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26 AUGUST 2015 Kilkenny Reporter

Kilkenny Reporter WEDNESDAY, 26 AUGUST, 2015

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Debs 2015

Pres girls celebrate in style

Pics: Donal Foley Pres girls and friends headed for Wicklow

More Pres students and their pals

Aoife Breen and Aaron Doheny

Ciara Delaney and Caitlin Maslin

Megan Kelly and Michael Chapman

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Super students so happy

St Kieran's boys, Niall Walsh, Conor Phelan, Sean Morrissey, Jack Brett and Bill Brennan

Bronagh Kennedy and Cialean Coffey Rachel West and Dylan Wall

Sarah Lacey and Conor Phelan

Pics: Donal Foley

Even more debs' pics on Pages 56&57

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Hermitage Green bring summer tour to the Set

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TWO CHAMPS: Marble City Boxing Club hero, Shane Purcell who will represent Ireland in Russia in September. Shane is pictured with local publican Pat Carroll and his champion dog, Ballybought Mando which won the Premier Stakes in Clonmel recently

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A big man for all seasons

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

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2. Rococco Pouffe. Price: €34.95, from Carraig Donn, Macdonagh Junction, Kilkenny 3. Set of three hexagonal shelves. Price: €18, from Dunnes Stores 4. Marcello Table and Chairs. From Modern Living, Green St, Kilkenny 5. Lili painted bed range, available from Meubles Furniture, Kilkenny Retail Park

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A darling grocer for 50 years BY JOHN FITZGERALD CALLAN has lost a much loved business woman. Bridget Hackett (nee Daniels) was a giant on the local grocery scene for almost half a century. She had served customers from behind the counter of her shop in Lower Bridge Street for decades before retiring and passing on the business to her son Raymond. She died peacefully at Stratmore Lodge Nursing Home. Big numbers of mourners turned up for the Requiem Mass in the Church of the Assumption to say goodbye to a woman who had endeared herself to them by her honesty, unwavering kindness, scrupulous work ethic, and compassionate nature. Bridget was born in a scenic spot near Kylebrack in County Galway. She began her working life in Loughrea before moving to Killarney. Then she arrived in Callan ZKHUH VKH Âż QDOO\ VHWWOHG securing employment at Mylesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shop in Bridge Street. She met her future husband, Lar, a mechanic who lived in the street and owned a garage in West Street. The couple saved and bought a house before getting married. Though Callan was now her home, she maintained her connections with Galway throughout her life and never lost touch with her relations in the West of Ireland. Her own shop She continued to work at

Mylesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s after the birth of her children Raymond, Brendan, and Mary but then, always an enterprising woman, she opted to open her own shop in Bridge Street. It was a big challenge, especially in a recessionravaged Ireland from which thousands were departing weekly on the emigrant ships. Her daughter Mary spoke eloquently of her motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s early days in the grocery trade: Âł6KH RIWHQ WROG XV KRZ GLIÂż FXOW and hard those early days were. She would get up early every morning to bake loaves that she would sell in the shop later that day and she became well known for her lovely brown bread.â&#x20AC;? Bridget turned the new grocery into a thriving business. Lar opted to close the garage and work instead at the shop with Bridget. Mary described them as â&#x20AC;&#x153;best friends and brilliant parentsâ&#x20AC;? who cared deeply for their family as well as providing an unparalleled service to the community. Hackettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s was next door to Rita Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Malleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sweet Shop which has since passed into history. Rita was sister of the acclaimed Tony Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Malley. A picture taken by Jane Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Malley, Tonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wife, in the mid 1970s captured a scene that harks back to a different Ireland, with an ass and cart parked on the street outside Hackettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. A far cry It was a far cry from the modern grocery shop that Bridget handed over to Raymond.

Over the decades, customers from outlying districts and even neighbouring counties joined locals who called at every hour of the day and night to Hackettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. They were drawn to the shop not just by the groceries on the shelves, or even the delicious freshly baked bread. It was Bridgetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s welcoming ways and staunch work ethic that won them over. Mary Hackett recalled: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mam had a great relationship with all her clientele. She was a kind and understanding person. She always had time to talk, to chat, and listen to her customers. She knew what was going on in their lives. They shared their troubles, GLIÂż FXOWLHV DQG FRQFHUQV ZLWK her, and she never ever broke D FRQÂż GHQFH 6KH KDG D ZD\ of drawing people to her. There was always someone in our house, salesmen, delivery men, visitors of all kinds. Everyone was welcome and there was always tea in the pot. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When she shook your hand in welcome sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d hold your hand with both of hers and it was so genuine, sincere, and affectionate.â&#x20AC;? Mary cited another example of Bridgetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s generosity: The shop is located near the schools and her mother knew most of the pupils who called in over the years. Pot of soup When the Leaving and Intermediarte Cert exams were on each June, Bridget would make a big pot of soup for the children of customers

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who were unable to go home at lunchtime. It meant the world to them, and may even have helped them perform better in the exams. Bridget was devoted to her family, listening to their dreams and plans and sharing her own precious wisdom with them. And when grandchildren arrived she had time for them too. Grandchldren knew her affectionately as Bibi and when they were away from Callan she enjoyed communicating with them via computer, delighted with the new technology that made this possible. She enjoyed reading and keeping up to date with current affairs and she loved nature. In her later years, she could be seen on her daily walks along the Kilkenny Road. At the Funeral Mass Fr Willie

Dalton cited another exceptional instance of Bridgetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s compassion and kindness. Offering solace When she lay in hospital, with more than enough to occupy her mind amid a worsening illness, she displayed a greater concern about the wellbeing of other patients in the ward than her own situation, freely conversing with them and offering solace. Fr Dalton commended her deep devotion to her religious faith, which inspired and informed all her dealings with people throughout her long involvement in the grocery trade. There was silence when Bridgetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s son Brendan rose to honour an outstanding mother and business woman. Brendan is an accomplished tenor who has given many

public performances. Tears Ă&#x20AC; RZHG DV KH VDQJ Be Not Afraid...but the sense of sadness was aptly mingled with admiration and joy. Death was an illusion and this woman aptly described by Fr Dalton as a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Daughter of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; was assuredly in a world elsewhere. In the midst of grief an exemplary life was celebrated in song and prayer. If ever a human being deserved a free pass into Heaven it was Bridget Hackett. Bridget is survived by her sons Raymond and Brendan, daughter Mary, son in law SĂŠan, daughters in law Dolores and Deborah, grandchildren Fiona and husband Keith, Grainne, Lorcan, Aine and Muireann, brothers Paddy and Brendan, sisters in law, brother in law, nephews, nieces, Ali, relatives and friends.

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Food & Drink

Food & drink

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The Thatch Pub wonderful ingredients from Kilkenny Food Trail suppliers. The Ryan family took over the pub in 2002, and after some renovations, opened to provide their customers with great Irish food, great Irish music, and great Irish pints. Tom and Eily Butler, The Thatchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s previous owners, were known

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Motors

Motoring

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HE Mercedes C-Class has grown up a little, and in doing so has become a force to be reckoned with in fourth generation form. Background How can it be that the car that Mercedes-Benz calls its best selling model has, for so long, felt a bit of an underachiever? The C-Class ought to have been all that the company knows about luxury saloons distilled into a smaller form, but for many years it was instead a car that was short on quality and long on price tag. The 2007 model repaired much of its reputation and the subsequent 2011 facelift brought even more features and better efficiency, but in this country, the C-Class always lagged a distant third in the compact executive sales charts behind the BMW 3 Series and the Audi A4. Much has changed in the interim though. The introduction of a smaller four-door saloon, the CLA, has allowed the C-Class to become a bit bigger and a good

deal de eal m o r e luxurious. The latest car is a fresh design from the ground up and it shows. BMW and Audi will need to be at the top of their respective games to keep this generation C-Class on the third step of the podium. Driving Experience The C-Class has for some time been, and will continue to be, focused on comfort and refinement. It’s clear that this is where a good deal of the development budget has been spent in differentiating this generation car from the BMW 3 Series, the Audi A4 and the impressive Jaguar XE. To that end, it’s the first car in its class to offer air suspension. This comes with an AGILITY SELECT switch that allows the driver to select between Comfort, ECO, Sport, Sport+ and Individual settings. Even if you stick with the standard steel springs, the front suspension has been greatly improved with a very clever four-link setup that isolates the struts, allowing for optimised

geometry and better grip. The diesel eengines begin with w wit i a Renaultderived de erriv i 1.6-litre ddiesel iesel unit that develops de eveeloops 136PS in tthe he C200d C200d model. Next uupp is is the the 2.1-litre 2 diesel uunit, nitt, offering offeering ng either either 170PS in the C220d C 220d or or 204PS 2 204P 04 4PS in the C250d. If yyou ou want want a bit bit m more or technology, there’s a C300h model that combines a four-cylinder 204PS diesel engine with a compact 27PS electric motor and looks interesting. Alternatively, there’s a C350e plug-in hybrid model that mates petrol power with an electric motor, in this case a 214PS electric motor with a 60kW electric motor to produce a total system output of 282PS. Talking of petrol power, it comes in a simpler guise in the form of the 184PS C200. There are performance petrol models too. The C450 AMG Sport gets 4MATIC traction and a twin-turbo V6 engine putting out 372PS. It’s the perfect choice if you can’t quite stretch to the range-topping Mercedes-AMG C63. If you can afford this flagship though, you’ll be getting quite a car, with a 4.0-litre V8 putting out either 476 or 510PS, depending on the state of tune you select. Back in the real world in the mainstream C-Class line-up, there’s a choice of two sixspeed manual transmissions

or an improved version of the 7G-TRONIC automatic gearbox. The electromechanical Direct Steer system is also fitted as standard. Design and Build Looking at the exterior of this C-Class, you’d be forgiven for thinking that this was the most conservative of styling directions. Any notionally car-literate person would be able to tell you it was a Mercedes C-Class, even if they’d never clapped eyes on the thing before. It’s tidily executed, with hints of the latest S-Class in its detailing. The long bonnet, a passenger compartment set well back and short overhangs define the C-Class’s classic proportions. Large wheels emphasise the rear and communicate a stylishly sporty character. Halogen headlamps are fitted as standard, but there are also two LED options offered: a static system and a dynamic version with an ‘LED Intelligent Light System’. There’s an estate model option, but its 490-litre seats up boot capacity isn’t much greater than that of the saloon. You do get 1,510-litres of space in the station wagon variant though, if you’re able to fold forward the rear bench. Drop inside and you’ll see where this Mercedes differentiates itself. It’s radically different to its predecessor with a broad centre console swooping between the front occupants, In automatic vehicles, a large one-piece centre console panel performs an elegant sweep from the centre air

vents to the armrest. On vehicles with manual transmission, the centre console is slightly steeper and features two separate trim elements in order to create ample space for ergonomic operation of the shift lever. There’s also a free-standing 7-inch central display - unless you opt for the ritzy COMAND Online package, in which case an 8.4-inch item is specified. Materials quality is much improved and there are some slick details like the five metallic round air vents and the touchpad in the hand rest over the Controller on the centre tunnel. There’s even a head-up display option. Summary It used to be quite easy to pigeonhole the three main premium contenders in the compact executive sector. A BMW 3 Series gave you a sporty

drive, while an Audi A4 offered a nice cabin and a bit of hi-tech. If you went beyond these two and considered a Mercedes C-Class at all, you were probably a more mature buyer with priorities that didn’t really fit into either category. It was a bit of a compromise, badge equity choice. But it isn’t any longer. Instead, what we have here is a car more than good enough to make significant inroads amongst customers who once would have thought little before signing again on the dotted line for yet another German C-Class arch-rival. Don’t get us wrong - Mercedes still has work to do with this car, primarily in terms of diesel engine refinement. But on the evidence of this model, the signs are that its rivals are going to have to up their game.

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CROSSWORDS Expectations may be high. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quite possible too that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve taken on more than is realistic. To fulfil promises most likely means delegating. Just how good you are as a team leader could be under scrutiny. Another possibility is increased contact with those from cultures where the work ethic is very different to your own. It might be as well to anticipate a surge of creative energy as the week begins. If itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been some time since you made contact with your internal research and development department, perhaps itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to make contact. The process might require extra travel or contact with those who live and work some way away. There are periods when your intuition works exceptionally well - as may be the case in the lead into the Sunâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s alignment with Jupiter midweek. True, it could be that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve known for over a year what needs to be done - just havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t yet implanted that plan. Presently, and with support with someone who has good eye for detail, a plan could formulate. Tempting as it may be to do so, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s probably important that you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take on too much as the week begins. It may be that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to cram too much learning or too much socialising into too short a space of time. True, it may be that people passing through and whom you see rarely require attention. By the end of the week you may feel the need to stand your ground. Note that thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a Full Moon on Friday though and that the reactions of others could be highly emotional. You may not be immune either! Though itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entirely possible that you could arrive at equitable agreement earlier in the week, matters could come unstuck once others (experts and possibly legal) add their comments. Some text books would have you believe that the alignment of the Sun with Jupiter in your sign on Wednesday will bring â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;luckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; your way. That is possible of course: yet itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s as likely that your finely tuned nervous system will be anxious as to whether or not youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re making theâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;rightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;moves - even if these appear good sense at the time.

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Confirmation money hidden?

The Roche family and friends with Tommy Roche and his son Brian

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Reporter Editor Jimmy Rhatigan with photographer Mick Brophy

Back in church again for ConďŹ rmation

Marisa Camilleri from Sliema, Malta with Tommy

Willie Meighan and Sonya Lanigan

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26 AUGUST 2015 Kilkenny Reporter

Entertainment

Film review

Gig Guide

Trainwreck

Don McLean DON McLean is probably best known for the massive â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;American Pieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, which has been covered by countless people â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Madonna included â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and remains one of the most popular karaoke songs of all time. A folk music icon, Don released his first album â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tapestryâ&#x20AC;? in 1970, which included the billboard smash â&#x20AC;&#x153;And I love you soâ&#x20AC;?. He released the album â&#x20AC;&#x153;American Pieâ&#x20AC;? in 1971, which as well as the notorious title track, contained the household favourites â&#x20AC;&#x153;Vincentâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Castles in the airâ&#x20AC;?. His next chart topper, a cover of Roy Orbisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Cryingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; was hailed by Rolling Stone as one of the most authentic covers ever performed. In 2004 Don McLean was inaugurated into the National Academy of Popular Music Songwritersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Hall of Fame. His award was presented by Garth Brooks.

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Rated: 15

AMY Schumer plays Amy, a character comprised of the strongest bits from the comedianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stand-up routines and sketch comedy. A loose, single gal from Manhattan, Amy was taught at a young age by her adulterous father that monogamy isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t realistic. The lesson stuck, meaning that Amy behaves like a stereotypical â&#x20AC;&#x153;dude,â&#x20AC;? blasting through sexual partners and avoiding commitment even though a string of sentimental guys try to button her down. Amyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a shocking character, a blatant middle finger aimed at the idea of how women are â&#x20AC;&#x153;supposedâ&#x20AC;? to act on screen. And itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s refreshing the way she plays against type, and embraces her sexual freedom. The credits actually list four â&#x20AC;&#x153;One-Night Stand Guys,â&#x20AC;? played by fellow comics. Dan Soder plays â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dumpster Guy,â&#x20AC;? because thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where he and Amy hook up. You get the idea.

In 2012 Don was awarded the BBC Folk Music Lifetime Achievement Award and performed at the Macyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Thanksgiving Day Parade. A busy year also saw the release of â&#x20AC;&#x153;American Troubadourâ&#x20AC;? on CD and DVD and a full colour coffee table book biography of the same name. The DVD charting Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life and career has subsequently been broadcast on TV worldwide. Don has released 20 albums

to date and his live shows have been described as â&#x20AC;&#x153;spinetinglingâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;once in a lifetime experiencesâ&#x20AC;?. His show in Derry recently received three standing ovations, which Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll agree, is not bad for a 70 year old! See him for yourself - Tuesday, September 22nd, The Hub, Cillin Hill, at 7.30pm. Tickets at â&#x201A;Ź49.50 are available from www. ticketstop.ie or from Roller Coaster Records in Kilkenny.

Absolutely Anything

Rated:12 A

YOU probably liked Absolutely Anything better when it was called Bruce Almighty. The film combines the comedic talents of Simon Pegg, Robin Williams and the Monty Python team, but in telling a tale thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s incredibly similar to the 2003 movie in which Jim Carrey was granted God-like powers, it invites comparisons that arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t flattering. The central concept is exactly the same, though here rather than the actual God making a man god-like, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a group of malevolent aliens doing the bestowing. Calling themselves the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Intergalactic Council of Superior Beingsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; the aliens have decided to terminate Earth, but before their â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Destruction Orderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; can be carried out, they must enact due legal process. They do this by choosing an earthling at random, giving them supreme power, and if said person proves their worth, leaving the planet be.

26 AUGUST 2015 Kilkenny Reporter

Lifestyle

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Business of the week

DVD of the week

Marble City Travel, James Street, Kilkenny

It Follows

Travel is something which inspires the folks at Marble City Travel and they’re on hand to help inspire your travel too. You could be spending your holidays cruising the Mediterranean on arguably the most amazing ship afloat, Royal Caribbean Allure. Or what about a three-night city stay in the fantastic Chicago - take in a show, head out to Aurora Mall and do some shopping! Plan your break now with help from Marble City Travel and start looking forward to making some amazing holiday memories. For more info tel: 056 7770900.

David Robert Mitchell writes and directs this psychological horror. Maika Monroe stars as 19-year-old Jay who, after a sexual encounter with her boyfriend, finds that a mysterious curse has been passed on to her. As she begins to experience terrifying visions and the feeling that she is being followed wherever she goes, she turns to her group of close friends for help. Can they solve the mystery of the deadly curse before its too late?

Salon of the week

Jack n Jill’s Hair Salon, Patrick Street, Kilkenny As well as being expert cutters, colourists and stylists Jack n Jill’s Hair Salon also offers ColorPhlex technology, which when mixed through your hair colour gives you up to four times stronger hair after colour. This is perfect for any blondes wishing to stay a nice clean blonde and prevent damaging the hair. For more information tel: 056 775 1600.

Hotel of the week

Springhill Court Hotel, Waterford Road, Kilkenny The Springhill Court Hotel in Kilkenny is one of the best known hotels in the city. enjoy our superb hotel facilities which include: Lavender Spa, Leisure Club, popular Image Hair Salon, Oscar’s Restaurant, the newly renovated Paddock Bar and Lenny Lion’s Kids Club during all school holidays. Friendly, efficient staff are at your disposal for the duration of your stay and they pride themselves on their high standards of service and customer care. For more information visit: www.springhillcourt. com

Shop of the week

Fishman’s Market, Unit 16B, Hebron Industrial Estate, Kilkenny The health benefits of eating fresh fish regularly are well known. At the Fishman’s Market you will find a fantastic selection of the freshest fish and seafood at the keenest prices. Look after your health and your wallet, visit the Fishman’s Market. For more information tel: 056 778 9978 or visit their facebook page.

Book of the week

Game of the week

Forza Motorsport 6 (Xbox One) From the creators of the best-selling Xbox racing series comes the follow-up to the 2013 DICE Racing Game of theYear. Collect, customize, and race the cars of your dreams, including the video game debut of the Ford GT. Forza Motorsport 6 will include more than 450 cars and 26 laps. New to the Forza Motorsport series is wet-weather driving. Instead of being merely cosmetic, the rain effects in the game can affect the race by causing cars to skid or even hydroplane if they drive through a puddle too fast.

Movie of the week

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl Based on the novel by Jesse Andrews, Me And Earl And The Dying Girl follows the burgeoning friendship of Greg and Earl with Rachel, who has been diagnosed with leukaemia. After being encouraged to befriend her to try and make her happier, Greg gradually gets closer to Rachel, revealing that he and Earl make terrible parody films together. With no real idea what they’re doing, they decide to make a film for Rachel.

Album of the week

Kill the Lights: Luke Bryan The follow up to country superstar Luke Bryan’s most successful project to date, Crash My Party, which contained six consecutive #1 singles, is certified Double Platinum and has currently sold over two million copies with eight million digital downloads. Since the debut of his first album in 2007, Luke Bryan has placed 12 singles at #1 and sold nearly seven million albums with 27 million digital tracks from his four studio albums.

App of the week

Paper Towns by John Green

Microsoft Translator (free)

Now made into a major film Paper Towns is a funny, insightful, adulthood-dawning story from the bestselling author of the The Fault in Our Stars, John Green. Quentin Jacobsen has always been fascinated by adventurous Margo Roth Spiegelman and her legendary exploits. One day, she climbs through his window fearlessly and demands he accompanies her on an all-night trip, laden with revenge. Quentin follows but the next day, Margo disappears, leaving a trail of clues that only Quentin could understand on an amazing road trip across the US.

Translation apps have gone from inconsistent and wonky to downright impressive, and Microsoft’s new Translator app—available for iOS, Android, Watch OS, and Android Wear—can help you translate phrases in 50 different languages. Translator can also speak phrases for you in case you’re nervous about accidentally saying something insulting through pronunciation. And with support for the two major wrist-based OSes, it’s literally onhand right when you need it.

26 AUGUST 2015 Kilkenny Reporter

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Travel

City Breaks: Cape Town CAPE TOWN is unmistakably one of the most iconic cities in the world. The famous and dramatic mountain backdrop contrasts wonderfully with the golden beaches, vibrant nightlife, world class attractions and cosmopolitan atmosphere of this beguiling city – the most beautiful in Africa. Don’t miss a sunset cruise looking back over Table Mountain. The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, is one of the city’s most visited attractions and houses a great array of shops as well as an amazing aquarium See the colony of African penguins down at Boulders Beach near Simon’s town and watch their amusing antics. Day trips out of Cape Town include Robben Island, winetasting tours and the Cape of Good Hope.

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N intoxicating blend of high culture, superb shopping and hedonistic entertainment, Bangkok is one of the most exciting and enthralling cities in the world. It’s a popular stopover point but it’s well worth spending time here – cruise the Chao Phraya River, dine on top of a skyscraper and peruse the endless malls and markets.

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS As one of Asia’s great gateway cities, no holiday to Thailand is complete without

a few days soaking up the atmosphere in Bangkok, and this ever-changing metropolis has a personality to suit every taste. Busy is perhaps a word to best sum up Bangkok. But it is this constant bustle that gives the city its energy. The streets hum with activity, with street vendors hawking aromatic cuisine, knock-offs and regional souvenirs whilst competing with the glamour of high end shopping malls selling the real deal just down the road. Even getting around is an adventure, whether it’s plucking from the ceaseless

parade of brightly lit taxi cabs to the waspish rasp and derring-do attitude of the city’s signature tuk-tuks. All the while, the silky new sky train glides quietly above a welcome refuge from the heat and congestion as well as a convenient medium from A to B. The Chao Phraya river is the city’s lifeblood – explore the city on a guided river cruise, or explore independently on board one of the city’s river taxis. BEST TIME TO VISIT November to March.

A TASTE of West Cork Food Festival is so much more than just a festival about food. It is a celebration of West Cork, and all that makes this area so unique. Running over a ten-day period (4th-13th September), the festival programme includes daily workshops, historic and scenic walks, farm tours, home visits to the producers, themed restaurant evenings, art and craft exhibitions, food tastings, music recitals, theatre evenings, starlight kayaking, whale watching and so much more. All local restaurants will host a guest chef preparing a speciality meal for one night only. The festival finale is the iconic Street Market on Sunday, 13 September, which takes place in the heart of the artisan food producing area of West Cork - Skibbereen.

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From ’Comer to Croke Park IT’S THAT time of year again when we take great pride in supporting our county by wearing our colours to Croke Park on September 5. As the tradition goes, we will be cycling to Croke Park the day before the All-Ireland Hurling Finals. Registration and refreshments will be at 8am and the party leaves Castlecomer Day Care Centre at 9am for what has now become a ‘nearly annual’ epic journey to the big smoke in support of The Castlecomer Day Care Centre.

Registration is €20 which includes refreshments. For those that wish to travel back that evening there will be a bus chartered for the event and it will cost €10 which includes bike transportation. If you are interested in joining a fun ﬁlled day, please text Edel on 086-1059327 or Mary on 086-8782080 before Septemer 2nd to enable the organisers to cater for all requiring transportation home. Bell House talk Ever wondered why Kilkenny is known as the Marble City? Hear why with Tony Hand in the Bell House in the Discovery Park tomorrow, Thursday at 7.30pm. All welcome to this free event. Tractor Run Clogh Vintage Club 8th Annual Vintage Road Run in aid of local charities is on August 30 Registration starts 11am at Cloneen Hurling Club. The rally begins at noon.. There will be a display of old argiculture and household items from Leslie Byrne’s Museum, Conahy. Items include 1920 wooden washing machine, 1940 mechanical turkey plucker, 1970 ‘phone coin box plus old farm equipment. PRO Of Clogh Vintage Club Cllr John Brennan said the event will be a great parish celebration of our heritage. Further Information and sponsorship cards contact 087-2130432 or 087-7697479. Erin’s Own GAA U14 Country Cup Final, Erin’s Own 4-13, Moon-

coin 5-7, after extra time. Congrats to all involved in this epic battle. Wonderful character shown and a battling will to win. Well done lads on winning your second trophy this year. Golf Club The inaugural Eagle Run is in Castlecomer Golf Club this evening, Wednesday at 7pm, 4k and 8k distances. Walkers and families are more than welcome. Lovely car-free route, on mix of grass, tarmac and all weather tracks. Prizes for ﬁrst and second in both races and spot prizes. Post race refreshments. Open to runners and walkers. Dancewise Classes/enrolment begins this evening, Wednesday. This ﬁrst class is free. Parents must register kids before class starts. Drama class: Age 4/8, 4pm to 5pmp; age 9/11, 5pm to 6pm. Dance classes: 4/8, 5pm to 6pm; 9 plus, 6.15pm to 7.15pm. For more info contact Michele on 086-3714029 or Sarah on 087-9184510. Great outdoors The Garden Outdoor Explorers Preschool in Ballyfoyle gets your toddler into the great outdoors.

With such a poor summer has your toddler spent too much time indoors glued to the television? Are you looking for ideas to get them out and about? Toddlers love going to the Castle Park, they can wander among the trees, roll down the hill and collect chestnuts to their hearts’ content. Have you taken your kids to the pond in the park and talked to them about the ducks and the squirrels? Get their senses engaged and have fun with them. Believe it or not your toddlers’ learning is optimised when playing outdoors. They can explore, construct, plan and release energy in a way that the indoors does not allow. That’s the idea behind Bridget Dowling’s new venture. Bridget explains: “Outdoor preschools are very common in Norway, Sweden and Scotland. Children are happier, more conﬁdent and healthier when outdoors.” Contact Bridget: 0868920034 Trad night A great night of trad music was enjoyed In Bollard’s on Friday as John Joe Kelly, Eimear Barrett, Daniel Kearney and Niall Buckley had the audience enthralled with their fantastic musical skills. The video clip on the Bollard’s facebook page was viewed almost 200 times over the weekend. Based on the reaction by customers it won’t be long until there is another trad session in the popular local pub.

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

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

.LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ &RXQFLO I, Thomas Burke, of 85 the paddocks Kells Rd Kilkenny,Intend to apply to Kilkenny Co Council For Planning Permission to construct an extension to an Industrial unit at 56B Hebron Industrial Estate Hebron Rd 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 pm and 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to 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.

.LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ &RXQFLO MacDonagh Junction Developments Limited intends to apply for permission for development at Building No. 4 (Former Workhouse Building, a Protected Structure) at McDonagh Junction, Kilkenny. The amendments now proposed will consist of changes to Unit 4 at Upper Ground Floor Level and Unit 8 at 1st floor level of Building No. 4 (Former Workhouse Building, a Protected Structure). The changes consist of the following: 1. Removal of 2 no existing contemporary stairwells and construction of 1 new stair between Upper Ground and 1st Floor Level. 2. Creation of void between Upper Ground and 1st Floor level. 3. Removal of chimney stack at Ground and 1st floor level, with the chimney being retained above roof level. 4. Elevational changes including removal of a glazed bay window and insertion of new enlarged bay window, new door and canopy to mall and new doorway to Workhouse Square. 5. All other associated siteworks The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9 a.m.- 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (â&#x201A;Ź20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

.LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ &RXQFLO Fergus Flanagan Designer Architect on Behalf of Thomas Weadick & Aoife Neary, intend to apply for Permission to construct an alternative house design, treatment system and percolation area and all associated site works to that previously granted (Ref No. 08/322 and Ref No. 12/348) at Kirwans Inch, Dunmore, 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, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

.LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ &RXQFLO I, Martin Prendergast, intend to apply for planning permission for alteration and extension of existing single storey derelict cottage to form new single storey dwelling house, upgrading the existing access onto the public road, the installation of a waste water treatment system and associated works at Clarabricken, Clifden, 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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26 AUGUST 2015 Kilkenny Reporter

Golf

Golf Castlecomer Captain’s Prize Round 1 Mr Michael Curry hosted the first round of his Captain’s Prize over the weekend. With the course in great condition, a big field turned out to try and land the big one, the highlight of the golfing year. Scoring was excellent all over, on what is one of the most testing courses in the country. Donal Murphy playing off 11 continued his great form of this year. The current leader in the golfer of the year event he shot a nett 65, and so takes a 3 shot lead into the final round. Six more players stand on 68, Mark Shortall, David Buggy, Michael Buggy, Martin Rowe, Fergal O’Neill and Ronan Ryan. Will the winner come from the leading 7?. Can some player can spring from the pack?. It promises much excitement for the grand finale as the pressure comes to test who can hold steady to allow their skilful play to come through. All will be revealed in the final round which takes place on Sunday next 30th August. It is always a day of great excitement and interest as the players come to the 18th hole and the scores are shuffled to allow for the incoming cards. The thrill of leaders in the club house, while watching the dramas on the 18th and awaiting the final countdown is excitement that is enjoyed by all participating, spectators and supporters. In the student section Jack Buggy leads the way after shooting a magnificent 61. Jack holds a 6 shot lead over Tom Davies with Conor McMahon a further 3 shots back. The junior section of the club heralds the high standard of golf that is present and upcoming for the future of the club. The top 36 players and ties i.e. players who shot a 73 nett or better will play in order of first round scores with the last three ball teeing off at 2. 50. p.m. All other players may book their tee time on line from Monday 24th. Good luck to all in the second round, and many thanks to Captain Michael Curry and his committee for the great occasion of the Captain’s prize competition. Ladies: The Castlecomer ladies team competing for the Boyne Trophy travels to Edenderry on Monday, 24th. Result and news about the outcome of that event next week, as the result is unknown at time of print. Another result that is to be decided for Castlecomer is the Ladies Junior foursomes. The final is being held in Tullamore on Saturday, 29th and it is a wonderful achievement for Castlecomer to have progressed to this stage. Any who are available are welcome to lend support to the teams playing for the club, and to go to honour and applaud their efforts. The commitment and dedication of team players, managers and selectors for the club has been remarkable throughout the year, regardless of the outcomes of any of the different inter-club competitions or divisions. The effort of the ladies has been commendable and admirable in each and every team. Their heartfelt, enthusiastic dedication and earnest application is a credit to them and to the club. They each and all, bring pride and delight to all in the club with their good performance. Many thanks are due to them, and they are most certainly appreciated for their excellent representation of the club. The club match play and plate match play competition continues. A competition of 11 hole straight foursomes runs from Monday 24th to Sunday 30th. Re-entry is allowable with different partners. The cost is 5 euro per pair. News and league table for the TGIF weekly competition, lotto results, and upcoming events are available on line at www.castlecomergolf.ie.

Mountain View Cancellation The Presidents Prize was cancelled last Sunday due to the poor weather conditions . The competition will go ahead next Sunday. On the day the tee times will run from 7.30 to 11.00. Members must reregister at the clubhouse (0567768122) and the draw for times will be held on Friday August 28th. Fixture Change Due to the rescheduling of the Presidents Prize the September Medal will now be played on Sunday September 13th. A new date will be

announced later for the Champions Cup. Club Doubles & Singles Matchplay All quarter finals of both competitions need to be completed by September 6th. Semi finals and finals to be played by September 20th. Diary Sunday Aug 30th Presidents Prize Tuesday Sept 1st Mountain View Seniors Competition. Monday Aug 31st to Friday Sept 4th - Open 9 Hole Single Stableford. Monday Aug 31st to Friday Sept 4th Open 18 Hole Single Stableford Wednesday Sept 2nd Ladies Singles Competition. Thursday Sept 3rd MV Seniors 13 Hole Competition. Sunday Sept 6th Single Stableford Sunday Sept 13th Monthly Medal (Final GOY)

Gowran Park Monthly Medal – Sunday 23rd August 2014 Martin Donnelly put the disappointment of losing the mixed fourball semi-final behind him to claim the August Monthly Medal. Gearoid Kennedy playing great golf lately took 2nd place on a countback. John Barcoe playing off 15 took 3rd spot. 1s Martin Donnelly playing off 8 – 66 Nett 2nd Gearoid Kennedy playing off 3 – 69 Nett 3rd John Barcoe playing off 15 – 69 Nett Gross Richie Lowry playing off 3 – 75 Gross Presidents Prize – Saturday 29th August 2015 This weekend sees the second of our two majors taking place. President Jim Walsh is looking forward to a great day out, with a full timesheet anticipated. A draw for playing partners will take place this Wednesday 26th August and details of the confirmed timesheet will be available on Thursday morning. Open Week Presentation – Friday 21st August 2015 A large number of members and guests turned out for the final of our Summer BBQ Evenings on Friday last. Over fifteen teams of four enjoyed a nine hole scramble and the fine weather enhanced the evening. Visitors were welcomed and presented with their prizes. The results of the 9 hole scramble were as follows:1st Larry Comerford, Eoin Jordan, Peader Dolan, Joe Conroy 2nd Matty Byrne Jnr, Jim Townsend, Brigid Mullins, Maurice Purcell 3rd Liam O’Dwyer, Bill Dermody, Pat McCarthy, M.J. Doherty Ryder Cup 2015 The draw took place on Friday last for our 2015 Ryder Cup Challenge. Twelve teams go to post for this novel competition, with first round matches to take place before the middle of September. Team managers have been notified of their opposing team manager by text message. Sunday 23rd August 2015 The final weekend before school reopens brought all our juniors out for The Junior Captains Day. An 18 hole competition took place on Sunday afternoon and all the practice and coaching through the season culminated in a high standard of golf. The Captains thanked all juniors for their attention during the season and the results are as follows: Captains Prize to Juniors Result 1st Alex Foley (17) 40 pts Category 1 Timothy Howes (5) 40 pts cb Category 2 Harry Foley (18) 38 pts Category 3 Daniel Nevin (24) 30 pts Front 9 Mackenzie Davin Back 9 Ciaran Whelan Captains Prize to Juveniles (9 Hole) 1st Jordan Brennan 2nd Conor Kealy 3rd Steffi Fitzgerald Golfer of Year Awards 2015 Juniors – Jack Foley Juveniles - Conor Kealy Ladies 18 Hole Singles Stableford - Wed 19th August 2015 1st Gay Latchford (25) 42 pts 2nd Margaret Logue (23) 37 pts c/back Ladies Open 3 Person Team Event (10 & 11th August) 1st Helena McCormack, Joan Murphy,

Margaret Comerford 87 pts 2nd Mairead Cronin, Siobhan Cronin, Catherine Dunne 83 pts 3rd Kate Hennessy, Laura Kearney, Sinead Kearney 79 pts Members Weekly Nine Hole Competition The Brendan McDermott Golf Academy Shop 9 hole winner last week was our President Jim Walsh. Jim took full advantage from the green tees to shoot a gross level par for the nine holes. In 2nd place with a super 5 under gross was Gearoid Kennedy. Larry Comerford who also shot level came in 3rd. There will be more of a test next week when we play off the Blue tees..

Callan Results week ending 23/Aug/15. Mens Singles Sun 16th Aug 1st Ross Holden 42 pts; 2nd P J Nealis 41 pts; Gross Cathal Byrne 30 pts; 3rd Michael Walsh 40 pts; Hole in One: Walter Walsh on 16th. Monday 18 Aug RGA Cois Noir Charity day Category 1, 1st John Kirwan 36pts 2nd Des Murphy 35pts 3rd Tom Walsh 35pts, category 2, 1st Kieran Ryan 31pts 2nd Eddie Byrne 28pts 3rd Jim O’Connell 28pts O’Dwyers Golf Store open singles Wed 19 Aug 1st Nickie Morrisey 39pts 2nd Joey Holden 37pts Visitor Brian Dignam37pts gross Martin O’Halloran 31pts. Supervalue Club Classic played over Fri/Sat/ Sun 21-22-23 Aug Club Champagne Scramble received great support over the weekend, Callan Golf Club would like to thank the following for their support towards the excellent prizes for this event: O’Dwyer Golf, Dundrum House Resort, Castlemartyr Resort, Macreddin Golf, Mount Juliet Golf Club, The Heritage Golf Club, Waterford Castle Golf Club, Frank Wall Man’s Shop, Tullamore Golf Club, Caulﬁelds SuperValu and Carrick-on-Suir Golf Club. Results: 1st Liam Duggan, Sean O’Neill, John Brown & Pat Dugga 103 pts; 2nd Dick Lonergan, Pat Lonergan, Mary Lonergan & Mary Cass Lonergan 102 pts (B9); 3rd John Grace, John Healy, Jom Kirby & Murt Duggan 102 pts; 4th Murt Duggan, Jim Kirby, Liam Duggan & Frank Murphy 101 pts (B9); 5th Tommy Manogue, David Maher, Mick Mullally & Michael Comerford 101 pts (B9); 6th Richie Condon, Johnny Kennedy, Paddy Donovan & Roland Komar 101 pts (B9); 7th John Power, Michael Raggett, Richie Power & Robbie Power 101 pts (B9); 8th Paul Madigan, Bernie Madigan, Karan Murphy & Elle Madigan 101 pts; 9th John Kinsella, Andy Whelan, David Joyce & Marty Parker 100 pts (B9); 10th Teresa O’Neill, Margaret Comerford, Helena McCormack & Rita O’Neill 100 pts (B9); 11th John Joe O’Farrell, Denis Murphy, Ger Murphy & James “Cha” Fitzpatrick 100pts. During the past week course Manager Paul Norris organised two night of voulintery work on the course Paul was delighted with the turn out and would like to thank all who turned out to help Paul would also like to thank the RGA for supplying the refreshments for the volunteers. Fixtures for the coming week on Wed 25th O’Dwyers Golf Store open singles tee times available on line or call 056 7725036. Thurs 26th Senior ladies tee reserved 2, 11, 23. No Winner. 3 Lucky Dip winners €30 each. Carmel O’Sullivan, Michael Grace, Eamon Fitzgerald. Next Weeks Jackpot €1050. Thank you for your support. Callan ladies EMERALD TROPHY August 18th Winner: Ena Kennedy 68 3rd Catherine Davis 73 Senior Ladies August 20th 1st Mary Croke 2nd Ann Campion 3rd Anne McEvoy 4th Kathleen Power 5th Jean Grace

Kilkenny Golf Club MENS CLUB SECTION & GENERAL GOLF NOTES OPEN EVENTS Next Ladies & Gents Open Singles Wednesday August 26th. Competitions is available for booking online.

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PRESIDENTS PRIZE Men’s Presidents Prize (Morgan Doyle) Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd August Winner: John Larkin 43 Pts 2nd Aidan Brennan 42 Pts (B.9) 3rd Patrick Butler Jnr (42 Pts) Best Gross: Paul O’Hara 39 Gross Pts 5th Brian Cullen 41 Pts (B.9) 6th Tom Duggan 41 Pts (B.9) 7th Joe Hyland 41 Pts (B.9) 8th John Clarke 41 Pts (B.9) 9th Paul Brophy 40 Pts (B.9) Past President Prize: Aidan McDonald 36 Pts Best Junior: Patrick O’Shea 42 Pts Please note: Next weekend’s Competition (September Monthly Medal) has been deferred and is being replaced by the Smithwick’s Cup which is reckonable for the golfer of the year points MENS CLUB MATCHPLAY DEADLINES We would appeal to all members left in these competitions to check the dates and make every effort to play matches by the due date. MIXED SOCIAL GOLF Mixed Social Golf this Saturday Aug 29th August sign at 5.30pm for shotgun start at 5:45pm. JUNIOR / JUVENILE NEWS Junior/Juvenile Coaching continues this Saturday 29th August, 10am for up to 6th class and from 11am for everyone else. U15 fundraiser & final Coaching Session Friday 4th September 5-7:30pm We are asking parents of all our Junior/juvenile members to come along to the final coaching session and help raise some funds for our U15 team that are playing in the Leinster Inter Club Final v’s Royal Tara. Tickets are €10 per Adult. You will get a chance to try the game yourself and for those that already play there will be some great fun games and chances to win lots of prizes. We have some great prizes and some great spot prizes on the night. We will also have a draw with more great prizes. The kids will get an opportunity to show the adults what they have learnt over the summer and show you how the game should be played! Please contact kilkennyjuniorgolf@Gmail.com for tickets and more information. We will have a BBQ on the night and access to the 1st fairway for the games. It promises to be great fun and a fantastic way to finish the season. Looking forward to seeing all of you there. Junior Competition Results – 17th August Boys Winner – Boys (Full Handicap) 1st Patrick O’Shea (12) 41 Pts (B.9) 2nd Oisin Timmons (18) 41 Pts 3rd Kevin Power (2) 37 Pts (B.9) Boys (Junior Handicap) 1st Shane Glynn (26) 39 Pts (B.9) 2nd Cillian Larkin (25) 39 Pts (B.9) 3rd Tom Carroll (26) 39 Pts Girls Winner – 2nd Noelle Dowling (45) 6 Pts Irish Boys U-16 C’Ship - Mark Power finished tied 2nd just one shot behind Andrew Mulhall (Waterford Castle) last week at The Heath GC, but was awarded the Irish U-15 Trophy. After opening rounds of 75 + 76, Mark closed with a final round of 69, which was declared a new course record. Kevin Power and Mark Power have been selected on the Leinster U-17 team for a match against Surrey at the Reigate Hill GC, Surrey, England on Sept 12 & 13th. Fred Daly Irish Finals - Our U-18 boys’ team take on Co Sligo GC in the semi-final at 8.00am on Tues 25th August, followed by the final in the afternoon. We wish our boys the very best of luck as they chase this prestigious title. St Vincent de Paul Classic Wednesday 19th August 2015 1st Gerry Madden, W Brennan, Sean O’Shea 93 Pts; 2nd Jim White, Neil Loy, Dave Conlon 91 Pts; 3rd Brian McEneaney, Jack Lowry, Shem Lawlor 89 Pts on Back 9; 4th Michael Keane, Tom Rothwell, Niall Griffin 89 Pts; 5th David Farragher, Norman Farragher, Rob O’Shea 88 Pts on Back 9; Longest Drive: Morgan Walsh; Nearest the Pin: Brendan Graham MENS SENIORS COMPETITION THURSDAY AUGUST 20th

1. Michael Grant (8) Donie Butler (18) Eddie Geraghty (24) Gerry Bowe (23) 74 Pts 2. John Bracken (14) John O’Regan (18) Eugene Orr (21) Eamon Molloy (26) 73 Pts 3. Tom Gunning (15) Martin Tracy (19) Christy Rainey (21) Joe Leech (26) 72 Pts 4. Pat Foley (13) Andy Hughes (19) Shem Lawlor (23) Tony Joyce (27) 72 Pts 5. Paddy Raggett (15) Tony Teehan (18) PF O’Shea (21) Tom Sloyan (33) 70 Pts 6. Wm Leahy (14) Paul Harding (16) Jack Nolan (22) Martin Cody (25) 70 Pts 7. Noel Skehan (13) Michael Nicholson (18) Brendan McIntyre (22) David Schoﬁeld (28) 66 Pts Next Competition Thursday August 27th at 10:15am Seniors outing Thursday 27th August. Please Note! Play will commence at 10.15am from 5th tee in order to facilitate O’Loughlin Gaels Classic. Please check in from 9.30am onwards. Note Seniors Captain Donie Butler’s Prize followed by meal and the ﬁnal round of the ‘Golfer of the Year’ takes place on Thursday 3rd September. Final away outing of the year takes place at Callan Golf Club on Monday 14th September. Shotgun start at 11am. Check in at 10am. FIXTURES: Tuesday Aug 25th, 8.20 – 10.20, 12.20 – 2.20 and 4.00 – 5.00 Ladies 9 &18 Hole Competitions Wednesday Aug 26th, 8.30 – 5.00 Ladies & Gents Open Singles Thursday Aug 27th, 9:00 – 10:05 Senior Ladies Competition, 10:15 – 11:50 Senior Men’s Competition, 12:00 – 4:45 O’Loughlin Gaels Classic Friday Aug 28th, 8:20 – 4:45 O’Loughlin Gaels Classic Saturday Aug 29th, 7:30 – 9:30 Members, 9:40 – 10:05 Men’s Smithwick’s Cup, 10:15 – 12:35 Visitors, 1:00 – 2:00 Members, 2:00 – 4:45 Men’s Smithwick’s Cup, 5:30 Mixed Social Golf sign in at 5:30 for shotgun start at 5:45pm Sunday Aug 30th, 7:30 – 4:30 Men’s Smithwick Cup, 10:30 – 11:00 Ladies competition Monday Aug 31st, 1:00 – 2:30 Members Tuesday Sept 1st, 8:20 – 10:20, 12:20 – 2:20 and 4:00 – 4:50 Ladies Autumn Cups Foursomes, LADIES CLUB SECTION GOLF NOTES RESULTS 3 PERSON RUMBLE 18th AUGUST SPONSOR JIMMY BOLGER AND ORMONDE HOTEL 1st Kathleen Hogan (20), Ann Nash Mt Wolsley (19) 81 Pts, C Murphy Callan (16); 2nd Lourda Everard (20), Ger O’Connor (24) 79 Pts, Stella Coughlan (20); 3rdC O’Driscoll Gowran (22), Jacinta Culleton (21) 78 Pts, Paula Bradbury (17); 4th Helen Butler (23), Grainne Parker (25) 76 Pts B.9, Eleanor Moore (28); 5th Annette Stapleton (22), Josephine Leahy (13) 76 Pts, Mary Moynihan (31) Again thanks to our sponsors Jimmy Bolger and the Ormonde Hotel. We appreciate their ongoing support for the ladies club. Congratulation to our Lady President Anne Murphy who won the Mulhall Trophy at the Past Lady Captains and Past Lady Presidents day on Thursday 20th August .It was a very enjoyable day and evening. FIXTURES Sunday 23rd August and Tuesday 25th August - 18 and 9 Hole Stableford Sunday 30th August and Tuesday 1st September - Autumn Cups Foursomes 18 Hole Stroke. Sponsor Top Oil Self-Entry. Write name in Book and Envelope. Handicap Half the Combined. This becomes available for on line booking on Friday 21st August at 17.30pm. SENIOR LADIES GOLF RESULTS 20th AUGUST 1st Edith Ogilvy, Breda Kavanagh, Greta Nicholson, Margaret Harmer 36 Pts 2nd Kathleen Price, Mary Feighery, Gene O’ Brien 33 Pts Senior Ladies please note that next Thursday 27th August is a Gala Golf Day. Golf starts at 9am from the 5th tee. Draw and timesheet available from 5.30 pm on Tuesday 25th August. Lunch at 1.0 pm.

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Iverk Show

Iverk is simply the best

Tom Coffey and Jim Kearns

Pics: Donal Foley

Helen Keogh, Demi Corcoran, Ann Marie Fitzpatrick with Mullie

Catriona and Norma Dreelan

Megan and Ruth Raggett with Bruce

Ann Purcell and Liz Murphy

Anna and Aoife Sadlier

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Iverk Show

The Tobin family

Katie and Karl Mulcahy

Cosmopolitan class

Lucy Irish, Breda McDonald and Breda Irish

Pics: Donal Foley

Angela Hayes and Louise Delaney

John Burke

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Iverk Show

A show to be proud of

The Silke family, Mooncoin

Susan Acres with Caoimhe

Pics: Donal Foley

Deputy John McGuinness who opened Iverk Show along with show PRO Norman Storey

Celine Eardly, Bobby Aylward, Marian and John Walsh and Eamon Aylward

Fianna Fรกil supporters at the show

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Sport

Sports round up Kilkenny Reporter

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REPORTER GAA RESULTS JJ Kavanagh and Sons Senior Football Final Replay Railyard 2-8, Muckalee 1-9

JJ Kavanagh and Sons Junior Hurling League - Section B Dicksboro 3-21, Mullinavat 3-9 Erins Own 2-15, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Loughlin Gaels 2-15 (Round: Rd 7), James Stephens 2-20, Ballyhale Shamrocks 4-10

Martin Treacy Memorial Shield St Lachtainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 3-15, Conahy Shamrocks 1-13

St. Caniceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Credit Union Byrne Cup Hurling Carrickshock 4-15, Danesfort 0-9 Clara 3-19, Thomastown 1-9 Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Loughlin Gaels 3-15, Dicksboro 1-17

Michael Lyng Motors Aylward Cup Hurling Bennettsbridge 0-24 St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1-14

JJ Kavanagh and Sons Joe Walsh Cup Mooncoin 3-17, Ballyhale Shamrocks 0-11

JJ Kavanagh and Sons North Junior H.C. Galmoy 1-17, Erinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Own 0-15 Blacks and Whites 2-13, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Loughlin Gaels 2-12

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REPORTER JUNIOR SOCCER FIXTURES TONIGHT, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26 Pat Maher Shield (all 6.45pm) Thomastown â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; v Brookville; St Anneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s v Freshford Town; Freebooters â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;A â&#x20AC;&#x2DC; v Callan United; East End United v Spa United; Fort Rangers v Highview Athletic; Evergreen â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; v Newpark FC â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 Pat Maher Shield Evergreen â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; v Stoneyford United, 6.45

SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 St Caniceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Credit Union Premier Division (11am) Evergreen â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; v Evergreen â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;; Lions FC â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; v Freebooters â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;; Newpark FC â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; v Thomastown United â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;; Freshford Town v Callan United

Ricoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of Gowran Division 1 Brookville v Fort Rangers, 11am; Thomastown â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; v Spa Umnited, 2.30; Clover United â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; v Freebooters â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 2.30

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JJ Kavanagh and Sons North Junior A.H.C. Final Tullaroan 1-14, St Lachtainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 0-13

JJ Kavanagh and Sons North Junior B.H.C. Barrow Rangers 1-22 ,Threecastles 1-8 Danesfort 1-21, Bennettsbridge 3-10

Iverk Produce South J.H.C. Final Glenmore 1-13, Kilmacow 0-15

Iverk Produce South J.A.H. Championship Final Carrickshock 0-18, Dunnamaggin 0-17

Iverk Produce South J.A.H. League Final Rower Inistioge 0-22, Tullogher Rosbercon 3-11 Country Style Foods South J.B.H.Championship Windgap 2-13, Carrigeen 1-8 Piltown 5-8, John Lockes 1-9 Windgap 2-14, Kilmacow 3-6

Kilkenny Honda Centre Minor Hurling League Roinn A Group B James Stephens 2-15, Mooncoin 1-12

Roinn B Group A St Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 4-13, Conahy Shamrocks 1-10 Dunnamaggin 2-17, Bennettsbridge 0-12 St Lachtainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 4-11, The Harps 0-10 Clara 2-12, Kilmacow 1-10

Roinn B Group B Lisdowney 1-14, Glenmore 1-10 Tullogher Rosbercon 2-18 Galmoy/Windgap 3-15

Roinn C Barrow Rangers 5-12, St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 3-10 Duggan Steel U16 Hurling Championship

Roinn A Ballyhale Shamrocks 1-17, Dunnamaggin 1-11 Roinn B Kilmacow 3-12, Glenmore 1-4 Lisdowney 3-12, John Lockes 2-6 Duggan Steel U16 Hurling League Roinn B Group B Rower Inistioge 6-13, Clara 4-7

ALL SET FOR DOG NIGHT: Alan Flynn, chairman Bennettsbridge GAA Club, Â Enda Morrissey, Dick Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill, secretary, Paul Brennan, Bord na nĂ&#x201C;g. Front, Ivan and Timmy Kelly.

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