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Wild at heart: the wonderful Lily James as Linda in Nancy Mitford’s The Pursuit Of Love on BBC One

Keep your Sundays free for BBC’s period drama The Pursuit Of Love

A TV adaptation of Nancy Mitford’s The Pursuit of Love begins on BBC One this Sunday, May 9.

The adaptation of Mitford’s 1945 novel will remain faithful to the original plot – breaking it out into three, 60-minute instalments. Beginning in the interwar period, The Pursuit of Love chronicles wilful, aristocratic heroine Linda Radlett’s quest to find true romance at all costs – a desire that takes her from her ancestral home of Alconleigh in Oxfordshire to the Pyrenees at the height of the Spanish Civil War and on to the Paris of the Lost Generation. Acting as her foil will be the story’s narrator, Linda’s cousin Fanny Logan, whose altogether more “respectable” choices throw Linda’s daring into stark relief.

The wonderfully talented Lily James (who has a lead role in just about every major period drama this year) will star as the wild-hearted Linda, with Emily Beecham playing Fanny. The supporting cast is good – with Dominic West (The Affair) and Dolly Wells appearing as Linda’s parents (whom Mitford based on her own rather severe mother and father) and Andrew Scott as the Radletts’ very eccentric neighbour, Lord Merlin.

Nicole Kidman to play I Love Lucy

ACTRESS Nicole Kidman will play the role of the iconic comedienne Lucille Ball in the film ‘Being The Ricardos.’

Ever since it was announced that Kidman would take on the role of Lucille aka Lucy, in the upcoming Aaron Sorkindirected feature, all eyes have been anticipating seeing her in action. As is an awardwinning actress who’s been in the entertainment business for many years, it’s pretty much guaranteed she’ll do a fantastic job when it comes to acting the part of the legendary comic.

Kidman takes on Lucy’s famous red curly locks and classic wardrobe and seems to be showing off the demeanour of the star with her facial expressions.

5 to watch after Line Of Duty

1. INFORMER

Starring Nabhaan Rizwan, Jessica Raine and Paddy Considine, Informer is a tense thriller about a second-generation British Pakistani who is coerced into working as an informant for a counterterrorism unit. Exploring themes around identity and family, the series feels like a forgotten gem from the BBC. One season, six episodes, its is streaming on Netflix and Amazon Prime.

2. UNFORGOTTEN

The most underrated drama on British TV, Unforgotten is head and shoulders above the neverending mass of crime dramas populating our screens. Nicola Walker and Sanjeev Bhaskar bring charm and natural chemistry as the lead detectives Cassie and Sunny, but it’s the smartly-plotted cold case mysteries that are this show’s trump card. Four seasons, with first three on Netflix.

3. BODYGUARD

Keeley Hawes played Home Secretary Julia Montague and Game of Thrones’ Richard Madden starred as her Personal Protection Officer, David Budd, in this enthralling and addictive thriller. Each episode reveals further complexities in the pair’s professional and personal relationships as they find themselves at the heart of a web of intrigue that involves the security services and the police as well as politicians and civil servants within Westminster itself. The explosive finale was watched by over 19 million viewers here and across the water and everyone has been desperately hoping for a second season ever since, Covid permitting. On Netflix.

4. THE MISSING

The Missing creators Harry and Jack Williams are masters of crime mysteries and The Missing is the duo’s finest hour. Season 1’s story about a missing boy starring James Nesbitt as the desperate father is fantastic, however, it was season 2 that took the show to another level. Starring David Morrissey, Keeley Hawes and Roger Allam, the mystery about a girl going missing in Germany is brilliantly crafted. Tcheky Karyo’s standout performances in both series as French detective Julien Baptiste even earned him a 2019 spin-off, Baptiste, which is also available on Amazon Prime.

5. MARCELLA

Despite marriage woes, a tragic loss, memory blackouts and her struggles as a mum, a London detective, Anna Friel as Marcella Backland, excels at what she does best; catching killers. Streaming on Netflix with three seasons.

A former O’loughlins player giving advice to the newest generation of hurler in the club

O’loughlin u6 team training hard O’loughglins u6 team learning the basics of hurling

About WITH Danny Lahart Out &

Great to see so many u6 players striking a ball so well

O’loughlins u6 players fighting hard for the ball So happy to be back hurling

Great to see the future stars of O’Loughlin’s and Kilkenny back up in the club enjoying their hurling O’Loughlin’s Juvenile U6 team

Coach Steven McCormack giving his u6 team a coaching session

Up the Loughs O’loughglins u6 team loving been back training

The Miracle Prayer

Dear heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked many favours. This time I ask you this special one (mention favour). Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never been known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. B.S

The Miracle Prayer

Dear heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked many favours. This time I ask you this special one (mention favour). Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never been known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. S.M

The Miracle Prayer

Dear heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked many favours. This time I ask you this special one (mention favour). Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never been known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. M.B

The Miracle Prayer

Dear heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked many favours. This time I ask you this special one (mention favour). Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never been known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. M.M

The Miracle Prayer

Dear heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked many favours. This time I ask you this special one (mention favour). Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never been known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. M.M

The Miracle Prayer

Dear heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked many favours. This time I ask you this special one (mention favour). Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never been known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. A.B

The Miracle Prayer

Dear heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked many favours. This time I ask you this special one (mention favour). Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never been known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. T.B

The Miracle Prayer

Dear heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked many favours. This time I ask you this special one (mention favour). Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never been known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. M.C

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Planning notices

KILKENNY COUNTY COUNCIL I, Jim O’ Brien intend to apply to Kilkenny County Council for Planning Permission to build a storage shed on my lands and all associated site development works at Curraghkehoe, Rathmoyle, Co. Kilkenny. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9 a.m.- 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

KILKENNY COUNTY COUNCIL We, Sean and Joan Murray, wish to apply to above authority for permission for the following at No. 5 Fr Hayden Road, Kilkenny (a) Removal of Front boundary wall (b) Provision of new vehicular entrance from Public Road (c) Associated 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 Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application, The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Sean Murray Joan Murray

KILKENNY COUNTY COUNCIL We, Michelle and Richard Mabbott intend to apply to above authority for permission for the following at Raheenduff Cuffesgrange, Co. Kilkenny 1. Temporary Retention of Log Dwelling House for period not exceeding 5 years. 2. Provision of Waste Treatment System for 1. Above by agreed connection to appropriately upsized adjacent Waste Treatment System granted at P19826 to Rebecca Mabbott. 3. Associated 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 Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application, The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Michelle/Richard Mabbott

KILKENNY COUNTY COUNCIL I, Martin Gibbons intend to apply for Planning Permission for development at Dunmore Upper, Dunmore Co. Kilkenny to include the following: 1. The construction of a single-storey extension to the rear & side of the existing cottage. 2. Internal and elevational modifications to existing dwelling. 3. Provision of new upgraded sewage treatment plant and percolation area. 4. All associated site development 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 Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9 a.m.- 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed: Gittens Murray Architects Ltd., No. 5 William Street, Kilkenny. Tel No: 056-7753933. web:www. gmarch.net KILKENNY COUNTY COUNCIL I, Eddie Gavin, hereby intend to apply to Kilkenny County Council for retention permission for partially constructed shed and permission for construction of slatted shed, feed & machinery shed and associated site works at Duninga, Paulstown Co. Kilkenny. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9.00 a.m.- 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed: - Eddie Gavin

KILKENNY COUNTY COUNCIL Planning Permission is sought by William Connolly & Sons for development at their site at Connolly’s Red Mills, Grange Lower, Goresbridge, Co. Kilkenny, R95 EKH4 for the following: 1. The construction of 2 no single storey Grain Stores (2,935sq m each) 2. 2 no Grain Dryers 3. A new vehicle marshalling yard 4. Proposed boundary treatments and 5. All ancillary site development 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 Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9 a.m.- 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed: Gittens Murray Architects Ltd., No. 5 William Street, Kilkenny. Tel No: 056-7753933. web:www. gmarch.net

KILKENNY COUNTY COUNCIL Planning Permission is sought by Stephen and Lynne Conway to construct a new two storey extension to the rear and side of their existing dwelling, all elevational and internal modifications, decommissioning of existing septic tank, new effluent treatment plant and percolation area, demolition of existing porch to front of existing dwelling, garage and storage shed and all associated site developments works at Rathduff Upper, Stoneyford, Co. Kilkenny, R95V4X7. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9 a.m.- 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

KILKENNY COUNTY COUNCIL Eimear Gibbons & Alan Flynn intend to apply for Planning Permission for development at Dunmore Upper, Dunmore Co. Kilkenny. R95 CA27 to include the following: 1. To construct a two-storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling. 2. To construct 3 No. single-storey extensions to the front, side, and rear of the existing dwelling. 3. Internal and elevational modifications to existing dwelling. 4. To construct a new detached garage to the rear of the existing dwelling. 5. Provision of new upgraded sewage treatment plant and percolation area. 6. All associated site development 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 Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9 a.m.- 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed: Gittens Murray Architects Ltd., No. 5 William Street, Kilkenny. Tel No: 056-7753933. web:www. gmarch.net