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Best moments from The Crown as new season lands

Although the United Kingdom mourned the death of Queen Elizabeth after her longstanding regime, the Queen still lives in the Net ix show, e Crown, the latest season of which has just landed on the streaming service.

Created by Peter Morgan, this show is one of the most polarising ones on Net ix, inviting debates, discussion and dissent from the Royal family itself. As it covers the various decades of the Queen’s reign, not only does the landscape keep changing, but also the actors.

Olivia Colman replaced Claire Foy as a young

Queen, who played Elizabeth’s middle-aged version. Colman, in turn, has been replaced by Imelda Staunton to play the current version of the Queen. sixth season will focus on the darkest years of the Queen’s regime and will e fth season landed on Net ix on November 9.

Starring Imelda Staunton as the Queen, Elizabeth Debicki as Diana, Dominic West as Charles, Jonathan Pryce as Prince Philip, Olivia Williams as Camilla

Parker Bowles, and Humayun Saeed as Dr Hasnat Khan, among others, the new season has been highly anticipated among fans.

Meanwhile, here are some of the best moments from the Queen on e Crown, as demonstrated by Colman and Foy:

e Queen’s victory over the Iron Lady

Queen Elizabeth was known for maintaining an a neutral political status. However, this episode strengthens the idea that the Queen was not on good terms with the controversial British Prime Minister from 1979 to 1990. Both Olivia Colman and Gillian Anderson deliver brilliant performances.

e Queen’s pointed remarks at Anthony Blunt

In season three, as the Royal family mourns the death of Winston Churchill, the Labour Party candidate Harold Wilson takes over the title. e Queen’s art curator, Anthony Blunt, tries to convince her that Wilson is actually a Soviet spy before the truth about Blunt comes to light. In a very digni ed yet pointed speech, the Queen makes Blunt aware of her knowledge regarding the situation. Colman’s chemistry with Samuel West as Blunt is brilliant. She is graceful and poised as she outs the man and says, “Well, I think I speak for everyone here when I say none of us will be able to trust or look at anything in the same way, called Cambridge Spies. ever again.”

A rare emotional moment for the Queen

e Aberfan tragedy in Wales took place in 1966, killing 144 people, of whom 116 were children. Queen Elizabeth II notoriously delayed her visit to the Welsh town by eight days before going there, which still remained one of her greatest regrets. e Crown episode shows Olivia Colman representing a rare emotional moment as the Queen as she exposes how she maintains a hard exterior. Delicate and heartbreaking, the episode records a harrowing tragedy and the e ect it had on the Queen.

ecoronation of Queen Elizabeth

In season one, the showrunners meticulously recreate the Queen’s coronation scene but not without introducing the dramatic tension that continues across the seasons. As Elizabeth gears up to ascend the throne, she constantly battles with

her sense of self, family and duty. Tension is on high as Phillip and Elizabeth argue over the process of the coronation before recreating the historic moment on-screen.

Both Claire Foy and Matt Smith are phenomenal in the episode. It shows her transitioning into a bigger and more powerful role that has high stakes.

Michael Fagan and the palace break-in

In 1982, Michael Fagan broke into the Queen’s palace twice, actually managing to talk to her the second time. In this highly ctionalised episode in season four which is loosely based on true events, Tom Brooke plays Michael Fagan, who breaks into Queen Elizabeth’s chambers to have an open conversation about the dwindling state of Britain under Margaret atcher’s regime.

Still, one of the best episodes in the show, which focuses on the current socioeconomic condition with unemployment on the rise, it gives the rare perspective of a working-class man and shows the queen’s empathy as she ends with a promising “I shall bear in mind what you said”.

All Quiet is quite a hard watch

The No. 1 movie currently on Netflix is both a critical and audience hit. This is despite it being one of the most brutal and harrowing watches you will have in a long time.

All Quiet On The Western Front is an anti-war movie. Based on the celebrated novel of the same name, by Erich Maria Remarque, the book has been adapted a number of times. First in 1930, where it won an Academy Award and again in 1979.

The book itself is one of the best war novels of all time. The plot is centred on Paul Bäumer, a German soldier who joins his friends in World War 1. While positioned on the Western Front he is soon traumatised by the trench warfare he witnesses.

Directed by Edward Berger, who also brought us Deutschland 83 and Patrick Melrose, All Quiet On The Western Front is a frighteningly realistic look at the events of World War 1 through the eyes of a young German soldier.

It is a film that feels both aesthetically dazzling and full of necessary truths: an antiwar drama that transcends the bombast of propaganda mostly just because it’s so artfully and indelibly made.

The New York Times also reckons that All Quiet On The Western Front “aims to pummel you with ceaseless brutality, and it’s hard not to be rattled by that.”

It is something of a hard watch, but also an essential one, given the current political climate.

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good sci-fi to watch now on Amazon Prime

1. e Man Who Fell to Earth

is series (2022—), based on the Walter Tevis novel, features a stunning cast: Chiwetel Ejiofor plays an alien who lands on Earth in search of help from a brilliant scientist and Bill Nighy plays omas Jerome Newton, an alien who fell to Earth in the 1976 movie adaptation. e role was originally played by David Bowie and each episode in this sequel to the movie is named after one of Bowie’s songs.

2. War of the Worlds

is 2019 adaptation of H.G. Wells’ novel is a surprisingly e ective take on well-trodden territory -- hence running for three seasons so far. Set in a desolate, cold, post-apocalyptic world, we follow the Gresham family as they’re swept up in a mysterious, cataclysmic event. You experience the shocking upheaval of life as they know it, made even more di cult when teenager Emily (Daisy Edgar-Jones) is blind. A slow-moving, yet compelling take on survival drama with mysterious otherworldly forces at play.

3. e Expanse

Amazon rescued e Expanse (2015-2022) from the realm of canceled TV, bringing the series up to six seasons. ank goodness it did, because e Expanse is smart sci- with realistic characters, high production values and a dash of detective noir. In a future where humanity has colonised the Solar System, a conspiracy threatens to start a cold war between the largest powers.

4. e Peripheral

Starring Chloe Grace Moretz, e Peripheral is a brand-new sci- series from the creators of Westworld. It’s a step up in terms of providing a more straightforward narrative that’s easier to follow. Flynne Fisher (Moretz) and her brother Burton (Jack Reynor) become involved with a dangerous new video game that leads them to Future London and a ght to save the world. An exciting, if a little generic, adventure.

5. e Feed

e Black Mirror comparisons are inevitable with this British series about technology gone wrong. Set in a futuristic London, e Feed centres on an implant that lets people livestream their lives without needing to press a button on a phone. No, absolutely nothing goes wrong. An impressive cast includes David ewlis and Michelle Fairley. While it’s not as polished or deepcutting as Black Mirror, e Feed is still worth a look.

GAA stars raise cash for charity

Kilkenny’s best camogie players and hurlers raise funds for the Irish Heart Foundation in First-Ever Great Kilkenny Bake O !

On Bank Holiday Sunday two rising stars in Kilkenny camogie went head to head with former captains of the Kilkenny senior hurling team in a fantastic evening hosted by Mountain View Markets at Savour Kilkenny. Michelle Teehan and Katie Nolan took on Colin Fennelly and Joey Holden in a bake o to raise some ‘dough’ for the Irish Heart Foundation, the national heart and stroke charity.

It’s been established that the ladies are better on the pitch and now we can con rm that they’re better in the kitchen too after emerging victorious in the kitchen showdown of the year! Expert judges Bart Pawlukojc of Arán Bakery & Bistro, Brian Walsh of Cookie Co-op, and John Kelly of the Lady Helen Restaurant at Mount Juliet Estate tallied the scores and awarded the cup to the camogie girls in a hard-fought battle.

GAA lovers turned out in force for this clash of the titans in the Savour kitchen and the sold-out event was a hit with spectators who generously donated to help support such a worthy cause. If you didn’t make it to the event, there’s still time to donate as the GoFundMe page is live for another week - search for Bake O Fundraiser - Irish Heart Foundation on gofundme.com.

Sophie O’Grady of Mountain View Markets was delighted with the results of the event saying “What a laugh! Our wonderful MC Edward Hayden, our budding bakers Michelle Teehan, Katie Nolan, Colin Fennelly and Joey Holden and our brutal judges had us in stitches all evening long! ank you so much to everyone who came along and especially to those who donated on the night. We understand that the rising cost of living is a ecting each and everyone of us but for you to still put your hand in your pocket and make a donation no matter how big or small it really makes a huge di erence! It was so lovely to be able to have such a great laugh while fundraising for a cause so dear to all of our hearts. e Irish Heart Foundation means so much to us here at Mountain View, and once we got chatting to our lovely customers about it, it turns out it means so much to all of you too! I want to give a huge shoutout to all the fantastic local businesses from Mountain View Markets who donated such gorgeous prizes to our charity ra e on the night.”

In this ‘technical challenge’ contestants were given a range of ingredients and a vague recipe, and had to choose what ingredients and how much to use. Supporters were kept entertained by MC Edward Hayden and his hilarious commentary and refereeing as he steered both sides to goals and a clean match without any kitchen nightmares. At kick o the girls were o to a steady start by weighing out their sugar and our leaving the hurlers scrambling to catch up. Edward encouraged them to give it ‘a good aul shake’ and to not over-egg it but to be gentle and bake with love however the Ballyhale lads soon caught up and gave it a good mix before receiving stern warnings by the ref to not lick the whisk. e girls moved on to a tactic of llings while the lads followed suit with a nice chip....chocolate chip.

Savour Kilkenny Festival Director Marian Flannery commented “It was fantastic to see such a great turn out for e Great Kilkenny Bake O ! I’d like to thank Mountain View Markets, the hurlers and camogie stars who took part, the fabulous Edward Hayden and everyone who got involved in this super event for a great charity. e success of this community project coming to town mirrors the ethos of Savour Kilkenny, of celebrating and promoting all the wonderful elements of Kilkenny - what an amazing City we live in!”

A ra e took place on the night with prizes generously donated by Mountain View Markets traders, you can check out the fantastic ra e prizes and local businesses on the Mountain View Farmers Market social channels @ mountainviewmarkets.

Further information is available at www.savourkilkenny. com or on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @SavourKilkenny. Savour Kilkenny Food Festival is kindly supported by local partners and sponsors.

Thanking the homecare team And remembering Anne Majella

Life can produce seminal moments, that remain forever etched in our hearts and minds.

Jimmy O’Shea , a tutor at Newpark Family Resource Centre, experienced one such moment in October 2021 when his sister Anne Majella informed him she had been diagnosed with terminal cancer, having been in remission for seventeen years.

Anyone that experienced a similar revelation will know the awful despair that follows.

Sadly, Anne Majella passed away on February 23 rd. 2022. ough not unexpected, Jimmy was devastated.

Honouring his sister’s memory, he decided to do something practical to aid the fantastic work carried out by her consultants, doctors and nurses both in Kilkenny and e Oak Ward in Waterford University Hospital.

In particular, Jimmy wished to acknowledge the Carlow Kilkenny Homecare team, whose nursing professionalism and extraordinary kindness provided invaluable support.

Jimmy produced a selection of garden terrariums and ra ed them within the FRC; the proceeds will support e Carlow Kilkenny Homecare team.

Sta in the FRC and the various groups utilising the centre rallied to the cause. e ‘Buds and Buddies’ befriending group and the ‘Nifty 50’s’ were to the fore.

Jimmy was thrilled with the enthusiasm and support he received for his endeavours, and the €400 raised was presented to Leslie Moynan from the Carlow Kilkenny Homecare team at a special ceremony in the FRC.

LOTTO Lotto Results; Numbers drawn - 2, 6, 17. No jackpot winner. Next week’s jackpot €6,200. Winners of €30 -Dara Cooke. Dan McDonald. Mary O Sullivan. Jim Murphy Rathgarvan Richard and Patricia Nolan. Thanks for supporting the local lotto. GAA AGM Clara GAA Club’s AGM will be held on Friday 25th Nov at 19.30 in the Club House. Notice, Nomination forms and Motion forms are now on the Club’s website. If you have any queries please contact Caroline Cli ord 0872330026. BORD NA nÓg Our GAA Bord na nÓg AGM will be held on Sunday 27th November at 12pm in the Club House. Notice, Nomination forms and Motion forms are now on the Club’s website (no password required), if you have any queries please contact Theresa Aylward 086 0743442.

LOTTO There was no winners of this week’s club lotto (Nov 1). Numbers Drawn 3, 15, 18, 28 Bonus 16. Next week’s prize will be €13,600 (Nov 8). Play now at www.oloughlingaels.com/lotto Promotors Draw. 1. Paddy Hayes c/o Paddy Greene. 2. Helen Rowe c/o Mickey Rowe 3. Esther Maher. 4. Stephen Sheehan c/o Anne Cullen. 5. Martina Tyrrell c/o Noel Tyrrell 6. Maureen Daly c/o John Joe Cullen. 7. Pat Cody c/o Mary Cody. 8. Trish Lee c/o Online 9. Ben Leydon c/o online. 10. Derek Tobin c/o online Thank you for your continued support COUNTY CHAMPIONS Well done to our u16s O’Loughlin Gaels Camogie Club Team who beat Ballyhale Shamrocks with a last gasp point to become Kilkenny Camogie County Champions for 2022.Hard earned.but certainly earned. Well done to both teams who put on a good match in so conditions in front a big crowd at St. John’s Park. Thanks to our sponsors MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre . Lovely Hurling. Hon the Loughs !! O’Loughlin Gaels 1-5 to 0-7 Ballyhale Shamrocks Team:R Nelson, E Dillon, S O’Kee e, R Phelan, A Butler, S O’Leary, H Quinn, I Vasiliauskaite, E Lawlor (1-2), A O’Grady (Capt), R Crowley, A Dillon, A Shealy (0-3), A Lawless, O Donnelly, H Kinchella., E Brannigan, M Lawless, E Brett, A Crudge, A Hogan, A Quinn, E Whelan, J Nelson, A Kelly. Manager: Amy Bryan. Selectors: Brendan O’Leary, Ciara Murphy, Andy O’Kee e, Eoin Lawlor SUPPORT OUR U21S. Our u21s will head to Mooncoin on Sunday to face Mooncoin in the Roinn A u21 Championship. Please support our club teams - throw in is at 2:30pm . Hon the Loughs

EMERALDS GAA CLUB Mega Bingo: Every Sunday, 4pm at Urlingford GAA pitch. Gates open at 3pm. Single books and one sheet €10; Double books and two sheets €15. Extra jackpot sheet €3 or two for €5. Please support. U21’s HURLING Well done to the Emeralds U21 team who beat the Fenians on Saturday 3-23 to 1-11 in the JJ Kavanagh and Sons U21 E Hurling Championship Semi Final. Well done lads and best of luck in the final next weekend against Blacks and Whites. EMERALDS URLINGFORD AND GRAINE LOTTO November 1st prize fund was: €10,200. Jackpot: €8,200. Numbers drawn: 4, 8, 19, 29, bonus no 2. No winner and two match 3 winners: Philip O’Dwyer and Imelda O’Flynn. Five lucky dips of €20 each: Joseph Coady, Nellie Lacey, MC MC Tobin, Nora Neary, BMG Troy.Promoters prize: Centra.. Next draw takes place on Monday, in the Clubrooms. Results next week. MILL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE Save the date: Knitting and Crochet Christmas Fair and Co ee Morning on Friday, December 2 in the Centre, from 11am–1pm. Hope to see you there. LTI Pathway to Employment course QQI Level 4: LTI is recruiting for the new programme in the Centre. If anyone is interested in completing this full-time course, please contact us for an expression of interest form. More details can be found on our website www.millfrcurlingford.com Defibrillator: Please note that there is a defibrillator located in the Mill Family Resource Centre if and when it may be required. Senior Alert: If you need to apply for a Personal Alarm, please contact Sue or Josephine. Youth Club: Please note that the Mill Youth Club has reached capacity and cannot currently accept any new members. Counselling services: Our low cost counselling services, includes one-to-one, family and teens, aged 12+. General Counselling: Bereavement, stress, anxiety and depression. Other Counselling Services available: Drug, substance and gambling addictions. Play therapy is now also available. Please contact Sue for more information or to make an appointment. Appeal for Clothes Donations: Any clothes donations would be appreciated in aid of our counselling services. Donations can be le into the Centre, please call before dropping o . Contact number for the Centre 056 8838466. SET DANCING In Urlingford Community Centre, every Tuesday at 8.30pm. Dancing to live music with Danny Webster. Sets called by Paddy Martin. Come along for a great night of dancing! URLINGFORD ARMS SPLIT THE POT This week’s winner of Split the Pot is Cian Hickey who won €546. Congrats Cian! Tickets €2 on sale in participating businesses in town with proceeds this week going to Urlingford Christmas Lights, thanks to everyone for their support. SUPERVISED STUDY In Graine Hall starting Saturday November 12th from 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm. Cost: €5 half day, €8 full day. For enquiries, please contact Siobhan 087 2601490. URLINGFORD / GRAINE DEFIBRILLATOR GROUP In case of emergency, call: 085 2726396. URLINGFORD NEWS Anyone wishing to submit news items, club events, announcements etc can do so by emailing urlingfordnotes@gmail.com. If you have any photos you wish to include, please forward them to the email address.

U16s Roinn C County Champions - O’Loughlin Gaels Camogie

O’Loughlin Gaels Camogie players celebrate their Co. Final win

KB’S EVEREST BASE CAMP Two sisters from the locality head o on this week to Everest Base Camp to walk in memory of their mother Mrs. Kitty Bowden late of Knockmannon who passed away recently. Marie and Julie Anne Bowden leave on Wednesday and have set up a Just giving page for the Multiple system Atrophy Trust (MSA) which is a rare condition of unknown cause with no cure or treatment. Their mother was diagnosed with this in 2003 and the family with the help of a special group of carers, cared for their mother at home for 19 years up to the time of her death. Their target is€20,000 and they are hoping that the fundraising e orts will ensure the MSA trust is available to help and support other patients and families during di iculties and eventually create a future free of MSA. You can donate to this fundraiser through Just giving page which is simple fast and totally secure. Once you donate your money is sent directly to the charity saving time and cutting costs. The family thank all for the ongoing support and for their generous donations to date. For more info or to donate go to www.justgiving.com/fundraising/multiple-system-astrophybowden-ebc-trek FEILE LACHTAIN 2022 The final celebration of Féile Lachtain 2022 takes place this weekend when a special Mass will be celebrated to close the festival. Sacred music at Mass will consist of the spiritual songs of Elvis Presley sung by Alexander Ra er, accompanied by his mother Maura on the organ and local musicians Garry Barnaville, Jerry Delaney and David O’Reilly with the combined choirs of Tulla and Freshford churches. Mass will be at 7.30 pm on Saturday in Tulla and at 11.00 am on Sunday in Freshford. GRADUATION Congratulations to local young people who graduated from Third Level College recently. Leo Costigan Cooleshalll graduated from UCL in electronic engineering, Chris McGrath Inch graduation from WIT in Business Studies while the Colclough sisters Siobhan and Roisin who graduated in Phychiaric Nursing and Architecture. Well done to all. GAA NEWS UNDER 21 HURLING St Lachtains U21 Hurlers got o to a successful start to their championship campaign recently as they beat Tullogher Rosbercon at Pairc Lachtain . It was a very close game throughout. Having ended level a er regular time, extra time was next where it ended level also bringing the game to penalties with the local lads coming out on the right side on a 3-2 scoreline. Next up is Mullinavat on Saturday next with throw in at 1.00pm in Freshford WORLD CUP World Cup game predictor. Think your a football genius. With the World Cup around the corner why not test your knowledge in attempts to predict every group stage game in our World Cup forecast Competition. 10 Euro per entry with great money prizes to be won -Entries in before 20th November. Contact any St Lachtain’s adult player for a game sheet and more information. Updates on leaderboard will be given a er each round of group games All details on St Lachtain’s Facebook page ENGAGEMENT Special Congratulations to two local people Edmund Brennan, Kilkenny Steeet and Laura Dawson of Bridge Street who announced their engagement recently. DEATH The death took place last week of Imelda Healy late of Beachlawns, Johnswell Road Kilkenny and formerly of Clone Ballyragget. The deceased was a member of a well-known family in the locality. She was predeceased by her parents John and Anna and her sister in law Noreen. She was a teacher by profession and taught in Freshford Community School when it was open and later in Ballyfin College and more recently in Mounrath Community School. Funeral mass took place in Clontubrid Church on Sunday last followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. She is mourned by her sister Angela, brothers James and Liam, brother in law, sisters in law ,aunts, nephews, nieces and extended family and friends to whom deepest sympathy is extended. SYMPATHY Sincere sympathy is extended to Deirdre Dunne Gathabawn and Brenda Vierhout Tullaroan on the recent death of their mother Ms.Bernie Little late of Shandon Park Kilkenny. Burial took place in St.Kieran’s Cemetery following funeral mass in St.John’s Church. SOCCER Freshford Town Junior side played River Rangers last weekend coming out 2-1 winners with goals from Jordan Burke and Aaron Fogarty. The U 17 game was postponed Well done to the U11 boys who played away to Bridge Utd scoring four fine goals on the day.Meanwhile the U12 went down to Stonyford recently on a 3-0 score line while the U14s had a good win ore Dean Celtic finished 4-2 winners with goals from Jack Marnell (2) Charlie Kavanagh and Cian Dalton. COURSING Freshford and District Coursing Club held their 101st 2 Day Coursing Meeting at Clone on Thursday and Friday last. Since their last meeting, the Club lost 4 Stalwart Members, Jack Delaney, Vice President Tim Fogarty, Former Secretary Tom Beckett and President Paddy Dowling. On behalf of the Club, Chairman Ned Lennon presented a plaque to The Beckett Family in honour of Tom’s noteworthy service in Freshford Coursing. The plaque was erected in the stand which is now called the Tom Beckett Stand. The first final of the day, the Local Stake was contested by greyhounds Rattoo Snowdrop owned and trained by Maurice Ra er and greyhound Fire a Light, owned by The Norton Brothers, Tullaroan and trained by Jimmy Norton. Rattoo Snowdrop finished strong to win the Kennedy Cup presented by Podge Kennedy. The 2nd Final was in the Derby Trial Stake, saw Finalists Calipso Jim in the red collar and Good Drama in the white collar, this was a close encounter with red collar Calipso Jim winning the Mick Bergin Memorial Cup presented by Micháel Bergin. Runner Up was owned and trained by John Kennedy Jnr, Gortnahoe while winning greyhound came from Kerry to take centre stage, owned and trained by Paddy Fitzgerald and Dan O’ Connor, another Cup bound for Kerry! The 3rd Final in the Reserve Oaks Trial Stake saw Claradeen owned and trained by Loughnanes of Roscrea up against local greyhound Lethal Tango owned and trained by Mark Kavanagh. Claradeen held on to win the Din & Ned Lennon Memorial Cup presented by Ned Lennon. The 4th final in the Sean Flynn All Aged Bitch Stake was contested by Arena Rose and Savage Love. A close and fast final saw Arena Rose in the red collar win the Wall Cup presented by Tommy Flynn. Winning owners and trainers Oisin O’Grady and Naomhan Farrell of Edenderry. Runner Up Savage Love trained and owned by the aforementioned John Kennedy Jnr, Gortnahoe. In the last final of the day, the Handsome Billa All Aged Dog Stake was contested by Stick On and Busy Man, a close encounter saw Busy Man in the white collar earn his 2nd All Age Cup this season owned by Seamus Neary, Troyswood and trained by Tom Lennon, Threecastles. Stick on owned by Patrick McCarthy. The Purdon Cup was presented by Ned Lennon to Seamus Neary. This wrapped up another coursing in Freshford and great thanks and appreciation to Members and Sponsors for their contribution to the Club. Thanks to Paddy and Brid Dunphy for use of their yards and land and the Bergin Family for the Coursing Field. DAYCARE CENTRE Freshford day care centre continues each Wednesday in the GAA Centre at 2pm. New members are most welcome SPLIT THE POT This weekly lucky winner of Split the pot draw last week was Tony Murphy Woodview and he won himself €85. The draw takes place each Friday. Tickets are just €2 and the winner gets half of the takings. Boxes and envelopes can be found in Kavanagh’s Bar, Mace, O’Shea’s corner shop, Girls& Guys Hairdressers, Oasis Creche, Freshford Creamery, Freshford Butchers and Prague House. The committee thank all for their continued support and ask people to continue to support this fund raising draw. PARISH NEWS Mass is held in the Parish Church each Wednesday morning at 9.30am and on Sunday morning at 11am.with Mass in Tulla church on Saturday evenings at 7.30pm. Notices The parish newsletter is available on their website every week and also on the website you are free to pay your dues and make donations or any other contributions and you can find out more about it on the website or feel free to contact in the Parish O ice. Please note community notices for the parish newsletter should be le in or emailed to the Parish O ice by 11am on Thursdays. Parish o ice hours are Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9am to 1pm. Mass Cards Special printed parish cards are available at the Parish O ice or from Annette at Tulla Church signed by Monsignor Kennedy. You can contact the Parish o ice on 056 8832843 or by email – freshfordd@ossory.ie. CAMOGIE AGM St. Lachtain’s Camogie Club AGM fixed for Friday 11th November has been cancelled due to a bereavement. LOOP CAFÉ The committee of the Loop Café held a very successful Music night on Friday night last in Kavanaghs Bar with Ray Nolan providing the entertainment and singing all his Uncle Joe’s hits. The group also held a co ee morning recently and they thank all those who supported both events or donated . Big Work is ongoing at the Community Cafe at Buncrussia Street and it is almost ready to be open. Huge credit is due to the volunteers who have worked so hard to get all the work done. HELP FOR ALL Are you struggling with anxiety or depression or finding life di icult or feeling isolated at this time GROW is there to help you. Their Mental Health support Groups are free and confidential and open to all no referral or booking is needed. For more information on same you can contact Mary on 087 284342 If you can’t cope and need support text HELLO to 50808. SAMARITAN - Whatever you’re going through a Samaritan will face it with you – available 24 hours a day 365 days a year – Freephone 1161Alone is available for older people who need support and you can call them on 0818 222024 (8am to 8pm) AMBER KILKENNY WOMENS REFUGE – is available for confidential support relating to domestic violence - call them on 1850 424244 (24/7) or on 056 7771404 or email into@amberwomensrefuge.ie.

LOCAL LOTTO Results. Winning Numbers for October 31st: 19 , 26 , 35. No Winner. Draw for 5 x € 30. Jim Dog ( Pat Comerford ), Anne Kirwan ( Kathleen Kirwan ), C G & K Long ( Larry Costello ), Patricia Wilkins ( Mary He ernan ), Marty Bambrick ( Jimmy Kehoe ). Jackpot next week € 3,400 November 7th Venue Dunphy.s Kilmoganny at 9pm. All welcome. KILMOGANNY BRIDGE CLUB Kilmoganny Bridge Club results for 2/11/2022: 1 Elizabeth Lanigan and Grace Landy, 2 Mary Comerford and Rita Houlihan 3 Josie O’Gorman and Philip Brennan. Bridge is on every Wednesday night at 7.30pm in St. Eoghan’s Centre, Kilmoganny. All welcome. DINNER DANCE TICKETS Tickets for the Dunnamaggin GAA Dinner Dance (Sat 26th Nov) can now be purchased from Jim Hickey (087)9667739, Philip Tallon (087)2831590, James Rossiter (087)2755091 and Ciaran Moore (086)8395693. On the night the 25th Anniversary of Senior Hurling Victory 1997 will be celebrated with special guest Marty Morrissey. Cost €45. Please purchase your tickets early to assist the organisers. WHAT’S HAPPENING IN DUNNAMAGGIN COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARDS Nominations for the Community Spirit Award closed on Monday October 31st and the winner will be announced at a special ceremony in November. December 3rd will see our first Christmas Lights event in Madge’s Garden at 7pm followed by our fourth Christmas Fair on December 4th where Santa will make his usual visit for the kids and adults alike. Thank you to everyone who volunteers at our events, who helps with the flowers in the village, who supports the work being done in the village and community. DROICHEAD FRC Droichead FRC are delighted to announce the return of our annual Senior Citizens Christmas Party on the 7 th December 2022. This year’s party will be held at Edmund Rice Centre, Westcourt. There will be a two course dinner, ra le and lots of

entertainment on the day. Places are limited and it is advised to book early, call Droichead on (056) 775560 EXT 1 to book. KINDLING Callan Men’s Shed have kindling for sale, one bag €2 or three bags for €5. They will be at Bank of Ireland every Saturday from 11am-2pm. Please support Callan Men’s Shed. PILATES Inclusive Pilates with Shane Whelan, a 6 week programme to improve core strength, flexibility and mobility begins in Droichead FRC on Tuesday 8 th November from 11.30am-1pm. The programme costs €20 and for more info or to book a place contact Carmel (083) 2098069 or familysupport@droicheadfrc.ie . PERSONAL ONGOING DEVELOPMENT Personal Ongoing Development (POD) programme Kilkenny LEADER Partnership are running a training programme called Personal Ongoing Development (POD) course aimed at people to support their personal development starting on November 8th 2022, 2 mornings per week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10am to 1pm each day) over 4 weeks. All participants will attend all 8 sessions. Would you like to press the post-Covid reset button to reconnect with your interests and community activities? Do you need help to build your confidence so that you can get back to work or join a training course or a hobby group? Are you unsure about which direction to take in life right now? Do you feel uncomfortable in social situations? Do you need information on where to get support/ information about employment, training, health and wellbeing services? Do you need one to one support to assist you in planning for the future? Would you like to add some structure/routine to your life? If you have answered yes to more than one question, please get in contact with KLP – They are there to help! The POD programme is delivered weekly by a qualified facilitator who is equipped to help and support you. The training location in Kilkenny city will be provided once participant is registered. This course is funded by SICAP and The Rural Development Programme at Kilkenny LEADER Partnership.To register and if you have any questions please contact Sarah on 0860843446 or email sarah.bowden@cklp.ie FREE WORKSHOPS FREE training workshops for community groups Kilkenny PPN are undertaking a series of workshops throughout the month of November. Writing Funding Applications (On-site) Wed 16th Nov 7-9pm. What makes a good grant application? Articulating the need for funding. Attendees will have an opportunity to see a sample grant application and to submit questions during the Workshop. Trainer: Evelyn Fitzpatrick. Location: St Canice’s Neighbourhood Hall, The Butts, Kilkenny. R95 X72P. Developing a Business Plan (Online) Tues 22nd Nov 7-9pm. Key components of a business plan. Using business models to underpin plans for new initiatives. Tailoring business plans to meet specific stakeholder needs. Trainer: Donal McKenna. Register in advance for this online meeting: https://us02web. zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ocumhrT4rG9VrB-LxQYAL3aaKXIHkoiG5 Anyone who has an interest in one or all of these workshops should register with Bortha or Mags via email: ppnkilkenny@ kilkennycoco.ie or call 087 1731634. GOWRAN MOLLY’S TEA ROOM Christmas order book is now open. Christmas Cakes, puddings, mince pies, chocolate puddings and many more delightful treats are available to order. Molly’s Goodwill Thri shop at Dalton House is requesting good quality used clothes, bags, scarfs and other saleable items for Molly’s Goodwill Tri Shop. No bed clothes, underwear, cosmetics, books or toys please.The profits of this venture are to help Dalton House to o set the cost of continuing to operate in the present climate, any help and donations would be gratefully accepted. Items can be le into Dalton House or to Nellie Brett Main St. Receipts will be given. Molly’s Goodwill Shop is open in November on Saturday only, as it will be voluntary sta ed. Please consider helping.

Kilkenny GAA and Kilkenny GAA Supporters Club in association with Gowran Park will host a race day on Saturday November 26th. The first race is due o at 12 midday and free shuttle buses will run from Kilkenny Castle from 11am. Tickets can be purchased online at GowranPark.ie GOWRAN DEVELOPMENT SPOOKTACULAR Do you have any photos from Spooktacular? If so please share them. If you enjoyed the event please show your support with a small donation now https://gofund.me/2d72db8f GOWRAN AC Another great day out for Gowran Juveniles, at the Athletics Leinster Juvenile Uneven Ages Cross Country in Mountainview Golf Club, Ballyhale, Kilkenny. The weather was lovely and the tough hilly course was in great condition. Highlights of the day for Gowran juveniles included: INDIVIDUAL MEDALS U11 Boys, GOLD for Daniel Greene U13 Boys, Aaron Carrigan 10th U15 Boys, Conor Carroll 12th CLUB TEAM BRONZE club team with Aaron Carrigan, MJ Carroll, Evan Ryan and Darragh Carroll. The day started with the U11 girls, our Gowran girls did very well with 114 in the race. Orla O’Kee e kept up well throughout and finished 22nd with fast-finishing Mia Kennedy (23) on her heels and Abigail Hunt seconds later in 30th. The three girls were on the county team which came 4th. The team came 6th with 74 May Timmins, 76 Roisin Moseley Hard luck to Pearl Treacy who had to pull out as she got spiked in the race. The U11 boy’s race was led and won by Daniel Greene. This is Daniel’s first cross-country season and he aced it! The county won gold too. The Gowran boys all did well in a big field of 135 with Bobby Coomey and Sean Farrell finishing 40th and 41st, 79 Sean Carroll, 84 Tommy Carrigan, 95 Ross Hutton and 109 Ted Kelsey. The U13 Girls, Emily O’Kee e finished this two lap 2500m in 15th position with 64 Heidi Ryan, 66 Kate Mulrooney, 96 Anna Kelsey, 98 Lucy Cunningham, 101 Daisy Coomey. The club team were unlucky when one of their strongest runners Orlaith Carroll had to pull out due to illness. Emily scored for the county team which came 2nd. U13 Boys, top performance for Aaron Carrigan again the week up in age and finishing in 10th position. The boys secured the bronze club team with Aaron, 22 MJ Carroll, 29 Evan Ryan and 32 Darragh Carroll. Also running well with 40 Michael O’Kee e, 47 David Timmins, 48 David Carroll, and 60 Harry Barcoe. Aaron won a silver medal as part of the very strong county team. U15 girls, our sole athlete Kate Hayden had a great run coming 38th and part of the scoring 6th on the county team which came 2nd. U15 boys, another great run for Conor Carroll finished 12th and this time out of age. Conor was 14th with 500m to go but with sheer determination, he tracked down the other two athletes and finished strongly to hold on to his 12th position for an individual medal. The club team with Conor was 5th which is a two-place improvement from last year with 31 James Kelsey, 39 Joe Hayes, 54 Tomas Carroll and 78 Joseph Langton. Well done to all that participated. We will post qualifiers (individual, Club and County) to the All-Irelands in Cork on the 4th of December shortly. Full Gowran Results U11 Girls -1500m. 6th Club Team. 4th County Team 22 Orla O’Kee e*. 23 Mia Kennedy*.30 Abigail Hunt*.74 May Timmins.76 Roisin Moseley Pearl Treacy (Spiked) U11 Boys -1500m. 6th Club Team. 1st County Team 1 Daniel Greene*. 40 Bobby Coomey. 41 Sean Farrell. 79 Sean Carroll. 84 Tommy Carrigan 95 Ross Hutton. 109 Ted Kelsey U13 Girls -2500m. 2nd County Team. 9th Club Team 15 Emily O’Kee e*. 64 Heidi Ryan. 66 Kate Mulrooney. 96 Anna Kelsey. 98 Lucy Cunningham. 101 Daisy Coomey. Orlaith Carroll (Pulled out due to illness) U13 Boys -2500m. 3rd Club Team. 2nd County Team 10 Aaron Carrigan*. 22 MJ Carroll. 29 Evan Ryan. 32 Darragh Carroll. 40 Michael O’Kee e 47 David Timmins. 48 David Carroll. 60 Harry Barcoe U15 Girls -3500m. 2nd County Team 38 Kate Hayden* U15 Boys -3500m. 5th Club Team. 5th County Team 12 Conor Carroll*. 31 James Kelsey*. 39 Joe Hayes *. 54 Tomas Carroll . 78 Joseph Langton *scoring for the county team

CLUB LOTTO Dicksboro GAA Club LOTTO Results 3rd November. Nos: 1 14 31 32. Jackpot: €5450 Not Won. Draw Prizes €50: Michael Hayes c/o online. €25 each John and Tommy c/o Tommy Hackett €25 each Rita Long c/o Rita Long. €25 each Noel Tyrrell c/o Joe Phelan Hurlers Co Op Draw Mary Kelly c/o P and J Cody. Promotors prize Paddy Maher New weeks draw €5600. Thank you for your continued support U19A COUNTY FINAL Our Dicksboro u19 hurlers were crowned County Champs on Sunday a ernoon in UPMC Nowlan Park a er defeating James Stephens. They followed in the footsteps of our u15 and u17 teams bringing the Silverware back to Palmerstown. Congratulations to the lads and their management team on a fine win. MINOR CAMOGIE Well done to our Minor Camogie team who had a very good win over Tullaroan/St Annes in Palmerstown Sunday Morning. Next up is the County Semi Final and they will play Conahy Shamrocks Sunday morning at 11am in Jenkinstown all support appreciated for these young ladies. Best of luck girls. MID TERM UNDERAGE TRAINING A huge thanks to Philly Campion GPO who trained our underage boys and girls in Palmerstown over the Halloween Break. A very enjoyable experience, for all the kids who took part in these training sessions. PALMERSTOWN CLUBHOUSE Dicksboro Clubhouse Bar is open every Thursday from 8.30pm. Thursday nights is Lotto Draw and Cards Night. All are welcome out for a social drink, a chat and if there is interest, a beginners card table.We would be delighted to see you out at the club for a chat. We have a selection of non-alcoholic beers, barista co ee also available so come along and enjoy.

Sean Maher Dicksboro u19 Captain Dicksboro U19 Team

MASS TIMES Hugginstown: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 9.30a.m. Vigil - Saturday 12th. at 8.00p.m.; Sunday 13th. at 10.00a.m. Stoneyford: Wednesday 16th. at 7.00p.m. Vigil - Saturday 12th. at 6.30p.m.; Friday 11th. Feast of St. Martin of Tours PRAY FOR Anniversary:John Sheridan, Kells November: In Stoneyford Church at 6.30p.m.and in Hugginstown Church at 8.00p.m. We will remember all who have lost a family member during the past twelve months. Families will be invited to bring a candle to the altar in remembrance of their loved ones during Mass. IN LOVING MEMORY John Phelan, Stonecarthy (December ‘21). Val Lee, Stoneyford (January ‘22). Nellie Dunphy, Kyleva (February ‘22). Alice Murphy, Lismatigue (February ‘22). Ollie Ryan, Lawcus (March ‘22). Gerard McBride, Sheepstown (April ‘22). Andy Webster, Croan (May ’22) Paudie Walsh, Templeorum (May ‘22). Helen Murphy/ Foran, Monroe (June ’22). Adam Czekala, Castlemorris (August ‘22) Patrick McBride, Sheepstown (August ’22) Joseph Murphy, Lawcus (August ’22). John Carroll, Kingsmountain (September ’22). Gerard Cantwell, Carrigetna (September ’22). St John Donovan, Lawcus Fields (October ’22) If you had a family member who died outside the parish and would like them included in this Remembrance Mass, please let us know during the week. All are invited to write down the names of their own departed ones and place them at the altar for the month of November. They will be remembered at all Masses in the parish during November. ANNIVERSARY MASS In Hugginstown Church on Saturday 12th. November at 8.00p.m. - Kathleen Tennyson ROTA Rota for next week-end: 12th. and 13th. November (Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time) Readers: Stoneyford: Saturday 6.30p.m. Shelia Lennon. Hugginstown: Saturday 8.00p.m. Valerie Farrell; Sunday 10.00a.m. Mary Foran. Eucharistic Ministers: Stoneyford: Saturday 6.30p.m. Natalia Smolen. Hugginstown: Saturday 8.00p.m. Mary Cuddihy. Sunday 10.00a.m. Ann Power. NOVEMBER OFFERINGS November O erings Envelopes 2022 are available at the Church Porch. Your contribution can be le into the Collection Boxes at the Churches or you may donate directly –Use IBAN: IE19 AIBK 9330 9000 0561 20 (BIC: AIBKIE2D). ALHOMECARE A ordable Live-in Homecare provides live-in carers for the elderly in your area. If you are looking for a live-in carer for your relative, please call Eileen or Tom today on 087 991 6791 or 087 744 0729. Our website is www.alhomecare.ie PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDS Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will make a much welcome return having been suspended during the pandemic. The dates for the 2023 Pilgrimage are Tuesday 23rd. May to Sunday 28th. May 2023. Further information available later. LOTTO Aghaviller Parish and Carrickshock G. A. A. Draw: Monday 31st. October 2022. Numbers: 32; 23; 17; 07. No Winner First 3 Numbers Drawn: No Jackpot Winner: 5 x €30.00 Winners: Caitriona Cassin, Ballygerdra; James Irish, Hugginstown; Betty Butler, Boolyglass; Stephen Cassin, Ballygerdra; Marie Grace, Lismatigue. 3 x €15.00 (Sellers): Tommy Murphy; Teresa Fitzgerald; Jimmy Sheehan.. Next Draw on Monday, please submit returns by 8.30p.m. Draw at 9.00p.m. SAFEGUARDING CONTACTS Diocesan Designated Liaison Person: Ms. Kathleen Sherry, Telephone: 087 100 0232 or email: dlp@ossory.ie. Aghaviller Parish Representatives are: Teresa Broderick and Carmel O’Toole