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ON YOUR BIKE AT TOUR DE KILKENNY Âť PAGES 66&67

Simply the best: Kilkenny tops friendliest city poll

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MODEL BEHAVIOUR: Kilkenny girl Mary-Kate Lanigan has gone from selling designer shoes in a local MINERS REMEMBERED: Michael (King) Cleere, Walter Mackey and boutique to modelling them for an international brand. Dick Shea at the opening of an exhibition at Castlecomer Discovery Âť Story and Pics Pages 28&29 Âť Story and pics Page 4 Park in honour of former miners

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THIS WEEK NEWS Justice for Henry: Radio fans lend their support SEE PAGE 10

Crowds muster for Battle at Vinegar Hill SEE PAGE 18

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LIFESTYLE The band behind The Sopranos SEE PAGES 35-37

Fly city centre to city centre.

The old ones are the best... SEE CASEY’S CLASSICS PAGE 43

SPORT A look ahead to the All Ireland Minor Hurling semi ďŹ nal SEE PAGE 83

A new era in coach travel: Now bigger, more comfortable and free Wi-Fi on-board Introducing a whole new departure in travel: the new Expressway eet is ready for take-off. With free Wi-Fi, extra legroom and charging points for personal electronics, this makes how you travel intercity an easy choice. No expensive tolls. No rising fuel prices. No hassle with parking. Just frequent services connecting Ireland’s main cities and towns all day long, and you can work, rest and play while you’re getting there. Some day, air travel may be this good.

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Gowran Castle is being offered for sale by Christie’s International Real Estate

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From Left to Right: David Brennan, Freshford Fire Brigade (KK13); Kieran Howley, Retired, Kilkenny City Fire Brigade (KK11); John Delaney, Castlecomer Fire Brigade (KK12); Graeme O’Flaherty, Freshford Fire Brigade (KK13); Paul Comerford, Thomastown Fire Brigade (KK15); Eddie Brennan, Castlecomer Fire Brigade (KK12); Killian John Hennessy, Kilkenny Fire Authority (KK-FRS); Ger Griffin, Kilkenny City Fire Brigade (KK11). Missing from picture Paul J Lanigan, Kilkenny City Fire Brigade (KK11); Richard Barrett, Castlecomer Fire Brigade (KK12); Pat Heffernan, Kilkenny City Fire Brigade (KK11); Tom Delaney, Kilkenny City Fire Brigade (KK11).

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Our people in pictures

Fine traditional tunes at the Metropole from Andrew Byrne, Liam Moore, Michelle Sherridan and Michael Foley

Katie Glennon& Samuel Moylan from the band Audiofires

Eugine Barry , John St, back from a spot of fishing

Bobba the burnise mountain from Brussels with owner Walter Thiery

Pics: Noel Hoyne

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A different view of Kilkenny

Kilkenny Castle

Pics: Noel Hoyne – coming to an exhibition space near you...

Kilkenny Skyline

St Canice’s Head

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Kevin King, 9th-19th , craft furniture by Eoin Kealy & photo prints by Noel Frawley. upstairs market cross

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Camogie success for St Aidan’s girls

Congratulations to the girls of St Aidan’s NS in Kilmanagh on winning the “St. Canice’s Kilkenny Credit Union Cumann na mBunscoil Roinn B Final”. The Camogie final was held in Nowlan park on June 15 last. The girls beat Coon, Muckalee by 4-02 to 0-01. The score was St. Aidans 4 goals 2 points to Muckalee’s 1 point.

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Painting the Town Red... and Blue and White and Green!

Callan’s fourth annual Abhainn Ri Festival was a big success at the weekend ),1*(5 SXSSHWV GDQFLQJ WKURXJK WKH VWUHHWV VFUXPSWLRXV IRRG DQG H[FLWLQJ VSRUWLQJ HYHQWV ZKDW PRUH FRXOG ZH DVN IRU" &DOODQ¶V IRXUWK DQQXDO $EKDLQQ 5L )HVWLYDO RI 3DUWLFLSDWLRQ DQG ,QFOXVLRQ ZDV MDP SDFNHG DJDLQ WKLV \HDU ZLWK HYHQWV IURP YLVXDO DUWV WR OLYH SHUIRUPDQFHV 7KH KHOSLQJ EURXJKW D EXUVW RI HQHUJ\ WR WKH VWUHHWV RI &DOODQ 3XSSHWV WRRN RYHU WKH FHQWUH RI &DOODQ IRU WKH 6WUHHW 6SHFWDFOH )LQDOH RQ 6XQGD\ (DUOLHU LQ WKH GD\ WKH SDWKV RI WKH WRZQ FHQWUH JRW D PDNH RYHU ZKHQ D ³FKDON SDYHPHQW ZRUNVKRS´ WRRN SODFH )HVWLYDO JRHUV TXLWH OLWHUDOO\ SDLQWHG WKH WRZQ UHG DQG EOXH DQG ZKLWH DQG JUHHQ 2WKHU ZRUNVKRSV WR WDNH SODFH LQFOXGHG PDVN PDNLQJ DQG SXSSHW PDNLQJ PICS NOEL HOYNE Eimear O’Connell and Sennan Gardiner in Fennellys, Callan

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Ekaterina Fialkova, Seratima Sennikova, Andre Afonin from Russia in Fennellys

Evelyn O’Brien and Etaoin Holohan

Grace Brophy, Emma Runswick and Rachael Runswick enjoing the festivities in Fennellys

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In Castlecomer with Chubby Brennan

A blast from the past....

Pilgrimage A PILGRIMAGE to Our Lady’s Island Wexford has been organised for Sunday, August 25. The bus leaves from the Lime Tree at 11.30am. Names can be given at the post office in Castlecomer or by phoning 056-4441239

Lotto This week’s jackpot prizes are

as follows: GOLF LOTTO €20,000 GAA LOTTO €7,800

Spaces may be limited. To book your place call 0863668669

Self-defence

Volunteers Needed

A one-day self-defence/karate course will be held in the Castlecomer Community Hall, Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny today (Wednesday, August 7) from 11am to 2.30pm. There is a cost of €30 per student.

Kilkenny Arts Festival require more volunteers aged 18 years or older to assist at a range of events, ranging from invigilation at Visual Art exhibitions, to ushering and providing general assistance at a number of pro-

grammed events, particularly at The Globe’s production of Taming of the Shrew. None of the work is physically exerting and volunteers will always be advised about what to do by a venue manager. In exchange for volunteering at three events or more, volunteers will be given free admittance to any of our events which aren’t sold out, or a 15%

discount on any tickets purchased for themselves and/or a friend. Applications can be downloaded from our website http:// www.kilkennyarts.ie or if anyone has queries about volunteering contact Niamh Duffe at volunteerkaf@gmail.com.

Good Luck! Best wishes to Mark and

Emma who are taking over the Avalon as a guest house. For more information on rooms and rates, contact 087-3632643 or 087-3632672 or email mcooney73@yahoo.co.uk.

Interview Skills Are you looking for help in developing good interview skills? Call 086-3261810 for more information.

Chubby Brennan, Ann Boland organiser, Liz Nolan manager of discovery park and Chrisie and Seamus Walshe at the Castlecomer Miners Exhibition. Pic Noel Hoyne

Turn to page 28-29 for a photo gallery of the Castlecomer miners exhibition

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BY EIMEAR NI BHRAONAIN THE band behind the bluesy theme tune of the hit US TV series ‘The Sopranos’ are playing in Kilkenny this weekend. If you’re feeling sentimental about the show since actor James Gandolfini, who famously played the role of Tony Soprano, died from a

heart attack last June, then this is a gig for you. Alabama 3 penned ‘Woke Up This Morning’ -- a track most of us are familiar with as it’s the soundtrack to Tony Soprano’s morning drive through his New Jersey estate. Now the musicians will take to the stage in Kyteler’s Inn

on Kieran Street this Saturday night. This is one of only three shows they will play in Ireland on their tour. The special live acoustic gig will follow support from Kilkenny’s own Thomas O’Donoghue band. Doors open at 9pm and tickets are priced at €15

(available from Kyteler’s Inn). The four-piece outfit is made up of Rock Freebase (guitar), Larry Love (vocals), Aurora Dawn (vocals), and Harpo Strangelove (harmonica). Alabama 3 describe themselves as “country/gospel/ delta blues, but played with a rhythm you’ve still got to

dance to”. With the addition of Aurora Dawn to their line-up, they describe their sound on the cover of the band’s latest album, Revolver Soul, as “soul music with a gun against your head”. Alabama 3, who are also known as A3, paid homage to James Gandolfini at one

of their concerts earlier this summer. They held a moment of silence at their show in Mandela Hall in Belfast to honour the late actor. “A very wonderful actor called James Gandolfini died the other day and this is the first gig we’ve done since hearing the news,” said the group’s lead singer, Larry Love, on the night.

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n “Despicable Me 2,” Steve Carell’s Gru is a changed man. No longer a supervillain who needs to be the baddest of the bad guys, he’s now domesticated, with his three adorable adopted daughters, his hilarious gibberish talking, Tic-Tac-looking minions, a freaky dog and an evil scientist assistant (Russell Brand) whose focus is now making jams and jellies. It is, however, Gru’s evil genius past that makes him the perfect candidate to help the Anti-Villain League. A new threat is emerging and Gru is, apparently, the only person

who can help. An AVL agent named Lucy (voiced by Kristen Wiig) is deployed to kidnap Gru and bring him back to headquarters, where he’ll be forcibly recruited to help the cause. AVL believes the mastermind behind this emerging threat works in a mall. Yes, a mall. And that’s where Gru and Lucy will do their not-so-undercover work and, perhaps, fall in love, because that wouldn’t be predictable at all. As he’s fighting villains, he’s also Gru, the responsible dad who will do anything for his daughters, including dress up like a fairy princess for his youngest, Agnes. On the

flip side, he’s having trouble coping with eldest daughter Margo’s budding interest in boys. And then there are the minions. If you’re a fan of the first movie, then you’re a fan of the minions, and they do not disappoint here. Oh, of course, your kids will be delighted with the return of the fart gun because, well, who under the age of 10 doesn’t love a fart gun? While there’s really no redeeming educational value here, there’s no question that “Despicable Me 2” is one of your more likable family movies, with no shortage of laughs and heart.

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TOP TIPS FOR SUMMER

Rising summertime temperatures and blue skies are as freeing for Scooter and Spot as they are for you and me. However, while summer beckons pets and people alike to get out there and play, this freewheeling season also poses its own risks for fourfooted adventurers. Fortunately, forewarned is always forearmed. Here are some of our safety tips for the pet who is ready to take on the world this summer, but has that twinge of thunderphobia and a certain attraction for fleas and ticks. 1. Make sure your pet is microchipped Summer invites free-roaming playtime for Fido, which unfortunately exacerbates the likelihood that he could stray too far from home while chasing that runaway kite. Microchipping acts as a high-tech form of insurance that your four-legged family member

can be safely reunited should you become separated. Not all microchip scanners read all microchips, however. So before having the chip implanted, be sure to check with your local animal shelters to ensure that the type of microchip your vet is implanting is compatible with their scanners. 2. Be protective poolside Don’t assume that your dog will take like a duck to water. Not all pooches are natural swimmers, so keep close watch over your dog as he’s lounging by the pool or lakeside. Pool water is also a far from nourishing way to relieve your pet’s thirst, as it contains chlorine and other chemicals that can cause stomach upset––be sure to keep plenty of fresh drinkable water nearby. your-pet-safe-all-summer-long.

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IT’S SUMMER Summer is well and truly here, but here are some interesting facts about our favourite time of the year The first day of summer is known as the summer solstice and in the US it falls on June 20 or June 21 each year, depending on when the sun is furthest north of the equator. People in the Southern Hemisphere have their longest day of summer in December. Solstice comes from two Latin words sol and sistere. Sol means sun; stitium is the

verb which means to stand still. The first day of summer has been celebrated for centuries by people around the world. The names of the key summer months have Roman origins. June is named after Juno, who was the wife of Jupiter. Marc Antony named July after Julius Caesar and August was named after Caesar’s nephew, known as

Augustus. Even though this is the longest day of the year, it’s not the hottest, due to something called seasonal temperature lag, which means that it takes a while for the oceans to let their stored summer solstice heat back into the air. That’s why it tends to be hotter in July or August than in June. One of the more annoying parts of summer are the

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mosquitoes, which have been around for 30 million years. It’s said they can find warm-blooded mammals from 100 feet away. Until the early 19th century there was no summer vacation. Depending on the location of schools breaks came either quarterly (town schools) or to coincide with planting and harvest seasons (rural schools). School summer vacations were invented by educator Horace Mann in 1840. Summer vacations in other parts of the world are much shorter than in the US.

France’s Eiffel Tower can grow by more than 6 inches in summer due to the expansion of the iron on hot days. The oldest song sung as a round in English is about summer. It’s called Summer is Icumen In. The word honeymoon has associations with summer. The Pagans used that name for the first full moon in June because they drank fermented honey (mead) as part of summer wedding celebrations. July is the month where most ice cream is sold in the

US. That’s why it’s National Ice Cream Month. Americans eat about 5.5 gallons of ice cream per year on average. Ice pops were invented by accident in 1905 by 11 year old Frank Epperson. He mixed soda and water and left the mixture out overnight with the stirring stick still in it. Since the temperature was low, the mixture froze. He patented the idea in 1924. Watermelon is not a fruit, but a vegetable. Many people enjoy throwing Frisbees in summer, but they were originally

designed as pie plates in the 1870s. Students started throwing them in the 1940s. In ancient times, most people swam in the nude; laws about decent swimming attire were created progressively from the 17th century onwards. The first Summer Olympic Games were held in 1896 in Athens. Women were first allowed to compete in 1900. Summer camps in the US date back to the start of the 20th century. There are more than 12,000 camps in the US. Of these, 7,000 are resident camps.

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to the way English graduates seeking value for money would talk, though it never sounds pretentious, how they speak always feels completely natural for their characters. At the end of the ďŹ lm Withnail recounts a soliloquy from Hamlet to a collection of dogs but it still ďŹ ts and makes sense within the context of the ďŹ lm. Withnail’s drinking in this movie has gone on to be something of legend to the extent that an almost lethal drinking game was made of it. Withnail is easily Grant very best role, all the performances are fantastic but Grant is in a league of his own in this ďŹ lm. It’s mind boggling to think that he is intolerant to alcohol and not in fact just drunk half the time. Along with being drunk, Withnail is

also paranoid (‘You’re not leaving me in here alone. Those are the kinds of windows faces look in at’) and arrogant. It’s often difficult to describe why a comedy is good without ruining some of the jokes, which is what I have been doing so far. I feel this review might have done a disservice to the ďŹ lm as a whole; my excessive descriptions for drunken Withnail could lead to this ďŹ lm being perceived as some sort of English Superbad which is certainly is not. Withnail and I is a melancholy ďŹ lm at heart, the two don’t drink and do drugs to get laid but in order to escape the depression and misery of their dead end lives. It is one of those few comedies that is funny and touching to an equal measure.

John SteinbeckThe Grapes of Wrath (1939) The Grapes of Wrath is the ninth novel written by American author John Steinbeck and published in 1939. The book centres on the Joad family from Oklahoma who migrate to California during the Dust Bowl. In California they ďŹ nd themselves the victims of racism and appalling working conditions at the hands of the native Californians that very nearly destroys them. The book was highly controversial in its day because of its depiction of Californians, especially the farmers and the police. Steinbeck was accused of being a socialist in league with the USSR against the US because of this book. He makes a point of saying that it wasn’t weather or misfortune

that made live for Oklahomans difficult but the cruelty of the men and women they come into contact with. The book has been banned and burned countless times but more than either of those, it has been sold time and time and time again. The book still sells approximately 100,000 copies per year. The novel paints a very sombre view of California for migrating farmers that were treated unjustly everywhere that they went. An example of this injustice later in the book is when the Joad family ďŹ nd a job picking peaches for ďŹ ve cents a box. There is a strike occurring outside the farm because the previous workers had had their pay cut in half to two and a half cent a box. After a few days the police violently break up the protest and the following morning the wages for the new workers are cut to two and a half cent per box. The Grapes of Wrath is

DJ Shadow Endtroducing‌ (1996)

at its heart; a sad, melancholy commentary on how divides of wealth turn people against their fellow men. It’s the type of book that could change perspectives or just inform on the treatment of minorities and the poor in our world.

An entire album based on samples. The only equipment used on this album was a sampler, a turntable and a tape recorder. The artist insisted that it be considered a hip-hop album, to the extent that he would go into record stores and move the album from the electronic to the hip-hop section. Despite this, I couldn’t think of an album as genreless as Entroducing. The album melds rock, jazz, hip-hop, electronic, funk, metal and blues all into one. None of the samples ever feel out of place, everything melds perfectly together. Take the third track ‘The Number Song’ as an example. In this song alone the artist samples from metal group Metallica and funk groups The Third Guitar, Creations Unlimited and Pearly Queen. It’s a mad mix and a testament to Shadow’s skill that it all works so well together. It’s mind boggling to think that all these disparate and different sounds and

genres can all come together so well song after song. The fact that the vast majority of these samples were already 30-40 years old when this album was made gives it a rich, organic sound that is usually incompatible with innovative and daring new techniques. In fact the only other album I can think of that melds extreme experimentation with a warm, homely sound as well as this is the Pink Floyd debut album. Of course sampling itself wasn’t innovative by 1996 but at this level it was something previously unimaginable. For an album with almost no original sounds in it, it’s amazing the extent to which the album sounds like nothing you have ever heard before. Other than a few exceptions like Metallica and Bjork, Shadow utilizes very obscure, forgotten music mostly found by pillaging dark clammy record bins for hours on end. Never has the term ‘Plunderphonics’ been a more applicable description for an album. Endtroducing‌ is simply one of the best albums ever made. Shadow in 62 minutes creates a whole separate world that is endlessly creative, intriguing and beautiful.

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31. Identify presence of (6). Down 1. Regarded with approval (8). 2. Or part it to show one’s image (8). 3. One with whom one works with (9). 5. Make higher or greater (5). 6. Drop fat over in roasting (5). 7. Establishes by law (6). 8. Increases in volume (6). 11. Writing or drawing instrument (6). 16. Place where goods are sold (6). 17. Without delay (9). 18. Cause of shame (8). 19. Cadet, Ned, could be lacking in moral vigour (8). 22. Sold stolen goods (6). 23. Those averse to labour (6). 25. One striving to excel another (5). 26. Break into pieces (5).

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Mar y was busy tapping the keys on her new calculator when she looked up and said: ‘If I ignore the zero and simply use the nine digits from 1 to 9, I can arrange them in groups of three so that I have a set of three numbers, each of which contains three digits. For example, one set will be 123, 456, 789.’

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You will be unusually touchy this week and liable to overreact to the smallest slight or affront. The biggest mistake you can make is to confront others head on, as you will merely force them to compete in the drama-queen stakes. GEMINI May 21 - June 20

You will have no shortage of grand ideas this week; but you may lack the judgment to recognise whether any of them is any good. Consult someone you trust who has a more objective eye – but keep some of the relevant details to yourself, for security. You will be in a particularly generous mood this week. So before you squander money you can’t afford on people who ill deser ve it, think about the long-term consequences – both to them and you. This is probably the time to say “no” and mean it. LEO July 23 - August 23

Hidden tension at home or work will rise to the sur face this week, and it will be your job to sort out the conflicting egos and agendas. It won’t be easy, and tr y not to let personal feelings intrude on what should be a purely objective exercise. VIRGO August 24 - September 22

You have learnt some valuable lessons in recent years and have no need to rewrite histor y. So when a colleague or employer expects the earth from you this week, make it plain that you have other, more important, criteria to live up to. LIBRA September 23 - October 22

With so many different people taking an interest in what you are doing and thinking, you probably feel as if your life is no long your own. But it is – so don’t compromise. You have a better sense of direct than most, so follow where it leads. SCORPIO October 23 - November 22

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The treasurer of the local sports club, John Lacey, was counting the receipts after a table quiz night in the pavilion. Collecting the silver coins togehter, he said: ‘The total amount of money here is in 50pence, 10-pence and 5-pence coins, and is £195.50.’ John went on to explain that there were twice as many 10-pence coins as 5-pence coins and the number of 5-pence coins was a multiple of the number of 50-pence coins. ‘ But I am not going to tell you what that multiple is,’ said he, ‘because I want you to tell me how many of each of the coins make up the money. However, I will add that there are between thirty and for ty 50-pence coins.’

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You will have no shortage of ideas this week: some good, some bad, some purely fanciful, and you must differentiate between the real and imagined. But, be shrewd, and don’t share any of them until you are sure you are ahead of the race. SAGITTARIUS November 23 - December 21

You may be generous to a fault, but this is not a good time for splashing out – either on yourself or others. A financial decision should also be put on hold until you are feeling less reckless and feckless. That rainy day you’ve been saving for has yet to come. CAPRICORN December 22 - January 19

You may be known for your logical mind and measured responses, but indications are that your emotions will get the better of you over the next few days. It is nothing to be ashamed of, you are human, after all – and put decisions on hold.

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Business of the week “Rouge Beauty Salon”

Bronwyn Conroy Beauty College in 1990 with an international C.I.D.E.S.CO Diploma. She gained her first years work experience with local beauty therapist Cynthia Maharaj in her Dublin based salon and gained valuable experience in a very busy salon. From there Ann worked in London, working as a therapist and training as a make up artist in “The Face Place” on Kings Road, Chelsea. Over that period

“Rouge” Beauty Salon has only recently opened at 6 Bateman Quay, Johns Bridge, Kilkenny. (Above Fab Hair Studio) The proprietor Ann Bourke Gough has been in the business for over 20 years. A local of Kilkenny, Ann has previously run her own beauty business in Blackrock, Dublin for 10 years. Ann qualified from

in London Ann also gained valuable and varied experience in “The Sanctuary in Covent Garden” On returning to Ireland

Ann spent the next few years as a senior beauty therapist in a renowned salon in Dublin. This lead to Ann opening her own Salon in 2001 in Blackrock with a large client base. Now, having returned to Kilkenny, Ann has recently opened “Rouge”. “Rouge” offers treatments for all your beauty needs but specialises in Wedding and Occasion Makeovers. Catch us on Facebook and kilkennycityonline.com

Activity of the week KATS, Kilkenny’s oldest Theatre Group is hosting auditions for their upcoming production of “One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest”. Directed by Kilkenny’s very own AIMS winner, David Heffernan, the show will run for three nights in the Watergate Theatre from November 21st -23rd. We welcome all newcomers to audition for what is an iconic and much loved play. Theatre goers from around the county will be more than aware of

KATS Recent 2 sold out runs, where they produced two plays of quite different eras. Firstly 2 one act plays “On The Inside” and “On The Outside” by Tom Murphy and more recently a murder mystery night where they showcased the working of Agatha Christie in “The Patient” Auditions will be held on August 15th at 7pm in the Pembroke Hotel, for more information or audition pieces please contact katstheatregroup@gmail.com or Shay on 085 7214988.

Album of the week One Direction, Take me Home … Take Me Home is the second studio album by English-Irish boy band One Direction, released on 9 November 2012 by Sony Music Entertainment. As a follow-up to One Direction’s internationally successful debut album, Up All Night (2011), Take Me Home was written in groups and has an average of just

under five songwriters per track. Largely recorded and composed in Sweden during 2012,Savan Kotecha, Rami Yacoub and Carl Falk, who composed One Direction’s hits, “What Makes You Beautiful” and “One Thing”, spent six months in Stockholm developing songs for the album, and were able to shape melodies around the members’ tones.

DVD release of the week Oblivion starring Tom Cruise Tom Cruise stars in this sci-fi blockbuster as an ex-soldier working on a battle-ruined future Earth, who discovers that the truth about the past has been deliberately concealed. 60 years after Earth is subjected to an alien attack that decimates

the environment, forcing survivors to live in colonies high above the clouds, drone repairman Jack Harper (Cruise) is nearing the end of his deployment to retrieve remaining resources from the planet’s surface. But Jack’s world is suddenly turned upside down when he discovers

a group of humans led by Malcolm (Morgan Freeman) still surviving amidst the rubble. Warned by his partner Victoria (Andrea Riseborough) not to get involved, Jack’s curiosity soon sets in motion a chain of events that leads him to question everything he’s previously been told.

Camp of the week Just 4 Strikers and Just 4 Keepers Summer Coaching Camp Venue: The Watershed Kilkenny’s Date: August 12th to 15th Age Groups: 6 years to 14 years for boys and girls Limited Number of places available in each group Booking forms available at the Watershed Kilkenny

or contact Peter on 087 4177758 or peterj4k@yahoo.ie Get your child coached this summer by ex-pro ‘keeper Dirk Heinen. Present league of Ireland players and Northern Irish League Players and coaches will be in attendance so don’t be late booking.

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Grand Theft Auto V … Los Santos: a sprawling sunsoaked metropolis full of self-help gurus, starlets and fading celebrities, once the envy of the Western world, now struggling to stay afloat in an era of economic uncertainty and cheap reality TV. Amidst the turmoil, three very different criminals plot their own chances of survival and success: Franklin,

a former street gangster, now looking for real opportunities and serious money; Michael, a professional excon whose retirement is a lot less rosy than he hoped it would be; and Trevor, a violent maniac driven by the chance of a cheap high and the next big score. Running out of options, the crew risks everything in a series of daring and dangerous heists that could set them up for life.

App of the week Despicable Me: Minion Rush Gru’s loyal, yellow, gibberishspeaking Minions are ready for their toughest challenge in

Despicable Me: Minion Rush. Play as a Minion and compete with others in hilarious, fast-paced challenges in order to impress your boss, (former?)

super-villain Gru! Jump, fly, dodge obstacles, collect bananas, be mischievous, and defeat villains to earn the title of Minion of the Year!

Event of the week After over two years in business in ‘Kwilla’ Rose Inn St, Kilkenny the heartbreaking decision of closing my business had to be made. It was a very tough decision and one that was not taken on a whim but once I made up my mind I knew I had to do something to clear my mind and figure out what I was going to do next. Travelling is a huge passion of mine and one that was put on a total back burner when I

opened Kwilla. I’m now taking part in an epic Overland drive to Australia. I am funding my own way on this trip, whilst trying to raise as much as possible for The Irish Cancer Socirty & Console. I have a Team Ireland - London 2012 t-shirt signed by the Irish

Olympic Boxing Team of 2012 that I will be auctioning off and the money raised from the auction will be split evenly between The Irish Cancer Society and Console. FASHION SHOW: Saturday 17th August at Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel.

FUNdraiser Fashion Show in aid of The Irish Cancer Society & Console the National Suicide Charity. Doors 7:30 - Show 8pm Tickets are €10 each & available from Kwilla, Peaches, The Shoe Box & Lorimat Jewellers. Boutiques participating are: Peaches, Hello Again, The Gift Horse, Lorimat, Butterslip, The Shoe Box and more. Any enquiries please call Shannon - 086-3774278.

Gig of the week Pokey Lafarge Live @ Cleere’s Theatre, Kilkenny Pokey LaFarge is a musician, songwriter, bandleader, entertainer, innovator and preservationist, whose well-rounded arsenal of talents has placed him at the forefront of American music. Over the last decade, Pokey has won the hearts of music lovers across the globe with his creative mix of early jazz, string ragtime,

country blues and western swing, all while writing songs that ring true and fine in both spirit and sound. His music transcends the confines of genre, continually challenging the notion that traditionbearers fail to push musical boundaries. Cleverly striding between numerous forms of traditional American music, Pokey has crafted a genre all his own, marked in its accessible ingenuity

Restaurant of the Week Campagne Garrett Byrne and Brid Hannon opened Campagne in 2008, serving modern French Food using the very best of local and Irish produce. Located at 5 The Arches, Gashouse Lane in the new heart of Kilkenny City, the modern interior features a modern interpretation of country life which was painted by Kilkenny artist

Catherine Barron. Featuring oak flooring, curved banquette seating and bright modern colours, Campagne has already established itself as one of Kilkenny’s best restaurants garnering positive reviews from food critics and restaurant guides. For bookings call 056 7772858 and see menus at www.campagne.ie

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KILKENNY PANEL Darren Brennan St. Lachtains

Darragh Joyce Rower Inistioge

Daniel O’Connor O’Loughlin Gaels

Vinny Teehan Graigue Ballycallan

Philly Cass Conahy Shamrocks

Stephen Farrell Dicksboro

James Tyrrell-Capt. James Stephens

Niall Mullins James Stephens

Michael Kenny Lisdowney

Eoin Kenny Slieverue

Adrian Burke Thomastown

Ciaran Breen Barrow Rangers

Evan Cody Dicksboro

Ciaran Ryan Rower Inistioge

Alan Murphy Glenmore

John Walsh Mullinavat

Cathal Bolger Rower Inistioge

Paul Kirwan Dunnamaggin

Ciaran Wallace Erins Own

Liam BlanchďŹ eld Bennettsbridge

Darragh Holohan Dicksboro

Liam Hennessy Glenmore

Sean Morrissey Bennettsbridge

James Maher St. Lachtains

Garry Kelly O’Loughlin Gaels

Conor Delaney Erins Own

Eoin Brennan Erins Own

Paddy Deegan O’Loughlin Gaels

Jason Stanley Galmoy

Kevin Kenny Dicksboro

Jason Cleere Bennettsbridge

Luke Scanlon James Stephens

Robbie Fitzpatrick Dicksboro

Team Management: Pat Hoban (Manager). Selectors: Pat Nolan, Sean Kelly & James Meagher

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Semi Finals Mullinavat 1-8 13.00 Young Irelands 3-4 Dicksboro 3-13 13.00 Harps 0-2

Semi Finals O’Loughlin Gaels 2-5 13.40 Lisdowney 5-6 Bennettsbridge 4-8 13.40 Piltown 3-10

Final Young Irelands 2-1 14.20 Dicksboro 3-10

Final Lisdowney 4-11 15.00 Bennettsbridge 4-3

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Results Thursday 01st August 2013 McLawlor Cup Team 1 Peake Villa 0

Team 2 North End Utd 5

Time 19:15

Wednesday 31st July 2013 McLawlor Cup Team 1 Clonmel Celtic 6

Team 2 Bagenalstown FC 3

Time 19:15

Team 2 Freebooters 1

Time 19:15

Team 2 Carrick Utd 1

Time 19:15

Tuesday 30th July 2013 McLawlor Cup Team 1 Newpark FC 2 Monday 29th July 2013 McLawlor Cup Team 1 Evergreen 2

Fixtures Monday 05th August 2013 McLawlor Cup Team 1 Newpark FC v Tuesday 06th August 2013 McLawlor Cup Team 1 Evergreen v

Team 2 Clonmel Celtic

Team 2 North End Utd

Referee

Referee

Venue The Fair Green

Time 18:45

Venue Time The Fair Green 19:00

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Golf Notes – Callan Presidents Prize Two years ago John O Dwyers Presidents Prize was Marty Parker who produced an incredible total of 44 points. Marty ,a native of Kilkenny city, had joined Callan back in 1982 and has been a wonderfully popular member down through the years. That was Martys first “major” and this weekend when John Kinchella proudly put up his prize as President 2013 Marty repeated the trick. Marty spreadeagled the field with an incredible 46 point total to capture another massive prize. 46 points was a magnificent haul which saw him over the line by 5 shots. John Healy is in wonderful form at the moment and continued this with a fine 41 point total to take second following a count back with James Tierney and Paddy Donovan third and fourth on the same score. Brian Doheny took the gross honours with Niall O Sullivan taking second gross. 150 golfers took part in the event which saw John Kirwan take the Seniors prize while the Past Presidents award went to John Grace from Kilkenny. The front nine prize went to Michael Murphy from Kilmanagh with 21 points while Michael Dempsey took the back nine honours with

25 points. This August bank holiday weekend was a great celebration of golf in Callan Golf Club with some wonderful scoring and a big number of golfers taking part. John Kinchella himself was thrilled with the response from members and the display of his fellow RGA member, Marty, in taking the top prize. The music and sing song

later was enjoyed by all who attended. Well done to all for their efforts in making this competition such a huge success this weekend and particularly to Marty for his wonderful achievement.

Voluntary Help THANKS to all for their wonderful help around the club over the past few weeks. There has been huge efforts made in

all aspects of the club, course and shop and those efforts are hugely appreciated. For anyone looking to help out in any way please approach a committee member to express an interest. A special thanks to Ormonde Construction for the loan of their machine which was invaluable in helping a team led by Pat Cunningham clean the pond on the first hole.

Results John Kinchellas Presidents Prize 1 M Parker 46 2 J Healy 41 3 J Tierney 41 4 P Donovan 41 Gross B Doheny Ladies Results Tuesday 30th July 1 E Kennedy 43 2 T Freyne 39 3 M Lanigan 38 4 N Cody 36 Thursday 1 August

1 H McCormack 2 M O Mahony

Club Lotto Week 19 Results. Jackpot €2150. No’s 3, 14, 25. No Winner. Lucky Dip Winners. €30 each. Martina Nugent, Maura O’Brien, Lucy Donovan. Sellers Gretti Hennessy, John Kirwan, John Kirwan. Next Weeks Jackpot €2250. Thank You for your Support.

Golf Notes – Gowran Park OPEN WEEK 2013 AT GOWRAN PARK Open Week 2013 takes place from Thursday 8th to Sunday 18th August. Popular competitions include a 3 Person Rumble on Friday 9th, Gowran Gathering Open Singles on Monday 12th for a special entry fee of only €10 for visitors, Ladies 2 Person Team Event on Tuesday 13th along with a 4 person team event to conclude the weeks’ activities on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th August – the full intinerary of event will be. Thurs 8th Singles Stableford Tues 13th Juniors Singles (morning) Ladies Team Event (Afternoon) Fri 9th 3 Person Rumble Thurs 15th Singles Stableford Sat 10th/Sun 11th Fourball Stableford Fri 16th 3 Person Team Event Mon 12th The Gathering Singles Sat 17th/Sun 18th 4 Person Team Event

Open Singles – Thursday 1st August 2013 Our regular Thursday Open Singles on 1st August last

Following the recent text poll, the Ladies Competition Day has reverted to Wednesday’s commencing Wed 7th August with Sunday the alternate day.

JUNIORS RESULTS 22nd July - 18 Hole Singles Stableford 1st Ciaran Whelan (14) 44pts 2nd Mackenzie Davin (19) 43pts 22nd July 9 Hole Singles Stableford 1st Tom Bolger (33) 17pts 29th July 9 Hole Scramble 1st Niall Whelan (28), Adam Oakes (36), Aodhan Kent (36) - 32 nett. Note: Juniors Open Singles competition Tuesday 13th August - please ring golf shop 056 772 6699 for tee times

Upcoming Fixtures resulted in Seamus Phelan (13) New Ross taking the honours with a score of 37 points. Gowran Park member Kieran Fitzgerald took the runner up spot losing out on a countback after also scoring 37 points. A successful weekend of celebrations took place over the bank holiday weekend

to commemorate 12 years in business. There was a record entry over the 4 days with all golfers enjoying both the course and facilities. Results are available online at www. gowranpark.ie

Ladies Miele Semi Final Unfortunately the Ladies Miele team were beaten by

Borris in the semi -final on Friday 2nd August. The team who faced a very strong Borris side were - Deirdre McCabe (Manager), Eileen Walsh (Selector), Hilary Dick ( Sub Manager). Playing at home Judy Dick & Deirdre McCabe (lost 2/1), Sinead Kearney & Nora Barron (A/S called

in 18th) and Away Kate Hennessy & Joan Murphy A/S (called in 18th), Ann Mullins & Maura Coe lost 3/2. Congratulations to all the team on reaching the semi-final stage and many thanks for their time and commitment. Thank you to all the supporters and best of luck to Borris in the final.

Wednesday 14th August RACING - No Golf Thursday 15th August 18 Hole Singles Stableford Visitors €15 Friday 16th August 3 Person Team Event Visitors €15 Saturday 17th/Sunday 18th August 4 Person Team Event. Visitors €20

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Golf Notes – Kilkenny MENS RESULTS Open Wednesday Singles Gents Section 1. Dylan Smithwicks (15) 43 pts 2. Willie Leahy (13) 42 pts 3. Tommy Deegan (8) 41 pts (B9) Best Gross; Kieran Wall (5) 34 Gross Pts 5. Nick O’Donnell (9) 41 pts 6. Michael Keenan (7) 39 pts (B9) Ladies Section Sarah Molloy (16) 43 pts Date for Presentation of Prizes to be confirmed. Two’s Club; Michael Keane Hole in One on 6th, Noel Skehan, Liam McCormack, Willie Murphy (Conv), Kieran Wall, Peter Dabinet, Dermot Doyle, Aidan Brennan, at 6th, Niall Sheehan at 10th, John Martin at 15th. Each Two is worth €19.20 and is credited in the Pro Shop.

OPEN CHARITY WEEKEND 4 PERSON TEAM SAT 4TH & SUN 5TH AUGUST 1. David Lawlor (9) Cathal McDonald (17) Thomas O’Dowd (13) A. McGrath (18) 93 pts (B9) 2. Jack McNamara (16) Daragh McNamara (10) David McNamara (11) John Byrne (9) 93 pts 3. Pat Butler Snr (7) Maurice Ryan (13) Frank Byrne (17) Pat McEvoy (11) 92 (B9) 4. John Greene (16) Paddy Lawlor (19) Thomas Comerford (12) Patrick Buggy (8) Castlecomer 92 pts Date for Presentation of prizes to be confirmed.

LADIES RESULTS & NEWS

LADIES 18 HOLE STABLEFORD MT JULIET TROPHY TUES 23rd C.S.S. SUN 73, TUES 73 1. Jan Browne (36) 41 pts (B9) 2. Derville O’Byrne (17) 41 pts Best Gross; Bridie McGarry (9) 28 gross pts (B9) 3. Mary O’Shea (15) 40 pts (B9) 4. Margaret Kiely (16) 40 pts 5. Ursula Deloughrey (19) 38 pts (B9) 6. Ann Kelly (32) 38 pts Ladies 9 Hole Competition Pauline O’Sullivan (27) 17 pts

Ladies Fixtures Tuesday 6th August; Ladies 18 Hole ABC Stroke, 8.20 -10.20, 12.20 – 2.20 and 4.00 – 5.45, slots also available on Sunday Aug 4th 10.30 to 11.00 bookable online. Tuesday 13th August; Open Ladies 3 Person Rumble 8.30 – 5.30 There will be a change in the schedule of the Ladies tee times from Tuesday July 30th, the slots from 4pm to 5pm will be draw for partners and 5.10 – 5.45pm will be bookable online. Also from July 30th the morning draw slots of 10.10 to 10.20 will be reserved for a 9 holes Ladies competition for those who do not want to play 18 holes. The holes will be 1 to 9 and the entry fee will be €3.

SENIOR MEN Results Men’s Seniors Competition Thurs Aug 1st 3 Person Team Event 1. Tom Gunning (15) Jimmy Rhatigan (18) Reay Brandon (21) 58 pts 2. Eddie Guilfoyle (13) Noel O’Sullivan (16) Peter McQuillan (24) 56 pts (B6)

3. Jack Troy (16) Martin Murphy (16) Eugene Orr (21) 56 pts 4. Paddy Smee (15) Eddie Geraghty (22) Michael Barry (26) Pat Kelleher (26) 55 pts (60-5) 5. Andy Hughes (18) Christy Rainey (23) Martin Treacy (22) 55 pts 6. John O’Leary (17) Dermot Moloney (21) Maurice Ryan (21) 52 pts 7. Michael O’Reilly (19) Pat O’Shea (19) Peter Dabinet (20) 47 pts Next Competition Wednesday 7th August at 11am.

SENIOR LADIES Results Senior Ladies Thursday Aug 1st. No competition due to weather. Next Competition Wednesday 7th August at 10am.

JUNIOR & JUVENILE Coaching continues this Saturday August 8th with Under 13’s at 9.45 and Under 16’s at 10.45. U13 group should be at the putting green for 9:45am while U16 group should be there for 10:45am. Coaching sessions are for 1-hour duration. Due to the numbers at each session we ask that children attend their correct session. U13 - 9:45am U13- skills challenge - target practise Par 3, U16 - 10:45am - skills challenge - target practise. Attention to parents and Junior/Juvenile Members who wish to play casual golf after 6pm can only do so if playing with their parent or a full member, its is requested that these Regulations be adhered to.

RESULTS JUNIOR / JUVENILE COMPETITION MONDAY 29th July BOYS (FULL HANDICAP) 1. Jack Teehan (15) 42 pts (B9) 2. Mark O’Neill (15) 42 pts BOYS (JUNIOR HANDICAP) 1. Darragh Casey (26) 40 pts (B9) 2. Darragh Larkin (21) 40 pts

GIRLS Doireann Sloyan (33) 49 pts

FIXTURES; Tuesday 6th August; 8.20 – 10.20, 12.20 – 2.20 and 4.00 – 5.45 Ladies 18 Hole ABC Stroke Wednesday 7th August; 10.00 – 11.00 Senior Ladies Competition, 11.00 – 1.00 Senior Mens Competition, 1.00 – 2.00 Members Time Thursday 8th August: 8.00 – 4.30 ILGU Midland District Finals Friday 9th August; 8.00 – 4.30 ILGU Midland District Finals Saturday 10th August: 7.30 – 8.30 Membeers, 8.30 – 10.00 ILGU Midland District Finals, 10.00 – 11.30 Visitors, 11.30 – 12.30 Members, 12.30 – 2.10 ILGU Midland District Finals , ILGU Midland District Finals Sunday 11th August: 7:30 – 3.00 August Monthly Medal Monday 12th August; 8.00 – 1.00 and 2.00 – 5.00 Open Juvenile Day, 1.00 – 2.00 Members Time Tuesday 13th August; 8.20 – 1.00 and 2.00 – 5.30 Open ladies 3 Person Rumble, 1.00 – 2.00 Members Time Wednesday 14th August; 8.30 – 5.30 Ladies & Gents Open Singles

Kilkenny Golf Club member, Paul O’Hara, who was runner up in the South of Ireland on July 31

Golf Notes – Mountain View Presidents Prize Lady members please note that Club President Noreen Bookle is holding his prize giving day on Sunday August 18th. The competition will be a 18 hole Singles Stableford. The registration sheet is now in place in the Clubhouse. And on Sunday August 25th Club President Leonard O Shea is holding his prize giving day. The competition will be a 18 hole Singles Stableford. A registration sheet will be in place from Aug. 11th.

Classic Southend Utd soccer club are holding their annual classic on the weekend of Friday 9th and Saturday 10th of August. Entry fee is

200 euro per team which includes dinner. Handicap limits:- Men 20 and Ladies 28. To book a tee time call the clubhouse on 056-7768122 or Andy at 056-7768649.

Results Tue July 30th MV Seniors 3 Person Team Event 1. C. Foskin, B O Brien, J. Rochford 87Pts. 2. L. O Shea, J. Coleman, M Bookle 80 Pts. Wed July 31st Ladies Competition cancelled.

Diary Sunday Aug 11th Wednesday Aug 14th MV Ladies 18 Hole Competition Sunday Aug 18th Fourball Better Ball.

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