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Voters urged to have their say in elections VOTERS must get engaged, register to vote and turn out on May 24, to exercise their democartic right, campaigners have urged. The European and Local Election campaigns get under way in earnest this week, as candidates in both contests start to erect posters. With just three weeks to polling day on Friday, May 24 County Carlow Chamber of Commerce said: “There are many questions that candidates need to answer.â€? In a statement, they said: “In the lead up to the election ensure you challenge all candidates on the issues, ask how they will support the local economy, help to create jobs, attract funding and investment to Carlow and work to create a more sustainable economy.â€? Just one Carlow-based cadidate will be seeking your vote in the upcoming May 2019 European Elections. 3HRSOH %HIRUH 3URÂżWÂśV Adrienne Wallace is running in the Ireland South region, where in total, a record 23 candidates DUH QRZ FRQÂżUPHG IRU WKH EDOORW
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Actor Bergin in dog house a good cause CARLOW actor Patrick Bergin, star of Sleeping With The Enemy and more recently Eastenders, has launched Dogs Trust Ireland’s “Adrian Burder Memorial Gardenâ€?, a special place where grieving dog owners can visit, and remember their faithful friend when they have died. In the garden, there is a remembrance dog sculpture, where engraved memorial dog tags will hang forever. These memorial tags can be purchased and personalised with a dog’s name and a date ZKLFK KROGV VLJQLÂżFDQFH IRU their owner. The tag will be placed on the sculpture by Dogs Trust and a FRPPHPRUDWLYH FHUWLÂżFDWH ZLOO be sent as a special keepsake to remember the cherished pet in a meaningful way. Mr Bergin took a moment of
solace in the garden and placed a memorial tag to remember his beloved four-legged friend, Shiloh, after having experienced the grief and pain of losing him in October last year. Speaking at the launch of the Legacy Garden, the actor said: “Dog lovers will understand the unique bond that humans and dogs have and the pain you feel when your four-legged friend passes. I have spent most of my working life traveling from place to place, so I was never able to commit to taking on a dog of my own, but I have always been a dog person. “Shiloh was my partner, Helen’s, dog and we grew very close over the years. He held a very special place in my heart, and we were absolutely devastated when he passed away. “To have a quiet place to sit
DQG UHÀHFW VXUURXQGHG ZLWK people who understand your loss is unique andmknowing Shiloh’s tag will hang on this sculpture forever brings a sense of comfort to a painful memory.� In your dog’s honour, the commemorative tags will help more dogs to get all the love and care they need until they ¿QG WKHLU IRUHYHU IDPLO\ ZKR will cherish them just as much as you did with your best friend. Suzie Carley, Dogs Trust Executive Director said:�We wanted to create something really special for bereaved dog owners so they will always have a place to go and a token to honour the legacy of their faithful friend.� ³$OVR , NQRZ ¿UVW KDQG WKH utter devastation and void when your faithful friend passes away,� she said.
Ken Nolan and Jenni Stanley at Carlow Little Theatre Society’s Spring One Acts, Seven Oaks Hotel. Image by Rue Photography
Gifted poet brings out latest volume PROLIFIC local writer Deirdre Brennan gathered friends and fans together at Carlow Central Library recently for the launch of her latest poetry collection. An oĂche ar Bheophianadh is a collection of Deirdre’s poems in Irish, her 11th publication in the Irish language. GlĂłr Cheatharlach hosted the book launch, with Proinsias Ă“ Drisceoil, MA and PhD
in modern Irish, kindly launching the book. Deirdre performed some readings with translations of her favourite poems from the An oĂche ar Bheophianadh collection, much to the delight to those in attendance. Deirdre has been writing since the 1980s. proseshstories and essays in both Irish and English and she has had 20 books published.
Visits to Carlow by IDA praised CARLOW has had three visits so far this year from the IDA, up IURP RQH LQ WKH ÂżUVW TXDUWHU RI last year. Brian O’Farrell, President of Carlow Chamber, said such visits were very important for the county with two aspects to that. “It’s promotion of the county, we can see they’re actively doing that across the world and we want to make sure they continue to do that and promote the counties. We’ve a lot of great skills, a great talent base, a lot of great businesses. The other side of it is we do want to see more companies come to Carlow and see more jobs in the area.â€? Mr O’Farrell said: “The last advanced facility delivered in Carlow saw MSD coming, when we have that in a wide choice it means there also more opportunities for local indigenous companies to supply to but it also means more opportunities for Carlow people to live and work in the county, that makes a big GLŕľľHUHQFH UDWKHU WKDQ KDYLQJ WR commute to Dublin.â€?
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Roger and Mary Daly with Pamela and Matt Murphy at Woodford Dolmen Hotel’s Country Music & Dancing Weekend. Image by Rue Photography
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Let’s put a little colour in Carlow CARLOW Town Development Forum members are encouraging all to support the colouring of Carlow Town in a variety of support programmes unveiled this week. Grants of up to ₏750 will be made available to shops and businesses on Carlow Town’s six traditional streets as part of new focused supports for Town Centre businesses. The scheme part-funds the revamp and restoration of the front of business premises, including painting, replacement of windows, signage and repair and re-instatement of shop fronts. Carlow County Council’s Carlow Town - Paint and Shop Front Improvement Scheme is now open to applications up until May 31. The grant will be available on June 17, with priority to shops and commercial premises.The maximum available will be 80% of the approved cost of the works to a maximum amount of ₏750 (excluding VAT).
â‚Ź1.5m spent on ambulances ‘a waste of taxes’
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THE reported â‚Ź1.5 million spent in Carloweand Kilkenny on private ambulances since 2011 is a complete waste of taxpayers’ money, according to local election candidate CiarĂĄn Dooley. It has been revealed that the HSE has spent almost â‚Ź1.5 million on private ambulances in Carlow Kilkenny in the last HLJKW \HDUV ZLWK ÂżJXUHV MXPSing from â‚Ź2,127 in 2011 to â‚Ź487,792 in 2018. Mr Dooley said: “These ÂżJXUHV ZHUH UHOHDVHG WR 6LQQ FĂŠin’s spokesperson for Health, Louise O’Reilly, in response to a parliamentary question and it is further evidence of the will of Fine Gael to privatise the health services that are available in this country. “The HSE should be ploughing this money back into the funding of our national ambulance service by purchasing DQG VWDŕľśQJ QHZ DPEXODQFHV WR cater for the growing demand,â€? he said. “This money would go a long way to reducing waiting times for ambulances which can be as long as an hour in some
cases, depending on where the ambulance has to come from. “Nationally the amount spent comes to â‚Ź155 million over a seven-year period, an amount that would purchase 202 new ambulances or fully fund the CAMHS services but this Government would rather line the pockets of private companies,â€? Mr Dooley said. “The trend towards privatisation is clear when you look at the huge jump in spending in the last four years and unless investment is made in the national ambulance service it will be necessary for the HSE to become more and more reliant on private ambulances, a worrying idea.â€? Mr Dooley said people needHG WR ÂżJKW EDFN DJDLQVW WKLV privatisation and the funding of private companies from tax payers’ money. “It is not value for money nor LV LW RI DQ\ EHQHÂżW LQ WKH ORQJ run, we need a high quality, publicly owned stock of ambulances with trained personnel to operate them,â€? he told Carlow People.
Dysfunctional HSE as dead left on trolleys CARLOW Kilkenny TD Bobby Aylward said the reported letter about dead bodies left lying on trolleys in corridors at University Hospital Waterford “just goes to show how dysfunctional the HSE isâ€?. The bodies were in the corridors because of a lack of storage facilities at the mortuary UHW. Four consultants have put their names to the letter and say it is causing unspeakable trauma to families, some of whom have no option but to have a closed FRŕľśQ GXH WR GHFRPSRVLWLRQ Deputy Aylward said he was aware the situation was bad but not this bad. “I’ve often heard down through the years that these conditions were deplorable, but I never knew they were as bad until I saw these reports,â€? he said.
“The HSE have to hang their head in shame here, we’re supposed to be one of the top richest countries in the world and to think that families have to go through that. Imagine you going in and you can’t pay respect to family member E\ KDYLQJ WKH FRŕľśQ FORVHG because of these conditions.â€? Planning permission for a new mortuary has been approved. However, there’s no funding available. Matt Shanahan PRO for Health Equality for the South East said the hospital badly needed new facilities and noted that “in terms of the money it’s only â‚Ź5.6 million, less than half a percent of the national children’s hospital overspend, money that should have been sequestered and given to this hospital more than six years
agoâ€?. He concluded by saying ÂłZH DUH ÂżJKWLQJ WR WUHDW WKH OLYLQJ WKH GHDG WKH ÂżJKW goes onâ€?. Meanwhile, a statement from the HSE said: “It is a priority to replace the mortuary at University Hospital Waterford. This development is included in the Draft Capital Plan sent to the Department of Health for approval. We would expect to progress to selecting a contractor and commencing construction of a new mortuary LQ WKH ÂżQDO TXDUWHU RI WKLV \HDU with a 20 month construction programme. “The design phase of the development has already been completed and the estimated cost of construction is â‚Ź5m. In the interim University Hospital Waterford is currently examining arrangements to address the issues raised.â€?
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news in brief Just â‚Ź1m of Leader â‚Ź6 spent locally Senmator Jennifer Murnane O’Connor, has said the underspend on LEADER funding, vital to rural communities, further demonstrates the Government’s neglect of rural Ireland. She said: “The information which we have received has shown massive underspends across the country in LEADER funding. In Carlow, of the â‚Ź6,416,803 which has been allocated, just â‚Ź1,461,568 has been spent to date.â€?
Extra charges on way for Airbnb A plaque to mark the collaboration between a local playwright and singer Leonard Cohen will be unveiled by President Michael D Higgins this week. John MacKenna is originally from Castledermot and up to recently was Carlow County Library’s ‘Writer in Residence’.
Ass yourself: have you seen donkeys If you spottwo donkeys roaming around the Carlow/Kildare border near Castledermot you’re being asked to contact GardaĂ. Their owner says they were VWROHQ IURP KLV ÂżHOG HDUO\ RQ the morning of Friday the 19th of April.
Sophia Hade, Kate Cullen, Mike Hennessy (Proprietor), Tehan Wall and Caitlin Brennan ready to rock at Mike Hennessy Guitar and Drums Tuition’s 6th Annual Gala Concert 2019, Seven Oaks Hotel. Image by Rue Photography
Lili Holmes in bid for entrepreneur award CARLOW’S Lily Holmes has made the shortlist for the Ernst Young Entrepreneur of the Year awards programme. Lily, Managing Director of PB Machine Tech, is one of ¿QDOLVWV WKLV \HDU IROORZLQJ in the footsteps of Carlow’s Rachel Doyle who made the event last year. 7KLV \HDUœV ¿QDOLVWV KDYH been selected from more than 120 nominations. Fnalists in the emerging category are: Mark
Dowds of Trov; John Mullinsof Amarenco Solar; Tom Cronin of Rye River Brewery; Mervyn O’Callaghan and Simon Murray of Provision Vehicle Cameras; Sonia Deasy of Pestle & Mortar; Ian Nolan and Alex Kelly of %ULJKWÀDJ 7ULRQD 0XOODQH RI Madme Technologies; and James and Timothy McElroy of HouseMyDog. Finalists in the industry category are: Matt Ryan
of Press Up Entertainment Group; Pat McDonagh of Supermac’s Holdings; Mark Whitaker of Johnson & Perrot Motor Group; Patrick Derry of DRT (NI) Limited; Peter and Una Kearns of The Institute of Education; Ashley McCulla of McCulla (Ireland) Limited; Laurence O’Kane of IMED Healthcare; and Donnacha Hurley of Motor Mania. This year is the 22nd year of the competition.
First buy squeezed out of home bid FIRST-TIME buyers across Carlow and Kilkenny are being squeezed out of the market, according to Senator Jennifer Murnane O’Connor. She said the Government needed to stop “these so called ‘cuckoo funds’ which is where investors or developers are purchasing blocks of houses or apartmentsâ€?. Speaking to KCLR News, Senator Murnane O’Connor said: “The biggest issue facing people even with trying to get a mortgage to buy a house is the supply of housing, because we need to build more houses, “I know we in Fianna Fail are committed to building more local authority housing and also private housing as well.â€? She said: “We need to build more housing because there’s a desperate need for them.â€? A website for information on all aspects of buying a house pr reside ntial property for the ÂżUVW WLPH FDQ EH UHDFKHG DW https://www.mortgages.ie/go/ ÂżUVWBWLPHBEX\HUV LQIRUPDWLRQB IRUBÂżUVWBWLPHBEX\HUV
Meeting outlines what next on Brexit THE recent Brexit meeting held in Carlow was a great success, according to Carlow Fine Gael TD Pat Deering. Deputy Deering, Chairperson of the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and Marine said: “It was my pleasure to host the TĂĄnaiste, Simon Coveney in Carlow on Monday night for our public meeting on ‘Brexit – What Next for Ireland?’â€? The TĂĄnaiste was joined by fellow speakers on the night, Joe Healy, President of the Irish Farmers Association and Rachel Doyle from The Arboretum and a member of Bord Bia. “The well-attended event proved to be very informative with the TĂĄnaiste impressing upon those there the vast array of preparation that has been undertaken in relation to Brexit and the on-going work at political level to ensure that a nodeal Brexit will be avoided,â€? said Deputy Deering. He added: “The Government will continue to prepare for all scenarios and we will continue to strongly encourage businesses and citizens to do the same. “Work in respect of options for our approach in a no deal scenario is continuing. “This includes the development of additional physical capacity at ports and airports should additional necessary checks and controls on imports
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Back row - Rachel Corcoran, Lauryn Webster and Agnes Kehoe. Front row - Kaithlyn Timmons and Colleen Murphy about to perform at Mike Hennessy Guitar and Drums Tuition’s 6th Annual Gala Concert 2019, Seven Oaks Hotel. Image by Rue Photography
Hannah Watters, Shawna Cahoon, Lauren Kenny and Holly Tucker all smiles before their gig at Mike Hennessy Guitar and Drums Tuition’s 6th Annual Gala Concert 2019, Seven Oaks Hotel. Image by Rue Photography Deirdre Parks and Renny Barrett at Carlow Little Theatre Society’s Spring One Acts, Seven Oaks Hotel. Image by Rue Photography
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No one safe from terror attacks
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hile we basked in a mini heatwave here at Easter, Sri Lanka was hit by terrorist attacks that sent shockwaves around the world. Nobody is safe from terrorism or atrocities, no matter how progressive or insulated you think your society is - we in Ireland have had our fair share and the rise of the New IRA is a cause for concern. In the modern, globalised world where we all travel extensively for work and holidays, being caught up in something like what happened in Sri Lanka is unfortunately on all our radars. The scale of the attacks in Sri Lanka was staggering. Consecutive suicide bombings at Christian churches in Negombo, Colombo and Batticaloa while Easter services were taking place. Coordinated attacks on luxury hotels in Colombo, the country’s commercial capital. Attacks in Dematagoda and
Paul McManus, Margaret McKenna, Michelle Phelan and Mary Griffin performing J. Bernard McCarthy’s “The Romantic Lover” at Carlow Little Theatre Society’s Spring One Acts, Seven Oaks Hotel. Image by Rue Photography
Brian Quigley Dehiwala also. In total more than 250 dead, including more than 40 foreign nationals. More than 500 injured. Responsibility seems to lie with people associated with National Thowheeth Jama’ath, a local militant Islamist group with suspected foreign links. Retaliation for the attacks against Muslims in Christchurch in New Zealand in March cannot be ruled out as a motive, although it is too early WR FRQFOXGH GH¿QLWLYHO\ WKDW WKLV was the case. These shootings – which left 50 dead and the same number injured - were carried out at two mosques by an Australian white supremacist.
Sri Lanka is no stranger to terrorism. Tamil militants looking for an independent Tamil Eelam state in northeastern Sri Lanka waged a terror campaign for many years. Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), A Marxist-Leninist political movement, were involved in separate armed
uprisings in 1971 and 1987-89. Most of Sri Lanka’s previous terrorist attacks have targeted Buddhists (the country’s religious make-up is 70% Buddhist, 12% Hindu, 10% Islam and 7% Christian), so attacking Christians is a new departure. Terrorism knows no
religious or geographical boundaries though, and kills indiscriminately. Hatred is a global currency and whether spent with bombs, guns or words it produces the same grim and inevitable consequences. Victims of terrorism have had their lives cruelly cut short.
7KHLU SRWHQWLDO VQX൵HG RXW Their families have to live on without loved ones, meaning that the true cost of the attacks is more brutal and extensive than the number of casualties. When will we learn a better way? We’ve had our own terrorist past here and moved on from it, although the spectre of it is still in the shadows. Humans have the intelligence and capabilities to resolve their GL൵HUHQFHV E\ SHDFHIXO PHDQV but increasingly choose to bypass these.
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FODVVLĂ€HGV PLANNING NOTICES. Carlow County Council Significant Further Information We, Icon Windows applied to Carlow County Council for Full Planning Permission for the construction of a single storey extension to the existing manufacturing facility and all associated site works at Icon Windows, Knockbrack, Myshall, Co Carlow. PL 18/465 Significant Further Information to include a Natura Impact Statement has been furnished to the planning authority in respect of the proposed development and is available for inspection or purchase 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 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. Carlow County Council Josh and Keara Munnelly intend to apply for planning permission for development at Iona Drive, Rathnapish, Carlow. The development consists of the construction of a single storey extension to the existing dwelling and associated site works. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the 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 to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee with the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application
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Morning Magic HOROSCOPES
Robin in song. (Photo Justin Ivory) IT’S MAY so it is time to set your clocks early to get up and celebrate the beauty of birdsong with one of nature’s great events – the dawn chorus. If you have never been privy to this magical experience, then I urge you to at least once make the effort to drag yourself out of bed before dawn. You will be in for a treat. What is the dawn chorus? It is the time of day when birds are at their most vocal and it reaches a peak in May in the Northern Hemisphere as by this time most of our summer migrants have arrived in and join with our resident birds. The highest number of individuals and range of species are singing this month to create the best free daily concert you’ll ever hear! Which birds sing? It is mainly male birds that sing with one notable exception being the Robin, where females also sing (but mainly in Autumn/Winter). Why do birds sing? Two main reasons; to mark and defend a territory, and to attract a mate. Why sing at dawn? Many reasons. It is an efficient use of time as it is still too dark to search for food. It let’s rival males know you survived the night and the territory is still occupied. There is not much predator activity at this time of the day, so it is safer. Females are also at their most fertile early in the morning. There is less air and wind turbulence, and less background noise, so sound carries further. International Dawn Chorus Day Sunday May 5th marks International Dawn Chorus Day and Sunday May 12th marks National Dawn Chorus Day and there will be events happening across the country. You can join me at 4am in the wonderful Killruddery estate in Bray on both days where I will be leading walks followed by breakfast (need to register in advance).
CUT OUT GIRL by by Bart van Es
THE BORROWERS RTE 1 Tuesday 14th May, 8.30pm
GODZILLA General Release: May 2019
Little Lien wasn’t taken from her Jewish parents - she was given away in the hope that she might be saved. Hidden and raised by a foster family in Amsterdam during the Nazi occupation, she survived the war only to find that her real parents had not. Much later, she fell out with her foster family, and Bart van Es - the grandson of Lien’s foster parents - knew he needed to find out why. His account of tracing Lien and telling her story is a searing exploration of two lives and two families. It is a story about love and misunderstanding and about the ways that our most painful experiences can also be redefined.
In a brand new factual entertainment series for RTÉ One, we step inside what could be considered the most secretive room in Ireland – the Credit Union loan office. For most of us, no significant life event ever goes “unborrowedâ€?, and it’s often said that milestones in family life can be charted through a quick glance at someone’s Credit Union book. There’s a story behind every loan and in this series we meet the people who borrow money for all sorts of reasons, from family reunions, to new cars, houses, cosmetic procedures and shopping sprees. There are eight episodes in this series.
An epic action adventure that pits Godzilla against some of the most popular monsters in pop culture history. The new story follows the heroic efforts of the crypto-zoological agency Monarch as its members face off against a battery of god-sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, Rodan, and his ultimate nemesis, the three-headed King Ghidorah. When these ancient superspecies—thought to be mere myths—rise again, they all vie for supremacy, leaving humanity’s very existence hanging in the balance.
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ARIES Keep practicing. Discipline with your work builds the infrastructure for a successful career. Plan and do the homework. TAURUS Anticipate an educational change. The completion of a project opens time for something more fun. Reinforce foundational structures. GEMINI Financial discipline pays Rŕľľ &ROODERUDWH IRU D VKDUHG YHQWXUH &RQWULEXWH ZKDW you can. Review budgets and plans together. CANCER &RRUGLQDWH HŕľľRUWV ZLWK your partner. Take care of practical priorities and then celebrate the results together. LEO Practice with mental as well as physical discipline. Build and strengthen foundational basics before advancing to PRUH GLŕľśFXOW PRYHV
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WEBER BBQ COURSE Arboretum Home and Garden Heaven, Leighlinbridge,. May 30 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
CELEBRATION OF EARLY SUMMER PLANTS May 18, 2019. Walled Garden, Altamont Gardens, Tullow
Fourth Wall Laois Theatre Group’s production of SIVE brings a contemporary credibility to J B Keane’s timeless tale of young love, materialism, family life, and women’s place in the world. Though set in the sixties, this carefully casted drama demonstrates that these enduring themes and contrasting emotions are as relevant today. Direction by David Corri is faithful to the tragic-comedy elements of the play and employs the rural background of the talented actors to fashion an authentic and memorable production.
From grilling and roasting to baking and smoking, you’ll be amazed by what you can cook after attending this Weber certified barbeque course. Cook a 3-course meal and snacks, free to be sampled at every opportunity, in a small intimate setting allowing time to make the most of the advice and help on offer. Upon completion each attendee will receive a Weber certification, Weber Apron and recipe booklet to try out at home. T: 059-9721558. E: info@arboretum.ie W: www.arboretum.ie
Saturday May 18 features talks by Arthur Shackelton , garden designer and garden consultant and Mary Waldron. “Arthur has over forty years of experience designing gardens. He has contributed to the design and maintenance of a wide variety of Irish gardens, large and small, including Ashford, Dromoland and Glin Castles, Lyons Demesne, Coolmore Stud and all of Sheik Mahomed’s Irish stud farms, Airfield House in Dundrum and Butler House in Kilkenny.� Mary Waldron is an avid gardener and columnist in the Irish Garden Magazine.
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BALLON PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION INAUGURAL 5KM AND 10KM ROAD RACE May 26, 10am at Ballon Community Centre In aid of Ballon National School, Ballon Parents’ Association are hosting their inaugural Ballon 5 and 10 kilometre races. Bringing the runners through the heartland of Carlow, this is a fast, safe out and back road race, with options available for people of all ages and fitness levels. On the day registration is available in the hall from 8.30am. Changing facilities are available in the hall. The 10km route has two water stops on it, while all runners can benefit from refreshments in the hall after the race. Enter online at https:// www.popupraces.ie/race/ballon-5k-10k-race/
BORRIS HOUSE POINT-TO-POINT May 12 @ 2:00 pm Borris House point-to-point is set amongst the picturesque Blackstairs Mountains, on the grounds of the beautiful Borris House which is one of the few intact living estates that can trace its history back to Brehon times, and the royal ruling families of ancient Ireland. The Kavanagh Family very generously allow the Carlow Farmers to run two point-to-point fixtures a year, one in the Autumn and one in the Spring. Point-to-points are horse racing in its purist form and you will often hear it described as the grassroots of horse racing in Ireland.
VINTAGE & CLASSIC MOTOR CLUBS ANNUAL SHOW Sunday, May 12 at 11am. At Duckett’s Grove, the Carlow Vintage and Classic Motor Clubs Annual Show is on Sunday, May 12 at 11am. Vintage machinery, stalls, side shows, refreshments and a dog show will all be on offer. The Carlow Vintage and Classic Motor Club was formed in 2007 with only 40 people involved in the beginning. However, there had always been a healthy classic and vintage vehicle scene in the south east of Ireland and the club quickly grew after a few meetings and rallies. For more details contact: PJ on 087 672 2972/Philip on 085 101 5766 or go to: www. carlowvintageandclassicmotorclub.com
CAPRICORN Rely on your own talents DQG H྾RUWV 7DNH FKDUJH and do what it takes. Use best quality materials. Selfdiscipline serves you well. AQUARIUS You’re especially sensitive. Take quiet time for yourself. 5HFKDUJH DQG UHVW &RQVLGHU where you’ve been and where you’re going. PISCES Your team’s discipline is admirable. Together, you’re formidable. Integrity provides optimal workability.
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