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Quad bikes: The gifts that could kill you! GARDAI have warned that Christmas presents of quad bikes and scramblers are unsuitable for children and young teenagers and could cause “lifechanging injuries”. They’ve issued a warning about the dangers associated with the vehicles, the Big Day approaches, and say that, in recent years, a number of people have been killed or injured in collisions involving a quad bike or a scrambler on public roads. Most of the incidents involved children under 18 years of age. Chief Superintendent Paul Cleary of the Garda National Roads Policing Bureau said they could be a dangerous Christmas present. “Members of An Garda Síochána do not want to be delivering devastating news to another family this Christmas so our message is clear; children and young teenagers should not be driving these vehicles in public, or without the necessary licence, insurance, safety equipment and supervision.” Gardaí also highlight the fact that some young people on scramblers have been linked to
Josephine and Isla Cleere at Duckett’s Grove Christmas Food & Craft Fair, hosted by Carlow Tourism. Image by Rue Photography. Image by Rue Photography
anti-social behaviour in local parks and public areas. Their statement says such behaviour this illegal and “a potential to cause fear and intimidation in our communities”. Gardaí warn that they will be enforcing the Public Order Act and the Road Traffic Act. Meanwhile, ESB Networks is reminding all Carlow electricity customers to never take risks with electricity during this festive season. “Never use ESB poles to hang outdoor Christmas lights as the electricity wires overhead are live and extremely dangerous,” the ESB said in a statement. “In putting up outdoor Christmas lights and decorations, it is important to first check that there are no overhead wires nearby. “You must always keep a safe distance because electricity is very powerful and can jump gaps. Make sure outdoor wiring and lights, etc are properly rated for outdoor use and plug them into a portable Residual Current Device (RCD, sometimes called a ‘trip switch’) for extra safety,” the statement said.
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Carlow IT gets €750k Xmas gift THE Government has confirmed that €750,000 in capital grant funding has been allocated for IT Carlow. Welcoming the announcement, Fine Gael Carlow TD Pat Deering said: “IT Carlow is important to this Government’s commitment to develop Carlow’s growth for the benefit of the whole of the region”. The funding is being provided by the Higher Education Authority and was announced by the Minister for Education and Skills, Joe McHugh and the Minister of State for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O’Connor. The investment is being made under Project Ireland 2040 for the current academic year and the money will be used
on small-scale and necessary infrastructure works and improvements. Deputy Deering said: “This is priority investment by the Government under Project Ireland 2040 because it helps the institutions, like IT Carlow to carry out minor works, make small but important improvements on campuses and get better equipment. “The Government is committed to supporting quality and excellence in established and emerging technological universities. “The capital grant announced today will complement the €90 million Technological University Transformation Fund announced in Budget 2020 and gives important flexibility to the
institutions in addressing their most urgent capital priorities,” deputy Deering said. “Previous rounds of this scheme have had a significant positive impact on campus development. “For example, colleges have been supported to upgrade their laboratories, to replace obsolete ICT equipment, to install energy efficient lighting, and to repurpose spaces in line with the needs of students and staff.” The €10 million funding will be provided to the institutions through the Higher Education Authority (HEA). The capital grant investment is seen as significant and allows the college to undertake minor works as well as improvements and upgrade equipment.
Milly Moran, Ann Doyle, Cindy Vundela, Frances Hopkinson and Hilary Nic Íomhair enjoying the festivities at Modern Jive Dance Events’ Christmas Freestyle 2019, Woodford Dolmen Hotel. Image by Rue Photography
It’s the best Christmas ever for our Shantelle!
CARLOW’S Shauntelle Tynan is celebrating one year free of cancer following pioneering treatment in the US. ‘Shan’, as she is affectionately known, was diagnosed with Histiocytosis X when she was 16, a rare form of cancer. The teenager travelled to Houston, Texas in 2017 after raising more €750k for a ground-breaking
treatment there when her video appeal for donations went viral. To be told that we had to come up with a minimum of €500,000 just for the initial treatment in a couple of months, in my head I was saying this can’t happen so I’m going to lose my child. “I felt so powerless. She was really miserable and I decided I was going to cook
her favourite dinner [which is a roast],” her mother Leona told the Ray D’Arcy Show on RTÉ Radio 1. Leona said she had no idea that Shan had posted a video online until donations came flooding in. “Everything worked out perfectly,” Shan said, having gone from planning her funeral to planning her future.
College bid to halt student’s deportation
Trains will be more wheelchair accesible
STUDENTS and staff at Carlow College have launched a campaign to stop the deportation of a first-year student. The campaign against the deportation of Michael Chrichton is being led by lecturers Stephanie Hanlon and Stephanie McDermott and students’ union president Adam Kane. Me Crichton was served with a deportation order in early December by the Department of Justice, stating that he must leave Ireland and return to Malawi. Michael Crichton came to Ireland to study five years ago but two private colleges he attended in Dublin both closed before he had a chance to complete his degree in sociology. Mr Crichton, who wants to work as a community worker back in Malawi, applied was awarded a place at Carlow College studying social, political and community studies. He wrote to the department last December, asking for an
extension to his visa, explaining his intentions to study in Carlow. When he registered with the college in September, he sent the necessary paper work to the department to show he was a student once more. However, earlier this month, he received shocking correspondence that his student visa had run out and that he must now leave Ireland. “All I want is to study and get a degree here. I love Carlow College and I would love the chance to stay,” Mr Crichton told The Nationalist. Lecturer Stephanie Hanlon said: “Michael’s studies are selffinanced and he’s not looking for citizenship. He just wants to continue his studies because his goal, his dream, is to return home and work as a community worker.” Staff and students have written to the Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan, asking that he be let complete his degree. To sign the petition, go to my.uplift.ie.
FOLLOWING a number of proposals to Irish Rail, a new bridge and lift to be erected at C arrow Town’s train station will allow wheelchair users, and others with mobility issues to easily access Platform 2. Carlow Councillor Fintan Phelan said the works have started already and would be completed by early next summer. But Cllr Phelan criticised the length of time people had had to wait for the move. “It’s just taken a huge amount of time for this to happen. It couldn’t have come soon enough. “You have to, at the moment, ring several hours in advance and the train has to pull into Platform 1 then and it has to be rearranged. “It’s a whole rigmarole that’s involved that’s just not really feasible for many people to have to make arrangements several house in advance, if not the day before, just to get the train.”
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news in brief Safety concerns for bad road markings
Road markings need to be improved around Carlow because of concerns over safety, Councillor Willie Quinn told the December meeting of Bagenalstown Municipal District. Cllr Quinn said the road markings by the golf club in Borris needed to be done. “We didn’t get hardly any road markings done this year,” he said.
New benches for Barrow Pathway
New benches are due to be installed along the Barrow Path in south Carlow at Tinnahinch. Footpath improvement works are also due to commence in the village. Carlow Tourism is seeking to upgrade the visitor experience in eight towns and villages throughout Carlow in line with the Ireland Ancient East’s brand proposition developed by Fáilte Ireland.
Pay ‘n’ display likely for Bagenalstown
Pay and display is on the agenda for Station Road in Bagenalstown as a possible solution to parking issues on the street, Area Engineer Jerry Crowley told the December meeting of Bagenalstown Municipal District,.
Eileen Nolan, Patricia and Clíona Corcoran with Vicky Nolan at Éist Cancer Support Centre Carlow’s annual Celebration of Christmas Variety Concert, Arboretum Home & Garden Heaven, Leighlinbridge. Image by Rue Photography
Carlow College medal awarded to the Pope
THE St Columbanus Medal from Carlow College, St Patrick’s, annually awarded to any person or group that makes an outstanding contribution to the betterment of society has this year gone to Pope Francis. The medal has been awarded for 2019 in recognition of the Pontiff’s love for the poor and the marginalised, particularly for his highlighting the plight of migrants in his writings, his vocal support and his
practical assistance. In a statement, Carlow College said: “We are honoured that Pope Francis has accepted the award and nominated Archbishop Jude Thaddeus Okolo, Papal Nuncio, to accept the St Columbanus Medal on his behalf.” Fr Conn Ó Maoldhomhnaigh, President of Carlow College, St Patrick’s, thanked the archbishop for his role in
enabling this event. “This awarding ceremony creates a special bond between Carlow College, St Patrick’s, and Pope Francis and it is an occasion that will live long in our memories.” The medal honours St Columbanus who was born in the shadow of Mount Leinster, and who contributed to the ecclesiastical and cultural life of 6th-7th Century Ireland and also Europe.
22 social houses to be built in Ballon
A TOTAL of 22 new social houses have been approved for Ballon, Housing Officer at the Council, Josephine Kavanagh, told members at the December meeting of Bagenalstown Municipal District. Co-Operative Housing Ireland is due to deliver the 22 units in 2020 but they were “awaiting the go-ahead from Irish Water”. Ms Kavanagh said the Government had confirmed that the houses could go ahead. “We’ve got approval for the 22 houses in Ballon. It goes through stages of approval but it has been signed off,” she said. Meanwhile, Carlow County Council “may have erred” in a members’ resolution back in 2014 to temporarily block up pedestrian access between two estates in Carlow Town. The council sought legal advice over the pedestrian access between Sandhills housing estate and Brownshill Wood. It is required in the planning permission for Sandhills estate that there be a pedestrian entrance between it and Brownshill Wood.
Families feeling the benefit of childcare changes A TOTAL of 106 awards have been issued to families in Carlow, just three weeks after applications to the National Childcare Scheme opened online, according to Fine Gael TD Pat Deering. Deputy Deering said he would encourage all parents in Carlow to apply directly for subsidies to meet the cost of quality early learning and care and school age childcare at www.ncs.gov. ie The scheme, under the guidance of Children’s Minister Katherine Zappone, means financial supports can be used with any participating, Tusla registered, early learning and care and school-age childcare service, including Tusla registered childminders. The scheme’s innovative, purpose-built online system aims to process a universal application in minutes, and an income assessed application within days. To date, a total of 169 applications have been received in Carlow from parents, with 106 awards issued. More than 8,000 awards have been issued nationwide in three weeks with applications processing smoothly and quickly. Deputy Deering said: “Under
the National Childcare Scheme, families will be supported to meet the cost of quality early learning and care and school age childcare through a system of universal and income-related subsides. Using a verified MyGovID account, I encourage families to apply directly for subsidies at www.ncs.gov.ie. “Additional funding provided under Budget 2019 ensures that an estimated 7,500 additional children will benefit from the scheme, with over 40,000 other children, already eligible, seeing increases to their subsidies. “Income based subsidies are available to families with reckonable household incomes of up to €60,000 which can translate into as much as over €90,000 gross for families in certain specific circumstances,” Deputy Deering said. The National Childcare Scheme is paving the way for Ireland’s childcare system to transform from one of the most expensive in the world into one of the best, according to Minister Zappone. “This is a landmark moment for children and families in Ireland. Families have the first ever statutory entitlement to financial support towards the cost of childcare.”
Margaret Atwood for writing festival
THE author of The Handmaid’s Tale, on which the acclaimed TV series was based, is coming to Carlow next summer. The controversial novelist is Margaret Atwood will be one of the guest speakers at next year’s Festival of Writing and Ideas at Borris House from June 12th to 14th. Ms Atwood is a Booker Prize-winner and the author of more than 50 works of fiction, poetry and critical essays. Former president, Mary Robinson, is also among the
guests announced for the event. Margaret Atwood, 80, is a Canadian writer best known for her prose fiction and for her feminist perspective. Despite the controversy over The Handmaid’s Tale, published in 1985, the author insists the novel, about a dystopian society inn America of the future, is not “anti-religious.” She points out that the resurgent Puritanism that dominates Gilead is also hunting down other Christians—Catholics, Baptists, and Quakers.
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christmasinCarlow Lyn Moloney (Carlow Rose organiser) with Carlow Rose 2017 Ciara Dooley at the Rose of Tralee Meet & Greet, Woodford Dolmen Hotel. Further details can be found on Facebook Carlow Rose Centre or calling 0862505791. Image by Rue Photography
Compère Eimear Ní Bhraonáin, Éist’s Co-founder Ann O’Neill and board member Yvonne O’Toole ready to start proceedings at Éist Cancer Support Centre Carlow’s annual Celebration of Christmas Variety Concert, Arboretum Home & Garden Heaven, Leighlinbridge. Image by Rue Photography
Liliana and Lucija Cachia (Sweet Making Mama) with Carol Jones (Made With Love Hand Painted Jewellery) at Duckett’s Grove Christmas Food & Craft Fair, hosted by Carlow Tourism. Image by Rue Photography
Lily Murphy with Edel and Laura Canning at Duckett’s Grove Christmas Food & Craft Fair, hosted by Carlow Tourism. Image by Rue Photography
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Move over Tweedledum, it’s Tweedledee’s turn
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e don’t have a Conservative Party in Ireland. We don’t need one - all of our major parties and most of our politicians are inherently conservative. And we seem to like it that way, for we keep electing them. Sometimes we give the big job to Tweedledum and sometimes to Tweedledee. Either way we can relax; in stormy waters this pair won’t rock the boat. Whether it was rocked or not, Good Ship Ireland almost sank back in 2008 when recession put a hole in the economy. The austerity measures that followed were hugely unpopular and for a time it looked as if the country might be prepared to abandon its traditional voting patterns. But
Michael Wolsey
we didn’t, not quite, and last week’s by-elections suggest that we have since resiled from any such intention and are returning to the status quo. That status quo was set in back in 1948 after a string of Fianna Fáil election successes threatened to turn our recently independent country into a oneparty state. Such an outcome was
prevented by a coalition - a collision, as the bar-stool comedians had it - of Fine Gael and Labour. It was an unlikely pairing, since they had almost no policies in common and shared very few with Clann na Poblachta and the scattering of independents who helped them form the Government. Nevertheless, it worked well enough and set a pattern that lasted for the next 30 years or so. You could have Fianna Fáil in government by itself or a coalition of Fine Gael and Labour, sometimes helped by a third party or independents. Charles Haughey altered the equation when he took Fianna Fáil into coalition with the Progressive Democrats in 1989. But the basic formula remained the same until the election of 2011, which was dominated
by recession and smashed Fianna Fáil, and the election of 2016, which was dominated by austerity and almost wiped out the Labour Party. These elections also saw the rise of Sinn Féin and some small parties on the Left. They changed the Dáil arithmetic and, for a time, it looked as if next year’s general election would finally put an end to the 1948 status quo. It seemed distinctly possible that Micheál Martin would be the first Fianna Fáil leader not to become Taoiseach and that his party might be pushed towards coalition and eventual amalgamation with Fine Gael. For Labour, with only seven TDs, there was the grim possibility that further slippage could leave it a party in name only, a flag of convenience for two or three independents. Neither Fianna Fáil nor
Labour can relax just yet but the trends of the past year and the results of the by-elections would suggest that both parties will survive. Fianna Fáil will never return to the glory days when it could provide one-party government, but it remains strong enough to be a major force and comfortably ahead of Sinn Féin. Labour, which had already seen a revival at local government level, looks likely to return enough TDs to at least be a player in any government formation. So what has changed since 1948? There is no single dominant party. Sinn Féin, which is now prepared to go into coalition, will take on the role then held by Labour and Labour will play the part of the traditional fourth party, held by the likes of Clann na Poblachta, Clann na Talmhan
and Democratic Left. The next government will, of course, bring a fresh approach to specific issues such as housing and transport but there will be no radical shift. That’s how the voters like it. And they are right. Look at the shambles of British politics, the instability in Spain and Italy, the rise of the Right in Hungary and Poland, and you can only conclude that our dull old parties, governed by pragmatism not ideology, have served us well. I hesitate to predict the outcome of a general election on the basis of four by-elections with very low turnouts, but I do think Fianna Fáil will be the biggest party next time out. It’s not that their policies are wonderful, just that their time has come. Move over Tweedledum, it’s Tweedledee’s turn now.
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Robin Redbreast
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Fairytale of New York Thursday 19 December, RTE 1 @ 10.15pm
jumanji: the next level Released 5 December 2019
In this honest and lyrical account of a remarkable life without modern technology, Mark Boyle explores the hard won joys of building a home with his bare hands, learning to make fire, collecting water from the spring, foraging and fishing. What he finds is an elemental life, one governed by the rhythms of the sun and seasons, where life and death dance in a primal landscape of blood, wood, muck, water, and fire much the same life we have lived for most of our time on earth. Revisiting it brings a deep insight into what it means to be human at a time when the boundaries between man and machine are
Fairytale of New York: The Story of a Christmas Classic - A look at the making of the Pogues and Kirsty MacColl’s classic bittersweet Christmas love song. The documentary looks back at the making of the song in the company of singer Shane MacGowan, and other Pogues sharing their memories include Spider Stacy, Cait O’Riordan and Jem Finer. With contributions from Imelda May, Bob Geldof, Paul Simon and Christy Moore.
In Jumanji: The Next Level, the gang is back but the game has changed. As they return to Jumanji to rescue one of their own, they discover that nothing is as they expect. The players will have to brave parts unknown and unexplored, from the arid deserts to the snowy mountains, in order to escape the world’s most dangerous game. Stars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Karen Gillan, as well as Danny DeVito and Danny Glover for some multigenerational humor as Spencer (Alex Wolff) and his motley crew of friends are sucked back into the perilous Jumanji video game for another high-stakes adventure
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Robin (Photo Justin Ivory) After Santa’s reindeer the most iconic animal associated with Christmas must be the Robin. Images of our favourite, cheeky little bird are everywhere this time of year - cards, cake decorations, tree decorations, ornaments, wrapping paper – the list goes on. How did the Robin come to be associated so much with Christmas? Well, the answer, believe it or not, is to do with postmen delivering Christmas cards. The sending of Christmas cards really started in Victorian times in the mid-18th century, 1843 to be precise, and was the brainchild of a civil servant called Sir Henry Cole. The postmen who delivered the cards wore bright red coats and became known as “robins” or “redbreasts”. As Christmas cards became more popular, Nativity scenes gave way to snow scenes with Robins on them. The snow scenes, initially, were a reminder of the very bad winter of 1836 and the robins represented the postmen who deliver the cards. Although known as ‘redbreast’ if you look closely at a Robin the breast is actually orange. So how come we call it Robin Redbreast? Well until Tudor times and the first oranges were brought back by explorers there was no word in English for the colour orange. Prior to that the AngloSaxons used the word Ruddock for the Robin, which means ‘red bird’. From the late Middle Ages it became known as the ‘redbreast’. Christmas for many centuries has primarily been a Christian feast and there are many stories associating the Robin with Christianity and how it got its red breast. Legend has it that a Robin flew to assist Christ on the cross and tried to pull out the thorns in his head. In doing so the Robin pricked itself and got stained in blood. As a remembrance of that kind act all Robins ever since have had a red breast. On that note I would like to wish all the readers of the column a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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AriesHousehold issues have your attention. Make repairs and clean up messes. Increase efficiency. Save more than necessary. TaurusYou can learn what you need to know. Do the research to lay strong foundations for a creative project. GeminiProfits are available with work and focus. Unexpected terrain can provide a fruitful harvest. Invest in success. Follow an elder’s advice. CancerPersonal matters take focus. What you need is nearby. Check out an interesting suggestion. Pamper yourself with small kindnesses. LeoComplete old projects to make way for new ones. Take a philosophical outlook. Share your gratitude.
Carol’s By Candlelight Concert Sunday, December 22, 2019 at 7 – 8:30pm St. Patricks Church, Rathvilly, Co. Carlow
Tumblin’ Dice Christmas Party Sunday 22 December 4pm · Scraggs Alley, 12/13 Tullow Street, Carlow
We are delighted to announce our third annual Carol’s by Candlelight concert will be held on Sunday, December 22nd 2019 at 7 pm. This is a very special event for us and promises to be a magical evening for the whole community to enjoy. Everyone is more than welcome to attend, admission is free and you can even sing along if you wish.
What better way to roll into Christmas week, than with the Tumblin’ Dice crew. Be part of their Christmas party. We roll again with the lads of Tumblin’ Dice. An early start to the day, so be sure not to miss out! Coming Sunday December 22nd, they return to Upstairs At Scraggs. There is no doubt on great music, some musical guests, a shot or two of Tequila and maybe even Santa himself might arrive ;) Keep an eye out for more details and offers in the coming weeks.
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Sensory Gardens Christmas Fair & Christmas Lights Display Wednesday, December 18, at 3:30 – 6:30 Strawhall Industrial Estate, Carlow, Ireland On Wednesday 18th December Lakers are organising a visit to the beautiful sensory gardens for a Christmas Fair, and Christmas Lights Display at the Delta Centre in Carlow, Soup and Sandwiches will be supplied and Free transport is available from Lakers at 1.30pm that day - places are limited so please provide transport where possible. Tickets are €11.50 to be paid on the day. Contact info@lakers.ie or call 012022694 to book your place.
VirgoMaintain objectivity with a group project. Determine which option gets your vote after consideration and review. LibraUse diplomacy and tact. Present a polished performance. Meditate on your vision. Collaborate for shared gain. ScorpioStudy different options and experiment with new concepts. Travel expands your view. Set realistic goals and share your ideas. Sagittarius-
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Collaborate for shared gain. A lack of funds could threaten your plans. Deal with legal affairs, taxes and insurance. CapricornCompromise in order to adapt to changes with your partner. Negotiate and refine plans. Indulge nostalgic reflection and shared memories.
joel corry live The Foundry, Sunday December 22nd. Doors 11pm. €10 on the door
Frankie’s Guys Saturday 21st December 8pm. Tickets: €25 visualcarlow.ie/events/info/frankies-guys1
Askea Community Games Please contact us on 087 2210530 or Facebook Askea Community games (Area 5)
On Sunday, December 22nd Joel Corry makes his return to The Foundry Carlow, the absolute perfect pre-Christmas night out. Joel Corry smash hit “sorry” was everywhere this year and it blew the house off the place when Joel Corry was here last! Entry is €10 on the door but you can pre-purchase tickets at this link https:// www.eventbrite.ie/e/joel-corry-xmas-festtickets-83586632869?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Darren C is live in the Bamboo with a cracking brand of House & Techno!!!
Frankie’s Guys are back once again! Featuring four highly talented London West End performers, Frankie’s Guys celebrates the legendary music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Putting their own charismatic stamp on timeless classics such as ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry’, ‘Walk Like A Man’, ‘Sherry’, as well as covering music from other beloved artists such as Roy Orbison and Jackie Wilson, the boys will take you on a nostalgic trip down memory lane in this fast paced and energetic production with an authentic live concert feel.
If any children from the Askea area are interested in competing in U10 and U13 Boys and Girls Indoor Soccer Area or U13 and U15 Boys and Girls Futsal keep up to date on all activities and all deadline dates for each competition on our Facebook page. Events include Model making, Basketball , Swimming, Art & Handwriting, Draughts, Chess, Talent, Mixed Distance Relay Marathon, Table Quiz, Outdoor soccer, Gymnastics, Hurling & Camogie ,Gaelic Football, Rounders, Tag Rugby Skittles and Athletics .
AquariusFocus to manage work, health and fitness practices. Schedule carefully to meet the rising demand for your time and labors. Keep equipment maintained. Eat well. PiscesMake time for fun and romance. Indulge a favorite pursuit, sport or hobby. Enjoy great art, music or entertainment. Follow curiosities with someone sweet.
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