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‘Crumlin saved my baby Freddie’ EXCLUSIVE: mother’s heart-felt journey of hope A CARLOW mother has spoken to Carlow People about her emotional journey with her newborn infant to the Children’s Hospital n Crumlin, Co Dublin. Niamh Kenny spoke to this paper exclusively through Fiona O’Malley of cmrf.org, the Children’s Medical Research Foundation. This is her story: “The travel incubator is huge so we couldn’t travel in the ambulance with our baby.” Niamh Kenny from Carlow says. “I remember that journey up to Dublin. I didn’t know what to say to Freddie’s dad, Padraig, he was so upset. When we reached the hospital we saw the ambulance with Freddie in it drive by. My heart stopped because the sirens were going R൵ “We didn’t know before Freddie was born that he had a heart condition. Two days
after his birth in Our Lady’s in Kilkenny we had our bags packed and we were ready to go home from the hospital. The nurse was checking his oxygen levels before we went and put the little rubber band around his foot. She couldn’t get a reading on Freddie but we didn’t panic at all at that stage. “The nurse took him to another machine and said she’d get a specialist to look at him. When the specialist came to talk to us our world fell apart. He said there was something wrong with Freddie’s heart and they couldn’t help him in Kilkenny. He needed to go straight to Crumlin. “The day passed by in such a haze while we waited. Dr Orla Franklin sat down and told us what was wrong with our baby. Freddie had hypoplastic right heart syndrome. Continued on next page
Happy days, smiley faces: Freddie, left, and his older brother Harry... both fighting fit and full of life
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carlowpeople February 12, 2019 Taking a break: the young Foroige delegates out for a walk with National Chairperson Dave O’Reilly
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Local man suspect in Spanish murder An Irish man whose body was found buried beside a Spanish motorway was beaten to death by someone who knew him, local police believe. Four people have been arrested and remanded in custody in relation to the death of Carl Carr, a 38-year-old man from Dublin who moved to Spain three years ago. One of those facing charges for his murder is believed to be a Kilkenny man in his late 30s who was a close friend of Mr Carr’s. Two women, including one from the UK, and one Spanish man, have also been arrested. $ ¿IWK ZRPDQ KDV VLQFH EHHQ released without charge.
New executive’s passion for grass DLF Ireland has appointed Kilkenny man Edward Power as its new Trials Manager. Mr Power, who has over 20 years’ experience in the amenity grass business, will be managing DLF’s forage grass and crop trial programme in Faithlegg, Co. Waterford. DLF Ireland’s general manager Paul Flanagan said: “This is a very unique role that requires a heightened attention to detail, coupled with a passion for grass.�
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Young people win the day! YOUNG ForĂłige Club members from counties Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford and Wicklow recently gathered at the Talbot Hotel, Carlow for a busy day of fun, discussion, workshops and youth elections. The ForĂłige Regional Conference is an annual event to give cmembers the opportunity to exchange views and to make recommendations at a local and national level in relation to the organisation of ForĂłige. Another important
aspect of the conference is to elect two young members from the region onto the National Reference Panel, a group of members aged between 14 and 18 years from all over Ireland who advise ForĂłige on issues WKDW DŕľľHFW \RXQJ SHRSOH Delegates shared their thoughts on what ForĂłige means to them, how to retain members, ways to recruit adult volunteers into the organisation, participated in a workshop on how Foroige can support
young people’s mental health locally and nationally. Delegates went on a short walk with National Chairperson Dave O’Reilly as part of the Foróige-Operation Transformation Walk and Talk Campaign. In a closely contested election Jack Nolan and Kate Whelan from Rathvilly Foróige Club were elected to represent Foróige members from Carlow and Kilkenny on the Reference Panel this year.
Have you got what it takes? IRELAND’S Best Entrepreneur 2019 competition is on the lookout across Carlow and the South East for the next Michael O’Leary, John Rocha or Darina Allen! Young entrepreneurs from across Carlow are being urged to enter the prestigious 2019 competition. /RFDO (QWHUSULVH 2ŕľśFH /(2 Carlow said it was “delightedâ€? with the positive response it had received since it announced details of the competition last month. And they have urged any more dynamic, innovative young business people to put their names forward ahead of the March 15 deadline. ,Q LWV ÂżIWK \HDU WKH FRPSHWLWLRQ is inviting 18-35 year olds who have a business idea, a start-up or an already established business to enter. Winners go on to FRPSHWH DW UHJLRQDO ÂżQDOV DQG LI VXFFHVVIXO WR WKH QDWLRQDO Âżnals at Google HQ! Applying is simple – and it’s free. It takes around 15 minutes and is done on www.IBYE.ie. Applicants are then invited to participate in an Enterprise Day hosted by the /RFDO (QWHUSULVH 2ŕľśFH
heart syndrome, a serious heart condition. Dr Franklin spent ages talking to us and one thing that stuck out clearly was when she told us that we had a long road ahead, but that Crumlin Heart Centre was the best place to be. My baby was in safe hands they would do whatever it takes to help him. Âł)UHGGLH KDG KLV ÂżUVW RSHQ heart surgery when he was just 10 days old and it went well. We brought him home for the ÂżUVW WLPH HYHU RQH ZHHN ODWHU Our aim after this was to build him up for his second surgery at six months old. He hit all his milestones and we got through the second surgery. “After that, we had a two year gap before his third surgery. The hospital put us in contact with the hospital psychologist who taught me how to speak to Freddie and tell him why I had to leave him in the hospital. “The psychologist was a Godsend! She helped me explain to my eldest son, Harry, why I wasn’t there. He was at home in Carlow and started his ÂżUVW \HDU LQ ELJ VFKRRO ,W ZDV hard on him to be away from his mother, especially because he was still so young himself. It was so hard on all of us. “I was feeding Freddie after his third surgery when he had a
seizure. I didn’t know what to do or how to help him, it was DZIXO WR ZDWFK EXW WKH VWDŕľľ were with him immediately and he was OK. One week later the physio was pushing Freddie to walk and get moving. She was brilliant. She was determined to get him out before Christmas. The build up to Christmas in the hospital was very special. “Everyone was so good to Freddie and Harry. Santa came to visit them both. They got to meet Robbie Keane and Johnny Sexton too. They were just over the moon when they saw their heroes – I honestly think Freddie forgot that he was sick when he got to shake hands with Robbie and Johnny. “Then, after an emotional rollercoaster journey, I felt like evHU\WKLQJ ÂżQDOO\ IHOO LQWR SODFH because on Christmas Eve our family left the hospital and we went home together. It was one of the best days ever! “Freddie started school in September and is the happiest little man. The day we heard the news about his heart condition our world fell apart, but I want other parents to know that Crumlin will do the very best for your child. “I will, we will, always be forever grateful for the hospital, the nurses, the doctors, all the VWDŕľľ DQG , WU\ WR IXQGUDLVH IRU them when I can.â€?
Hogan vies for the post-Brexit farmers THE Irish EU Commissioner and former Kilkenny TD Phil Hogan is putting together a new deal to come to the aid of Irish farmers in the event of a no-deal Brexit, according to sources. Under the deal, farmers in Carlow and throughout the rest of the country would be eligible to avail of hundreds of millions of euros of aid from the (XURSHDQ &RPPLVVLRQ WR RŕľľVHW a collapse in beef and dairy prices, according to weekend reports. Mr Hogan and Agriculture Minister Michael Creed met to ÂżQDOLVH GHWDLOV RI WKH VFKHPH DW D UHFHQW PHHWLQJ ZLWK RŕľśFLDOV from the Irish Government and European Commission in Brussels.
The Irish Farmers’ Association ,)$ LV FDOOLQJ IRU Âź DQ animal in compensation for every 5c a kg reduction in beef prices, which would cost up to Âź ELOOLRQ As things stand beef farming is Ireland’s most exposed sector, with half our exports going to Britain. IFA President Joe Healy travelled to Brussels for the meeting and “made a very strong case to EU commissioner Phil Hogan that we need supportâ€?. As recently as two weeks ago at the Kilkenny IFA dinner, Mr Hogan Hogan gave strong assurances that the EU will not be found wanting, according to a report in the newspaper Kilkenny Today.
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Sanction for 160 ‘caught’ by Welfare Don’t drink drive Trevor Culbert (Chairman) and Shane Farrell (ViceChairman) at Carlow Autograss Dinner Dance, Woodford Dolmen Hotel. Image by Rue Photography
UP to 160 Carlow people on social welfare have been sanctioned under the JobPath scheme, it has been disclosed after the Government’s job activation programme came XQGHU ¿UH WKLV ZHHN Sinn Féin’s John Brady moved a motion in the Dáil calling on the Government to end the UHIHUUDO RI -REVHHNHUV WR -RE3DWK after he submitted a series of 3DUOLDPHQWDU\ 4XHVWLRQV JobPath is an employment activation service provided to people who have been on the live register for more than 12 months and are trying to secure and sustain full-time paid employment or selfHPSOR\PHQW )LJXUHV SXEOLVKHG ODVW ZHHN E\ the Minister for Employment
$൵DLUV DQG 6RFLDO 3URWHFWLRQ Regina Doherty, revealed WKHUH ZHUH -REVHHNHUV in Carlow who engaged with JobPath between July 2015 and -DQXDU\ $ WRWDO RI -REVHHNHUV KDG SHQDOW\ UDWH DSSOLHG GXULQJ WKDW VDPH SHULRG -REVHHNHUV IDFH ¿QDQFLDO sanctions if they do not engage with two private companies employed by the State to operate the scheme, Turas Nua and Seetec, after referral by the Department for Employment $൵DLUV DQG 6RFLDO 3URWHFWLRQ Those who refuse to engage with the scheme can have their ZHOIDUH UHGXFHG RU VWRSSHG The Minister said: “Reduced rates are only applied where D MRE VHHNHU IDLOV WR HQJDJH DV requested, and following at
least two warnings, with the Department’s employment VHUYLFHV ´ Nationwide, between July 2015 and January 2019, about -REVHHNHUV KDG D SHQDOW\ rate applied to their payment at some point during their engagement period with the -RE3DWK VHUYLFH Launching the Dáil motion, Deputy Brady said issues and concerns highlighted about the scheme continue to be ignored E\ *RYHUQPHQW ³-RE3DWK LV FRPSXOVRU\ ,I D participant has a part-time job or family commitments, it does not matter, they are forced to DWWHQG DQG HQJDJH ZLWK -RE3DWK “This compulsory nature is not helpful and it needs to be UHPRYHG ´ KH VDLG
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Lorraine Hennessy, Shirley Myles, Deirdre O’Keefe, Alison Murphy and Mary Norris at Reeling in the Showband Years, George Bernard Shaw Theatre. Image by Rue Photography
Poet Clifton, author Madden to present literary awards RENOWNED Dublin poet Harry Clifton will present the Carlow College St Patrick’s Literary Awards this year. Building on the awards of previous years, this year’s event, on Monday, March 4 at 8.00pm (admission free), will bring together the entire FROOHJH FRPPXQLW\ ± ¿UVW \HDU to fourth year, humanities to social care students – to recognise and celebrate the
very best of Carlow College, St Patrick’s literary talent. The awards will gather the college literary community in a spirit of camaraderie and friendly competition to celebrate the best poetry and prose of the past year. Harry Clifton’s latest titles include The Winter Sleep of Captain Lemass (2012), The Holding Centre: Selected Poems 1974-2004 (2014), and
Portobello Sonnets (2017), all published by Bloodaxe Books in Britain and Ireland, and by Wake Forest University Press in the USA. A new collection, Herod’s Dispensations, is scheduled to be published by both publishers in 2019. The novelist Deirdre Madden will also be at St Patrick’s that night to present the literary awards.
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Two CUs in one big merger A STRONGER and more HŕľśFLHQW FUHGLW XQLRQ ZLOO EH the result of a merger between 6W &DQLFHÂśV &UHGLW 8QLRQ DQG Bagenalstown. The new credit union will have combined assets of more than â‚Ź400 million and 60,000 members. The new one will KDYH RŕľśFHV LQ +LJK 6WUHHW Mc Donagh Junction, as well as Dunnamaggin, Durrow, Ballyragget, and Mountrath, Rathdowney, Graignamanagh, Callan, Bagenalstown and Balling. The Chair of the Board of Bagenalstown CU, Mr John 'HYLQH VDLG Âł, DP FRQÂżGHQW that the decision to join forces ZLWK 6W &DQLFHÂśV LV WKH ULJKW RQH and will allow us to continue to SURYLGH DQ HŕľśFLHQW DQG HŕľľHFWLYH service to all our members. “Experiences of other mergers shows members and FRPPXQLWLHVÂś EHQHÂżW DV SDUW RI D VWURQJHU PRUH HŕľśFLHQW XQLRQ Âł6W &DQLFHÂśV VKDUH RXU DPELWLRQ WR GHOLYHU PRGHUQ ÂżQDQFLDO services and this merger will provide a larger membership for a stronger credit union which can better serve our combined membership.â€?
One in two of all workers pulls a sickie Laura The Chaser comes to town: sponsors Noel and Colma Moore, Tinryland Transport, Cllr. John Cassin, Ă ine Mhic Raghnaill, Financial and Asset Recovery, Joe Ă“ GallachĂłir, Ă“stĂĄn Loch Altan, with past pupil and County star, Eoghan Ruth, Priomhoide MadailĂn Mhic Lochlainn and Una Gavin, Chairperson Coiste na dTuismitheoirĂ
Take on The Chaser to win! NEXT month sees GaelcholĂĄiste Cheatharlach bring the hugely TV popular show, The Chaser, to Carlow, in The Seven Oaks Hotel. This show has attracted large audiences all over Ireland and is fast becoming the most popular source of fund-raising for schools and clubs. Put Thursday, March 7 in your diary for a great night out. Contestants are drawn from the audience and answer seven TXHVWLRQV ZLWK IRXU SRVVLEOH
answers valued at â‚Ź100, â‚Ź200, â‚Ź300, â‚Ź300, â‚Ź400, â‚Ź600, â‚Ź800, and â‚Ź1,000. Contestants must choose DIWHU HDFK TXHVWLRQ LI WKH\ ZLVK to bank the amount won or take DQRWKHU TXHVWLRQ &RQWHVWDQWV have two lifelines, ‘Ask the DXGLHQFHÂś DQG Âľ7DNH RQHÂś ZKLFK will reduce the number of answers by one. Each lifeline can be used once. Contestants then take the amount won to face The Chaser. They start on Step
5 and Chaser starts on Step &KDVHU ZLOO RŕľľHU RI amount won to take a step nearer or 30% of amount won to take a step nearer home. This incredibly successful show, provided by Pallas Marketing Ltd., is being run by GaelcholĂĄiste Cheatharlach to assist in fundraising sets of digital devices for each class. 7KH ÂżUVW WLFNHW IRU WKH HYHQW was purchased by past pupil and current County football player Eoghan Ruth.
MORE than 49% of people in Ireland take at least one bogus sick day from work each year, and more than one third (35%) allow themselves three days leave for no-existtent illnesses. The Matrix Recruitment Sick Day survey of 400 plus respondents found that KDQJRYHUV ZHUH D VLJQLÂżFDQW factor in 24% of cases, but that more men than women (37% v 18%) allowed themselves an XQRŕľśFLDO VLFN GD\ DV D UHVXOW RI alcohol-induced illness. More women than men (57% versus 37%) called in sick when they felt that they were having a bad week and Joanne Foley of Matrix Recruitment contends that the pressures of work may be a cause for people calling in sick. “Having a bad week means GLŕľľHUHQW WKLQJV WR GLŕľľHUHQW people but it is generally accepted that we are working longer hours and that the pressures of work are greater now than ever before. “This impacts people in GLŕľľHUHQW ZD\V EXW LWÂśV QRW
unusual to have a bad week because of work pressure and if WKDWœV OHDGLQJ WR PRUH VLFN GD\V genuine or otherwise, that is not a good sign.� The survey by the Irish UHFUXLWPHQW ¿UP DOVR IRXQG that almost one in four (24%), simply felt they deserved to take D GD\ R྾ A total of 85% of survey respondents in full-time employment receive at least 20 days holidays, each year. +RZHYHU RI ,UHODQGœV workers say that they do not get VXྜFLHQW WLPH R྾ IURP ZRUN DQG ZRXOG OLNH D VLJQL¿FDQW number of additional days. Almost half (45%) of those surveyed stated that they should UHFHLYH DQ H[WUD ¿YH GD\V 20% would be content with four more and 21% would like three more days of holiday leave, according to the Matrix Recruitment Sick Day survey. The survey also found that when it comes to either leaving or taking a job, the amount of KROLGD\ OHDYH RQ R྾HU LV D IDFWRU of 67% of respondents.
Cllrs demand Tulsa release refuge report TUSLA has been sharply criticised by local councillors who have demanded that they be shown a report which the child and family agency is relying on to claim that there LV QR GHPDQG IRU D ZRPHQÂśV refuge in Carlow. In January, it was disclosed that Tusla did not believe there ZDV D QHHG IRU D ZRPHQÂśV refuge in the county, which caused anger among the local representatives. Council chief executive, Kathleen Holohan, said that 7XOVDÂśV UHDGLQJ RI D UHSRUW RQ D n need for such services in the South East was that there was no need for a refuge in Carlow. “Their interpretation of the UHVHDUFK LV WKDW WKHUH LVQÂśW D necessity in Carlow for a refuge EXW ZKDWÂśV UHTXLUHG DUH VDIH KRXVHV ZKLFK LV GLŕľľHUHQW WR D
refuge,â€? the CEO told members last month. Councillors called for the report that Tusla was basing its decision on to be made public. Cllr Will Paton again raised WKH LVVXH DW WKLV PRQWKÂśV meeting of Carlow Municipal District and told the meeting that members had still not seen the report. A recent report, Homelessness in Carlow 2018, revealed that Carlow women and children Ă€HHLQJ GRPHVWLF YLROHQFH ZHUH being housed in refuges in Kildare and Dublin and that “some end up on the streets of Dublinâ€?. The report was commissioned by the Carlow County Development Partnership and written by Dr Brendan 2Âś.HHŕľľH In response to Cllr Paton,
Director of Services Michael Brennan said the local authority were seeking the report and it was “a matter for Tusla to release itâ€?. Cllr John Cassin said he was “hugely concernedâ€? about the issue and asked that the council “put in a Freedom of ,QIRUPDWLRQ UHTXHVW DERXW WKH Tusla reportâ€?. Âł,ÂśG OLNH WR VHH VRPHERG\ come down from Tusla and show us the report, the facts are the facts,â€? he said. Mr Brennan said: “We can ask IRU LW EXW ZH FDQÂśW PDNH WKHP give itâ€?. Carlow County Council are expected to call on the national child and family agency to hold D PHHWLQJ VR WKDW RŕľśFLDOV FDQ explain their position to the relevant stakeholders in the area.
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IRISH employers will need to make their workplaces more “age-friendlyâ€? to accommodate greater numbers of workers aged over 65, according to new research. Latest census data show the over-65s are the fastest growing population segment in Ireland, and this increase in the older population is a trend projected to continue. Moves towards increasing the State pension age and the removal of mandatory retirement PHDQ WKH DJH SURÂżOH RI WKH workforce is likely to increase VLJQLÂżFDQWO\ A study into the implications of longer working lives says employers will need to invest LQ UHGHVLJQLQJ RŕľśFHV RU IDFWRU\ Ă€RRUV WR DOORZ ROGHU ZRUNHUV WR thrive for longer. The report gives the example of a BMW plant in Germany, which noted a decline in productivity at the plant where there was a higher number of older workers. Employers introduced physical changes to reduce wear and tear on workers’ bodies, such as magnifying lenses to reduce eye strain, weight-adapted footwear
Why workplaces must be ‘age-friendly’ for over-65s and special chairs and tables which adapted to each worker’s height. In addition, a physiotherapist developed strength and stretching exercises for the workers. The changes led to a 7% increase in productivity, and lower levels of absenteeism. The study, Living longer,
learning longer – working longer? Implications for new workforce dynamics, by academics at Dublin City UniversiW\ '&8 VD\V ÀH[LEOH HPSOR\ment terms will also be needed WR PDNH ZRUN PRUH ÀH[LEOH WR retain employees as they grow older. This includes more parttime work, job-sharing and
home-working options to allow ROGHU SHRSOH IXOÂżO FDULQJ DQG other roles. The report also highlights the need for more access to lifelong education given the rapid pace of change in the nature of work. “The only certainty is that working life in the future will
UHTXLUH DGDSWDELOLW\ Ă€H[LELOLW\ and the continuous acquisition of new skills,â€?says the report. “While for many individuals this may mean self-employment, for employers (public as well as private) this points to the creation of workplaces where lifelong learning is supported for all employees as
critical.â€? Ireland, however, has a relatively poor track record of adult participation in lifelong learning, with rates of participation below the EU average and declining with age. This, the report says, would EHQHÂżW WKH RYHU V LQ SDUWLFXlar by giving them the necessary education and training to maintain and enhance skills and knowledge to help equip them for longer working. The report also addresses “misconceptionsâ€? about older workers, such as that they are unwilling to engage in education and training. Research indicates that older workers were found to be as likely to succeed in education and training as younger colleagues. It also cites a study which indicates that older workers appear to perform as well as younger colleagues, subject to good health and updated skills. “Evidently a balance needs to be found between, on the one hand, recognising the functional capacities of older workers and, on the other, providing relevant support to ensure optimal performance,â€? says the report.
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Downsize tax br plan for the over BUYING? SELLING? CONTACT US TODAY t 059 914 1877 einfo @carlowpeople.ie
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TAX breaks to encourage older homeowners to downsize are among a raft of new measures aimed at promoting dedicated housing for people over 55. Former minister James Reilly tabled a motion in the Seanad recently calling for a raft of new measures including ringfenced funding, changes to inheritance tax and exemptions from property tax for so-called ‘bespoke’ housing built and reserved for older people. It calls on the Department of Housing to publish a plan for housing for over 55s and WR RŕľľHU RSWLRQV LQFOXGLQJ QHZ funding models to provide for tailored housing for the elderly. The motion, supported by all Fine Gael senators, also calls on the Government to “review the tax regulations and alter them to encourage and enable
persons living in large homes inappropriate for their current needs to downsize to bespoke housing for the elderly�. This could be done by exempting “bespoke housing� from property tax, but it also says the Government should also examine the suite of current capital and other taxes to see if an incentive can be designed to encourage downsizing. Inheritance tax is considered a viable area where allowances could be made to encourage people to move to smaller homes and also help family members who may be looking to get on the housing ladder. The private members’ motion also calls for zones to be reserved for housing for elderly people, along the same lines as land is zoned
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iam Neeson has caused a media storm for his recent comments in an interview to promote his new thriller, ‘Cold Pursuit’ that he thought about killing a random black person 40 years ago in revenge for a close friend of his having been allegedly raped by a black man. He said he patrolled the streets for a week armed with a cosh, ready to use it if the opportunity arose. He didn’t, but it’s ironic that if he had his acting career would have been over before it started; with his admission perhaps his career could actually be over now. I don’t think Neeson is a racist. I think he has been incredibly foolish to say what he did, or incredibly ill-advised if it was suggested to him to give the story a run out now, given that ‘Cold Pursuit’ is about a man who seeks retribution after his son was murdered. If it was a publicity stunt then it was a suicidal one. If it wasn’t then Neeson needs to wake up
Kalen and Patricia Mahon with Bridgett O’Neill at Reeling in the Showband Years, George Bernard Shaw Theatre. Image by Rue Photography
Brian Quigley and realise that it is 2019. We are not sexist, racist, homophobic or xenophobic anymore, thankfully, and we must guard against any comments or signs of a return to such beliefs. I believe Neeson is sincere in his contrition in the wake of his comments; I don’t think he’s just back-pedalling in a cowardly way. In my opinion he is a decent individual. I feel let down by his recent comments, for sure. This is a man who has entertained for decades with his superb acting skills. A man who’s heart has always seemed to be in the right place as a human too; let’s not forget that back in
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Assuming what Neeson is saying about those events 40 years ago is true, my own take on it is that he had (maybe still has) anger management issues.
If his friend had been run over by a drunk driver or fatally injured while being robbed by a drug addict, perhaps he’d have directed his anger towards a
random drunk or drug user. He’d have been wrong to do either, just like he’d have been wrong to attack a random black person. His crime wouldn’t have undone what was allegedly done to his friend. He should have addressed his anger rather than letting it consume him. While I would not defend Neeson for what he said (he must face the consequences to his career and reputation), I would be reluctant to join the masses queueing up to demonize him. , ¿QG WKDW NLQG RI SRSXOLVP D crime in itself. Let the media set XS WKH FRQYHQLHQW KDWH ¿JXUHV for us all to vent at; come on, have a pop, absolve yourself of any bad thoughts you have ever had yourself by projecting them onto Liam Neeson or whoever.
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Gavin Coughlan, Paddy Walsh, Daryyl Culbert and John Gray with their awards at Carlow Autograss Dinner Dance, Woodford Dolmen Hotel. Image by Rue Photography
Noel Kelly, Luke Elliott, Adam and Dale Delacy with their awards at Carlow Autograss Dinner Dance, Woodford Dolmen Hotel. Image by Rue Photography
Louise Maher, Jacinta Farrell and Liz Brady at Carlow Autograss Dinner Dance, Woodford Dolmen Hotel. Image by Rue Photography
Sinead CollenderTivy and Gavin Tivy at Carlow Autograss Dinner Dance, Woodford Dolmen Hotel. Image by Rue Photography
Maria, Dan and Kathleen Lawler at Reeling in the Showband Years, George Bernard Shaw Theatre. Image by Rue Photography
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CARLOW is full of fantastic businesses that help to make our towns great. This week, the Carlow People decided to profile some these wonderful businesses. Whether you are looking for a bakery or trainer or something in between, you can find what you need right here. The thing that each of these businesses has in
common is that they go above and beyond to ensure that their customers receive the very best product or service. The county would not be the same without these businesses so it important to remember to give back and shop local. Support Carlow businesses and ensure that the county continues to grow and thrive.
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DENTIST DENTAL CARE IRELAND CARLOW 83 Tullow Street, (059) 9141245
Dental Care Ireland Carlow, formerly Gillman Dental Clinic, joined the Dental Care Ireland group in March 2016. Located on Tullow Street, it is a family-focused practice, complete with modern, comfortable facilities. The friendly and professional team at our Carlow dental practice offers a full range of dental treatments, from routine to cosmetic dentistry. Dental Care Ireland Carlow prides itself on offering a professional and caring dental service for its patients, led by principal dentist Dr Richard Gillman. The practice has its own dedicated endodontist and an orthodontist, as well as a team of highly qualified hygienists and dental nurses. Our Carlow dental practice offers a wide range of dental treatments for all the family, from routine to cosmetic dentistry. Book your appointment online today - www.dentalcareireland.ie.
OPTICIANS BERNARD JENNINGS OPTICIANS 2 Dublin Street, (059) 914 3808 Bernard Jennings Opticians are dedicated to providing professional eyecare and quality eyewear at competitive prices. We offer outstanding customer services, in a friendly environment. We are committed to adopting the latest technology for your eye examinations. We hope to look after your eye care and eye wear for you and your family, now and in the future. Bernard Jennings Opticians have been serving the people of the great town of Carlow for decades. Carlow has changed a lot in that time, but our commitment to providing the best possible personal care for our patients has not. We are a small, independent opticians that puts the customer first.
STAIRLIFTS ABLEPLUS STAIRLIFTS Broombridge Business Centre, 288 Bannow, Cabra, Dublin 7, 01 8390262 / 087 8079993, www.ableplus.ie If you are thinking of installing a stairlift then let Ableplus make the process easy and fuss free. The team have years of experience and only recommend the right lift for your individual needs. Choose from straight stairlifts and curved stairlifts, all guaranteed to be the best quality at the best price. Ableplus offer a caring aftercare service and they promise to be with you within 24 hours should there be a breakdown. They are fully insured, C2 registered and offer 24/7 support 365 days a year. Call them today.
WASTE MANAGEMENT RAY WHELAN LTD Cannery Road, Carlow, 059 9147678, www.raywhelan.ie Ray Whelan Ltd is a family run business established in 1978, initially providing a skip service and now offering complete waste management solutions for both domestic and commercial customers. We pride ourselves on being a leading Rubbish Removal & Waste Disposal company in Carlow.Servicing many areas including Carlow, Laois, Kildare, Wexford, Wicklow and Kilkenny.We currently have thirty two trucks on the road collecting in excess of fifty thousand domestic customers and five thousand commercial customers. Ray Whelan Ltd is a Carlow based company providing employment for over seventy people.We have a dedicated team who are committed to offering our customers a second to none service at a very competitive price.
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CHIMNEY CLEANING
CARLOW CHIMNEY CLEANING SERVICE Expert in stove chimney cleaning. Also cookers and open fires. Full power sweeping system. Spotless work every time. Call Pat
0872793659 DOG TRAINING
CARLOW DOG TRAINING CLUB
have dog obedience and dog agility classes every Saturday in Garyhill, Carlow. All beginners welcome at 2 o’clock €10 per class.Any enquiries to
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TURF & FIREWOOD Massive quantity of 2017 shed stored seasoned Turf – Firewood
Call 087 7462440 GRANNY FLAT
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FODVVLÀHGV PLANNING NOTICES. Carlow County Council I, Paul Brennan am applying to Carlow County Council for Planning Permission for revisions to previously granted planning reference number 17/290, which will consist of the following;(a) Internal and external alterations to previous dwelling design, (b) Alterations to previous garage design, (c) Planning permission will also consist of an appropriate waste water treatment system and percolation area, bored well, new entrance and all ancillary site works at Blacklion, Craans, Ardattin, 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. (www.butlerarchitecture.ie, info@butlerarchitecture.ie. Phone 059-9104514, Mobile 0857609774.) Carlow County Council Significant Further Information and Revised Plans, Ardristan, Tullow, Co. Carlow. Planning Ref. No.: P18/220. Applicant: Walsh Quarries Ltd. Planning permission is sought
from Carlow County Council for the construction of 9 No. two storey three-bedroom town houses and all associated site works at Mill Race, Paupish Lane, 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: Mark Bannon, PBA architects RIAI 98013 for and on behalf of Ballon Property Holdings U.C. Carlow County Council Significant Further Information and Revised Plans. Ardristan, Tullow, Co. Carlow Planning Ref. No.: P18/220 Applicant: Walsh Quarries Ltd. Notice is hereby given that significant further information and revised plans in relation to the above planning application has been submitted to Carlow County Council. The development applied for consisted of the importation of inert waste consisting of soil and stone material to improve land for agricultural use and all associated ancillary works, relating in particular, to proposed staff facilities, wheel-wash and traffic sight-line details. Significant Further Information and Revised Plans have been furnished to the planning authority in respect of this
proposed development, and are available for inspection or purchase at the offices of the Planning Authority, Athy Road, Carlow during its public hours. A submission or observation in relation to the further information or revised plans may be made in writing not later than 2 weeks after receipt of the newspaper and site notice by Carlow County Council. 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. Such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Carlow County Council Planning Permission sought for the construction of a rear extension to existing premises to include an extension to existing kitchen facilities, new storage area, wheelchair access WC, office accommodation and minor alterations to front elevation and ancillary services associated with same at Kilkenny Road, 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 permis-
sion subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed: Munnelly Brothers Limited. Carlow County Council I Marguerite Byrne am applying for permission for retention of change of use from a domestic garage to habitable accommodation ancillary to existing dwelling and all associated site works at Kneestown, Ducketsgrove, 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 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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Hog Help
Hedgehog (Photo Wikicommons Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.5 Generic) Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle and her friends are in huge decline and need all the help we can give them. Below are 5 tips to make our gardens more hedgehog friendly and help ease the pressure on these prickly, but sill extremely cute and adorable mammals. 1. Knock, knock â&#x20AC;&#x201C; let me in Gardens can be a fantastic habitat and resource for hedgehogs, but unless you have an extremely large one, they are going to need several or many gardens within their territory to provide them with all they need. With a move away over the decades from hedges to hard borders (relax weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not talking Brexit here!) on our properties such as fencing, walls etc., hedgehogs are finding it very difficult to access our gardens and move between them. Leaving a small gap at the base of fences or gates can make all the difference. 2. Home, sweet home Hedgehogs need somewhere to nest â&#x20AC;&#x201C; think of providing some of the following: - Woodpile - Compost Heap - Native hedging/hedgerow - Man-made Hog House 3. Feeding Station Setup a Fox and Cat proof feeding station. Hedgehogs generally will be emerging from hibernation in March and April and will be hungry. Now is a good time to prepare a feeding station. Use a seethrough plastic container (or even better non-plastic equivalent) turned upside down to cover the food with a hedgehog size hole to allow access. Water and dog/cat food are perfect foods to put out for them. There are also specialist foods for hedgehogs available to buy. 4. Go wild and native Plant plenty of native wildflowers and shrubs, fruit trees etc. that will attract lots of invertebrates that hogs love to feed on. 5. Ditch the Pellets In this day and age nobody should be using slug pellets but if you please think again. Hedgehogs love slugs and eating slugs killed by pellets can kill them.
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ninenottomiss BOOK of the week
TV SHOW of the week
FILM of the week
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MILKMAN by Anna Burns
ROOM TO IMPROVE RTE 1, Sunday 17th February 9.30 pm
VICE ROI rating: 15A
In this unnamed city, to be interesting is dangerous. Middle sister, our protagonist, is busy attempting to keep her mother from discovering her maybe-boyfriend and to keep everyone in the dark about her encounter with Milkman. But when first brother-in-law sniffs out her struggle, and rumours start to swell, middle sister becomes 'interesting'. The last thing she ever wanted to be. To be interesting is to be noticed and to be noticed is dangerous.Milkman is a tale of gossip and hearsay, silence and deliberate deafness. It is the story of inaction with enormous consequences.
RTĂ&#x2030; Oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Room to Improve, which is now in its tenth season, continues to be popular, with the highest-rating episode last year watched by 703,000 viewers. Host Dermot Bannon aims to improve the living conditions of his clients by designing and adapting their homes without spending excessive sums of money. He favours open-plan interior layouts and spacious rooms and he generally seeks to maximise the penetration of natural light into the plans. He has a keen interest in outdoor space and his designs provide access to these and make the most of any views.
Starring Steve Carell, Christian Bale, and Amy Adams, and directed by Adam McKay. Governor George W Bush of Texas picks Dick Cheney, the CEO of Halliburton Co, to be his Republican running mate in the 2000 presidential election. No stranger to politics, Cheney's impressive rĂŠsumĂŠ includes stints as White House chief of staff, House Minority Whip and defence secretary. When Bush wins by a narrow margin, Cheney begins to use his newfound power to help reshape the country and the world.
CONCERT of the week
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LEGENDS OF AMERICAN MUSIC Visual. T 059 9172400 boxoffice@visualcarlow.ie Friday 22nd February 8pm
SNOWDROP MONTH Feb 01 - Feb 28 2019 Altamont Estate, Tullow, T : 059 9159444 E : altamontgardens@opw.ie
ORFEO ED EURIDICE Visual. T 059 9172400 boxoffice@visualcarlow.ie Saturday 16th February 8pm
Now seen by over 250,000 fans Europeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s No 1 Country music show â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Legends of American Country â&#x20AC;&#x153; returns for another fantastic night. The tour will showcase highly acclaimed tributes to giants of country music including Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Tammy Wynette, Kenny Rogers and many more plus countless well known hit songs in this must see extravaganza. The show features 4 fantastic singers coupled with an authentic stage set that will transport you all the way to Nashville. If you like Country music this is the only show in town !
Visit us the wonderful Altamont Gardens and learn about the extensive Snowdrop collection. The OPW is delighted to announce an extension of this new venture in response to the great success in recent years. Welcome the coming of Spring through the fantastic Snowdrops that are now coming into bloom. This unique collection is now amongst the largest in Ireland with over 100 named varieties. Guided tours will be provided each Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 14:00 throughout the month of February 2019.
Von Gluckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most influential opera Orfeo ed Euridice comes to VISUAL this Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s weekend,directed and choreographed by Carlowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Emma Martin. This major new production tells the story of Orpheus, a Greek mythological figure who is granted permission to travel to the underworld to rescue his wife Euridice on the condition that he does not look at her until they are back on earth. It is a powerful mix of music, song, dance and imagery. The power of the Orpheus story lies in its balance between mortality and hope, transcendence and love.
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VIRGO- Keep an open mind and heart. A collaborative opportunity is worth pursuing. Keep long-term goals in mind. Strengthen your partnership. LIBRA- Dive into physical action with gusto. Practice your routines to grow stronger. Slow down to go RYHU WKH QHZ VWXŕľľ XQWLO youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re comfortable with the tempo. SCORPIO- Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re especially lucky in love. Talk is cheap; back up your promises with clear action. Impress someone you care about by providing excellence. Get creative. SAGITTARIUS- Energize a domestic project. Long-term improvements are easier than you thought. Get family on board for a positive change. A little elbow grease makes big impact.
GAELIC ESCARGOT Garryhill, Co. Carlow. T : 085 1000919 www.gaelicescargot.com
BLACK â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;47 Visual. T 059 9172400 boxoffice@visualcarlow.ie Tuesday 19th February 8pm
POLOCROSSE BALL AND AWARDS NIGHT Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort, Blessington Sat, Feb 16, 2019, 7:00 pm
Established in 2013 Gaelic Escargot is the first snail farm in Ireland and the only research and development centre for the production of edible snails. Snails thrive in mild temperatures and damp environments, and Eva Milka has formulated a unique system suitable to the Irish climate that ensures maximum results. They assist aspiring snail farmers in breeding and selling their own snails with a full mentoring system and provide ongoing support. They have also developed a range of value added products (escargot in brine and marinated escargot).
In 1847, an Irish Ranger returns from war to find that his mother has died in the famine and his brother is sentenced to death by the British. When his plan to emigrate to America fails, he starts a vendetta against the establishment in Ireland. The film stars Hugo Weaving, James Frecheville, Jim Broadbent, Stephen Rea, Freddie Fox, Barry Keoghan, Moe Dunford, and Sarah Greene. Set in Ireland during the Great Famine, the film follows an Irish Ranger who has been fighting for the British Army abroad, as he abandons his post to reunite with his family.
Equus Polocrosse Club and the Irish Polocrosse Association are proud to present the Annual Polocrosse Ball & Awards Night. This Black tie event takes place on the evening of the 16th of February in the stunning surroundings of the Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort located in Blessington. The event will kick off with a drinks reception in the Russborough Suite, followed by a 4 course meal and the presentation of over fifteen prestigious National Awards. There is plenty of fun to be had after with a DJ â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;till late that will have you partying until the early hours.
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