can be catered for. • Safe sleeping/resting arrangements are in place for children. • Premises • The premises should be well maintained, clean and hygienic, bright and well ventilated. • The premises must be safe and secure. • A quiet area is available if your child wants to relax. • There is space for children to play inside and outside. • The outdoor play area is secure and hazard free. • All play areas are bright and cheerful. • Adequate facilities provided for the safe and hygienic preparation and storage of food. • The kitchen facilities are clean, hygienic with suitable wash-up, hand-washing and sterilising facilities. • Equipment • The equipment and furniture must be safe, appropriate, well-maintained and clean. • Sufficient suitable toys play materials and resources are available to provide stimulating activities and play opportunities for the children. • Activities and resources should promote cultural awareness and equal opportunities.

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Home Time

Planning on giving your home a fresh new look? Take a look at these interior design trends and accessories for some inspirational ideas. Black and white: Soften a monochrome scheme with contemporary grey elements, such as a linen sofa.

1. Versailles - Art Deco Dresser. Price: €249, from Carraig Donn, Macdonagh Junction, Kilkenny 2. Farrington Retro Round Station Clock. Price: €19.95, Home Focus at Hickeys, Kilkenny Retail Park 3. Carolyn Donnelly Eclectic Trinket Box. Price: €10, from Dunnes Stores 4. Salsbury Rustic Oak Open Sideboard. From Modern Living, Green St, Kilkenny 5. Abington conservatory furniture, available from Meubles Furniture, Kilkenny Retail Park

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The Shoe Boutique

# " + Ladies Shoes & Handbags 6 Ormonde Street, Kilkenny tel: 086 665 7278 email: ber.cahillkk@gmail.com

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Breda Foley heralds the opening of a state of the art cookery school

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launch of rural cookery school

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CillĂn Hill

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CillĂn Hill

21( 6723 6+23 )25 $// <285 :$7(5 1(('6 K.E. Liquid Solutions is a one stop shop for all your Water, Waste Water and Dirty Water Needs. We Supply, Fit and Service all types of Water Pumps from small booster pumps, Bore hole pumps, wash down pumps, dirty water pumps, progressive cavity pumps, fire hydrants variable speed pumps and much more. IS YOUR DRINKING WATER SAFE TO DRINK It is now EPA Policy to have private bore hole water supplies tested at least once a year, at K.E. Liquid Solutions we will call to your house take your water sample and when results are returned from the Lab we will analyse your results and if a water treatement system is required for any of the following Lime, Iron, Bacteria, Manganeese, Sulphour, PH, Ammonia and much more we will size the unit to meet your requirements and provide a very competitive quote for the proposed works SEPTIC TANK REPLACEMENT We supply and fit the Bio Pro Biological Waste Water Treatement Plants These very high end systems clean the waste water to the highest level on the irish market. These

units have no moving parts and come with very low annual maintenance. When up grading old worn out septic tanks we start with a site assessment followed by a perculation test by a qualified engineer who will then design a new perculation system to meet your site requirements. The units range in size from a small 4 person house to large scale commercial projects

THERE IS CURRENTLY A SPECIAL OFFER ON ALL SEWAGE SYSTEMS ORDERED BEFORE THE END OF AUGUST RAIN WATER HARVESTING With water getting expensive we supply and fit all types of systems to suit individual needs from Domestic, Agricultural, Commercial and Industrial customers offering Roto moulded plastic tanks up to

10,000 ltrs, Precast Concrete Tanks and we are also agents for the Flexi Storage Tanks The Cheapest and safest way to store your liquid and sizes ranging from 5000 ltrsto 1,5 million ltrs FARM WATER UP GRADES With the rise in demand for water on farms we can design a new water system for your farm we start at source and if your existing well is under pressure we can organise well drilling etc and also supply and mole plough the blue MDPE Piping up to a depth of 3 feet and also supply and fit the Murphy Concrete Troughs with fast flow ball cocks with sizes from 140 gallon to 550 gallon

ice covering a radius of about 20 miles from Cillin Hill This is only a sample of our products and services if you have a water or a dirty water problem on your property call Martin Kells of K.E. Liquid Solutions Today on 085 1216471 or email keliquidsolutions@gmail.com www.keliq-

DIRTY WATER AND SLURRY SYSTEMS We Are the Green Crop Irrigation Agents for Ireland we can supply and fit all types slurry and dirty water systems, Slurry Separators, 3 Wheel travelling Irrigators Hose reelers Lagoon and over ground slurry mixers, Slurry Pumps and Umbilical Slurry Spreading Equipment, Irrimec hoes reel irrigators and much more, with many uses in agriculture playing pitches etc We also offer a complete plumbing serv-

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White: Aviary Sauvignon blanc 2014 13% abv This sauv blanc is delicious! It is made from grapes grown at high altitude (cooler climate) in small vineyards. Aviary hand made wines are keen to please, and this one does. It is intense with layers of tropical fruits, tasty mineral notes and a fine citrus accent. It has refreshing kiwi on the palate with an elegant finish. Price: â&#x201A;Ź8.99

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G R )R R U H + THE School of Food, Thomastown is a unique rural development initiative aimed at bringing together the key objectives of food, community and education. Kilkenny and Thomastown enjoy a long standing reputation for excellence in artisan education and the School of Food project aims to extend that reputation to Food Training and Entrepreneurship Support. The School offers accredited courses in Culinary Skills and professional Chef training as well as classes for the amateur. Evening and weekend courses range from â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Cooking for

The southern hemisphere harvest grapes during our spring, so a nice young red we have here. Again, made with high altitude grapes, it offers layers of blackcurrant, cassis and blueberry. There is subtle spice and this cab sauv would be lovely with lamb or beef. Price: â&#x201A;Ź8.99

The School of Food Friendsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;How to Grow Your Own Foodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; delivered in the Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own Kitchen Garden and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Build your own Smokerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. The School is located at the former Boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; National School in Thomastown, a site associated with education for almost 100 years. Groups can be catered for too in either of the Training Kitchens. The School is also home to fledgling Food Businesses and runs support and mentoring programmes in association with the Food Academy. A broad range of courses are available in cookery and food related subjects,

catering for all levels and interests. For full course listings, see www. SchoolofFood.ie. It is a community led initiative with assistance from LEADER to promote Kilkenny as a food destination, to support the production and promotion of local, quality food ingredients and to develop an educational food hub within the county which will attract professional and amateur cookery students. All of the benefit of the activities undertaken by the School of Food company are be used for the benefit of the community.

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2011 RENAULT GRAND SCENIC EXPRESSION 1.5 DCi 7 SEAT DIESEL AUTO Grey Metallic, 76,000Kms, One Owner, 7 Seats, Aircon, ABS Brakes, Cruise Control, CD Player, Elec Windows, Remote Locking, Elec Mirrors, Steering Column Audio Remotes, Trip Computer, Headlamp Leveling, Colour Coded Bumpers & Mirror Caps, Front Fogs. CO2 130 G/Km Annual Road Tax €270 Price €14,950 Less Scrappage €2,000 Balance Due €12,950

2013 (131) LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 4 UTILITY 5 SEAT DIESEL Santorini Black Metallic, Almond Leather Interior, 31,000 Kms, One Owner, Full History, Hi-Line Audio, Heated Seats and Windscreen, Xenon Headlamps, 19” Alloy Wheels, Climate Control, Bluetooth Telephone and Bluetooth Audio Streaming, Aux Input and USB, Permanent 4WD, Terrain Response, Cruise Control, Air Suspension, Auto Lights, Multi Function Steering Wheel, Rear Park Sensors, 8 Speed Automatic Transmission. 23% VAT Reclaimable for Business Users. Annual Road Tax €333 Price €48,950 Inc. VAT €39,796 Ex. VAT

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2011 OPEL INSIGNIA SPORT CDTi 130 BHP DIESEL SALOON Silver Lake Metallic, Demo Plus One Owner, 76,400Kms, Full Service History, Alloy Wheels, Front Fogs, ABS Brakes, Cruise Control, 6 Speed Manual Gearbox, Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electronic Traction Control, Elec Windows, Remote Locking, Leather Steering Wheel, Daytime Running Lights, Multi Airbags, Trip Computer, Elec Height Adjustable Driver Seat, Auto Lights, Front Fogs, Head Lamp Leveling, Coloured Bumpers & Mirror Caps. Co2 g/km 133. Annual Road Tax €280 11-KK-2088 Price € 16,950 Less Scrappage €2,000 Balance Due €14,950

2013 (131) FIAT 500 LOUNGE 1.2 White, 17,300Mls, Aircon, Bluetooth, ABS Brakes, Alloy Wheels, Elec Windows, Remote Locking, Elec Mirrors, Multi Function Steering Wheel, Bluetooth, Leather Steering Wheel, Multi Airbags, Mp3 Aux In and USB, Trip Computer, Daytime Running Lights, Rear Head Rests, Sunroof, Colour Coded Bumpers & Mirror Caps. Co2 113 G/Km Annual Road Tax € 200 Price €12,950

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2011 CITROEN BERLINGO VAN 625 LX 1.6 DIESEL White, 41,700Mls, One Owner, Full Service History, DOE Tested, ABS Brakes, 3 Seats, Bluetooth, Elec Windows, Remote Locking, Elec Mirrors, Headlamp Levelling, Radio CD, Steering Colum Remotes for Stereo, Airbag, L/H Side Sliding Door, Trip Computer, Overhead Stowage, Cupholders. 11-KK-2850 Price €11,650 inc VAT Less Scrappage €1,500 Balance Due €10,150

2013 FIAT 500 L POP STAR 1.3 DIESEL Black, 10,165Mls, One Owner, Spec Includes: Alloy Wheels ABS Brakes, Elec Windows, Remote Locking, Bluetooth, Elec Mirrors, Height Adjustable Driver Seat, Trip Computer, Multi Function Steering Wheel, Aux In Socket, USB Socket. Headlamp Leveling, Electronic Traction Control, Isofix, Aircon, Multi Airbags Co2 110 G/Km Annual Road Tax €190 Price €17,950

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2011 PEUGEOT 308 ENVY 1.6 HDi 5 DOOR DIESEL Vapour Grey Metallic, 2 Owners, 51,198Mls, 82,395Kms, Air Con, ABS Brakes, Elec Windows, Remote Locking, Bluetooth, Cruise Control, Alloy Wheels, Trip Computer, Front Fogs, Auto Lights, Leather Steering Wheel, Rear Head Rests, Daytime Running Lights, CD Player, Centre Arm Rest, Elec Mirrors, Bluetooth Audio Streaming, Colour Coded Bumpers & Mirror Caps. 12 Month Warranty, Annual Road Tax €200 11-W-891 Price €13,350 Less Scrappage €1,500 Balance Due €11,850

2012 PEUGEOT 3008 ACTIVE 1.6 HDi DIESEL Silver Metallic, 100,000Kms, ABS Brakes, Alloy Wheels, Aircon, Elec Windows, Remote Locking, Airbags, Elec Mirrors, CD Player, Bluetooth, 6 Speed Manual Transmission, Isofix, Elec Traction Control, Trip Computer, Rear Park Assist, Height Adjust Driver & Passenger Seats, Cruise Control & Speed Limiter, Colour Coded Bumpers Door Handles & Mirror Caps, Service History. Co2 130 G/KM. Annual Road Tax € 270 12-KK-2042 Price € 17,950 Less Scrappage €2,000 Balance Due €15,950

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2010 HYUNDAI i-30 ESTATE 1.6 DIESEL Blue Metallic, 45,500 Mls, One Owner, Full Service History, Alloy Wheels inc Lock Nuts, Elec Windows, Remote Locking, Elec Mirrors, Traction Control, Head Lamp Levelling, Multi Function Steering Wheel, Front Fogs, Leather Steering Wheel, CD Player, Six Speed Manual Gearbox, AUX/USB Sockets, Aircon, Sunglasses Holder, Multi Airbags, Isofix Rear Seat, Rear Head Rests, Colour Coded Bumpers Mirror Caps, Trip Computer, Roof Rails. Annual Road Tax €270 Price €12,950 Less Scrappage €2,000 Balance Due €10,950

2012 PEUGEOT PARTNER TEPEE S 1.6 DIESEL Grey Metallic, 19,300Mls, One Owner, Full Service History, Elec Windows, Remote Locking, Elec Mirrors, Immobiliser, Multi Airbags, Front Seat Armrests, Radio CD, Steering Column Mounted Audio Controls, Trip Computer, Front Fogs, Headlamp Leveling, Metallic Paint, Rear Headrests, Colour Coded Bumpers and Mirror Caps. Price €14,995 2012 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2.0 TDi 140 B.H.P. 4WD DIESEL Grey Metallic, 130,000Kms, One Owner, Full Main Dealer Service History, Aircon, Bluetooth, Cruise Control, Trip Computer, 4WD, Multi Function Steering Wheel, Centre Armrest, Multi Airbags, Park Assist, Front & Rear Park Sensors, Elec Windows, Elec Mirrors, Remote Locking, Six Speed Manual Gearbox, Leather Steering Wheel, Radio CD, Height Adjustable Front Seats, Headlamp Leveling, Auto Lights, Front Fogs, Roof Rails, Alloy Wheels. Co2 150 g/km, Annual Road Tax €390. Price €20,950

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2008 HONDA CR-V EX 2.2 CDTi DIESEL Silver Metallic, 74,000Mls, One Owner, Full Service History, Sat Nav, Leather Seats, Cruise Control, Bluetooth, Six Speed Manual Transmission, Elec Windows, Elec and Powerfold Door Mirrors, Climate Control, Remote Locking, Heated Seats, Armrests, Panoramic Sunroof, Isofix, Alloy Wheels, 2 Keys, Reverse Camera, Headlamp Leveling, 4WD, Multi Function Steering Wheel, Front Fogs, New Tyres. Taxed 12/15. Annual Road Tax €750. NCT 1/17 Price €14,950 2008 BMW 318 SE DIESEL 4 DOOR SALOON Black Metallic, 132,000Mls, One Owner, Spec Includes. Climate Control, ABS Brakes, CD Player, Elec Windows, Remote Locking, Cruise Control, Trip Computer, Centre Armrest, Isofix, Rear Head Rests, Multi Airbags, Front Fogs, Alloy Wheels, Colour Coded Bumpers & Mirror Caps, Front Fogs. NCT 6/16. Annual Road Tax €270 Price €10,950

2012 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA ELITE 1.7 DIESEL Red, 38,000Mls, One Owner, Service History, ABS Brakes, Aircon, Elec Windows, Remote Locking, Multi Airbags, Isofix, Rear Head Rests, Elec Mirrors, Leather Seats, Heated Seats, Alloy Wheels, Front Fogs, Front And Rear Park Sensors, Leather Steering Wheel, Auto Lights, Auto Wipers, 6 Speed Manual Gearbox, Driver Armrest, Trip Computer, Multi Function Steering Wheel, Colour Coded Bumpers and Mirror Caps. Co2 134 G/Km Annual Road Tax €280. Price € 17,950

2006 SUZUKI SWIFT 1.3 GL 3 DOOR Black Metallic, 123,000Kms, One Owner, Perfect Starter Car. Spec Includes; ABS Brakes, Elec Windows, Electric & Heated Door Mirrors, Remote Locking, Radio CD, Headlamp Leveling, Multi Function Steering Wheel, Colour Coded Bumpers and Mirror Caps, Rear Head Rests, Multi Airbags. Price € 3,950

2011 KIA PRO-CEED 1.6 CRDi 3 DOOR DIESEL Grey Metallic, One Owner, 68,200Kms, Service History, Six Speed Gearbox, Bluetooth, Cruise Control, Height Adjustable Front Seats with Lumbar Support, Headlamp Leveling, Radio CD with Aux & USB Sockets, Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electronic Traction Control, Centre Armrest, Trip Computer, Elec Mirrors, Elec Windows, Remote Locking, Alloy Wheels, Aircon, Colour Coded Bumpers & Mirror Caps. Price €13,950 Less Scrappage €2,000 Balance Due €11,950

2005 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 2.7 TDV6 DIESEL 5 SEAT €333 ROAD TAX Silver Metallic, 236,000Kms, DOE Tested. New Clutch & Fly Wheel. Fully Serviced. Spec includes, ABS Brakes, Alloy Wheels, Aircon, Remote Locking, Elec Windows, Electronic Traction Control, Elec Mirrors, Trip Computer, 6 Speed Manual Gearbox, Air Suspension, Terrain Response, Permanent 4WD, Hill Descent Control. Price €10,995 Sold

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Above: Young champions: Aine, Odhrain and Aoife Woods with Sparky and Snowball Above, right: Hannah Holden with Rolo Right: Tommy Doyle and Tim Heaslip

Left: Tina and Sinead Codd with Sally Below: Fishing on dry land: Eoin Fitzgerald and Phil Dempsey

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CROSSWORDS Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s possible youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re on the edge of an agreement. True, this may well have a trial period (to end September) but you may be right in that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best to have this in place before proceeding. The paperwork could be done as the Sun moves into another of the Fire signs (Leo) on Thursday. Venus arrives in one of your play zones BUT, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s almost as though the planet looks in and then turns back next weekend. That could feel like getting ready for a party and then having to turn back for some reason and go later. You might not mind this however as what causes the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;delayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; could be a commitment thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s SO so important to you. Venus has now arrived in another of the Mutable signs. True, this happens every year. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s special this time is that next weekend Venus begins a retrograde period and doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t arrive back at this 0 Virgo position until early October. You may remember that Saturn too is retrograde ( until late September). By the end of this week the need to have play-time will surely be paramount. The trigger for this could be a colleague or neighbour whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s excited about moving on. It may be that the space to do focus on tasks you enjoy will open up too - and perhaps because someone older is of the opinion that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been pushing yourself too hard. For the remainder of July Venus hovers at the start of your next-door neighbour sign (Virgo). A strong possibility is that financial and ethical matters will have your attention. You may feel thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pressure to compromise before moving forward. Coming at this time of year, the timing could be better! Venus has arrived in your sign - but doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get very far before turning retrograde and returning to Leo at the start of next month. You may find that working relationships donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t run quite as smoothly as you would like. It may be that thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a change of heart on Thursday - or that documents arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t yet ready for signature.

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Your ruling planet has changed signs. There are many such significant moments each year. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s special this time is that Venus appears to stand still at the threshold of Virgo and then retrogrades back into Leo at the very end of the month. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s possible that you too will stand at the cusp of something. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s said that you should keep enemies â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;closeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. This week giving attention to those who sometimes appear to be working against you might be deemed wise. You could learn so much by deploying a charm offensive. As Venus arrives at the beginning of Virgo, imbalance in working relationships could appear. Venus arrives at the apex of your solar chart and yes, you could be enthused by a new project. Next weekend Venus stations before returning to another of the Fire signs for a few months. It may be that whatever this project is, that it wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get underway until late September or even early October. Venus arrives in another of the Earth signs and at one level you could feel totally tuned in to what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re asked to do. Be aware though that plans might need to be adjusted. It could be that a spanner is thrown in the works and that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s necessary to concede that a project canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get off the ground until Venus enters Virgo completely in early October. Later this week the Sun and Mercury appear â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;fusedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Though this happens several times a year, the actual area of the zodiac in which this happens varies hugely. This time the alignment could coincide with a change in a working relationship. Of course it may be that the other person is promoted - or that you move into a different department. Venus arrives in your opposite sign - but doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t appear to travel too far until next weekend, and is then retrograde for some weeks. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d possibly be right if you thought this had a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;so near, yet so farâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; quality to it. That though may not be a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;badâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; thing. Could be that though things get underway this week, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not fully on track until October.

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Curtain call

Film review The Gallows

Rated 15 NARRATIVELY contrived and visually a mess, The Gallows sends viewers on a shaky tumble to the bottom of the found-footage horror barrel. Twenty years after a tragic accident during a production of a play called ‘The Gallows’, a group of students sneak into their school after hours to mark the anniversary. Trying to put on their own show,

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WONDERLAND invites 7-12 year olds into its colourful world of drama, music, dance, comedy, playwriting, stage design and lighting for a 5-day camp. The workshop culminates in a fabulous showcase for friends and family, where children perform a short play they have created, written, directed and designed Wonderland’s workshop

uniquely combines a stage school with the work of a professional theatre company and each workshop takes place on the stage of The Watergate Theatre. Every workshop leader is also a working theatre practitioner and a part of Wonderland’s success story. Every Wonderland Workshop’s aim is to make friends, to perform, to learn lots too, but most

importantly to encourage each child to grow and develop through the performing arts – and just as importantly to have the best of fun together. Suitable for children between 7 and 12 years - 20 places available. Monday July 20th to Friday July 24th, Watergate Theatre at 10.30 am to 3.30 pm. Cost per Child: €100 for five days.

they soon discover a video recording of a boy named Charlie being hanged during the original performance. And it seems that Charlie’s restless spirit still haunts the school, and wants to be left alone. Produced by Blumhouse, who were behind ‘Paranormal Activity’ and ‘The Purge’, ‘The Gallows’ is the latest entry in the found footage horror genre. Rated 12A

Self/Less puts ageing tycoon Ben Kingsley into vigorous leading man Ryan Reynolds’ body, just as it makes over the premise of John Frankenheimer’s 1966 classic “Seconds” into 2015 action movie for impatient audiences who don’t want to think or feel too much. Without slowing to explore the story’s weighty themes, Tarsem Singh delivers montages of hedonistic sports/sex and

action-adventure which make a mad science rejuvenation project the equivalent of the shallow but appealing products he used to craft commercials around. The fights, chases and escapes are interspersed with occasional eerie moments and dollops of unconvincing family values soap opera. Entertaining nonsense, but barely skimming the surface of a great idea.

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Business of the week

Book of the week

Barry Repairs, Callan Business Park

A Song for Issy Bradley, by Carys Bray

Summer is in full swing, so hopefully you’ll be spending more time in the garden. You’ll also be spending more time cutting the grass. Your lawnmower will be working hard, and should it break down it’ll need a quick fix, so get in contact with Barry Repairs – the expert lawnmower repair firm. They service and repair all makes of lawnmowers, chainsaws, trimmers, garden power tools and plant hire machinery. Tel: 086 8838254, or call into their showroom and workshop at Callan Business Park for more information.

Meet the Bradleys. In lots of ways, they’re a normal family: Zippy is sixteen and in love for the first time; Al is thirteen and dreams of playing for Liverpool. And in some ways, they’re a bit different: Seven-year-old Jacob believes in miracles. So does his dad. But these days their mum doesn’t believe in anything, not even getting out of bed. How does life go on, now that Issy is gone?

Shop of the week

The Luxe Room, Kilkenny The Luxe Room is a luxury fashion and accessories store located in the heart of Kilkenny city. Housing specially selected Irish and international designer wear with an emphasis on style, quality and individuality. Luxe Room lables inlcude: Pat Whyte Jewellery, Penelope Chivers, Baum und Pferdgarte, Umit Kutluk and Anton Heunis, to name drop just a few. For more information visit: www.luxeroom.ie

Jeweller of the week

Album of the week

Florence & The Machine: How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful (Deluxe Edition) How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful is the brand new album from Brit and Grammy Award winning multi-platinum selling musical artist Florence + The Machine. The collection of songs was written and recorded over the past 12 months. The third album by Florence & The Machine is live-sounding, tune-rich, unhinged in all the right places and powerful in all the best ways. In voice and, ultimately, outlook Florence has never sounded better. Deluxe edition includes 5 x bonus tracks.

Game of the week

Fields Jewellers, MacDonagh Junction, Kilkenny

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (Xbox One)

Fields offers the very best in style and comfort whether purchasing or simply browsing for that special jewellery or time piece. The spacious modern design is home to leading brands, many exclusive and new to Kilkenny. When visiting Fields you will experience the standards of attention and customer care synonymous with the largest Irishowned jewellers. For more information tel: 056 7777485 or visit the website: www.fields.ie/kilkenny

Taking place nine years after the events of MGSV: Ground Zeroes and the fall of Mother Base, Snake a.k.a. Big Boss, awakes from a near decade-long coma. The game resumes the story in 1984, with the Cold War still as the backdrop, which continues to shape a global crisis. Snake’s journey takes him into a world where he is driven by a need for revenge and the pursuit of a shadow group, XOF.

Activity of the week

Movie of the week

Kildare Maze, Naas, Co Kildare

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Leinster’s largest hedge maze is a fabulous attraction located just outside Prosperous in the North Kildare countryside. They are focused on providing a challenging and exciting day out with good old fashioned fun for families at an affordable price. Out in the fresh air, this is a great place for families to enjoy a day together. The hedge maze was established in the late 1990’s and opened to the public in 2000. For more information visit: www. thekildaremaze.com

A psychological science fiction thriller,‘Self/Less’follows the last days of Damian, a businessman dying from cancer. A shady organisation offers him a chance at renewed youth, for a price. Transferring his mind into a new, young body, Damian gets to live his life over again with all the wealth and power at his disposal. But it soon becomes clear that his new body isn’t the blank slate he was promised, and had its own life and family before Damian’s mind took over. Stars Ben Kingsley and Ryan Reynolds as Damian before and after his transformation.

Event of the week

App of the week

Tour de Kilkenny

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Marble City Cyclers will be hosting the seventh edition of the Tour de Kilkenny on the Saturday of the August Bank Holiday weekend, 1st August. In the last six years, Tour de Kilkenny has raised over €70,000 for charity and hope that with your help, they can raise even more funds for charity. As Tour de Kilkenny is now running a 40km, 70km, 110km and 160km route, there is a route to cater for cyclist of all abilities meaning. Visit: www.marblecitycyclers.com for more information.

Cameo was a popular video app for iOS. It was then bought by Vimeo, and now the popular video site is re-introducing a new app built from the ground up. Cameo taps into your Vimeo account (of course) but also your iPhone’s camera roll for quick editing in 1080p (as compared to 720p previously). Basically it’s the video editing app you’re going to want to use if you’re tied up in Vimeo and want to make your video workflow even better. (Free)

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Travel

City Breaks: Berlin EXPERIENCE an exhilarating blend of history and culture on Berlin city breaks. See the iconic Brandenburg Gate and dazzling Sony Tower. Take a trip to Museum Island, have your photograph taken at Checkpoint Charlie and discover the thriving nightlife. On weekend breaks in Berlin, see the illuminated Reichstag at dusk and gain a fascinating insight into Berlin’s history at the Checkpoint Charlie Museum. Sample the famous currywurst or dine on Michelin-starred cuisine at one of our luxury hotels. Indulge in retail therapy at the world-famous KaDeWe department store or hunt for historic treasures at an East Berlin flea market. Sip cocktails at the sophisticated Newton Bar or head to a traditional beer garden and sample a Berliner Weisse.

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NLY a holiday break on the gorgeous island of Tobago allows you to experience the beauty and majesty of the oldest protected rainforest within the Western Hemisphere. A selection of David Attenborough’s “Trials of Life” series was filmed here, at the Little Tobago Seabird Sanctuary, and the famed

aquatic explorer Jacques Cousteau was enchanted by the island’s coral reefs. Many of these incredible reefs are located just off the coast, making snorkelling a popular holiday activity for many visitors. After dark, head to “Sunday School” - it’s not what you think! This huge Sunday night street party pulses with soca rhythms as the boulevard comes alive

with dancing. Some beaches are particularly good for water sports, others have great restaurants and bars, and still others are quiet and secluded - perfect for a lazy afternoon. Englishman’s Bay is a treasure, perched just at the edge of the rainforest. At Pigeon Point, you can take a snorkelling lesson or book a glass-bottom boat cruise. Man-

O-War Bay is very sandy and great for swimming. You’ll find a lot more than tranquil beaches and glistening seas in Tobago, however. Despite its small size, the island is surrounded by one of the most amazing coral reefs in the world. Many holidaymakers come here just to snorkel and dive in the famous Buccoo Reef, a protected marine park.

YOU want time travel? Set the controls for the Boyne Valley – a landscape riddled with passage tombs, monastic ruins and bloody battlefields. Oh, and Mel Gibson’s Braveheart. The Boyne Valley is one long list of must-sees: Newgrange, the Hill of Tara, Trim Castle, Monasterboice… and so much more. The River Boyne itself is Leinster’s main waterway, and the valley it carves through Louth and Meath has a rich history of settlement. This is where you’ll find the passage tombs of Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth at Brú na Bóinne – one of the largest megalithic sites in Europe. It’s where you’ll find the treasure trove that is Trim, home not only to a castle whose keep featured in Mel Gibson’s Braveheart, but to more medieval buildings than any other town in Ireland.

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Education Training WIT lead global 5G project WATERFORD Institute of Technology’s Telecommunications and Software Systems (TSSG) are spear heading a European consortium in an EU-funded project in the new 5G telecommunications area. The COGNET (Cognitive Networks) Project - which received €5.97m funds to help grow economic growth and jobs - kicked off last week when industry and research collaborators from Spain, Italy, Germany and Israel met in Dublin. The first of many meetings which will be held over the coming 30 months. The project recognises that 5G technology will support billions of connected devices, and that conventional IT systems and architectures are not currently designed to handle this scale. The goal of the project is to make a major contribution towards autonomic management of telecoms network infrastructure through using the available network data and applying Machine Learning algorithms to yield insights, recognise events and conditions and respond correctly to them. IBM in Ireland, one of the collaborators

on the project, hosted the first meeting at its Technology Campus in Dublin. Central to the project’s remit is the anticipated 11.5 billion mobile-ready devices in the world by 2020, as well as the growth of connected devices through the Internet of Things, the existing mobile and wireless bandwidth will be insufficient to cope with Europe’s ever-increasing data demands. Significantly more wireless capacity is therefore required to avoid bottle-necking Europe’s expanding digital economy, and this must be provided in an energy efficient manner while providing a better quality of experience to the end user than today’s technology. Leading the project will be Robert Mullins from Waterford Institute of Technology’s Telecommunications and Software Systems (TSSG). Key collaborators include IBM, telecommunications providers Alcatel Lucent, Telefonica, as well as Vicomtech, Interoute, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Technische Universität, Universidad Politecnica de Madrid, and University of Trento.

Maynooth Uni wins Choir of the World THE Maynooth University Chamber Choir, under the direction of Michael Dawson, made history recently when it became the first Irish choir to lift the coveted Pavarotti Trophy as “Choir of the World” at theLlangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. Having impressed the judges to win in the’Youth Choir’ category on Thursday, the choir then progressed to Saturday’s Choir of the World competition, open to the winner of each category. With a sparkling performance, the Maynooth University Chamber Choir came first in a field of choirs from Singapore, the USA, Wales and England. Speaking of the award, Professor Philip Nolan, President of Maynooth University, said: “While the term ‘world-class’ gets used often, the Maynooth University Chamber Choir is one entity that is truly deserving of that description, and this win clearly demonstrates that. The entire University community is extremely proud of the Chamber Choir for this

Director Michael Dawson holds the Pavarotti Trophy as Choir of the World 2015

impressive achievement and for its role in spreading Maynooth’s reputation for excellence around the globe.” The Llangollen Eisteddfod is one of the world’s largest cultural festivals, with over 5000 singers, dancers and instrumentalists from more than 50 countries performing to audiences of more than 5,000 over the six days of the festival. The Choir of the World competition is among the world’s most prestigious

choral competitions, and has been won by internationally renowned choirs from around the globe. In 1955, Luciano Pavarotti and his father competed as part of a winning male voice choir. In 2005, the 50th anniversary of his participation in the festival, Pavarotti acknowledged its role in his career by adding his name to the Choir of the World competition.

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U14 GAA skills tested U14 HURLING and football development squads came to IT Carlow recently to get skills and fitness tested by third year Sports and Exercise GAA students. Development squads from Laois, Wexford, Carlow, Kilkenny and Wicklow took part in the initiative, which included outdoor skills and indoor fitness training. Outdoor skills tested on the GAA pitch involved players performing different skills essential to the game including: striking/kicking, soloing, side-line cuts, free kicks off the ground and point taking. Indoor fitness testing took place in the Barrow Centre and Elite Gym and included: push ups, modified inverted row, counter movement jumps, speed gates and Yo-Yo intermittent recovery tests. These tests are done to test players’ strength, technique and endurance, which are essential skills for GAA. This is the third year the programme has taken

place in the college over the summer months. Approximately 350 GAA players took part over the course of the week. Colm Brown (IT Carlow GAA Course Tutor) supervised the skills testing while Michael Dempsey (IT Carlow GAA Course Leader) and Alan Nolan (IT Carlow Development Officer) supervised the

fitness testing. Students currently completing their summer work placement programme carried out the tests and included: Kevin Kelly and Aoife Murphy, Kilkenny, Stephen Picky Maher, Laois, Patrick Rigney and Colm Mulrooney, Offaly, Jackie Kinch Wicklow and Grace Clifford Kildare.

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Neat and tidy is the local message THE TIDY Towns Group have been revamped and are collectively asking all in the community to do their bit to make the town and environs clean and litter-free. Thanks to the local Community Employment workers, under the supervision of John Kelly, all of the green areas and ﬂower beds are in pristine condition. Elected: Chair Dick Brennan; secretary Maurice Shortall; treasurer Mary Brennan. Committee: Chrissie Walsh, Ger ‘Chubby’ Brennan, Julie Ann Dalton. Men’s Shed There will be a meeting of Castlecomer Men’s Shed at the shed 11 Kilkenny Street tomorrow, Thursday at 7pm. All men are welcome to attend. To the Vaults My friend Dani Bergman has been granted Irish citizenship. So, tomorrow, Thursday, at the Vaults Pub in Castlecomer there will be a party at 9.30pm. A group of friends has organised the night. There will be music, ﬁnger food and a chance to congratulate Dani. Please go along and share this special time with Dani who will be giving out a custom silver ring to a lucky friend. In the hall Moira Duggan will be in the Castlecomer Kilkenny Leader Partnership office upstairs in the community hall on Tuesdays and Thursdays to offer one-to-one supports for unemployed people in the area. Anyone interested please contact 086-0233168 or get in touch with moira.duggan@cklp.ie to make an appointment. Fergus Horgan of Kilkenny Leader Partnership is available to offer support to community groups in the area. His number is 086-8528884.

Tommy Brennan presents the Dennis Brennan Cup to the The shield is presented to St Patrick’s, Ballyragget Dicksboro captain

Blast from the past...

Out of control Fine Gael Councillor John Brennan has said that crime in the rural areas of County Kilkenny is out of control. In the past few weeks a number of homes and business premises have been targeted by criminal gangs. A local hardware store had a number of chain saws stolen. In the Clogh area a local business was hit. Tool making equipment and a trailer were stolen. When staff turned up for work the manager had to send the workforce home because of a lack of equipment. John said elderly people are living in fear in their homes. He said more resources are needed to tackle crime and there should be more gardai on the beat. He has called for action as a matter of urgently. “Something has to be done before it is too late,” he told The Reporter. Erin’s Own GAA Well done to Dicksboro on their win in the Dennis Brennan Memorial U9 Cup and to St Patrick’s who won the shield. Big thanks went to Conahy Shamrocks, St Martins and to the two Erin’s Own teams that took part. Special thanks to parents for providing all the food and refreshments and to all who helped to make it a very enjoyable and successful day. Great win Erin’s Own Ladies Junior Football had a super win over Callan in Ballycomey, 3-13 to 0-5. It was a great start to the championship.

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Lady captain Patricia Doheny, Charles Quinn, Quinn Motors, Club President Eamon Fitzgerald and menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s captain Michael Curry

Selection of sponsors join to launch Castlecomer Open Week, Gerry Reynolds, Castlecomer Credit Union, Danny Hutton, Eddie Walsh Bar & Catering Service, Tom Coogan, iMed Healthcare and James Farrell Railway Garage

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Open Week 2015 Friday 24th July 2015 - Monday 3rd August 2015

Friday 24th & Saturday 25th July 2015 Thursday 30th. July 2015 & Friday 31st. July 2015

4 Person Classic â&#x201A;Ź60 per Team

Full Handicap Any Combination

Sponsors: Railway Garage. Londis Castlecomer. Jim Dunne Electrical. Billy Moran Architectural Design Services. Joe Kehoe Heating & Plumbing Contractors. Cropcare, Fine Turf & Sports Field Equipment Supplier.

Sunday 26th July 2015

Mens 18 Hole Singles Stableford Members: â&#x201A;Ź7, Visitors: â&#x201A;Ź15

Sponsors: iMed Healthcare Ltd. Rowes Hardware.

Friday 31st. July 2015 - Friday Evening Only.

Mens 18 Hole Singles Stableford Members: â&#x201A;Ź7, Visitors: â&#x201A;Ź15

11 Hole Mixed - Draw for Partners 5.30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7.00 p.m. Entry Fee â&#x201A;Ź5

Sponsors: Tullyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wholesale. Quinn Motors, Castlecomer.

Sponsors: M & A Coaches. Sean Jackman. James S. Bolger, Coolcullen. Glanbia Ingredients, Ballyragget.

Saturday 1st. August 2015

Monday 27th July 2015

Ladies 18 Hole Singles Stableford â&#x201A;Ź10 per person Sponsors: Ryans Golf & Sports - Carlow. Sanrose Ltd - Specialist Sand Supplier. Bernadine & Jimmy Mullhall - Coolanowle Country House & Organic Farm. Provend-Vending Machine Suppliers. Hennessyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Giftware.

Junior Day 18 Hole Singles Stableford Allocated Tee Time: 11.00 - 13.00 hrs. Under 19 - Boys & Girls Sponsor: John Buggy Auctioneer. Age category will apply. â&#x201A;Ź5 per person

Two Person Team Event Full Handicap

Sunday 2nd. & Monday 3rd August 2015

3 Person 18 Hole Champagne Scramble Sponsor:

Two Person Team Event Full Handicap Any Combination

â&#x201A;Ź20 per Team

Sponsors: Conmore Press, Phil Hogan, Frank Walls Menswear. Cullinane Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill Duncan, Chartered Accountants.

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Tuesday 28th July 2015

Any Combination

â&#x201A;Ź30 per Team

Michael Fleming Professional Machinery Services. Joe Comerford Academy Plaza Hotel. Eurospar, Castlecomer. AFCO Fire & Safety Products Ltd.

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Sponsor: Castlecomer Credit Union.

Wednesday 29th July 2015

Seniors Day 18 Hole Singles Stableford Categories: Over 50â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Over 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Over 70â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Over 80â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

Buggies â&#x201A;Ź10

Members: â&#x201A;Ź7, Visitors: â&#x201A;Ź15

Prize for First Hole in 1 at any Hole.

Sponsors: Eddie Walsh - Bar & Catering Castlecomer Golf Club. Sponsored by Roweâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hardware.

Buggy Hire â&#x201A;Ź15 - Pre Booking Advisable.

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Golf Notes

Golf Callan Results ending 20th July RGA’s Captain Luke Connery held his prize day on the 13th July. Eddie Tallent was the overall winner on 35pts Category A 1st Jim Wellwood 34Pts 2nd John Butler 31pts(cb) 3rd Michael Power 31pts. Category 2. 1st James Kehoe 34pts 2nd Kieran Ryan 32pts(cb) 3rd Seamus Foster 32pts. O’Dwyers golf store open singles played on the 16th July 1st Dylan Dunphy 42pts 2nd Paul Kavanagh 41pts Visitor Shane Whelan 41pts Gross Richard Condon 40pts. Saturday and Sunday 18/19th July saw Pat Mulrooney hold his Captains prize. The course was presented to a standard never seen before, playing conditions were favourable on both days but the course was well defended with strategically placed pins and the tee boxes stretched to their maximum. With the top 12 and ties to decide the tournament on Sunday in a play off over 9 holes qualifying was every players first mission, a mission failed by 186. The eventual winner came from the 13 that managed to shoot their handicap or better with the qualifying score coming in at 71. The best qualifying score came in on Saturday with Liam Brennan carding a 64 and from that point onwards it was his to loose. When the play off commenced on Sunday evening Brennan was at his best playing within himself and using the lead he’d built over the first 18 holes, the rest of the field knew they’d have to chase hard and this became the undoing of most as they pushed too hard on a course that was set up to yield pars not birdies. Paul Murphy played steady golf to manoeuvre himself into second but the gap was too great. So Liam Brennan playing at his brilliant best wins the captains prize for 2015 congrats to Liam and a well done to every player that turned out to play in Captains Pat Mullrooney’s prize. The prize giving took place at 9pm recipients were 1st Liam Brennan, 2nd Paul Murphy, Gross Niall O’Sullivan, 3rd Eoghan Scriven, leading qualifier Dennis Carey, 4th Richarde McKeever, 5th Johnny Kennedy, 2nd gross Tommy Manogue, Past Captain John Healey, best senior Johnny Butler, long handicap Eddie Tallent, front 9 Michael Daly, Back 9 Michael Murphy, best junior Blade O’Gorman 2nd Junior Dylan Dunphy. Pat Mulrooney thanked all who played complimented course and catering staff, congratulated all prize winners. Pat thanked all his committee’s for their work and support he expressed his satisfaction at how much has been achieved in the year to date and is determined to continue the hard but rewarding work for the rest of his captaincy. Lotto Callan golf lotto no winner of the jackpot numbers drawn were 17,19,35, 3 lucky dip winners Liam Kirwan, Mossie Skehan, Alf French, nextweeks jackpot €1550 thank you for your support. Fixtures for the coming week Wed 22nd July O’Dwyers Golf Store open singles Thurs 23rd Senior ladies 10am to midday. Open week Friday 24th Junior Open Boy/Girls €10 including snack. Saturday Ormonde Hotel open 4 ball Ladies/Gents. Sunday 26th Kilkenny Block Mens Open Singles. Monday 27th Frank Wall mans shop open 2 person team. Tuesday Pembrook Hotel open ladies singles. Wednesday 29th Campion Roberts insurance open men’s singles stabelford. Thursday 30th Pennyfeather restaurant open Ladies 3 person team. Friday 31st July Springhill Hotel open 3 person Champagne scramble. Saturday 1st David Mulcahy & Noell Morrissey open 3 person team. Sunday/Monday 2/3 Aug Electro City open 4 person team. All entery for open week is €6 for members and €15 for visitors bookings available on line or call 0567725136 for your tee time. Callan ladies Ladies Results July 14th 18 Hole stableford 1st Claire Henriques 42 pts 2nd Teresa Freyne 40 pts 3rd Rita O Neill 38 pts 4th Marian Butler 34 pts - B9

5th Rose Brophy 34 pts 9 Hole Bid Kearns 15pts Patsy Murphy 15 pts

Kilkenny Golf Clulb Results & Fixtures Tuesday July 21st The Fundraiser for Tree replacement on the course will take place on Wednesday July 29th. This event was held last year with all the proceeds going to replacing trees which were lost in the storm of February 2014. The event will be a 3 Person Team Event, the entry fee is €20 per player and the organisers will have a Burger stop on the 10th tee box to invigorate players for the back nine. Mens Club Section Ladies & Gents Open Singles July 15th C.S.S. 71 Gents Section 1. John Quane (19) 41 pts (B9) 2. Darren Carroll (10) Gowran 41 pts 3. Tom Casey (21) Castlecomer 40 pts (B9) Best Gross; Eoin Cantwell (4) 33 Gross Pts 5. Matt Ruth (16) 40 pts 6. Stephen Roche (12) Gowran 39 pts (B9) Ladies Section C.S.S. 72 1. Sarah Ging (19) The Heath 38 pts 2. Karin Murphy (31) Mt Juliet 37 pts Date for presentation of Prizes to be confirmed Two’s Club Ladies & Gents Open Singles Wednesday July 15th Philip O’Neill, Seamus Rochford, Matt Ruth, Brian Spratt at 6th, Christy Power, Des Woods at 10th, Margaret Cuddihy at 15th, John Quane, Aidan Brennan, Deirdre Holahan Waterford at 17th. Each Two is worth €29.59 and is credited in the Pro Shop. Mens Senior Competition THURSDAY JULY 16th 1. Eddie Guilfoyle (15) Donie Butler (19) Tom Sloyan (33) Eamonn Molloy (26) 59 pts. (B9) 2. Willie P Murphy (14) Andy Hughes (19) Mick O’Brien (22) David Schofield (28) 59 pts 3. Noel Skehan (15) Jim Treacy (22) Tom Keating (28) Martin Kelly (23) 57 pts 4. Rodger Curran (15) Tony Teehan (18) Brendan McIntyre (22) Pat Kelleher (28) 56 pts 5. Pat Foley (13) Joe Gannon (17) Chris Kelly (22) Joe Ledwidge (25) 56 pts 6. Billy Burke (12) Jim Dollard (18) Joe Nolan (24) Tim Mahony (36) 55 pts 7. Tom Gunning (15) Rey Brandon (20) Peter Dabinet (21) Paddy Halley (25) 55 pts Next competition Thursday July 23rd at 11am, Captain Liam Cody’s prize to the Seniors. . Results; Senior Men Away Outing Gowran Park Monday 13th July 1. Noel Skehan (15) Reay Brandon (21) Pat Duggan (18) Dick Cogan (23) 88 pts 2. Matt Ruth (16) Kevin Donohue (18) Finbarr Coughlan (23) Christy Rainey (21) 86 pts 3. Brian Cullen (10) John Keogh (18) Peter Dabinet (21) Eamon Brennan (30) 85 pts 4. Pat Collins (13) Paul Hanafin (21) Eamonn Molloy (26) Dick Keoghan (26) 84 pts 5. Murt Farragher (16) Joe Gannon (17) Tom Brett (20) Joe Ledwidge (25) 82 pts (B9) 6. Michael Grant (8) Donie Butler (19) Paddy Smee (14) Michael Cody (22) 82 pts 7. Denis Carey (15) Tony Teehan (18) Tim O’Mahony (36) Martin Cody (25) Junior/Juvenile The Fred Daly Leinster final will take place in Athy on Friday July 31st at 3.30pm. The Kilkenny boys will play Carton House in the final. The Junior/Juvenile Open Day will take place on Monday August 24th. Kevin Power finished tied 6th in the Connacht Boys C’ship and was awarded the best U-17 Prize. Kevin was also named as 1st Reserve for the Leinster Boys Interprovincial Team. In the recent Munster Boys C’Ship, Harry Duggan finished 9th, Luke Donnelly made the halfway cut and Kevin Power missed the cut Mark Power and Thomas Mulligan (Laytown & Bettystown) have been selected on a two man Irish Team to play in the European Young Masters in Switzerland from 21st to 23rd July The Junior / Juvenile competitions continue on Mondays from 8.00 – 11.30 and are live

for online booking. The timesheets go live on Fridays, 10 days before each competition. All Juniors and Juvenile must register themselves on the Kilkenny booking system to enable them to book online. Please contact the office if you need clariﬁcation or assistance on this matter. Junior/Juvenile Coaching continues on Saturday mornings, 10am for up to 6th class and from 11am for everyone else. Please be present at the clubhouse 15 minutes before your start time. Rosslare Golf Club will host an Open Junior/ Juvenile Day this Thursday July 23rd. The club have organised a Bus to go to Rosslare. The Bus will leave Kilkenny at 8.30am on Thursday morning and return from Rosslare at 6/6.30pm approx to arrive back in Kilkenny at 8pm approx. The cost is €10, (€5 for the Bus and €5 for the golf). Please also bring some money with you for food or bring a packed lunch with you. Also make sure you bring a cap and sun cream with you in case the day turns out to be hot. Numbers are limited to the ﬁrst 42 Junior/ Juveniles Please contact Sean or Aoife in the office on Monday July 20th if you wish to make the trip to Rosslare. Brian Crowdle lost a 60 degree Vokey Wedge last Monday in the region of the 1st and 2nd holes, if found please drop into the office. Fixtures Tuesday July 21st 8.20 – 1.00 and 2.30 – 5.45 Maisie Lambe Open Day (Sponsor; Langtons) 1.00 – 2.00 Members Wednesday July 22nd, 10.00 – 11.30 Visitors, 1.00 – 2.30 Members Time Thursday July 23rd,10.00 – 11.00 Senior Ladies Competition, 11.00 – 1.30 Senior Mens Competition, 1.30 – 2.30 Members Time, 3.00 – 4.00 Visitors Friday July 24th, 8.30 – 5.45 Homecare Classic Saturday July 25th, 7.30 – 8.00 Members, 8.00 – 9.00 Mens Presidents Prize, 9.00 – 1.00 Visitors, 1.00 – 2.00 Members Time, 2.00 – 4.00 Visitors, 4.15 – 6.00 Mens Presidents Prize. Sunday July 26th, 7.30 – 6.00 President Morgan Doyles Prize, 10.30 – 11.00 Ladies Competition v Par (Bookable Online) Monday July 27th, 8.30 – 12.00 Juvenile Competition, 1.00 – 2.30 Members Time Tuesday July 28th, 8.20 – 10.20, 12.20 – 2.20, 4.00 – 5.45 Ladies Competition v Par Wednesday July 29th, 8.00 – 5.45 Club Tree Fundraiser Three Person Team Event Ladies Club Section Results Tuesday 14th July 18 Hole Stableford PGA Tankard 1st Susan Olden (23) 43 Pts; 2nd Josephine Leahy (14) 39 Pts Best Gross Mary Leahy Browne (4) 33 Gross Pts; 3rd Yvonne Dore (17) 38 Pts; 4th Helen Devane (25)37 Pts B.3; 5th Bridget Norwood (18) 37 Pts 9 Hole : Kathleen Price(31) 10 Pts PRESIDENT MORGAN DOYLE’S PRIZE TO THE LADIES WINNER Ann Smee(5) 42 Pts 2nd Niamh Spratt (14) 41 Pts BEST GROSS Mary Leahy Browne (3) 34 Gross Pts 1st Class A Breda Roche (13) 39 Pts; 1st Class B Margaret Butler (23) 37 Pts B.9; 1st Class C Eabha Sloyne (29) 38 pts; 3rd Helen Butler (24) 37 Pts; 4th Jenny Widger (17) 36 Pts B.9; 5th Barbara Teehan (22) 36 Pts B.9; 6th Joan Mannion (29) 36Pts B.9; 7th Mary Norton (11) 36 Pts; 8th Nuala Crotty (23) 35 Pts B.9; 9th Margaret Cuddihy (10)35 Pts B.9 . ; 9 HOLE Maureen Mc Donald (27) 13 Pts Fixtures Tuesday 21st July Open 18 Hole Stableford Maise Lambe Trophy plus 9 Hole Stableford Sponsor Langtons Tuesday 28th July 18 Hole V Par plus 9 Hole Stableford. Next presentation of prizes Tuesday 21st July at 10 pm. This includes PGA Tankard and Maise Lambe open. All prizewinners please attend. Presentation of prizes for Mirgan Doyle’s day Sunday 26th July.

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Ladies Golfer of the year sponsored by Kevin Browne Happy Times Market Cross. This competition is very close, there is a 3 way tie at the top Mary Leahy Browne 24 Pts; Bridie Mc Garry 24 Pts ; Margaret Harmer 24 Pts; Bridget Norwood 20 Pts ; Ann Smee 20 Pts; Liz Neary 18 Pts; Niamh Mulrooney 18 Pts There are 6 competitions remaining so it is all to ﬁght for ! Senior Ladies 16th July Results 1st Mary Browne , Elizabeth Tobin, Breda O’Gorman, 37 Pts; 2nd Josie Bolger, Ann Gunning , Barbara Schoﬁeld 36 Pts; Mary Shields, 3rd Joan Mannion, Joan O’Sullivan, Peggy Murray 35 Pts; 4th Nuala Crotty, Kathleen Price, Pauline O’Sullivan, 31 Pts

Gowran Park Birthday celebrations Gowran Park are looking forward to a fantastic weekend of golf from Friday 31st July through to Monday 3rd August in celebrating our 14th year of business. Visitors can play in our Open Singles competitions on Fri/Sat/ Sun/Mon for only €14.00 per person – re-entry allowed. Time sheets now open - 056 7726699 or online booking available. The weekends’ celebrations will lead into our Annual Open Week commencing on Friday 7th August through to Saturday 15th. A full programme of events is available on our website www.gowranpark.ie or golf office on 056 7726699 Intermediate Scratch Cup Last Sunday’s Intermediate Scratch Cup attracted a large entry with golfers representing clubs from all over the South East taking to the fairways to take the coveted Cup. Borris Golf Club member Barry Bambrick produced the best golf on the day shooting 5 over par to claim the title. Barry finally crossed the line in first place after coming 3rd place the last two years – well done Barry! Gerard Carey, a member of Kilkenny Golf Club took 2nd place on countback from local member Larry Comerford who finished 3rd. Bunclody member and regular visitor to Gowran, Charles Hogg, claimed the nett prize. Ryder Cup Challenge 2015 Bookings are now being taken for the Ryder Cup Challenge 2015 which will take place over the coming months. The first round draw will take place on Friday 24th July and entries should be notified to the golf office on 056 7726699 before that date. Competition is open to members and non members of Gowran Park with all matches taking place in Gowran. Teams may consist of ladies gents or mixed teams and all players must have GUI handicaps. Matches will consist of 3 Singles 1 Foursomes and 1 Fourball. Members Fun Evening – Friday 24th July Upcoming events in Gowran Park will include a members fun evening on Friday 24th July – a shotgun start at 6.00pm for a 9 hole scramble will coincide with a social evening of BBQ and music afterwards. Ladies 18 Hole Stableford - Wednesday 15th July 1st Helen Dunne (23) 37 pts; 2nd Patrice Mullins (34) 37 pts; 3rd Ann Farrell (20) Members Weekly 9 Hole Competition The Brendan McDermott Golf Academy Golf Shop 9 hole winner this week is Liam Hutchinson. Playing off the whites in V-Par format Liam had 4up to take victory on a count back. Harry Foley was second also with 4up while Mick Dillon rounded off the podium, again with 4up. Fixtures Thursday 23rd July Open Singles Visitor €15 Member €5 Fri 31 July – Mon 3 Aug Celebration Singles Visitor €14 Member €5

Mountain View Joe is Captains Prize Winner Joe Forristal(12) won Seamus O Nolans Captains Prize last Sunday in windy but dry conditions. On the previous Sunday70 members took part in the qualiﬁer where conditions were near perfect and the cut off was nett 73. After scoring a 68 in the qualiﬁer Joe played great golf to score another nett 68

last Sunday giving him a nett total of 136. In second place with a nett 70 in the play off was Johnny Maher (10) 67 & 70 (137). Third place Frank Kavanagh (15) 67 & 71 (138). Fourth was Jimmy Rochford (26) 67 & 73 (140). Fifth Declan Cahill (13) 70 &72 (142). Best Gross Colm Hayes. Best Qualifier John D’Arcy Front 9 Nicholas Fennelly. Back 9 Michael Hoyne. Past Captain John Byrne (13) 73 & 70 (143). At the presentation of prizes captain Seamus Nolan thanked all who took part over the two days. He complemented greenkeeper Edward Power on the fabulous condition of the course. He also thanked the committee and course management for all their help over the past two weeks. Classic Shamrocks GAA Club held their classic last weekend at Mountain View GC. 1st John Power, Maurice Power, Michael Raggett,Richie Power 93 Pts. 2nd Eugene Malone, Tommy Malone, Eugene Killian, John Walsh 91 Pts. 3rd Richie Aylward, Ned Conway, Paddy Fitzpatrick, Paddy Bennett 91 Pts. 4th John Connolly, Eddie Carter, Dick Walsh, Declan Connolly 91 Pts. 5th Michael dowling, Martin Devlin, James Dowling, Martin Brennan 91Pts. 6th Michael Kelly, shane Kelly, Tony Holland, Robert Woodcock 90Pts. 7th Noel Cottrell, Paul Cottrell, Tony Malone, Richie Tierney 89 Pts. 8th Tom Reid, Jim Kirwan, Nicky Long, Deirdre Reid 88Pts. Non GUI 1st James Brennan, Michael Phelan, Michael Barcoe, John Prendergast 88Pts. 2nd Fergal Murphy, Eddie Fitzpatrick, Alan Cuddihy, Enda Fitzpatrick 82 Pts. Hole in One on the 9th P D Lanigan. Nearest to pin John Hession. Longest Drive (Ladies) Mary Cottrell. Longest Drive (Gents) Frank Costello. Raffle 1st Ml Dobbyn, 2nd Martin Holden, 3rd Ml Hoyne, 4th Caoimhe Fennelly. Result Members Single Stableford 19/7/’15. 1st Jim Dunne (16) 40 Pts. 2nd John Coleman (20) 35 Pts. 18 Hole Open Single Stableford / Members 9 Hole Single Stableford. Currently running throughout the summer is a weekly 18 hole Open Single stableford for visitors and members and also a Members 9 Hole single stableford competition. Club Doubles & Singles Matchplay The date has been set for the second round of the Club Doubles. All rounds must be completed by 31st July. The 2nd round of the Club Singles must be played by 26th July. Player’s drawn first are reminded that they must arrange the fixture. Diary Sunday July 26th Members Single Stableford. Tuesday July 28th Mountain View Seniors Competition. Monday July 27th to Friday July 31st Members 9 Hole Single Stableford. Monday July 27th to Friday July 31st Open 18 Hole Single Stableford Wednesday July 29th MV Ladies Singles Competition. Thursday July 30th MV Seniors 13 Hole Competition. Sunday Aug 3rd Monthly Medal.

Castlecomer Ladies Lady Captain Patricia Doheny hosted her prize over two days golf that were remarkable. The first day’s golf saw two clear leaders in Loretta Mansfield and Susan Boland, shooting scores in the low 60’s, followed hot on their heels by Maureen Norton with a score of 69. With more scoring in the 70’s the scene was set for Saturday’s final to be a highly charged effort to catch the leaders and see if the leaders could hold steady. Having received reduction in handicap and exceptional performance adjustments to their handicaps, Loretta Mansfield and Susan Boland had to perform remarkably well again if they were to feature. All waited with bated breath to watch the final grouping of Loretta Mansfield, Susan Boland and Maureen Norton come to the 18th. Maureen Norton sank a significantly long putt which turned out to be the winning putt, inching

her into the lead by one shot. All the top prizes were secured by the ladies in the final grouping, after another terrific round of golf by the three leaders. Lady Captain Patricia Doheny, who is in her second term of Captaincy for the club, was highly commended by all the players for her ever enthusiastic support and encouragement for players, incoming new members and her unstinting affirmation of the club. Results of Lady Captain’s prize: 1st Maureen Norton 143 2nd Loretta Mansfield 144 3rd Susan Boland 145 Gross: Hanoria Fogarty 175 4th Breda Phelan 149 5th Margaret O’Keeffe 156 6th Ita Madigan 157 1st on Tuesday: Mary Brophy 2nd on Tuesday: Emer Foley 1st on Saturday: Helen Murphy 2nd on Saturday: Betty Owens. Past Captain’s prize: Marjorie Gannon Cat 32-36: Joan Cullinane Silver lady: Joan Coonan Scramble 1st: Vice Captain Noel Rothwell, Alison Rothwell, Cian Rothwell. 2nd: Eamonn McEvoy, John Lacey & Pat Gannon. Pat Gannon kindly sponsored the prizes for the Lady Captain’s prize and has done so for many years. The ladies are very appreciative of his ongoing support, generosity and involvement with this important Major event. The ladies had a fun night after the competition, with a highlight of Betty Byrne taking to the stage to play the spoons, much to the delight of Lady Captain Patricia and all present. Earlier in the week, the ladies of the club had a marvellous win over Edenderry in the Boyne Trophy. Although Edenderry would have been considered favourites for the match, from their previous track record in the competition over the years, Castlecomer had a comprehensive win both at home and away. Three matches were won by Castlecomer and, although calling in the remaining two, those two were ahead in their matches also. The Boyne team go forward to the semi-final on 24th August, which is held in Edenderry. The very best of luck to those ladies on the panel for the Boyne team, managed by Mai McEvoy and Una Whelan. The team against Edenderry consisted of Joan Brennan & Kathleen Ryan, Hanoria Fogarty & Nuala Mahon, Breda Phelan & Emer Foley, Ita Madigan & Maureen Norton and Helen Murphy & Teresa Manning. Well done Ladies. There was also a disappointment for Castlecomer during the week. The minor cup team went to Portarlington to play Mullingar in a tense and tightly contested match. With two games won and two lost, the result came down to the wire, which Mullingar managed to pass first. The Castlecomer ladies played with great flair, dignity and exhibition of wonderful golf, but were pipped at the post. However, as the team graciously accepted the defeat, their positive attitude was affirmed as deputy manager Breda Phelan stated, ‘We’ll be back.’ The dedication, effort and commitment of the team is highly appreciated and many thanks are due to all involved who brought the club such a long way in this competition. Playing on the day in Portarlington were Mary Brophy, Joan Coonan, Mary Murphy, Noreen Kinsella and Lady Vice Captain Ellen Phelan. Well done to the ladies and commiserations on being so closely beaten. This week the Granard Cup foursomes competition runs for the week. The first round of the match play competition must be played by 27th. For those beaten in the first round, there is a second league match play competition so players are advised to check the board for their placing there. Open Week Open week begins on Friday, 24th through to August bank holiday Monday. There is something for everyone in the week and visitors, friends and members are welcome. Many thanks to the sponsors of Open week who make it possible. The course is in supreme condition and a joy to play. Entries for competitions can be made on www. castlecomergolf.ie, or to check out the news, updates and events.

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Childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s play: Happy boys were on the ball

Billy Walsh squad

Heather Woods and her Order of Malta team

Ardent supporters: TC Tyres mother and daughter, Bernie Cantwell and Sinead Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Callaghan

Soccer and hurling star Michael Walsh in full flight

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The match officials: Referee Ollie Falsey with assistants Eoin Walsh and Vinny Kiely

David Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill leads an Alfie Hale attack

A proud march in July as Kilkenny City & District Pipe Band lead out

Long time club shop volunteers, Ann Rhatigan and Mags McGuinness

the teams

Action man Ollie Walsh

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From left, Peter Murtagh, Paschal Bergin and Conor Best in a tactical talk with Paddy Geoghegan

One of many brilliant saves by Peter Murtagh

Glasgow Celtic ladies soccer squad and friends at the big match

Familiar faces in the Alfie Hale dugout

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