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TD ‘not liable’ for Kerins court ruling THERE was no likelihood of Carlow Kilkenny TD John McGuinness being held personally liable as a result of the Supreme Court ruling last week in favour of former Rehab CEO Angela Kerins, according to a top solicitor. The court in Dublin found that the Dáil’s Public Accounts Committee acted outside its powers when questioning the former chief executive of Rehab in 2014. Deputy McGuinness was chairman of the committee at the time. However, Kilkenny-based solicitor Martin Carroll has told KCLR that action could not be taken against him individually. Mr Carroll said that members of the Oireachtas were protected by the Constitution. Elsewhere, some of the FRXQWU\¶V WRS SXEOLF R൶FLDOV have warned that the Kerins’ judgement could cost the
taxpayer “millions of euro” in damages. Sources said the judgement must “radically change” “unfairly hostile” Oireachtas c o m m i t t e e hearings, or they may refuse to appear. The Supreme Court found that the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) acted ³VLJQL¿FDQWO\ RXWVLGH LWV UHPLW´ in its questioning of Ms Kerins. The ruling means that the FRXUW PD\ ¿QG WKH FRPPLWWHH¶V questioning of Ms Kerins was unlawful, overturning a High Court decision from 2017. Ms Kerins had sought damages from committee for distress, public humiliation, and the loss of her career following her appearance before the committee in February 2014 The High Court previously heard that she had made an attempt on her own life following the hearing, and that she subsequently resigned as CEO of Rehab on 2 April 2014.
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Brave Shan for top post Paddy’s day A MINOR setback in Shauntelle Tynan’s treatment for cancer in Texas, will not stop the GHÂżDQW \RXQJ &DUORZ ZRPDQ IURP WDNLQJ WKH UHLQV DV *UDQG Marshal for the town’s St Patrick’s Day Parade. ‘Shan’ is in the US at that moment for checks on concert remission. She and her mother, Leona, KDYH XSGDWHG SHRSOH WKURXJK )DFHERRN VD\LQJ ÂłXQIRUWXQDWHO\ VRPHWKLQJ KDV VKRZQ XS RQ 6KDQÂśV OXQJV WKDW ZDVQÂśW WKHUH DW her last scansâ€?. +RZHYHU WKH\ KDYH VDLG ÂłWKDW it isn’t Histio or any type of cancer which was obviously our ELJJHVW IHDU´ 6KDQ ZDV GLDJQRVHG ZLWK D UDUH form of cancer at 16-years-old.
$IWHU HLJKW PRQWKV RI FKHPR with little success, her mother Leona started the mammoth WDVN RI UDLVLQJ Ÿ VR 6KDQ could take part in US clinical trials, a move that would save KHU GDXJKWHUœV OLIH Shan was in Texas for treatment for 18 months and FDPH KRPH ODVW 2FWREHU KDYLQJ been declared cancer-free. She UHWXUQV WR 7H[DV IRU UHJXODU FKHFNV 7KH *RYHUQPHQW KDV VDLG LW LV QRZ FRQVLGHULQJ FRYHULQJ WKH FRVWV RI 6KDQœV treatment abroad. Shan has been an inspiration WR QRW RQO\ SHRSOH LQ &DUORZ EXW SHRSOH WKURXJKRXW ,UHODQG DQG beyond. St Patrick’s Day Festival RUJDQLVHUV ZHUH WKULOOHG ZKHQ
she accepted the invitation to OHDG WKH SDUDGH LQ WKH LQDXJXUDO St Patrick’s Festival. )HVWLYDO &KDLUPDQ .HYLQ %UDG\ VDLG ³:H DUH YHU\ SURXG WR KDYH 6KDXQWHOOH OHDGLQJ WKH parade this year. ³7KH FRPPLWWHH ZDV unanimous in their decision DQG KDYLQJ 6KDQ DV RXU *UDQG 0DUVKDO LV RXU ZD\ RI UHFRJQLVLQJ KHU DPD]LQJ achievement.� This year’s parade incorporates a two day familyIXQ GD\ ZLWK WKH SDUDGH VWDUWLQJ at 4pm on Sunday. For further info contact WKH &DUORZ 6W 3DWULFNœV 'D\ )DFHERRN SDJH RU \R\ FDQ HPDLO WKH RUJDQLVHUV DW FDUORZSDUDGH# JPDLO FRP
Vacant houses not safe says cllr Ciara Oglesby and Sarah O’Neill at Neil Delamere’s Controlled Substance tour, George Bernard Shaw Theatre. Image by Rue Photography
Schools’ building to be finished by June TWO school buildings in Carlow should be completed by the start of the summer, according to Minister for Education Joe McHugh who said Tyndall College and Institute of Further Education were among the last to be done. Work on the schools stopped after the collapse of Carillion Construction more
than a year ago. Six schools ZHUH DŕľľHFWHG DQG WKUHH RI those have already been completed. It will now be the nextschool year at the earliest before students move into the two local buildings. Carillion Construction had almost â‚Ź7 Billion in liabilities when it collapsed in Janaury 2018.
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Kathleen Purcell from Crettyard who won â‚Ź30,000 including a car on Winning Streak with Marty Whelan, Dermot Griffin and Sinead Kennedy. Pic: Mac Innes Photography.
Funeral of man proved almost a grave mistake A FUNERAL was delayed for several hours after the wrong grave was dug at a cemetery in Carlow, the error spotted just minutes before the burial. The recently deceased man was almost lowered into the wrong plot because of the similarities of the names and the year of death on the headstones. The plot the dead man was supposed to be buried in was
only four graves away from the freshly dug grave at St Mary’s cemetery in Carlow town. A local resident who knows both families involved said it has caused distress. She said: “Both families involved are very upset at what has happened.â€? Carlow County Council RŕľśFLDOV ZKR KDYH WKH responsibility to organise gravediggers, have refused to comment
on the error, which happened on February 18th. Country Senior Engineer Brian 2Âś'RQRYDQ FRQÂżUPHG WKDW WKH council had the responsibility to hire contractors to dig plots in graveyards. It is understood that contractors receive a note from the council outlining the name on the headstone, the year of death and the plot number.
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10 years on social house list
SOME social housing applicants in Carlow have been on the waiting list for more than 10 years. A Carlow Live Freedom of Information request sought GHWDLOV RQ WKH ÂżYH ORQJHVW waiting applicants on the social housing list in the county. The local authority information showed one applicant was 4,473 days (just over 12 years) on list. The second longest applicant was 4,125 days (11 years), the third 4,049 days (11 years), the fourth 4,043 days (11 years) and WKH ÂżIWK GD\V \HDUV 7KH ÂżJXUHV DOVR UHYHDOHG WKDW the number of occupied social houses in the county stands at 1,710 with seven vacant currently vscsnt.. When asked about the number RI VRFLDO KRXVHV RŕľľHUHG WR applicants in 2016, 2017 and in 2018 that were refused and the reason given for refusal, the Council said: “This information LV FRQÂżGHQWLDO WR WKH LQGLYLGXDOV concerned.â€? Each local authority draws up its own rules for deciding the order of priority on the housing list. These are called allocation schemes.
Cllrs angered by the delay in new bus route Darren and Nathan Doyle, Helen Dunne and Melvyn Newman at Neil Delamere’s Controlled Substance tour, George Bernard Shaw Theatre. Image by Rue Photography
Let’s work together towards a healthier state of affairs THE Carlow Local Development Committee (LCDC) is calling on clubs, groups, services and amenities that are health and well-being focused to submit their details for the Healthy Carlow ‘What’s On’ online directory. The need for such an online directory was called for during a public consultation for the Healthy Carlow
County Plan 2018-2021. Urging all groups and services to submit their information, Margaret Nolan from Carlow LCDC said: “During the consultation we learned that people were not aware of all the fantastic services, activities, clubs and groups available to them. “That’s why we’re working hard to create a comprehensive guide on such
services in Carlow. “Our aim is for Carlow to be a county where well-being is valued and supported at every level of society.� To submit your service for consideration, go to Carlow Community Facebook or go to https:// www.surveymonkey.com/r/ healthyCarlow. The deadline for submissions is Monday, March 11.
THE set up of a much-heralded Carlow town bus service has been delayed, leading to accusations of the council being “misledâ€? by the National Transport Authority (NTA). The service was to be up and running by the end of 2019, but last week the NTA issued a report saying that “competition for funding within the departmentâ€? had delayed the project. At the February meeting of Carlow County Council, ofÂżFLDOV DQG FRXQFLO PHPEHUV expressed their disappointment with the NTA’s report. Cllr Fergal Browne called on the NTA to attend the council’s March meeting to address the issue, insisting that he did not want to see any more delays in the project. “It isn’t good enough what’s happening here,â€? said cllr Browne. Cllr John Cassin urged members to write to their TDs “to put pressure on themâ€? to deliver the bus service soon. Cllr Fintan Phelan also said he was disappointed by the delay. He questioned the loca-
tion of the bus stop for Carlow Railway Station at the Fire Station, saying it was a “bit of a distance, particularly for people with a disability or the elderlyâ€?. “I’m surprised at people saying they’re disappointed by the delay ‌ I’m actually angry,â€? said Cllr Andrea Dalton. \ “You don’t over-promise and under-deliver, and that’s what’s happened.â€? Cllr Dalton asked for extra car parking at the train station, pointing out that there “wasn’t enough and that’s obvious any day of the weekâ€?. Cllr Ken Murnane described the NTA’s decision to delay the town bus service as “unacceptableâ€? and asked why they “misledâ€? people. Cllr Brian O’Donoghue urged the NTA to address the matter “to allay fears that this bus service will not happenâ€?. Director of Services Dan McInerney said the council would push for greater access at the train station and also said there was “potential for a third route for Graiguecullenâ€?.
Crisis as more water plants reach capacity COUNTY councillors have said they are concerned that the crisis with Carlow’s wastewater treatment is growing, with the news that more plants across the county are at capacity, or close to it. Treatment plants from Tullow to Cloneygall are causing growing, as well as plants in the Dolmen County being at capacity. In an email to Cllr Michael Doran about capacity at Ballinabranna/Raheendoran wastewater treatment, Irish Water said that the current load delivered to Ballinabranna “exceeds the design capacity of the WWTP�. The email also said that there was no further treatment capacity available. A similar email in relation to
the WWTP in Bagenalstown and Leighlinbridge said: “I can FRQÂżUP ZH KDYH UHFHLYHG DQ update advising that the current capacity of Muinebheag and Leighlinbridge is 5,500 PE and the current collected load is 5,212PE.â€? At Nurney WWTP, Irish Water received an update from the Asset Strategy Team advising that the current load delivered “exceeds the design capacity, there is no treatment capacity available at the WWTPâ€?. Speaking at February’s meeting of the county council, Clllr Doran said it was “obvious that developments would not go ahead in Baillinabranna or Nurneyâ€? as the wastewater treatment plants were exceeding capacity.
“Bagenalstown has a little wriggle room,� he said. Cllr Doran acknowledged that Irish Water have infrastructure plans in place for the plants in Carlow but the county “won’t be able to develop if the plants aren’t up to standard�. Upgrade works to the Tullow wastewater treatment plant are scheduled to begin in 2020 but this is subject to planning, land purchase and funding. Carlow County Council Water Services have been advocating for “an earlier delivery date in order to facilitate development�. Meanwhile, the Muinebheag and Leighlin wastewater treatment plant upgrade has an anticipated works starting date some time in 2021 subject to planning and funding.
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Murnane: Brexit blow to our beef ‘will be’ a catastrophy
Helen Kiely with John and Catherine Doran at Isla Grant in Concert, Woodford Dolmen Hotel. Image by Rue Photography
Carlow Tourism will host its annual Golf Classic featuring three top quality courses – Carlow Golf Club, Bunclody Golf and Fishing Club and Mount Wolseley Golf Resort From September 2n to 4th. Buy online and you can obtain a ticket for the reduced price of ₏175pp before May 31. Included in each package are three rounds of golf at three great courses, three meal vouchers, a gala dinner, a traditional music session in JJs Bar, Tullow. There is also ₏7,000 in prizes.
Drunk driver had no licence or insurance
A driver who 12 times over the drink limit and had no licence or insurance is to appear in court. Carlow’s Burglary Response 8QLW FDUULHG RXW D URXWLQH WUDྜF stop in Carlow at 6.30pm on Wednesday of last week and seized the woman’s car. A breath test showed112mg of alcohol. Legal limit for is 9mg .
Footing the bill
Carlow County Council has said the bill for a footpath outside a new respite house in Tullow, which will be used for should be paid by the HSE which purchased the facility that will provide respite beds on the Castledermot Rd in Tullow.
Follow Fred up to Carlow... COMEDIAN Fred Cooke is coming to Carlow following his huge success on RTÉ’s ‘Dancing With The Stars when he takes to the road with his new comical tour of musical madness. He’s coming to VISUAL on September 13 with his show NLFNLQJ Rŕľľ DW SP Having been voted Irish Comedian of the Year by Tatler Magazine, he has supported Tommy Tiernan on his nationwide tour. Cooke’s guitar plucking
panache enables him to paint comical situations before delivering power-packed punch lines that leave his audience in stitches. The Meath man has been touring the country regularly since 2011, making a name for himself in Irish comedy circles. He’s also featured multiple times on Irish TV and will be familiar to Republic Of Telly viewers. Bookies have him pegged DV DQ RXWVLGH VKRW WR WDNH
home the Glitterball trophy, but he doesn’t know if he stands a chance. But he says: “Honestly, I’m not that good. I’ve never had any professional training. They wouldn’t let me dance in school musicals. The only dancing I’ve done has been in nightclubs.� Fred once starred as the quirky worker in the infamous Spar ads that ran over a number of years on Irish TV. The Carlow gig will sell out.
A better water flow is coming to Tullow
IRISH Water, working in partnership with Carlow County Council, is replacing ageing water mains in Tullow to improve security of supply, reduce leakage and improve water quality. The improvements involve the replacement of over 630 metres of aged cast iron water mains with high density polyethylene (plastic) pipes and are a part of Irish Water’s National Leakage Reduction Programme. The section of works will take place in Saint Austin’s Terrace and Temple Owen. They will also involve laying new water service connections from the public water main in the road to customers’ property boundaries and connecting it to the customers’ water supply. Where the existing service connections on the public side are lead these will be replaced. 7KH EHQH¿WV RI WKH OHDNDJH UHduction works include a reliable water supply with the replacement of water mains and service connections to reduce the instances of bursts and water outages and ensure a reliable supply of water to customers and local businesses.
THE Fianna FĂĄil Senator for Carlow, Jennifer Murnane O’Connor, has said the threat to the beef industry locally and nationally in the event of a nodeal Brexit is nothing short of catastrophic. Senator Murnane O’Connor was commenting on foot of reports that the UK plan to open their market to South American beef in the event of a no-deal Brexit. She said: “The UK is Ireland’s largest export destination for agri-food products with exports valued at â‚Ź5.2 billion in 2017. “Our beef industry in particular is hugely reliant on the UK market and 48% of all our beef exports went to the UK in 2017. “If in the event of a no-deal Brexit, the UK opens its doors to South American beef this would be nothing short of a catastrophe for our beef industry and would have a devastating HŕľľHFW RQ IDUPHUV WKH OHQJWK DQG breadth of this country.â€? The Brexit deadline is looming and with little more than 20 days to go the risk of no-deal looks more and more likely. Carlow People reported in our last edition that a total of Âź PLOOLRQ FRXOG EH ZLSHG Rŕľľ the value of Irish beef exports to the UK if current proposals by the British government come to pass. UK Environment Secretary
Michael Gove has proposed a V\VWHP RI WDULŕľľV ZKLFK ZRXOG favour Brazilian beef over Irish produce in the event of a no deal Brexit. According to the Irish Farmers Journal Pat O’Toole, if that happens the British should know that standards will drop. Beef farmers are continuing to count their losses as it emerged ,ULVK ÂżQLVKHUV UHFHLYHG Âź D head less than British farmers in recent weeks amid mounting Brexit uncertainty. Senator Murnane O’Connor told Carlow People: “If all this comes to pass and Irish beef is forced to compete in the UK market against cheaper imports from other countries thousands of jobs will be lost.â€? She added: “Carlow beef farmers have worked very hard to get their product on the shelves in the UK. Irish beef is thought of as a high standard, high quality meat in shops and restaurants in many countries across the world and every effort must be made to safeguard its reputation.â€? The senator said she was calling on the Government to enVXUH WKDW VXŕľśFLHQW FRQWLQJHQF\ SODQV LQFOXGLQJ D ÂżQDQFLDO DLG package, were in place to insulate our beef and agri-food industry in as much as feasibly possible from the fall out of Brexit.
Craic at barn dance for a worthy cause A GREAT night of fun and the craic is assured when a barn dance will be held in Mary Keenan’s Barn, Ballinacarrig, Carlow, on Friday, March 8, at 8pm. There will be line dancing, jiving and waltzing with “great fun assured�, according to the organisers. The event is in aid of the UgaIrish Project. UgaIrish exists to support and encourage Ugandan communities to be in a position to provide for themselves and families through sustainable enterprise the basic
needs of life – education, health, food and accommodation. Tickets are ₏20 each and, as numbers are limited, they must be purchased in advance, from Siobhan Kinsella on 0868141797 or Sally McDonald on 086-1009454. You can bring your own bottle to the event. UgaIrish was founded by Siobhån Kinsella when she visited Kamuzinda Children’s Village in 2006. It is funded by donations, and by fund-raising events run by the volunteers who travel each year to Uganda
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build, buy or renovate
Tips for finding a good builder By Jake Maxwell LOOKING for a good builder is a time-consuming task. Whatever is the type of the house you are going for, you must ensure that it is a good quality one from a reputable builder. Here are some tips to help you choose a builder. Start with a list of potential builders. Make use of the property section of your local newspapers to search for builders and projects. Check with friends and relatives for recommendations and opinions. If they recently had the same work done, ask them about the builders they were associated with and how was their experience with them. Do not be fooled by fake builders. Some builders fraudulently claim membership of trade associations, so verify if one is a ERQD ¿GH PHPEHU RU QRW
It’s time for homework! Once you have prepared a list of potential builders, now it is time to start enquiring about the potential builders and people who have bought homes from them. Visit the builders personally and ask your queries. Check with them if they are insured or not. They should have insurance to protect themselves and to deal their liability to you in the case of property damage or an injury or accident. It would also be good to visit a few recently built homes by the builder. Try to meet several home owners and collect a few random opinions. Ask them if they are happy with their homes, do they face any issues, was the builder prompt in addressing their issues, etc. This step helps you to get a genuine review in most cases. If you are meeting a number of homeowners who have bought homes from various builders, it would be wise to note down the
information you collect so that you can make an elaborate comparison later. Short list and quotation Based on your meeting with the builders and the reviews you have collected, short list the builders and ask for quotations. The quotation should cover details like clearance, site maintenance, material supplies, etc. Ask for complete details in writing. Also, enquire if any approvals or permissions are required. Choose quality and value! While making a decision based on the collected quotation, make it a point to pay attention to the quality of the construction features. Make sure about the quality of the carpeting, cabinetry, paint, etc. Do not hesitate to ask quesWLRQV DQG FRQ¿UP WKLQJV EHIRUH PDNLQJ WKH ¿QDO FRQWUDFW VR WKDW you do not have to regret later!
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Carlow owners spend â‚Ź6m renovating homes
CARLOW homeowners have spent ₏6m on 567 renovation projects over the last four years - that’s an average of ₏10,758 per property. And homeowners throughout the country have spent a total of ₏1.23bn improving and renovating their homes. The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has collated data on the number and scale of projects undertaken are part of the Government’s Home Renovation Incentive (HRI) since it was launched in 2013 and ended last year. The incentive allows property owners a tax credit on 13.5% of qualifying expenditure on home
improvements, if carried out E\ D TXDOL¿HG FRQWUDFWRU – ie one who is registered with the Revenue and tax compliant. &,) ¿JXUHV VKRZ WKDW DOmost 77,000 projects have been completed under the scheme, at an average cost of ₏15,965. Dublin has accounted for almost half of all projects undertaken and more than half of the total cost. However, the highest average spend per project was in Donegal, where property owners invested an average of ₏18,596 per renovation project. Roscommon had the most modest spend, at ₏10,429 per project, just below Carlow (₏10,758) and Longford (₏11,295). The HRI scheme enables homeowners or landlords to claim tax relief on repairs, renovations or improvement work that is carried out on their main home or rental property by tax-compliant contractors and that is subject to 13.5% VAT. With H྾HFW IURP -DQXDU\ HRI has been extended to local authority tenants who have written consent from the local authority to carry out the works.
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Tommy and Dolores Byrne at Isla Grant in Concert, Woodford Dolmen Hotel. Image by Rue Photography Jacinta Hockey, Katie Watchorn, Derek Blanche, Laura Lacombe and John Lennon at Neil Delamere’s Controlled Substance tour, George Bernard Shaw Theatre. Image by Rue Photography
Kathleen Mahon and Anna Moore at Isla Grant in Concert, Woodford Dolmen Hotel. Image by Rue Photography
Shakira Aylward and Tommy Kehoe at Neil Delamere’s Controlled Substance tour, George Bernard Shaw Theatre. Image by Rue Photography
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FODVVLÀHGV PLANNING NOTICES. Carlow County Council SIGNIFICANT FURTHER INFORMATION. We Carol & Derek Brennan are applying to Carlow County Council full planning permission for a 49.5m2 two storey extension to the side of our dwelling together with all associated and ancillary site works @ Greenhills, Brownshill Rd, Co. Carlow. In relation to the above application, Planning Ref: 18/492, we have submitted significant further information/ revised plans to Carlow Planning Authority in respect of the proposed
development.Significant Further Information/ Revised Plans5 has/have5 been furnished to the planning authority in respect of this proposed development, and is/are5 available for inspection or purchase at the offices of the Planning Authority, Athy Road, Carlow during its public hours. A submission or observation in relation to the further information or revised plans may be made in writing to the planning authority within the statutory time limit. A submission or observation must be accompanied by the prescribed fee, except in the case of
a person or body who has already made a submission or observation. Signed: Carol & Derek Brennan Carlow County Council We Niamh O’Malley and William Fitzpatrick intend to apply to Carlow County Council for full planning permission to construct a two storey, four-bedroom dwelling house, a detached garage a new site entrance, a packaged waste water treatment system and polishing filter, a bored well and all associated site works on lands at Ballynasilloge, Borris 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.
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 (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.
Carlow County Council Retention permission is sought for the existing installation of a single storey portacabin in the grounds of an existing community centre. The portacabin comprises of: additional general meeting room and office and all associated works at St Catherines Commmunity Services Centre, St. Joseph’s Road, Carlow Town. Signed Niall Morris on behalf of St Catherines Commmunity Services Centre 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,
Carlow County Council We John, David & John Phelan are applying for permission for the erection of a cubicle shed with slatted slurry storage tank and all associated site works at Ballymartin, Borris, 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, Athy Road, Carlow during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the planning application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of
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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: Byrne + McCabe Design Ltd, Architecture & Engineering Services. Tel: 059 9725684 Carlow County Council Permission is sought for the development at Crecrin, Coolkenno. The development will consist of the construction of a two storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling in addition to a new hipped roof over new and existing , a new porch to the front, ,also demolish existing single storey section to the front and utility to the rear, and all associated ancillary works. Signed: Peter & Margaret Byrne 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.
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ninenottomiss BOOK of the week
TV SHOW of the week
FILM of the week
Ghost Fishing
HOROSCOPES
HISTORICAL IRISH ODDITIES By Allen Foster
Grey Seal with rope around neck on 10th Feb (Photo Justin Ivory) WE have all become very aware in recent years about the plight of plastic and other rubbish in our oceans, seas and other water bodies. In particular what is referred to as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Ghost Fishingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; has a devastating and often long, drawn out painful impact on marine wildlife. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Ghost Fishingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; refers to the discarded and abandoned nets, ropes, pots and other paraphernalia associated with fishing in its various forms. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure we have all seen on social media and the internet images and videos, usually from exotic locations, of marine creatures entangled in nets or with bits of rope etc caught around flippers, beaks etc. A couple of weeks ago while observing a large group of Grey Seals on the Wicklow coastline I came across a victim of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;ghost fishingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Looking back through my photos it became apparent that a female seal had some microfilament rope caught around her neck (please see photo above). At that stage there was no obvious damage or major discomfort. Two weeks later it was a different story. As can be seen in the second image below of the same seal her condition has deteriorated rapidly. The ISS (Irish Seal Sanctuary) and Seal Rescue Ireland have been made aware of the situation and a Marine Mammal Rescue Unit in the UK has also been contacted for advice.
Strange, zany and at times downright baffling, Historical Irish Oddities is a quirky compendium of true stories from all over Ireland. It is essential reading for anyone who loves to entertain friends and family with a good yarn or who needs further proof that Ireland is indeed a country with a unique cast of characters. From the Lismore man who rode to Fermoy in a tub pulled by a pig, a badger, two cats, a goose and a hedgehog, to the tornado that ripped through Limerick in 1851, Allen Fosterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stories may not be in the history books, but they certaintly provide an entertaining and addictive read!
SHOW of the week
BOBBY SANDS: 66 DAYS RTE 1, Thursday 7th March 22.15pm
Premiere. Film-maker Brendan J Byrne tells the story of the 66-day hunger strike conducted by Provisional IRA member Bobby Sands during the spring of 1981. Sentenced to 14 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; imprisonment for possession of a revolver in 1977, Sands conducted or spearheaded a number of protests during his time behind bars, culminating in the 1981 action that would eventually claim his life. Byrne makes use of extracts from Sandsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; diary to gain an insight into Sandsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; final battle - to change his status from a criminal to that of a political prisoner.
EVENT of the week
FIGHTING WITH MY FAMILY General Release: 1 March 2019 Based on a true story, FIGHTING WITH MY FAMILY follows reformed gangster Ricky, wife Julia, daughter Paige and son Zak as they make a living wrestling together in tiny venues. When Paige and Zak get the opportunity to try out for WWE, the family grabs a once-in-a-lifetime chance to turn their wildest dreams into a dazzling future. However, brother and sister quickly discover that to become superstars, both their talent and their relationship will be put to the test. FIGHTING WITH MY FAMILY is a heartwarming and smart comedy that proves everything is worth fighting for when it comes to family.
PLAY of the week
ARIES Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re especially popular for the next month, with Venus in Aquarius. Group activities go well. Get out in public. Social gatherings EHQHÂżW \RXU FDUHHU TAURUS Watch for career advances. Take on more responsibility, with Venus in Aquarius for a month. Assume authority. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easier to advance your agenda. GEMINI Set study goals. Travel looks good this month. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easier to venture forth now that Venus is in Aquarius. Explore and discover uncharted terrain. CANCER )RFXV RQ ÂżQDQFLDO SODQQLQJ Review numbers, with Venus in Aquarius. The next month is good for saving money.
SPRING/SUMMER FASHION SHOW Thursday 7th March, Talbot Hotel, Carlow Punch reception at 8pm. Show 8.30pm
SEACHTAIN NA GAEILGE March 1 - March 17 Throughout Carlow Town
Join us at the Talbot Hotel, Carlow on Thursday 7th March for a Spring Summer Fashion Show with punch reception. Also on the night we will showcase fashion from Serena Boutique, A Touch of Class Boutique, Erre Essa, Macs Menswear, Savana/Moda and we will have a mystery special guest appearance. Compere on the night is Faith Amond and proceeds from the event will go to Graighuecullen/ Kilsheelan Evergreens. Tickets are priced at 15 euro and there will be a door prize on the night. Come along and enjoy a great night out and some great new season fashion.
A super Seachtain na Gaeilge Irish language Following a sold-out performance last November VISUAL is delighted to welcome festival offering a bumper programme of back The Matchmaker. The play follows the events will run in Carlow town throughout the fortnight from 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 17 March culminating efforts of Dicky Mick Dicky O Connor to make matches for the lonely and lovelorn from all with the inaugural Carlow St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parts of the country. At the centre of this Festival Weekend on 16-17 March. Programme highlights include the schoolsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; celebrated production is John B Keaneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s marvellous and mischievous wit coupled drama festival, a theatre show, Irish poetry by his unparalleled way with words. John B. book launch, bilingual film screenings, seisiĂşin and cĂŠilithe, table quizzes, a spring Keane takes us back to a simpler time, when art competition, the bilingual shop window even phones were few and far between and competition and of course the Carlow town the only web was one left behind by spiders. Parade on St Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day.
TALK of the week
COMEDY of the week
THE MATCHMAKER Sunday 10th March 8pm Tickets: â&#x201A;Ź22/20 Visual Carlow boxoffice@visualcarlow.ie
MUSICAL of the week
LEO Collaboration and SDUWQHUVKLS Ă&#x20AC;RZHU QDWXUDOO\ for the next month, with Venus in Aquarius. Compromise comes easier. VIRGO Your health, vitality and ÂżWQHVV DUH RQ WKH ULVH ZLWK Venus in Aquarius. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re growing stronger and more beautiful. LIBRA Give in to romance. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re especially lucky in love this month, with Venus in Aquarius. Create it from nothing. Play a fun game. SCORPIO Focus on home and family. Make improvements to your castle. Enjoy domestic comforts over the next month. SAGITTARIUS
Express whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in your heart. Arts and writing Ă&#x20AC;RZHU ZLWK 9HQXV LQ Aquarius.
Same seal 2 weeks later (Photo Colm Coogan) Injured adult seals should never be approached by members of the public. Observe and monitor from a distance and keep dogs well away. They can only be treated under sedation by a vet and trained marine mammal rescuers. With lots of initiatives to clean up plastics and fishing waste from our seas, and a focus on moving away from plastic use, hopefully we will eventually see fewer scenes like this in years to come.
HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS Bagenalstown Family Resource Centre 8th March 11am. Tel: 059 9722028
ELEANOR TIERNAN -SUCCESS WITHOUT A SEX TAPE Saturday 16th March 8pm. Tickets: â&#x201A;Ź12 Visual Carlow boxoffice@visualcarlow.ie
FAME ACADEMY Wednesday 13th - Friday 15th March 7.30pm Tickets: â&#x201A;Ź13/11 boxoffice@visualcarlow.ie
To celebrate International Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day, Bagenalstown Family Resource Centre invite you to a talk at the Centre on March 8th from 11am to 1pm, entitled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Healthy Relationshipsâ&#x20AC;?. Guest speakers include: Paidi Campbell, whose daughter Ciara, was killed in Carlow by her partner; and Sarah Kearns, Outreach worker with Amber Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Refuge. All women are welcome and childcare will be provided if required. (Please ring in advance if you require childcare so we can ensure we have enough childcare workers available.
Sinead de blogger will host a beauty and From Irish Pictorial Weekly, Bridget and Eamon and BBC Radio 4â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s News Quiz stand-up comedian Eleanor Tiernan returns with a new show recounting her struggles to live a happy and comfortable life without releasing a sex tape. Includes cautionary tales, tips on how to avoid ending up having your intimate private details available online and cat cafe etiquette. Attendance is compulsory. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tiernan boasts a magnificent curl in her lip and snarl in her voiceâ&#x20AC;? (Sunday Times).
Come join the Transition Year students from St. Leoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College and St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CBS Academy in their sizzling and dynamic production of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Fame Academyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Based on the 1980 phenomenal pop culture film, allow yourself to be transported back as the story follows the lives of students at New Yorkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s High School For The Performing Arts. Featuring the Oscar-winning title song, watch spellbound as a cast of outstanding dancers, singers, musicians and actors transform from star struck pupils to superstars. Fame Academy will indeed live forever!
CAPRICORN *HW LQWR D SURÂżWDEOH phase. Gather new income this month, with Venus in Aquarius. Find your performance zone. AQUARIUS Your charm and charisma shine with Venus in your sign this month. Take advantage, and spruce up with a new style. PISCES Rest and recharge with peace and natural beauty. Allow yourself more quiet time to consider fantasies, dreams and plans.
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