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Migrants make up 20% of locals in some areas
We’re really turning a multicultural lot in Carlow as new figures show that the migrant population has grown to 20% in some areas across the county. The news has prompted calls for elected members to show greater “civic leadership to combat racism, even if that makes us unpopular”. A comprehensive report,
entitled Carlow Migration Integration Strategy 20202024, was presented at the January meeting of Carlow County Council by Brendan O’Keeffe of O’Keeffe & Associates. The report examined the county’s migrant population specifically, giving a clear indication of migrants’ experiences and attitudes, along
with the issues they face in making Co Carlow their home. The report also spoke to Carlovians about their experiences and attitudes to the county’s increasingly diverse population. Integration remained a key focus of the report, while also identifying the challenges the county should work at to overcome. Mr O’Keeffe stated
that the strategy was “very facts driven” and “very specific to Carlow”. The report which examined the opinions of 300 migrants and 300 Irish people specifically living in the county, showed that the largest migrant population in Carlow is Polish, following by Latvian and Lithuanian. Continued on page 6
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Madeleine McDonald (My Big Fat Hat) and Nuala Reddy (Fussy Galore) all smiles at Carlow Art, Craft & Design Fair, Woodford Dolmen Hotel. Image by Rue Photography
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Voters ... it’s time to make up your mind FIANNA FAIL remains in the lead to be the majority partner in the next government, according to the latest poll. The Red C poll, paid for by the Business Post, shows Michéal Martin’s party on 26% (+2), while Fine Gael has gone down seven points to 23% and Sinn Féin up by eight to 19%. In the smaller parties, the Greens are polling at 8%, up one, Labour on 4% and Solidarity-People Before Profit on 2%. The poll also shows that Independent candidates are feeling the pressure due to Sinn Féin’s popularity. Their support is down by two points to 14%. The poll sampled 1,000 people from January 16 to January
22, but the fieldwork ended before the first TV debate, and carries a margin of error of 3%. Health and housing remain major issues throughout the campaign and the Business Post poll is no different, just 12% of voters trust Fine Gael to manage the housing issue effectively. In health, no party fared extremely well; 14% of voters polled said they trust Fine Gael on this issue, 24% said they trust Fianna Fáil to remedy the much maligned system, and 16% wanted to see Sinn Féin in government to fix it. In a reflection of their campaign message, Fine Gael is strongest of all the parties on the economy, with around 30% of voters polled saying it was their preference over the is-
sue, compared to 24% backing Fianna Fáil’s economic policies and 15% for Sinn Féin. The poll will be a boost to Sinn Féin, who has been polling strongly throughout the campaign, especially with younger voters, and are at times neckand-neck with Fine Gael within the margin of error. If this polling is reflected on Saturday, February 8th, Sinn Féin could be part of a governing coalition, despite both Mr Martin and Fine Gael’s Leo Varadkar ruling out any deal with Mary Lou McDonald’s party. Former Fine Gael leader Alan Dukes has admitted that the election campaign is “looking very difficult” for his former party after latest bruising poll.
May Flood, Kay Clancy and Pat Kane at Mike Denver and Guests in Concert, Woodford Dolmen Hotel. Image by Rue Photography
Two made up with global make-up awards victory
TWO instructors from Carlow Institute for Further Education and Training (CIFET) have won prestigious awards at an international make-up competition. Sara Ashmore-Kehoe from Carlow won the first prize for her use of glitter in makeup, while Danielle Lyons Fitzgerald from Kilkenny won best body painting. “I am over the moon
to receive this award,” a delighted Sara said. “To win a trophy last year was amazing, but winning again this year in a different category, it’s overwhelming. I love the IBI awards, as it is voted for independently, so it’s open to anyone, regardless of your following on social media or age. It just looks at your skill as an artist.” The talented duo were the
only Irish winners at the New York-based International Beauty Industry (IBI) competition. Amazingly, they both teach make-up and beauty in the CIFET. This is Sara’s second year to win, having scooped the prize for best special effects make-up last year. Danielle used herself as a model, while Arabella Lewis sat for Sara.
Campaigner on suicide set for to poll run
Our public loos cost a pretty penny ...
KILKENNY man Alan Hayes, a former president of UCC’s Student’s Union, is to contest the general election in the Carlow-Kilkenny constituency as an independent candidate. The 23-year-old burst first came to prominance in 2014 when he sang a song for his mother, Angela, following the suicide of his father, Tommy, and brother Tom. He received huge reaction when he sang ‘Survivor’ on the Late Late Show in January of that year. That year he closed the All Ireland homecoming celebrations in the city for the Kilkenny team with his rendition of ‘The Rose Of Mooncoin’. Mr Hayes will be campaigning for the election on February 8th on four key issues: * The lack of mental health services in Carlow, Kilkenny and in the country * The prevalence of suicide in Ireland *The extreme difficulty of accessing education for families
* The drugs epidemic Alan Hayes is involved in Teac Tom, the charity set up by his mother Angela following the tragic loss of her son, Thomas to suicide (2010), on the anniversary of his dad’s suicide. At the time she was unaware of the suffering within the community experienced by others in similar circumstances. The awareness was highlighted when her son, Alan, and Angela herself were invited to speak on the Late Late Show, in January 2014, to tell their story of how suicide had affected their family. On that night her son Alan performed ‘Survivor’ which he wrote to show his mother that he was proud of how she had reached out for help through counselling, to help herself and her family navigate the awful pain of grief through suicide. The public response to their story and the song was huge, with people suggesting that Alan’s song be recorded and the proceeds be donated to a charity.
THE maintenance of three public toilets in the county is costing Carlow County Council a pretty penny! A total of €106,000 a year. Cllr Willie Quinn raised the question of cost at the monthly council, describing the figure as “alarming”. He said €106,000 a year equates to a cost of €5.50 to the Carlow taxpayer every time one of these public toilets is used. The public toilet in Bagenalstown costs €33,000 to lease and maintain, while the two public toilets in Carlow – at Carlow Town Park and Carlow Bus Park – cost €73,000. “Over 20 years that’s a cost of €660,000 for the lease alone. “Every year, each of the toilets bring in an income of between €400 and €600. In the one in Carlow town at the bus park – the one that’s most used – it had 14,000 users in two years,” said Cllr Quinn.
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news in brief Lidl gets go-ahead for Bagenalstown
Planning permission has been granted on Lidl’s application for a new store in Bagenalstown. The German retailer submitted an application last year for the construction of a supermarket. However, the council sought “further information” on the application and it was “on hold” for several months. Planning permission has now been granted and the council have attached 26 conditions to their decision.
New Oak defib is badly damaged
The defibrillator at New Oak Community Centre in Carlow Town has been damaged and cannot be accessed in the event of an emergency. Businesses and people have been making donations to get the defib back up and running and CCTV footage is being looked at by Gardai.
Rare rock find ‘like striking gold ...’
ILike striking gold is how the discovery in Carlow of 5,000year-old Irish rock art is being described. Historian Michael Fortune was on a drive when he stopped into a farmer’s house near Ballymurphy in South Carlow. The farmer asked him to have a look at a stone that he’d found and used as part of his wall.
Carlow Pride Committee with European Pride Organisers Association, and Interpride Delegates John-Paul Payne, Andrew Baker, Kristine Garina, Steve Taylor, Jay Jay Potter-Peachey, Cíaran Rea, Ryan Shannon and Robbie O’Brien, who travelled internationally for Ireland Pride Network Conference, Woodford Dolmen Hotel. Image by Rue Photography
Local students awarded UCD-Intel bursaries
TWO Carlow students were among 15 from Science and Engineering disciplines who last week were awarded UCD-Intel Masters Student Scholarships at a ceremony at the university. Kallum Doyle, Chemical Engineering, Bagenalstown, and Sean O’Braonain, Electronic & Computer Engineering, Leighlinbridg were each eprovided with a €3,000 bursary to support their academic studies and
given the opportunity to experience practical learning aligned to the needs of industry. Additionally, they are provided with employee mentors by Intel to give them a direct relationship to the world of work. This latest round of scholarships were awarded as Intel and UCD announced the next phase of a strategic partnership between the two organisations. Their renewed commitment will see
Intel and UCD work closely together in the next five years across three key areas: talent, research, and national policy on research and education. A number of successes have been achieved since the partnership was established in 2016 including the sponsorship of 49 Masters student bursaries, co-sponsorship of a number of PhD students, and collaboration on a new SFI Research Centre for Advanced Manufacturing.
Migrants make up 20% of locals Continued from front page
Tullow indicated the highest level of diversity in the county with 20% of its population nonIrish, while in Carlow town the figure was 18%. Mr O’Keeffe confirmed that the report did unearth some issues and challenges, including language difficulties and racism, with some outlining their own negative experiences. “In general, eastern Europeans are less likely to face racism than Africans; people with darker skin are more likely to experience racism,” said Mr O’Keeffe. The report indicated that 54% of migrants in the county are not registered to vote, 64% never voted, while 40% replied ‘no’ when asked of their intention to vote. A question surrounding ‘vulnerability to exclusion’ indicated that Scottish and French were the most accepted nationalities in the county, with Roma and Pakistanis among the least accepted.
Extend rent deal to banks, urges McVerry HOUSING and homeless campaigner Fr Peter McVerry has called for the Government’s ‘mortgage to rent scheme’ to be made mandatory for banks when dealing with families in unsustainable debt. More than 400 family home loans are in arrears for two years or more in County Carlow, while 34 mortgage to rent cases have either been completed or are being actively progressed, according to the latest figures. The scheme allows mortgage holders at risk of losing their homes to switch to paying a fair income-based affordable rent to their local authority while remaining in their current dwellings. Fr McVerry’s call comes as the price of the average threebed semi in Carlow is expected to rise by 3% in the next 12 months, according to a survey by Real Estate Alliance. Prices in the county were static at €171,000 in 2019 – with
an increase of time to sell from eight weeks to nine between September and December. The REA Average House Price Survey concentrates on the actual sale price of Ireland’s typical stock home, the threebed semi, giving an up-to-date picture of the second-hand property market in towns and cities countrywide. Fr McVerry also called on the incoming Government to increase the scheme’s eligibility criteria so that a meaningful attempt can be made to solve many of the 27,000 cases where homeowners have been in arrears for at least two years. There are 1,200 active cases in the mortgage to rent process nationwide but Fr McVerry wants to see that number increased significantly this year. He challenged politicians seeking election to the next Dail to do “something drastic” to end the spiral of misery for so many families.
Community cafe for Hackettstwon
A COMMUNITY café is being planned for Hacketstown, community development officer Martina Walsh has told Tullow Municipal District. A trial community café called the Honey Bee was set up over four weeks in November and December at the Core Centre. It attracted 43 customers on its first day and takings amounted to €435 for the four weeks. A building has been purchased in Hacketstown with the aim of setting up a community space that will include a community café.
“We’d love to see it in the community,” said Ms Walsh. “We want to make it a warm and welcoming space.” Visits have been made to similar cafés in Kiltegan and Rathangan to “learn the processes, challenges and benefits,” according to Ms Walsh. The café is one aspect of community development in the area, with Carlow County Development Partnership also involved. A local team of volunteers was established, which in part helped to set up Hacketstown Men’s Shed.
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opinion&comment
Don’t throw red herrings
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n 1960, when television was quite new and televised debates unheard of, Richard Nixon and John F Kennedy went head-to-head in front of the cameras. Nixon had scant regard for the new medium and his preparations were poor. He refused advice on what to wear and, for the first of four debates, declined to use makeup, which he regarded as unmanly. The Republican candidate was unfamiliar with camera technique and allowed his eyes to wander across the studio, giving him a shifty appearance. The lack of makeup made him look unshaven and exposed blotches on his skin caused by a recent illness. He was seen to be sweating under the studio lights. Kennedy was young, handsome and naturally articulate. The makeup artist helped give him a bronzed, healthy look and his wardrobe advisers struck the perfect balance between
Chris, Georgina, Nuadha, Dubhlacha, Creá and Wren Stynes at Palatine V Graiguecullen charity GAA football match, commemorating the centenary of the 1919 County Carlow Final Reply, in aid of County Carlow Hospice, Fr Maher Park. Image by Rue Photography
Michael Wolsey fashionable and presidential. The debates were also broadcast on radio where many of the relatively small audience thought Nixon had won. But Kennedy impressed the much bigger television audience and went on to be the 35th president of the United States. The Nixon-Kennedy clashes gave televised debates a mystique which has persisted for 60 years. It is unjustified. There is no proof that the debates secured the presidency for Kennedy and not a scrap of evidence that any other debate has ever won an election for any candidate, anywhere.
For Irish politicians, too sharp a performance may even be a drawback, for we don’t seem to like our leaders to be trendsetters, orators, or even particularly good with words. The most articulate Taoiseach of the past 40 years was Garret FitzGerald. But he was a statistician who often got his facts jumbled and was easily
sidetracked into rambling discourses, full of figures and irrelevant comparisons. Charles Haughey had a certain steely authority but he was touchy and liable to snap at interviewers and opponents who engaged him in debate. He didn’t much favour debating, in any case. John Bruton had all the
charisma of a wooden block and Albert Reynolds, a most able Taoiseach, rarely opened his mouth without putting his foot in it, getting names wrong and misrepresenting his own policies. In straight electoral terms, Bertie Ahern was the most successful Taoiseach, but he was a disaster when it came to addressing the public. He had the fashion instincts of a circus clown and his utterances were often a comical stream of consciousness, splattered with unfinished sentences, mixed metaphors and bizarre malapropisms - as when he warned against ‘upsetting the apple tart’ and devious activities
conducted by ‘smoke and daggers’. Enda Kenny, another very successful Taoiseach, was a poor debater, both in the Dáil and on TV. It did him no harm at all. What really harmed Nixon in that 1960 debate was his lack of understanding of the new medium of television, how it worked and how important it could be. His lack of television awareness may not have destroyed his election chances but it certainly diminished them. Today television is being overtaken in importance by the new social media and a candidate who underestimates its power or fails to understand it will suffer just as Nixon did back then. For those party leaders still worried about television debates, my advice is relax, be yourself, and remember this other piece of advice from Bertie Ahern: “I don’t think it helps people to start throwing white elephants and red herrings at each other.”
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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. Religious marriage ceremonies remain popular in Ireland, accounting for 63% of all marriages. Just over a half of all opposite sex marriages were Catholic ceremonies, at 52.8%. The average age of both bride (34.1) and groom (36.1) was up on corresponding 2016 figures of 33.8, and 35.7. In the past 50 years the average age of grooms in Ireland dropped from 28.8 years in 1967 to a low of 26.2 years in 1977 and increased to a high of 36.1 years. A similar trend is evident for brides, with the average age decreasing from 25.8 in 1967 to 24.0 in 1977 and increasing to a high of 34.1.
Where same-sex couples were concerned, the average age of the male partners in marriages remained similar at 40.3 in 2017 to 40.5 in 2016, while for female partners it went down slightly to 40.5 from 41.0 in 2016. Over a quarter, 27.7%, of opposite sex couples chose a civil marriage ceremony, up from 25.9% in 2016. Altogether, there were 21,262 opposite sex marriages down slightly from 21,570 in 2016. Where same-sex marriages were concerned, there were 759 down from 1,056 in 2016. Of
those 759 same-sex marriages, 424 were male unions and 335 female unions. As same-sex marriage is neither conducted nor recognised by the major religions, civil marriage ceremonies accounted for 69.4% of the samesex marriages in Ireland. The Humanist Association of Ireland conducted 111 or 14.6%, the Spiritualist Union of Ireland conducted 76 or 10%, with the remaining 5.9% conducted by other religious groupings. The largest number by location of same-sex marriages
the average age of brides is 34.1 and grooms is 36.1
(39%) took place in the Dublin city area. Overall, the average Irish marriage rate at 4.6 per 1,000, dropped slightly from 4.8 in 2016, placing Ireland 13th among the EU’s 28 countries. In 2017, the average age of both bride (34.1) and groom (36.1) was up on corresponding 2016 figures of 33.8, and 35.7. In the past 50 years the average age of grooms in Ireland dropped from 28.8 years in 1967 to a low of 26.2 years in 1977 and increased to a high of 36.1 years. A similar trend is evident for brides, with the average age decreasing from 25.8 in 1967 to 24.0 in 1977 and increasing to a high of 34.1. Where same-sex couples were concerned, the average age of the male partners in marriages remained similar at 40.3 to 40.5
in 2016, while for female partners it went down slightly to 40.5 in 2017 from 41.0 in 2016. There were 11,219 (50.9 % Catholic marriage ceremonies in Ireland, 379 (1.7%) Church of Ireland ceremonies. The Spiritualist Union of Ireland performed 1,159 (5.3 %) ceremonies and 1,120 (5.1 %) couples opted for other religious ceremonies. August is the most popular month for opposite sex marriages, with September the most popular for same-sex marriages.
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carlowinpictures Paul and Marion Dooley at Mike Denver & Guests in Concert, Woodford Dolmen Hotel. Image by Rue Photography
Fionn, Breda and Maeve Browne at Palatine V Graiguecullen charity GAA football match, commemorating the centenary of the 1919 County Carlow Final Reply, in aid of County Carlow Hospice, Fr Maher Park. Image by Rue Photography
Mary Keegan and Kathleen Lynch at Mike Denver & Guests in Concert, Woodford Dolmen Hotel. Image by Rue Photography
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carlow is full of fantastic businesses that help to make our towns great. This week, the Carlow People decided to profile some these wonderful businesses. Whether you are looking for a bakery or trainer or something in between, you can find what you need right here. The thing that each of these businesses has in
common is that they go above and beyond to ensure that their customers receive the very best product or service. The county would not be the same without these businesses so it important to remember to give back and shop local. Support Carlow businesses and ensure that the county continues to grow and thrive.
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restaurant clashganny House Borris, Co Carlow, 059 9771003, www.clashgannyhouse. com/ Wed-Sat: 18:00-21:30 /Sun: 12.30-15.00
Robert and Karen White own and run Clashganny House Restaurant just outside the picturesque village of Borris in County Carlow. After a hugely successful spell as head chef of the five-star Monart Spa in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, Robert decided to open his own restaurant at Clashganny House. The restaurant quickly became known as one of Ireland’s best new restaurants, and was awarded the Newcomer of the Year Award at Georgina Campbell’s Ireland Awards 2013. Please have a look at our delicious sample menus for a taster of what’s on offer at the Clashganny House Restaurant.
hire GRT Hire 059 9727139 / 059 9727863, Swing Cross, Bagenalstown/ O’ Brien Road, Ca rlow, www.grthire.com GRT Hire has been in business since 1985. Now in two locations, Swing Cross, Bagenalstown and O’Brien Road, Co.Carlow, GRT Hire is perfectly situated to cover a wide area to serve your needs as quickly as possible. GRT is a family run business offering a high standard of Plant & Tool Hire services along with our Sandblasting & Trailer Refurbishment division. “We cover mainly Carlow, Kilkenny, Waterford, Wexford, Wicklow, Kildare & Laois but have serviced Sites to satisfaction from Cork, Tipperary, Limerick & Clare, to Meath, Louth & Dublin City and County. Distance is not a problem for us so do not be afraid to pick up the phone or drop us an email for a quotation.”
Furniture Tommy Fennelly Burton Hall, Carlow, 087 2670737, info@ tommyfennelly.ie www.tommyfennelly.ie Tommy Fennelly Cabinet Maker specialises in fitted furniture for your home, with all designs and finishes catered for. Fitted kitchens solid wood painted and soft tone vinyl finishes, choice of laminate and stone work surfaces , built in bedroom units designed for every space including dormer style ceilings, living room and home office solutions. Radiator cabinets and wall panelling to enhance your home.
Windows K&K Windows Rossminogue Cottage, Island Middle, Craanford, Co. Wexford, Y25 N2T7/ www.kkwindows.ie, (053) 938 3526 K&K WINDOWS LTD is an Irish owned Company which has rapidly grown as one of Ireland’s largest fabricators and installers of uPVC and aluminium products for both residential and commercial projects. At K&K Windows, there is no middle man, we sell, manufacture and install, with all of our products fabricated at our state of the art factory in Craanford, just outside Gorey in Wexford. Our staff are completely and utterly committed to the best design and quality. We offer an extensive range of effective and reliable solution to your needs. Our extensive knowledge of the current building regulations can help you create the perfect window, door or screen. Let our Sales reps talk you through your dream and make your house a home.
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Expert in stove chimney cleaning All new power sweeping service Spotless Chimney Spotless work Call Seamus on 087 7794047 Email: chimneysweep.ace@gmail.com CHIMNEY CLEANING
CARLOW CHIMNEY CLEANING SERVICE Expert in stove chimney cleaning. Also cookers and open fires. Full power sweeping system. Spotless work every time. Call Pat
0872793659 DOG TRAINING
CARLOW DOG TRAINING CLUB
have dog obedience and dog agility classes every Saturday in Garyhill, Carlow. All beginners welcome at 2 o’clock €10 per class.Any enquiries to
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Also loads of timber available. Call joe on 087 – 7800338
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Required for Ballon Meats , Ballon , Carlow . The successful candidates will work as part of the factory processing team producing meat to fulfil production targets on a daily and weekly basis. Successful candidates will be required to work in all areas of the factory where you will be required to Work on own initiative and as part of a team. Meet production targets. Will be required to work across all areas of the meat processing plant. Physical role including lifting, standing and manual labour. Further specific role details available on enquiry. • Other Details Minimum annual remuneration:
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PLANNING NOTICES. Carlow County Council WEXFORD SOLAR LTD. JOHNSTOWN, BENNEKERRY, CO. CARLOW Wexford Solar Ltd. intend to apply for a 10 year permission for the erection and operation of a solar photovoltaic energy development. The proposed development will consist of the erection and operation of a solar photovoltaic energy development which includes the erection of fixed solar panels on ground mounted frames, electrical transformer and inverter units, distribution systems operator (DSO) substation, customer substation, underground cabling and ducting, storage containers, boundary fencing, security entrance gates, CCTV, internal access road and all associated ancillary activities. 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, P Nolan Architecture are applying to Carlow County Council on behalf of Glasslacken Construction Limited & Kelly Brothers Construction for retention planning permission of demolition works to date & planning permission to remove demolition material from a demolished fire damaged building on site and for the construction 3 no. two storey fully serviced dwelling houses with connection to public mains sewer and mains water with all associated site works at Lackabeg, Kildavin, 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 au-
thority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed on behalf of applicant by P. Nolan Architecture. 62 Weafer Street, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. t: 053 9249444 m: 087 9176976, email: pnolanarchitecture@gmail.com, www. pnolanarchitecture.com Carlow County Council Planning permission is sought for alterations to existing ladder access to bell tower of St Marys Church of Ireland, Carlow (being a protected structure CT 49). The proposed works comprise of the following: Replacement of existing timber ladder from ground to first floor with a loft style stairs, enlargement of opening in floor to accomodate same with timber ballustrading around the perimeter, Replacement of timber ladders accessing upper levels over same with steel ladders with hoop fittings for safety, guard rails/ ballustrading around upper openings and all associated works at St Marys Church of Ireland, Church Street, Carlow town. Signed: Rev David White on behalf of Carlow Union of Parishes The planning application may be inspected and/or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority, Carlow County Council, County Buildings, Athy Road, Carlow Town, 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 (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Carlow County Council Planning permission is sought for the construction of a proposed detached dormer dwelling, detached single storey domestic garage, proposed treatment plant/ polishing filter, well, site entrance and all associated site works at Burton Hall, Palatine, Co. Carlow. A NIS/Appropriate Screening Report has been prepared in respect of the proposed development Signed: Louise and Adrian Oprea The planning application/NIS may be inspected and/or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority, Carlow County Council, County Buildings, Athy Road, Carlow Town, 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 (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the author-
ity of the application. 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 author-
ity 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, Jerry Bolger, intend to apply for permission for development at Kilcarrig, Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow. The development will consist of the erection of 1 no. 660 kw wind turbine (hub height 45.00m), and the construction of a 25.00 sq.m electrical sub-station, site access road, and all ancillary works, as per development previously granted by An Bord Pleanála on foot of File Ref. No. PL 01.243964 (13/322). The planning permission sought shall be for a period of fifteen years from the date of commissioning of the wind turbine which is an amendment to Condition no. 2 of previous permission PL 01.243964 authorising ten years from the date of commissioning of the wind turbine.
MEMORIUM
MALONE
In loving memory of my WIFE Helen (Nellie) Malone 88 Green Road, Carlow whose 14th Anniversary occurred on January 12th 2020. Will those who think Of her today, A little prayer To Jesus say. TONY
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Go wild in 2020 – Part 3
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with Justin Ivory
Welcome to part 3 of our Go Wild in 2020 series, as we continue our list of simple actions you can take to make your garden a wilder and more environmentally friendly place. 7. Install a Wildlife Pond Probably the best thing anybody can do for wildlife in their garden is to put in a pond. This does not have to be a major or costly project. Something as simple and small as a rectangular basin that would fit in your sink can make a perfect little pond submerged in the ground until level with the soil and filled with rainwater, some rocks and native aquatic plants. This will soon attract frogs, newts, dragonflies and damselflies, and provide water for birds to drink and bathe in.
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Age Before Beauty Wednesday 29 January Virgin Media 2 10pm
1917 Released 16th January 2020
A step by step guide to starting a business in Ireland, written by Peter Cronin a lifelong entrepreneur; complete with a failure and two successes under his belt. Peter is a mentor with 25 years’ experience. He works with Local Enterprise offices and businesses across Ireland. ‘My business education was mostly in the school of hard knocks. It’s not a good educational institute. I want to prevent people going there.’ Contains pivotal information and written in an easy reading style it’s structured into three parts: Ready – prepare the business owner; Aim - get most of the business, set up in place; Fire - the launch process.
Bel enlists the help of Ivy-Rae with regards to confronting her marital problems with Wes. Meanwhile, Leanne is trying to get one up on Bel and has organised a billboard to promote the salon. However, Leanne has overpaid for it and is distraught when Teddy publicly sides with Bel. At the unveiling of the sign, Leanne is spoiling for a fight with Bel because she feels undermined by the family, assuming Bel’s in charge at the salon. Debbie Horsfield’s drama, starring Polly Walker and Robson Green. Episode 3, catch up on Virgin Media player.
1917 is a 2019 epic war film directed, cowritten and produced by Sam Mendes. At the height of the First World War, two young British soldiers - Lance Cpl. Schofield (Captain Fantastic’s George MacKay) and Lance Cpl. Blake Game of Thrones’ Dean-Charles Chapman) are given a seemingly impossible mission. In a race against time, they must cross enemy territory and deliver a message that will stop a deadly attack on hundreds of soldiers - Blake’s own brother among them. The film also stars Mark Strong, Andrew Scott, Richard Madden, Claire Duburcq, Colin Firth and Benedict Cumberbatch.
by Peter Cronin
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Install a garden pond and you will soon have frogs visiting.
9. Create a Hedgehog Highway Hedgehogs numbers are rapidly declining with loss of habitat a big factor. Smaller gardens sealed off by walls and fences are a real problem for hedgehogs. They need territories that cover several gardens to obtain enough food to survive but a need way to move from one garden to the next. Cutting small holes (13cm x 13cm) at the bottom of fences and walls allows them to travel unhindered.
Hedgehog hole for garden access (Photo: Warwickshire Wildlife Trust
10. Avoid peat-based products Peat extraction destroys important habitats so avoid using peat-based products in the garden and use other more sustainable and less damaging alternatives instead. 11. Start Composting Following on from the above why don’t you start making your own garden compost by creating a compost heap or using a dedicated composter.
TaurusSlow to navigate a turn. Consider the big picture. Take leadership. Patience with tests and challenges earns a reward. GeminiMake travel plans and go. You’re especially good at finding ways around obstacles. Study, research and explore. CancerFinancial planning provides power. Communication benefits shared accounts. Track earnings and revise budgets. Negotiate terms and send invoices. LeoCreative collaboration flowers. Brainstorm together. Create interesting possibilities. Learn new tricks from a master.
8. Turn off the tap Give the tap water a rest and start collecting rainwater through water butts or other systems. This water can be used to fill ponds and water your plants.
Install a water butt in the garden
AriesA community project captures your attention. Group effort pays off. Friends can accomplish great results. Coordinate team plans.
sharon shannon Friday 28th February 8pm. Tickets: €26 VISUAL Arts Centre, Old Dublin Road, Carlow
Bingo Loco Carlow Friday, February 7, 2020 at 6:30 PM – 11 PM Woodford Dolmen Hotel Carlow
KCLR Live, General Election debate Thursday January 30th at 10 AM – 12 PM IT Carlow, Kilkenny Rd, Moanacurragh, Carlow
In June 1989 Sharon was rehearsing and demoing tracks for her first album, when she was whisked away to Glastonbury festival with The Waterboys. Since then, Sharon has recorded 10 studio albums; 5 Live albums , 4 Best of compilations and 3 live Concert DVDs. She has received many awards and was the youngest ever recipient of the Meteor Lifetime Achievement Awards in 2009. Sharon’s Irish theatre tour in Jan/Feb 2020 will showcase music from her back catalogue beginning in 1989 through to the present day.
Gear up for an insane night of Bingo, lip sync battles, silly dance offs, crazy props, confetti cannons, and bad decisions. Shenanigans are mandatory! We are bringing bingo kicking and screaming into a full on party rave! We’ve got the ball’s... the bingo balls to make your roar so loud you’ll definitely lose your voice. Previous prizes include: Trip to Vegas & Coachella, dildos, blow up dolls, Instax cameras, crates of cans, a bathtub, 90’s gameboys, convertible car, bags of rubbish, 8 foot teddy bears and even a boat??
Don’t miss the KCLR Live General Election Debate on Thursday 30th January in Institute of Technology Carlow. Tune in to hear more about the candidates looking for your votes in Carlow/Kilkenny. Health, housing, insurance and pensions are just some of the topics up for discussion. Limited audience tickets available. To apply contact kclrlive@kclr96fm.co
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VirgoStreamline physical routines. Communication benefits your health, work and fitness over the next three weeks. Work with an excellent coach. LibraYou’re the star. Learn new games, skills and tricks. Your arts and passions grow with conversation. Prioritize love and fun. ScorpioDomestic harmony comes naturally. Upgrade household technology. Talk with family about desired results. Sagittarius-
Parties entice. You’re especially clever for three weeks. Communications and transport flow with greater ease.
Spring Wedding Fair Sunday, February 2, 2 – 5pm, Mount Wolseley Hotel Spa & Golf Resort, Tullow.
LOVE YOURSELF with PROBIOTICS Saturday, February 1, 1 - 4pm. €45 ND Clinic - Beauty & Holistic Center, Carlow
Saturday, February 1, at 5 – 7pm at Carlow MandalaYoga, 1 Tullow street, Carlow,
Please be our Guest at our Spring Wedding Fair. Tickets from www.mountwolseley.ie Our fantastic Showcase Event will give you the perfect opportunity to sample all that Our Beautiful Resort has to offer for an enchanting Wedding Day. Come and meet with our Wedding Team, who have a wealth of experience in making your Wedding Day Unique. Come along and see our lavish interior, breathtaking grounds complete with private wedding garden and our mystical lake.
This Valentines make yourself the best present ever, gain energy, positivity, heal from inside and increase your immune system. Learn how to do milk kefir, water kefir, kombucha, Tepache, ginger ale and easy vegetables. This worshop is fun, tasty and hands-on. I will have samples to try all the ferments and you will bring home the scobies that you need to start fermenting your favourite probiotic. Contact by PM or text/what’s APP / message at 0838995541.
This restorative yoga workshop is focussed on a calming and receptive practice, which is great for all levels. The workshop provides the time and space to let stress and tension melt away and helps practitioners to connect with a deep sense of peace. In this workshop you will enter into a state of deep relaxation. It is here that you can start to let go of those deep holding patterns in your body and find a state of balance that will allow your body to heal. Price for this workshop is 25 euro.
Rest and Relax Restorative Yoga
CapricornFocus on professional advancement. There’s plenty of money to be made over the next three weeks. Avoid spending it all. AquariusYou’re learning valuable tricks. Begin a logical, rational intellectual cycle, with Mercury in your sign. Get your message out. Tell your personal story. PiscesReview and revise plans for three weeks. Complete old projects. Your dreams are trying to tell you something. Take notes.
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