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I’ll battle back, vows devastated O’Brien ‘Stubborn’ rugby hero sets his sights on World Cup CARLOW’S rugby hero Sean O’Brien has vowed to battle back from his latest shocking injury. O’Brien, whose career has been devastated by injury in the past four \HDUV VXŕľľHUHG D broken arm playing for Ireland against Argentina on Saturday. There were fears that it could put an end to his international appearances but Ireland coach Joe Schmidt says the Tullow Tank wants to be back in action for the Six Nations tournament early next year. Schmidt said O’Brien had already turned his focus beyond surgery to the rehab required to miss as little time as possible. “He’s gutted and I am gutted for him. The whole team are,â€? said Schmidt. “But after the
game he was talking about his rehab. He has a big target (the World Cup) that he wants to get to in a year’s time. He is a stubborn man.â€? The Carlow man, who was playing KLV ÂżUVW PDWFK IRU Ireland in almost a year, was replaced by Dan Leavy late LQ WKH ÂżUVW KDOI DIWHU VXŕľľHULQJ WKH LQMXU\ ZKHQ he attempted a tackle. O’Brien (31) missed most of last season with a shoulder problem. He did not play a single test match for Ireland in 2014, missed most of 2016 and has fought shoulder, hamstring and hip injuries over the past two seasons. Schmidt said he thought O’Brien had a pretty good start to the game, which Ireland won 28-17. “He was his physical robust self,â€? he said.
Ăšna and Martin at the Visual last weekend for the Don Baker concert. Lots more pictures inside
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Credit Union withdraws claim of misconduct CARLOW Credit Union has withdrawn allegations of gross misconduct against its chief executive, Eugene Kearns. The withdrawal was announced in the High Court as part of the settlement of proceedings challenging his dismissal. On Wednesday last week Mr Kearns was granted injunctions restraining the Credit Union from publishing his dismissal and from appointing anyone in his place. When the case came before the court again on Friday, Mr Justice Tony O’Connor was told that following talks the matter had been resolved and a statement would be read out by Mark Connaughton, senior counsel for the credit union. Mr Connaughton said the parties had come to an agreement in writing, the terms of which DUH FRQ¿GHQWLDO :LWKRXW DQ\ admission of liability the credit union withdrew the allegations of misconduct, he said. The earlier hearing was told that Mr Kearns strongly denied the claim.
Adeline Feighery, ALFAPARF Milano with Winner Kelly Hogan from Rustiq Salon in Carlow Town with her model Minja MacLennan. Pic: Chris Bellew
Author Keeva tells tales from the dolls’ house A BOOK written by an 11-year-old Carlow girl will raise funds for a charity that helps families of children with a life-limiting condition. The charity is Cliona’s Foundation. The girl is Keeva Delaney from Ballycarney. And her book, The Dolls’ Complaints, is on sale for ₏8 in in Dunnes Stores nationwide.
The book tells of an eight-year-old girl who is in hospital. Her sister brings in letters of complaint from her dolls at home, who miss her. .HHYD D ÂżIWK FODVV VWXGHQW at Tinryland National School - came up with the idea while on family holiday. “I wanted to bring toys to life and thought that dolls could have some very funny stories to
tell to tell about how they are treated,â€? explained Keeva. RTE presenter Miriam O’Callaghan is a patron of Cliona’s Foundation. She met the Delaney family last week and tweeted: “Just had the joy of meeting the uber talented writer 11-year-old Keeva Delaney who has just ZULWWHQ KHU ÂżUVW FKLOGUHQÂśV book.â€?
BRANDON Bolger, the 10-year-old Carlow boy who is battling a rare form of cancer, is to receive a National Children of Courage Award at a gala ball. Brandon (right) was diagnosed last March with Ewing’s sarcoma, a disease which affects bone or soft tissue. He has been receiving strong doses of chemotherapy at Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital in Dublin . He is one of eight winners selected to receive an award at the Share a Dream - Dream Ball in Limerick on November 24. $Q 2྾DO\ ZRPDQ ZKR lost her own son to cancer, is believed to have nominated Brandon for the award. His dream is a Disney boat cruise. The annual gala hosted by the Share A Dream Foundation is the only event of its kind in Europe and promises to be a glamorous and very special evening. Muireann O’ Connell of the TV3’s Six O’ Clock Show and Today FM will be one of the many celebrity supporters in attendance with 2FM’s Will Leahy acting as Master of Ceremonies.
Eight very special children, who have shown unbelievable courage and determination in the face of illness, have been selected from nominations from all over Ireland. Their determination to get as much out of life as possible in spite of their illness or disability will be honoured and their dreams will come true on the night. Share a Dream is looking for fund raisers and donors. It is funded entirely from within Ireland and the funds are spent in Ireland. Share a Dream does not receive any government funding and can only make dreams come true with the support of people assisting in raising funds. For details see the Share A Dream website.
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Co-op plan to revive sugar beet industry AN attempt to revive the sugar beet industry has been launched in Carlow. Beet Ireland is looking for 1,000 growers to each invest €1,000 in the project. The idea is that these 1,000 growers will form a cooperative which will use the €1 million collected to cover planning and other costs in the early stages of the development. The investment by Beet Ireland and the co-operative will open the way for a new beet enterprise, Newco. More than 50 people attended WKH ¿UVW JURZHU HQJDJHPHQW meeting, in Carlow last week, held in conjunction with the Irish Tillage and Land Use Society. They heard of the plan for 1,000 growers to produce approximately 1.4 million tonnes of beet per year.
The sugar that is to be produced is intended for the domestic and export markets, while the bio-ethanol produced, along with beet pulp, will be for the domestic market. An estimated €300m will be needed to bring the project to the production stage, according to a report on the web site AgriLand. It said funding will be sought from other investors, and further investment may be sought from growers at that stage as well. The amount invested will determine the number of shares each grower will have in the co-op. AWARDS: Two Carlow barley growers have been recognised at the annual Malting Barley Excellence Awards. They are Michael
Byrne, Pollerton Little, The Hill and Paddy Kelly. Drumphea, Garryhill. Wexford farmer Padraig Kehoe took the top prize for his malting barley crop. The awards are organised by Boortmalt, one of the largest producers of malt in the world and hosted by Diageo, the largest purchaser of malting barley in Ireland. Carlow TD, Pat Deering, Chair of the Joint Oireachtas Committee for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, presented the Guinness Perpetual Cup for Malting Barley Excellence to Padraig Kehoe. He said: “The growth of the drinks sector is entirely dependent on a supply of high quality malting barley. “In this respect Irish cereal farmers have made a huge contribution.”
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IT Carlow has launched four new Bachelor of Science honours degree courses: Computing in Interactive Digital Art and Design, Creative Computing and Digital Innovation, Digital Marketing with Analytics and Pharmaceutics and Drug Formulation.
Fundraiser
Carlow Islamic Cultural Centre held a dinner at the Talbot Hotel to raise funds toward a new €120,000 centre for worshipers, cultural events and children’s classes.
Help for school
A concert of traditional music will take place in St Patrick’s Church on November 30 in aid of Rathvilly National School.
Responders
Carlow Town Community First Responders are seeking new members to join their volunteers who respond to stroke and cardiac arrest incidents. Anyone interested should attend an information evening in St Mary’s Academy CBS (next to the railway station) on Wednesday, November 14, at 7.30pm.
Anyone for bridge?
If you like bridge, and are free on Tuesday and/or Wednesday nights in Carlow town, you should call 087 9964839.
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Local taxes ‘must rise’ Services to suffer if rates and LPT stay frozen CARLOW County Council is facing into its tenth year with no increase in baseline funding from central government. Councillors, who have decided not to increase commercial rates or the Local Property Tax, have been warned that it is becoming GL൶FXOW WR PDLQWDLQ UHDVRQDEOH standards of service and that these levies may have to be increased in future years. “The members are well aware of the demands for enhanced services in the county and deVSLWH WKH XQSUHFHGHQWHG ¿QDQcial constraints of recent years the council has endeavoured to maintain reasonable standards but as costs increase it is becomLQJ PRUH GL൶FXOW WR PDLQWDLQ those standards,” warns Chief Executive Kathleen Holohan in a note on the draft budget for 2019. Councilors will vote on the budget at a meeting on November 20. They have already decided not to increase commercial rates or the Local Property Tax although revaluations will have increased, or reduced, the commercial rates on individual properties.
Seamus and Collette Power at the Visual Theatre for the Don Baker concert
This will be the tenth year in which rates have been frozen and Ms Holohan warns that “with the economy now improv-
ing, the members will need to give serious consideration in future years to increasing both commercial rates and local
property tax to meet the needs of the county”. The council has been lobbying government for an increase in
baseline funding but the budget document warns that “based on best available information the current position is unlikely to change until 2020”. Expenditure included in the 2019 draft budget amounts to €50.37m, an increase of €1.36m on 2018. An analysis of 2019 income from goods and services revealed that rent from houses will amount to a total of €5.7m of the council’s income with €4.6m coming from Irish Water out of a total of over €15m from goods and services. €15,000 of this will come IURP OLEUDU\ IHHV ¿QHV ZKLOH LQcome from grants and subsidies will be in the region of €14.2m. The council’s local contribution to county roads in 2019 is €1.3m an increase of €56,000 on 2018. Provision of €554,000 has been made for the upkeep and the maintenance of parks/open spaces an increase of €40,000 which relates to Duckett’s Grove enhancements. €1.3 million is provided for Library Services in Carlow, Tullow, Bagenalstown and Borris
We worry about our work, says survey Lil and Eamon Mcsteem at the Visual Theatre for the Don Baker concert
The nuns who built a university SEVEN nuns who set out from Carlow 175 years ago to establish a convent in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, have been honoured. The convent they founded supported a college which, in time, grew into Carlow University. Representatives of the university were present to see a plaque unveiled and present posthumous honourary degrees for the nuns from the university they founded. Carlow County Museum, Carlow County Council, St
Leo’s College and the Mercy Convent, Carlow, combined to commemorate the seven nuns. In St Leo’s College, Msgr Caoimhín Ó Néill outlined the background to the 1843 journey and the work of the sisters in the United States. “They could never have foreseen that they were the start of an outreach that would see other sisters go to the ends of the earth.,” he said. “Sisters from St Leos are in Africa and Brazil, as we speak.”
WE are less happy about our workplace than our neighbours in Dublin or the Munster counties, according to a survey. It found that we are also less FRQ¿GHQW DERXW WKH IXWXUH RI WKH companies we work for. The survey, commissioned by Vodafone Ireland, is part of a new industry-led report called The Future of Business in Ireland – a Conversation with SMEs (small and medium enterprises). ,W LV WKH ¿UVW RI D VHULHV WR EH published as part of an initiative called Open Conversations which aims to build awareness and dialogue among Irish businesses. According to the research, 52% of SME employees in Leinster RXWVLGH 'XEOLQ IHHO FRQ¿GHQW about the future prospects of their company (versus 62% in Connacht/Ulster, 60% in Dublin, with Munster coming in highest at 67%). Additionally, 52% of Leinster employees are happy in their workplace (versus Dublin 59%, Connacht /Ulster 58% and Munster 60 %).
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news in brief Calling composers
A top prize of €1,000 will be awarded to the winning composer in the 2019 Pan Celtic National Song Contest in Carlow next March. More information at panceltic.ie.
Returning veterans
Carlow Historical Society will commemorate the hundredth anniversary of the World War I armistice with a lecture on ‘Returning Veterans at the end of World War I’, in Leighlinbridge Parish Centre on Wednesday 21 November at 8pm. Mary Black with Amelia O’ Brien (5), her grandchildren Fía (4) and Bonnie O’Reilly (6), and Patrick Regan (6). Pic: Julien Behal
Get Me Out!
Graiguecullen GAA are hosting an ‘I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here’ fundraiser on Saturday, November 17 at the their clubhouse. Contestants will be introduced to spiders, snakes and many other creatures.
Careers seminar
A careers seminar will take place from 9am to 1pm on Tuesday 20 November in the Dolmen Hotel. Representatives from third level colleges and employers will be there. For tickets and timetable contact the guidance counsellor at your school.
Clubhouse plans
Ballinabranna GFC are seeking planning permission for a new main entrance, storage areas and referee’s room at their clubhouse. .
Winnie’s winning streak nets €51,000
Just grand ... now you can play the generation game SINGER Mary Black has launched the Grandparent of the Year Award and now the search is on for Ireland’s most exceptional grandparent. Specsavers Audiologists in Carlow, in association with Beaumont Hospital’s Cochlear Department, is calling for nominations. “We are delighted to launch this year’s campaign and to welcome the hugely talented
Mary Black on board as our ambassador for 2018,” said Carol O’Neill, audiologist at Specsavers, Carlow. “This campaign is a fantastic opportunity for younger generations to recognise the many ways that grandparents and older people enrich our lives.” Mary Black, who described herself as a proud grandmother, said was thrilled to have been asked to
support this year’s award. “I truly cherish the time with my own grandkids, so I was delighted to work with Specsavers on this campaign,” she said. Grandchildren of all ages can nominate their JUDQGSDUHQWV E\ ¿OOLQJ RXW an entry form in Specsavers Carlow or online at www. specsavers.ie/hearing/ grandparent. The closing date is November 30.
History under the hammer THE contents of one of Carlow’s most historic houses are coming up for auction. They will include a set of prehistoric giant Irish elk antlers, a ceremonial spear which belonged to a captured Zulu king and a silver trowel, presented by the Dean and Chapter of St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin, to Messrs Murphy & Son in 1854, in recognition of restoration work done on the cathedral building . Milford House, built in the early 1800s, was home to the Alexander family, who made a huge impact on the industrial development of Carlow. Milford Mill was Ireland’s largest and most technologically advanced mill. In 1891 it was converted to a hydro-electric power station, making Carlow IDPRXV DV WKH ¿UVW LQODQG WRZQ in the UK to have electric street lighting. The sale comprises some 700 lots, including family portraits and other paintings. Among the furniture is an Irish Chippendale period breakfront bookcase. Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers will conduct the sale at the Talbot Hotel, Carlow, on November 20. For more details see fonsiemealy.ie
Winnie McGrath from Rathvilly with Marty Whelan Declan Murray and and Sinead Kennedy. Pic: Mac Innes Photography WINNIE McGrath went on a Winning Streak of her own and scooped €51,000. That’s what the Rathvilly woman took away from National Lottery TV gameshow on RTÉ One. Winnie’s lucky streak began when she was sitting with her niece Stephanie, who was preparing to return to Dubai where she works. Winnie was relaxing after a tiring day and they were enjoying a chat and a glass of wine. Winning Streak was on in the background and when Carlow was called out her ears pricked up. When her name followed, Winnie says she nearly fainted with the shock. One of the things Winnie wants to do with her winnings from the show is to update her mobile phone. She wants to start using hill walking apps so she can track her walks. Winnie is a keen hillwalker. She took it up after her husband Liam died four years ago. She
is a member of the Tinahely Walking Club and tries to get out as much as she can with the group. A brand new-look Winning Streak scratch card is available in the 5,900 National Lottery retailers all over the country, where as well as the chance to appear on the Winning Streak TV game show if you get three stars, players will also be in with a chance to win some great cash prizes up to €5,000. The odds for those who purchase a Winning Streak to win is 1 in 1.76 to win a cash or three star prize. Players can also send their scratch card stubs into the National Lottery where each week, on the show, a player will be drawn as the winner of a Luxury Cruise for two valued at €5,000. $V HYHU RQH RI WKH OXFN\ ¿YH players will get the chance to spin the wheel and win up to €500,000.
Your special journey DO you walk to school or, maybe, take a bus? Do you travel down country lanes or through the streets of town? Whatever way you travel, Bus Eireann is inviting you to document your journey and try to win a prize. To enter you must be in Transition Year. Your mode of transport doesn’t matter and
your entry can be submitted in video, photo or written format. Last year, Alannah Doherty, from Co Leitrim, was the winner with her creative photo diary, made up of 20 insightful photographs with humorous captions and hashtags. The deadline for entries is March 15. For more information see www.goplaceswithbe.ie
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opinion&comment
To wear or not to wear a poppy?
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Brian Quigley olitics and religion don’t mix and sport c e r t a i n l y shouldn’t be mixed with either, as the recent controversies caused by the wearing (or not wearing) of the Remembrance Day poppy in English football games have shown. James McClean had to endure abuse from his own supporters during Stoke’s recent Championship game against Middlesbrough for his decision not to wear a poppy, a decision that should have been respected by everyone in light of McClean’s
Seamus and Marieen Hockney and Siobhan and Pat Taylor at the Visual Theatre for a Don Baker concert upbringing and beliefs. Nemanja Matic, the Manchester United player, also chose not to wear one due to his memories of the 1999 Serbia bombings. War kills soldiers and civilians from all nations indiscriminately. Sport is there to
entertain people of all nations, beliefs and creeds. McClean’s critics – even if they didn’t stoop to the level of abusing him - would argue that he should respect the traditions of the country that is employing him and paying him handsome-
ly, and wear the poppy. They are wrong. The English football machine is very cosmopolitan these days, employing players from all over the world. The traditions of the nations these players come from need to be factored into the mix too.
Many Irish players in English soccer wore the poppy without having an issue with it. If I was a soccer player there myself I would wear it (even though I am an Irish Catholic), given that my maternal greatgrandfather died in World War
2QH ZKLOH ¿JKWLQJ IRU WKH %ULWish army, as did 50,000 other Irish soldiers (the Irish National War Memorial Gardens in Dublin is dedicated to them). A small number of our citizens VWLOO HQOLVW LQ WKH %ULWLVK DUP\ It depends on your personal and family circumstances what stance you would take with regard to the poppy if you were in James McClean’s position. Whatever your decision, it should be respected. The game in England needs to change, and stop focusing on players (especially Irish Catholics) who choose not to wear it. McClean shouldn’t be the news for his stance. The result his team achieved should be the news. Drawing attention to individuals makes them a convenient scapegoat for the bully boys and keyboard warriors to vent their vitriol at. James McClean’s wife and children were also abused. In who’s name? I’m sure the soldiers who lost their lives and were supposedly being remembered didn’t die for that, and wouldn’t want to see such nonsense.
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PLANNING NOTICES. Carlow County Council I William Gilligan of WJG Consultants wish to apply to the above on behalf of my client Con Murphy for
full planning permission for the erection of dwelling house and domestic garage with associated site works and services located at Slate Row, Eagle Hill, Hackestown, Co. Carlow. The planning ap-
plication 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, â‚Ź20, 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 on behalf of the applicant by William Gilligan of WJG Consultants, Tel: 087 2982680 Carlow County Council Take notice that we intend to apply to Carlow Co. Co. for permission to remove the front garden wall and to construct one new car parking space within the curtilage of the site with all associated site and kerb/ footpath works at 161 Duggan Avenue, Graigcullen, Carlow, 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, â‚Ź20, within the period
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 G.S.
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, Catriona Carpenter.
18 | WILDLIFE with Justin Ivory
12 Small Acts to Save Our World
WITH reports coming thick and fast in the last few weeks about the impacts of climate change and the huge reduction in biodiversity in the last 40 or so years and the knowledge that the clock is ticking for unprecedented global action. It can feel overwhelming and hard to know what we as individuals can do about it all. Well as a first step let me draw your attention to this brilliant little book that I picked up, just released by the WWF (World Wildlife Fund – the world’s leading independent conservation organisation) written in collaboration with leading environmental experts. The book lists 12 relatively easy and achievable actions we can take to help the planet. While one, some or all of these won’t save the planet, if enough of us adopt some of them it can make a hugely positive difference. The steps as per the books chapter headings are as follows: 1. Don’t simply standby: Unplug your appliances and kill the vampire power 2. Go blue to stay green: Save water each day brushing and washing 3. Green is the new black: Make your wardrobe last longer 4. On your bike: Walk, ride or run 5. Paper doesn’t grow on trees: Lower your daily paper usage 6. Gear up for a greener plate: Moderate the meat and enhance those plants 7. Reuse, rinse, repeat: Cut down on daily plastic waste 8. Mindful shopping: Think big, before you buy big-ticket items 9. Potted potential: Clean the air by potting plants at home and in the office 10. Eco-footprints in the sand: Lower your holiday footprint 11. Pledge for the future: Make your pension an investment for the planet 12. Don’t mess with the world: Stop littering, and lead a community clean-up.
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ninenottomiss BOOK of the week
TV SHOW of the week
FILM of the week
HOROSCOPES
A KEEPER by Graham Norton
THE KEITH & PADDY PICTURE SHOW Saturdays 9pm Virgin Media Two
SMALLGFOOT ROI rating: G
The mystery of Elizabeth Keane’s father has never been solved - not for lack of speculation. Her mother Patricia had been assumed a spinster, until she began dating a mysterious man from out of town, and within months had left Buncarragh and had married. Less than two years later, Patricia was back, with a new surname and a new baby, but no new husband and unbendingly silent. A secret she would take with her to her grave. Elizabeth returns three months after her mother’s funeral, with her her own regrets and wounds, she finds a thin pile of ribbon-bound letters that may hold the key to her past.
Written by and starring Keith Lemon and Paddy McGuinness, this six part series is a “comedic tribute� to some of Lemon and McGuinness’ favourite films. Each week they attempt to recreate an iconic films: Grease, Top Gun, Pretty Woman, Terminator 2, Jurassic Park and Gremlins, all with the help of a celebrity cast, including Stacey Solomon, Nicole Scherzinger, Fearne Cotton, Marvin Humes, Emily Atack, Pat Oliver, James Crossley, Emma Willis, Adam C Booth, Hank Osasuna and George Potts.
Migo is a friendly Yeti whose world gets turned upside down when he discovers something that he didn’t know existed -- a human. News of this “smallfoot� brings him fame and a chance with the girl of his dreams. It also throws the simple Yeti community into an uproar over what else might be out there in the big world beyond their snowy village. He soon faces banishment from his snowy home when the rest of the villagers refuse to believe his fantastic tale. Hoping to prove them wrong, Migo embarks on an epic journey to find the mysterious creature that can put him back in good graces.
LESSONS of the week
CINEMA of the week
COMEDY of the week
ARIES - This week is an 8 A lucrative phase dawns with this New Moon. Adapt to new terrain as Uranus retrograde re-enters your sign. TAURUS - This week is a 7 Partnership blossoms under this New Moon. Strategize and establish back-up plans with changes as Uranus retrograde re-enters Aries. GEMINI- This week is a 9 Pull together with your community as Uranus retrograde re-enters Aries. (QHUJ\ ÀRRGV \RXU ZRUN health and vitality.. CANCER- This week is an 8 Your profession is undergoing a revolution as Uranus retrograde re-enters Aries. Upgrade skills for new markets. LEO- This week is an 8 Big changes shift your destinations or objectives as Uranus retrograde re-enters Aries for four months (and not again for 80 years).
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Carlow College of Music offers a variety of fun and interesting musical activities: singing, listening to music and music lessons for you and your children. Established in 1990 they are one of the country’s premiere music schools providing tuition of the highest quality catering for beginners of any age and for the musician in us all. Their primary aim is to provide expert tuition by fully qualified teachers from brass to strings, piano to woodwind and voice to theory. All your musical educational needs provided for in a homely atmosphere.
It’s 1946 and free spirited author Juliet Ashton is invited to Guernsey for research for a new book. Whilst there she meets the eccentric members of the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, a mysterious literary group formed during the Nazi occupation. Featuring a charming ensemble cast, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society weaves a romantic story of love, courage and loyalty where the power of books can bring people together and provide refuge in their darkest times. Wednesday 28th November & 8pm
25 years ago a young man had a dream. Success came quickly with the National Youth Theatre and his TV appearances which made him a household name. Daniel Craig has achieved everything he set out to do in the entertainment business. 25 years ago another young man had a dream and hope and hair - Colin Murphy is still hanging on to all three‌ just about. Best known for appearances on TV shows Blame Game, Murphy and O’Kane Do Le Football, The Panel and The Blizzard of Odd, he has performed stand-up from Montreal to Melbourne, Beijing to Ballybofey.
VISIT of the week
FUN IDEA of the week
GIG of the week
VIRGO- This week is an 8 Conditions shift with family ÂżQDQFHV 6WUDWHJL]H WR increase savings and reduce risk as Uranus retrograde reenters Aries. LIBRA- This week is a 7 Surprises arise between partners as Uranus retrograde re-enters Aries. Flexibility and humor make D GLŕľľHUHQFH SCORPIO- This week is an 8 Nurture your health and work over four months as Uranus retrograde re-enters Aries. Practice your talents, capacities and skills. SAGITTARIUS- This week is an 8
Expect the unexpected with love, romance and family. Insights, breakthroughs and revelations sparkle under this New Moon.
DELTA SENSORY GARDENS Strawhall Estate, Carlow. T : 059 914 3527 Mon to Fri: 9am – 5.30pm. WE 11am – 5.30pm
LISA HANNIGAN DOME FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE Carlow Business Park, Graiguecullen, Co. Carlow Visual. T : 059 9172400. Rescheduled from 3rd Nov to 24th Nov T 059 9164311
Delta Sensory Gardens were opened in 2007 as the first of their kind in Ireland. The Sensory Gardens were created as a therapeutic outlet on 2.5 acres of land with 16 interconnecting, themed areas which are accessible for people of all abilities. The main building houses a reception, toilet facilities, indoor fountain room, activities room and meeting room plus a new cafe and craft area extension nearing completion. Christmas will be very busy as their annual events have proven to be extremely popular. They plan now to offer a bigger and better experience to their visitors.
After being closed for weeks for renovation and refurbishment the Dome is once again open to members of the public! The all new Dome is full of exciting new attractions and is the No. 1 location for fun in Carlow. Now bigger and better than ever the family-orientated entertainment centre has everything you need all under one roof for a family fun day out. The dedicated team ensure that the safety and security of the Dome is continuously monitored to ensure that all children enjoy themselves to the full, whilst giving their parents peace of mind.
Following the launch of her number #1 album and sold out concerts at the National Concert Hall and The Barbican Theatre, London, Lisa Hannigan visits Carlow this November with her intimate and acoustic concert ‘At Swim’. Now one of Ireland’s leading female artists Lisa has had two number one albums in the Irish charts, two Choice Music Prize nominations and a Mercury Prize nomination for Sea Sew. ‘At Swim’ is Lisa’s third and arguably most bewitching and has earned Lisa another Choice Music Prize nomination).
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carlowpeople November 13, 2018