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New Kitchen? Is your kitchen the most important room in your home?

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Openday: Saturday 12th March 9.30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;6pm Free Advice Giveaways Sale/Ex Display Products Appliance Special Offers

Kernanstown Ind. Estate, Hacketstown Road, Carlow Town

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Jason Byrne, Stephanie Cullen, Declan Rafter and Matt Kenny Pics: Vicky Comerford

Ciaran, Ă ine and John Prendergast

Martina Carrigan and Bill Carrigan

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Pat Kenny and Aidan Kenny

Maria Shortall, Lucy Power, Rory Keeffe, Bill Cody, Margaret O’Connell and Aoife Ward Pics: Vicky Comerford

Paddy Prendergast, Kathleen Pyke, Clara GAA chair, Carmel Brennan, County GAA Secretary, Jimmy Walsh, Joe Pyke and Therese Walsh

Paddy, Shane and Margaret Prendergast

Michael Nolan and Neans McSweeney

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The Full Monty: A revealing show! IN THE sumptuous surroundings of The Set Theatre in the heart of the city, a devoted bunch of musical theatre enthusiasts launched what is sure to be one of the most exciting events in the Watergate Theatre’s calendar. Kilkenny Musical Society’s 2016 production of The Full Monty was R൶FLDOO\ NLFNHG R൵ ZLWK D JDOD gathering on Friday.

Show director, Christine Scarry was full of enthusiasm for the upcoming production and praised the hard working and talented cast which will bring this hilarious rock comedy musical to life. Current society chair and well known performer, Sarah Brennan, spoke of the society’s commitment to providing top class entertainment for the people of Kilkenny and

beyond and expressed her delight at seeing that tickets were already À\LQJ RXW WKH GRRU Society PRO Kevina Hayes stressed the importance of the local community supporting these performers and the society and WKDQNHG *HU &RG\ DQG DOO WKH VWD൵ at the Watergate Theatre for their continued support in promoting their annual productions. Monty Men Considering that Kilkenny 0XVLFDO 6RFLHW\ DUH WKH ¿UVW amateur group to perform this musical in the South East region, the anticipation is palpable and large group bookings are already coming in faster than you can say‘leave your hat on’! Highlight of the 2016 show launch was the introduction of The Monty Men; the six actors, singers and dancers chosen to go where no men have gone before! Local performers and past KMS participants Aidan Byrne, Fergal Miller and Eoghan Fingleton make up three of the crew, while newcomers Lekan Akinyemi, John Coss and Gary Finegan complete the line-up. This show is a guaranteed sell out and a great night’s entertainment. Tickets can be reserved by calling the Watergate theatre on 056-7761674 or at www. watergatetheatre.com

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THIS YEAR’S Dr Walter Walsh Memorial Lecture, under the auspices of Dúchas, Tullaherin Heritage Society, will be held on March 15 at 8pm in the Community Centre, Thomastown. In this year, the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising, the title of the lecture by Joe Doyle will be Seán O’Mahony-A Thomastown Nationalist, 1872-1934. O’Mahony, born in Logan Street, Thomastown, was a member of Sinn Féin from its inception. He was a member of the GPO Garrison during the Rising and in its aftermath was interned in Frongoch in North Wales.

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Best foot forward: Dancers enjoy a ceilí in Mooncoin Community Hall on Friday Pic: Donal Foley

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Foley Davy Conway, Keavy McCoy, Pat Daly and Ann Fennelly Pics: Donal

Proudly showing off their certiﬁcates

Young girls join drugs’ project

Happy to advise school children

Wall of fame

Yet more girls who were honoured

Presentation to Kathleen Kelly by Davy Conway. Also included are Ann Fennelly and Paddy Daly

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Good ship Callan Enterprise sails again JIMMY RHATIGAN JIMMYRHATIGAN@GMAIL.COM

THE Bank of Ireland’s (BOI) Callan Enterprise Town was a huge success last year. The maiden voyage was a big hit and the good news is that the good ship Callan Enterprise is to set sail again on Tuesday, March 15 when it will be relaunched in the parish hall, 7pm.

Last year, the event brought an entire community together, Callan and hinterland businesses along with sports clubs and other organisations in the area had a common bond. The project hit the spot. Bumper crowds visited, the region received a welcome lift and the result is that there is huge enthusiasm for another helping of what proved to

be an excellently chosen menu of events that tickled imaginations and stirred local enterprise. Local BOI manager, Kim Fogarty who championed the initial walk into the unknown, was accompanied by committed PHPEHUV RI D ¿UVW FODVV FRPPLWWHH determined to catapult Callan to the top rung of the local business ladder and to inject new life into

Mark Barry, guest Gavin Duffy and Julie Brennan Pics: Donal Foley

Delicious: Kim Fogarty, Gavin Duffy and Mags Kenny at last year’s brillian inaugural event

many sports and community organisations that have served the area well over the years, in some cases for generation. This year it is intended to broaden the scope even further, encouraging families to bring along sons and daughters, brothers and sisters, grannies and grand-dads, ensuring that Callan Enterprise enthusiasm is experienced and enjoyed by every section of the local community, one big happy family encouraging a home, sweet home place to an even more prominent position on the local and perhaps national stage.

Economic activity The programme brings local businesses and communities together to boost and promote economic activity. A bespoke schedule of events is developed, including networking and showcasing opportunities to encourage local people to support local businesses. Aim is to support local communities and help to drive business for SMEs in their locality, whilst showcasing all WKDW &DOODQ KDV WR R൵HU The bank’s pledge is to support the development of communities at business level and in the wider context, incorporating schools, sports, social and charitable

associations. The bank commissioned Red C to carry out independent research on the impact of the Enterprise Town initiative in May 2015. Feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with local businesses believing that it helped them to advertise their services and introduced them to other businesses to develop solid working relationships. Local residents cited excellent organisation of the event and the opportunity to discover local business, some of which they didn’t know existed. This year’s Callan Enterprise Town will be held on April 8 from 3pm to 7pm.

Girls from St Brigid’s College, Callan enjoyed Callan Enterprise

Callan Co-op staff loved taking part

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Yvonne Maher, Steve Cronley, Carmel Wall and Bobby Aylward

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Cousins: Courtney and Tierna Doheny

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Charities benefit at Last Supper

IT IS what we might call the Everlasting Last Supper. It is held in Castlecomer every year following the Wellie Race to distribute race funds to local charities. The big night was in Shortallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when over â&#x201A;Ź15,000 was given to deserving causes. In all the 36th annual race took in a purse of â&#x201A;Ź26,000 and it cost â&#x201A;Ź10,000 to run the event. Adult Merit winners: Honoria Fogarty, Andy Phelan, Michael Brennan, Keith Brennan, Kirsty Brown, Kathleen Bulman, Ger Campion, Christy Cody, Marie Teresa Comerford, Julia Connelly, Joe Coogan, Carmel Daly, Geraldine Dillon, Teresa Dollard, Peter Doyle, Larry Dunne, Terry Dunne, Johney Dunne, Donal Dunne, Jerry Dunne, Malachy Dunne, Brigid Forristal, Ollie Gleeson, Ned Healy, Paul Heatherington, Tom Kennedy, Eimear Maher, Orla Maher, Linda McKie, Ria Molyneaux, Breda Mulcahy, *HRŕľľ 2Âś6KHD 0DXULFH Shortall, Tom Taylor, Seamus Walsh, Sheila Walsh, Eoin Walsh, Jamie Wilson, June Wilson.

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Hot 8 Brass Band play the Set FOR OVER 20 years one of the most popular and visible funkstyle brass bands in community parades and funerals has been the Hot 8 Brass Band. In 1996 sousaphone player Bennie Pete merged two former Fortier High School student groups, the High Steppers and the Looney Tunes Brass Bands, to form the Hot 8. The band can be larger than many younger groups often featuring 10 members,

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short rhythmic grooves that dominate and propel most songs Long-term displacement across the country helped members of the band realise just how unique and special New Orleans culture is, which in turn inspired their desire to learn more about the history, sound, and style of earlier brass bands. Set doors 8pm, tomorrow, Thursday. Tickets, â&#x201A;Ź18 plus booking, are now on sale.

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Adjudicator Ann Phelan with Oisín and Cian Farrell who won the Mai Duggan Cup Post-Primary School Choirs Ann P. Smithwick Cup: 1 Loreto Leaving Cert Music Class; 2Kilkenny College Senior; HC (Highly Commended): CBS Secondary Senior. Marie Fitzpatrick Trophy (Junior Sacred Music): 1 Cór Coláiste Pobail Osraí; 2 1st Year Loreto; 3 Kilkenny College Junior Girls. Eddie Gray Memorial Cup (Post-Primary Sacred Music): 1 Kilkenny College Chamber, Castlecomer Community School Choir; 2 Loreto Leaving Cert. Club House Hotel Shield (Post-Primary Unison): 1 CBS 1st Year; 2 Kilkenny College 1st Form ‘A’; 3 Kilkenny College 1st Form ‘B’. Meubles Cup (Post-Primary School Junior): 1 2nd Year Loreto; 2 1st Year Loreto 2; HC: 1st Year Loreto 1, St Kieran’s College. Fr Donal Kelly Cup (Post-Primary School Chamber): 1 Kilkenny College Chamber; 2 CBS 5th Year. Rena Brett Memorial Cup (Post-Primary Male Voice): 1 CBS Senior; 2St Kieran’s College Senior. Primary School Choirs Soroptomist Shield (Primary Schools): 1 Church Hill NS; 2 St Brendan’s NS; VHC: Presentation, Cór Gaelscoil Osraí, Cór Gaelscoil, Chill Dara. Brennan Family Cup (Sacred Music): St Canice’s Co Ed; 2 Cór Gaelscoil Osraí VHC: St Brendan’s NS, Cór Gaelscoil, Chill Dara. Dorcas Birthistle Memorial Cup (Cóir Aon Ghutha. Do chóir, bhunscoile): 1 Cór Gaelscoil, Chill Dara; 2 Cór Sinséarach, Gaelscoil Osraí. Corn Connradh na Gaeilge (Cóir Bhunscoile. Do chóir bhunscoile): 1 St Brendan’s NS; 2 Cór Sóiséarach Gaelscoil Osraí, Cór Gaelscoil, Chill Dara. Thomas Little Memorial Cup (School/ Youth Choir): 1 Cór Gaelscoil Osraí; 2 Church Hill National School. Boys’ vocal solo Hackett Cup (Junior Boys’ Vocal Solo): 1 Cillian Murphy; 2 Éanna Ó Casaide; Joshua Ola; 2 Thomas O’Callaghan.

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Teresa Ann Murphy Memorial Cup (Changed Voices): 1 Ben Stacey; 2 Chris Awonnsi. Girls’ vocal solo (Cantabile Gold Medal): 1 Isobel Russell; 2 Leah Russell, Shrathi Petiti. Corn Uí Dhubhluachra (Scolairí Bunscoile): 1 Síofra Ní Chasaide; 2Margaret Mary O’Shea; HC: Liam O’Maoldomhnaigh, Niamh Marrow An tAmhránaí Óg Perpetual Cup (Senior Girls’ Vocal Solo): 1 Bernadette Rolo; 2 Margaret Mary O’Shea, Éabha Murphy; VHC: Eva Duggan, Kate Bone. Cafe Sol Cup (Musicals): 1 Áine Trait; 2 Kate Cullen; 3 Doireann Sloyan; VHC: Alanna Starnes, Sophia Peschke, Lucy Byrne, Sadhbh Denieffe, Sadhbh Berry, Amy Richards, Mollymay Hayes, Jordan Feighery. Helen O'Neill Memorial Cup (Vocal solo classical music): 1 Amy Richards; Áine Trait; VHC: Kate Cullen, Sophia Peschke, Caoimhe Keating. Margaret Tynan Memorial Cup (Solo classical music): 1 Leah Raggett; 2 Leah Burgess; 3 Grace Ola, Stacey Dunne; VHC: Lucy Reid, Meghan O’Sullivan, Mary Eviston. Breda Phelan Memorial Cup (Senior solo for musicals): 1 Cara Guide; 2 Meghan O’Sullivan; 3 Stacey Dunne; VHC: Mary Eviston, Chirstine Caldbeck, Amy Caldbeck, Hannah Sunderland, Shelley Tang, Rachel Foyle, Leah Raggett. Piano Solo Wine Centre Cup (Junior Piano E U9): 1 Ruaidhrí O’Dea; 2 Louis Raggett; VHC: Marc Doheny commended: Declan Iverson San Juan, Amy McDonald. Sister Venard (Maureen) O'Flanagan Cup (Junior Piano D U11: 1 Oísin Farrell; 2 Anna Walsh; VHC: Éanna Ó Casaide; Commended: Bronagh Smyth. Bank of Ireland Cup (Junior Piano C U13): 1 Síofra Ní Chasaide; 2Liam Smyth; Commended: Maeve Conroy. Francis Kearney Trophy (Junior Piano B U15): 1 Brian Byrne. Piano Duet Syllabus John Coyle Memorial Cup (Piano Duet

U13): 1 Ellie Peters and Ruth Brannigan. Sarah Connolly Memorial Cup (Piano Duet U17): 1 Emma and Julianne Bergin. Junior Piano Recital Jackson Cup (Primary Schools Piano): 1 Jim Parmeter; 2 Maria Crianga; VHC: Oisín Farrell; Commended: Matthew McCutcheon. Credit Union Cup (Over 12 and up to Junior Cert): 1 Brian Byrne; 2 Kevin Ye; VHC: Tom Kennedy; Commended: Peter Harper. Senior Piano Recital O'Reilly Cup (Transition Year to Leaving Cert): 1 Steven Grant; 2 Patrick Kennedy; VHC: John Harding; Commended: Emma Bergin, Gráinne Behan. Violin Joan Smithwick Cup (Violin U9): 1 Ciarán Power; 2 Conor Farrell; VHC: Louis Raggett; Commended: Samuel John O’Shea. Sister Celine Dempsey Cup (Violin U11): 1 Oisín Farrell; 2 Lauren Brannigan; VHC: Kate O’Neill. Thomas Delaney Memorial Cup (Violin U13): 1 Cian Farrell; 2 Sophia O’Shea; VC: Lynn Dwan, Millie Drennan; Commended: Seán Cullen. Sister De Sales ‘Muriel’ Shiel Cup (U15): 1 Katie Breen; 2 Issey Shine; VHC: Dara Scobie; Commended: Meghan Rudkins. Teresa Shine Memorial Cup (U17): 1 Katie Keenan; 2 Dara Scobie. Viola Louise Langan Memorial Cup (U11): 1 Emmett Cousins. Margaret Hassan Memorial Cup (U13): 1 Mikey Raggett. Silvio Helfer Memorial Cup (U15): 1 Ana O’Shea. Junior String Recital Tallent Cup (In memory of Toby and Phyllis Tallent): 1 Julieanne Forrest; 2 Niamh Walsh; VHC: Katie Breen, Ben Kavanagh.

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Senior String Recital Sister Cecilia Cup (4th-6th Year): 1 Julieanne Forrest; 2 Tiernan Shaw, Jenna Raggett. Chamber Music Peggy Carey Perpetual Cup (Junior Chamber Music): 1 Conor Farrell, Ciarán Power. Duggan Cup (Junior): 1 Cian and Oisín Farrell; 2 Charlie Delahunty, Fainche Pryal, Zoe McHardy and Asha McHardy 3rd: Margaret Mary O’Shea, Cara Clune, Kate Lavelle and Hannah Leamy. Seamus Costello Memorial Cup (Primary School Wind Chamber): 1 Double Trouble; 2Whirlwind Quartet Corn Seain Ó Casaide (Grúpa Ceoil Bunscoile): 1 Na Dreolíní; 2 Fíroda School A. Larry Doyle Memorial Cup (Senior): 1 Capriccioso Quartet; 2 Dynamica Quartet. Corn Uí Cheallaigh (Grúpa Ceoil Meanscoil): 1 Castlecomer Community School A; 2 Dynamica Quartet. Orange Cafe Cup (Secondary School Wind Chamber): 1 The Foremen; 2 Kieran’s Quartet. Siobhán Dowling Cup (Senior): 1 Conor and Bearnáird Cuffe, Jack Ormond, Colin Dempsey, Seán Heary and Christian . Violincello Eric De Courcy Cup (Violoncello U9): 1 Katie Chambers; 2 Aengus Tierney, Mia Henderson. Sister Catherine Bowe Memorial (U11): 1 Anna Walsh 2 Emily Smith VHC: Hannah Cuffe, Killian Tierney Sister Marie Therese Saunders Cup (U13): 1 Georgia Shine; 2 Asha McHardy; VHC : Kate Byrne; Commended: Margaret Mary O’Shea, Jim Parmeter. Herr Joseph Koss Memorial Cup (U15): 1 Isabel Bourke; 2 Ben Kavanagh; VH: Annie McEvoy Pauline Hogan Cup (U17): 1 Robert Murphy; 2 Annie O’Connor; VHC : Lucy Deegan; Commended: Aideen Barry, Meadbh Farrell.

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Planning Permission is being sought by Sean Treacy for the construction of an animal house with feed passage, concrete apron and all associated site works at Coolroebeg, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny. The Planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street , Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions or may refuse to grant permission Signed Sean Treacy

Adrian Kelly intends to apply to Kilkenny County Council for Full Planning Permission to construct a slatted cubicle shed and separate underground slurry storage tank together with all other associated site works at Crutt, Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9 a.m.- 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

I, Edmond Meehan intend to apply for planning permission for retention of extension to existing cubicle shed, construction of new extension to cubicle shed with new slatted tank, extension of existing silage slab and all associated works at Tullahought, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9 a.m.1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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Planning Permission is sought by Owen & Cora Pagan for proposed single storey extension to the side & two storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling to include: demolition of the existing two storey rear utility / bathroom structure & bay window to the front, with modifications to the internal layout, associated elevational changes, and all associated site development works at Furzehouse, Co. Kilkenny. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9 a.m.- 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed: Gittens Murray Architects Ltd., No. 5 William Street, and Kilkenny. Tel No: 056-7753933. web:www.gmarch.net

I, Sean Whitehead, wish to apply to Kilkenny County Council for Planning Permission to construct a slatted lean-to cattle shed (simple steel frame) with underlying slurry storage facility & a loose farm shed (steel portal frame) to add to the existing farmyard buildings in place, along with all with associated site works, on my farm at Powerstown East, Goresbridge, Co. Kilkenny. The proposed development shall be located adjacent to a Motte, which is a Recorded Monument (KK025-008) and is also close to Ecclesiastical Remains, which is also a Recorded Monument (KK025-007). The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9 a.m.1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

Adrian Kelly intends to apply to Kilkenny County Council for Full Planning Permission to demolish part of an existing storage shed and to construct 2 no. dry stock sheds to the front and rear of an existing haybarn together with all other associated site works at Crutt, Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9 a.m.- 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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We Seamus Brennan & Deirdre Holland are applying for permission to demolish existing outbuilding and permission for the erection of a new self contained extension & alterations to existing dwelling and upgrading the existing sewerage facilities and all associated site works at Lisnafunshin, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the Offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny during its public opening hours 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. 4 p.m. Monday to Friday and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed: Byrne & McCabe Design, Architecture and Engineering Services (059 9725684).

.LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ .LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ &RXQFLO &RXQFLO We, Sue ands Bill Mosse, intend to apply for planning permission for the erection of a split level dwelling house, new vehicular entrance, waste water treatment system and all associated works at Carrickanoran, Graiguenamanagh, County Kilkenny. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9 a.m.- 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed: Peter Thomson Planning Solutions of Suite 1, Burchall House, Parnell St, Waterford (086 819 6856)

We David Dunphy & Ruth Grace are applying for permission to demolish the existing domestic garage and permission for the erection of a new self contained extension & alterations to existing dwelling and upgrading the existing sewerage facilities and all associated site works at Ballinvarry Irish, Graignamanagh, Co. Kilkenny. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the Offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny during its public opening hours 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Monday to Friday and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed: Byrne & McCabe Design, Architecture and Engineering Services (059 9725684).

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Maximise your health with the power of Blueberries neuro-degenerative diseases. The protective effects have been attributed to the phytochemicals in the berries such as flavonoidsexample anthocyanins). Researchers suggest that the bioactive constituents in blueberries exert their effects by counteracting oxidative stress (damage to cells), decreasing inflammatory processes in the body and influencing genes which trigger health issues. Heart Health

Ellen Roche BLUEBERRIES are filled to the brim with beneficial phyto-chemicals for good health and may help to prevent and slow the progression of serious illnesses. The popularity of these berries is constantly on the rise in Europe. Michigan in the US has been a world leader in production volumes of blueberries for many decades. It is possible to grow your own at home; the plants require an acidic soil e.g . Wexford, Carlow and Waterford, but dislikes high lime soils. Nutritional Properties

Many struggle to consume the recommended five portions of fruit and vegetables (in combination) each day for optimal health. These berries are one of the most convenient of fruits that are literally ready to eat - no peeling and no waste! Blueberries are low in calories and an excellent source of fibre, vitamins A and C, potassium and folate. Moreover, blueberries are one of the richest sources of antioxidant phytonutrients. Blueberriesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; diverse range of plant compounds e.g. anthocyanins, quercetin, kaempferol, myricetin, and chlorogenic acid, contributes to their overall antioxidant power. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blueberries also have a rich diversity of different anthocyanin speciesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;like 26 different anthocyaninsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;whereas some other berries may feature only two or three different anthocyanin species,â&#x20AC;? says Mary Ann Lila, PhD, MS and David H. Murdock distinguished professor at North Carolina State University, who has spent 18 years studying this fruit.

According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death and disability globally. The anthocyanins compounds in blueberries and strawberries have been associated with a lower risk of heart attack in young and middle-aged women. A study published in 2013 followed 93,600 women aged 25 to 42 for 18 years. The women were healthy at baseline, but in the 18year study period researchers observed 405 cases of heart attacks. However, the women who consumed more than three servings of blueberries and strawberries per week experienced significant protective effects against myocardial infarction. Anti-Cancer

The mechanisms involved includes inhibition of cancer cell division, increased cancer cell death and prevention of inflammatory molecules in the body. Pterostilbene isolated from blueberries is especially beneficial for its ability to suppress breast cancer stem cell generation, prevents prostate cancer growth and stomach cancer growth.

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Because of the wide variety of bioactive compounds present in blueberries, studies conducted over the past decade have associated their consumption with preventing and slowing disease progression. The protective effects of blueberry consumption have been recognized in certain cancers; cardiovascular diseases, such as blocked arteries and stroke and

The natural plant chemical and antioxidants can help promote heart and brain health, stabilise blood sugar levels and prevent or retard serious health conditions. In practice, aim to include 2-3 handfulls of fresh or frozen blueberries into your weekly diet; as a snack, add to breakfast cereal, home baking or a veggie smoothie for sustained release energy and a burst of good health.

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9 MARCH 2016 Kilkenny Reporter

Golf

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Sunday 6th March - 11 Hole Singles Stableford Dan Stallard with a great 28 points for 11 holes took ﬁrst place on a countback from Joe Forristal 1st Dan Stallard (8) 28pts 2nd Joe Forristal (11) 28pts 3rd Alex Dunne (11) 27pts Next weekend will be an 18 hole singles played off the white markers. Remember you can play either Saturday or Sunday. Make sure to sign into the computer and enter your scores after your round. Golfer of the Year Our “Golfer of the Year” comprises of all the Monthly Medals, Singles Matchplay, Foursomes Matchplay, 1 White V-Par, 1 White Stroke, Presidents Prize and Captains Prize. The points structure hasn’t changed and is displayed on the notice board in the locker room. Upcoming Golfer of the Year competitions 20th March Monthly Medal 3rd April White Strokeplay 17th April Monthly Medal Matchplay competitions will begin in April, we will start taking names in the next few weeks. One for the Diary……….. St. Patrick’s Day Open Singles - 18 hole Singles Stableford will take place on Thursday 17th & Friday 18th March – all welcome, visitor €15.00 per person. Online booking now open www. gowranpark.ie/golﬁng or call the golf office on 056 7726699. Ladies There was no weekly competition for the Ladies on March 2nd. Instead a 9 hole scramble was played and the winners were Ann Mullins, Kerri Bolger & Ann Farrell with a score of 31.8 pts. The ladies enjoyed lunch afterwards in the Clubhouse. Kathleen Whitehead Memorial Winter League The winners of this year’s Winter League were Niamh Connolly (Team Captain), Helen Dunne, Valerie Gallagher, Catherine O’Driscoll, Eithne Donnelly and Mary McEvoy. They were presented with the Kathleen Whitehead Winter League Trophy by Jimmy Whitehead. Fixtures Thursday 17th & Friday 18th March Open Singles Stableford Visitor €15.00 Sunday 19th March RACE MEETING – No Golf

Mountain View Captains Drive In Seamus and Carmel Drive-In To Office On Sunday February 28th Mountain View members started their 2016 golﬁng year when incoming joint Captains Seamus Nolan and Carmel Fennelly held their Captain’s Drive-In. Both captains had good drives straight down the ﬁrst fairway after which 19 teams took part in a 3 person team scramble. The members enjoyed their game on what an overcast but dry day with conditions perfect for golf. The presentation of the prizes took place in the clubhouse after refreshments and Captains Seamus and Carmel expressed their delight with the huge number that took part. Course management and in particular course superintendent Edward Power was thanked for the immaculate condition of the course. The winners were 1st. Bobby O Brien, Jim Dunne, Paddy O Brien 62.5. 2nd Eugene Malone, Seamus Fitzpatrick, Tom Walsh 63.1. 3rd Michael Hoyne, Christy Donovan, Simon Williams 63.5. AGM

The AGM of Mountain View Golf Club took place in the clubhouse on Saturday February 27th. Captain Seamus Nolan thanked the O Neill family and the office staff for their support during the year with club competitions and in house club procedures. He also complimented the O Neill family on the provision of the new toilets and shower rooms. A huge tribute was paid by Seamus to greenkeeper Edward Power for providing a fantastic course for members to play. Edward was also complimented by the committee and members alike for the condition and maintenance of the greens throughout the year. A letter from outgoing President Jimmy Fitzpatrick who was unable to attend was read out to the meeting. He thanked the club and committee members for what he described as a fantastic year. Jimmy thanked the O’Neill family for providing such a fabulous golf course in the present economic climate. Michael O Neill then addressed the meeting and outlined all the work that had been done throughout the year both on the course and within the club. He thanked Seamus Nolan and Jimmy Fitzpatrick for their leadership throughout the year and a special word of thanks to Jim Dunne the Handicap Secretary. Seniors Captain Michael Hoyne was thanked for his excellent reign. He also thanked Edward Power and the office staff for their dedication throughout the year. Green keeper Edward Power told the meeting that he hoped the new tee box on the 10th would be ready for play by the end of June. The election of officers and the incoming committee were as follows :- Incoming Captain is, Seamus Nolan, Secretary Bee O’Grady, Handicap Secretary Jim Dunne. President JJ Holohan, Seniors Captain Bobby O Brien, Competition Secretary Keith Kavanagh, Treasurer Michael O’Neill, Committee members are John Coleman, Frank Kavanagh, Michael Dobbyn, Edward Power, Keith Kavanagh and Michael Waugh. Handicap Committee Jim Dunne, Seamus Nolan and Michael Dobbyn. Cancellation The first round of the Spring League last weekend due to the severe frost on Sunday morning. It will now be played this coming weekend in conjunction with the monthly medal. The competition will have two groups (e.g. Handicaps 0 – 18 & 19 – 28) and will consist of five rounds of Single Stableford with the best four scores to count. At the completion of the five rounds there will be a playoff round in which the top five from each group will take part. All players must put their names on registration sheet by Saturday March 5th and entry fee of 25 euro to be paid in advance. The scoring format for this years competition will be similar to the recent Winter League. For full details see www.mviewgolf.com or contact the clublouse on 0567768122. Monthly Medal The first medal of 2016 will be played on Saturday and Sunday this coming weekend. Diary Sunday Mar 13th Monthly Medal and Spring League Round 1. Tuesday Mar 15th Mountain View Seniors Competition. Wednesday Mar 16th Ladies Singles Competition. Thursday Mar 17thMV Seniors 13 Hole Competition. Sunday Mar 20th Spring League Round 1.

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Today saw the start of the ladies golﬁng season. A sociable ladies foursomes was organised by the ladies committee. The winners were our ladies captain Ellen Phelan and Kathleen Ryan with 23 points, second was Breda Phelan and Noreen curry, third was Emma Walsh and Margaret O’Keeffe. A lovely sociable evening followed. Spring League The spring league is in progress. Please check who and when matches are to be played. There is also an 11 hole lamb competition in progress. Now that the weather is improving play as often as you can.

Callan The AGM of the RGA was held recently with 29 members in attendance. Our outgoing Captain Luke Connery reviewed a very successful year with 40 or more members playing every Monday. Treasurer Willie Gilbert in his report stated that the club was in a sound financial position. He pointed out that a large percentage of the money generated goes back into the club in one form or another. In 2015 financial assistance was given towards, the purchase of a photocopier, a burko boiler, the Junior Section, club classics and provision of refreshments for volunteers. On Monday 14th March the Ladies Alliance Competition will be in Callan. As a result the RGA will be travelling to Rathdowney for 11.00 am. RGA Officers elected for 2016: President: Ignatius Rice, Captain: Seamus Foster, Joint Secretaries: John Kinchella & Michael Shortall, Assistant Secretary: Luke Connery, Treasurer: Don Bolger, Committee: All the above plus James Kehoe and Pat Mulrooney. On Monday 14th March the Ladies Alliance Competition will be in Callan. As a result the RGA will be travelling to Faithlegg for 11.00am. Membership for 2016: Rates for 2016 have been held at the same rate across all membership categories, which are great value for access to a fantastic golf course and to benefit from such a friendly and inclusive club, for everyone. We have fantastic deals for new or lapsed members from €499 (€449 for seniors). Membership for existing members remains at €549. We are offering full membership for €399 which includes your insurance and GUI fee, with no joining fee, to members aged between 21 and 31. That represents amazing value and full details/finance options are available from Margaret on 056-7725136. Men’s Competitions: A 16 hole men’s fourball was held on Saturday with a very good turnout, which was won by Murt Duggan & John D Grace with a score of 45 pts. On Sunday we had a 12 hole fourball which was won by Richard McKeever & Pat O’Keeffe on a score of 29 pts (B6). The two’s club was won by John D Grace on the 4th. Ladies Competitions: Senior ladies results from Thursday March the 3rd were 1st Mary Barry 2nd Ena Kennedy 3rd Mary H Grace. Fixtures Diary weekending 13th March: Thursday 10th February: Senior Ladies, Tee times 10am to 12 am. Saturday 12th February: Men’s Singles stableford. Sunday 13th February: Men’s Singles stableford. Monday14th February: Ladies Alliance competition. Monday14th February: RGA competition Rathdowney, Tee times From 11am.

Tuesday15th February: Ladies 3 person team event. The men’s Club Singles Matchplay Qualiﬁer, which was to have been held this weekend, has been rescheduled for 2nd/3rd of April when we should have 18 holes opened. Repair of Pitch marks on greens: At Callan Golf club we have some of the best kept and maintained greens anywhere thanks to a very hard working grounds staff and we would please ask everyone to repair their pitch marks and hopefully one more. It is very noticeable that as of late the repair of pitch marks has not been up to the usual high standards of previous years. So please, think of your fellow members and repair at least your own pitch mark. Course condition update: 8 holes were open on Saturday, holes 1 and 4 and 7 to 12 and 12 holes were open on Sunday 1-12. At the moment the course has improved and is drying out but a few spots are roped off that the course committee believe need to be protected. Please do take heed of the staked and roped areas around the greens and wet parts of the course. Please do not go past these roped areas, as you will only damage the underlying turf. In the interests of all members we would ask everyone to please repair their pitch marks and all divots taken as we have a fabulous course and it is up to us keep it that way. The course is being inspected and assessed each morning by our course inspection team. They will decide what is best with respect of the course and members on each day and this information is available at 056-7725136. Hopefully with the days getting longer we will have a pick up in the weather and we can get back to playing competition golf. Golf Lessons: If you are interested in improving your golf we have a fantastic offer at the moment with 4 golf lessons for only €40 for male and female members. Beginners Lessons for both male and female will be commencing April 16th. Please contact Margaret in the office on 056-7725136 to register. Easter Raffle: The ladies section of the club is again running the Bumper Easter raffle. It is only €2 per line or €5 for 3 lines and you will get to win that fabulous egg on display in the foyer. Club Lotto: Week 50 Results for a jackpot of €1050and the numbers drawn were 10, 20, 26. There was no winner. There were 3 lucky dip winners of €30 each, Tony Lacey, Martina Nugent, Tom Hennessy. Sellers were Murt Cuddihy, Goretti Hennessy. Next week’s jackpot is €1150 Ladies Spring League: The entry form for the 2016 ladies spring league is on the desk in the ladies locker room. All ladies interested in playing please put your name on the list now starting date will be advised shortly. Rules of golf you may not know: If your clubhead falls off during the backswing, and you complete the swing but miss the ball, it doesn’t count as a stroke. But if your clubhead falls off during the downswing, and you complete the swing but miss the ball, it counts as a stroke.

Kilkenny Aon Insurance Scheme Please note the AON Insurance scheme falls due for renewal on 1st April. The fee this year is €25. Those who were in the scheme last year and wish to renew please let us drop in the €25 into the office. Anyone else who

kilkennyreporter.ie wishes to join the scheme may also join the scheme by dropping in the €25 into the office. Full details of the scheme and its benefits are available from the office. Fred Daly Spain The first days play in Spain had to be abandoned after all the players had completed 9 holes holes due to sleet and hale showers. The first couple of matches had eleven holes played. The course is located inland and up in the mountains 650 meters above sea level. On Monday the temperature was only 2 degrees but is expected to improve over the coming days. Kilkenny were playing Birdhill from England in the first round. Kilkenny were up in the three matches involving Mark Power 3 up, Kevin Power 7 up and Luke Donnelly 2 up, Harry Duggan was flat and Brian Crowdle and Richie Louis Duggan were slightly down. In the reserve match Morgan Walshe was 3 up but this match only comes into play if the first six matches finish 3 all. The match was resumed this morning and Kilkenny won by 4 1/2 to 1 ½ with wins achieved by Mark Power, Luke Donnelly, Harry Duggan, Kevin Power, Richie Louis Duggan halved his match and Brian Crowdle was defeated. The team will play Uphall from Scotland later this morning. Mark Power has been selected to represent Ireland on 14th - 16th March - France, with Irish Boys U-18 team for match with French boys and also 28th - 30th March - Hilton Templepatrick, Northern Ireland with Irish Boys U-16 team for the 4 Nations matches with Wales, Scotland & Holland. Results MENS MARCH MONTHLY MEDAL SAT 5TH SUN 6TH & MON 7TH MARCH Dermot Doyle (7) 67 net (B9) Gerard Murphy (18) 67 net Seamus Rochford (10) 68 net Best Gross; Graham Nugent (Scr) 73 Gross John Greene (12) 68 net Tom Hickey (9) 68 net (B9) Date for presentation of prizes to be confirmed. Now that we have returned to 18 hole competitions please sign in and enter your scores on the computer. MENS SATURDAY CROSSCARD SATURDAY FEBRUARY 27TH Billy Burke (12) Matt Ruth (16) Ben McGarry (15) Pat Hickey (12) 67 pts Richie Phelan (18) Pat Walsh (11) Brian Cullen (11) Philip O’Neill (23) 65 pts Noel Skehan (13) Maurice (12) Joe O’Neill (13) Pat Butler (7) 64 pts Martin Kelly (28) Henk Van Der Puil (28) Bernie Clarke (15) Tommy Barry (14) 64 pts SENIOR MEN RESULTS Thursday March 4th John King (16) Kevin Donohue (18) Shem Lawlor (20) Joe Ledwidge (25) 67 pts Pat Drennan (15) Andy Hughes (19) Joe Nolan (24) Brendan McIntyre (22) 65 pts (B6)

Pat Foley (13) John O’Regan (19) Bob Greaney (21) Dermot Moloney (23) 65 pts Willie Leahy (14) Chris Kelly (22) Tom Brett (20) Gerry Bowe (23) 62 pts Pat Collins (12) Tommy Dunne (18) Reay Brandon (21) Tony Joyce (27) 61 pts (B6) Noel O’Sullivan (18) Christy Rainey (21) Eugene Orr (21) Pat Kearns (16) 61 pts Matt Ruth (16) Tom Gunning (15) Eamon Molloy (26) Dick Keoghan (26) 60 pts Next Competition Thursday March 10th at 11am. Please note there will be no competition on St Patricks Day March 17th but Wednesday March 16th has been set aside for the Senior Ladies & Gents, normal times apply. INTER CLUB Rob O’Shea and Liz Cleere have chosen the following mixed panel to represent Kilkenny v Mt Juliet in the ﬁrst round of the Irish Mixed Foursomes competition on or before Sunday April 10th. Meeting of the panel at 6.30pm on Wednesday March 9th in the club. Brendan Power & Liz Neary Richard Duggan & Barbara Teehan Kieran Wall & Jacintha Culliton Anthony Cleere & Catherine King Luke Kelly & Stella Coughlan Daragh McNamara & Amy Keating Larry Carroll & Aimee Cleere SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Eve of St Patrick’s Day There will be music in the club by the Dempseys on Wednesday March 16th at 9pm. Members and guests welcome. Bridge Bridge continues on Monday nights at 7.30pm. Results 29th February. 1st Terry Harmer & Kate O’Neill, 2nd Willie & Eithne Murphy, 3rd Barbara Teehan & Catherine King, 4th Jane & Martin Duggan. Yoga The Yoga sessions have ﬁnished for the currents season and will resume in the Autumn. Fixtures Tuesday Mar 8th, 9.00 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20 Ladies Competition. Wednesday Mar 9th, 11.00 – 12.15 Visitors (Vintners Outing) 1.00 – 2.30 Members Time Thursday Mar 10th , 9.30 – 11.00 Senior Ladies Competition, 11.00 – 1.30 Senior Mens Competition, 1:30 – 2:30 Members Friday Mar 11th, 11.00 – 12.00 Visitors, 1.00 – 2.30 Members Time Saturday Mar 12th, 7.30 – 9.00 Members Time, 9.00 – 10.45 Mens & Ladies 18 Hole Competition. 11.00 – 1.00 Visitors, 1.00 – 2.00 Members time Sunday Mar 13th, 7.30 – 10.00 & 12.45 - 3.00 Mens & Ladies 18 Hole Competition, Mens March Monthly Medal & Ladies 9 &18 Hole Competition, 10.00 – 12.30 Mens Junior Alliance Monday Mar 14th, 9.00 – 12.30 Ladies Senior Alliance, 1.00 – 2.00

9 MARCH 2016 Kilkenny Reporter

Sport

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Pictured at theÂ official opening of the 12th Gathering of the Clans at Kilkenny College on Saturday were Councillor Andrew McGuinness with organiser Larry McEnroe of Â Dragonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lair Martial Arts Centre and representatives from martial arts centres around Europe

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Happiness is getting a horse ﬁrst past the post

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Come on the Cats: Conor O'Neill, Kari Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill, Michelle Power, Bridget Moran and Jake Power

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Galwayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s poor appetite

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Aaron Darcy, Frank Kavanagh, Edward Kavanagh and Ryan Waugh

The Kennedy family, Zak, Tadhg, dad, Declan, Ali and Ona Kennedy

Concentration is the name of the game

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