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Air crash probe gets underway â‚Ź5 OFF GARDAĂ? and the Air Accident Investigation Unit have launched a full investigation into the deaths of two men in a light aircraft crash in Co Kildare. James Price (70) from south Dublin, died along with \HDU ROG IHOORZ Ă€\LQJ enthusiast Aidan Rowsome from Kildare when the twoseater ‘BRM NG5’ light aircraft they were travelling in crashed after leaving Kilrush airstrip in Kildare. The men were originally from Kildare Town and Dundrum in South Dublin. Gardai were alerted to the incident at 1am on Friday when the plane failed to return to the runway. Ground and aerial searches were carried out by Gardai and the Irish Coast Guard. The wreckage was found in Belan, Co. Kildare at around 4:30am that morning by Irish Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Unit 116. Rescuers said there was no
Lottie and Lorraine Lynch at St Columba’s Parish & School Annual Fête, Tullow. Image by Rue Photography
immediate indication why the craft crashed. “It looked like the craft just literally dropped out of the sky, like a stoneâ€?, one said. Speaking at this scene, Superintendent Martin Walker said that the bodies have since been moved to Naas General Hospital where a post-mortem would be carried out. “The AAIU have primacy on this investigation and we are here to assist and preserve the VFHQH XQWLO WKH\ KDYH ÂżQLVKHG their enquiries,â€? he said. “IWe have appointed family OLDLVRQ RŕľśFHUV IRU ERWK IDPLOLHV in Dublin and Kildare. 1R Ă€LJKW UHFRUGLQJ GHYLFH such as a black box was on board the light aircraft and the crew had not made FRPPXQLFDWLRQ ZLWK $LU 7UDŕľśF &RQWURO GXULQJ LWV Ă€LJKW QRU KDG it an obligation to do so due to WKH DLUVSDFH LW ZDV Ă€\LQJ LQ AAIU Inspector, Howard Hughes said that investigation must be “careful and methodicalâ€? to avoid the rick of spoiling potential evidence.
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Respite services in Tullow set to open THE new children’s respite service, Kilcar House in Tullow, is expected to open in the coming days. Deputy 3DW 'HHULQJ FRQ¿UPHG WKDW the keys to the new facility at Castledermot Road, Tullow will be handed over to Enable Ireland this week. It’s understood that work on the house is almost complete, with the only outstanding item at the front boundary, which requires a
fence to ensure the children’s safety. This work is currently underway. “The head of terms for the lease agreement have been agreed and signed by Enable Ireland and the keys will be handed over this week,� said deputy Deering. “Enable Ireland is continuing to work closely with the HSE and is currently preparing the house and associated documentation for the HIQA inspection.�
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Guest speaker Terry Murphy, founding member Charlie Callinan and Senator Jennifer Murnane-O’Connor at the launch of Carlow Photographic Society’s annual exhibition “Exposure 16”, 43 Tullow St. Image by Rue Photography
Bishop Nulty annouces change in diocesan clergy BISHOP Denis Nulty has announced a number of diocesan changes in Kildare and Leighlin, ZKLFK ZLOO FRPH LQWR H൵HFW RQ Sunday, July 7th. The changes follow the retirement of a number of priests across the diocese and the untimely death of Fr John Cummins earlier this year. “There are a number of priests retiring this year and I want to express my deep appreciation and thanks to them.” said Bishop Nulty.
Among those retiring are Fr Jim McCormack in Hacketstown, who will become PE CC in Hacketstown, and Fr Gerry Byrne in Graignamanagh, who will now reside in Leighlinbridge. Fr Mark Townsend, PP, Daingean is to become PP in Graignamanagh, while Fr Terence McGovern, CC, Hacketstown is to become PP Hacketstown. Fr Declan Thompson, SPS CC, Bagenalstown is to become PP in Daingean, while Fr Petru Medves, archdiocese of
Bucharest, Romania will become CC Bagenalstown. Carlow native Fr Paddy Byrne, CC, Portlaoise is to become PP Abbeyleix and PP Raheen, while Fr Ger Ahern, PP, Baltinglass is to become director of faith development services. Fr Pat Hennessy, PP, Leighlin, is to become director of ACCORD Carlow, while Fr Liam Morgan, PP, Naas, Two-Mile-House and Sallins, has been appointed vicar for parish renewal and development.
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news in brief The Samaritans need your help The Samaritans are looking for new local volunteers, with the charity organisation asking people to sign up to become �listeners� or support volunteers to help provide their round-theclock service. 7KH\ R྾HU HPRWLRQDO OLVWHQLQJ support to anyone in emotional distress. The service is provided through their freephone service, S-M-S and email..
Ireland is ‘not very family friendly’ Ireland is one of the least family friendly countries in the EU, according to UNICEF which has looked at family friendly SROLFLHV DQG VXSSRUWV RŕľľHUHG in 31 countries. Parental leave, access to childcare and the uptake of breastfeeding were all H[DPLQHG Frances Byrne from Early Childhood Ireland says things are improving though, particularly in relation to parental leave where new measures are being introduced.
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Less than 50% of Carlow’s ₏4.8m LEADER funding has been approved for projects, according to the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring.
Anne Jones, Eilish Molloy, Lorraine Dowty and Marie Roberts with Ben and Luke Dowty at the Dance Fundraiser, Barrowvalley Community Church, Graiguecullen. Image by Rue Photography
Technical varsity for SE a step closer to reality THE last major hurdle in the way of a new Technological University for the South East has now been cleared, with a Memorandum of Understanding having been agreed between IT Carlow and Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) and the Teachers Union of Ireland (TUI). The deal, which was agreed at the Workplace Relations Commission, will be put to
D EDOORW RI VWDŕľľ WKLV ZHHN However, Carlow TD Pat Deering said if the TUI members were on board there should be no more delays in the matter. The application to the Department of Education could be submitted before the end of June. Both IT Carlow and WIT are committed to the creation of an engaged, ambitious and proactive multi-campus
Technological University of international standing which will be a key component of the infrastructure required to drive sustainable regional economic and social development. The decision has been welcomed by Wexford Junior Minister Paul Kehoe who has said a university in the South East will enhance the area and create huge opportunities for people of the SE counties.
Splash out for Pride Week ! CARLOW Pride Festival organisers are holding a window display competition for businesses in the town. A spokesperson for the organisers said: “This year with the help of Carlow Credit Union we will be holding a competition to see what business has the best Pride window display or Pride feature. “If you work or own a company, get in touch if you want to get involved. How can you get involved? Email us - carlowpridefest@gmail.com and let us know you want to compete.â€? For he week to July 22nd you must have a pride feature, window display, artwork in your business. Send in the images of these and Carlow Credit Union will pick a winner. What’s a Pride window display? 5DLQERZ Ă€DJV UDLQERZV ORWV of colours! You can use your own artistic interpretations! So, let’s paint the town rainbow! The winning business gets an RŕľśFLDO 3ULGH $ZDUG IRU presented from the Carlow Pride Festival Committee.
Concerns over crux with SNA schools and funds THERE are growing concerns over the Special Needs Assistant (SNA) allocations for a Carlow school, ahead of an increase in the number of students needing support this coming September. The Department of Education has said that 800 new SNAs are to be allocated to schools nationwide from September. Senator Jennifer Murnane O’Connor raised the issue in the Seanad last week when she said: “There will be reductions in some schools and increases in others, but there will be no increase in Ballinabranna National School, despite the fact tha,t with the new intake of children in September, four children will need SNA support. “I will not name the children RU LGHQWLI\ WKHLU VSHFLÂżF QHHGV to protect their privacy, but, in some cases, they need constant supervision, which will be impossible as they cross all classes and ages.â€? She said she had been contacted by parents who were ÂłVXŕľľHULQJ IURP DQ[LHW\´ EHcause of the allocation. The allocation for the school will not serve the well-being of any of the children in need of this support and I have serious concerns about the morale of SNAs. “Ballinabranna national VFKRRO LV D PL[HG VFKRRO WKDW
has almost 200 pupils. It was allocated a total of 46.05 hours, but it has only one SNA post,� the senator said. “I want the Minister of State to look at the allocation for the school to which I refer in particular and to listen to what the parents, the school, the SNA and myself are saying. “This is a very important issue. These families and their children are being neglected. I am asking for an additional SNA because having four children with one SNA is not acceptable.� In response, Minister of State for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O’Connor said: “I understand from the National Council for Special Education that it has received an appeal from Ballinabranna school and this will be dealt with in accordance with the formal appeals process. Meantime, a Special Needs school in Carlow is worried that it won’t be able to meet rising insurance costs. It is one of 16 such schools across the country that have contacted the Department of Education to highlight the issue of rising premiums. Senator Jennifer Murnane O’Connor said the Government haD to tackle the issue or local schools would be facing potential closure.
Eating plastic is hard to swallow PLASTIC pollution is now so widespread that people may be ingesting 5g a week, which is equal to eating a credit card, according to a study commissioned by the environmental charity WWF International. The study by Australia’s University of Newcastle said the largest source of plastic ingestion was from tap and especially bottled water.
In the United States, 94.4% of tap water samples contained SODVWLF ÂżEUHV ZLWK DQ DYHUDJH RI ÂżEUHV SHU OLWUH European water was less SROOXWHG ZLWK ÂżEUHV VKRZLQJ XS in only 72.2% of water samples, DQG RQO\ ÂżEUHV SHU OLWUH “Since 2000, the world has produced as much plastic as all the preceding years combined, a third of which is leaked into nature,â€? the report said.
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Eleven are honoured in inaugral ceremony 7+( ÂżUVW &DWKDRLUOHDFK $ZDUGV in Bagenalstown seven seven people receive gongs, with each of the councillors got to nominate their favourites in such categories as sport, community, and culture. The awards were to honour WKH VLJQLÂżFDQW DFKLHYHPHQWV hard work and dedication of local people in their respective disciplines. Cathaoirleach Willie Quinn was unable to attend the ceremony, which took place in McGrath Hall, Bagenalstown, so Leas-cathaoirleach Michael Doran presided over the night. Among the winners were Fr Tom Lalor, Willie Mullins, Jason Foley, Grace Doyle, Michelle Murphy, Nurney soccer club and Paddy Gardiner. The awards also recognised the communities that participated in the Bank of Ireland enterprise competition. Included on the night were Bagenalstown Improvement Group, Ballon Improvement Group, Clone-gal Tidy Village Association and Myshall’s Muintir na TĂre group. Congrattulations to all...
Leah Mulhall (Principal) with Grange School Choir members Tadgh, OisĂn, Sarah and Lily about to partake in Grange NS & The Wolseley Singers In Concert in aid of St Brigid’s NS, at Church Of The Most Holy Rosary, Tullow. Image by Rue Photography
IT’s degrees a move to meet growth in tourism demands IT Carlow Wexford Campus has launched two new degree courses in Tourism and Event Management to meet the needs of Ireland’s largest employment sector, the country’s ₏6billion tourism industry. A four-year honours BSc. in Tourism and Event Management (CW058) and a three year degree programme (CW077) have been developed in consultation with several
visitor attractions and event management organisations across the South East, with WKH ¿UVW LQWDNH VFKHGXOHG IRU September via the CAO. Tourism is one of Ireland’s most important economic sectors, employing 300,000. In 2018, tourism was worth more than ₏6 billion to the economy, a 10% increase on the previous year, while the number of visitors climbed above 11 million, a 6% jump on 2017, with growth
UHFRUGHG IURP DOO PDUNHWV Demand for graduates ZLWK WKH QHFHVVDU\ VNLOOV LV especially high, according to Julie Mulligan, who is programme director of the BSc. in Tourism and Event Management. ³7ZR NH\ JURZWK DUHDV RI tourism are heritage tourism and event management and the BSc. in Tourism and Event Management provides specialised modules in both,� she said.
10 things you know if you’re from Carlow! CARLOW is often overlooked by tourists but natives know it’s one of the best counties in Ireland, with gorgeous countryside and a rich history. According to entertainment website RSVPLive.ie, there are 10 things you’ll only know if you’re from the Dolmen County! 1. The Foundry is the best nightclub in Ireland and if you haven’t been there you’re missing out. You might even meet DJ John Gibbons, who shot to fame for his hit Pretty Young Thing. 2. After your night out, you’ll ÂżQG DOPRVW HYHU\RQH DW WKH Road House eating a BLT with a mug of tea to nurse the sore IHHW IURP WKH GDQFHĂ€RRU %LOO\ %XQWHUÂśV KDV WKH ÂżQHVW chips in town. 4.. We love onions. The Carlow GAA team are nicknamed ‘The Scallion Eaters’ because during the 19th century most of Leinster’s onions were grown in Carlow. 5. Everyone is a fan of Richie
Kavanagh, one of our county’s treasures. Nearly everyone knows every word of his songs or has appeared in one of his music videos. 6. We’ve all fallen, jumped or been pushed into the fountain at one stage. On Junior Cert results night, students put washLQJ XS OLTXLG LQ LW DQG LW ÂżOOV XS with suds. 7. We actually have a few famous faces from Carlow, including Hollywood style icon Saoirse Ronan, Operation Transformation presenter Kathryn Thomas and rugby player Sean O’Brien. Harry Kehoe, who invented the Rooster potato, was also from Carlow. 8. People who live just over a bridge in Carlow town in the Graiguecullen area like to believe they’re actually from Co Laois ... but they’re not. 9. The capstone of the dolmen in Brownshill is the heaviest in Europe. 10. ‘Follow me up to Carlow’ is a banger.
Killer denied day release as family protest A MAN who’s serving a life sentence for the murder of young mother Ciara Campbell has been refused a day release from jail after her parents complained about it to the prison service and the Department of Justice. In December 2007, 22-yearold Ciara was stabbed to death in Carlow town in front of her child by her exboyfriend Gordon Molloy from Ballickmoyler. He received a life sentence for the murder in 2009 but has already been allowed out on day release to see his family and was due to be allowed out again last week. Ciara’s parents, Paidi Campbell and Micheål Cunningham, helped to set up Sentencing And Victim Equality (SAVE) Ireland to campaign for better rights for
victims and the group held a protest outside DĂĄil Éireann last week, along with the families of other victims. Last week, Paidi and MicheĂĄl received a letter from justice minister Charlie Flanagan’s private secretary informing them that Molloy’s day release had been postponed. Minister Flanagan also expressed sympathy to Paidi and MicheĂĄl RQ WKH KRUULÂżF GHDWK RI WKHLU beloved daughter. “The minister wishes to RŕľľHU KLV GHHSHVW V\PSDWKLHV to you and your family. The WUDJLF GHDWK VXŕľľHUHG E\ &LDUD is brought home by your description of what occurred and he fully understands how terribly traumatic the loss of Ciara and the circumstances through which it came about must be for you and all of your family,â€? the letter said.
Molloy has already been before the parole board once and is due to be before it again later this year. However, every time that Ciara’s parents write to the authorities about him, the correspondence is also sent to Molloy, which is something that they’re not happy ZLWK ဎ³7KH PLQLVWHU KDV noted your family’s concerns and has asked that the planned escorted visit for next weekend is postponed and that further escorted visits be considered as part of the forthcoming parole board review ‌ “We’re constantly waiting to hear if he’s going to be allowed out on day release or if he’s up before the parole board. It’s also so hard to write down how all this impacts on our family,â€? Paidi said. The couple have vowed to continue campaigning for victims’ rights.
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In God we trust
Church still tops as religion plays role in 63% of marriages WHEN it comes to weddings in Ireland, we still believe in holding religious ceremonies while brides and grooms are also getting older, according to new ¿JXUHV Religious marriage ceremonies remain popular in Ireland, accounting for 63% of all marULDJHV LQ Just over a half of all opposite sex marriages were Catholic FHUHPRQLHV DW In 2017, the average age of ERWK EULGH DQG JURRP ZDV XS RQ FRUUHVSRQGLQJ ¿JXUHV RI DQG In the past 50 years the average age of grooms in Ireland GURSSHG IURP \HDUV LQ WR D ORZ RI \HDUV LQ 1977 and increased to a high of \HDUV LQ A similar trend is evident for brides, with the average age deFUHDVLQJ IURP LQ WR LQ DQG LQFUHDVLQJ WR D KLJK RI LQ
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PLANNING NOTICES.
Carlow County Council Josh and Keara Munnelly intend to apply for planning permission for development at Iona Drive, Carlow. The development consists of the construction of a single storey extension to the existing dwelling and associated site works. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority, Civic Offices, Athy Road, Carlow during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee with the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application Carlow County Council We Thomas Ryan, Michael Ryan, James Ryan & Ryan Building Contractors intend to apply to the above authority for planning permission for change of use from Assembly and Recreation (Public House) and Shop Unit to 3 number Residential Apartments on ground floor of building
Michael Wolsey that may have been designed for football. The postman was dressed from the waist up in whatever the regulation dress is for postmen nowadays. From the waist down he wore those notreally- short-at-all shorts that stop midway down the calf, an abomination that should be outlawed from decent society. The lollipop man escorting children to the national school outdid them all. He wore a yellow visibility jacket over a Glasgow Celtic shirt, green shorts of a type more usually seen in a swimming pool, pink runners and a red cap which declared his intention to Make
including demolition of storage shed, demolition and extension to part of footprint of building, rearrangement of internal walls, alterations to window and door openings including front facade, replacement of windows and doors, removal of all decorative timber surrounds and signage at front façade, car park and public amenity space to rear and all associated site works at Number 44 & 17 Castle Hill, Carlow Town, County Carlow. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority, Civic Offices, Athy Road, Carlow during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee with the period of 5 weeks beginning on the
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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 L.B.
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7-spot ladybirds (Photo Justin Ivory) RELAX, there’s nothing sleazy going on here, I’m referring to ladybirds. Two separate projects are trying to monitor the distribution of ladybirds in Ireland and need the help of all you citizen scientists out there. First up is the Ladybird Atlas 2025 project being run by the brilliant folks at the National Biodiversity Data Centre (NBDC). The project has two main aims, first, to increase the amount of observation of ladybirds in order to produce more comprehensive distribution maps for all 19 species of ladybird. And second, to improve knowledge of habitat preferences of the different species of ladybird. Records can be inputted on their website and via their Biodiversity app. The second project, the Irish Ladybird Survey is being run in conjunction with UCC, IWT, Fota Wildlife Park, National Museum of Ireland and Biology. ie. It also aims to track the distribution of ladybirds across Ireland, in particular, the invasive Harlequin ladybird. The Harlequin is an Asian species of ladybird and was first recorded in Ireland in 2010. It is spreading rapidly and is a real threat to our native ladybird species as it preys on their larvae and out competes them in terms of diet and reproduction. Our native ladybird species mate once a year, whereas Harlequins, can breed 3 times in a year. Your ladybird records can be submitted via the Biology. ie website or the specially designed android app Irish Ladybird Survey. Ladybirds are beetles belonging to the insect family Coccinellidae. There have been 19 species of what are usually referred to as Ladybirds recorded in Ireland. Adult ladybirds hibernate through the winter and emerge in March and April. During May the males and females mate. Females lay their eggs in June and July. These eggs hatch as larva. The larva feed up on aphids and other prey and eventually form pupae. During August the new adults emerge from the pupae.
ENDA THE ROAD by Gavan Reilly
BEST OF THE LATE LATE SHOW RTE One Friday June 21 9.35pm
MA Released 13th June 2019
Enda Kenny’s position as Taoiseach was thrown into turmoil by an explosive political scandal which threatened to collapse his government, and ultimately cost Kenny his job. Gavan Reilly offers an enthralling blow-by-blow account of the Maurice McCabe scandal: how a Garda whistleblower was targeted by a national smear campaign, and how the government’s botched response led to a fatal loss of trust in its leader. Compiled through exhaustive research Enda the Road is the ultimate account of a nine-day political hurricane whirlwind that brought down a Taoiseach.
The Late Late Show is Ireland’s most popular and prestigious television show and is the longest running chat show in the world. This special programme looks back at some the best bits in the light entertainment from the series. In this edition, Hollywood royalty Jamie Lee Curtis pays a visit, Pat Shortt delivers all the local gossip, Des Bishop talks carveries and the big feed, and host Ryan Turbridy meets the man responsible for some of the biggest hits over the past 50 years - Rod Stewart
Combining a particular kind of 21st century social horror with classic slasher elements to mixed effect, ‘Ma’ may be worth seeing for Spencer’s hilariously fiendish performance... A lonely middle-aged woman befriends some teenagers and decides to let them party in the basement of her home. But there are some house rules: One of the kids has to stay sober, don’t curse, and never go upstairs. They must also refer to her as Ma. But as Ma’s hospitality starts to curdle into obsession, what began as a teenage dream turns into a terrorizing nightmare, and Ma’s place goes from the best place in town to the worst place on Earth.
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ARIESAnother can get through where you can’t. Connect and ask around. Take advantage of a romantic lucky twist. TAURUSPool resources to improve your family’s living conditions. Prioritize practicalities. You can get what you need. GEMINIFind solutions in your networks. Connect to exchange ideas. Edit a fantasy down to a realistic plan. CANCERCosts may be higher than expected; income could rise too. Set a juicy goal, and go for it. You’re creative and H൶FLHQW 7UDFN WKH UHVXOWV LEOAs you gain strength, you gain options. Stay on solid ground. Illusions or fantasies could distract from the job at hand.
END OF EXAMS BLOWOUT The Foundry, Carlow Friday, June 21 @ 11pm .
CATHEDRAL OF THE ASSUMPTION OF BLESSED VIRGIN MARY College St, Carlow, Ireland
WEIGHING IN Visual Carlow, Old Dublin Road, Carlow, Friday 28th June 8pm Tickets: €19/17
If you like a bit of glitz and glamour, then you’ll love the newly refurbished Tower. To help you ch8ill out after teh stress of exams join DJ Snoop who will be spinning the discs in the Main Room while Darren C taks up residence in the Bamboo Bar. At The Tower you can avail of casual or sitdown dining options with a private bar and live band or DJ of your choice, and with fancy new partitions the space is adaptable to suit intimateparties as well as large functions
Situated in the centre of Carlow this beautiful Cathedral is a real oasis of peace in the midst of the busyness of everyday life. It has been the Mother Church of the diocese since it was built in 1833. Each year many join our faith community through Baptism, children celebrate First Holy Communion and Confirmation, and the Sacrament of Marriage. The parish seeks to be a place of welcome and hospitality where people can share their gifts and talents, and where the faith of its people is manifested in deeds as much as in words.
This play deals with the modern obsession of dieting. Set in the Easi-Slim diet club we meet the highly driven Pam (Isobel Mahon) and the motherly Breda (Rose Henderson). Both attend the weekly clinic for the weigh-in and strike up an unlikely friendship. Pam has reached her target weight and has only signed up to maintain, and brag about the four stone she’s lost. Breda has diligently attended the Easi-Slim meetings but just can’t manage to win the battle of the bulge– until Pam comes along to power-walk her into shape.
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Make plans to get away. You’re especially inventive and creative. Get inspired by another’s adventure. Get outside to feel the wind and sun. CAPRICORNBrainstorm with your partner or team for lucrative ideas. Ask questions. Relax and listen. A brilliant insight shatters an illusion. DATE NIGHT WITH NIAMH KAVANAGH Visual, Carlow, Old Dublin Road, Carlow, Friday 21st June 8pm. Tickets: €20/18
GO-WITH-THE-FLOW RIVER ADVENTURES Clashganny, Borris, Co. Carlow T : 087 2529700 E : info@gowiththeflow.ie
BLUES, FOLK, SOLED AND HEALED Visual Carlow, Old Dublin Road, Carlow, Saturday 6th July 8pm Tickets: €20
Join Niamh Kavanagh for a retrospective of special songs highlighting memorable moments from her decades-long career. Expect familiar favourites interpreted in Niamh’s inimitable fashion and accompanied by guitarist Paul Megahey. Featuring hits from the Commitments, Prince, Aretha Franklin and of course the Eurovision-winning ‘In Your Eyes’. An intimate evening of gorgeous sounds with a sprinkle of chat and craic for good measure
Families need look no further if it’s adventure and fun you want for your great day out. Go-With-The-Flow are a favourite with those seeking spills and thrills in an action packed event. Qualified guides see you through all the whitewatter, over all the weirs and waterfalls and down the rapids of the River Barrow. Tailored family learning days, corporate and social club days and individual canoe hire also available.
Eric de Buitléir is currently studying for a Bachelor of Arts in jazz performance and contemporary music at DCU. In this-the second incarnation of “blues folk soled and healed”- will be a mixture of original material, folk, blues and jazz with a twist. Eric has been playing guitar, piano & accordian for most of his life. Travelling extensively,he has a wide & varied repertoire of music that is reflective of this. From trad to classical Eric plays it all!
AQUARIUSGet creative with your partner. Make plans for the future. Romance is a distinct possibility. Collaborate and have fun. PISCESPrioritize your health, ZRUN DQG ¿WQHVV 3K\VLFDO action gets results. Discover solutions in conversation. Get support from a coach, trainer or doctor.
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