Issue: 14 Winter 2013
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Model
Behaviour
Karen Fitzpatrick gives us an insight into her stylish life
Looking Back Moving Forward
Rumour Boutique timeless stylish looks
Marble
City Food
Ken McGuire looks at the wealth of food in Kilkenny
Finishing
Touches Winstons shows us how to accessorise our party looks
Food Favourites Where and what
to eat in Kilkenny
Confessions of a beauty Snob Sarah Canning looks at a few of her favourite beauty products
The Sunday
Drive Siobhan Donohue takes us with her
on her Sunday Drive
A Stylish
Man Paul O’Connor delves into
Men’s Fashion this winter
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Hiya,
Unbelievably Christmas is just around the corner, where did the year go? I’m getting into the Christmas mood with all the lights going up around the city. Can’t wait to kick back and indulge myself in lots of locally sourced food. With our wealth of local restaurants and gourmet shops I surely won’t go hungry! Cover
Photography: Ross Costigan
www.rosscostiganphotography.ie Model: Eve Phelan Make-up: Make up by Aoife Fennelly at Laurena’s Beauty Transformations Hair: Aoibhlinn Blanchfield Clothes: Rumour Boutique Kieran Street, Kilkenny Dress €139,Knitted Coat €169 Neckpiece €99 - All From Rumour Black Ankle Boots – Grahams - €88 Black Handbag – New York Doll €89 Brooch – New York Doll €55 Shot on location in the New Park Hotel
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Contents Winter 2013 4
Want it! Need it!
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Rumour Boutique
10
Winstons
12 Local and Under e30 14
Carla & Claire’s Fashion Picks
16 Confessions of a Beauty Snob 18
Best Beauty Finds
20 Spotlight on Business 24 A world of Food...
26 A Stylish Man 28 Siobhan Donohue
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Out and About in Kilkenny
32 Karen Fitzpatrick
Winter
Ailish Awarded Industry Honours at the Guinot Crown Salon Awards 2014
Ailish beauty & skincare, has been awarded Guinot Crown Salon 2014. This title places them in the top ten percent of Guinot’s highest achieving salons in the UK and Ireland. Attaining Guinot Crown Salon status is recognition of excellence in the field of professional skincare. This coveted award is in its 14th year. This year 109 salons were chosen from Guinot’s portfolio of 1,200 salons. By visiting a Guinot Crown Salon, clients can be confident that they are choosing one of the country’s best salons with flawless principles in environment, customer care and treatment expertise. A Crown Salon promotes Guinot in a prime location and offers all Guinot face and manual body treatments, as well as a full representation of retail products for the face and body. Crown Salon status is awarded exclusively to salons that are able to fulfil this strict criteria.
The Little Green Grocer
The Little Green Grocer is a new shop open on High Street run by two sisters Sarah and Eleanor. Dedicated to selling healthy and locally sourced fresh food, here you can find local cheeses from Knockdrinna and European wines to compliment them. The shop has a wonderful, personal feel. Customers will be spoilt for choice with products such as; Sinead’s vegetables and Josephine’s spelt breads. A must visit for anyone who enjoys tasty food and who wants to support local food producers.
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Very Kilkenny Christmas!
Annual Santa Run
The Nun Run
You could put in the nun run instead - text : Kilkenny NunRun - On Saturday December 7th, the city will be filled with nuns of all shapes and sizes for what promises to be a great day of fun with an underlying message of hope. It will be held in the Rose Garden of the Castle Park in an attempt to break the world record for the most people dressed as nuns in one place. The Kilkenny Nun Run is in aid of Pieta House and Samaritans. The figure to beat to enter the Guiness Book of Records is 1,436. If you would like to be involved email kilkennynunrun@gmail.com or call 0878772688
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the 10km and 10.30am start for the 5km. To enter just log onto http://www.runireland. com/active/all-events and look up Kilkenny Santa Run 5km & 10km on the 14/12/2013. The entry fee for the 5km fun run is - €5 for children, €10 for adults and €20 for families. The 10km time run costs €15 for individuals. Companies who are interested in taking part in the Corporate Challenge 10km team event should contact Mick Greene on 0851668149 or Roisin Hickey on 0868828801 for further details. All participants in the run need to be dressed as Santa, Mrs. Claus or in a suitable festive theme.
Santa Claus is coming to town. In face, several hundred Santas, Mrs Claus, elves and reindeer are coming to town for the 2013 Kilkenny Santa Run that takes place on December 14th. The family friendly event has been a well loved and much anticipated start to the festive season in Kilkenny, with over 400 taking part last year. This will be the 4th Kilkenny Santa run and it promises to be the biggest to date. Organiser of the event, Roisin Hickey said that All the proceeds from the Santa run goes to charity each year, the money raised from this years run is going towards the Kilkenny Skate park Campaign. The event will be on Saturday the 14th of December, with a 10am start for
Kilkenny’s inaugural Christmas festival – A Very Kilkenny Christmas – has been launched with a programme of activities that might be described by Santa Claus himself as “good… very, very good”. Funded by Kilkenny Borough Council and organised by Kilkenny City Centre Business Association, A Very Kilkenny Christmas is all about providing Kilkenny people with fun and community-based incentives to come into the city centre and creating an emotional connection to Kilkenny at Christmas time, according to organisers. A Christmas train, piped music on High Street, igloos and a reindeer bronco on The Parade, a poignant candle lighting ceremony, storytelling for children, a Christmas treasure trail, a competition to award the most extreme Christmas jumper and even a 12 flavours of Christmas food trail are some of the scheduled initiatives which, in their totality, are designed to “create future happy memories” of Christmas time in Kilkenny. Separately planned seasonal events in Kilkenny, such as the Santa Run, Nun Run, Christmas-themed theatre productions, Rothe House’s Christmas Miscellany evening, Kilkenny Castle’s Christmas programme, Kilkenny on Ice, the Christmas market at MacDonagh Junction and events at the Market Cross SC will also be listed and promoted under the A Very Kilkenny Christmas banner. For further information visit www. averykilkennychristmas.com, Send us in any upcoming events to kilkennymagazine@gmail.com and we’ll try our best to fit it in!
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Time Out
Sparklers
Step back in time and get yourself a sparkler that any one of the Downton girls would wear. This exquisite Citrine and Marcasite Oval Ring from the hugely popular Chicago Marcasite Jewellery Collection is priced at €125.00. Go on treat yourself or that someone special.
Virgos Lounge
The uber glamourous Virgos Lounge range is the perfect choice for all your winter weddings and Christmas parties. Sparkles and flattering shapes the perfect choice for every woman. Go to Lola Rose Boutique Kilkenny to get your Virgos Lounge dresses. 2 Rose Inn Street, Kilkenny www.lolarosekilkenny.ie
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Super Fly The Chelsea style boot has been a staple in the shoe wardrobe for the last few years. Fly’s take on it is called the ‘Nage’ which comes in Tan or Dark Brown leather and is available from the Shoe Box on Ormonde Street Kilkenny for 2155 http://theshoebox.ie/
Want it! Need it!
Made in Kilkenny If you are thinking of buying handmade gifts, think Irish and b e t t e r still, think products made in K i l k e n ny. Made in Kilkenny is a group of makers and crafts people who produce beautiful ceramics, textiles, furniture, jewellery, millinery, leather wear but to name a few. Look out for their pop up shop in John Street coming up to Christmas. Also if you want to call out to see where you can ‘Meet your Maker’ go to their website; www. madeinkilkenny.ie. Happy Shopping.
Relax in the l u x u r i o u s surroundings of Lyrath. Take time out from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and treat yourself or someone special to an Oasis Spa gift voucher this Christmas. It’s the ideal present! Can be used all year ensuring you will look and feel your very best! Call (056) 77 05841 or buy on line at www.lyrath.com.
Bronze Goddess It may be cold outside and your skin is turning a shade of purple but you can get that sunshine back in a bottle. Académie Bronze Express is a tinted selft tanning product that allows you to see the colour as it’s going on so you can avoid those dreaded s t r e a k s . Use a mitt for accurate coverage. You can get your Académie tan in Aprils B e a u t y Boutique, 7 W i l l i a m S t r e e t , Kilkenny. Tel 056) 775 1155
Pro Makeup and Hair Team Specialising in Bridal,Occasion and Fashion Makeup One to One Makeup Lessons Makeup Artistry Courses from beginner to advanced levels
Hair and Makeup FROM â‚Ź75
No.1 The Parade, Kilkenny M: 0879032243 www.eyrebrushed.com www.facebook.com/EyrebrushedProMakeUp
Looking Back
Moving Forward
Living as we do in the ‘Information Age,’ the days of the landline phone, records & record players are over; even books and CDs are becoming old school. Now it’s all mobiles, iPods, Sat Navs, laptops and Kindles. If you’ve started using these gadgets, Congratulations! You are a modern woman, now it’s time to modernise your style. At Rumour Boutique, we know that with every passing year, it gets harder to find clothes to suit you, your personality, your figure and your lifestyle. Specialising in good day-wear; Rumour stocks clothes that make you look and feel great, clothes that work for you, and your wardrobe. Although bijoux, Rumour packs a punch with an extensive variety of labels all selected with great care to suit real women. Rumour also stocks some great hand-made hats and fascinators, scarves and accessories. The Rumour ethos: honesty and excellent customer service. Our best advert: “A Happy You”.
Dress Coat Hat Faux Fur Stole All From Rumour
€115 €385 €25 €58
Laced Ankle Boots €50 Grahams Cream Hand Bag €25 New York Doll
Trousers €109 Jumper €98 Tunic €138 Pashmina €45 Jacket €193 Handmade Silk/Merino Wrap €129 All From Rumour €96 €89
Photographer : Ross Costigan Model : Eva Phelan Makeup Aoife Fenelly @ Laurena’s Beauty Transformations Hair Aoibhlinn Blanchfield
Brown Ankle Boots Grahams Brown Suede Bag New York Doll
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Skirt €120 Cardigan €99 Jumper €99 Lace Top €65 Scarf €42 Coat €249 Handmade felt shawl €129 All From Rumour Grey Ankle Boots Grahams Navy Handbag New York Doll
€115 €38
Dressing is not just presenting an image of you to the outside world. I firmly believe clothes should make you feel good. You should dress for you, and to make the best of what you have got. All women have ‘hang- ups’ about their figure, never more so than as we age. The most important thing is to understand this, and at Rumour we work with our clients through talking to them, and even more importantly, by listening to them. It is only through dialogue with our customers that we can help them make a decision about a purchase. We have a very strong philosophy and say it regularly to our clients. “Our best advert is a happy you”. If a customer has received honest advice about style and fit, and leaves happy with her purchase, (confident that you have helped her choose the best outfit for her); she not only comes back to make future purchases, but also tells her friends about the service she has received. We are always totally honest about the fit of a garment and will style each woman to suit her figure and lifestyle. Our clients have come to respect this honesty, and many even come into us with purchases from other shops to ask for styling advice and our opinion. Now more than ever, value for money is a must. When selecting styles for the shop, we always have an eye on quality as well as standards of manufacture. We also like to choose garments that are multi-functional and can be ’reinvented’, worn different ways with accessories etc. and fit in with existing wardrobe items to maximise the wearability. We offer such advice to clients as we are selecting garments together. Regular clients are offered a Privilege membership, offering discounts, previews and a gift purchasing service to friends and family for occasions such as birthdays and Christmas. By recording a history of purchases and sizes, we build up a profile of the type of items the customer likes and can therefore confidently aid with gift purchasing. Of course, vouchers are also available. Our best advert: “A Happy You”.
Located at 38 St Kieran’s Street, Kilkenny. Telephone (056) 7775791 www.facebook.com/RumourKilkenny Twitter @RumourBoutique
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Finishing Touches
Finding a flattering dress is every woman’s dream, the Closet range is one of those dresses. The line is form fitting and flattering. The Closet range is now stocked in Winstons Kilkenny. Compliment your look with the perfect accessories such as the new Alex and Ani range which look great on their own or stacked together
Photographer : Ross Costigan Model : Laura @ Hype Model Agency Makeup Emma Hogan @EyreBrushed Makeup Academy Hair Joan @EyreBrushed Makeup Academy
Closet Dress €65 Black Jacket €64.99 Black Roped Necklace €9.95 Silver Necklace €19.99 Alex and Ani bangles from €26 Ring €3.99
Closet Dress €59.95 Cross Gold Necklace €9.99 Gold Necklace & Earrings €9.99 Alex and Ani bangles from €26 Ring €3.99 Clutch Bag €24.99 Shot on location in one of the Penthouse Suites in the New Park Hotel, Kilkenny
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Fashion, Beauty, Health
Local & Under ¤30 Christmas is just around the corner and it’s time to start thinking of what you will buy your nearest and dearest. We went out and searched for a few items that might be just what you wanted!
Cowshed
Sweet Treats
The Lego Ideas Book The quirky ‘Cowshed’ Bath, Body and Skincare Products are made of 100% Natural essential oils and contain no parabens,petrochemical s,sulphates,artificial colours or fragrances. MacEneaney’s stock their full range which also includes a range for men (Bullocks) and they even offer made to Order Gift sets. MacEneaney’s Chemist €27.95
What better way to reward your family and friends at Christmas than with some sugary goodness? From classic chocolate to retro favourites, candy is a sure win. Kitty’s Cabin from €2.99
Yankee Candle
Ukelele
The perfect Gift for the young or young at heart alike! Over 500 lego building ideas for all the family to enjoy. The Book Centre €22.65
Becky Arm Warmers
Give the Gift of Music this Christmas! Encourage someone to learn a party piece with this adorable instrument which is available in a variety of different colours. DK Music €26.99
Ozaki iCarry Time2brick Amplifier
Keep your arms warm while your hands are free, Great for snowball fights! Available in lots of different styles and colours. Yesterday’s €17.95
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This handy little gadget is both a stand and a surprisingly strong amplifier. The perfect present for your music crazy friends. Compugeek €19.99
Perfect for those who love the warmth and relaxation that a Yankee Candle can bring. They come in many different scents Winstons Kilkenny Large Candle €21.95 Medium Candle €17.95
Little Book of Earrings
What to get the person who has everything? Somewhere to keep it all! This nifty Little Book of Earrings holds up to 48 pairs of earrings, folding away just like good book - or a very treasured volume indeed! In a selection of colours €29.95 @ Butterslip, 31 Rose Inn Street. www.butterslip.com
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Fashion, Beauty, Health
Carla & Claire’s
Day Dunnes
Day River Island
Day TK Maxx
Day Viola
Day Penneys
Night River Island
Night TK Maxx
Night Viola
Night Penneys
Fashion Picks
Night Dunnes
Guide to staying Cosy and on trend this Winter
Dunnes
River Island
TK Maxx
Day Coat - €50 Jeggings - €18 Boots - €30 Snood - €6
Day Day Coat - €54.99, Top - €19.99 Jacket - €95 Leggings - €12.99 Jeans - €4 Boots - €99.99 Boots - €60 Bag - €34.99
Night Jacket - €40 Dress - €50 Shoes - €25
Night Dress - €47 Blazer - €60 Shoes - €75
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Night Jacket - €46.99 Top - €8.99, Skirt - €12.99 Clutch - €12, Shoes - €39.99
Voila
Penneys
Day Coat - €49 Shoes - €29.95 Bag - €49.95
Day Coat - €31 Jumper - €14 Jeans - €10 Boots - €15, Bag - €15
Night Blazer - €59.50, Top - €19.95 Leggings - €24.50 Shoes - €39.50 Bag - €37.50
Night Blazer - €19 Dress - €17 Shoes - €18 Clutch - €7
HAIR BY NIGEL & CO is located in the heart of Kilkenny’s market yard. One of only two five star salons recognised by the good salon guide in County Kilkenny. Stockists of award winning Moroccan oil and Matrix range. With an incredibly talented team that love and live for most aspects of hairdressing. The team is headed by salon owner and colour specialist Nigel Kenny. Nigel is accomplished in colour chemistry, practical and advanced application techniques but maintaining real world wear ability with his work. His most outstanding achievements are in colour. Also as a leader with award winning Moroccan oil where he has become the face for the brand in this country. He also has big role as an educator with matrix where he is part of the Irish team and has been for 5 years. Where he has travelled all over the world with most recently Marrakech in Morocco. But insists his number one passion is his salon and his team. With Christmas just around the corner he is advising clients to book in advance to avoid disappointment. As it seems to becoming a more and more exciting time as the day of the Christmas parties seems to be alive and well. Or maybe just pop in for a consultation as we can advise you on the best way to prepare with your hair for the big season.
Building 5 a market yard ,Kilkenny, Ireland Tel: (056) 771 2658 Find us on facebook www.facebook.com/HairByNigelAndCo
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Confessions of a beauty snob… BY SARAH CANNING
without leaving your lips greasy or feeling caked with product. It also has a delicate scent, and tends to last a long time.
Face
Hi all… The temperatures have really started to plummet all of a sudden, and it’s time to get ourselves prepped and ready for the cold months ahead. I’d love to share with you my three top products that I use at this time year for the lips, hands and face. Lips Our lips are one of the most delicate parts of our body, and can really get chapped and sore particularly when the weather breaks. I find Lip Balm by the Irish Handmade Soap Co. the best out there, and believe me I have tried and tested them all. Made with all natural ingredients, this Irish made product is full of good nutrients, and works a treat
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Hands Just like lips, our hands are another easy target for the cold spell. Make sure you keep them well protected and hydrated using a good hand cream every day. My personal favourite has to be ‘Hand Food’ by Soap & Glory. I cannot leave the house without this product at this time of year. Its light texture is non-greasy, there are no harsh ingredients so it’s perfect for anyone with sensitive skin, and it also smells absolutely amazing! This product has won best hand cream awards time and time again, and it’s certainly evident why.
It’s important to use a good facial moisturiser all year round, but particularly in the winter months. Like most people, my skin gets very dry at this time of year and I always make sure to upgrade to a good moisturiser to insure it is kept well hydrated and nourished. For me, there is nothing like ‘DayWear Plus’ by Estée Lauder. This product is a little more credit card than credit crunch, but it really is a little pot of magic. It is bursting with essential oils and nutrients, which enhance and protect the skin all in one. It also includes an SPF 15 which will keep you protected from harmful UV rays, which still must be factored into our skin care regime in the winter. A great product, and worth the extra few pennies! Until next time…. X Sarah All products featured are available online, and in good health care/ beauty shops and pharmacies. If you want to contact Sarah look her up on the Kilkenny Zine facebook and like her page, Confessions of a Beauty Snob.
Bringing your ideas to
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• Graphic Design • Branding • • Advertising • Brochures • Invitations • Promotional Material t: +353 56 7777502 m: +353 87 6849257 e: info@mc-designs.ie w: www.mc-designs.ie
Fashion, Beauty, Health Palladio Rice Powder This powder not only boasts a great price but is also a fantastic product. As a rice powder, it is good for those with acne and other skin issues and absorbs excess oil to give a matte finish for hours. It comes in 3 colours Translucent, Natural and Warm Beige. €5.99 MacEneaney’s Pharmacy
Vichy Idealia Life Serum Vichy’s new Idealia Life Serum is for every age and skin type to improve the appearance of skin that is affected by Fatigue, Stress, Sun Exposure, Pollution, Cigarette Smoke, or an Unbalanced Diet. Sam McCauley’s Pharmacy
BEST BEAUTY FINDS
O.P.I. Nails Reds and Blacks are in for the party season and O.P.I. are in no short supply of these shades. Complement your Christmas looks with one of these beautiful nail colours. Dutch Tulips, Black Cherry Chutney,Got the Blues for Red John O’Connell Pharmacy, Rose Inn Street
thisworks Perfect Legs Skin Miracle Winter is here and that means the reappearance of our dry, pasty legs but here’s a product to help solve our winter leg woes! This rich oil moisturises dry legs and improves imperfections, skin discolourations and scars. It also has a slight tint to give your legs that much needed sun-kissed glow 120ml €44.99 Lloyd’s Pharmacy, Market Cross
Alfaparf Milano Absolute Oil
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Winter tends to dry out our locks so what better for your hair than conditioning oil? Alfaparf’s products are sulphate free and this oil also contains prickly pear for its smoothing, anti-frizz and antihumidity properties. It conveniently comes in 3 different strengths including a light version for fine, damaged hair. 100ml €21.90 Elita’s, Patrick Street
SHU UEMURA Art of hair is proud to present ultimate remedy extreme restoration for ultra-damaged hair. ULTIMATE REMEDY treats the following hair conditions: Brittle hair, Sensitised hair,Very sensitised hair, Damaged hair &Ultra-damaged hair The complete restorative regime includes; Ultimate remedy, extreme restoration shampoo €31.30 Ultimate remedy, extreme restoration conditioner €40.00 Ultimate remedy, extreme restoration deep treatment €41 .50 Ultimate remedy, extreme restoration leave-in duo-serum €40.00
Inspired by the decadence of the 1920’s Chicago Marcasite Jewellery roars with style, class and elegance. Prices start from just €33.00.
Available at
Kieran Street, Kilkenny. Tel: 056 7751455 Email: info@lorimatkilkenny.ie Web: www.lorimatkilkenny.ie
THE GIFT HORSE
Rose Inn Street, Kilkenny t: 056 7786527
Specialists in Bridal Lingerie & Stockists of
We offer a full bra fitting service, to find your ‘perfect fit’.
Panache ~ Charnos Curvy Kate ~ Bestform ~ Lepel Fauve ~ Fantasie Swimwear Panache Swimwear Hotmilk Maternity & Nightwear Cette Hoisery ~ Spanx
Opening Hours Mon to Sat: 10am - 6pm Deposits Taken. Gift Vouchers Available After hour appointments also available
Belle Femme Lingerie, Kieran St., Kilkenny Tel: 056 7756836 E: info@bellefemmelingerie.ie www.facebook.com/belle.femme.kilkenny
www.bellefemmelingerie.ie
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Leisure, Culture, Interview
Spotlight on Business Warren McCreery
1. How many years have you been in business? Almost 9 years, which have absolutely flown by! I worked with one of the largest property firms in Dublin for 10 years previous to setting up my own practice here in Kilkenny. 2. What kind of services do you provide and is there any area that you specialise in? We provide a host of property related services which include; Residential Sales & Lettings, Commercial Sales & Lettings, Property Acquisition and Property Valuation for a host of clients and institutions in the county of Kilkenny 3. As somebody who is self employed, do you have a good work/life balance and how hard is it to achieve that? I would like to think I do
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have a good work/life balance but the cut and trust of my profession does not always allow this. Many people wish to view properties after work hours and on weekends which is understandable given all our hectic lifestyles these days! When I do get some time I usually spend it with my wife two young daughters which can be equally demanding! After that I love to get in a bit of cycling and often meet up with The Kells Angels Cycling Club (a tough bunch!). 4. In your opinion, what are the main challenges facing small business’ today? I think that many small businesses are not supported enough by Government. As a sole trader practice we are unable to avail of the “Job Bridge Scheme” and other similar employment initiatives which are supposedly designed to create new employment and equally assist small businesses like ours through challenging times. You could say the “bridge” is broken in this regard! On a serious note I think that accessible finance is also critical to any small business and I think that banks are just beginning to loosen their grip ever so slightly as the economy begins to turn. 5. If you had one piece of advice to give somebody starting out on their own in business what would it be? Think big and stay small at the beginning and understand that a business will take 3-4 years to get up off the ground. Think long and hard of the longevity of your intended business and its location. 6. For visitors to Kilkenny what would be the one attraction you would recommend? The stain glass window in The Black Abbey is apparently the largest in Ireland and is really worth checking out. St. Canices Cathedral is a very close second…so much history!
Advertorial Our Members come from a range of businesses that rely on tourism in Kilkenny City and County – including accommodation, food and drink, activities, attractions, craft producers and retailers.
Kilkenny Tourism is a membership organisation that promotes Kilkenny as a premium tourism destination to the domestic and international tourism markets, and influences the long-term strategic development of Kilkenny City and County.
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In 2012 Kilkenny Tourism developed a new marketing strategy, which saw us create brilliant marketing campaigns based on Kilkenny’s uniqueness as a tourism destination under the brand of “Living History Loving Culture”. This marketing strategy has seen the number of visitors to Kilkenny Tourism’s website (www.visitkilkenny.ie) grow by over 80% in 2013 – attracting up to 30,000 monthly visitors planning their visit to Kilkenny with most visitors coming from Ireland, the United Kingdom and the United States. We are currently running a very successful TV advertising campaign promoting Kilkenny’s
many unique offerings. We also use our website, social media (we currently have over 7,700 Facebook Fans and 1,300 Followers on Twitter), radio ads, digital and print advertising, brochures and trade show promotions to promote our Members’ businesses and special offers and to show the world just how brilliant Kilkenny is. Our 2013 Members’ Survey (carried out in November 2013) revealed that 79% of our Members experienced growth in 2013 – with 94% of our Members saying that Kilkenny Tourism had played a role in increasing their business in 2013. If you are interested in becoming a member of Kilkenny Tourism for 2014, please join us for our Annual Kilkenny Tourism Members’ Night in the Pembroke Hotel on the evening of Wednesday 27th November – or call Maura Hickey on 056 779 4057.
Leisure, Culture, Interview
SUPERVALU TIDYTOWNS South East Region Awards Ceremony
This year’s SuperValu TidyTowns awards for the South East region were presented in the Parade Tower, Kilkenny Castle. SuperValu TidyTowns winners were presented with their awards by Mr. Phil Hogan, T.D., and Martin Kelleher, Managing Director, SuperValu proud sponsors of the competition. Also joining the Minister on stage was Gary Breen from Fáilte Ireland. The overall winner for the region is Kilkenny City who also retained their Gold Medal status. Speaking at the awards ceremony Minister Hogan said: “I’m delighted to have this opportunity today to acknowledge the efforts of TidyTowns groups across this region, and to pay tribute to the very many enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers who get involved in this great competition every year. The unselfish effort and the generosity displayed by these volunteers really does make a difference to our communities. The results of their hard work is evident across the region in towns and villages that are better cared for, better places to live and more attractive places to visit. I would like to pay tribute to all the other TidyTowns groups not here today who are also committed to improving their communities year on year and have not yet achieved formal recognition in the competition. All TidyTowns groups take pride in their communities. I’d like to congratulate Kilkenny, the overall winner for the South East region as well as all of today’s other prize-winners.” The Minister also thanked TidyTowns’ main sponsor SuperValu. “I would like to thank SuperValu for their continued sponsorship of this competition. This is SuperValu’s twenty second year of involvement in the SuperValu TidyTowns competition at local and national level and they have helped this competition to flourish and grow and continue to demonstrate a real commitment to supporting local communities.” Martin Kelleher, Managing Director SuperValu, said: “I am delighted to congratulate this year’s winners and in particular, to acknowledge the endearing commitment and true dedication of TidyTowns committees in the South East region who make such a difference at local level. Their passion and drive to improve their community is a real inspiration to others and illustrates the benefits of working together for the greater good of their community.” Interest in the SuperValu TidyTowns competition has been stronger than ever in recent years and for the third year running over 800 communities entered the competition. The competition has been running since 1958 and is organised by the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government. The competition has been sponsored by SuperValu since 1992.
Members of the KKB Committee pictured after the successful KKB Awards Night in Hotel Kilkenny last Tuesday. Photo: Pat Moore.
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A World of Food in the Marble County Ken McGuire
Food blogger Ken McGuire takes a look at some of the artisan delights from a selection of Kilkenny’s top food producers. Like it or not. Christmas is upon us once again and, when it comes to food, the festive season is my favourite time of year. Over the past few years I’ve been weaving artisan foods into the traditional Christmas fare at home, from bread and cheese to sauces, meats, chocolates and more so if you’re looking for something a little different to have around the big day, here’s some food for thought. A Venison Breakfast I first met Jason Conway of Elda Wild Irish Venison at the Waterford Harvest Festival in 2012, later inviting him to Foodcamp in Kilkenny that year as a speaker. The downturn in construction brought about the start of his business, only and running at that time. Having hunted through Europe and South Africa for a few years, Jason hunts for venison almost year round and now produces high quality gluten free venison sausages, burgers and haunch steaks. As soon as I came across the burgers, regular beef burgers have not crossed my door since but the sausages are something else. Grilled or fried, what goes under the grill is what you get back. Two to three times the size of your regular sausage, there’s little or no fat meaning a virtual whole meat sausage that’s absolutely
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packed with flavour. For the slimming conscious, I have heard the come in around the ‘1.5 sins’ mark for one slimming programme, far below regular sausages. The herbs and spices used in the mix mean there’s no real game taste and two on a plate would be enough to fill anyone. No fear they’ll be part of the Christmas fry this year. Pick them up in Kilkenny at Grogan & Brown Artisan Butchers, Loughboy.
Spice Things Up Waterford-based Tastefully Yours’ range of chutneys and sauces have been available in Kilkenny for a few years now. I’m a huge fan of their spicy apple and chilli chutney while they also produce a fantastic red onion marmalade and honey and thyme mustard. More recently, I’ve taken a love for their sweet chilli sauce, sold in the old fashioned click top bottles. Out of almost twenty lines produced, the sweet chilli sauce is their best seller and once you taste it, it’s not hard to see why. With a very easy pour, it’s packed with chillies, tomatoes, peppers and no doubt some kind of voodoo magic that keeps you coming back for more. It does pack a punch, but you’ll find that hard to resist too. It’s an ideal complement to breads, meats, and vegetables or just served for dipping.
Tastefully Yours products are available from the Kilkenny Design Centre Food Hall. Orchard Syrup Saves Christmas
All you need for Christmas dessert: a block of ice cream, a few After Eights, some crushed biscuits and a bottle of Highbank Organic Orchard Syrup. Produced in Killenny and the recipient of many an award, Highbank’s orchard syrup over most things - but especially ice cream - is divine. A few Christmases’ ago, with no show stopper dessert to follow the big meal, we cut some wafer-sized pieces of ice cream, topped them with diced After Eight mints, some crushed Digestives and drizzled them with the Orchard Syrup. Such was the success, it’s now become the de facto Christmas or dinner party dessert. Made solely from apples it goes well with anything, whether a salad in the summer or a hot bowl of porridge before work in the winter, but especially ice cream. Find Highbank Organic Orchard Syrup at The Gourmet Store in Kilkenny.
Knockdrinna Cheese
There’s Always Time For Cheese Dessert in my house is usually followed by a cheese board and in Kilkenny we’re spoilt in having Knockdrinna Farmhouse Cheese in Stoneyford. Knockdrinna Snow has been a staple of the Knockdrinna range since Helen Finnegan began making cheese in 2004. A silver winner at the 2013 Irish Cheese Awards, the Snow is a mild and soft goats Camembert, firm when young, with citrus flavours as it matures and by far and away my favourite of the range. Whether with crackers or bread, you could top the cheese with some of the Tastefully Yours Red Onion Marmalade or even a drizzle of Highbank’s Organic Orchard Syrup, but whatever way you dress it up, this is a cheese that doesn’t disappoint. They’ve also added to their line of late with a craft beer cheese. Having enjoying a number of events between Knockdrinna and Carlow Brewing Company, they’ve teamed up with Carlow Brewing and the Little Milk Company, Dungarvan, to produce a semisoft cow’s milk cheese with organic milk, rind-washed in O’Hara’s Pale Ale. Knockdrinna cheese is widely available, first and foremost at their farm shop in Stoneyford but also available at Caulfield’s SuperValu, Loughboy.
Shopping Artisan This Christmas If you’re looking at shopping for artisan goodies to keep in the larder or fridge for the festive season, you’ve got plenty of options in Kilkenny. Like SuperValu and The Gourmet Store, you can also check out the recently established Little Green Grocer on Parliament Street, Glasrai and Goodies in Gowran, Shortis Wong’s on John Street or keep an eye on the farmer’s markets in Kilkenny every Thursday. If you’re in the south of the county, a trip to Ardkeen Stores in Waterford is also worth the visit to pick up any of the above. For more on artisan Christmas goodies, you can catch up on the products and producers by visiting AnyGivenFood.com.
Food & Drink Every month we’ll look at where you can get a bite to eat, a hot beverage and unique food that can only be found in Kilkenny.
Restaurant Ripleys Steak House Butterslip Lane Kilkenny 056 7761953
Ripleys is the ideal spot for perfectly prepared food, a friendly service and even a bit of people watching! With a wide and varied menu including Steaks, fajita towers, pasta and the scrumptious hot pot, there’s something for everyone. There’s also a bar so it’s perfect for a romantic date, family dinner or a meal with friends.
Café A Slice of Heaven 62 High Street Kilkenny 087 9533870
A Slice of Heaven lives up to its name! All the delicious cakes and pastries on offer are baked fresh in store and are mostly made from locally sourced ingredients. The real stars in this café however, are the cupcakes which not only look amazing but taste pretty fantastic too. A must visit for anyone with a sweet tooth.
Food Speltbakers
Gowran, Kilkenny 086 8958538 Email: ideasunlimited@eircom.net
Speltbakers artisan bakery produce a wide range of breads from spelt, a healthy alternative to wheat, and use no additives or preservatives. Their goods include Soda Bread, Scones, Fruit cakes, Baguettes and Loaves as well as their mouthwatering Stromboli Swirls with roast peppers, onions and cheddar cheese. Speltbakers breads are available in Glasrai and Goodies Gowran, Truffle Fairy Thomastown and in The Good Earth, Shortis Wong, The Little Green Grocer and Gourmet Store, Kilkenny. You can even order your weekly bread requirements and have a ‘Speltbox’ delivered to your door!
Mario’s diner opened it’s doors in 2009 and since then has become a popular spot for lovers of American style dining. It’s friendly staff will greet you as soon as you come in the door. The food is always fresh and generous. Mario is originally from Las Vegas in Nevada. Mario has spent over 10 years living in Kilkenny where he began his Irish restaurant business in Thomastown and quickly became popular for his homemade chips but in particular for his fresh cod and chips and southern fried chicken recipes. Mario’s is very family orientated with a kids play area to keep your little ones entertained while you look on. The ajoining takeaway is very popular, often with queues out the door. Mario’s is located just outside of the City centre in the Smithlands Shopping area.
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THE PARTY SEASON
As the days get colder and the nights get darker our thoughts turn to the party season ahead. The invitations will drop through the letterbox and the diary will soon fill with events and parties with friends and family. The first thing I think of when an invitation arrives is what will I wear? The invitation isn’t going to say what to wear unless it’s a wedding so it’s all down to you and me! The neon’s of the summer can stay in the wardrobe until Spring but the good news is that it’s going to be a colourful season so don’t pack away the vibrant chinos especially strong reds, petrol blue and green as they all play a part in this year’s party season. Moss green chinos with a softer pastel shirt and a good pair of tan leather shoes is a good smart casual look. The new Justin Reece range of men’s shoes caught my eye recently, really versatile! I like to wear layers in winter, it’s a good look and can be made more formal when the event requires something a little smarter. A sleeveless V neck jumper or cardigan under a smartly cut jacket in shades of grey with a good striped scarf can look like a smart suit or can look more casual paired with a good pair of jeans. Ralph Lauren have a classic V neck jumper this season that is timeless so the reliable High street stores have followed the catwalks and V neck cardigans and jumpers similar in style to the top designers are widely available. The grey on grey look as perfected by Paul Smith looks particularly smart if you match a gunmetal grey suit with a lighter grey shirt and a dark grey tie. Accessories play a big part for men at this time of the year. Choose colourful accessories, purple striped scarves, Russian style hats in shades of grey and the ever popular Tom Ford Aviator
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Sunglasses. I’m a big fan of PUSH watches too with their colourful straps which look good and are fun. A few shades of grey, a little colour, stylish accessories and a party with friends, good food and a nice cocktail and you’re all set for a wonderful festive season!
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The Sunday Drive
Siobhan Donohoe
We have a few simple rules for our Sunday drive. No radio, no techie gadgets, no phone, and no maps. We are simply going to GET LOST – in time, in conversation, in Kilkenny. The first of many Sunday drives… Took us 10kms beyond Inistioge towards New Ross. We came across a sign for the “Inn at Ballilogue.” An “Inn” out in these parts! Curiosity was killing this cat so we kept driving until we came across a cluster of old cottages up a boreen. The proprietor Pat McCarthy came out to greet us and showed us around what was once was the small village of Ballilogue Clochán. Local history and early census data suggest that Ballilogue was a well populated farming community with a forge and a shop. Since it opened two and half years ago, the Inn at Ballilogue has won multiple awards. It rates highly in The McKenna Guide, Georgina Campbell Guides and on Trip Advisor. So was there room at the Inn? There certainly was, and I can’t wait for an excuse to come back and stay. The Inn is a light filled contemporary space, steeped in tradition, and inspired and created by designer and owner, Pat. All the bedrooms and suites are named after the people whose homes were within the Clochán in bygone times e.g. Mrs M, Jack, Kitty, Paddy, etc. The food is delicious and homemade and the staff are all local which is important for knowledge of the local history. There’s the wonderful Mrs. Meaney’s
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Cottage museum and craft shop, which has all the glory of 1700’s thatch cottage. Private party or corporate breaks can enjoy traditional music at Mrs Meaney’s Cottage after dinner. Day trippers can visit The Cottage Museum and design craft shop and the café shop over the weekends. The Christmas Shop and Museum is open from 2-5pm Saturday and Sundays until December 15th, with mulled wine and nibbles. You can also enjoy a pre-Christmas gettogether with friends in December before the Inn closes for its annual break in January and February. Or imagine your exclusive wedding celebration for up to forty guests in banquet style at the Old Dairy. Note! It is also a kid’s free zone - except for private parties and weekends at the café shop. My two were kept busy playing Irish explorers! We loved this gem and we are going back! www.ballilogueclochan.com +353-51-423857 If you have any suggestions for Siobhan’s Sunday Drive please email her sibhydonohoe@gmail.com
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Do you remember the Sunday drive as a youngster? You either loathed or loved it. Welcome to my column called the “Sunday Drive” where my family – hubby Ed, son Ted (6) and daughter Hannah (4) - and I will explore Kilkenny’s beauty, fun, heritage and culture. We want to find out what makes Kilkenny one of the friendliest cities in world, while seeking out hidden gems in its stunning countryside.
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Model Behaviour
We asked the beautiful and very lovely Karen Fitzpatrick, one of Ireland’s top model’s and Kilkenny native a few questions about herself. We in Kilkenny Magazine have worked with Karen both as a model and a makeup artist. We are always impressed by her natural beauty and lovely personality. How did you get into modelling? With a lot of persuasion from a friend, Brendan Hennessy! Eventually after a year or so of him trying to convince me to give it a go I gave in & said I would try it out!! So a friend of his, well known photographer Thomas Sunderland from Carlow took my very 1st pictures. He convinced me to send them to an agency in Dublin. They took me on pretty much straight
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away which was a big surprise to me at the time! I couldn’t see it....What they saw that could possibly make me become a fashion model! I felt like a total phony for a few months because I had never imagined myself in this industry!! Let alone make a career in it for almost 13 years! You also are a make up artist, do you enjoy being on the other side of the chair so to speak? Yes it’s great because I get to do both! When modelling I get to sit in the chair & get my makeup done for different jobs, during that time I’m learning the newest tricks of the trade & seeing the best products on the market from the best makeup artists in the business! Then when I’m on the other side of the chair I get to put it all to use! So I feel lucky to be in that position. I love doing makeup, it’s like having a blank canvas & then getting to make the most of a persons best features for them. What do you think of fashion in Ireland? I am so impressed right now with Irish fashion, particularly designers. They are coming out of every direction & they are better & better every season! I just did a beautiful show for Irish designer Umit Kutluk, his clothes are just amazing. He is definitely one to watch. I also love Louise Kennedy who just recently had her 30th anniversary show in Hugh Lane gallery in Dublin. Emma Manley is new to the Irish designer scene & she is going to do very well. Lennon Courtney’s new collection is beautiful
& very wearable & of course the wonderful Peter O’Brien never ceases to amaze with his incredible evening dresses & his collections for Arnotts are always simply beautiful. There are so many to keep your eye on, I could just go on & on! You base yourself in Kilkenny rather than Dublin, what’s your favourite thing about Kilkenny? My favourite thing about Kilkenny.... There are quiet a few actually! Well it goes without saying Kilkenny is a very very beautiful city & county. I love the eclectic mix of shops, bars & restaurants. I think we are very lucky to have such variety on our doorstep. I recently did a shoot in Woodstock Gardens in Inistioge. I’m embarrassed to say it was my first time there, & it’s just beautiful. It’s one of the many jewels in Kilkenny’s crown! Describe your style? I would probably describe my style as very mixed actually, a bit of classic with boho & boyish influences thrown in! When your running from job to job & up at the craic of dawn & gone until late at night some days you look for comfort in your clothes. So right now, it’s usually something like skinny jeans, white T, wool jumper/cardi, leather jacket or oversized coat & flats. Oh & with a pair of heels thrown in my bag in case I have to run to a last minute casting! Karen Fitzpatrick can be seen all over Ireland and beyond in Advertising campaigns, editorial work and fashion shows as a model with Assets. If you would like to find out more about Karen’s make-up artistry email her on sculptbykaren@gmail.com.
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Rumour Boutique is more than just a shop, it’s a shopping experience for women. Owner Sally Hennessy offers real service and honest advice which is tailored to you and your lifestyle. Also on offer is a privilege card to loyal customers which gives perks such as discounts, previews of sales and new season stock and a gift shopping service for nominated family and friends.
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Stylist Courtney Smith recently commented - “I do a lot of styling & hosting events so meeting people in retail is an everyday occurrence for me. However, Sally passionately talked me through her collection and her customers. The eclectic brands and styles she buys into her store allowed her pieces to really shine in the fashion show. Rumour boutique is a little style haven in the heart of Kilkenny and I look forward to working with Sally again soon” Rumour Boutique is located at 38 Kieran Street, Kilkenny. 056 7775791 www.facebook.com/ RumourKilkenny
Winstons Located in the heart of Kilkenny city, Winstons has brought fashion, design and interiors to the people of Kilkenny and the surrounding counties since 1984. With four floors to browse around, allow plenty of time to shop their fabulous ranges. Labels include Vero Moda, B Young, Rare, Closet to name but a few. Their selection of labels cater for all age groups and all sizes. They also house an impressive homewares section on the second and third floors. Winstons is located on Parliament Street, Kilkenny. 056 7721699 www.winstons.ie
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