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Kilkenny Reporter WEDNESDAY JANUARY 28 2015

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28 JANUARY 2015 Kilkenny Reporter

Kilkenny Reporter WEDNESDAY JANUARY 28 2015

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An ugly battle looms as dames dash for throne JIMMY RHATIGAN JIMMYRHATIGAN@ GMAIL.COM

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All fired up for sick children Ossory Concert Band: Front, from left, James Rice, Noel Power, Pat Ryan, Pat Donegan, Willie Keating, Syl Knox. Back, Kevin Connolly, Billy Brennan, Frank Salmon, John Egan, Eugene Tyrrell and Con Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill

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Faith in fashion is key to elegance JIMMY RHATIGAN JIMMYRHATIGAN@GMAIL.COM

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Dog dirt dumping by God knows who? Kells Road is under surveillance

Scene of the crime: Bags of evidence JIMMY RHATIGAN

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Members of Kilkenny Musical Society being briefed on the set design for Sweeney Todd by designer John Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donoghue.

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Incoming chairman Robert Dowley made a presentation to retiring chairman Wattie Walsh who was accompanied by his wife Leecha and son John

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Darren Holden unveils a commemorative plaque, supported by Declan Rice of Leader and Fr Peter Muldowney; (right) Bishop Seamus Freeman blesses the building

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A proud day as Darren cuts the ribbon, with locals Hannah Cooney and Brid Hennigan; (right) Paddy Power, Tommy Delahunty and Fr Eamonn Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Gorman

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28 JANUARY 2015 Kilkenny Reporter

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NOTICE OF DEPOSIT OF RATE BOOKS FOR INSPECTION AND OF INTENTION TO MAKE RATE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; COUNTY OF KILKENNY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Kilkenny County Council is about to make a County Rate on the property rateable thereon in the County of Kilkenny. The Annual Rate on Valuation (formerly Rate in the Pound) for the ordinary expenditure of Kilkenny County Council for the services of the financial year from 1st January, 2015 to December 31st, 2015 is fifty four point nine zero. â&#x201A;¬54.90 BASE YEAR ADJUSTMENT (BYA) Notice is hereby given, that in accordance with Section 29 of the Local Government Reform Act 2014, the Base Year Adjustments are to be applied for the local financial year ending on the 31st Day of December 2015 in the following manner. The Base Year Adjustment (BYA) in Column 2 of the table below, calculated by reference to the Annual Rate on Valuation adopted by Kilkenny County Council at the Statutory Budget meeting of 21st November 2014 shall be applied as either discount or levy (as the case my be) to Rate Demands to be issued to Ratepayers in the specified area identified in Column 1 of the table below.

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The Rate Books are deposited for the inspection of any Ratepayer in the Offices of Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny and will be there open for inspection between the hours of 10 a.m and 4 p.m during the fourteen days following the date hereof, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays. Dated this 28th Day of January 2015. Martin Prendiville Head of Finance County Hall, John Street., Kilkenny.

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Kilkenny County Council appeals to all dog owners, particularly those living near farms and walking their

ing in the Bennettsbridge area resulting in the death of 6 sheep with other sheep receiving serious injuries. Worrying includes attacking

dogs in the countryside, to ensure that their dogs are kept under control at all times and particularly at night, so that the suffering and

or chasing livestock in a way that might reasonably be expected to cause injury, suffering or loss.

death caused to sheep and lamb flocks and economic losses of sheep farmers, can be avoided especially during the lambing season (December to May). Sightings of stray dogs

Any dog left unsupervised can return to its natural instincts. These instincts include a strong predatory drive and the chase instinct can be triggered by the sight or the movement of animals. Dogs must

should be reported to the Dog Warden Service at 059 9726785 or any Garda Station.

be kept under control at all times preferably on a lead. If your family pet dog is out of your sight/control

for farmers to shoot dogs on sight if they are trespassing on their lands and if your dog is held responsible

for even a short time, i.e. 10 minutes at any time of the day, it could be-

for a worrying event, you as the dog owner are liable for any damages

come involved in a sheep attack.

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Cold, but 6,500 hearts were warm Right: Three lovely lassies: Ann Marie Guinan, Aoife Kennedy and Ciara Rushe Bottom right: Good friends: Pat Comerford of Flower Power, left, and PJ Norton Below: Kilkenny hurling star, Liam ‘Chunky’ O’Brien, right with racing pal, Joe Cleary Bottom left: Rita Brennan and Madeline Caroll Pics: Donal Foley

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Willie and Ruby win a heart-thumper

Top: Heart-thumping: Up and over in The Thyestes Above: Great crowd at Gowran for Goffs Thyestes Chase Above right: The spirit of South Kilkenny: Watty Gahan, Bobby Aylward and David Kenneally Right: Siobhan Donohoe, Sarah Cass, Ann Bradley and Belinda Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien Below: Catherine and Nora Barron with Marie Dower and Pat Barron Pics: Donal Foley

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28 JANUARY 2015 Kilkenny Reporter

Entertainment & Lifestyle

Lifestyle & Entertainment

28 JANUARY 2015 Kilkenny Reporter

Lifestyle & Entertainment

28 JANUARY 2015 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?

Mercury is now retrograde and, on Tuesday, Venus changes signs to travel through neighbouring Pisces. Style-wise you could be all over the place. In the fashion stakes, this is the week for accessories: adapting your style as needed. That’s as true with your Internet presence as it is with physical appearance. The First Quarter Moon on Tuesday is in your sign and coincides with Venus’ move into Pisces. Whenever planets change signs, there is usually discernible ‘change of gear or vibration’. For you, this could coincide with the need to adapt your image - and even, maybe, your Internet presence. Recall that Mercury is retrograde. This isn’t necessarily a ‘bad’ thing as the adjustment in pace usually allows for re-think and improvement. That’s likely during the first half of this week anyway when someone who’s been going hell-for-leather realises that the route they’ve chosen isn’t the best. Tuesday’s First Quarter Moon coincides with Venus’ move into another of the Water signs. Your creative flair might well surface. Indeed, your particular magic and genius could be SO much on display that you’re courted by a group you’ve only recently been drawn to. Tuesday’s First Quarter Moon is in another of the Fixed signs and coincides with Venus’ move into Pisces. At the emotional level you could reach a significant wave. No doubt this will affect work and career matters. One (strong) possibility is that you’ll be thrown an idea or, for a few, the opportunity to travel. Venus arrives in your opposite sign on Tuesday - coinciding with a First Quarter Moon in another of the Earth signs. A strong possibility is that someone with whom you’ve been trying to develop a working partnership since last May will come up with yet another suggestion.

'RZQ 2. Business as ___ (5) 3. ___ and bear it (4) 4. ___ with care (6) 5. A captive ___ (8) 6. Soft ___ shuffle (4) 7. Close but no ___ (5) 9. ___ recall (5) 13. ___ are a girl’s best friend (8) 15. Go for ___ (5) 17. Set the ___ (5) 18. ___ hatch (6) 19. ___ before you leap (4) 22. Aunt and ___ (5) 23. ___ - ladder (4)

$FURVV 1. ___ at heart (5) 4. ___ Diamonds, Clubs, Spades (6) 7. Throw ___ to the winds (7) 8. A last ___ attempt (5) 10. As good as ___ (4) 11. Out of the ___ (4) 12. ___ the knot (3) 14. Pull a ___ out of the hat (6) 16. The ___ of justice (6) 19. ___ the lion (3) 20. Hit or ___ (4) 21. Stubborn as a ___ (4) 24. A drop in the ___ (5) 25. The genuine ___ (7) 26. Daniel Defoe character, Robinson ___ (6) 27. A ___ of cake (5)

'RZQ 2. The ___ on the cake (5) 3. Rages to ___ (6) 4. A ___ fatale (5) 5. Food for ___ (7) 6. Pet ___ (5) 7. Thrills and ___ (6) 9. There’s no ___ without fire (5) 14. Opposites ___ (7) 16. Armed to the ___ (5) 17. ___ for courses (6) 18. ___ and liabilities (6) 19. A laughing ___ (5) 21. A ___ chase (5) 23. Lost and ___ (5)

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It might be as well to anticipate the unexpected as the week begins. Whatever your plans, they may need to be changed at almost the last minute. It seems likely that you’ll experience some form of displacement - though could do so happily. Tuesday’s First Quarter Moon is in your opposite sign. That may be indicative of someone you’ve been dealing with since last May coming back with the next stage of a proposal. Venus moves into another of the Water signs, Pisces where it accentuates your need to dabble in areas that are fascinating. A change of pace - particularly with regard to your daily routine and diet seems likely after Tuesday’s First Quarter Moon and may be precipitated by information gleaned over the weekend. A further possibility is that the needs of a traveller need to be taken into account when arranging meetings. The end of January may offer a natural time-line for many people. In your case what’s agreed late this week may be the spring-board decisions needed for a project that you know will take most of February to put into action. Getting the details right at the start will be important. Determining just how much support you’re willing to give someone (probably born under a Water sign) might feel to be a continuing wrestling match. Your approach could change as of Tuesday - taking you by surprise as much as it does others. Venus arrives in your sign on Tuesday and, before the end of the month, receives its first aspect from Saturn in Sagittarius for the better part of three decades. In other words, this is fresh energy. It might also be constructive - especially as there’s also a First Quarter Moon this week.

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Movie Reviews

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7KULOOHU ZLOO OHDYH \RX KDFNHG RII Relevance alone does not a good movie make, and while Blackhat does have a good amount going for it, it also can’t outrun its major issues. As our world gets further and further into the digital age, cyberterrorism is only going to become ore signiﬁcant and more dangerous – and one need look no further than what’s going on in the headlines these past few months for evidence. A natural result of this is that we start seeing this kind of crime become more represented in our pop culture, and this explains the genesis of Michael Mann’s latest thriller, Blackhat. Unfortunately, relevance alone does not a good movie make, and while the feature does have a good amount going for it, it also can’t outrun its major issues. Starting with a cyberterrorist attack that results in an explosive nuclear reactor meltdown

&RPHG\ LV ZHGGHG EOLVV Who would you ask to be your best man? Seems like a simple question, but those who have a difficult time coming up with the answer will get a number of uncomfortable laughs out of The Wedding Ringer -- a silly but sporadically hysterical polar-opposites comedy that scampers over its roughest patches, disrupts its predictability with some well-timed off-color jokes, and coasts on the chemistry between an energetic Kevin Hart and a shlumpy Josh Gad. The latter plays mildmannered Doug Harris, a successful but self-conscious dweeb who starts the movie by calling every male friend he has and asking if they’d be willing to be his best man. Doug, we learn, is marrying medium-maintenance Gretchen Palmer (Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting) in 10 days – wait, 10 days?!?! – and has yet to conjure either a best man or his half of the bridal party. Somehow, Gretchen is OK with this because The Wedding Ringer, as penned by director Jeremy Garelick and his co-writer Jay Lavender, doesn’t care about small details. It simply wants to power through until

its admittedly clever premise has been established, then sit back and let Hart and Gad wring whatever laughs they can ﬁnd out of the improbable scenario. (Thankfully for Garelick, they succeed more often than they fail.) So what are you getting? Essentially, this is a script that has been around since 2002. It has been workshopped over the years to ﬁt the skill sets of

various comedians. At one point, I believe that Vince Vaughn came dangerously close to starring in it (which makes sense, as Garelick and Lavender co-wrote The Break-Up back in 2006). Essentially, it’s material that could have been fashioned around anyone, kind of like a tuxedo that you would rent to wear to a friend’s wedding. It just happens to ﬁt around Hart and Gad better than you might have expected.

in Hong Kong, the ﬁlm begins following Captain Chen Dawai (Wang Leehom) of the People’s Liberation Army as he travels to the United States to search out assistance in discovering the source and motive behind the hack. In order to do so, he requests the furlough of Nick Hathaway (Chris Hemsworth), a convicted cybercriminal and genius coder who is the only man on Earth who can ﬁnd the criminals that Captain Chen is looking for. Teamed with an agent from the FBI (Viola Davis), and Captain Chen’s network engineer sister, Lien Chen (Tang Wei), the men go on a worldwide hunt for a terrorist who hides behind ones and zeroes. As though it weren’t challenging enough to make a thriller with characters constantly clacking away on a keyboard, Michael Mann and screenwriter Morgan Davis Foehl really shoot themselves

in the foot by not making the antagonist a more present and dangerous threat throughout the story. The ﬁrst act kicks things off well with the nuclear meltdown in Hong Kong, which is followed a few minutes later by a manipulation of stock prices… but that’s really where the acts of cyber terrorism stop. There are actually some interesting concepts and perspectives on the modern world present in Blackhat, as the techno-centric plot and the forced international alliances forged as a result provide realizations of just how small the world has become, but it comes together in a package that’s unfortunately largely underwhelming. Both Michael Mann and Chris Hemsworth have shown us in the past that they are much better than this end result suggests, and it’s a shame that more didn’t come out of their collaboration.

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SHOP OF THE WEEK Kilkenny Design Centre, Castle Yard, Kilkenny The year to celebrate Irish Craft is upon us and Kilkenny Design Centre is at the heart of it stocking the very best of Irish products. With brands including Maureen Lynch, Alan Ardiff, Jerpoint Glass, Nicholas Mosse, Foxford and Vera Gaffney, you will ﬁnd what you’re looking for. Start planning ahead for Valentines and Mother’s Day and let the team at Kilkenny Design Centre help you pick out the perfect gift. Surprise someone special with a beautiful one off piece or treat them to an unforgettable culinary experience at Anocht restaurant open Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Mother’s Day from 6pm. For more information tel: 056 7722118, email: info@ kilkennydesign.com or visit: www.KilkennyDesign.com

EVENT OF THE WEEK Open Night, Kilkenny Triathlon Club, January 28th, Hotel Kilkenny, 7.30-8.30pm Fancy a new challenge for 2015? Why not drop in to Kilkenny Triathlon Club’s Open Night this week to gain an insight into the club and the sport of Triathlon. The event is open to everyone, from beginners and people new to triathlon or to those just curious as to what Triathlon is all about. All levels of ﬁtness welcome. There will be prizes and some interesting stories on the night, so deﬁnitely not to be missed. For more information contact Lorna, New to Tri Officer on 08 68912873. Visit their website for more background to the club and sport: kilkennytriathlonclub.com

BOOK OF THE WEEK Not What You Think by Melissa Hill, Arrow Books (€11.50) Laura Fanning has talent to burn, a brand-new jewellery design company and a wonderful husband. Nicola Peters has independence, a job she loves and her own home. Helen Jackson has a killer wardrobe, a thriving career and a lively and engaging daughter.But all is not as it seems. Trying to cope with their problems alone is driving the three friends apart just when they need each other most. Then into the mix comes Chloe Fallon. She’s marrying gorgeous Dan Hunt and planning the wedding of the year, but little does she realise how much chaos her wedding preparations are about to cause...

DVD OF THE WEEK The Equalizer (approx €14.99) Antoine Fuqua directs this action thriller starring Denzel Washington, Chloë Grace Moretz and Bill Pullman. Robert McCall (Washington), a highly-skilled, ex-black ops commando, has trouble adjusting to the injustices of civilian life, where gangsters and criminals victimise the innocent. Though Robert has vowed to put his violent past behind him, when he meets Teri (Moretz), a personable teenager whose life is blighted by the attentions of the Russian Maﬁa, he decides that enough is enough and deals out swift and brutal retribution. Embracing his new role as ‘The Equalizer’, who can even the odds between the vulnerable and those who prey on them, McCall treads an increasingly dangerous and violent path...

ALBUM OF THE WEEK Hudson Taylor, Singing For Strangers (approx €9.99) The debut album from brothers Harry and Alfie, went straight in at No 3 in the Album Charts this week thanks no doubt to their huge underground following - their Youtube and Vevo videos have had almost five million views. Supporting Jake Bugg on his arena tour earlier this year and playing with the Rolling Stones in Hyde Park, wouldn’t have hurt either. This 18-track album is a perfect honing of their breezy, beguiling folk-pop. “We want to be able to look back in a few years’ time and be proud of our songs,” says Alfie. “Our music is raw and folky, like Crosby, Stills and Nash or Simon & Garfunkel.”

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Top Ten EA Sports UFC (PS4) €64.99 EA Sports UFC is Electronic Arts’ second step into the octagon for some mixed martial arts action. You can see the expertise at play in how the game looks. Heavy blows look like they’ve broken something, skin ripples on impact and a knockout will really make you wince. Players won’t be rewarded for just hammering away at the controller - the presence of an in-game stamina bar means each move has to be measured, and strategists will be rewarded. Likewise, players can move defensively with blocking, parrying and dodging options. Basically, EA Sports UFC gives you the opportunity to experience everything about the sport short of being punched in the face.

GADGET OF THE WEEK Click Stick (approx €29.95) We’ve all been there; you gather your mates for that massive group Selfie, you are reaching for that button... And damn! You’ve just cropped yourself out. Designed to ease the strain of taking Selfies, The Click Stick will drastically change the way you take photos.Integrated with a button which allows you to remotely take photos; The Click Stick needs no Bluetooth, pairing or batteries. The click Stick has i telescopic and extends to 1 metre so there is no problem fitting everybody in or capturing all that is behind you. Simply plug your Smartphone into the headphone socket, strike a pose and click the stick. So now you can have the perfect selfie photo that is going to make all your friends jealous.

APP OF THE WEEK The Daily Cut, iPhone (Free) Love watching videos, but can’t deal with searching through all the terrible content that gets uploaded everyday? The Daily Cut will help you ﬁnd great video content, regardless of what it is. It could be interviews, sports highlights, news, or anything you want. Content is updated daily as well, so you’ll always have things to watch. Daily Cut is a robust video library with editorially curated and versatile content. It lets users scan and view videos from a rich array of constantly-updated content. Enjoy the very best in news, entertainment and lifestyle features along with live events, all produced for you - over 1,500 hours and 35,000 videos, and more being added daily,

EBOOK OF THE WEEK Cake by Shane Curran (€13.40) Cake: the utterly distinctive memoirs of Shane Curran. In an age when sportsmen have perfected the art of saying nothing and suppressing any trace of personality, Shane ‘Cake’ Curran is a beacon of light: passionate, outspoken, utterly himself. As a rare two-code goalkeeper - for Roscommon in Gaelic football and for Athlone Town in soccer - he made his own rules, soloing mesmerisingly out of goal, inventing a new style of kicking tee, and famously poaching a penalty kick a teammate had lined up in the 1989 Connacht minor ﬁnal. Brave, honest and hilarious, Cake tells the story of an Irish sportsman who has lived the dream in his own utterly distinctive way.

BOARD GAME OF THE WEEK App-Player Board Game (approx €21.99 Imagine a game with more cards than you could possibly cram into the box. A game where cards don’t date and come graded in difficulty to suit all the players taking part. Where technology you already use for personal gaming can be used by a whole party of people. The App-Player Board Game is all this and more... Download the App Games onto your iPhone or iPod Touch then select the game you want to play. Adjust the settings then start playing. The virtual game cards appear on the screen. Keep the scores by gaining counters that you add to your or your team’s spoke of the board.

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We Niamh O’ Neill & Dermot Lanigan are applying for permission to convert existing garage to self catering holiday accommodation. The works consist of raising the existing roof to form first floor accommodation and upgrading existing sewerage facilities serving existing dwelling with a treatment system and soil polishing filter to serve the existing dwelling and proposed holiday accommodation within the cartilage of the existing site and all associated site works at Inistioge (townsland), Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the Offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny during its public opening hours 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Monday to Friday and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) 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, Camphill Communities, Thomastown, intend to apply for Permission for development at this site situated at: Lady’s Well Street, Thomastown, Co.Kilkenny Alterations to the previously granted permission (Kilkenny County Council Reference No. 14/31), comprising;---Alterations to the subdivision of (Apartments 1 & 2), Brook House, a protected structure, NIAH Ref No. 12317033, including minor internal layout changes, and alterations to apartments 3, 4 & 5 to include layout and footprint alterations, omission of external stairs and balconies, relocation of front door entrances to apartments 2 & 4 and internal layout changes. --Alterations to courtyard layout to include private open spaces for apartments 1, 2, & 3, bin store, and associated landscaping. Works are within the cartilage of Brook House, a protected structure, NIAH Ref No. 12317033, the “gateway” arch, a protected structure, NIAH Ref No. 12317034 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. – 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 (€20.00) 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.

I Kay Reddy am applying for permission for retention of entrance walls and piers as constructed and all associated site works at Harristown, Graiguenamanagh, 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 (€20.00) 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).

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*ROI 1RWHV Callan Weekend singles Overall winner Paul Cunningham 42pts Cat 1:Sean Brett 42pts Cat 2:Gerald J Brett 41pts Cat 3:John Proctor 41pts Next weeks ﬁxtures are on Monday 26th RGA 11am-1pm,Tuesday 27th Ladies weekly competition, Wednesday 28th a 9 hole open re-entry, Thursday 29th Senior Ladies 12 hole 12.30pm-02.30pm Sunday 1st Feb Singles Stableford. With February fast approaching its that time of year when the January blues are almost past and we are looking forward to the Golﬁng year ahead, with that in mind prompt payment of our annual subscription would be greatly appreciated and our Secretary Margaret is ever available to discuss payment options. A date to note in the coming month will be Feb 28th which will be our Captains drive in so stick that date in your diary. Saturday 24th saw Cian Russell, Liam Hennessy, Blade O Gorman, John O’Brien, and John Madigan attend Leinster Junior elite coaching programme under Coach Sean Cotter and reports are that they’re making good progress. The members of Callan golf club offer their deepest sympathy to the Morrissey and O’Donovan family for the loss of Aggie our thoughts and prayers are with both families.

Castlecomer Mens Winter 15 hole Comp 24th/25th Jan 1. Christy Comerford (11) 37 pts 2. John Dooley (11) 36 pts b9 3. Gerry Irwin (16) 36 pts Winter Team League. There is one qualifying round left in the Winter Team League. Seven of the nine teams still have a great chance of making the top 4 play offs. It’s all to play for next weekend and all team members have the chance to put their team through. Diary 31st Jan/1st Feb Mens Winter Competition and ﬁnal qualifying round of Winter team league. The captain’s drive-in is scheduled for March 1st, where captains Michael Curry and Patricia Doheny lead off in the golﬁng season for 2015. This is a fun, inclusive day so it is well advised for members to keep that date free for the occasion.

Ladies: The last round of the ladies street league has been extended to 1st February. So there is still chance to register that score for the team, that could make all the difference. The spring league – match play – is coming up in mid February. All those who want to contend, please put name and handicap on entry sheet before Sunday, 1st February. This match play league is highly recommended as practice for match performance which is the usual format for inter-club competitions. The re-entry, 12 hole lamb competition continues for all ladies and can be played any day.

Gowran Following a fantastic day of racing despite the foggy conditions on Thursday last, the weather proved difficult for golf on Saturday due to heavy frost and a late start, however Sunday saw a large turnout for the men’s weekly 11 hole competition. It’s great to see the increasing turnouts as all our club competitions help fund the club throughout the year. A great score of 29 points would have won but after taking the penalty points into account the 29 became 25. So this week 3 new names feature in the winners enclosure. 1st Conor Bolger (12) 27points 2nd Keith McCullagh (15) 26 points 3rd Richie Lowry (4) 26 points Spring Series Last weeks qualifier took place on Friday only with local member Pat Hynes taking the leading qualifying spot with a score of 40 points. Other qualifiers on the day included Martin Donohoe (Gowran Park) 34 points, along with Peter Dunne (Abbeyleix GC). The competition resumes this Thursday and Friday with weekly Singles competitions through January, February and March. Green Fee for visitors is €20.00 which includes a sleeve of Titleist golf balls. Top 3 qualifiers and equals from each week will go forward to the grand final which will be held on Friday 27th March 2015. Telephone 056 7726699 for timesheet or book online. Membership Gowran Park Golf Club are delighted to accept applications for membership in 2015, with extremely competitive rates. If

you would like to join a club with a passion for golf, vibrant membership and excellent clubhouse facilities set in spectacular parkland speak to us today on 056 7726699 - you’ll be very welcome – ﬁrst year introductory offer for new members is available at €600.00 when signed in by an existing member of the Club. Open Fourball Our ﬁrst Open Fourball of the season kicks off on Sunday 1st February – Visitors €20.00 Members €5.00. Online booking available or telephone office on 056 7726699 for timesheet. LADIES: 9 Hole Singles Stableford Wednesday 21/01/2015 1st Gay Latchford (25) 15pts 2nd Ann Mullins (12) 15pts c/ back Members Note: – One for the Diary…………Captains Drive-In takes place on Sunday 22nd February OPEN FIXTURES Spring Series Thur 29th & Friday 30th January – Visitors €20.00pp (includes sleeve of Titleist Golf Balls) Open Fourball Sunday 1st February Visitors €20.00pp (Telephone 056 7726699 for timesheets for all competitions

Kilkenny GC KARL MORRIS WORKSHOP (MIND COACH - GURU) Karl Morris the leading Mind Coach will hold a clinic in Kilkenny Golf Club on Monday February 9th at 7.30pm. Karl has worked with some of the worlds leading golfers including Graeme McDowell, Darren Clarke, Louis Ousthuizen, Charl Schwartzel and former world number 1 Lee Westwood. The event has been organized and coordinated by club professional Jimmy Bolger as a fundraiser for the Juvenile section of the club, the cost of the tickets is €20 and they are available from the Pro Shop or the office. CAPTAINS DRIVE IN Captains Liam Cody and Joan Cashin will hold their Drive In on Sunday February 8th. The competition will be a four person team event with two scores counting and will be a friendly sociable event. The sheet for names is placed inside the Bar door and the draw for teams will be made on Saturday evening February 7th

at 7pm. NEW MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES The club is currently open for a limited number of new members. 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. DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Sunday 8th February Joint Captains Drive In 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. Please do not interfere with the ropes and do not bring caddy cars inside the ropes. Please also be aware and conscious to repair pitch marks and repair divots. The tee markers over the coming weeks will be placed off the tee box to accommodate maintenance work on the tee boxes and to give them a rest. SNOOKER Brendan Power defeated Martin Hanrick in the snooker singles semi final and awaits the winner of the other semi final between Patrick Wall and Sean Walkin. The draw for the snooker doubles is now posted on the Mens notice board, the first round is due to be completed by February 15th and the entry fee must be paid in the bar before playing the first round. CLINICAL PILATES CLASSES / YOGA CLASSES Clinical Pilates Classes will continue each Wednesday in the club with two sessions, one at 6.30pm and the other at 7.30pm. Classes are €10 per session and are open to Ladies and Gents;

please bring your own mat. To book a place or for further details please contact Orla on 085 1960463. Yoga classes will restart on Wednesday 27th at 10.30am and continue for eight weeks on Wednesday mornings. BRIDGE The Bridge continues on Monday nights at 7.30pm in the club RESULTS 14 Holes Mens Singles Sunday January 25th 1. Michael Fogarty (10) 35 pts (B7) 2. Tommy Deegan (8) 35 pts 3. Jerry O’Dwyer (17) 33 pts (B7) Best Gross; Eddie Power (+1) 30 Pts 5. John Marnell (6) 33 pts 6. Mark Shortall (7) 32 pts Date for Prize Presentation to be conﬁrmed. Two’s Club Sunday January 25th Eddie Power at 6th & 17th, Pat Butler at 5th, Brian Cullen, Fergal Cantwell, Brian Delaney, Carl Widger, John Larkin, Seamus Rochford, Richard Mulrooney at 6th, Emmet Boland, Michael Buggy, Anthony Cleere, Brian Crowdle at 17th. Each Two is worth €14.70 and is credited in the Pro Shop. Mens Saturday Crosscard January 24th 1. Kieran Wall (4) Michael Kinsella (13) Maurice Ryan (9) Roger Ryan (20) 69 pts 2. John Burke (7) Eugene Coyne (19) Ben McGarry (14) Alan Snype (20) 68 pts 3. Richie Phelan (15) Pat Walshe (11) Mark Shortall (7) P J Martin (10) 67 pts 4. Liam Cody (10) Larry Gittens (12) Tony Butler (14) Pat O’Hanlon (11) 66 pts 5. Pat Butler Snr (6) Matt Ruth (14) Bernie Clarke (14) P F O’Shea (20) 64 pts LADIES NEWS & RESULTS No competition on Sun Jan 18th & Tues Jan `20th Ladies Fixtures Tuesday January 27th 9.00 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20 Ladies 13 & 9 Hole Competition, Slots also available on Saturday Tuesday February 3rd 9.00 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20 Ladies 13 & 9 Hole Competition, Slots also available on Saturday January 31st 1.35 – 1.50. (Bookable Online) and Sunday February 1st 10.25 – 11.00 Bookable online and 2.15 – 2.30 Draw.

SENIOR MEN Results Thursday 22nd January 2015 1. Matt Ruth (16) Noel O’Sullivan (17) Dick Keoghan (27) Martin Cody (25) 71 pts 2. Brian Cullen (10) Tony Teehan (18) Maurice Ryan (21) Michael O’Neill (24) 69 pts 3. Murt Farragher (16) Willie B Murphy (17) Eugene Orr (22) Con O’Sullivan (14) 68 pts 4. Eddie Guilfoyle (14) Michael O’Reilly (20) Michael Cody (22) Peter McQuillan (24) 67 pts 5. Michael Doran (16) John O’Leary (17) Eddie Geraghty (24) Martin Murphy (18) 65 pts 6. Tony Morrissey (16) Martin Treacy (18) Reay Brandon (21) Michael Cuddihy (26) 64 pts 7. Rodger Curran (15) Donie Butler (19) Bob Greaney (20) Dermot Moloney (25) 63 pts 8. Geoff Meagher (15) John O’Regan (18) Joe Nolan (24) Tim O’Mahony (36) 62 pts Next Competition Thursday January 29th at 11.00am. SENIOR LADIES The Senior Ladies only played casual golf last Thursday and did not hold a competition. Next Senior Ladies Competition Thursday January 29th. FIXTURES: Tuesday January 27th, 9.00 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20, Ladies 13 & 9 Hole Competitions. Wednesday January 28th, 1.00 – 2.30 Members Time Thursday January 29th, 10.00 – 11.00 Senior Ladies, 11.00 – 1.00 Senior Men, 1.00 – 2.00 Members Time Friday January 30th, 1.00 – 2.30 Members Time Saturday January 31st, 8.30 – 10.00 Members, 10.00 – 11.15 Three Man Team Event, 11.30 – 1.00 Reserved for Mens Crosscard, Shotgun start at 1pm. 1.30 to 1.50 Ladies Competition Slots (Bookable Online) Sunday February 1st, 8.30 – 10.20 and 11.00 – 2.20 Three Man Team Event , 10.25 – 10.55 Ladies Competition Bookable Online, 2.25 – 2.35 Ladies Competition Draw for Partners Monday February 2nd, 1.00 – 2.30 Members Time Tuesday February 3rd, 9.00 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20, Ladies 13 & 9 Hole Competitions. Slots also available Sat 31st, 1.30 – 1.45 Bookable Online, Sunday Feb 1st - 10.30 -11.00 Bookable Online, 2.25– 2.35 Draw for Partners Wednesday February 4th, 1.00 – 2.30 Members Time

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Youth strikes a blow for Gaels

O’Loughlin’s Club President, Eamon

Doyle and club stalwart, Luke Leyd

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The Malone family

Conor Denieffe Willie Dempsey, Eddie Buckley and

Brian and Cathal Kelly

Pat Shortis, Helen Carroll and club

PRO Eoin Lawlor

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Presentation to the Leahy family

Pics: Donal Foley

Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Loughlins are simply the best

Sean Hogan and Mick Galwey

Linda Dunne and Michael Holohan

Penny and Jim Kavanagh

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Brian O’Keeffe

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