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Kilkenny Reporter WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 26 2014

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26 NOVEMBER 2014 Kilkenny Reporter

Kilkenny Reporter WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 26 2014

T: 056 7795051 E: sales@kilkennyreporter.ie

Car sales booming as drivers flash the cash JIMMY RHATIGAN JIMMYRHATIGAN@ GMAIL.COM

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Motor Show chair, Kevin Morrissey and Conor Buggy with Tommy Walsh and son Finn. Tommy retires: See tribute Pages 50&51 Pic: Donal Foley

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One foot in the grave, the other on a banana skin! JIMMY RHATIGAN Environment Minister Alan Kelly

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Students get there by degrees!

BA graduates from Kilkenny Campus, Maynooth University, with university staff at the conferring ceremony in the Parade Tower. Back row, from left, Jerry Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill, MA, Josephine Finn, Head, Department of Adult Education, Professor Rowena Pecchenino, (Dean), Professor Aidan Mulkeen, (Registrar) and Dr Proinsias Ă&#x201C; Drisceoil, Maeve Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Byrne, MA. Front row, Professor Marian Lyons, Fr Roderick Whearty, Professo Philip Nolan (President), Hilary Crosby-McNamara, Dr BrĂd Connolly Below right: Fr Roderick Whearty, St Fiacreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Loughboy, Kilkenny who was conferred with a BA Â Below: Liz Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill, Danesfort, who was conferred with a Masters in Education (Adult an Community Education) Â Top right: Emma Butler, Kilcoran, Newtown, Callan who was conferred with a Masters in Education (Adult & Community Education) receives her parchment from Professor Philip Nolan

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Classy Clara are champions

The latest read from Cecilia Ahern REVIEW OF THE YEAR I METÂ YOU BY CECILIA AHERN

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News KATS, The Kilkenny Airsoft Tactical Squad

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At home with elves and fairies

Leyla Rose Healy (4.5 years ). Conahy peeps in the window of one of the houses in the Elf Village at Castlecomer Discovery Park

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NOVEMBER CUSTOMER WEEKEND Stock up for Christmas on all your favourite Jerpoint pieces with extra special offers in store from Friday 28th November to Sunday 30th November.

DECEMBER COFFEE & MINCE PIES Enjoy Coffee and Mince Pies while you browse for the perfect Christmas gift at Jerpoint Glass throughout December.

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The Kilkenny team that beat Galway in Tullamore in the Leinster sem-ﬁnal replay. That was Tommy’s last game to start for Kilkenny. He played in midﬁeld with his brother Padraig Walsh Pics: Donal Foley

Tommy Walsh: A tribute in verse

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Lashing rain fails to quench Republican flame

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Members of We Wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Pay campaign protested at Minister Richard Brutonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appearance at the TEEU conference in the Newpark Hotel on Saturday. Billy Wall, general secretary of OPATSI the plasterersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; union came out and joined the protest in solidarity. Pictured with him are Martin Satelle and Carol Grace

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26 NOVEMBER 2014 Kilkenny Reporter

Lifestyle & Entertainment

26 NOVEMBER 2014 Kilkenny Reporter

Puzzles

CROSSWORDS The first letter of each answer is written next to its clue in alphabetical order. One letter has already been entered. Can you find the words then fit them correctly into the grid?

At certain times of year, desires rise above ‘normal’ level. As of Monday, it wouldn’t be so surprising if shop-window and catalogue items had your attention. Between now and November 28th would be a good time to compare prices. It might also help to hold the thought that travel and unusually long trips are likely to feature. Whether you have your focus on Thanksgiving or end of year festivities, it might suit you to begin the preparations now. At some level you might actually delight in making plans and preparing a schedule - all of which can be fully implemented after next Saturday’s New Moon. It might seem that others have far more exciting lives and that at some level you are missing out. Maybe day-to-day responsibilities - or even health matters - are getting in the way of enjoyment. There’s also the possibility that someone you’ve been working with decides it’s time to move on. There are some signs better at preparing and planning than others. Those born under Cancer seem to manage good husbanding. This week it’s likely you’ll put those traits into working practice. Whether that’s because its end of year festivities or Thanksgiving on the horizon. It’s probable that Monday and Tuesday will be a significant period for all signs and likely that you’ll come to a decision that’s been ‘in the air’ for the last two years. This may well have something to do with family and property assets. You might also give thought as to how you mark the end of a particular career chapter. The early part of this week is likely to prove a crucial time for all signs. Decisions may be made. Even the weather could be dramatic. Those of your sign could experience this as a crisis in self-investment: should you take up an offer or not? True, this situation has probably been in developing.

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It’s very likely that the end of a commercial arrangement is within sight. True, it could take until the end of the month before you really know where you stand and an unsatisfactory (unfair) conclusion unsettle your scales in the process. Yet you most likely accepted ages ago that this was the only way forward. For the final time for approx. three decades, the Sun aligns with Saturn in your sign. View this as a punctuation mark: the conclusion of a cycle and, particularly, the end of a couple of years of seriously hard graft. It might be the end of the month before you feel that a weight has been lifted. The annual New Moon in your sign occurs on Saturday. Of course this marks the start of your birthday period and, for some, may well bring a period of celebration. Yet it’s normal for everyone, around their birthday to feel a little ‘low’ and out of sorts. For the last time in approximately three decades the Sun and Saturn align in the sign of Scorpio early this week. This is likely to be a significant punctuation mark for all signs. Within twenty four hours, the Sun then makes aspect to Pluto passing through your own sign. As explained last week, every so often it seems as though the planets place punctuation marks in their journey around the Sun. Early this week the Sun and Saturn align near the very top of your solar chart: their last alignment of this kind for three decades. For the final time in over three decades, the Sun and Saturn align in Scorpio (another of the Water signs) early this week. All signs are likely to experience this as a cosmic punctuation mark. Those of your sign may find that it marks the final episode in a long and drawn out legal or contractual matter.

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Movie Reviews

)LOP $ JLUO ZDONV KRPH DORQH DW QLJKW A collision of influences that blend into a surreal thriller that is sometimes creepy, sometimes sweet, but consistently spellbinding. It’s impossibly cool, and deserves to be sought out. From the title of this Sundance-selected horror/thriller you might suspect you can know the premise. “A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night” seems the setup for so many terrifying tales of violation, violence, and murder. But usually, “the girl” is the subject of these things, not their executioner. The feature directorial debut of Ana Lily Amirpour turns audience expectation on its head from the first frame of its titular anti-heroine, who projects an eerie intimidation in her pitch-black, floor-length hijab paired with blood-red lips. She’s menacing, and in-

7KH +XQJHU *DPHV 0RFNLQJMD\ 3DUW The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 finds its success in meaningful themes, character-driven story, and smart execution, and ultimately creates some impressive depth for the phenomenon franchise. It’s very likely that Francis Lawrence’s The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 is not the movie that you’re expecting. Moving beyond the structure that helped make the first two films in the series so successful – seeing star Katniss Everdeen forced to compete in a deadly competition that pits her against her peers in an arena setting – the new sequel instead takes the franchise themes of revolution and resistance to the next level, taking its characters to war. Rather than struggling with this massive shift, however, the new film simply makes the dystopian world that much more fascinating and exciting, and is ultimately another very successful chapter in the blockbuster series. Picking up just after the events of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, the new film finds Katniss (Jennifer Law-

rence) within the bowels of a large, underground military complex where she suddenly finds herself as the wanted figurehead of a growing rebellion. Her acts of defiance against President Snow (Donald Sutherland) and the Capitol during The Hunger Games have successfully sown the seeds of revolution, and she has inspired the people of Panem to rise up against their fascist overlords and try to take their nation back. But while the country is on the verge of war, Katniss must not only decide if she will take the responsibility of

leadership that has been thrust upon her, but also try and find a way to rescue Peeta (Josh Hutcherson), who has been taken hostage and imprisoned by the enemy. As the Part 1 in the title suggests, this first half of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay doesn’t really provide any big conclusions or complete any arcs, but this lacking only slightly undercuts what the film adds to the franchise as a whole. There’s a great deal of smart thematic and character work that adds to the world of The Hunger Games, and will only serve to get fans more excited for the story’s conclusion.

stantly mesmerizing, as is the film named for her. Billed as “the first Iranian vampire Western,” the film follows the desperate inhabitants of the fictional Iranian ghost town Bad City. There’s Arash (Arash Marandi), a beautiful young man with a good heart, a cool car, a pained expression and the swagger of James Dean. His no-good junkie father (Marshall Manesh) gets them on the wrong side of an unpredictable pimp (Dominic Rains), who cloaks himself in hideous tattoos and gaudy jewelry to prove his badass status. There’s a melancholy prostitute (Mozhan Marno), and a young street urchin (Milad Eghbali) groping for change. And then there’s The Girl (Sheila Vand in a role that should make her iconic). Shot in a crisp black and white, A

Girl Walks Home Alone At Night has an instantly otherworldly quality to it. Characters crash into each other’s paths as the plot ambles along. And there’s a dreamlike quality, enhanced by Amirpour’s smooth soundtrack that makes its strange shifts feel smooth. Its cast is spot-on, though Vand stands out with her easy elegance, slinky physicality, and chilling silences. All this makes for a seductive journey that defies convention, and culminates in a bittersweet finale that is satisfying and earned. Ultimately, A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night is a collision of influences that blend into a surreal thriller that is sometimes creepy, sometimes sweet, but consistently spellbinding. It’s impossibly cool, and deserves to be sought out.

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THE PUB OF THE WEEK The Field Bar & Restaurant: planning your festive outing with friends or colleagues? You could do a lot worse that this emporium which offers live music every evening, with a line-up that can include Rob Strong, Loose Canons, Rusty Springs and No Hot Ashes. Located at the bottom of the city’s Parade, at High Street, it opens from 11am daily and offers the full Irish to get you started. Their full a la carte menu offers their famous burgers. Proprietors John and Sally McDonald say they can cater for sit-down parties of up to 70 people, whether it be a Hen party, or that Christmas get-together, with competitive prices, great food, and a crackin’ night out. Further details at (056) 770 2763.

SOCIAL MEDIA OF THE WEEK The world takes on the Internet: The Internet is about to get a little more crowded. According to new data from market research ﬁrm eMarketer, the web will reach 2.89 billion users in 2015, or what equates to 42.4% of the world’s population. This would mark a 6.2% jump from this year and reach about two in ﬁve people on a global scale. The company projects even more growth in the upcoming four years; about 3.6 billion people (or half the world’s population) will be online at least once a month by 2018. Brazil will jump ahead of Japan to No. 4 in 2014 and India will surpass the US (No.1) by 2016. The acceleration projection for China is noteworthy too and potentially makes up three-quarters of a billion users in four years.

BOOK OF THE WEEK BO M Bones by Paul Theroux Mr (H (Hamilton, €21.99, ebook €1 oks €12): one of my favourite books to which I return often is Dark Star Safari, Paul Theroux’s absorbing aand bewitching account of an overland trip from Cairo to Cape Town taken when tthe American novelist was well in his 60s. It is, without contradiction, the travel book against which all travel books are measured. In his latest published work, Theroux (father of TV’s Louis) in a collection of 20 short stories offers up a cast of social misﬁts and twisted individuals, looming large throughout these urbane , chaotic stories. Dark and satirical and hugely enjoyable. Meantime, do yourself a favour and get hold of a copy of Dark Star Safari. It’s un-put-down-able, as they say …

TV OF THE T WEEK Corp Agus Anam (TG4, Thurs 9.30pm): the TV station success story of the past two decades has offered us down the years some great drama, as gaeilge and with subtitles for uninitiated. Three years after the ﬁrst series, this award-wining drama begins a second run. The four-part thriller has echoes of Scup, the Irish newsroom drama, in that it focuses on the travails of tenacious TV reporter Cathal (Diarmuid de Faoite) whose marriage to Mairead ( Maria Kennedy Doyle) appears to be on the rocks.. To avoid facing up to his domestic woes, Cathal buries himself in his job, working on an expose of corruption in the Irish legal system. Soon, he ﬁnds himself up to his oxsters (sic) in dark-doings and murky goingson, serial offenders, corrupt judges et al. Even if you have ill guide id you along. l only the cupla focal, it is worth the effort and the subtitles will

ALBUM OF THE WEEK T Album Collection Vol. 1, by Bruce Springsteen (Colombia): The a box-set of remastered versions of his ﬁrst seven albums – sstrangely, Tunnel Of Love is absent – showcasing The Boss’s eearly outings and Dylan-indebted efforts, the leaner more p pared-back Born To Run, the angst of Darkness On The Edge Of Town and The River’s ambitious story-line. In here too are the wonderfully sparse Nebraska (so, so underrated) and the multi-platinum Born In The USA. As I say, strange that Tunnel Of Love is not included as that somehow capped his most proliﬁc period, while the latter years of a 40-year musical journey have been less that creatively superb. A must-have reissue and the deal Christmas pressie for any enthusiast of the boy-turned-man from Long Branch, New Jersey.

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Top Ten Standby (15, general release): a nice, and I mean nice in all its niceties, Irish debut from brothers Ronan and Rob Burke and ideal fodder for that ﬁrst-date where you are not sure what exactly to say to each other and so a movie and large popcorn covers a multitude of omissions. Alan (Brian Gleeson, another son of Brendan) works at Dublin airport giving out tourist ves behind information to visitors unsuspecting of our ulterior motives biting the hand that feeds us. In the evenings he plays in a band in his father’s pub. American Alice (Jessica ‘Mad Men’ Pare) gets stuck in Dublin awaiting a ﬂight to Paris, as you do. The pair bump into each other, they were lovers eight years ago when then 20-year-old Alan was on a JI visa to the US. They hook up for the night, embellishing their tales of life since they last met. Good script that pays off in an enjoyable and telling debut.

APP OF THE WEEK De Detekt (Windows PC): just because you’re paranoid, doesn’t mean th they ain’t watching you. For those of you with the heebie-jeebies, the go good people at Amnesty International have released this free and o open-source software that scans your computers for known surveilla lance spyware. Developed by Germans (who else, eh?) the app ssearches your Windows PC for anything suspicious that could be kkeeping tabs on activists, loony leftists, journalists and the likes, with Amnesty claiming that such spy technology has been discovered in ‘dozens’ of countries all across the world. Amnesty accuses “cowardly” governments of using “dangerous and sophisticated” technology to spy on all of us. Given what we know of in the last couple of years, I’m with Amnesty on this one and am off to do a thorough clean-out of my hard-drive. Paranoid? Me? Never!

DVD DV VD OF OF T THE HE WEEK Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes: I watched this in-ﬂight from New York the other week and it is this week on retail release. Director Matt Reeves continues the Ape franchise with the story taking place a decade since Caesar led his fellow apes to begin a new life away from captivity in the forests beyond San Francisco. The apes and humans have thus been segregated until a chance meeting with a small band of human explorers reunites them once more, bringing back some old memories for Caesar while igniting tensions between the two groups that threatens to boil over into all-out war and a battle for evolutionary superiority. In many ways this outing equals, if not surpasses, the previous movies about those up to their old monkey tricks again.

BUZZ OF THE WEEK A Angeline Jolie to give up acting: take a good look now, because Angeline Jo Jolie’s gorgeous face may be moving behind the camera — permanently. The aactress, taking a break from ﬁlming with love Brad Pitt in Malta, says she “abssolutely” plans to give up acting in the future. “I’ve never been comfortable as aan actor; I’ve never loved being in front of the camera,” the Best Supporting A Actress Oscar winner admits. “I didn’t ever think I could direct, but I hope I’m able to have a career at it because I’m much happier.” She’s certainly on the right path. At 39, Jolie has two feature ﬁlms under her belt — the justpremiered Unbroken and 2011’s In the Land of Blood and Honey — as well as a third in production. The latter is By the Sea, a movie she wrote and is directing and starring in with Pitt. Away you go, girl …

BUSINESS OF THE WEEK BUSINE Kilkenny Activity Centre: located just outside Kilkenny adjacent to the Orchard House Bar & Restaurant. At KAC Bootcamp they offer a variety of programmes to suit everyone’s needs from early morning sessions to late evening, from beginner’s classes to the super ﬁt. Classes can be booked singly or as part of a package. A single Bootcamp class is priced at €6 but they advise you to book one of their package deals as they are better value for money in the long run, but more importantly commit you in the longer term to ev-Early Bird programme (7 ery Bootcamp members goal – to get and stay ﬁt. For example, their -8am) is a package of two classes a week and runs over three weeks – a total of six classes for €30. Or the Out Of Office programme (6-7pm or 7-8pm) which is a package of two classes a week plus one on weekend and runs over four weeks – a total of 12 classes for €65. The Stay Fit programme is two classes a week plus one on Saturdays and runs over a six weeks – a total of 18 classes for €100. Pre-booking is essential… call ORRIN on 085 7643737 .

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Prime Roast Rib of Beef, Horseradish Cream

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Seasonal Vegetables & Potato Selection

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Autumn Fair in Wandesforde Hall THE ‘COMER Union of Parishes Autumn Fair is on this Friday at 7pm in the Wandesforde Hall, Castlecomer (opposite the Avalon Hotel). Games, cakes, raffles, jewellery and accessories, Christmas cards, and of course wonderful teas and refreshments! There’s a bottle stall with prizes galore, amazing hampers and a wonderful Christmas cake to be won. There’s also a raffle with a ﬁrst prize of €100 cash. Do come along and enjoy the fun. Poems and prose Kilpatrick-Clogh Writers’

Anthology 2014, a collection of poems and prose will be launched by Pat Boran, writer, on November 30 at 7pm in Parish Centre, Clogh, Castlecomer. All are welcome. Book Price is €10. Proceeds to Carlow/Kilkenny Homecare. Enquiries to Jane Meally, 0876345279 or janemeally@ eircom.net In the library Christmas decorations for

kids with Sadhbh, Saturday, December 6,, 10.30 to 11,.30am. Cards for Christmas with Lily on Saturday, December 13, 11am to 1pm, for boys and girls aged 5 to 12. Venue is the local library, 0564440561, €2 per workshops. Susie Long Walk Susie Long Hospice Fund third memorial walk is on December 3 at 12 noon, Kilkenny Castle Park. Free T-shirt

for every donation over €5. Sponsorship cards from Rollercoaster Records, St Kieran’s Street. Contact Eamonn Corcoran 085-1487736. Christmas Crafts Crafts for Christmas exhibition fair, Castlecomer Library, Clogh ICA Group, November 29 and December 2 . Mental Health Be positive about mental health. Castlecomer Counsel-

ling Service available to all. Contact Rory Connellan for private counselling and psychotherapy. castlecomercounselling@gmail.com Dancing Committee members of the ‘Comer does dancing would like to wish all the competitors the very best in Saturday’s show in Hotel Kilkenny. Thanks goes to all the businesses and sponsors and all

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We Brian Holden and Jennifer Drennan hereby intend to apply to Kilkenny County Council for planning permission to construct a single storey dwelling and garage and all associated site and ancillary works. All works to take place at Bodalmore, Kells Road, Kilkenny. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9 a.m.- 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (â&#x201A;Ź20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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I Nicholas Russell am applying for permission for the change of use of existing office premises back to residential use and all associated site works to a protected structure NIAH No. 12317061 at Loganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Street, Thomastown, 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).

We Cummins + Voortman Ltd (Architects & Urban Designers) on behalf of our client Claire Dowling intend to apply for planning permission for development to construct/erect single storey Dwelling & Garage on sloping site including site specific effluent treatment system, landscaping, driveway, roadside entrance including adjustment of existing hedgerows as necessary, and all associated works at Bleach Road, Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (â&#x201A;Ź20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application.

We wish to apply to Kilkenny County Council, on behalf of Kingsriver Community Holdings Ltd., for Retention Planning Permission to a) retain the use, alterations, and additions to the Community House (which provides residential care for people with a variety of special needs in a community setting), b) retain the use, alterations and additions to the Workshop/Training Centre Building (which provides daycare educational programmes for people with a variety of special needs), and c) retain the internal alterations and change of use to the existing old coach house for additional staff/guest accommodation, along with all other associated structures, works, layout etc, all at Rockview, Ennisnag, Co. Kilkenny. It must be noted that the development consists of work carried out in the nearby vicinity of a protected structure (i.e. Rockview Mill) located on the property. 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: D. Brennan & Associates

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*ROI 1RWHV Callan GC Turkey and Hams Competition After two weeks of incredible scoring needed to take home a contribution to the festive dinner week three saw the course bite back. Michael Foley , playing off 17, played some beautiful golf to compile a 40 point total which was a ﬁne score after the deluges during the week made the course play very long. Michaels total saw him take ﬁrst in the overall category. In division 1 Paul Madigan took the honors with 36 points while in division 2 Ollie Power came out on top with 39 points with Joe Madigan winning the third division with 38 points. There are a number of competitions in the coming weeks providing Callan s golfers the opportunity to put the zing into Christmas dinner 2014 so come and have a go. Club Lotto Christmas came a month early for Marian Butler this year when she scooped a 6550e jackpot in the Callan Golf Club Lott. Her lucky numbers were 3,11,24 and Teresa Freyne sold the winning ticket. We’ll done to all for their promotion of the lotto and we look forward to your on going support. Marian was the biggest ever winner of our lotto and congrats to her on. Next weeks jackpot will be 750e. Your support makes an enormous difference to the running of the club. Captains Dinner The annual Captains Dinner and social evening was a superb success on Saturday last. Martin and Kathleen would like to thank all who came and helped to make their captains dinner such a wonderful success and a special word of thanks goes to Johnand his staff for their brilliant food and service. Results Men’s Turkeys and Hams Overall Michael Foley 40 Div 1 Paul Madigan 36 2 Ollie Power 39 3 Joe Madigan 38 Ladies 12 Hole Stableford 18th Nov 1 Kathleen Phelan 26 2 Linda Adare 25 3 Eileen McGrath 22 4 Margaret O Shea 22 5 Caroline Healy 22

Castlecomer GC At this time of year, the brain-storming process of Christmas treats for loved ones is in full flight. Some presents and gifts bring happiness and thrills all year round, and not just on Christmas day itself. For those who play and enjoy golf, the gift of membership or part thereof, of Castlecomer Golf Club is an astoundingly generous and worthwhile gift. A guarantee of year long fun and involvement in something of unending interest, with potential for becoming an even better golfer. Green fees are also a lovely gift to give to the avid golfer. Many shopping vouchers may remain unused, but for a golfer, green fees provides an experience and a day out. Play to the interests of the golfer among your family and friends and they will be sure to appreciate your encouragement and the gift that allows them to indulge in their personal enjoyment. Enquiries about gift options are available from the club house in Castlecomer or check the web-site www.castlecomergolf.ie. Mens: Winter Competition 15 holes 22nd/23rd Nov. 1. John Dowling (12) 36 pts b6 2. Shamus Malone (17) 36 pts b6 3. Michael Dermody (6) 36pts Winter league: After two rounds Team I leads with 266 pts followed closely by teams H, G, and D all on 259 pts. The other five teams still have plenty of time to make the top four and qualification for the semi- finals. Round three takes place this weekend.

Diary : Sat. 29th/Sun 30th Nov. - Mens Open Winter Singles & round 3 of the Winter League. Ladies: Lady Captain for 2014, Ita Madigan, has her celebratory night on Saturday, 29th November and all are welcome. With a sit down meal and music later by Vincent Vaughan, the announcements of the golfer of the year, the singles match play winner and the plate match play winner will be revealed. The cost for the night is 25 euro with a sure return of good time and happy entertainment. Ita’s year as Lady Captain was a wonderful year for the ladies and the club. The ladies teams performed very well, bringing honour and glory to the club. At each of those matches played, throughout all the competitions, Lady Captain Ita was there, cheering on the ladies all the way, if she wasn’t actually playing herself. The Finn team winning after 21 years was one of the highlights of the year for the ladies, together with being all Ireland ﬁnalists in the mixed. Lady Captain Ita brought her own unique blessing to the club and rallied much support for voluntary work and investment in the club, which is evident and greatly admired. Together with Captain Gerry Dunne, Vice-Captain Michael Curry, President Brian Harrington, Lady Vice-Captain Patricia Doheny, and the various committees, Ita’s year as Lady Captain proved to be a highly successful year for the club. So there is much to celebrate on Friday, 28th November, with music and revelry. The ladies winter street league continues into the second round after 1st December. All on the teams are encouraged to play and play often. Turkey competitions are also being played with re-entry for just 2 euro. General: The club AGM takes place on Friday, 28th November at 8pm. All are invited and encouraged to attend. This is the main opportunity for club members to have their say in the important issues affecting every member in the club. To exert your inﬂuence as a member, please ensure you are present at the meeting.

Gowran Park GC South East Junior Alliance There was a great turnout last Sunday 23rd November for the annual visit of the South East Junior Alliance to Gowran Park. Visiting Golfers from Kilkenny, Callan, Carrick-on-Suir, Dungarvan, Waterford and Clonmel took to the fairways from 11.30 a.m. Results available online. December Madness – Sunday 13th December 2014Advance notice of our final Open Singles of the year for turkey’s and hams will take place on Sunday 13th December. Timesheet is now in place and early booking is advised for this popular competition which is usually a sellout. Gift Vouchers With Christmas just around the corner we have a number of membership options available and would encourage both prospective and current members to consider a part payment option as a gift for a loved one. Green Fee vouchers are always available and can be purchased in the Golf Shop or by phone 056 7726699. Autumn Series (Scramble) – Thursday 20th November This week the qualifier took place over one day with a good turnout on Thursday last, 20th November. Rathdowney members Lar Ryan, Martin Devlin and Tony Coady took the leading spot from Tony Dunne, (Gowran Park), Leo Dunne and Peter Dunne (Abbeyleix). The final place was taken by Michael Morrissey (Carlow) Steve Cronly (Carlow) and David Bambrick (Gowran Park). The

Some photos from our very well attended Captain’s dinner on Saturday night attached . We used the occasion to present Marian Butler with her €6,550 cheque from the Lotto and to present prizes to the winners of some of our annual club competition. competition is back in play this week for visitors and members with a Singles Competition over Thursday 27th & Friday 28th November – book online or tel Proshop for timesheet. Golden Golfers 9 Hole Scramble - Friday 21st November 1st Kate Hennessy (11), John O’Driscoll (18), John McNamara (18) 29.3 nett 2nd Eamon Kealy (16), Peter O’Shea (19), Jim Fisher (22) 31.3 nett Well done to all - draw as usual next Friday at 10 a.m. – all welcome. LADIES Wed 19th November 2014 – 11 Hole Singles Stableford 1st Hilary Dick (18) 22 pts 2nd Brigid Mullins (36) 22 pts Open Fixtures Thursday 27th/Friday 28th November Open Singles Visitor €20 (incl Soup & Sandwich) Member €5

Mountain View GC Winter League Round 4 The 4th Round of the Winter League took place last Sunday with John Coleman claiming the best score of 65 Nett. Michael Waugh has Category One all but won on 34 points. Category Two has John Coleman leading on 20 points with John Coffey on 18 points and Colin Widger/Declan Cahill on 14 points. Winter League Results Category 1 1st Frank Kavanagh(16) 67 Nett; 2nd Michael Waugh(15) 67 Nett and 3rd Tommy Walton(14) 67 Nett (After Count Back) Category 2 1st John Coleman(20) 65 Nett, 2nd Seamus O’ Brien(18) 67 Nett and 3rd St. John Donovan(17) 68 Nett. MV Seniors – 3 Person Scramble 1st Michael Dempsey(11), Liam Kelly(22) and Dick Grant(23) – 103pts 2nd Dick Hanrahan(22), Bobby O’ Brien(17) and Sean O’ Sullivan(18) – 98pts Club AGM The Club AGM will take place on Wednesday December 3rd at 7.30pm and all members are invited to attend Christmas Party The club will hold its Members Christmas Party on Saturday December 13th in the clubhouse with live music and food on the night. All remaining prizes will be given out on the night.

Clubhouse The club is still taking bookings for parties and special occasions with a wide range of packages available. Please contact David at 056 7768122 Diary Tuesday November 25th – MV Seniors Competition Wednesday November 26th – MV Ladies Competition Sunday November 30th – Winter League Round 5.

Kilkenny GC CAPTAINS DINNER TAKES PLACE THIS SATURDAY NIGHT NOVMBER 29TH AT 7.30PM. Captains Denis Brophy and Catherine King are holding their Captains Dinner in the club on Saturday November 29th at 7.30. The list for names in placed inside the foyer door and those attending are requested to place their names on this sheet. The dinner will commence at 7.30 sharp and it will be followed by music from the Michael Collins band. Denis and Catherine have been hard working and popular Captains for the club and Saturday night will bring their year to a ﬁtting conclusion. AGMS The Ladies and Gents Agms take place shortly with the Ladies on Wednesday night Dec 10th at 7.30pm and the Gents on Thursday night Dec 11th at 8pm. All those members who have registered an email address with us will receive the notice by email; those not on emails will be posted a hard copy. Hard copies of both notices will be available from the office. NEW MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES The club is currently open for a limited number of new members and anyone joining at the moment and paying their fee will not have to pay again until January 2016. There are various options and plans available for those joining and the entrance fee can be spread out over a number of years if so wished. For further details please contact Sean or Aoife in the office on 056 7765400. CHRISTMAS PARTY MENUS Club caterer Barry Joyce has produced a very attractive and competitive party menu in the run up to Christmas and can cater for small or large groups, for further details Barry can be contacted on the club phone 056 7765400. CHRISTMAS MIXED SPONSOR JAMES WALSH TOYOTA MOTORS

This years Christmas Mixed will take place on Sunday December 7th with a shotgun start at 12 noon. This years competition is once again generously sponsored by James Walsh Toyota Motor Dealers. The sheet for names is placed inside the bar door and the draw for teams will be made on Saturday December 6th at 6pm. The format will be a four person team event. JUNIOR GOLF The Junior club at Kilkenny Golf Club are holding a Christmas Coffee morning and book sale on Saturday December 13th between 10.00 and 12 noon. Coffee and mince pies will be served and the cost will be €5. All the proceeds from the morning will be handed over to the local St Vincent de Paul society to help our local families who ﬁnd it tough at Christmas. The book sale will provide quality books at nominal prices. To this end we are asking members who may have books on any subject, fact or ﬁction, sport, crime, biographies etc to offer them to the Junior club for this sale. If so they can be left into the office at Kilkenny Golf Club. Your support with books or particularly on the morning of Saturday December 13th to have your coffee and Barry’s special mince pies served to you would be very welcome. We will have reminders in these notes over the coming weeks. DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Saturday November 29th 7.30pm, Joint Captains Dinner in the club. Friday December 5th Ladies Club Christmas Party. Sunday December 7th Christmas Mixed Shotgun start at 12 noon. Wednesday December 10th Ladies Club AGM 8.00pm. Thursday December 11th Mens Club AGM 7.30pm. Thursday December 11th Senior Ladies Christmas Dinner at 2pm. Thursday December 18th Senior Mens Christmas Dinner 5pm. COURSE NEWS (PLACING – PREFERRED LIES) Placing is in play at the moment. The ball may be lifted throughout the course (except in hazards, e.g bunkers) and replaced within 6 inches not nearer the hole. The ball must be marked before lifting; failure to do so will result in a penalty stroke. (Rule 20.1) Ropes and stanchions are in place around the surrounds of the greens, these ropes and stanchions are deemed as immovable obstructions and should not be interfered with. Relief may be obtained under rule 24.2, ( Drop the ball within one club length of the nearest point of relief) Members are also requested not to stand on these ropes when approaching greens but to please step over them or enter through the gaps. A new drinking water tap has been placed at the 9th tee box. SNOOKER The Snooker draw is posted on the Mens notice board. The second round is due for completion by December 5th. BRIDGE Bridge continues next Monday night December 1st at 7.30 in the club. RESULTS Mens Saturday Champagne Scramble Saturday November 22nd 4 Person Team 2 Scores counting. 1. Dermot Doyle (7) Brian Cullen (11) Mark Shortall (7) P J O’Reilly (12) 66 pts (B6) 2. Roger Ryan (7) Richie Phelan (17) Michael Egan Snr (15) Jim Meredith (19) 66 pts (B6) 3. James Young (6) Martin Duggan (12) Tommy Barry (14) Michael McCarthy (19) 66 pts (B6) 4. Denis Brophy (7) Ben McGarry (14) Pat O’ Hanlon (11) John O’Leary (17) 65 pts

LADIES NEWS & RESULTS Ladies 13 Hole Stableford ABC Christmas Fare, Sat Nov 15th Sun Nov 16th & Tues Nov 18th. 1st Class A; Niamh Kelly (11) 29 pts 2nd Class A; Margaret McCreery (18) 26 pts 1st Class B; Francis Foley (25) 24 pts 2nd Class B; Jo Duggan (22) 24 pts 1st Class C; Joan O’Sullivan (29) 22 pts 2nd Class C; Jane Gillman (36) 21 pts 2nd Overall: Mary Leahy Browne (3) 26 pts 3rd Bridie McGarry (9) 25 pts (27-2) 4th Phyl Doyle (13) 24 pts (B9) 5th Josie Bolger (28) 24 pts Ladies Fixtures Tuesday November 25th 8.20 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20 Ladies 13 & 9 Hole Stableford. Tuesday December 2nd 9.00 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20 Ladies 13 & 9 Hole Competition, Slots also available on Saturday 29th 1.30 – 1.50. (Bookable Online) and Sunday 16th 10.25 – 11.00 Bookable Online, 1.30 – 1.55 Draw. The Ladies Christmas Party will take place on Friday December 5th at 7.30pm SENIOR MEN Results Thursday November 20th 13 Holes Champagne Scramble 1. Willie P Murphy (15) Des Byrne (17) Tom Reade (25) Dave Schoﬁeld (27) 69 pts 2. Willie Leahy (13) Martin Treacy (18) Maurice Ryan (21) Dick Keoghan (29) 67 pts 3. Noel Skehan (14) Andy Hughes (18) Dick Cogan (22) Terry Morris (32) 66 pts 4. Pat Collins (13) Michael O’Reilly (20) Michael Cody (22) Michael Barry (26) 66 pts 5. Eddie Guilfoyle (14) Finbar Coughlan (23) Christy Rainey (21) Paddy Halley (25) 64 pts 6. Michael Grant (8) Ger Power (19) Eugene Orr (22) Eddie Geraghty (24) 63 pts 7. Michael Doran (16) Frank Byrne (16) Reay Brandon (21) Martin Cody (24) 62 pts Next Competition this Thursday November 27th at 11.00am. Senior Mens Christmas Dinner Thursday December 18th at 4.30pm approx. SENIOR LADIES No competition on Thursday November 20th Next competition Thursday November 27th at 10.00am. Senior Ladies Golf & Christmas Dinner Thursday December 11th at 2pm approx. FIXTURES: Tuesday November 25th 9.00 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20 Ladies 13 & 9 Hole Competition, Wednesday November 26th, 1.00 – 2.30 Members Time Thursday November 27th, 10.00 – 11.00 Senior Ladies, 11.00 – 1.00 Senior Men, 1.00 – 2.00 Members Time Friday November 28th , 1.00 – 2.25 Members Time Saturday November 29th, 8.30 – 9.30 Members, 10.00 – 11.00 Visitors, 11.30 – 1.30 Reserved for Mens Crosscard, Shotgun start at 1pm, 1.35 – 2.00 Ladies 13 Hole Competition (Bookable Online) Sunday November 30th , 8.20 - 10.30 and 11.00 – 1.30 Mens 14 Hole Scotch Foursomes, 10.25 – 11.00 Ladies Competition Bookable Online, 1.30 – 1.50 Ladies 13 Hole Competition (Draw.) Monday December 1st, 1.00 – 2.30 Members Time Tuesday December 2nd, , 9.00 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20 Ladies 13 Hole Competition, Slots also available on Saturday 29th 1.40 – 2.00. (Bookable Online) and Sunday 30th 10.25 – 11.00 Bookable Online, 1.30 – 1.55 Draw. Wednesday December 3rd, 10.30 – 11.45 Visitors Peter Ryan Group, 1.00 – 2.30 Members Time

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The Greatest Show on Earth Garda bike men: Donal Crotty and Sean McMahon Pics: Donal Foley

Tracy Millea and Michael Fennelly at the Motor Show

Edward Hayden, Gráinne Lahart and Karen Ryan

Kyle, Alﬁe and Tom Byrne in their grandfather’s 60 year old Morris Minor

Pat Maher and Kevin Morrissey

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The Greatest Show on Earth

Nicola and Bridget Marnell Pics: Donal Foley

Christine and Kieran Ryan

A proud and delighted ‘Garda’ Kieran Ryan

Michael Lyng with Luke and Kathleen Boyle, Tommy and Finn Walsh

Caroline Brennan, Nellie La wlor, Kate McCluskey, Caoimhe Yo ung and Frank McCluskey

Orla Kavanagh and Alison Ryan

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Barrow boys are hurling champs

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Hurling boys play soccer: The Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Loughlin Gaels U-12 team that spent an afternoon playing soccer in the club gym

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