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Trolleys crisis is at a record high St. Luke’s figures have doubled in two years MORE local people spent time on trolleys in St. Luke’s Hospital Carlow/Kilkenny during January 2018 than in any other month since records EHJDQ DFFRUGLQJ WR ¿JXUHV released last week by the INMO (Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation). 7KH µ7UROOH\ :DWFK¶ ¿JXUHV for January show that during the month just gone by, a total of 615 people spent time on trolleys at St. Luke’s. This is higher HYHQ WKDQ DQ\ RI WKH ¿JXUHV IRU the main Dublin hospitals. An estimated 250 of the 615 were from County Carlow. 7KH ¿JXUHV PDNH IRU HYHQ starker reading when compared WR WKH -DQXDU\ ¿JXUHV IRU previous years. The January trolleys number has jumped by almost six and a half times LQ ¿YH \HDUV IURP WKH OHYHO RI
96 that was recorded in 2013. Furthermore, it has almost exactly doubled in the space of MXVW WZR \HDUV DV WKH ¿JXUH IRU January 2016 was 313. The crisis at St. Luke’s is being exacerbated by the ongoing closure of the usual ‘winter VXUJH ZDUG¶ WKHUH GXH WR VWD൵ shortages, and by an increase in recent weeks in the number RI SDWLHQWV SUHVHQWLQJ ZLWK ÀX like symptoms. The number of ÀX YLFWLPV EHFDPH VR KLJK ODVW week that a visitor ban was put in place. The INMO says however that despite these factors, the level of people spending time on trolleys is completely unacceptable. They are to hold a national meeting today (Tuesday), to further consider the situation and whatever action they may deem necessary.
Nicole Byrne and Elwira Bernaciak at the Vintage Fayre in the Seven Oaks Hotel. Lots more pix inside
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Fatal crash court case adjourned for a month A YOUNG woman accused of causing the death of four friends in a car crash three years ago saw her case adjourned by a month when it came before the Circuit Court last week. Dayna Kearney (22), Crossneen, Carlow, faces charges of dangerous driving causing the deaths of four other young women on the N78 Athy Link Road on January 6, 2015. The victims were Niamh Doyle (19), Chermaine Carroll (20), and Gemma Nolan (19), all also from Carlow, and Aisling Middleton (19) from Athy. She is also charged with driving a defective vehicle at the time of the crash. The case was due to begin at Naas Circuit Court last week, but Counsel for the Prosecution, Dan Boland, sought an adjournment on the grounds that a key Garda witness was not available. Judge SeĂĄn Ă“ DonnabhĂĄin agreed to put matters back to February 27. He marked the case ‘peremptory’ against the State, meaning it will go ahead then whether or not they are ready.
Carlow has hit Lotto jackpot on 22 occasions The Carlow District Credit Union team at their annual Carlow Schools quiz in Askea Boys School
Lucky Beatrice wins â‚Ź33,000 BEATRICE Dunne from the Tullow Road in Carlow enjoyed a â‚Ź33,000 ‘Winning Streak’ when she appeared on the popular National Lottery/ RTE television game show on Saturday night. The 82-year-old grandmother claimed â‚Ź30,000 in cash as well as a holiday valued at â‚Ź3,000 to Venice in Italy. She said on air that the people she’d most like to bring on holiday with her were two grand-daughters: Michaela (19) and Emma (13). Both Michaela and Emma
were in the audience to hear that in person too, so they might just hold her to her promise! Also there to cheer Beatrice on were here daughters Marian, Deirdre, and Yvonne, and her lifelong friend Patty, who she has known since they went to school together in their native Naas in Co. Kildare many years ago. Although originally from Naas, Beatrice has been living in Carlow for the past 65 years. Her late husband was the well-known Garda John
Dunne, who passed away nine years ago. Beatrice was actually watching the show the previous week, when her name came out of the draw. Her daughter had been watching with her, but had left the room at the point – she had to come rushing back to see what all the shouting was about! Beatrice received many congratulations after her appearance on the show, and family and friends toasted her success at a party in The Seven Oaks Hotel.
Some of the Dan Morrissey syndicate members celebrating their record Lotto success in June 2008. LAST Saturday’s Lotto draw was the 3,000th one ever – and in 22 of them, some lucky Carlow person or people found they had matched all six numbers. Those 22 jackpot wins combine for a total pay-out of almost ₏44 million to the fortunate RQHV 7KH Ÿ ¿JXUH is largely made up of the massive ₏18,963,441 won by The Dan Morrissey syndicate back in June 2008, which remains the largest Lotto jackpot ever.
Incidentally, that syndicate was one of just two of the top ten winners ever where the lucky ones waived their anonymity by allowing photos to be taken. The other was the Cunningham family from Fairhill in Cork City, who won just over â‚Ź16 million back in July 2007, and who held the distinction of the biggest jackpot ever prior to the Morrissey crew claiming it. Overall, there have been 1,738 jackpot wins in the 3,000 draws to date.
IT to introduce new smoking ban on campus IT CARLOW is to introduce an almost complete smoking ban RQ LWV FDPSXV WR WDNH HŕľľHFW from February 14 next. The date of Valentine’s Day may seem an ironic one for those who love to smoke, but Ash Wednesday also falls this year on that date, and it has again been designated ‘National No Smoking Day’. This means that the date is in fact highly appropriate for the new regulations to kick in. Under the ban, smoking will be outlawed in all of the main outdoor areas of the campus – meaning smokers will be XQDEOH WR KDYH D SXŕľľ DV WKH\ walk across the car park, or up the main entrance way. It will instead be restricted to just three designated smoking shelters at locations spread across the campus. The new policy will apply
The new policy will take effect from February 14. to e-cigarettes, vaping, cigars, and pipes, as well as ‘ordinary’ cigarettes. It follows a survey of more than 1,300 students the college, where there was huge support for cutting back or completely outlawing smoking there. More than 44 per cent of respondents said they would like to see a completely smokefree campus, while 41 per cent said they would support a ban
in most areas, so long as some designated smoking areas were still provided. Just 15 per cent of respondents to the survey thought no change was necessary. Lorna Fitzpatrick, IT Carlow Students’ Union president said: ‘We have worked in tandem with the institute to ensure there were new smoking shelters placed around the campus so that our students who smoke have areas to do so. ‘We will be supporting students who do wish to quit and encourage anyone thinking of quitting smoking to talk to the nurse or ring the national quit helpline,’ she added. Anti-smoking group ASH has welcomed the move. Last week’s announcement made no mention however of any proposed penalty for those ZKR Ă€RXW WKH QHZ UXOHV
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06| news in brief Texaco Art TEACHERS in primary and second level schools, whose pupils take part in the annual Texaco Children’s Art Competition, are reminded that the closing date for receipt of entries this year is Wednesday February 28. Last year over 100 pupils from schools in Co. Carlow submitted entries to the Competition.
Kildavin Play MEMBERS of the Kildavin/ Clonegal Drama Group are continuing to rehearse for their forthcoming comedy play, ‘Nobody’s Taking To Me’. The play will be staged in Spellman Hall on Saturday February 17 and Sunday February 18. Tickets are now on sale from Drama Group members.
Rambling House THE February Carlow Town Rambling Night session of music, song and story will be held in Park View House (Carlow Town Hurling Club) tonight (Tuesday) from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Musicians, singers and listeners are all welcome to an evening of fun in a friendly atmosphere. Light refreshments will be served. Enquiries to Pat at (059) 9143829. .
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Borris to host five days of top traditional music BORRIS will be alive with traditional music next week as it welcomes more than 100 young and professional musicians for the fourth annual ‘Music @ Mount Leinster’ Festival. Presented by Music Generation Carlow, the event will bring togethHU WUDG JURXSV IURP VHYHQ GLŕľľHUHQW FRXQWLHV IRU ÂżYH GD\V RI ZRUNVKRSV seisiĂşns, masterclasses and concert performances. The week will commence with a Senior Festival from Monday to Wednesday next (February 12 to 14). This will see established ensembles of young musicians have an opportunity to work under the mentorship of some of the leading names on the Irish trad scene, including Tim Collins, Aimee Farrell Courtney, Ernestine Healy, James Mahon, OisĂn Mac Diarmuida, Rebecca McCarthy Kent, Michael Rooney, and Jack Talty. These senior groups – from Music Generation partnerships in Carlow, Cork City, Donegal, Laois, Mayo, Sligo and Wicklow – will spend the three days learning challenging repertoire and developing their en-
Traditional musicians of all ages will be involved in the Music @ Mount Leinster Festival. semble playing, ahead of a Finale Concert on the Wednesday evening at 7.30 p.m. in The Step House Hotel. In an exciting new development, ‘Music @ Mount Leinster’ will also RŕľľHU D IHVWLYDO IRU MXQLRU PXVLFLDQV
WXWRUV ZLOO HQMR\ D YDOXDEOH RSSRUtunity to meet, perform and share ideas with other musicians within the Music Generation national network. The Junior Festival will come to a close with a showcase concert on Friday at 4 p.m. in The Step House Hotel. In addition to the two young musicians’ concert performances, the professional and guest musicians will take to the stage at the Step House on Tuesday evening, 13 February at 7.30pm to perform a selection of their own music for festival-goers and members of the public. Admission for all three concerts LV RQ D ÂżUVW FRPH ÂżUVW VHUYHG EDVLV with donations accepted at the door. Throughout the festival the young musicians will be in residence at Borris Vocational School, which will also provide space for teaching, learning and rehearsals. ‘Music @ Mount Leinster’ is funded as a Music Generation 1DWLRQDO 3DUWQHUVKLS 3URMHFW ZLWK support from Kilkenny & Carlow Education and Training Board and Carlow County Council.
and newly formed ensembles for the ÂżUVW WLPH WKLV \HDU The Junior Festival will run on the Thursday and Friday (February 14 and 15), welcoming participants from Music Generation Carlow, Cork City, Laois and Wicklow.
As part of this developmental strand of the festival, younger trad musicians will have a very special chance to hone their skills and explore new pieces with Music Generation tutors from neighbouring counties. At the same time, the
Two local schools are honoured by GOAL
Supermac’s wins Best Sales award
TWO schools in Carlow have received a special humanitarian award from one of the country’s leading aid agencies. St Laserian’s School and St Leo’s College were among a number of schools from around the country to receive the 2017 GOAL Humanitarian School Award. The schools earned the award through participation in development education and fundraising activities organised by GOAL last year. ‘GOAL established the ‘GOAL Humanitarian School Award’ in 2016 to inspire humanitarianism in primary and secondary schools across the country,’ explained GOAL’s Development Education Coordinator, Louise Merrigan. Âľ:H GLG VR ZLWK WKH REMHFWLYH RI UHFRJQLVLQJ WKH HŕľľRUWV RI students and teachers to learn more about some of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people, and to take action for a better world.’ Both schools received a VSHFLDO FHUWLÂżFDWH FRQÂżUPLQJ their award, and have been added to GOAL’s roll of honour.
Paul O’Callaghan of Supermac’s Carlow is presented with the award by Pat and Una McDonagh. SUPERMAC’S Carlow has picked up a coveted Best Sales Award at the Supermac’s All Stars Awards event in the Loughrea Hotel and Spa in County Galway last week. The outlet headed up by franchisee Paul O’Callaghan received the award for outstanding achievement in Sales in 2017. Speaking at the event Supermac’s MD, Pat McDonagh, paid tribute to the Carlow team. ‘I would like to congratulate Paul and his team at Supermac’s Carlow Burrin Street for winning the award tonight.’ Mr McDonagh said. ‘The food
service sector is changing and it is testament to the work that is being carried RXW E\ RXU VWD྾ LQ &DUORZ and our other outlets that we are still the public’s choice when it comes to quality food at a reasonable price.’ Paul himself was delighted with the success and has also acknowledged the role of all WKH VWD྾ WKHUH Meanwhile, Spring opening hours at Supermac’s on Burrin Street are: Monday to Friday, 12 noon to 1 a.m.; Saturday, 12 noon to 3.30 a.m.; and Sunday, 12 noon to 1 a.m.. Home delivery is also available from 1 p.m. to 1 a.m., seven days per week.
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ADVERTORIAL “ST CLARE’S Hospitalityâ€? was founded in October 2013 when it became increasingly apparent that growing numbers of families in Carlow and its environs were struggling to feed their families. Initially 30 food parcels a week were being provided through a food parcel delivery service based in a small room in Graiguecullen Parish Centre. The need quickly grew and the service expanded to provide over 200 parcels per week. It was at this point that the need for a service that provided hot meals became apparent. Therefore, 2015 saw the establishment of a “Food Kitchenâ€? in place of the parcel service. The methodology of service delivery is based loosely around the work of Brother Kevin and the Capuchin Day Centre in Dublin, but has been adapted to suit the population of Carlow. The premises were secured at The Waterfront, Mill Lane, directly adjacent to Carlow Castle. As the building was just a shell, a huge amount of building work was necessary before any thought could be given to food! Following a tremendous amount of hard work by a team of volunteers and tradesmen, “St Clare’s Hospitality Kitchenâ€? or just “The .LWFKHQ´ ÂżUVW RSHQHG LWV GRRUV RQ the May 13, 2015. “The Kitchenâ€? initially serviced three days per week – Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday – between 12.30pm – 2.30pm. The service KDV JURZQ UHPDUNDEO\ VLQFH LW ÂżUVW opened, serving an average of 90
meals per day. In December 2016, DIWHU VLJQL¿FDQW IXQGUDLVLQJ H྾RUWV 7KH .LWFKHQ expanded to include full-service on a Monday. In October 2017, we expanded our service again to include a full meal service on Fridays making our service availDEOH ¿YH GD\V D week. At The Kitchen, we strive to focus on nourishing and wholesome food. A fully trained chef runs our kitchen providing nutritionally packed, home-made food and planning menus based on food donations and the limited funds we have available to us. As best as possible, we try to source Irish or local produce and all meals are made from scratch. Every client receives a bowl of soup, a main course meal and a dessert of cake or biscuits and tea/ FR྾HH :H DFFHSW GRQDWLRQV RI dried goods directly to The Kitchen or through barrels placed in various parish centres around Carlow Town and County. These donations help us to drive the cost of each meal down as we don’t have to purchase items VXFK DV WHD EDJV FR྾HH EHDQV VDOW pepper; biscuits or pasta. 2XU ¿UVW FDOHQGDU \HDU VDZ over 12,500 meals served to our patrons and in 2017 we served in excess of 16,200. These meals are totally
Welcome to St Clare’s Hospitality Kitchen free o f charge. However, a donation box is located on the premises for those who have it to give. The majority of the funding received since opening has come from generous donations and regular fundraising. As of January 2017, The Kitchen has been in receipt of a FEAD Grant (Fund for European Aid to the most Deprived) in the form of dry goods such as tinned fruit and vegetables, rice, instant soup etc. This has allowed us to return to supplying a food parcel delivery service without an additional cost or consequence to The Kitchen. A further 30+ families in the region are now supported by the food parcel service. Without the kindness of our volunteers, our benefactors and those who have donated, St Clare’s Hospitality Kitchen would not be here.
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news in brief Eire Og lotto NUMBERS drawn in the Eire Og GAA club Lotto last week were 2, 7, 12 and 14, and there was no jackpot winner. The jackpot therefore increased to €7,250 for this week’s draw, which took place last night (Monday) in Teach Asca. There were two Match 3 winners, of €75 each. They were Kate & Madeline (c/o Tony Noctor), and Josie (c/o Sean Gannon). Meanwhile, the Thursday night Mini Lotto jackpot now stands at €1,020. Tickets for both draws can be bought from club members and also from Riverside Stores in Hanover. .
Clonmore GFC lotto THE numbers drawn in the Clonmore GFC lotto on Monday 29th January were 3, 6, 11, and 13. There was no winner of the jackpot of €3,000 and seven Match 3 winners each receive €30. They are Peg & Paddy Rooney c/o The Corner; Con Murphy c/o The Corner; Pat Smith c/o Pat Smith; Chloe c/o Clive Lambe; Tammy & Taylor c/o Peter Doyle; Tom King c/o Supervalu; Claire Whelan c/o Jim Whelan. Tickets for the next draw are now on sale from all the usual sources.
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Patrick Bergin as Aidan Maguire in ‘Eastenders’.
WELL-KNOWN actor Patrick Bergin, who spent some of his childhood in Carlow before his family moved to Dublin and whose father worked in the old sugar factory here, is making another foray into the music business. He will this Friday (February 9) release a new single, called ‘Crazy in Love’. Despite the title, it’s not a cover version of the massive worldwide Beyoncé hit of a few years ago. Instead, ALMOST €4.5 million in there’s a smooth jazz sound to funding for Carlow roads the song, more in line with what has been announced by the you might expect from artists such as Michael Bublé. Department of Transport. It’s a far cry too from the rap/ 7KH ¿JXUH RI ¼ PLOOLRQ LV up some €650,000 on last year’s rock sound of what was his funding of €3.842 million, and ¿UVW VLQJOH EDFN LQ 7KDW is also slightly more than the was the controversial and unCounty Council had allowed for PC titled song ‘The Knacker’, about a man who buys dead in its Budget Plan for 2018. Local Fine Gael TD, Pat horses and turns them into glue. Deering, said he was delighted It reached number 11 in the Irish charts, but was condemned by with the increase. ‘These roads are used by the Irish Traveller Movement families every day and are and by Pavee Point. Another previous recording essential for connecting people locally. ‘This funding will used to maintain and improve local roads. It is essential that our infrastructure is capable of meeting the demands of our TEACHER Michelle Bolger from Knockbeg College was expanding economy,’ he said. Deputy Deering also said that one of 33 from around the counbetter road surfaces will be safer try to recently receive a bursary from the National Teaching for all. ‘We are committed to reducing Council to help with educationdeaths on Irish roads. 2017 saw al research. Michelle is working on a projthe lowest number of fatalities on roads since records began. ect entitled ‘An investigation We cannot allow complacency into the problem-solving cato creep in and we must drive SDELOLWLHV D VXEVHW RI VFLHQWL¿F literacy, of Irish students’. this down further,’ he said.
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was with Eleanor Shanley on the charity song ‘My Angel’ last year, where all proceeds went to the Laura Lynn Children’s Hospice. µ&UD]\ LQ /RYH¶ LV WKH ¿UVW LQ what will be a number of releases this year by Bergin, who says ‘while acting is my job, music is my passion’. Meanwhile, that acting job is currently seeing him appear as the silver-tongued Aidan Maguire in the hugely-popular BBC soap, ‘Eastenders’. He says however that he’ll be touring to promote his new single(s) once his stint in Albert Square ¿QLVKHV Other notable parts Bergin has played include a role opposite Julia Roberts in the 1991 thriller, ‘Sleeping With the Enemy’. In the same year, he also had the lead role in a movie version of ‘Robin Hood’, that was released around the same time as the better-remembered ‘Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves’, starring Kevin Costner.
Teacher wins bursary She is a teacher of Chemistry, Biology and Science at Knockbeg College, working through part-time secondment as a JCT (Junior Cycle for Teachers) Associate. The teaching bursaries averaged just over €3,000 each and they were presented at a recent function that was held in The &OD\WRQ +RWHO DW /L൵H\ 9DOOH\ in Dublin.
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FODVVLÀHGV PLANNING NOTICES. Carlow County Council I John Kavanagh am applying for Phase 1: permission to (a) demolish the existing unauthorised flat roof extension to the rear of the existing public house, (b) demolish the existing stone shed to the rear of the property, (c) conversion of existing rear section of public house to a two bed apartment, (d) change of use and alterations of existing public house to a retail / commercial unit, (e) alteration to existing habitable accommodation associated with existing public house to convert to a self-contained three bed apartment, and Phase 2: permission for (f ) conversion of existing stone store to a one bed apartment and alterations to existing street façade i.e. new door and windows, (g) the erection of 9 No. new dwelling units consisting of a mixture of two and three bed, (h) change of use of existing stone building to the rear to 2 No. one bed cottages and erection of extension to the rear of each cottage, (i) widen the existing entrance, proposed new access road to service the sites, connection to existing services and all associated site works at Green Drake, Public House, Main Street, 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 I Nigel Whitford am applying for permission for the erection of a slatted shed with straw bedded lie back, new loose house and manure pit and permission for new agricultural entrance to farmyard and all associated site works at Ballyellin and Tomdarragh, 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, 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 I, Meghan Hickey intend to apply for planning permission for alterations to previously granted Pl. Ref. No. 17/175 (the erection of a fully serviced dwelling house with domestic garage, treatment system, percolation area, site entrance, connection to mains
water and all other associated site works), consisting of an increase in floor area of 20.56m² & revisions to all elevations of the dwelling house, all at Downings, Tullow, 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: Strutec Architects, Engineers and Project Managers, Garryhill, Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow. Tel: 059 9727623. Carlow County Council I, Tony Dooley intend to apply for full planning permission for a two storey dwelling house & domestic garage and demolition of existing storage shed, together with all associated site & landscaping works, all at Mortarstown Upper, Kilkenny Road, 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. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the planning authority with the application. The Natura Impact Statement will be available for inspection or purchase 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. Carlow County Council I, Chris Evans, am applying to Carlow County Council for Planning Permission to convert an existing single storey dwelling to a dormer style dwelling which will consist of the following, a). Demolish existing flat roof single storey extension to south elevation, b). Replace existing single storey porch to west elevation with new designed single storey entrance porch, c). Proposed extension to existing kitchen on ground floor, d). Replace existing roof structure with a new dormer style roof structure which will accommodate a new first floor, e). Proposed exterior and interior alterations and all ancillary site works at Newtown, 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. ( w w w. b u t l e r a rc h i te c t u re. i e, info@butlerarchitecture.ie. Phone 059-9104514, Mobile 0857609774.) Carlow County Council Full planning permission is sought to construct 8 no. terraced two-storey townhouses with new site entrance, and all associated site works and services at Greenhills, Leighlin Road, Graiguecullen, Carlow on behalf of MB Homes Ltd. 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 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 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: P. Buckeridge. BE Civil. Carlow County Council Full planning permission is sought to construct a single storey dwelling house, new site entrance, bored well, proprietary treatment system and associated percolation area, all ancillary site works and services at Ballymurphy, Tullow, Co. Carlow on behalf of Brian and Charlene Maxwell. 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 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 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: P. Buckeridge. BE Civil. Carlow County Council I Gavin Brennan am applying to Carlow County Council full planning permission for a 32m2 single storey extension together with all associated and ancillary site works @ Rathbaun, Tullow, Co. Carlow, R93 XP64 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: Gavin Brennan Carlow County Council Carlow County Council: We Kaitlin Murphy and Thomas Curran are applying for permission for the erection of a dwelling house with treatment system and soil polishing filter and relocating the treatment system and soil polishing filter for the adjoining dwelling and all associated site works at Kilcloney, 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 We are applying to Carlow County Council for planning permission for the erection of a dwelling house, entrance, domestic garage, installation of sewerage treatment plant, polishing filter and all associated siteworks at Ballyine, Borris, Co. Carlow on behalf of Kieron Redmond and Karen Byrne. Signed: Des Redmond Dip. C.E. Phone: 086 2374705. 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 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. Carlow County Council I, Clare Dowling, am applying to Carlow County Council for Planning Permission for the construction of a proposed one and a half storey style dwelling, domestic single storey garage, appropriate waste water treatment system, proposed bored well, upgrade of existing entrance to accommodate domestic use and all ancillary site works within the curtilage of a Protected Structure RPS Number CW229 and NIAH Number 10300301, at Burton Hall, Palatine, 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. ( w w w. b u t l e r a rc h i te c t u re. i e, info@butlerarchitecture.ie. Phone 059-9104514, Mobile 0857609774.) Carlow County Council I Paul O’Connell wish to apply to Carlow Co. Council for Permission for the change of use of premises from existing retail premises to use as living accommodation to consist of 1 standalone 3 bedroom apartment and 1 standalone 2 bedroom apartment connection to services and all associated site works at No. 44 Ashgrove Tullow Road 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 or 085-100 2 200 Carlow County Council I Martin Moran am Applying to Carlow County Council for permission for the construction of a single storey dwelling, use of existing septic tank and percolation area and all associated site works at Grangeford Bennekerry 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 James kealy Planning & Design Services 059 9139484 or 085-100 2 200 Carlow County Council We, St. Mary’s Academy CBS, Board of Management, intend to apply to Carlow County Council for Planning Permission for Retention and Completion of Temporary Car Park at Old Dublin Road, Carlow. Works shall include revisions to the existing entrance and entrance walls, site fencing and all other associated site works. 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. E.B.
THE MIRACLE PRAYER Dear heart of Jesus in the past I have asked many favours. This time I ask you this special one (mention favour). Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your father sees 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. TK
THE MIRACLE PRAYER Dear heart of Jesus in the past I have asked many favours. This time I ask you this special one (mention favour). Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your father sees 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. AK
14 | WILDLIFE with Justin Ivory
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TV SHOW of the week
FILM of the week
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FORCE OF NATURE By Jane Harper
IRELAND’S GOT TALENT TV 3, Saturdays 7.30pm
DEN OF THIEVES Out now
A gripping new novel by Jane Harper, bestselling author of The Dry, returns with another atmospheric and gripping mystery, with lead agent Aaron Falk back on the case. It was supposed to be a straightforward camping trip - a company teambuilding exercise in the bush - but now Alice has disappeared. Has she wandered off or is there something more sinister at play? Is it simply a coincidence that she was in possession of sensitive company information? What does Alice now and where is she? Critics say you won’t be able to put it down. Get your copy now in store or online.
It is finally here, our very own talent show. Ireland’s Got Talent is new to our screens and we can’t wait to see the best of the best entertaining us every Saturday evening. The winner of Ireland’s Got Talent will receive a ₏50,000 cash prize as well as their own primetime Christmas television special. Judges of the show include our very own X-Factor favorite Louis Walsh and equally talented TV personalities Denise van Outen, Jason Byrne and Michelle Visage. Watch it with your family and let yourselves be entertained by the variety of Irish talent.
Every day, $120m in cash is taken out of circulation and destroyed by the Los Angeles Branch of the Federal Reserve, unless a notorious, elite crew of bank robbers can pull off the ultimate heist and get to the money first, right under the noses of LA’s most feared division in law enforcement. Nick O’Brien is the hard-drinking leader of the Regulators, an elite unit of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Ray Merrimen is the recently paroled leader of the Outlaws, a gang of exmilitary men who use their expertise and tactical skills to evade the law.
COMEDY of the week
RETREAT of the week
GIG of the week
ARIES- This week is an 8 Develop the foundational elements of your writing and communications. Fantasy and reality clash. Unexpected news requires attention. TAURUS- This week is a 9 An income boost is possible, DOWKRXJK D FDVK ÀRZ squeeze could cramp your style. Stick to fundamental expenses. GEMINI- This week is an 8 'HVSLWH \RXU FRQ¿GHQFH results could be disappointing. Postpone travel or illusive fantasies. &RQ¿UP LQWXLWLRQ ZLWK IDFWV CANCER- This week is a 6 Finish old projects, and plan your upcoming moves. Avoid travel for now. Stick to solid ground, and avoid ephemeral mirages. LEO- This week is an 8 Friends are a big help. Things could get chaotic or awkward. Have patience with a mechanical or communications breakdown.
Neil Delamere Visual Carlow, Old Dublin Road, Carlow, February 16, 8pm, â‚Ź24/22, www.visualcarlow.ie
THE DAVID AYERS QUARTET SILK PAINTING WEEKEND RETREAT Lisnavagh House, Rathvilly, Co.Carlow, February GB Shaw Bar, Old Dublin Road, Carlow, February 10, 8pm, â‚Ź15/12, www.visualcarlow.ie 16- 18, www.muralmayhem.com
Funny man, Neil Delamere is back with his newest adventure. The show Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Pensioner is going to make you laugh out loud. One day Neil’s dad asked him to help deliver the Meals on Wheels. He agreed. Little did they know that their lives would never be the same again. Except for the bits of their lives that didn’t change. Neil Delamere is one of the top acts working in the Irish comedy scene today, best known to audiences for his regular appearances on RTE’s The Panel and BBC’s The Blame Game.
Create unique wearable art in the beautiful surrounding of Lisnavagh House. It’s easy, it’s fun, and you get beautiful results. During a specially designed programme of classes you will be introduced to the gentle and relaxing art of hand painting on silk. Participants of all skill levels will design and hand paint a silk scarf which they will be able to take home and wear with pride. Silk painting is the art of applying special dye to silks. No experience is necessary and materials are included.
EVENT of the week
WORKSHOP of the week
The Visual is delighted to announce the return of The David Ayers Quartet this February. The David Ayers Quartet is led by accomplished American guitarist David Ayers and superbly accompanied by some of Ireland’s finest musicians in Padraig Whelan (Piano, Vocals), Ken Nolan (Acoustic Double Bass) and Ger Farrell (Drums and Percussion). Their sound is inspired by the great 50’s and 60’s Blue Noteers Jazz groups and whether they are playing the classic beautiful standards or a bluesy soul tinged original, it always swings like mad!
EXERCISE of the week
VIRGO- This week is an 8 Your work is attracting attention. Keep things professional and focused. $YRLG RŕľśFH SROLWLFV RU controversy. Stay respectful. LIBRA- This week is a 7 Get adventurous without taking unnecessary risks. ([SHFW WUDŕľśF RU VKLSSLQJ delays. Plan your itinerary carefully. SCORPIO- This week is a 7 Shortages would threaten your plans. Make reservations early to save. Have backup options. SAGITTARIUS- This week is a 7
Miscommunications between partners could slow the action. Make time to untangle a snarl as it occurs for least friction. Listen to all considerations. CAPRICORN- This week is a 9 The work pace is picking up and it could get chaotic. Postpone less urgent tasks. Don’t drop out exercise and health routines.
THE PRINCESS BRIDE Visual Carlow, Old Dublin Road, Carlow, February 14,8pm, â‚Ź8/6, www.visualcarlow.ie
WORKPLACE WELLNESS LUNCH TIME EVENT Carlow Gateway Business Centre, Strawhall Avenue, Carlow, February 7, 1-2pm
Fight. Die. Love‌ As you wish. When the beautiful maiden Buttercup is told that her true love - farm boy Westley - is dead, she reluctantly agrees to marry the evil Prince Humperdinck. Westley must now undertake an epic adventure filled with fencing, fighting, pirate, giants and monsters to rescue Buttercup! It may be 30 years old but The Princess Bride remains a timeless family favourite. Bring your family and friends or meet some new movie lovers and film enthusiasts.
DYNAMIC VINYASA Carlow Mandala Yoga Studio, 1 Tullow Street, Carlow Town, Saturdays, 11am- 12.15pm, www. carlowmandalayoga.ie
Today, more people are concerned about their health than ever before. A healthy workplace is quickly becoming one of the major criteria for job selection. How do you select the right wellness initiatives for your employees? And how do you measure the success? This onehour workshop is organised by the Carlow Kilkenny Training Skillnet and will answer all of the above plus give you a good overview of the state of the art of workplace wellness!
Why not try Dynamic Vinyasa Yoga with Sandra this Saturday. Practising Yoga is a deeply meditative experience - it provides opportunity to step away from busy-ness of the outside world and access the deeper wisdom that resides within us. Yoga poses stretch your muscles and increase your range of motion. Carlow Mandala Yoga offers daily classes under professional instructions of Yoga teachers to encourage practitioners of all levels.
AQUARIUS-This week is a 7 Prioritize fun with your sweetheart, family and friends. It doesn’t need to be expensive. Avoid travel or complicated plans. PISCES- This week is a 7 Sometimes to clean a mess you need to make a bigger one. Domestic renovations could get messy. Postpone big decisions or expenses. Find creative solutions.
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