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24 JUNE 2015 Kilkenny Reporter

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Adam McGuinness and Jenny Johnson at a party in City Hall on Saturday to mark Andrew McGuinness's year as Mayor of our city. More pics Page 77 Pic: Martin Doheny

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Jumping to help Learning from hospital patients local experience Great centre: St Columbaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital

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Everyone was welcomed to Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s private reception

Andrew McGuinness hands over the chain of office to Mayor Joe Malone

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Fantastic Fair Folk scoop more awards

Happy Fairy Folk children

From left: Maria Hitchcock, owner, manager, Paula Comerford, pre-school practitioner, Ruth Stapleton, Montessori Room leader,

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News Murty Brennan, Newpark Soccer Club, Sheila Donnelly, Manager Resource Centre, Keith Fleming, secretary Newpark FC, Ambassador Ryszard Sarkowicz, then Mayor Andrew McGuinness and Newpark children who greeted the visitors All pics: Vicky Comerford

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News Remi Sikora, then Mayor Andrew, Polish Ambassador and Anna Ania All pics: Vicky Comerford

The ambassador was called to the bar and caused a stir

The Polish Embassy, Ailesbury Road, Dublin, where twinning dreams began

Katie and Julie Scriven, Gowran in aMilling Radicalthe PR6 maltCar into Sports grist

In the Marble City Bar were Polish bar worker Michal Mokrzycki, second from left, Murty Brennan, the Polish Ambassador and bar owner, Eamon Langton

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The boys are back in town

The Legends: Alﬁe Hale’s First Division Kilkenny City Eircom League winners 1996 JIMMY RHATIGAN JIMMYRHATIGAN@GMAIL.COM

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Home trends

Planning on giving your home a fresh new look? Take a look at these interior design trends and accessories for some inspirational ideas. 1

Awake refreshed to a pared-back palette of neutral colours and soft, textured accents

1. Children’s Tipi Tent Bed, available from Meubles Furniture, Kilkenny Retail Park 2. Gianna Chenile Chair. Price: €255, from Dunnes Stores 3. Argyle two seater sofa. Price: €699, from Modern Living, Green St, Kilkenny 4. Ships Ahoy Steering Wheel. Price: €39.95, from Carraig Donn, Macdonagh Junction, Kilkenny 5. Cheeky Monkey double duvet set by #Bedding. Price: €45, Home Focus at Hickeys, Kilkenny Retail Park

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Sinead de Buitleir and George Candler on stage with the bachelorettes

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News

Sad doggie tale has happy ending Rachel McArdle and her partner, Dave with Samson, Petmania Puppy of the Year

Ace, the Windgap, Kilkenny ﬁnalist in the competition

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CHARITY

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Children’s books of any sorts Dictionaries Wall Charts Flash Cards Geometry Sets Calculators Laptops or old computers New pencils or copy books

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Fashion

How to dress for Festival and rock it!

THE summer has finally arrived - or at least it had at the time of writing. It could well have disappeared again by now, you know the way it is! Even if has gone again and even if it has turned a bit grey, there’s no need to be moaning - there’s still loads to look forward over the next few months. Like the Electric Picnic. I can’t wait for the start of September when I’ll be heading off to

Stradbally, Co. Laois with my wellies on my back and my tent under my arm. Well, kind

Maybe a beer too many that time, I reckon! Wondering what to wear going to a festival can be a nightmare, especially when you live in Ireland. Should you dress for the sun, the rain, a tsunami, tropical rain storm or hailstones? Or all of the above? There is no way of knowing and the weather gods don’t make it easy to guess so here is my advice. Remember it’s not Halloween till October and you’re not going to a costume party. The best way to plan your outfit for a festival is to go with your own personal style. Rock it up a bit though and don’t be afraid of what any one thinks. There is no right or wrong style when going to a Festival - well not really! It’s really just taking your personal style and taking it to the a higher level. You can’t go wrong with a rock and roll look at a festival. Well, actually you kind of can. Going for a themed look will look like you tried too hard. Just pick one trendy piece and mix it with basics from your wardrobe like a pair of denim shorts or skinny jeans, theme it up with rock chick punk ankle boots with

of. I’ve been to the Picnic a couple of times but only braved the campsite once. Normally I’m a wuss and go for the home comforts of a b&b. This year I’ll compromise. Me so want a bed and a nice hot shower for night two. I can really only bear the thought of camping for one night. I couldn’t handle two nights of waking up with dew dripping down on my face; crisp crumbs all over the place and mud caked on to my sleeping bag because I forgot to take my boots off before hitting the sack.

maybe a trendy zip at the front of them or a pair of Converse. Match this up with a Rock Chic White or Black oversizedT-shirt. River Island is fantastic for Festival looks. They even have a Festival section on their website. Don’t leave without the good old reliable festival hat. It can jazz up any outfit. It’s is a must and you will feel the part in it too. Just keep in mind to get one that suits you because it will show a mile off if you are not comfortable in it. Try to find a really cool fringe jacket or bag in leather or suede. It will add edginess to your look plus you will need a jacket for the night-time cause believe me it gets cold but remember not to go with both it’s either a fringed jacket or a fringed bag. Don’t kill it. I always take three pairs of tan or skin colour tights as being Irish it’s impossible to keep applying fake tan on your legs at a festival plus a pure waste of time. The tights will look great and make your legs look good too. I use Jasper Conran Tan Tights. You wouldn’t even know they were on you.

Leave the bikini tops at home, unless there is a swimming pool at the EP you’re going too. It is just not striking watching someone walking around a festival and their bits and bobs are falling out. If you are adamant on wearing one wear it with a cute cut up T-shirt or wear it under a cute pair of denim dungarees. You may leave the flip flops at home too unless you want the toes literally chopped off you with the amount of people that will be standing on your feet. You’re going to be mulicking around in dirt and mud. You are going to have spilt drink on your feet. You’re most likely going to stand in something and I can assure you your feet won’t be a pretty sight. Remember, the more beatup looking your shoes are at a Festival the funkier you will look. You will most likely be throwing them away when it’s over or leaving them behind like I did with the tent and everything else. I know I might sound like your mother but trust me, bring your jacket, you will appreciate it at 10pm at night. Bring something you can tie around your waste like a denim jacket or leather jacket or just bring a scarf that’s big enough to wrap around your shoulders. Get a blow-dry too the morning you go. It will last you the three days. Well mine does anyway. It is one less thing to worry about. Finally when in doubt, scale back. If you’ve got the fringed bag/ jackets and the kimonos going on, take something off. Less is more remember? Don’t forget your bottles of beer, your baby wipes, extra socks and a mirror to do your makeup. Have fun, Lolly-style. You can’t go wrong with a rock and roll look at Festival The more beatup looking your shoes are at a Festival the funkier you will look.

Go with your own personal style. Rock it up a bit though and don’t be afraid of what any one thinks

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Food & Drink

Food & drink White: Ces’t pas la mer a boire Sauvignon blanc, France 2014 12.5% abv Literally, this wine is called ‘this is not the sea to drink’! This is textbook new world France. Just look at the coloured seashell label. Almost Pop art. But it’s not just a fun, funky white, this is a savoury, easy-drinking Sauvignon. Think lychee and pear fruits balanced with nice acidity. You don’t need the sun for this one. €3 off, now €9.99.

Show off your mussels SEMOLINA linguine is a traditional and wonderful pasta to use. But you can make the dish with whole-wheat or gluten-free pasta; both are getting better and better. Look for a flat noodle like tagliatelle, fettuccine or linguine. If you use whole-wheat or glutenfree pasta, make sure not to overcook it. My rule of thumb is to check for doneness a minute before the suggested cooking time on the package; noodles should be cooked al dente.

Pasta With Mussels in Tomato Sauce INGREDIENTS • 1 can chopped or whole tomatoes • 3 fat garlic cloves; 1 crushed, 2 minced • 1 shallot, chopped

• ½ cup dry white wine • 2lbs mussels, rinsed, scrubbed and beards removed • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes • 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme or marjoram, or both • pinch sugar • salt to taste • ¾lb linguine or other pasta • ¼ cup chopped flat leaf parsley METHOD • Pulse tomatoes with juices in food processor just a few times to break down into a coarse purée; set aside. Bring large pot of water to boil for pasta. • Meanwhile, in a wide saucepan with lid, combine crushed garlic clove and shallot with white wine. Bring to a boil and add mussels. Cover and cook, shaking pan from time to time, 2 to 4 minutes,

Red: C’est pas la mer a boire ‘hidden harvest’ Cabernet Franc, France 2014 13.5% abv or until mussels open up. Check mussels after 2 minutes; transfer open mussels to a bowl using tongs. Cover pan again, wait another minute, and repeat until all mussels have opened. • Leave mussels to cool in bowl until easily removed from shells. Remove half from shells and leave other half intact. Taste a mussel; if it is sandy, give them all a very quick rinse and drain in a colander. Transfer to a bowl and keep covered while you make tomato sauce. • Place a strainer over another bowl, line with cheesecloth and strain the liquid in the pan into bowl. Reserve 1/2 cup. Rinse and dry pan. • Heat olive oil over medium heat in pan and add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, just until fragrant, about 30 seconds to

1 minute. Add tomatoes, thyme or marjoram (or both), and sugar. • Turn heat up to medium-high and cook, stirring often, 5 to 10 minutes, until tomatoes have cooked down slightly. Add 1/2 cup broth from mussels, stir together and bring to a simmer. Taste and add salt as needed (you may not need to add any). Tip all mussels, shelled and unshelled, into sauce, cover and turn heat to very low or remove from heat if not serving right away. Keep warm while you cook pasta. • Warm a large bowl for the pasta. When water for pasta comes to a rolling boil, salt generously and add pasta. Cook al dente, following the directions on the package. Drain and toss in the warm bowl with tomato sauce, mussels and parsley. Serve right away.

Kilkenny Craft Beer Festival BILLY BYRNES BAR and Costellos Brewing Company have a treat in store this weekend with a special celebration of Irish beer. There will be 10 breweries coming to the inaugural Kilkenny Craft Beer Festival including: 12 Acres Brewing Company, a new craft microbrewery in Clonmore, Killeshin, Co. Laois, brewing and supplying unique local craft beers. Bo Bristle Brewery beers are Irish crafted, 100% natural beers brewed by hand in small batches. O’Hara’s Irish Craft Beers craft brew

traditional Irish beers and their own interpretation of international beer styles. Costellos is Kilkenny’s newest micro brewed beer. The bright and easy drinking red ale is the first product of new brewery, Costello’s Brewing Company. Four Provinces Brewing Co. are based in Dublin and is the result of a long standing passion for real beer. Metalman Brewing is a microbrewery in Waterford city. Currently producing Metalman Pale Ale, and various seasonals.

Radik Ale was started by a Belgian expat in Ireland. Bored of an IT job he decided to launch his own Gypsy brewing business a little more than a month ago. Trouble Brewing are one of Ireland’s longest established craft breweries, and the first in Kildare. Wicklow Brewery’s vision was to create that perfect destination in a rural location, where you can absorb the essence of their beer in an authentic Beer Hall surrounded by the Brew House, Fermentation Tanks and Barley Mill where the actual beer is produced.

That same funky label again, but a very young red, this time. An interesting blend of Cabernet franc, and a grape better known in Argentina as Malbec. But Malbec was born in France long before dominating Argentinian red wine. Malbec brings blueberry richness to this wine, while the Cab franc gives good aromas of violet and spice. It has good complexity and a decent full flavour. Anyone for something different? €3 off now €9.99

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Homes & Property The Broguemaker, Castlecomer Road, Kilkenny

Jerpoint Inn, Thomastown, Kilkenny

14 Bed Hotel, Lounge, Bar, Restaurant & 4 Bed Residence. Situated within 1km of City Centre, Spacious purpose built Hotel & Restaurant Bar & Lounge with over 60 customer parking spaces. 4 Bed Detached Private Residence. The property is adjacent to the Newpark Hotel and Leisure Centre, close to Kilkenny College. This is an excellent opportunity to acquire an established family run business in an excellent location will enormous potential

The Jerpoint Inn is an established residential 7 day licensed premises situated at Market Street in the centre of the Market Town of Thomastown. The property enjoys C. 6m frontage to Market Street and the facade hides the fact that there is a substantial Licensed premises behind. Thomastown is a thriving Market Town situated just a 15 minute drive from Kilkenny City, 10 minutes from the picturesque village of Inistioge, 20 minutes from Waterford City and 5 minutes from the prestigious Mount Juliet Hotel & Championship Golf Case. The Jerpoint Inn is an established and reputable business in the heart of a thriving community.

€875,000 BER: D1 800332033 PSRA: 001710

€395,000 BER: D2 800377459 PSRA: 001710

“Stilowin” Broguemakers Hill, Greenshill, Kilkenny

Built mid 1980 “Stilowin” is a superb detached executive residence with garage and outhouses of C. 490 sq ft. Situated in a quiet cul de sac just off Greenshill in the centre of Kilkenny. The property has been tastefully laid out to provide the ultimate space for family convenience and features one of the nicest, private rear gardens we have ever seen. Family/TV Room. Home office, Dining Room, Drawing Room, Study, 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms. 195.1 sq m/2,100 Sq Ft

BER: D2 107674970 PSRA: 001710 €455,000

No 7 The Grove, Weir View, Castlecomer Road, Kilkenny

No 7 The Grove is a truly spacious well proportioned 5 Bed Detached Executive residence overlooking a circular green area in a private cull de sac at Weir View. Built around 2005 this is an exceptional family home, in a prime residential area within 1.5 km of all the amenities of Kilkenny City Centre and easily accessible to Kilkenny Ring Road. 5 Bedrooms, 2 Reception Rooms, 3 Bathrooms, 213.7 sqm/2,300 sq Ft.

BER: C2 No: 107642092: PSRA: 001710 €475,000

Killeen, Kilmanagh, Co Kilkenny

55 Talbots Gate, Freshford Road, Kilkenny

A beautiful farmhouse from the 1800’s lovingly restored and extended in 2007 to exacting standards retaining much of the original house features and integrating old and new. Seldom does a house of such character, warmth and cosyness come to the market. It is a credit to its owners. Items Included: All carpets,curtains, blinds and electrical appliances are included. Some furniture may be negotiable. Extending to C.2,120 Sq Ft the property was virtually re-built and extended in 2007. Many of the original features have been retained.

Built C.10 years ago by Talbots Grange Homes this a superb 3 bed semi detached home in a quiet cul de sac, in an exclusive and sought after development on the Freshford Road. Seldom, do these properties come on the market. Being within a short stroll of St Luke’s County Hospital, Auteven Private Hospital, St Canices School & Loreto Secondary Schools, these homes are highly desirable. This is a well maintained, superbly located home in a quiet cul de sac. 93.0 sq m/1,001 Sq Ft

BER: C3 107296873 PSRA:001710

BER: C2 No: 107614844 PSRA: 001710 €240,000

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Homes & Property 79 Ardilea, Castlecomer Road, Kilkenny

11 St Johns Terrace, Dublin Road, Kilkenny Mid Terraced House in an excellent location within 350m of John Street Internally the property, which has not been inhibited for some time is in need of total Refurbishment and refitting. 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, Living Room, Sitting Room, Rear Garden 86.3 sq m/929 Sq Ft

PSRA: 001710 BER G:

€70,000

€215,000

€230,000

Situated in a cul de sac within the Ardilea Development No: 79 is a spacious 3 Bedroomed Townhouse in a quiet cul de sac with southerly facing rear garden. Ardilea is a private gated community consisting of 5,4 & 3 Bedroomed homes and 2 Bedroomed Apartments. The property is being offered for sale by its investment owner. Included: All Carpets, Curtains, Blinds, Kitchen electrical items It has been let to the same excellent tenants however vacant possession can be agreed. Alternatively the tenants have indicated an interest in entering a new lease

BER: E1 102610375 • PSRA: 1710

€200,000

19 Archersfield, Kilmoganny, Co Kilkenny

30 Burrells Walk, College Park, Callan Road, Kilkenny

BER: B2 101213619 • PSRA :001710

BER: B3 105448203 • PSRA: 1710

71 Aylesbury, Freshford Road, Kilkenny

Built in 2007 as part of the College Park Development No 30 is an end of terrace stone clad two storey residence overlooking a green area to the front. The property is in very good condition throughout and is currently rented. This is a bright, spacious modern house due close to the city. The property is currently rented to an excellent tenant who had indicated that she would continue renting should an investor acquire the property. Current rental value would be in the region of €800 per month. The overall floor area comprises C. 1125 sq ft over two floors. Great Value

BER: C2 PSRA 001710

Two Bed Bungalow was originally designed as a 3 Bedroomed Bungalow however the third bedroom has been incorporated into the Kitchen providing additional living space. The property is ideal for the owner occupier or investor. Close to all amenities of the City Centre.

81 Robertshill, Circular Road, Kilkenny

4 Bed Detached Family Home Kilmoganny is a picturesque village with all amenities within walking distances, Primary Schools, Shops etc This property is an excellent opportunity for a first time buyer or investor

A spacious Mid Terraced Three storey Townhouse in an established residential Area. 3 Double Bedrooms, Bathroom, Shower Room. Good Investment property or ideal for first time buyer’s. BER: C1 107441149 • PSRA: 1710

€175,000

€138,000

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BER: C2 No: 107573131 • PSRA: 001710

2 Bedroom first floor Apartment in Freren Court in a private, gated development. Within walking distance to the City, this property is currently rented and is a good investment property. 59.2 Sq m/637 Sq Ft

€75,000

€110,000

BER: PSRA: 1710

9 Johns Road, Lakeside, Kilkenny

4 Bedroom End of Terrace house with single storey extension to rear. While in need of some modernisation and decoration it is well located and close to all the amenities of Kilkenny City. 93.97 Sq m/1,011 Sq Ft

BER: PSRA: 1710

€125,000

Unit 2 Pennyfeather Lane, Off Ormonde Road, Kilkenny

BER: C2 No: 107573131 • PSRA: 001710

6 Dean Kavanagh Place, Kilkenny

Duplex unit on the ground and first floor with garden at rear. The property is currently rented with a rental income of €600 per month. Off street parking. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms 91.1 Sq m /981 Sq Ft

€125,000

The Glade, Castlecomer Road, Kilkenny A truly superb 5 bedroomed detached Executive Residence, a totally modernised and extended residence situated on its own mature landscaped site in an exclusive part of town. Electric gates, cobble lock driveway, zoned Gas fired heating, 2 Reception rooms, 2 Bathrooms, all bedrooms En-suite, and stunning gardens.

BER: C2 103850327 • PSRA: 1710

€595,000

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Family life The Parent Files By Heather Campbell

Advice for your teenage self

Nominate your caring hero

WHOEVER said that your school years were the best years of your life must have spent his/her post-academic life in some sort of a gulag. Nope, mine were most definitely not the best years, pretty mediocre to be honest. School can be pretty awful. There’s endless amounts of gossip, and difficult assignments, and you learn some (some, not all) pointless stuff that you’re never, ever, ever going to use in real life. If only I had could share some of my grown-up knowledge with that selfconscious and insecure teenager I used to be... If I could, I think it would go something like this: TEACHERS AREN’T AS SCARY AS THEY SEEM Get to know your teachers. There might be that 10% that make you ponder, “why on earth did this person become a teacher when they’re neurotic and obviously hate students?” but the other 90% are genuinely nice people. They’re there to make you smarter, but they can’t do that if you’re too scared to ask them any questions. DON’T TRY AND MAKE EVERYONE LIKE YOU Don’t change yourself just so people will like you. Some people will, some people won’t. Sometimes the people you’re trying to fit in with and impress really aren’t the ones you’re meant to be friends with. Don’t waste your time trying to be something you’re not — find the people that like the real you, not the person they want you to be.

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FIND WHAT YOU ENJOY When joining after-school clubs, find what you enjoy, and stick with it. If you attempt to try and enjoy something you’re really not interested in, you’ll find yourself creating more stress in your life. School is stressful enough without adding stress to your own time, as well. IT’S OK TO BE SINGLE Being single might not be that great, and you might spend your days giving the evils to all your friends who are in relationships, but it’s not the end of the world. Just live vicariously through the protagonists in romantic comedies! Sure, you won’t actually be the one getting roses and chocolates and declarations of love, but roses disintegrate anyway, chocolate melts, and, and least this way, you won’t be going through messy break ups. SECRETS ARE BETTER KEPT SECRET If a person tells you a real secret, one that you wouldn’t like other people knowing if it was about you, don’t tell anyone. Don’t be that person who can’t keep their mouth shut, because you’ll end up with no one trusting you, and that hurts.

OMINATIONS are now open for The Irish Red Cross Carer Of The Year Award 2015. The Irish Red Cross Carer of the Year Award acknowledges the dedication of voluntary carers at home and in the community. These heroes embody the humanitarian values that are at the heart of everything the Irish Red Cross does. This National award is open to any voluntary carer, regardless of whether they are a member of the Irish Red Cross. Nomination forms are issued to all our 110 branches as well as to day care centres, libraries etc. The award is promoted on the Irish Red Cross website, through Twitter, Facebook and in local media. The Irish Red Cross operates carer programmes such as their Skin Camouflage Service for people with severe skin conditions and a Therapeutic Massage Service for those suffering from arthritis and other mobility-impairing conditions. The Irish Red Cross Carers Handbook is also

available and provides a practical, fully illustrated guide for those looking after someone who is ill, elderly or has a disability; it costs €6.99 and is available from the Irish Red Cross online shop. About the award – In Brief • Annual award given by the Irish Red Cross to recognise the work of Carers in Ireland • The award is open to any voluntary carer – of all ages • We are asking the public to nominate a carer they know – it’s an opportunity to recognise the work done by the carers in our communities.

How to nominate

• To nominate a carer you can get the nomination form www.caringforcarers.ie. • For more information go to the Irish Red Cross Website. • Or call 01 642 4600 for a nomination form.

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Beauty

Don’t Be Afraid of Shine: A shine on the skin is gorgeous. Don’t over powder your face because you’re afraid it’s a grease pit. Instead, try blotting papers. Tinted Moisturiser Is In: If you just can’t do without coverage in summer and can’t imagine life without your foundation, consider putting away your foundation for the season and trying a tinted moisturiser. You may never go back to your old foundation. Lighter than foundation, tinted moisturiser still covers flaws but feels light. And while foundations can feel as if they’re melting off your face, tinted moisturisers won’t. Go for a Bold Nail Colour: If you are showing off your toes this summer, then consider painting your nails a fun, bright colour. Bold colours such as hot pink or bright orange are especially popular this summer and look great on most skin types. Bright colours are especially striking against dark skin. When choosing your summer shade, consider your sandals. I plan to stick with my light pink Wax Your Bikini Line: Wax, don’t shave, your bikini line. Shaving can bring on razor bumps and annoying red rashes, whereas waxing gets the hair off and keeps it off for much longer. It’s simply a cleaner look for summer. Never forget Every Body is Beautiful.

Summer beauty tips

NO7 TRIPLE PROTECTION TINTED MOISTURISER This will help you achieve natural, skin perfecting colour with this sheer, light defusing tinted moisturiser. Created to help your skin look beautiful now and have a more youthful future. Price: €15.50, from Boots

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NATURAL BEAUTY: FACE CLEANSER Pollution, and day to day tasks, clog our pores and leave an unwanted coat of grime on our face. So using a face cleanser is necessary to cleanse our skin and make our face feel fresh and rejuvenated. The simplest, and best, way to avoid this is to make your own natural face cleanser. Try this recipe for a fresh face, naturally. INGREDIENTS 1 teaspoon of honey 1 teaspoon of milk ½ an egg white A splash of lemon juice PUNCHY PINK L’ Oreal Paris Resist & Shine Titanium Nail Varnish contains an innovative new formula with reinforced protection, offering up to seven-days of hold. Nail varnish as practical as it is pretty! Price: €2.50

METHOD: • You will need a small container in which to mix the natural face cleanser. First add the milk, then add the honey. Put the mixture into a microwave for 10 seconds, then stir the ingredients and let them cool down. • Add ½ egg white and a splash of lemon juice. Mix well together. • Apply it over the face using a cotton pad. Massage the mixture all over your face, especially the nose. • Leave to soak in for approximately 25 minutes. By this time the mask should be quite dry and will feel tight on your skin. • Rinse off the natural face cleanser with warm water. Pat your face dry with a soft towel, don’t rub. • You should find that the natural face cleanser has left your skin clean and feeling soft.

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Gardai bed down blanket coverage for all city areas

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Members of Graignamanagh Historical Society’s who toured Cashel and the Blarney Woollen Mills. In Cashel they had a tour of Bru Ború and the Rock of Cashel

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Andrew and Carol and their son Jack Pics: Martin McGuinness

Final fling for Mayor Andrew Pat Fitzpatrick, Gerry Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill, John Brennan and Orla Fitzpatrick

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CROSSWORDS You could so go for broke this week. If you’ve been waiting for it to be ‘your turn’ to do something exciting, then in the lead into Midsummer’s Day, you could drive things along with ease. You could so inspire a team that they’re willing to overlook any apparent ‘faults’ given your air of confidence and positivity. Plans involving work and home improvements could take on fresh urgency. Of course, it may be that you’ve attracted the very people who could implement ideas that have been incubating over the last year. Obstacles which acted as a brake at the end of last year could now be seen for what they really are. An issue may be that though you want time off to play (especially around the 24th), others want to see a project finished and with quality stamped right over it. The good news is that a blast of excitement is due to come from someone you see rarely but you want to get things done so that you can have time off together. It’s likely domestic matters will consume more attention than usual and that a task you weren’t quite sure was concluded will return to the horizon. Organisational skills will surely be put to the test - again! And leisure time may be curtailed - especially midweek when someone really, really needs your support. It’s hard to know if you’ll be surfing the crest of a wave or riding its fall before next weekend you’ll have caused others to gasp in amazement at your antics. Some may feel your risk-taking levels are unacceptable but others may feel you’re showing an edginess that inspires them to work more closely with you. This could prove a week of break-throughs. As always, it seems to be your task to focus on minutia. A hunch that important details have been over-looked and the way in which you draw attention to this, should get you noticed. It may be prudent to have back-ups in place in the event of computer mishap.

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Be prepared for all systems to be ‘go’ this week. You could be jettisoned way out of your comfort zone. A further possibility is that someone (an Aries?) will push you to face a fear and do it anyway. You may be a little hesitant given the level of risk you think is involved. Yet it may be that this really is the ‘offer of a lifetime’. It would be understandable if you harboured real doubts as to whether certain individuals will rise to challenges. Yet it may be that more than one person feels your attitude is unhelpful. It may be that your apparently negative approach balances their overtly positive one. Visits to universities or colleges and increased contact with these is probable and may be inspired by someone you consider a close friend (if not an actual partner) and their desire for you to improve the quality of your life and follow interests that allow you to be the best you can be. It might be as well to do a rain-check as the week begins and determine exactly where your responsibilities lie - and end. Pressure to take on more most likely because a partner has things ‘dumped on them at the last minute’, has the potential to destabilise and could be a problem. It could be all-systems go for you. This could be prompted either by visits from those who usually work some way away, or because you have guests at home. Either way it seems gusts of fresh thinking will affect you. It’s even possible that you’ll be tempted to take risks you’d normally find unacceptable. The decision-making of others may result in doors opening for you. That’s not to say that there won’t be some challenges - notably needing to act quickly to seize the moment. Now that Mercury is going back over degrees crossed a few weeks ago, it should be possible to iron out earlier difficulties and feel progress.

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News

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Entertainment

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Seamus Fogarty CLEERES plays host to alt folk singer/songwriter Seamus Fogarty tomorrow night (Thursday 25th). Mayo man, Seamus released 2012 debut album ‘God Damn You Mountain’, hailed as “one of the best Irish albums of recent years”, led to the main stage of The Green Man festival in UK, and tours with James Yorkston and Malcolm Middleton and solo tours around Europe. An EP of new songs is due out soon on new Scottish label Lost Map Records. Thursday June 25th, John Cleeres Bar and Theatre, 9pm.

Film review

Events

Callan Abhainn Ri Festival

CALLAN Abhainn Ri Festival opens on Friday evening with the launch of visual arts exhibition ‘Still, We Work’ at the newly developed Callan Workhouse Union, followed by the Kilbride Cemetery Mass. Later on, join the poetry and traditional music seisúin in Hourigans on Bridge Street. The Festival Field Day at Abbey Meadow which promises fun and exciting for everyone, from vintage car display, bungee trampoline, dog show, 7-aside camogie to the ‘great callan duck race’.

The International Dinner and Dance will be serving up delicious cuisine from all over the world. Bring your own wine and dance into the night to the music of The Highway Men. The comedy night at Carrolls Bar promises to be the funniest night of the year, with both local comedians and guest John Colleary (The Panel, The Savage Eye), ready to tickle your funny bones and drive you to hysterics. The hugely exciting ‘Bridge Street Will Be’ performance will portray the history and potential of Bridge Street in a unique interactive theatre experience. Local artist, Seamus Kelly, will be exhibiting his limestone carvings at the Old Mill whilst L’arce Café will host an exhibition from three local talents in photography. Every lunchtime from 1pm2pm there will be heritage walks exploring the history of Callan and it’s environs. To book tickets for any of their events or to reserve a place for any of the free workshops, call 085 281 0707.

Poltergeist

Dance Hall Revival Night KYTELER’S Inn hosts a Dance Hall Revival Night on Friday night with The Uptown Band playing hits of the 60s, 70s and 80s.

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What has the elements of an impressive remake instead takes the easy way out, as Poltergeist keeps most of the original scares, but forgets the tension and the character building. The original Poltergeist is a film that, while being iconic to a degree, is just obscure enough that it could have been remade properly without a problem. While the final result of the 2015 remake still effectively brings Poltergeist into the 21st century, it does so at too great a cost to the film’s integrity.

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Top Ten

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Business of the week

Album of the week

Treasures Antiques, Rose Inn Street, Kilkenny

Chris Stapleton: Traveller

Treasures Antiques stock an eclectic mix of bric and brac from days before. Old coins and notes, furniture, ceramics, instruments, cabinets, clocks, plates, silverware, bowls, china, old woodwork tools, pictures, jewelry and so much more. House clearances are a specialty. You can also visit their sister shop on Rose Inn Street, Darcy & Ralph Antiques. For more information tel: 056 7771777

Recorded at Nashville’s historic RCA Studio A (with additional production at The Castle and Blackbird Studio), Traveller was produced by Dave Cobb (Sturgill Simpson, Jason Isbell) and recorded by Vance Powell (Jack White). In addition to renditions of Dean Dillon and Linda Hargrove’s “Tennessee Whiskey” and Don Sampson’s “Was It 26,” the album features twelve original songs, including fanfavourite “Sometimes I Cry.” In celebration of the release, Stapleton will join Little Big Town on their Pain Killer Tour & followed by a series of The Outsiders World Tour shows with Eric Church.

Restaurant of the week

Yindees Downtown Restaurant, John Street, Kilkenny Yindees brings you a unique blend of authentic Thai and Eastern dishes in a modern intimate setting. Start the night with a cocktail mixed for you by their resident mixologist before experiencing the exquisite cuisine and quintessential flavours of the East that includes a blend of dishes authentic to Thailand, Malaysia, Sri- Lanka, Vietnamese fusion cuisine. If you want to enjoy a taste of Yindees at home, they also offer a convenient delivery or collection service. Tel: 056 7794614 or visit: www.yindees.ie for more information.

Shop of the week

Baby Boom Nursery Shop, Unit 4, The Smithlands Centre, Waterford Road, Kilkenny Baby Boom, ‘The One Stop Baby Shop’first opened its doors in 1999. This independent, Irish-owned nursery store, stocks most of the best leading brands in baby nursery furniture and equipment and always try to provide the best service possible for expectant parents. From baby clothes to nursery furniture and everything in between. For more information tel: 056 7765441 or visit: babyboom.ie

Hairdresser of the week

Kieran O’Gorman Hair, Beauty & Day Spa, The Butterslip, Kilkenny Step through the door of Kieran O’Gorman Hair, Beauty & Day Spa and enter an ultra-modern yet welcoming haven, where every hair and beauty treatment you could wish for awaits you. They offer a ‘one stop shop’ for head-to-toe pampering using only the leading premium brand names. Names such as Great Lengths Hair Extensions which only uses the finest quality hair and guarantees source, origin, quality and ethicality of all hair used in the process. Tel: 056 776 4844 or visit: www.kieranogorman.ie for more information.

Book of the week

DVD of the week

Foxcatcher The film tells the story of how Olympic wrestler Mark Schultz was invited by his multi-millionaire mentor John du Pont to live on his estate while he trained for the 1988 Seoul Olympics. However, du Pont’s mental instability quickly became apparent, and as he sought more and more to tighten his hold over Mark and have an active role in not only his training but his personal life as well, the dynamic between the pair turned sour - an event which would have dire consequences for Mark and his family...

Game of the week

Dead Island 2 (Xbox One) The zombie apocalypse has hit the iconic, sunny realms of California. Building on the strengths of the multi-million best-selling hit Dead Island, Dead Island 2 delivers a shared survival, open-world zombie experience set in a clash of natural beauty and bloody horror and violence: paradise meets hell once again! Developed by award-winning studio YAGER, it combines the classic Dead Island elements of immersive close combat, action and role-playing with crazy, never-before-seen handcrafted weapons and over-the-top characters.

App of the week

Hykoo You know Haikus—those wispy-syllable specific poems you probably had to write up in grade school? Now imagine creating the visual equivalent through your iPhone. Hykoo takes three clips—the first two are three second and the last one six second—and lets you overlay text to create visual poetry. The creators argue the app is for the Instagram and Vine crowd who isn’t exactly comfortable putting themselves in front of camera but still want to tell a story. (Free)

Movie of the week

Us, by David Nicholls

Mr Holmes

Douglas Petersen understands his wife’s need to “rediscover herself” now that their son is leaving home. He just thought they’d be doing their rediscovering together. So when Connie announces that she will be leaving, too, he resolves to make their last family holiday into the trip of a lifetime: one that will draw the three of them closer, and win the respect of his son. One that will make Connie fall in love with him all over again. The hotels are booked, the tickets bought, the itinerary planned and printed. What could possibly go wrong?

At the age of 93, the great detective ‘Mr. Holmes’ has retired to take up beekeeping. But he’s haunted by his last, unsolved case from 30 years ago. With his memory failing him, he can only recall fragments of the case, but he knows that something went terribly wrong, which prompted him to retire. Determined to solve this one last mystery, we see the case unfold in flashback as Holmes struggles to remember the details. Directed by Bill Condon, ‘Mr. Holmes’ sees Ian McKellen at long last take on the role of the World’s Greatest Detective.

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Travel

City breaks: Reykjavik WHEN it comes to city break destinations, you can’t climb much higher than Reykjavik. Europe’s most northerly capital invites its visitors to enjoy a laidback way of life and nightlife to rival some of the world’s best – against a backdrop of mountains, volcanoes, geysers and glaciers. Visit thought-provoking historical sites and get your bearings from the dominating spire of Hallgrímskirkja Church. REYKJAVIK IS BEST FOR... OUTDOOR LOVERS: Pull on

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Observatory, you can look beyond LA’s 24-hour bustling streets and see stars of the celestial kind. Hollywood is the diverse beating heart of LA and the entertainment industry. Look up at the iconic ‘Hollywood’ sign from Sunset Boulevard, and movie premieres at the grand old movie theatres. Known to locals as ‘WeHo’, West Hollywood is noted for being walkable in a car-centric city.

There’s nightlife and ‘daylife’ galore, from the exclusive clubs and bars on Sunset Strip to family-friendly shops, cafes and parks. A little further west is the money-drenched Beverly Hills (which is actually flat), home to the celebrated 90210 zip code. Your average household name megastar can be spotted browsing one of the local boutiques. LOS ANGELES IS BEST FOR...

WILDLIFE ENTHUSIASTS: See whales, dolphins, porpoises, puffins and a throng of seabirds posing for the camera, in and around Reykjavik. SCIENCE & NATURE LOVERS: Explore sites alive with geothermal activity, lively volcanoes, gushing geysers, heartstirring waterfalls and bubbling lagoons.

Dingle and North Kerry

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ICKNAMED ‘La La Land’, Los Angeles is a vast and complex city, famed for its red carpets and golden sands – think the Oscars and the iconic, Baywatchinspiring Malibu Beach. Surrounded by beaches and mountains, it’s the ultimate destination for stargazers: stroll down the Hollywood Walk of Fame or enjoy a tour around Universal Studios HollywoodSM. At Griffith

your walking boots and pick your hiking route around Iceland’s incredible natural landscape.

SUN-SEEKERS Sunny LA is famed for its soft sandy beaches and lovely warm summers. SPORTS FANS Cheer on the likes of the worldfamous Lakers, Dodgers, Clippers and Galaxy in their home city. MOVIE LOVERS Rub shoulders with off-duty A-listers, and drop by one of the many film festivals.

EMBRACE the season with a refreshing weekend away in North Kerry. Peace and tranquility are synonymous with the Dingle Peninsula. Life moves at an unhurried pace in this Gaeltacht area, but the local people are quick to offer you the opportunity to share their unique culture and heritage. Uncover North Kerry and

feel the warmth of the welcome you’ll receive this season. Every visitor has a special role to play - all you have to do is cheer, laugh, whistle and tap your shoe in keeping with the tune that lies at the heart of rural Ireland’s beat. Visit Ballyheigue between July 5th – 12 and enjoy the weeklong family festival offering something for all ages.

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News

In Castlecomer with Chubby Brennan

July 11 is for our French twin Penvénan AN information day on Penvénan is planned for July 11 to coincide with Bastille Day weekend in France. The Penvénan Committee use this weekend as their fundraiser. They intend to use a gazebo on the Square with information leaﬂets, photos and a DVD of past trips between the towns. Willie Ford, Eurospar is to run a French-themed weekend, Cuisine de France, French wine and cheeses. 0$1*$1(6( The following letter was received

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by Councillor John Brennan from Cara Crowley of Irish Water: ‘Thank you for your recent contact with Irish Water regarding manganese in the mains water supply in Castlecomer. Irish Water and the Local Water Department in Kilkenny County Council are aware of manganese issues in the mains in Castlecomer. This is a historical issue due to a build-up in the mains. Kilkenny County Council regularly scour the mains which assist in reducing manganese levels, however, this raises the dissolved manganese levels in the short term (causing

the water to appear dirty). It is important to note that manganese does not have any health implications.

Blast from the past...

*<0.+$1$ Ballyfoyle Gymkhana takes place this Sunday, June 28. Registered and non registered horses and ponies welcome. 029,( 0$*,& Dancewise Academy presents Movie Magic in The Watergate Theatre tomorrow, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7pm nightly. For bookings please call: 056-7761674.

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Sport

Runners are on right track THE SUMMER athletics season continues with Castlecomer athletes involved in track and field and road race events at Leinster and county levels. In the Senior Leinster Championships, Eoin Muldowney was first in 100m and Miriam Maher first over 800m. At the Juvenile Leinster Championships for pairs and individuals in Tullamore there were several notable achievements. U13 boys: Cathal O’Reilly was seventh in the Javelin and 24th in the Long Jump. In U13 Javelin, Liam Doyle finished 13th and Tommy Coogan was 14th. Competing in pairs at U11, Michael Brennan and Joey Ryan were 9th at the Turbo Javelin, while at U11 Molly O’Dornan and Kate O’Neill were 11th over 60m and 13th in Turbo Javelin. Meanwhile, in the County Kilkenny Road Walks, Nicky Connolly was first at U16. The Kilkenny ‘B’ Championships were held in Thomastown. Thirty-one competitors engaged in a range of track and field events. /276 2) 68&&(66 Apart from the energy and enthusiasm of the evening, there were many medal-winning performances by individuals and relay teams. Relay successes: Gold U14 Boys 4x100m, Cathal O’Reilly, Liam Doyle, Luke Burke, Tommy Coogan, Will Fox and Russel Kealy. Silver U12 Girls 4x200m, Molly O’Dornan, Kate O’Neill, Emily Murphy, Emma Lawlor and Sarah Dooley. U13 Mixed 4x100m, Caoimhe O’Reilly, Nicole Dowling, Cathal O’Reilly and Liam Doyle. Bronze U12 Boys 4x100m, Michael Brennan, Joey Ryan, Sean Dunner, Conor Gamble and Donal Kealy. The Boys’ U10 team of Bobby Brown, Luke Gamble, James O’Neill and Jamie Cahalan competed in the 4x200m. Individual medalists: Gold: Killian Hogan U15 800m, Bobby Brennan U9 Turbo Javelin, James Coogan U10 Turbo Javelin, Cathal O’Reilly U13 800m; Eva Ryan U8 300m, Kate O’Neill U11 80m and 300m, Nicole Dowling U14 80m and 800m, Aoife Cahalan U15 800m. 127 5(:$5'(' Silver: James Coogan U10 60m, Michael Brennan U11 80m and 300m, U11 Sean Dunne Turbo Javelin, U13 Cathal O’Reilly 800m, Will Fox U13 800m and Long Jump, Russel Kealy U13 Shot Putt, Molly Hogan U10 300m, Saoirse Geary U12 60m, Caoimhe O’Reilly U13 80m, Ellen Buggy U15 100m, Shot Putt and 800m. Bronze: Eva Ryan U8 60m, Molly Hogan U10 60m, Molly O’Dornan U11 80m, Emily Murphy U11 300m, Caoimhe O’Reilly U13 Shot Putt, Nicole Dowling U14 Long Jump, Eimear Stone U15 100m and 800m, Jamie Cahalan U8 300m, James Brennan U8 300m, Bobby Brennan U9 300m, James Coogan U10 300m, Luke Burke U13 Long Jump, Will Fox U13 80m. There were several other athletes who did not lack endeavour but were not rewarded with individual medals: U9 James O’Neill and Luke Gamble, U11 Joey Ryan and Conor Gamble, U12 Donal Kealy, U13 Liam Doyle and Tommy Coogan, U10 Eimear Phelan, U11 Sarah Dooley and Emma Lawlor. In the County Kilkenny 10k race at The Pink Rock, Kathryn Nolan was 7th and Margaret Dillon 23rd in the women’s race. Robert Dunne was 23rd and Enda Glennon 24th in the men’s race.

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I Anne Byrne am applying for permission for the erection of an extension and alterations to existing dwelling and all associated site works at Ballykeefe Bog, Cuffesgrange, Co. Kilkenny. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the Offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny during its public opening hours 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Monday to Friday and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (â&#x201A;Ź20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed: Byrne & McCabe Design, Architecture and Engineering Services (059 9725684).

Ian & Orla Morrissey hereby apply to Kilkenny County Council for planning permission for the construction of an extension to the existing dwelling and associated site works at Kilmog, Cuffesgrange, Co. Kilkenny. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (â&#x201A;Ź20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application. Signed: Ian Morrissey

.LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ &RXQFLO We Brian Lannon & Pamela Alexander are applying for outline permission for the erection of a dwelling house and domestic garage / store with treatment system and soil polishing filter and utilising the existing entrance and all associated site works at Ballyredding North, Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the Offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny during its public opening hours 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Monday to Friday and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (â&#x201A;Ź20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed: Byrne & McCabe Design, Architecture and Engineering Services (059 9725684).

.LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ &RXQFLO We, Paddy & Gillian Tyrrell intend to apply for Permission for development at this site situated at: Bleach Road, Dunmore, Co Kilkenny The development will consist of: Construction of a single storey dwelling with associated single storey garage, new entrance to the public roadway, treatment system and percolation area, landscaping and all other associated siteworks. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9 a.m.- 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (â&#x201A;Ź20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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Sport A pic for many family albums

Tackling was fair and furious

Blues battle: Super Saints conquer JIMMY RHATIGAN JIMMYRHATIGAN@GMAIL.COM

The Blues won this aerial battle All Pics: Martin Doheny

A WONDERFUL journey by a dedicated young soccer team came to a rather unfortunate ending. But while they may not treasure the memories of a final day that went askew, ‘booters should always recall with pride the wonderful run of glory they enjoyed on a provincial soccer trip. Manager Sean Doyle was refreshingly honest after the Leinster U18 Leinster Cup 5-1 defeat by Saint Kevin’s of Dublin in Castledermot on Saturday. “Kevin’s were physically stronger and much better than us, we were outclassed, it is as simple as that,” he told The Reporter. Sean described the Kevin’s 17s as the best schoolboy side he had ever seen. “They were something else,”he said. “All of the first 11 have attracted interest from Cross Channel clubs and eight have already played for the Republic of Ireland. “However, let’s give credit to our own players who battled bravely and played out of their skins. When 5-1 down near the finish, they were still fighting hard even though we had only 10 players after Cian Loy had been rather harshly sent off midway through the first half,” Seanie added. “I was delighted with the club support. Some 300 travelled with us to Castledermot and were a credit to the club. $// 81'(5 $*( “That all of our squad is under age next season again has to be positive. And we did the double in Kilkenny this season, winning the league and Henderson Shield.” The Leinster U18 Cup final didn’t exactly prove to be a ‘High Five’ for a young team that did the Freebooters Club and Kilkenny & District League proud. Like good thespians, the youngsters hoped that it would be all right on the night, or on the afternoon in this case. It wasn’t, it didn’t go well, they were well beaten in the end by a slick St Kevin’s Boys from Dublin, the cream of under age

Irish soccer. It was heartbreak day for our local boys, their parents and extended families and for the supporters of Freebooters who were loyal to the last. But, digging a bit deeper, those very same people should remember the wonderful feats of the boys, their superb win over League of Ireland club Shelbourne and their memorable victory over Home Farm. There were other great victories too, at home and away, all good reasons to recall what will in future seasons become known as the great youths’ run of 2015 when it was a case of so near, yet so far away. %/8(6 52&.(' Two goals in the first seven minutes rocked The Blues. Then came the sending off following a burst of over enthusiasm. Two goals became three and what may have started out as a hillock now became a mountain to climb. But with typical fighting spirit, ‘Booters

refused to wilt and a goal by Ryan Maguire ensured that there was a half time flicker of light at the end of a rather dim tunnel. Maguire scored after 30 minutes. His goal followed a corner that was headed across goal and Ryan volleyed to the net from six yards. There were no half time changes. Eoin Wall and Sean Bolger replaced John McEvoy and Ryan Maguire 15 minutes into the second half. The hoped for flame of glory was finally extinguished when ‘Booters missed a great chance of bringing the game back to 3-2. Kevin’s broke away and crashed in their fourth goal. The Saints then hit a late, late fifth. It wasn’t long before the fat lady sang to signal the final whistle. The Blues, the first provincial team to reach the final of this competition in 15 years, had done enough to suggest that like the Manorfarm chicken of old they could be back, next year perhaps when they should all be together again.

Larry Scallan, John Bolger and Declan Wall

24 JUNE 2015 Kilkenny Reporter

Sport Freebooters, the pride of the Fair Green

Bobbie and Tom Lahart, Meadow Way A race for possession

Enthusiastic support: Jenny Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keeffe, Emma Doyle, Olwin Bergin and Niamh Maher Fighting spirit was admirable

24 JUNE 2015 Kilkenny Reporter

News

There was a great turnout for the Over 50s darts tournament at Doherty’s Bar, Friary Street on Saturday. The competition, organised by Mick Guidera, was sponsored by Pat Kenny’s of Doherty’s. Proceeds went to St Mary’s Day Care Centre, Fair Green Pic: Vicky Comerford

Heartbreak for Thomastown SEMPLE Stadium, Thurles brought heartbreak for Thomastown U14 camogie girls. On Saturday when they qualified for the Roinn ‘A’ Feile final by winning all their matches during the day, they met Galteer of Waterford in the decider.

The sides were level after normal time. Ten minutes of extra time was played. The Kilkenny girls gave their all but unfortunately it wasn’t to be. They can now focus on retaining their Roinn ‘A’ U14 county title. They finished their week-

end by travelling to the Dunmore East Activity Centre on Sunday and then back to the Communty Centre for a barbecue at the Marshes Street venue. The event was hosted by the camogie club and head chef Brendan Cooke.

Reporter GAA Results British Junior Football Inter-County Championship Kilkenny 1-19, Gloucestershire 0-1 J. J. Kavanagh and Sons All County J.H.L. Mooncoin 3-17, Erin's Own 1-11 J. J. Kavanagh and Sons Joe Walsh Cup Blacks and Whites 0-12, St Lachtain's 2-5

Dermot O’Rourke from the highly regarded Top Pro Kickboxing club in Kilkenny City travelled to Galway to the Black Dragon Kickboxing Gym at the weekend to grade for his 1st Dan black belt under 7th Dan black belt master Pete Foley. Master Foley, a native of Parliament Street, Kilkenny City and former chief instructor of the Kilkenny Black Dragon Kickboxing Club was very impressed with Dermot’s level of fitness and technical skills and remarked that Kilkenny was once again to the fore in the world of kickboxing.

J. J. Kavanagh and Sons Kevin Fennelly Cup Erins Own 2-14, Ballyhale Shamrocks 1-15 J. J. Kavanagh and Sons Paddy Cahill Cup Glenmore 0-17, Kilmacow 0-11 Dicksboro 0-17, Naomh Bríd 0-16 Country Style Foods South J.B.H.C. League Carrigeen 2-9, Ballyhale Shamrocks 0-9 Mooncoin 1-17, Tullogher Rosbercon 2-7 Piltown 2-7, Slieverue 2-6 J. J. Kavanagh and Sons North Junior A.H.C. Group A Tullaroan 5-17, Fenians 5-9 St Patrick's 5-11, Emeralds 2-9

J. J. Kavanagh and Sons North Junior BHC Group C Bennettsbridge 1-19, Galmoy 1-12 Iverk Produce South J.A.H.Championship League Tullogher Rosbercon 1-11, Carrickshock 1-11 Thomastown 2-18, Dunnamaggin 0-8 Glenmore 2-14, Rower Inistioge 1-14 Duggan Steel U14 Hurling League Roinn A St Lachtain's 4-12 Bennettsbridge 1-13 Erin’s Own 5-18 Mooncoin 1-14 Duggan Steel U14 Hurling League Roinn B Group A Piltown 3-9, Rower Inistioge 3-7 Kilmacow 10-14, Graignamanagh 3-6 Duggan Steel U14 Hurling League Roinn B Group B Glenmore 2-11, Ballyhale Shamrocks 2-10 Young Irelands 4-12, Galmoy/Windgap 3-11 James Stephens 4-10, Young Irelands 3-3

J. J. Kavanagh and Sons North Junior AHC Group B St Lachtain's 1-20 Graigue Ballycallan 1-13

Duggan Steel U14 Hurling League Roinn C Carrickshock 7-8, Conahy Shamrocks 5-11 Mullinavat 2-11, Tullogher Rosbercon 1-5 Mullinavat 9-11, Blacks and Whites 1-2 Tullogher Rosbercon 5-4 Cloneen/Railyard 1-5

J. J. Kavanagh and Sons North Junior BHC Group B James Stephens 1-13, Lisdowney 0-10

Tom Kinsella Tournament Naomh Eoin 2-14, St Martin's 1-11

24 JUNE 2015 Kilkenny Reporter

Golf Notes

Golf Callan Results ending 21st June: The Jack O’Shea trophy played on the 15th June produced Michael Wall as the overall winner with a score of 36pts Category prizes were A1. Pat Mulrooney 33pts CB A2. Don Bolger 33pts A3. Michael Somers 32pts B1. Seamus Lee 33pts B2. Eddie Byrne 32pts B3. Eamon Hayse 30pts. O’Dwyers Golf Store Open Singles Wednesday 17th June 1st Conor McMahon (Castlecomer) 42pts 2nd Shane O’Neill 41 pts (Back 9) Gross Martin O’Hallor 37pts. Monthly Medal - Tommy Nolan Trophy June 21st 1st Jimmy Dunne 66 net 2nd Pat O’Keeffe 68 nett (Back 9) Gross Sean Brett 79 Gross (Back 9) 3rd Michael Kealy 68 nett (Back 9). The golfer of the year points standings haven’t changed much after the weekend with a former winner Tom Kenny still leading, chased by Tommy Hennessy also a former winner in second place with Jimmy Dunne, John Lennon, John Proctor in 3rd place. Fixtures Wed 24th O’Dwyers Golf Store open singles tee time available on line or call 056 7725136 for reservations. Thurs 25th Senior Ladies tee 10am to Midday. Sat/Sun 28&29th P&T Facia and Guttering open two person team tee times on line or call 056 7725136. Mon 29th RGA 11am to 1pm. Tue 30th Ladies day. Lotto week 13 jackpot €1,050 numbers drawn 2, 8, 14 no winner, Lucky dip winners receiving €30 each were Liam Glennon, Ettie Power, Teresa Freyne. Next week’s jackpot is €1150. Thank you for your support. Ladies Captain Pat Mulrooney’s prize to the ladies was played on Saturday June 20th. Over 60 ladies played in this the ﬁrst of the Ladies Major Days in the calendar. The sun shone brilliantly lending to very good scoring. Noleen Quinlan topped the pole carding 68 in second place was Teresa Phelan with 69. Best Gross on the day was Rita O’Neill 82 while Ellen O’Shea and Margaret T O’Shea were 3rd and 4th with 71. Carmel O’Sullivan featured 5th with 72. Best 36 H/C was Breda O’Brien. Front nine with 33 was Mairead Blanchﬁeld while Jean Grace won back 9 with 34.

On Thursday 25th there is a Mens Open Singles. Result Sun 21st Mens Open Singles 1. Pat Fitzpatrick (12), The Heath, 70. 2. Ger Mullan (17), 71. Gross: Ml. Buggy (-1), 74. Cat 0-10: D. Dooley (3), 72 Cat 11-18: S. Butler (15), 72 b3 Cat 19+: R. Buggy (19), 75 b9 The TGIF 11 hole re-entry competition continues, with the league rounds beginning each Friday. With holiday time in the air, players in the league can enter a ‘holiday card’ for inclusion in the week they are away. For details about these holiday play arrangements see Eddie, bar manager. Ladies The Boyne team, under the management of Helen Dunne, played Abbeyleix on Wednesday, 17th in an away draw. With only two matches playing at home, it was a challenging meeting for Castlecomer to win. And it was a closely fought round leading to the winner being decided by a putt on the 18th hole in the ﬁnal match to decide the outcome. Lady Captain Patricia Doheny and Margaret Furlong held the balance of power on the 18th green to close out their match and bring victory to Castlecomer, which they did with great style and to the delight of the spectators and other team members. The team players, Joan Brennan & Kathleen Ryan, Emer Foley & Ita Madigan, Hanoria Fogarty & Nuala Mahon, Breda Phelan & Maureen Norton and Lady Captain Patricia Doheny & Margaret Furlong, brought Castlecomer into the next round against Kilkenny Golf Club. The draw for that meeting gives Castlecomer the slim advantage of a home draw. Good luck to the Castlecomer ladies Boyne team and manager Helen Dunne for the next stage of the competition. Glanbia sponsored the stroke competition held over the weekend of 20th/21st. Many

thanks for the sponsorship from the club. Continuing with her excellent performance, Susan Boland won the competition with a great score of 70. Margie Gannon and Margaret O’Keeffe both registered a score of 73, with second place awarded to Margie Gannon on the back 9, putting Margaret O’Keeffe into third place. Congratulations to the ladies for their convincing, strong scores and good golf. Eamonn Fitzgerald, President, holds his competition next weekend for gents and ladies. Ladies can play on Tuesday in this competition also. For weekend entry in particular, please ensure entry on the on-line time sheet to be sure of securing your playing slot. Monday Evening Scramble continues with a nine hole fun competition for all golﬁng levels. All are welcome. Following enthusiastic interest in beginner lessons and sessions already held, these sessions will continue. On Wed 24th at 7.15pm and Mon, 29th at 6.15pm a nine hole scramble for beginners will be held. Any interested can call or text their name to 087 9171579.

Gowran Park CAPTAIN’S PRIZE The ﬁrst major of the year takes place this Saturday with a full timesheet in place with all members vying for the coveted prize. Both Captains, Ger Hickey and Liam O’Dwyer are looking forward to the day and wishing all members the very best for the competition. The redrawn timesheet will be available online and also available from the office from tomorrow, Thursday - any changes after Wednesday must go through Ger Treacy the competition secretary. The evening will culminate with a buffet and presentation of prizes followed by celebrations late into the evening. Open Fourball Sunday 28th June 2015

An Open Fourball will take place on Sunday next, 28th June. Visitors €20 – all welcome. Online booking now open or call the golf office 056 7726699. Ryder Cup Style Challenge Following on from last years’ success Gowran Park Golf Club are pleased to announce details of Kilkenny’s very own Ryder Cup Style competition again this year which we know will capture the imagination and interest of golfers in the local area and beyond. It’s a knockout event and all golfers must have a GUI handicap but the team can be made up of any combination - ladies, men or mixed. Competition is open to members and nonmembers of Gowran Park with all matches taking place in Gowran. The format will be 3 Singles matches, a Foursome and a Fourball which lends itself nicely to all you budding managers to try out your skills at selecting and managing your teams for next season. For just €140, a team of 7 golfers will enter and play up to 5 rounds of competition over the summer, culminating with the ﬁnal to be played in September. For full details and application form call the Golf Office on 056 7726699 – Closing date for entries is Friday 26th June when the draw for the knockout stages will take place. Weekly Open Singles – Thursday 18th June 2015 The good weather last week brought a large entry for the weekly Open Singles. Local member Jack Foley returned steady golf scoring 21 points on both front and back 9 to secure victory with a score of 42 pts. Blessington Lakes member, Noel Guerin, a regular visitor to Gowran Park, took the runner up spot with 38 points winning on a countback. The competition continues this week with a revised rate of €15 per visitor – times sheet will be busy so early booking is advised. Members 9 Hole Competition – Wednesday 17th June 2015 The members’ weekly 9 hole

competition sponsored by Brendan McDermott was won on Wednesday night by Joe Lannon on a countback from Stephen Roche. Both had 23 points from the white tees. John Moore was third with 22 points. The league table is published on our blog and after three round Joe Lannon and Liam Hutchinson are bot top with 14 points. There is a rollover with the birdie hole as hole 4 was drawn with no birdies - the prize pool next Wednesday will be €120. Matchplay Season Just a reminder to get you games played within the speciﬁed dates - it’s the player on top of the draw to contact their opponent to arrange the match. Ladies Weekly Competition – Wednesday 17th June 2015 1st: Patrice Mullins (36) - 3 2nd: Mgt Bower (27) - 2 3rd: Hillary Dick (18) 0 cb Fixtures Thursday 25th June Open Singles, €15.00 visitor Sunday 28th June Open Fourball, €20.00 visitor.

Kilkenny There will be a Mens prize presentation on Thursday July 2nd at 7pm. Prizes for the following competitions will be presented: Open Week Scramble Monday June 2nd, Open Singles Wednesday June 10th, June Monthly Medal Sunday June 14th, Intermediate Scratch Cup Saturday June 20th, Junior Scratch Cup Sunday June 21st, Open Singles Wednesday June 24th. CLUB MATCHPLAY DEADLINES Mens Club Foursomes second round is due for completion by July 12th Club Mixed Foursomes first round is due for completion by July 17th Mens Scratch Match play second round by June 30th Mens Club Fourball second round is due for completion by July 10th The next round of the Bar Cup was due to be completed by July 10th Mens Club Singles first round due to be completed by June 19th JUNIOR / JUVENILE The Boys Under 15’s played Castlecomer on Saturday 20th and won 4/1 with victories for Jack Walsh 5&4, Bobby O’Mahony on the 17th, Louis Walsh on the 17th and Gavin Phelan on the 18th, Richard Louis Duggan the fifth member of the team lost narrowly.

Castlecomer Diary Mr. Eamonn Fitzgerald’s Presidents Prize to both Men and Ladies takes place next weekend Sat 27th/ Sun 28th. The competition will be an 18 hole stableford event. This is one of the prestigious and hotly contested competitions of the year. Book your tee time early.

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Kilkenny boys will play Glasson in the Leinster semi ﬁnal of the Fred Daly trophy on Saturday July 4th at 3pm. It is an away draw with three matches in Kilkenny and four in Glasson.

Back Row, from left: Carmel O’Sullivan, Mary Lanigan, Teresa Phelan, Margaret O’Shea, Rita Wemyss, Jean Grace, Breda O’Brien, Nellie O’Shea. Front: Lady President Joe Dunne, Lady Captain Mary Manning, Winner Noleen Phelan, Captain Pat Mulrooney.

The Junior / Juvenile competitions have started

for the season on Mondays from 8.00–11.30 and will be live for online booking. They will go live 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. RESULTS JUVENILE COMPETITION MONDAY JUNE 15TH Boys Full Handicap 1. Oisin Timmons (19) 43pts (B9) 2. David O’Brien (16) 43 pts 3. Jack Walsh (10) 42 pts Boys Junior Handicap 1. David Fogarty (25) 42pts 2. Mark Kenny (25) 39pts Girls Jan Browne (15) 38 pts Next Competition Monday June 29th and is bookable online. JUNIOR/JUVENILE FUNDRAISER There will a Junior/Juvenile fundraiser competition on Wednesday July 1st. It will be a four person team semi open and the team must contain at least one member of Kilkenny Golf Club. The entry fee for the 4 Person team is €50 and the Jun/Juv would welcome any prizes that parents of Juveniles may wish to donate. The sheet for teams is placed in the foyer, please place your teams name on the sheet or contact the office to do so. LADIES RESULTS, FIXTURES & INTER CLUB RESULTS Ladies 18 Hole 2 Person Team Event Tuesday June 16th Sponsor; Electro City 1. Mary Rice (28), Mags Duggan (28) 50pts 2. Valerie Graham (22) Rosemary Keogh (30) 48pts 3. Marty Leahy Browne (4) Ann Smee (5) 47pts 4. Annette Stapleton (22) Josephine Leahy (14) 46pts (B9) Ladies Fixtures Tuesday June 23rd 8.20–10.20, 12.20–2.20 and 4.00–6.00, Ladies v Par Tuesday June 30th 8.20–10.20, 12.20–2.20 and 4.00–6.00, Ladies Granard Foursomes, Slots also on Sunday June 28th 10.30–11.00. MENS SENIORS COMPETITION THURSDAY JUNE 18TH 1. Pat Drennan (15), Kevin Donohue (18), Reay Brandon (20), Joe Ledwidge (25) 63pts 2. Brian Cullen (10), Dick Cogan (23), Martin Kelly (28), Eamon Molloy (26) 62pts 3. Matt Ruth (12), Tony Teehan (13), Dick Keoghan (26), Tom McPhilips (36) 61pts 4. Noel Skehan (14),

Andy Hughes (19), Brendan Graham (25), Terry Morris (32) 60pts 5. Billy Burke (11), Richard Butler (23), Michael Cody (22), Billy Dalton (32) 59pts 6. Willie Leahy (14), John O’Regan (18), John Martin (15), Paddy Byrne (22) 59pts 7. Pat Foley (13), Brendan McIntyre (22), Shem Lawlor (22), Paddy Halley (25) 58pts Next competition: Thursday June 25th at 11am. SENIOR LADIES COMPETITION THURSDAY JUNE 18TH 1. Catherine Barrett, Ann Gubbins, Helen Dwan 40pts 2. Ann Murphy, Jane Duggan, Mary Gaffney 39pts 3. Eileen Reynolds, Elizabeth Tobin, Aileen Hehir 38pts 4. Mary Prendergast, Greta Nicholson, Paula Kavanagh 36pts Next competition: Thursday June 25th at 10am. ST LUKE’S CLASSIC WEDNESDAY JUNE 17th RESULTS 1. Sean Keane, David O’Connor, Mick Galway, Eamon Keane (19) 96pts (L6) 2. Ned Nolan (13), Paddy Comerford (13), Tony Butler (14), Michael Egan (16) 96pts 3. Victor Smyth, D Brennan, J Daly, John Craddock 95pts 4. Colm Deignan (14), Tony Teehan (18), Geraldine Deignan (18), Barbara Teehan (22) 93pts 5. Denis Brophy (7), Seamus Brophy (19), Jim Noone (20), Denis Flynn (22) 91pts (B9) FIXTURES Tuesday June 23rd, 8.20–10.20, 12.20–2.20 and 4–6.00, Ladies 9 & 18H v Par. Wednesday June 24th, 8.30 – 6.15 Ladies & Gents Open Singles. Thursday June 25th, 10.00–11.00, Senior Ladies Competition; 11.00–1.00 Senior Mens Competition; 1.00–2.00, Members Time; 3.30–6.00, Dicksboro Classic. Friday June 26th, 9.00–6.00, Dicksboro Classic. Saturday June 27th, 7.30–9.00, Members; 9.00–11.00, Captain Prize Qualifying; 10.50–12.00, Visitors; 12.00–1.00, Captains Prize qualifying; 1.00–2.00 Members Time; 2.00–6.00 Captains Prize qualifying. Sunday June 28th, 7.30–6.00, Captains Prize Qualifying; 10.30–11.00, Ladies Competition (bookable online). Monday June 29th, 8.30–12.00, Juvenile Competition; 1.00–2.30, Members Time; 2.30–3.30, Ladies Match: The Heath v New Ross. Tuesday June 30th, 8.20–10.20, 12.20–2.20 and 4.00–6.00, Granard Foursomes, Slots also available on Sunday June 28th. Wednesday July 1st, 8.30–6.00, Junior /Juvenile Fundraiser €50 Per Team of Four, Timesheet in Clubhouse.

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Young guns unleash as they crush Laois Minors were too good for Laois

PAT TREACY KILKENNY minor hurling team put in a workmanlike performance to see off the challenge of Laois in Nowlan Park. The defending All-Ireland champions took a firm grip of the game in the opening quarter and led 1-5 to 0-2 by the 15th minute. Having played with the wind in the first half, Kilkenny had a comfortable nine-point advantage at half time, 1-11 to 0-5 with eight different players on the scoresheet. The young Cats put the O’Moore men to the sword in the first five minutes of the second half when John Donnelly and team captain Daniel O’Connor played a lovely one-two for Donnelly to finish brilliantly to the net to put the game beyond the visitors, 2-12 to 0-7.

KILKENNY . . . . 2-18 LAOIS. . . . . . . . . 0-10

Kilkenny’s Niall Walsh in control

(9(1 (;&+$1*(6 The early exchanges were even with the impressive Mark Kavanagh and Aaron Dunphy pointing for Laois as Joe Cuddihy and John Donnelly replied. Andrew Gaffney converted a ’65 and from the resulting puck out Tadhg O’Dwyer ran 50 metres and pointed on the run to put Kilkenny 0-4 to 0-2 in front. Eleven minutes into the game, last year’s All-Ireland captain Darragh Joyce delivered a long free into the Laois defence. Andrew Gaffney fielded brilliantly and shot low to the back of the net. A minute later John Donnelly set up Richie Leahy for a long range point, 1-5 to 0-2. Laois suffered a serious blow when centre back Denis Cahill was sidelined with concussion after a 10-minute break in play. Kilkenny kept the scoreboard ticking over with Andrew Gaffney (2), Niall Walsh, Daniel O’Connor, Joe Cuddihy and Darragh Joyce finding the target. Laois replied with two Mark Kavanagh pointed frees and a point from play by

Stephen Phelan, 1-11 to 0-5. Following Kilkenny’s second goal the game faded to an inevitable victory. +$33< Manager Pat Hoban will be happy with his team’s performance as they prepare to take on Dublin in the Leinster final in Croke Park on July 5. The winner’s defence lined out with Cathal McGrath at centre back with Conor Doheny in the corner and Darragh Joyce at wing back. The defensive set up was solid all through and it was encouraging to see Darren Mullen play his first competitive game in over 12 months when he lined out at wing back following his recovery from a cruciate knee ligament injury. Joe Connolly and Richie Leahy put in a great shift at midfield while John Donnelly created and scored at centre forward. Joey Cuddihy was an effective target man at full forward while Andrew Gaffney, Daniel O’Connor, Niall Walsh and Tadhg O’Dwyer got on the scoresheet. SCORERS: Kilkenny: Andrew Gaffney 1-6 (0 - 5f), John Donnelly 0-2, Joey Cuddihy 0-2, Richie Leahy 0-2 (1f), Niall Walsh 0-2, Tadhg O’Dwyer, Daniel O’Connor, Darragh Joyce, Michael Cody 0-1 each. Laois: Mark Kavanagh 0-7 (5f), Aaron Bergin 0-1, Aaron Dunphy 0-1, Stephen Phelan 0-1. KILKENNY: Shane Murphy, Michae Cody, Tommy Walsh, Conor Doheny, Darren Mullen, Cathal McGrath, Darragh Joyce, Richie Leahy, Joe Connolly, Andrew Gaffney, John Donnelly, Daniel O’Connor, Tadhg O’Dwyer, Joey Cuddihy, Niall Walsh. Subs: Edmond Delaney, James Bergin, Ross Butler, Conor Hennessy, Ronan Coffey. LAOIS: Stephen Kelly, Joe Geaney, Conor Phelan, David Connolly, Liam O’Connell, Denis Cahill, Lee Cleere, Séan Downey, Stephen Dunphy, Stephen Phelan, Martin Phelan, Aaron Bergin, Mark Kavanagh, Robbie Phelan, Aaron Dunphy. Subs: Eric Killeen, Liam Delaney, Andrew Mortimer. REFEREE: Alfie Devine (Westmeath).

Tadgh O’Dwyer leaves ﬁve Laois players stranded

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real ﬁrepower neighbours Nowlan Park was packed to the rafters

John Donnelly shows a clean pair of heels All Pics: Donal Foley

Kilkenny captain Daniel O’Connell, Laois’s Liam O’Connell and referee Alﬁe Devine

Andy Gaffney streaks away

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Cats in great shape for Galway PAT TREACY

KILKENNY . . . . 5-25 WEXFORD . . . . 0-16

Richie Hogan, in stormin’ formidable

ALL-IRELAND champions Kilkenny showed that they are in fine fettle as they prepare to defend their Leinster title against Galway in Croke Park on Sunday week. The Cats dished out a 24-point defeat to visitors Wexford in Nowlan Park on Sunday. The home team hadn’t played for 12 weeks but they showed a freshness and an appetite to suggest that they will be difficult to beat in this year’s championship. Wexford were brushed aside with a display of powerful hurling which yielded some top class scores and it showed that the spirit in the Kilkenny camp is excellent. Corner forward Ger Aylward was the spearhead of the attack and he finished the game with 3-5 in the bag after excellent approach play in attack. The defence was in a mean mood and protected Eoin Murphy’s goal area with passion and zeal as they deprived the Wexford forwards of even a single goal. Michael Fennelly and Conor Fogarty dominated midfield while Eoin Larkin was back to his best after missing the entire Allianz League campaign with an injury. %5,*+7 23(1,1* Wexford opened brightly with three Ian Byrne points (2f) to lead 0-3 to 0-2 after nine minutes. Michael Fennelly set up Richie Hogan for an opportunist goal in the 10th minute with Larkin sniping a point a minute later followed by a goal from Ger Aylward to put the winners 2-3 to 0-4 ahead by the 13th minute.

That brace of goals was the foundation for Kilkenny dominance and they were never in any danger of being caught despite a spirited effort from the visitors. By half time the winners led 3-7 to 0-10 with TJ Reid firing home a third goal from a penalty, a well placed cracker. Kilkenny increased their lead to four clear goals, 4-14 to 0-14 by the 50th minute as Aylward hit his second goal. The closing 20 minutes didn’t get any better for Wexford as Kilkenny outscored them by 1-11 to 0-2 to double their advantage by the time referee Diarmuid Kirwan blew the full time whistle. 63(&8/$7,21 There was much speculation about the loss of such iconic players as Henry Shefflin, Tommy Walsh, JJ Delaney, Brian Hogan and Aidan Fogarty and how it might affect the Kilkenny approach to the championship. The Kilkenny attitude remains the same with hard work and sensible use of the ball the key ingredients in the approach to the game. Joey Holden was the focus of attention before the game as he was handed the number three shirt vacated by JJ Delaney’s retirement. The Ballyhale Shamrocks man was soundness personified as he snuffed out the threat of Conor McDonald and a succession of other forwards. Goalkeeper Eoin Murphy made a blinding save from David Redmond in the 20th minute, otherwise he was on regular housekeeping duties as the defence snuffed out any scoring threat. The influence of Michael Fennelly on this game should not be understated as the towering midfielder was

involved in most of the key moments. Fennelly and Richie Hogan have an uncanny understanding of each others play that generally bears fruit. Eoin Larkin hit the ground running with some sublime touches, hitting three points and he had a goal disallowed, before being called ashore. Ger Aylward brought his good form on the training field to the championship stage as he bagged a hatful of scores. The tireless work of Walter Walsh and John Power should also be recognised and the steady return of TJ Reid after recovering from a shoulder injury was satisfactory. Colin Fennelly was a late withdrawal with after suffering slight concussion recently. Galway will be a more formidable threat in the Leinster final on July 5. SCORERS: Kilkenny: Ger Aylward 3-5, TJ Reid 1-7 (1-5f), Richie Hogan 1-5, Eoin Larkin 0-3, John Power 0-2, Cillian Buckley, Michael Fennelly, Kevin Kelly 0-1 each. Wexford: Ian Byrne 0-10 (8f), David Redmond 0-2, Liam Óg McGovern 0-2, Andrew Shore, Diarmuid O’Keeffe 0-1 each. KILKENNY: Eoin Murphy, Paul Murphy, Jackie Tyrrell, Pádraig Walsh, Kieran Joyce, Cillian Buckley, Michael Fennelly, Conor Fogarty, Walter Walsh, Richie Hogan, TJ Reid, Ger Aylward, John Power, Eoin Larkin. Subs: Shane Prendergast, Robert Lennon, Kevin Kelly, Mark Kelly. WEXFORD: Mark Fanning, Liam Ryan, Matthew O’Hanlon, Eoin Moore, Andrew Shore, Lee Chinn, Ciarán Kenny, David Redmond, Diarmuid O’Keeffe, Shane Tomkins, Daithí Waters, Ian Byrne, Paul Morris, Conor McDonald, Liam Óg McGovern. Subs: Aidan Nolan, Eanna Martin, Harry Kehoe, Podge Doran, Garret Sinnott. REFEREE: Diarmuid Kirwan (Cork).

Senior Cats in great form, more exciting times ahead

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as Wexford are given the brush Claire Walsh, a cousin of hurling star, Tommy, sang our National Anthem, accompanied by St Patrick’s Brass Band

All Pics: Donal Foley

Jackie Tyrrell, a colossus

Wexford captain, Matthew O’Hanlon, Kilkenny’s Joey Holden and referee, Diarmuid Kirwan Kieran Joyce denies Liam McGovern

Aerial brilliance in the beautiful game

Joey Holden had a superb game

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