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WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 27 2013
T: 056 7795051 E: sales@kilkennyreporter.ie
KILKENNY MOTOR SHOW WAS IN FULL THROTTLE » PAGES 104&105
Top cop assures our people
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POOL PALS: Brandon and Charlie Ryan enjoying a game of JAM JAR: John McClatchey, Dunmore, Kilkenny, pictured, pool at Kilkenny’s K Bowl. may never again put marmalade on his toast. For, a misplaced » See ‘People in pictures’ Page 63 jam jar may cost him €150. » Story and pics Page 31
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In Castlecomer with Chubby Brennan A great chapter in the history of a local village THE community book â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Our Village Cloghâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, will be launched at St Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church on December 1, 4pm, followed by a gathering and hospitality at the Parish Centre. The book is a limited edition so the advice is to reserve a copy by contacting Aine 0866004644 or Sharon 0857296326.
A blast from the past....
At prayer An evening of prayer for Castlecomer women will be held on December 4, 8pm, at Peace in Christ Retreat House. Bus leaves the hall at 7.30pm. Names to the post office or Helen Cummins, Maryville.
In the library The local library has an exciting few weeks ahead. Frances Cotterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Writing Group comes to a close, and we look forward to a special event in the New Year. People of a certain age will remember the great Irish songstress Delia Murphy. Her daughter and friends bring a free show of her life in song and story to the Library on December 3, 7.30pm. Pick up your free ticket from the desk. Places limited. Eva Holmes will do a demonstration of Christmas Flowers on December 5, 11am. Free, all are welcome. Last week, the Book Clubs attended the Watergate Theatre to see author Michael Harding. The Afternoon Book Club is seeking new members. They meet in the Library at 2.30pm on the last Tuesday of every month. Mrs Claus will visit for â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;A Christmas Story at Bedtimeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; on December 10, 7pm.
Athletics Set over an challenging but enjoyable 10-mile route, the Stook Ten is the end-of-year road race challenge youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve
Hurling heroes of yesteryear been waiting for, claimed the organisers. Castlecomerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Janette Boran put their claim to the test on Sunday on the roads around Gowran and was the ďŹ fth
Kilkenny woman home. Meanwhile, three athletes competed in the All-Ireland Cross Country Championships in Santry. Lauren Dermody was well placed in U18 where she
was part of the bronze medal winning Kilkenny team. Hannah Murphy (U14) and Sean Buggy (U16) also competed but in their races Kilkenny did not feature in the medals.
The second stage of the AllIreland Cross Country Championships will be on December 1, while many club members will have their next competitive opportunity in the County â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;
Championships on December 15.
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Opens this Friday Nov. 29th at 3.15pm with Santa’s arrival by Viking long-boat
Santa sets sail from the North Pole and will arrive up the River Suir accompanied by his Viking kinsmen to open the 2013 Winterval Festival
Discover the Wonder of Winterval 25 festive events taking place daily over 30 days including ª Santa’s Grotto at the Medieval museum ª The Horse-Drawn sleigh ª Wonderful Winter gardens by the Grow Project ª Polish Christmas
ª Winterval Illuminates light-show ª Winterval on Ice ª Glühwein, Hot Chocolate and Movies ª Aladdin Panto at the Theatre Royal
ª Christmas Markets ª Singing Christmas Tree ª Winterval Craft Workshops ª Viking Christmas ª Spraoi Street Theatre ª Elves Workshops
Plus lots more!
Book tickets at Winterval.ie
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Fabulous Winter
FASHION Top class: Loreto Style Night was brilliant CO-OPERATION and community spirit combined for an amazing night fund-raising Style Night at Langton’s Ballroom, John Street, a brilliant occasion. The aim of an evening of fashion was to raise funds for the Loreto Secondary School and, in tandem with students from fellow city school, St Kieran’s College, the girls’ school also won many new friends on an evening of super fashion entertainment. The Style Night incorporated fashion, hair and make and the result was a bumper attendance
of locals who enjoyed every minute of a tremendously well organised event. The event was arranged and coordinated by the Loreto Parents’ Association and they were delighted to have the support of host Mary Kennedy, presenter of RTE’s Nationwide programme.
Top hair stylist The night included fashion from Kilkenny retailers, a hair styling demonstration by multi awardwinning local and international hair
stylist Kieran O’Gorman, a make up demonstration by Emma from Eyebrushed Makeup Studio and upstyling by Loreto Convent Transition Year students. Joan Brennan, a lecturer in fashion at Waterford Institute of Technology led a brilliant upstyling project, working with Transition Year girls who put heart and soul into their novel contribution. Continued on P50
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SEASON Continued from P49 The idea was to get clothing from local charity shops and turn it into stylish clothes, at no cost. Praise came from Muriel Dunne, Loreto Transition Year Co-ordinator who said the girls had enjoyed a fantastic project which gave them the knowledge and confidence to make their own personalised clothes. Brilliant parents Local shops that contributed handsomely to the event included Pamela Scott, Marchioness, A Wear, Grooms Formal Wear, Jack and Jones, Rutha Designs, WIT, along
with Graham’s Shoes and hats by Rebekah Patterson, The Parade. The Loreto Parents’ Association can take a bow for a superbly organised night, the deserving special mention too are St Kieran’s College, local fashion and shoe shops, artists involved in fashion, hair and make up, and many others who were so helpful in various ways. And great credit is also due to parents, families and friends who turned up in force to support two top class seats of local education.
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Lest you forget amid all the noise made by Marvel Studios and Star Wars rumors, Walt Disney Pictures still does big business in princesses, and they’re aiming to prove it with their mammoth new holiday season release Frozen. Very, very loosely adapted from Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale, it’s the story of a vaguely Nordic kingdom and the two orphaned sisters, Elsa (Idina Menzel) and Anna (Kristen Bell), charged with running it. The spunky heroine and lonely castle hearken back to recent hit Tangled; the sisterly conflict feels like The Little Mermaid; the knowing fairy tales riffs are pure Enchanted. This is rigorous Disney hit-making at its finest, but with enough charm to get away with it. Even before Elsa’s powers of shooting ice and snow from her fingertips run rampant, the animation guided by directors Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee is stunning-- Elsa and Anna’s parents perish in a single shot of a howling storm at sea, and the stony cliffs surrounding the village of Arrendel are dramatic even before coated in ice. Elsa revels in her powers as a little girl, but after a close call with Anna and a poorly aimed bolt of ice, she’s convinced to hide her strengths and retreat from their tight sisterly bond. The death of the king and queen means Elsa must take over, but the stress of her coronation (and Anna’s dumb-cluck decision to get engaged to a hunky prince she just met) makes her lose control.
Elsa storms up into the mountains, leaving ice castles and blizzards in her wake and belting the power ballad “Let It Go.” Especially as sung by Menzel it’s a shameless riff on Wicked’s “Defying Gravity”; that hasn’t kept it from sticking in my head for weeks now, and good luck shaking it out of yours. Anna’s heroic journey is, refreshingly, not about a boy or even about herself-- she travels into the mountains to convince Elsa to return, and teams up with rugged ice salesman Kristof (Jonathan Groff) to get there. Kristof and Anna are going to fall for each other eventually, of course, and she’ll ditch that princely fiancé Hans (Santino Fontana), but the focus remains firmly on Anna and Elsa, as Lee’s screenplay repeatedly subverts fairy tale tropes to make them about sisterly, not romantic, love. The beats of the story and the catchy songs can feel a bit factory-produced-- funny sidekicks in the form of mountain trolls show up at the exact right time for a laugh, and the old man villains are shipped directly from Gaston’s mob in Beauty and the Beast. But Frozen has all the right modern touches too, without falling into winky-wink Shrek territory. It also pulls off a miracle in Olaf, the buck-toothed snowman you’ve seen in every ad and voiced by Book of Mormon’s Josh Gad. The goofy sidekick is usually an exasperating pander to younger kids who might get restless after too much story,
and even in the brilliant Mormon Gad tended to overplay his schlubby goofball hand. But Olaf is consistently, actually funny, and even has the film’s best song in “In Summer,” dreaming of how great a snowman’s life will be in warmer times (Anna and Kristof don’t have the heart to tell him the truth). Even Olaf’s origin story helps highlight the relationship between the sisters-- Frozen’s story may sometimes feel machine-made perfect, but there’s satisfaction in watching a production this big stay so resolutely on point. Debuting her serious pipes after making her name on television, Kristen Bell is a righteously spunky and funny heroine, while Menzel ably shoulders the film’s heaviest drama (and by far the best princess dresses, to be seen on Halloween racks everywhere next fall). Both girls are heroines on the level of Belle, Jasmine or Ariel, and do them one better by choosing family over more conventional romance-- a nice contrast to, say, Bella of Twilight. Big animated movies are under crazy pressure to teach kids the “right” lessons, but Frozen wears that pressure lightly, putting much more focus on its gorgeous animation, its insanely catchy songs and its well-earned emotional highs. Especially as Disney turns toward revamping older princesses like Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella for live-action dramas, it’s a pleasure to see the studio go back to what they’ve always done well and prove they’ve still got it.
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Useful tips for your favourite pet When your dog is teething, instead of have him chewing on couches, walls, etc., buy a few (cheap) washcloths. Soak the washcloth with water and put it in the freezer. When fully frozen, give it to the dog to chew. It will thaw out so have another one ready in the freezer. (Be careful when doing this with very small dogs, as they may get a chill. I have heard of small dogs getting too cold too quickly when chewing on ice.) For teething puppies, mix chicken or beef broth (look for low fat, low sodium brands) with 1 ½ cups of water. Pour the mixture into ice cube trays to made broth ice cubes. They are tasty treats on hot days. (Be careful when doing this with very small dogs, as they may get a chill. I have heard of small dogs getting too cold too quickly when chewing on ice.) Do not leave your pet in an area with dangling phone cords, drape cords or other items that it may strangle itself on. Be aware of electric cords that may be chewed by the pet. I have a dog that used to love to dig. When Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d fill the hole and re-seed, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d just dig it up again. One day I was watching him wander around the yard, and I noticed he took extra care not to step in his droppings. So, the next time I filled up a hole, I buried a little dung at the bottom and left
some dung on top. He avoided the freshly-seeded grass, and his droppings made excellent fertilizer. This wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work for all dogs...I also have another dog that loves to dig. This trick does not work on her, as she does not care where she steps. Please note: the feces of dogs or any other meat-eating animal are NOT SAFE to use as fertilizer on plants that will be eaten by people, such as veggies, fruits or herbs. The feces can spread disease, even if it comes from a healthy dog. Is your dog digging? Try putting cayenne pepper in the holesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like the sensation when they go back to dig again. Dog urination burns your lawn? Try giving them some tomato juice every day (either in a bowl or on their food) and it should solve the problem. After soaking up the majority of urine or picking up the poop, baby wipes do a great job and pick up all smells with no stains left behind. Male guide dogs always squat to urinate. This is so the handler can quickly determine whether the dog is urinating or defecating during potty breaks by feeling down the length of its back. This assists the handler in determining where the poop will land so they can clean up if the dog is hunched up to defecate.
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The majority of Coen Brother films are either comedies or serious dramas, even if these dramas are strange and bizarre. You get your quite silly Coen Brothers with subdued violence and high levels of absurdity in films like Raising Arizona, Barton Fink and The Big Lebowski, and in between these you have films like Fargo, Blood Simple and True Grit which are the complete opposite. Miller’s Crossing is the anomaly though, instead of going for one or the other the film pushes both the dark, grimy seriousness of their serious films and the wacky surreality of their comedies to a frightening extent. Only in Miller’s Crossing will one see a sixty-year-old crime lord murder four rivalling gangsters on his own in the streets with a Tommy gun. The film follows Tom Reagan (Gabriel Byrne) an Irish American gangster in the 1920’s who advises Leo (Albert Finney), head of a highly lucrative and powerful gang in an unnamed city. When another gang head is refused the opportunity to murder a man that cheated him (because the man is the brother of Leo’s girlfriend) a gang war is started and Reagan (who is also sleeping with Leo’s
girlfriend) is forced to play the sides against each other in order to survive and pay off his hefty gambling debts. The plot is admittedly quite dense, with characters constantly stabbing each other in the back and the police sitting in the background switching sides at nausea but it all works in the end. The film is certainly noir but it’s a noir film deconstructed where all the elements are just thrown on stage one after another, whether to parody them or to create drama is irrelevant they’re just there. You have your execution scene, your fat Italian mobsters hammering on about trust, your police officers raiding clubs but they all have this absurdness to them that makes the film quite hilarious. Reagan himself is a straight man, which sets him apart from the majority of other characters and makes him the most relatable character even when he won’t stop making silly wise cracks in the face of death. Miller’s Crossing is probably the best Coen Brothers film, though my opinion changes often this is the one that is the best right now, simply a fantastic and unique film.
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‘A vile and inhuman story told in the foulest language we have ever listened to from a public platform’ wrote Sinn Fein founder Arthur Griffith about John Millington Synge’s controversial 1907 play, The Playboy of the Western World. In fact the play was so controversial that it caused Irish nationalists to riot in Dublin, riots serious enough that had to be put down by
$/%80 the police. The play is about Christy, a young man who allegedly kills his father and then runs away to another village. The play starts and takes place entirely in this other village in the local pub over the course of 24 hours. The locals in the town seem more fascinated than horrified by the story, and they help to build it up to ridiculously exaggerated proportions. How the story grows and grows is reminiscent of stories told in pubs that become further and further from the truth every time they’re told. Synge touches on many of those important and constant Irish themes in this work such as entrapment, alcoholism and escapism and in the 106 years since its debut it has become a definitive piece of Irish theatre. The entire story takes place deep in the countryside and is imbued with very colloquial Hiberno English dialogue. Synge spent a year in the Aran Islands above a kitchen and he would famously listen to the women working there, picking up their expressions and accents and putting them into his work.
The regional accents have certainly been diluted slightly in the last hundred years and much of the dialogue in the play will come across as nonsensical at first even to those who have lived in Ireland their entire lives (though one will become accustomed to it very fast). As an example of it: ‘It’s well you know it’s a lonesome thing to be passing small towns with the lights shining sideways when the night is down’. It’s the dialogue that garnered much of the mire that followed this production as it was perceived to be highly offensive to Irish people. The play is a black comedy and I expect that any jokes made at our expense can be taken in stride nowadays, though in 1907 there was a greater level of sensitivity due to the move for Irish independence. Irish people were looking for respect and Synge wasn’t going for that though hopefully though people nowadays can understand and enjoy the play for what it is, a comedic and slightly tragic story that touches on some important and relevant Irish ideas.
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The RZA, the GZA, Ol’ Dirty Bastard (ODB), Inspectah Deck, Method Man, U God, Mastah Killah, Ghostface Killah and Raekwon the Chef. The Wu-Tang had nine MC’s when making this album, nine, the vast majority of hip-hop groups may feature at most five or six other rappers in a song or two but to have nine, performing across all the songs is bloody unprecedented. The Wu-Tang Clan came out of New York and to massively simplify the history, the New York hip-hop scene was reinventing itself in the early nineties. Alternative hip-hop (De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest) was pretty much dead and the West Coast G-Funk style dominated by Dr Dre and his 1992 magnum opus The Chronic was making hip hop more popular than it had ever been before. The new style that was coming out of the East Coast was grimy, dark and stripped back, the complete antithesis of what was popular; and the Wu-Tang clan was one
of its strongest groups. The Wu-Tang’s beats were dirty and paranoid and their MC’s loud and angry. RZA produced the album and almost every Wu-Tang affiliated album following this, his work here is absolutely legendary. For the most part the beats are completely minimalist and filthy, listen to the piano on Clan in da Front and you’ll be convinced he’s looking for the sourest and most cacophonic piano samples he could find. Though when he wants to, he makes some absolutely beautiful and sombre beats, the best example of this would certainly be album highlight C.R.E.A.M which samples The Charmels. He also famously samples old kung-fu movies (films that also inspired the group
name) throughout and has formed this honestly convoluted philosophy about the group and the phrase ’36 chambers’. The album is one of the best for lyricism and it’s amazing to think for an album with again, nine MC’s, that each of them manage to sound so unique and different. The most immediately different rapper is unquestionably the ODB (‘ain’t no father to his style’) who delivers every line in the most exaggerated and silly ways possible. Most of the lyrics are comedic with all the MC’s trying to one-up each other though there are a few much more sombre songs that bring a lot of depth to the album. The Wu-Tang Clan are legendary, and their debut album is almost definitely the groups best work, it must be listened to.
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Bold, courageous, independent, enthusiastic, fun-loving and fascinating Aries. Your ruling planet is Mars, your best day of the week is Tuesday and red is your colour. With Uranus moving through your sign (until 2017), others will surely be magnetised by your presence and captivated by your antics. Persistent, appreciative, dependable, practical and creative Taurus: Your ruling planet is Venus, your best day of the week is Friday and your best colour, green. With Pluto moving through another of the Earth signs, Capricorn, until 2024, your expertise is set to grow and consolidate in the coming years. Funny, versatile, talkative, fast-thinking and sophisticated Gemini: Your ruling planet is Mercury, your best day of the week is Wednesday and your best colours are spring-like, yellow and lilac. Jupiter is in your sign until late June 2013 broadening your world. Sensitive, nurturing, careful, imaginative and encouraging Cancer: Your ruling â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;planetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is the Moon, your best day of the week is Monday and your best colours are blue and silver. Jupiter arrives in your sign in late June 2013 ushering in a period of extraordinary growth and opportunity. Instinctive, warm, creative, extravagant and delightful Leo Your ruling â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;planetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is the Sun, your best day of the week is Sunday and your best colours are gold, yellow and orange. With Uranus moving through another of the Fire signs until 2017, your life journey is set to include adventures. Nimble, versatile, analytical, constructive, meticulous and often mimically-gifted Virgo. Your ruling planet is Mercury, your best day of the week is Wednesday and your colours are Earthy greens and browns. With Neptune now in your opposite sign of Pisces, the need to find perfection is strong. Charming, elegant, stylish, romantic and merger-making Libra Your ruling planet is Venus, your best day of the week is Friday and your colours are gentle hues of blues, pinks and violets. Plutoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passage through Capricorn until 2024 is shaking your very foundations
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Business of the week The Sports Shop Located in the Butterslip, The Sports Shop is three floors of wall to wall outdoors gear that one could spend hours in exploring every little nook and cranny that the shop has to offer. It is honestly mindboggling just how much stuff this shop has. Firstly it has as the name would suggest, sports gear for almost any you possibly
think of from fishing rods to horse riding helmets to hunting rifles; but there is also camping gear, pen knives and anything else you could ever need outdoors. On top of the incredible selection and the extremely high quality of its goods, it is also priced absurdly low and is staffed by some of the nicest people you will ever meet.
The Sports Shop is one of Kilkenny’s absolute best
shops and should certainly be visited.
Event of the week Nun Run Taking place on December 7th, The Nun Run is a run for charity in Kilkenny city where people of all shapes and sizes will dress up as nuns. The charities that are being supported are Pieta House, St. Vincent de Paul and The Samaritans, Pieta House is a non-profit charity that aims to help
those contemplating suicide or self harm and is certainly a good cause. The run will be held in the Rose Garden of the Castle Park and will attempt to break the record of most people dressed as nuns in one place. Tickets are €20 and will provide you with a free nun dress.
Book of the week Martina Cole: Revenge Revenge - probably the simplest title that Cole has ever made use of in her 21 years as a thriller writer. Revenge. Thankfully this simplicity seems to have relieved Cole slightly, as this is the writer’s best books in a good while now. The story follows Michael Flynn, a crime involved man who succeeds his mentor
Patrick Costello and becomes one of the most powerful crime lords in the world until something unexpected happens (you can bet it has something to do with revenge) and everything comes crashing down. It’s a miracle that this book ended up as good as it did, if one looks at the books description of
goodreads the first line you read is in all capitals and goes: ‘BE SURE YOUR SINS WILL FIND YOU OUT’. This has to be one of the most stilted and awkward phrases the writer has ever put to page, certainly not boding well for the book. But in the end, Revenge is a good a thriller as Cole has ever put out, certainly worth the read.
DVD of the week Pacific Rim Definitely the best action film of the Summer, Pacific Rim is an ambitious, epic and exhilarating action film that deserves ever bit of the success and acclaim that have followed it. Directed by Guillermo Del Toro and starring Ron Pearlman and Idris Elba, Pacific Rim is about the
future war between mankind and a race of monstrous sea creatures. Man has developed a series of giant robots to fight the monsters
but when it begins to look like the war is lost, the humans plan a last ditch attack to stop the invasions once and for all. The film is absolutely beautiful and is a far cry from the usual dark gritty realism of recent action films or the machismo Americana of Michael Bay’s transformers. A genuinely great action film that should be viewed by all.
Theatre of the week Carmen Carmen is a new ballet that will be playing at the Watergate Theatre today from 8PM-10PM and will be held by Ballet Ireland and its choreographer Morgan Runacre-Temple. The story is about a young soldier called Jose who is bewitched by Carmen, the beautiful and passionate gypsy. Jose turns his back on his old life to be with Carmen, but finds her untameable and the ballet
ends as a tragedy. Certainly an age old story but one
extremely well executed and in a much different form than the books
and films we are used to seeing it in. It is certainly worth seeing.
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Tearaway Tearaway is a new game for the PS Vita, developed by Media Molecule and published by Sony. The game is a 3D platformer that uses the front facing camera of the Vita to replace the sun with your face and also brings your fingers into the game whenever to use the back touch pad to do away with the game’s enemies.
On top of platforming you also take photos, ride pigs, and take part in a host of other activities that make the game an absolutely delightful experience. The Vita has been in need of a great exclusive for a long time now and it finally has that, Tearaway is one of the best games on the platform and should definitely be played.
App of the week Procamera 7 Procamera 7 is a new update to Procamera, one of the best and most helpful apps on the app store. Procamera is an expansion to the basic smartphone camera that dramatically expands the settings and customization.
Settings like allowing you to change the shutter speed, exposure and contrast as well as a whole host of other possibilities. The app also changes how you record videos and you are given the
ability to record at 60 or 120 frames per second which is a very important feature to have. In the end Procamera 7 is one of the few essential apps for your smartphone, it will cost you €1.79 but is well worth the price.
Film of the week The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Certainly an improvement on last year’s incredibly mediocre The Hunger Games, Catching Fire is a bigger, better written and better directed version of its predecessor and is a much better film because of it. They follow Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer
Lawrence) a young woman living in 1984land who is drafted into the Hunger Games, a series of yearly games that pit two teenagers from each of the twelve districts into a battle to the death. After winning the previous year’s games, Katniss is once
again made to fight but this time she is against an all-star team of previous winners from all the districts. Everything in the film just works so much better than it did previously and Catching Fire is a superior film in almost every way.
Gig of the week Subtitle Film Festival Though the festival has already started, there are still loads that can be experienced with the Subtitle Film Festival before it finishes on December 1st. Having started on the 25th November, the Subtitle film festival in Kilkenny is part of a much larger festival that is currently taking place across the entirety of Europe and features films ranging from French comedies to
Album of the Week Tim Hecker: Virgins Canadian electronic musician Tim Hecker’s latest album may just be his best yet, an eclectic and inspired work that could cloud even the happiest of days. Hecker is famous for his use of ambient, noise and drone in his work, in some ways reminiscent of rock band Swans; though we still have these three important elements Hecker has clearly
been inspired by modern classical and as we get heavy use of classical instrumentation that are matched with synths to create an extremely unique sound. In the end, Virgins is a dark and disturbing electronic album that sets itself apart from its competition with mix of classical instrumentation and noise influenced, droning structure.
Russian thrillers. The films will be shown at The Watergate, Cleere’s, The Set Theatre and Cinemobile and will take place at a variety of different times. Film festivals are always important, as they give a chance for the small and low budget films from all around the world to shine just the same as your average blockbuster, everyone should attend the festival.
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Washing Machine Repairs Cookers, Dryers, Dishwashers & Refrigeration Gas Cookers, Heaters & Boilers Serviced Phone 087 2817115
A lovely selection of Christmas Tree’s In Now. T Cleere, Freshford Rd, Opposite dog track. Starting end of November. Phone 087-6227353 or 056-7723118 2 piece Dutch Oak Cabinet, Glass panels, Interior Lighting, Great condition. 4ft wide by 6ft tall. Very attractive workmanship. Contact 087-2951402
CHIMNEY SWEEP A Kilkenny Based Chimney Sweep. Safe chimney and clean service guaranteed. Stove/cookers and open fires. Crow guards and cowls fitted. Call Pat: 087-2793659 CLOTHESLINE S Clotheslines, Galvanised, double and single lines, pole to wall lines, also wall-mounted foldaway clotheslines, ideal for small areas. All lines supplied & fitted. Call Dennis Scully 087-9488243 (anytime)
DENTAL Kieran Campion Clinical Dental Technician - new private dentures now fitted direct at clinic, 5 Watergate, Kilkenny. Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9.30am-1pm 056-7770343. After hours Emergency 0872270474 Langtons Denture Clinic MEDICAL CARDS ACCEPTED Custom-made dentures, repairs and relines. Contact 0567712741, Greenshill, Kilkenny EDUCATION Grinds in Chemistry, Science, Maths. Given by experienced teacher. Great results with weak students. Contact 087-2969714 ELECTRICAL Repairs and Servicing to EL Appliances. Refitting and Installing service available. Good used appliances in stock. Late night call outs on Fridays, Over 30 years experience. Ryan’s, Patrick St, Kilkenny. Call 0868240461
Septic Tanks emptied, drains cleared, licensed waste disposal. Call 056-8832334 or 0872225469 MUSIC
Good Quality Firewood for sale. Soft wood & hard wood. Contact 086 2523531. GARDENING
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Garden Maintenance- Now is the Perfect time to plant that BareRoot hedge. Contact Thomas 0872303495 HOUSEHOLD SERVICES
Taxi Driver Required. Must have PSV Licence. Contact Gerry 087-7944122 or 0871336783 VEHICLES WANTED
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Kilkenny Rock Music School lessons for guitar, keys, drums & playing in a rock band. Call 087 909 2700 or visit www.kilkennyrock.com (private lessons also available).
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COMPUTERS Computer Services, gaming consoles, mobile phones. Full range of repairs. No Fix, No Fee. Contact Marcin on 0871640552
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All Cars vehicles wanted cars , van's , 4 x4 and trucks Old cars + Nct Failures Top Cash price paid everything considered Ger Mulhall Kilkenny 056 7762508 or 087 2593006
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James Fitzpatrick Approved Technician Oil Cooker Service Ex factory engineer 22 years experience (087) 7987477 All your unwanted bric- abrac, books, furniture, general house/shed contents cleared out
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Cian, Amanda and Cormac Lindsy, Crettyard
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Golf Notes Callan Review of the Year: Mens 2013 2013 was memorable for the brilliance of the summer and the fairways of Callan golf club were equally brilliant as the course florished in the wonderful weather. The golfers of Callan golf club played hundreds of rounds both at home and on the road. On the home front Martin Pendergast took Paul Cashins Captains Prize in September to secure his maiden “major” in fantastic style. This followed Marty Parker taking his second Presidents Prize in three years when he mastered a big field to claim John Kinchellas award. In the opening days of the summer Niall O Sullivan claimed his second Junior Scratch Trophy narrowly pipping Paul Norris in a photo finish while the Intermediate Scratch went to Denis Carey. John Hession, a former junior member in Callan, from Mount Juliet took the season long O Dwyer Golf Stores Open Singles Series with a fine round to gain the day. On the interclub front Callans flag was flown proudly by the Pierce Purcell team. Led by Paul Cashin the boys bravely carried all before them in reaching the Leinster final before having to concede defeat to Corrstown who had the advantage of playing on their own course. Next season the regional qualifier will be held in our Geraldine venue for the Pierce Purcell so fingers crossed for going one better. An excellent Kilkenny side defeated our Provincial Towns side while the South Leinster team under Paddy Donovans watch showed much potential in the early rounds before an away draw derailed the effort. Barton Cup defeat was relatively swift while the Jimmy Breun side failed to gain momentum in Castlecomer. While it is an enormous honour it also takes alot of effort and bravery to turn out in club colours and a huge debt of gratitude is owed to all who lined out in the pursuit of honours this summer. Callan teams play with great sporting honour and determination and the class of 2013 were no exception. Hopefully 2014 will reap more reward in inter club scene and consider yourself invited to play a part as a manager, player, selector, caddie or supporter for the matches and competitions ahead.
Mens AGM This years Mens AGM will take place in the clubhouse on Friday 13th of December at 8pm. Full details are available from the club.
Membership Raffle There is a wonderful prize on offer from Callan Golf Club this November with the possibility of winning a free years membership for 2014. The first prize in the club raffle draw is full membership and for 5e per ticket or 3 for 10e it could be you!! Please support your club and you never know, 2014 could be a year of fantastic value for you.
Ladies Results Tues Nov 19th 12 hole stapleford Eilish Aherne Ann Wemyss Breda O’Brien Patsy Murphy Bea O’Donovan
27pts c/b 27pts 24pts c/b 24pts 23pts c/b
Kilkenny GREAT NIGHT AT CAPTAINS DINNER ON SATURDAY NIGHT Captain Sheila Brennan and Luke
Kelly had a very successful night at their Joint Captains Dinner held in the club on Saturday night. Close on one hundred and seventy members and friends of the Captains attended the dinner which was served by up Barry Joyce and his staff. Everything went like clockwork and the all the guests were fulsome in their praise for the meal and the night. The two Captains Sheila and Luke made very witty speeches and used the opportunity to thank their families, committees and staff of the golf club for all their help throughout the year. The Mens December Hamper Scotch Foursomes was held over the weekend, unfortunately Saturday was lost due to the frost. The sheet went ahead on Sunday and the winners with a score of 35 pts were Ian Harrison (15) and Tom Keating (28) with the best of the 35 pts returned. They had a very strong finish with pars on the last three holes giving them 10 points and they won on the last three from two other partnerships. Billy Burke (8) and Ger Carey (13) were in second place, they were only one over par gross for the 14 holes but unfortunately lost out on the count back, they had a birdie on the 16th and dropped shots on the 6th and 13th. In third place with the last of the 35’s were Mark Shortall (8) & Paul Short (19). Fourth place went to Jim Ryan (14) and Michal Butler (15) with 34 pts and in fifth place were Kevin Lenihan (15) and John Lawlor (17) with the same score of 34 pts. The presentation of prizes will be the Hamper Presentations in December, date to be confirmed. Saturday Cross Card this Saturday at 1pm, latest time for signing in 12.45, Please phone in before 12.45 to check your name in if unable to make it to the club before this time. The Ladies competition last week was won by Mary Bradshaw (19) 18 pts, second place went to Margaret McCreery (19) on 17 pts, third and fourth places went to Toni Hayes (21) and Joan Cody (13) on the same score of 17 pts. The Ladies will have slots on Saturdays as well as Sundays for their competitions over the coming months. The slots are bookable online and are open to all categories of membership including Juniors and Juveniles who hold a full adult handicap. The Senior Men’s competition last week was won by Tom Gunning (15) Peter Dabinet (19) Nicky Lawlor (21) and Joe Ledwidge (24) with 66 pts. They won comfortably with eight points to spare from the team in second place. The winners had five 6 pointers and nothing less than 4 points on the card. The runners on a score of 58 pts were Willie Leahy (13) Paddy Gubbins (17) Shem Lawlor (22) and Maurice Ryan (21) on 58 pts. Third place and a point further behind on 56 pts were Eddie Guilfoyle (14) Paddy Raggett (15) Michael O’Neill (23) and Eamon Molloy (26) and fourth place on the same score were Ger Power (19) John O’Donovan (18) Eugene Orr (21) and Gerry Bowe (23). The Senior Ladies last Thursday played for Lady President Toni Haye’s Prize. The winner was Brid White with 19 pts. The team event produced four scores of 34 pts and the best of these on the breakdown were Mary Gorman, Aileen Hehir and Ann Gunning, second place went to Brid White, Sheila Brennan and Pauline O’Sullivan, in third place Kitty Nolan, Joan O’Sullivan, Mary Feighery and Joan Mannion, the fourth and final place went to
Maureen McDonald, Joan Norris and Adrienne Walsh.
CHRISTMAS MIXED The Christmas Mixed will take place on Sunday December 8th with a shotgun start at 12 noon. The competition is again being generously sponsored by James Walsh, Walsh Motors Toyota Dealers. The sheet for names is placed inside the Bar door. Those wishing to play are requested to place their names on the sheet. The draw for teams will take place on Saturday December 7th at 6pm.
MEMBERSHIP There are a number of vacancies open for the Ladies and Gents sections of the club. Applicants who wish to join at the moment can enjoy the benefit of 2 months free membership as their fees will cover them until their subscription becomes due for renewal in 2015. Please contact Sean or Aoife in the office at 056 7765400 who will give you full details of all the packages that are available. Membership for the Boys and Girls Primary/Juvenile/ Junior categories will not be considered until February 2014.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Wednesday 27th November 8pm , Memorial Service for deceased members and former members. Tuesday 3rd December 7.30pm, Information Night for Members, Planning for the future. Friday 6th December 8pm, Ladies Club Christmas Party Sunday 8th December, Christmas Mixed Competition, Shotgun start at 12 Noon Tuesday 10th December 7.30pm , Mens Club AGM Wednesday 11th December 8.00, Ladies Club AGM Friday 13th December 8pm, Table Quiz
AGMS Notice re AGMS have been sent out by email to those on our system who have an email address, any member who requires a hard copy please call to the office or phone in and we will post out a copy.
PITCHMARKS The greens are in great shape at the moment but it is disappointing to see so many unrepaired pitch marks undoing the great work of the greens staff. How many pitch marks did you repair while playing golf last week and can you recollect if your playing partners repaired any. ?
PLACING Placing is in play everywhere on the course except in hazards. The ball must be marked before lifting and replaced within 6 inches not nearer the hole. Relief may also be obtained from the drainage tracks on the 7th, 9th and 11th, Nearest point of relief not nearer the hole. Ropes and stanchions are immovable obstructions and cannot be interfered with; relief may be obtained nearest point of relief not nearer the hole.
RESULTS MENS 14 HOLE SCOTCH FOURSOMES HAMPER SAT NOV 23RD & SUN NOV 24TH 1. Ian Harrison (15) & Tom Keating (28) 35 pts (B3) 2. Gerard Carey (13) & Billy Burke (8) 35 pts (B3) 3. Mark Shortall (8) & Paul Short (19) 35 pts 4. Mick Butler (15) & Jim Ryan 34 pts (B7) 5. Kevin Lenehan (15) John Lawlor (17) 34 pts Presentation of prizes will take place with all the Hamper presentations in December.
LADIES RESULTS & NEWS LADIES 9 HOLE STABLEFORD CHRISTMAS FARE SUN 17TH NOV & TUES NOV 19TH 1. Mary Bradshaw (19) 18 pts 2. Margaret McCreery (19) (19-2) 17 pts (L3) 3. Toni Hayes (21) 17 pts (L6) 4. Joan Cody (13) 17 pts 5. Sandra Barrett (20) 16 pts (L6) 6. Margaret Hogan (24) 16 pts (L6) The Ladies will have competition slots on Saturdays as well as Sundays from next weekend. The ILGU have allowed Ladies Competitions to be spread over three days if required. The Saturday slots are bookable online and open to all categories of membership including Juniors and Juveniles who hold a Full Adult Handicap. Yoga continues each Wednesday morning at 10.30 am.
Ladies Fixtures Tuesday 26thNovember, Ladies 9 Hole Stableford 8.30 -10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20, No evening slots. Tuesday 3rd December, Ladies 9 Hole Stableford 8.30 -10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20, No evening slots. Times also available Saturday Nov 30th at 1.45 bookable online, also on Sunday Dec 1st, 10.20 – 11.00 Bookable Online 1.55 – 2.25 Draw
SENIOR MEN
The annual memorial service for deceased members and former members will take place on Wednesday November 27th at 8pm in the club. All members and relatives of the deceased are welcome to attend. The list of deceased members and former members for 2013 is as follows; Sean Davin, Etta Shine, Caomhin Fahy, Milo Grogan, Paddy Holland, Eileen Kelly, Tom McDonald, J D Murphy and Donal O’Brien.
Results Thursday November 21st 1. Tom Gunning (15) Peter Dabinet (19) Nicky Lawlor (21) Joe Ledwidge (24) 66 pts 2. Willie Leahy (13) Paddy Gubbins (17) Shem Lawlor (22) Maurice Ryan (21) 58 pts 3. Eddie Guilfoyle (14) Paddy Raggett (15) Michael O’Neill (23) Eamon Molloy (26) 57 pts (B6) 4. Ger Power (19) John O’Donovan (18) Eugene Orr (21) Gerry Bowe (23) 57 pts 5. Martin Murphy (16) Pat O’Briain (16) Willie B Murphy (19) Paddy Byrne (21) 56 pts (B6) 6. Con O’Sullivan (15) Michael O’Reilly (19) Michael Barry (26) Pat Kelleher (26) 56 pts (B6) 7. Noel Skehan (15) Andy Hughes (18) Tom Reade (24) Joe O’Driscoll (26) 56 pts Next Competition Thursday November 28th, 11.00 – 1.00.
BRIDGE LESSONS
SENIOR LADIES
The Bridge lessons will continue on Monday Dec 2nd at 7.45pm in the club.
Results Thursday November 21st Lady President Toni Haye’s Prize to Senior Ladies
SNOOKER DOUBLES The first round of the snooker doubles was due to be completed by November 25th however there are still two matches outstanding, the second round is due to be played by Friday December 13th.
MEMORIAL SERVICE
Individual Winner; Brid White 19pts Team Event 1. Mary Gorman, Aileen Hehir, Ann Gunning 34pts 2. Brid White, Sheila Brennan, Pauline O’Sullivan 34pts 3. Kitty Nolan, Joan O’Sullivan, Mary Feighery, Joan Mannion 34pts 4. Maureen McDonald, Joan Norris, Adrienne Walsh 34pts Next Competition Thursday November 28th, 10.00 – 11.00.
FIXTURES Tuesday 26th Nov, 8.30 -10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20 Ladies 9 Hole Stableford, slots also available Sunday 24th 10.30 – 11.00 Bookable Online. 1.55 – 2.30 Draw. Wednesday 27th Nov, 10.30 – 11.30 Peter Ryan Member /Guest, 1.00 – 2.00 Members Time. Thursday 28th Nov, 10.00 – 11.00 Senior Ladies, 11.00 – 1.00 Senior Men, 1.00 – 2.00 Members Time Friday 29th Nov; 11.30 – 12.25 Visitors, 1.00 - 2.00 Members Saturday 30th Nov; 8.25 – 8.40 Under 18’s MembersLeague 8.45 – 9.30 Members, 9.45 – 11.15 Visitors, 1pm Mens Crosscard, 1.45 – 2.15 Ladies Competition Sunday 1st Dec, 8.24 – 1.30 Mens 14 Hole Competition, Ladies Competition 10.30 – 11.00 Bookable Online and 1.40 – 2.10 Draw. Monday 2nd Dec, 1.00 – 2.00 Members Time Tuesday 3rd Dec, 8.30 -10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20 Ladies 9 Hole ABC , slots also available Sunday 1st Dec 10.30 – 11.00 Bookable Online. 1.40 – 2.10 Draw. Wednesday 4th Dec, 1.00 -2.00 Members Time
Autumn Series (Singles) – Thursday 20th and Friday 21st November Owing to a very frosty start that was slow to clear the competition last Friday was cancelled. However there was a good turnout on Thursday with the honours going to Paddy McGuinness – Tommy Bolger, Ger Lynch and Liam O’Dwyer also qualified. The competition is back in play this week for visitors and members with two more opportunities to qualify for the grand final scheduled to take place on Friday 13th December.
Golden Golfers 11 Hole Stableford Competition Friday 22nd November Our Golden Golfers were out in force on Friday last with a 9 hole champagne scramble in play. Joe Lannon (13), Matty Byrne Snr (18) and Gay Latchford (25) secured top spot with 51 points, 2nd place went to John Barcoe (12), Peter O’Shea (19) and Kerri Bolger (27) with 49 points just pipping Liam O’Dwyer (9), Pat Murphy (20) and Brigid Mullins (31) into 3rd place with 48 points. Well done to all - draw as usual next Friday at 10 a.m. – all welcome.
LADIES Ladies Golf Results – 20th November - 11 Hole Stableford 1st Catherine O’Driscoll (24) 25pts
Mountain View Winter League
Gowran Members Winter League – Sunday 24th November John Colgan (20) took the honours in the members weekend 11 hole Winter League with a great score of 28 points over the 11 holes. Conor Bolger (12) and Olan Corcoran (8) both scored 26 points, however Conor took 2nd place on the countback. With 2 rounds remaining in this years’ Winter League Mick Dillon and Thomas Nevin are leading the points table with a tally of 68 points each. Christmas Gala Day – Members are reminded that the Christmas Gala Day and golf outing will take place on Saturday 14th December – the competition will be a team event with a draw for partners to take place at lunchtime. Prizegiving and social evening will take place after the golf along with presentation to respective club fourball and matchplay winners. All members are encouraged to attend.
December Madness – Sunday 15th December 2013 Advance notice of our final Open Singles competition of the year for turkey’s and hams will take place on Sunday 15th December. Timesheet is now in place and early booking is advised following the success of our November Madness competition.
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.
The top three positions in each category were decided in the 6th and final round of the Winter League last weekend. Colm Hayes with a total of 63 League points was the winner in category followed by Eddie Walsh on 45Pts and Kevin Kelly in third placewith 22 Pts. In Category 2 Nicky Byrne despite not playing last weekend wins Category 2 table on 24Pts followed closely by Tommy Coyne is second on 21Pts and David Fitzpatrick is third with 18Pts. Joe Earle took the top spot in Category 3 with a massive 54Pts followed closely by Philip on 46Pts. JJ Holohan with 23Pts was in third position. Prizes will be presented after next Sundays Christmas Scramble.
Christmas Scramble All members taking part in the Christmas Scramble next Sunday must be registered by 17.00 on this Thursday.
Results Sunday Nov 24th Winter League 6th round . Catagory 1. E Walsh(12) 36 Pts, 2. C Hayes(9) 34Pts, 3. R Ryan(12) 33Pts. Category 2. 1.G. Barcoe(17) 41Pts, 2. E Bookle(17) 38Pts, 3.J Coffey(17) 36Pts. Category 3. 1. J Earle(19) 42Pts, 2. J Coleman (19) 39Pts. 3. P Parsons(18) 36Pts., Tuesday Nov 19th MV Seniors Single Stableford 1. J Rochford(26) 45 Pts. 2. JJ Holohan(23) 44 Pts. 3. C Donovan(17) 42 Pts. 4. M Hoyne(19) 41 Pts.
Diary Sunday Dec 1st Members Christmas Mixed Scramble Tuesday Dec 3rd MV Seniors Christmas Party Wednesday Dec 4th Ladies 18 Hole Competition Sunday Dec 8th Christmas Hamper (Single Stableford).
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KILKENNY REPORTER 27 11 2013