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Clown armed with axe terrorises Co Kildare family by Louise McCarthy A rural Co Kildare community is in shock following a rampaging clown armed with an axe who terrified a young child. The man, believed to be about 6ft, dressed in an orange jumpsuit entered the home of a young family in the Athgarvan area, waving an axe around. The young child has been left traumatised by the incident earlier this week. Her mother said: “I was getting my child ready for bed when I saw white gloves coming through the window. I thought it was just a family member messing about. Later, I heard my child screaming in the kitchen. My boyfriend let a scream at him and he was gone. My
child was petrified, she does not want to go out for Halloween now. She was asking all night, ‘ are you sure the monster is not coming back?” At Lakeside Park, Newbridge in a separate incident, locals reported up to five teenagers were going around wearing clown masks trying to intimidate passsers-by. Residents in the area reported them to Gardai. Also in another incident, it is understood people wearing clown masks in Kildare Town were jumping out in front of cars, causing potential danger to motorists and pedestrians. They were hiding behind estate signs at Coolaghknock, Glebe and leaping out as they saw vehicles passing.
Parents and community activists have denounced this irresponsible behaviour which is upsetting to children who normally enjoy the ‘trick or treat’ season. Some parents have expressed their anger at the barrage of scary clown videos popping up on Youtube and social media and advise adults to monitor or curtail their children’s time on social media/ the internet.
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Family of deceased Kildare woman to sue Gardaí by Louise McCarthy
The family of a Co Kildare woman are now suing the Garda Siochána following a chase that ended in the death of 43- year-old woman, Diana Harton. Ms Harton, Claregate Court, Co Kildare, was killed in a crash, when she became the victim of a Garda chase on October 23, two years ago. Gardaí in Co Kildare and Laois were inThe late Diane volved in Harton who was a ‘sponcalled on the taneous’ M7 Motorway c h a s e near Mountrath after a car following a garda driven by chase with 23-yearanother driver old John who crashed J o y c e through the toll d r o v e barrier. through the toll siblings, are barrier, suing the Garda n e a r Síochana and M o u n - Family of the late Diane Harton who are now suing the Gardai. the Motor InPhoto Anthony Daly trath. surers’ Bureau Joyce , of Ireland. under the Solicitor for Joyce was jailed for dangerous influence of drink and drugs driving causing the death of the Harton family, Stuart Gilat the time, was on bail. There Ms Harton. hooly, revealed that the sumwere four other males in the Now the victim’s father, Wil- mons has just recently been car, one was 12-years-old. liam along with the deceased’s issued with the case antici-
pated to take place in the High Court next year. According to Mr Gilhooly, the family are seeking justice, with their belief that the Gardaí played a part in the death of Ms Harton. A statement by the family following last year’s inquest in Naas said: “We do, however, believe that the actions of the Gardai that night by the manner in which they conducted the pursuit of Mr Joyce contributed to significantly to the horrific collision. The failure to coordinate the pursuit in any coherent manner was as a result of a complete lack of training or awareness of the basic rules set down in their own code of conduct.” Mr Gilhooly told Kildare the Post that the Harton family are seeking €35,000 and expenses. He said: “They are looking for justice, confirmation, they feel that Gardaí are partly responsible for the death of Diana. I would like to see justice for the family.” Following the inquest in Naas last year, a jury decided that Section 3541, the method of carrying out a car chase and the training to do this needs to be reviewed, they decided. Also it was decided that the Minister for Justice needs to review the 1976 Criminal Law Act.
crimebriefs Cash taken in Ladytown A large amount of cash was taken outside Naas last week. Gardaí said a home and sheds were broken into in the Ladytown area on Thursday. Anybody with information is asked to contact Naas Garda Station.
Raid at Spar in Newbridge The Spar on Edward Street in Newbridge was broken into on Monday. Two men in hoodies took a large amount of cash according to Gardai. Anybody with information is asked to contact Newbridge Garda Station.
Warning about thefts from cars Gardaí also issued a general warning not to leave valuables in cars while visiting graveyards. Belongings such as purses, wallets, mobile phones must not be left in plain sight.
Garda Sgt Mary Mulroe said: “A theft against a person visiting a graveyard can be particularly traumatic.” The warning also applies to people parking in the Curragh area to go walking or running.
Garda appeal for witnesses to ambulance fire Naas Gardaí want to speak to anybody who was in the vicinity of Naas General Hospital when an ambulance burst into flames killing a Suncroft man. Tragic Christy Byrne (78) was killed and two paramedics were injured in the incident at the entrance to the Emergency Dept on September 22. Gardaí, the Health and Safety Authority and the Health Service Executive are conducting separate inquiries in to the cause of the fire. Every oxygen canister stored used in every ambulance in Ireland is being examined in the wake of the tragedy. Naas Gardai believe that several people who may be able to help with the investigation have not yet come forward.
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In this week’ Kildare Post: Out and Abouts Rotary Ball, page 49 Hilarious antics at Suncroft Lip Sync! page 40
Tucker Carbery Memorial Event page 56
Walk with Moggie page 50
New Restaurant to open at Fairgreen St, Naas By Rebecca Byrne
A new restaurant ‘The Candied Walnut’ is to open soon in Naas, at the former landmark premises which traded as GG’s but better remembered as Tenor’s at Fairgreen Street. The opening of the new restaurant at the end of the month is welcome with several businesses in the area having closed in recent years and many commerical units lying idle.
Chef Barry Hayden from Rathfarnham and his wife Dawn, a native of Newbridge, will be running the new venture. Mr Hayden said: “I believe Naas is a restaurant destination, with a large and growing population in surrounding towns and its 20 minutes from parts of Dublin,” The award winning chef added: “it will be funky and high end but will also cater for much more simple stuff, with the emphasis on fresh produce - not food that’s been frozen or pre-packed.”
The Candied Walnut in Portarlington has won a load of awards and has been in the top 100 restaurants in Ireland for the four years it has been a business. More restaurants proceeded to open and then the competition became intense The couple have spent over €100,000 refurbishing the premises, including a new kitchen and interior and the enterprising duo hope to open the restaurant seven days a week.
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Food Review at Dowling’s of Prosperous Curragh Racecourse season ends pages 4
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John the ‘Butcher’ Murphy left proudly poses with his grandson Niall Murphy, captain of the Ballymore Minor B side who beat arch rivals and neighbours, Eadestown in the championship final last Sunday. John was a member of the renowned ‘Three in a Row’ team which claimed consecutive, Junior, Intermediate and Senior title in the 1950’s. NIall, centre, was man of the match at the final, and is photographed here also with dad Johnny, former player but as Chairman of the Club for years, he oversaw many progressive initiatives at the club. Photo Pat Tinsley.
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Pharmacies criticise Budget for cutting prescriptions cap The Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU), which represents 2,200 pharmacists across the country, while welcoming the decision to reduce the monthly Prescription Levy cap by €5 for those over 70, has expressed disappointment at the failure of Government to deliver in any meaningful way on the commitment it made in the Programme for Government of May last.
Daragh Connolly, President of the IPU, said: “When you consider the commitments in the Programme for Government, that the Government would ‘reduce prescription charges for medical card holders’, it is clear that today’s announcement is only a token, and very disappointing, response to that commitment”. The IPU had called on the
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newsbriefs Thousands on Naas Hospital waiting list Several thousand people are on waiting lists at Naas General Hospital with a 10% increase over the last year. According to Stephen McMahon, Irish Parents Association, there were 7,000 people on waiting lists at Naas Hospital in September. Mr McMahon is concerned that out-patients are waiting longer for their first appointment in Naas Hospital. Nationally there are over 534,000 people awaiting treatment at hospitals across Ireland.
Communities rally for lost sporting son By Rose B O’Donoghue
the Minor B Final” said Tom O’Rourke of the ‘Walk for Moggie’ Fundraising Committee. Also auctioneer on the night, Massive turnout from the Donated items such as winter communities of Ballymore fuels, a Home Catering Event Eustace, Blessington and be- for 10, a signed jersey and sliyond for fundraising events otars by Tipperary’s hurling last weekend in memory of brothers, the McGraths raised the late Moggie Murray. Over €2,000 alone with full details 500 adults walked the course of the raffle returns, walking at Punchestown on Saturday fees and other donations to evening with tots in buggies be released next week. and family pets participating. “The generosity and support There were three genera- for the late Moggie was overtions of some families, all whelming” said a spokesperhappy to support the family son for the committee. “We in their grief. The discovery had over 40 raffle prizes with of the 35 year old’s body in more spot prizes handed in the grounds of the Old Wool- on the day. His family, parents len Mill shocked the commu- Johnny and Pauline, along nity after a weeklong intensive with Moggie’s sisters Shauna, search by Gardai and the Sub Katie, Toni and Joannee atAqua Diving Club. tended as did the extended Ballymore Eustace has ex- Murray and Daniels family. perienced the deaths of three They have a difficult time young men in recent years, all ahead of them but appreciated aged in their 30s, and sadly the good wishes and support lost to suicide. Last night, an- witnessed on Saturday last”. other group hosted an event The fundraising commitin conjunction with Pieta tee was spearheaded by Liz House in ballymore Eustace Deegan, and included Pauline and hope to host another Lynham, Mary Horan, Sheila event for a younger age group Byrne, Nicola Piggott, Catherin the future. ine Garvey, Anne M Daly, Rose “Saturday was all about FREE pickMogup and Drop Off and Tom. A B O’Donoghhue gie, a grand young lad well special note of thanks to Dick Service By Appointment known through his sporting O’Sullivan and management interests. His disappearance at Punchesstown for accomfollowed by the news of his modating the event and to death really shocked us to the Ballymore GAA who provided core. We hope he is looking the stewarding on the day. down on us this weekend and Martika Hair Salon in Blesswill send us some good luck in ington run by Moggie’s aunt,
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Tina Anderson organised a ‘Work for Moggie’ day on Saturday last also and raised a further €2,000 on the day.
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E-Commerce & Social Media (sponsored by Graphedia.com) KBC The Irish Biltong Co. Kildare Now Networker of the Year (sponsored by KBC Bank) Grainne Slattery – Optiweb Linda Gillryan – Essential Health & Safety Garrett Findlay – Skyquest Tourism & Hospitality (sponsored by JF Dunne Insurances) The Glenroyal Hotel The Clanard Court Hotel Picaderos Restaurant High Potential Start up (sponsored by LEO Kildare) Meat & More Labcup Urn Tower Innovation & Technology Award (sponsored by Kerry Group) Crystal Air HTH Accountants Ash Technologies Retail Excellence (sponsored by Laytown Business
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newsbriefs Pharmacies criticise Budget for cutting prescriptions cap The Irish Pharmacy Union
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newsbriefs Budget should have done more for older people - Stagg Labour Spokesperson on Older People Emmet Stagg stated that much more could have been done in today’s Budget 2017 for senior Citizens. Whilst welcoming the €5 increase in the State Pension it’s disappointing that it won’t commence until the start of March. He said: “In relation to the prescription charges reduction, I hoped this was a first step towards their eventual abolition. In Labour’s Alternative Budget 2017 we had proposed a cap of €10 per month and a fee of €1 per item. The Government today insisted on retaining prescription charges at double Labour’s reasoned proposal by only reducing the Monthly Cap to €20.” In conclusion, Mr Stagg stated that the Government should have done more for our elderly who are the ‘largest cohort of citizens on low fixed incomes, with many entirely dependent on the State Pension”.
Government abandoning Kildare Alzheimer’s patients and families By Kildare Post Reporter
Deputy Fiona O’Loughlin, FF TD has slated plans to reduce Alzheimer’s services in Moore Abbey, Monasterevin and claims Budget 2016 has brought disappointment to the elderly but in particular, to persons caring for family members with age related conditions and Alzheimers. The South Kildare deputy was responding to confirmation that the lease on the Alzheimer’s unit in Moore Abbey would close in November. Since then, the HSE has confirmed the lease will be extended to next March but a new premises must now be sought. Tina Leonard, Head of Advocacy & Public Affairs with Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland stated that overall, Budget 2016 was very disappointing. “This Government claims it supports the policy of keeping people living in their home for as long as possible but that’s now what their policies say. We had an intensive campaign with other
age-related organization who fall under the home care sector. I believe there is a moral question of enabling people to live at home for longer but instead, too many vulnerable persons are funneled into residential care.” Regarding Deputy O’Loughlin’s enquiry as to whether a premises at Drogheda Street in Monasterevin could be designated for the Alzheimer’s Unit, Miss Leonard told the Kildare Post that the HSE had confirmed that alas, the premises were not ‘fit for purpose’ and had structural issues. Deputy O’Loughlin stated that even if another suitable location is secured, the hours of the service will be reduced. “This is the only support families coping with Alzheimer’s members receive in Co Kildare. Carers need support too” she said and added this Government should have increased the budget for home-carers hours. “I have submitted a PQ on the Alzhemier’s issue and am awaiting a reply. As before, I believe the way to do that is to increase home help-hours and carer’s assistance. We have a growing population of older citizens, it’s more hours, not less we need to support our elderly. I concur with organisations such as Age Action Ireland and the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland that an increased investment is required. Lip service to support our elderly is not enough, we need a serious investment in support services with up to €74m
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invitation in Laudato Si’ to hear ‘the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor’ ((LS49) (LS LS49) LS 49) in caring for ‘our common home.’ With a strong tradition of interaction with and empowerment of lay people, missionaries are ideally positioned to tap into that shared wisdom, and drawing on their African experience, to offer people new ways to express their faith by living out the Gospel values. “The last eighteen months have seen an international focus on two huge issues: climate change and displacement of peoples. Pope Francis has provided leadership on both issues both in word and deed, advocating compassion for the marginalised and the poor and care for the earth, who ‘herself burdened and laid waste is among the most abandoned and maltreated of the poor’ (LS2). Bodies such as the Global Catholic Climate Movement, EcoCongregation Ireland, CAFOD, Trocáire, Christian Aid, Goal, and Concern are all providing practical ways for people of faith to express their care and concern, to move from charity to justice in their response to the needs of the earth and the poorest of her peoples. Demanding climate justice and adequate support for refugees are perhaps unlikely and unconventional ways by which to promote the Gospel and mission. Yet these are the issues with which more and more people are engaging, instinctively recognising that the future of families, communities, eco-systems and the whole of creation depend on their response. The Irish Church must read the signs of these times and recognise within itself an untapped resource. It must encourage and support missionaries, with all their experience and wisdom, to do what they have always done: to initiate real dialogue with lay people as their partners, to facilitate them to feel the ‘cry of the earth and the cry of the poor’ and to respond together in new and creative ways.”
Mary flying high for Childline! Clane resident Mary Dunne will abseil down Croke Park to raise funds for the ISPCC charity, Childline on October 15. Photo Aishling Conway.
Launch of Christmas Cards Launch of Christmas cards at Bob & Kates last week. Mary Dunne and Tommy Doran (owner of Bob & Kates), Catherine Murphy TD, artists Ann McIntyre and Mary Keenan, Emma Jane Leeson (Grand Marshal for Clane St Patrick’s Day Parade) with Isabel and Ruby Connolly (Missing from photo - William O’Reilly (Westgrove Hotel). Photo Aishling Conway
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Kildare’s Susie on Junior Eurovision By Rose B O’Donoghue
Thirteen year-old Susie Power of Calverstown featured in last Sunday night’s Junior Eurovision screened on TG4. Susie performed her own song, ‘Popsicle’ which guest panellists Jedward loved and praised for its upbeat, fun tempo. The song is now released online and can be
purchased at http://www.ylvalinda.com/popsicle.html A member of Talented Kids which hosts weekly classes in Kilcullen since 2007, Susie is a first year student at Gael Cholaiste Chill Dara and previously attended Gael Scoil at primary level. “We are so proud of here” said tutor Maureen Ward, founder of Talented Kids “She just wanted to promote
the Irish language and wrote her own pop song, opting to go for a fun, fast tempo song. Already, she has had far more hits than any of the other contestants. In 2015, Susie won the Overall Acting Champion of the World at the World Championship of Performing Arts in Los Angeles – that’s no mean achievement as she was competing against the best in the world”.
The 13 year old is no stranger to television, having played the role of the tormented Ellie Daly, granddaughter of Renee in Dublin’s Fair City soap drama. You can expect to see young Ellie back on screen from mid November in the lead up to Christmas. Susie is now starring as Little Roy in a series of the same name which broadcasts on CBBE, the BBC’s children’s television station at 7.20am on Mondays.
“Her work ethos is excellent, she is so committed but enjoys her weekly classes and we at Talented Kids can’t praise her enough!” added Maureen. You can view Sunday night’s video at https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=ad-G9UJfKl8 or logo onto her Facebook page Susie Power. Susie Power of Calverstown is the voice of popular CBBE kiddies’ programme Little Roy.
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Could You be Naas Lip Sync Champ? Naas Musical Society is holding their first fundraiser of the season in the form of a Lip Sync battle and Karaoke Night. Following the success of last year’s which was won by ‘The Pointless Sisters’ it was decided that as one of the most enjoyable fundraisers they’ve ever had to continue the format this year. Hosted by Alan Maleady it is shaping up to be a great night of fun and entertainment. Last year’s was an 80’s themed event explained Chairperson, Tina O’Kelly. “We saw an array of talent from Mark Almond, Toni Basil, Madonna, Freddie Mercury (in ladies attire) and everything in between” she added. This year performances can be from any era so it’s wide open for all ages (over 18). If anyone wants to Lip Sync get in touch with Society Secretary Dominic with their song choice to make sure it’s all ready to go for the fun factor!” Dominic can be reached on
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Mullins secures Cesarewitch title as Curragh season ends By Rebecca Byrne
The final two days of the 2016 season brought racing to a close at the Home of the Classic on Sunday and Monday 9 and 10 October. Willie Mullins took the featured Tote Irish Cesarewitch for the second successive year on Sunday (won last year’s renewal with Digenta), as his wellbacked Laws Of Spin landed the spoils under Chris Hayes. Settled in mid-division, he improved into a closer fifth as they entered the straight. He was soon pushed along on the outer, and was ridden to lead with over a furlong to go, staying on well from there to score
by a length and a quarter. Calare stayed on best to take the Listed Staffordstown Stud Stakes, providing owner Godolphin with a double on the card (earlier on the mark with Holistic Approach). Trained in the UK by Charlie Appleby, the daughter of Dubawi won on her debut at Doncaster in June, before filling the runner-up spot on her next two starts in Listed contests at Sandown and Deauville respectively. Shanghai Glory (14/1) recorded his biggest success to date, as he took the Listed Eimer Hannon Travel Waterford Testimonial Stakes under William Buick for Charlie Hills while the wellbacked Alveena ended her
Members of the Holy Family Convent in Newbridge were special guests of the Curragh for the first time at the races on Sunday and were joined by Fiona O’Loughlin, TD and Annie Morris who cordinated the visit. Photo Healy Racing.
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Padraig McManus, Chairman of the Curragh Racecourse, presents a memento to some of the Kildare Intermediate Football team who recently won the All-Ireland Final. Photo Healy Racing
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The Curragh Racecourse launched a fascinating exhibition to coincide with their final race days of 2016 which celebrates the end of an important era in the history of the racecourse and the start of a very exciting time as the new Curragh development becomes a reality. The exhibition, sponsored by Dr Michael Smurfit, the Rogers Family and Friarstown Stud owned by Bahraini businessman Khalid Rahim, focuses on the historic past and the exciting future of the racecourse giving everyone a unique opportunity to view memorabilia and artefacts
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Seamstress Tina Sbinca from The Zip Yard, Helena Bibby, Temple Street Foundation, seamstress Alena Fesenco and Caroline Wallace of The Zip Yard in Temple Street Children’s Hospital supporting their Trick or Treat campaign.
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newsbriefs Hive Open Day The Hive, a Youth Café in Kildare
town will be officially opened on Saturday, October 22. The Hive is located at the old Post Office premises and the Open Day starts at 2pm. For more information, contact kildareyouthc@hotmail.com Junior Eurovision. Movies and Musicals Ballymore Concert Band and Scoil Mhuire pupils will perform at Barretstown Theatre on Wednesday 19 Oct at 8pm. All proceeds in aid the Scoil Mhuire development fund. The Movies and Musical concert was a sell-out at this year’s Dunlavin Festival of Arts. The Concert Band will be supported by Scoil Mhuire School Choir and Flute & Tin Whistle Group. Kings & Clown Drama will present a short act and Ballymore Youth Choir will make its debut at the show. The Ballymore Eustace Prelude Ensemble will perform their award winning pieces from the National Band Championships. A feast of local talent not to be missed. Tickets €10 adults/ €8 children are on sale from Fogarty’s PO.
Mickey Mouse fan Reanna beats the odds by Louise McCarthy Reanna Killeen, a student at St Anne’s Special Needs School, The Curragh, is now 10 years-old, having beaten medical odds. It came as a complete shock to her mother Lorraine Higgins and father Pete Killeen, when Reanna was born with special needs. Ms Higgins said: “It was devastating. We just had to adjust.” No diagnosis has been given for Reanna’s needs. She is unable to walk or talk and has to be fed and changed. Also she has epilepsy and has suffered from Respiratory Arrest twice, due to epileptic seizures. However, Reanna lives an active life, she loves horseriding and recently came fifth at the Trim Horse Show. Her
mother Lorraine told the Kildare Post: “She feels very comfortable with horses. She is able to sit up straight and hold up her head.” Reanna also suffers from Sleep Apnoea which requires her to wear a mask whilst sleeping. However, Reanna does not like wearing the mask and this can lead to her having a poor sleep. “She does not like being ignored, she likes being the centre of attention. She is the most playful child you could meet” added Lorraine. Ms Higgins who is Reanna’s full-time carer similarly has had to adjust to lack of sleep but is extremely grateful to homecarers who assist her on a Monday and Thursday night, to look after Reanna
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NEWS
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on Saturday next in Ballymore Eustace regarding the closure of the L6048 (Coughlanstown) road. Residents, local councillors and TDs Martin Hedyon and Fiona O’Loughlin are invited to attend the meeting to be held at 3pm at Fogarty’s Garden Pavilion in the the Square. All welcome to attend. After the road collapsed, residents must now de-route to Ballymore Eustace via the Mullaboden road to Donode which is a narrow and poorly surfaced road. In some cases, it puts up to 5km for residents who live less than a km from the village. Locals also feel strongly that KCC planners underestimated the affect of gas, electrical, water and more recently sewerage treatment works in the area. Serious remedial works will be required and more importantly, funding must be secured to see the road restored and reopened.
Set Dancing The PTA of Brannoxtown
National School are holding a Set Dancing night with Syl and Liz. The event will be hosted in the Assembly Hall of Cross and Passion College, Kilcullen on Friday, 21 October. Great dancing guaranteed, 9pm till late; admission €10 pp with refreshments served.
Dogs Trust help you find your canine match, your furry ‘One’ Launching their thought provoking new campaign entitled ‘There’s No Place Like Home’, Dogs Trust hope to highlight the hundreds of rescue dogs currently in their care looking for their new homes. As part of the initiative the charity have transformed their rehoming centre in Finglas with a ‘yellow brick road’ and have today released a short video, filmed almost entirely from a dog’s point of view to show her journey as she is rescued and makes her way along the ‘yellow brick road’ in the rehoming centre, meeting the specialist teams who help and care for her along the way.
Grace aka Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz with Petal the Pom who is seeking to be re-homed. Photograph: ©Fran Veale
Irish rock band Kodaline, have kindly lent their support with the track ‘The One’ which plays beautifully as we observe the beginning of a new friendship between ‘Dorothy’ and the little dog.
Suzie Carley , speaking for Dogs Trust said “We believe there is the perfect home for every dog in our care, some of which have been overlooked many times through no fault of their own since being rescued.
One particular dog, Buddy, has been overlooked 26,000 times since being rescued which is so hard to believe as he is such an incredible dog. We do our very best for each and every dog we save but really there is ‘No Place Like Home’ for these amazing dogs and it’s our mission to find their rainbow at the end of their yellow brick road, that they can call home”. ‘Home Tweet Home’, is a digital element of this campaign from Dogs Trust, where the
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Court news Neighbour is Man gets speeding ‘intolerable’ fine A Co Kildare woman told A man who appeared at Kil-
Naas Court that a neighbour’s anti-social behaviour is ‘intolerable.’ The court heard how an order had been imposed on the man in question, to keep the noise levels down. However, according to his neighbour, the noise has ‘escalated’ and has become ‘intolerable.’ She said: “There are people knocking on my door, looking for drugs.” Judge Desmond Zaidan ordered that the accused is informed of a date to appear in Naas District Court, once that date is confirmed.
cock District Court for speeding charges was fined. Evidence was given that the accused was caught driving at a speed of 69km/hr in a 50km/
ing a cheque worth almost €20,000. The accused, faced 20 charges including the theft of a cheque worth €19, 103.96. The charges dating around around April to May 2014, involved theft of cash from Bank of Ireland and Permanent TSB, Tyrellstown, Co Dublin. Defence requested a two
Road traffic offences struck out A woman received fines at
Kilcock District Court for a series of road traffic offences. The woman, who appeared in court, was charged with failing to produce a driving licence, holding a mobile phone while driving, the non-display of a tax-disc, not having insurance and failing to produce an insurance cert. Judge Desmond Zaidan ordered that charges for failing to produce a driving licence were struck out, not having a driving licence were struck out and failing to produce a driving licence wee struck out. She was convicted and fined €250 for the non-display of a tax disc, €500 for not having insurance and €250 for holding a mobile phone while driving.
Blessington, on March 17, 2015. He was also charged with not having insurance, a valid NCT, failing to produce insurance, failing to produce an NCT and using a vehicle without NCT, on the same date. Evidence was given by a witness who appeared in court that if he had not braked, then the accused would have crashed into his car. Inspector Mel Smyth outlined that the accused had three previous convictions for no insurance but had no previous for careless driving. Judge Desmond Zaidan ordered a bench-warrant for the arrest of the accused who did not appear in court. He was convicted while
a bench warrant was issued. Judge Zaidan said: “I am considering sending him to prison as he has previous. I need him present before I send him to prison.”
Man ordered not to take law into his own hands A man who breached a
court order was warned by a Co Kildare Judge to stop taking the law into his own hands. The court heard how a man who had been ordered to stay away from a family home breached a court order. Judge Desmond Zaidan said:
“I find it hard to understand domestic violence.” Defence Conal Boyce told the court that prior to the alleged incident, the couple were planning on taking a holiday together. According to the probation officer in court, the ‘relationship is now terminated.’ The accused was remanded on continuing bail and ordered to stay away from the family home. He was released on his own bond of €200 to appear at Athy District Court on December 13. Judge Desmond Zaidan said: “Let family law deal with the issue. Don’t take the law into your own hand.”
AWARE Mood Walk at Russborough House hr zone. The court heard how he had seven previous convictions including refusing a breath test and failing an NCT. In court the accused outlined that he was driving a company vehicle and did not get a summons letter to his address. Judge Desmond Zaidan ordered that the accused was fined €250.
Cheque worth almost €20,000 stolen A man in his early twenties
appeared at Naas District Court facing charges of steal-
Pictured were Anne Jankauskaite, Gerry O’Brien AWARE, Rachel Mc Mullan Maxol The Crossings Naas, and Aaron Mills. Pictured at Russborough House for the recent launch of Maxol and AWARE community Mood Walk were Maxol The Crossings Naas staff, Anne Jankauskaite, Aaron Mills and Claire Hannigan. The aim of the Mood Walks help raise vital funds for Maxol’s charity partner AWARE while encouraging members of the community to come together for a good cause. AWARE’s focus is to promote positive mental health in communities nationwide. Over a thousand euro was raised on the day, with all proceeds donated to AWARE. Photo: Peter Houlihan
weeks application for remand. There were no objections to bail. Inspector Mel Smyth outlined that the money was withdrawn over a number of different days. Judge Desmond Zaidan ordered that Kambidica was released on his own bond, and that a book of evidence is prepared for October 20. Judge considers sending man to prison for careless driving A Co Kildare Judge said that he is considering sending a man convicted for dangerous driving to prison. The accused, was charged with careless driving and driving without due care on the N8,
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budget NEWS Discriminatory Tax system against Self-employed challenged
“Minister’s €400 to self-employed branded as insufficient by accountancy group, claiming they are owed up to €16,000 in overpaid taxes”.
Minister for Public Expenditure, Brendan Howlin TD and Minister for Finance, Michael Noonan TD at Dail Eireann yesterday before they revealed the policies of Budget 2016.
In a move to partially equalise the treatment of self-employed people versus PAYE workers, Minister Michael Noonan, TD has increased the ‘Earned income tax credit’ by €400 in this week’s Budget lower than the €550 promised. However, this will be of little consolation to the self-employed who have been consistently selected
against by the Minister to pay more than their fair share of tax according to TaxAssist Accountants, which has calculated the impact this two-tier system has had on self-employed people and the difference could be as high as €16,000 over the last 10 years. According to TaxAssist Naas of the TaxAssist accountancy network, which advises over 6 thousand
self-employed clients, ‘If a person is earning €60,000 as a self-employed individual they could have been, up until last year, worse off to the tune of €1,650 every year. Over the course of the last ten years this amounts to over €16,000- a large amount. Add to this the 3% surcharge that selfemployed people pay in relation to USC on income over a certain level and you can understand why they feel put upon’. Of course, if the self-employed had the political influence of bus drivers, teachers or Gardaí this discriminatory tax system would never have been introduced. While the Minister’s action to reduce this overcharge are welcome and appears to reflect an acceptance that this additional tax is discriminatory, he really needs to consider how these overpayments can be refunded. For more information, please contact: TaxAssist (Naas) on 045-831590
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Diamond Wedding Jubilee
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Accidental Landlords’ receive little benefit in Budget tax changes. “New interest relief brings average saving of just €77 next year to landlords”. In what was billed as a tax break for landlords across the country, Minister for Finance, Michael Noonan TD re-introduced, on a phased basis, 100% mortgage interest relief in today’s Budget. This means that landlords will be able to avail of an increased tax deduction for the mortgage interest they have paid. The amount they can claim will go from 75% to 80% next year, and back to 100% over the coming five years. It is hoped that this measure will boost the struggling rental sector somewhat but the actual savings to landlords directly next year will be a meagre €77. To figure out what this new measure will mean for our clients TaxAssist Naas looked at a quick sample of 30 small landlords and what they paid in tax last year versus what this measure will mean next year. The average saving they can look forward to is just €77. Dig a little bit deeper and the news becomes even less exciting. Approx. 50% of all properties in the rental sector are said to be mortgage free. On top of this, a vast swathe of ‘accidental landlords’ have tracker mortgages. They are paying such little interest that this relief will provide nothing for them. Research from the PRTB last year found that as many as 30 per cent of landlords are considering exiting from the business .Unfortunately, this measure will not change their minds about that. For more information, please contact: TaxAssist (Naas) on 045-831 590.
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CINEMA
INFERNO
filmreview By Rory Mooney
Director: Ron Howard Starring: Tom Hanks,
Famous symbologist Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks) follows a trail of clues tied to the great medieval poet Dante himself. When Langdon wakes up in an Italian hospital with amne-
sia, he teams up with Sienna Brooks (Felicity Jones), a doctor he hopes will help him recover his memories. Together, they race across Europe and against the clock to foil a deadly global plot.
Felicity Jones, Ben Foster Genre: Thriller Run Time: 121 minutes Release Date: October 14
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From horses to horticulture, the Irish National Stud & Gardens offers a unique experience that may be enjoyed as part of a guided tour or at your own leisure. đƫ Guided tours of the đƫ Children’s Playground stud & gardens đƫ Free Coach/Car Park đƫ World Famous Japanese Gardens đƫ Meet our Living Legends; Beef Or Salmon, đƫ St. Fiachra’s Kicking King, Garden Hardy Eustace, đƫ Horse Museum Hurricane Fly, đƫ Newborn Foals Moscow Flyer & đƫ Restaurant Rite Of Passage
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COMMENT
The Money Trail By Murdock
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May’s Ascendency! Theresa May has finally outlined a vision for Europe after Brexit. Although she leads a conservative party on an exit treaty from the European Union, you will see a lot of state intervention to make this work for going forward. It was always expected that she could control immigration policy because this is one major reason why they left. She is also promoting social mobility. This will include new ground to be broken by a tory party in the appointment of labour union representatives to boards of corporations. How this works in reality is another day’s work and although it got a cautious welcome from the unions there it does mean however that they are thinking on their feet in terms of where they stand as a nation. A negative impact is the suggestion by the Government that they will name foreign workers to corporations and this, by the way, includes Irish people who have a certain privilege status from 1948 as kind of dual citizens who, nevertheless, could be named as foreigners. This will be upsetting to the expats who have left this land to find
their feet in Britain since the austerity of the 1930’s. Second and third generations now will feel the effects of this nonetheless even though they have UK citizenship. However workers who commute and come and go from here will be named. May outlined an industrial strategy identifying industries of importance and she said that she would support them through Tax and trade policies. This will also include infrastructure spending support. The very work Tax and Tax support rings the famous bell that I have mentioned for some months now about foreign direct investment being courted for the UK
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as well as bringing down the Corporation Tax rate to our own rate. They will be bringing it down to 15% and I imagine lower again. Although she is on a campaign to cut out Tax dodging and provide better returns for working class people, she seems to have introduced a new politics. In fairness Tony Blair took over the common ground of the Tory’s during his reign. Theresa May seems to be taking over the common ground of the Labour Party with this kind of talk. What this means for Ireland as well is a concern about foreign direct investment being pursued at length by Britain and the fact that we are part of this European experiment which is suggesting that we are giving too much Tax breaks. As well as that the proposed reduction of sterling to about 90 cents in the Euro will have a catastrophic effect on businesses that are exporting here. It will also effect tourism in a big way and we were flying at that recently. Any suggestion by Government, therefore, to increase the VAT rate back in this sector would be very foolish. Enda Kenny promises to bring
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ernment are still in the Ivory Tower wondering about how they tackle Europe, they are not facing down the obvious. If there is too much money paid out and it becomes benched marked the effects will be felt in a couple of years’ time. It will be worse on the younger people who want to get gainful employment. Already the Central Bank of Ireland have downgraded the forecast for a second time for GPD to 4.3% from 4.9%. I have alluded to this before, watch that space. We never knew when it really went up and we never will know when it really will go down. Currently there is plenty of work going on but like any illness the contagion could be there and it does take time for it to kick in. We must be, as I always keep saying, very alert.
Michael Collins Symposium at the Osprey, Naas on Friday 14 Oct On Friday 14 October next,
a major commemorative event will take place at the Osprey, Naas. The event recognises the life and work of Michael Collins, the first Commander in Chief of the Irish Defence Forces and, of course, one of the key leaders during the War of Independence. There will be talks on local and national figures, including the Curator of the GAA Museum and a niece of Kitty Kiernan, as well as a special extract from ‘Allegiance’’, the critically acclaimed play by Mary Kenny based on a meeting between Michael Collins and Winston Churchill during Treaty talks in 1921.Of special interest will be the display of the Sliabh na mBan armed vehicle from Beal na mBláth during the 1922 ambush which killed Michael Collins. Also on display is the 1916 Model T Ford car, used for transporting Michael Collins for his trips to Longford. Adm €10 inc a commemorative brochure, enquiries please to Martin at 087 251 9833.
Acting Chief Executive of Kildare County Council, Joe Boland presents 2016 Rose of Tralee Maggie McEldowney with a book of prints of Kildare scenes as a souvenir memento of her return visit to Aras Cill Dara. Also pictured is Mayor of Kildare Ivan Keatley. Photo: Pat Tinsley
New courses for people getting back into workforce Two new courses aimed at unemployed people are run by the County Kildare Leader Partnership. The courses: Employment Skills and Retail Skills will start on October 17 at the training centre beside Aldi in Naas. The Employment Skills course consists of four Information Technology subjects that will give a good
measures to counter the Brexit. This includes a risk sharing between Government and private for exports where exporters may feel they may never get paid. I don’t feel it will do anything about sterling, nonetheless, unless you can buy it forward. Maybe the roll out of the new fund from the SBCI which is the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland, which was put together to develop specific programmes to support export markets, will help. This is supposed to be producing low rate interest loans to suit exporters. There is a substantial amount of people employed in the export business and in the food processing sector in particular. Two mushroom businesses failed since June as a direct result of the Brit exit or so we are told and while Gov-
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INTERIORS
Inside Story by Sheena Quigley One of the great things about this time of year is the beautiful colour palette that nature creates in our outdoors. With autumn leaves falling, gorgeous exposed tree branches and the crisp bright skies shining down, the array of colour around us is inspiring. With an autumn nip in the air we are prompted to cosy up our homes in anticipation of the cold season ahead and what better way to cosy up our homes than with a log cabin autumn make over. Over the last few season we have gone crazy for all things global, vintage and rustic and this new log cabin inspired
trend is just a continuation of this. Taking its inspiration from the beautiful autumnal colours around us, this new log cabin trend is all about bringing a rustic warmth and charm into our homes. Using a colour palette of earthy tones, burnt orange, ochre yellow and rich terracotta, this look is all about warming colours. Pair these warm hues with rustic woods like reclaimed floor boards, distressed furniture and vintage finds. Don’t be afraid to mix different wood tones together, this look is less about matching and more about
plaids and checks, alongside native American prints and tribal motifs for an authentic American log cabin feel. Don’t forget to add lots of
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STYLICIOUS Image Credit: Long Tall Sally By Eimear McGovern
Group Fashion and Beauty Editor www.DonegalNow.com
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STYLE FILE
STYLICIOUS : Your weekly Fashion and Beauty News f ix! For PR or general enquiries, contact us at eimear@rivermedia.ie and put as the subject header : Stylicious Earrings, Primark €3 - £2
Blue Colour Block Funnel Neck Jumper, New Look €22.99 - £17.99
Knitted Poloneck Jumper, H&M €24.99 - £19.99
Frilled Poloneck, H&M €9.99 £7.99
Leather Crossbody Bag with Chain, Zara €79.95 - £89.99
Freddy WR.UP® Midrise Skinny Jeans, Blue, McElhinneys €119 - £99.16
Metallic Tote Shopper Bag, ASOS €26.67 - £20
Light Blue Patchwork Ripped Knee Boyfriend Jeans, New Look €39.99 - £29.99. Lurex skirt, Primark €16 - £13
Quiz Black Stretch Back Knee High Boots, Debenhams €41.60 - £31.99
Selected Femme Mira Navy Leather Loafer Flat Shoes, ASOS €84 - £63
Nike Cortez Ultra Moire Trainers In Perforated Varsity Red And Blue, ASOS €82 - £61.50
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STYLICIOUS : Your weekly Fashion and Beauty News f ix! For PR or general enquiries, contact us at eimear@rivermedia.ie and put as the subject header : Stylicious Purple long sleeved block jumper, River Island €55 - £40.00
Rib Knit Hat with Pom-Pom, Zara €9.95
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jumper By Eimear McGovern eimear@rivermedia.ie
There’s nothing we love more than functional fashion so it will come as no surprise that we are welcoming this autumn’s trend for statement jumpers with open arms. Having a cosy jumper to slip into on those winter mornings can make all the difference, especially if you spend your days out and about or sitting in a draughty office.
Burgundy Ring Strap Wrap Front Mini Skirt, New Look €24.99 - £10
This A/W 2016, graphic designs and statement prints are making the grade, while you’ll also
see ruffles, checks and stripes. This trend is accessible to all, whether you choose a high neck for that added cosy factor or V-detailing to elongate your curves. Anyone who spends autumn and winter snuggled up in a jumper will know that knitwear can be worn everywhere and with everything. Pair a thin knit with skirts or oversized woollens with jeans at the weekend and you’ll have sartorial success. It might not be cold enough yet to unpack your winter coats, but it’s certainly time enough to invest in a jumper or two to see you through the first few months of autumn.
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SOCIAL Out and About
Wedding Fair at Palmerstown House Estate Keith O’Connor, Claire Gleeson, Katherina Gibbons and Emmet Gleeson
Claire Cosgrove, Ronan Flanagan and Ciara Cosgrove
Marguerite Farragher from Stella & Dot by Marguerite
Wedding fair at Palmerstown House Estate
Ita Murray at Brides by Nikki Kavanagh based in Athboy
Colette Cassidy Makeup Artist
Pictures: Aishling Conway
Grace Doyle and Jason O’Brien
Chloe and Lisa Sargent with Sinead Waldron
Eugene Foran at Ruth Foran Photography stand
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Flormar launched in Ireland just over a year ago and following the success of their recent masterclass in Solis Lough Eske, we got in touch with CEO Paul Mooney to get the lowdown on our new favourite beauty brand. “Flormar is an Italian brand and it’s been around for 42 years. In other parts of the world, Flormar is mainly stocked in their own shop locations, but we’ve had great success in Ireland providing the product through over 300 pharmacies,” he said. Since the launch, Flormar has had great support from the Irish beauty business. The budget-friendly, high-quality products is becoming a favourite for anyone who knows their makeup. “Journalists and beauty bloggers have been great advocates for our brand by using our products and speaking about them on a regular basis, that’s helped the product immensely over the last year,” he said. When it comes to his favourite products, Paul said that Flormar’s primers have been a great success and are the brand’s hero Gel Eyeliner in Bole Brown €7.95 - £5.95
Double Radiance Primer €12.95 - £9.95
Colour Palette Eyeshadow in Golden Caramel €9.95 - £7.99
Supershine Lipgloss €4.95 £3.95
product. “The primer has been our number one product since the day we launched, and that really catches people on to our brand,” he said. Flormar has experienced 20% growth in the face category the last six months, and Paul said this is down to the success of their primers. “Everyone has their favourites and by trying one of the products and seeing how amazing it is, our illuminating primer is €9.95 and it’s absolutely amazing.” “The illuminating primer is our number one and our double radiance primer is our number 2 product and has been since we launched,” he said. “It’s been absolutely phenomenal. I think every blogger in Ireland has used our brand at least once, and it’s just amazing getting compared to higher end brands at the level we’re at.” This season, Flormar is focusing on soft nude tones, big brows and a natural bronzed glow to reflect what we saw on the catwalks for Autumn Winter 2016. MAXXL Mascara €8.95 £6.95
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SOCIAL Out and About
Pictures: Aishling Conway
Wedding Fair at Palmerstown House Estate
Pawel Suchon and Grace Yan
RIGHT: Liz and Eadaoin Nooney
Kieran O’Shea and Elaine Hyland
BELOW: Wayne Moody, Sinead Crowley, Lena McAuliffe and Ian Moody
Yvonne Ryan and Jonathan Lee
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Low Fat Nonsense! By Alan Browne
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PERSONAL TRAINING + NUTRITION = LONG TERM RESULTS
NOW DOING BOX FIT, KIDS CLASSES COMING IN FEBRUARY. MONDAY ���PM, ���PM & FRIDAY �����AM, ��AM���PM + MEMBERS �� + NON MEMBERS ��� butter); microwavable popcorn (buy the kernels instead) and pastries such as croissants (bake your own bread and treats). As much as possible, we encourage our FIT+ clients to avoid these foods and instead get their fats from natural sources such as salmon, avocados, dark chocolate and nuts. Unless you are really restricting your calorie intake, there is no need to choose low fat options but if you do, please read the ingredient list carefully to make sure that it is not too high in sugar! If you have questions about your nutrition and would like guidance, please call us on 045-888 745 or drop in to FIT+ at Corbans Lane, Naas.
When we do our hour long nutritional and lifestyle consultation with our new clients in FIT+ a lot of them are surprised when they see that we try to steer them AWAY from low fat products. While we admit that there are unhealthy sources of fat which we should avoid, there are also very healthy sources which we actively encourage our FIT+ clients to include in their nutrition plans.
Fat is essential nutrient
Fat is one of the main nutrients that humans need and is essential for health and energy production. However, due to a flawed study in the 1970s fat was vilified and so the low fat approach became popular and profitable for manufacturers. Fat was held responsible for the increase in obesity and heart disease and so was stripped out of food and replaced with sugar instead. Now the trends are slowly being reversed and people are beginning to notice the health benefits of fat while realising the dangers of consuming too much sugar. So what sources of fat should we consume or avoid?
Dietary Fats
There are three naturally occurring sources of dietary fats that we eat: • Poly-unsaturated Fat – Oily fish (Omega 3), Olive oil, Chia seeds • Mono-unsaturated Fat – Nuts,
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seeds, avocados, dark chocolate • Saturated – Animal products such as meat, butter, eggs, milk and cheese. As humans have been exposed to these sources of fat for many years our bodies know how to process and use them. These sources of fat help to improve our brain health as well as allowing us to store and use vitamins and produce vital sex hor-
mones such as testosterone and oestrogen. Unfortunately, not all sources of fat are friendly to us. Roughly 100 years ago humans engineered a new form of dietary fat. This is made by adding a hydrogen atom to fat, hence the term hydrogenated fat. The reason for processing this type of fat is that; it is cheap, has a long shelf life and it tastes great. The downside is that the human
body is still not quite sure how to deal with it and so consuming it can lead to many health problems. This type of fat can be found in many obviously processed foods such as cakes, biscuits and microwavable dinners. Hydrogenated Fat However, it is also present in much more surprising areas such as spreadable butter (just use natural
• 2 lbs salmon, cut into 4 pieces • 1 tsp olive oil • 1 tsp salt • 1 tsp ground cumin • 1 tsp paprika powder • 1 tsp onion powder • 1/2 tsp chili powder • 1 tsp black pepper Avocado salsa: • 1 avocado, sliced • 1/2 small red onion, sliced Juice from 2 limes • Handful of finely chopped coriander • Salt to taste
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SOCIAL About
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LIP SYNC BATTLE at Tougher’s Ballroom, Newhall, Naas Organised by Suncroft Community Development Groups
Interval Act TJ Sweeny
Martin Cooper (Beyonce) with Shannon O’Reilly and Lisa Dunne
Spice Girls - Chloe Foy, Lorraine Foy, Abbie Poole, Aislinn Dooley and Cara Ennis
Mary Healy as Tina Turner
Judges TD Martin Heydon, Aine Foley and Dean Slattery
Jessica Quigley, Leah Potts, Jessica Doyle and Emma Kerwick
Caitlin Potts as Jennifer Lopez with her backing dancers
Sponsors from the Well Pub, Suncroft Charlene Kane, Emma Nicolai, Domenico Nicolai, Elena Leonardo, Ernie McGee, Jean Murphy, Rose Martin, Brendan Martin and Joe Clarke
Aoibhe Toft celebrates her birthday with her dad Thomas AKA Lady GAGA
Judge TD Martin Heydon with Susan Boyle, Lady GAGA and Beyonce
Mary Healy and Lisa Dunne
Kian and Jamie McGowan
Lauren and Amanda Barry
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INTERNATIONAL CREDIT UNION DAY – THURSDAY OCTOBER 20
The ‘Authentic Difference’ of banking with your local CU On Thursday, October 20 2016, Irish credit unions will join 57,000 credit unions in communities across the world to celebrate International Credit Union Day. The annual day of celebration highlights the role that financial co-operatives play in improving the communities they serve and the lives of their members. This year’s theme, “The Authentic Difference” celebrates what makes credit unions truly unique. International Credit Union (ICU) Day has been celebrated on the third Thursday of October since 1948. The day is recognized to reflect upon the credit union movement’s history and to promote its achievements. It is a day to honor those who have dedicated their lives to the movement, recognize the hard work of those working in the credit union industry and show members our appreciation. The ultimate goal is to raise awareness about the great work that credit unions are doing around the world and give members the opportunity to get more involved. Credit unions and associations throughout the world celebrate the day with fundraisers, open houses, contests, picnics and parades. Be sure to log onto your local credit union branch and see what fab competitions or incentives they are hosting on the day.
CU members of Newbridge CU “We will be opening a temporary office in Newbridge in
December 2016 as an interim solution until the permanent branch opens in late 2017” – Naas Credit Union.
Kildare/Kilcullen CU Car Draw A reminder to all members of Kildare Credit Union which
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newsbriefs Festival Time in Sallins! Féile na Sollån Festival promises a feast of
trad music, instrument making, dancing, crafts and events to celebrate our Irish culture and heritage. To run from October 14 to Sunday 16 October, expect to be entertained with a Socras na Samhna (Halloween Circus), storytelling for children along with a kiddies’ treasure hunt, ‘Bricfeasta na Gaeilge’, arts and crafts plus lots more to instil a love of Irish in our younger generation. See www.feilenasollan.com or www. sallinstradfest.com for details of the weekend schedule which also includes ‘Gradam na Sollán’, when North Kildare schools compete for the title with lively song and dance contests. Sult na Sollán host monthly music sessions and Irish classes for adults throughout the year along with weekely ‘ciorcal comhrá’ on Saturday mornings and cultural bilingual family events. Local pubs will host live trad sessions over the weekend with the very vibrant ‘Goitse’ being the highlight of Saturday night. Ceol agus siamsaíocht sa deireadh seachtaine seo chugainn as Gaeilge i Soll án!
Equine fears no laughing matter! THE Divine Comedy star Neil Hannon has revealed he’s afraid of horses despite his partner Cathy Davy running a Co Kildare sanctuary for the animals. However, Hannon (45) is still happy to help out when Davy - also a singer - is away on tour. He said: “When Cathy’s out, I help feed the pigs and the donkeys, although I’m not too good with horses. My mum tried to put me on one as a kid it ran away with me on it. So I have never been that keen on horses.” Now Neil is back with The Divine Comedy and touring the country with their Top 10 album Foreverland.
KILDARE & WEST WICKLOW SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS The Kildare & West Wicklow Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (KWWSPCA) is a Registered Charity (Number CHY 6280) that investigates and deals with reports of cruelty and neglect to animals of all sorts; family pets, wild animals and birds, farm animals and horses, ponies and donkeys, throughout County Kildare and West Wicklow. It is a voluntary organisation with no paid employees.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU FIND A STRAY DOG
The KWWSPCA gets numerous calls and messages from people who have found a stray dog. These are a few things that should be done: Walk round your neighbourhood, show the dog to resdients, your postman, the local shops, etc to see if anyone recognises it. In many cases, the dog will just have escaped from a garden nearby and its owners will already be looking for it. Contact the local Dog Warden, for Kildare it is 059 86 23388. By law, all stray dogs are the responsibility of the Dog Warden and if they have space in the Pound, they will take the dog in. Don’t worry, this is not a death sentence for the dog as many people mistakenly believe. The dog has to stay at the Dog Pound for 5 working days
so that the owner has a chance to reclaim it. The Warden will check for a microchip and also check to see if the dog has been reported missing. After 5 days, the KWWSPCA or another Animal Rescue can take out the dog and legally rehome it. Already this year, the KWWSPCA has successfully re-homed over 70 dogs from Kildare Dog Pound. Contact your local Garda Station with all the details and a photo if possible and ask them to publicise. Go to your local vet ASAP to have the dog checked for a microchip. The vets will not charge for this; if there is a microchip, they can contact the owners. The vet can also check if the dog is injured or sick. The vet may recognise the dog if it is from a local owner. Send photos and details to the KWWSPCA
(email and Facebook details below) as well as to Kildare Pet Detectives, the Kildare Animal Foundation and the ISPCA. Spread the word on your Facebook page and ask people to share. Put up posters in your locality with the dogs photo and your contact details.
DOG OF THE WEEK – ‘DOTTY” aka FRECKLES
Dotty (nicknamed Freckles for her lovely colouring – white body and head with beautiful pale brown spots and pale brown ears) has recently come into the care of the KWWSPCA from the Kildare Dog Pound. She is a dote of a dog, loving human company and affection, and very easy to walk on the lead. She is also good with other dogs. As she came from the Pound, we do not Dotty
know her background, but she was in good condition when she arrived with no sign of bad treatment, so we can’t understand why someone would have abandoned her. Dotty would love to find a new home, where she would be given regular exercise and lots of love and attention. We do not know her breeding, we think she is a Labrador cross of some sort, and she is young, maybe 2 – 3 years old. She will make a lovely family pet. Dotty will be fully vaccinated, microchipped and neutered before she goes to her new home, and if you would like to visit her, she is at the KWWSPCA Animal Shelter in Athgarvan which is open every day, apart from Sundays, from 2-4pm , or at other times by calling 087 251 7381. We ask for an Adoption Fee of €100 when we re-home a dog to partly cover their veterinary and other costs, and a home check is needed.
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World Spine Day 2016 – “Straighten Up and Move” October 16, 2016.
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ties. Research has demonstrated that poor posture and inactivity are major contributors to the development of back pain and other spinal disorders. According to the World Health Organization, one in four adults is not active enough and over 80% of adolescent population is not active enough. The World Spine Day (WSD) theme for 2016 is “Straighten Up and Move”. We want to highlight the importance of physical activity and improving posture as part of good spinal health and prevention of injury.
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was just 9% after 6 weeks of training. The pain totally disappeared in 44% of the patients with chronic complaints. The duration of the typical back pain in everyday life (lifting heavy loads, walking, bending over, heavy physical labor, chores, sports, driving or sitting for long periods) improved by up to 30%. Figures that offer hope in the fight against public ailment No. 1!
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HEALTH The
Other Side of the Coin
Treating addiction to prescription drugs What Is Drug Addiction?
Addiction may be defined as a pattern of compulsive drug use characterised by a continued craving for drugs and the need to use these drugs for psychological effects or mood alterations. Many abusers find that they need to use drugs to feel “normal.” The user exhibits drug seeking behaviour and is often preoccupied with using and obtaining the drugs of choice. These substances may be obtained through legal or illegal channels. This inability to stop using the drug is a characteristic of addiction. Although most people would stop using a drug if they knew it had destructive consequences, an addicted person cannot. After prolonged use of an addictive substance, the brain virtually becomes “re-wired.” Accordingly, addicts are not simply weak-willed; they have differences in the way their brain reacts to drugs than do most people. Once started, they often cannot stop without help. Chances are you, or someone you know, is struggling with addiction to prescription drugs. Maybe it’s your spouse, a
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relative, a friend, or a casual acquaintance. Maybe it’s you. Maybe you’re not even sure if the drug use has shifted from therapeutic to abusive. These are the questions that one needs to ask.
History of Treatment
In 1972, a neurosurgeon in Hong Kong, Dr. H. L. Wen, was preparing a patient for surgery using ear acupuncture (auricular) as an analgesic method. The patient, who coincidentally was suffering from withdrawal symptoms from opium, informed Dr. Wen that his withdrawal symptoms had subsided. In light of this information, Dr. Wen tested the procedure on other patients with similar addictions and their discomfort diminished as well. It was then that acupuncture’ efficacy for the treatment of drug addiction where discovered. Dr. Wen’s discovery attracted the attention of Dr. Michael Smith of Lincoln Hospital in the South Bronx, New York City. Dr. Smith was involved in Methadone treatment and was searching for an alternative treatment for heroin patients. Dr. Smith started to use Dr. Wen’s technique and gradually refined
Sharing the ancient wisdom that is Chinese medicine
it to the present five point’s protocol. Time and experience has shown that the use of these points can decrease
the craving for drugs and alcohol, reduce withdrawal symptoms, relieve tension and help patients relax.
In my own clinics though I treat people on a regular basis who become addicted to prescription medications like opiates, cns depressants, and stimulants. Prescription drug addiction usually goes unnoticed by the general population and the medical authorities because of the widespread use and acceptance of pharmaceutical drugs in our society. Opiates are commonly prescribed by Western doctors because of their effective analgesic, or pain-relieving, properties they include morphine, codeine, and related drugs. CNS depressants include such drugs as diazepam (Valium), chlordiazepoxide HCl (Librium), and alprazolam (Xanax), which can be prescribed to treat anxiety, acute stress reactions, and panic attacks. Stimulants, such as dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine) and methylphenidate (Ritalin) are stimulants prescribed for the treatment of only a few health conditions, including narcolepsy, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and depression that has not responded to other treatments. I also treat addiction
to tobacco, alcohol and cannabis these can be successfully treated with auricular as well as body acupuncture and herbs. As all the above are chemical only addictions mostly with no psychosocial background, Traditional Chinese Medicine alone (depending if there is no psychosocial disturbances) without counselling is the treatment of choice in most cases. In my treatments I always use the ear point called Shenmen this point is considered to be the most powerful point on the ear to treat addictions. I have used this point along with other acupuncture body points quite successfully over the years in the treatment of prescription and recreational drug addiction. The Chinese herbal formula Xiao Yao Wan is a very calming formula and would always be used in conjunction with acupuncture and auriculotherapy in the treatment of all addictions. Kim- Dip.Ac. Lic.Ac. C.Ac. China MQP is a registered licensed practitioner of Chinese Medicine. Treatments are VHi, LAYA healthcare (formally Quinn), Hibernian Health (Vivas) and HSF Healthplan approved.
Kim - Dip.Ac. Lic.Ac. C.Ac. China MQP is a registered licensed practitioner of Chinese Medicine. Treatments are VHi, LAYA healthcare (formally Quinn), Hibernian Health (Vivas) and HSF Healthplan approved. E mail: kim@naturalhealthireland.com Tel. 074/9362606 Tel. 0863981882.Visit the Website www.naturalhealthireland.com
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Kildare Post Restaurant Review
Chef Peadar’s recipes allow Dowling’s to prosper Food Review by Patrick Ward
Prosperous is not an area in which you would expect to find fine dining served via a rather large establishment, but everything about Dowling’s makes a short spin from Naas more than worth the trip. From the time we stepped into the restaurant to the moment we trudged back out the door with our stomachs full and onto the Prosperous Main Street, we were cared for attentively by the kind and friendly staff. Dowling’s has a setting that would make any hungry customer feel at ease. The restaurant area is bright and vibrant, which is a big plus for those who struggle to read a menu in places that try to exude a more reclusive ambience by dimming down the lights to a level that borders complete darkness. The décor around the restaurant is eloquent yet simple, and you can imagine that everything from first dates to family dinners is well catered for here. Even the pickiest of eaters would struggle to hold a grudge with the menu. It is brimming with variety from top to bottom that inGenerous portions for the main course Chicken Tagliatelle which was tasty with succulent chicken
experience.
Award Winning Chef
All the food was cooked by award winning chef Peadar Bent. Bent is part owner of Dowling’s, and although he is originally from Wexford, he is now firmly settled down in Kildare Town. One hopes that he will be serving up a storm for years to come in Prosperous.
Competitive Pricing
cludes everything from a selection of steaks, to a mixture of vegetarian options and different types of salads.
Superb Selection
I went for the Chicken Mushroom Bouchee, while my partner selected the Tempura Prawns as her starter. The Bouchee was excellently cooked and served on a hot plate, and the fact that none of the pastry stuck to the plate from the heat shows an attention to detail that is not often seen. Served in a cream and wine sauce, it was a delightful appetiser that provided just enough to satisfy and not ruin the appetite for the main course. The Tempura Prawns come in a lightly battered shell, served alongside a sprinkling of salad and a chilli mayo dip. I am reliably informed that they were top class as well. The main course well and truly lived up to the bill too. We went for the Chicken Charlotte and the Chicken Tagliatelle, both of which were served within five or six minutes of us finishing the starter. That was the perfect amount of time for us to digest the initial serving and then salivate over the thoughts of what was to come.
Pasta Delight
The food in Dowling’s is exceptionally priced too. Main courses start from as little as €10.95, while they also run specials each day. Breakfast is served from 9am, while last orders for food in the evening time are taken at 8.30pm MondaySaturday, while food is served from 11.30am to 9pm on Sunday. A brilliant lunchtime offer on Tuesdays and
The tagliatelle was simmered in fresh cream during the cooking process, while it was served with a hint of garlic on top to ensure the chef left his own special mark on the dish. It works very well, and the portion was more than generous. Though it was exquisitely presented, I never managed to see the bottom of the plate as there was no room to stifle any more food down my throat by the time I got three quarters of the way through. A good complaint for anyone to have.
Chicken Charlotte
The Chicken Charlotte comes with a side of mash or chips, and the vegetables that are served alongside are worth visiting Dowling’s for alone. It is not often you come out of a restaurant hailing the vegetables you ate inside, but the way in which they were cooked and lightly marinated makes having one of your five-a-day needs a more enjoyable experience. The chicken was succulent, simmered in brandy and mustard, and it was served in a beautiful mushroom and cream sauce. Like the tagliatelle, the generosity of the portion matched the taste
Pat Shortt
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Chicken Charlotte a good choice for the main course
Fridays offers pensioners a four-course meal for the paltry sum of €10, a kind of deal you will surely not find anywhere else in the country. For a restaurant based away from the bright lights of the bigger towns and cities, Dowling’s of Prosperous certainly left a big impression.
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Wake up to breathtaking views and wander along our stunning beaches or visit the famous Giant’s Causeway. In the evening sit back, relax and enjoy locally caught seafood, washed down with Lacada, Portrush’s very own beer! 2 nights B&B with a sea view room and evening meal on one night of your choice + Portrush Rock souvenir on departure.
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SOCIAL Out and About
Rotary Ireland Gala Dinner at Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge
Katie Conlon and Laney Lennox
Leanna and Lauren Kierans
Kristen Lanier, Natalia Amaya and Shaley Moore
Barry Fitzsimons and Sinead McGrath
Diana Evans and Angela Bonnar
Fíona Dunne with Kevin Westnott
Brig Gen Joe Mulligan and his wife Edel
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Joan Gormley and David Glover
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THURSDAY 13 OCTOBER 2016
SOCIAL Out and About
Walk for Moggie at Punchestown Racecourse
Nicola, Phyllis, and Sean Byrne, with Sinead and Annmarie Gorman.
Daniel Conway, Tara Winder, Kate Lipsett, Louise Behan.
Pictures: Rose B O’Donoghue
Geraldine and Liam Lawler, with Jackie O’Neill and ‘Lucy’.
Val Reilly, Milly Leonard and Michelle Lahart. Brian gets the big attendance ready for the start of the ‘Walk for Moggie’ at Punchestown Racecourse, Saturday, October 8.
Ciaran Bolger, Glen Browne, Stephen Foley, Robert Sheridan, Dean Foley.
David, Eric, Ross, and Noah Evans.
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Kildare County Council Eugene Morgan & Edel Maloney intend to apply for Planning Permission & Retention Permission for a development at Borraderra, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare. Planning Permission is sought for the construction of a detached dormer dwelling, foul water to on site effluent treatment system and percolation area, surface water to soakaways, recessed vehicular entrance and all associated site works. Retention Permission is sought for an existing detached shed of 239 sq.m for domestic purposes only and all associated site works. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the planning Authority of the application. O`Loughlin Architects Ltd 087 9858836 ___________________________ Kildare County Council Significant further information Jennifer O` Connor has
submitted significant further information/ revised plans in relation to planning ref 16 630 for a development at Yeomanstown, Carragh, Naas, Co. Kildare The development applied for consisted of an extension, alterations & modifications to an existing semi detached cottage comprising of : 1) Single storey side & rear extensions 2) Associated alterations to all elevations 3) Foul water to existing septic tank & surface water to soakaways 4) and all associated site works Significant further information consists of replacing the existing septic tank and percolation area with an On site effluent treatment system and Sand filter, and all associated site work The significant further information may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the planning authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within two weeks from receipt of the new notices by the planning Authority (this fee is not applicable to
persons who made original observations/ submissions) Agent O`Loughlin Architects Ltd 087 9858836 ___________________________ Kildare County Council We, Pamela Donoghue & Sean Baldwin, intend to apply for Planning Permission for a development at 69A Barrettstown Lawn, Roseberry, Newbridge, Co Kildare. The development consists of the construction of a two storey front and side extension and single storey rear extension to existing two storey semi detached dwelling, associated alterations to all elevations, demolition of existing side sunroom extension, foul water to existing foul water sewer, surface water to existing surface water sewer and all associated site works. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the planning Authority of the application. O`Loughlin Architects Ltd 087 9858836
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Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Street, Street Newbridge for a variety of shops, cafes and restaurants
Increased footfall and new business at Goergeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s St, Newbridge Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Street offers a feast of cafes and Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Street Traders can give themselves a pat on the back for their intensive efforts in restaurants with the recently opened Bru pubrecent years to recoup lost footfall and clien- lic house welcome (formerly Rose Earleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s). tele as they have stalwartly fought against the There are also hair dressers and barbers, charpopularity of shopping centres and increased ity shop, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clothing and uniforms, Asian market, gift shop, dry cleaners, auctionshopping focus in upper Newbridge Joe Kelly of JC Kelly Barbers is chair of eers, etc. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Be sure to drop into Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Street in the Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Street Traders and also chair of Newlead up to Christmas where youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find the bridge Town Christmas Light committee. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We experienced a lull in trade a few years street adorned with seasonal street lighting back as shoppers veered towards large shop- and festive cheer. Modern services and shop ping centres in the upper part of the town. but with a traditional welcomeâ&#x20AC;?. However, thanks to repeated campaigns, we fought against the trend and have seen footfall increase in recent years.â&#x20AC;? Mr Kelly added the incentives such as a Halloween Festival and novel Christmas markets, Shop Local promotions saw a renewed interest in the pedestrianised street. The Food & Busk Festival in conjunction with the Dubai Duty Free Derby festival showcased the street at its best and attracted thousands of visitors during the summer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The erection of the art features also made a great impact. As this is the only remaining traditional area of the old market in the town, the five sculptures depict the popular crafts of market traders in years gone by, that is, the butcher, the baker, green grocers, fishmonger and farm produce.â&#x20AC;? Joe also attributed the reduced rates for Newbridge pay parking as being an incentive. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only â&#x201A;Ź3 per day to park near the main car park in front of the GAA grounds, which is only a short walk across the road to Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Maura Donohoe Auctioneers, Newbridge Streetâ&#x20AC;?.
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GEORGE’S STREET, NEWBRIDGE FOR A VARIETY OF SHOPS, CAFES AND RESTAURANTS Gary Patrick Hair Design, Newbridge
Sue Ryder Charity Shop, Newbridge
ART WORK ON GEORGES STREET, NEWBRIDGE
Sue Ryder Foundation Charity Shop Margaret Semple, Anne O’Connell (Manager) and Antoinette Thorpe
The Sue Ryder Foundation Ireland is a not-forprofit organisation dedicated to helping older people live safely, securely and independently. We are an Irish Charity registered no. CHY12296, providing housing and support to the elderly in six locations throughout Ireland - Ballyroan, Dalkey, Holy Cross, Kilminchy, Nenagh & Carlow. The Sue Ryder Houses are largely funded through our 34 charity shops. If you would like to donate items please call into our store, we would be very grateful. Small items of furniture can be delivered to our store and we can arrange to have larger items collected from your home. Thank you for your continued support and for helping us to help the elderly live independently in a secure environment.
Shop Open 10 am -5.30 pm Mon- Sat
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Need a new Winter wardrobe?
Then drop into Sue Ryder charity shop Newbridge and grab a bargain. Lots of good quality clothes, shoes jewellery, handbags, bric a brac, toys & books in stock at great prices.
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GEORGEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S STREET, STREET NEWBRIDGE FOR A VARIETY OF SHOPS, CAFES AND RESTAURANTS
Joe Kelly and Catherine Groome of JC Kelly Barbers, Newbridge JC KELLY BARBERS Brady Burns Insurance Brokers - NEWBRIDGE - Denise Behan, Joe Brady, Olwyn Stanley, Frank Nugent, Marie Aldwell, Pat Martin, Amanda Desay, Eimhin Burns and Breda Burns Georges Street, Newbridge DESIGNER HAIR
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Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Street, Street Newbridge for a variety of shops, cafes and restaurants
Il Ponte Nuovo, Newbridge - Heil Von, Robert Pop(Manager), Maruf Rashid and Lorenzo Ilie
Georges Street, Newbridge - IL PONTE NUOVO
Il Ponte Nuovo, Newbridge - Head Chef - Aghilan Vellasamy
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GARDENING
Gardenersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Heaven
By David Corscadden
Log on to www.beyondthewildgarden.wordpress.com or send David a Tweet@davidcorscadden
Caring for bare root trees Normally during autumn, people are obsessed with trees for their autumn colour but not many people think about planting trees now as they assume it is the wrong time because they are coming to the end of their growing cycle. But in fact, it is one of the best times to plant trees in your garden. Not only is it one of the best times to plant trees during autumn but it can often be one of the most cost effective times to do it as well. Planting bare rooted trees at this time of the year is one of the cheapest ways to get trees into your garden as you can often buy young trees for only a couple of euro depending on the size of the tree.
The Bare Advantages
For those unfamiliar with bare rooted plants, it simply means when you buy a plant and which comes with no soil around the
roots. While working out cheaper, to both buy and plant (they require less work), many gardeners feel that bare rooted plants establish much quicker and perform better in the garden. Normally for plants grown in pots and containers it takes much longer for them to establish and until they are established they are more susceptible to disease and require much more looking after. While their bare rooted counterparts can be planted in the ground and within a couple of months are much more capable of fighting for themselves.
The Right Preparation
When it comes to planting bare rooted trees or shrubs, it is important to get the preparation right and the rest will fall in to place. Firstly, the most important step when it comes to anything in the garden, make sure you have the
right tree or shrub for your garden. After this it falls down to site preparation. Make sure the hole you prepare is big enough, approximately three times bigger than the size of the roots. It is also always a good idea to put some compost or leaf mould in the bottom of the hole as a boost to help establish the plant.
Plant Quickly
Whenever using bare rooted plants in the garden, it is important to plant them quickly and never let them dry out. If you will not be able to plant them for a few days, ensure the roots are kept moist and cover them in a tarp. Once you have your tree in the ground, just like any other tree, it is important to put in a suitable tree support in alongside it. Then as the tree begins to grow and mature it is important to monitor your tree support and adjust it as you need to.
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SOCIAL Out and About
Tucker Carbery Memorial Night at Judge Roy Beans organised by The Flintstones Scooter Club Laura Sherlock, Sherlock, Caroline Gilfoyle and Frank Long
Pictures: Aishling Conway
Alan Mullins, Caroline Gilfoyle and Ger Crowe
Tuckers Carberys Bother and daughters Patrick, Shannon and Caitlin Carbery
Richie Mullins and Shane Burke
Flintstones Scooter Club
Mick Freehan and John Eirell
Brian and Karen Casey
Aideen Kane, Tiffany Madden, John Wallace and Owen Twomey
Sarah Grodde, Shannon Carbery, Sherlock and Caitlin Carbery
Nicky Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reilly and Rosie Fitzharris
The late Tucker Carbery with his daughter Belle
Brendan Moriarty and Mark Stacey
Keith Mitchell, Edel Maher, Shannon Carbery and Clayton Long
Danielle Stevenson and Bernie Moloney
Lorna Burke, Tiffany Madden and Donna Mullins
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* Typical Finance Example: A4 2.0 TDI 122 ultra. OTRP €38,780. Deposit/Part Exchange €11,907.77. 36 monthly payments of €349. Optional Final Payment €17,447.80. Total Hire Purchase Price €42,069.57 including acceptance fee (€75) and completion fee (€75). Minimum deposit is 10%. Subject to lending criteria. This offer is made under a hire purchase agreement. Audi Finance is a trading style of Volkswagen Bank GmbH Branch Ireland, authorised by the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority in Germany and regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland for conduct of business rules. Offer price applies to the Audi A4, and is subject to availability. For full pricing details contact your local authorised Audi dealer. Audi Ireland has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information but does not accept liability for any errors. Images shown for illustrative purposes only.
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MOTORS
Open Event at Sheehy Motors Naas Avail of up to â&#x201A;Ź4k Scrappage or 0% Finance! Good news for Kildare car buyers: you will be able to transform your old car into â&#x201A;Ź4,000 with Ĺ KODA Scrappage or avail of 0% Finance on selected models during the Ĺ KODA open event at Sheehy Motors Naas from 15 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 29 October. Speaking ahead of the twoweek long Open Event, Frank Kelly, Dealer Principal of Sheehy Motors Naas, said:
â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are delighted to be launching our 171 Offers at our Open Event over the next few weeks with two great offers; Ĺ KODA Scrappage & 0% finance, we have some really superb offers available for Kildare motorists this October and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking forward to welcoming lots of new and familiar faces to our showroom. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for great value then pop down and test
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Open event at Sheehy Motors, Naas from 15 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 29 October.
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Honey, Where’d You Park The Car? How an Optical Illusion helps stop ‘Selfie Spies’ stealing Ford’s secret car designs
3D Camoglague
Ford’s latest 3D “Brick” camouflage, inspired in part by popular online illusions, uses thousands of seemingly randomly placed black, grey and white cylinders in a cha‑ otic criss-cross pattern. This makes it especially difficult to discern new exterior fea‑ tures in sunlight, whether seen in person or on the millions of photographs and selfies that are posted to the internet. “Almost everyone has a smart-phone now and can share photos instantly – making it easy for anyone, including our rivals, to see vehicles in testing,” said Lars Muehlbauer, manager,
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Ford wraps future cars in mind-bending 3D “Brick” camouflage to create an optical illusion that makes it difficult to focus on the prototype cars hidden beneath”
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If you’ve ever seen a car covered in bizarre swirls, mind‑bending patterns, or crazy squiggles then the chances are you’ve seen a top secret new prototype with a special coating of camouflage stickers. Designed to deceive indus‑ try spies hoping to catch a glimpse of new cars being tested on public roads, these designs create an optical il‑ lusion, making it extremely hard for eyes to focus on the outlines.
Camouflage, Ford of Europe. “The designers create beau‑ tiful cars with cool design features. Our job is to keep those features hidden.” New vehicles are tested on public roads as part of a rigorous development proc‑
ess. Each new camouflage takes around two months to develop and is then printed on superlight vinyl stick‑ ers, which are thinner than a human hair, and that are uniquely applied to each vehicle. Designs are first tested on a closed Ford test track to ensure the camou‑ flage does the job. Confusion and Chaos fools the competition “I tried to create a design which is chaotic and that confuses the eyes,” said Marco Porceddu, vehicle prototype engineer, Product Develop‑ ment, Ford of Europe, who developed the new camouflage. “I researched optical il‑ lusions on the inter‑ net and came up with a shape that could be copied and overlapped thousands of times. This creates both an optical illusion and a 3D effect.” Designed to withstand extreme temperatures, Ford’s camouflage blends in with winter environments in Europe while sand colours are used in Australia and South America.
Animal Camouflage
“This camouflage will stand out in almost any environment, but it’s de‑
signed to destroy the integrity of the vehicle’s shape, surfaces and col‑ our, delaying your brain’s ability to recognise it, or its key features by sight,” said Martin Stevens, Associate Professor, University of Exe‑ ter; who has studied Animal Coloration and Camouflage
for almost 15 years. “The optical illusion doesn’t prevent the car being seen, but plays with your ability to measure depth of field and shadows, making it difficult to see shapes and car features. It is a trick used in nature to get away from something or to hide that is equally useful to a car test driver.”
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TRADES & SERVICES Kildare Co Council William & Elizabeth Hannigan intends to apply for planning permission for a development at 6 Alymer Crescent, Kilcock. The development consists of sub-dividing existing site and the construction of a two-storey detached dwelling, new vehicular entrance and all ancillary site-works. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Kildare County Council, Áras Chill Dara, Devoy Park, Naas, Co. Kildare, during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. ___________________________ KILDARE COUNTY COUNCIL I ANDREW HIGGINS intend to apply for RETENTION PERMISSION for development at this site At ALENSGROVE, PARSONSTOWN, LEIXLIP, CO. KILDARE.The development will consist/consists of RETENTION PERMISSION FOR 5 No. SELF CONTAINED SINGLE STORY RESIDENTIAL UNITS (USED FOR TOURIST ACCOMODATION) IN 2 SEPARATE SINGLE STOREY BLOCKS CONSISTING OF 2 No.2 BEDROOMED SELF CONTAINED RESIDENTIAL UNITS (BLOCK 1) AND 2 No. 2 BEDROOM UNITS WITH 1 No. 1 BEDROOM UNIT (BLOCK 2) BLOCK 1 AND BLOCK 2 CONSIST OF THE ADDITION OF SINGLE STORY EXTENSION ELEMENTS TO THE SIDE AND REAR OF THE EXISTING RESIDENTIAL TOURIST UNITS WHICH WERE PREVIOUSLY USED AS RESIDENTIAL AND AGRICULTURAL STRUCTURES RETENTION OF EXISTING COMMUNAL SECONDARY EFFLUENT TREATMENT SYSTEM, ASSOCIATED HARD LANDSCAPING, CAR PARKING AREA AND ANCILLARY SITE WORKS AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS. ___________________________ KILDARE COUNTY COUNCIL I FRANCES MEEHAN intend to apply for PERMISSION for development at this site At No. 3 THE CRESCENT, ABBEYFARM, CELBRIDGE, CO. KILDARE. The development will consist/consists of PERMISSION FOR THE CONVERSION OF EXISTING ATTIC SPACE TO HABITABLE USE, WORKS INCLUDE EXTENSION OF EXISTING STAIRWELL, REMOVAL OF PART OF EXISTING HIPPED ROOF WITH REPLACEMENT HALF HIP ROOF, VELUX ROOFLIGHT TO FRONT ELEVATION AND DORMER WINDOW TO REAR ELEVATION AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the
Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Prepared by DEREK WHYTE planning/ engineering /architecture 0866001194 ___________________________ KILDARE COUNTY COUNCIL I RACHEL HUGHES intend to apply for PERMISSION for development at this site At 21 MILLFORD, ATHGARVAN, CO. KILDARE. The development will consist/ consists of CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE STORY REAR EXTENSION TO EXISTING DORMER HOUSE TO BE USED AS A FAMILY UNIT, RE-ROOF EXISTING CONSERVATORY WITH SOLID ROOF TO MATCH EXISTING HOUSE, MINOR INTERNAL MODIFICATIONS TO ACCOMMODATE THE FAMILY UNIT AND THE INSTALLATION OF 4 No. VELUX WINDOWS (2 No. EACH ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH ROOF ELEVATIONS) AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Prepared by DEREK WHYTE planning/engineering / architecture 0866001194 ___________________________ Kildare County Council Application is being made for Full Planning Permission for two storey commercial development consisting of (A) Petrol service station at ground floor level, comprising retail shop, toilets and stores, delicatessen with seating, forecourt area, canopy, pump islands, signage, service area, car wash area, ATM, underground storage tanks, refuse storage and associated site development works. (B) Drive through takeaway at ground floor level, with kitchen, toilets, stores, seating and signage /order boxes. (C) 2no. office units / medical units at first floor level, with kitchens, toilets, stores, signage and seating. (D) Car parking, boundary treatments, new site entrance / exit, landscaping and all associated site development works (overall site) All on previously approved site at Piercetown, Station Road, Newbridge, County Kildare For Thomas Patrick Leeson The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the
date of receipt by the authority of the application. This Planning Application was prepared and submitted by MDG-AT M D Gilligan. 045 409033 087 2553044 ___________________________ Kildare County Council Application is being made for FULL PLANNING PERMISSION for the following; New dormer bungalow, upgraded existing site access, effluent treatment plant and percolation area, landscaping and all associated site development works All at Grangeclare West, Kilmeague, Naas, County Kildare For Susan Flanagan The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. ___________________________ Kildare Co. Council I, Sonya O’Neill intend to apply for Planning Permission for a development on this site at Richardstown, Clane, Co. Kildare. The development consists of erection of single storey extension to side of existing two storey house, in order to form a family flat. That the planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. This planning application was prepared and submitted by CROSS Architect & Chartered Building Surveyor 11 An Croís, Allenwood, Naas, Co.Kildare. Tel. 045 - 860284 ___________________________ Kildare County Council I, Patricia Lysaght, intend to apply for Retention Planning Permission for a single storey detached domestic garage and all associated siteworks at Clonegath, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Kildare County Council, Áras Chill Dara, Devoy Park, Naas, Co. Kildare, during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. Application prepared by Declan Kearns & Associates Ltd., Consulting Engineers. 045 520642. www.dkassociates.ie ______
KILDARE COUNTY COUNCIL Permission sought for bungalow, Oakstown waste water treatment system, access and all associated works and services at Kilmeague, Co. Kildare. Stephen Harris. That the planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.
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SPORT
Happy Halford lands brilliant treble in Dundalk Curragh trainer Michael Halford has an excellent record at Dundalk and he was certainly the man to follow on Friday night as he recorded a treble with the victory of Ambassadorial in the featured EBF Star Appeal Stakes the highlight of the trio. Winner of his only previous start at the same course in September, Ambassadorial (4/1) was patiently ridden by Shane Foley and arrived to strike the front over a furlong out. “He’s a smart colt and did it well. He travels and quickens, and went to the line strong. I think he’ll keep improving,” beamed Halford following the victory. “He’d not done much and surprised us first time out, and he’s not been away since. That was a big step up from his maiden. “That will probably be it for this year but we will have a chat with the team and see what they think.” Shane Foley added: “He was very impressive up here the first day in a maiden and it’s hard to know what he beat that day but he was very visually impressive. “It was impressive again tonight, there was plenty of
strength in depth there today and he has done it well. He travelled around good and when he gets to the front he thinks he has enough done. “We knew he had improved a lot from his first run and I think there’s plenty more to come from him. He worked well the other morning. He seems to find everything so easy. He’s really one to look forward to for next year. He’s laid-back, he has everything.” Halford also had the distinction of saddling the 1-2-3 in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap with Kadra (5/1), ridden by Pat Smullen, leading home stable companions Indrahar and Suvenna while the treble was completed when Reddot Express (2/1 fav) made virtually all the running to win the second division of the 8f handicap under Conor McGovern. “They are three nice fillies and it’s a shame they were all clashing but the prize-money was good. They are all suited by the surface and the distance, and the horses are in good form,” explained Halford after his second win of the day. “Kadra needs pace and it was a bit too soft for her at Roscom-
mon the last time. She could come back here for the (Listed) Cooley Stakes (October 28).” Pat Smullen initiated a double when guiding Dermot Weld’s Tilly Trotter (5/1) to success in the opening 5f winners race before another Curragh trainer, Richard Brabazon, saddled Veil Of Stars (11/2) to take the 7f claimer under Ross Coakley. Aidan O’Brien’s Taj Mahal (9/4 fav) had been a bit frustrating to follow in maiden races but he finally got things right to win the 7f Nursery Handicap under Donnacha O’Brien while there was a real shock in store for punters when Northern based trainer Lee Smyth sent out 25/1 chance Black Agnes to win the first division of the 8f low grade handicap in the hands of Shane Kelly. The night ended with a memorable success for young apprentice Danny Sheehy in the concluding 12f handicap as he partnered Adrian Keatley’s Rahyah (8/1) to a fine victory. Danny is the son of trainer Eamon ‘Dusty’ Sheehy and this was his first winner on the racetrack having enjoyed a successful career on the pony racing circuit.
Kadra and Pat Smullen wins the 7f handicap Dundalk Stadium Photo: Patrick McCann 07.10.2016
Cesarewitch success at the Curragh yet again for Mullins For the second consecutive year, trainer Willie Mullins landed the featured Irish Cesarewitch H’cap at the Curragh on Sunday when Laws Of Spin made the most of his light weight to score under Chris Hayes. The 7/1 winner was always in the leading group and did well to fend off the late challenge of Cradle Mountain (14/1) to win by a length and a quarter with Swamp Fox back in third place. On what was a good day for English stables, the Eimer Hannon Waterford Testimonial Stakes (Listed) was won by the Charles Hills trained Shanghai Glory (14/1) under a strong drive from William Buick while an hour later it was the turn of the Charlie Appleby trained Calare (8/1) to take the Staffordstown Stud Stakes (Listed) in the hands of James Doyle. Calare carried the famous royal blue colours of Godolphin who had earlier witnessed another victory when their juvenile
Historic Approach (4/1), trained by Jim Bolger and ridden by Kevin Manning, arrived late and fast to take the opening 2yo maiden in the style of a nice prospect. Local trainer Ger O’Leary was on the mark when Primo Uomo (5/1) wore down the front running Accalia to win the Irish Times Handicap over 5f while another Curragh trainer on the mark was Johnny Levins who saddled Bainne (12/1) to take the Apprentice Handicap over 8f under a patient ride from the talented Oisin Orr. Trainer Dermot Weld and jockey Pat Smullen have enjoyed a fine season at the Curragh in 2016 and they rounded off the day with another success for the consistent Almeela (11/4) who finished strongly to touch off Soul Searcher in the concluding Brown Panther Stakes (Listed) over 12f with the 1/1 favourite Stellar Mass finishing a disappointing last of the seven runners.
Laws Of Spin and Chris Hayes wins the Tote Irish Cesarewitch The Curragh Photo: Patrick McCann 09.10.2016
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THURSDAY 13 OCTOBER 2016
SPORT
Murphy nabs winning try on return to Thomond By Mark Herbert
RESULTS
2016 Minor Football Championship Final Sat, 08 Oct, Venue: Newbridge, (Minor D Final ), Grangenolvan 2-11 Ellistown 2-8 Sun, 09 Oct, Venue: Newbridge, (2016 Minor B Football Championship), Ballymore Eustace 2-13 Eadestown 2-8
2016 Reserve A Championship Sat, 08 Oct, Venue: Newbridge, (Reserve A Championship FINAL ), Moorefield 0-12 Sarsfields 1-8
2016 Intermediate Championship Final Johne Murphy made a joyous return to a part of Limerick where he enjoyed many a great day as a player for Munster as he dotted down for a crucial try in Thomond to ensure Naas left the famous Limerick venue with the points following a hotly contested battle with Shannon. When captain Will O’Brien led the Naas team out of the dressing room last Saturday, it was one of the proudest moments in the long history of the club. For this occasion certainly showed just what great strides they have made in recent years. For now they were running out at Thomond Park, one of the most iconic venues in Irish Rugby to face the mighty Shannon, nine times All Ireland League champions. The scene was certainly set for a great game. A dry, cool, crisp day was perfect for rugby and the large crowd had already enjoyed the ‘warm up’ game of Leinster v Munster. Naas were slight favourities for this contest but were to be caught cold within two minutes of the start. Shannon came out with a statement of intent and before Naas had even settled down they were under their own goalposts. A series of quick passes gave Shannon a big overlap on the right and Lee Nicholson was in for a try that was easily converted by Ronan McKenna. A disastrous start and certainly it was now a big test of character for the away side. The story of the rest of the half is easily told. Both sides struggled to create many chances and did a good job of cancelling each other out. The only real scoring chance came on 22 minutes. Naas were awarded a penalty 35 yards out, but were unfortu-
Sun, 09 Oct, Venue: Newbridge, (2016 Intermediate Championship Final), Round Towers 0-14 Two Mile House 1-11
2016 Junior Hurling Championship Play Off Sat, 08 Oct, Venue: Hawkfield , (Relagation Final ), Coill Dubh 0-10 Kilcock 1-6
U13 Football League Division 1 Sat, 08 Oct, Venue: Hawkfield , (Final), Athy 2-15 Clane 2-10
U13 Football League Division 3 Wed, 05 Oct, Venue: Kilcock Main Pitch, (Semi-Finals), Sallins 2-17 Kilcock 1-13
U13 Football League Division 4 Sat, 08 Oct, Venue: Hawkfield , (Final), Allenwood 5-9 Ellistown 4-4
U13 Football League Division 5 Tue, 04 Oct, Venue: Hawkfield , (Semi-Finals), Athgarvan 1-10 Cappagh 0-10 Cillian Dempsey has Ronan McKenna for company as he looks to cut through the Shannon rearguard
nate to see the kick by Peter Osborne strike the post. However the ball was subsequently knocked on by the Shannon defence, giving Naas a 5 yard scrum and a great attacking position. However referee Oisin Quinn deemed that Naas infringed at the subsequent scrum and gave the home side a line clearing penalty. The rest of the half passed by without major incident leaving Shannon ahead by 7-0. If it was Shannon who made the blistering start to the opening half, it was the turn of Naas for the second, as within a minute of the restart they scored. After a marvellous flowing move, winger Rob O’Connor managed to evade some despairing tackles to cross the Shannon line. A superb Peter Osborne conversion levelled the scores. The game returned to the pattern of the first half until two scores in just over a minute decided the outcome.
Firstly the home side nosed back in front on 70 minutes when Ronan McKenna coolly slotted a penalty to give Shannon a 10-7 lead. Then almost straight from the restart came the decisive score which ultimately gained victory for Naas. Cillian Dempsey did superbly to block down a Shannon clearance and in a blink of an eye Johne Murphy was over for a Naas try. Murphy has graced Thomond Park on many an occasion but in the eyes of the away supporters he will never have scored a more important try there. Peter Osborne converted and Naas now led by 14-10. Last week Naas lost to Buccanners when leading with only a few minutes to go. Although Shannon tried hard to snatch victory here, Naas had learned from their mistakes and saw out the final stages comfortably enough to gain a famous victory. Naas now have three weeks off before their next Ulster
Bank All Ireland League game. Certainly this break will be welcomed as there are a lot of weary players around after four successive weeks of hard league rugby. Those four weeks have been successful. To step up to this high grade and gain two victories in addition to two narrow defeats is a great credit to the players and gives much optimism for the future. Naas resume their campaign on October 29th when they are again on their travels, this time away to Ballynahinch.
Naas
Fionn Carr, Rob O’Connor, Johne Murphy, Henry Bryce, Andrew Shanahan, Michael Skelton, Peter Osborne; Dan O’Byrne, Graham Reynolds, Adam Coyle, Paul Monahan, David Benn, Warren Larkin, Will O’Brien, Eoin Walsh. R e p l a c e m e n t s : Conor Johnson, Jason Harney, Cillian Dempsey, Andrew Kearney, Max Whittingham.
U15 Football League Division 1 Sun, 09 Oct, Venue: Leixlip, (Round 1), Leixlip 5-15 Balyna 3-9 Sun, 09 Oct, Venue: Athy, (Round 1), Naas 4-12 Athy 2-13 Sun, 09 Oct, Venue: Moorefield, (Round 1), Moorefield 3-11 Clane 2-14
U15 Football League Division 2 Sun, 09 Oct, Venue: St Laurence’s, (Round 1), St Laurence’s 3-14 Sallins 5-5 Sun, 09 Oct, Venue: Kilcock Main Pitch, (Round 1), Sarsfields 3-12 Kilcock 2-9
U15 Football League Division 4 Group 1 Sun, 09 Oct, Venue: Miltown, (Round 1), Athgarvan 2-11 Miltown 1-6 Sun, 09 Oct, Venue: Murphy Memorial Park, (Round 1), Killard 10-8 Grangenolvan 0-8
U15 Football League Division 4 Group 2 Sun, 09 Oct, Venue: Castledermot, (Round 1), Castlemitchell 4-16 Castledermot 5-5
U15 Football Leauge Division 3 Sun, 09 Oct, Venue: Aylmer Gaels, (Round 1), Aylmer Gaels 3-15 Carbury 0-6
2016 Intermediate Championship Relegation Play off Sat, 08 Oct, Venue: Hawkfield , (Final ), Clane 0-17 Maynooth 0-14
North Board Division 1 Sun, 09 Oct, Venue: Celbridge, (Round 6), Celbridge 1-6 Éire Óg/Corrachoill 2-2 Sun, 09 Oct, Venue: Sallins, (Round 6), Sallins 4-6 Michael Dwyers 0-9
North Board Division 2 Fri, 07 Oct, Venue: Kilcock Hurling Club, (Round 5), Moorefield 5-4 Kilcock 1-8 Sun, 09 Oct, Venue: Celbridge, (Round 5), Celbridge 8-7 Confey 1-1 Sun, 09 Oct, Venue: Leixlip, (Round 5), Leixlip 3-3 Cappagh 3-3
North Board Division 3 Sun, 09 Oct, Venue: Maynooth, (Round 6), Coill Dubh 5-6 Maynooth 3-7
Kildare North Board U/12 Div 1A Sat, 08 Oct, Venue: Blessington, (Round 5), Raheens 5-15 Blessington 6-8 Sat, 08 Oct, Venue: Kilcock Main Pitch, (Round 5), Kilcock 4-7 Naas 3-4
Kildare North Board U/12 Div 1B Sat, 08 Oct, Venue: Maynooth, (Round 5), Balyna 2-13 Maynooth 1-15
Kildare North Board U/12 Div 3 Sat, 08 Oct, Venue: Leixlip, (Round 5), Leixlip 3-9 Raheens 2-6 Sat, 08 Oct, Venue: Balyna, (Round 5), Balyna 9-14 Maynooth 1-8 Sat, 08 Oct, Venue: Celbridge, (Round 5), Celbridge 7-17 Confey 8-7
Kildare North Board U/12 Div 4 Sat, 08 Oct, Venue: Leixlip, (Round 5), St Kevin’s 10-6 Leixlip 3-3
Kildare North Board U/12 Division 2 Sat, 08 Oct, Venue: Celbridge, (Round 5), Sallins 4-15 Celbridge 4-5 Naas scrumhalf Peter Osborne gets pulled to the ground by the Shannon defence. Photo by Yazz Coyle
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Winds of change in Kildare as O’Neill’s panel and management team undergoes change
Cian O’Neill and Brian Flanagan get a loud reception from the Monasterevan youngsters. Photo: Pat Tinsley
By Patrick Ward The make-up of the Kildare senior football squad and management is set to change dramatically in 2017 following the omissions and the withdrawals of a clutch of players from the panel, while the backroom management team has also completely changed. Bryan Murphy, Brian Flanagan and Padraig Brennan will not be involved with the squad this year, and their roles will be occupied by Ronan Sweeney and Enda Murphy. Kildare manager Cian O’Neill explained that Murphy was only ever scheduled to be in his position for one year as he sought to help with the transition of the younger players from his U21 side into the senior setup. Murphy has also taken on an increased role in
his career with Dawn Meats in Naas, meaning he wouldn’t have been in a position to commit as much time to the role regardless. Brennan will be more involved with the army this year, while Flanagan has also seen his work load increased in his own job outside of football. “I would like to sincerely thank Bryan, Pádraig and Brian for their outstanding commitment, contribution and work ethic with regard to the Kildare Senior Football Team in 2016. Individually, they all brought their own unique thoughts, experiences and insights to the set-up while collectively we worked brilliantly as a team,” said O’Neill. One of the many reasons that I sought out the 3 lads to join the Management Team initially was their professional commit-
FIXTURES
Fri 14 Oct 2016 Reserve C Football Championship Final Venue: Hawkfield, Naas V Sallins 20:00, Ref: Owen Murphy
Tony O Donoughue Under 21 B Hurling Championship Venue: Kilcock Main Pitch, Éire Óg/Corrachoill V Maynooth 20:00, Ref: Killian Jones Sat 15 Oct
Tony O Donoughue Under 21 A Hurling Championship
Venue: Maynooth Hurling Club, Celbridge V Coill Dubh 16:00, Ref: Fergus Devereux Jnr
Sun 16 Oct 2016 Minor A Football Championship Final
Venue: Newbridge, Clane V Naas 13:30, Ref: Brendan Hickey
2016 Senior Football Championship Final
Venue: Newbridge, Moorefield V Sarsfields 15:30, Ref: Fergal Barry
Wed 19 Oct Tony O Donoughue Under 21 A Hurling Championship Venue: Hawkfield, Naas V Clane 20:00, Ref: Anthony Herbert
ment and success off the field in addition to the many years of distinguished service that they gave to Kildare GAA on the field. Ironically, it is this career success and progression that is the core determining factor in their departure from the setup and I wish them well in the new challenges that lie ahead for each one of them.” Ronan Sweeney will come in as a selector under O’Neill and he will have a specific role with the organisation of the forward unit. The Moorefield man has been part of Niall Carew’s management team in Sligo for the past two years, but O’Neill has persuaded his former clubmate to get involved with his home county. Former Kildare goalkeeper Enda Murphy will also be installed as part of O’Neill’s management team, and the Leixlip man will work specifically
with the goalkeepers and also in helping to organise the defensive structure. The former International Rules ‘keeper has previous experience in a coaching role with Dublin club Castleknock, helping to lead the side to an intermediate county title in 2014. “I am delighted to welcome Roli and Enda to the Management Team and really look forward to working with them to further develop the senior footballers of Kildare and ultimately make them a competitive force in football’s top tier. In our brief time working together in recent weeks, they have been hugely impressive and our collective vision as a management, aligned with the critical ambition and desire from the players, makes it an exciting time for the Kildare Senior Football Team and we are all really looking forward
to the 2017 season.” There will also be a large turnover in players for the new season ahead, as Morgan O’Flaherty, Daryl Flynn, Ciaran Fitzpatrick, Padraig O’Neill, Hugh McGrillen and Eoin Powderly will not be involved with the initial squad. Flynn and O’Flaherty stepped away from the panel, while Ciaran Fitzpatrick has also opted out as he prepares to get married. The latter three have all been released back to their club sides, though O’Neill intends to keep a keen eye on Powderly once he returns from a cruciate ligament injury he suffered in a club game this year. That means there are spots to be filled in the squad, and O’Neill confirmed who some of the newcomers will be. Naas duo Eoghan Bateman and Brian Byrne have been
drafted in following impressive seasons at U21 level with Kildare and at senior level with their club, while fellow U21 star Luke Flynn will also be involved. Confey speedster David Slattery has gotten a call up following a stellar season with his club as he helped to steer them towards the semi-final stage of he Senior Championship, while Athy’s Mark Hyland is also set to be involved. Celbridge defender Mick O’Grady is also recalled after taking last year out to concentrate on his studies, and his return will be a massive boost to the side. A number of players who will be involved in the Senior and Intermediate Championship finals will also be brought in, but O’Neill will not inform them until those games have been played.
Dutch delight for Kilcullen Kilcullen................ 2-19 Amsterdam............. 1-8
Leinster JFC preliminary round Kilcullen made light work
of their Dutch counterparts with a superb display in their Leinster Championship preliminary round contest in Maastricht on Saturday
afternoon. An evenly contested first half finished with just one point between the sides as Kilcullen went in with an 0-8 to 0-7 advantage at the break. Playing against a strong wind, the Kildare champions kicked a number of wides and dropped a few shots into the goalkeepers’ hands, but they continued to show well for the ball in attack and tagged on enough scores to take the initiative. Colm Fox was the
main scorer for Kilcullen during the first half, dispatching frees whenever the chances presented themselves. Kilcullen- known for that spells of brilliance at vital stages of games all yearstruck five points without reply at the beginning of the second half, and with 13 minutes of the restart they held an unassailable lead of 1-15 to 0-8. Jarlath Gilroy’s men continued to pile the pressure on top of their Eu-
ropean opponents, and a second goal put the game to bed. Amsterdam managed to claw a goal back, but the fact that they were restricted to just 1-1 in the second half meant that Kilcullen ran out comfortable winners. They will now play St Patrick’s of Carlow in the Leinster quarter-final, and they will have home advantage for that game which is due to be played on October 22.
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Photos: Pat Tinsley
Battle of the bridge
Kelly putting friendships to one side in a bid for glory By Patrick Ward When two clubs from the same town meet on such a regular basis there are always likely to be friendships that are tested. Moorefield and Sarsfields are among a unique bracket of clubs in Ireland in the sense that not many towns can boast two teams that undoubtedly the strongest club sides in the county. Such a scenario means that men who live just miles from each other and grew up together by going to the same school will eventually face other on the football field, and in Newbridge that has culminated both Moorefield and Sarsfields having plenty of players that are friends off the pitch, but fierce rivals inside the four white lines. Moorefield captain Ciaran Kelly knows that scenario all too well, and although he concedes that he doesn’t know that many of the current Sarsfields side off the pitch, there are still bonds that have been kept over the years. Kelly went to school with Gary White and Alan Smith, two of the men who will be attempting to deny the Moorefield stalwart from lifting the Dermot Bourke Cup this Sunday. “The three of us would be good friends,” says Kelly about
Moorefield captain Ciaran Kelly and Sarfields captain Donnacha McDonnell will battle for the Dermot Bourke trophy this weekend
his relationship with the pair. “We played a lot of school football together and we would have played up through Kildare teams together, so I’d be quite friendly with the two. Some of the younger lads, I wouldn’t know them as well, but I’m living out of the town now so I wouldn’t see as many of them.” You always hear of players on opposing teams who know each other swapping texts in the build up to big games in the aid of ‘banter’, but Kelly insists that the only conversation he might have with Kelly or White will be over a quiet pint on the Monday after. “We tend not to talk to each other. I think Monday afternoon in Johnsons or Neesons we’ll have a quiet conversation with each other.” The days leading up to the game will be full of excitement for everyone around Newbridge who has even an inkling about the rivalry, and while Kelly concedes it’s a great aspect of this year’s county final, he and his teammates won’t
be getting caught up in the hype. He has been in this position on numerous occasions before and is now at the stage where he wants to enjoy the final as much as he can. “It’s always exciting when there are two teams from Newbridge in the final. We’ve gotten used to each other over the last few years. Obviously it’s good for the supporters, but as players we try and avoid the media talk, but it’s good for the fans and good for the town. “It exciting, and as the years go on you start to think that one of these days it’ll be your last final so you really try and enjoy it as much as you can.” The last championship meeting between the sides ended with Sarsfields coming out on top in a one-sided affair in the third round of the 2015 championship, a win that would ultimately propel them towards a county title. Revenge is not something the Moorefield players have in their minds, but doing themselves justice is the primary objective. “I think from our point of view you just want to do yourself justice. We felt last year, regardless of who we were playing, we never really got a gallop going. We lost to Celbridge and we lost to Sarsfields. We just want to go out
and know that we’ve trained to our best so we play to our best. If that results in a victory, or whoever it manifests itself on the scoreline then so be it. It’s a long winter when you know you haven’t done yourself justice and I think that’s probably our main goal.” Their form this year has been good, and part of the reason has been the individual form of their inside forward. Kelly made national headlines when he plundered five goals against Johnstownbridge at the quarter-final stage in a facile win for Moorefield, while also contributing goals at vital stages in other games throughout the championship. Part of that is down to the form of Jason Philips- his partner in the fullforward line- but Kelly says he is as surprised as anyone in regards to his exploits. “I got a few text messages and tweets off people from college and around the country saying ‘I never knew you could put the ball in the back of the net’. I’m as surprised as anyone to be honest with you, I haven’t scored a huge amount of goals over the years but I’m probably playing a bit closer to goal than I have previously. It’s one of those things like a striker when he gets into form or when he’s out of form, the ball tends to drop nicely for you. “Jason is a good foil there too, he tends to attract a few men around him. Jason likes it in low, rather than in high actu-
Kelly scored five goals against Johnstownbridge in the SFC quarter-final
ally, even though we like to give it in to him high. “He has improved in every game. He hasn’t played a lot of football because he was away for a couple of years and he had a couple of bad injuries but you can see that he is improving in every game. He’s a great foil to play off because the two of us have played together for a lot of years and we kind of know each other’s games well at this stage.” As reigning county champions Sarsfields obviously pose a considerable threat, and it is interesting to hear Kelly’s thoughts on where they are
strongest. The veteran forward reckons the Sash are a powerful running side, and shutting them down out wide could be the key to winning the game. “They have a lot of pace in their team, and they have a lot of skilful footballers so they’re going to use the full width of the pitch and spread us out. They’ve got players who can punish you inside, so from our point of view we have to try and keep up with them and try keep as tight as we can against them.” The last time the two sides met was in a league game earlier this year, and if this game has an ending that matches the drama that unfolded in Pollardstown in the summer, few people will leave St Conleth’s Park without value for money. On that day Kelly scored a last minute goal to nab a win for Moorefield, and while he wouldn’t mind repeating the trick, he’d much rather not to see the game come down to a last gasp shot for glory. “We probably stole one off them with that last minute goal. I’d take it again; I think we all would, but whatever way it comes, I won’t mind. Hopefully less pressure than that,” he concluded.
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Photos: Pat Tinsley
Joe Mallon SFC final: Moorefield v Sarsfields, Sunday 3.30pm.
Last year’s hero hoping for another Sash success By Patrick Ward
Cahill in action for Kildare against Offaly in the O’Byrne Cup in January
coming into it, three tough games. I suppose you could say that we might be going into it as underdogs seeing as Moorefield have seven county players, and they have Ronan Sweeney and they seem to be going very well. Perhaps part of the reason that they might be perceived as underdogs is the fact that they have lost their two captains from the two previous years. Sean Campbell captained the Sash to glory in 2015, but he is oversees, while 2014 captain Conor Tiernan has not played a minute of championship football in 2016. His name appeared on the substitutes bench for the game against Confey, so it isn’t beyond the realms of possibility that he makes an appearance, but Cahill says other players have stepped into the void. “I suppose at the start of the year in the Aldridge Cup and the league we were missing them big time and we were conceding a few goal. But now Shea Ryan is after going in at full-back and he’s flying in there. He had a great game against Athy and was probably man of the match against Confey. Ciaran Aspell is after going well in there too and stepping up to the plate, while Conor Hartley is after becoming a wing-back and he’s flying.” “Hartley is a class act. He can play anywhere. He can play in the forwards, he can man markwhich he has been doing in the last two games- and when he does get the ball he can go
forward and join in the attack. He’s a great man to kick the ball into me and the rest of the forwards,” remarked Cahill. One of the additions to their side this summer has been the return of their most experienced player, Alan Smith, who missed large parts of the 2015 campaign through injury but came back to kick the go-ahead point in last year’s county final after coming on as a late sub. His form has gradually improved throughout the year, and Cahill believes he has had a great impact, though he saved his best praise for Ben McCormack, who he feels is now the best player in the county. “Last year Alan was kind of injured all year long. He came on in the final and changed the game. He missed the game against Portlaoise and we missed him that day. He’s injury free all year this year and he’s flying. He’s a great leader on and off the pitch. “Then you have Ben McCormack who is probably head and shoulders above everyone else in the county in my opinion, and he’s playing out of his skin. Me and Ben are good friends, we have a good understanding. He’s probably the man to run at defenders and I kind of run off the shoulder because he’s a lot faster and stronger. He’s probably the man you’d want to watch being honest with you. He was full of praise for his teammates, while also noting the threat that Moorefield will
face. Another player he earmarked as having a great year is corner-forward Dan Nea, a player whose scoring rate has heightened even further this year. “He had a great game against Athy, I think he got 2-3. He’s probably always been doing kind of the donkey work but this year he’s a bit closer to goal and he’s getting show that he can score, he can win the frees. He tracks back, he tackles, and he’s a great player. Looking at the Moorefield threat, Cahill outlined that their seven county panellists will obviously be the backbone of their side, but the likes of Anthony Durney and Ronan Sweeney are massive players for them too. “They’re after getting Anthony Durney back this year, who was playing soccer the last few years. This is his first year back playing senior so he is another strong player. They have Ronan Sweeney, who has been unbelievable the last few years. He’ll be one we’ll have to watch.”
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The 363 days that will have passed between the time Sarsfields secured last year’s county title and the time they run out to take on Moorefield in Sunday afternoon’s county final have progressed rather quickly. It doesn’t feel as if it was almost a year to the day that Ray Cahill scored three points in stoppage time to help the Sash turn a two-point deficit into a two-point win, but those moments are memories now. Cahill and his teammates remain completely focused on securing back to back titles, and the prospect of facing their great rivals in the final adds even more spice to the occasion. “It’s very good, the town looks very well with the flags on both sides and to be honest with you I can’t wait for it,” opines Cahill. Last year’s Senior Club Footballer of the Year has been playing football on a near nonstop basis ever since the start of 2015. As soon as Sarsfields exited the Leinster Championship thanks to a defeat to Portlaoise, the 26-year-old was brought into Cian O’Neill’s Kildare panel for the O’Byrne Cup. He performed well in the two outings he was afforded in the competition, and it took many people by surprise that he was omitted from the league panel. Cahill described it as devastating, but that setback still hasn’t quelled his desire to represent the Lilywhites again. “I went in the week after Portlaoise match. I was going well in training. I didn’t feature in the first match, and in the second match it was against Louth in terrible conditions. I didn’t really have a good game. Then we played Offaly and I got four or five points, and I thought overall I got 10 points in the two games. I was hoping I’d make the panel, and then when I was dropped I was obviously devastated. “I’d love to play with Kildare, and hopefully someday I will,” he continued. Sunday’s game is a more pressing matter for the immediate future however, and the centre-forward knows how tough a game it will be. He has been involved in plenty of battles with his club’s near neighbours, and he recognises the quality they have all over. Although they showed their steel against Confey in the semi-final, Cahill believes they may enter Sunday’s final as underdogs. “We’ve had three good games
Army man Cahill will be hoping for a conclusion that mirrors last year’s final, though he would surely be happier if it
didn’t come down to the game resting on his shoulders in the dying moments once again.
he Sarsfields marksman kicked 1-7 against Carbury in the first round of the championship
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Murnaghan makes his mark for Moorefield The Moorefield team celebrate their win
Moorefield............. 0-12 Sarsfields................ 1-8
Reserve A Championship final By Patrick Ward “One down. One to go.” The words of a jubilant Moorefield supporter after she witnessed Mark Murnaghan loft over a point with the final kick of the game to ensure that the bragging rights in Newbridge remain with her club ahead of this weekend’s senior county final between the two old foes. It was a thrilling finish to an excellent game as Sarsfields looked to have pulled it out of the fire when Darran McHugh scored a late goal to tie the game up at 1-8 to 0-11, but Murnaghan held his nerve to
point from 25 metres out and gift his side a county title. The first half provided a feast of attacking football for those who bore witness to it, and the quality of some of the points kicked was duly matched by the excellence of the foot passing that was on display from both teams. The inside line in each forward unit looked particularly menacing when fed the ball, while there were consistently runners coming off their shoulders from deep that helped to vary the attacks. Although Sarsfields hit the front early on through a pointed free from Niall Manning, it was Moorefield that made all the early running. They kicked four points in a row before the 11th minute, the first of which was an Eamonn Callaghan free, before Philip Wolfe landed a fine score from play soon after. Callaghan then split the posts with a booming long range
point from all of 50 metres out, before a second point from Wolfe added to the Moores’ lead. Sarsfields momentarily stemmed the tide with a good score from Shane Doyle, but another point from Callaghan and an exceptional effort from a tight angle on the left wing courtesy of Frank Hanniffy had Moorefield five points clear by the 20 minute mark. Manning and Sean Dempsey swapped scores at either end soon after, before Sarsfields finally caught fire as half-time approached. They turned over the ball deep in Moorefield territory, and Conor Delahunty capitalised by floating a great point over under pressure from 35 metres out. Another long range score from the hard-working Darran McHugh ate further into the Moorefield lead, and the Sash went into the break trailing by just 0-7 to 0-5. The quality of football
dropped off significantly in the second half, and although the few minutes that followed the restart were generally good, both sides began to make sloppy errors and kick poor wides for large parts of the half. Moorefield were denied a goal inside 60 seconds of the resumption, and it was thanks to a brilliant save from Sarsfields goalkeeper John Melia that they didn’t find themselves five points down. Wolfe found Murray with an excellent ball across the face of goal, he turned and supplied Keith Duane, but Melia emerged from his goal to superbly block the full-forward’s effort. The Sash made them pay to a certain extent soon after as he curled over a brilliant point after cutting in from the left wing, but Moorefield settled somewhat after that. Another free from Callaghan was followed by Murray’s first of the day, but there was a gap
of 14 minutes between that score and the next one, which was also a Murray free. With Sarsfields trailing by three points they needed to surge forward going into the final 10 minutes, and they got within two when Delahunty and Alan Barrett sent over scores. An off the ball incident saw Sarsfields defender Shane Hurley sent off late on, and Frank Hannify’s wonderful point from the left wing seemed to have given Moorefield an extra bit of breathing space as the game lapsed into stoppage time. The Sash mustered up a goal that looked to have earned them a replay when Michael Brown injected some pace into the attack and cut in from the left wing before shoveling a pass across goal to the waiting McHugh, and his finish levelled matters. But Murnaghan stepped forward to slot over a close range point with the final act of the game to ensure
it’s round one to Moorefield. Scorers for Moorefield: E Callaghan 0-4(2f), M Murray(2f) and P Wolfe 0-2 each, F Hanniffy and S Dempsey 0-1 each. Scorers for Sarsfields: D McHugh 1-1, C Delahunty 0-3, N Manning 0-2(2f), S Doyle and A Barrett 0-1 each.
Moorefield
I McDonnell; S Dempsey, L Murphy, M Dempsey; M Buckley, W Kealy, J Connolly; A Masterson, E Kavanagh; L Doran(B McGrogan 50mins), F Hanniffy, E Callaghan; P Wolfe(M Murnaghan 54mins), K Duane(D Marnell 43mins), M Murray.
Sarsfields
J Melia; R Murphy, T Aspell, I Mulligan; J Buckley, S Hurley, D Hartley; D O Domagain, T McDonnell(N Callaghan 54mins); K Lynch(S Dunne 20mins), C Costigan, D McHugh; S Doyle(A Barrett 36mins), N Manning(M Brown 47mins), C Delahunty.
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Scan man’s dramatic intervention saves Round Towers Two Mile House..... 1-11 Round Towers....... 0-14 By Patrick Ward
Kildare Intermediate Football Championship final After 86 minutes of pulsating football it took Neil Scanlon to show nerves of steel and land a free in the 42nd minute of the second half to ensure Round Towers get another chance at landing the intermediate title. It was an effort that mirrors the one that Cillian O’Connor missed for Mayo in the All-Ireland a week beforehand, but Scanlon wrote the script differently and ensured Glenn Ryan’s charges earned a reprieve. It was a fantastic game of football in which there was some exceptional tackling on display, though some of the defensive play was extremely poor at times, which ultimately led to a superb and enthralling game of football. Two Mile House looked very nervy in the opening exchanges, and a couple of missed frees inside the first four minutes from Aidan Casey summed up their start to the game. Round Towers were also defending stoically, and they looked dangerous when they
broke forward. There was incisiveness to their play as they carved through the Two Mile House defence time and again, and it was scarcely believable that they failed to score a goal in the first half. They had the perfect opportunity in the fifth minute when Neil Scanlon squared the ball to Aaron McConville, but the corner-forward palmed the ball off the post from point blank range and the House managed to get it clear. Scanlon hit the game’s first score after six minutes, before Barry Waters doubled their advantage with a point from close range following a darting run. Peter Kelly was arguably Two Mile House’s best performer in the first half, and it was the former All-Star that created their first score by winning a kick-out, breaking forward and offloading to Casey who pointed from the right wing. Round Towers had a second major goal chance soon after that when Scanlon was afforded acres of space on front of the goal, but he dragged a poor effort a yard wide of the post. The game was then held up for a period of 12 minutes following a collision between Round Towers’ Barry Waters and Two Mile House defender Andrew Cregg which resulted in the latter leaving the pitch on a stretcher after suffering what appeared to be a neck injury. When the game did restart it was Two Mile House that seized the initiative. Casey
pointed his first free of the game, before an intricate move saw the ball exchanged through the hands of Mark Sherry and Chris Healy before falling to Shane D’Arcy who was through on goal, but Round Towers goalkeeper James Robinson dragged him down, which resulted in a penalty. Casey stepped up to leather the ball in with the aid of the post, and Two Mile House hit the front for the first time in the game. That lead was wiped out in the space of three minutes however as Round Towers picked off a trio of scores through Scanlon, Mark Byrne and McConville, with Byrne’s score being the pick of the bunch. A good burst through the middle from Peter Kelly led to Chris Healy’s solitary first half score, though Barry Waters responded almost immediately with a point into the Kilcullen End for Towers. Another free from Casey before the break ensured that Two Mile House headed for the dressing room with a 1-4 to 0-6 lead, though they would have counted themselves fortunate to hold any advantage following some kamikaze first half defending. The second half followed a very similar pattern to the first, and it was Towers that got up and running first with a score from Scanlon, but his effort was cancelled out a few minutes later by Casey. Both sides then spurned decent goal chances as Casey blazed wide from close range, while Mark Byrne also sent an effort
wide of John Goff’s goals. William Burke made a positive introduction as soon as he was sprung from the bench, helping to set up Shane D’Arcy for an easy score that pushed the House back into a two-point lead. Round Towers then assumed control of the tie, and it was Stuart Murphy who led the charge with four points from play in a row in the space of five minutes. His first was the pick of the bunch as he looped a high, hanging shot just over the bar from 40 metres out. His clutch of scores put the Kildare Town side into a two-point lead, and Two Mile House were in dire need of stemming the flow of Round Towers scores. Casey did the honours by landing a difficult free kick, and a brilliant point from the industrious Peter Kelly levelled matters with six minutes to go. A point from Casey pushed them back into the lead, but Scanlon kicked over another free to tie things up again. Casey slotted over another couple of frees in the 59th and 63rd minutes to push them two points clear and seemingly on the path for glory, but the tie wasn’t over yet. Round Towers won a free close to goal late on, and following a melee that took more than four minutes to dispel, Scanlon popped the ball over the bar. Towers needed to win the kickout, and they duly did, and when Anton Bolton fouled Mark Scanlon 40 metres from goal it afforded his brother Neil the opportunity to send
Ryan thanks his lucky stars for another day out By Patrick Ward
Round Towers manager Glenn Ryan was as cool as a cucumber straight after the drawn Intermediate Championship final against Two Mile House on Sunday afternoon, which is amazing when you consider how close his side were to losing the game. Two points down with 10 min-
utes of injury time played, Neil Scanlon stepped up to narrow the gap to one score, before then landing a difficult free from 40 metres out to tie the game with the last kick of the ball. Ryan knows his side were lucky, and he has Scanlon’s ice cool place kicking to thank for earning the Kildare Town side a replay. “We were very lucky to have gotten something out of the
game in the end, so we’ll thank our stars,” said Ryan. “You look at Cillian O’Connor last week and it’s such a fine line. Any player who steps forward to put themselves in that position deserves great credit, whether they get it or not. So I’d imagine it’s a lonely place, but thankfully it went over. That comes from a lot of practice, and Neil does a lot of practice.”
Asked whether or not his side hold the momentum going into the replay after such a stirring comeback, Ryan was quick to outline how today’s game will not have an effect on the replay, and the coming days will be about getting the bodies right once again. “The game is finished and it’s over and there’s no momentum between now and next week. We have to get back to a level
Neil Scanlon kicks a last gasp free for Round Towers to level the game
the game to a replay. He duly obliged. Scorers for TMH: A Casey 1-8(6f), P Kelly, S D’Arcy and C Healy 0-1 each. Scorers for Round Towers: N Scanlon 0-6(4f), S Murphy 0-4, B Waters 0-2, A McConville and M Byrne 0-1 each.
Two Mile House
J Goff; A Cregg(A Dowling 24mins), N Sherry, F Breen; Gavin Burke, M Kelly, J D’Arcy(A Bolton 62mins bc);
S D’Arcy(N Browne 58mins), C Doolan; Glen Burke, P Kelly, C Julian(C Keogh 40mins); C Healy, A Casey, M Sherry.
Round Towers
J Robinson; D O’Neill, M Kelly, M Joyce; M Scanlon, N Fleming, S Comerford(DJ Flynn 64mins); D Houlihan, J Flynn(M Waters 56mins); J Dunne, M Byrne, B Waters; N Scanlon, S Murphy, A McConville(M Kelly 44mins).
Glenn Ryan admits his side were lucky to come away with a draw
where we can start playing the football we want to play, which I don’t think we did today. “We’ll try and freshen them up. If there’s any tired or sore bodies we’ll try and sort them
out as quick as we can, but this stage it’s luck as to whether we picked up injuries or not, but we’ll see,” he concluded. The will take place on the weekend of October 22/23.
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Play it again Scan Scanlon’s late point sends IFC final to a replay
Round Towers and Two Mile House will have to do it all over again after a quite incredible Intermediate Football Championship final ended all square on Sunday afternoon. In what was one of the longest club games that
St Conleth’s Park has ever witnessed- it went on for 86 minutes in total- it was a Neil Scanlon point from a free that proved to be the final act of the game, levelling the scores up at 0-14 to 1-11. The replay has been
penned in for the weekend of October 22/23, and if it produces anywhere near as much drama as the first instalment, it will be well worth the entry fee at the gate. Match report and reaction on pages 70+71….
Two Mile House forward Aidan Casey thunders a first half penalty into the back of James Robinson’s net
Photo: Pat Tinsley