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22 OCTOBER 2014 Kilkenny Reporter

Kilkenny Reporter WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 22 2014

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Family support is key to a boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s world dream JIMMY RHATIGAN JIMMYRHATIGAN@GMAIL.COM

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CHRISTMAS PARTY PACKAGES Hotel Kilkenny offers an unrivalled Christmas Party Experience. Arrive to a cocktail reception In our stylish Pure Bar, enjoy a sumptuous 4 course meal in our Orchard or Skyline Suite followed by fantastic entertainment all encompassed in a party atmosphere.

Fri 12th Fri 19th sold out Sat 13th Sat 20th Sat 6th - added due to popular demand Party night with accommodation - From €79.00pps Party night - €38.00pps

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→ PRIVATE PARTIES → CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH → NEW YEAR’S EVE AT HOTEL KILKENNY

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St John of God Primary School wins Best School Garden, Margaret Walsh, Michael Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Gorman, Maura Geary, Natasha Redmond and Clare Ford Heroes of our communities

Hall of Fame award winner Catherine Keoghan with co-worker Val Doyle

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Martha Leahy, Pinewood Avenue and Joan Kerwick, Sycamore Drive

Keep Kilkenny Beautiful Committee

Eileen Morrissey and Ann Cullen

Sisters Margaret Wallace, Martha Ryan and Moira Ryan

John Kennedy, Emmet Cotter, Kieran Kelly, McDonagh Train Station win the Fitzpatrick Perpetual Shield for Community Effort 2014

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Mid Term Activities

+DOORZHHQ IDPLO\ IXQ DW 'LVFRYHU\ 3DUN Don’t miss out on the extremely popular ‘Trick or Treat Trail’ at Castlecomer Discovery Park throughout this mid-term break (Sat 25th October – Sun 2nd November). Families collect their clue sheets at reception before setting off through the woods inspired by thoughts of goblins, spiders, cauldrons and scarecrows to piece together our Halloween story, and receive a small treat on returning to the visitor centre! While on Sunday 26th and bank holiday Monday there’s plenty of creative fun with face painting (€3pp); paint and decorate paper masks with visual artist Tunde Toth (phone 087 2543362 booking advised) (€7pp) from 12 – 4pm; booking advised. The Jarrow Café will have a tasty seasonal

menu to keep everyone’s tummies warm and happy with Pumpkin soup, Barmbrack and even meringue ghosts! Create your own pottery piece on the throwing wheel at Susan Boland Ceramics (pre-booking advised; P: 087 - 9011017), discover the coal mining museum and learn about the local coal mining heritage, challenge yourself and your family in the Sycamore trees on our Tree Top Walk Adventure, sail around our picturesque lake in a Canadian canoe or pedal boat (BOOKING ADVISED & WEATHER DEPENDENT); try out one of the three new Orienteering Trails (1, 2, 3km) or simply relax by strolling along one of our many scenic trails throughout our 80 acre woodland and enjoy the Autumnal colours. There’s something for everyone this mid-term at Castlecomer Discovery Park! For more information: www.discoverypark.ie; P: 056 - 4440707

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Halloween today is a good excuse for family fun where children (of all ages) dress up to play trick or treat, pumpkins are turned into Jack O’Lanterns and people tell spooky stories to give each other a fright. But Halloween has come a long way from its origins in Ireland as the pagan festival of Samhain. In the ancient Celtic world of Ireland, Samhain was the end of summer and the beginning of winter, a time of long and cold nights and for many a portent of death. As these two periods crossed over at Samhain, the dead supposedly returned to the mortal world and so large communal bonﬁres (literally a ‘ﬁre of bones’ - the remains

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of slaughtered animals) were lit to ward of evil spirits.These festivals of ﬁre were well documented at the royal court of Tara and would include a Feile na Marbh, a festival of the dead. In parts of Ireland it was believed that a puca, or mischievous sprite would cast spells on unsuspecting folk. Originally Samhain would occur around moon cycles at the start of November and was observed in Ireland well into the 6th century, despite the introduction of Christianity. When Christianity set November 1st as All Saints’ Day or All Hallows’ Day in the 8th century, the Irish Celts were reluctant to give up

their festival and so celebrated Samhain as All Hallows’ Eve, which later became corrupted to Hallowe’en and Halloween. In America there is no mention of Halloween until the early 19th century, following mass trans-Atlantic emigration by over 2 million Irish escaping the Great Famine from 18451849. When we brought with us our age-old customs such as Halloween as a celebration of our Irish roots. By the early 20th century, America began to commercialise Halloween with postcards, ﬁgurines and later masks and costumes, transforming the festival into one of the most proﬁtable times of

year for retailers. Indeed America has had such an impact on Halloween that many people believe it is an American invention, rather than an ancient Irish Tradition. With such a cultural inﬂuence, Halloween today in Ireland is celebrated very much the same as in the States. Adults and children dress up as witches, ghosts, zombies and all kind of macabre ﬁgures and go to fancy dress parties or go out trick or treating. Houses are bedecked with Jack O’Lanterns, broomsticks and other Halloween decorations, while in Ireland the family may share a traditional Halloween fruitcake called a barnbrack.

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BANK HOLIDAY SPECIAL THIS SUNDAY & MONDAY

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The Old Powder House ignites ‘olde worlde’ charm AT A GLANCE LOCATION: The Powder House, Dominic Street, Kilkenny PRICE: €650,000 FEATURES: 8 bathrooms, 6 bathrooms, walled garden, sun room AGENT: Fran Grincell Properties TEL: 056 771 5000 The Old Powder House, dates back to the mid-1880s

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BY DEE E KAVANAGH

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FESTIVAL OF THE WEEK Thrillkenny Zombie Fest is a two-night, free festival taking place in Kilkenny on Saturday October 27th and Sunday October 28th. It will include a “Thrill The World” Global Thriller Dance World Record, Thriller Dance Workshops and professional make-up artists on hand to zombie them up for a Zombie Walk through the city. Everyone can be a zombie. Any costume you have planned can be zombified - Zombie bride, zombie super hero, zombie nurse - Well maybe not vampires. Vampires can’t be zombies! Two Haunted Tours (over 18’s only) will be taking in the spooktacular sights of Kilkenny. Since Kilkenny is the home of the first ever witch trial and witch burning it is vital that visitors fit in with the surroundings and therefore each visitor will wear a witch’s hat and cape to ensure their safe passage through the narrow cobbled lanes and will also carry lanterns to protect their save passage through the medieval city.

BUSINESS OF THE WEEK Joe Coogan Auctioneer runs his business at Ballycomey House, Castlecomer, where Public Auctions are held on a weekly basis. All types of properties are handled, residential / commercial and agricultural, with a client’s choice of private treaty or public auction.The vendors have their own private room on the day of auction where they can both see and hear the auction being conducted. They also conduct public viewings of properties at weekends Saturdays or Sundays to get their client the property market value for their property. The sales he has currently on the market include a former butchers shop and residence on Barrack Street, Castlecomer, a modern three-bedroomed semi-detached family home at Hollybank Lane, Kilkenny and an older semidetached house on Moate Street, Ballyragget.

PUB OF THE WEEK Paris Texas Bar & Restaurant on High Street, Kilkenny, is a new concept in food that offers the fusion of traditional American South West favourites with the sophistication of New Orleans French Quarter. Watch out this week for their Halloween competition to win a night with The Kilkenny Ghost Hunters when they do their investigation of Paris Texas next Saturday night, are you brave enough? This specialist Smokehouse has a menu packed with mouthwatering fare such as: Highbank Applewood Smoked Rack o’ Ribs half, basted with your choice of sauce and served with frizzled onions, Smoked Lamb Sirloin, basted in strawberry and black pepper for a special treat, and Tequila Prawn Skewers basted with tequila, chilli, tomato and garlic, skewered, char-grilled and served with smokey rice. Draught beers from Ireland, Scotland, Belgium, Germany and the Czech Republic along with a sophisticated wine list will no doubt quench that thirst.

ACTIVITY OF THE WEEK Gowran Park Santa Train: Nestled in the forests north of Gowran Park, Santa & Mrs Claus have set up home in their winter cottage to put ﬁnal preparations to their naughty or nice lists. This has been a common practice for over 90 years now but this year the team at Gowran asked Santa if he would allow a small number of children to visit him to say hello!And the man has agreed to let a limited number of lucky children come see him and Mrs Claus. So from December 1st they will be running trains from Gowran Park deep into the forest guided by Santa’s Elf’s to the top secret location where Santa rests and prepares for his round the world trip on Christmas Eve. Children will then get to meet and chat with both Santa & Mrs Claus and even get a little gift to remind them of their visit.

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK Petronella Restaurant and Café showcases what is best in Kilkenny city’s dining and evening entertainment. Its unique location on the Butterslip one of the busiest tourist routes in the city - along with its modern Irish and European cuisine creates an irresistible welcome that you are sure to return to time and again. A charming dining experience, whether over a brisk lunch, leisurely evening meal or time set aside for an all important coffee, you will always be guaranteed by our friendly and attentive staff. Petronella’s welcome extends to the tourist in a very special way in its presentation of music and storytelling evenings while all the while honouring all that is uniquely Irish. They always celebrate what is classic and best in Irish food and realise that we intertwine with our history every time they serve dishes like the humble baked potato but most of all when they chat about Petronella herself.

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Top Ten The Second Half, by Roddy Doyle.(Weidenfeld & Nicolson €21.50) In a stunning collaboration with Booker Prize-winning author Roddy Doyle, The Second Half blends anecdote and reﬂection in Roy Keane’s inimitable voice. The result is an unforgettable personal odyssey which fearlessly challenges the meaning of success. In an eighteen-year playing career for Cobh Ramblers, Nottingham Forest (under Brian Clough), Manchester United (under Sir Alex Ferguson) and Celtic, Roy Keane dominated every midﬁeld he led to glory. Aggressive and highly competitive, his attitude helped him to excel as captain of Manchester United from 1997 until his departure in 2005. Playing at an international level for nearly all his career, he represented the Republic of Ireland for over fourteen years, mainly as team captain, until an incident with national coach Mick McCarthy resulted in Keane’s walk-out from the 2002 World Cup. Since retiring as a player, Keane has managed Sunderland and Ipswich and has become a highly respected television pundit.

DVD OF THE WEEK Edge of Tomorrow starring Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt (Warner Bros). Cruise and Blunt star in this sci-fi action feature based on the light novel ‘All You Need Is Kill’ by Hiroshi Sakurazaka. An alien race has hit the Earth in an unrelenting assault, unbeatable by any military unit in the world. Major William Cage (Cruise) is an officer who has never seen a day of combat when he is unceremoniously dropped into what amounts to a suicide mission. Killed within minutes, Cage now finds himself inexplicably thrown into a time loop-forcing him to live out the same brutal combat over and over, fighting and dying again...and again. But with each battle, Cage becomes able to engage the adversaries with increasing skill, alongside Special Forces warrior Rita Vrataski (Blunt). And, as Cage and Vrataski take the fight to the aliens, each repeated encounter gets them one step closer to defeating the enemy.

ALBUM OF THE WEEK I Forget Where We Were (Island) is the second album by British singer-songwriter Ben Howard. Being an acoustic balladeer and avid surfer, Devon lad Ben Howard has always been beleaguered by lazy comparisons to Jack Johnson. This album should help Howard put some blue sky between himself and the Hawaiian troubadour. More ambitious in its scope than 2011 debut Every Kingdom, I Forget Where We Were ﬁnds the BRIT Awardwinner plugging-in, letting go creatively, and showcasing a more complex side to his songwriting in the process. The ﬁrst taster of his new material, The End Of The Affair, was a surprise in that the track lasts nearly eight minutes. However, this extra space gives the music and the emotion room to breathe, particularly on the impressively detailed Small Things and Time Is Dancing. Thematically, his subject matter is as heart-on-sleeve as ever, but then you wouldn’t want it any other way, would you?

GAME OF THE WEEK Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor is an action role-playing video game set in The Lord of the Rings universe, developed by Monolith Productions and released by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. The family of Talion, a ranger of Gondor responsible for guarding the Black Gate of Mordor, is killed by Sauron’s armies, but Talion is revived with “wraith-like abilities” and heads into Mordor to exact his revenge. Mordor is not yet a barren wasteland in this story. The player will encounter Gollum, discovering that Talion and Gollum have a lot in common. The story involves the Rings of Power but the story is separate from The Lord of the Rings canon. The Monolith team is working with Middle-earth Enterprises, Peter Jackson, and the artists at the Weta Workship to make sure that the settings, characters, and story align within the canon.

APP OF THE WEEK Brainwave is an Android app that lets you perform Jedi powers on your smartphone. This app empowers your smartphone with hand gestures that allow you to navigate through your favorite music services. Powered by Ari™ technology, you can Play, Pause, and Select tracks with the ease of waving your hand over the phone/tablet - without ever unlocking the phone or touching the screen. When you download the BrainWave app it automatically adds all of the compatible music players on your phone (Pandora, iHeart, Spotify, Google Play Music, etc.) to its selection list. Then all you need to do is select your preferred music player and BrainWave will launch the music player with gesture recognition enabled. You can even listen to music in sleep mode (with your screen off). BrainWave will run quietly in the background allowing you to effortlessly control your music.

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Movie Reviews

)LOP %LUGPDQ After a barrage of cinema brilliant, bizarre and occasionally boring, the New York Film Festival drew to a close this year with Alejandro González Iñárritu’s Birdman: The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance, which has been driving the internet into an anticipatory frenzy since its ﬁrst trailer hit. It quick became my most anticipated movie of the year because it brought the spotlight back to an icon of my childhood, the one and only Michael Keaton. After a ﬁlm fest that was studded with disappointments, I was a bit desperate for Birdman to live up to my expectations. Little did I expect it to far exceed them. Michael Keaton shines as Riggan Thomson, an aging superhero-movie star whose glory days are decades behind him. Desperate to recapture recognition and relevance, Riggan sinks all his time, money, and energy into writing, directing and starring in a Broadway play adaptation of Raymond Carver’s What We Talk About

)XU\ Grimy, exhausted and warweary soldiers crack insensitive jokes about Adolf Hitler as a column of battered tanks make their way across the German countryside. Out of the corner of his eye, a young recruit (Logan Lerman) spies a teenager in the woods, but he hesitates to alert his superiors – or to target the teen and pull a trigger, himself. Within seconds, the quiet scene erupts in chaos. The tank ahead of our amateur spotter is hit with a makeshift Molotov Cocktail, thrown by the enemy in the trees. An American soldier takes a direct hit, and bursts into ﬂames. Rather than allowing the ﬁre to consume him slowly, the man removes a service revolver, points it at his own head, and pulls the trigger. War is hell. Fury might be worse. I can’t say that I like David Ayer’s Fury. The movie’s far too mean, impatient, heartless, grueling and cynical to ever embrace (or even recommend). But I begrudgingly admire the director’s intense commitment to the misery of combat, and the atrocities of war. Having never served in a military branch, I can only assume that the stench of death

and despair that chokes Fury pulls directly from the charred memories of armed service veterans. But realism – particularly the painstaking recreation of the devastating war-time scenarios found in Fury -- don’t amount to an entertaining sit in a theater. Technically speaking, Fury is a work of combat art. It adopts the intensity, the brutality and the futility of either Platoon or Saving Private Ryan. Tanks are cinematic challenges, and the graceful obstacle of maneuvering them around battleﬁelds always kept me invested in Fury. It had to be a bitch of a movie to ﬁlm, and the toll of the shoot clouds the faces of the trained actors who brave these punishing physical and psychological conditions to

satisfy their director. Outside of war aﬁcionados, though, I don’t see Fury appealing to a larger, mainstream audience – even with the grimacing Brad Pitt at the forefront of the marketing campaign. Pitt has been known to dwell in dark territories over the course of his career, and Fury earns its stripes as a brutal death march through grim, war-savaged territories. But it never even attempts to shake that inherent attitude of dejection and discouragement that comes with being an integral cog in a besieged war effort. Fury won’t have audience members. It will have “enlisted” ticket buyers who are strapping in to endure the harsh, bitter realities of the war effort.

When We Talk About Love, which is fast-approaching its opening night. But he’s cracking under the pressure. A snarling voice whispers to him when he’s alone. And when he’s not alone, he’s surrounded by conflict thanks to his uptight best friend/ lawyer (Zach Galifianakis), his furious assistant/daughter (Emma Stone), his needy co-stars (Naomi Watts and Andrea Riseborough), and a loose canon Broadway star (Ed Norton). I struggle to begin describing Keaton’s performance in Birdman. So much is demanded in this role. He’s playing a character who is selfish, wrathful, and a bit stupid. Yet it’s key that the audience like him enough to want to invest in his journey. Keaton allows himself to be shown haggard--or as Riggan calls it “like a turkey with leukemia.” But even underneath mottled skin, wrinkles, thinning hair, and too tight tighty whities, Keaton’s natural charisma makes Riggan’s

a charmer. More than that though, Keaton must guide us through a movie that veers from dark comedy to drama to fantasy as it follows him through the streets of Times Square and beyond. Whether wrestling with Norton (and his dignity) in a battle of egos gone physical, or reconnecting with his wounded daughter, or embracing Riggan’s alter ego in a gonzo action sequence, Keaton is always credible and captivating. This will no doubt this will go down as one of the greatest performances of his career. In the end, Birdman is many things. It’s an ambitious and beautifully executed experiment. It’s a technical wonder that will be examined for decades to come. It’s a showbiz comedy with bite. It’s an earnest and moving entry in the all too underserved genre of father-daughter drama. It’s a reminder how goddamn gripping Keaton is as an actor. But above else, please know this: It’s a hell of a good time.

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

And here comes a big wave. This week contains the Equinox (Tuesday) followed by the New Moon in your opposite sign (Wednesday) and then, on Thursday, Jupiter and Uranus (still moving through your sign) arriving at one of their ‘good’ phases. Thoughts are likely to turn to partnerships and very close relationships. This week, containing the Equinox (Tuesday), New Moon (Wednesday) and a major aspect between Jupiter and Uranus (Thursday) is likely to be an exciting one for all signs. It’s probable that your working schedule will be affected - and in a good way. It’s perhaps not so surprising given that this week contains the Equinox (Tuesday), New Moon (Wednesday) and a major aspect between Jupiter and Uranus (Thursday) - and all focused on an area of your solar chart associated with research and development - that your heart-strings will be affected. Sensitive, nurturing, careful, imaginative and encouraging Cancer: Your ruling ‘planet’ is the Moon, your best day of the week is Monday and your best colours are blue and silver. Jupiter arrives in your sign in late June 2013 ushering in a period of extraordinary growth and opportunity. Instinctive, warm, creative, extravagant and delightful Leo Your ruling ‘planet’ is the Sun, your best day of the week is Sunday and your best colours are gold, yellow and orange. With Uranus moving through another of the Fire signs until 2017, your life journey is set to include adventures bringing increased contact with new cultures. Nimble, versatile, analytical, constructive, meticulous and often mimicallygifted Virgo. Your ruling planet is Mercury, your best day of the week is Wednesday and your colours are Earthy greens and browns. With Neptune now in your opposite sign of Pisces, the need to find perfection is strong.

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Charming, elegant, stylish, romantic and merger-making Libra Your ruling planet is Venus, your best day of the week is Friday and your colours are gentle hues of blues, pinks and violets.

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1. Just what the doctor ___ (7) 4. ___ and sweet (5) 6. To ___ is human (3) 8. ___ comic (7) 10. Pins and ___ (7) 11. ___ button (5) 12. The devil is in the ___ (6) 13. Belt and ___ (6) 16. ___ on the cake (5) 18. Time is of the ___ (7) 20. Finders ___ (7) 22. Like a red ___ to a bull (3) 23. Older and ___ (5) 24. Free ___ (7)

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Mesmerising, insightful, determined, resourceful and focused Scorpio Your ruling planets are Mars and Pluto, your best day of the week is Tuesday and your colours deep, deep red and black. Saturn is moving through your sign until late 2014. View this as a long period of self-investment. Unusual developments are likely. You could be involved in complex dealings - or asked to give a close partner advice about their career. Domestic change may be in the air too - possibly including plans for guests or travel at the weekend. Ideas could come at you from all directions. Several short journeys or frequent contact with ‘mission control’ may be necessary. You may find yourself in the company of someone who has ‘wacky ideas’ who is forcing you to think differently and to see an opportunity that’s actually been under your nose. Quirky, determined, logical, eccentric and freedom-loving Aquarius. Your ruling planets are Saturn and Uranus. Your best day of the week is Saturday and your best colours are electric or deep, rich blue and anything metallic. Saturn is passing through another of the Fixed signs, Scorpio until late 2014. Though you might start the week feeling over-whelmed or out of sorts, soon after Tuesday’s Equinox a surge of energy should affect you as much as it does others. This is followed by a New Moon (Wednesday) and a major aspect between Jupiter (one of your ruling planets) and Uranus on Thursday.

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Down the years I have often enjoyed the performances of RTEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s senior soccer team. Their outspoken criticism is preferable to the craven platitudes offered by many British commentators, particularly those employed by the BBC and ITV.

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My two oldest friends are social networking Luddites, one I see most weekends for a pint, the other I talk to maybe once a year but if he walked in, home from abroad now, we would very likely carry on the conversation from where we left off the last time we met. We go way back: perhaps that might explain such ongoing conversation.

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Beauty

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Recruitment

5HFUXLWPHQW Your people Your hospital Your community Our health Staff Nurses and Midwives We welcome applications from all Divisions of the Register for Nurses and Midwives: Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nurse, General Nurse, Intellectual Disability Nurse, Mental Health Nursing and Midwifery. To apply, please visit www.hse.ie/eng/jobs Closing date: 12 noon, Friday, 31st October 2014.

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Motors

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

Home are The champions. Picture of home coming for Paddy Dunphy RIP, winner of the English Derby in 1962 with Grand Canal. It was a great achievement for Paddy who was breeder, trainer and owner

Poetry and fancy dress in the library Computer classes for beginners start today, Wednesday, 2-4pm. Free to all, unemployed, retired or lacking in basic skills. Basic course includes setting up and using email, using online banking, paying car tax, transferring photos to the computer Advanced includes the basics, plus more detail on the topics. Booking ﬂights online, buying a TV licence, using Picasa. Team Hope Christmas Shoebox appeal: Drop your ﬁlled shoe box before November 10. Mad poetry Poet Michael Creagh will meet children from Castlecomer Boys’ NS tomorrow, Thursday.

Fancy dress Use your imagination and your to the library with your scariest costume. That’s the message today for local kids. The big night is October 28, 6.30pm. Contact: 056/4440561 Cross country focus The attention of Castlecomer cross country runners is now ﬁrmly focused on the Leinster ‘A’ Championships. The U12 U18 will be held in Rathdrum (Avondale Estate), County Wicklow on October 25. The U13 to U19 will be in Adamstown, County Wexford on November 9. For many athletes, preparation continues for the Kilkenny ‘B’ Championships on November 2 and 30 in Thomastown and Kilmacow respectively.

Last weeks performances suggest that there is potential for good team performances from Castlecomer athletes in Thomastown and Kilmacow. Silver Circle Deen Celtic FC Silver Circle fully paid up winner, €50, Ben Duggan; €150 Oisin O’Dwyer; €75 Deirdre Renwick; €50 Brenda Murtagh; €25 Paul Hurley. Vaults night The Vaults bar holds a 80s disco and Hallowe’en fancy dress on Friday, October 31. All are welcome. Local lottos GAA €2,800; Golf €2,800. Panto auditions Don’t forget to be in the hall tonight at 8pm if you fancy doing an audition to be

part of the cast of this years pantomime!All welcome. Date to remember Final reminder We hope you can all make the Creepy Crawlie Hallowe’en party on Saturday in Castlecomer Community Hall. There will also be panto enrolment for children. Let’s dance Tickets are in big demand for the Castlecomer Presentation Convent and Erin’s Own GAA ‘Comer Does Dancing, on November 29 in Hotel Kilkenny. Contacts are Davy Buggy 0872387140 david@buggymoters. ie; Mairead Delaney 0879626907 mairead.del@hotmail. com; Marie Therese Comerford 087-9906045 mtcomerford@ eircom.net

James Buggy, ‘Comer competing U15 in cross country THE attention of Castlecomer cross country runners is now ﬁrmly focused for some on the Leinster ‘A’ Championships, U12 to U18 which will be held in Rathdrum (Avondale Estate), County Wicklow on October 25. The U13 to U19 will be in Adamstown, County Wexford on November 9. For

Sean Buggy, Castlecomer and Eoin O’Dwyer, Gowran competing in U17 race at the Kilkenny ‘A’ cross country championships. The boys shared third place. many athletes, preparation continues for the Kilkenny ‘B’ Championships on November 2 and 30 in Thomastown and Kilmacow respectively. Last week’s performances suggest that there is potential for good team performances from Castlecomer athletes in Thomastown and Kilmacow.

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The stage is set for a spectacular Kilkenny GAA fundraising fashion show in conjunction with MacDonagh Junction. The big night is in Langtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on December 3.

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*ROI 1RWHV Castlecomer Castlecomer victory at St. Andrews, the home of Golf. The Holmpatrick Cup competition, in aid of the NCBI (National Council of Blind in Ireland) is a nationwide challenge for golfers throughout the country. The magnificent prize is the opportunity to play in competition on the Old Course and the New Course in St. Andrews, Scotland. A privilege that must rank as one of the greatest occasions in any non-professional golfer’s experience. To participate and even be in the finals in St. Andrews is a dream come true. To actually win the event and bring honour to your club in such a prestigious environment is surely a breath-taking achievement. Two of Castlecomer’s own members did just that. Victor Smyth and Ken Hovenden qualified, through local competition, to represent Castlecomer in the Holmpatrick Cup. 166 clubs throughout the country sent their representatives to their county finals and onwards to their provincial finals. Victor and Ken won through to represent Leinster, Co. Kilkenny and Castlecomer in the final, held in St. Andrews on 12th and 13th October. The competition raised a staggering 45,000 euro for the NCBI, such was the participation in the clubs throughout the country. The four finalist club pairings from Castlecomer, Ballybunion, Hollywood lakes and Gort were whisked off to St. Andrews for the final. With all expenses paid, they were accommodated in the Old Course hotel and allowed all the splendour of a world renowned Club. The pairs played the New Course on Sunday, 12th where Victor Smyth and Ken Hovenden brought in a great score of 47 points. On Monday, 13th October, the pairs then tackled the Old Course at St. Andrews and again Victor and Ken had a terrific 47 points to have them declared the winners. This competition is the only competition outside the professional scene where ‘ordinary’ golfers can play in competition on the Old Course. Far from ‘ordinary’, although playing off handicaps of 7 for Victor and 17 for Ken,

the extraordinary victory by these two men from Castlecomer Golf Club, is the first time Castlecomer won since the competition began in 1932. So it’s hats off to Victor Smyth and Ken Hovenden for doing something any ‘ordinary’ golfer would aspire to achieve in their lifetime. It will live long in the memory of Victor and Ken and will live long in the pride of Castlecomer Golf Club that two of their own went to St. Andrews and made a big impression, a winning impression, in the home of golf, St. Andrews. Castlecomer club, is indeed, greatly appreciative of the win Victor Smyth and Ken Hovenden recorded there in their own name and in the name of Castlecomer. That it was done in aid of such a worthy cause as the NCBI, and part of a worthy fund raising event that brought in 45,000 euros for that great organisation, makes the Castlecomer men’s win all the sweeter. On his return, Victor Smyth expressed delight in the whole experience. He encourages all golfers to play in this annual event and to support the NCBI. For a small contribution, any player has the chance to have a taste of the magnificent, the historical and a memory to treasure forever. Mens: The weekend was a special one as the Captain, Gerry Dunne, celebrated a significant birthday. A party in his honour was held in the Club on Saturday night, with dancing and a sing-song going on into the wee hours. A very popular captain and popular man in his own right, guests had a fun filled night and were also treated to the melodies of the pipe band in which Gerry is a leader and member. The band, which included his son and daughter raised the roof in the club house with pipes and drums that brought the guests to foot tapping, hand clapping, appreciative applause. The golf went on in conjunction with the revelry over the weekend. Mens open singles and a club mixed foursomes were the competitions that featured. Oct 18th/19th Mens Open Singles. 1. Michael Dermody (6) 37 pts b9 2. Jason Brennan (3) 37 pts. 3. John Dowling (16) 35 pts.

Gross Michael Buggy (+1) 27 pts b9 Oct 19th Mixed Foursomes 1. Michael Brennan (16) & Margaret O’ Keeffe (27) 37 pts 2. Shamus Malone (17) & Caroline Conway (18) 36 pts b9 DIARY Bank Holiday Weekend Mens Open Singles (GOY) Sat 25th , Sun 26th & Mon 27th Oct. An initiative originating from the ladies section presents a cookery demonstration on Friday 7th November at 8pm. To help in the preparations for Christmas the demonstration is Christmas themed. This is intended as a fun ﬁlled night in addition to raising funds for the club. With an entrance fee of 10 euro, guests will be able to sample the treats of the night’s cookery demonstration in the presence of special guests Mick Galwey, Castlecomer’s ambassador of golf, and Miriam Smyth, Carlow Rose in the 2014 Rose of Tralee event. On the menu of Christmas fare there are demonstrations for Pudding, Cake icing, Christmas Log, Mince Pies, Turkey leftover delights, Christmas Wreaths, Mulled wine and other traditional taste sensations. As many men are becoming famous for cooking and baking, and more so in the present world, this is a night for men and women alike. When it comes to food, we all love it, need it and are the better for knowing how to prepare it, and prepare it well, whether male or female. The last cookery demonstration held in the club was thoroughly enjoyed by all. The laughter, smattering of poetry, witty tales and tasty treats passed around the last time, caused a request for more of such entertaining nights to be held. Back by popular demand, all are welcome to the good Christmas food preparation experience on the 7th November, in the Castlecomer club house. Bring a friend, a secret cookery lover or a new adult suddenly responsible for making Christmas special in their own place. The night’s entertainment is all about sharing the fun, the expertise and the happy personal experience of good food and

good company. Tickets are available in the club house, or from any of the Ladies committee members. Tickets may also be available on the night.

of Michael Morrissey, Carlow Golf Club with 36 points. This week see the commencement of our Autumn Series of singles & scramble competitions.

In the other ladies events, all ladies are reminded that the turkey competition is now ongoing. Play any day for a chance to win.

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(34), Maurice Purcell (22) 37.2 nett 2nd John O’Driscoll (18), Maura Coe (23), Bridget Mullins (3 2) 37.7 nett Open Fixtures

Castlecomer CLASSIC TIME AT GOWRAN PARK Gowran Park are hosting an End of Season Classic commencing today Wednesday 22nd running through to Monday 27th October 2014. The Classic is being run in conjunction with our Club Promotion Week incorporating membership offers, society golf and all other golf activity. The Four Person Team Event which will take place each day will have a fabulous ﬁrst prize of an outing and meal for a society of up to 25 people, 2nd prize will be a free golf outing for group of 15 golfers and 3rd prize for a group of 10 golfers. Competitors will be asked to nominate their Society/ GAA/Soccer Club before they play with the chance to win a great prize and opportunity to enjoy Gowran Park’s facilities next summer. In addition all participants will enter a draw for one FREE MEMBERSHIP of Gowran Park Golf Club for 2014. The entry fee for these competitions will be €60.00 per team Wednesday/Thursday/Friday and €80.00 per team on Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holiday Monday. Members entry fee throughout the week will be €10 and re-entry is allowable. This is an opportunity for prospective members and customers to come and experience one of the best courses in the South East and enjoy our superb facilities. There is a timesheet in operation and you can book online or telephone the golf office on 056 7726699. Open Singles – Thursday 16th October 2014 Last Thursday saw the ﬁnal of our Weekly Open Singles of the season. The competition proved very popular with entries up remarkably on previous years. Local member Harry Lannon took the honours with 39 points ahead

The Autumn Series this year will include a singles qualifier along with a 3 person scramble qualifier. The Series will kickoff with a 3 Person Scramble on Thursday 30th and Friday 31st October. Singles €20.00 per person to include soup & sandwich and Scramble €40 per team of three. 3 qualifiers and equals will go through on each qualifying date to our Grand Final scheduled to take place on Friday 19th December. Full details online at www. gowranpark.ie Ryder Cup Challenge 2014 The much anticipated conclusion of this very popular competition will take place on Sunday 2nd November now that the finalists have been decided. Declan Davis’ Team will meet Luke Kelly’s team for what promises to be a battle of epic proportions with both team having overcome very strong opponents to reach the final. On Saturday last Declan’s met P.J. Dreeling’s team - with a strong performance in the singles matches they took all 3 and moved on to the final 3.5 matches to 1.5. The other semi- final on Sunday saw the visiting team from Dunmurry Springs against Leighlinbridge Luke Kelly’s team. A close encounter resulted in the fourball match being the deciding game which Luke’s team took by winning on the 16th. Members 18 Hole Singles – Sat 18/Sun 19 October The member’s competition last weekend was an 18 hole Strokeplay Singles which was played in very testing conditions particularly on Saturday. Tommy Bolger came out victorious with 69 nett just pipping Larry Cleere into second place with 70 and 3rd place was taken by Denis Ryan with a score of 71 nett. Golden Golfers - 11 Hole Scramble – Friday 17th October 1st Ger Hickey (20), Gay Latchford (26), Eithne Byrne

Wednesday 22nd to Monday 27th October Open 4 Person Team Event Visitors €15 (Wed - Fri) €20 (Sat - Mon) Members €10 Thursday 30th & Friday 31st October Open 3 Person Scramble Visitors €40.00 per Teaml

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Winter League Round One Category 1 (0-16) 1st Michael Waugh(15) 39pts; 2nd Michael Dempsey(11) 38pts; 3rd Colm Hayes(10) 37pts; 4th Frank Kavanagh(16) 37pts Category 2 (17+) 1st Declan Cahill(17) 39pts; 2nd John Coffey(17) 39pts; 3rd John Coleman(20) 38pts and 4th Colin Widger(20) 38pts MV Seniors – 13 Hole Single Stableford 1st Michael Hoyne(19) 31pts; 2nd Martin Walsh(18) 26pts and John Leahy(23) 26pts Autumn Cup – Team Event We are running a 4 Person team event over the Bank Holiday Weekend. The cost is 50.00 per team and visitors are welcome 3Ts Final Well done to our team of Willie Grace, Kathleen Lanigan, John Coleman and Carmel Fennelly who ﬁnished 5th in the ﬁnal of the Irish PGA 3Ts team event at the K Club last Tuesday on a score of 77 points. Buggy Deal Tee Off in Style with a two -ball and motorised buggy for 40.00 Christmas and Events The clubhouse is now taking bookings for Office and Christmas for the winter months. All packages are tailored made to suit all tastes. Please contact David at reception on 056 7768122 Diary Wednesday October 22nd MV Seniors at Waterford Golf Club Wednesday October 22nd MV Ladies Singles Competition Saturday October 25th – Monday October 27th Autumn Cup 4 Person Team – 50.00 Sunday October 26th Men’s Single Stableford

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Newpark U12 girls had their ﬁrst competitive win when beating East End 3-1, with Ciara Cardillo, Abbie Wall and Kelly Ann Moran on target

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Sport Brothers Keith (Clara) and Brian Hogan (Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Loughlinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) in opposite camps

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