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Stage set for great St. Patrick’s Day Parade promises to be one of best ever THE stage is set for a brilliant St. Patrick’s Day spectacle in Carlow Town, as months of planning are about to culminate in what promises to be one of the best parades ever held in the town.

Indeed, the parade is just the start of it, as there will be other festivities all afternoon and evening long too, beginning at 2pm.

7KH\œOO FRPH ¿UVW LQ WKH IRUP of a huge Family Fun Day that will get under way in the Potato Market at that time. There’ll be an enclosed area featuring a range of bouncy castles, carousels, a mini ferris wheel and much more, such as face SDLQWLQJ FDQG\ ÀRVV DQG RWKHU refreshments, and musicians and buskers.

7KDQNV WR &DUORZ $UW 2ŕľśFH members of the Dublin Circus

Project will be in town, and they’ll give performances here too before taking part in the parade itself.

7KH SDUDGH ZLOO WKHQ VHW Rŕľľ from the corner of Kennedy Avenue and Burrin Street at 3.30 p.m. It will follow a route along Kennedy Avenue before turning on to Barrack Street at the Bus Park roundabout. It will go from there to Shamrock Plaza, before turning left onto Tullow Street and continuing there to the Post 2ŕľśFH EHIRUH GLVSHUVLQJ *UHDW crowds are expected all along the route, so get your viewing spot in plenty of time!

Members of Carlow Special Olympics have been chosen as 3DUDGH *UDQG 0DUVKDOV ZKLOH the lead band this year will be the Killeshin Pipe Band.

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Margret Delaney and BrĂ­de de RĂłiste at the Pan Celtic International Song Contest finals in the Seven Oaks. Lots more pictures inside

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Thirty-six people held by gardai in Thor raids

news in brief Rain and snow THE bad weather just keeps on coming. Fresh from the Beast from the East and Storm Emma, Carlow was subject to a fresh Status Yellow warning WKDW DŕľľHFWHG HOHYHQ FRXQWLHV WKLV ZHHN DV KHDY\ UDLQ IHOO RYHUQLJKW RQ 7XHVGD\ DQG WKURXJK PXFK RI :HGQHVGD\ Some 40mm of rain fell in PDQ\ SDUWV DQG ZKLOH WKH 6WDWXV Yellow warning has now lapsed, further rain is forecast for the FRPLQJ GD\V Âą LQFOXGLQJ IRU 6W 3DWULFNÂśV 'D\ LWVHOI 0HDQZKLOH WKHUH LV HYHQ a chance of snow again on 6XQGD\ WKRXJK LW LV XQOLNHO\ WR EH DQ\ZKHUH QHDU DV H[WUHPH DV ZKDW IHOO UHFHQWO\ 6WLOO ZUDS XS warm!

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Action from last year’s Ireland v England game...which Ireland won. Let’s hope for a repeat!

Big outdoor screen will show the big rugby match ORGANISERS of the Carlow St. Patrick’s Day festivities are mindful of how there’s another big event taking place on the day too – in London.

It’s the big rugby match in Twickenham where Ireland will take on England in search of what would be ,UHODQGœV ¿UVW *UDQG 6ODP since 2009, and only our third one ever.

The committee didn’t want

people to stay away from the parade in order to look at the match instead, but nor did they want people to miss the match either. So they’ve arranged for it to be shown on a large outdoor screen in Hadden’s car park, so that people can have the best of both worlds.

And with the match kicking Rŕľľ DW S P DQG WKH parade at 3.30 p.m., it means that those with an eye on the

big screen then have a good chance of seeing the parade either during the half time break, or else in the very early stages of the second half‌.when the game may not yet be in the melting pot.

Of course, in an ideal world, Ireland will have the game already wrapped up by then, by storming England in the ÂżUVW KDOI DQG EXLOGLQJ XS DQ unassailable lead. We can dream!

7+,57< 6,; 3(23/( KDYH been arrested following searchHV E\ JDUGDt LQ .LONHQQ\ DQG &DUORZ LQ UHFHQW GD\V DV SDUW RI Operation Thor.

In total 12 properties were VHDUFKHG LQ VRXWK .LONHQQ\ ZLWK drugs including cannabis and FRFDLQH EHLQJ IRXQG DW VHYHQ locations. *DUGDt VDLG WKH RŕľľHQFHV IRU which the people were arrested include theft, assault, fraud, EXUJODU\ DQG GUXJV UHODWHG RŕľľHQFHV 7KLUW\ RQH RI WKH SHRSOH DUrested are being detained at .LONHQQ\ DQG 7KRPDVWRZQ JDUGD VWDWLRQV XQGHU WKH SURYLVLRQV of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act. 7ZHQW\ RQH SHRSOH KDYH EHHQ charged and will appear at loFDO VLWWLQJV RI .LONHQQ\ 'LVWULFW Court in the coming weeks.

The arrests were made in WKH FRXQWLHV RI .LONHQQ\ Monaghan, Carlow and Dublin.

7ZHQW\ IRXU SHRSOH ZHUH DUUHVWHG RQ IRRW RI H[LVWLQJ ZDUrants, with a total of 28 warrants H[HFXWHG Local businesses and schools As part of Operation Thor, JDUGDt RSHUDWHG D QXPEHU RI checkpoints, met with members of the public and local businessHV YLVLWHG VFKRROV DQG KDQGHG RXW FULPH SUHYHQWLRQ OHDĂ&#x20AC;HWV WR raise awareness. A total of 25 WUDLQHH JDUGDt IURP WKH *DUGD College in Templemore assisted with the operation.

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Back, Yvonne Nolan, Patricia Kehoe, Francis Proctor. Front: Breda Maher, Eilish Molloy, John Lawlor.

School wardens presented with bright new uniforms THE EIGHT school crossing wardens working in Carlow 7RZQ KDYH UHFHLYHG QHZ UHĂ&#x20AC;HFWLYH DQG Ă&#x20AC;XRUHVFHQW uniforms to help make them HYHQ PRUH YLVLEOH WR PRWRULVWV ZKLOH WKH\ DUH GRLQJ WKHLU YLWDO MRE LQ SURWHFWLQJ WKH VDIHW\ RI children. $V WKH ZDUGHQV UHFHLYHG WKHLU XQLIRUPV -RKQ 0F'DUE\ 5RDG 6DIHW\ 2ŕľśFHU ZLWK &DUORZ &RXQW\ &RXQFLO DSSHDOHG WR

motorists to be conscious of WKHP Âľ:H DSSHDO WR GULYHUV WR EH FRQVLGHUDWH ZKHQ GULYLQJ RU parking in the areas where our School Wardens work, he said. Âľ7KH\ DUH WUDLQHG WR JURXS FKLOGUHQ REVHUYH WUDŕľśF DQG VLJQDO WUDŕľśF WR VWRS IRU SHGHVWULDQV 7KH\ EDODQFH WKH need to get students to school ZLWK QRW GLVUXSWLQJ WUDŕľśF WRR much. The call from the council LV WR EH HVSHFLDOO\ NLQG WR RXU

ZDUGHQV LQ WKH ZD\ \RX GULYH and park near their crossings.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 0HDQZKLOH *DUGD 'LYLVLRQDO 7UDŕľśF ,QVSHFWRU $QWKRQ\ )DUUHOO VDLG WKH *DUGDt DUH delighted to continue to support the Council in the school warden scheme. Âľ6FKRRO ZDUGHQV DUH D YDOXDEOH VHUYLFH WR RXU FRPPXQLWLHV taking care of our most precious FLWL]HQV Âą RXU FKLOGUHQ DQG RXU older people,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; he remarked.

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Funding to tackle cases of illegal dumping MORE THAN â&#x201A;Ź40,000 has been allocated to local projects to help tackle the scourge of illegal dumping.

Almost â&#x201A;Ź15,000 goes to St. Killianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Crescent, for the removal of approx. 200 tonees of dumped materials, and installation of CCTV cameras there.

Just under â&#x201A;Ź7,00 is going to Old Leighlin for the same purpose, and just under â&#x201A;Ź6,500 WR %HVWÂżHOG DJDLQ IRU UHPRYDO of materials and supply of cameras.

Meanwhile, more than â&#x201A;Ź5,000 will be spent on relocating the bottle banks at Askea to an area with greater lighting and visibility. CCTV cameras will also be installed here, to watch for misuse or abuse of the facility.

A further â&#x201A;Ź6,500 will be spent on a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Clean Riversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; project along the Burrin, mainly to remove shopping trolleys and other waste.

News of the funding was welcomed by local Fine Gael TD Pat Deering, who hoped the CCTV cameras will lead to greater enforcement in future.

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Dementia awareness meeting in Pres De La Hey Luke, are you one of the Salle school Skywalkers from Gurteen?

Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in the most recent Star Wars film, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Last Jediâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

WELL, who would have thought itâ&#x20AC;Ś.Luke Skywalker is a Carlow man. Sort of.

It has emerged that â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Star Warsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; actor Mark Hamill can trace his familiy roots to a place close, close by, rather than a galaxy far, far away. His great-great-great grandparents John Keating and Margaret Foley came from Gurteen, and were married in Carlow Cathedral in 1822, before emigrating to the USA shortly afterwards.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s another link with a nearby part of the world too, as a great-grandmother, Elizabeth Keating, was born in Kilkenny in 1873 and moved to America while a teenager.

News of Hamillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Irish ancestry came as he was invited to be International Guest of Honour at Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Parade in Dublin. He is the ÂżUVW SHUVRQ HYHU WR EH LQYLWHG as International Guest of

THE Presentation De La Salle College in Bagenalstown will be the venue next week for a Honour, with organisers planning to make it an annual dementia awareness community meeting being organised as feature of the parade. part of the ongoing â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Dementia: Hamill has of course spent Understand Togetherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; initialots of time in Ireland in tive to create better understandUHFHQW \HDUV GXULQJ ÂżOPLQJ of the latest instalments of the ing and awareness about the condition.

EORFNEXVWHU ÂżOP IUDQFKLVH The meeting, which takes He has regularly tweeted place on Wednesday March 21 about his love for the country DW S P LV EHLQJ RŕľľHUHG DV D and his travels along the west free session to the local and surcoastâ&#x20AC;Śbut he hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t made it to Carlow yet. Still, you never rounding communities and to businesses in the area, and peoknowâ&#x20AC;Śthe Carlow Force ple are most welcome to come might be strong in this one! along on the evening. There is no need to register in advance.

The gathering will be hosted

by Nurses Mary Hickey and Joan McDonald, who both work with people living with dementia at the Kilkenny Memory Clinic based in St Columbaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital, Thomastown.

Approximately 4,000 people, or an average of 11 people every day, develop dementia in SEVERAL members of Ireland each year. Indeed, there the Carlow Historical & are over half a million people Archaeological Society have who have had a family memspent countless hours in recent ber with dementia, yet research years poring over old maps, shows that many of us do not legal documents, lists, and fully understand the condition. publications, as they researched This lack of understanding can former and sometimes long- result in friends and neighbours forgotten names of streets and feeling awkward or embarrassed laneways around the town. when someone they know is Now they are about to present diagnosed with dementia, so the fruits of their labours, at often they say and do nothing. what promises to be an event It can leave people with demenOLNHO\ WR HQMR\ VLJQLÂżFDQW tia and their loved ones feeling widespread interest. alone and isolated within their Their talk on â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Old Lanes and communities.

Streets of Carlowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; will be given in The Seven Oaks Hotel next Wednesday night (March 21), starting at 8 p.m. Admission will be free and all will be welcome ORGAN Donor Awareness Week is coming up at the end of to attend. &RPH DORQJ DQG ÂżQG RXW the month, but already, people where Bowling Green Lane are being urged to carry an orZDV $OVR ÂżQG RXW ZKLFK gan donor card if they do not schoolhouse was referred to in already do so.

Donor cards are available Schoolhouse Lane. Discover too which route used to be from pharmacies, GP surgeries, and Citizen Information called Barnardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lane.

Anyone who may have further 2ŕľśFHV <RX FDQ DOVR UHTXHVW knowledge on the topic will on by phoning the Irish Kidney be welcome, as members are Association at 01 6205306, by free texting the word DONOR continuing their research.

Historical project on old strees and lanes

Dementia is caused by a number of diseases that damage the nerve cells in the brain.

Common symptoms may inFOXGH GLŕľśFXOWLHV ZLWK WKLQNLQJ and language, problem-solving and carrying out everyday tasks, as well as issues with memory loss and changes in mood and behaviour.

For Nurse Joan McDonald, the aim of the community meeting is to provide people and businesses with a greater insight into dementia. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;We know that there are about 55,000 people living with dementia in Ireland right now. This community meeting is about providing people with a better awareness of dementia, the different types, the signs and symptoms, the supports available, and how as a community there are things that we can do in business and home-life to make life better for family, friends and neighbours living with dementia,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; she says.

The Dementia: Understand Together campaign is led by the HSE and the Alzheimer Society of Ireland and Genio.

7KH FDPSDLJQ ZHEVLWH RŕľľHUV comprehensive information on dementia, including a serviceÂżQGHU GHWDLOLQJ FRXQW\ E\ FRXQty the dementia supports and VHUYLFHV DYDLODEOH ,W DOVR RŕľľHUV a range of training resources for carers, and for businesses and organisations in the retail, transSRUW SXEOLF DQG ÂżQDQFLDO VHFtors. www.understandtogether.ie or Freephone 1800 341 341.

Organ donor appeal to 50050, or online at www.ika. ie/card Organ Donor Awareness Week will run from March 31 to April 7. It will see Kidney Association volunteers on the streets of all town across Ireland, handing out cards and selling â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;forget me QRWÂś Ă&#x20AC;RZHUV HPEOHPV EURRFKes, pens, and more.

All proceeds from such sales will help the ongoing work of the Irish Kidney Association.

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06| news in brief Eire Og Lotto NUMBERS drawn in the Eire Og GAA club Lotto on Monday March 12 were 12, 16, 26 and 29, and there was no jackpot winner. This means the top prize will increase to â&#x201A;Ź8,150 for the next draw.

Pat McCarthy (c/o Corey Harmon) was the only Match 3 winner, and he receives â&#x201A;Ź300.

Next weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Match 3 prize fund will be â&#x201A;Ź150.

Lotto draws take place in Teach Asca each Monday night at 8.30 p.m., and tickets may be purchased from the club.

Meanwhile, there is bingo every Thursday night at 8.30 p.m., and live music every Saturday night, with no cover charge.

Mini Marathon REGISTRATION is now open for the annual Vhi Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mini Marathon, which takes place around the streets of Dublin every June Bank Holiday weekend.

This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event will be held on the Sunday afternoon (June 3), starting at 2 p.m., and it is expected that more than 35,000 women will walk, jog or run the 10km route that starts in Fitzwilliam Square and ends at Baggot Street.

All who enter before April 13 will be entered into a draw for a new car.

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Galway duo triumph in Pan Celtic song contest THERE was a tremendous turnout in the Seven Oaks Hotel UHFHQWO\ IRU WKH ÂżQDO RI WKH 3DQ Celtic National Song Contest, where eighteen original songs went head to head for the top prize of â&#x201A;Ź1,000 and the honour of representing Ireland in the International Contest in Letterkenny in April.

Galway-based musicians PĂĄdraic Seoighe and Niall Teague scooped the top prize on the night with their song â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Ar Saoireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

7KH ÂżQDOLVWV IURP DFURVV the country, including two from Carlow, performed live before an audience of more than 300 and the judging panel of Alan Swan (Head of Music with RTĂ&#x2030; 2fm), Rossa Ă&#x201C; Snodaigh of KĂ­la fame, and well-known local musician PĂĄdraigĂ­n Caesar.

Musical director for the contest was Ollie Hennessy while the Pan Celtic House Band featuring Ollie on piano and keyERDUG $RLIH .DYDQDJK RQ ÂżGGOH and Tom McDermott on drums provided accompaniment for many of the compositions.

PĂĄdraig Seoighe & Niall Teague from Galway lift the Pan Celtic National Song Contest Trophy.

Local musician and singer Eric Butler was guest performer for the evening while local rapper Jahk Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Connaith also entertained the crowd with his song â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Gan DĂ­deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Main sponsor of

and marked each performance under the agreed criteria the PDUNV ZHUH ÂżQDOO\ WRWWHG XS DQG the winners announced.

A big cheer went up when it was announced that 3rd place would be shared by Ă ine Durkin for her song â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;GrĂĄ faoi BhlĂĄthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (which was performed by local singer Lisa De BuitlĂŠar) and the group Blind Poets from Cork with their song â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;FarraigĂ­ Garbhaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; .

PĂĄdraic Jack from the Aran Islands was placed second with his song â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I bhfostĂş sa bhFiĂĄntais while the top prize of â&#x201A;Ź1,000 and the Pan Celtic trophy went to PĂĄdraic Seoighe and Niall Teague from Galway for their composition â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Ar Saoireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, based around the refugee crisis.

PĂĄdraic and Niall will now look forward to a trip to Letterkenny over the Easter break where they will represent Ireland at the Pan Celtic International Song Contest competing against the entries from the other participating Celtic nations of Wales, Scotland, Brittany, Cornwall and The Isle of Man.

the gala event was IMRO and the winning composers were presented with the national trophy and a cheque for â&#x201A;Ź1,000. Gael Linn and GlĂłr Cheatharlach sponsored the runners-up prizes.

The judges were extremely impressed by the high standard of the entries and were visibly moved by the professional deOLYHU\ RI DOO ÂżQDOLVWV Having listened to all 18 songs

Coolkenno tractor run takes place on Sunday

Carlow native gifts scholarship to DCU

THE Doyle family from Coolkenno are currently ÂżQDOLVLQJ SUHSDUDWLRQV IRU WKLV yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vincent Doyle Memorial Tractor Run, which will take place on Sunday afternoon next (March 18).

All proceeds from the event will go to the Clonmore Cancer Trust Fund.

Vincentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very own Massey 135 will have pride of place as it leads the way in the run.

Others who wish to participate can register from 12 noon on the day.

Tractors will leave from Coolkenno Cross at 1 p.m., and the route will be towards Littlewood, up to Kilquiggan Street, on to the Fuss Banks, through Knockatomcoyle, into Clonmore cillage, from there towards Kingscross, and ÂżQLVKLQJ EDFN WR &RRONHQQR Everybody is then invited back to Byrneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lounge of Crablane for refreshments and evening entertainment, with Marty Moone and members of his band.

Further information is available from Stasia at (085) 8320947

Nathalie Walker, CEO DCU Educational Trust; Lorraine Twohill, Senior VP Marketing Google; Professor Brian MacCraith, President DCU A CARLOW native who has support one or more female risen to one of the top jobs students each year. with technology giant Google Speaking about the has gifted a scholarship to scholarship, Lorraine said: DCU to support students â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;My parents were both from disadvantaged teachers and I have been backgrounds in accessing fortunate enough to have a university education. great education. DCU gave Lorraine Twohill is Senior PH WKH FRQÂżGHQFH DQG SDVVLRQ Vice President of Global for a career that I have Marketing with Google. She loved. I would like to make graduated from DCU herself sure that others get the same with an honours degree in opportunities.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; International Marketing & The scholarship will support Languages, and is currently DCUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Access Programme, responsible for Googleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s which has already supported worldwide marketing some 4,000 students from function. disadvantaged backgrounds.

The scholarship will be They have a course named after her late mother completion rate of 93% and Teresa Twohill, who passed an employment record of away 20 years ago, and will 96%.

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opinion&comment

We should be paying for water Brian Quigley

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he water restrictions that have been in place in the Greater Dublin Area and surrounding counties in the aftermath of the double-whammy of Storm Emma and The Beast from the East came as no surprise to me, and although they mean hassle and hardship Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m fully behind the authorities on this one.

Back in 2010, the last time the DUHD KDG VLJQLÂżFDQW VQRZ WKHUH were widespread water restrictions after the event.

The thaw exposed all the pipes that had burst when the water in them had frozen days before, and people left taps run-

Tracey Meudec, Louise Gannen and Mary Keeting at the St. Laurence Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Tooleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual fun run ning on the coldest nights to try to stop their own lines freezing.

All this is understandable, but a modern city canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cope with VXFK PDVVLYH Ă&#x20AC;XFWXDWLRQV LQ GHmand. It has been reported that there was a 10% increase in demand as the thaw set in.

For a city used to balancing

supply and demand to within a couple of percent, this was too much of a shock to the system, and it will take weeks to restore equilibrium. We need to row in behind the authorities and do our bit to conserve water while they build supply back up. Water is a precious commodity and

we are lucky to live in a country with a plentiful supply, but we shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t confuse this with thinking that we have a divine right to an uninterrupted supply.

I was an advocate of water charges a few years back. I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t an advocate of Irish WaWHU D Ă&#x20AC;DZHG HQWLW\ WKDW VRXJKW

to commodify water in the best traditions of Thatcherism. No, I was an advocate of the concept of us having to pay a nominal, DŕľľRUGDEOH DPRXQW IRU RXU ZDter in order to instil in us as a society a responsible attitude towards water usage.

If you are to believe the fore-

casts, then the Greater Dublin Area and surrounding counties DUH JRLQJ WR JURZ VLJQLÂżFDQWO\ in terms of population as we go forward, with the bulk of new investment and employment in the country located in these areas.

In order to make this work WKHQ DŕľľRUGDEOH KRXVLQJ QHHGV to be provided, so that people FDQ DFWXDOO\ DŕľľRUG WR WDNH XS WKH MREV RQ RŕľľHU Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a challenge for the government. Another challenge for them is the water situation in Dublin.

It needs investment in the infrastructure, a lot of which dates back to Victorian times.

It needs investment in weathHU SURRÂżQJ LW DV HYHQWV OLNH The Beast from the East become more commonplace due to the collapse of the polar vortex and global warming. Now is the time to carry out this investment.

With the memory of the last couple of weeks fresh in the minds of people, the government have the best chance of getting support for a long-term, responsible strategy on water supply and usage.

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honoured at Leinster awards Mark McGowan (Vice President, RAI), Morgan VanderKamer and Stephen McArdle of Barrows Keep and Wayne O’Callaghan of Elavon, sponsor of the Best Newcomer Award

Leinster Regional Final where the top establishments in each county were named.

This year was the 10th year for

the Irish Restaurant Association awards and most successful year yet, with over 80,000 online nominations received. I

ORRN IRUZDUG WR WKH ¿QDOV ODWHU this year.

Speaking at the awards, Adrian Cummins, Chief Executive of the Restaurants Association of Ireland (RAI) said: “Now in their tenth year, the Irish Restaurant Awards continue to showcase the exquisite and admirable calibre of food available in our restaurants and pubs nationwide.

“Online nominations have increased from 9,000 in 2013 to over 80,000 this year and with the increase in interest comes an increase in standards, making WKH MXGJLQJ SURFHVV PRUH GL൶cult than ever.

“Our small island boasts evHU\WKLQJ IURP ¿QH GLQLQJ WR high quality gastropubs, from the exotic taste explosions of world cuisine to the comfort of traditional dishes.”

Mark McGowan (Vice President, RAI), Rabin and Kowsar Howlader of Bombay Diner, and John Lynch of Aryzta, sponsor of the Best World Cuisine Award

Mark McGowan (Vice President, RAI), James and Cait Coady on behalf of Alan Foley of The Step House Hotel, and Ciarán Mulryan and Brenda O’Callaghan of Nisbets, sponsor of the Best Chef Award

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countdown to st patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s day Marie Martin and Eimear and Aigeli Daley at the St. Laurence Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Tooleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual fun run

Cllr. Fintan Phealan and Aidan Brophy at the St. Laurence Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Tooleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual fun run From front page Other musical entertainment in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parade will include the special treat of a visiting 45-piece band from Bavaria in Southern Germany.

7KH 0XVLNNDSHOOH 8ŕľśQJ %DQG which has a full brass section and drum corps, will also give a short performance in Haddenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s car park after the parade, and later will play in The Tower @ Dinn RĂ­ that night.

Meanwhile, there will be Ă&#x20AC;RDWV DQG PDUFKLQJ JURXSV JDlore, representing businesses, schools, clubs, voluntary organisations, and more.

All will be vying for cash prizes for best parade entries, with the judges being Eimear NĂ­ BhraonĂĄin (KCLR FM), Suzanne Pender (The Nationalist) , and Fr. Conn O Maoldomhnaigh (President, Carlow College).

The same judges will also pick the winners in the bilingual

Huge crowds expected to watch parade Shop Window Display competition which is currently running as part of Seachtain na Gaeilge, and results of this will also be announced at the parade.

After the parade, there will be further entertainment

in Haddenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s car park.

3HŕľľRUPHUV KHUH ZLOO LQFOXGH balladeers John Kelly and Sean Byrne Carlow Music Generationsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Reeligâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, and more. Another attraction that night will be the St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Night CeilĂ­ MĂłr in Carlow Town Hurling Club, with music by the fantastic â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Rise the Dustâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; CeilĂ­ band.

It all promises to make for a fantastic day all round, so donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss it!

The organizing committee is indebted to An Garda SĂ­ochĂĄna, the Civil Defence and Order of Malta as well as HOHFWHG PHPEHUV RŕľśFLDOV DQG RXWGRRU VWDŕľľ RI &DUORZ &RXQW\ Council for their expertise in ensuring the safety of St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s festivities.

A special word of thanks goes to the many, many members of the local business community who have so generously contributed towards the cost of funding the activities.

Go raibh mĂ­le maith agaibh go lĂŠir.

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Susan Glancy and Kevin Bradey at the Pan Celtic International Song Contest finals in the Seven Oaks

Preformers Jack Ó Cionnaith and Lisa and Eric De Buitléir at the Pan Celtic International Song Contest finals in the Seven Oaks

Wishing everyone a Happy St Patrick’s Day 2018

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TO ADVERTISE TEL: 059 914 1877 PLANNING NOTICES. Carlow County Council Planning permission is sought from Carlow County Council for the construction of 11No. two storey three-bedroom town houses (continuation of a previously granted housing development of 19 units granted under P12/6495, 09/6299, 08/6062 and PD03/5170) and all associated site works at Mill Race, Paupish Lane, Carlow.

Signed: Peter Salter.

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.

Carlow County Council We Ben and Yvette Deacan wish to apply to Carlow Co. Council for Permission for the Construction of a single storey dwelling, domestic garage, septic tank & percolation area, Upgrading of existing entrance, bored well and all associated site works at Clogrennane , Co. Carlow. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority, Civic Offices, Athy Road, Carlow, during its public opening hours.

A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

Signed James kealy Planning & Design Services 059 9139484 085-100 2 200 Carlow County Council I, Caitriona Dowling, am applying to Carlow County Council for Retention Planning Permission which consists of the following, a). Retention permission for existing as built playroom, home office and store / closet room (61.50 sq/mts) previously converted from a domestic storage shed and, b). Retention permission for existing as built domestic storage shed (28.50 sq/mts) all to the rear of existing dwelling and all ancillary site works at Cunaberry, Ballon, Co. Carlow,

R93 HT68.

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 We, Ger Redmond & Mary Farrell, are applying to Carlow County Council for Planning Permission for the construction of a single storey dwelling, appropriate waste water treatment system, bored well, new entrance, single storey domestic garage, and all ancillary site works at Ballinkillin, Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow.

The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority, Civic Offices, Athy Road, Carlow, during its public opening hours.

A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. (www.butlerarchitecture.ie, info@butlerarchitecture.ie.

Phone 059-9104514, Mobile 0857609774.)

Carlow County Council I, Tony Cox, am applying to Carlow County Council for Planning Permission for the construction of a domestic single storey garage and all ancillary site works at Kilgreaney, Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority, Civic Offices, Athy Road, Carlow, during its public opening hours.

A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the applica-

tion, 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 Tempside LTD. Intend to apply for permission for development at this site: Unit No. 1, Ground Floor, Riverdell, Haymarket, County Carlow, (R93 V1W5) The Development will consist of the change of use for part of previously approved retail unit from retail to retail and off-licence sales area.

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.

The submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, 20 euro, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

Carlow County Council We are applying to Carlow County Council for planning permission for the erection of a dwelling house, entrance, domestic garage, installation of sewerage treatment plant, polishing filter and all associated siteworks at Ballyine, Borris, Co. Carlow on behalf of Kieron Redmond and Karen Byrne. Signed: Des Redmond Dip. C.E. Phone: 086 2374705. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority, Civic Offices, Athy Road, Carlow, during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

Carlow County Council Full planning permission is sought to demolish existing single storey garage, full planning permission is sought to construct 8 no. terraced twostorey townhouses with new site entrance, and all associated site works and services

at Greenhills, Leighlin Road, Graiguecullen, Carlow on behalf of MB Homes Ltd. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority - Athy Road - Carlow during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions or may refuse to grant permission.

Signed: P. Buckeridge. BE Civil.

Carlow County Council I, Ger Dixon, am applying for permission for the erection of extensions and alterations to existing dwelling, proposed new entrance, proposed treatment system and percolation area and all associated site works at Sliguff, Bagnelstown, Co.Carlow. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority, Athy Road, Carlow during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the planning application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed: Byrne & McCabe Design Ltd, Architecture & Engineering Services.

Tel: 059 9725684 Carlow County Council We, Finbarr and Tanya Nolan, are applying for permission for the erection of an extension and alterations to existing dwelling and all associated site works at Donore, Bagnelstown, Co.Carlow. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority, Athy Road, Carlow during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the planning application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant

permission. Signed: Byrne & McCabe Design Ltd, Architecture & Engineering Services.

Tel: 059 9725684 Carlow County Council I John Kavanagh am applying for Phase 1: permission to (a) demolish the existing unauthorised flat roof extension to the rear of the existing public house, (b) demolish the existing stone shed to the rear of the property, (c) conversion of existing rear section of public house to a two bed apartment, (d) change of use and alterations of existing public house to a retail / commercial unit, (e) alteration to existing habitable accommodation associated with existing public house to convert to a self-contained three bed apartment, and Phase 2: permission for (f ) conversion of existing stone store to a one bed apartment and alterations to existing street façade i.e. new door and windows, (g) the erection of 9 No. new dwelling units consisting of a mixture of two and three bed, (h) change of use of existing stone building to the rear to 2 No. one bed cottages and erection of extension to the rear of each cottage, (i) widen the existing entrance, proposed new access road to service the sites, connection to existing services and all associated site works at Green Drake, Public House, Main Street, Borris, Co.Carlow. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority, Athy Road, Carlow during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the planning application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed: Byrne & McCabe Design Ltd, Architecture & Engineering Services.

Tel: 059 9725684 Carlow County Council We, St. Mary’s Academy CBS, Board of Management, intend to apply to Carlow County Council for Planning Permission for Retention and Completion of Temporary Car Park at Old Dublin Road, Carlow.

Works shall include revisions to the existing entrance and entrance walls, site fencing and all other associated site works.

The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority, Civic Offices, Athy Road, Carlow, during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on

the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application.

The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions or may refuse to grant permission.

MIRACLE PRAYER. TO THE HOLY SPIRIT Sin temptation Satan’s attacks and afflictions fear of darkness fear of man, sickness, diseases doubts, anger all calamities and from all that is not of the kingdom fill me lord Jesus with the gift of your Holy Spirit and grant me the gifts of wisdom so that I will live today in your glory by doing what is right.

I praise and thank you Jesus I love and adore you Jesus Holy Spirit you who makes me see everything and shows me the way to reach my ideals you who gives me the divine gift to forgive and forget the wrong that is done to me and you who are in all instances of my life with me I in this short dialogue want to thank you for Eve and affirm once more that I never want to be separated from you no matter how great the material desire may be. I want to be with you and my loved ones in your perpetual glory (mention your request) Thank you Holy Spirit for your love towards me and my loved ones amen.

This prayer should be said for three consecutive days after the 3rd day the request will granted no matter how difficult it may be.

While making the request one must either.

A. Promise to publish on granting the favour.

B. Promise to circulate copies of it to as many people as possible.

This is to spread the wonder of the Holy Spirit. S.L.

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ninenottomiss BOOK of the week

TV SHOW of the week

FILM of the week

Flotsam and Jetsam LIKE some dubious duo in Celebrity Masterchef, Emma and the Beast served up a veritable smorgasbord of ‘les fruits de mer’ in their aftermath.

Beaches along the east coasts of Ireland and the UK were carpeted with all manner of sea creatures – starfish, brittlestars, sea urchins, crabs, lobsters, corals, shellfish, jellyfish, octopus, squid and fish of many types. The rapid decrease in sea temperatures brought about by the ‘Beast from the East’ would have caused many creatures to perish or at least weaken them.

Then follow this with the rough seas caused by Storm Emma and the high spring tides saw many creatures that were taking refuge on the seabed churned up and dumped on the shore.

Below is a selection of the creatures found on the beach at Bray, Co Wicklow. (All photos Justin Ivory).

HOROSCOPES

ASYMMETRY

By Lisa Halliday

What Are You Eating?

RTÉ One, Thursdays 8.30pm

RED SPARROW Out Now

Lira is siren royalty and the most lethal of them all. With the hearts of seventeen princes in her collection, she is revered across the sea. Until a twist of fate forces her to kill one of her own. To punish her daughter, the Sea Queen transforms Lira into the one thing they loathe most, a human. Lira has until the winter solstice to deliver Prince Elian’s heart to the Sea Queen or remain a human forever. The ocean is the only place Prince Elian calls home, hunting sirens is his calling. When he rescues a drowning woman in the ocean, she promises to help him destroy the sirens. But can he trust her?

What Are You Eating? is back for a new season.

This time the series will look at Veganism, Fish, Heart Healthy Eating, Treats, Food Waste and the Store Cupboard. Having got advice from dietitian Aveen Bannonabout protein intake and vitamin supplements, Philip gets into the diet by learning to shop differently and by joining the Vegan in Ireland Dublin walking tour run by Sivan Pardo Renwick and her husband Scott. In the kitchen, series chef, Hilary O’Hagan-Brennan, teaches him how to make a dish that satisfies meat cravings without using either real meat or fake meat.

Dominika Egorova is drafted against her will to become a sparrow, a trained seductress in the Russian security service. Dominika learns to use her body as a weapon, but struggles to maintain her sense of self during the training.

Finding her power in an unfair system, she emerges as one of the program’s strongest assets. Her first target is Nate Nash, a CIA officer who handles the agency’s most sensitive infiltration of Russian intelligence. The two young operatives fall into a spiral of attraction and deception, which threatens their careers, allegiances and the security of both countries.

COMEDY of the week

FAMILY FUN of the week

SHOW of the week

Bloody Henry starfish

TAURUS- This week is a 7 Forge ahead for a career goal. Take on more responsibility at work.

6RPHRQH LQÀXHQWLDO LV paying attention. Dress for success, and show your skills.

GEMINI- This week is an 8 Investigate possibilities for a few days. Your studies could take you in a new direction.

Don’t rely on an unstable source.

CANCER- This week is an 8 Changes necessitate budget UHYLVLRQV +DQGOH ¿QDQFLDO obligations and bills before getting treats. Collaborate creatively.

LEO- This week is an 8 Listen to your partner’s point of view. You don’t know it all, especially about money. Compromise resolves a disagreement.

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Common Sunstar

ARIES- This week is an 8 Stay in communication to avoid surprises or GXSOLFDWLRQ RI H൵RUWV with your team. Celebrate accomplishments together.

WORRIER PRINCESS: ALISON SPITTLE Visual Carlow,Old Dublin Road, Carlow March 29, 8pm, €12

CARLOW FAMILY EXPLORER CHALLENGE February 12- March 25

ANOTHER OPENING, ANOTHER SHOW Visual Carlow,Old Dublin Road, Carlow March 28, 8pm, €15/12

Alison worries. She worries about her sister’s Junior Cert, she worries about Brexit. She worries that someone will hack into her computer’s webcam, record her picking her nose and blackmail her with it.She worries so much she’s decided to do a show about it and now she can worry about making it a good show. One of Ireland’s fastest rising comedians, the star and writer of RTE’s new major series ‘Nowhere Fast’, join Alison on her first tour. She has previosuly been on RTE, TV3, Sky Arts and on Newstalk (George Hook).

This is a perfect time of year to get your family outdoors into woods and parks and outdoor spaces.Everything is just beginning to wake up after winter and there is something new to discover every day. To help get you started or to motivate you further, Síolta Squirrel would like to invite you and your family to take part in the Family Explorer Challenge. With a chance to complete a variety of outdoor trails and earn stamps for your Explorer Passport inbetween, it’s a fun way to get your family out exploring nature and heritage! For more info and to download your trail please go online.

Through a combination of acting, song and dance, Delta showcases the endless talents and abilities of the learners. As the name suggests, the learners have grown into incredible performers over the last number of years and have become ‘dab-hands’ at putting on a show. With a wonderful mix of songs from the West End, Broadway and Pop, this inclusive, innovative and inspirational performance of people with different abilities is a model to be shared with all. This is a show about happiness, friendship. For more info, please go online.

EASTER FUN of the week KIDS FUN of the week

PLAY of the week

VIRGO- This week is an 8 Your work is in demand.

Take care of yourself for stamina and endurance.

Maintain physical exercise and health practices.

LIBRA- This week is an 8 Prioritize family, relaxation and romance. Distractions abound; it could get awkward. Handle chores before you go out to play.

SCORPIO- This week is an 8 Settle into domestic comforts. Focus on home and family for now. Cook up something delicious together.

SAGITTARIUS- This week is an 8

Practice creative skills and learn new tricks. An answer you’ve been seeking is hiding in plain sight.

Communicate through your favorite media and channels.

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Shore Crab EASTER FUN TRAIN AT RATHWOOD Rathwood, Rath, Tullow, Co. Carlow March 17, www.rathwood.com

Shore Crab

Butterfish

The Chocolate Egg making machine has broken down and the Easter Bunny needs the help of all the boys and girls to get it working again. The Easter Train leaves the Rathwood Courtyard daily and heads to the woods where the Easter Bunny has a secret mission: to deliver a basket of Easter eggs to a very special person. But the Bunny’s mission might not be as easy to accomplish as originally planned, as Freddy Fox has been spotted in the forest acting suspiciously in recent days.

CARLOW LIBRARY FOR CHILDREN Carlow Central Library, Tullow Street, Carlow Make sure to check out your local library and find out what classes and events that they run throughout the year. Your local library branch is a wonderful and free resource for families. Different classes, parent and toddler groups, storytelling sessions, arts and crafts classes, run throughout the year. There is also free computer access for library members and the option to borrow books, music and DVDs! Bring your little ones and let them discover their love for all the secrets and stories that are hidden inside all those books..

JERUSALEM TOMORROW Visual Carlow,Old Dublin Road, Carlow March 30, 8pm, €16/14 Mend & Makedo Theatre Co presents Jerusalem Tomorrow which is a radical reimagining of Mark’s Gospel set in contemporary times. Actors, singers and musicians tell the story of the life and death of one man in the words and stories of those who knew him. Jerusalem Tomorrow is a mystery play for the twenty-first century. Adapted for the stage from Mark’s gospel by John MacKenna with James Gormley, Katie Jacques; Angela Keogh and John MacKenna.

CAPRICORN- This week is an 8 &DVK ÀRZ VXUJHV IRU D IHZ days. Divert some to savings for a morale boost. A steady trickle grows your money jar.

AQUARIUS-This week is a 5 Take extra care of your personal image and appearance. Try a new style.

PISCES- This week is a 6 Contemplate your upcoming moves. Take extra care of yourself to reduce stress.

Peaceful privacy and soothing rituals allow for clear thinking.

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