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New bus service on the road soon
A NEW bus service for Carlow town is a step nearer with the announcement that the project is to go to tender. “Following the appearance of the National Transport Authority (NTA) at the DĂĄil Public Accounts Committee PHHWLQJ , UHFHLYHG FRQÂżUPDWLRQ that new bus service plans for Carlow have moved on and the service is ready to go to tender,â€? said TD Pat Deering.
As far back as 2018, the NTA FRQÂżUPHG WKDW WKH QHZ URXWHV would be introduced in Carlow, but now with the new school and college terms underway there is still no sign of the services starting. Deputy Deering asked that the services be commenced without any further delay. “It is widely acknowledged, especially by business, that this badly-needed new service will be a real godsend for
commuters, college students and school-goers, taking VRPH YHKLFOHV Rŕľľ WKH URDGV and helping to improve the SXEOLF WUDQVSRUW RŕľľHULQJ DQG alternatives locally,â€? deputy Deering stated. “I am in contact with the NTA on this issue and the NTA are making progress regarding developing the Carlow Town Bus Service. Earlier today (Thursday), when
representatives from the NTA appeared before the DĂĄil Public Accounts Committee, I received FRQÂżUPDWLRQ WKH GHYHORSPHQW plans have now progressed following some earlier setbacks and the service is ready to go to tender,â€? said Deputy Deering. “I am urging the NTA to UHGRXEOH WKHLU HŕľľRUWV DQG WR bring this important new service for Carlow on stream without any delay,â€? he said.
Rodolfo, Christian and Christine Gomez enjoying family time at Carlow Mental Health Association’s Mensana Fest 2019 Family Day, An GairdĂn Beo. Image by Rue Photography
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Don’t forget: dogs don’t like fireworks CARLOW dog and pet owners have been warned to keep an eye out for their animals this Halloween. Halloween and the period leading up to it can be a frightening and confusing time for many dogs. Fireworks tend to be sudden, unpredictable and bright and VDGO\ WKLV FRPELQDWLRQ RI H྾HFWV can often have a profoundly negative impact on some dogs. In fact, research carried out on behalf of Dogs Trust, Ireland’s largest dog welfare charity, found that 52% of dog owners describe their dogs as being TXLHW RU YHU\ IULJKWHQHG E\ ¿UHworks and bangers. If your dog is feeling scared or nervous, the charity has put together some tips you can do to help make sure your dog doesn’t get too upset or injure themselves in a panic.
Walk your dog before it gets GDUN WR DYRLG ¿UHZRUNV DQG ÀDVKLQJ OLJKWV DQG WR PDNH VXUH he is well exercised and has had D WRLOHW EUHDN EHIRUH WKH ¿UHworks begin. )HHG \RXU GRJ EHIRUH WKH ¿UHworks begin as he may become unsettled and not want to eat GXULQJ WKH ¿UHZRUNV Provide a safe hiding place – at noisy times around Halloween, make sure your dog has somewhere safe in his or her favou-
rite room, perhaps under the table. Close the curtains, turn the lights on, and turn up the volume on your TV or radio to GURZQ RXW WKH ¿UHZRUN QRLVHV Don’t leave your dog alone outdoors during the Halloween period, scared dogs can make desperate attempts to escape and there is the danger of him being injured. Be extra careful when opening the door as your dog may escape; if possible, try to ensure there is another closed door between your dog and your front door. Never force your dog to wear a dog costume – loosely tied festive doggie bandanas are usually more acceptable for dogs. Do not force your dog to receive any unwanted attention even from family members, as they may not recognise people in costumes.
Emma O’Sullivan, Ellen-Mai O’Toole, Lucy Butler, MÊabh Wallace and Laura Evans at St Patrick’s Athletic Cub and Tullow Grange Community Games Presentation Night, Brother Leo Park. Image by Rue Photography
Hayley doesn’t need to be barking mad to succeed
HAYLEY RYAN of Graiguecullen, Carlow has been awarded third place in the ‘Heiniger New to Grooming Class’ category at the Irish Professional Dog Groomers Association’s Madra Mania 2019 Grooming Competition. The 29 year-old is the Head Groomer at Petmania, Portlaoise, a pet retailer and grooming studios. She studied Wildlife Biology in Tralee IT
plus Animal Care and Animal Science. Clearly an animal lover she owns two adorable dogs called Tyler and Lady. Ms Taylor has worked for Petmania for just under a year and travels to Portlaoise early every morning to be ready to JUHHW KHU ÂżUVW FOLHQWV RI WKH GD\ with a big smile and a cuddle. She prides herself in making sure that all of her doggies are happy, feeling good and looking fabulous too!
7KH ÂżUVW WLPH FRPSHWLWLRQ entrant admitted to feeling nervous on the day but went on to say, “The supportive 3HWPDQLD VWDŕľľ DQG ORYHO\ IPDGA members helped me to relax and just be me! I was over the moon when the judges called my name. “The overall experience was unforgettable. I am really pleased to bring home a trophy to display in our new grooming studio.â€?
Meeting is on to discuss Blueway Leah Rooney, Laura Kallewaard and Emma Canning at St Patrick’s Athletic Cub and Tullow Grange Community Games Presentation Night, Brother Leo Park. Image by Rue Photography
Tips for keeping Halloween safe DURING the run-up to +DOORZHHQ *DUGDt ÂżUH DQG local authority services are warning about the dangers of ÂżUHZRUNV DQG ERQÂżUHV The authorities are asking parents, businesses and households not to leave material lying around that may EH WDNHQ IRU D ERQÂżUH If you see material such as pallets, tyres, old furniture or other combustible materials contact Carlow County
Council’s waste enforcement section on environment@ carlowcoco.ie or 059-9136232 Parents and guardians should stay with your children and escort them on trick or treat visits, parties and events. Do not buy, use or supply ¿UHZRUNV Contact the Fire Brigade or local authority if you see a ERQ¿UH EHLQJ EXLOW RU OLW FORVH to buildings trees, overhead cables, or underground services.
THE County Council is to meet with Waterways Ireland to discuss plans for the River Barrow in Carlow. The Barrow Blueway ss a planned upgrade to provide a “multi-use shared leisure routeâ€? connecting Lowtown in Kildare to St Mullins in Carlow, a GLVWDQFH RI NP RI Rŕľľ URDG Ă€DW DFFHVVLEOH SXEOLF VSDFH across Kildare, Laois and Carlow. Carlow County Council refused planning permission for the project in February 2018 but the decision was appealed by the In April an order was made by An BĂłrd Pleanala which refused permission for the route. Cllr Tom O’Neill asked the local authority at this month’s full meeting of the council about plans for the “future development RI WKH %DUURZ´ DQG LI RŕľśFLDOV KDG been in contact with Waterways Ireland yet. In response, Chief Executive of the Council, Kathleen Holohan, said: “We are getting them to come in to discuss plans on the Barrow since the planning decision.â€?
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Gardai arrest 22 in major operation
news in brief Death of IT staff member at college
The Institute of Tecnology Carlow issued a statement after D VWDŕľľ PHPEHU GLHG UHFHQWO\ DW the college. A spokesperson said: “This morning a long-standing DQG YDOXHG PHPEHU RI VWDŕľľ became suddenly ill at work. The emergency services were FDOOHG DQG VWDŕľľ PHPEHUV from our medical centre went immediately to his assistance and cared for him until the paramedics arrived. Âł8QIRUWXQDWHO\ ZH FDQ FRQÂżUP that our colleague subsequently passed away.â€?.
Vintage carousel at Christmas market
Carlow’s Christmas Market organisers have disclosed that the “fabulous� vintage carousel is coming back to the Christmas Market. It will be in place from November 29th to December 1st and December 20th to 22nd at the Old Perry’s building on Kennedy Street.
Decision due soon on student dorm
A decision is due soon on Hon Kei Cheung’s application for a FKDQJH RI XVH DW WKH ¿UVW ÀRRU level from existing commercial use to student accommodation at a property at the junction of John Street and Kennedy Street.
Paddy Mulhall, Grace Nolan and Éirinn Kirwan on raffle duty at Duckett’s Grove’s A Day of Nostalgia with the Ducketts. Image by Rue Photography
Search is now on for our Carers of the Year award FAMILY Carers Ireland is delighted to team up with Netwatch for the “Netwatch Carer of the Year Awards 2019�. Headquartered in Carlow, Netwatch are global leaders in proactive visual monitoring and provide protection and peace of mind for businesses in Ireland, the UK and the US. Now in their 13th year, the awards seek to recognise, celebrate and shine a light on
the remarkable contribution of Ireland’s 355,000 family carers – almost two-thirds of whom provide more than 100 hours of care per week. The critical role of family carers in keeping their loved ones safe and protected in their own homes resonated ZLWK PDQDJHPHQW DQG VWDŕľľ at Netwatch whose mission is to create a “fearless environmentâ€? for all its customers. The Netwatch Carer of the Year and Young Carers
of the Year become ambassadors and represent family carers all over Ireland - many of whom are struggling in silence due to a lack of supports and services. The Netwatch Carer of the Year Awards 2019 will be presented at a gala awards ceremony hosted by broadcasters and Family Carers Ireland patrons Mary Kennedy and Marty Whelan in The Westin Hotel, Dublin on Friday, November 22.
‘There’s no stopping battery plant plan’ IT was now “virtually impossibleâ€? to stop construction of a lithium ion battery storage unit in Rathoe, despite continued unrest in the community, Councillor John McDonald told the monthly meeting of Carlow County Council, when he raised the issue of An Bord PleanĂĄla giving the green light to the storage unit. He said there were “a lot of people very unhappy about it.â€? He questioned what course of action was now available to the community. “There is grave concern in the area for this,â€? said Cllr McDonald. “If WKHUHÂśV D ÂżUH WKHUH KDYH ZH WKH facilities to put it out?â€? Cathaoirleach John Pender said he shared Cllr McDonald’s concerns, but remarked that the matter had been through the planning process and had been granted planning approval. “It’s the legal route only now,â€? he said. Councillor William Paton agreed said: “The only option is to prove that An Bord PleanĂĄla acted incorrectly.â€?
A TOTAL of 22 have been arrested in relation to crime in counties Carlow and Kilkenny. As part of Operation Thor, GardaĂ carried out a ‘day of action’ in the Thomastown area. A number of planned searches were conducted by teams GHSOR\HG WR GLŕľľHUHQW ORFDWLRQV within the Kilkenny/Carlow Division. A total of 22 people have so far been arrested in relation to crime investigation in the area. The breakdown on outcomes of these arrests are: *One person remains in custody at present detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. *Ten people have been charged and bailed to appear at local District courts in the near future. *Two people were charged and brought before a sitting of Carlow District Court today. *Three people have been charged and remanded in custody to prison. *Two people were released ZLWK ÂżOHV EHLQJ SUHSDUHG IRU WKH DPP. *Three adult cautions were administered. *One person will be a GYDO UHIHUUDO WKURXJK -XYHQLOH 2ŕľśFH The total number of arrests for this operation currently stands at 28 as a further six people have been arrested on foot of warrants. A total of seven warrants have been executed.
Three vehicles were also detained under Section 41 of the 5RDG 7UDŕľśF $FW $ VWROHQ ELNH was also recovered. In addition to this, a search was carried out in Graiguenamanagh, Co Kilkenny and approximately Âź ZRUWK RI ÂżUHZRUNV ZHUH seized. Throughout the ‘day of action’, there were also a number of community engagement activities conducted, including visits to local national schools in Gowran, Goresbridge and Skaoughvasteen with community engagement teams and the Garda Mounted Unit. Gardai were also deployed on beat duty. At the end of September, 34 people were arrested as part of an on-going operation aimed at disrupting criminal activity in Carlow and Kilkenny. Twenty-three people were arrested in relation to crime investigations; two were charged and brought to Carlow District Court. Twelve people were charged and bailed to appear before Kilkenny District Court. 7KH RŕľľHQFHV IRU ZKLFK SHRple were arrested include theft, assault, burglary, sale and supply of illegal drugs, and possesVLRQ RI D ÂżUHDUP Eleven premises were searched in Kilkenny and numerous breaches of the Misuse of Drugs Act were found.
Mullins land a 1484/1 treble!
CARLOW’S own Willie Mullins landed a huge across the cards treble the other weekend but few punters were on it. For once the legendary trainer was a friend of the bookies as he landed the 1,484/1 treble between Limerick and the Curragh. Paul Townend got the ball rolling on Listen Dear in the 2.35pm contest at Limerick, winning at odds of 14/1. Just under two hours later
the Mullins team were celebrating again when 17-yearold Joey Sheridan rode 10/1 shot Royal Illusion to victory in the Irish Cesarewitch at the Curragh. The feature contest at Limerick also went the way of the champion trainer when Cabaret Queen took the Munster National at 4.35pm under Townend and while that selection was popular with punters, it was the bookies who were celebrating!
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Hair-raising victory THE Berlin Hair Lounge, Co. Carlow, has won the Fantastic Salon Award at the 2019 Alfaparf Milano Fantastic Hairdresser Awards. Now in its 10th year, it is the most widely attended awards ceremony in the hairdressing industry on the island of Ireland. The wwards took place in the RDS, Ballsbridge last weekend.
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Michael Wolsey least, with a witchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clothes on. Or maybe a goblin suit. Even if you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get out to a fancy dress party this Halloween, you can buy a set of Dracula teeth or borrow a EURRPVWLFN DQG DFFRPSDQ\ \RXU NLGV DV WKH\ JR WULFN RU treating. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great fun. And that, I would have thought, was a pretty uncontentious opinion. %XW D FRXSOH RI \HDUV EDFN when I wrote something of the sort for a daily newspaper, I was surprised by the amount of criticism, and, indeed, downright abuse, I attracted from readers from several FRXQWULHV RQOLQH UHDFWLRQ EHLQJ one of the perils of modern
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emails in all. But the fact that there was anyone out there with these views surprised me. However, try Googling â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Halloweenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and a few other appropriate words and you will discover that such beliefs are not at all uncommon. <RX ZLOO ÂżQG IRU LQVWDQFH the web site of the Church of God, an American religious group which calls Halloween â&#x20AC;&#x153;a celebration of evilâ&#x20AC;? and FDXWLRQV DJDLQVW LWV ÂłEL]DUUH practicesâ&#x20AC;? which â&#x20AC;&#x153;emphasise the morbid and macabre.â&#x20AC;? And you will meet one of its followers, a Mr Jerold Aust, ZKR EHOLHYHV WKDW ÂłIUDQNO\ Halloween is anything but harmless.â&#x20AC;? He warns: â&#x20AC;&#x153;When parents not only allow but also encourage their children to celebrate witches and goblins, they are teaching them that
it is acceptable to deal in demonism.â&#x20AC;? Seems a bit mad, although Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure it is any odder than the Bishop of Waterford warning against the teaching of mindfulness and yoga because they are â&#x20AC;&#x153;not of Christian originâ&#x20AC;?. %XW OLNH NLGV RQ WKH WULFN RU WUHDW WUDLO , GLJUHVV %DFN RQ WKH +DOORZHHQ IURQW , ÂżQG D ZHEVLWH called Let God be True which reminds us that â&#x20AC;&#x153;when God wrote the laws for Israel, all witches and any related persons were to be put to deathâ&#x20AC;?. It stops short of recommending WKDW IDWH IRU WULFN RU WUHDWLQJ children and their parents but warns: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Halloween is an evil day EDVHG RQ EODFNQHVV GDUNQHVV night, unrighteousness, and LQÂżGHOLW\ ´ And thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more where that came from. So what do you WKLQN" 6KRXOG \RX ULVN \RXU immortal soul and accompany your children on the Halloween round? I hope so. For those of us who live in the real world and not on the set of DQ ROG +DPPHU ÂżOP +DOORZHHQ is a time of great fun. Enjoy the WUHDW WKDWÂśV WKH WULFN
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PLANNING NOTICES. Carlow County Council Planning permission is sought from Carlow County Council for the construction of an Equestrian Training Centre at Garryhill, Co. Carlow including cross country all weather tracks and jumps, car parking and sign, a small office / toilet facility with the toilet connected to previously granted waste water treatment system (as granted 17/152 and 18/26), to be upgraded to facilitate the development and all associated site development works. Signed Sian & Grahame Ball 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 a 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 Further Information Planning permission is sought by Bridget Morrissey & Eddie Murphy under Planning Register Reference Number 19327 for a development at Moanalow, Grangeford, Co. Carlow. The proposal consists of the following; 1. Construction of a detached single storey dwelling and a detached single storey domestic garage. 2. Installation of a wastewater treatment system and a percolation area, to appropriate standards. 3. Construction of a site entrance consisting of walls, piers, entrance gates and hedging. 4. Construction of a driveway, parking areas, footpaths, patio and hard landscaping areas. 5. Landscaping of the site consisting of grass areas, planting beds, trees, hedging and shrubbery and all associated site works. Significant further information in relation to the application has been furnished to the planning authority and is available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the further information or revised plans may be
made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20, not later than 2 weeks after the receipt of the newspaper notice and site notice by the planning authority. Signed: Bridget Morrissey & Eddie Murphy Carlow County Council I, Philip Kelly, am applying to Carlow County Council for Outline Permission to erect of a fully serviced dwellinghouse and domestic garage and all associated site development works at Clonegall, Co. Carlow. Signed Philip Kelly 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 I, Michael Kelly, am applying to Carlow County Council for Outline Permission to erect of a fully serviced dwellinghouse and domestic garage and all associated site development works at Clonegall, Co. Carlow. Signed Michael Kelly 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, David Morgan and Sophie Byrne intend to apply for permission for development at a site located at The Old School House, Regent St.,
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Bagenalstown, Co.Carlow - A Protected Structure (RPS Reference No. CW 385). The development will consist of the replacement of all existing windows and external doors, the modification of an opening to the rear of the property, the partial demolition of contemporary outbuildings, the replacement of existing vehicle gates to the front of the property, partial adjustment of internal floor level at ground floor level, the addition of partition walls at first floor level and all associated landscaping and drainage 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 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 Plan-
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ning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Carlow County Council Take notice that we intend to apply to Carlow Co. Co. for permission to construct 2 x 2 bed apartments for the purpose of student accommodation on lands at Nos. 10 and 11 Kennedy Street, Carlow, Co. Carlow. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority, Civic Offices, Athy Road, Carlow, during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €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 condi-
tions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed: Paul O’Brien Carlow County Council APPLICATION TO CARLOW COUNTY COUNCIL FOR A WASTE FACILITY PERMIT Notice is hereby given in accordance with Articles 7 and 8 of the Waste Management (Facility Permit and Registration) Regulations 2007, as amended, that Kilcarrig Quarries Ltd. of Kilcarrig Heights, Bagenalstown, intends to apply for a Waste Management Facility Certificate of Registration at Cloghcristic, Milford, Carlow, to import and recover construction and demolition waste, namely soil and stones. The application for a waste facility certificate of registration will be made to Carlow County Council within 10 working days of the date of this notice. The Classes of Activity at the site, as specified in the Fourth Schedule of the Waste Management Act, 1996, as amended, are as follows: R5 – recycling of other inorganic substances; and R13 – Storage of waste pending R5, with R5 – recycling of other inorganic substances being the principal activity.
The Classes of Activity at the site, as specified in Part II of the Third Schedule of the Waste Management (Facility Permit and Registration) Regulations 2007, as amended, is/are as follows: Class 5 – Recovery of excavation or dredge spoil, comprising natural materials of clay, silt, sand, gravel or stone and which comes within the meaning of inert waste, through deposition for the purposes of the improvement or development of land, where the works do not constitute exempted development within the meaning of Classes 11(b) and 11(f ) of Exempted Development – Rural within part 3 of the second schedule of the Planning & Development Regulations 2001 (S.I. No. 600 of 2001), and the total quantity of waste recovered at the site shall not exceed 25,000 tonnes, with. Class 5 as the principal (sole) activity. A copy of the application for the waste permit will as soon as is practicable after receipt by the Local Authority, be available for inspection or purchase at the principal office at Carlow County Council, Environment Section, at the County Offices, Athy Road, Carlow.
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Duck, Duck, Grebe!
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Little Grebe ready to be relocated (Photo Justin Ivory) I got a phone call the other day from a friend about a strange duck in the industrial estate where he works. He reckoned it was a young duck whose wings were still too small to fly. Apparently, it didn’t look like your usual duck (Mallard) but was a bit more exotic looking. When approached it had made its way into some rough long grass beside his unit. Could I come and take a look? So, I hopped in the car and made my way to the location. By time I got there it had moved inside a warehouse where the owner had locked it in and provided bread and water until my arrival. A quick search revealed the bird hiding in the dark between a filing cabinet and a wall. There staring back at me was not a duck but a Little Grebe! Knowing the area, I reckoned it had probably come from lake/pond which was only about 300m way as the crow flies (but longer by human paths/roads). Placing the frightened thing in a box we relocated it to the lake where it happily took to the water, diving and swimming, and looked in perfect health.
DEAD AT FIRST SIGHT by Peter James
FATHER DELANEY, SILENT WITNESS RTE 1, Thursday 24th October @ 10.15pm
GEMINI MAN Released 11th October 2019
Roy Grace, creation of the award-winning author Peter James, exposes the dark side of the internet in Dead at First Sight. A man waits at a London airport for Ingrid Ostermann, the love of his life, to arrive. Across the Atlantic, a retired NYPD cop waits in a bar in Florida’s Key West for his first date with the lady who is, without question, his soulmate. The two men are about to discover they’ve been scammed out of almost every penny they have in the world - and that neither women exist. Meanwhile, a wealthy divorcée plunges, in suspicious circumstances, from an apartment block in Munich.
Joe Duffy narrates the story of Dublin priest and amateur film-maker Father Jack Delaney, who captured all walks of Irish life on camera in the days before television. Highlights include broadcaster Pat Kenny and his 101-year-old aunt Nora Whyte watching footage of her father and his grandfather performing tricks with an elephant at Dublin Zoo, and 100-year-old Nan White looking for herself in school footage from the 1930s.
Gemini Man is an innovative action-thriller starring Will Smith as Henry Brogan, an elite 51-year-old assassin who’s ready to call it quits after completing his 72nd job. His plans get turned upside down when he suddenly becomes targeted and pursued by a mysterious young operative that seemingly can predict his every move. To his horror, Brogan soon learns that the man who’s trying to kill him is a younger, faster, cloned version of himself. The film is directed by Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Ang Lee and produced by renowned producers Jerry Bruckheimer, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Don Granger.
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YOGA WITH CONNIE Visual Carlow, Every Tuesday till 17th December 9.15am-10.30am. Tickets: €95/€15
DATE NIGHT WITH NIAMH KAVANAGH Friday 8th November 8pm. Visual Carlow, Tickets: €20/18
SPLICED Saturday 2nd November 8pm Tickets: €18/16. Tinyrland Handball Alley
For Autumn Winter we host yogi in residence Connie Byrne. This class takes place in the light filled Link Gallery Space. A traditional yoga practice where Connie will support you on your journey of breath movement and rest, celebrating inner strength and focus. Yoga connects mind body and spirit so we can be free, focused and balanced.. €95 for 2 classes per week for 6 weeks €15 pay as you go 9.1510.30am - Tuesday’s only at VISUAL
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. Date Night Second Base presents an acoustic set list featuring hits from the Commitments, Prince, a tribute to the one and only Aretha, and of course the Eurovision-winning ‘In Your Eyes’. An intimate evening of gorgeous sounds awaits, with a sprinkle of chat and craic for good measure!
One-man site specific multi-disciplinary show written and performed by Timmy Creed with visual artist David Mathúna. Creed is now bringing sport and drama together exposing his relationship with the fastest field game in the world, hurling. Going along the journey of discovery and self-expression with Timmy is hard hitting, real, and eye-opening to the mental health challenges within sporting institutions. SPLICED is a raw, visceral account of his struggle to become an individual outside the institution that raised him.
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Little Grebe in its natural habitat (Photo Justin Ivory) So, what exactly is a Little Grebe? The Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis), or Dabchick, is one of five species of Grebe found in Ireland. Two species breed here (including the Little Grebe) and three species are non-breeding visitors. Grebes are small to medium sized aquatic birds who hunt by diving underwater. They breed on inland lakes and canals and are regularly seen along the coast in winter. They have short legs set far back on their bodies and lobed toes (not webbed like other aquatic birds), which allow Grebes to propel themselves powerfully through the water, particularly when diving after prey.
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HALLOWEEN FLOWER DEMO October 29th at 8pm Woodford Dolmen Hotel
HARVEST BARN DANCE October 25th at 8pm, Mary Keenan Barn, Ballincarraig, Wexford Road, Carlow.
PENFEST 2019 October 29th & 30th. Email fotoole@carlowcoco. ie or phone 059 912 9705
Calling all green fingered floral enthusiasts! Join us for some Spooky Halloween arrangements which will be the order of the evening at Carlow Flower Club’s October Demonstration at 8pm on Tuesday 29th October in the Woodford Dolmen Hotel. Demonstrator on the night will be Margaret Quinn AOIFA Teacher and Demonstrator. And if you’re not gifted with blooms there will be a plant sale on the night and visitors are very welcome at €7.
Harvest Barn Dance with Live Music from The Ritz Showband in aid of the Éist Cancer Support Centre Carlow taking place on Friday 25th October 2019 at 8.00pm in Mary Keenan Barn, Ballincarraig, Wexford Road, Carlow. (Right at Ken Black’s Roundabout Carlow) Delicious food will be served and bring your own Wine, Beer etc, so don’t forget your dancing boots! Tickets priced €20 are on sale in the Éist Centre, for more information please contact the Éist Centre on 059 91 39684.
Carlow County Council creative writing festival for emerging writers, coordinated by Carlow County Council Library Service in part collaboration with Carlow Arts Office, the festival is a must for all emerging writers. This year we welcome writer Jackie Hayden for a two day memoir writing workshop, Beau Williams for an afternoon workshop and are delighted to host local poet Simon Lewis and Doire Press for the launch of his second poetry collection. The festival will run in Carlow Central Library over three days.
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