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TJ Reid was sprung from the bench to push the Cats on

Five majors in Mullingar win

legendary Cats manager clearly wasn’t best pleased with what he had witnesses in the opening period and no doubt a few harsh words were spoken in the changing room. Both Cian Kenny and Mossy Keoghan didn’t appear for the second half, replaced by John Donnelly and TJ Reid respectively.

Just like the opening period, Just like the opening period, it would be Killian Doyle that it would be Killian Doyle that registered the rst score of the registered the rst score of the half. Substitute TJ Reid half. Substitute TJ Reid then hit his rst score then hit his rst score of the day, before of the day, before Alan Murphy added Alan Murphy added on a couple of frees on a couple of frees to push Kilkenny’s to push Kilkenny’s lead to 5 points. lead to 5 points. e Lake County’s e Lake County’s main man Doyle main man Doyle then red over then red over another free, but another free, but Adrian Mullen Adrian Mullen replied with a replied with a score from play to score from play to keep the Cats in pole keep the Cats in pole position. position. Former Former Galway Galway AllAll-

Brian Cody will have reviewed the notes from last week

Ireland winner Davy Glennon then pointed for his adopted county, before corner-back Darragh Egerton hit one of the best scores of the day, to reduce the de cit to 3 points. A ‘65 from TJ followed by Padraig Walsh’s 4th point of the day put the black and amber men ve ahead, as Westmeath’s legs started to wane a little. Walter Walsh then red over a little. Walter Walsh then red over a ne point, before the de ning score ne point, before the de ning score of the day. Westmeath’s keeper of the day. Westmeath’s keeper Conor Bracken then somehow Conor Bracken then somehow managed to initially prevent Walter managed to initially prevent Walter from goaling, but the alert Billy Ryan from goaling, but the alert Billy Ryan was on hand to re an unstoppable was on hand to re an unstoppable rebound bast the unlucky net rebound bast the unlucky net minder. e Cats lead was now an minder. e Cats lead was now an unassailable 9 points. unassailable 9 points. e maroon’s manager, Joe e maroon’s manager, Joe Fortune, must have been fearing Fortune, must have been fearing a right mauling at this point of the a right mauling at this point of the game, and his fears weren’t helped game, and his fears weren’t helped when mid elder Cormac Boyle was when mid elder Cormac Boyle was shown a second yellow, following a shown a second yellow, following a wild swipe across the legs of Padraig wild swipe across the legs of Padraig Walsh just before the hour mark. Walsh just before the hour mark. Down to 14 men, it was somewhat Down to 14 men, it was somewhat inevitable that Kilkenny would pull inevitable that Kilkenny would pull further ahead in the last quarter of further ahead in the last quarter of the game. the game.

Killian Doyle then hit his 13th Killian Doyle then hit his 13th point of the day via the placed ball, point of the day via the placed ball, before Walter set-up substitute before Walter set-up substitute James Maher who drilled a ne low James Maher who drilled a ne low shot past the unfortunate Bracken. shot past the unfortunate Bracken. Eoin Cody, who was having a Eoin Cody, who was having a very quiet game by his standards, very quiet game by his standards, then hit his rst point of the day, then hit his rst point of the day, before he turned provider and set before he turned provider and set up the impressive Walter Walsh up the impressive Walter Walsh to hit Kilkenny’s 4th major of the to hit Kilkenny’s 4th major of the day. TJ then popped over a free, day. TJ then popped over a free, his side’s 23rd point of the game to leave Kilkenny sixteen ahead in injury time. ree minutes into added time, two Shamrocks men combined to raise a 5th green ag for the Noresiders. Eoin Cody’s shot was blocked, but TJ was on hand to bundle the bar over the line.

Before referee McGann blew for full-time, Westmeath got a goal of their own, and one their performance for the opening 55 minutes deserved. Sub Owen McCabe blasted past Eoin Murphy to leave the gap at the long whistle, 16 points. Full time score, Westmeath 1-19, Kilkenny 5-23.

Westmeath: C Bracken; D Egerton (0-01), C Shaw, J Galvin; A Craig, T Doyle, K Regan; C Boyle, R Greville; J Boyle (0-02), D McNicholas, D Glennon (0-01); N O’Brien (0-01), N Mitchell, K Doyle (0-14, 0-11fs). Subs: E Keyes for O’Brien (50), C Doyle for McNicholas (55), T Gallagher for Craig (62), O McCabe (1-00) for J Boyle (68), A Cox for Regan (70). Kilkenny: E Murphy; M Butler, H Lawlor, T Walsh; M Carey (1-00), P Deegan, D Blanch eld; C Kenny (0-01), A Mullen (0-02); W Walsh (102), P Walsh (0-04), E Cody (0-01); B Ryan (1-01), M Keoghan, A Murphy (0-07, 0-06 frees). Subs: J Donnelly for Keoghan (34), TJ Reid (1-04, 0-02 frees, 0-01 ‘65) for Kenny (h-t), J Maher (101) for Murphy (46), C Browne for Blanch eld (59), S Walsh for Ryan (66). Referee: R McGann (Clare).

>> SHERRY SAYS...

We’re up and running. Sixteen points the winning margin in Mullingar. A below par opening half of hurling, was followed by a more Kilkenny-like display after the interval. more Kilkenny-like display after the interval. There was me, penciling in TJ’s return for the Galway game next month. Oh no... Brian Cody had other ideas. TJ was sprung from the bench at half time and definitely made a difference, he also finished with 1-4 to his name. James Maher hit 1-1 from the bench also. As you get deeper into championship action, return from the bench becomes more crucial. Mikey Carey took his goal with all the accuracy of his father. Walter Walsh notched 1-2 and like most in black and amber, was much better after the interval. Graigue Ballycallan’s Billy Ryan continued his fine league form and raised another green flag. continued his fine league form and raised another green flag. Alan Murphy’s free taking saw him finish with 0-7, all but one Alan Murphy’s free taking saw him finish with 0-7, all but one from the placed ball. from the placed ball. So, first group game done and dusted. Laois up next. Cheddar’s So, first group game done and dusted. Laois up next. Cheddar’s men fairly put it up to the Dub’s last weekend and lost narrowly, men fairly put it up to the Dub’s last weekend and lost narrowly, by just two points. Cody will know what to expect from the O’Moore County, he will drum it into his squad this week – let’s start fast, get the job done and move on. Wexford produced a stunning comeback to claim a share of the spoils in an exciting tussle with Henry’s Galway boys. Plenty of decent games to look forward to, but let’s sort Laois first. first.

Planning notices

KILKENNY COUNTY COUNCIL We at Mahon | Fox hereby give notice of an application to Kilkenny County Council for (1) Permission for Retention of; (a) the installation of 2 no. portacabins for a temporary period of 5 years (these were granted permission for a temporary period of 5 years under planning reg. no. P10/58) and (b) the change of use of part portacabin 1 from shower facilities to store room and (2) Permission for change of use of part of Portacabin 1 from shower facilities to Sample Preparation room, together with all associated site works and ancillary services at Regional Veterinary Laboratory, Hebron Industrial Estate, Hebron Road, Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny R95 TX39 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 : Mahon | Fox, Iberius House, Common Quay Street, Wexford. Phone: 053 9122601 on behalf of The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland (OPW)

KILKENNY COUNTY COUNCIL We, Derek & Elayne McDonnell, intend to apply for permission for development at: Ballynamorahan & Ballinsurragh, Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny, X91 AD62. The development will consist of; a. Demolition of existing conservatory and rear two-storey projection of existing dwelling, b. Construction of new twostorey rear extension, c. Minor alterations to external appearance of existing dwelling, d. all associated site works. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning 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 I, Tom Walton intend to apply to Kilkenny County Council for Retention Planning Permission to retain as follows: 1. existing detached garage and home office, 2. domestic storage shed and all associated site works at Rathclogh, Danesfort, Co. Kilkenny. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9 a.m.- 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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A prayer to the Blessed Virgin

(never known to fail). O most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, O Star of the sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. O Holy Mary Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to grant my request. (Please state request). There are none that can withstand your power. O show me herein you are my Mother. I place this cause in your hands (three times). Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine. Amen. This prayer must be said for three days and after this the request will be granted. This prayer must be published immediately. E.C

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.K

A prayer to the Blessed Virgin

(never known to fail). O most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, O Star of the sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. O Holy Mary Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to grant my request. (Please state request). There are none that can withstand your power. O show me herein you are my Mother. I place this cause in your hands (three times). Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine. Amen. This prayer must be said for three days and after this the request will be granted. This prayer must be published immediately. B.R

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.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. S.K

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.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