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€1m in funding for local projects Fifteen LEADER grants announced

MORE than €1 million is on the way to 15 community projects around County Carlow.

The funding comes in the latest round of LEADER programme investment in such projects all around Ireland.

The windfall was announced last week by Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring.

The money coming to Carlow is earmarked for sports club, festivals, heritage projects, community centres, and more.

7KH PDLQ EHQH¿FLDU\ ZLOO be the Ballinkillen Lorum Community Centre, which will receive €185,726.25 &ORVH EHKLQG WKDW ¿JXUH LV WKH St. Laurence O’Toole Athletics Club, which will receive €173,431 for provision of ÀRRGOLJKWLQJ DQG QHZ VXUIDFLQJ at their grounds, as well as

the purchase of new sports equipment.

Others who will receive sums in excess of €100,000 are An Gairdín Beo Teoranta (€158,700 to help make An Gairdín Beo an inclusive space for the whole community); Leighlin Parish Sports Grounds Development Committee (€150,000 for an astroturf pitch and extension of walkway at their ‘Superbowl’ project); and Hackestown Community Sports Hall CLG (€119,820 for ongoing work there).

The Éigse Carlow Arts Festival is to get exactly €100,000. This is made up of two grants of €50,000 each: one to help with national advertising costs, and one to help with other marketing promotions.

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Dr Johnathan and Wendy Jacob at the MSD Facility in Carlow celebrating it’s 10th anniversery. » Lots more pictures inside

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15 projects to share total of €1,051,131

news in brief Recycling record A NEW record was set in Carlow last year in terms of the amount of electrical and battery waste brought for recycling, DFFRUGLQJ WR ¿JXUHV SXEOLVKHG last week by WEEE Ireland.

7KH ¿JXUHV VKRZ D UHF\FOLQJ rate of 10.8kg of electrical DQG EDWWHU\ ZDVWH SHU KHDG RI SRSXODWLRQ LQ WKH FRXQW\ $OPRVW half of the items recycled were ODUJH KRXVHKROG DSSOLDQFHV such as dishwashers, ovens, and washing machines, which can EH UHWXUQHG WR UHWDLOHUV XSRQ SXUFKDVH RI D QHZ DSSOLDQFH The remaining half consisted mainly of ordinary batteries and lightbulbs.

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Taylor Lyons and Jahmene Bideratan at the Kildare & Leighlin Diocese Family Fun Day

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Great crowd attends Diocesan Family Fun (in the sun!) Day

THIS year’s annual concert in the Mount Wolseley Hotel to UDLVH IXQGV IRU SURMHFWV LQ 7KH Sudan will be held on the night of Wednesday August 1.

Acts will include Mary Darcy, Teresa and The Stars, Laz 0XUSK\ &RXQWU\ )ODYRXU (PHU /DZORU 6DP $QGHUVRQ Cross Keys, Catherine and The Images, Harry Donohoe, Tadgh Ronan, and Ali O’Neill.

7LFNHWV FRVW MXVW ¼ HDFK They are already available from the hotel and from event organiser Simon Ronan, while FDVK FDQ EH SDLG RQ WKH QLJKW too.

A GREAT number of children and adults alike enjoyed the recent Family Fun Day that was hosted in the grounds of Carlow College by the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin, in association with Carlow Sports Partnership and Carlow Youth Services.

The event took place in brilliant sunshine on Saturday June 16, and there was lots to keep people of all ages entertained and amused. Activities included demonstrations by the

Defence Forces and Fire Services, an art tent, Davy’s Pets, a Trócaire display, African drumming, vintage cars, and much more.

The event was part of the Kildare and Leighlin Diocese preparation for the World Meeting of Families, taking place in Ireland from August 21 to 26 next. Alongside faith and parish based initiatives, the Diocese has undertaken a number of community outreach events including the Family Fun Day. It featured

a World Meeting of Families stand in the grounds of Carlow College for those who ZLVK WR ¿QG RXW PRUH DERXW this once in a life time event.

Bishop Denis Nulty said: ‘This afternoon is about us R൵HULQJ D VSDFH IRU WKH PDQ\ kinds of families across the diocese to spend some quality time together. It’s about having fun and enjoying a free afternoon of music, sport, art and food – all elements that are so important to family life.’

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/RFDO )LQH *DHO 7' 3DW Deering, welcomed the news

of such huge investment in the county. ‘The announcement by Minister Michael Ring, Minister for Rural and &RPPXQLW\ 'HYHORSPHQW WKDW ¼ LQ /($'(5 IXQGLQJ KDV EHHQ VSHQW DFURVV RI SURMHFWV LQ &DUORZ LV PRVW welcome news. This grant is VXSSRUWLQJ MREV DQG LQYHVWPHQW across the county,’ he said. µ7KHUH KDV EHHQ D VLJQL¿FDQW H[SDQVLRQ RI DFWLYLW\ RYHU the last 12 months since the Minister introduced a range RI PHDVXUHV WR PDNH WKH SURgramme work better for both SRWHQWLDO DSSOLFDQWV DQG IRU WKH /($'(5 /RFDO $FWLRQ *URXSV ZKLFK GHOLYHU WKH SURJUDPPH on the ground. µ7KH /($'(5 SURJUDPPH IXQGV SURMHFWV XQGHU D GLYHUVH range of themes that include HQWHUSULVH GHYHORSPHQW UXUDO tourism, social inclusion and the environment. LEADER is D NH\ FRPSRQHQW RI ,UHODQG¶V 5XUDO 'HYHORSPHQW 3URJUDPPH ¶

Business Picnic to be held on July 5th NEXT month will see the return of one of Ireland’s most innovative networking SODWIRUPV 7KH %XVLQHVV 3LFQLF Now in its third year, the event VHHV &RXQW\ &DUORZ SDYH WKH way for key connections through informal business connections and shared learning.

The Business Picnic is a free event hosted by Carlow County &RXQFLO¶V /RFDO (QWHUSULVH 2൶FH LQ DVVRFLDWLRQ ZLWK Arboretum, Netwatch, and Wright Insurance Brokers.

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connect with each other.’ Rachel Doyle of The Arboretum said she too ZDV GHOLJKWHG µWR EH SDUW RI VRPHWKLQJ WKDW ZLOO KHOS IXWXUH business owners and growing FRPSDQLHV DV ZHOO DV WR share my own business story ZLWK RWKHU EXVLQHVV SHRSOH HVSHFLDOO\ QHZ DQG XSFRPLQJ ones.’ Kathleen Holohan , Chief Executive of Carlow County &RXQFLO VDLG µ:H KRSH WKDW this event will encourage the building of meaningful business connections that will drive IXWXUH EXVLQHVV QRW MXVW LQ County Carlow but nationally. ‘Carlow is an ideal location for EXVLQHVVHV WR VWDUW GHYHORS DQG grow, and we are delighted to EH DEOH WR EULQJ WKLV RSSRUWXQLW\ to the business community, Ms Holohan added.

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Twenty-one complete local tourism programme

TWENTY-ONE participants from across County Carlow have been awarded QQI acTHE 12 ACRES brewery at creditation as part of their Level Killeshin will present a rocking &HUWL¿FDWH LQ 7RXULVP 9LVLWRU musical line-up in Carlow this Care. weekend, to celebrate Indie The participants completed Beer Week. And there’ll be free a training programme which EHHU RQ R྾HU WRR was spearheaded by Car-low The music this Friday night County Council in partnership (June 29) will come from with Carlow Tourism, Carlow :KROH /RWWD 9ROWDJH ,UHODQGœV Kilkenny Educa-tional Training leading ACDC tribute act. Board & Myshall Muintir na Saturday night (June 30) will Tire. It was provided under the bring a treat for Nirvana fans, as &RXQW\ &DUORZ 7RZQ 9LOODJH the performers will be Negative Renewal Scheme.

Creeps, one of the best Nirvana The special purpose award is tribute bands around. Get ready designed to enable learners to WR URFN RXW RQ ERWK QLJKWV understand the socio-economic Both shows will take place at EHQHÂżWV RI WKH WRXULVP VHFWRU the T Street music venue, and and to appreciate their own role they will also see free sample in tourism visitor customer care tasters of 12 Acres craft beer on was delivered by the Carlow RŕľľHU Kilkenny Educational Training Please note that proof of Board. age may be required, and that Speaking about the propeople will be expected to drink gramme, Kathleen Holohan, responsibly.

Chief Executive of Carlow It’s all part of Indie Beer Week, County Council, said: ‘Carlow which is running nationwide County Council is delighted to until July 1. Full details are be able to spearhead the delivonline at www.indiebeerweek.ie ery of this programme for Rural

Programme Participants with Council Cathaoirleach Brian O’Donoghue, Cllr. John Murphy (Carlow Tourism), Kathleen Holohan, (CEO of Carlow County Council), Sarah Barron (KCETB), and Helen Ryan (Carlow LEO).

County Carlow, and sees building the capacity of communities as an essential element in the development of sustainable rural WRXULVP LQ RXU 7RZQV 9LOODJHV ‘The tourism industry is of vital importance to County Carlow and supports many jobs in rural

communities,’ she added.

Chairperson of Carlow Tourism, Cllr. John Murphy, said: ‘This project is just one of the initiatives being developed

by Carlow Tourism under the 7RZQ 9LOODJH 6FKHPH ZKLFK includes the development of an

experiential tourism product for the county. Examples include walking routes and town trails across a number of locations and attractions in County Carlow’. ‘We hope to continue this training as part of the 2018/19 Town 9LOODJH 6FKHPH DQG LQFUHDVH

the number of people who avail of this training,’ he added.

7KH 7RZQ 9LOODJH VFKHPH is co-ordinated by Carlow County Council and attending the presentation, Helen Ryan, (FRQRPLF 'HYHORSPHQW 2ŕľśFHU ZLWK WKH /RFDO (QWHUSULVH 2ŕľśFH said: ‘Having experienced and trained guides is an essential requirement for the Carlow economy and having trained guides enhances the user experience which hopefully will have the HŕľľHFW WKDW WKH\ ZLOO SURORQJ WKHLU stay in County Carlow which in WXUQ KDV D VSLQ Rŕľľ HFRQRPLF HIfect for the County by increased spending by the visitor.’ Eileen O’Rourke, CEO of Carlow Tourism commented: ‘Knowledge and apprecia-tion of our local tourism assets is vital to a successful and sustainable rural tourism destination. ‘The training of personnel in core, front of house positions can tangibly improve visitor satisfaction levels, enhancing the length of stay by holidaymakers to an area and encouraging positive word of mouth publicity.

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news in brief Eire Og Lotto

Margaret Hoctor from Kilmullen Farm in Wicklow was winner of last year’s photo contest. Why not enter this year yourself?

It’s time for silage to go pink again!

THE striking sight of bales of silage wrapped in pink could soon be seen across the county again, as part of this year’s ‘Bale Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness’ campaign.

The novel initiative is run

by Glanbia Agribusiness, in support for Breast Cancer Ireland. Every Glanbia Agribusiness retail branch across Ireland is currently selling pink silage wrap, which is identical in every way to normal silage wrap, except for the colour. A donation goes to Breast Cancer Ireland with every pink wrap purchased.

Farmers who are not near a retail branch but who still want to support the cause can buy the pink wrap online at glanbiaconnect.com. Prices start at â‚Ź93 for a 1500m x 750mm roll, and there are discounts for bulk purchases.

People can also support the cause by buying a â‚Ź2 trolley token key ring or pin at any of the 53 Glanbia Agribusiness branches nationwide.

More than â‚Ź25,000 has been raised through the ‘Bale Pink’ campaign over the past three years, and organisers are KRSHIXO RI DGGLQJ VLJQLÂżFDQWO\ to that total this year too.

NUMBERS drawn in the Eire Og GAA club Lotto last week were 2, 13, 14 and 31, and there was no jackpot winner. The jackpot therefore increased to ₏10,250 for this week’s draw, which took place last night (Monday) in Teach Asca.

There were no Match 3 winners last week.

Tickets for the next draw can be purchased from club members. Meanwhile, bingo continues in the clubhouse each Thursday at 8.30 p.m., and there is live music each Saturday, with no cover charge. .

Culture Night CULTURE Night 2018 will take place on Friday September QH[W DQG WKH $UWV 2ŕľśFH of Carlow County Council is currently inviting expressions of interest.

The theme for this year’s Culture Night is ‘Collaboration’ and it’s planned to stage a range of family-friendly and freeof-charge events hosted by artists, musicians, craftspeople, schools, clubs, etc.

Application forms are DYDLODEOH IURP WKH $UWV 2ŕľśFH They can be contacted at (059) 9136401 or (059) 9136203, or e-mail sdowling@carlowcoco. ie Forms should be returned by 5 p.m. on Friday July 6.

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news in brief Man found safe A BORRIS man who was reported missing last week was later found safe and well.

29-year-old Philip Power had been reported missing last Tuesday, after he hadn’t been seen since 7 p.m. on Monday evening.

GardaĂ­ issued an appeal for help in detecting his whereabouts, and said there were ‘serious concerns’ for his wellbeing. They later happily announced on Wednesday morning however that he had been found safe and well. A statement also thanked the public for their assistance. .

Tidy Towns TIDY Towns organisations across the county are currently working away diligently as this year’s Judging period gets under way.

All towns and villages in the competition are visited twice by judges, and the visits can take place any time between mid to late June, and midAugust. Consequently, all the organisations are doing their level best to ensure their own particular areas look their very best every day, all summer long.

Volunteer workers are crucial WR HYHU\ 7LG\ 7RZQV HŕľľRUW and new volunteers are always welcome everywhere that takes part. Contact your local committee if you would like to get involved.

Michael O’Reilly, John and Patricia Mc Ardle and Mary O’Reilly at MSD’s celebrations last week

Strong Tyrone team ends Carlow’s football rising

CARLOW’s epic football rising of 2018 came to an end in Netwatch Dr Cullen Park on Saturday, as a strong visiting Tyrone team overcame the hosts on a scoreline of 3-14 to 1-10.

The defeat brings to a halt the momentum gained by Turlough O’Brien’s men during memorable League and Championship campaigns this year, but still, the state of gaelic football is stronger in Carlow than it has been for many years, and all involved

can look forward to 2019 and Division 3 football then ZLWK FRQ¿GHQFH &DUORZ DFWXDOO\ JRW R྾ WR D strong start on Saturday, with a Darragh O’Brien goal on 7 minutes helping the home side into a 1-2 to 0-3 lead.

However, that turned out to be their last score of the half, and they ended up trailing at the break by 0-8 to 1-2.

Tyrone got further on top in the second half, with a goal on 42 minutes putting them well in the driving seat, a

second goal (from a penalty) on 52 minutes more or less ending the game as a contest, and a third goal in the closing minutes putting the icing on the cake for them.

7KH RŕľśFLDO DWWHQGDQFH RQ Saturday was 6,353.

Meanwhile, Carlow’s senior hurlers are back in action this coming weekend, as they take on Westmeath in the Joe McDonagh Cup Final on Sunday (July 1).

Throw-in time at Croke Park will be 1.45 p.m.

Court sets date for fatal car crash trial A YOUNG woman who is accused of causing the deaths of four of her friends in a horror car crash three and half years DJR ODVW ZHHN KDG D GDWH Âż[HG for the commencement of her trial.

Naas Circuit Criminal Court set July 10th as the start date for the trial of 23-year-old Dayna Kearney, from Crossneen.

She is charged with dangerous driving causing the deaths of the other young women on the N78 Athy link road at Burtown, close to Athy, on January 6 in 2015.

She is also charged with driving a defective vehicle on the occasion.

The four who died in the collision with another vehicle were Chermaine Carroll (aged 20, and from Carlow), and Aisling Middleton, Niamh Doyle, and Gemma Nolan (all aged 19 and from Athy).

Ms Kearney was driving a Volkswagen Polo at the time.

She was herself seriously injured in the crash.

She remains on bail while awaiting trial.

Anybody know a James who was a big ‘Den’ fan?

The letter and pictures from 1988.

HE MIGHT be delighted by it, or he might be embarrassed‌ but somebody called James from Carlow is among several people who last week had letters published online that they wrote to popular TV puppets Zig and Zag back in 1988.

The letters were posted

by CiarĂĄn Morrison and Mick O’Hara of Double Z Productions, who were the creators of Zig and Zag, and many more popular characters besides, including Dustin the Turkey and the ‘gruesome twosome’, Podge and Rodge.

7KH\ H[SODLQHG KRZ WKH\ IRXQG WZR ER[HV RI IDQ OHWters from all of three decades ago, and decided to post them on their Twitter account, @ DoubleZCreative.

Among them was a letter from a Carlow boy called James – but ZKRVH H[DFW LGHQWLW\ UHPDLQV D mystery, since his surname and address were blacked out in the image that the Double Z crew put online.

It asks why Zig and Zag have

‘zogabonds’ (for anybody who’s not a child of the 80s themselves – they’re the springy things on their heads), and it also shares a joke with them (‘Why did the dinosaur cross the road?

Because there were no chickens in those days.’).

James also tells in his letter how he was a big fan of the Ghostbusters cartoon, and how he liked ‘Defenders of the Earth’ too.

He says Don (Conroy) is good for showing people how to draw animals, and his letter included D GUDZLQJ RI D ÂżVK DORQJ ZLWK other drawings of the three main stars of ‘The Den’ (Zig and Zag themselves, along with host Ian Demspey) and the Ghostbusters logo.

James – whoever he is – would be aged in his late 30s or early 40s now, and probably doesn’t watch much children’s TV any more. His letter is a reminder though of the huge role that ‘The Den’ played in many children’s lives back then. Do you remember it yourself?

New Cathaoirleachs CLLR. Brian O’Donoghue from Rathvilly has been elected the new Cathaoirleach of Carlow County Council.

At just 30 years old, he becomes one of the youngest people ever to hold the role of Council chairperson.

He was nominated for the position by Cllr. Tommy Kavanagh, and seconded by Cllr. Fergal Browne, with both men remark-

ing it was great to see younger people playing such a key role in the council chamber.

Meanwhile, Cllr William Quinn was elected Cathaoirleach of the Bagenalstown Municipal District of the Council. This is his second time to hold that role since the last Local Elections in 2014. Cllr. Ken Murnane was elected Mayor of the Carlow Municipal District.

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Your guide to Independent Living In the last two decades, people have not only been living longer but they also have been staying much healthier later in life, according to a recently released study.

So what can you do to make sure you are among those who live longer, healthier lives? . Here are a few tips: 1. Fight afternoon fatigue – Fatigue is a common problem among older adults, especially after lunch. Having a glass of water and a high-antioxidant food like a prune can revitalise the body and stimulate the mind.

2. Exercise from the neck up – .HHSLQJ WKH EUDLQ DFWLYH DQG ¿W LV imperative to the health of older adults.

1RW RQO\ GRHV LW VWDYH R྾ PHPRU\ loss illnesses like Alzheimer’s and dementia, but it also fosters executive function. Try word games and recall H[HUFLVHV )RU H[DPSOH ¿QG ¿YH red objects during a walk in the neighbourhood and recall them when back home.

3. Pole walk – Walking poles allow for more balanced mobility than walkers or canes. Walking with poles engages the muscles of the upper torso, which increases upper-body strength

and cardiovascular endurance. Consult a physician before making the switch to poles.

4. Dine in twos – Those who share meals with others eat less than those who eat alone. This is an easy weightloss tactic and one that fosters social interaction and engagement. While this is easy for those aging in community, older adults aging at home can plan to have meals with family or friends at least several times a week.

Break routine – Routine limits brain stimulation. Introduce new foods or new ways of eating the same food.

For example, replace canned peaches with freshly sliced ones. Also, try WDNLQJ D GLŕľľHUHQW URXWH WR WKH VKRS RU supermartket.

Sole Support – As people age, the fat pads on the bottom of their feet compress, creating fatigue and pain.

Consider wearing supportive shoes or inserting foot pads for better stability

and comfort or socks that have extra padding.

7. Fats: Out with the bad, in with the good – Older adults with an increased genetic risk for dementia can reduce the risk by increasing the amount of Omega-3 fatty acids in their diet. These IDWW\ DFLGV IRXQG LQ ¿VK QXWV ROLYH RLO and green leafy vegetables, can reduce EUDLQ LQÀDPPDWLRQ D SRVVLEOH FDXVH RI Alzheimer’s disease.

8. Decrease salt – High blood pressure, which can lead to strokes DQG D VLJQL¿FDQW GHFOLQH LQ FRJQLWLYH function, often increases with age. As adults get older, the sense of taste also fades, leading to a desire for more salt RQ IRRG WR HQKDQFH ÀDYRXU 'HFUHDVLQJ salt intake will enhance cardio and cognitive health.

9. Balancing act – In addition to exercises that build strength and LPSURYH ÀH[LELOLW\ DQG FDUGLRYDVFXODU endurance, make sure to add balance activities to the daily routine. Good balance requires maintaining a centre of gravity over the base of support.

Tai chi, yoga, walking on challenging surfaces and water exercises all enhance overall balance.

10. Dance like there’s no tomorrow – Older adults getting regular physical exercise are 60% less likely to get dementia.

Exercise increases oxygen to the brain and releases a protein that strengthens cells and neurons. Dance involves all of the above plus the cerebral activity present in learning and memory.

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Greatest season in Irish Rugby

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he FIFA soccer World Cup has been great so far but the rugby series between Ireland and Australia – which culminated in Saturday’s Third Test victory for Joe Schmidt’s men in Sydney – has been a welcome distraction.

Saturday’s 20-16 win had it DOO (྾RUW GUDPD KHURLVP DQG euphoria. With one win apiece going into the game, there was a real Cup Final atmosphere in the stadium for the decider.

Good and all as this Irish team is I thought it would be too much of an ask to win the Test Series against the Wallabies on their home turf. I shouldn’t have doubted them.

With Ireland leading 12-9 at half-time having had the majority of territory and possession in WKH ÂżUVW SHULRG , IHOW ZH QHHGHG to be further ahead. We struggled to convert our dominance into points and I felt this was going to come back to bite us.

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Josaphine Hutton, David Byrne and Jenniffer Murnana O’Conner at Merck Sharp & Dohme celebrating 10 years in Carlow So has this been Ireland’s best year ever in rugby? Quite possibly, but it has been coming under Joe Schmidt. The provinces – who contribute the vast majority of the players to the Irish panel – deserve their share of the plaudits too.

If the Rugby World Cup was this year you couldn’t see anyone beating Ireland. But who’s to say this Ireland squad can’t improve even more, or maintain their current brilliance through to the tournament in autumn 2019?

What they must do now above all else is get some well-earned rest. It must be a great feeling WR URXQG Rŕľľ WKH VHDVRQ LQ WKH manner they did. It certainly has felt great to watch their magQLÂżFHQW SHUIRUPDQFHV VR , FDQ only imagine how good it feels for the players to be displaying their talents to the rugby and sporting world at large in such style.

Brian Quigley they did. Relentless pressure was applied on the tourists and with only a point in the game twenty minutes from time I really didn’t think we could withstand wave after wave of DWWDFNV %XW ZH KHOG ¿UP IRU D IDPRXV YLFWRU\ DQG D ¿UVW VHULHV win down under in 39 years.

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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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TURF & FIREWOOD

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TO ADVERTISE TEL: 059 914 1877 PLANNING NOTICES. Carlow County Council I Philip Woods intend to apply for planning permission all at 2 Cottage, Kearneys Lane, Pollerton Big, Carlow, R93PX22.

The development consists of the (1) demolition of existing single storey extension to the rear of existing cottage.

(2) removal of existing chimney.

(3) alterations to front elevation of existing cottage to include internal alterations (4) and for the construction of a single storey extension to the rear and (5) to widen existing vehicular access exiting on to Kearneys Lane (6) and for all associated site 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, 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 James Mulhall wishes to apply for planning permission for a café and food hall on the ground floor and a restaurant and kitchen on the first floor along with associated works in addition to the previously authorised activity as a retail butcher and food processing at 7-8 Dublin Street, 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 conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

Séamus Grogan, Chartered Engineer, BE. C.Eng. MIEI. 087 2505438 Carlow County Council We, Laura Hosey & Brian Roche, are applying to Carlow County Council for Planning Permission for the construction of a proposed single storey dwelling, domestic single storey detached garage to the side of dwelling, domestic detached storage shed to the rear of dwelling, appropriate waste water treatment system, connection to mains water supply, proposed domestic entrance with associated wing walls, and all ancillary site works at Primrose Hill, Quinagh, 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 conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. (www.butlerarchitecture.ie,

info@butlerarchitecture.ie.

Phone 059-9104514, Mobile 0857609774.)

Carlow County Council Full Planning Permission is being sought by Jim Quirke, for the restoration and extension to the rear of an existing farm house, along with the installation of a new sewage treatment system, percolation area and all associated site and landscaping works at Goolin, Borris, 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 it’s 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 €20.00 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 Full Planning Permission is being sought by Shane Rooney, for the restoration, part demolition and extension to the rear of an existing house, along with the installation of a new sewage treatment system, percolation area and all associated site and landscaping works at Rathtoe, 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 it’s 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 €20.00 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 Patryk Podsiadlowicz am applying to Carlow County Council for the permission for change of use from office to retail (shop), and alteration of shop door to appropriate wheelchair access.

Also for changing signage above of door and display window for appropriate at 1 Hay Market, 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 conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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 Mount Leinster Rangers G.A.A. Club are applying for permission for the change of use from agricultural land to 2 No. playing pitches with new entrance and access road and all associated site works at Kilcoltrim & Ballynagrane, Borris, Co Carlow. The planning ap-

plication may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority, Athy Road, Carlow during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the planning application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €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: Byrne & McCabe Design Ltd, Architecture & Engineering Services. Tel: 059 9725684

Carlow County Council We Una & Justin O’ Rourke intend to apply for planning permission to Carlow Co. Co. for the construction of a new two storey split level dwelling, detached garage, new vehicular entrance, septic tank, percolation area and all associated site works and drainage at Bealalaw, Myshall 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 Athy Road, Carlow during its public opening hours. A submission or observation

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Hummingbird invasion

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HOROSCOPES

Hummingbird Hawk-moth feeding. Pic: Justin Ivory WHILE counting butterflies and bumblebees on recent trips to Kilruddery Gardens in Bray and Mount Usher Gardens in Ashford I was brought to a halt by the sound of humming and then the sight of an unexpected creatures flitting from flower to flower – Hummingbirds!

Similar reports have been flooding in from all over the country.

Hummingbirds in Ireland!

You’ve got to be kidding!

Well yes and no is the answer.

These particular aeronautical masters are not birds at all but one of the coolest, most amazing insects you are likely to encounter in Ireland. They are in fact Hummingbird Hawk-moths (Macroglossum stellatarum).

This day flying moth resembles a hummingbird as it hovers with an audible hum in front of flowers feeding on the nectar with its long tongue or more correctly proboscis.

It is particularly fond of Red Valerian as well as Fuschia, Jasmine and Campion and many other species.

BEAT

By Rowan Somerville

NO COUNTRY FOR WOMEN RTÉ Player

THE HAPPY PRINCE Out Now

In the midst of the Second Intifada, two acts of extreme violence lead to an act of extraordinary humanity. A suicide bomb was detonated outside a nightclub in Tel Aviv, killing twenty-two people, mostly young Israelis. In an apparently retributive act of violence, an Israeli settler shot Palestinian pharmacist, Mazan Al-Joulani in the neck, rendering him brain-dead. From the ashes of these events, rose an incredible act of generosity as one man donates his heart to a dying Israeli.

No Country for Women is a new landmark television two part documentary series on RTÉ One which explores Irish women’s lives since achieving the vote 100 years ago. In the 100th anniversary year of women’s suffrage, these documentaries travel through time, seeking historical answers in the journeys of a number of Irish women today. Asking the question of how much has really changed for women in the last century, the film comes up with some uncomfortable answers about the impact of government, legal and religious control over women’s lives.

Labours of love rarely come more superbly wrapped than Rupert Everett’s engrossing biopic of the final years of the legendary Oscar Wilde. Written and directed by, and also starring Everett, this latest celluloid look at Wilde’s life skips past his days as a hugely successful playwright of late-Victorian London, and concentrates on his post-prison period, after being convicted of gross indecency.

Everett is pretty flawless as Wilde, but he’s closely followed by Colin Morgan, who is unrecognisable as the duplicitous Bosie. Colin Firth and Emily Watson both put in good shifts.

CAMP of the week

GARDEN IDEA of the week SHOW of the week

ARIES- This week is a 7 Investigate your opportunities. Another gets through where you can’t.

Call ahead to avoid running all over town.

TAURUS- This week is a 6 Review resources, and store provisions for the future.

Public obligations interfere with private time. New possibilities abound.

GEMINI- This week is a 7 Misunderstandings delay the action; don’t make wild promises, and do what you said you would. Negotiate and compromise.

CANCER- This week is a 7 Expand your physical boundaries and limitations with practice over the next few days. Focus more on actions than talk; words can get tangled.

LEO- This week is a 7 Avoid controversy, risk or expense. Relax and spend easy time together. Listen more than you speak. Have fun with someone sweet.

CARLOW REGIONAL YOUTH SERVICE 059 91 30476

ADAM FROST – MY LIFE IN GARDENING Visual Theatre, Aug 2, Tix: €17each or 2 for €30

Carlow Summer Camp takes place 9th – 13th July and caters for 5 -12 year old children in 4 venues around the town. The three 5-9 aged venues are St. Fiacc’s NS, Holy Family Boys NS, Askea and Gaelscoil Ceatharlach. These camps start at 9.45am and finish at 3.15pm. The 10 -12 year olds will be based in the CBS (Christian Brothers School) and they start at 10am and finish at 3.30pm. Parents can register their child/children by calling into Montgomery House, Athy Road, Carlow and enrol with camp fee €45, if child is coming from a waged family and €35 from a non-waged family.

In his talk about ‘A Life in Gardening’, Adam Frost will tell the story of his journey from a young boy uprooted from the city to live in North Devon, to an award-winning garden designer and television presenter. His career really started when he went to work for Gardeners’ World presenter Geoff Hamilton at Barnsdale Gardens and eventually led him to win seven gold medals at Chelsea Flower Show. Adam will talk about where he finds his inspiration from. As well as drawing on memories, special places and people who have been influential to the way he designs.”

TIP of the week

ACTIVITY of the week

WE WANT YOUR LEAVING CERT STORIES! Did a teacher’s passion for a particular subject inspire you? Do you remember much of what you learned for Leaving Cert? Do you still have dreams about the exam? We’re looking to talk to people of different ages, background and location about their experience - good or bad - of the Leaving Cert for an RTE One television documentary. These will be short vox pops filmed in Dublin over the next fortnight.

If you’d like to share your memories please message oda@wildfirefilms.net.

GIG of the week

VIRGO- This week is a 7 Enjoy domestic arts, crafts DQG EHDXWL¿FDWLRQ SURMHFWV Handle chores and routines.

Share the fruits of your labours.

LIBRA- This week is a 5 7KHUH¶V D GL൵HUHQFH of opinion. Beware contradictions and trite solutions. Avoid gossip. An answer is elusive.

SCORPIO- This week is a 9 Slow down to untangle misunderstandings before they grow. Update schedules and keep everyone in the loop.

SAGITTARIUS- This week is a 7

Listen before you advance, or risk breakdowns. Note emotion as well as logic.

Distractions cause mistakes.

Spread your wings.

Hummingbird Hawk-moth – a blur of wings! Pic: Justin Ivory Not only is this moth day flying, studies have shown that they often return to feed at the same patch of flowerbed at the same time each day.

As well as behavioural clues, it is also instantly recognisable from its orange hind wings, and black and white chequered pattern on the abdomen.

The Hummingbird Hawkmoth is an irregular migrant to Britain and Ireland from mainland Europe in varying numbers.

2017 seems to be a bumper year for this wonderful creature so get yourself to a garden and try and see one for yourself.

Even non-wildlife nerds are amazed by these fascinating insects.

CASTLECOMER DISCOVERY PARK Kilkenny, www.discoverypark.ie

LITTLE WOMEN Ballykeeffe Amphitheatre, Kilkenny June 29

CHRISTY MOORE September 7, Visual Carlow, €40

Castlecomer Discovery Park is nested in the charming and tranquil village of Castlecomer and is less than 20km away from Kilkenny city and just 30 minutes from M7, M8 and M9 motorways. Castlecomer Discovery Park adventures includes it famous walk through the treetops, with views of the River Deane below. For the more adventurous, we have Ireland’s longest, over water, zip-line (300 meters), or try the Octagon, our high ropes challenge course. The Park comprises 80 acres of natural woodland and lakes.

The summer season at Ballykeeffe Amphitheatre starts on June 29 with Chapterhouse Theatre Company’s production of the timeless Little Women. Louisa May Alcott’s tale of four sisters - Jo, Beth, Meg and Amy - and their lives during the American Civil War is a story full of romance, love, and friendship; a story where hope will always outdo heartache and hardship if you have the courage to follow your dreams. Little Women is retold in a brand-new adaptation from Chapterhouse.

VISUAL is delighted to welcome back the legendary Christy Moore and fans can expect all the old favourites from Christy’s huge repertoire, spanning 50 years. Christy’s latest double CD “On The Road” was released in November and features new live recordings of some of his most popular tracks. “We have chosen 24 tracks from 17 different venues recorded over the past three years,” says Christy.

CAPRICORN- This week is a 6 Find a quiet, private thinking place. Rest and recuperate. Slow down and avoid irritation at delays and misunderstandings. Let it all blow over.

AQUARIUS-This week is an 8 All for one and one for all.

Stick to the rules or risk a foul. Avoid controversy or jealousies. Diplomacy pays R൵ PISCES- This week is an 8 Maintain grace despite awkward communications or misunderstandings.

Clarify scheduling and watch for delays.

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