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Hotel of the week

DVD of the week

Step House Hotel

Inside Out

Behind the original Georgian features of the Step House Hotel are 20 luxurious bedrooms, designed in a sweeping curve to create panoramic views of rolling countryside as it rises to meet Mount Leinster. Step inside and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find Irish art, elegant furniture, free internet access, fantastic dining options and a great nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sleep. Open the French doors onto your terrace, and begin your day by breathing in the unspoilt countryside of Borris, Carlow - a beautiful, untouched town full of charm and heritage. Visit stephousehotel.ie

Riley (Kaitlyn Dias) is a happy, hockey-loving 11-year-old Midwestern girl, but her world turns upside-down when she and her parents move to San Francisco. Rileyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s emotions -- led by Joy (Amy Poehler) -- try to guide her through this difficult, life-changing event. However, the stress of the move brings Sadness (Phyllis Smith) to the forefront. When Joy and Sadness are inadvertently swept into the far reaches of Rileyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mind, the only emotions left in Headquarters are Anger, Fear and Disgust.

Gym of the week

The Watershed The Watershed is the perfect place to kickstart your 2016 fitness plan, with a state-of-the-art gym, aerobics studio, 25 metre swimming pool and vast range of health and fitness classes. The Watershedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experienced instructors will help you achieve your personal sporting goals whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to feel the burn, work-out solo or join in the fun of a Zumba class. Visit thewatershed.ie for more.

Car Dealer of the week

Album of the week

Cleopatra by The Lumineers A double platinum debut album sets anybody up for a fall on the follow-up, but The Lumineers have been extremely clever in Cleopatra, which tries to make sense of the bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s four-year rollercoaster ride. While comparison with Mumford & Sons is unavoidable, on Cleopatra the Denver-based trio head down a subtler path. Their skill at setting a visual story to music comes through amidst the delicate, deceptively simple acoustic soundscapes.

Game of the week

Morrissey Motors

Ratchet & Clank (PS4)

An official Peugeot Dealer, Morrissey Motors have great value offers on new Peugeot products and services. Morrissey Motors have state-of-theart showrooms on the Waterford Rd, Kilkenny,relocating from the Hebron Industrial Estate. If you are looking for a particular model or not sure what you are looking for ,Morrissey Motors has an extensive range of models and their helpful sales team will ensure you chose the right vehicle for your needs. Visit morrisseymotors.ie for more details.

Join Ratchet, Clank, Captain Qwark and new friends as they battle to save the Solana Galaxy from the evil Chairman Drek. Ratchet & Clank takes a deeper look at the charactersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; origin stories and modernizes the original gameplay, featuring new planets, new and updated gameplay segments, all-new bosses, all-new Clank gameplay, all-new flight sequences, and much more. Battle your enemies with an out-of-this-world arsenal, including new weapons and fan-favorite tools of destruction.

Clinic of the week

Movie of the week

Faceworks

Eye in the sky

Faceworks offers specialised aesthetic treatments that are medically based, scientifically proven and results driven. The friendly team are passionate about delivering the best results, using only the top products, in a safe, clinical environment and are constantly training and updating their skills. Faceworks specialises in treatments that can combat the signs of ageing, and improve your skin, your appearance, and your overall confidence. Visit faceworks.ie for more information

Complications arise when a lieutenant general (Alan Rickman) and a colonel (Helen Mirren) order a drone missile strike to take out a group of terrorists in Nairobi, Kenya. Alan Rickmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final film is an expertly made, tight thriller played out smoothly but tying the viewer in moral knots. Also starring Breaking Badâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Aaron Paul, Eye in the Sky is a film to think about for days, with little hope of finding a comfortable answer.

Book of the week

A God in the Ruins by Kate Atkinson A God in Ruins relates the life of Teddy Todd â&#x20AC;&#x201C; wouldbe poet, heroic World War II bomber pilot, husband, father, and grandfather â&#x20AC;&#x201C; as he navigates the perils and progress of the 20th century. For all Teddy endures in battle, his greatest challenge will be to face living in a future he never expected to have. This gripping, often deliriously funny yet devastating book looks at war and its effect on those who live through it as well as the lives of subsequent generations.

App of the week

Hermit Whether you want to save space or battery life Hermit could be the answer. Often apps take up a surprising amount of space and can eat up battery by running in the background, but Hermit gives you an alternative that it calls â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;lite appsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. You can apply these to any website to make them look and operate like an app, but they will have a smaller file size and they never run in the background, so battery use is minimal. Hermit has a library of lite apps built in, including popular services like Facebook and Twitter, but you can create your own for any other site.

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It is natural for a child to feel anxious when they are left in a new environment without mummy or daddy. After all, starting crèche is a big step for a child particularly if the child has not been out of the home very often or spent time with a relative. They often don’t want to say goodbye and they will cry. Clinginess, crying or tantrums are considered healthy reactions to separation in the early years. They may stop and then start again up until the child is 5 years old. This is not abnormal, but just a stage in a child’s development which can indicate a healthy attachment with their parents. It means that a strong, loving bond exists between you and your child. Most children stop crying 3-4 minutes after the parent leaves. As a parent it can be a little heart wrenching, but fortunately most children outgrow this reaction quickly once they adapt to the crèche. The separation anxiety can vary greatly from one child to another. Some children are more clingy and irritable than others, and they may have a more difficult time adapting to a change in their daily routine. This doesn’t mean the child will have problems later in life. It just requires a little more effort on the part of the parent. Staying patient and being consistent by gently setting firm limits is important. There are several things you can do to ease the transition for your child from home to crèche. Before your child starts class take them to visit the crèche to see the classroom and to meet the teacher If possible have a play day with one or more of the children that will attend their class because they will be happy to see their friend again Give your child a lot of reassurance that Mummy or Daddy is coming back Keep your goodbyes short and you might use a special little wave or quick kiss to develop a positive routine of dropping them off. If you are anxious and hover around your child will sense the anxiety and react. Don’t sneak out as you want your child to know they can trust you. It is also important to not let children watch scary shows on TV as they have vivid imaginations and these can trigger anxiety or nightmares. Never bribe or bargain your child to behave. Children have to be allowed to have their own feelings to become a little more independent.

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Motors

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Motors

2013

VW Jetta 1.6 TDi Automatic – Black – Very Low Miles – Superb Auto Diesel....................€14,950

2009

Skoda Roomster TDi 1.4 - Use it as a car or a van – Your choice ..........................................€6,950

2013

Toyota Avensis TRD4D Touring Est. Best Value Touring in the country ...............................€14,950

2009

SEAT IBIZA 1.4 – Very Low Mileage – Full Service History .....................SOLD More Due In €6,950

2013

Suzuki Alto1.0 Petrol 12K Mls only. – Like New ...............................................................€7,950

2009

Renault Megane Expression 1.5 DCi – Just In – Real Economy ............................................€6,950

2012

KIA Ceed 1.4 New Model Only 19,000 mls. Like new..........................................................€9,500

2009

NISSAN NOTE Acenta 1.4 Very Low Mileage – Stunning Looking Car ..................................€6,950

2012

Hyundai i10 Classic 1.3 56K mls. – As New ........................................................................€6,495

2009

MITSUBISHI LANCER GSZ 1.5 – Sporty – Full Service History...............................................€6,950

2012

FORD CMAX Zetec 1.6 TDCi – Full Spec..............................................................................€12,500

2009

MAZDA 2 - Tamura 1.3 – New Model - One of the world’s most reliable cars ......................€6,500

2011

VW Golf 1.6 TDi Match – Grey – Very Low Miles................................................................€12,950

2009

HONDA JAZZ 1.4 Vetec Top of The Range Honda – Easy to run...........................................€7,450

2011

VW Golf 1.6 TDi Match - Black – Perfect condition .......................... SOLD – More Due In €11,950

2009

FORD FIESTA 1.4 TDCi – Diesel – Fantastic MPG – Stunning looking diesel Fiesta ..............€7,950

2011

VW Golf TDi Very Low Miles ...........................................................................................€10,950

2008

Mini Cooper Diesel – Stunning - As New Diesel Mini ..........................................................€8,500

2011

Skoda YETI 2.0 TDi 4x4 Top of the range Yeti .................................................................€12,950

2008

MINI 1.4 Pepper – Very Low Mileage ....................................................SOLD More Due In €7,450

2011

Opel Insignia 2ltr TDC - i Ecoflex – Big Car – Super Price – Every extra ...............................€9,950

2008

MAZDA 2 TSZ 1.3 We like these cars – So reliable – Cracking price ...................................€5,500

2011

Nissan Note 1.5 DCi – Super Diesel Car ...............................................................................€8,500

2008

VW Passat Highline – Full Service History – Full Leather ......................SOLD More Due In €7,950

2011

KIA Soul CRDi With Tiny Miles – Top of the range – Full Leather interior ..........................€11,950

2008

FORD FOCUS Zetec TDi15 – Beautiful – Powerful Focus.........................SOLD More Due In €6,250

2011

KIA Rio ECO. 1.2 Dsl – Like new – Super – Cheap to run ....................................................€8,950

2007

TOYOTA AYGO VVTi 1.0 Cracking small Toyota – Bargain ...................................................€3,750

2011

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi - Every extra ..................................................... SOLD – More Due In €10,500

2006

NISSAN MICRA 1.2 5 Dr. You will not believe how good these drive ...................................€4,500

2010

Toyota Yaris 1.0 Auto .......................................................................... SOLD – More Due In €6,950

2005

NISSAN MICRA 1.2 5 Dr. – Like New .....................................................SOLD More Due In €3,950

2010

Toyota Yaris 1.0 Auto – Small Automatic ............................................ SOLD – More Due In €6,950

2005

NISSAN XTRAIL 2.2 dCi Jeep - Full Leather - Perfect Driver ...............................................€2,950

2010

Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDi Estate – Like New............................................... SOLD – More Due In €7,950

2010

RENAULT SCENIC Dynamique TOM TOM 1.5DCi - Very Low Mileag.......................................€9,950

2010

MAZDA 2 TS – Lovely Car With Full Service History – Very Reliable ....................................€6,950

2010

Hyundai i30 – 1.4 Comfort – Low Mileage – Carbon Black .................................................€7,950

2010

Hyundai i30 - 1.4 Comfort .....................................................................SOLD More Due In €7,950

2010

Ford Ranger – Thunder TDCi – The Nicest Jeep For Sale in Ireland.......................€13,750 plus VAT

2010

FORD FOCUS 100 Titanium – ECO 1.6 – Black –Top of the range........................................€6,950

2010

FORD CMAX Zetec TD115 - Full Service History - Black – Like New ..................................€9,950

2009

Opel Insignia TDCi 160 - Top of the range – Superb ..............................SOLD More Due In €7,950

2009

Toyota Auris 2.0 SR Diesel – Sport - Super Performance Toyota – Tiny Miles ....................€9,500

2009

VW Polo 1.4 TDi – Most economical car – Only 50,000 Miles ..............................................€7,950

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We , John & Noreen Neary. intend to apply to Kilkenny County Council for full planning permission to erect a loose house including covered slatted feed area & ancillary concrete works on our lands at Moanmore Commons, 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 9.00am-1.00pm & 2.00pm-4.00pm, Monday to Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the fee prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the 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. Signed: John & Noreen Neary.

Take notice that I intend to apply to Kilkenny County Council for permission to construct a 300.51m2 agricultural shed on lands at Clashwilliam, Dunbell, 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. – 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application, 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. Signed: Thomas Drennan

I, Micheal Moloney wish to apply to the above authority on behalf of James Dunne for the following works: 1) Retention Planning permission for constructed cattle shed and associated site works. 2) Full planning permission to construct new cattle shed over slatted tank and all other associated works at Killamery, 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. – 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application, 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.

I, Micheal Moloney wish to apply to the above authority on behalf of Pat O’ Neill & Sinead Monahan for permission consequent on the grant of outline permission ref: 15/646 to construct a bungalow, entrance, waste treatment system with percolation area, Borehole, soakpits and all other associated site works at Graigue Hayden, 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. – 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application, 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.

I Aidan Kelly Agricultural Design & Planning Services (085 7466211) intend to apply to Kilkenny County Council on behalf of my client William & Patrick Norton. Permission to construct a Beef shed with slatted tank and all associated site works. Permission for retention of a slatted beef shed is also required at Ballydonnell, 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 (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application.

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I Angela Georgescu am applying for permission for the erection of an extension & alterations to existing dwelling and all associated site works at Newpark Lower, Castlecomer Road, Kilkenny. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the Offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny during its public opening hours 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Monday to Friday and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed: Byrne & McCabe Design, Architecture and Engineering Services (059 9725684).

I, Micheal Moloney wish to apply to the above authority on behalf of Claire Dunne & Paul Denny for full planning permission to carry out the following works: 1) Construct a single storey extension to existing thatched cottage and demolish existing outhouses. 2) relocate existing entrance to improve visibility sightlines. 3) install a wastewater treatment system with percolation area. All works at Skeaghacloran, Callan, Co. Kilkenny. Please note: Thatched cottage is a protected structure. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9 a.m.- 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

I, Micheal Moloney wish to apply to the above authority on behalf of Sam Holmes & Ruth Costelloe for full planning permission to construct a 1 & ½ storey dwelling, garage, entrance, waste treatment system and percolation area, borehole, soakpits and all other associated site works at Courtstown, Tullaroan, 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. – 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

We Christy & Claire Delaney are applying for permission for retention of dwelling house and entrance location as constructed (alterations to plans approved under Planning Reference No. 00/1819) and all associated site works at Rockfield, Gowran, Co. Kilkenny. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the Offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny during its public opening hours 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Monday to Friday and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed: Byrne & McCabe Design, Architecture and Engineering Services (059 9725684).

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I, Micheal Moloney wish to apply to the above authority on behalf of Sinead Molloy for full planning permission to construct an entrance and associated works at Templeorum, 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. – 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application, 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.

Notice is hereby given in accordance with Articles 7 and 8 of the Waste Management (Facility Permit and Registration) Regulations as amended that Crystalhill Inns Ltd. t/a CHI Environmental, of Dunbrinn, Grannagh, Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny intends to apply for a Waste Management Facility Permit at Grannagh, Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny for a Materials Recycling and Transfer Facility (MRTF) and a Civic Amenity Centre. The application for a waste facility permit will be made to Kilkenny County Council within 10 working days of the date of this notice. The Classes of Activity at the site, as specified in the Third Schedule (Disposal Operations) of the Waste Management Act, 1996 (as amended), are as follows: D14 Repackaging prior to submission to any of the operations numbered D1 to D13 D15 Storage pending any of the operations numbered D1 to D14 (excluding temporary storage (being preliminary storage according to the definition of ‘collection’ in section 5(1)), pending collection, on the site where the waste is produced). The Classes of Activity at the site, as specified in the Fourth Schedule (Recovery Operations) of the Waste Management Act, 1996 (as amended), are as follows: R3: Recycling/reclamation of organic substances which are not used as solvents (including composting and other biological transformation processes), which includes gasification and pyrolisis using the components as chemicals R4: Recycling/reclamation of metals and metal compounds R5: Recycling/reclamation of other inorganic materials, which includes soil cleaning resulting in recovery of the soil and recycling of inorganic construction materials. This is the Principal Recovery Activity R11: Use of waste obtained from any of the operations numbered R 1 to R 10 R12: Exchange of waste for submission to any of the operations numbered R 1 to R 11 (if there is no other R code appropriate, this can include preliminary operations prior to recovery including pre-processing such as, amongst others, dismantling, sorting, crushing, compacting, pelletising, drying, shredding, conditioning, repackaging, separating, blending or mixing prior to submission to any of the operations numbered R1 to R11) R13: Storage of waste pending any of the operations numbered R 1 to R 12 (excluding temporary storage (being preliminary storage according to the definition of ‘collection’ in section 5(1)), pending collection, on the site where the waste is produced)”. The Classes of Activity at the site, as specified in Part I of the Third Schedule of the Waste Management (Facility Permit and Registration) Regulations 2007 as amended, are as follows: Class 10 and this is the principal activity: “The recovery of waste (not mentioned elsewhere in this part of the third schedule), other than hazardous waste or an activity specified in Category 5 of Annex I of Council Directive 96/61/EC, where – (a) the annual intake does not exceed 50,000 tonnes, and (b) the maximum quantity of residual waste consigned from the facility for onward transport and submission to disposal at an authorised facility shall not exceed 15% of the annual intake”. Class 1: The reception and temporary storage, pending collection, other than by a local authority, where not otherwise regulated by a waste licence or certificate of registration, or exempted in accordance with the provisions of article 39 of the Waste Management (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Regulations 2005 of – (1) household hazardous waste (other than WEEE and mercury containing waste or used batteries and accumulators) at a civic amenity facility, recycling centre or central collection point where the annual intake shall not exceed (i) in the case of liquid waste, 100,000 litres, (ii) in the case of non-liquid waste, 100 tonnes. (2) WEEE at any premises for the purpose of onward transport and submission to recovery at an authorised facility. Class 7 and this is the principal activity: “Recovery of inert waste arising from construction and demolition activity, including concrete, bricks, tiles, or other such similar material, at a facility (excluding land improvement or development) where – (a) the annual intake shall not exceed 50,000 tonnes, and (b) the maximum quantity of residual waste consigned from the facility for collection, onward transport and submission to disposal at an authorised facility shall not exceed 15% of the annual intake”. Class 8: The reception, storage and biological treatment of biowaste at a facility where – (a) the maximum amount of compost, biowaste and digestate held at the facility does not exceed 6,000 cubic metres at any time, and (b) the annual intake shall not exceed 10,000 tonnes. Class 11:The reception, storage and transfer of waste (other than hazardous waste) for disposal at a facility (other than a landfill facility) where the annual intake does not exceed 7,500 tonnes. A copy of the application for the waste permit will as soon as is practicable after receipt by the Local Authority, be available for inspection or purchase at the principal office at Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny.

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Peter McEvoy Trophy Congratulations to Mark Power on winning the Peter McEvoy Under 18â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stroke play Trophy in Copt Heath, England last Thursday. Mark shot rounds of 70 & 68 on Wednesday and followed it up with a 71 & 68 on Thursday to return a 7 under score and win by 2 strokes. Former winners of this prestigious event are Lee Westwood, Justin Rose and most recently Gavin Moynihan who, was a member of the victorious Great Britain & Ireland Walker Cup team, last September. Mark, the second son of Eddie & Eileen Rose Power, will have the opportunity to defend his title for the next couple of years as he only turns 16 this June. Club Mixed Foursomes The draw for this years Mixed Foursomes is available for viewing on the notice board. Participants are required to play their matches by the dates set by Committee, thus ensuring the smooth running and completion of the competition on schedule. Duggan Cup Team- Kilkenny v Gowran Friday 22 April. Home- Maurice Ryan / Pat Walsh Liam Cody / John Quane Away - Des Woods / Eugene Coyne John Lawlor/ Seamus Rochford Brian Cullen / Michael Butler Subs:- John King, Pat Kearns, Henry Burke. Junior Foursomes (Hâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;cap 15-29) Kilkenny v New Ross - Saturday 23 April @14.00hrs Venue:- Callan G.C. Team - Liz Neary & Ana Lyons Margaret McCreery & Kathleen Hogan Catherine King & Stella Coughlan Reserves - Eithne Murphy & Lourda Everard Team Managers:- Paula Bradbury & Ann Greaney Minor Cup. Kilkenny v Callan - Saturday 23rd April 2016 @ 1.00 p.m Home:-Helen Butler (24), Martina Naughton (26) Away:-Aimee Cleere (23), Catherine Leahy (24), Edith Ogilvie (24) Team Managers:- Stella Coughlan & Sandra Barrett Social Activities Bridge Results. Monday 18 April 1st. Terry Harmer & Catherine King 2nd. Martin & Jane Duggan 3rd. John King & Brendan McIntyre 4th. Martina Naughton & Mary Rice 5th. Paddy Smee & Deirdre Byrne 6th. Colette oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hare & Colm Shaw. Monday was our ďŹ nal Bridge session for this season. Bridge will recommence next September. Results:- Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & Ladies Open Singles Wednesday 13 April Men. 1st. Conor Boland (5) 42pts. 2nd. Ned Kirwan (9) 41pts. 3rd. David deLoughrey (11) 41pts. Best Gross Graham Nugent (0) 38pts. 4th. Michael Comerford (5). 40pts. (B9) 5th. Bobby Mahony (10) 40pts. Ladies. Evelyn Crotty (12) 36pts. Prizegiving to be conďŹ rmed at later date. Ladies 18 & 9 holes competition

13 April 18 Hole Stableford 1st. Ursula DeLoughry (20) 36 pts 2nd Margaret McCreery (18) 35 pts Best Gross Mary Leahy Browne ( 3) 26 gross pts 3rd Yvonne Egan (11) 34 pts (B.6) 4th Catherine Keane (23) 34 pts (B.6) 5th Ruth Bourke (15) 34 pts 9 Hole Stableford 1st Toni Hayes (21) 17 pts 2nd Joan Norris (25) 13 pts Weekend results- Sat., Sun., Mon., 16/17/18 April 1. Mick Crotty (19) 66 (B9) 2. Ian Morrissey (12) 66 3.John Keogh (19) 67 4.Best Gross Graham Nugent (Scr) 67gross 5. Michael Kinchella (16) 67 (B9) 6.Thomas Buckley (14) 67 (B9) 64 players qualiďŹ ed for the match play with the draw for opponents to follow. Not all players on 72 nett succeeded in making the knockout stages. Full details available on the handicap notice board. Prizewinners above will be presented with their prizes on The Club Finals Day, Saturday 3 September. Twoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club 5th. Patrick Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Shea. 6th. Paul Shortt Jnr., Graham Nugent, Michael Condon, Craig Martin,Brendan Hogan, Brian Meredith, James Young, Bobby oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Mahony, Paddy Crotty. 15th. Pat Walsh, Luke Wall, 17th. Brian Spratt, Luke Wall. Each player receives â&#x201A;Ź26.70 credit in the Pro Shop Senior Gents Results of Senior Men Competition â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thursday 14th April 1st - John King, Andy Hughes, Kevin Donohue, Brendan Graham - 65 Pts 2nd -Pat Collins, Martin Treacy, Jack Nolan, Dermot Moloney 63 Pts (B3). 3rd - Brian Cullen, John Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donovan, Tom Brett, Eamon Brennan - 63 Pts (B6). 4th - Paddy Smee, Mick Crotty, Bob Greany, Billy Dalton - 63 Pts (B6). 5th - Rodger Curran, Tom Dunne, Peter Dabinette, Paddy Halley - 63 Pts (B6). 6th - Matt Ruth, Peter Ryan, Shem Lawlor, Tony Joyce - 63 Pts (B6). 7th - Jim Ryan, Reay Brandon, Christy Rainey, Finbarr Coughlan - 60 Pts. 59 Players took part. Senior Ladies- Thursday 12 April 1. Joan Norris, Breda Kavanagh, Margaret Harmer 36pts. 2. Sheila Brennan, Frances Graham, Catherine Keane, Frances Foley, 35pts. 3. Edith Ogilvie, Jane Duggan, Mary oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell 33pts. 4. Angela oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Grady, Joan oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sullivan, Kathleen Price 33pts. Fixtures Tuesday 19 April 08.20-10.20 12.20-14.20 Ladies 9 & 18 Hole Competition 16.04-17.00 Wednesday 20 April 13.00-14.30 Members Time 15.56-16.12 Gowran Park, Duggan Cup Practice 17.00-17.08 Olan Corcoran Provincial Towns Practice

17.32-17.56 Barton Shield Practice Thursday 21 April 09.30-10.45 Senior Ladies 10.45-13.24 Senior Gents 13.30-14.20 Members Time Friday 22 April 09.32-10.44 Smithwickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brewery G.S. 10.52-12.04 Rags G. S. 13.00-14.30 Members Time 14.36-15.32 K.A.G.S 15.40-15.48 Duggan Cup v Gowran Saturday 23 April 07.32-08.52 Members Time 10.04-11.08 Society 11.16-11.48 Visitors 12.12-12.52 Visitors 13.00-13.08 Ladies Minor Cup v Callan 13.16-14.04 Members Time 14.12-14.44 Provincial Towns Cup v Gowran 15.00-17.06 Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & Ladies Competition Sunday 24 April 07.27-17.03 Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & Ladies Competition (Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fourball QualiďŹ er) (Ladies Scotch Foursomes) Monday 25 April 13.00-13.56 Members Time 14.04-14.12 Ladies Junior Cup v Mount Juliet 15.00-17.08 Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fourball QualiďŹ er Tuesday 26 April 08.28-10.28 12.20-14.20 Ladies 9 &18 Hole Competition 16.04-17.16 11.32-11.48 Visitors Wednesday 27 April 07.30-10.20 Ladies & Gents Open Singles 10.28-12.04 Society 12.12-17.16 Ladies & Gents Open Singles Pro Shop Corner All Galvin Green Clothing Reduced - 20% off rain wear - 20% off insula tops - 40% off baselayer tops New Spring / Summer stock - Gents Sketchers golf shoes - Ladies Footjoy shoes - Ladies and Gents Calvin Klein and Cutter & Buck clothing - Dwyer & Co. Gents golf trousers Start the season off with an MOT on your golf clubs, make your clubs feel like new with a new set of grips. Wide selection available, call in for great deals on full sets of grips. Titleist & Ping Custom Fitting Day Both the above Custom Fitting Days are now fully booked

Castlecomer Mens Singles Brian Young returned the best score of the current year when he shot a magniďŹ cent score of 43 pts in the Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s singles. Brian playing off 5 shot 4 birdies during his round and returned a gross score of 2 under par. Brian Young (5) 43pts Paul Walsh (14) 40 pts b9 Gross Colin Dunne (6) 40pts Cat 1. David Lynch (6) 35 pts b9 Cat 2. Allan Dunne (12) 38 pts Cat 3 James Hynes (24) 31 pts. Club Mixed Foursomes 2nd Qualyifying Round 1.Kevin Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Shea (16), Marjie Gannon (30) 44 pts 2.Tom Staunton (17), Margaret Furlong(12) 40 pts b6 3.Ger Comerford (23), Betty Byrne (16) 40 pts 4.Michael Curry (5), Joan Costigan (19) 38 pts b9

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*ROI The above qualify for last 8 of club mixed foursomes Diary Thurs 21st April Men’s 18 hole Open Singles Sat 23rd/ Sun 24th April Mens 18 hole Open Fourball Inter Club Teams Castlecomer had mixed fortunes over the past week in inter club competitions The Barton Cup team defeated Borris to advance to the next round while the J.B. Carr team lost out by 3 matches to 2 away to Mount Juliet The nine hole scramble The 9 hole scramble is making a welcome return, starting on Tues 26 April at 6.00. This is open to both members, non-members, juveniles and whole families. All are welcome. This is a sociable event, a super way to meet people and a great way to get into golf. Get into golf Castlecomer golf club has organised taster classes for people to come and see if they would like to play golf. These will be held on the 5th and 11th of May contact Helen 0872540726 Improve your golf Golf lessons are being organised for anyone who is interested in progressing their golf. These are happening on a Tues and Sat. Contact Helen Dunne or place name on sheet in locker room. Table Quiz The annual table quiz is taking place on Friday 29th April at 9pm. Table of 4 €20 Question master Martin O Donnell. All welcome. Please support. Volunteers needed Volunteers needed every sat morning to help with course maintenance . You can join a group by placing your name on the list on notice board.

Mountain View Cancellation The monthly medal and Round 3 of the Spring League were cancelled last weekend due to heavy rain on Sunday. They are rescheduled for this coming weekend and can be played on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Club Doubles Qualiﬁer

On weekend of 24/4/16 The club doubles qualiﬁer takes place. The competition will be a Fourball Better Ball with the top sixteen pairs qualifying for the 2016 Club Doubles Matchplay. The Fourball Better Ball winners will represent the club in this years Holmpatrick Cup. Winter Rules Due to the continuing wet weather winters rules will be in play until further notice. Our 9 Hole weekday competitions will recommence as soon as winter rules are lifted. Diary Sunday Apr 17th Monthly Medal and Spring League Round 3. Tuesday Apr 19th Mountain View Seniors Competition. Wednesday Apr 20th Ladies Singles Competition. Thursday Apr 21st MV Seniors 13 Hole Competition. Sunday Apr 24th Club Doubles Qualiﬁer.

room. Make sure to play your match before the close-off date. BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND An Open Singles Stableford competition will take place from Saturday 30th May to Monday 2nd May – open to visitors and members. Timesheets are already getting busy so an early reservation is advised – telephone 056 7726699 or book online. LADIES: Wed 13th April – 18 Hole Singles Stableford 1st Eithne Byrne (31) 36pts 2nd Kerri Bolger (29) 34pts FIXTURES: Wednesday 20th April - Members Weekly 9 Hole Competition Thursday 21st April -Open SinglesVisitors €20.00 Sunday 24th AprilRACE MEETING – NO GOLF Saturday 30th April – Mon 2nd May Bank Holiday Open SinglesVisitors €20.00

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InterClub News - BARTON CUP The Barton Cup team beat Callan in the ﬁrst round on Sunday. With 3 away matches it was a great win for the team. All matches were very close with our 3 victories coming on the 17th, 18th and 19th holes. Next up is Mount Juliet in a few weeks. Weekly Open Singles -Thursday 14th April 2016 Results are available online. Competition continues this Thursday 21st April – book online or phone golf office 056 7726699 for timesheet. Men’s Monthly Medal – Saturday 17th/Sunday 18th April There was a record turnout for the monthly medal with 112 competing this month. Pat Kirwan went one better than last month to claim the medal. 1st Pat Kirwan (9) 67 nett 2nd Mick Fitzpatrick (9) 68 nett 3rd M.J. Farrell (16) 69 nett Gross Tom Nevin (8) 79 gross Over 18 h/c Michael Kirwan (23) 74 nett The 2’s club money will be applied to your account. Racing this Sunday so no Club competition. Matchplay The draws are up in the locker

New members integration competition: We will be holding a new members integration competition in a few weeks time and this will be a great way for new members to meet your fellow club members in a friendly yet competitive atmosphere where winning is not the goal. New member will be paired with regular club members and we hope this will help you enjoy your new club that bit more and introduce you to the friendly and helpful atmosphere that our club is renowned for. Watch this space for beginning dates which will be announced shortly. Friday Mixed competition: The Friday social mixed competition recomences this week from 5pm to 6pm and all are welcome. Interclub competitions 2016: Our 2016 interclub team calender kicked off last Sunday with our Barton Cup squad Captained by Richard McMahon out at 3pm facing a very strong Gowran side. First out were Nigel Dagg and Paul Norris and they got off to a poor start for two such superb golfers and were two down at the turn. But they never gave up and fought back over the next 16 holes to be level on the 17th and they

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were unfortunite to have lost on the 18th to a par, on another day and the bounce that cost them their game would have been in their favour. Out second in Callan the team of Michael Murphy and Larry Malone held their own and were level after 6 holes but were unlucky to lose the 7th and the 8th holes but great skill from both players saw them claw back the 9th and win with a par. They had 4 pars over the 8th 9th 10th and 11th and only won one of them, an indication of the quality of player they faced. They were two down after 12 holes played. But as with all Callan teams when their backs are to the wall they dig deep and Michael and Larry over the next five holes reeled in their opponents to win the 17th and head to the 18th tee box all square. They were very unlucky to not have won the 18th it was halved and they headed for the 1st again. Nail biting for the supporters who turned up. Third out at home were Pat O’Keeffe and John Moroney who had a good start and they holed an incredible putt on the 7th to get a par and they were one down after 12 holes narrowely losing the 12th. In Gowren we were all square after 9 holes. Pat and john fought back again and were level standing on the 18th. John hit an arrow of a shot to within 50 yards of the green which Pat chipped on and they finished out to win. Meanwhile the remaining match on the 19th with Michael and larry was lost to a par. Our away matches were neck and neck most of their 18 and Niall O’Sullivan and Keith O’Dwyer narrowly lost their match and Mick Hickey and Andy Needham won the other, two holes up with one to play. Another great performance from a very strong Callan team, which this time did not get that little bit of luck which to be honest was the difference between two very fine teams of golfers. Well done lads you did yourselves and your club proud and we wish Gowran the best of luck in the rest of the competition. Club foursomes and scratch cup matchplay 2016: If you wish to play in the club foursomes competition or the scratch cup this year the entry forms are now up in the men’s locker room. Entry this year is still only €6 for the

foursomes and €10 for the scratch cup. Membership for 2016: Rates for 2016 have been held at the same rate across all membership categories, which are great value for access to a fantastic golf course and to benefit from such a friendly and inclusive club for everyone. We have fantastic deals for new or lapsed members from €499 (€449 for seniors). Membership for existing members remains at €549. We are offering full membership for €399 which includes your insurance and GUI fee, with no joining fee, to members aged between 21 and 31. That represents amazing value and full details/finance options are available from Margaret on 0567725136. Men’s Competitions: Our open Wednesday competition sponsored by O’Dwyers Golf stores was won by Jimmy Hillman (13) with a score of 41 points. In 2nd place with 40 points was Michael Comerford (23) and in 3rd place was Martin Maher (12) on 41 points. Seven two’s were recorderd on the day. The men’s singles qualifiers were held over last weekend and some very fine scoring, in keeping with the weather, was recorded. 94 took part over the two days and our winner on a great score of 43 points was Jamie Tennyson (16). In 2nd place with a score of 42 points was Patrick Farrell (21) and in 3rd place was Niall Brett (12)with a score of 42 points. Players on 35 points or more qualified and the first round will be in the format of the 1st place qualifier plays the last placed qualifier and the 2nd placed qualifier playes the 2nd last qualifier and so on. Best gross score of 34 was from Richard McKeever(5). There were 11 players with a 2 for the two’s club, Patrick Denny, Jimmy Dunne, Paul Norris, Joe Tierney on the 4th hole and Patrick Denny, Billy Walsh on the 8th hole and Eoin Carey, Martin Maher, Kevin O’Driscoll, Francis Wall on the 14th with Darren Comerford the only one good enough to slot a birdie on the 16th. Ladies Competitions: The Ladies results from their 18 hole competition hIeld on the 12th of April were in 1st place Helena McCormack with 30 points, in 2nd

place was Sheila Kirby with 29 points, 3rd was Teresa Phelan with 28 points, in 4th place was Teresa O’Neill with 27 points and in 5th place was Teresa Drea with with 26 points. The 9 hole competition was won by Anne Campion with 13 points. The ladies ﬁrst interclub encounter was held last Saturday and they were narrowely beaten by Mount Juliet by a scoreline of 2 won and 3 lost matches in the Ladies Challenge Cup. The Intermediate Team had a fantastic win against Carlow on Saturday, winning four of their matches and only narrowly losing 1 match. Well done ladies. Fixtures Diary weekending 24th April: Wednesday 20th April: Open singles stableford sponsored by O’Dwyers Golf Stores. Thursday 21st April: Senior Ladies tee time 10am-12am Saturday 23rdApril: Men’s fourball Stableford Sunday 24th April:Ladies Heron Trophy/Mens Fourball Stableford (Free tee times permitting) Monday 25th April: RGA Tee time 11am-1am Tuesday 26th April: Ladies Day with an 18 and 9 hole competition(s) Course condition update: The course has recovered well and is drying out. The greens are due to be hollow cored this week. Could ALL players please repair their pitch marks on the greens as this is still a problem on a few greens and this may seem like it is not important but it is and if everyone repaired at least one pitch mark our greens will remain superb. So please think of your fellow players. Club Lotto: Week 4 Results for a jackpot of €1650 and the numbers drawn were 13,27,33. There was no winner. There were 3 lucky dip winners of €30 each Pat Fitzgeralt, Barry Henriques and Liam Kirwin. The sellers were Goretti Hennessy, Murt Cuddihy, John Kirwan. Next week’s jackpot is €1750. We would like to thank you for your support as this is a vital part of our club and the people behind running it deserve our sincere thanks as they do Trojan work which may sometimes be forgotten. Ladies Spring League: The ladies spring league is now up and underway and the team sheets are up in the ladies locker room. The spring league is due to be completed by the end of May so please ladies get all matches played in time. Rules of golf you may not know: You may spit on your clubface before playing a shot to clean it, but not if you’re trying to reduce spin to hit a straighter shot. DECISION 4-2/4 Golf Joke of the week: A man and his wife walked into a dentist’s office. The man said to the dentist, “Doctor, I’m in one hell of a big hurry! I have two buddies sitting out in my car waiting for us to go play golf. So forget about the anesthetic and just pull the tooth and be done with it. I don’t have time to wait for the anesthetic to work!” The dentist thought to himself, “My goodness, this sure is a very brave man, asking me to pull his tooth without using anything to kill the pain.” So the dentist asked him, “Which tooth is it, sir?” The man turned to his wife and said, “Open your mouth, Honey, and show the doctor which tooth hurts.”

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Hard battling Cats fail to Allianz Hurling League Semi-Final BY PAT TREACY

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20 APRIL 2016 Kilkenny Reporter

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Soccer

Roadshow rolls on as local clubs triumph

5HSRUWHU Soccer Fixtures TODAY, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20 Continental Tyres Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s League of Ireland Kilkenny United v Shelbourne, Buckley Park, 6.15pm THURSDAY, APRIL 21 Premier Division (7pm) Lions â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; v Evergreen â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;; Thomastown â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; v Freebooters â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; FRIDAY, APRIL 22 Division 1 (7pm) â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bridge United v Spa United; Freebooters â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; v Brookville Division 2 Newpark â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; v Callan â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Division 3 Deen Celtic â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; v Thomastown â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 7pm Division 3 Cup Villa v Castlewarren, 6.45 SUNDAY, APRIL 24 Leinster Youths Cup Hardwick v Evergreen, Richmond Road, Dublin, 2.30pm McCalmont Cup (11am) Fort Rangers v Freebooters â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;;Deen Celtic â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; v Thomastown â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Division 1 Freebooters â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; v Clover â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 11am Division 2 River Rangers v Highview Athletic, 11am Division 3 (2,30) Paulstown v St Anneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 2.30pm; Villa v Deen Celtic â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;; Thoamstown â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122; v Castlewarren THURSDAY, APRIL 28 Premier Division Evergreen â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; v Lions â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 7pm FRIDAY, APRIL 29 Division 2 Callan â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; v Deen Celtic â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 7pm

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