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Sheer love: Henry Shefflin tops Santa Claus for Shelby, aged 6 JIMMY RHATIGAN

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25 MARCH 2015 Kilkenny Reporter

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Heaven in the Watergate: Spirits are in Cleereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The Watergate is Heaven

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Nelly Surfs the Net

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Cancer survivors welcomed by Mayor

Flashback to Relay for Life at Kilkennyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Watershed, which was a brilliant success. Included are Eithne Coogan Josephine Kelly, Ellie Boland, Ava Coogan, Molly Boland, Lucy Coogan and Darren Kelly Pic: Donal Foley

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Dubs make their local debut

Our pipe band: Talented and courageous

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25 MARCH 2015 Kilkenny Reporter

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Heaven came to play for the GAA

Blair Perrone, winner of the Henry Shefflin and Aidan OтАЩBrien Hurdle

Right: Walter Walsh, Ruby Walsh and Eoin Murphy

Jimmy Ben Higgins, JJi m y Le mm LLennon, Len enno nnon, Be en H ig ggiins, Sean Fitzpatrick, Tommy and Sarah Phelan

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25 MARCH 2015 Kilkenny Reporter

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Mayor Andrew McGuinness with the Kilkenny & District League soccer stars Pics: Martin Doheny

Mayor Andrew, Bernie Egan Children’s Officer, Kilkenny & District League and John Corrigan. League President

Coach, David Doyle, with managers, Fran Egan and David Foley

Ally and Jenny O’Keeffe, Jenny Reddy, Ria Lawson and Becky Walsh

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25 MARCH 2015 Kilkenny Reporter

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A king will be buried: We will go to the funeral!

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25 MARCH 2015 Kilkenny Reporter

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Local protesters march in Dublin Kilkenny marches in protest

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Denis Byrne, Mayor Kevin Taffe from Kilkenny, Minnesota, USA, Mayor Andrew McGuinness with his son Jack and John Dunphy

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Eimear Byrne, Gowran Pics: Donal Foley

Charolais champion, John Bambrick, Castlewarren

John and Padraic Murphy

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Super Slimming Weight Loss Tea Causes a Stir! Yes, it’s really true folks.... an ancient Chinese Lotus Leaf tea or Yo Chi Tea as it is known, is becoming a global sensation! You see, this is simply no ordinary tea; far from it in fact, this is an amazing revolutionary tea blend which, because of its ancient Chinese herbal properties, is helping people everywhere to shed excess weight quickly, naturally and safely, simply by drinking two cups of it every day. Weight loss and detox could not be any easier than this, ever! Already, everyone wants to get their hands on this natural miracle worker and let’s face it why wouldn’t they? Already, J-Lo is singing its praises (sorry, we couldn’t resist that little pun!), blissfully sipping it till her heart’s content as she marvels at its ben-

efits in terms of weight loss. Oprah too is a firm believer in it so if it is good enough for two of the world’s biggest showbiz celebs, we are pretty sure it is more than just a little bit good! The good news? Yo Chi is available in Ireland, exclusive to Therapie Clinic. Clinics have reported waiting list around the country as Therapie have been struggling to meet the demand for tea both in store and online with many customers eager to aid new year weight loss using a more holistic approach. Commenting on its arrival at Therapie Clinic, Manager Sarah Cagney said: “The response to Yo Chi Tea so far has been fantastic, it’s flying off the shelves! The great thing about Yo Chi Tea is it’s 100% natural, and has been proven to be effective in

aiding weight loss and detox in a easy, safe way” The blend contains Lotus Leaf, Oolong green tea and number of other ancient Chinese herbs, all of which have been specially selected because of their proven natural ability to purify and cleanse the body, and to essentially act as a nuisance in stopping the body from storing up food as excess weight, and burn excess fat which is stored in the body! Drinking Yo Chi weight loss tea can help to increase weight loss by up to 50%! Yo Chi Tea is exclusively available from Therapie Clinic nationwide, including Barronstrand Street in Waterford. Simply call them direct on 051 870 910 to order or ﬁnd out more on www.yochitea.com.

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2013 (131) FORD FIESTA 1.25 ZETEC 5 DOOR White, 21,000Kms, Trip Computer, ABS Brakes, Multi Airbags, Bluetooth, USB & Aux Input Sockets, Multi Function Steering Wheel, Radio CD, Elec Windows, Elec Mirrors, Remote Locking, Leather Steering Wheel, Front Fogs, Alloy Wheels, Isoﬁx, Rear Head Rests, Colour Coded Bumpers & Mirror Caps. Co2 120 G/km Annual Road Tax €200. Price €12,850

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

2013 (131) FIAT 500 LOUNGE 1.2 White, 17,300Mls, Aircon, Bluetooth, ABS Brakes, Alloy Wheels, Elec Windows, Remote Locking, Elec Mirrors, Multi Function Steering Wheel, Bluetooth, Leather Steering Wheel, Multi Airbags, Mp3 Aux In and USB, Trip Computer, Daytime Running Lights, Rear Head Rests, Sunroof, Colour Coded Bumpers & Mirror Caps. Co2 113 G/Km Annual Road Tax € 200 Price €13,950

2011 PEUGEOT 308 ENVY 1.6 HDi 5 DOOR DIESEL Black Metallic, 25,983Mls, 41,815Mls, ABS Brakes, Climate Control, Elec Windows, Remote Locking, Front FogsFront and Rear Park Distance Control, Elec & Powerfold Door Mirrors, Leather Seats, Ergonomic Front Seats, Adaptive Forward Lighting, Power Tailgate, Dark Tinted Glass, Alloy Wheels, Cruise Control, Trip Computer, 6 Speed Manual Transmission, Auto Lights, Bluetooth, Inﬁnity Sound System, Alarm, Multi Airbags, Flexride, Adaptive Stability, Colour Coded Bumpers and Door Mirrors, Roof Rails. Full Service History. 12 Month Warranty. Annual Road Tax €200 Price €13,800 2010 SUZUKI ALTO Sz3 1000cc 5 DOOR HATCHBACK Red, 31,400 Mls, 5 door Hatchback, ABS Brakes, Aircon, Elec Windows, Remote Locking, Power Steering, MultiAirbags, Isoﬁx, Rear Head Rests, Adjustable Mirrors, Colour Coded Bumpers. Full Service History. Co2 103 G/Km Annual Road Tax €190.

2012 RANGE ROVER EVOQUE PRESTIGE AUTOMATIC 2.2 DIESEL 150HP Fuji White, Sirus Leather, 55,000Kms, One Owner, Full History, Spec Includes, Sat Nav, Automatic Transmission, Panoramic Roof, Power Tailgate, Cruise Control, Leather Seats, 20” Alloys, Front Fogs, Oxford Leather, Electric Driver Seat With Memory Function, Power Fold Electric and Heated Door Mirrors, Interior Mood Lights, Front And Rear Park Distance Control, 8” Hi-Res Touch Screen, Bluetooth inc’s Audio Streaming, Multi Function Steering Wheel, Climate Control, Isofix, Multi Airbags, Alarm, Immobiliser, Headlamp Powerwash, Autolights, Autowipers, Colour Coded Bumpers & Mirror Caps. Price € 43,500 Sold 2012 PEUGEOT 3008 ACTIVE 1.6 HDi DIESEL Silver Metallic, 70,000Kms, ABS Brakes, Alloy Wheels, Aircon, Elec Windows, Remote Locking, Airbags, Elec Mirrors, CD Player, Bluetooth, 6 Speed Manual Transmission, Isofix, Elec Traction Control, Trip Computer, Rear Park Assist, Height Adjust Driver & Passenger Seats, Cruise Control & Speed Limiter, Colour Coded Bumpers Door Handles & Mirror Caps, Service History. Co2 130 G/KM. Annual Road Tax € 270 Price € 17,950 2012 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA ELITE 1.7 DIESEL Silver Metallic, 54,500Mls, One Owner, Service History, ABS Brakes, Aircon, Elec Windows, Remote Locking, Multi Airbags, Isofix, Rear Head Rests, Elec Mirrors, Leather Seats, Heated Seats, Alloy Wheels, Front Fogs, Front And Rear Park Sensors, Leather Steering Wheel, Auto Lights, Auto Wipers, 6 Speed Manual Gearbox, Driver Armrest, Trip Computer, Multi Function Steering Wheel, Colour Coded Bumpers and Mirror Caps. Co2 134 G/Km Annual Road Tax €280. Price €17,450 2011 VAUXHALL ASTRA 2.0 DIESEL SRi 160BHP 5 DOOR Black Metallic, 63,000Kms, One Owner, Full Service History, Spec Includes ABS Brakes, Alloy Wheels, Aircon, 6 Speed Manual Transmission, Sports Seats, Elec Windows, Remote Locking, Elec Mirrors, Front Fogs, Leather Steering Wheel, Cruise Control, Height Adjustable Driver Seat, Centre Armrest, Front and Rear Park Sensors, Headlamp Levelling, Isofix, Rear Head Rests, Colour Coded Bumpers and Mirror Caps. Price €14,995

Price € 6,950 2010 FIAT PUNTO EVO 1.4 Grey Metallic, One Owner, 75,500Kms, Bluetooth, ABS Brakes, Trip Computer, Leather Steering Wheel, USB Connection, Elec Windows, Remote Locking, Elec Mirrors, Radio CD, Height Adjustable Driver Seat, Aircon, Alloy Wheels, Front Fogs, Colour Coded Bumpers & Mirror Caps. Full Service History. Co2 132 G/Km Annual Road Tax €280 Price € 8,950 2010 HYUNDAI i-30 ESTATE 1.6 DIESEL Blue Metallic, 45,500 Mls, One Owner, Full Service History, Alloy Wheels inc Lock Nuts, Elec Windows, Remote Locking, Elec Mirrors, Traction Control, Head Lamp Levelling, Multi Function Steering Wheel, Front Fogs, Leather Steering Wheel, CD Player, Six Speed Manual Gearbox, AUX/USB Sockets, Aircon, Sunglasses Holder, Multi Airbags, Isoﬁx Rear Seat, Rear Head Rests, Colour Coded Bumpers Mirror Caps, Trip Computer, Roof Rails. Annual Road Tax €270 Price €12,950 2009 VAUXHALL ASTRA 1.3 CDTi CLUB 5 DOOR DIESEL Silver Metallic, 79,600Mls, ABS Brakes, Air Conditioning, CD Player, Six Speed Manual Gearbox, Electric Windows, Remote Locking, Electric Mirrors, Multi Function Steering Wheel, Rear Head Rests, Colour Coded Bumpers and Mirror Caps, Rear Head Rests, Height Adjustable Driver Seat. Annual Road Tax €270 Price € 9,350

2011 RENAULT GRAND SCENIC EXPRESSION 1.5 DCi 7 SEAT DIESEL AUTO Grey Metallic, 76,000Kms, One Owner, 7 Seats, Aircon, ABS Brakes, Cruise Control, CD Player, Elec Windows, Remote Locking, Elec Mirrors, Steering Column Audio Remotes, Trip Computer, Headlamp Leveling, Colour Coded Bumpers & Mirror Caps, Front Fogs. CO2 130 G/Km Annual Road Tax €270 Price €14,950 2011 OPEL INSIGNIA SPORT CDTi 130 BHP DIESEL SALOON Silver Lake Metallic, Demo Plus One Owner, 76,400Kms, Full Service History, Alloy Wheels, Front Fogs, ABS Brakes, Cruise Control, 6 Speed Manual Gearbox, Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electronic Traction Control, Elec Windows, Remote Locking, Leather Steering Wheel, Daytime Running Lights, Multi Airbags, Trip Computer, Elec Height Adjustable Driver Seat, Auto Lights, Front Fogs, Head Lamp Leveling, Coloured Bumpers & Mirror Caps. Co2 g/km 133. Annual Road Tax €280. Price €16,950

2008 BMW 318 SE DIESEL 4 DOOR SALOON Black Metallic, 132,000Mls, One Owner, Spec Includes. Climate Control, ABS Brakes, CD Player, Elec Windows, Remote Locking, Cruise Control, Trip Computer, Centre Armrest, Isoﬁx, Rear Head Rests, Multi Airbags, Front Fogs, Alloy Wheels, Colour Coded Bumpers & Mirror Caps, Front Fogs. NCT 6/16. Annual Road Tax €270 Price €11,750 2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF COMFORTLINE 1.4 HATCHBACK 5 DOOR Black Metallic, 170,000Kms, 2 Owners, Comfortline Spec, Alloy Wheels, Cruise Control, Aircon, Elec Windows, Elec Mirrors, Remote Locking, Auto Lights, Height Adjustable Driver Seat, Trip Computer, ABS Brakes, Colour Coded Bumpers and Mirror Caps. NCT 2/16 Tax 5/15 @ €385

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

2008 LAND ROVER FREELANDER HSE 2.2 TD4 DIESEL Baltic Blue Metallic,133,400Mls, One Owner, Full Main Dealer Service History. Huge Spec which includes 18” Silver Sparkle Alloys, Cruise Control, Bluetooth, Perforated Leather Seats with Armrests, Elec Seats, Multi Disc CD, Terrain Response, Permanent 4WD, Front and Rear Park Assist, Front and Rear Park Distance Control, Multi Function Leather Steering Wheel, Front Fogs, Mp3 Aux Input, Electronic Traction Control, Trip Computer, Alarm/ Immobiliser, Rear Head Rests, Auto Lights, Head Lamp Power Wash, Multi Airbags, Isoﬁx. Price €12,950

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Movie Reviews

)LOP 7KH 'LYHUJHQW 6HULHV ,QVXUJHQW PRGHUDWHO\ HQJDJLQJ EXW OHVV WKDQ WKULOOLQJ <$ FORQH The second chapter of the Divergent series is moderately engaging, but it’s clear the impact of the franchise is inevitably deteriorating. The war against Jeanine – for real, the enemy’s name is Jeanine – rages on through Insurgent, the second chapter of the moderately engaging but inevitably deteriorating Divergent series. Replacement director Robert Schwentke (Red, Flightplan) surrounds series leads Shailene Woodley and Theo James with awards-pedigreed co-stars, and maintains an energetic, actionheavy pace. But it’s not enough to fully break Insurgent free from the drab, grey tropes of the YA ﬁlm genre and its dystopian, “chosen one” formula. Veronica Roth’s Divergent world, ﬁrst realized in her bestselling books, is a strange place to visit. As mentioned, there are the now-familiar YA beats that have propped up franchise from The Hunger Games and The Giver to The Maze Runner: burned-out future society;

communities classified and divided into factions; a reluctant savior destined to tear down the barriers and lead survivors into a brave new world. But Divergent and its new sequel go an extra mile to embrace an abnormal (without being silly) mythology and commit to it, fully. Because I don’t religiously track the world of Divergent, I frequently was lost following the plotting of Insurgent, but because the movie careens from one noteworthy sci-fi set piece to the next, I was entertained while still scratching my head. (And yes, I saw the first Divergent, but after absorbing so many YA adaptations, they’re all one monotone blur by this point.) Think I’m exaggerating? The jargon in this brief Insurgent plot rehash may make your head spin. Tris Prior (Woodley), labeled a Divergent because she doesn’t fit in any of the established factions, remains a fugitive after attacking Jeanine (Kate Winslet) and the powerful Erudites. Pursued by

several Dauntless soldiers – led by the vanilla Jai Courtney – Tris, Four (James), Caleb (Ansel Elgort) and Peter (Miles Teller, the only one in the cast with personality) retreat to Amity, a safe haven outside the decrepit ruins of Chicago. Martial law has been declared back in Tris’ home city, but Jeanine needs the powerful Divergent for a different reason this time out. It appears Jeanine (for real, she needs a scarier name) uncovered a box in the ruins of the home once occupied by Tris’ dead parents, and the icy ruler requires a Divergent to open it so she can unlock the object’s secret, protected message. Did you follow all of that? Then you likely either devotedly read Roth’s novels, or recently watched Neil Burger’s 2014 movie that kick-started this teen-centric series. In addition to the dour denizens of the initial Divergent, Insurgent adds an array of extremely talented actors in roles that don’t utilize their skills. Octavia

7KH &REEOHU DQ XQHYHQ GLVDSSRLQWPHQW WKDW PLJKW KDYH EHHQ VRPHWKLQJ EHWWHU Natural law dictates that there are three types of Adam Sandler movies. There’s the stereotypical, juvenile and rather crass Sandler films that make people laugh and make tons of money (which are the majority of Sandler movies that are made). Then there’s the low key, dramatic Sandler flicks that show a range and emotion that isn’t present in those other films, and doesn’t make as much money, but restores faith in the man’s acting abilities. The third type, the one movies like Bedtime Stories and The Cobbler fit into, are films that try to cross breed the two. This just doesn’t work, and for good reason. Max Simkin (Sandler) runs the family business of a shoe repair shop, which has been in his family since turn of the 20th century New York. Left to take care of his mother ever since his father ran out on them, Simkin only finds himself staying in the business because it’s how he provides for his family. Of course, he may have just discovered an unexpected perk of the job, as an accident forces him to use a magical stitching machine that allows him to take the appearance of whoever’s shoes he’s wearing. The concept of The Cobbler is the main problem with the film,

which is a surprise as Tom McCarthy (of The Station Agent and The Visitor fame) co-wrote and directed this film. This isn’t McCarthy’s usual brand of independent introspection, nor is it Sandler’s usual brand of jackassery. Instead, it’s a half formed hybrid that takes a gag like becoming Method Man or Dan Stevens after putting on their newly repaired shoes and uses it to both get into comedic misadventures, while trying to have an emotional core. Granted, mixing those two aspects isn’t an impossible feat, but considering how in tune McCarthy’s films usually are with their characters, the hijinks just don’t play the way they should. Also, the less said about some of the jokes involving racial stereotypes and a transgender character, the better; as they display as much sensitivity to the issues they’re commenting on as an entry in the Grown Ups franchise. Yet the greatest disappointment in The Cobbler is that hiding inside of it is a film that could have been worth watching, had it been allowed to develop. Two sub plots involving Max’s mother and the fallout of his father’s departure so long ago, and that of a love interest (Melonie Diaz) trying to get him involved in saving the

community, could have been enough grist for a characterdriven story with Sandler in the lead. Instead, Adam Sandler’s well-balanced performance is left twisting in the wind. Thankfully, when the film ramps up to its silliest heights, Sandler still manages to ground himself and not devolve into his patented yelling and weird noises. The Cobbler pieces together several plotlines in an unconvincing fashion, and does so with humor that’s more cringeworthy than laughable. The rare point that it scores comes in the form of Adam Sandler’s redeemable performance, which belongs in another movie altogether, but still makes parts of this project watchable. Tom McCarthy has another film coming out this year, and it’ll probably run circles around The Cobbler, leaving it in the bin of “try and fail” efforts of great directors with films like Popeye and Town And Country to keep it company.

Spencer spends a few minutes on screen as Johanna, the benevolent leader of Amity who fails at protecting Tris. Naomi Watts joins the fray as Evelyn, a character with many secrets who, I believe, will become more important in Allegiant - the twopart continuation scheduled for 2017 and 2018. Behind the camera, Schwentke does an admirable job constructing new areas of Roth’s peculiar universe and keeping the action moving. Early on, Insurgent adopts a breakneck pace, with chase scenes and gunfights bleeding right into multi-person fistfights on a speeding train. He also seamlessly handles the

virtually reality aspect of the film’s benchmark sequence, which is Tris’ five cyber challenges needed to unlock Jeanine’s mystery box. These effects looked incredibly cheesy in the marketing for Insurgent, but achieve the desired sentiment in the context of the film. Insurgent borders on exciting, even if you aren’t exactly sure why certain characters are doing the strange and violent things that they are doing. This, then, might be a personal beef for me regarding Insurgent. After two films, it hasn’t yet done enough to establish itself as anything more than a YA clone hoping to entertain lazy teens who sort of enjoyed

the Hunger Games and don’t mind paying to see something similar. Woodley has given better performances outside of the Divergent series. Winslet mails in what’s required of her here. And Insurgent seemed to be drawing to an acceptable conclusion before a Hail Mary twist in the final scene, setting up Allegiant. Which is fine. I won’t mind seeing where this story goes, but I’m less than thrilled this narrative – already straining to engage over the course of two films – is going to try and stretch itself out for the duration of two movie featurelength movies. That’s the definition of unnecessary.

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BUSINESS OF THE WEEK Aylward Financial Services, Desart House, Lower New Street, Kilkenny Aylward Financial Services is an established independent financial services broker based who take time to get to know you and your financial goals. They offer an honest, and comprehensive one-to-one service, working with you to address your needs. They offer you solutions that best address your personal and business objectives, helping you to make the best choice for you. Everyone is different. They know that. Your age and stage in life, your current circumstances and your future plans will effect what will work best for you. Allow yourself peace of mind... contact them today: 056 775 6376 or visit their website: www.aylwardfinancialservices.ie for further information.

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK It Italian Connection, 38 Parliament Street, Kilkenny It Italian Connection is a contemporary Italian restaurant sserving simple, freshly prepared dishes using the ﬁnest aand freshest ingredients for over 15 years. Located in th the heart of Kilkenny, the friendliest city in Europe, this fa family run restaurant serves affordable Italian cuisine at it its ﬁnest. There’s an Italian dish for everyone! from Italian ffavorites to authentic Italian dishes – just like Mama use to m make them! Or taste the lighter side of Italian food along w with Italian Connection special gluten free dishes. ““Savour the tastes and the moments at the Italian Connection w with family and friends. That’s what memories are made of.”– C Carlo & Berna Cardillo (Proprietors). V Visit: italianconnection.ie or phone (056) 776 4225.

BAR OF THE WEEK The Playwright, High Street, Kilkenny The Playwright is a lively pub right in the heart of Kilkenny with great food at very reasonable prices, and a lovely welcoming atmosphere. With outside seating off the busiest pedestrian in the city, it’s the perfect for people watching. The pub grub menu combines some Irish and European favourites, including some traditional Irish dishes that are a must try. This is the perfect place if you’re looking for a lively atmosphere and some gastro food in an informal and fun venue with really friendly and helpful staff. For more information tel: 056 7702778.

CAR DEALER OF THE WEEK D David Buggy Kia, Hebron Road, Kilkenny D David Buggy Motors was founded by David & Deirdre B Buggy in 2005 and quickly developed into one of the llargest Kia Dealerships in Ireland. In 2006, David B Buggy Motors were awarded Kia Southern Dealer of tthe Year and in 2007, Kia Dealer of the Year, a tribute tto their hard work and commitment to providing a top class service to their customer. Now, they continue to support their loyal customers with a full range of sales and after-sales options. Their sales team has vast experience in the motor industry and can provide you with the perfect solution to your motoring needs. For more information visit: www. buggymotors.ie or tel: 056 7770808.

BOOK OF THE WEEK The Miniaturist, by Jessie Burton (approx €9.99)) On an autumn day in 1686, eighteen-year-old Nella Oortman knocks at the door of a grand house in the wealthiest quarter of Amsterdam. She has come from the country to begin a new life as the wife of illustrious merchant trader Johannes Brandt, but instead she is met by his sharp-tongued sister, Marin. Only later does Johannes appear and present her with an extraordinary wedding gift: a cabinet-sized replica of their home. It is to be furnished by an elusive miniaturist, whose tiny creations mirror their real-life counterparts in unexpected ways... but she soon uncovers its secrets and realises the escalating dangers that await them all.

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Top Ten Piece By Piece, by Kelly Clarkson (approx €12.99) In an ever-shifting pop landscape, there’s something reassuring about Kelly Clarkson. Over the course of seven albums she’s honed her formula of thundering powerpop anthems and sky-scraping ballads, all delivered with the kind of conviction most pop stars ditch after two albums. On Piece By Piece there are also chinks of experimentation; the splintered electronics on Take You High, the Phoenix-esque Nostalgic and the pulsating urgency of Dance With Me. Meanwhile current single Invincible, co-written by Sia, bolts Clarkson’s pin-sharp vocal on to a billowing, chest-clenching backdrop, while the title track picks over broken relationships with typical candour.

GAME OF THE G E WEEK B Battlefield: Hardline (PS4) (approx €69.99) Powered by DICE’s award-winning Frostbite 3 game engine, P Battlefield Hardline lets players trigger jaw-dropping Levolution B eevents as they shoot out subterranean grow-labs, blow open bank vaults, or tear apart the streets of Los Angeles. o IIntroducing a new arsenal of guns and gadgets, including stun guns, zip lines, and grappling hooks, players take on a bold g new level of strategy as both cops and criminals on every map. Maintaining the epic vehicular combat fans have come tto expect from Battlefield, Battlefield Hardline ushers in a fast and fresh urban approach to vehicles with loot-laden getaway motorcycles and nimble police choppers to navigate sprawling skyscrapers.

MOVIE OF THE WEEK The Gunman A sniper on a mercenary assassination team, kills the minister of mines of the Congo. Martin Terrier’s (Sean Penn) successful kill shot forces him into hiding. Returning to the Congo years later, he becomes the target of a hit squad himself. Terrier is ‘The Gunman’, an operative who wants to get out of his job. After being targeted by hitmen, he must ﬁnd out who wants him dead - and why. Terrier wants to settle down with his longtime girlfriend (Jasmine Trinca), but when it becomes apparent that he can’t make a clean break from his employer, he’s forced to go on the run across Europe. ‘The Gunman’ is directed by Pierre Morel (‘Taken’).

DVD OF THE WEEK Interstellar (approx €12.99) Sci-ﬁ feature written and directed by Christopher Nolan. On a resource-depleted Earth in the near future, the discovery of a wormhole which can transport users through time and space unites scientists and explorers in the most important mission in human history. Among the potential travellers is a widowed engineer (Matthew McConaughey) who must decide whether to remain with his two children or to test the limits of human space travel, to see if there is a future for humanity out among the stars or whether the end of the Earth spells the end for humanity. Academy Award-winner Hans Zimmer returns to partner Nolan and score the ﬁlm. The cast members include Jessica Chastain, Michael Caine and Anne Hathaway.

APP OF THE WEEK CircleBack (free iOS) You’ll never again lose touch with any of your contacts. Employing a combination of cutting-edge artiﬁcial intelligence and passive crowdsourcing, CircleBack manages your address book like no other. Cloud-based technology ensures all of your contacts are available to you on any device while machine learning efficiently and accurately de-dupes them, ﬁlls in missing information, and even updates your record when a contact’s information changes. The app connects to social networks like Twitter, Facebook, and Outlook to continuously check to make sure your contacts are up to date, and if it detects any change, it will ask if you’d like to apply changes. Reclaim your contacts.

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We Breda Dooley & Martin Curley are applying for permission for the erection of a dwelling house & domestic garage/store with treatment system and soil polishing filter and all associated site works at Sart, Freshford, 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).

Retention Permission is sought by Ann Marie & Adrian Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Shea for retention of change of use from domestic garage (28 sq.m.) to montessori at Tinvaun, Kells, 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.- 1.00 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: Mark Bannon, PBA Architects. 087 6196527 For and on behalf of Ann Marie & Adrian Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Shea

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Golf Notes

*ROI 1RWHV CASTLECOMER Glorious sunshine brought players out in great numbers over the weekend at Castlecomer golf course. The men’s 18 hole singles, ladies singles and mixed scotch foursomes gave a variety of reasons to be out and playing golf. Mens Open Singles 21st/22ndMarch 1. John Doheny (6) 41 pts 2. Tom Peterson (14) 40 pts b9 Gross Ml. Buggy (-1) 38 pts 0-10 Adam Dempsey(6) 38 pts 11-18 Eamonn Breen (13) 40 pts 19 + Paddy Mahon (20) 39 pts Mixed Foursomes Qualiﬁer 1. Gerry Mealy & Mgt Furlong 45 pts 2. Ger Comerford & Betty Owens 44 pts 3. Ml. Curry & Helen Dunne 42 pts 4. Marty O Shea & Freda Campion 41 pts Next Sat 28th/Sun 29th March a Mens Open, 18 hole singles will be held and all are welcome. Ladies back to golf. For many reasons, some people have allowed the fun of golf to slip out of their life while attending to other things. Fun, entertainment and being involved in a game is important for everybody too. For those who haven’t played golf for a while and want a re-introduction to swinging a club, there is a nine hole event arranged for Sunday, 29th March at 4.30pm, in Castlecomer golf club,to welcome back previous golfers and those ladies looking for a new interesting outlet. If wanting to have the chance to refresh playing golf again, with friends welcome also, ring 087 9171579 to note your interest and to be included. M&A Coaches kindly sponsor

the ladies singles stapleford competition on next weekend, Sat 28th/Sun 29th March. M&A Coaches are long time sponsors of the club, and their generosity is appreciated by all the members. Log onto www.castlecomergolf. ie to keep abreast of all that is happening in the club, from lotto results to special offers, news and results.

CALLAN Results for week ending 22nd Mar 2015. 18 hole stableford on 14th & 15th Mar 1st Michael Tobin 46pts, 2nd Dermot Hoyne 41pts, 3rd Eddie Talent 41pts, Best Gross Paul Norris 41pts. The open 4 person team event played on St Patricks day had an entry of 31 teams and with the weather being kind the scores were high, 1st Brian Doheny, John Doheny Pat O’Keeffe, Paul Norris 98pts, 2nd Liam Duggan Pat Duggan ,Sean O’Neill, Frank Murphy 97pts , Best ladies team Teresa O’Neill , Anne Wemyss , Helena McCormack, Rita O’Neill. 88pts. O’Dwyers 18 hole open singles on Wed 18th Mar 1st Sean Waltzer 45pts, 2nd John O’Dwyer 41pts, Gross Martin O’Halloran 38pts, Qualifying visitor R Horne ( Clonmel ). Callan Golf Lotto week 52 Results. Jackpot €950 Nos 3, 4, 20, No Winner Lucky dip €30 each . John J

Egan, Catherine Skehan, Eddie Talent. Next weeks jackpot €1050, thank you for your support. Up coming ﬁxtures Wed 25th O’Dwyers Golf Store open 18 hole singles time sheet available on line or call 0567725136. Thurs 26th Senior Ladies tee 10am to Midday Ladies 12 hole tee 12.30pm to 2.30pm. 28th & 29th Sat/Sun club 4 ball match play qualiﬁer. Mon 30th RGA 11am to 1pm. Tue Ladies Day.

GOWRAN PARK GOLF CLUB Men’s Monthly Medal – Sunday 22nd March 2015 1st Liam O’Dwyer 69 pts cb 2nd Martin Donohoe 69 pts 3rd Tim Howes 70 pts Spring Series Final Our Spring Series Final will take place on Friday morning 27th March. Finalists have been notiﬁed and are asked to register at 10.00 a.m. in the golf office for a 10.40 tee off. Our Weekly Open Singles competition recommences from Thursday 2nd April with a timesheet in place. Timesheets are available at 056 7726699 or online at www.gowranpark.ie EASTER BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND - OPEN 3 PERSON RUMBLE –

Sat 4th - Mon 6th April Gowran Park are delighted to announce that an Open 3 Person Rumble will be held over the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend Saturday 3rd/Sun 4th/Monday 5th April. Timesheets are available online or you can contact the Golf Office 056 7726699 Ladies Weekly 18 Hole Stableford, Wednesday March 18th 2015 1st Brigid Mullins (32) 37pts 2nd Kate Hennessy (12) 33pts Golden Golfers - 20th March 2015 - 11 Hole Champagne Scramble 1st Tony Dooley (14), Liam Whitely (22), Brigid Mullins (32) 63 pts 2nd Liam O’Dwyer (11), Peter O’Shea (19), Kerri Bolger (28) 58 pts Club Fixtures: Sunday 29th March – Men’s 18 Hole Singles and Ladies 18 Hole Singles Members Weekly 9 Hole Competition commences on Wednesday 1st April from 5.00 p.m. - a good turnout is expected Open Fixtures: Thursday 2nd April First Open Singles of the Season – Visitors: €20.00 Members: €5.00 - (056 7726699 Sat 4th – Mon 6th April EASTER OPEN 3 PERSON RUMBLE - Visitor €20 Member €5

Saturday 11th April RACE MEETING – NO GOLF Full listing of all our open competitions can be found on www. gui.ie open fixtures Family Fun Day – Sunday 19th April 2015 Advance notice of our Family Fun Day on Sunday 19th April – the event will take place from 1.00 p.m. until 5.00 p.m. The event will be run by Gowran Park Golf Club and will include longest drive off the first tee, nearest the pin on 10th hole and a putting competition on the practice green. The day will also feature a car boot sale within the grounds with registrations being taken on a first come first served basis. There is a limit of 25 pitches at €10 each. Please telephone the office on 056 7726699 to make a reservation. Final preparations are being put to the rest of the day and will be announced in the coming weeks. Mountain View Golf Notes – March 16th Captains Drive In The Captains Drive In takes place this coming Sunday with a shotgun start at 9.30. The competition will be a 3 Person scramble. Players can now register at the clubhouse (0567768122). Members must be registered by 12.00 noon this Friday as draw will be made that afternoon . We welcome all support on the day for our Captains Seamus Nolan and Aisling Costelloe.

Results Spring League Round 2 Results – Single Stroke Group 1. 1st J Maher (11) net 66, 2nd E Malone (11) 69, 3rd M Waugh (14) 70, 4th L. Nolan (10) 74, 5th B. Begley (11) 74. Group 2. 1st F Kavanagh (16) Nett 69, 2nd D Eustace (18) 72, 3rd J Dunne (16) 72, 4th J Coleman (20) 74, 5th S O Brien 918) 77. After two rounds Johnny Maher tops the Group 1 table with 24 points followed by Tony Malone on 16 points. In Group 2 Frank Kavanagh is the leader with 24 points with Declan Eustace in second place on 20 poin ts. March 21th Open Singles Winner – Thomas Ahearne (12) Mountain View . Nett 68. Mountain View GC lost out to New Ross GC the Provincial Towns cup last Sunday. Society & Group Bookings The golf club is now taking bookings for groups and societies for 2015. We have several tailored made options to suit all golﬁng needs. Please contact the clubhouse on 0567768122 for further information. Summit Bar & Restaurant We have now put in place new packages for 2015 for all special events. We can cater for all occasions with our aim to have a wide range of packages available to suit to create an event that’s individual to you. We can create that special occasion in an intimate venue. Membership Membership currently available for 2015. Installment payment also available. Please contact the clubhouse at 056 7768122 for details

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The Celtic Gemz from Churchill NS performed in the Duggan Cup for String Chamber Music, John Canny, Teddy Cousins Bolger, Lily McDonnell, Ellie Kavanagh, Ellen Fitzgerald, Marie Comerford, Ciara Mc Gree, Zoe Brennan

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Relegation trap door is ajar KILKENNY 2-20; CLARE 2-19

Mark Kelly is shackled for once ALL PIC: DONAL FOLEY

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KILKENNY: Eoin Murphy, Shane Prendergast, Paul Murphy, Jackie Tyrrell, TomĂĄs Keogh, Kieran Joyce, Wille Phelan, Joe Lyng, Brian Kennedy, Walter Walsh, John Power, Mathew Ruth, Johnjo Farrell, Mark Kelly, Kevin Kelly. Subs: Ger Aylward, Robert Lennon.Â CLARE: Patrick Kelly, Paul Flanagan, David McInerney, Cian Dillon, Jack Browne, Conor Ryan, SĂŠadhna Mory, Pat Donnellan, Colm Galvan, John Conlon, Tony Kelly, Colin Ryan, Conor McGrath, Shane Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell, Aaron Cunningham. Subs: Diarmuid Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donovan, Conor Cleary, Darach Honan, David Reidy. Referee: (Wexford).

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SCORERS: Kilkenny: Kevin Kelly 1-10 (4f, 3 â&#x20AC;&#x2122;65), Jonjo Farrell 1-2, Mark Kelly 0-3, Mathew Ruth 0 - 2, Walter Walsh 0-1, Joe Lyng 0-1, Ger Aylward 0-1.Â Clare: Colin Ryan 0-7 (4f, 1 â&#x20AC;&#x2122;65), Shane Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell 2-0, Tony Kelly 0-4, Conor McGrath 0-2, Colm Galvan 0-2, SĂŠadhna Morey 0-2, John Conlon 0-1, Conor Cleary 0-1. Â

One year old Alisha Farrell was at the Kilkenny/Clare hurling game in Nowlan Park

Final is a Semple showdown St Kieranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College......... 0 -19 Presentation, Athenry..... 0-17 Â 67 .,(5$1Âś6 &ROOHJH TXDOLÂżHG IRU WKH $OO ,UHODQG 3RVW 3ULPDU\ 6FKRROVÂś KXUOLQJ ÂżQDO ZLWK D KDUG HDUQHG WZR SRLQW ZLQ RYHU D KLJKO\ FRPSHWLWLYH 3UHVHQWDWLRQ &ROOHJH $WKHQU\ LQ %DQDJKHU RQ 6DWXUGD\ ,W WRRN D EULOOLDQW ODWH SRLQW IURP WKH VLGHOLQH E\ WHDP FDSWDLQ 6pDQ 0RUULVVH\ DQG D SRLQWHG IUHH E\ -RH &RQ QROO\ IRU WKH GHIHQGLQJ FKDPSLRQV WR UHDFK WKH GHFLGHU 7KH $OO ,UHODQG FKDPSLRQV SOD\ 7KXUOHV &%6 RQ WKHLU KRPH SDWFK 6HPSOH 6WDGLXP LQ WZR ZHHNV WLPH

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Scorers for St Kieranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s: Ray Lahart 0-7 (6f, 1 â&#x20AC;&#x2122;65), Joe Connolly 0-4 (2f ), Jason Byrne 0-3, Liam Blanchfield 0-2, SĂŠan Morrissey 0-1, Tadhg Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dwyer 0-1, Billy Ryan 0-1.

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Lisa Aylward, Richie Reid and Angela Ireland Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sullivan

Pics: Donal Foley

Happy lads enjoy celebrations

Grace and Michael Fennelly and Leslie Devlin

Aidan Cummins, Paddy Cunningham and Paddy Cummins

Super Shamrocks follow the leader

Kellyanne Cotterell and Susan Donovan

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Brian Cody,l Aoibhe Richardson, Migle Skoinaitr and Patrick Mullen

Richard and Breda Butler

The girls celebrated in style Gemma Price and Zara Murphy

Ciara and Andy Moloney, Aoife and Paul Shefflin

Henry and Deirdre Shefflin

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Richard and Jim Kearns

Man of the match, Joey Holden

Patrick Grant and Tommy Condon The Kennedy and Kiely families

Pics: Donal Foley The Burke family

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Sport Super Shamrocks: Champions of Ireland

Pics: Donal Foley Tom Coogan, Henry Shefflin and Conor Walsh

Patrick, TJ, Richie and Eoin Reid

Captain Fantastic: TJ Reid

Devoted Shamrocks supporters

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Sport Unstoppable: TJ Reid

Pics: Donal Foley

Colin Fennelly in control

Keith Nolan to the fore

Eoin Reid in control

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Sport Bob Aylward in the thick of the action Pics: Donal Foley

Keeping us in the picture: Photographers, Donal Foley, Kilkenny Reporter, second from left, with fellow snappers, John McIlwaine and his grandson, along with Patrick Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sullivan, right, a Ballyhale Shamrocks selector

Captains, TJ Reid and Graeme Mulcahy with referee, James Owens

Henry Shefflin ďŹ ghts his corner

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