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Make your Net ix session smoother with these tips

AS one of the top streaming services in the world, Net ix doesn’t get a day o in most households. But whether you use it daily, weekly or monthly, that doesn’t mean you know all its secrets.

Take your browsing skills to new heights by digging for Net ix originals with one search term ‘Net ix’. Open the Net ix app on any device and pop the brand’s name in the search bar and it will bring up every original Net ix movie and series ever released.

You can use this same method to nd content that runs in 4K or HDR. Type in either term and Net ix’s search results will return titles that display in that format. Keep in mind that there is a limited amount of Net ix content that displays in 4K or HDR.

By now, you may have heard talk of hidden codes for subcategories in Net ix, much like Starbucks’ secret menu. ese exist. Narrow down your hunt for titles in a speci c genre by using fourdigit codes when viewing in a web browser.

With so much to sort through, this trick can help you easily nd anime, action and adventure, sports movies, musicals and more with the right code. Check CNET’s instructions on where to nd the type of movies you’re looking for.

Do you tend to watch Net ix on a computer? If you do, you may rely on a mouse to pause, rewind or control the volume. But there are keyboard shortcuts for that. Toggle the volume with the up and down arrow keys and hit the left and right arrows to fast-forward or rewind by 10 seconds. Hit M to mute the sound.

To pause your stream, use the spacebar; hit it again to unfreeze your video. Rather than click the full-screen icon to widen your view, simply tap F on your keyboard. To exit full screen, use the Escape key. A lesser-known feature on Net ix is the Audio Description function, which can be bene cial for visually impaired viewers. When you activate it, a voice-over gives a description of what’s happening onscreen during a show or movie. A voice describes the facial expressions, clothing, scenery, physical movements and other elements as they happen. Net ix o ers other ways to peek behind the curtain and enhance your viewing experience. With a ick of the wrist -- or remote -- you can up your streaming game using these tips at how-to-techtips-logo-badge.png

Net ix says most of its originals have Audio Description available, and it works for some other titles on the platform too. To turn it on, begin playing a video on your device. Mobile device or computer users can tap their screens, while smart TVs, Apple TV or gaming consoles will need to use the remote control.

Select the Dialogue icon box to see which languages Audio Description is available for and choose your option.

Enjoying the latest foreign title streaming on Net ix? Dubbing nowadays is pretty goo but some viewers prefer to watch certain content like Korean dramas and anime in its original language with subtitles. You can adjust the subtitle settings for font type, size, text shadowing or background.

You’ll need to open Net ix in a web browser and select a pro le from the account page. Click on Subtitle Appearance to change the settings and then click Save. is can be done for each pro le on your Net ix account. You may have to reload the app on your TV for the changes to take e ect. If you don’t like the new setup, simply choose ‘Reset to default’ to restore the previous subtitle settings.

Wondering what the streaming quality is for your favourite show? Check the bit rate with Net ix’s ‘Stats for nerds’ menu. A higher bit rate equals higher video quality. With your video open, press Ctrl + Shift + Alt + D on your laptop keyboard to check out your bit rate speed, bu ering state and frame rate. On this screen, HD viewers can con rm speed and resolution.

Some smart TV models are capable of pulling up these stats too, but you’ll need a remote control with an Info button. Click it as your Net ix video plays to check the nerd stats. For Roku users, choose a show or lm and before pressing play, hit the asterisk * button twice to see the numbers. Click it twice again to disable the view.

You’ll want to pause your video so you can capture the code information without missing any scenes from your favourite show. e other catch? You can’t edit any of those stats if you’re in the mood for a debugging session.

Bit rate information isn’t only interesting for the technically minded, it can help when you’re facing streaming issues or bu ering. For example, it can guide you where to move your router or streaming device to improve your Wi-Fi signal

Winter On Fire all about Ukraine

ON Net ix check out the documentary Winter On Fire: Ukraine’s Fight if you are interested in understanding the Russia-Ukraine war. e documentary will help you understand where Ukraine’s desire for freedom comes from and what kind of people are ghting Putin’s army.

Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24th, hoping for a total conquest of the neighbouring country it has threatened for several years. Western countries had been warming that the RussiaUkraine war was imminent for months. And many expected the Russian army to decimate Ukraine’s defences.

But Russia’s campaign failed from the start, and the Net ix Winter on Fire documentary is an eye-opener. It shows the kind of determination that motivates Ukraine in its ght against Russia.

What the world wasn’t necessarily ready for was a war that would stream live on social media. From the rst day of combat, we’ve witnessed the horrors of the war in real-time as they happened. We saw the bravery and resilience of the Ukrainian army and the regular people who took arms to defend their lands.

As we already explained, the Winter on Fire documentary details the Ukrainian revolution from late 2014 and early 2015. Also known as the Maidan Revolution, the movement represents the start of Ukraine’s ght for freedom. People took to the streets for more than 90 consecutive days, protesting against a pro- Russian government led b y thenUkrainian President Viktor Yanukovych. e protesters started gathering in Kyiv as the Yanukovych administration stopped negotiations with the European Union, choosing instead to get closer to Russia. at wasn’t the decision people wanted from the administration.

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best series to watch on Netflix now

Based on Bernard Cornwell’s Saxon Stories, the fth and nal season of this historical drama series is on its way as it chronicles the reign of the Saxons against brutal Nordic invasions. Following the exciting Norse legend release last month, namely Vikings: Valhalla, the series will chronicle the Saxon resistance against the Viking excursions to England. Starring Alexander Dreymon, Timothy Innes, Millie Brady, Emily Cox and others, the nal season will indeed be bloody and gory with imminent battles and a presumably emotional ending.

Starring Ashley Walters and Kane Robinson in prominent roles, the series is set in the ctional Summerhouse estate. It focuses on the realistic and grim representation of the street culture. is honest and thought-provoking show ended on a cli hanger in the third season where the mysterious gunshot put Dris’ fate on the line while the rookies actually turned out to be police o cers. e second season arrives on March 18.

Intense and harrowing, the veepisode series upholds the sinister tales of individual people’s malevolent intentions as they plague the lives of their respective roommates. Seemingly innocent in the beginning, they gradually begin aunting their true colours as master manipulators, conmen and serial killers. With real-life footage, animation and interviews with those involved, this true-crime docuseries focuses on the victims and reenact the sick and twisted tales of the perpetrators.

Based on Karin Slaughter’s thrilling novel of the same name, this upcoming thriller series will feature Tini Collette, Bella Heathcote, Joe Dempsie, David Wenham and others in prominent roles. With an intense trailer that promises an abundance of secrets, mystery, violence and shock, the lm will explore the changing dynamics of a mother-daughter dynamic against a violent landscape. After getting caught in a mass shooting incident, the daughter sees her mother deftly managing to eliminate the threat. is pricks her conscience and she begins to delve deeper into her mother’s history, stumbling upon unknown and ominous secrets that her mother desperately tried to hide.

is six-episode series will focus on the life of the legendary Andy Warhol who became a pop-cultural phenomenon with his indelible impact on the pop art movement. Produced by Ryan Murphy, the series will closely examine the luminous life and career of this trailblazing icon. While the series mainly relies on his diaries to explore his persona and personality, it uses cutting-edge AI deep fakes to generate his voice-over for several clippings.

St. Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny

Calling all organisations in Kilkenny city & county to take part in the 2022 St. Patrick’s day parade

Are you a Kilkenny based club, community group, charity, sports group, tourist organisation, school or business? en St. Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny wants you to get involved! As the world re-opens, St. Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny are delighted to once again host an in-person Parade in Kilkenny city. e Parade will be the centre of this year’s 6-day St. Patrick’s Festival. e live in-person Parade will feature pageantry, entertainment and the clubs, businesses and organisations of Kilkenny. Bringing everyone together in celebration, and showcasing the creativity and community of the people of Kilkenny. e eme for the 2022 parade is ‘Run with the Wolves’ and groups are encouraged to incorporate the theme into their parade entry, if possible. (It is of course optional!). e theme has e theme has been chosen to been chosen to acknowledge the wonderful work of the Kilkenny based Kilkenny based animation studio Cartoon Saloon whose movie ‘WolfWalkers’ received an Oscar received an Oscar nomination in nomination in 2021. Wolfwalkers is 2021. Wolfwalkers is set in Kilkenny in 1650 set in Kilkenny in 1650 and tells the tale of Maebh, and tells the tale of Maebh, Robyn and the WolfWalkers. Famous Kilkenny landmarks can be seen throughout the lm and inspiration for the Woods comes from our wealth of woodland around the county. If you’re looking for inspiration Wolfwalkers the movie is available to watch on AppleTV. ose who wish to enter the Pa-Parade rade are are asked to asked to com-complete and plete and submit the form submit the form in this week’s paper or log on to https://stpatricksfestivalkilkenny.com/paradeapplication-form-2022/ ere are prizes to be won by entering the Parade with four categories of prize winners 1) Most Creative and Entertaining 2) Best Young People 3) Best Rural 4) Best School and 5) Best interpretation of the eme. e winners will be announced on the festival stage on the day, followed by a special award ceremony with the Mayor of Kilkenny in the Town Hall later in the month. e Kilkenny St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on ursday the 17th March at 1.30pm. e Parade Route will go from John Street, to Rose Inn Street, e Parade (Review stand), High Street, and nish at the Market Yard. e 2022 Grand Marshal is Paralympian Mary Fitzgerald. For groups who want to bring the theme into their oat entry, Cartoon Saloon have created a pack of templates to create your own Wolf mask and solider armour simply out of cardboard and colours. ese templates will be available to download from www. stpatricksfestivalkilkenny.com ere is also a super opportunity for any group who want to join a choregraphed pageant which will form a central part of the parade. is is a joint initiative between Kilkenny County Council’s St. Patrick’s Festival Committee, Kilkenny-Carlow ETB and Cartoon Saloon. Kilkenny/Carlow ETB are willing to assign art tutors to any community groups interested in participating (group members must be over 18 years of age) should contact: Siobhan. OBrien@kilkennycarlowetb.ie Cllr Joe Malone, Chairperson of the committee said: “It’s great that our St. Patrick’s Festival is getting back to full swing this year. e Parade is such a big part of it and it’s always great to see all di erent parts of our community come together. I’d encourage all community groups and organisations to get your groups together and get involved in Kilkenny’s rst in-person St. Patrick’s Day Parade in 3 years! Be a part of the action as we reconnect and celebrate together!” Talking about the theme Cllr Andrew McGuinness, Mayor of Kilkenny County Council commented “ e Run with the Wolves theme and the continued collaboration with Cartoon Saloon is great to see. is festival is about connecting with our community to celebrate our culture and creativity and Cartoon Saloon are exactly that! It’ll be great to see all the community collaborations and all the wolves on street during the St. Patrick’s Day Parade”.

More information about St. Patrick’s Festival Kilkenny and this year’s programme can be found at www.stpatricksfestivalkilkenny.com or on Facebook at @StPatricksDayKilkenny

Are you Kilkenny’s 2022 Rose

THE Kilkenny Rose Team are having a fun, information evening this Saturday from 6-7 pm in KBowl at MacDonagh Junction.

It’s an opportunity for any girls thinking about joining in this year to come along, meet some of the girls who are already entering , enjoy some bowling , food and find out what the Kilkenny Rose experience is really like .

So if you are thinking about it, join us on Saturday and you won’t look back.

SENIOR FOOTBALL Clara continued on their winning ways with a win over Danesfort on Friday night in Danesfort. Having beaten county champions Thomastown in their first outing Clara came into the game with confidence and were three points up a er 10 minutes. During this early spurt they also missed a penalty, with James Nolan’s e ort going just outside the le post. Danesfort then found their feet and kicked two in a row before Clara kicked on again. Two points from play by cousins Kevin and Peter Nolan were followed by a goal by James Nolan. It was the second game in a row that they found the net just before the interval and le them 1-6 to 0-3 to the good. They began the second half with two points from Liam Ryan and Alan Coleman. As the game progressed their superior physical strength became more pronounced. Danesfort had a youthful looking side on show and did not look as battle hardened as the Clara men. They were outscored 8 points to 4 in the second half and Clara le one or two goals behind them as well. Those chances may need to be taken away to Muckalee next week. The final score was 1-14 to 0-7. Team - Ciarán Prendergast, Paul Murphy, Jack Langton, Sean O Shea 0-1. Liam Ryan 0-2, David Langton, Conor O Shea. Killian Phelan, Alan Coleman 0-2. Peter Nolan 0-1, Kevin Nolan 0-3, Jason Byrne 0-2. James Nolan 1-1, Martin O Connell 0-2, 0-1f, Tom Ryan. Subs used Dara Glynn, Shane Staunton, James Casey, Mick McDonald, Ruairí Breen. MINOR FOOTBALL Clara got through to the Roinn B county semi final on Sunday morning in Clara with a resounding 2-18 to 1-8 win over Galmoy/Windgap. This was a great team performance with some mighty individual displays thrown in. Galmoy/Windgap scored first through a Roman O Brien free but Ned Langton nullified this a minute later with a pointed free of his own. The next score was a sweet Conor Hoyne strike for a goal and Clara were on their way. They dominated the rest of the half and when Joe Power showed great composure to score a goal just before half timethe lead was out to 2-10 to 0-4 and the game was as good as over. Galmoy/Windgap upped their game in the second half but the damage was done. Clara had to be alert on a few occasions but goalkeeper Luke Lawlor and his back line were equal to the task. Ben Crow drove the team forward at every opportunity and had willing accomplices in Tommy Delaney and Sean Carrigan. Behind them Philip Carrigan, Cian Kelly and captain Ben Murphy were soundness personified. The towering Zach Lawlor and Alex McDonald got through an amount of work at midfield. Conor Hoyne, Ned Langton in particular and Alex Firbank were very industrious. Dillon Cummins and Joe Power were always dangerous in the corners while Harry Boyle brought his usual appetite for workrate to the proceedings, especially when he swapped places with Ned Langton. All of the subs contributed well and didn’t detract anything from the overall e ort when they made their appearance. The most pleasing part of the game was the great discipline shown by the team. There were no lazy fouls and the workrate never dipped, even when the game was long over as a contest. One incident that epitomised this was when Ned Langton hounded an opponent for 40 yards deep back into his own territory. He didn’t foul but with his honesty of e ort he turned the ball over and you could see the li it gave the whole team and the deflating impact it had on the opposition. Moments like this were replicated all around the field and were inspiring to watch. Keep up the good work lads! Next up is a trip to Tullogher for the semi final. Team - Luke Lawlor, Philip Carrigan, Cian Kelly, Ben Murphy (capt.). Tommy Delaney, Ben Crow, Sean Carrigan 0-1. Luke Lawlor, Alex McDonald. Conor Hoyne 1-2, 0-1f, Ned Langton 0-11, 0-3f, Alex Firbank. Dillon Cummins, Harry Boyle, Joe Power 1-4. Subs John Bergin, Hugh Kelly, Daniel Ryan, Tom Boyle, Tom Murphy, Eoin Corr, Orí Phelan, Bill Kealy. LGFA Well done to the Clara girls who have made their county panels. Danica Tervit-Kruger, Kathy Phelan and Maria Hogan represent the club on the U14 squad while Pia Langton and Lucy Boyd were both picked to start with the county U16s. They defeated Carlow on Saturday. A great honour girls! KILKENNY BEAT DUBS Well done to Matt Kenny and Conor Phelan who were part of a very good Kilkenny performance on Saturday in Parnell Park, as the Cats put Dublin to the sword. The team seem to be getting a handle on the new possession game that they are trying to implement and had a somewhat surprising 2-23 to 0-16 win here. Conor is a selector with the side and Matt was a substitute on the day. Well done lads! KIERANS MAKE FINAL St. Kieran’s College qualified for the Senior All Ireland final on St. Patrick’s Day in Croke Park by beating Harty Cup champions St. Joseph’s of Tulla, Clare in Nenagh on Saturday. Kieran’s were captained by Conor Cody of Clara, who played a fine game from his number 7 position. Conor now leads the team into a decider against Árd Scoil Rís of Limerick and best wishes are extended to Conor and the team in that.

CLUB LOTTO There was no winner of the Club Lotto (March 1st). The numbers drawn were 11, 14, 23, 24 and the bonus number was 6. Nior bhuaigh eínne an chrannchur cumann anocht (Márta 1) . Na úimhreacha a bhi tóghta amach ná 11, 14, 23, 24 agus an uimhir breise 6 Next week’s Jackpot will be €6,600. www.oloughlingaels.com/lotto Promotors Draw: 1. Sinead Dowling c/o Peter Dowling. 2. T&F Dowling c/o Hugh Mahon 3. Michael Kinchella c/o Eileen Kinchella. 4. Ann Massey c/o Eileen Kinchella 5. Ann Doran c/o Moxie Doran. 6. Mary Cody c/o Moxie Doran 7.Jimmy Walsh c/o Moxie Doran. 8. Annemarie Sheridan c/o online 9. Alan Brennan c/o online. 10. Rebecca Power c/o online MEDALS PRESENTATION NIGHT On Friday evening last at the O’Loughlin Gaels GAA Club Lounge the GAA and Camogie Clubs celebrated their teams achievements for 2019, 2020 and 2021. It was an event that had been delayed due to Covid related restrictions. Seven hurling teams and one camogie team were celebrated: the u21, Junior B and Junior teams of 2019, the Intermediate Football Winners of 2021 and the U22 Camogie Champions of 2021. The players and their supporters were welcomed by Games Development Chairman Eddie Buckley who invited former chairman Brian Murphy to present the medals alongside Benni Cleere to the hurlers. Camogie Chairman Eoin Lawlor credited the clubs recent success to increased numbers, improved training for coaches, and a hardworking administrating, all of which were overseen by previous chairperson Joan Galwey - inviting her to present those medals to the 2021 Champions. Further awards were presented on the night - the u21 Player if the year for 2019 went to Jordan Molloy. Conor Kelly picked up the Junior B Player of the Year for the same year, while Gary Kelly was that year’s recipient of the Junior Player if the year. For Camogie , Danielle Quigley was awarded the u22 Player of the year, Abigail Egan received Emerging Young Talent and Phil Fogarty was the overall Player of the year. Sponsoring the awards for the respective clubs were Pat Robert Carroll, Ballybought Street and MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre. Club Chairman Johnny Holohan closed o the presentations with a word of congratulations to all recipients and a common wish to drive on to more successes in 2022. The celebrations continued .likely into early Saturday morning LAOCH NA HUIMERATHA. MAITH THU O’LEATHLOBHAIR Huw Lawlor was named Man of the Match a er Saturday’s Kilkenny win over Dublin in the National league. Mikey Butler and Paddy Deegan weren’t trotting far behind him either!! In what was a busy weekend for our top players we also congratulate Alex Sheridan and Mark Holohan who head to the All-Ireland colleges final with St. Kierans College a er their win over St. Joseph’s of Tulla at the weekend. Camogie player Aoife Shealy has to do it all over again as her Loreto Team were forced to a draw in their junior School camogie All-Ireland final on Saturday. The replay has to be rescheduled. If that wasn’t enough for Aoife herself and clubmate Ava O’Grady helped the Klkenny u16s Ladies Gaelic Football team to a win over Carlow in the Football championship. Brilliant work by all our players. #GaeilUíLochlainnAbú JUVENILES RETURN TO TRAINING It was great to see dozens of boys and girls from all over St. Johns Parish join the O’Loughlin Gaels ranks over Saturday and Sunday of last weekend. Training continues every Saturday 10am (Camogie) and Sunday at 11am (Hurling) at St. Johns Park, R95 RX63. All new members welcome. Details at www oloughlingaels.com/membership

BEST KEBAB Congratulation to our local Takeaway Brennans Sisters in the village who celebrated their 10th birthday recently. They were finalists in the Yes Chef Takeaway awards recently with the winners announced at the Gala Dinner held at Raddison Blu Hotel Athlone. The establishment won the award for Best Kebab. Well done to Rahim and his team of workers. As well as celebrating ten years in business in the village recently the award was a nice bonus to mark the special occasion. They have run a very successful business in Freshford for the past decade and have stayed open and facilitated customers all during the pandemic. They are wished many more years of success in the village. SYMPATHY The people of the area were saddened to hear of the death last week of Mrs. Bridie Connolly (nee Tobin) late of Acragar, Lisdowney. The deceased who was in her 80s had been unwell recently. A quiet and good living lady, she was widely known and respected in the locality. She was predeceased by her husband Michael Grace back in 1967 and John Connolly in 2017 and also by her son Liam in 2008. Her remains were removed from Kennedys Funeral Home on Saturday evening last to Lisdowney church. Funeral mass took place on Sunday with burial a erwards in St.Lachtain’s Cemetery Freshford. She is mourned by her daughter Cathleen, sons Michael and Noel, grandchildren, great grandchildren, son in law, daughters in law, nephews , nieces and extended family to whom deepest sympathy is extended. NO MOBILE LIBRARY Another big loss to the village is the recent withdrawal of the mobile library. The service which was running every 2nd or 3rd Tuesday for the past number of years has now been withdrawn due to declining numbers. You can avail of other libraries or have special home delivery service if you wish by contacting Kilkenny County Library. BAPTISM Congrats to Joanne Grace, Woodview and her partner Paschal whose baby son Odhran was Baptised at St.Lachtains Church last weekend. SQUASH Congratulations to two local men Pat Morrissey and Noel Walsh who took part in the Munster senior Close recently. Pat finished in 3rd place in the A Section while Noel finished in 2nd place in the B section. CAMOGIE St. Lachtain’s Camogie Club were well represented on the Kilkenny Senior and Intermediate panels recently. Lydia Fitzpatick was on the senior team while Sinead Farrell, Emma Bergin and Chloe Dooley were part of the Intermediate panel. St Lachtain’s Camogie Club Registration for the coming 2022 season is now open. Registration is online via Foireann. https://www.foireann.ie/. For any new members that may be unsure on how navigate the system please don’t hesitate to contact Emma Hickey (Registrar) (086) 1930214 for any assistance. The Club look forward to seeing you all back on the pitch over the coming weeks! COMMUNITY CAFE Freshford are to get a new Community Café. Work has already commenced on the premises at Buncrussia Street Freshford and the volunteers are making great progress. The subcommittee are so grateful for the very generous donations of building materials from local families and business and greatly appreciate all the materials, time , labour, advice been given and they say that they are well on their way to having a fabulous community café by the community and for the community. ROAD SAFETY CLLR Michael McCarthy says that a pole is now in place to accommodate a new Feeder Speedback Sign on the Ballyragget Road at Bohergloss, Freshford. This should lead to increased safety for Road users and residents of Bohergloss. These are a welcome addition to the Road safety measures in the Village and thanks is due to the Area Engineer and his sta for their help LOTTO WINNER Local corner shop here in the village O’Sheas Newsagents had massive news recently when they learned they were the sellers of a Lotto winning quick pick for €10,000.Congratulations to the lucky winners. PLAYGROUND NEWS The Freshford Playground Committee got some bad news recently. Despite having got Planning permission recently, there has been an appeal lodged to An Bord Pleanala regarding the Playground and the Committee now have to wait a further six months before they know if they can proceed. SOCCER Freshford Town Junior side took on one of the table toppers on Sunday morning last when they faced Lions of Durrow in a league tie at home. The game was level at 3-3 with just five minutes to go when the visitors got that all important winning goal. In the schoolboys section recently the U11 boys were away to River Rangers and came out 5-0 winners. The U13 boys were at home to Evergreen and this game ended in a 2-2 draw with Cian Dalton and Paddy McCarthy scoring for Freshford Town. The U17 boys took on Bridge United at home and came out winners on a 4-3 score line. Jerry Bergin got a hat trick with Shane Culleton getting the other goal. Meanwhile the U9s side took on Callan at home. The training sessions for U8s continue each Saturday morning (weather permitting) from 12noon to 1pm at the Sportfield at Woodview. All boys from 5 to 8 years old are welcome so go along and join up. MACRE NA FEIRME Macra na Feirme are looking to establish a new club in the Freshford area. Macra na Feirme is an organisation for young people between the ages of 17 and 35 who are interested in getting involved in sports, travel drama, debating or just want to meet new people and have some fun. To be a member of Macra you must join a Macra club in your area. This will open the door to new fiends and new activities. There are hundreds of clubs across Ireland bursting with activity who always welcome a new face. For more information please contact Training and Development O icer – Michael Wall on 0868359891 or email him at mwall@macra.ie DARTS This year’s darts leagues are back and in full swing again. In some recent games, Kavanaghs 2 beat The Valley 2 in Mackey’s,while The Valley 1 beat Farrell’s 1 in Kavanaghs. AGM St.Lachtains Bord na nOg AGM was held recently in the Clubrooms with a good turnout (full report next week) The Clubs shop is open and 2022 range is soon to be uploaded onto the O’Neills club shop. Details can be found on St.Lachtains Social media pages or by O’Neills sportswear and searching for St.Lachtains GAA. PARISH NEWS Attendance at indoor settings are now back to full capacity and attendance at Mass almost back to normal here to. 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. This year is the 1400 year celebration of St.Lachtain and it is fast approaching beginning with a special liturgical celebration at 3pm on March 19th when we will be joining with our Church of Ireland Brother and sisters on that special day. Further details will be published nearer to that date. The Stations of the Cross in the Church have now been completely refurbished. Help to complete this special project of restoration through donation or contribution, all is more than welcome. Yours also very welcome to sponsor a station either as a family or with a group The sum involved is €2,000 per station. 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 Jennifer 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. Contact Mongr Kieron Kennedy COMMUNITY ALERT Freshford/Threecastles Community alert group again remind you that the annual text alert scheme membership is now overdue. It cost just 10euro per phone number and you can pay membership to any

committee member. If unsure or for more information please call Jacinta on 0877658671 or Anna on 0858277965. New members are always very welcome and the group wish to thank you all for your continued support. With winter here and the dark evenings and nights you are reminded to take care of yourself and take care of your elderly neighbours and friends. PILGRIMAGE Pilgrimage to Lourdes will be held from 9th to 13thMay 2022. Staying at the 4 star Hotel Astrid the trip costs €645 pps (single room supplement payable). Accompanied by spiritual director. Includes return direct flights from Dublin to Tarbes, coach transfers breakfast lunch and dinner each day, full religious programme, services of a Marian pilgrimage guide, mass daily and spiritual activities, all taxes and travel insurance. For more details contact C.Flynn on 089 4638769. HELP FOR ALL Are you struggling with anxiety or depression, 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 Draw Results for 28th February 2022 Winning Numbers 6, 8, 27 No Winner. Winners of Draw for 5 x €30 L & A (Anne Hickey), Mockel (Petes), Conor Delaney (C J Delaney), Patricia Fitzpatrick (Petes),Joan Cody (Aidan Farrell) Jackpot Next week March 7th € 5,950 Venue Townsend’s Bar, Dunnamaggin at 9pm. All Welcome DUNNAMAGGIN DEVELOPMENT GROUP Our next Community Gathering on Sunday the 13th March at 11.30am will be followed by our AGM and the launch of the Five Year Vision for Dunnamaggin. Everyone is welcome to attend and we look forward to seeing you all there. We are encouraging everyone to come along and see the outcome of the consultations that have taken place over the last twelve months despite Covid-19. On March 27th we will be hosting a Cake Sale and Co ee Morning in aid of Ukraine. More details in next week’s Kilkenny Observer and online on our facebook page. The monthly markets will return to Madge’s Garden on Easter Sunday April 17th and will continue until December. DUNNA DASH Last Sunday 6th March the 8th Dunna Dash 5km Family Fun Run and Walk in aid of St.Leonard’s National School took place a er a year’s absence due to Covid Restrictions. Held on a beautiful sunny day there were a record number of entries with 412 participants starting the event. The first event of the day was the Kiddies 1km Dash at 11:45 and that was a super event for the children from 3rd Class down. Next up at 12:00 was the 5km and the first runner home was local Sean Connery in a time of 17min 05sec. Adele Walsh was the first female to cross the line for the fi h year in a row in a time of 19min 16 sec. First juvenile male home was Noah Gilmore and the first female juvenile was Katie O’Shea barely ahead of her sister Amy in a new juvenile female course record of 21:02. The first Parent and Primary School child to cross the line together went to Philip and Mike Fennelly. All juveniles who completed the course received a medal at the finish and to see the children’s happy faces as they crossed the line was worth everything. Everyone enjoyed refreshments afterwards outside on the school grounds. A huge thank you to all the wonderful volunteers on the day without whom the race could not have been possible and to all who helped in anyway in making the race a success. Also to all our sponsors Derek McLoughlin of D McL Plastering, Abbey Interiors, Fallons Pharmacy, Goodwins Electricial Contractors, Sheridans Construction, O’Sheas Pharmacy, Dr.O’Dea , Highway Safety Developments, Merlyn, PM Security, Dawn Meats, Bobs Shop, Brian O’Shea Osteopath, Philly Butler, Darren Fitzpatrick Carpentry, Robby and Clare Lodge Physiotherapy, Michael Connolly & Assoc, Carroll’s Customs Cakes and Carpet Options. We also received a number of anonymous sponsorships for which we are very grateful also and to all those who generously donated all the spot prizes. SAINT JOSEPH’S HOME A fundraising ra le in aid of St.Joseph Care Home Kilmoganny. Tickets 3 for €5, available from Mary Moylan, Denise Kirwan, Jackie Kennelly and will also be available in local shops. HAND BALL Kells Handball Club and Dunnamaggin National School Well done to Shauna Hayes who won the Girls U13 Singles in the Cumann na mBunscol. Shauna represented her school St Leonard’s NS Dunnamaggin and now moves forward to the Leinster series. Congrats Shauna, all the training is paying o . 5K FOR COIS NORE Run, walk or stroll 5km in Kilkenny’s Castle Park on the brand new bank holiday, Friday March 18th at 11am. All ages and abilities are welcome. Hurry to register as the first 200 entrants will receive a beautiful free T-Shirt designed by the fabulous Cartoon Saloon! Registration is through the Cois Nore website, http:// coisnore.ie/5k/ COMMUNITY EVENTS GRANT SCHEME 2022 Kilkenny County Council is now inviting applications for the Community Events Grant Scheme 2022. The grant scheme will assist community event organisers with the development promotion and the running of small scale community events in Kilkenny during 2022. The emphasis of the scheme is on providing funding for Community Events/ Development with a focus on local engagement. For further details on the Community Events Grant Scheme criteria please contact cora. nolan@kilkennycoco.ie, ronan.ryan@kilkennycoco.ie, or phone 056-7794931 Closing date: Wednesday 30th March, 2022 AMENITY GRANT SCHEME 2022 Kilkenny County Council has prepared a scheme to assist voluntary bodies in the provision/improvement of amenity facilities and has accepted applications for the Amenity Grant Scheme 2022 for both Kilkenny City and County. Preference will be given to projects which are community based and which are considered to o er most benefit to the local community. Works must not commence until grant funding has been approved and will be inspected prior to issuing of funding. Application form and criteria available here Further details available form Parks Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny. Contact Lisa Bourke 056-7794441 or e-mail - lisa. bourke@kilkennycoco.ie Closing date for receipt of full completed application forms is 5pm on Friday, 25th March, 2022

GOWRAN BINGO Bingo in Gowran Parish Hall on Thursday’s at 8.30pm. Jackpot €700 in 42 calls. GOWRAN ON THE MOVE Gowran’s new playground and outdoor hub was awarded €250,000 under the Town and Village renewal scheme. The new flagship outdoor space will be an inclusive space for all ages and abilities to play, exercise and socialise in the heart of our beautiful village. Congratulations to everyone involved. GOWRAN PARISH Lenten Station, Easter O ering and June Collection envelopes are being posted out to parishioners. Lenten Station o ering are due to be collected and can be placed in the collection box at the church door or you can be dropped into the Parochial House anytime. THE KILKENNY COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL The festival is back this year in Gowran Park, and it will take place on Sunday 3rd July featuring a host of top-class Country Singers. Performing on the day will be Mike Denver, Cliona Hagan, Robert Mizzell, Trudi Lalor, Jimmy and Claudia Buckley with backing band The Conquerors. Tickets now on Sale and for further information, check out kilkennycountrymusicfestival.ie or email kkcountrymusic@gmail.com GOWRAN FESTIVAL OF SPEED The festival is taking place on Sunday, 21st August. A flash sale for tickets will run until 13th March. Tickets are priced at €7. SPORTS ROUND UP – MICHAEL O’LEARY CAREY EXCELLS IN LANDSLIDE KILKENNY VICTORY Michael Carey continues to improve with each outing and has firmly established himself as a regular in the Kilkenny starting line-up. He has started all four of Kilkenny’s National League outings and last Saturday, he excelled as part of an excellent team performance as Kilkenny strolled to a 2-23 to 0-16 victory away to Dublin in Parnell Park. The win sets it up perfectly ahead of their clash at home to neighbours Waterford on Sunday March 20th, where victory will qualify them for the League SemiFinal. KIERANS STROLL INTO ALL-IRELAND FINAL Congratulations to the Young Irelands contingent involved for St. Kierans College in last Saturday’s 3-16 to 1-11 win against St. Josephs Secondary School of Tulla in the All-Ireland Senior Colleges Roinn A SemiFinal in Nenagh. Tommy Phelan and Patrick Langton were both introduced as substitutes and it was great to see Patrick back in action having sustained cruciate damage in Kilkenny’s 2020 Leinster Minor Final win last summer. Killian Carey, Padraig Naddy and Jimmy Lennon are also part of the panel, while Michael Walsh is part of the management Team. St. Kierans will now play Ardscoil Ris of Limerick in the All-Ireland Final in Croke Park on St. Patricks Day. The Limerick School defeated Good Counsel of New Ross. It was a great week for the Kierans School as their Junior Team defeated Kilkenny CBS 3-16 to 2-9 in the Leinster Junior Hurling League Final with Jim Conlon and Ben Phelan part of the Kierans winning Team. Well done to both. LORETO REQUIRE REPLAY AFTER DRAMATIC THRILLER The Loreto Kilkenny Junior Camogie girls featuring Marie O’Kee e, Julie Lennon and Aisling Fitzpatrick require a replay in the All-Ireland Junior Colleges Final against Ursuline Thurles, a er the match finished all square 6-10 to 7-7 following an amazing dramatic thriller that produced a dramatic finish.The Loreto girls appeared certain for victory having led 6-10 to 3-7, but the Thurles School amazingly scored four goals in the final 10 minutes to force a replay. FANTASY CHELTENHAM With the start of the Cheltenham Festival next Tuesday, Young Irelands GAA Club are once again getting involved with Fantasy Cheltenham to raise funds following a highly successive initiative last year. For further details, play online at https://www.fantasycheltenham.ie/. YOUNG IRELAND MEMBERSHIP Many thanks to all who have paid 2022 Club Membership. For those who are still due to pay please do so by March 31st at following link member.clubforce.com/ memberships.

CLUB LOTTO LOTTO Results March 4th 2022. Nos: 25–6– 14– 15Jackpot: €8,200– not won Draw Prizes – €50: Billy Deegan c/o P and J Cody. €25 each EJ Ryan c/o Onine €25 each Gerry O’Neill c/o Gerry o Neill. €25 each Roseanne Byrne c/o Jim Murphy Co op draw ticket Charlie Phean c/o Jim McGarry Promotors prize Paddy Maher. New weeks draw €8,350 11th of March 2022 MEDAL PRESENTATION Dicksboro hurlers photographed at the medal presentations in the clubrooms at Palmerstown on Saturday, 5th March 2022. Medals were presented for Minor Hurling Championship winners 2020, 2021; Minor Hurling League winners 2021; Under-19 Hurling Championship winners 2019, 2021; Under-21 Hurling Championship winners 2021 and Junior ‘B’ Hurling Championship winners 2021. Congratulations to all winners and their management teams. Dicksboro winning Captains photographed at the medal presentations in Dicksboro Clubhouse, Palmerstown on Saturday, 5th March 2022. From le : Robert Crotty (Junior ‘B’ HC 2021), Aran Treacy-Murphy (Under-19 HC 2021), Cillian Hackett (Minor HC 2021), Niall Rowe (Minor HC 2020), Mark Nolan (Under-21 HC 2021 TEAM NEWS Senior Football Our Senior footballers had a great win over O Loughlin Gaels on Sunday in Palmerstown. Minor Football Our Minor footballers had a great win over James Stephens on Sunday morning in Palmerstown. U13 Football Our u13 footballers had a great win over Glenmore on Sunday morning in James Park. PALMERSTOWN CLUBHOUSE REOPENS Dicksboro Clubhouse Bar is reopened Thursday from 8.30pm and every Thursday going forward. 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 cards table. We are o ering a particular welcome to all of our senior citizens members, it’s been a di icult past two years and we would be delighted to see you out to the club for a chat. We have a selection of non-alcoholic beers, barista co ee and all the usuals. We look forward to seeing you all CLUB REGISTER 2022 We are delighted to announce that Registration for Dicksboro GAA and Camogie Club for 2022 is now open. There are a number of ways for existing and new members to register with the club. Click on the link below (For existing members enter your e mail address to retrieve all details from last year’s registration process). Go to the membership page on Clubs App and sign up, https://dicksborogaa.co https://mail. google.com/mail/u/1?ui=2&ik=86744ccf41&attid=0.2& permmsgid=msg-f:1726908630347319133&th=17f7363 fef68875d&view=att&disp=safe&realattid=f_l0kuo5lc1 m/membership_signup

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