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Kilkenny Reporter WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 24 2014

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24 SEPTEMBER 2014 Kilkenny Reporter

Kilkenny Reporter WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 24 2014

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$ 1(: (5$ ,1 7227+&$5( $55,9(6 ,1 ,5(/$1' World-leading dental treatment at incredibly low prices! A dramatically new dental practice has been launched that provides some of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most advanced aesthetic and cosmetic dental treatments. And you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to travel to central or southern Europe for its huge benefits. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s now available in the state-of-thedental-art Carlow Dental Centre in Graiguecullen. The Centre has been established by two of the best dentists in Hungary â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itself acknowledged as a worldleading country in that field. Between them, Dr. William Hayfron and Dr. Krisztian Sallai have two decades of highly successful experience treating patients from around the world. Having responded to the need from Irish patients, Doctors Hayfron and Sallai had opened a practice in Ireland. In doing so, they will enable people with dental problems to achieve major savings while relieving them of the stress and time-consumption of travelling abroad.

Making your smile wider than your wallet The clinic claims three major qualities: Cost, Confidence and Convenience. Cost meaning low prices. Confidence that comes from being treated by highly qualified dental practitioners experienced in crowns, bridges... and in restoring smiles which adds so much to oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s self-confidence. Convenience is in the surgeryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s accessible location and its opening hours at weekends. Then thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the speed of service delivery. Even the most complex dental restoration can be achieved within two weeks (subject to no inflammation or the absolute need for extractions). Not least, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a dedication to minimising discomfort and pain. Indeed, the majority of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s patients say they feel hardly any pain during and after their treatment. Equally satisfying is the minimum pain to the bank balance.

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Carlow Dental Centre Unit 9, Graigue Village Centre, Graiguecullen 059 917 3762, www.carlowdentalcentre.ie

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Supervised Family Fun Day LANGTONS @ CILLIN HILL EVERY SUNDAY FROM 12.30PM UPSTAIRS IN THE LOFT RESTAURANT, CILLIN HILL. * Bouncy Castles * Face Paints * Loom Bands * Nail Paints * Giant Floor Games * Colouring * Music & Fun

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7KH =HUR 7KHRUHP The often underfunded yet always fascinating Terry Gilliam dives back into dystopian drama with The Zero Theorem. Its central story of an outsider ﬁghting against the oppression of a smothering society is one we’ve seen before in Brazil and Twelve Monkeys. But splattered in a vivid color palette and rich with irreverent details that sneer at everything from the Christian faith to our obsession over superheroes, Gilliam’s latest dystopian tale feels fresh and necessary. Christoph Waltz stars as Qohen Leth, a neurotic computer hacker who refers to himself in the royal we, rejects common pleasures-from junk food to sex--and waits impatiently for his calling. More speciﬁcally, he desperately wants an actual phone call that he believes will give his life meaning. His quest to earn this call brings him into the realm of the manipulative Management (Matt Damon), an ennuiridden wunderkind named Bob (Lucas Hedges), and a latex-loving call girl called Bainsley (Mélanie Thierry). Qohen’s existential crisis is heavy. Yet The Zero Theorem is light with an iconoclastic humor and beguiling

bubbliness. As we’ve come to expect from Gilliam’s works, every frame is packed with quirky details that inform his distinctive dystopias, and often contemptible but always compelling characters. The production design alone for The Zero Theorem could entertain. For instance, a scene where Qohen goes before a panel of doctors includes one doctor played by Peter Stormare, who examines the naked and anxious hacker while wearing exam gloves that have had the ﬁnger tips snipped off! It’s a nonsensical world that refuses to acknowledge

its own lack of sense, and so it pulls us into Qohen’s feeling of being lost. Ignited by performers clearly giddy to play in Gilliam’s sandbox, The Zero Theorem is electric, full of thoughtprovoking concepts and dazzling imagery. At its core is a story that’s bittersweet yet boldly funny. It’s bonkers and brilliant, folding in pop culture icons with classical inﬂuences. Daring us to empathize with a dreamer the ﬁlm repeatedly declares mad. And for all this, The Zero Theorem is a masterpiece of Gilliam’s style and substance.

and the “why” – while letting noteworthy cast members Dylan O’Brien, Blake Cooper, Kaya Scodelario (as the lone girl in the group) and smoldering Will Poulter shoulder the requisite drama that enhances the science-fiction at play. I understand audiences who want to wave the white flag at the notion of having to learn the specifications of another sci-fi, teen lit universe. It’s getting difficult to keep your Mockingjay districts separated

from your Divergent factions, and The Maze Runner downloads The Glade, Runners, Greavers, The Changing and more into our ever-developing glossary of cinematic sci-ﬁ terms. But director Wes Ball makes the Maze a daunting and emotionless adversary to our young heroes, and the effects work in this introductory chapter convinced me to want the next installment of this potential franchise to unfold on screen, and soon.

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BUZZ of the week Everyone’s talkin’ about ...well, four million people are, for that’s the number who watched a YouTube video of Rory McIlroy hitting a ball into the pocket of a spectator courtesy of a rebound from a tree. Sadly, the rules of golf do not allow for such a holein-one! So the chips

were down for Big Mac who came second in the PGA Tour event in Atlanta, Georgia. See tinyurl.com/PocketInOne, The Nord Iron ladies’ man is back scoring (if that’s the word) on Friday for day one of the Ryder Cup at the Gleneagles Hotel in Scotland. We wish him well.

Film of the week Noble (15, nationwide): Christina Noble succeeded in coverting the misery of an impoverished childhood in the Dublin of the ‘50s into unparalleled acts of love in the country that was/ is the post-war Vietnam. The familiar story is told in a series of ﬂashbacks from the time the Dubliner, played adroitly by the very capable Deirdre O’Kane who instigated the movie project, arrives in Vietnam in1989 and her attempts to get ﬁnancial aid to rescue the pathetic urchins of Ho Chi Minh City. Flashbacks to her childhood with an abusive father (Liam Cunningham)

and a poorly mother (Derbhle Crotty) to her gang-rape as a young woman and subsequent pregnancy and forced adoption. Were you to scratch deeper you might ﬁnd uglier undertones, like the nature of Noble’s victimhood itself or how Ireland has never given much real love and protection to a lot of its children. As it is there are some nasty moments but the movie was clearly made in a manner to make it suitable for a mainstream audience. And to that end it doesn’t disappoint. It is unpretentious and persuasive. A modern Irish classic, like its heroine.

Book of the week A History Of Loneliness by John Boyne (Doubleday €17.99): the Dublin-born author of the magnificent The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas for the first time sets this, his eighth novel, in his native Ireland. It tells the odious tale of the decay and decline of Catholicism in Ireland through the eyes of its narrator Odran Yates from the time he first

enters the seminary in the 1970s, a time of a very different Ireland when Catholicism ruled with an iron crozier. Over the next four decades he observes his own fall from grace and that of his church against a backdrop of revelations of child sexual abuse. Though such abuse was common knowledge among those in charge it was, as we now know,

regularly denied, ignored and/or covered up, the festering corruption ﬁnally making its way to the very seat of Rome. Wonderfully written and well plotted, Boyne’s novel is a powerful indictment of the abuse of authority which, most often, only happens because almost everyone becomes complicit. All that is necessary for evil to triumph and all that...

Social Media of the week On Twitter Ned O’Sullivan continued his war on, eh, seagulls: @ briandelivers... ‘Senator Ned O’Sullivan making us look like provincial inbred

TV of the week Strictly Come Dancing, BBC 1, Friday 9pm: with The X Factor well up and running and Stricly back on its feet, can Christmas be far behind? This season’s return of the ratings monster has a host of celebs and wannabes struttin’ their stuff for the coveted title. There’s Pixie Lott, Caroline Flack and Andy Murray’s mum for starters but for this writer the show just

won’t be the same without Brucie who, now well in his 80s – what an inspiration for all of us – decided to hang up his dancing shoes last season. It would be nice to see him, to see him nice... especially to cheer us up no end on these encroaching dark evenings. Meantime The X Factor is turning up the heat on an exceptionally talented bunch of wannabes with stars in their eyes.

hillbillies with his seagull war. We deserve better officials than this.’ Anyone for seagull and chips, says I. Meantime, the healdine of the week must go

to Yahoo News who wrote ‘ Cocaine haul found in 91-year-old Vatican librarian’s car.’ Big deal. You might say. I couldn’t possibly comment.

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Top Ten The Waiting Room by Shane Craddock (Watergate Theatre, Fri-Sat 8pm, €13 & €16. Booking 056 7761674): The Waiting Room is the second play by Kilkennyborn Shane Cradock, whose previous play, In Two Minds, won an award with The Irish Playwrights and Screenwriters Guild. The new play, touring after a successful run at Dublin’s Civic Theatre, centres on Mick, an Irish 30-something living in Dublin. An unexpected

occurrence throws Mick into an intriguing series of events, where everything is not as it seems and starts to challenge the way he looks at life. It’s fun, it’s escapism and is, as they say, a bit out there... Craddock says he’d love people to leave the theatre having had a great laugh and feeling that they got a great’s night entertainment. “And maybe, just maybe, they’ll have a little spring in their step...”

App of the week Collectors Proof (IOS, free): if you collect things, any thing from model airplanes to matchbook covers, and you fancy sharing your treasured trove online to all and sundry, then this app is a must, as it provides a very cool socialmedia platform to

connect with others who might share your anorak obsessions. The posts of all you follow or who follow you, if you follow me, are displayed in a news-feed format just like any other social media website or app. No doubt you can idle away end-

less hours scrolling through the feed to ﬁnd like-minded fanatics. You can even reach a wider audience by posting your precious paraphernalia to your Facbook timelime. Me, I’m keeping my fancy egg-cups collection strictly offline.

DVD of the week The Angriest Man In Brooklyn (Lionsgate): one week after he committed suicide Signature Entertainment announced it was rush-releasing one of Robin Williams’ last movies straight to DVD, for it seems recently-deceased actors are a huge draw on home-enertainment (don’t ask). There’s a little irony about this movie: Williams plays irate lawyer Henry Altmann who ﬁnds reasons to be less than cheerful about everyday

matters from car alarms to blocked phone numbers. Then he is forced to re-evalutate his existence after a doctor mistakenly tells him he has just 90 minutes (correct!) to live. Not one of the late actor’s greatest moments as he tries to wrestle with a very contrived plot. Even the best efforts of a talent like Robin Williams cannot rescue this from its intended obscurity. Strictly for the fans, of which there are legions. And deservedly so.

GAME of the week Age Of Wonders 3, Golden Realms (€9.99): this became the favourite 4X turnbased strategy games of the year after its release last March. Now, its first premium expansion is out. It doesn’t necessarily redefine the original experience but for its price its new content makes a great game even better. Golden Realms most notable edition is the Halfling

Album of the Week Leonard Cohen – Popular Problems (Columbia): listening to Leonard Cohen can sometimes seem like watching paint dry, though the ﬁnal gloss and brilliance of the performance is always worth the wait. He once said, “Slow is in my blood”, which says it all and goes some way to explaining his longevity, with little or no ailments to show, and his enduring appeal. To coincide with his 80th birthday last weekend comes this outing in which he seems to have quickened the

pace, or delivery at any rate. He also gets more proliﬁc as he ages. It is only two years since his last release and he says he and co-writer Patrick Leonard already have half of the next opus in the bag. Wonderful news because the Canadian novelist, poet and songand-dance man is one hell of an act. The cynicism too has come of age as in “There’s torture and there’s killing... and there’s all my bad reviews.” A classic, showing too that there is still a country for old men. Praise be...

Race and you’d be forgiven for mistaking them for Hobbits from Tolkein’s classic franchise. Several of their units are evocative of such, with a pinch or two of carlessness in their arsenal. You can even summon eagles to aid you in battle. And what they may well lack in originality they more than make up for in joviality and sheer, if somewhat nervous, fun and games.

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‘How great thou art’ is the youth message STUDENTS from a local school will hit home the value of the arts to our politicians tomorrow, Thursday. Members of the St Canice’s Co-Ed National School Music Programme in Kilkenny City will be joined by Young Irish Film Makers, Monaghan Youth Theatre and Aspiro Youth Theatre at the Youths Art Showcase in the National Museum. Aim of the event is to showcase the exceptional quality of youth arts activity happening throughout our country and to celebrate the contribution of youth arts to the lives of young people in particular. The showcase also highlighs that access to the arts for young people was a right, not a privilege, politicians, including Minister for Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht, Heather Humphreys will be told. “Our reputation as a nation of artists, writers, actors and musicians is disproportionate to our small size, and disproportionate to public funding investment. We went to ensure that the promotion of our country as a culturally rich society is a lived reality for all our young people,” Youth Council Arts Programme member, Anne O’Gorman will stress.

The Dynamica String Quartet from St Canice’s NS Instrumental Music Programme, Georgia Shine, Hanaa Yousef, Sophia O’Shea and Katie Breen will appear at the National Youth Arts Showcase in the National Museum tomorrow, Thursday

Oh brother: Happy days at 80 IT WAS a very happy occasion for a sprightly son of Kilkenny who has just celebrated his 80th birthday. Edward Holland, Clogh Road, Castlecomer, second from right in our picture, was joined by his brothers Martin and Michael,

Birthday boy, Edward Holland, second from right

Dublin, and Tom, Trim, for a birthday tipple to celebrate his coming of age. The brothers are proud Kilkenny men who support our hurlers and they were delighted when Edward’s grandson Niall McMahon won an All-Ireland mi-

nor medal with Kilkenny against Limerick on September 7. Birthday wishes have gone to Edward from his many friends in North Kilkenny and well wishers also paid tribute to \RXQJ 1LDOO IRU KLV ¿QH DFKLHYHment.

Madden Motors Kilkenny Good Cars at Very Sensible Prices The UK and Japanese Import Specialists

09 Opel Corsa SXi Only 28,000 mls As New - Retail €7,900 Our Price 06 Honda Jazz Again like new with every extra 05 Peugeot 407 Hdi 1.6 Super Economical Family Car 05 Peugeot 206 Black Special Price 05 Opel Corsa Tdi 1.3 Diesel A gallon will take you to the moon and back 05 Toyota Yaris 1.0L 5 Dr. 57,000mls only 04 Honda Civic 1.7 Diesel 5 Dr.

96 Honda Civic Type R €5,900 €4,250 €2,995 €1,995 €2,950 €4,500 €3,950

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Puzzles

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. 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.

'RZQ L. Dens (5) L. After (5) N. Countries (7) O. Stone pillar (7) O. Used in making cameos (4) S. Conference (7) S. Carapace (5) S. Item of footwear (4) S. Health resort (3) S. Vegetable (7) U. Oblivious (7) U. Pressing (6) V. Screening (7) V. Type of house (5)

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'RZQ N. Countries (7) N. Approaches (5) N. Cosy retreat (4) O. Unpaid (5) P. Keyboard instrument (5) R. Glow (7) S. Mariners (7) S. Feudal Japanese warrior (7) S. Part of a play (5) S. Slumbering (8) S. Blemish (4) S. Phases (6) T. Pub (6) T. Ballet skirt (4)

$FURVV C. Stringed instrument (5) C. Parody (7) C. Remarks (8) D. Compulsory force (6) E. Without difficulty (6) E. Guess (8) I. Lit (7) I. Adult insect (5) I. Huge (7) K. Flightless New Zealand bird (4) L. Skulking (7) M. Partsong for two or three voices (8) M. Intended (5) M. Imitates with derision (5)

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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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Blast from the Past

In Castlecomer with Chubby Brennan

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A class of yesteryear at Castlecomer Primary School

Local lotto jackpots are won by locals MAUREEN Kelly of Kilkenny Street has won the GAA Lotto jackpot of €6,000, while Ann O’Neill of Moneenroe won the Golf Club Lotto big prize of €14,200.

Off your chest Kelley Comerford is a ﬁnalist in the face of Ireland.She holds a charity night in aid of suicide and mental awareness at the Cave Bar on this Friday. The charity wax is ex-

pected to get good support. The event is to make people aware of the fact that if something is bothering them, they should get it off their chest. The charity GRASP helpline is 087-4188053 or 086-6824760.

Clothes collection A clothes collection in aid of Friends of Calcutta will be held in Castlecomer Church car park this evening, Wednesday, 4pm to 5pm. All enquiries to Michael Hopkins

on 087-9073074 Autumn wreath Make an Autumn wreath at the library tomorrow, Thursday, 11.30am to 12.30pm. Toddlers stories and crafts every Thursday, 11.30am to

12.30pm. All are welcome and admission is free. Good wishes Best wishes to Kilkenny in the All-Ireland ﬁnal replay, especially Conor Fogarty of Erin’s Own.

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Planning Permission is sought by Robert Forristal & Helen O Neill from Kilkenny County Council for a new dormer style dwelling, domestic garage, private well, waste water treatment system, new site entrance and all associated site works at Shanbough Upper, New Ross, Co. Kilkenny. Signed: Robert Forristal & Helen O Neill. 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. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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Planning Permission is sought by Michael and Cathy Hoyne for demolition of existing front/side and rear single storey extensions, and erection of new front/side and rear two storey extension and erection of rear single storey extension. Permission is also sought for modifications to existing front and rear window fenestration, and removal of internal rear chimney stack with internal modifications and alterations and all associated site works at Number 10 College Road, Kilkenny. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9 a.m.- 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. 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. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed: Gittens Murray Architects Ltd., No. 5 William Street, and Kilkenny. Tel No: 056-7753933. web:www.gmarch.net

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I, Ivan Sheridan, am applying for planning permission for: 1. the use of attic floor space of the house permitted under planning permission 05/259 to provide additional habitable living accommodation, 2. the insertion of three dormer extensions on the rear roof elevation, 3. the insertion of three roof light windows on the front roof elevation, 4. the erection of a rear ground floor kitchen extension, 5. the development of a rear balcony, including over the proposed kitchen extension and associated hand rail, 6. the upgrading of the existing waste water treatment system, and 7. associated works, at Burnchurch, Viper, Kells, County Kilkenny. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9 a.m.- 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. 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. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed: Peter Thomson Planning Solutions of Suite 1, Burchall House, Parnell St, Waterford (086 819 6856)

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Wednesday September 19TH Race 1: The Track Bar S6 300 Semi Final Greyhounds that break slow normally donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t win sprint races but Rathsilla Messi ( Forest Master â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Clean Linen) managed just that in the 1st race at Kilkenny Greyhound Track on Wednesday night. Chums Legacy & Kylie were quickest away but after a slow start Rathsilla Messi running from Trap 4 soon got into stride and powered up the home straight to win by 1 length from Ballydaniel King who ran on for 2nd place in 16.92. Rathsilla Messi is owned by John & Olive Morrissey in Adamstown, Co. Wexford and was returned the 5/2 cofavourite Race 2: The Track Bar S6 300 Semi Final It was another sluggish start for WKH ZLQQHU LQ WKH QG VHPL ÂżQDO RI the Track Bar S6 300. Fast Fit Blue from Trap 1 broke quickest but drifted wide on the run up. That gave Trap 2 Nattha ( Ballymac Maeve â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ballymac Chubby) plenty of room and she capitalised on that to run out a 2 length winner in 17.04 from Micks Castle in 2nd place. Nattha is owned by Gerry Stanton in Thurles and was returned at 5/2. Race 3: Dicksboro GAA Club A8 525 This was a maiden contest and it was Trap 1 Oberstar ( Droopys Scolari â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Timbolina) who made use of a favourable Trap 1 draw. Oberstar broke fastest of all and led them all home, just holding of the challenge of Cauldron Dilemma to win by a head in 30.18. Owned by Eileen Gunner in Lisnafunchion, Oberstar was returned at 7/2 Race 4: The Barking Buzz App A5 525 This looked a competitive looking contest on paper and so it proved with just 5 Â˝ lengths separating WKH ZKROH ÂżHOG DW WKH ÂżQLVK OLQH Petshop Bren set the pace early on and looked a winner until fading from the 4th bend home. It was Trap 2, Rockandrollfever ( Lughill Jo â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Roll The Dough) who took the honours. After a slow start Rockandrollfever ÂżQLVKHG VWURQJHVW RI DOO WR ZLQ E\ Â˝ lengths in 29.83 from Condor Allie in 2nd who was impressive in defeat. Rockandrollfever is owned by Mrs Majella Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dwyer in Dunbell and returned the 5/2 joint 2nd favourite. Race 5: The Track Supporters Club A6 525 Milford Eddie ( Scolari Me Daddy â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lesotho Diamond) was an impressive winner of the 5th race on the night. In just his 2nd race and running from Trap 4 he soon led and made every post a winning one crossing the line in 29.66. Lacken Missile ran well to be 2nd but there was no catching the winner who is owned by Michael Comerford & Eddie Kelly and was the 2/1 joint favourite. Race 6: The Bridies Bar, John Street, A5 525 Locanmon Sarah ( Royal Impact â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Locnamon Nell) went of the 5/4 favourite in this contest. Running from Trap 2 she looked in trouble early on with T1 carrying her across the track. However, she found herself a bit of room between the 1st & 2nd bend and went into overdrive picking up T3 Pookies Cashen on the run in to win by 1 length in 29.82. The winner is owned by Ger Langton in Lavistown. Race 7: %HQHÂżW 1LJKWV # .. 7UDFN $

Final This turned into a competitive contest with cases made for all ÂżQDOLVWV EXW LW ZDV 7UDS '\VHUW 1RLU ( Ace Hi Rumble â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dysert Saoirse) who took the honours. Trapping fast from Trap 3 Dysert Noir just about led at the opening turn and kicked on to win by a comfortable 6 length margin in 29.33. Leitrim Lad, after early crowding, ran on to be 2nd. Dysert Noir returned the 6/4 favourite, is owned & trained by Maria Byrne in Carrick-On-Suir and made it an impressive 3 wins from 4 starts. Race 8: Langton Derby A3 / A4 525 7KH ÂżQDO UDFH RI WKH QLJKW ZDV dominated by Trap 3 Flomur Liberty & T4 Dudley. It was Flomur Liberty ( Droopys Scolari - Ascot Megan) who led early, Dudley was a constant threat down the back straight but Flomur Liberty stayed the strongest to win by 2 lenghts from Dudley in 29.86. Owned by Paddy Murphy in Paulstown, Flomur Liberty returned at 3/1. Greyhound Report By Trapper John Southest Suzie Flew Home A well balanced card last Saturday IHDWXUHG ÂżUVW URXQG KHDWV RI WKH Droopys Stud Open Marathon stake plus heats of the Fundraising Meetings A3 event with four qualifying from each heat in both sweepstakes. The quickest time over the standard trip however arrived in the lucky last as the Daniel Frayne owned Southest Suzie 11/10 came from behind to triumph in a lively 28.39. The runner up Rastafari Chic ran an absolute cracker considering she was returning after a seasonal break and was up from A4 class. The early paced â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Rastafariâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; led to the home stretch but the vastly experienced â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Southestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is a strong stayer however and she came through to record a length and three quarter success over a gallant â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Rastafariâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; who lost nothing in defeat. Found to be dehydrated following a below par performance on September 5th market drifter Uptown Straw 4/5 to 5/4 bounced back in the best possible fashion recording a best of night 28.56 on Friday . Owned locally by Liam Walsh and trained by Peter Cronin â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Uptownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; bounded into an early lead over Annacurra Jet and Suirview Mac. This order of running never altered throughout with â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Uptownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; hitting the winning line with three and a half lengths to spare over â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Annacurraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Trap Draws-Saturday September 27th Droopys Stud Open Marathon Stake. Winner â&#x201A;Ź4,000. (Kindly sponsored by Sean and Michael Dunphy.) )LUVW 6HPL ÂżQDO 1 Millies Tavern 2 Step In Henry 3 Ascot Fiona 4 Skilful Paddy 5 Kiltrea Roisin 6 Samar Rozy Selection- Skilful Paddy Dangers Step In Henry, Samar Rozy 6HFRQG 6HPL ÂżQDO 1 Mays Spirit 2 Sparta Katy 3 Woodbrook Golden 4 Ballymac Bonnie 5 Joes Mixa 6 Head Paw Selection- Ballymac Bonnie Dangers- Sparta Katy, Woodbrook Golden The Fundraising Meetings A3 Stake. Winner â&#x201A;Ź800. )LUVW 6HPL ÂżQDO 1 Davys Maestro

2 Nans Bolt 3 Trail Blaze 4 Black Caesar 5 Ohio Rebel 6 Kacys Blu Selection- Davys Maestro Dangers- Black Caesar, Nans Bolt 6HFRQG 6HPL ÂżQDO 1 Minglers Dazzle 2 Kick On Jamie 3 Ascot Belle 4 Ragatag Sam 5 Clover Dawn 6 Badmoonrising Selection- Badmoonrising Dangers- Kick On Jamie, Ascot Belle Ante Post Betting Droopys Stud Open Marathon 2/1 Ballymac Bonnie 9/4 Sparta Katy 4/1 Skilful Paddy 5/1 Mays Spirit 12/1 Millies Tavern 20/1 Step In Henry, Kiltrea Roisin and Woodbrook Golden. 33/1 Ascot Fiona, Samar Rozy, Joes Mixa and Head Paw. Courtesy of John Mitchell, Track Bookmaker. Upcoming Events In Kilcohan Park The Droopyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stud Open 730 Marathon Stake. Winner â&#x201A;Ź4,000 & Trophy 6HPL ÂżQDOV 6DWXUGD\ WK 6HSWHPEHU A3 Sweepstake Winner â&#x201A;Ź800 & Trophy 6HPL ÂżQDOV 6DWXUGD\ WK 6HSWHPEHU Travelodge A4 525 Stake Backgraders Allowed For 12 dogs Winner â&#x201A;Ź600 6HPL ÂżQDOV )ULGD\ WK 6HSWHPEHU The Adsign A5 575 Stake Must have run two races in Waterford For 12 dogs Winner â&#x201A;Ź600 6HPL ÂżQDOV )ULGD\ WK 6HSWHPEHU Greyhound Report Friday Sep 19th Race 1: Marble City Bar & Tea Rooms A4 525 Semi Final Ascot Buddy ( Droopys Scolari â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ascot Megan) got a win on his card after 5 attempts in the 1st race on Friday Night. He didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t trap particularly fast from Trap 2 but quicky got into stride and took the lead from Deejays Lass at the 2nd bend. From here the result was never really in doubt with Ascot Buddy running out a 3 length winner in 29.41 from Deejays Lass in 2nd. Ascot Buddy is owned by Billy Murphy in Bonnettstown and returned the 4/5 favourite. Race 2: Marble City Bar & Tea Rooms A4 525 Semi Final There were a number of greyhounds supported in the betting ring in this contest and it was Triangle Diamond ( Crash â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Triangle Beyonce) who came out on top despite an unsuitable Trap 6 draw. Salubrious Kate led down the back straight and looked a winner, but the Nicholas Nolan owned Triangle Daimond managed to get a clear run around the opening bends and ÂżQLVKHG IDVW WR ZLQ LQ +H KDG OHQJWKV WR VSDUH RYHU WKH IDVW ÂżQLVKLQJ Yasnoozeyaloose in 2nd ,the winner was returned at 3/1. Race 3: The Track Supporters Club D1 1000 YDS This really was a test of stamina with 2 laps of the track to be run. Kilfane King set the early pace but by the last 2 bends was under pressure from

Todays Gold Bars who took up the lead. The eventual winner Lingstown Rocket ( Westmead Hawk â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Urban Cat) was dead last after the 1st lap and looked to be too far off the pace but she soon went into overdrive and was fulling of running up the home straight picking up Todays Gold Bars with a length to spare in 57.72. The winner who ran from Trap 6 was the 2/1 joint favourite and is owned by Stephen Lawlor in Wexford. Race 4: Bridies Bar & General Store A3 525 Semi Final 7KHUH ZDV D YHU\ FORVH ÂżQLVK in the 4th race of the night with 3 greyhounds crossing the line together with only a Head & a Short Head separating them. Pops Sandie led early but never had a commanding lead as Slaneyside Trudy & White Star were hot on his heels. Slaneyside Trudy took up the lead by the 3rd bend but on the run home it was Trap 6 White Star ( Ace Hi Rumble â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lady Deise) ZKR ÂżQLVKHG WKH VWURQJHVW WR ZLQ in 29.56. White Star is owned by Martin Fortune in Rathmoyle and did the bookmakers a favour, winning at 4/1. Race 5: Bridies Bar & General Store A3 525 Semi Final The Dysert Kennels are in top form at Kilkenny Track at the minute and that trend continued on Friday night when Dysert Maestro won in 29.50 in the nights 5th race from Trap 3. Urard Pine broke quick from Trap

1 and led early but Dysert Maestro, a strong stayer was never too far of and took up the lead by the 3rd bend eventually winning by 2 Â˝ lengths from Urard Pine in 2nd. Dysert Maestro was the warm 5/4 favourite and is owned & trained by Maria Byrne in Carrick On Suir. Race 6: The Langton Hotel & T.S.C. Derby A1 Semi Final Mister Bates and Master Gorryisle set the tempo early on in the 1st Semi Final of The Langton Derby ZLWK ERWK Ă&#x20AC;\LQJ WR WKH EHQG WRJHWKHU Mister Bates led narrowly down the back straight, however the result wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really in doubt as Master Gorryisle ( Royal Impact â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Whiteys Buddelia) a much stronger stayer than Mister Bates, kicked on from the 3rd bend to win impressively in 29.02. Trap 2 Norristown Bud and Trap 3 Painstown Chief were also motoring and both grabbed 2nd & 3rd spot respectively to make it into QH[W ZHHNV ÂżQDO 0DVWHU *RUU\LVOH is owned by the Gorryisle Syndicate and is trained by Declan Byrne and was returned the 2/1 joint favourite. Race 7: The Langton Hotel & T.S.C. Derby A1 Semi Final Raheen Boy ( Swords Prince â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Raheen Pearl) is a local favourite at Kilkenny Track and went of the 9/4 VHFRQG IDYRXULWH LQ WKH QG VHPL ÂżQDO of the Langton Derby. He proved once again why he is so popular with local punters with another brilliant display. It was Kilcarrig Cillie who EOHZ WKH OLGV IURP WUDS DQG Ă&#x20AC;HZ

to the bend. Raheen Boy had one of his better starts and was in hot pursuit of the leader down the back straight. In typical fashion Raheen %R\ Ă&#x20AC;HZ XS WKH KRPH VWUDLJKW WR ZLQ by 1 Â˝ lengths from Kilcarrig Cillie in 28.97. Lougteen Eoin from the Owen McKenna kennels grabbed the 3rd qualifying spot. Raheen Boy is owned by the father and son team of Paul & Patrick Cushen from Co. Offaly Race 8: Set Theatre, Langton House Hotel A2 525 Semi Final The Condor Kennels are another kennel in a rich of vein at present at Kilkenny Track and in the nights 8th race Condor Star put in a power packed display to win in 29.52. Garryglass Sheba & Feed Me Scampi dictated the early tempo, but Condor Star broke well from Trap 4, a strong stayer, was never too far off the pace. She took up the lead at the 4th bend and won by 1 Â˝ lengths from Garryglass Sheba. Condor Star is owned by Carole Shinkwin and returned at 4/1. Race 9: Set Theatre, Langton House Hotel A2 525 Semi Final Favourite backers had the last laugh LQ WKH ÂżQDO UDFH RI WKH QLJKW ZKHQ Dysert Oisin running from Trap 3 completed a double on the night for Maria Byrne. Dysert Oisn broke level with T1 Condor Amy early on but showed more pace overall to run out a 2 length winner from Condor Amy in a smart 29.19. Dysert Oisin returned the 6/4 favourite.

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*ROI 1RWHV Castlecomer The weekend golf in the club was packed with excitement and high entertainment. The singles competition includes everybody in a draw for a free sub for next year together with prizes for gentlemen and ladies by their result of play. In the men’s section, Edward Mahon (14) won first place with a great score of 42pts. In second place Jim Tunstead (21) brought in 40pts. Matt Dooley (21), securing his third place by his better back 9, had 38pts. The ladies section saw Jean Ryan win with 36pts. Second place was a tie between Mary Brophy and Lady Vice-Captain, Patricia Doheny, both with 34pts. On the basis of the back 9, Mary Brophy came in second place and Lady Vice Captain, Patricia Doheny in third. On Sunday, in blazing sunshine and high spirits, the 12 male TGIF finalists and the 12 lady finalists took to the first tee box in the knock out competition. Hole by hole, the numbers diminished until there were only two left to play the final hole and decide the winner. Eamonn Brennan and Kevin Brennan were in the men’s final shootout, with Eamonn Brennan becoming the Men’s TGIF winner and Kevin Brennan as runner up. In the Ladies group, the final two left after the rest had been knocked out were Betty Byrne and Delia O’Donoghue. With only one to win, the title of ladies TGIF champion was won by Betty Byrne with Delia O’Donoghue a close runner up. Seniors: Results 10/9/14 First Morrissey Pat, 15 Neary Paddy, 14, 6 Casey Tom, 19, 38, 41, 85 Pts Second Murphy Mal, 18 Maher Ollie, 13, 6 Farrell Liam, 23, 38, 36, 80 Pts Third Hardy John, 20 Hogan, Richie, 12, 6 Shore John, 24, 33, 37, 76 Pts Mens: Next weekend Sat 27/ Sun 28 a GOY open singles will be held in the club. Ladies: Singles, sponsored by Dick Dooley, is scheduled for the upcoming weekend competition. Specials: This is the time of year to begin forward planning and organising for next year’s golf. Members are reminded

that there is a very good offer available to them to get great value in 2015. By linking in with a new member, an existing member can save on their subscription and increase their playing partner pool of friends. At 1000 euro for two, where there is an existing member and new member combination, there is a saving of 100 euro apiece for both, rather than each going it alone. So members are encouraged to keep an eye out for anyone new, who is interested in playing golf and joining the club, so they can make it easier on them and on themselves too. There are other special offers, for new members who can play on 5 days only (weekday) at cheaper rates than full membership rates, husband and wife combinations and payment methods that may spread the cost more conveniently for members. For more information about the club - news, results and upcoming events or to play the lotto or book-on-line, log onto www. castlecomergolf.ie.

Gowran Park GC Junior & Senior Scratch Cups A record entry in both categories was recorded on Sunday 14th September with both cups being hotly contested from the outset. With excellent weather conditions and the course in near perfect condition all competitors enjoyed the competition off the blue tees. Darren Comerford playing off 6 from Callan Golf Club played excellent golf to come out on top of the pile within the Junior Scratch winning on a countback from Declan Roberts (6) Borris Golf Club. Jonathan Kelly (5) Athy Golf club took third place within the junior section while Gavin Smyth (+2) from Clonmel Golf Club returned a score of 73 to take the leading spot on a countback in the Senior Scratch Cup. Talented young golfer Aaron Bagnall (3) Millicent Golf Club took the runners up spot also on a countback from David Clince (2) Craddockstown. Club Matchplay Updates: The club matchplay divisions are now nearing the end for this season. In the singles competition Handicap secretary Richie Lowry is to take on Keith McCullough in the ﬁnal. Richie will need to be on his best game

if is to overcome Keith who has shown good form in reaching the final by beating Lee Graham and Barry Ashmore. Richie has beaten David Vaughan in the quarters and Joe Murray Jnr in the semis on his way to the final. In the Fourball section Ger Treacy partnered by Larry Comerford have reached the final by overcoming Richie Lowry and Alan Cleere on Sunday last. In a close match Ger & Larry powered to victory on the 17th. They now await the winners of the second semi which is to take place between Goresbridge partnership of Martin & J.J. Donohue and Leighlinbridge pairing Luke Kelly & David Kearney. Ryder Cup Challenge 2014: Ryder Cup fever hit Gowran Park over the last number of weeks, when a number of qualifying rounds took place in the Inaugural Ryder Cup challenge 2014. The first match on Sunday 13th saw Lar Ryan’s team from Rathdowney take on Neil Loy’s team from Kilkenny. In a close affair Lar’s team came out on top to secure a quarter final berth. In the second game on Sunday afternoon John Barcoe’s team from Borris Club took on Eddie Scally’s team from Gowran Park. Victory in the 3 singles matches secured the win for Eddie’s team. The foursomes & fourball match went to Borris men and a relieved Eddie Scally was delighted with the victory by 3 matches to 2. This weekends’ matches included Kate Hennessy’s ‘A Team’ take on Leighlinbridge native Luke Kelly’s team on Saturday afternoon last. Kate was delighted with her own performance winning her singles match, however, the rest of the team came up short and Luke Kelly’s team progressed to the quarter final. In the remaining qualifying match, Gerry Minogue’s team took on Adrian King, captain of Newbridge Golf Club’s team and in a close encounter the deciding match was level after 18 holes and with fading light both managers agreed to come back next Saturday for a playoff. All remaining team managers are being sent their next opponents’ number to ensure that all quarter final matches are completed prior to the final weekend which is to take place over 11th and 12th October.

Gowran Park are hosting a Club Promotion Week commencing on Wednesday 2nd through to Monday 27th October 2014 incorporating membership offers, society golf and all other golf activity. The initiative will coincide with a Four Person Team Event which will take place each day with 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 and 3rd prize for a group of 10. In addition all participants will enter a draw for one FREE MEMBERSHIP of Gowran Park Golf Club for 2015.

CLUB PROMOTION WEEK AT GOWRAN PARK

1st Eileen Tobin (20) 41 pts 2ndIna Sweeney (33) 39 pts 3rd Ger Hickey (22) 35 pts

Entry fee for these competitions will be €60.00 per team Wed/ Thurs/Friday and €80.00 per team on Saturday/Sunday/ Monday. 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. Members 9 Hole Competition The last of the 9 hole midweek competitions for the 2014 season will take place today Wednesday 24th September with prizegiving after. Open Singles – Thursday 11th September 2014 1st Martin Murphy New Ross (12) 41 pts 2nd Gerard Lynch Gowran Park (15) 40 pts 3rd Joe Sweeney Callan (14) 38 pts cb Open Singles – Thursday 18th September 2014 1stDamian Burns Mountain View (9) 39 pts 2nd Bernie Cox Carlow (11) 38 pts 3rd Simon Jones Bunclody (10) 38 pts cb LADIES 18 hole Stableford - Wednesday 10th September 2014 1st Niamh Connolly (18) 43 pts 2nd Ann Mullins (14) 34 pts 18 Hole Stableford - Wednesday 19th September 2014

FIXTURES: Wednesday 24th September Members last 9 Hole Competition Thursday 25th September Open Singles Visitor €20.00 Sunday 28th September Members Monthly Medal Friday 3rd & Sat 4th October 2 DAY RACING FESTIVAL – NO GOLF

Gowran Park GC South Leinster Well done to the South Leinster team for a fabulous run in their competition. The team under the stewardship of Niall Brett flew the flag for the club proudly throughout the season and were unfortunate losers last weekend in the semi finals in Carlow. Ger Brett, Tom Kenny and Denis Collins were all either winners or in a winning position when Jim Careys match ended on the 19th hole after this epic battle with Royal Curragh slipped away from Callan. Jim was very unfortunate and Denis Lawlor, Tony O Driscoll and Ivan Browne were all also valiant in defeat. Well done to subs Joe Madigan and Christy Vaughan who supported the team all year while on the day John Healy (President), John Grace and Liam Brennan were wonderful support to Niall. Also Pat O Keeffe played a huge role as vice captain in preparing the team. Thanks to all for a wonderful run and particularly to Niall who has been a fantastic ambassador for the club in his role as manager. Hopefully the lads can go that little bit further next year and win the pennant. Club Classic The weather Gods looked kindly upon the Callan Golf Club this weekend as the sun shone for the three days of the annual fundraising Classic. A full report will follow next week in what was a great success for the club. Senior Ladies Captains Prize The Indian Summer which we are all enjoying brought a wonderful atmosphere to the Senior Ladies biggest day of the year as Jean Grace celebrated her captaincy. Jean has a long and distinguished history with her club and having held all major posts within the ladies section of the club this year she was honoured with the opportunity to take on the Senior Ladies captaincy. On Thursday last Bea O Donovan, who herself has held all major posts within the

club, held her nerve brilliantly to produce sparking golf. Bea had a fabulous score of 30 points over the 12 holes and took Jeans prize by 4 points. It was a wonderful display from Bea who was followed in second place by Teresa Phelan who had a fine total of 26 points with Margaret Comerford in third also on 26 points. 26 points was a very popular total with Ellen O Shea (4th) and Marie O Riordan (5th) also on 26 points with Mary Lanigan 6th a point further back with Mary Croke 7th. Mary Norton took the Past Captains Prize while Carmel O Sullivan was the best 36 handicapper. It was a great celebration of Senior Ladies Golf and a proud day for both Jean and Bea. Well done to all who made the day such a memorable one for the Senior Ladies of Callan Golf Club and especially Bea for keeping her best golf for the biggest day in the calendar. Mount Carmel The Mount Carmel nursing home in Callan is a wonderful institution that provides top class care for the elderly. Since it opened its doors in 1985 it has established itself as a provider of first class care both residential and supported in the bungalows surrounding. On the first Friday and Saturday (3rd and 4th) in October Mount Carmel host their annual fundraising Classic in Callan Golf Club. Nashie Rice was the instigator of this great fundraiser and established as a important weekend in the annual calendar. This is a wonderful opportunity for the Callan members to show their appreciation and support for the senior members of our society. The prizes are always superb and this year is no different with first prize a weekend for 4 in Killcoran Lodge and green fees for Cahir Golf Club. Times are available from Robert Woodcock 087 6592977 with the four person teams costing 60e providing a wonderful opportunity to invite along family, friends or work colleagues to enjoy a game and support a great cause at the same time. Results Ladies Senior Captains Prize 1 Bea O Donovan 30 2 Teresa Phelan 26 3 Margaret Comerford 26 4 Ellen O Shea 26 5 Marie O Gorman 26 6 Mary Lanigan 25 7 Mary Croke 23 Past Captain Mary Norton

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Our Cats of courage can topple Tipp

Fortune should favour the brave

Henry Shefflin: Rarin’ to go

€Million question: Will King Henry start?

See Pages 94&95 where GAA columnist Pat Treacy predicts a Kilkenny victory

Photographer, Donal Foley, will be in Croke Park on Saturday

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Pics: Donal Foley

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Richie Power, always a potential match winner

Battle stations: JJ Delaney and Seamus Callanan

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