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Councillor Maurice Shortall, Mary Hilda Cavanagh, Chair County Council, Michael Brooke, Chair Castlecomer Demesne Company,Â Minister Simon Harris, Councillor Pat Fitzpatrick, Deputy John Paul Phelan and Councillor John Brennan. Occasion was the visit of Simon Harris to Castlecomer Discovery Park

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Milkmen do things the udder way round! Back, Fionnuala Malone, Senior Milk Quality Manager, Henry Corbally, Glanbia Chair, Finola McCoy, CellCheck; Pauraic Spencer, Michael Kent,Â Mark Redmond, Eamonn Doyle, Kilkenny, Eamon Beresford, Aidan Conroy, Padraig Fleming. Front, Philip Masterson, John Fortune, John Barron, Kilkenny, Padraig O'Scanlon, Mark Redmond, Pat Brady and Gordon Foster with Minister Simon 0,1,67(5 6LPRQ &RYHQH\ MRLQHG )LQROD 0F&R\ &HOO &KHFN DQG +HQU\ &RUEDOO\ *ODQELD *URXS &KDLU WR FRQJUDWXODWH D QXPEHU RI WKH &HOO&KHFN 0LONLQJ IRU 4XDOLW\ DZDUG ZLQQHUV *ODQELD ,QJUHGLHQWV ,UHODQG LV SOHDVHG WR EH SDUW RI WKLV DQQXDO DZDUG ZKLFK LV JLYHQ WR WKH PLON VXSSOLHUV QDWLRQ DOO\ ZLWK WKH ORZHVW ZHLJKWHG DQQXDO DYHUDJH 6RPDWLF &HOO &RXQW 6&& IRU

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The most content cow in Callan John and Margaret Greene from Callan with daughter Julie

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

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MODERN CLASSIC: This beautiful sofa from Harvey Norman is a modern take on a classic beauty, combining the best of hand crafted design and comfort with feather filled cushions. Inspired by the classic chesterfield style, this sofa has those old world design details we all love such as scrolled arms and washed truffle feet. Available in natural or grey fabric. Price: â&#x201A;Ź999, from Harvey Norman

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Vitality, longevity and a powerful heart With the discovery of coenzyme Q10, science has found a natural way to help the heart contract with greater force. Two recent studies clearly show how this natural compound makes a difference.

Always check for documentation There are dozens of Q10 supplements on the market and quality varies greatly from one product to another. The Q10 Pharma Nord supplement that was used in the Q-Symbio study is manufactured using a unique technique that ensures complete absorption of the active ingredient in the body. With more than 100 published studies to document its bio-availability, quality, and safety, this supplement is the best documented brand on the market and the preferred choice among researchers worldwide. In fact, the Q10 supplement has been selected as the official science reference (gold standard) by the International Coenzyme Q10 Association (ICQA), which is the organization that coordinates all Q10 research internationally.

Every once in a while there’s a scientific breakthrough that makes headlines across the world. One of the most fascinating scientific revolutions in recent times is the uncovering of coenzyme Q10 and this vitamin-like compound’s pivotal role in human heart health. Science has unveiled one of the secrets to why we lose our vitality as we grow older, and the good news is that with the help of coenzyme Q10 we can actually restore some of that strength and stamina – simply by refueling an ageing heart.

Making weak hearts strong again Q10’s impact on the heart was clearly demonstrated by Danish scientists who decided to test the substance on patients with chronic heart failure. Normally, a large number of patients die within a five-year period after being diagnosed with heart failure but things worked out differently in the Q-Symbio study, which was published last year in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Heart Failure.

420 patients with chronic heart failure were randomly assigned to one of two groups. Group 1 were given 3 x 100 mg of high-quality coenzyme Q10 daily while group 2 received identical dummy capsules (placebo) as add-on therapy to their conventional heart medication. The outcome made jaws drop!

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Organ meats (particularly heart and liver) are the only dense food sources of Coenzyme Q10?

43% fewer deaths In the Q10 group, there were 43% fewer heart-related deaths. In addition, the Q10 patients experienced heart benefits which were reflected in a stronger and more consistent heart rate. The improvements were attributable to the Q10 capsules alone, which has created a serious buzz with cardiologists across the world.

The heart loses Q10 with age Heart disease is one of many diseases associated with reduced Q10 levels in cells. However, as a natural part of the ageing process our Q10 levels drop so everyone experiences decreasing heart power. With Q10 supplements, we have a natural way of dealing with that problem and, as the Q-Symbio study showed, we can even apply that strategy to people with pre-existing heart conditions.

More heart muscle power Healthy people, however, can also benefit from Q10. This was demonstrated in the KiSel-10 study, which was conducted by Swedish researchers. In this study of 443 healthy men and women aged 7088 years, daily supplementation with 200 mg of coenzyme Q10 in combination with 200 micrograms of selenium reduced cardiovascular mortality by 53%. Furthermore, the people in the treatment group had substantially stronger heart muscles, and in a follow-up analysis of the

data the scientists concluded that people who had been given coenzyme Q10 and selenium had significantly better quality of life and were much more vigorous, compared with those who had been given dummy pills.

A natural shortcut to well-being Supplementing with coenzyme Q10 is an effective and natural way of boosting cellular energy production. Of course, someone with heart failure requires larger amounts of the energising compound than someone who is otherwise healthy but has insufficient Q10 levels as a result of the ageing process. Coenzyme Q10 is produced in the body, primarily when we are young. Levels of coenzyme Q10 in vital organs like the heart peak in our twenties and gradually decrease from that point onward. We don’t feel this until we reach midlife and notice how our energy levels have dropped notably. A Q10 supplement can compensate for this deficiency in a natural way.

For more information about the two studies, visit: www.q-symbio.com and www.kisel-10.co.uk

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King Henry is Emma and Sarah Dowling

Martin Walsh, Sarah and Gerry Dunne and Sean Walsh All pics: Martin Doheny

Family support: Henry’s cousins Lucy and Emily Culleton and Olive O’Keeffe

Henry signs for former GAA President Nickey Brennan Henry’s cousin George Culleton

Dr Tadhg Crowley and Derek Lyng

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ďŹ nally booked The maestro and the master: Henry Shefflin and hurling boss Brian Cody

Paul Byrnes and Deirdre Shefflin

Catriona Jones and Helena Cody

A team game: Henry with hurling mates All pics: Martin Doheny

Robbie Murphy with his daughter, Dee

JJ Delaney, Eamonn Corcoran, Henry, Ken McGrath and Tommy Walsh

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Stay cosy and stylish S with this gorgeous m marled knit cardigan from J’aime la Vie. It features dropped raglan sleeves, an open front and a long-line design. Price: €59.95 from Carraig Donn

If you like to look good, try new things and put your outfit together, then you have a great sense of fashion! Others aren’t so sure of what to try, what will look good on them and what goes well together, but that’s ok, try these tips and you’ll be well on your way... NOW I don’t claim to be Gok Wong but I can certainly point you in the right direction. Remember there are so many styles to find and wear - if one thing doesn’t suit you then another will, don’t panic. 1. Sort through your drawers /wardrobe. It may seem boring and just like a chore, but it will be useful and make looking through your clothes much easier. Take out everything and put on the bed. If something no longer fits or you just don’t like it anymore, then put in a plastic bag ready to take to the appreciative charity shop. There’s nothing wrong with getting rid of unwanted clothes. Stripy tights and woolly jumpers may have been your thing back then, but chances are you have moved on to other stuff, which is fine. If you find clothes which are too badly ripped, damaged, stained or worn, use as rag or put them in the bin. Now to organising. You could fold jeans, dresses or skirts in one area and hoodies, jumpers, t-shirts and vests in another. If you have a wardrobe, you could fold items such as jeans, dresses, skirts, next to that fold up hoodies and jumpers and hang t-shirts and vests up on hangers. Put your underwear somewhere private and shoes maybe in a drawer. If you find any dirty clothes, take to the washing. Iron and put away. 2. What sort of fashions/ styles are you interested in? There are so many to choose from- Girly, Rock, Emo, Parisian Chic, Glamorous,

Casual... the list goes on. Also, there’s prints, patterns, pictures and textures to think about. Look at the internet or magazines for inspiration, and think about how you could put outfits together. 3. Go clothes shopping! It’s a perfect opportunity to seek out some bargains and find pieces you love. Don’t feel that you have to go to really expensive stores- TK MAXX, Primark and New Look are all great as they have loads of clothes, shoes etc, as well as some great jewelry. Make sure you add the essentials (see below). Essentials: l Jeans- boot cut, wide leg or skinny. l Hoodies- like jumpers and cardigans, they come in bright colours and are casually cosy. l Jumpers- forget heavy, itchy uncomfortable sweaters- a colourful, stretchy one in either V/round necked is much better. l Cardigans- so cardigans may not be your idea of fashion, but have you considered long ones? They are simple but elegant. l T-shirts/shirts/vests- some basic ones in block colours like blue, green, red, white and black are good and you could get some with really cool pictures or patterns which look great on everyone. l Dresses/skirts- they don’t have to be plain or boring! Dresses with a plain top but a ruffle/any other effect skirt look amazing, and you can choose from classic styles to more modern trends. Skirts don’t come in just plain black or cotton- how about a colourful pattern? One big print? High or low waistband? l Pyjamas- still look good at

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nighttime! A pair which are quite heavy should be worn in winter but for spring/summer when its getting a bit hotter, a lighter pair are good to have as spares. I love wearing pink PJs, I find they calm and relax me. l Underwear- should fit perfectly, and not be boring! There are lots of of knicker and sock styles, and bras should be supportive and so you can’t feel them very much, ie not too small or too big. 4. Have the right footwear. Now for shoes. Sneakers, trainers, pumps, heels, sandals etc are all in the shops. For a rock and roll twist, biker/ military lace up boots look good teamed with something simple. And to wear with

almost anything, a pair of awesome Converse All Star in your favourite colour. Shoes make a real statement, so have fun finding some nice ones. 5. Accessorize. Bead bracelets and bangles look great worn as a set. Charms are cute. Long pendants or big chunky necklaces worn against a simple top make maximum impact. Details like flowers, stars, prints and even your favourite things look amazing on jewelry too. Check out my blog on Facebook, Lollys Love/Hate for more tips and tricks, or visit my new website: www. lollyslovehate.com Love, Live, Inspire Lolly xx

Dresses don’t have to be plain or boring. Dresses with a plain top but a any other effect skirt look amazing, like this Silver Skater Dress. Price: €34.99, from New Look

Star performer What can you wear with almost anything? A pair of awesome Converse All Star in your favourite colour, that’s what. Converse Chuck Taylor All Star HI. Price: €54, from Life Style Sports

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Motors

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30 SEPTEMBER 2015 Kilkenny Reporter

Motors

30 SEPTEMBER 2015 Kilkenny Reporter

Motors The Opel Fleet is back at Barlo Opel Kilkenny. Nearly New Cars with Huge Savings

USED VEHICLES YOU CAN TRUST AT

BARLO OPEL KILKENNY.

From

€80.90 per week

Make & Model 152 Model pictured is for illustration purpose only.

€30,905

151 Opel Insignia

€25,500

new price

SC 4 DR 2.0 CDTI

€5,405 save

our price

151 Opel Zaﬁra Tourer SC 1.6 Cdti

151 Opel Mokka SC 1.7 Cdti

New Price : €33,400 Our Price : €28,800 Save : €4,600

New Price : €26,000 Our Price : €22,500 Save : €3,500

151 Opel Astra 5DR Excite 1.6 Cdti

151 Opel Corsa SC Excite 1.4i

New Price : €24,200 Our Price : €19,900 Save : €4,300

New Price : €18,055 Our Price : €15,300 Save : €2,755

Colour

OPEL ADAM JAM 1.4i

BLACK

Mileage 0KM

Price 1,490.00

OPEL ADAM JAM 1.4i

RED

0KM

€15,500

1,400.00

60 mts

58.64

OPEL CORSA SC EXCITE 1.4i

BLACK

0KM

€17,400

1,590.00

60 mts

66.59

151

OPEL CORSA SC EXCITE 1.4i

SILVER

0KM

€16,800

1,530.00

60 mts

64.08

141

OPEL OPEL CORSA EXCITE 1.3CDTI

BLUE

20KM

€16,200

1,470.00

60 mts

61.57

131

OPEL CORSA SC 5 DR 1.3 CDTI

SILVER

25KM

€13,800

1,230.00

60 mts

51.52

152

OPEL ASTRA SC 1.6 CDTI 110PS

BLACK

0KM

€22,400

2,090.00

60 mts

87.53

152

OPEL ASTRA EXCITE 1.6 CDTi 5DR

WHITE

0KM

€22,500

2,100.00

60 mts

87.95

151

OPEL ASTRA GTC SPORT 1.6 CDTI 110PS

RED

3KM

€21,700

2,020.00

60 mts

84.60

151

OPEL ASTRA 5DR EXCITE 1.6 CDTI 16V

BLUE

6KM

€21,400

1,990.00

60 mts

83.35

141

OPEL ASTRA SC 1.3 CDTi 4DR

RED

21KM

€18,800

1,730.00

60 mts

72.46

131

OPEL ASTRA GTC SPORT TURBO 120PS

BLUE

44KM

€17,150

1,565.00

60 mts

65.55

152

OPEL ZAFIRA TOURER SC 1.6 CDTi

MACADAMIA

0KM

€30,300

2,880.00

60 mts

120.62

152

OPEL INSIGNIA SRI LE 4DR 2.0 CDTI

WHITE

0KM

€30,300

2,880.00

60 mts

120.62

152

OPEL INSIGNIA SC 4DR 2.0 CDTi

SILVER

0KM

€28,300

2,680.00

60 mts

112.24

151

OPEL INSIGNIA S WITH B/T S/W 4DR 2.0 CDTI BLACK

0KM

€26,000

2,450.00

60 mts

102.61

151

OPEL INSIGNIA SC 4DR 2.0 CDTI

GREY

0KM

€27,000

2,550.00

60 mts

106.80

131

OPEL INSIGNIA ELITE 2.0 CDTI 160PS

MACADAMIA

58KM

€24,400

2,290.00

60 mts

95.91

GREY

86KM

€17,000

1,550.00

60 mts

64.92 97.17

152

OPEL MOKKA SC 1.6 CDTi 4DR.

BLUE

1KM

€24,700

2,320.00

60 mts

151

OPEL MOKKA SC 1.7 CDTi 4DR

RED

0KM

€24,000

2,250.00

60 mts

94.23

151

OPEL MOKKA SC 1.7 CDTi 4DR

BLACK

0KM

€24,500

2,300.00

60 mts

96.33

WHITE

0KM

€22,200

60 mts

78.14

152

Weekly

62.40

151

VAT deposit

COMMERCIAL

Barlo Opel Part of the Barlo Motor Group

Term

60 mts

152

2011 OPEL INSIGNIA SC 2.0 CDTI 130PS

From: €350.60 per month / €80.90 per week. Finance based on P.C.P. @ 7.9% APR – Straight Price: €25,500 less deposit or part exchange of €8,305, ﬁnancing €17,195 over 36 months. G.M.F.V. payable in month 37 @ €7,348.50 & base on annual mileage of 20,000kms per year. Terms & Conditions Apply.

Deposit

€16,400

OPEL VIVARO L2 H1 1.6 CDTI 115PS 2900

3,908.00

Straight Price: €17,595 Less Min. Deposit €1800 = Finance Amount: €15,795 = €318.26 per month / €73.44 per week. Finance based on APR of 8.62% or €20.15 per thousand borrowed. Finance is based on a minimum deposit over a 61 month term. Terms and conditions apply.

Barlo Opel Dublin Road, Kilkenny p: (056) 7705000 e: declan@barlokilkenny.ie w: www.barlo-opel.com

Barlo Opel Part of the Barlo Motor Group

The Nissan Fleet is back at Barlo Nissan Kilkenny. Nearly New Cars with Huge Savings

From

€80.90 per week

QASHQAI

Used vehicles you can trust at Barlo Nissan Kilkenny. Make & Model

Colour

Mileage Price

Deposit

Term

Weekly

151

NISSAN

MICRA 1.2 5DR

BLUE

0KM

€15,500

1,400.00

60 Mts

€58.64

151

NISSAN

NISSAN MICRA 1.2 5DR CVT

SILVER

23151

€17,200

1,570.00

60 Mts

€65.76

131

NISSAN

MICRA 30 1.2 5DR CVT

CAFE LATTE

131KM

€11,300

980

60 Mts

€41.04

151

NISSAN

NOTE 1.5 DSL SV + FP + Chrome

RED

0KM

€19,800

1,830.00

60 Mts

€76.64

141

NISSAN

NOTE 1.2 SV + TP + FP

WHITE

8KM

€16,300

1,480.00

60 Mts

€61.99

151

NISSAN

NISSAN PULSAR 1.2 Pet SV

AZURE BLUE

23KM

€20,850

1,935.00

60 Mts

€81.04

151

NISSAN

NISSAN PULSAR 1.5 Dsl SV

BLACK

19277

€22,450

2,095.00

60 Mts

€87.74

151

NISSAN

NISSAN JUKE JUKE 1.5 DSL SV

INK BLUE

17KM

€21,350

1,985.00

60 Mts

€83.14

131

NISSAN

JUKE 1.5 DSL XE

GREY

44KM

€17,500

1,600.00

60 Mts

€67.01

131

NISSAN

JUKE 1.5 DSL XE

SILVER

45382

€17,400

1,590.00

60 Mts

€66.59

151

NISSAN

NISSAN QASHQAI 1.5 DSL SV Safety Pk

WHITE PEARL

19KM

€27,100

2,560.00

60 Mts

€107.22

151

NISSAN

NISSAN QASHQAI 1.5 DSL XE

SILVER

12598

€25,350

2,385.00

60 Mts

€99.89

151

NISSAN

NISSAN QASHQAI 1.5 DSL XE Safety Pk

MAGNETIC RED

20443

€25,900

2,440.00

60 Mts

€102.19

151

NISSAN

NISSAN QASHQAI 1.5 DSL SV

BRONZE

16492

€26,450

2,495.00

60 Mts

€104.50

131

NISSAN

QASHQAI 1.5 DCI VISIA 5DR

RED

30km

€20,300

1,880.00

60 Mts

€78.74

131

NISSAN

QASHQAI 1.5 DSL XE

SILVER

73KM

€20,600

1,910.00

60 Mts

€80.00

131

NISSAN

QASHQAI 1.5 DSL XE

TITANIUM

53KM

€20,750

1,925.00

60 Mts

€80.62

131

NISSAN

QASHQAI 1.5 DSL + 2

GREY

49KM

€24,200

2,270.00

60 Mts

€95.07

131

NISSAN

QASHQAI 1.5 DSL XE

NIGHT SHADE

81KM

€20,900

1,940.00

60 Mts

€81.25

2012

NISSAN

QASHQAI +2 1.5 DSL XE

WINE

80KM

€21,900

2,040.00

60 Mts

€85.44

2012

NISSAN

QASHQAI 1.5 DCI VISIA 5DR

SILVER

55KM

€18,400

1,690.00

60 Mts

€70.78

2012

NISSAN

QASHQAI 1.5 DSL XE

SILVER

60KM

€18,700

1,720.00

60 Mts

€72.04

Barlo Nissan Part of the Barlo Motor Group

Barlo Nissan Dublin Road, Kilkenny p: (056) 7722575 e: nissansales@barlokilkenny.ie w: barlo.nissan.ie

Model pictured is for illustration purpose only.

151 Nissan Qashqai XE + Safety Pack 1.5Dci

€29,345

€24,495

€4,850

new price

our price

save

151 Nissan Pulsar 1.2 Pet SV

151 Nissan Pulsar 1.5 Dsl SV

New Price : €23,345 Our Price : €19,350 Save : €3,995

New Price : €25,045 Our Price : €20,950 Save : €4,095

151 Nissan Micra 1.2 5 Dr

151 Nissan Juke SV 1.5 Dsl

New Price : €17,145 Our Price : €14,000 Save : €3,145

New Price : €24,545 Our Price : €19,850 Save : € 4,745

From: €350.60 per month / €80.90 per week. Finance based on P.C.P. @ 7.9% APR – Straight Price: €24,495 less deposit or part exchange of €7,300, ﬁnancing €17,195 over 36 months. G.M.F.V. payable in month 37 @ €7,348.50 & base on annual mileage of 20,000kms per year. Terms & Conditions Apply.

Barlo Nissan Part of the Barlo Motor Group

Barlo Nissan Dublin Road, Kilkenny p: (056) 7722575 e: nissansales@barlokilkenny.ie w: barlo.nissan.ie

30 SEPTEMBER 2015 Kilkenny Reporter

La Rivista’s Annual Gluten-Free Week Gluten-free diners are top of the menu at ‘La Rivista for Gluten Free Week’ Oct 5th – 11th La Rivista Italian Restaurant on Parliament Street in Kilkenny is focussing on gluten-free goodness from October 5th – 11th with their gloriously gluten free menu. Gluten intolerant diners are invited to dine at La Rivista during their special in-house ‘La Rivista Gluten Free Week’ and receive a free glass of wine with their gluten-free meal just for coming along. Gluten intolerant diners often feel neglected or ‘second best’ in restaurants and La Rivista would like to illustrate just how good their gluten-free menu is to coeliac or glutenintolerant customers by setting aside one week to firmly focus on this clientele. “We have extensive gluten-free options with the majority of our menu available gluten-free,” said head chef and co-owner, Therese Maguire. “We cater specifically to the needs of our customers and always have done. However, this week, we would like to devote our expertise to our coeliac and gluten-intolerant clientele to remind them of the variety that is available to them at La Rivista as so many complain of restricted menus when dining out. We want gluten free diners to feel welcome and very much catered for at La Rivista,” she added. Traditionally, Italian food has been a difficult choice for gluten intolerant diners due to the nature of its pizza and pasta dominated menus. Now La Rivista is offering glutenfree pizza dough, gluten-free pasta, gluten free grills and gluten-free deserts.

“There is very little on our menu that can not be made to order gluten-free” says Therese. “Our gluten free dishes are carefully prepared separately as we understand that there are difficult consequences for some diners who have a serious intolerance to gluten and we are dedicated to serving these clients as well as we do our regular customers.” With 1 in 100 Irish people suffering from Coeliac Disease or some form of gluten intolerance, it has never been more important for restaurants to cater for this dietary requirement. However, more and more non-gluten intolerant diners are also asking for gluten free options because of its higher nutritional value. “La Rivista is delighted to focus on gluten free customers for a week and it doesn’t end there. Every day we get customers asking us for gluten-free options. They are always concerned about ingredients and cooking process as it can seriously affect their health. Our staff are all trained to ask questions and deliver the appropriate information to the chefs about the clients’ needs. We pride ourselves on offering gluten-intolerant clients, the best gluten free menu in Kilkenny, not just throughout this week but every day,” says Jennifer Quinn, co-owner and front-of-house manager at La Rivista. For further information on the gluten free options at La Rivista and for information on La Rivista Gluten-free Week October 5th – 11th please see www.larivista.com and facebook.com/larivistakilkenny. La Rivista also offer vegetarian, dairy free and lighter bites options and will do everything possible to accommodate any other dietary requirements.

Stacey is ready for life! A twenty-two year old slimmer transformed her life by losing a whopping 6 stone 3 and a half pounds and is now on the path to helping others in the community achieve their dreams, just like she did. STACEY DOYLE from Carlow joined her local Slimming World group in January 2014 after a New Year’s resolution to lose the weight that had held her back from so much throughout her teenage and college experiences. She described her youth as a time of dark feelings as sadness in herself over took her daily living and wishes now that she had made the change in her lifestyle a lot sooner. She felt different from other girls her age and always saw herself as the ‘fat friend’ in her group. Her conﬁdence hit an all time low after and Stacey knew she had to make the change in lifestyle. She says, “I was 20 and feeling like I had nothing to look forward to in life. I was miserable inside and hated everything about myself. I was in a state of self-destruction and knew at my age, these feelings were not what I should be burdened with. I had to do this for myself.” Joining a slimming group for Stacey was a daunting prospect and topping the scales at 15 stone 6.5 pounds, Stacey was ready to never see that number ever again. She says, “I didn’t want to be another young and obese statistic. I didn’t want to live in

fear of developing high blood pressure and diabetes.” Stacey admits joining her local group lit a ﬁre in her belly and she was excited for her future living the Slimming World life. Stacey had tried other means of losing weight before and was amazed at the difference from the start. She loved choosing her own target weight with no feelings of pressure to be a certain way, and the unlimited potatoes, pasta and rice talk in group just astounded her. Knowing that you could ﬁll up on all this tasty food and never feel hungry was something that Stacey never expected in a diet. There were no feelings of humiliation when discussing weight losses each week and IMAGE therapy was something Stacey loved to stay for week in week out. Cooking tips and tasty ideas, recipes and inspirational member stories kept Stacey on her path to weight loss success, and her amazing consultant Jennifer was more supportive and caring than she could ever have imagined, every step of the way to target. Stacey says she never felt deprived in any way and knew this was a lifestyle change rather than a diet: “I thought i was destined to be overweight for the rest of my life, but Slimming World has taught me that my destiny is what I make it.” Stacey still enjoys all her favourite meals,

including a Saturday night takeaway, chocolate treats and fish and Slimming World chips, and loves her new way of healthy living. Stacey has been sitting at her dream target weight for two months and claims her dramatic weight loss has changed every aspect of her life in such a powerfully positive way. “My confidence has grown enormously and I now have such a positive outlook on life. I am much fitter, more energised and wake up every day thankful for the life Slimming World have given to me.” The UK’s and Irelands number one weight loss group has yet again changed another life for the better, and has inspired Stacey to pursue a career in being a part of that change, and help others achieve the happiness that her weight loss has given her. Stacey is launching her own Slimming World group at 7.30pm on Wednesday 7th of October in The Abbey Hall, Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny.

For more information call her on 085 1151204 or email staceyannedoyle@ hotmail.com

A picture of success! Stacey Doyle dropped more the 6 stone in weight and transformed her life.

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Travel

City break: Seville SEVILLE is recognised as the artistic, financial and cultural capital of southern Spain. Situated in the community of Andalucia, Seville offers a unique blend of rich culture, delectable cuisine, and historical delights. Seville’s Spanish charm and natural beauty is complimented by long, hot summers and mild winter weather, making Seville an appealing holiday of choice all year round. Whether you’re looking for a holiday with a vibrant night-life

Day Trip: Cork Folk Festival

Zante

– a Greek gem Z

ANTE is a real gem of an island – the gently shelving sands are great for children, whilst an array of watersports can be enjoyed. Known by the Greeks as Zakynthos, there’s a range of places to stay from quiet, hidden spots to more modern, bustling resorts. Whichever resort you choose to book your Zante holiday in, you’ll

be amazed by Zante’s natural splendour. Charming Bohali remains a classic: set on a hillside in the heart of the island, its views over Zante Town will leave you truly inspired. One of the top attractions in Zante is its lively clubbing scene. Known as Greece’s summer party central, the resort of Laganas truly knows how to keep the buzz going night and day.

Foam-parties, beach-parties and all-nighter club-events will have you spoilt for choice. Grab a fishbowl and your friends and dance the night away at Rescue Club, the largest club in the whole of Zante as well as the Ionian islands. ZANTE IS BEST FOR... Holidays snaps: The most photographed spot in Zante,

or just simply a chance to shop around or relax, Seville caters for, and rewards, each and every holiday maker equally. eville is the perfect place for sight-seeing as it boasts the wondrous Cathedral and the iconic Alcázar of Seville (the Royal Palace). Discovering the city is simple as there are guides and tours of Seville’s quaint and historical old town available daily, as well as an opportunity to explore the Contemporary and Fine Art Museums of Seville.

Smugglers’ Cove and its famous shipwreck is only accessible by boat. Greek mythology: Visit Olympia on the mainland and the statue of Zeus, one of the Wonders of the Ancient World. Party people: Dance the night away on Laganas’ legendary Strip.

THE Cork Folk Festival - 1st-4th October - is 35 years old this year. It is emerging as one of the most important folk and traditional music events in Ireland and has a growing reputation in Europe. The event has always been run with one foot firmly planted in the past keeping traditions alive while the other foot is in the future helping to develop a new and emerging folk music culture. Performances take place in concert

halls, music venues, in 30 bars and on the streets. It features concerts with international, cutting edge and established artists plus lectures, workshops, children’s events, and traditional set dancing. The event has a strong focus on local Cork City, Sliabh Luachra and Cuil Aodha music and song so prepare for plenty of polkas, slides and harrier ballads. Visit: corkfolkfestival.com

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Great turnout for Butterﬂy Run

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Richie Hogan and Paul Murphy with some of the young runners

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News

Patrick Rafter’s musical magic TONIGHT, Wednesday, sees Kilkenny’s Person of the Year for Music, Patrick Rafter, give a display of thrilling virtuosic and popular music in the Watergate Theatre. He will be joined on stage by his mother Maura on piano. This show is to include some of the great duets with his father Paddy as tenor and will also include special music from a surprise band! After being personally invited by the violinist, Maxim Vengerov, widely considered as the greatest in the world,

Patrick embarks on an exciting future in Geneva, Switzerland. This concert is lining up to be a truly dazzling and inspiring performance. Book your tickets on 056-77-61674 at €15/€10 concession. A highly successful year saw Patrick win one of Europe’s most prestigious bursaries, the RDS Music Bursary with €15,000, a host of successful performances and standing ovations including one following his debut with the Hibernian Orchestra playing Tchaikovsky’s violin concerto.

3DWULFN JUDGXDWHG ZLWK ¿UVW class honours from one of the world’s most prominent colleges,The Royal Academy of Music, London. Next year, Paddy will give recitals in Switzerland, UK, Ireland and France, along with multiple solos with orchestras including the RTE Symphony, Camerata Ireland, Laganside Symphonia and Co-Orchestra Dublin. Numerous TV, radio and public appearances across Europe bring Patrick to the front of Ireland’s cream of musical talent.

Brilliant: Patrick Rafter

Juvenile Knee Pain – Treatment By Tomás Ryan Bsc, Natasha Cullen has her book signed by Anna Davison at a launch in Kilkenny Book Centre

BRIDGE NOTES WITH KAY MOLLOY Abbey Club Six Table Howell (September 15): 1. Marie Broggy, Kathleen O’Shaughnessy; 2. Mary Moynihan, Mary Norton. Nine Table Howell (September 22): 1. Mary Fawsitt, Mary Saunders; 2. Joan Cashin, Catherine Costello; 3. Ann Reynolds, Anne Murphy. Confederation 350 September 1: 1. Phil Kenealy, Margaret Kiely; 2. Betty O’Connor, Catherine Walsh; 3. Maureen Sheehan, Anne Treacy; 4. Margaret Mullins, Mary O’Reilly. September 9: 13 Table Scrambled Mitchell: 1. Anne Brennan, Mary Fawsitt; 2. Ann Kenny, Sandra O’Driscoll; 3.Margaret Mullins, Mary O’Reilly; 4. Margaret Baron, Eileen Brennan. September 16: Eleven Table Scrambled Mitchell: 1. Margaret Baron, Eileen Brennan; 2. Hugh Donnelly Swift, Mary Morris; 3. Betty O’Connor, Catherine Walsh; 4. John Cooney, Rose Walsh. September 23: Twelve Table Scrambled Mitchell: 1. Ann Lennon, Loretto O’Driscoll; 2. Breda Murray, Frances Walsh; 3. Phil Kenealy, Mararet Kiely; 4. Betty O'Connor, Catherine Walsh. Club ’97 September 10: Ten Table Howell: 1. Margaret Stewart, Noel Walsh; 2. Brian Keane, Mary Walsh; 3.

Paula Kavanagh, Phil Mahony. September 17: Thirteen Table Scrambled Mitchell: 1. Joan Fitzgerald, Martha Langton; 2. Margaret Drennan, Rita Ryan; 3. Ann O’Shaughnessy, Alice Walsh. Friary Club September 9: ~Five Table Howell: 1. Jim Campbell, Jaime Martin; 2. Barbara Carroll, Greta Nicholson; 3. Kitty Beatty and partner. September 16: Five 5 Table Howell: 1. Donal Fennelly, Richie McEvoy; 2. Barbara Carroll, Leo Monagle; 3. Eileen Bolger, Pat Power. Kilkenny Club September 15: Seven Table Howell: 1. Jim Campbell, Ellen Dowling; 2. Angela Carroll, Teresa Dunne; 3. Melanie O’Briain, Sheila Ryan. September 22: Five Table Howell: Joint 1. Jim Byrne, Hugh Donnelly-Swift, Bobby Grace, PeterMcQuillan; 2. Jim Campbell, Jaime Martin. Nore Club September 10: Six Table Howell: 1. Bobby Grace, Madge O’Neill; 2. Eileen Bolger, Esther Hackett; 3. Eileen Buckley, Teresa McGrath. September 17: Nine Tale Howell: 1. Joan Fogarty, William Fogarty; 2. Liz Jennings, Sean Loughman; 3. Madge O’Neill, Sheila Ryan. Ormonde/Castle 14 September 14: 1. Ann Cassin,

Mary Doyle; 2. Eileen Buckley, Teresa Mgrath; 3. Breda ButlerDavis, Margaret Knowles. Rothe Club September 14: Thirteen Table Scrambled Mitchell: 1. Margaret Mullins, Mary O’Reilly; 2. Hugh Donnelly Swift, Colette O’Neill; 3. Josephine O’Reilly, Siobhan Roberts; 4. Rita Ryan, Maureen Sheehan. 21 September 21: EightTable Howell: 1. Hugh Donnelly-Swift, Colette O’Neill; 2. Alice Brennan, Helen Wall; Jt. 3. Kathleen O’Shaughnessy, Noel Walsh, Colette Ganly, Celine Mescall. Bridge lessons for beginners begin at Kilkenny Bridge Centre (Ring Road, opposite Watershed) early October, Wednesday nights. Contact Annette Kennedy 0876601564. Thursday nights: Contact Margaret Walsh 087-9466407, 0567765319. Bridge lessons improvers, Kilkenny Bridge Centre, Mondays and Tuesdays, 7.30pm. Contact Margaret Murphy 086-8387702. Schools Bridge has once again started at Kilkenny CBS Secondary School. Any interested schools contact Margaret Murphy. Morning Bridge at Kilkenny Bridge Centre, Wednesdays 11am. All brige players welcome.

Ph.Th. MIAPT KNEE PAIN in juveniles is something that is very common for those active in sport but it can also occur with inactive kids. The growth stage of their tendons and bones is obviously inherent in the cause of the conditions. For sports active juveniles who have a high training load, the condition is exasperated by failure to reduce the training load when pain occurs. For non-sporty or inactive juveniles their problem occurs due to a low training load tolerance of their patello-femoral knee joint (knee-cap’s interaction with the knee joint), hence D µRQFH ±R൵¶ JDPH RI VRFFHU can cause overload and injury to their patella-femoral joint of the knee. In today's article I will discuss WKH V\PSWRPV DQG GL൵HUHQW FRQGLWLRQV WKDW D൵HFW WKH SDWHOla-femoral joint. Signs, symptoms Sore pain at the front of the knee during activity. Knee pain occurs during weight bearing walking, running and sport Aggravated by running and ascending and descending stairs Weight bearing with the knee in a bent position causes pain

'L൵HUHQW W\SHV Osgood-Schlatters is knee pain at the tibial tuberosity bony point which is situated below the knee cap (patella). Patella Tendinopathy common is juveniles who participate in sport that require frequent jumping. It is diagnosed by tenderness/pain at the base of the knee cap (patella) Osteochondritis Dissecans is D FRQGLWLRQ WKDW D൵HFWV FKLOGUHQ and juveniles where a fragment of bone becomes loose and separated within the knee joint due to poor blood supply to that area of the bone. There is soreness and pain at the front of the knee joint but the juvenile also VX൵HUV IURP D µ/RFNLQJ VHQVDtion of the knee joint’ which is GL൶FXOW\ LQ H[WHQGLQJ RU IXOO\ straightening the knee during walking and standing activities. Sinding-Larsen-Johanssen is

D FRQGLWLRQ WKDW D൵HFWV year olds and is highlighted by pain underneath the knee-cap during activity. It is caused by high tensile loads on immature or weak bone growth at the patella attachment point at the base of the knee-cap. Symptoms are similar to Patella Tendinopathy. Patella Sleeve Fracture is a fracture that occurs at the base of the knee-cap during sports activity that results in immediate pain and inability to weight bear on that leg. In next week’s article I will discuss treatment Patello-femoral pain in juveniles. Tomás is a Registered Physical Therapist with The Irish Association of Physical Therapy (MIAPT) and is based in Clonmel and Thurles. C o n t a c t : 0504 26672

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Active Retirement

20 new jobs as Kilsaran opens Wicklow quarry

RISH building materials company Kilsaran International revealed its concrete plans for Wicklow as it officially opened at Wicklow’s Ballinclare Quarry in Kilbride. The quarry is to provide 20 full time jobs for Wicklow at the plant which will serve the South Dublin. The group also plans further development of the facility through an investment and extension programme over the next 25 years. Since taking over the quarry in 2014, a state of the art asphalt and tarmacadam production plant and a new aggregate production plant have been built, with the existing concrete plant fully restored to meet the highest envi-

ronmental standards. The investment includes the purchase of new equipment and a transport fleet to service the South-East. The family-owned Kilsaran International is Ireland's leading independent producer of concrete products and is synonymous with innovative construction products and award-winning design in Ireland and the UK. The Ballinclare operation will produce and stock Irish stone, concrete, asphalt, mortar, as well as the exclusive range of Kilsaran paving and walling products. According to Roy McKeown Director of Kilsaran International, “This new

Wicklow location is a welcome addition to the Irish Kilsaran success story which has seen continued investment, growth and success over the last 50 years.” Kilsaran specialises in making superior quality paving and walling, road surfacing materials, pre-mixed mortars, renders, screeds and, of course, readymixed concrete blocks and aggregates. With world-class facilities and the best technical minds in the business, Kilsaran has built a reputation for manufacturing excellence and professional service across all its product ranges.

For more information on Kilsaran’s range of products log on to www.kilsaran.ie or call 0404 78100

I, I AM Avril Tabuns daughter of an 80+ year old mum and mother of three. I set up Casa Carers as a specialist service to provide a very personal service to enable everyone who desires to live at home for as long as they wish. I created a customized model to provide a very personalized, family oriented, and socially interactive programme based on what I or my mother would like to have when the time comes. Since 2000 I have been helping families to have their Mums’ and Dads’ deepest wishes to remain at home, and have their adult children sleep peacefully knowing their parents are safe, not alone and are being well cared for. My vision is for all of us to be able to choose to stay in our familiar surroundings and receive the help we need to ensure we remain happy, healthy and fulfilled well into old age. I aspire for the care profession to get more

focused on feelings and the mental and physical well being of the people we are helping, and get away from focus entirely on certification. Genuine carers have natural abilities to connect and provide a warm loving environment where all people regardless of their impairments, can flourish and enjoy their lives and still have fun and activities that help them feel they still matter and are encouraged to contribute wherever they can. In saying that, I would never compromise on health, safety, education and training as all are vitally important. All key people now internationally are in agreement with what I always believed and how I train my staff about people mattering, about fun and joy and never losing sight of the person. Stop focusing on the diseases like Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s, Motor Neurons, Multiple Sclerosis. My passion and values plus years of training and recruiting have helped me attract and employ truly great carers and I treat everyone like my extended family, as this is my vision. Person centered care is a word bandied about but at Casa Carers we live and breathe it. I and my Carers are all about being there for you, I don’t believe in uniforms or business suits or any form of B.S. being genuine and sincere and making sure my clients have the best of care and service is what has made us be highly successful and have clients recommend us even years after their parents have passed on.

We work closely with family members and our valued clients to make sure everyone is happy. (We have a 24 hours emergency help line) We were audited by the HSE and had 100% client satisfaction. Everyone hates change and the intrusion of many different people “Strangers” coming into our homes so that our lives are a little more manageable, often make most elderly people resistant to having any help, especially ” Live in Help”, so I pondered what would my Mum like? I asked her if she had a “trial” of a few days to say a week would she consider trying to let someone help her. “Yes, she said that sounds manageable”. She felt less threatened she knew there would be a cut off time and moreover it was only for a short period (max a few days)so she could accept this and did not feel like she was being pressured or coerced and still had her rights and autonomy. So we created our special “No Strings Trial Package” at a price everyone would love to try! I have noticed that as people age they often regress into a more feeling based world and they tune into people much more by how they perceive their energy and how this person “feels to them” more than what they are saying. So great carers are very feeling people who can tune in to non verbal cues and ensure their client is comfortable and happy. Very often older people get cranky because they are in pain, have undetected infections, feel lonely, sad, and depressed, having a per-

sonal assistant means someone is spending lots of time with you and get to know your ways and infections can be detected and treated early, I don’t know about you but if I was old and frail I would still want to be able to choose when I got up or went to bed, when and what I wanted to eat, being able to watch TV or have some peace and quiet. Even if I had dementia I can still feel and am aware of the energy all around me and still want to have some rights some autonomy I want my voice to be heard, until my last breath I am a living person, with thoughts and feelings. Don’t you agree? I feel passionately about older people losing their voice and disappointed in a medical profession whose only viable solution for people needing 24 hour care is to put them in a nursing home. I feel angry that governments give last priority to a generation of people who worked and contributed and are so easily pushed aside. Casa Carers honors our elders , our care staff are trained to be like loving and trusted family members. We do not wear uniforms to create a feeling of separation, or institution. I want us to give your Mum and Dad the help, care and assistance they need to maintain their advocacy and independence for as long as they are able, so you can be able to fulfill your responsibilities to your own spouse

and family and still enjoy complete peace of mind! We carefully select the right carer for your Mum or Dad based on our FREE in home assessment, we will ask you many questions and this will help us really get to know your Mum or dad and all their little quirks before we even look for a carer. When we have selected the right carer we will invite you to meet with her/him and decide for yourself if you feel comfortable and happy with our choice. Asking lots of questions help get the relationship off to a flying start because the carer will have a wealth of information on what your mum and dad likes even down to how their tea is made and served whether in a china cup on a tray or in a mug beside the bed. I know having looked after my Mum it’s the little things that make the biggest difference. When your carer has all the little bits of information your parents will feel like this person knows them and it is not exhausting like having a stranger whom you need to tell, (or not as often the case is ) how you like your tea and meals and many other little things. We have created this customized model of social interactive and personalized care as every one is different and “one size does not fit all!” Our carers will manicure and paint nails and apply make up, help with shaving and choosing clothes. Take you shopping, visiting friends, go to church and keep all your appointments. We select staff who have at least 2-3 years real life experience with looking after older people and have had a good solid training especially with cognitive impairments like dementia. We add to this education and training and ensure all our carers have the extra special touch we have created in our customized and personalized model of service.

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Active Retirement

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Active Retirement

30 SEPTEMBER 2015 Kilkenny Reporter

Entertainment

On the stage

Swing Cats THE Story of Swing, performed by The Swing Cats, is a musical timeline of swing classics of the 1920â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to the modern day. Featuring the music of Louis Armstrong, The Rat Pack, Michael Buble, Paolo Nutini and more. Hear such classics as â&#x20AC;&#x153;King of the Swingersâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Puttin on the Ritzâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;When the Saints Go Marching inâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mack the Knifeâ&#x20AC;? Âł, &DQÂśW 7DNH 0\ (\HV 2ÉŁ <RXÂ´ and many more performed live. This 6-piece band who released their debut album which was voted â&#x20AC;&#x153;Album of the weekâ&#x20AC;? three weeks in a row on RTE radio 1 in January 2015 have spent the last three years playing sell out shows all over

Separated at Birth FRESH from his latest sell out tour, PJ Gallagher returns to the stage with Irelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fastest rising star Joanne McNally. This hilarious comedy duo is bringing their new stand up show; â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Separated at Birthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to venues across Ireland and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s being heralded as comedy gold. One show, two mics, 6HSDUDWHG DW %LUWK RÉŁHUV an original and fresh alternative to the traditional standup gig. <RX GRQÂśW KDYH WR EH adopted to be funny. But it GHÂżQLWHO\ KHOSV Friday, October 2nd, Set Theatre, Kilkenny, 8:30pm. Tickets: â&#x201A;Ź21. Visit: set.ie.

Europe. Their distinctive sound and style thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s steeped in the golden age swing music makes them one of the most exciting and entertaining acts you will ever see. Lead by singer Luke Thomas they have crafted an act and a live show that keeps audiences coming back time and time again. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss this theatrical and energetic show performed by one of the most in demand bands in the country. Saturday, October 3rd, Theatre Royal, Waterford 8pm. Tickets: â&#x201A;Ź20/â&#x201A;Ź18. Visit: theatreroyal.ie

Star of the Sea MOONFISH Theatre and An Taibhdhearc present Star of the Sea: â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lesson in theatre magic â&#x20AC;Ś captures an extraordinary and devastating storyâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Irish Daily Mail In the winter of 1847 the famine ship Star of the Sea sets sail for the Promised Land. Among the passengers are a maidservant, a ruined lord, and a ruthless murderer. Moving between the wild landscape of Connemara, grimy London streets, and the claustrophobic FRQÂżQHV RI WKH IDPLQH VKLS WKLV

Film review Miss you Already

sweeping production charts the lives of the three characters, from the childhoods that shaped WKHP WR WKHLU ÂżQDO IDWHIXO journey. 7ROG WKURXJK 0RRQÂżVKÂśV signature style of bi-lingual theatre, the journey comes to life as six performers use projection, physicality, live VRXQG HÉŁHFWV DQG PXVLF WR conjure the worlds of the characters on a bare stage. Based on the best-selling novel by Joseph Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor, and a sell-out hit of the Galway International Arts Festival 2014, this new piece of Irish theatre is unmissable. Saturday, October 3rd, Watergate Theatre, Parliament Street, Kilkenny, 8pm. Tickets: â&#x201A;Ź18/16. Visit: watergatetheatre.com

Rated: 12A

MILLY (Toni Collette) and Jess (Drew Barrymore) are childhood pals, inseparable except when one of themâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s furious or making the other sweat. In their twenties, Milly met a rakish art-rocker (Dominic Cooper) and had two kids with him in London, the first one by mistake. Jess is with an oil rig worker (Paddy Considine, sturdy as ever), and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been trying hard for children of their own, which has only just worked. Milly, a British PR exec, gets the sit-down from her radiologist 10 minutes in. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s breast cancer, and sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s left it too late. All of this the script, by actress-turned-writer Morwenna Banks, conveys in a keepup flurry practically before weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve settled into our seats â&#x20AC;&#x201C; thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no getting-to-know-each-other phase, just friendship as a given, and late-stage cancer as the bastard thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to end it.

The Martian

Rated:12A

THE Martian is a movie that can save the world. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a movie dedicated to the greatest side of humanity that is so rarely celebrated in film, our can-do problem solving nature. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a film that embraces all aspects of human greatness - bravery, compassion, love, curiosity - but it is an unprecedented examination of humanityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to set our minds to a problem and, working together without ego or competition, absolutely triumph over it. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a movie that reminds us that all of the problems facing our world are surmountable, and that with the right attitude and the right math and the right dedication we can solve them all, one after another.

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Lifestyle

By Heather Campbell

Business of the week

Movie of the week

Newbridge Silverware

Everest

Since 1934, Newbridge Silverware has been Ireland’s premier designer and producer of homeware and giftware products and it is this unique history of craftsmanship and experience, combined with a contemporary and fresh attitude to design, that puts Newbridge Silverware on the cutting edge of modern living. The craft facility at Newbridge Silverware is the last fully integrated manufacturing plant of its kind left in Europe with a team of fully skilled craftspeople continuing to create whole ranges of cutlery and jewellery. Visit: www. newbridgesilverware.com for more information.

Inspired by the incredible events surrounding an attempt to reach the summit of the world’s highest mountain, Everest documents the awe-inspiring journey of two different expeditions challenged beyond their limits by one of the fiercest snowstorms ever encountered by mankind. Their mettle tested by the harshest elements found on the planet, the climbers will face nearly impossible obstacles as a lifelong obsession becomes a breathtaking struggle for survival.

Event of the week

Keith Barry, The Hub at Cillin Hill, Saturday October 24th Keith Barry has established himself as Ireland’s biggest touring entertainment star with a series of sell-out shows and smash-hit record breaking theatre runs. Now a household name as part of ITV’s brand-new Saturday night entertainment format ‘You’re Back in the Room’ he now brings his show ‘Out of Control’ to Kilkenny. As a worldrenowned performer, Keith has toured for many years showcasing his mind-blowing skills in every corner of the globe (including residencies in Las Vegas). As a result he has starred in over 40 international TV shows. Visit: www.thehubkilkenny.ie for more information.

Motor Dealer of the week

DVD of the week

Avengers: Age of Ultron In an attempt to bring peace to the world Tony Stark aka Iron Man creates Ultron, a robot with artificial intelligence. However, instead of protecting humans, Ultron believes the only way to restore peace to Earth is to eliminate its citizens. The Avengers - Iron Man, Thor, the Hulk, Captain America, Black Widow and Hawkeye - team up once again to save the day, but can they defeat Ultron before he obliterates the human race?

Album of the week

Audi Kilkenny, Kilkenny Retail and Business Park, Kilkenny

Honeymoon: Lana Del Ray

Audi Kilkenny is a dedicated Audi Service centre and Audi Approved used car dealer for the Kilkenny area, owned and operated by Bolands Group. They believe exceptional service and maintenance are an integral part of the Audi experience and pride themselves on delivering the very highest level of care and attention. At Audi, they know every detail about every premium used car they sell. So, only they can guarantee its current condition with absolute certainty. Simply put, there is no safer way to buy a premium used Audi. Visit: www.audi-kilkenny.ie for more information.

Honeymoon serves as a lush showcase for Lana Del Rey. Surrounded by strings and noir-ish beats, the enigmatic singer casts haunting shadows, her voice confidently floating like an apparition. Songs like “Swan Song,”“Freak,” and “Religion” simmer with tension and obsession. “High By the Beach” is the album’s “oh snap!” moment as Del Rey tosses pointed barbs at an unresponsive suitor. She closes with a spare cover of Nina Simone’s “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood” that’s as elegant and fragile as anything you’ll hear all year.

Pub of the week

The Left Bank, The Parade, Kilkenny A recently renovated Bank Of Ireland Branch, Left Bank features a beautifully designed main bar with a lively atmosphere and friendly staff and a large covered and heated smoking area with its own indoor and outdoor bar and an outdoor fire place. This impressive building has been transformed into Kilkenny’s most popular venue. The main bar is a beautiful bar with a lively atmosphere for either a mid-week drink or a group night out at the weekend. Visit: www. leftbank.ie for more information.

Book of the week

Game of the week

Uncharted:The Nathan Drake Collection (PS4) From the ground-breaking storytellers at Naughty Dog, comes the genre-defining epic that revolutionized adventure storytelling, rebuilt by Bluepoint Games with the power of the PS4 system. Experience one of the most revered game series of all time as you follow the perilous journey of Nathan Drake across the globe, from humble beginnings to extraordinary discoveries. Meet an unforgettable cast of characters as Drake puts life and friendship on the line in a race against ruthless enemies to uncover unimaginable treasure.

App of the week

Make Me by Lee Child

Mastery (Android)

Jack Reacher has no place to go, and all the time in the world to get there, so a remote railroad stop on the prairie with the curious name of Mother’s Rest seems perfect for an aimless one-day stopover. He expects to find a lonely pioneer tombstone in a sea of nearly-ripe wheat, but instead there is a woman waiting for a missing colleague, a cryptic note about two hundred deaths, and a small town full of silent, watchful people. Reacher’s one-day stopover becomes an open-ended quest, into the heart of darkness.

Picking up a new skill takes time–about 10,000 hours apparently, which is why Mastery wants to make the time go by more quickly. The app does this by turning the skill you want into a game of sorts. And where there are games, there are also rewards - except in this case you get to define the rewards. By putting time into a new skill, you’ll earn coins, and those coins can be used to “buy” an hour of TV time. Of course this is totally self-enforced, but either way it’s a neat idea. (Free)

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Recruitment Kilkenny Reporter

Recruitment

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Recruitment

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Ned Egan NED EGAN

ELLO READERS! Back we are again, tottering towards the dark chill of winter. Lovely long summer days, golden dusks in the fading heat haze of hay-saving scented evenings: â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ah, how we remember them. Well, those with long memories certainly do â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it being quite a while since our brazen sun god JODUHG GRZQ ZLWK DQ\ ÂżUH LQ KLV eye. Ah, well, maybe next year. As they used to say in England: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I missed the summer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I was having a haircut/â&#x20AC;? Now, regarding our story about the brave little Connolly sisters, Molly, 15, and Babsie, 10. They are right in the middle of Bilzies Wood, on the Hazel Path, just adjacent to a huge oak tree, bulging ominously against the pale starlight. The great madra â&#x20AC;&#x201C; sent by their mammy On High to protect them, is still glancing cagily at the strip of sky that can be made out between the tops of the trees fringing the path. They have stopped for a few minutes, listening and trying to sense any danger that might just be lurking in the skeoch and briary undergrowth, or standing sideways amongst the birches. On their collective minds, of course, was the Dacent Boy, and his infamously witchy oul ma. The Dacent has been â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and still is - on the prowl, trying to win back Molly, who was â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;tradedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to him for some shiny sovereigns, by her drunken old father. Kicked up stink Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d escaped earlier on this frigid winter night, had made a desperate run for it â&#x20AC;&#x201C; bringing wee sister Babs along â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and that little tyroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bloominâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; cat â&#x20AC;&#x201C; MeeMee! Babs would have kicked up such a stink at abandoning the idle pussens that the Mollers didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even broach the dodgy subject â&#x20AC;&#x201C; just put the un-mousing slacker into a bag, and slung it across her chest: just one more hassle: had to be coped with. (Cripes! A sisterly screeching match at that stage? Avoid at all costs). Especially when silence was the criterion set by hard circumstances. Now the Dacent Boy was on his way â&#x20AC;&#x201C; again - to ambush them. This they had all guessed, even after the madra tore lumps out of him in the Five Acre, and sent him scooting howlingly across the rushy bogs after the Salley Tree battle. Whatever could be said about Dacent â&#x20AC;&#x201C; he wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cowardly â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and considered running only to be a stratagem employed to get to a better vantage point â&#x20AC;&#x201C; where he might win out, next time. He didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even know the meaning of the words â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;give upâ&#x20AC;?: they were not in his limited lexicon. Nor in his nature. Would never â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;let go of his boneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, would the Dacent. The four travellers had no idea where the next attack would come from. Molly thought it could be right here, in the dark-

Girl Auction, Part 63

A small name for the Lad who made the world

Not really a garden party methinks

Cripes! Is Dacent a zombie?

A very bood looking Banshee! est part of the wood. Attrack from air Babsie mused silently that he might be waiting near the Long Road stile â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which was their target. The road ditch it sat on was an insurmountable skeoch-bush barricade that ran from the Dungratton River to the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Gloryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x201C; DQRWKHU IDVW Ă&#x20AC;RZLQJ WRUUHQW 6R that was Babsieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guess. The madra â&#x20AC;&#x201C; what did he think? Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know, reader â&#x20AC;&#x201C; as humans are not privy to the workings of the spirit-canine mind. But it was obvious to the girls that he expected an attack from the air. As aeroplanes had until then RQO\ ÂżJXUHG LQ /HRQDUGR GH 9LQci drawings â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and these beautiful illustrations were banned and not to be found in â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;good religious approved booksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x201C; there was no reason for the girlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to fear a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;sky armada.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; But it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t human or mechanical gadgets that had the madra worried. I reiterate what regular readers

have long known and accepted: New Barker is of the Spirit Kingdom. And, as we are wont to say Âą ÂľWKH\ GR WKLQJV GLŕľľHUHQW 8S There.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; So, his thoughts would be running along super-astral and supernatural lines. And heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d well recognise that for every angel squadron, there are battalions of evil spirits, cruising the dark Stygian highways, always seeking to bring down our own Great Big Sky Fella â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Heavenly Field Marshal: known to us tragically miserable Earthlings as G*d. A small name, admittedly, for the Lad who (allegedly) made the world. Oul Nick The â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;other crowdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; had a fella variously known as Beelzebub, Satan, The Beast, The Antichrist, Lucifer, Prince of Darkness, and of course â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Oul Nick. This clatter of names was what made the old Goat Footy hairy craythur so attractive and impor-

tant to ma Dacent when she was a young wan, just learning about plants and weeds it was unsafe for humans to eat. She could oft used such vegJLHV WR NQRFN Rŕľľ DQ\ DQLPDOV belonging to a neighbour that looked too healthy for her liking; and sometimes the neighbour himself, into the bargain. Which might result in her getting a bit of land cheap â&#x20AC;&#x201C; as nobody in their right mind would want to live near her. Nor would any potential landster endanger his continuing residence on terra ÂżUPD E\ EHLQJ VR XQZLVH DV WR bid against the Wiccan wan. Last week, we left ma Dacent VWLUULQJ XS D VWRUP LQ KHU ÂżOWK\ ROG FDXOGURQ KDYLQJ ÂżUHG LQ D multitude of despicable animal and nasty (suggestive-looking) shrubby items, and the stench was now getting nicely horrendous, the old pot hopping and jetting out putrid steam by the new time. However, reader, in case youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d

Here be danger forgotten â&#x20AC;&#x201C; there was one item to hand for ma, which I spoke about in some episode passim. This was, of course the whiskers that sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d plucked from the longVXŕľľHULQJ PRJJLH Âą \HV Âą WKH RQH who grew so fed up of having his bod raided for â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;black magicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ingredients that he committed harikari under James Mooreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s racing creamery-bound jennet car. 2OG VQXŕľľ ER[ The ma had concealed this VSULJ RI ZLU\ KDLU LQ DQ ROG VQXŕľľ box as she put a high value on it regarding life-terminating spells. This was due to the fact that all successful mog-mousers use the whiskers to measure the size of a rat or rabbit hole. ,I WKH ZKLVNHUV ÂżW LW Âą VR ZLOO the other 99.7%. So, termo time for any creatures at home during the mogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (anti) social visit. Death time in Furry Land. Hence WKH :LFFDQ Âż[DWLRQ RQ VXFK LQnocent - but handy - feline face furniture. She now clambered into her

own dire cubby hole of a sleeping den, and extricated the mog PRXVWDFKH IURP WKH ROG VQXŕľľ box, hidden safely behind that infamous pic of Oul Nick: you know, the one where heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s portrayed running amok amongst innocent â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but fallen â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ex-Irish souls, stabbing them with his nasty four-tined sprong in various choice parts of their misfortunate roasting toasting bods. This much-worshipped concealing Wic-pic had been handed down to her by one of her own mammies â&#x20AC;&#x201C; of which she had several. The countless Warlock dadsers had all vamoosed after each wretched wedding night. As is their form. And tradition. Now, the evil spell concoction was almost ready, and the little band in Bilzies Wood will soon have more than the Dacent to worry aboutâ&#x20AC;Ś Ned Egan, Mullinavat

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DANDELION Health Store is new to our town. It stocks the finest natural health supplements and herbal products from all leading brands. We are delighted to welcome owner Tina Keating to our community. Tina boasts that she has all you need to stay healthy this winter, locally and organically produced healthcare and food products. She stocks Solgar and Viridian.

Harvest Songs On Sunday there will be Harvest Songs of Praise at St Mary’s, Castlecomer at 7pm. The collection will be taken up to aid the Bishop’s Appeal to support the current Refugee Crisis. Trad session continues in Jim Bollard’s this Friday with music at 9.30pm. Any musicians who would like to join in for a few songs are encouraged to go along. The more the merrier is the motto.

Anniversary Presentation Convent National School 50th anniversary celebrations are on Friday, November 20 at 12 noon. Watch website for futher udates prescomerns.scoilnet.ie. Volunteers SOS needs volunteers. Can you help? Further information from Sinead Mehigan 056-77-64000 or smehigan@soskilkenny.com

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.LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ &RXQFLO I Aidan Kelly Agricultural Design & Planning Services (085 7466211) intend to apply to Kilkenny County Council on behalf of my client David Delaney for Permission for retention of a Cubicle shed incorporating slatted tanks & outside feeding area and all associated site works at Bayswell, Crosspatrick, 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.

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.LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ &RXQFLO I Ian & Orla Morrissey give notice that Significant Further Information/Revised Plans has/have been furnished to the Planning Authority in respect of the planning application P.15/384 regarding the Construction of an Extension to the existing dwelling and associated site works at Kilmog, Cuffesgrange, Kilkenny and is/are available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the Offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours of 9:00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. A submission or observation in relation to the further information or revised plans may be made in writing to the Planning Authority within a period of 2 weeks from the date of receipt of the revised public notices. A submission or observation must be accompanied by the prescribed fee of â&#x201A;Ź20, except in the case of a person or body who has already made a submission or observation. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

We, Robert and Cindy Aylward are applying to the above mentioned for Planning Permission for the construction of a two storey domestic dwelling, domestic garage, new entrance with wing walls, appropriate waste water treatment system, bored well and all ancillary site works at Coolmeen, Ballyhale, Co. Kilkenny. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9 a.m.- 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (â&#x201A;Ź20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. (www.butlerarchitecture.ie, info@butlerarchitecture.ie. Phone 059-9104514, Mobile 0857609774.)

.LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ &RXQFLO We, John & Rose Condon intend to apply to Kilkenny County Council for Retention Permission for minor alterations to the originally approved planning application, Ref. no. 061984, taking into account changes to elevations and layout, for our dwelling/property situated at Kilbrickan, Callan, Co. Kilkenny. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9 a.m.1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (â&#x201A;Ź20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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HEN I am not eulogising about my new grand daughter, (my poor 11 year old grandson Cian must feel terribly neglected), I am always HXORJLVLQJ DERXW KRZ GLŕľśFXOW it is to get all year round colour into oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s garden. :KHQ , ÂżUVW VWDUWHG RXW ZLWK my own garden, one of the ways I introduced all year round colour was basically to go into Garden Centres at various times of the year. 7KDW ZD\ \RX FDQ ÂżJXUH RXW what is looking good at those times and purchase same. Last week, I spoke about Dahlias looking good at this time of year. But looking round at my garden at the moment, I noticed lots of other plants giving out excellent colour. If thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one plant that can inject a little razzle-dazzle into the border during this gloomy summer, it is Helenium â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Sahinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Early Flowererâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. This provides a vibrant mix of orange and sunshine-yellow daisies, tempered by warm-brown centres, from June until October. (YHU\ VWULSHG Ă&#x20AC;RZHU GLŕľľHUV slightly in pattern and colour and appears to shimmer in the border, outshining other drabber Heleniums. There are about 40 species of Helenium in North and Central America. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Sahinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Early Flowererâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is probably a hybrid of varieties bred from two of them, H. autumnale and H. bigelovii. The former is a tall plant (4ft6ft/1.2m-1.8m), which grows widely, from Quebec to Florida and from British Columbia to Arizona, in damp places.

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Golf Kilkenny Golf Club Results 3 Person Team Event Sat Sept 26 and Sun Sept 27 1. Billy Burke (12) Pat Walshe (12) Morgan Walshe (5) 84 pts (B9) 2. Kieran Wall (4) Brendan wall (6) John Larkin (8) 84 pts 3. Aidan McDonald (4) Sean Boland (8) Norman Williams (12) 83 pts Presentation of Prizes will take place on Thursday October 1st at 7pm. Two’s Club 3 Person Team Event Sat 26 & Sun 27 Joe Walton at 5th, P J Carter, Milo Condon, Martin Duggan, Richard Lawrence, Willie Leahy, Liam O’Grady, Noel Ronan at 6th, Shane Henderson at 10th. Each Two is worth €30.70 and is credited in the Pro Shop Ladies & Gents Singles Oopen Singles Wednesday Sept 23 Men’s Section C.S.S 72 1. Harry Duggan (3) 39 pts 2. Brian Delaney (11) 36 pts (B9) 3. John Byrne (10) 36 pts 4. Best Gross; Kieran Hoban (6) 28 Gross pts 5. Geoff Meagher (11) 35 pts (B9) 6. Tom Lawlor (16) 35 pts Ladies Section C.S.S. 73 1 Katie Keenan (12) 34 pts (B9) 2 Mags Cuddihy (9) 34 pts Presentation of prizes will take place on Thursday October 1st at 7pm. Two’s Club Ladies & Gents Open Singles Wednesday Sept 23 Dom Murphy, Seamus Rochford, Mags Cuddihy at 6th, Joe Walton, Mary Leahy Browne at 17th. Each Two is worth €29.50 and is credited in the Pro Shop. Mens Prize Presentation Men’s Prize Presentation will take place on Thursday October 1st at 7pm. Prizes for the following competitions will be presented, 3 Person Team Event Sunday September 6th, Open Ladies & Gents Singles Wednesday September 9th, Mens 18 Hole Singles Stableford Sunday September 13th, September Monthly Medal Sunday September 20th, Ladies & Gents Open Singles Wednesday September 23rd, 3 Person Team event Saturday September 27th and Sunday September 28th. Course Update We would ask all members to please bring a divot bag with them during their round and use the contents to fill in divots. Even if you don’t take a divot yourself please use the mix to fill in any other divots you may come across. We are only half filling the bags so they are not too heavy on the golf trolley. We would ask all members and visitors if possible to only wear soft spikes on their golf shoes, after last weekend there was some scarring on the greens which looks like it was caused by someone wearing metal spikes. Senior Mens Results Team Event Thursday Sept 24 1. Mick O’Flynn (16) Jack Nolan (22) Christy Rainey (21) Finbar Coughlan (23) 63 pts 2. Pat Foley (13) Joe Gannon (17) Bob Greaney (21) Chris Kelly (22) 63 pts 3. Tom Gunning (15) Richard Butler (23) Tom Keating (28) Michael O’Neill (24) 60 pts. 4. Rodger Curran (15) Tom Dunne

(18) Brendan McIntyre (22) Dick Cogan (24) 59 pts. 5. Noel Skehan (13) James Dollard (18) Shem Lawlor (20) Tom Reade (27) 58 pts. 6. Pat Collins (12) Michael Cody (23) P F O’ Shea (21) Dermot Moloney (23) 57 pts. 7. Billy Burke (12) Jim Meredith (20) Tom Buckley (31) Frank Byrne (16) 57 pts. Next competition Thursday October 1 Fixtures Tuesday Sept 29, 8.20 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20 Ladies Competition , 11.30 – 12.00 Visitors Wednesday Sept 30th, 1.00 – 2.30 Members Thursday Oct 1st, 9.15 – 11:00 Senior Ladies Competition, 11:00 – 1.30 Senior Men’s Competition, 1:30 – 2:30 Members, Friday Oct 2nd, 1.00 – 2.15 Members, 2.15 – 3.00 Visitors Saturday Oct 3rd , 7:30 – 9.00 Members, 9.00 – 11.00 Men’s Competition, 11.00 – 1.00 Visitors, 1.00 – 2.00 Members Time, 2.00 – 2.20 Visitors, 2.30 -2.40 Ladies Competition, 2.45- 3.25 Mens Competition, 3.30 – 4.00 Juv Match Play Competitions Sunday Oct 4th, 7:40 – 10:20 & 11:00 – 2:00 Mens October Monthly Medal, 10.30 – 11.00 and 2.50 – 3.15 Ladies Competition (Both Bookable Online) Monday Oct 5th, 1.00 – 2.30 Members Time Tuesday Oct 6th, 8.20 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20 Ladies Competition, No Evening Draw. Wednesday Oct 7th, 8.30 – 3.20 Ladies & Gents Open Singles Results Tues Sept 22 18 Hole Stableford 1st Anna Lyons (18) 39 pts. 2nd Katie Keenan (12) 37 pts. B.9 Best Gross Mary Leahy Browne (3) 33 Gross pts. 3rd Breeda Roche (13) 37 pts. 4th Evelyn Crotty (12) 36 pts. B.9 5th Jane Duggan (29) 36 pts. B.9 6th Aimee Cleere (23) 36 pts. 9 Hole Stableford 1st Margaret McCreery (18) 16 pts. 2nd Toni Hayes (20) 14 pts. Fixtures Sept 29 - 9 & 18 Hole Stableford Fixtures Oct 6 - 18 Hole ABC Stroke & 9 Hole Stableford Dont forget ladies the Ryder Cup is starting again so get your names down. Senior Ladies Results Sept 24 - Lady Captains Prize to Senior Ladies Winner Mary Prendergast with 25pts Teams 1st; Mary Prendergast, Frances Graham, Margaret Harmer 53 pts. 2nd; Anne Murphy, Mary Gorman, Greta Nicholson 47 pts. 3rd; Catherine Barrett, Phil Cooke, Paula Kavanagh 46 pts. 4th; Kitty Nolan, Josie Bolger, Phil O’ Carroll 42 pts.

Gowran Park Membership Offers 2016 Gowran Park are delighted to launch our membership drive for 2016 with a suite of fantastic offers for all category of golfer. With a huge uptake anticipated, we encourage an early application. Full

details and application form can be obtained by contacting our Golf Office on 056 7726699. Ryder Cup Challenge 2016 This years’ Ryder Cup Challenge is progressing towards the semifinal stage. Gowran Park’s Darren Carroll overcame a visiting team from Newbridge over last weekend. Darren’s team proved too strong and came through by winning the first 3 singles matches. A delighted Darren is now looking forward to the final of this years’ event. His opponents in the final have yet to be decided. Club President, Jim Walsh is to take on last years’ winners Luke Kelly’s team while Joe Farrell is to take on a team from Borris led by Robbie Power. The winners of these 2 matches will then play each other in the semi-final and the qualifier will face Darren’s team in this years’ final. Open Singles – Thursday 24th September: Our Open Singles on Thursdays continues for the next number of weeks ahead of our Autumn Series which this year will include a singles qualifier along with a 3 person scramble qualifier. The final of these competitions will take place prior to Christmas – date will be advised shortly. Last Thursdays’ competition saw Luke Donnelly (Kilkenny GC) take the spoils with a winning score of 39 points ahead of Shaun Donnelly (Callan GC) on 37 points. Club Mixed Final Kate Hennessy and Morgan Farrell overcame mother and son, Nora and Bobby Barron in this years’ final. After a titanic battle the pairings were level after 18 holes however Kate and Morgan took the honours on the 1st tie off hole. Matchplay Season James Doyle & John Barcoe are our first finalist in the Fourball Matchplay. They await the winners of the Joe Sweeney/Alex Dunne v Matty Byrne/ Philip Dreeling match. The Singles Matchplay is at the semi-final stage - George Barcoe v Richie Lowry and Ciaran Whelan v Pat Hynes Monthly Medal – Sunday 27th September Martin Guidera was the only golfer to break 70 to claim his first monthly medal. Martin Donnelly came second with an impressive 70 while third went to Olan Corcoran on countback with 73. Scoring was tough in benign conditions pushing standard scratch to 74. Gross was won by Richie Lowry. Course Work Autumn Aeration Program Greens have been aerated and with good weather forecast, it is hoped to have them back to their best within a short time. Bunker Update - 4 bunkers were renovated over the summer months and work on a further 6 greenside bunkers will be completed in the coming weeks. Drains will now be checked and sand will be replaced shortly. It is intended to have all greenside bunkers completed with new sand over the Autumn. Golden Golfers – Friday 25th September 2015 11 Hole Champagne Scramble 1st Niamh Connolly (17), Denis Kelly (24), Helen Dunne (22) 61pts cb 2nd Gerry Doyle (12), Peter O’Shea (19), Ger Hickey (20), Mandy Curry (36) 61 pts 3rd Liam Whitely (21), Ann

Mullins (13), Maura Coe (23) 53 pts Members Weekly 9 Hole Competition Last week’s Brendan McDermott Golf Academy Golf Shop 9 hole winner was John Barcoe - fresh from his Presidents Prize victory, John claimed his first 9 hole competition win this year. The ever present Tom Nevin came second while Alex Dunne took third. The high finishes from Tom and Alex have guaranteed themselves a place in the playoff final. Today, Wednesday 30th September, is the final round and chance to claim a place in the playoff which is being held on Sunday 4th October. Predicted cut-off is 22 points. Full league table published on blog. Birdie hole was the 6th. Fixtures Thursday 1st October Open Singles Visitor €15.00 Friday 2nd & Sat 3rd October 2 Day Racing Festival - No Golf Sunday 4th October Open Fourball Visitor €20.00

Callan Results week ending 27/9/15. Men’s monthly medal played on the 20th Sept 1st Ivan Brown 65 2nd Ricky Nolan 67 Gross Nevil Coen 68. O’Dwyers Golf Store open singles Wed 23rd 1st Damien Dowling 41pts 2nd Ricky Nolan 41pts Visitor Thomas Comerford 36pts Gross Billy Walsh 38pts. This weekend in particular belonged to the junior players of Callan golf Club, on Saturday Callan played Castlecomer in a challenge match. Comer brought a strong team of 20 golfers and out numbered Callan but with the best 8 cards to count Callan managed to come out on top by only 2 shots. Callan were led out by a determined young girl Laoise Hennessy who despite playing in her first match for her club over came her nerves to bring home a strong card of 18 pts for the 9 holes setting the tone which her fellow team mates responded to and kept the strong scoring going to clinch the victory. Callan’s best players included Kyle Bergin, Blade O’Gorman, John O’Brien John Madigan, Kieran Phelan, Therese Donnelly, Comer played well but home advantage told and Callan won overall with steady performance. On Sunday the 27th Sept Callan’s Junior Captains prize was played for and as usual the course was full of kids playing for some in their first tournament and for others their last as a junior member of Callan Golf Club. The overall winner was the in form Cian Russell ran close by Robert O’Dwyer, the girls section was won by Therese Donnelly with Elle Madigan in second place. Playing in their first junior Captains were Danny Carey, Ben McGuire, Andrew O’Halloran, and this team manage to compile a winning score in the scramble event proving that the coaching programme on Tuesday nights is turning out talent capable of feeding our teams of the future. Captains Pat and Mary thanked all the parents and mentors for their efforts over the year but had special thanks for Liz Cashin assisted by Joe Cuddihy for their dedication and tireless effort throughout the 12 months. President Mossie thanked all the junior members for the way they conducted themselves and

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encouraged them to keep playing for their club. Junior Captains Jade Butler and Dylan Dunphy were delighted with the turnout and congratulated all who took part they thanked course staff and catering for their efforts and encouraged all young members to keep playing and to aspire to take on the prestigious job of junior Captaincy when and if the opportunity came along. Fixtures Wed 30th Sept O’Dwyers golf store open singles tee times available on line or call 0567725136. Thurs1st Oct Senior Ladies tee 10am to Midday. Sunday 4th Oct Men’s 4 ball. Mon 5th RGA tee 11am to 1pm. Tue 6th Ladies day. Two dates to keep in mind are the 2nd and 3rd of OCT the Mount Carmel Classic will be held its €60 per team of 4, this worth while charity which looks after the elderly in the locality is always well supported and with ﬁrst prize being a Weekend break in Cahir Lodge Hotel and a golf package in Cahir Deer park Golf Course its well worth the entrance fee, for reservations call Robert on 0876592977. Lotto no winner of the €1450 jackpot numbers drawn were 2,16,23 €30 each went to Doc Kirwan, Jeane Grace, Trease De Burca Leahy, next weeks jackpot is €1550 thanks for your support. Callan Ladies Ladies 12 Hole S/F Sept. 22nd 1st Rita O Neill 24pts 2nd Bea O Donovan 23pts B9 3rd Catherine Dore 23pts

On Saturday Sept. 26th the last of the ladies major days was held at Callan Golf Club in lovely September sunshine. The Bradley Trophy was the coveted prize and Betty B McGrath came out on top with a great score of 39 pts with Marian Butler 3 shots behind in 2nd place. 4th Ann Croke 35 pts B9 5th Mary D Grace 35 pts

Castlecomer Well done to all participants Blessed with extended summer weather, Castlecomer golf course is currently in wonderful condition and being thoroughly enjoyed by competitors and players. The ﬁne weekend days brought out many to compete in the men’s singles. Sunday Sept. 27th Mens Open Singles 1. Eamonn Breen (14) 42 pts 2. Noel Rothwell (14) 40 pts Gross Ml. Buggy (-1) 33 pts Cat 1. Willie O’ Gorman (8) 37 pts Cat 2. Fran McKevitt (Roganstown) (12) 37 pts Cat 3. Eamonn Holohan (19) 34 pts b6 Diary Sat 3rd Oct/ Sun 4th Oct Mens Open Singles Ladies: The Junior Foursomes travelled to Knightsbridge for the All Ireland ﬁnalists event. The team of Ita Madigan & Teresa Manning, Margaret Furlong & Ann Ring, Nuala

Mahon & Maureen Norton, together with subs Betty Byrne, Helen Murphy, Mary Brophy and Susan Boland displayed great skill and dedication. The match went to the wire, and was lost on the 18th green, despite the team’s valiant effort. Although naturally disappointed by the loss of the match, there is only commendation for the team and a great sense of appreciation for the brilliant run of wins that brought them to the highest levels of honourable qualiﬁcation they had achieved on behalf of the club. Very well done to all involved. The All Ireland pennant may have eluded the team, but the quality and winning ways of the team ladies remains forever as credit to and for the club. Thanks to Ann Ring and Hanoria Fogarty for their leadership in their management role, which achieved such a high standard displayed. Vice Captain Ellen Phelan held the annual Ladies outing. Playing in Tramore, aided by beautiful weather conditions, 40 ladies enjoyed a wonderful day out. It is always a great honour to win the Lady Vice Captain’s prize, at this event, and that win was achieved by Breda Phelan. In the team event, Kathleen Ryan, Joan Coonan and Sarah Meagher won. There was great appreciation of Vice Captain Ellen and glad anticipation of her upcoming role as Lady Captain of the Club.

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Spirits high as big ball game begins LOCAL basketball is looking forward to a cracking season. Spirits were high at the weekend when the Kilkenny Basketball Club and Swifts Wheelchair team launched their 2015 campaign. A pre-season boost came when Spalding announced that it was to sponsor club gear. 7KH VHDVRQ NLFNHG R൵ ZLWK WKH

Paddy Ryan Memorial Tournament in memory of a wonGHUIXO D¿FLRQDGR RI WKH JDPH who lived at Emmet Street in Kilkenny City. Paddy played basketball as a young man but in later years LOOQHVV FRQ¿QHG KLP WR D ZKHHOchair but he continued to show huge enthusiasm for the game he loved.

Paddy was for years secretary of the local Basketball Association and did weekly notes for local newspapers that included reports on every local game played over any weekend. Home for the Kilkenny Basketball Club this season will be shared between The Watershed, Loughboy and O'Loughlin Gaels GAA Club.

Above: Tony Coy, Mayor Joe Malone, Robbie Roche and Pat O'Neill

Top, left: Under 10s in action Left: Kilkenny Basketball Club ﬁrst team squad Below: A big squad for a new season Right: Dusan Rabat (yellow) outstanding young player from Kilkenny Pics: Martin Doheny and Tomasz Kalisz

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Newpark win a Fen thriller Newpark AFC 3 St Kevin’s, Borris 2 IF THERE was a way both of these two excellent sides could have advanced to the next round of SFAI cup it would have been a great way to thank the two groups of players for the excellent entertaining game they both served up Saturday at The Fen, Newpark community pitch. It was St Kevin’s who opened the scoring when Michael 4XLQODQ JRW WKH ¿UVW RI KLV two goal. Ryan Walsh fought hard to keep the ball from going over the end line and livewire Quinlan tapped in at the back post to give his team the lead at half time.

Newpark came out in the second half full of passion and GHWHUPLQDWLRQ DQG LW SDLG R൵ when a mix-up between Kyle Shell, the Borris goalkeeper, who was man of the match, and defender Walsh let Kyle Healy in to make it 1-1. Three minutes later it was 2-1 when Matty Zych scored from a scramble in the box after a Newpark corner. The game was now into WKH ¿QDO PLQXWHV DQG SOD\ swung from end to end. After great work by young Quinlan he scored his second . Then came the goal that ¿QDOO\ VHSDUDWHG WKHVH WZR evenly match teams. Jack Cornally grabbed the winner to give Newpark their ticket to the next round.

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THE DRAW for this week's round of the Leinster Junior Cup wasn't kind to local teams. 7KHUH DUH ¿YH JDPHV GRZQ for decision at the weekend and only one club has home advantage. The distinction of being home alone falls to Stoneyford United who will play host to Newtown Celtic in Malzard's Field. In the other games, Spa United, Evergreen, the Lions and Thomastown are away. Evergreen and Thomastown look like good bets to carry on EXW OLIH FRXOG EH TXLWH GL൶FXOW for the other three. The only Premier game down for decision is at the Fair Green where Freebooters 'A' meet Freshford Town who are really struggling and the probability is that their uphill battle will continue in this one. The local youths' league is EDFN LQ IXOO ÀLJKW DQG .LONHQny United women's team are in action again at Buckley Park when they take on UCD LQ WKH ¿UVW RI VXFFHVVLYH KRPH clashes. The girls have not had much luck in their opening ties in Cork and against Wexford Youths at home but they are showing enough grit and determination to suggest that they

ZLOO HYHQWXDOO\ ¿QG WKHLU IHHW at the top level. Great boost A win or even a draw in SunGD\ V SP NLFN R൵ ZRXOG EH D great boost as on the following Sunday they face Cork at home and getting anything from that game will be a very tall order. A project to get ladies football back in vogue begins on Saturday when a number of games in the new 7-a-side competition will be played in Rathdowney and Derdimus Park. After their great win the previous week, Newpark girls fell at home to favourites Hanover Harps in the Carlow League. 7KH ¿QDO VFRUH ZDV It was not a favourable weekend either for Newpark 'A' men's team as they once more fell to city rivals Evergreen, this time in the FAI Junior Cup. Goals by Christy Whearty (2) and Niall Andrews saw the Greens win 3-1, the Newpark goal coming from Ben Ryan ZLWK PLQXWHV WR JR For Evergreen, the victory was at a price as outstanding defender Niall Andrews received a broken wrist and will be out of action for some time. In the same competition, Bridge United from Goresbridge gave a walkover to highly rated Willow Park.

AIDED and abetted by nine former Kilkenny & District League players, Wexford Youths have won promotion to the Premier Division of the League of Ireland. 7KHLU ZHHNHQG ZLQ RYHU Athlone Town gave them the valuable points to make the jump, with two games still to be played. Add in manager Shane Keegan, assistant manager Seanie Doyle and strength and conditioning coach Paul Smith and you have a dozen connections with our local game. Shane started out with Clover United. Seanie has led Freebooters to a string of local and provincial honours and Paul played with Freebooters. There was a strong FreebooWHUV LQÀXHQFH LQ WKH :H[IRUG squad, with Graham Doyle,

Andrew Wall, Craig Wall, David Doyle, Dean Broaders and Peter Higgins all having played with the Blues. Making excellent contributions too were Jimmy Dermody from Spa United, Aiden Keenan of the Durrow Lions and Conor English of Evergreen. The Wexford squad which includes so much Kilkenny talent has everything to look forward to for next season. Game at heart Getting promoted is a fantastic achievement, a credit to players, management and to club founder Mick Wallace, a man with the game of soccer at heart. The aim of our local game has to be to help and encourage players to play at the highest level possible of the beautiful game. Wexford's success is proof

Reporter Soccer Results FAI Junior Cup Thomastown United 1, Bridgewood Celtic 1; Freshford Town 3, Ballinhown FC 6; Lions 0, St Patrick’s Boys 5; Bridge United 0, Willow Park 3; Evergreen 3, Newpark FC 1 Leinster Junior Cup Walsh Island Shamrocks 3, Fort Rangers 0. Rico’s of Gowran Division 1 Spa United 3, Clover United 0 Eamonn Maher Coach Hire Division 2 Evergreen ‘C’ 7, Lions ‘B’ 2; East End 0, River Rangers 1 The Brógmaker Division 3 Deen C ‘B’ 0, Castlewarren Celtic 3; Ormondevilla 1, Evergreen 46 1 Carlow Ladies League Newpark 0, Hanover Harps 4

positive that local youngsters can climb to lofty heights. The cynics may say that the newly promoted are entering a ¿QDQFLDO PLQH¿HOG ZKHUH RQO\ the very best survive and all others perish. It would be brilliant to see :H[IRUG JLYLQJ WKH WZR ¿QJHUV

to that cynicism. Nobody ever said playing in the Premier Division would be easy. Wexford will know that well and hopefully with good support they will prove any critics wrong. We wish them well.

Reporter Soccer Fixtures SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 Youths League Division 1 (2.30) Evergreen ‘A’ v Ormondevilla; Freebooters ‘A’ v Freshford Town Division 1 Newpark v Evergreen ‘B’; River Rangers v Freebooters ‘B’ Women’s 7-a-side Clover United v Tullaroan, 3pm; Ballacolla v Freshford, 4.30 (both games Rathdowney); Evergreen v Callan, 3pm; Thomastown v Paulstown, 4.30 (both games Derdimus Park) SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 Leinster Junior Cup Stoneyford v Newtown Celtic, 11am; Bridgewood Celtic v Spa, 11am; Kildare Town v Evergreen, 11am; Mullingar Town v Lions, 11am; Killenagh Wanderers v Thomastown, 11am Premier Division Freebooters ‘A’ v Freshford Town, 11am Division 1 Fort Rangers v Clover United ‘A’, 11am; Brookville v Freebooters ‘B’, 2.30pm Division 2 Callan ‘B’ v East End, 11am; Newpark ‘B’ v Deen Celtic ‘A’, 11am; Highview Athletic v River Rangers, 11am Division 3 Evergreen 46 v Clover ‘B’, 2.30pm; Castlewarren v Ormondevilla, 11am; St John’s v Deen Celtic ‘B’, 2.30pm; Paulstown v Ballacolla, 11am League of Ireland Women Kilkenny United v UCC, Buckley Park, 2pm

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ST CANICEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CU SENIOR HURLING REPLAY

Fort captured: Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Loughlin Gaels is next big challenge Dicksboro Danesfort

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BY PAT TREACY DICKSBORO made no mistake at the second attempt when they edged past battling Danesfort at PĂĄirc Sheamuis StiofĂĄin. 7KH ZLQ VHWV XS D TXDUWHU Âżnal clash with city neighbours Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Loughlin Gaels weekend. The â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Boro took the lead in the 18th minute, 0-5 to 0-4, and were never headed from there to WKH ÂżQLVK The city team got to play most of the game on their own terms as Cillian Buckley, Ollie Walsh, Eoin Gough, and Robbie Fitzpatrick hoovered up the breaking ball to keep Danesfort on the back foot. Dicksboro strengthened their team from the throw in with the experienced Enda Malone, Michael Fagan and Paul Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Flynn in the line-up and the introGXFWLRQ RI 0DUWLQ *DŕľľQH\ DQG Kevin Kenny also proved sigQLÂżFDQW The 'Boro also had to cope without their captain Cillian Buckley for the closing 20 minutes as he retired injured with a dead leg. Early lead Two early points from Richie Hogan had Danesfort ahead DIWHU ÂżYH PLQXWHV 3DXO )O\QQ

got Dickboroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opener into the wind a minute later before Cillian Treacy and Richie Hogan replied with a brace to lead 0-4 to 0-1 by the 10th minute. 7KH LQĂ&#x20AC;XHQFH RI &LOOLDQ %XFNley was growing and he pointed twice with Stephen Farrell adding another to level the game by the 12h minute. An eight minute scoreless spell, which saw the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Fort hit the post and two wides, before $QGUHZ *DŕľľQH\ DQG (GGLH Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donoghue broke the stalemate with a pair of points, 0-6 to 0-4 by the 20th minute. Paddy Hogan, now playing at full forward was hauled down on the edge of the penalty area after a brilliant catch, Richie Hogan pointed the free. $QGUHZ *DŕľľQH\ SRLQWHG WZR more frees as Paul Murphy pointed following a surge forward from his own half. Dicksboro held a two-point lead at half time. They were in a strong position. Scores The second half was a stopVWDUW DŕľľDLU ZLWK DQ LQMXU\ WR &LOlian Buckley holding the game up. $QGUHZ *DŕľľQH\ VORWWHG RYHU an early free and followed with another from play to give the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Boro a four-point cushion after ÂżYH PLQXWHV RI WKH QHZ KDOI Richie Hogan was desperately unlucky to see his thunderbolt GHĂ&#x20AC;HFWHG RYHU WKH EDU WZR PLQ-

utes later. 0XUW *DŕľľQH\ UHSODFHG WKH injured Cillian Buckley without interrupting the winner's rhythm and he pointed from the left wing minutes later. Gary Tynan replied to keep Fort in touch. The Palmerstown club hit three points in a row from Eddie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donoghue, Kevin Kenny DQG $QGUHZ *DŕľľQH\ WR H[WHQG their lead to six points with 10 minutes remaining. Danesfort threw caution to the wind and laid siege to the Dicksboro goal before Richie Hogan forced the ball over the line to narrow the gap to three points. Dicksboro defended brilliantly to deny the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Fort an equaliser before breaking away for the insurance point from AnGUHZ *DŕľľQH\ Examination Dicksboro have come through two stern examinations and they are still standing. They can RQO\ EHQHÂżW IURP WKHVH JDPHV and with players coming back from recent injuries they will be formidable opposition for Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Loughlin Gaels. Evan Cody is maturing with every game at full back while the quality and pace of their defensive set up is also notable. Cillian Buckley is central to the FLW\ WHDPÂśV HŕľľRUW DV KH OLQNV GHfence and attack brilliantly and KLV ÂżWQHVV IRU WKH QH[W FODVK ZLOO be vital.

Danesfort will be disappointed with the result but they made steady progress this season and looked more comfortable in the top grade than previous years. Dicksboroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s greater scoring spread and depth in panel proved too much for them. Scorers: Dicksboro: Andrew *DŕľľQH\ I &LOOLDQ %XFNley, Eddie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donoghue 0-2 HDFK 0DUWLQ *DŕľľQH\ .HYLQ Kenny, Stephen Farrell, Paul Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Flynn 0-1 each.

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Mullinavat silence The RowerÂ

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30 SEPTEMBER 2015 Kilkenny Reporter