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Appeal to drivers: ‘Please slow down!’ Stay safe over the summer months LOCAL Gardaí have joined with the County Council’s 5RDG 6DIHW\ 2൶FH LQ DGYLVLQJ motorists to slow down and take care on the roads over the summer months. :LWK WKH ZHDWKHU IRUHFDVW JRRG DQG VLJQL¿FDQW WUD൶F H[SHFWHG ERWK DJHQFLHV DUH DSSHDOLQJ WR drivers to take all care necessary so that they and everybody else reach their destinations safely.

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Lauren Butler and Holly Gladnee at the Carlow Triathlon. » Lots more pictures from around the county inside

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Five new SNA allocations for local schools

news in brief Shop damaged A SERVICE STATION shop was damaged last week when a car was accidentally reversed into it.

The incident happened on Wednesday afternoon at Hannon’s Maxol Service Station on the old Dublin Road. The car involved was being driven by an elderly woman.

The vehicle caused some damage to the building, and also struck an electricity supply service panel, with the result that power to the shop was cut Rŕľľ +RZHYHU QHLWKHU WKH GULYHU nor anybody else was injured.

The shop had to temporarily close but was able to re-open as normal later that day.

Carlow Fire Brigade attended the scene.

Drug seizure DRUGS worth â‚Ź220,000 were seized by Gardai who spotted two men acting suspiciously at Rochfort Manor on Old Leighlin Road last Wednesday.

The GardaĂ­ searched two cars which the men were standing beside, and uncovered three packages. Two of them contained a substance believed to be cocaine, while the other contained a substance believed to be Ketamine.

The men, aged in their 20s and 30s, were arrested and brought to Carlow Garda Station for questioning. They have since appeared in court, and been remanded in custody.

Nthasi Rammusi from Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal (left), with other winners from this year’s competition: Megan McHugh (Dublin), Jane McCormack (Tipperary), and Luke Herangi (Dublin).

Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal pupil wins handwriting competition A FOURTH CLASS pupil from Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal ZDV DPRQJ WKH ¿YH RYHUDOO winners from more than HQWUDQWV IURP DOO RYHU the country when the results of this year’s An Post/INTO Handwriting Competition were announced.

Nthathi Rammusi took the top prize in Category 3 of the competition, which was for children in Third and Fourth Classes. Her neat script suitably impressed the

judges, and she won prizes of a â‚Ź500 cheque for her school along with â‚Ź50 ‘One4All’ JLIW YRXFKHUV IRU KHUVHOI KHU class teacher, and her school principal.

There was another notable result for another Carlow school too, as Greg Ă“ SĂŠ from Gaelscoil Eoghain UĂ­ Thuairisc was runner-up in Category 2 of the competition, which is for children in First and Second Classes. He wins â‚Ź100 for the school, as well as

Âľ2QH $OOÂś YRXFKHUV ZRUWK Âź for himself, his teacher, and his principal.

The annual handwriting competition is a long-standing partnership between An Post and the INTO and is one of the biggest schools’ competitions in the country.

The themes were the ‘St. 3DWULFNÂśV 'D\ )HVWLYDOÂś for primary schools and Âľ'HOLYHULQJ D GUHDP Âą WKH growth of parcels’ for secondary schools.

FIVE new Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) are to be allocated to schools in Carlow next September.

This will bring the total number of SNAs locally to 7KLV ÂżJXUH LV PDGH XS RI 99 in Primary Schools, 36 in Secondary Schools, and 52 in Special Schools.

7KH DOORFDWLRQ ZDV FRQÂżUPHG by local Fine Gael TD Pat Deering, who said it evidence of the Government’s commitment to ensuring ‘that children with special educational needs can be supported to fully particLSDWH LQ VFKRROV DQG IXOÂżO WKHLU potential.’ ‘Special Needs Assistants play a key role in ensuring this and , ZRXOG OLNH WR ÂżUVWO\ WDNH WKLV opportunity to pay credit to the fantastic work that they do in schools across Carlow,’ he said. ‘This announcement will ensure every child who needs SNA support in Carlow will receive it. ‘Following on from today’s allocation, there will be a total of

15,000 Special Needs Assistants working in our schools around the country ‘This increased investment UHĂ€HFWV WKH SULRULW\ ZKLFK WKH Government has put on helping children with special educationDO QHHGV WR IXOÂżO WKHLU SRWHQWLDO Âľ,W DOVR UHĂ€HFWV WKH JURZLQJ participation of children with Special educational Needs in the Education System and the capacity of our Education system to better support their full participation and progression. ‘In July 2017, my Fine Gael colleague, Minister for Education and Skills Richard Bruton, gave a commitment that funding for SNA posts would be dealt with as part of the normal Estimates process. ‘This announcement honours that commitment and will make D UHDO GLŕľľHUHQFH WR VFKRROV DQG SNAs in planning for the year ahead,. ‘It is also expected that a further allocation will be anQRXQFHG GXULQJ WKH ÂżUVW WHUP RI the new school year,’ he said.

Local men Brian Cooney and Michael Whelan competing in the rally

Great motorsport seen on local roads TOP motorsport action came to the county recently with the staging of the Sheehy Motor Group Carlow Mini Stages Rally and O’Brien MK2 Challenge around Tullow, Ardattin, and Clonegal. There was a large entry from all round the country, and some overseas entries too.

Barry Meade and Colin Fitzgerald from Cork came out on top after a very competitive

event, thus being crowned MK2 Challenge winners for the ÂżUVW WLPH 7KHUH ZDV D IDPLO\ success story in second place as the runner-up spot went to driver Frank Kelly and navigator Lauren, his daughter, who stood in to that role at the last minute.

Third place went to Enda O’Brien (sponsor of the MK2 Challenge) and co-driver John Butler. Terence Shaughnessy was the fastest local man,

ÂżQLVKLQJ D UHVSHFWDEOH QG overall.

Carlow Car Club would like to thank all its sponsors (O’Brien Cement, Sheehy Motor Group, The Seven Oaks Hotel), marshals, timekeepers, and particular thanks to the residents of the communities along the route.

The event would not be possible without all that support and co-operation.

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news in brief Sharpshooter Steve SHARPSHOOTING Steve Lennon’s star continues to rise in the world of darts, after he made it DOO WKH ZD\ WKURXJK WR WKH ¿QDO RI the Dutch Darts Masters recently.

The Carlow man lost out there, but there was absolutely no shame in that, as his opponent was the best player in the sport – the current world number one, Michael Van Gerwen.

Van Gerwen beat Lennon 8-5. Lennon had earlier beaten Premier League player Mensur 6XOMRYLF LQ WKH TXDUWHU ÂżQDOV and former Premier League player Kim Huybrechts 7-5 in the VHPL ÂżQDOV Prize money for the runner-up was ÂŁ10,000 Sterling, while the winner received ÂŁ25,000.

Eire Og Lotto NUMBERS drawn in the Eire Og GAA club Lotto on Monday night were 1, 14, 16 and 23. There was no jackpot winner, and no Match 3 winners either.

The jackpot now increases to â‚Ź9,800 for the next draw, to be held on Monday night in Teach Asca.

Tickets for the next draw can be purchased from club members.

Meanwhile, bingo continues in the clubhouse each Thursday at 8.30 p.m., and there is live music each Saturday, with no cover charge.

The victorious team from Gaelscoil Ui Thuarisc.

Gaelscoil footballers prove best in Gael Linn tourney

THE TALENTED young footballers from Gaelscoil Ui Thuarisc are this year’s Leinster Champions of FÊile Peile Gael Linn, the annual gaelic football tournament held by Gael Linn for Gaelscoileanna and Gaeltacht primary schools.

This year’s tournament was held in the Meath Gaeltacht area of Råth Chairn, and it saw the Carlow team storm to victory, beating opponents

Gaelscoil an Mhuilinn from Mullingar by 7-9 to 2-7 in WKH ÂżQDO 7KH\ KDG DOVR successfully come through two earlier matches, also winning both of those well.

The football in the tournament is nine-a-side, with teams consisting of both boys and girls. Joint captains of the Gaelscoil Ui Thuarisc team were Ned Mac Uilliam and Niamh NĂ­ Bhroin, while great credit is also due to

teacher Art Ă“ GrifĂ­n, who trained and encouraged the team to victory.

There was also lots of fun Rŕľľ WKH IRRWEDOO ÂżHOG RYHU WKH weekend of the tournament, in the form of a table quiz, concert, and cĂŠilĂ­. All involved had a great weekend in Meath, and of course got a great reception back home in Carlow too, when they returned triumphantly with the cup!

Rathvilly’s Eric in line for match versus Real Madrid

Eric Molloy in action for Team Wellington.

RATHVILLY native Eric Molloy had a special interest in last Saturday night’s Champions League Final between Real Madrid and Liverpool. He knew he could end up lining out against the winners later this year!

Eric (25) was watching the action from a distance, though – in fact, all the way from Wellington in New Zealand. That’s because it’s where he now lives and plays the game with Team Wellington, who the previous week, won THE makers of the popular the Oceania Champions League RTE TV programme ‘Ireland’s Final thanks to a 10-3 aggregate Fittest Family’ want to put victory over Lautoka FC from Fiji. something right.

That now puts his side through There’s never been a family from Carlow on the programme to next December’s World Club LQ LWV ¿YH VHDVRQV VR IDU 7KH\œG Cup, to be held in the United love to see one make it through Arab Emirates, and where the teams will include Real Madrid the next time round.

So, if you think your family and other continental champions.

However, there are another might have what it takes, you FDQ ÂżOO RXW DQ DSSOLFDWLRQ couple of hurdles to overcome form online at www.rte.ie/ before Molloy could be up against Ronaldo & Co. LUHODQGVÂżWWHVWIDPLO\ Each family team who applies is to consist of four immediate family members (e.g. mum, dad, and two children), with a minimum age of 14 years for all AN EXIBITION of work by Clonmore artist Maree Hensey contestants on July 1 this year.

Successful applicants will opened in Carlow County EH QRWLÂżHG EHIRUH WKH HQG RI Museum on Monday night, June, and the series will be shot and will run there for the entire between July and September month of June.

The exhibition is supported before airing later in the year.

Top prize again this year will E\ $UWOLQNV DQG ZDV RྜFLDOO\ be ₏15,000. The coaches will opened by Nigel Monaghan, be leading sports stars Davy Keeper of the Natural History Fitzgerald, Derval O’Rourke, Museum at the National Anna Geary and Donncha Museum of Ireland.

The exhibition is entitled O’Callaghan.

Think you might be Ireland’s Fittest Family?

Team Wellington will enter the FRPSHWLWLRQ LQ WKH ¿UVW URXQG and would also have to come through a second round tie before lining up against either Madrid or this year’s South American FKDPSLRQV LQ WKH VHPL ¿QDO It’s all a long way from the 5DWKYLOO\ ¿HOGV ZKHUH (ULF ¿UVW started playing soccer at the age of 14, having earlier concentrated on GAA only.

His route to New Zealand began when he lined out with the FC Carlow side that took part in the eircom League ‘A’ Division, and from there, he joined Wexford Youths.

A move to New Zealand side Southern United followed from there, before he transferred to the Wellington team.

The opportunity for the Rathvilly man to play against WKH PLJKW\ 0DGULG LV WKH VWX྾ that dreams are made of. And in sport, sometimes dreams do indeed come true‌

Exhibition at Museum ‘Palimpsest’ and consists of several pieces of work that explore memory, loss, the unknown, subliminal and haunting relics of past and present lives.

The display is installed amongst the usual displays at the Museum and includes material found around her home in &ORQPRUH ZKLFK LV UHĂ€HFWLYH of the past use of the property.

Admission to the exhibition and the Museum is free.

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‘Average’ prices at Carlow dentists

PRICES at local dentists are in line with the national average when it comes to the cost of getting a tooth out, according to DQ LQ GHSWK QHZ VXUYH\ RQ WKH Irish dental profession.

The survey was conducted by WKH &RUN EDVHG FRPSDQ\ 'HQWDO %RRVWHU ZKLFK SURYLGHV RQOLQH marketing services to dentists across the country.

It found that the average cost RI D WRRWK H[WUDFWLRQ LQ ,UHODQG is â‚Ź85. In Carlow, the average cost is â‚Ź83.

There are wide variations across the country, however. )RU H[DPSOH WKH FKHDSHVW LV in Donegal, where the average price is just â‚Ź59. At the other end of the scale, the same procedure is likely to cost â‚Ź96 in Dublin.

The survey found however that price is not actually a major factor with people.

Just 36% of people who were surveyed said they would be likely to look for a new dentist if their current one increased their prices.

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Burren Concrete named ‘Best Export Business’ /2&$/ ÂżUP %XUUHQ 3UH &DVW Concrete were among the big winners at this year’s National Enterprise Awards, which were held in the Mansion House in Dublin last Thursday night.

The innovative company, based in Garryhill and estab lished in March 2016 special ises, in the design, manufac ture and installation of large scale, modular attenuation and Ă€RRG DOOHYLDWLRQ WDQNV 7KH\ were awarded the prize for %HVW ([SRUW %XVLQHVV ZKLFK was one of just three nation al awards to be handed out DSDUW IURP WKH RYHUDOO Âľ%HVW %XVLQHVVÂś DZDUG %XUUHQ ZHUH VXSSRUWHG DOO the way by Carlow County Council’s Local Enterprise 2ŕľśFH .DWKOHHQ +RORKDQ &KLHI ([HFXWLYH RI WKH &RXQFLO congratulated them afterwards, and also spoke about the impor tance of the Local Enterprise 2ŕľśFHÂśV UROH LQ VXSSRUWLQJ RWK er businesses too. ‘Awards are an important way for companies to gain rec ognition of their achievements

MJ Lomax (Burren Precast), Stephen Murphy (Burren Precast), Enda Byrne (Burren Precast), Minister for Trade, Employment, Business, EU Digital Single Market and Data Protection, Pat Breen T.D, .Pauline Hoctor (Carlow County Council – Local Enterpise Office), and Kieran Comerford (Carlow County Council – Local Enterprise Office). and Carlow County Council is delighted that locally based FRPSDQLHV OLNH %XUUHQ 3UHFDVW put themselves forward to cel HEUDWH WKHLU LQQRYDWLRQ H[FHO lence and achievements,’ she said.

She continued: ‘With over 2000 enterprises in County

Carlow and 90.2% of them with less than 10 employees, the importance of support ing the Small and Medium Enterprise Sector is of vital importance to Carlow County Council. These types of com panies provide the backbone of our support services and pres

ent County Carlow’s with the best opportunity for supporting the growth and development of indigenous business which pro YLGH VLJQL¿FDQW HPSOR\PHQW LQ the county.’ Also congratulating the local winners, Kieran Comerford , Head of Enterprise with Local

(QWHUSULVH 2ŕľśFH &DUORZ said: ‘The National Enterprise Awards are an annual celebra tion of the achievements of Ireland’s small businesses and %XUUHQ 3UHFDVW &RQFUHWH DUH very deserving winners of this award, because of the impact that they have already made on their sector. This award recog nises that their products have international appeal and Local (QWHUSULVH 2ŕľśFH &DUORZ LV proud to have supported them along their journey to success.’ The winners were announced on the night by Minister for 7UDGH (PSOR\PHQW %XVLQHVV EU Digital Single Market and 'DWD 3URWHFWLRQ 3DW %UHHQ 7 ' He said: ‘This year’s win ners represent the backbone of Ireland’s enterprise success. $OO WKLV \HDUÂśV ÂżQDOLVWV DQG winners have been supported through the Local Enterprise 2ŕľśFH QHWZRUN , ZRXOG OLNH WR pay tribute to the work of the network, and encourage those with business ideas to get in WRXFK ZLWK WKHLU ORFDO RŕľśFH IRU H[SHUW JXLGDQFH DQG DGYLFH Âś

news in brief 5K Run & Walk SETANTA Ceatharlach GAA Club will be holding a 5K run/walk on Friday June 15th, starting at St. Laurence O’Toole’s AC at 7 p.m.

Participants are invited to wear their club or county colours.

There will be registration from 6 p.m. on the evening, with the entry fee being â‚Ź10 for an individual or â‚Ź15 for a family.

There will be prizes for winning gents, ladies, and U16s. There will also be spot prizes, and refreshments will be served.

Younger children are welcome to complete a 2K route around the inner track of the athletics club grounds, but they must be supervised by parent/guardian at all times. .

Summer Camps CARLOW Regional Youth Services is seeking volunteer leaders for its annual Summer Camps. Volunteers need to be at least 16 years old, available from July 3 to 6 for training, and from July 9 to 13 for the Camps themselves.

Garda vetting applies to all volunteers. For volunteer application forms and camp registration forms or any queries, call into Montgomery House, telephone 059 9130476 or email reception1@carlowys. ie

Kate Doyle, Borris VS, with Paul Gilligan, CEO, St Patrick’s Mental Health Services and guest speaker, Hannah Tyrell

Ambassadors for Mental Health THREE Carlow students were among more than 100 Transition Year students from all across Ireland who recently graduated from St Patrick’s Mental Health Services’ ‘Walk in My Shoes’ TY programme.

This is a mental health awareness initiative that aims to educate young people and to breakdown the stigma associated with mental health GLྜFXOWLHV The three were Kate Doyle from Borris Vocational School, Sarah Carbury from St. Leo’s College, and Sophie Symth, who attends Kilkenny College.

They and other participants comleted a week-long placement hosted by the Adolescent Mental Health Team at St Patrick’s University Hospital. Through a range of classroom-based activities and talks, the students gained a clearer understanding of mental KHDOWK GLྜFXOWLHV SRVLWLYH mental health and combatting stigma.

The participants emerged as mental wellbeing ambassadors and shared their new understanding of positive mental health by giving a presentation to classmates on their return to school.

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YOUR SUPER EIGHT-PAGE GUIDE TO WHAT’S GOING ON (SEE BACK PAGE FOR FULL PROGRAMME)

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Carlow Fringe is a feast for the senses THE Carlow Fringe is a Festival of Visual and performing arts, crafts, theatre, music, and poetry.

Both professional and non-professional artists, crafters and performers have been invited to participate. The Carlow Fringe Arts festival gives the local arts, crafts and performance community

an opportunity to showcase their work.

Exhibitions of paintings, sculptures, prints, crafts and live performances will take place in various venues across Carlow town, extending as far as Walsh Whiskey Distillery in Royal Oak. The Carlow Fringe Arts Festival will enhance Carlow as a vibrant place, which will have a SRVLWLYH HŕľľHFW RQ WKH ZKROH community of Carlow and surrounding counties.

Come and collect your Fringe Arts Programme at the Launch Centre on Dublin Street 5/6 where samples of all exhibitors work are on display and for sale every day from now until the 10th of June, 11am till 5pm. Programmes can also be collected in Mc Donagh Shopping Centre, Kilkenny.

Contact details: Carlow Fringe Arts Festival Launch Centre, 5 Dublin Street Maurice O’Reilly 0876149874, or Rennie Buenting 086-3898061, rennieb21@ gmail.com

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Shane Farrell and Caroline Currin at the 2018 Carlow Triathlon

Eoin McGannen and Joseph Halley

Maria Danamin and Luren Carrabin

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TO ADVERTISE TEL: 059 914 1877 Carlow County Council Retention Permission sought for relocation of sunroom pertaining to original Planning Application (See Planning application details ref: 09202 Carlow County Council) and ancillary services at Seskin Upper, 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 during its public opening hours and that 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. Signed: Martha Watchorn & John Farrell.

changes to elevations and the construction of an underground work pit, erection of palisade fencing, use of existing entrance and all associated site works at Cannery Road Strawhall 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.

Signed James kealy Planning & Design Services 059 9139484 085-100 2 200

ancillary site development works at Presentation De La Salle College, Royal Oak Road, Bagenalstown, 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.

Signed, Ian Reilly, Building Surveyor, BOYLAN ENGINEERING, (Eng. and Environmental Consultancy) Main St., Mullagh, Co. Cavan. 046 928 6000, www.BoylanEngineering.ie.

Carlow County Council I Ray Whelan wish to apply to Carlow Co. Council for Permission for the change of use of existing storage sheds to use as a workshop for repair and maintenance of vehicles and skips, alterations to include

Carlow County Council Planning Permission is being sought by The Board of Management of Presentation De La Salle College. The development will consist of provision of 2 no. prefabricated classroom structures and all

Carlow County Council I Veronica O’ Reilly am applying for permission for the construction of an entrance to my lands for use by forestry and all associated site works at Rathmore, Rathvilly, 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 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

PLANNING NOTICES.

Carlow County Council I Sean Egars am applying for permission for the erection of a dwelling house and domestic garage/store with treatment system and soil polishing filter and permission for the change of use of existing agricultural land to and obstacle course with toilet and shower facilities, treatment system and soil polishing filter and all associated site

works at Ballyfeanan or Ballywhinnin, 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 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 Planning permission is sought by Nicholas Canavan and Karen Minchin Canavan for planning permission for the construction of a two storey dwelling, single storey garage, bored well, wastewater treatment system and all associated site works at Ballinree, 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.

MIRACLE PRAYER. Dear heart of Jesus in the past I have asked many favours.

This time I ask you the special one (mention favour). Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your father see it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour not mine.

Amen. Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never been known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer.

Grateful thanks to Our Lady of Mount Carmel. For favours received. L.B.

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Blackbird fledgling Pic: Justin Ivory LAST WEEKEND the homestead welcomed 4 newcomers into the world as our Blackbird pair’s first brood took a leap of faith and fledged (i.e. left the nest).

First evidence of this wonderful event was when observing the bees feeding on our rosemary bush I pulled back a branch to capture the fabulous scent of this most aromatic of herbs to find a pair of big eyes and a fluffy head staring right up at me! It was a blackbird fledgling.

By the next day it was joined by 3 more siblings secreted in various parts of the garden (2 in the front garden and 2 in the back garden).

All four fledglings were on the ground and not yet able to fly properly but they were being well attended by the parents who were back and forth nonstop all day feeding them juicy worms extracted from our lawn. In between feeds they would hunker down motionless and for the most part were well camouflaged except for one hiding behind a flowerpot on the patio.

To the untrained eye this little chappy might have looked abandoned and in need of rescuing. Other than keeping our dog out of the garden for 48 hours no other intervention was required.

As these scenes will be replicated in gardens, hedgerows and woodlands across the country at the moment it is good to remind people that for the most part none of these young birds need rescuing.

Blackbird Babies calling their mother to feed them Essentially if the bird looks injured then bring it to a wildlife hospital or vet. If it doesn’t have feathers it is a nestling. If the nest is nearby and the parent birds are still around put it back in the nest.

If it has feathers it is a fledgling. If it is in immediate danger then move it somewhere safe nearby otherwise leave it alone as the parents will not be far away.

12 RULES FOR LIFE

by Jordan B. Peterson

THE GREAT HOUSE REVIVAL RTÉ One, Sundays, 9.30pm

SOLO Out Now

What are the most valuable things that everyone should know? Acclaimed clinical psychologist Jordan Peterson has influenced the modern understanding of personality, and now he has become one of the world’s most popular public thinkers, with his lectures on topics from the Bible to romantic relationships to mythology drawing tens of millions of viewers. This book, he provides twelve profound and practical principles for how to live a meaningful life, from setting your house in order before criticising others to comparing yourself to who you were yesterday.

This new series, presented by architect Hugh Wallace, follows six homeowners who have taken on the task of a lifetime, to transform these derelict properties into comfortable modern homes fit for the 21st century. All over Ireland, there are derelict properties quite literally rotting to the ground. Country estates, farmhouses, cottages, Georgian buildings – places that once buzzed with life lying empty and falling into disrepair. Filmed across two years, the series follows every aspect of these mammoth projects as the homes are restored to their former glory.

Young Han Solo finds adventure when he joins a gang of galactic smugglers, including a 196-year-old Wookie named Chewbacca.

Indebted to the gangster Dryden Vos, the crew devises a daring plan to travel to the mining planet Kessel to steal a batch of valuable coaxium. In need of a fast ship, Solo meets Lando Calrissian, the suave owner of the perfect vessel for the dangerous mission -- the Millennium Falcon. A flawed yet fun and fastpaced space adventure, Solo: A Star Wars Story should satisfy newcomers to the saga as well as longtime fans.

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ATOMIC 3001 Visual Carlow, Old Dublin Road, Carlow June 6, 8pm www.visualcarlow.ie

CARLOW GOLF CLUB OPEN WEEK 2018 Carlow Golf Club, Deerpark, Dublin Road, Carlow, June 1- 9

L’APRÉS MIDI D’UN FOEHN Visual Carlow, Old Dublin Road, Carlow June 9, 1pm, 2:30pm & 4pm

Our opening show for 2018 is a wildly energetic performance and DJ set: ATOMIC 3001.

Musically Tribal to Techno, this futuristic dance ritual sees a monochrome red figure fall prey to a continuous and uncontrollable pulsation - a dance machine caught up in a futuristic ritual and a techno frenzy. The sound fills her body and the space, setting her in motion repetitively. Join us after the performance for a DJ set by the company. Special rates apply when booking online.

One of the most enjoyable things about the start of summer is the Carlow Golf Club Open Week which features plenty of prizes, team spirit and a friendly welcome. The 9 Hole Par 35, Oak Park Course, owned by Carlow Golf Club, was designed by renowned architect Jeff Howes is a truly terrific layout. Situated on rolling terrain, it provides a superb challenge to golfers of all standards. Different green fees apply and you can also book private lesson as well as hire clubs, a caddy and a buggy hire is also available. More info online.

Prepare to be enchanted by this beautiful, award-winning show which has wowed audiences of all ages all over the world.

Astounding in its simplicity, a mime artist uses plastic bags to create a show that is unique and utterly captivating. Whirred to life by fans, watch as the bags fill the air, joyously swirling and twirling to the beautiful music of Debussy.

An experience of true wonder guaranteed to charm the young, and the young at heart.

Ticket prices for adults are â‚Ź12/10, â‚Ź5 for kids and a family pass costs â‚Ź30.

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CARLOW REGATTA 2018 Rowing Club, Barrow Track, Carlow Town June 2- 3, 9am- 6pm One of the oldest rowing festivals in the country is celebrating its 159th year in 2018.

Let’s hope the weather is like today, nice and sunny (fingers crossed). There will be eights, quads and scull racing on the two days. This is a great opportunity for big and small and the whole family to spend some time outdoors and enjoy a bit of Carlow’s culture. For more information please call 059–9131665 or send an email to bylons@dooleymotors.com. We are looking forward meeting you all!!!

‘RE-DISCOVERING ST. WILLIBRORD, PATRON SAINT OF LUXEMBOURG,FIRST APOSTLE OF THE NETHERLANDS AND HIS COUNTY CARLOW CONNECTION’ St Patrick’s, Carlow College,June 6,7pm Following on from the major celebrations in June 2017 in both County Carlow and Echternach in Luxembourg a new book titled ‘Re-discovering St. Willibrord, Patron Saint of Luxembourg, First Apostle of the Netherlands and his County Carlow Connection’ will be launched this month. The book has been written by Dermot Mulligan with Prof. DĂĄibhĂ­ Ă“ CrĂłinĂ­n Department of History,NUI Galway.

SONG OF GRANITE Visual Carlow, Old Dublin Road, Carlow June 7, 7pm, ₏7/5, www.visualcarlow.ie Ireland’s submission for the Foreign Language category at the 90th annual Academy Awards, Song of Granite revolves around the life of the great Irish trad-singer, Joe Heaney. The harsh landscape combined with the myths, fables and songs of his Connemara childhood helped shape this complex and fascinating character.

B’fhearr Liom na SlÊibhte, a short film, by local filmmaker Nuala Dalton, about the musical traditions around the Blackstairs will screen in advance of the feature film.

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