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Peggy Bergin and Paddy Fitzgerald on their wedding day

JIMMY RHATIGAN EDITOR THE BIG guns of Kilkenny camogie have the women of Galway in their sights.

Led by score grabber supreme, the magical Michelle Quilty, our Cats plan to storm Croker on Sunday.

That brilliant team boss Ann Downey’s troops are in battle mode there is a guarantee.

The record to date suggests that they have the arsenal to shoot down the Tribes.

The girls will battle with might and main but their thirst for victory won’t be all fire and brimstone.

They will throw down the gauntlet as they combine passion, power play and true grit with super skills and accurate shooting.

Kilkenny scoring power is awesome.

Scores for 16-102 (150); Scores against 6-52 (70).

Big plus Galway will note that Kilkenny scoring has been efficient and consistent.

A ray of hope for them may be that Kilkenny’s lowest match tally was against the Connacht girls.

Even though our girls scored 1-13 only against the Tribes in Athenry they still won by two points.

Kilkenny’s biggest victory was 7-28 to 0-6 away to Wexford.

Limerick was clattered 4-23 to 1-13.

Perhaps Kilkenny’s big plus is that it is not reliant on any one or two girls to score.

Michelle Quilty, Denise Gaule, Anne Dalton, Katie Power and Miriam Walsh form a quintet of terrific touches.

They have respectively clocked up 3-23, 0-30, 6-10, 4-11 and 3-10.

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Love affair and a £5 wedding dress By: Jimmy Rhatigan

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Skill and courage Others have contributed too.

Scores against remind that our defence is quite mean.

Kilkenny will battle for a Liberty Insurance title they last won in 2016, our county’s 13th title.

Galway, with two senior AllIrelands only, last won in 2013.

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Ann Downey and her backroom team know well that there is a mountain to be climbed.

They will also be well aware that their squad is a powerhouse of skill and courage.

Our entire city and county will be hoping that scoring power

will again triumph.

It would be terrific to see a sea of black and amber in Croke Park on this Sunday, September 8.

That the girls certainly deserve.

Meet our camogie girls Pages 10, 12&14 and go to Page 30 for That winning feeling.

IF YOU are thinking of tying the knot then the advice is to serve up a main course of chicken, ham and mashed spuds at your wedding bash.

And if a wedding dress can be picked up for a fiver then Bob’s your uncle Harry.

A smashing local couple who ordered a spuds’ menu 70 years ago is continuing to enjoy a long, happy and healthy life of matrimonal bliss.

The notion is that the traditional dish was not only a tummy tickler but also a heart warmer.

Fast track back to 1949 and romance was in the air for Peggy Bergin, Danesfort and Paddy Fitzgerald, Coolagh, Callan.

Paddy was 24 and Peggy was 20 when they said ‘I do’ in the Church of the Assumption, Callan on August 3, 1949 as then curate Fr Daley asked the ‘Do you take’ questions.

Half a century and two decades later, 10 children, 14 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren and the couple are as devoted and loving as ever, in good fettle, enjoying telly together, notably hurling, bowling and snooker.

Paddy is a lively 94 and Peggy a sprightly 90. They love each other’s company.

Wedding breakfast Peggy enjoys cooking for her husband and Paddy loves his wife’s tasty cuisine.

Paddy is still an early riser, up before 7.30am, well in time for his daily mug of wholesome soup at 10am, prepared each day by Peggy.

Whether or not spuds, chicken and ham are still on the menu we didn’t ask but we suspect that the platter that put them on the road to happiness still features in the Fitzgerald home at Collins Park, Callan.

The plate cost 12/6 or 12 bob and a tanner, hardly a king’s ransom for what was then called a wedding breakfast.

The reception was in The Metropole Hotel, James’s Street in the shadow of St Mary’s Cathedral.

To put things into perspective, 12/6, our mathematic friends tell us, would have been the equivalent of €24 in today’s money which suggests that the cost of most wedding receptions hasn’t spiralled out of control.

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Times tuppence and porter 11 pence from Page 3 The yesteryear price would have amounted to the cost of 12`pints of porter, much the same as today at an average of €50 a go for guest grub.

In 1949 you could buy the Irish Times for tuppence and a pint of Guinness was 11 pence, getting a hike to a shilling in 1951.

Peggy and Paddy Fitzgerald marked 70 years together

with a Mass of Thanksgiving celebrated by Fr Willie Dalton at Callan Parish Church on Friday.

They were married in the same church at 8am on August 3, ‘49.

Peggy’s sister Joan was maid of honour and bestman was Paddy’s brother John.

Breakfast for 20 guests was at 10.30am.

The history of porter

Material for the bride’s dress was purchased and tailor-made locally, all for £5, five old Irish pounds.

Paddy and Peggy took the train to Dublin on their honeymoon and spent two days at the Harrington B&B, Camden Street.

Paddy worked in Somers Brothers Mill, Mallardstown.

He later joined Callan Fire Brigade.

Long service He was one of the first to receive a long service medal for 21 years as a fire fighter.

The couple has lived at Collins Park for 67 years where they reared a family of seven sons and three daughters.

Sons Martin, Milo and Noel passed away in the last 12 years. The extended Fitzgerald family includes 14

grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

Hale and hearty are daughters Anne, Theresa, Josephine, sons Eamon, Ger, Pat and Johnny.

A teetotaller all her life Peggy celebrated with a cup of tea while friends and visitors were offered her version of a true and generous sup of Irish Coffee.

The tale of how Henrietta the

hen, Peppa Pig and a small drill of Kerr Pinks launched a life of love and friendship may not reach fairy tale status.

But we suspect that the recipe may be tasted by many who would delight in knowing that they could be following in the footsteps of one of our city and county’s happiest couples.

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Oh brother: The lads loved football PADDY’S Fitzgerald’s father Mick and three uncles Jack, Bill and Matty were members of the Coolagh Gaelic Football team of 1911 that won the county junior championship.

The boys lived in Bauntha between Callan and Windgap and were passionately devoted to Coolagh.

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what was then the team’s training and playing pitch at the Fair Green, Callan.

On Sundays, the brothers would spend most of the day training and their dad would arrive by ass and cart with their dinners and refreshing cold tea.

The family farmed at Bauntha and had a steam engine and threshing sets.

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John Lockes, Kilkenny County Gaelic Football Junior Champions 1911 Front, from left, Paddy Walsh, Dick Finn, Jimmy Corcoran, Bill Fitzgerald Second row, from left, Jim Lavelle, Mick Fitzgerald, Jack Fitzgerald, Ned Roche (captain ), Matty Fitzgerald, Mick Buggy, Jack Fitzpatrick Third row, from left, Johnny Walsh, Bob Mahoney, Dinny Fitzpatrick, Jimmy Stapleton, Paddy McKenna, Gerry Fogarty, Jimmy Russell.

Back, from left, Jim Tobin ( trainer ), Paddy Kerwick (treasurer ), Paddy Cuddihy secretary ), Michael J Lynch (chairman ), Mick Martin, John Fogarty

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Great game and bumper crowd

By Kathleen Woods, President Camogie Association THE 2019 Liberty Insurance All-Ireland Championships culminate on Sunday in Croke Park.

After a thrilling season there will be a changing of the guard with three new names to be engraved onto the trophies on offer at Senior, Intermediate and Premier Junior level.

The Senior Championship really caught the public’s imagination with matches live online and on RTÉ throughout the summer which treated us to the very best that the elite level of the games has to offer.

The semi-finals were fantastic showcases for our game with high scoring games with no little skill on display with the added factor of a real shock in as Galway dethroned the reigning backto-back champions Cork in a tight and tense affair.

PUBLIC IMAGINATION With much discussion in recent months on the future of playing rules within the game, the association has established

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a Rules Revision Working Group chaired by former GAA President Liam O’Neill to engage with key stakeholders within the game to produce a report and recommendations for consideration to be trialled.

This move along with increased engagement with our players will help to safeguard the game into the future and allow it to evolve in line with the everincreasing dedication and preparation which our players and management teams are putting into the game.

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Pecker’s friends show they care By: Jimmy Rhatigan IT’S THAT time of year again when family and friends go fishing in memory of the late Pecker Woods.

Venue is the River Nore at the Rock, Three Castles on tomorrow, Saturday week, September 14 when registration will be at 9am.

Pecker loved to spend his leisure time on the banks of the Nore with his fishing rod and it is fitting that one time friends in fish and those who at other times may have enjoyed his catch for lunch should gather to honour his memory.

Benefiting this year will be the Carlow Kilkenny Home Care Team. Entry fee is €10 and the winners will be announced after the presentation of trophies.

This is the fifth successive year of the river fest which includes a free barbecue. Last year a donation of €650 went to the Cardiac Unit at St Luke’s General Hospital, Kilkenny.

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Each year organisers nominate their top four children’s charities and during the campaign try to raise as much a possible.

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years will bring the tally close to €1.5 million since the launch of Woodie’s Heroes.

Our Kilkenny store raised over €5,000 this year alone.

The in-store campaign was followed by a tough cycling challenge when two teams cycled 1,600 km around the country collecting fund cheques in every store.

The cyclists came to Kilkenny last month where they were greeted by local staff.

Charities being supported this year are Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland, Hand in Hand Children’s Cancer Charity, ISPCC Childline and Temple Street. Children’s University Hospital Foundation.

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News – KEEPING IT LOCAL JIMMY RHATIGAN EDITOR

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T MAY be recorded in history books simply as the closure of a local café.

That will be but a pale shadow of the real story.

The closure tomorrow, Saturday of our local Ragazzi Café at the heart of Loughboy Shopping Centre brings together a number of negatives that thankfully will never overshadow a delightful 12 years of positivity with the Roberts family.

For the staff that at times added up to 10, for the Roberts family, Michael, Paul and his loving mother Pat, now deceased, it is the end of a glorious era, a twoway street of love, camaraderie and banter in what was in all but name our Loughboy Community Centre.

A local gentleman who described Loughboy as a village on the periphery of Kilkenny City hit the nail on the head.

He was so right.

Loughboy has more going for it than many unfortunate villages and towns around our county that have been ravaged by Government cutbacks, closures of post offices, pubs and Garda Stations.

SAYING GOODBYE The Loughboy area is brilliantly served by a plethora of top class businesses, along with a local library, church, parish centre and is but a short amble away from a selection of local pubs on the St Patrick’s Parish’s Patrick Street.

Sadly, the word going as used two paragraphs ago, also has negative connotations.

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Our café: Two-way street of love late July that Ragazzi was to be no more, our favourite meeting spot, a great place of friendship, fun with a shake of fantasy, has been going, going and from tomorrow evening it will be gone.

Saying goodbye won’t be easy. Saying good luck to the wonderful front of house and kitchen staff is perhaps more apt as truly magnificent girls and boys have treated us as their family for what now seems like a lifetime.

Jackie and Danya working hard to the bitter end.

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Ragazzi: A great place for top class food and a chat, alfresco or indoors

We will miss them, for their kindness, their loyalty, their brilliant service, their wit, the respect they showed to us as a community, regardless of age, from my two-year-old grandson MJ, to little Scotty and his nanny Lisa right up to the senior folk whose daily amble from Mass in the nearby St Fiacre’s Church became a huge part of their social lives.

FELL IN LOVE We all fell in love with the girls.

They may have fallen for us too

and certainly treated us as their mates, friends, rather than mere customers in a local business.

Perhaps God spared Pat Roberts from huge disappointment when he called a great woman to His Kingdom.

Her husband Michael and son Paul won’t pencil September 7, 2019 into their diaries as a day not to forget to remember.

When it became public knowledge that the café was on death row there were tears, disappointment and hopes that something, anything, even a miracle, might see a reversal of a decision that saddened our extended café family.

The final few hours will be tough for the family owners, for the girls and for the lads behind the scenes.

Life brings heartbreak.

But there are positives too.

It would make far more sense for us as friends in food and fun to celebrate the great years we had in Ragazzi rather than curse the darkness of closure.

Hopefully all of those who are losing their jobs will soon be back in gainful employment.

GREAT FRIENDS We are happy that they will.

They are that good, and better.

All of us have made some great friends in the café and the wish has to be that years of friendship won’t fade, or, worse still, die altogether.

We may need a miracle in our search for another home from home that we can again call our community centre.

We will leave that to our seniors in prayer who just may work the oracle as they communicate with the Man Above in the neighbourhood church.

The lyrics from Vera Lynn’s wartime song We’ll meet again are most apt at this time: We’ll meet again Don’t know where Don’t know when But I know we’ll meet again some sunny day…

Camaraderie was always on the menu at Ragazai, along with top class fresh food and tasty coffees.

The closure tears at the heart of our wonderful community.

But if the loyalty shown by staff and customers is a measure of the depth of our community pride, then we will meet again.

At Ragazzi 2 maybe?

Or whatever it will be called.

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Observations Who really wears the trousers? wit Jimmy with Rhatigan Rh

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NE HAS to wonder who wears the trousers in our country.

And we are not being sexist when we ponder out loud.

We are well aware that both genders like to dress in pants, or slacks as the ladies may prefer to call them.

What we are asking is who are the real decision makers in our little country where so-called leaders so often tend to grapple with themselves and, for whatever reasons far too many politicians in particular fail to grasp the nettle.

Or worse still, the political class tends to make decisions that suit themselves and their parties as opposed to doing the right thing for the people who they are supposed to represent, the men and women of Ireland who pay their fat cat wages and expenses.

An innocent question, if we may?

Who holds the most power, our high ranking civil servants or our Government Ministers, Taoiseach, Tánaiste et al.

Not easy to get an answer to that one, we suspect.

Both may claim pinnacle of importance status but perhaps the reality is that neither bodies call the shots.

Under fire Truly what part does corporate Ireland play, the pharmaceuticals, oil companies and tobacco giants in particular at a time when climate is an agenda topper and alternative medicines are under fire?

How successful are big business lobbyists who may try to stymie any government suggestion to put pressure on cigarette smokers to blow away the habit?

We know we are rummaging in a ball of smoke but the notion is that in any battle of finance versus the health of our people, our politicians just might cave in rather easily.

And to return to our pharmaceutical friends and their allies, minions, call them what you will, we have noticed that alternative medicines are coming under fire from those who may make a handsome profit from antibiotics and all sorts of bowel starters and stoppers.

Others prefer to stick to old cures which may have been working the oracle for our people for hundreds of years.

Of course we should have checks and balances and as much common sense as

possible in the governance of our country but we must also ensure that the health of our people must take preference over the public purse.

Waiting list Is the latter happening?

You must be joking.

In recent weeks The Kilkenny Observer spoke to a local man who desperately needed a hip replacement. He was, is and probably will be in agony.

Our pal does not have private health cover so in a health system that has two tiers he was confined to public health in his choice or perhaps that should be chance of having his aching limb replaced.

After some toing and froing he received a letter from the noble people in our creaking

health services telling him that he had been placed on a waiting list.

Not that our quite young man would have been able to do so, but he certainly didn’t jump for joy when he got the news.

His old hip, barring a miracle, will be with him for some time.

And so will the continuous throbbing that makes night in particular a time of pure hardship and pain.

His sentence for a crime he never committed was to get a 10 to 12 years wait.

That is not an offer of eventual help.

It is a refusal.

Wink of sleep We often wonder how politicians can get a wink of sleep, how civil servants can lie

straight in their beds and how corporate Ireland can keep straight faced with the likes of this happening in our country of recovery following our financial flattening by a Fianna Fáil-led Government.

Then Fine Gael came along, promised us the sun, moon and stars and swept into power.

But the sweeping didn’t stop there.

Our problems were brushed under a giant carpet and with Tweedledum and Tweedledee, aka FF and FG now cycling on a bicycle made for two, chances of a blow-out are very high indeed.

Will Brexit be the straw that breaks our camel’s back?

We cannot point the finger of blame at our own for this one,

rather give the thumbs down to Boris Johnton and his crazy circus across the pond but we can ask what sort of spadework our politicians as a bunch have put in as a giant balloon of hardship will be pricked at the end of October.

Sleep walking We are blue in the face asking our people to take something, preferably some sort of alternative medicine, to cure their sleep walking.

The sooner that we wake up and realise we are being treated worse than slaves of old, the better for all of us.

All types of people who would view people as plebs to be used and abused will keep pushing and pushing if we let them.

We are now very close to the edge of a cliff.

Our country is riddled with suicides, hurtful homelessness, immoral wastage by politicians in particular, a health service that comes with a health warning, poor treatment of children in need, a shoddy school transport system and a Defence Force that is given the two fingers by most politicians, led by Minister for Defence one Leo Varadkar.

We could go on and on but nothing will change, absolutely nothing until we have real community leaders to fight our corner, men in trousers, women in slacks who would comfortably sit under a banner of courage, not chancers like a majority of our politicians.

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Carlsberg okay but J By: Jimmy Rhatigan IF Carlsberg organised major running fund-raising runs the events would only be the second best in the world.

The title of No. 1 Run on Mother Earth is the proud property of the JJ Reddy Run in the parish of Danersfort that is home to Danesfort GAA Club.

For eight years an energetic local committee has been organising the run in memory of

a favourite son who passed away suddenly in his early 40s in year 2011.

The GAA Club that will forever and a day honour JJ’s memory will always be proud of the man who was a lifelong member and spent some years as club treasurer.

A thirst for running events was sated by the club as an event that began as an acorn was soon a giant Oak catering for elite, social and fun runners.

World famous International names on the list of Reddy Run heroes are Fionnuala Briton and Sean Hehir, Irish international athletes who hold the 10k course record in the annual event.

But while the gargantuan event that attracts runners from all over Ireland is now world famous it is perhaps the parochial cum family ambience of the running fest

that makes it a magnet for young and young at heart.

The choice of hurling heroes Richie Hogan and Paul Murphy as race ambassadors was a deft move.

The boys are hugely popular, excellent role models for wannabe hurling and camogie stars and, most important of all, love the place they call home.

The big race is on September 15, 12 noon from Danesfort GAA grounds.

Reddy Teddy go The hunch is that last year’s combined field of 1,200 runners, a brilliant entry, may just be bettered.

The run was launched at MacDonagh Junction on Saturday where the guests included Marion Acreman and Donna Byrne of the Junction, headline sponsors of the GAA Club’s purse filler.

At the centre of the fun was race mascot Reddy Teddy who is good to go for an eight successive year.

Chipped runners must register online before September 12. Register at www. jjreddydanesfortrun.com Fun runners can register online or on the day.

While the athletics, serious and not so serious will have their place in the sun, spectators will also be well catered for in a tented village where there will be live music, face painting, complimentary tea and coffee shopping and lots of fun events.

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Back to school

Suicide Prevention Service

All are welcome On September 10, join with the choir and many others across the world who are playing their part in the prevention of suicide.

Everyone is welcome to take part in the service and to Light a Candle as a symbol of support for suicide prevention, and for many, it is a means of remembering a loved one.

The whole world gathers on this evening to pray for those whose lives have been touched by suicide.

THE Community Environment Action Fund, previously known as the Local Agenda 21 Environmental Partnership Fund, is now seeking applications.

Priority will be given to Climate Change and Biodiversity projects this year. Kilkenny County Council welcomes small to medium sized community project proposals from schools, tidy town groups, community development associations, youth groups or any group with an interest in completing an environment themed project or activity.

Closing date is September 27.

Seán Hogan’s rescue The Home Rule Club hosts a talk titled The rescue of Seán Hogan at the station of Knocklong – a sequel to Soloheadbeg on September 18 at 8.30pm.

Speaker is Jim Maher, historian and author of three historical books.

Admission: €5 (tickets at the door). Refreshments served. All are welcome.

Golf courses can help OBSERVER BRIEFS

TUESDAY September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day and Kilkenny Gospel Choir is hosting a service in St Fiacre’s Church, Loughboy at 7.30pm on that day.

This is the second year that the World Suicide Day theme is Working Together to Prevent Suicide.

The choir has chosen this theme as it highlights the most essential ingredient for effective global suicide prevention, collaboration.

Everyone has a role to play and together our community can collectively address the challenges presented by suicidal behaviour in society today.

It’s community project time

The Heritage Office of Kilkenny County Council has distributed a new guide titled Pollinator-friendly management of Golf Courses to all the golf and pitch and putt courses in County Kilkenny.

This guide provides practical advice on five simple low cost actions to make golf courses more pollinator friendly.

Go to https://kilkennyheritage.ie/2019/08/kilkenny-golf-courses-canhelp-our-pollinators/

Parks & Wildlife The National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) have published a summary report which provides an overview of Ireland’s third assessment on the status of EU-listed habitats and species which was submitted to the European Commission in April 2019.

Minister Josepha Madigan says the report highlights the challenges to conserve biodiversity in Ireland and the need for all sectors of society to work together to address it.

Go to https://www.npws.ie/article-17-reports-0

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Brown bread is worth €15,000

Molkosan: Amazing natural energy CLAIR WHITTY

Our brown bread marvel Helen Cunningham

TODAY The Kilkenny Observer salutes National Brown Bread Baking Competition semifinalist Helen Cunningham from Cuffesgrang.

Helen was one of the quarter-finalists of the National Brown Bread Baking Competition sponsored by Aldi and in association with the NPA and ICA, held at An Grianán, Couth Louth.

She competes in the semi-finals in the Aldi Marquee at the National Ploughing Championships on September 17 and 18.

Two people will be chosen from each day and will go on to compete in the final on September 19.

The winner’s brown bread will be on sale in Aldi Stores across the country for a minimum of six months and will win a share of the profits, guaranteed to be at least €15,000.

MOLKOSAN is an amazing natural remedy, made from whey.

I read about Molkosan many years ago in a book called The Nature Doctor by Alfred Vogel, first published in 1952.

I like supplements or foods that stand the test of time and Molkosan is one of these.

Molkosan is concentrated whey, whey being the by-product of cheese manufacturing and contains most of the milk’s mineral nutrients.

You would think that a byproduct would have no place in our health but Molkosan Whey Concentrate has over 60 years of testimonials supporting its use.

Molkosan is commonly used for digestive health. It can be used on a daily basis to help relieve symptoms of IBS such as bloating.

Age old remedy Molkosan is a fantastic age old remedy which can be taken to normalise stomach acid. If it’s too high it will lower, and if too low it will raise the levels of stomach acid.

It’s a natural prebiotic which supports healthy gut bacteria.

It’s easy to take, simply add a tablespoon of Molkosan to a glass of water or juice and drink at mealtimes. It’s suitable for vegetarians and is free from lactose.

Not only is it used for digestive health, it has far more benefits. In his book, Vogel says that it is good for diabetics to drink on a daily basis.

He says that with regular use alongside the appropriate diet, after several weeks the blood sugars will start to reduce.

Avoid some foods I think many of you would be pleased to know about this wonderful natural remedy.

Molkosan can also be used externally on the skin. For example, it can be used on pimples, eczema, or for cradle cap, athlete’s foot, or fungal nail infections.

It can be dabbed on, undiluted, to the skin. For optimal results you can take it internally, and apply it to the affected area daily.

And at the same time avoid the foods associated with aggravating these conditions, especially sugar and wheat.

So as you can see Molkosan is an amazing natural remedy that you can use daily to improve your digestive health and well-being.

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It’s that winning feeling

MANY members of this year’s Kilkenny camogie squad will, we suspect, this weekend flash back to 2016 when our Cats put paid to a Cork challenge to capture our county’s 13th All-Ireland crown.

Familiar faces that link the present and past finals include 2016 team captain Michelle Quilty and squad manager Ann Downey, a star player of another time.

Our players will be familiar with that winning feeling and more of the same would be beautiful.

The girls will travel to Croker with great confidence as a great season edges to what will hopefully a memorable closure for our dedicated and very skilful players.

Thanks to Observer photographer Donal Foley we again publish his excellent shots from our last All-Ireland success.

Donal will again prowl the side-lines of Croke Park on Sunday and the great hope is that the pilgrimage to the field of dreams will be another victory bash for the girls in black and amber and a devoted backroom team.

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Ned Egan shoots from the hip

Pubs,milkchequesandgovernmentchaos NED EGAN

(From my Memory Book of Kells…)

A SAD little tale now... about a Mrs Halley who was a teacher in the old school on the cross of Baurscoobe.

I never had the pleasure of her acquaintance – and more’s the pity.

She taught several of my older brothers, and for all of their lives they spoke of her with great affection.

Almost love: which was a strange and little-used word in those times. But it was about, in lots of different manifestations….

Unfortunately for me and a lot of my school mates, Mrs Halley’s good life was cut short in her prime.

And it happened in a most unusual and unfortunate way.

Whilst gardening one summer, she was stung by an ordinary honey bee – and got quite ill as a result.

Her doctor – name unknown to me – told her to avoid bee stings in future - at all costs;

no gardening, no walks in the fields.

‘One more sting’ said the bright medic, ‘and you’re a goner.’ Well, words to that effect, anyway.

Crying children She followed his advice to the letter, but cycling home from school one day a bee flew up her sleeve, and stung her on the arm.

She was buried a week later.

A huge crowd of devoted crying children, and ex-pupils, showed up for the two days.

The lesson is, I suppose, that for every flogging demon there was a gentle angel.

I knew several very good decent teachers. A lot of the belters had some good points.

I’ll tell another old tale of ‘Creamery Days’ in Kells, when all the local farmers would send their various amounts of milk to be turned into delicious butter on the spot.

The ‘creamery cheque’ kept a lot of smallholders from taking the boat.

I was working for Mick Long, Vinesgrove – a great character. He often told me of a farmer near Kells who had a pony who reckoned that the normal rules of cart-pulling

and such didn’t quite gel with his own little rebellious equine thoughts on the matter.

Others told me different versions.

HIS OWN PACE Apparently, this hairy lad was apt to take strike action – or inaction - at the slightest provocation.

He absolutely insisted on going at his own pace, irrespective of time or weather.

Any attempt to jazz him along would result in a huge ‘sthuke’ – a few bucks and vicious kicks at the planks of the ‘car’ – and then a sudden ‘lie down’ between the shafts.

Where he wouldn’t show a tremor – would go completely ‘deaders’ - wouldn’t even open an eye-li.

Yep, Observer reader – he’d be just acting up – a trait he probably have picked up from humans…

The only solution to this crisis was to light a small fire about four or five feet away from his head, then throwing green grass on it, making an acrid smoke.

When this scene would get too uncomfortable for him – and having made his point – he’d hop up – give the car a few

mighty boots – and get on his merry way once again.

The odd little mystery attaches.

YOUNG TERRY LEAHY When I was a schoolboy, Kells lads played with Dunnamaggin. One young chap was a wonder – name of Paddy Lanigan.

He lived in a house up Garnaman. A fine fellow, he saved our team from disaster many times, hitting impossible shots over the bar from centre-field, the halfback line, anywhere.

When I moved up to minor, I never saw him again – never heard of him.

He resembled a young Terry Leahy in his grace and movement.

Moving on many years, in about 1985I went to help the forward-thinking and very bright Colette O’Dwyer, head of the local school.

She’d asked me to teach her and her children the Lancer Set Dance.

After a few months, the children were so proficient that I could hand over to Colette – who’d been drilling them in fine fashion during every spare period.

I do believe she took them on to Leinster glory the year after – if not an All-Ireland.

Colette is still about, still dancing – and teaching music at schools at a very cool age.

SMASHING THE PUBS As regards the lack of loos – I can’t see a solution. The Government has overseen the destruction of an old way of life, by smashing the pubs with drink-driving and antismoking laws.

Add to that the savage VAT extracted, and you have three hammers beating the heads of all publicans.

Even if they were open, they couldn’t be expected to provide ablutions for busloads of sightseers, most of whom – as they say – ‘wouldn’t spend Christmas.’

Anyway, the best tourists I ever saw for lashing the cash were the English – they’d have a good time, spend all the moolah they had – every cent – and go back happy.

The committee discussing wee affairs can rest easy enough, save their energies for a new type of visitor.

Deserted Village They’ll show up in the Kings in hovercraft, scoot up the stainless steel

ramps provided, and boom up to the remains of our own ‘Deserted Village.’

I fancy that all the residents will have gone to the Moon or Jupiter for work and there won’t be a stone left upon a stone.

The fancy-dressed arrivals will be herded about by a couple of aluminum-andplastic robots, who will tell them in Dalek-speak: Exterminated Exterminated.

There were three public houses in Kells back then, I recall.

Those were the days.

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Danesfort: Where parish pride is simply priceless By: Jimmy Rhatigan IT IS one of the great days in the parish of Danesfort.

It is something that has been passed on through local families. It is a chain of community communications, a proud part of local heritage and rural camaraderie.

It is called a family field day.

It is that and much more, a fundraiser yes, primarily for parish purposes but also including the GAA Club.

One of the main reasons for its founding nigh half a century ago was its value

as a conduit to a united community.

Some parishioners now in Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Garden were among the founding fathers and mothers.

Pride in place Others who were there at the start still have their shoulders to the wheel of pride in place.

Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s field day in the local GAA field was another memorable and enjoyable occasion.

There was a camogie blitz for U8s and a hurling blitz for U9s. Young Danesfort

enjoyed a baptism of togetherness, having fun, enjoying the company and competitiveness of other children.

There were what committee member Nigel Sheehan, a member of a very active group, described as fantastic tearooms, a selection of fruit and veg, home bakes, novelty games and bric-a-brac.

Meet friends A barbecue was enjoyed and a guest appearance of the Junior Lady Desart Choir was appreciated.

There were vintage cars and tractors and other sideshow attractions.

But the priority was for local people of all ages to mingle, chat, meet old friends and make new ones.

Tradition is a meaningful part of life in Danesfort.

A wonderful generation game looks set to continue, for god knows how many generations.

Locals who would like to join the organising committee are welcome to get in touch. Most people in the area will know someone on the committee.

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Andy’s darts would be the envy of pros ANYONE who was in Andy’s Bar, Ballyhale on Friday at the darts would think they were at professional darts the standard was so good.

Mark Cullen gave an exhibition of darts with the way he played all night. His scoring and finishing were up there with the best.

The quarter-finals were fantastic to watch. Michael Dwyer beat Michael Meaney 3/2 in a great game.

Trevor Vallely beat Brendan Kelly 3/1 in another classic.

Cian Cullen beat Paddy Cullen 3/2 and Mark Cullen beat Linda Harte 3/1. The game went to the last leg with Linda playing very well.

The semi-finals were two more super games with

Trevor beating Michael Dwyer 3/2 and Mark beating Cian 3/2.

The final lived up to expectations going right to the last leg, Trevor had one dart at double 20 to win but when he missed Mark took out 104, a brilliant finish under pressure.

Paddy Cullen had a wonderful 11-dart leg and Mark Cullen took out the highest check out of the night with a 138.

The rankings are getting very tight with three nights only left so the advice to all players is to turn up for the rest of the event.

Remember if you want to play a good game of darts then go to Andy’s Bar tonight, Friday by 8.15pm.

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Charity clay shoot in Mick’s Cool, clean water: I00 years ago memory IN THE 1890s the sanitary condition of Kilkenny City painted a very poor picture.

Water for every-day use was sourced from wells or fountains. This supply often proved to be polluted after heavy rainfalls when surface water oozed into wells, the walls of which were badly constructed, poorly lined and located close to graveyards.

To put it mildly Kilkenny was not the healthiest of towns, Dr Stafford said at a Sanitary Authority meeting in March 1893.

He expressed concern at the possibility of a Cholera Epidemic and the urgent need for a safe water supply. Lanes were to be white washed, house to house visitations were recommended.

Major O Leary, a member of the Corporation who had frequently spoken of the need for a water supply claimed he had the signatures of 200 ratepayers asking that immediate steps be taken for the benefit and good of the ordinary people.

FINAL arrangements have been made for the Mick O’Neill Memorial Charity Clay Shoot hosted by Jenkinstown Gun Club on this Sunday.

Looking forward to the event in honour of the former member of the grounds team

at Nowlan Park GAA grounds are his grandson Kevin McGarry, his wife Mary and son Shane O’Neill.

The shoot is in aid of Motor Neuron and Ewing’s Sarcoma Research. It begins at noon and the last card is at 5pm.

Poor people He went on to say some members of the board had pumps and wells which contained the best of water and had no regard for the thousands of poor people living in the lanes.

At his own expense he had an engineer survey the Johnswell area but finding suitable ground for

a reservoir was a deterrent.

Muckalee was surveyed during the summer and an ample supply was available. In April 1894, Major O’Leary proposed the scheme should go ahead and James Reade of John Street was appointed as engineer.

The latter submitted plans recommending the River Douglas in the parish of Muckalee as the most reliable source of clean water, and filter beds be installed in Radestown.

Three problems The proposal to commence the project was rescinded by the Corporation in 1896 and Mr Reade won a High Court action to recover his plans and papers, and was awarded £400.

A Local Government Board of Inquiry was highly critical of the Corporation that was found to be in default of providing a safe water supply and a proper sewage system.

In the period 1898 to 1900, 176 cases of Diphtheria, 21 of Typhoid and 21 of Enteric Fever were reported, all pointed to pollution of the wells.

Mention was also made of the 9 slaughter houses located in the city.

The report went on to state Kilkenny has three problems, the graveyards, sewage and poor water.

Further surveys were made of the Muckalee area

in 1899 and were largely in agreement with James Reade’s earlier work.

The catchment area was extended to 2700 acres.

Decade of debate A site of 12 acres was to be secured on which a reservoir to hold 10 million gallons of water would be constructed.

The water was to be piped five miles to the sand filtering basins at Radestown, then to the clear water tank of 400,000 gallons capacity.

Finally the water was to be piped a distance of two miles to the city. The design was such as to supply a population of 14,000 allowing 20 gallons per head per day.

This report was submitted to the Corporation jointly

by McCasey of Belfast and Burden of Kilkenny estimating the cost would not exceed £22,000 (Irish pounds).

So the Corporation after a decade of debate set in motion plans for the water supply. Laurence Kelly of Edinburgh in 1902 was appointed as contractor.

Rapid progress was made from this point as is evident from regular reports by the sub-committee.

War Office A water inspector was appointed in 1903, a caretaker’s house was constructed at Radestown, and the local plumbing

contractors were advertising in the papers.

The Borough Treasurer was to write to the War Office and enquire if a loan could be secured seeing the Military Barracks would be availing of the water.

The Kilkenny People in September 1905 reported the long talked of water works is now practically an accomplished fact, and clean water will be available to the citizens.

The engineers presented their certificate of completion in March 1906, followed in April when a vote of thanks was proposed to the contractor and engineers by the Corporation.

One alderman proclaimed the citizens now have a supply, second to none in Ireland.

Further improvements were made in 1926 when a supplementary supply was pumped from the River Dinan during the summer months. The population growth called for further expansion.

In the early 1980s a modern treatment plant was built at Troyswood and water abstracted from the River Nore to augment the city’s supply.

It is a tribute to the Corporation and engineers of the time that over one hundred years later the design is basically the same and continues to provide clean wholesome water to Kilkenny City.

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It was a Fairway to make friends

Fortune favours the brave Carlow, Kilkenny FC 1, Kerry League 1 BRAVE Carlow-Kilkenny was unlucky not to take all three-points against Kerry League in Derdimus Park.

Following defeats to Cork City and Cobh Ramblers, Mark Ross’s team broke their duck and played some exciting end to end football.

The game was cagey and early on. The first real chance came after 13 minutes.

Jake French-Davies crossed for Andrew Mescall Mulvey. However, the ball was deflected away by Tom Doyle.

Fionn McCaffrey’s corner was headed over the bar by Niall Rowe. Kerry started to find their feet.

Colin Walsh’s shot whizzed narrowly wide. A quick break by Kerry and Cian Brosnan gave the visitors the lead.

Everyone made a donation or brought some food. It was a great way to get to meet up with and chat to neighbours.

Children enjoyed playing together and wanted to know when the next Fairways event is planned for.

OBSERVER WEEKEND SOCCER RESULTS

RESIDENTS of the Fairways held a community event in the estate to mark the end of the summer.

A barbecue was held on one of the roadways. The event was very well supported by local families.

Deserved equaliser The hosts did well after the break. Brennan broke down the right and set up Andrew Mulvey-Mescall to give Carlow Kilkenny a deserved equaliser.

The remainder of the

game was an exciting end to end contest with 15-year-old Josh Coady pulling off some spectacular saves in the Carlow Kilkenny goal.

Tipping off a good week was the U15 that won an exciting 4-3 contest against Wexford FC which guarantees them another semi-final Shield appearance.

Plans for the 2020 season are well under way with hopes of having another underage side and a girls’ U17 side.

To do this the club needs the support of local businesses and individuals.

Contact Mark Ross at markrosscoaching@gmail. com or Paul Brophy PRO paulbrophykkw@gmail. com Carlow-Kilkenny: Josh Coady, Fionn McCaffrey, Adam McCarron, Dylan Stickel, Niall Rowe, Oscar Brennan, Jake French Davies, Rory O’Dowd, Patriik Remiasz, Andrew Mulvey-Mescall , Eamon Lawlor. Subs: Jamie Moore, Jack O’Neill Kerry League: Dylan Doona, Kian Clancy, Neil O’Shea, Nick Izehi, Tom Doyle, Fortunatas Ankomah, Nathan Gleeson, Colin Walsh, Okwute, Cian Daniel Brosnan, Patrick Brosnan.

Saturday, September 6 U19 League (2.30) Evergreen v Callan; Freebooters v Lions Sunday, September 7 Pat Maher Shield (first round, all 11am) Callan v Paulstown; Freebooters A v Brookville; Bridge United v Fort Rangers; Tullaroan v Lions; Evergreen v Highview Athletic; St John’s v Deen Celtic Premier Division Clover v Freebooters B, 11am Division 2 Freshford Town v Castlewarren Celtic, 11am U17 League Callan v Freebooters, 2.30

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Cyclists of courage give their all to help others

By Jimmy Rhatigan IT WAS a fascinating day of cycling, a wonderful spectacle on rural roads, a blaze of glory as kings and queens of the saddle came from all over Ireland to pedal for a worthy cause.

The 8th Kells Kings Charity Cycle was a glorious roadshow as men, women and children of all ages gave it all they were worth to raise money for the Cois Nore Cancer Support Centre.

It was fitting that Mayor Martin Brett should send the cyclists on their way. He has been deeply involved with Cois Nore since its foundation.

In all there were 330 riders in the big race, a 116km challenge, an 80k, 40k and family 4k, a fun spin for young

guns with determination.

What started out as a spectacular show of unity, pedalled through a number of emotions, including courage, persistence and intensity and after a great show of resilience and dedication there was a sensitive grand finale.

Forget me not The final act of a terrific day was perhaps the most significant of the occasion as cyclists, local families, organisers, friends and wellwishers came together at a brilliantly lit up Kells Bridge that was decorated with forget me not bags.

It was poignant, beautiful too as those committed to the cause of Kells Kings and their tandem charity sat under the same umbrella of respect

for the past and hope for the future.

Local businesses came up trumps with donations, everybody had a part to play in putting together a purse that will be a huge boost to Cois Nore.

Cyclists who came from Kerry, Dublin, Galway, Waterford and Kilkenny in particular were delighted to receive what were titled, rather fittingly, bespoke memento medals as a reminder of the day a community and its visitors joined forces to help those who may be fighting for their lives.

True grit The visitors were treated to fantastic hospitality and they really appreciated the

gesture.

The day began when the ladies of the kitchen in the local childcare centre provided a porridge breakfast.

There were biscuits and tea before the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;offâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and on the road, fruit, treats and sweets were in plentiful supply.

The race route was daunting but with a combination of true grit and determination the cyclists made it back to Kells for post-race celebrations.

From Kells, the cyclists went via Kilmoganny, Piltown, over the hills into Mullinavat, on to Tullogher and down into Inistioge, up Coppenagh Hill, through Thomastown and back to base.

Maybe not a gargantuan task when you say it all quickly.

But one hell of a battle when you are sitting on a bike.

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Niall Mulhern outside his Mullinavat store which is so much part of the local community Pic: Donal Foley

Kind Jo plays mum to students By: Jimmy Rhatigan A KIND and caring local shop manager is playing mum to the children of South Kilkenny.

Jo Conway has thrown open the doors of Centra, Mullinavat Convenience Store, encouraging local students to use the shop as a safe haven while waiting for parents to collect them.

Young boys and girls also have the use of the shop ‘phone to ring home. Parents too have the shop number to ring in and advise their sons or daughters that they may be running late because of busy roads and other family commitments.

“Our Centra brand is based around community and to be part of any community means to be of assistance to local families.

“We are quite happy to

have school children using our store as a waiting area.

It means the children have a comfortable, warm place to hold on for mothers or fathers who will then have peace of mind knowing that members of their families are safe and sound,” Jo told The Kilkenny Observer.

Finishing college Jo, originally from Mullinavat but now living in Mooncoin loves her local community. She has been manager for 30 years at the store that is now owned

by Niall and Josie Mulhern.

“We did the same thing last year at our store and the offer was taken up by some 15 to 20 parents. Family members would ring to say they were running late and we would advise the students accordingly.

“I have grown up in this local community. I have seen youngsters progress to married men and women, have their own families and now their children are using the facility here.

“Community is everything and we are privileged to be providing a good service in a lovely family area.

“It has been an enjoyable experience for me. Boys and girls who at one time were barely tall enough to see over the counter, are now finishing college.”

Jo said the Centra facility is used by the local primary school while children also get off buses from Mooncoin, Ballyhale and New Ross schools.

“Growing up is difficult enough for a lot of kids so we try to do our bit to make their

Dermot’s gruelling test in Galway KILKENNY’S Top Pro Kickboxing Instructor Dermot O’Rourke travelled to Galway to grade for his 2nd Dan Black Belt

in Kickboxing.

The grading was in the Galway Black Dragon Kickboxing Gym under Black

From left, 8th Dan Black Belt Master Tony O’Donnell, Limerick, 2nd Dan Black Belt Dermot O’Rourke, Kilkenny and Black Dragon Chief Instructor and 8th Dan Black Belt Master Pete Foley

Dragon Chief Instructor and 8th Dan Black Belt Master Pete Foley, 5th Dan Black Belt Master Clodagh Foley and guest Instructor 8th Dan Black Master Tony O’Donnell from Limerick Combat Gym. Dermot, along with other Kickboxing Gym owners/ instructors and elite fighters from Carlow, Dublin, Meath, Donegal, Tipperary and Galway were put through a gruelling three and a half hour test that started with a five-kilometre run.

Part of the requirements for Dan Gradings with Black Dragon are that all applicants must also be Garda-vetted for kickboxing, hold a current first aid certificate and be certified in the Children’s Code of Ethics with the Irish Sports Council.

lives easier,” Jo added.

“It is nice to be able to remind parents and children that we are here if they need us.”

Store owner Niall Mulhern said he was delighted with the scheme and gave full credit to his shop manager Jo for initiating the community service which, he said, his Centra shop was happy to provide.

Jo Conway’s leadership and concern for a local community where she grew up and still works is admirable and is appreciated by an entire area.

The shop plan means that students are guaranteed shelter from all weather and can chat with fellow students while waiting to be picked up or indeed start their homework if they so wish.

Jo and her husband Brendan have one son Eric who is 25.

Coach Mary McGrath, left, with new teacher and past pupil Mary O’Connell

CAMOGIE star Mary O’Connell is back at her Alma Mater inspiring a new generation of players.

The Clara woman is starting her first full year as a PE and Biology teacher and is hoping that it will also be a good year on the field of play for her Kilkenny camogie team-mates.

“I’m a past pupil of the Presentation. I’m very lucky to be back here teaching. It’s an excellent school with excellent students and staff which makes it easy for me to settle back in.

“Presentation is and always has being renowned for its extra-curricular activities and success in sporting activities and coming in as a PE teacher is great. I can’t wait to get involved and help out where I can.

“We won the Schools’ All-Ireland Camogie when I was in sixth year here with Mary McGrath, Jenny Reddy, John Dooley and Pat Ryan so I’m excited to start working with them.”

Mary is looking forward to Sunday’s All-Ireland final.

GREAT BUNCH OF GIRLS “It’s great to be involved

in something so special, especially with the great bunch of girls that we have on the panel. The main thing at this stage is to stay focused and go out and enjoy it on the day.”

Presentation Principal, Shane Hallahan, said all the staff are delighted to have a past student back teaching. “It’s fantastic to have a person of Mary’s calibre. She was exemplary in the classroom and on the pitch as a student and we have the upmost confidence in her as she begins a new chapter in her life as a professional.”

Schools’ coach, Mary McGrath said Mary O’Connell was a fantastic player during her years in the Presentation.

Her commitment and determination were simply unbelievable.

She achieved top scorer and senior player of the year in 6th year going on to win her Senior A Colleges All-Ireland for the school.

“The excitement of having our senior camogie girls back in an All-Ireland again is unbelievable,” Mary McGrath said.

The school’s open night is on September 26.

Strawberry success for Kilmacow

KILMACOW ICA ladies were champions of strawberry baking at Iverk Show.

The talented women won the Solly Flood Cup for their guild for baking a delicious strawberry

cheese cake, strawberry flan and six strawberry muffins.

The Flood Cup alternates between craft one year and baking the next.

Pictured at the trophy

presentation ceremony were, from left, Deirdre Fitzgerald, ICA Federation President Ann Kelly, Annette Williams, President Kilmacow ICA and Nancy Redmond.

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News – KEEPING IT LOCAL

Children read over 1,600 books CHUBBY BRENNAN’S CASTLECOMER THE Thomas Coogan Library has thanked over 200 children who took on its Summer Stars Reading Challenge.

Over 1,600 books were read by youngsters and this should benefit them all as they return to school The Junior Book Club for 4th to 6th Class boys and girls is on September 11 at 3pm.

Toddler stories and themed crafts are on Wednesday mornings from 11.30am to 12.30pm. Free, drop in, no booking required.

Hands, a Dublin Bookbinder, Film showing at 11am, September 13. All welcome Free Computer Tablet Classes for adults from October 8, 5 x two-hour sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Ideal for those who need to brush up on the basics. For further details ask at desk.

The Nattering Knitters meet on Thursdays from 10am to 12 noon. All are welcome for a cuppa and a chat.

Choir for older people – The Refrainers, 2.15pm September 18. Further details at desk.

Computer classes Leader Local Action Group for County Kilkenny is planning to run beginners’ computer classes/digital photography in Castlecomer one morning a week from mid-September.

If interested please can you call Moira Duggan on 086-0233168 to register your interest.

Moira is available in Castlecomer and Ballyragget for anyone who would like one-to- one education or employment supports – ring for or email moira.duggan@ cklp.ie Local golf Thirty golfers teed off in the 16-hole classic in pleasant conditions. Results: 1 John Kelly (15), Tom Staunton (16),

John Shore (29) 77, 2 Jimmy Byrne (15), Tony Carr (21), Des Murphy (25), Gerry O’Neill (26) 74, 3 Tommy O’Neill (7), Liam Farrell (22), Paudie Mulhall (24) 73.

Holders of the Duggan Cup in 2017 and 2018, Castlecomer were beaten by Baltinglass in Edenderry in the semi-final.

The teams were level with two wins each with the final match being decided at the 19th hole.

It was Baltinglass who had that little bit of luck that swung it their way to produce a 3 -2 result.

The Castlecomer team fought gallantly but it was not to be.

Despite the disappointment of being knocked out of the competition, team manager Martin Brennan can reflect on a really good run this year.

Martin and his team can be mighty proud of going so far and flying the flag for ‘Comer in men’s inter-club team golf.

Results: Eamon Connery (22) 44, 2 Eoin O’Shea (15) 40, Gross Michael Buggy (-1) 36,

Class 1 Ciaran Kelly (6) 39, Class 2 Ger Mullan (17) 36 back 9, Class 3 Patrick Roche (27) 37 back 6.

Men’s Open Singles,1 Colm Meagher (10) 40, 2 Michael Dermody (6) 36 back 9.

Men’s Singles, September 1, 1 Michael Dermody (6) 39, 2 Liam Doyle (15) 38, Gross Ronan Walsh (7) 29 back 9, Class 1 Anthony Holohan (8) 37, Class 2 Noel Rothwell (12) 36 back 9, Class 3 Pat Haughton (25) 34.

Diary: Saturday, Sunday President’s, Jimmy Byrne’s Prize, September 10, 9-hole mixed scramble with draw at 5.30pm.

Juniors: It was a case of what might have been for the Irish Junior Boys’ Inter-club team.

The team missed out by one point in the Leinster final in Castlewarden.

The team that scorched to the final with a win in their qualifying section in Callan in late July did have a consolation of a silver medal but can’t help being frustrated on missing

Blast from the past

out so narrowly on a berth in the All-Ireland Final in Castle Dargan in Sligo later this year.

The boys were second of 13 teams. Tullamore golf club now represents Leinster in the final.

The team was David Allen, Liam Doyle, Louis Todd, Conor Brophy and Cathal O’Reilly.

Team manager, Del Todd.

On Saturday August 31 Castlecomer Ladies took part in the Mid Leinster Final of the ILGU Senior Foursomes against Courtown Golf at Bunclody Golf Club.

It was a tremendously close match that finally came down to the final putt on the 19th green.

Breda Phelan and Maria Downey got Castlecomer Golf Club off to a great start winning the first match 2 up.

Courtown took the second match beating Joan Brennan and Honoria Fogarty to even up the match.

That left the pressure on the final pair of Emer Foley and Loretta Mansfield who battled to the very end.

Team: Breda Phelan, Maria Downey, Honoria Fogarty, Joan Brennan, Emer Foley and Loretta Mansfield. Subs: Maureen Norton, Ita Madigan and Margaret Furlong.

Managers: Betty Byrne and Joan Brennan.

This week’s 18-Hole Stableford was sponsored by Calor Gas: 1 Margaret Furlong (16) 36 (back 9), 2 Margaret O’Keeffe (20) 36, 3 Honoria Fogarty (11) 33 (back 9).

Thank you Castlecomer Male Voice Choir would like to thank all who subscribed to their recent collection.

The choir resumed on Monday. New members are welcome Volunteers The National Council for the Blind in Ireland working for people with sight loss is urgently looking for volunteers to help at its local shop Contact Niamh 087-6120563 or shopvolunteerncbi.ie

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To publish your Memoriams or Miracle Prayers call into The Kilkenny Observer office: 12a Parliament Street, (Under the arch, Market Cross entrance) Kilkenny or telephone: 056 777 1463 or alternatively email: accounts@kilkennyobserver.ie

MARGARET Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;BRIEN 2ND ANNIVERSARY

MARGARET Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;BRIEN 2ND ANNIVERSARY

MARGARET Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;BRIEN 2ND ANNIVERSARY

JOHN SEAN CURRAN 4TH ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of Margaret, late of 5 Woodlawn, Bennettsbridge, Kilkenny, who died 12th September 2017.

In loving memory of Margaret, late of 5 Woodlawn, Bennettsbridge, Kilkenny, who died 12th September 2017.

In loving memory of Margaret, late of 5 Woodlawn, Bennettsbridge, Kilkenny, who died 12th September 2017.

In loving memory of John Sean Curran, late of Connolly Street, Kilkenny whose 4th Anniversary occurs at this time.

0DQ\ D GD\ KHU QDPH LV VSRNHQ And many an hour she is in our thoughts $ OLQN LQ RXU IDPLO\ FKDLQ LV EURNHQ She has gone from our home But not from our hearts.

We have only a memory dear sister We cherish our whole life through But the sweetness will live forever As we treasure the memory of you.

Forever loved and sadly missed by your sister Marian, brother-in-law Ned, nieces and nephew, Carmel, Adrian and Michelle.

Sadly missed, always loved by her brothers Liam and Pat, Sister Ashling and nephew Adam.

Anniversary Mass on Sunday 8th September at 10.30am in St, Bennetts Church, Bennettsbridge.

Anniversary Mass on Sunday 8th September at 10.30am in St, Bennetts Church, Bennettsbridge.

What would we give her hand to clasp Her patient face to see To hear her voice, to see her smile As in the days that used to be But some sweet day weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll meet again Beyond the toil and strife And clasp each otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hand once more In heaven, that happy life Always remembered by your loving Husband Eamon and sons Rohan and Graham, daughter-in-law Yvonne, grandchildren Ben and Abby.

Anniversary Mass on Sunday 8th September at 10.30am in St, Bennetts Church, Bennettsbridge.

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The Miracle Prayer

Dear heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked many favours.

This time I ask you this special one (mention favour).

Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your father sees 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. T.G.

Dear heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked many favours.

This time I ask you this special one (mention favour).

Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your father sees 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.

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Dear heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked many favours.

This time I ask you this special one (mention favour).

Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your father sees 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. H.D

Dear heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked many favours.

This time I ask you this special one (mention favour).

Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your father sees 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. M.M

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Planning notices KILKENNY COUNTY COUNCIL:

KILKENNY COUNTY COUNCIL:

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The Stripy Men 1963: Back to the Top Ollie Walsh into the breach in WKH $OO ,UHODQG ÂżQDO

STRIPY MEN AUTHOR: THE LATE JOE CODY HAVING failed to advance in Leinster during the preceding three seasons, Kilkenny at last managed a return to the All-Ireland Final.

Rather amazingly, they went to battle once more with their conquerors of 1959.

Asitturnedout,thismeetingwould decide the rubber. Beforehand, it had been an interesting Leinster series. Kilkenny beat Wexford, 4-9 to 3-8, in the semi-final. It took a goal in the last minute by Tommy Murphy to ensure success.

In the Leinster Final Dublin were overcome, 2-10 to 0-9.

Noreside was depending on a new crop of hurlers, figures who had progressed during the previous seasons. Men such as SĂŠamus Cleere, Martin Coogan, Eddie Keher and Phil â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Fanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Larkin had joined stablished stars such as Sean Clohosey, Denis Heaslip, Johnny McGovern, Billy Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dwyer and Ollie Walsh to give renewed hope of success.

Also on the panel, after impressing in Kilkennyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s successful outing over Kildare in 1963â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Intermediate Championship, were Tommy Murphy of The Rower-Inistioge and Tom Walsh of Thomastown.

Meanwhile Waterford, in Tipperaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shadow since that AllIreland success in 1959, had battled through Munster. Pleasingly for them, they had overcome Tipp, 0-11 to 0-8, in the provincial final.

For the All-Ireland Final, The DĂŠise were hot favourites. Supporters were confident of putting one over on their near neighbours.

1963 All-Ireland SHC Final Dublin: Croke Park September 1, 1963 3.15pm (60m) Kilkenny 4-17, Waterford 6-8 If this contest does not go down in the annals of hurling as the greatest game ever played, it still would for scores, great saves, thrills and excitement - be hard to beat.

The hour was only two minutes old when a hard shot from Philly Grimes forced a magnificent save from Ollie Walsh.

Kilkenny were first to score: an Eddie Keher free in the third minute.

The Leinster Champions were unlucky moments later when some good work down the flank saw Tommy Murphy release Tom Walsh whose rasper went narrowly wide.

Waterford were level when Grimes worked an opening to score a clever point. However, an error by Tom

1963 CHAMPIONS %DFN %LOO\ 2Âś'Z\HU 7RP :DOVK (GGLH .HKHU -DUODWK Âľ&KDÂś :KHODQ 7RPP\ 0XUSK\ 0DUWLQ &RRJDQ 7HG &DUUROO $OÂżH +LFNH\ 7LPP\ .HOO\ 1RHO 6NHKDQ Pa Dillon, Ollie Walsh Front: Phil â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Fanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Larkin, Oliver Gough, Denis Heaslip, Paddy Moran, Martin Treacy, Sean Clohosey, SĂŠamus Cleere (captain), Johnny McGovern, Willie Murphy, SeĂĄn Buckley, Tony Kelly, Jim Treacy

Cunningham, following the puck out, allowed Keher to restore a lead with a neat point.

Then Waterford hit a purple patch and looked set for victory. First came a point from a great long range free

by Joe Condon. The captain did more fine work a minute later when an attempt by him rebounded off the post and was smashed to the net

by SĂŠamus Power.

Thirty seconds later, Grimes had another point after Power found him with a nice pass. Then Grimes, provider supreme, released Frankie Walsh for another point. The Munster Men were ahead by 1-4 to 0-2 after 13 minutes.

This surge came to an abrupt stop when Kilkenny scored 2-1 in the next two minutes. A Keher free in the 14th minute was the start. Then Tom Walsh, taking advantage of a centre

by Johnny McGovern, crashed to the net.

DĂŠise despair was only beginning.

Almost immediately, Noreside had another green flag waving.

Some determined work by Martin Coogan saw Tommy Murphy on the scoreboard when an effort by him deceived Ned Power and found the back of the net.

Then Denis Heaslip set up Keher, who shot another point. Moments later, the Inistioge man slotted a free, before a slight interruption in Black

& Amberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rush saw Mick Dempsey add a point for White & Blue.

Possession after the puck out went to Heaslip out near the Cusack Stand. He was fouled as he weaved through defenders. A minute remaining in the half, Keher tapped over.

There was more trouble for Waterford before the interval. Tom Walsh, after a rampaging run, crossed into the danger area. There, Tommy Murphy expertly flicked to the net.

What a transformation. As both teams departed for the break, Kilkenny now led by 3-6 to 1-5.

For the second half, Waterford replaced the injured Ned Power with Percy Flynn. Unfortunately for him, Flynn fouled within a minute of the restart by picking the sliotar off the ground. Keher added an easy point.

To be fair, Flynn made amends almost immediately. Two successive saves kept his goal, and his sideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s challenge, intact. Then doughty fullforward Billy Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dwyer set up Tom Walsh.

The young Thomastown wizard gratefully accepted, pulling first time to send the sliotar arrowing to the net. Looking at an 11-point lead, Noreside supporters were elated, thinking this All-Ireland Final was as good as over.

The resilient Suirsiders did not

capitulate. Within two minutes they were back in the game. A puck out by Ollie Walsh was gathered

by Tom Cheasty, who set off on a characteristic run down the right hand side.

He eluded several defenders before his perfect centre went straight to SĂŠamus Power, who lashed to the net.

Within a minute Power again gained possession and blasted for goal. Unfortunately for Kilkenny, a great save by Ollie Walsh dropped to Mick Flannelly, who tapped home. Now, with only five points separating the teams at 4-7 to 3-5, it was the Suirside support cheering loudest.

The Noreside reply was swift.

A point from a long range free by SĂŠamus Cleere settled nerves. Then Keher added two more: first from play and then from a free.

Still Waterford refused to yield.

Two successful frees from Grimes kept them in contention. Keher and Frankie Walsh swapped points, before The DĂŠise once more dared to hope thanks to another Mick Flannelly goal.

Again, it was a Keher free that soothed nerves. However, as of the 52nd minute, the game was once more in the proverbial melting pot.

Grimes blasted a 21 yard free to the net, cutting

the lead to one point, 4-12 to 5-8.

Another spurt from Kilkenny saw the energetic Tommy Murphy score a great point from out the field.

This contribution, sandwiched between two frees by Keher, his Rower-Inistioge club mate, pushed inexorably towards victory.

Although Power did manage another goal in the final minute, the flag was of little consequence.

Appropriately, the final score was another Keher free, leaving his colours victorious by 4-17 to 6-8.

Captain SĂŠamus Cleere led by example and gave one of the greatest defensive displays ever witnessed in Croke Park. Later in the year, SĂŠamus became the first Kilkenny man to win the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Caltex Hurler of the Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; award.

Ollie Walsh made some inspiring saves. Phil â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Fanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Larkin was outstanding in the full-back line, while Martin Coogan and Ted Carroll (who mastered DĂŠise dangerman Tom Cheasty) were superb.

The midfield pairing of Sean Clohosey and Paddy Moran had an excellent day, dominating this sector with their skill and artistry.

Up front, Tommy Murphy gave a delightful display of tactical awareness, enthusiasm and expert score taking. The dazzling Tom Walsh and the bustling Billy

Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dwyer were also very impressive.

Eddie Keher set the afternoon alight with a magnificent display of accuracy. He scored 14 points and it is often said that his display of marksmanship in this final has never been equalled.

Waterfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best players were Philly Grimes, Larry Guinan, Martin Ă&#x201C;g Morrissey and SĂŠamus Power.

Kilkenny: 1 Ollie Walsh (Thomastown) 2 Phil â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Fanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Larkin (Ă&#x2030;ire Ă&#x201C;g) 3 Jarlath â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Chaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Whelan (Thomastown) 4 Martin Treacy (Bennettsbridge) 5 SĂŠamus Cleere (Bennettsbridge) captain 0-2 (1f, 1 65) 6 Ted Carroll (Lisdowney) 7 Martin Coogan (Erinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Own) 8 Paddy Moran (Bennettsbridge) 9 Sean Clohosey (Young Ireland: Dublin) 10 Denis Heaslip (Knocktopher) 11 Johnny McGovern (Bennettsbridge) 12 Eddie Keher (The RowerInistioge) 0-14 (10f) 13 Tom Walsh (Thomastown) 2-0 14 Billy Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dwyer (Faughs: Dublin) 15 Tommy Murphy (The RowerInistioge) 2-1.

Subs: 16 Oliver Gough (Thomastown) for Johnny McGovern [inj] (45m) 17 Tony Kelly (Bennettsbridge) 18 Pa Dillon (St Lachtainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) 19 SeĂĄn Buckley (St Lachtainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) 20 Willie Murphy (Slieverue).

Extra-programme: Alfie Hickey (St Lachtainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s), Timmy Kelly, Noel Skehan, Jim Treacy all Bennettsbridge.

Waterford: 1 Ned Power (Dungarvan) 2 Tom Cunningham (Dungarvan) 3 Austin Flynn (Abbeyside) 4 Jimmy Byrne (Mount Sion) 5 Larry Guinan (Mount Sion) 6 Martin Ă&#x201C;g Morrissey (Mount Sion) 7 Jim Irish (Erinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Own) 8 Mick Dempsey (Mount Sion) 0-1 9 Joe Condon (Erinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Own) captain 0-1 (f) 10 Mick Flannelly (Mount Sion) 2-0 11 Tom Cheasty (Ballyduff Lower) 12 FrankieWalsh (Mount Sion) 0-2 13 SĂŠamus Power (Mount Sion) 3-0 14 John Barron (De La Salle) 15 Philly Grimes (Mount Sion) 1-4 (12f). Subs: 16 John Meaney (Erinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Own) for Joe Condon [inj] (40m) 17 Charlie Ware Jr (Erinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Own) 18 Edward Sonny Walsh (De La Salle)) 19 Percy Flynn (Erinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Own) for Ned Power [inj] (ht) 20 John McGrath (Abbeyside).

Extra-programme: John Kirwan (Butlerstown), Tony Mansfield (Abbeyside), Mick â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Browlyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Walsh (Mount Sion) for Jimmy Byrne [inj] (65m).

Referee: Jimmy Hatton (Wicklow).

Roll of honour: Cork (19), Tipperary (19), Kilkenny (15), Dublin (6), Limerick (6), Wexford (4), Waterford (2), Clare (1), Galway (1), Kerry (1), Laois (1), London (1).

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Laochra Chill Chainnigh – Ann Downey BY LIAM LACEY

NÍ DEN gcéad uair ina saol rathúil camógaíochta, tabharfaidh bainisteoir Chill Chainnigh Ann Downey a haghaidh ar Pháirc an Chrócaigh Dé Domhnaigh.

Beidh súil in airde aici an turas seo le craobh chamógaíochta na hÉireann a bhuachaint leis na mná dubha agus ómra den cheathrú huair déag.

Bhuaigh sí a céad bhonn siar sa bhliain 1974 agus do bhí dhá bhonn déag sa phóca aici mar imreoir tar éis di a ceann deireanach a thabhairt léi mar chaptaen i 1994.

B’éachtach an t-aicsean é nuair a d’fhill Ann ar an talamh naofa mar bhainisteoir ar fhoireann sinsir Chill Chainnigh i 2016.

Do bhí bua stairiúil acu ar an lá san chun deireadh a chur leis an ngorta mór.

Bhí thiar orthu ar an lá mór sa dá bhliain ina dhiaidh sin ach tá sár-fhoireann na linne ag filleadh ar Bhóthar Mhic Sheoin arís an deireadh seachtaine seo le rian soiléir an bhainisteora fágtha ar an bhfoireann.

Cheapfadh an té nach bhfuil dianeolas acu ar an gcluiche gur láidir a bhí an spórt traidisiúnta ó thús ama sa chontae.

Ní raibh cuma fholláin ar chúrsaí nuair a bhí Ann Downey ag fás aníos áfach. Ní hamháin nach raibh craobh na hÉireann buaite acu roimh 1974 ach níor bhaineadar lá an chluiche ceannais amach go dtí 1970.

N’fheadar ar shamhlaigh éinne go mbeadh ré órga rompu ina dhiaidh sin ach ré speisialta a bhí ann gan dabht agus déanaim amach nárbh

Ann Downey

aon chomhtharlúint é gur tháinig Ann agus a deirfiúr aitheanta Angela ar an bhfód ag tús na réabhlóide sin.

Ba léir go raibh buanna ar

leith aici riamh ach ní thiteann an t-úll i bhfad ón gcrann agus is fíor san i gcás Ann Downey go deimhin.

Do bhí an cluiche ag sruth trí na cuislí aici ón lá a tháinig sí ar an saol agus tháinig a cumas chun solais gan mhoill agus í ag fás aníos.

Ba é an t-iománaí mór le rá Shem Downey a hathair, beannacht Dé lena anam dílis. Bhuaigh Shem bonn uile-Éireann le Cill Chainnigh i 1947 nuair a bhuadar ar iománaithe Chorcaí ar lá a bhí Christy Ring ag imirt don bhfoireann cois Laoi.

Ní raibh sé de phribhléid agamsa an fear uasal a fheiscint i mbun a cheirde faraor ach deirtear gur iománaí oilte agus crua ab ea é.

Fear nach raibh sásta géilleadh idir na línte bána riamh agus bhí na tréithe céanna go smior ina bheirt iníonacha ón gcéad lá a chuir

sé camán ina láimh acu.

Luaigh mé an tseachtain seo caite go raibh tréithe áirithe le feiscint i mná Chill Chainnigh ó tháinig Ann i bhfeighil orthu.

Cuireann siad ana-bhéim ar an obair agus go mórmhór nuair nach bhfuil an tseilbh acu bíonn siad luite amach orthu féin ag iarraidh straidhn a chur ar a gcéile comhraic agus is ar an mbunchloch sin a thógtar caisleán na foirne seo.

Ní haon ionadh san óir ba ar an mbunchloch chéanna a tógadh a mbainisteoir agus í ag cruthú staire ina saol camógaíochta féin.

Tá roinnt mhaith gaisce déanta cheana féin ag Ann Downey in san tslí is nach bhfuil mórán fágtha le deimhniú aici.

Ní chuirfidh sé sin isteach ná amach ar oiliúnóir Bhéal Átha Ragad, áfach, nuair a fhágfaidh an fhoireann an Chathair Mharmair Dé

Domhnaigh.

Beidh sí ag éileamh macántachta agus díograise ó thús go deireadh an chluiche ó imreoirí Chill Chainnigh, an mhacántacht agus díograis chéanna a bhí ag teastáil chun trí bhonn uile-Éireann déag a bhuachaint, chun fanacht ag tuargain ar an doras ag leibhéal sinsir idir-chontae ar feadh lán os cionn scór bliain agus chun teacht aniar a dhéanamh tar éis briseadh croí ar laethanta móra.

Ní ró-fhada uaithi thíos ar an taobhlíne a bheidh a leathbhádóir agus deirfiúr aitheanta Angela.

Ní raibh an bheirt acu riamh i bhfad óna chéile agus ní bheidh i lár choimhlint an Domhnaigh ach an oiread.

Is iomaí caibidil chamógaíochta atá scríte ag muintir Downey síos tríd na blianta, ach tá rud éigin ag rá liom nach bhfuil deireadh an leabhair léite againn fós.

Aistriúchán: Translation

Kilkenny Sporting Heroes – Ann Downey NOT FOR the first time in her successful camogie career, Ann Downey will set off for Croke Park on Sunday morning ahead of the All-Ireland Senior Camogie Final.

On this occasion she will hope to win her 14th AllIreland medal with the Black and Amber women.

She won her first back in 1974 and had collected her 12th as a player when she captained Kilkenny to success in 1994.

It was an incredible sporting achievement when she returned to manage Kilkenny national honours in 2016.

That historic win marked an end to the camogie famine in the county. They have been beaten at the

final hurdle on the two occasions the followed but Ann has left her unique imprint on this current team to lead them back to Jones’s Road once again this weekend.

Perhaps, people might assume that the traditional sport of camogie has always been to the fore in Kilkenny, but the truth be told, things were not so healthy when Ann was growing up.

First senior decider Not only had they not won an All-Ireland until 1974 but they had waited until 1970 to play in their first senior decider.

Few could have predicted the golden era that would ensue but the emergence of Ann and her twin sister

Angela at the beginning of the revolution cannot be dismissed as a mere coincidence While her talent became obvious from an early age it wasn’t a surprise for anyone who had been familiar with the Downey name.

Her father Shem RIP was a famous name in Kilkenny hurling circles and to this day remains regarded as one of the greats of his generation.

Shem won an All-Ireland medal with the stripy men in 1947 beating Cork on a day when a certain Christy Ring lined at centre-forward for the Rebel County.

I never had the privilege of seeing Shem in action but he was by all accounts a talented hurler and a hard

competitor on the field of play.

Certain values He was a man who was never happy to concede an inch between the white lines.

Traits that would be passed down to the next generation as his daughters embarked on their own sporting careers.

I mentioned in last week’s column how Ann has fostered certain values in this Kilkenny team since taking the reins.

Traits such as work ethic and honesty for example have prevailed without question even on days of defeat.

This will come as no surprise to people as the

same set of principles have always underpinned Ann’s own camogie career. Like all great sporting people, she never let her success taint her attitude that had defined her over so many years.

While Ann has not been short of success and may not have anything left to prove, I would suspect that her past achievements will be far from her mind as the Kilkenny team depart for Croke Park on Sunday morning.

Honesty and effort She will be looking for honesty and effort over the hour and nothing less will suffice.

The same honesty and effort required to win 13

senior All-Ireland titles, the same honesty and effort required to keep the pace at inter-county level for over 20 years and come back from days of heart-breaking defeat on the biggest day of the all.

Not far from Ann below the Hogan Stand on Sunday, her sister Angela will be casting a sharp eye on proceedings.

The two sporting talents are seldom far apart and during the heat of battle on Sunday a word of encouragement won’t be far away.

Many chapters have been written in this unique story of sporting excellence to date. Something tells me however, that this book is far from finished.

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The ‘Vat subs’ bench

Ian Duggan about to collect Pics: Donal Foley

SOME teams got off to cracking re-starts in the Senior and Intermediate Hurling Leagues.

But for others, rustiness may have been a drawback following a long break in the St Canice’s Credit Union Senior League.

However, for all it was simply a case of being glad to be back in action with targets of winning a county championship and doing well in the league.

For the most part, teams were keeping their cards close to their chest while clubs like Ballyhale Shamrocks were resting players following Kilkenny’s senior All-Ireland series exploits.

A game that naturally brought supporters out in big numbers was the South Kilkenny meeting of Ballyhale Shamrocks and Mullinavat.

EITHER WAY Bragging rights were all important and it was the ‘Vat who did the business on the day, recording a point win in a game that could have gone either way.

For St Patrick’s of Ballyragget it may certainly be back to the drawing board as the North Kilkenny club fell heavily to a very impressive Dicksboro.

The Rower Inistioge collected the points at the expense of Erin’s Own of Castlecomer while James Stephens will be happy with their hard earned four-point win over Clara.

Graigue Ballycallan displayed all their usual grit, determination and no little skill but still came up short against Danesfort who had eight points to spare at the finish.

SHOCKER FOR ‘SHOCK In the only Sunday game at senior level, O’Loughlin Gaels sent out a reminder that they are eyeing more silverware when the club recorded an impressive 3-21 to 0-24 win over Bennettsbridge.

Meanwhile in the Michael Lyng Motors Intermediate Hurling League there were wins for Young Ireland, Lisdowney and St Lachtain’s over John Lockes, Dunnamaggin and Carrickshock respectively.

The ‘Shock defeat may have come as more than a shock for the South Kilkenny club as Freshford’s St Lachtain’s recorded a telling 5-18 to 0-11 victory.

Scores at a glance: St Canice’s Credit Union Group A: St Patrick’s 0-8, Dicksboro 3-18; Rower Inistioge 1-17, Erin’s Own 1-12; Danesfort 0-26, Graigue Ballycallan 0-18.

Group B: Clara 0-14, James Stephens 0-18; Ballyhale Shamrocks 1-14, Mullinavat 2-12; Bennettsbridge 0-24, O’Loughlin Gaels 3-21.

Michael Lyng Motors Intermediate: Young Irelands 1-17, John Lockes 1-12; Dunnamaggin 1-14, Lisdowney 1-19; St Lachtain’s 5-18, Carrickshock 1-11.

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Great interest in local derby

Shamrocks in control

Colin Fennelly Shamrocks, Mikey Jones and Joe Fennelly battle for possession

Tom Aylward working hard for Mullinavat

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It was Stephens Day as Village beat gallant Clara Ian Duggan about to collect Pics: Donal Foley

Eoin Guilfoyle is chased by Paddy Bolger

Delightful aerial duel Pics: Donal Foley Pensive mood on the Clara bench

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Enjoying hurling in the sun

It has to be a scrum

Lester Ryan tests the Village defence

Cool Hand Luke Scanlon in possession

Stephens subs ready for action

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Super Dunna gymkhana By: Jimmy Rhatigan CHARITY certainly begins at home for dedicated people who run Dunnamaggin Gymkhana.

For 53 years the local show had been a much looked forward to annual event and judging by the great interest in the Sunday spectacular it will be high on the list of South Kilkenny’s social and sporting calendar for many years to come.

Over the years the show has always played its part in the local community by donating to charities from the proceeds of the big day.

This year’s benefactors are The Carlow Kilkenny Home Care Team and St Joseph’s Home, Kilmoganny and judging by the bumper crowd that turned up for a day of fun, games and competitions, the charities will be delighted with their cheques.

Smiling faces “A great day altogether,” was how show committee member Larry Costello described the event.

Larry, on whose Goodwins Garden land the show is now held, after years in Ballintee, said there was a delightful collection of ponies, jockeys, horses, dogs, mammies, daddies and children, with something for everyone.

“Everyone went home with smiling faces, the children in particular after enjoying crisps and orange and the adults, or at least some of them, after winning show prizes,” he told The Kilkenny Observer.

There was show jumping, a leading rein for kiddies, a dog show and tributes were paid by Larry to long serving secretary Roberta Dowley.

A great woman He described her as a great woman who knew everybody’s name and could solve a hiccup in any event in a matter of minutes.

The committee was delighted with the help it got from the locality for stewarding and other jobs.

The show began at 9.30am and it was helter skelter right up to 8pm when tidying up began.

Appropriately, workers relaxed with a few cans of beer at the end of a cracking day of entertainment.

It was an occasion that did exactly what it said on the tin.

There was a taste of more about it.

Isobel Sheehan, Emily Moloney, Julia Sheehan, Jennifer Meagher with Daisy and Rocky

Ger Hourigan, Larry Costello and Brian Sheehan

Ruby Mullins and Benjy

Freya Reid and Princess

Farah and Ellen Frisby with Star and Penny

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did what it said on the tin

Isobel Hourigan and Georgina De Bromhead Elliott

Molly and Fia McCormack

Picture postcard perfect Pics: Donal Foley

Lucy and Bianca Lennon with Stonehaven Teddy and Hugo

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