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Child safety services fail, admits Tusla CHILD protection and welfare services in the Carlow, Kilkenny and South Tipperary area failed to notify Gardaí about every allegation of suspected abuse and neglect received, according to a new report by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA). Tusla, the State’s Child and Family Agency, has acknowledged the publication of the report which stated: “The system in place for ensuring that all allegations of suspected DEXVH ZHUH QRWL¿HG E\ VRFLDO workers to An Garda Síochána also required improvement and there were examples where QRWL¿FDWLRQV KDG QRW EHHQ VHQW as required,” the report said. This is one of many criticisms made in the report which comers after an announced inspection in January last. The report also noted that

that cases awaiting allocation following allegations of physical abuse against children did not have adequate safety plans and or children were not seen by social workers. Children on the waiting list for assessment, who were the subject of repeat referrals to the service, were not always prioritised for allocation to a social worker. “There was an under reporting of allegations of abuse from the child protection and welfare service to An Garda Siochana,” said the report. Inspectors reviewed 29 cases of physical abuse, sexual abuse and/or neglect. In eight of the 29 cases reviewed, or 27%, there was no evidence of this QRWL¿FDWLRQ RQ ¿OH DQG WKUHH of these cases were escalated during inspection due to potential risk to children.

Dermot Halpin, Service Director, Tusla said: “We accept WKH ¿QGLQJV RI WKLV UHSRUW DQG acknowledgment that Tusla has made important headway in implementing a range of measures to reform child protection and welfare services in the area.” “This inspection report provides us with important additional measurement and oversight, to supplement the work already done internally, in LGHQWLI\LQJ GH¿FLHQFLHV LQ WKH service area, ensuring the safety of our children” Marie Kennedy, Area Manager, Carlow, Kilkenny, South Tipperary, Tusla said: “The HIQA report highlighted many examples of very good practice and acknowledged that where a child was at immediate risk, they received an immediate protective response.”

Mother angered by killer day out Brid Brennan and Tara Byrne on cake duty at Leighlin Parish Field Day. Image by Rue Photography

Injury rules O’Brien out of World Cup CARLOW’S Sean O’Brien has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup as he is set to undergo hip surgery that will keep him out of contention for six months. A statement from Leinster read: “Back row Seán O’Brien, who lifted the PRO14 trophy on Saturday last [against Glasgow Warriors] in Celtic Park on behalf of the 57 Leinster players that competed over

the 23 game domestic season, will undergo surgery in the next few weeks for a hip injury. As a result he will be ruled out of action for up to six months. “As a result he has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup in Japan. “Everyone at Leinster Rugby wishes Seán the very best of luck with his recovery and of course with his move to London Irish later in the year.”

THE mother of murdered Ciara Campbell, who was stabbed more than 27 times by her ex-boyfriend, has said she is devastated after the Irish Prison Service informed her that her daughter’s killer was getting day release for the second time. In a post on Facebook, Paidi Campbell, from Carlow, said: “We got some very bad and seriously disturbing news from the IPS. “As most of you know our daughter Ciara’s murderer Gordon Molloy is up for his second parole attempt after serving just over 11 years of a life sentence. You may remember he was given a day out last year after 10 years to visit his family.” Molloy, of Ballickmoyer, Laois, received a life sentence in July 2009 after he brutally slayed the 22-year-old mother at her home in Ardmore Gardens, Carlow in 2007. Now, for the second time in under a year Molloy is again being given a day out, to visit his family.

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Sharon Lowry, Caroline Rea, Yvonne Webster and Ciara Dooley at Carlow’s first ever Mardi Gras Bingo & Drag Show, Scraggs Alley. Image by Rue Photography

He loves, he loves me not: we have highest divore rate COUNTY Carlow has the highest divorce rate in the country, DFFRUGLQJ WR ¿JXUHV IURP WKH Circuit Court. The county has EHHQ DW WKH 1R VSRW IURP up to 2017, with Dublin having RFFXS\LQJ WKDW SRVLWLRQ IURP 2010 to 2014. /HLWULP KDV WKH ORZHVW UDWH RI GLYRUFH IRU ZKLOH .LONHQQ\ Monaghan and Cavan previously had the lowest rate. 7KH ¿JXUHV REWDLQHG E\ WKH ,ULVK 7LPHV IURP WKH &LUFXLW &RXUW VKRZ WKHUH ZHUH

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Up to 65% of premises now have high-speed broadband

Admin post is being sought by Chamber

THE number of homes with high-speed broadband in Carlow has risen by 4% during WKH ODVW ÂżYH \HDUV DFFRUGLQJ WR ÂżJXUHV UHOHDVHG DW WKH ZHHNHQG SeĂĄn Canney, Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development, said: “The status of broadband in Carlow is that today 65% of premises have access to highspeed broadband, compared with 61% in 2015.â€? A total of 18,052 or 28% of Carlow premises will receive high-speed broadband under the new State intervention. Deputy Canney said: “Since April 2017, Eir has provided high-speed broadband to 1,980 premises in Carlow. “When Eir’s deployment is complete, the company will have provided high-speed broadband to 3,942 premises in Carlow. “The national broadband plan investment in providing highspeed broadband in Carlow over the duration of the plan will be approximately â‚Ź29m.â€?

AN ambitious, innovative, business focused person is being sought by Carlow Chamber of Commerce to provide part time administrative support to the organisation and its members. Working with companies across Carlow, the Chamber are an independent organisation which is “dedicated to fostering a thriving county and is a catalyst in the promotion and progression of the town, county and region�. The Chamber work to keep members informed with regular business updates, provide advice, promoting business, and to helping them reach new goals. Being part of a small team, members encourage innovation and creativity. You will have the ability to work on your own initiative, while ensuring that deadlines and targets are met. Advanced computer skills DUH UHTXLUHG DQG H[SHULHQFH LQ accountancy is preferred. The Chamber say they will assist in getting the successful ap-

Olivia Quinn, Lorraine Doyle and Liz Brennan relaxing at Leighlin Parish Field Day. Image by Rue Photography

Brothers strutting their stuff at Visual in their search for fame ALL their lives they wanted to be famous. To get there they need to make the perfect dance routine, but they need your help. In this dance fantasy adventure Lords Of Strut brothers Sean and Seamus (pictured above) rock out some banging moves, have a few tantrums, cause a teensy ELW RI PD\KHP DQG ÂżQG RXW

if fame is really what they’re looking for, after all. Street Performance World Champions, unlikely heroes of smash hit RIOT and Britain’s Got Talent favorites, Lords of Strut performing at VISUAL deliver their most sublime family show to date Tickets for their appearance on Saturday, June 8th are ₏15 for adults,

children â‚Ź8 or â‚Ź38 for a family On Friday June 7 at VISUAL , award winning international choreographer Luke Murphy and renowned sculptor Alex Pentek collaborate on a provocative, atmospheric and energetic dance performance examining the nature of touch, contact and the electricity of our skin. The performance begins at 6.30pm and admission free.

plicant up to speed on the Surf Accountancy package and the other systems and events that support the organisation in their varying roles. In a Press statement, they said that the importance of communication could be underestimated, and the successful candidate would use a variety of channels to connect with members, and stakeholders. ,I \RX DUH LQWHUHVWHG LQ ÀH[ible working arrangements, IUHH SDUNLQJ DW WKH RྜFH DQG great conditions where you get WR ZRUN ZLWK VRPH RI WKH ¿QHVW companies in Carlow, then this may be the role you have been looking for. :LWK DQ\ TXHULHV RU WR DSSO\ for this role, send your CV and details of how this role is for you to Brian O’Farrell, CEO of County Carlow Chamber on ceo@carlowchamber.com before 5pm on the Wednesday, June 5th. 7KH &KDPEHU RྜFH LV LQThe Carlow Gateway Business Centre on the Athy Road.

Chloe (12) goes a round or two with Joe Duffy FOLLOWING our story of last week, Carlow boxing and Muay Thai heroine, Chloe Black, and her father were RTÉ’s Liveline last Wednesday to tell Joe 'X྾\ WKHLU IUXVWUDWLRQV RYHU Chloe (12) not being allowed to box in the National Finals the previous weekend. The father and daughter, with Chloe’s coaches from the Tullow Amateur Boxing Club and Carlow Muay Thai, told of how Chloe had travelled to the National Stadium in Dublin and had completed the weigh-in, only to be told right before her ¿JKW WKDW VKH ZDV GLVTXDOL¿HG because she also takes part in Muay Thai. Chloe was not allowed to box on the basis of an Amateur Irish Boxing Association rule which disallows competitors to be involved in any other

individual, physical, contact sport. A petition to abolish the boxing rule which prevented WKH \HDU ROG IURP ÂżJKWLQJ in the Nationals last week has garnered over 1,000 signatures already. Speaking on the programme, the unbeaten Chloe said boxing had really brought out her FRQÂżGHQFH DQG DIWHU WKH HYHQWV of that Friday, “I was distraught, I started crying, I couldn’t hold it in, I was so angry with the way it was dealt with. “I could’ve been told on the Thursday and I would’ve been able to get over it. But being told a couple of minutes before WKH ÂżJKW ZKHQ , ZDV UHDOO\ FRQÂżGHQW LW UHDOO\ EURNH PH , just had to get out of the stadium DV TXLFNO\ DV SRVVLEOH , FRXOG not hold it in any longer.â€?

Her father Eric said: “It’s brutal. If you were there Joe the other night and saw that girl, she’s been training hard for this. We made no secret of Chloe’s Muay Thai record.â€? Joe Hennigan, Vice-President of the Irish Amateur Boxing Association, also spoke on the programme and said it wasn’t a ÂłGLVTXDOLÂżFDWLRQ DV VXFK´ He said: “There was an RŕľśFLDO FRPSODLQW VHQW LQ DQG when a complaint is sent in we have to act on that complaint, it was then we found out that Chloe was involved with this other sport. “There was a letter sent out to all the clubs regarding getting involved with kickboxing and all these other sports. That was only a couple of weeks ago. I feel sorry for her but I think we made the right decision.â€?

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summerfun

How to keep your kids busy Camps can be fantastic for children but how do you know if they are ready? THE days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer (at long last!), and many parents' thoughts begin to stir….ah…summer camp. Few words can conjure up such vivid memories and images of childhood. Camp can be a magical experience for children—a time to explore the outdoors, discover new interests, and

enhance self-reliance. It can also be fraught with anxiety, sleeplessness, and depression, but that's usually reserved for the parents! Picking the right Camp For every parent, their children’s happiness is the most important thing in their lives and having happy summer experiences are very important

for all concerned. The right summer camp should cater for the needs and interests of your child and a JRRG RQH ZLOO R൵HU \RXU FKLOG the chance to try new activities, to learn new skills, to make friends and to gain a sense of independence. So where do you start? It is very important to remember what your child is interested

in when choosing an activity camp. Here are some questions you might ask yourself before you book: Is your child interested in a particular activity, such as a particular sport, nature, music, drama or arts and crafts? Would your child like to learn a new skill? Has your child a special need RU OHDUQLQJ GL൶FXOW\ WKDW QHHGV

to be catered for? Does your child like water activities? Is your child good at making new friends or are they better R൵ ZLWK RWKHU FKLOGUHQ WKH\ already know? Is your child more receptive to structured learning or do they work better in a relaxed environment? Is your child suited to a day camp near home or a sleepaway experience? Your child's

age, past experience and personality will be factors in determining their readiness for a particular programme. When you, and your child, have selected the type of camp you want, ie sports, performing arts etc it is important to ensure WKH FDPS \RX ¿QDOO\ VHOHFW is a professionally run camp providing a safe environment for your child.

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Green idealism meets hypocrisy Isobell Brooker and Fr Ruairi O’Domhnaill at Carlow Choral Society’s summer concert. Image by Rue Photography

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NATIONAL LOTTERY GRANTS The HSE has been allocated National Lottery Funding for distribution to community based groups and voluntary organisations, under the Respite Care Grant Scheme and the National Lottery Grant Scheme. Groups and organisations involved in providing health and personal social services can apply for once-off funding of between €500 and €10,000 for suitable projects. For information on how and where to apply, see www.hse.ie/lotterygrants If you have a query contact the HSELive team on 1850 24 1850 or email hselive@hse.ie Closing Date for Applications is noon on Tuesday, 30th April 2019.

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carlowpeople June 4, 2019 PLANNING NOTICES. Carlow County Council Planning permission is sought for alterations to an existing dwelling, comprising of: creation of granny flat in part of existing house, internal alterations to same (conversion of sitting room to bedroom, kitchen to study, enlargement of bathroom etc.), alterations to facades, construction of a proposed extension to the side (new living room/kitchen/dining room/utility/new entrance hall) and all associated works at Hillcrest, Milltown, Garryhill, Co. Carlow Signed Adrian and Collette Ryan The planning application may be inspected and/or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority, Carlow County Council, County Buildings, Athy Road, Carlow Town, during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (â‚Ź20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Carlow County Council We, Tony Melay & Niamh Kavanagh, are applying to Carlow County Council for

Retention Permission of works to date of a dwellinghouse and domestic garage constructed to wall plate level and Full Permission for completion of same to a fully serviced dwellinghouse and domestic garage and all associated site alterations and site works from that previously granted under Pl. Reg. No. 06/878 at Kilbrannish South, Bunclody, Co. Carlow. Signed Tony Melay & Niamh Kavanagh 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 Authority, Civic Offices, Athy Road, Carlow, during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, â‚Ź20, 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. Carlow County Council Planning permission for re-

tention is sought for replacement of roof structure and re-slating with salvaged and original slate, to the Old Canal store, a Protected Structure CW124 (adjoining Goresbridge a protected structure C92) and for the retention of a unauthorized sliding gate to the rear vehicular access. Permission is sought for a change of use of the existing ground floor to original 3 storey section (including raised area to North for Canal Museum and Cafe). This use is the first phase of a later development of upper floors which for now are being made structurally stable. t %FNPMJUJPO PG FYJTUJOH TJOgle lean-to structure and toilet block and its replacement with new flat roofed single storey structure for use as kitchen and toilets to new canal Museum CafĂŠ, area 61sqm. t 3FGVSCJTINFOU PG FYJTUJOH industrial shed structures to allow for covered parking bike storage and (occasional community event) t 5IF JOTUBMMBUJPO PG B ĂśSF escape access and stair from rear barrel vault shed through existing blocked opening onto Ballyellin Road. t 3F GFOFTUSBUJPO PG BMM VQQFS floor windows and first floor structural repair of building shell and fire rating, however the use of these floors is not being considered in this

phase, and there will be no public access. t $POTUSVDUJPO PG B OFX HMBTT walled viewing deck and cafe (57sqm) to Canal side. t 1SPWJTJPO PG B OFX XBTUF water treatment system and tertiary sand filter. t 5IF QSPWJTJPO PG DBS TQBDFT within the shed structure. t 5IF SFQBJS PG ÜSTU BOE TFDond floor rooms to residential section including reconstruction of brick partitions and internal stairs. For Tom O’Neill Old Canal Stores, Ballyellen Road, Goresbridge, Co. Carlow 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 Authority, Civic Offices, Athy Road, Carlow, during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, ₏20, 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.

18 | WILDLIFE with Justin Ivory

The Cuckoo and the Butterfly

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Cuckooflower (Photo Justin Ivory) ONE of my favourite flowers, the Cuckooflower (Cardamine pratensis) has been in bloom for the last few weeks and will be well into June. Bearing beautiful, delicate flowers consisting of four broad petals ranging from white to lilac or deep pink in colour, it is hard to imagine that this little beauty is a member of the cabbage (Brassicaceae) family! This little gem is widespread and can be found in marshes and damp meadows and pastures. It gains the name Cuckooflower from the fact that it flowers in April and May when the cuckoos arrive and are singing. It is also known as Lady’s Smock as apparently the flower resembles the smock dresses worn by milkmaids in times past.

Male Orange Tip (Photo Justin Ivory) Not only is the Cuckooflower an exquisite little beauty it also plays a very important role as the larval foodplant of one of my favourite butterflies – the Orange Tip (Anthocaris cardamines). One of the earlier butterflies on the wing, the handsome male with its unmistakable bright orange wingtips, is a real harbinger of spring. The female lacks the orange wingtips and can be mistaken for the Small White, but both sexes have a lovely mottled green underwing which distinguishes them from other species. Female Orange Tips lay their orange, bottle-shaped eggs on the underside of flower buds of mainly the Cuckooflower, but also other crucifers such as Honesty. On hatching the pale, blue-green caterpillars feed on the developing seedpods. After 3 to 4 weeks the caterpillar leaves the foodplant and finds a new location before forming a chrysalis (known as pupating) among dry vegetation. The chrysalis remains here for 10 months until next April when the new adult butterfly emerges.

FAT FREDDIE by Stephen Breen

DARK STATES - MURDER IN MILWAUKE Wednesday 29th May 10.25pm RTE 2

ROCKETMAN Released 22nd May

‘Fat’ Freddie Thompson first appeared in court in 1997 aged 17. Over the next 20 years his criminal career would be marked by mayhem, brutality and murder. In 2000 a row over a failed drugs deal ignited a murderous feud in Dublin’s south inner city. The first victim of the Crumlin-Drimnagh feud was a childhood friend of Thompson’s. Sixteen young men would lose their lives over the next 12 years. Meanwhile, another childhood friend, Daniel Kinahan, had become a senior figure in his father Christy Kinahan’s international crime cartel.

Louise Theroux examines gun crime and racial tensions in the US city, where the homicide rate is 12 times the national average and the police are frequently regarded with distrust. He follows the police department’s homicide officers as they investigate a shooting, spends time with a family that has lost a loved one to gun crime, and meets a former gang leader who has become a social activist dedicated to finding solutions to her city’s problems. He also examines the impact of a recent police shooting. Last in the series.

Named after John’s 1972 song, “Rocket Man� is a biographical musical film based on the life of musician Elton John. Directed by Dexter Fletcher and written by Lee Hall, it stars Taron Egerton as John, with Jamie Bell, Richard Madden, and Bryce Dallas Howard. The film tells the story of Elton John’s life, from his years as a prodigy at the Royal Academy of Music, through his influential and enduring musical partnership with Bernie Taupin, as well as his struggles with depression, substance abuse, and acceptance of his sexual orientation.

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CARLOW ARTS FESTIVAL - LORDS OF STRUT Visual Carlow, Old Dublin Road, Carlow, Saturday 8th June 6.30pm

WELLS HOUSE & GARDENS Ballyedmond, Gorey, Co. Wexford www.wellshouse.ie

BROTHERS OF THE BRUSH Visual Carlow, Old Dublin Road, Carlow, Saturday 15th June 8pm Tickets: â‚Ź18/16

All their lives they wanted to be famous. To get there they need to make the perfect dance routine, but they need your help. In this dance fantasy adventure brothers Sean and Seamus rock out some banging moves, run into trouble, have a few tantrums, cause a teensy bit of mayhem and find out if fame is really what they are looking for after all. Street Performance World Champions, unlikely heroes of smash hit RIOT and Britains Got Talent favorites, Lords of Strut deliver their most ridiculous and sublime family show to date.

17th century manor house, set on a 450-acre estate, open for all things corporate! Whether you’re looking to host an event for 900 people or nine, Wells House is the perfect space to do it in with a choice of venues, menus and entertainment to suit all needs! Not only is Wells open for large work events but they also have facilities to host conferences, meetings and team building with plenty of break-out rooms, high-speed WiFi and creativity-inspiring woodlands and gardens. Get in touch today and start thinking outside of the city!

It’s exactly twenty-five years since the original production of Brothers of the Brush appeared in Dublin. A new production of this classic, tells the story of three house painters, making a meagre living, overseen by an arrogant and shifty boss who is running a small business. The need to survive has become far greater than anything else in their lives and manipulation of each is now the new order of the day, where fragile loyalties are tested and taken to limit. Brothers of the Brush is both entertaining and thought provoking.

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JOE DOLAN TRIBUTE SHOW The Tower at Dinn Ri Hotel, Carlow Saturday 8th June @ 10.00 pm

PARENT AND TODDLER ART CLASSES Visual, Carlow, Old Dublin Road, Carlow, Every Tuesday 11am. Tickets: â‚Ź5 (1 adult & 2 kids)

Carlow Golf Club is a course that has the richly deserved reputation of being one of the finest parkland courses in Ireland. It is our unique, natural landscape that remains dry all year round that makes Carlow an ideal club for visiting golfers and its an excellent club to join as a member. Ryder Cup star Christy O’Connor Junior once described Carlow’s 16th as the finest 16th hole in the country and, describing the course as “not to be missed�. Contact us for more details.

Platinum Entertainment presents Joe Dolan, A Music Celebration starring Paschal Brennan and his 7 piece band and has been doing the show since the sad passing of Joe Dolan, The Legend himself. Paschal is currently enjoying tremendous success all over the country with his tribute which includes six other musicians he is also joined occasionally on stage by his daughter Aimee and other special guest entertainers from across Ireland. “There’s no show like Joe show�

VISUAL’s Parent and Toddler class is where you’ll find the luckiest toddlers around. Enjoy a morning of fun, art and watch your little ones as they discover the wonderful world of drawing, painting and exploring their creative potential. You will also have the chance to meet with other parents. Grandparents and child-minders are welcome. Tea and coffee is provided. Book with Box Office at VISUAL Places are limited and must be booked in advance.

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