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Blight of empty shops One-in-five commercial units is vacant THE number of empty shops and offices has increased in Co Carlow with more than one in five commercial properties now lying vacant in one town.

The increase, revealed in a new survey, is small but will nevertheless come as a disappointment to Carlow County Council which had hoped to see a halt to the vacancies that are blighting urban centres.

Carlow’s commercial vacancy rate has increased by 0.4 percentage points to 13.8% in the twelve months to the end of 2019, according to the latest GeoView Commercial Vacancy Rates Report published

by GeoDirectory.

In total, 16 counties recorded increases in their commercial vacancy rate, with a decrease occurring in only six counties.

In Carlow, Bagenalstown was the town with the highest commercial vacancy rate of 21.4%., meaning that more than one in five commercial premises is lying vacant. Tullow was the

town with the lowest vacancy rate at 14.9%.

Edenderry in Co. Offaly, at 29.1%, was the town with the highest commercial vacancy rate in the country.

The GeoView Commercial Property Report also highlights the developing trends in commercial property usage over the past decade.

There has been a significant rise in the number of gyms in urban areas. From a total of just 311 gyms in 2010, the national figure stood at 831 by the end of 2019, representing a 167% increase.

In the last ten years there has been a 58% increase in the number of cafés in main urban areas, while there has only been a 3.1% increase in the number of bars in the same areas over the same period.

The number of commercial properties offering beauty/ men’s grooming services has also increased notably, rising by 22%.

Melissa and Nicola Kavanagh ready to partake in Bingo Loco, Woodford Dolmen Hotel. Image by Rue Photography

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Switch could cut 10 years off mortgage

THE Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is encouraging householders in Carlow to consider switchng morggage provider.

It advses them to consult its online comparison tools and stepby-step guide, to ensure they are getting the best interest rates on the market.

The advice conincides with a report that says many home owners in Carlow could shave ten years off their home repayments by switching .

The average Irish homeowner is needlessly paying around €3,480 in extra mortgage repayments per year by not switching lenders, the doddl mortgage switching index has found.

The spread between the highest and lowest interest rates available on the market has now

grown to 2.25% or €290 per month for an average private dwelling house mortgage.

This large spread means monthly repayment savings of up to 27% are possible for homeowners who switch their mortgage The highest rate of repayment on the average 25 year mortgage at the end of 2019 was €1,346, while mortgage holders on the lowest rate were paying €1,056 per month.

The Index is based on the average mortgage drawn down for new lending in both the firsttime buyer and second-hand mover markets at the end of 2019, currently €242,175.

The doddl Index looks at the total number of switcher transactions per quarter as a percentage of all home loan transactions, excluding Buy To Let

mortgages, to give an accurate picture of principal private dwelling house credit.

“While mortgage switching is traditionally associated with reducing interest rates and lowering repayments, a huge benefit of switching can be to reduce the term of the mortgage,” said doddl.ie Managing Director Martina Hennessy.

“With banks now offering mortgages that expire when the borrower is 70, and terms of up to 35 years, many people currently have mortgages which will not be paid off until after they retire.”

For mortgage information from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission visit www.ccpc.ie. For other switching information see doddl.ie

Trevor, Amy, Heather, Chloe and Daryl Culbert at Carlow Autograss Annual Prize Giving & Dinner Dance, Woodford Dolmen Hotel. Image by Rue Photography

Design your own St Patrick’s Day display

THE organisers of Bagenalstown’s St Patricks Day Parade are inviting participants to create their own theme.

“Whether it is a celebration of sport or music or maybe a special time in history, we encourage all to join us for one of the largest parades in the county,” they say.

If you are interested in taking part you

should confirm to info@ stpatricksdaybagenalstown. com The parade will start on the Station Road at 1pm sharp.

Music will play from 12.30pm in the Market Square until the arrival of the first group of participants at the reviewing stand.

The route is same as last year.

All floats and walking groups will be starting at Station

Road, moving down Royal Oak Road, turning right onto The Long Range, along Regent Street, right on to High Street, left on to Main Street and finishing in the Market Square.

Businesses and households along the route are asked to show their support by placing a flag or bunting outside their house or premises.

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Hospital puts a halt to urology clinics WATERFORD’S hospital is not accepting new referrals from GPs for urology out-patient services.

The hospital provides these services for patients in Co Carlow and several other counties.

The six-month freeze has been blamed on lack of capacity. “I contacted hospital management and they confirmed this decision is down to a lack of capacity,” said Sinn Féin TD David Cullinane.

University Hospital Waterford (UHW) announced the move in a letter to GPs in counties Carlow, Wexford, Tipperary and Kilkenny as well as Waterford.

It said that the move was to allow it to deal with the number of patients already on the

waiting list to see a urologist.

Urology deals with surgical and medical diseases of the male and female urinary-tracts and the male reproductive organs The letter sent to GPs said: “Given the increasing demand for urology services in University Hospital Waterford, the current capacity constraints and the risks associated with delays in access to care and treatment, University Hospital Waterford will not accept any new out-patient referrals for a six-month period effective 1st March 2020.”

The hospital said rapid access prostate referrals would continue to be accepted as normal.

Mr Cullinane said the problem of capacity at UHW had arisen “time and again”.

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Call of the wild can lead to work

YOUNG people in Carlow are being offered the chance of a wilderness adventure.

If they are not in education or full-time employment they are being given the opportunity to spend seven days in the Irish wilderness, while learning skills which will help them return to studies or the labour market.

FOLM (From Outdoors to Labour Market), which is being rolled out in Ireland

by Limerick Institute of Technology and is also being developed in Poland and Spain, is a pioneering outdoor learning initiative.

The programme is free and open to young people, aged between 18 and 29 years old, who are not in employment or education. After seven days in the wilderness, participants begin work with a coach who helps them to return to education, training or employment.

Those who are interested should visit the programme’s website, www.folmweb.com

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news in brief New gardaí

Seven new probationer gardaí have been assigned to the Carlow/Kilkenny Division, five to Carlow.

Clean sweep

The Bridal Gown Cleaning Company of Bagenalstown was named as Ireland’s top dress cleaner at the Wedddingsonline awards in Trim, Co Meath.

Cars damaged

Gardaí are investigating an incident where two cars were damaged while parked in the driveway of a house in Millrace between 3am and 12.20pm on Thursday, February 20.

Gift for Scouts

Second Carlow Scout Troop in Bagenalstown has received a €500 bursary from Aldi’s Bagenalstown store team, under the Aldi Community Grants programme.

House attacked

A rock was thrown through the front window of a house in New Oak Estate between 2.30am and 2.20pm on Sunday, February 23. Gardaí would welcome any information.

Funny money

Some €5 notes used for movie props have been tendered in Carlow. They look like real notes but are marked ‘not legal tender’.

Caroline Cummins, Elaine Byrne, Ann Hickey, Karen O’Brien and Grainne Hickey at Bingo Loco, Woodford Dolmen Hotel. Image by Rue Photography

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SAORVIEW frequencies in Carlow are changing on March 4.

Many customers won’t notice any difference but some will need to take action to ensure their service continues.

A simple rescan of the Saorview box or TV should solve any issues. A small number of customers will need to take further action and should contact Saorview if a channel rescan doesn’t work.

The move, which affects many other parts of the country also, follows a decision by the EU. Some of the TV broadcast spectrum that is used by Saorview is being reallocated for other purposes.

“Most Saorview customers will experience perfect continuity of service,” said Saorview’s Jim Higgins.

“Some customers will need to do a simple channel rescan, while a small number of

customers may need to take further action. We want to support our customers through this EU led frequency change, and our helpline and call centre is primed with the answers our customers need to continue to enjoy Saorview.”

If you are unsure whether you are affected or not, go to saorview.ie/changes , call 1890 222 012 / 01 258 3540 or email info@saorview.ie.

Farmers ‘are not the enemy’

CAP funding for farmers must not be cut, an MEP has insisted.

“Farmers are not the enemy,” said Fianna Fáil MEP for Ireland South Billy Kelleher following a debate on the EU’s Farm to Fork Strategy that forms part of the wider European Green Deal.

“Change is coming but we can bring people, including the farming community, with us,” he said.

“It’s the only way to protect rural communities and our planet.”.

Mr Kelleher, a member of the centrist Renew Europe Group, made the comments as a member of ENVI committee which deals with the climate change emergency but also as a practising farmer himself.

“Farmers are the custodians of the land. It is, and always has been, in their interests to protect and enhance the land they own.

No farmer I know wants to see the land go to rack and ruin.

“Farmers can and want to be part of the solution, but common sense is needed. CAP funding cannot be cut for farmers.”

Asthma inhaler overuse warning A DISTURBING rate of inhaler overuse has been detected among asthma sufferer in Carlow.

The county emerges as worst in a survey of reliever inhaler overuse conducted for the Asthma Society .

There is an overuse rate here of 56%. The next most serious rate of oversue was detected in neighboring Waterford and in Limerick, each with a rate of 53%.

Reliever inhalers, which most people will recognise as the blue inhalers, if over-used, are strongly linked with severe asthma exacerbations and asthma related deaths.

The research was conducted by hmR Ireland . It found that seven in ten are using more than three reliever inhalers a year, putting them at risk of an asthma attack or some form of asthma exacerbation.

In the year after diagnosis, 30% of children aged 0-17 are overusing their reliever inhaler In the year after diagnosis, 60% of people aged 50 or over are overusing their reliever inhaler Sarah O’Connor, CEO of the Asthma Society of Ireland, said: “The hmR research re-

vealed that a huge proportion of people in all age groups are overusing their reliever inhalers in every county throughout Ireland, putting them at risk of an asthma severe exacerbation or asthma related death.

“If you are using your reliever inhaler several times each week, you are over-reliant on it and your asthma is not controlled. The exception to this is people with asthma who participate in sport/exercise, where it is still recommended you use your reliever inhaler prior to warming up before exercising.”

The Asthma Society is calling on all people who are overreliant on their reliever inhaler to act now to get their asthma under control. People with asthma should take the following actions: *Download an Asthma Action Plan from asthma.ie *Complete your Asthma Action Plan with your healthcare professional and speak specifically about your usage of your asthma medications *Call the Asthma Society’s free Asthma and COPD Adviceline on 1800 44 54 64 to help you understand asthma, its triggers and how to manage it,

Hotel owners are fearful of future CONFIDENCE has slipped among hotel and guesthouse owners in Carlow and throughout the South East.

A survey conducted for the Irish Hotels Federation found that business sentiment had fallen for the second year.

Just one third of hotel and guest house owners reported a positive outlook, compared to 40% this time last year.

Hoteliers’ concerns about the high costs of doing business include what Colm Neville, Chair of the South East branch of the Irish Hotels Federation, described as ‘hidden’ costs.

“Local authority rates, for example, are the single biggest cost that tourism businesses have no control over,”

he said. “Hotels are making a disproportionate contribution to local authority funding with many hoteliers levied rates of up to €3,000 per bedroom while the average local authority rates equate to €1,500 per room.

“A shake-up of local government funding is long overdue.

We are calling on the incoming government to ensure a fairer distribution of the rates burden right across the country. Hotels are willing to pay fair and reasonable rates but recent commercial revisions have led to excessive increases in many cases.”

Most hoteliers, according to the survey, are planning refurbishment projects for their existing guestrooms.

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Luke Dooley, Jack Courtney and Thomas Murphy partaking in Carlow Youth Challenge Cup. Image by Rue Photography Nathan DillonBurroughs with Gillian, Adam and Fionn Dee at Carlow Youth Challenge Cup. Below, All smiles for Raissa Smyth and Caroline Adams at Bingo Loco. Image by Rue Photography

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Claire Healy, Josie Quinlan and Kay McGill at Mike Denver & Guests in Concert, Woodford Dolmen Hotel. Image by Rue Photography

Mary Murphy, Eileen Byrne, Betty Murphy and Phyllis Brennan at Mike Denver & Guests in Concert, Woodford Dolmen Hotel. Image by Rue Photography Caitlín, Abygayl and Gary O’Neill at Carlow Autograss Annual Prize Giving & Dinner Dance. Image by Rue Photography

John and Sarah Kelly with Paula Abbey at Carlow Autograss Annual Prize Giving & Dinner Dance, Woodford Dolmen Hotel. Image by Rue Photography

Eyes down for Chantelle Hayes and Ciara Flanagan at Bingo Loco, Image by Rue Photography

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PLANNING NOTICES. Carlow County Council Planning Permission is sought for the construction of a, new domestic garage (60sqm) to rear of existing dwelling, and associated site works at Killyshane, Palatine, Carlow on behalf of Tom Fanning.

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

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

Signed: Eddie Lyons (Agent) MIRACLE PRAYER. Dear heart of Jesus in the past I have asked many favours. This time I ask you the special one (mention favour). Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your father see 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.

Grateful thanks to Our Lady of Mount Carmel. For favours received. G.M.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Acknowledgement: Shilton (nee Corcoran) Elaine Shilton, late of Tegelan, Holland and formerly of 38 Roselawn, Tramore who died on 22nd of January 2020.

Elaine’s husband Ricky, sons Connor and Jamie, parents Barbara and Michael, brother Michael, his wife Ana, sisters Gillian and Rachel, Grandmother Mabel and all of Elaine’s and Ricky’s extended families would like to thank most sincerely all of you who sympathised with us on the recent sad loss of Elaine.

We offer our heartfelt thanks to all friends and neighbours both here and in Holland for their kindness and support. To those who sent messages of condolences, mass / sympathy cards and letters with such kind words and love for Elaine, thank you we are truly grateful.

A special word of thanks to Dr Vestjens, the nurses and staff of Viecuri Hospital, Venlo Elaine’s GR Dr De Brouwer and the palliative care nurses for their wonderful care, support and kindness towards Elaine throughout her illness.

We would also like to thank those who generously donated to the Cancer Support Centre, Toon Hermans Huis in Venlo. Please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our deep appreciation and thanks. A mass of Thanksgiving will be offered for all your intentions. May Elaine’s memory live forever in the hearts and minds of those who knew her. We miss her dearly and treasure the times we all had with her.

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Paving Paradise

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EU protected Little Tern along the Wicklow coastline (Photo Justin Ivory)

‘They paved paradise And put up a parking lot..’

So sang Joni Mitchell in her hit Big Yellow Taxi 50 years ago.

50 years on and here we are in the middle of a Biodiversity and Climate crisis that will at best significantly adversely affect life for all species on the planet and at worst threaten the very survival of humankind.

Even though urgent and immediate action on a local, national and global scale is needed more than ever, what are they planning to spend our tax euros on in Co. Wicklow?

A so-called coastal ‘green’way from Greystones to Wicklow Town that will see an existing, well-used natural trail running through an area rich in wildlife with magnificent vistas of mountains and sea, tarmacked and suburbanised. An area protected under EU law (it is a designated SAC and SPA) for its unique habitats and biodiversity, already visited and walked by thousands of people annually, (for not just decades but probably centuries).

They want to throng this very special place with 250,000 visitors annually and fill it with human noise and activity.

Destroying the very reason people go there in the first place for peace and quiet, to get away from it all and enjoy nature.

Beautiful vista from the Wicklow coastal trail (Photo Justin Ivory)

Why is this needless vandalism of nature even happening? The financial selfinterests of a few business people in Wicklow Town with some populist and dubious PR around human recreational activities appears to this writer to be the primary motivations.

This is symptomatic of the lack of a long-term sustainable approach to all our activities in favour of short-sighted, human-centric, short-term benefits for a minority with a long-term negative impact for the majority, future generations and other species that has been played out locally, nationally and globally over the last few decades. It beggar’s belief that this sort of thinking and project is still being given credence and funding. We owe it to ourselves, our children, future generations and other species to do better than this.

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The Sleeper Lies is a mystery thriller by Andrea Mara, author of the Irish Book Award shortlisted One Click. Set in Wicklow, the story is about Marianne, who wakes one morning to find footprints trailing across her snow-covered garden. Marianne’s nearest neighbour lives a mile away, and she has no idea who has been creeping around outside her house at night. Is it somehow linked to her interest in true crime?

Or perhaps to her mother’s unexplained death, twenty years earlier? Or maybe the answer lies closer to home. In the end, 24 days is all it takes for everything to come crashing down.

New series. Four-part drama, starring Sarah Lancashire. Set in Bristol, it centres on the abduction of Kiri Akindele (Felicia Mukasa), a nine-year-old black girl. Kiri lives with her foster parents Jim and Alice Warner (Steven Mackintosh and Lia Williams) and their teenage son Si (Finn Bennett). Social worker Miriam is caught up in the investigation Kiri goes missing on one of her supervised visits. As the search for her intensifies, Miriam is publicly blamed by the police, the press, and even her colleagues for putting the girl at risk.

It’s open season on Harley Quinn when her explosive breakup with the Joker puts a big fat target on her back. Unprotected and on the run, Quinn faces the wrath of narcissistic crime boss Black Mask, his right-hand man, Victor Zsasz, and every other thug in the city.

But things soon even out for Harley when she becomes unexpected allies with three deadly women -- Huntress, Black Canary and Renee Montoya. Starring: Margot Robbie, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jurnee Smollett-Bell.

Director: Cathy Yan. Genres: Action, Adventure

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AriesStick to practical priorities with shared finances.

Ignore chaos, confusion and distractions. Secure the ground taken.

TaurusDon’t make assumptions about your partner. If you want to know something, ask. Keep an open mind.

You can get the inside story.

GeminiThe workload may seem intense. Focus carefully on the job at hand to reduce technical error. Stay in communication.

CancerRomance could flower, despite unexpected changes.

Look for opportunities for fun and find them. Enjoy excellent company.

LeoCompute expenses and monitor in real time to avoid unpleasant surprises.

Changes could disrupt the schedule.

Pat McManus Band Friday, February 28, 2020 at 8 PM – 10:30 PM VISUAL Centre, Carlow

Neil Delamere: End of Watch Saturday 29th February 8pm. VISUAL Centre, Carlow. Call 059 9172400. Tickets: €24/22

The Idea Academy Monday, March 2, 2020 at 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM Local Enterprise Office Carlow. Cost: €20

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.

Fresh from a sell-out tour, star of BBC’s The Blame Game, Fighting Talk and the News Quiz, Neil Delamere returns to the Visual Carlow with a brand new show. Time waits for no man, especially one trying to buy a watch.

Things always get complicated. “You’ll be hard pressed to find a more gifted comic at the Fringe. *****” The Scotsman “One lean, mean, comedy, killing machine. *****.” The Herald.

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VirgoUse your power responsibly.

Hold yourself to high standards. Keep your promises, standards and word. Integrity makes things work.

LibraDig into unexpected revelations. New facts dispel old fears. Study the latest developments. Present your findings to your network.

ScorpioTry a gentle approach with domestic matters. Someone in your family could use extra loving. List the problems to solve.

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Step back and let a controversy sail on by. Clear out clutter. Clean your room.

Offer advice only if asked.

Plan for what’s ahead.

CapricornDon’t make assumptions or expensive promises. Confer with allies to get the inside scoop. Inspire others to succeed.

Saturday Storytime with Irish Sign Language (ISL) Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 11 AM – 12 PM Carlow County Library Tullow St., Carlow, I Join us in Carlow Central Library on national Library Open Day on February 29th for Storytime with Nicola and ISL by Teresa.

Suitable for children under 6 and a warm welcome for anyone who is deaf or hearing impaired. If you can’t make it, the Storytime will be LIVE streamed on Facebook. No booking required. #TakeACloserLook #LeapIntoLibraries

Self Care yoga retreat Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 1 PM – 9 PM Teach Bhride Holistic Education Centre, Tullow A soulful and flowing yoga practice focusing on your well being, followed by some great fun with face yoga, and snack break. Return to a long restorative yoga practice, wrapped in blankets and supported by cushions and bolsters. Guided Meditation and Yoga Nidra will then send you off to such a relaxed place that you will want to stay there. A short head massage for everyone while you relax. Off to eat a wholesome homemade delicious vegetarian meal to finish off the evening. €100

Lampshade Making Workshop

Sunday, March 1, 2020 at 11 AM – 3 PM Carlow Fabric & Crafts Bridewell Lane, Carlow Learn a new skill and be guided on fabrics, techniques & how to create a wonderful freestanding lampshade. Choose from a wide selection of fabrics for your shade, all materials & supplies are included in the workshop.

Make a free standing lampshade, perfect for a reading lamp or as a bedside locker lamp.

Embellish your shade by adding a small pompom trim this, also included in the price.

Everyone will go home with a wonderful completed lampshade that makes a perfect gift or will look amazing in your home.

AquariusA professional goal is within sight. Focus and winning is a distinct possibility. Get your team on your side.

Prepare for a test.

PiscesA travel or study opportunity is worth investigating. Find out what’s involved. Look for answers to tough questions.

Contribute to a greater cause.

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