TV & Streaming

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movies to stream over the festive season

Here are our selections for for streaming in those hazy, lazy days between Christmas and the New Year..

If you ever wondered what one of the directors of Crank was up to now (as we all do), well he’s making cracking TV in the form of Happy. is rather violent, blacker than black comedy series focuses on Christopher Meloni as a hitman who starts to see his daughter’s imaginary friend, which just happens to be an animated blue unicorn (voiced by Patton Oswalt). Annoyingly it was cancelled after just two seasons but, even though it leaves you hanging a little, it’s still well worth a watch.

You like Turner and Hooch, right? Of course you do. Tom Hanks + a dog = good ’80s movie. Okay, well, what if Turner and Hooch was set in the post-apocalyptic future... and instead of working as a cop, Tom Hanks is one of the last people on Earth and he travels the planet with his dog and a robot... and the movie was directed by the guy who did the awesome Hardhome and Battle Of e Bastards episodes of Game Of rones. It’s Finch time.

Jeymes Samuel’s slick, stylish Net ix Western is a ‘pick your ghter’ lineup of gun-slinging, swag-dripping Black cowboys ready to dust o the history books and give us a more accurate, diverse representation of the Old West. Jonathan Majors is having a hell of a year and here, he imbues the deadly Nat Love with some impressive comedic beats that make it easy to root for the vengeance-minded outlaw. Idris Elba, LaKeith Stan eld, and Zazie Beetz round out the main cast members with the most things to do on screen and all of the shoot-outs and train robberies and saloon ghts are timed perfectly to an eclectic mix of Reggae/Dancehall bangers produced by Samuel and collaborator Jay-Z. is ain’t your grandad’s Western, and really, that’s kind of the point.

Andrew Gar eld is giving us a musical-thirst-trap performance in this Lin- Manuel Miranda-directed biopic that pays tribute to Jonathan Larson, the artistic genius who changed Broadway with his seminal musical Rent. is lm examines Larson’s life before fans were belting out Season of Love though, with Gar eld giving an award-worthy turn as a restless visionary who feels the su ocating deadline of turning 30 without having produced a great show. e supporting cast is terri c, Gar eld is doing his best work, and Miranda infuses everything with a genuine sense of love and admiration that makes it hard not to root for this one.

Berry makes her directorial debut and stars as a disgraced ghter named Jackie Justice (Jackie Justice!) who is back in the cage to deal with various personal demons. It’s Halle Berry’s movie! e reviews are pretty good!

You might be wondering that there are already nine million books and documentaries and academic studies about the Beatles out there. Do we really need e Beatles: Get Back? Yes, we do. e three-part documentary comes from Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson and includes never-before-seen footage of John, Paul, George, and Ringo in the studio recording their nal masterpiece. You’ll like it. Oscar-nominee Riz Ahmed likes to make the kind of movies you wouldn’t expect him to. In 2019, he played a rock n roll drummer slowly losing his hearing and having to upend his life because of it. is year, well ... he’s surviving an alien invasion. Sort of. Encounter is one of those streaming movies that quietly sneak onto a platform – this time it’s Amazon Prime Video – and usually stay buried under all the other content the algorithm prioritises. Hopefully, that doesn’t happen here though because Ahmed is a force on screen, playing a disturbed man and desperate father who believes he’s saving his two sons from an extra-terrestrial invasion that no one else knows is happening.

Academy Award winner Paulo Sorrentino ( e Young Pope) returns with this story of tragedy and unexpected joys, along with how fates intertwine. It’s a story about young Fabietto Schisa and the arrival of a football legend on the scene. Ultimately though, Sorerentino’s telling this story from his own hometown (Naples), so expect a deeply personal (and of course, achingly beautiful) experience.

Well, it’s Sandra Bullock as a recently released violent felon who is trying to reintegrate into society after a number of years in prison and dealing with the various hurdles and stigmas attached to... all that. It sounds interesting and important, even if it’s not, like, the type of light holiday viewing you might be looking for this time of the year. Worth giving it a run at some point.

Benedict Cumberbatch gives a villainous performance for the ages in e Power Of e Dog, the rst lm in 12 years from director Jane Campion. e western is expected (and deserves) to be an Oscars frontrunner, so hop on the horse-drawn bandwagon now.

Set in the near future, Swan Song stars two-time Oscar winner Mahershala Ali as a husband and father who’s dying from a terminal illness. To spare his family from unimaginable grief, he secretly agrees to undergo an experimental treatment where his memories will be transported into an exact healthy duplicate. Swan Song examines how far we’re willing to go to protect the ones we love. It’s science- ction at its most melancholy.

is is a surprisingly star-studded — Ellie Kemper! Rob Delaney! Kenan ompson! — addition to the Home Alone franchise, written by SNL veterans Mikey Day and Streeter Seidell. e plot remains the same: A 10-year-old boy gets left behind when his parents head o to Tokyo and he has to defend his house from various bumbling criminals. e reviews so far are... not great, but it might be worth a go if you’re looking for a nostalgia blast to the face or something to watch with younger children.

Fertility Treatment Centre

I am passionate about my work in helping couples to have a healthy baby. I have been very successfully treating couples/ individuals with fertility issues for 25 years.

I combine my experience in Western and Chinese medicine as well as working with the intelligent nature of the body. I have treated hundreds of couples with multiple failed IVFs, multiple miscarriages, very poor semen analysis, poor egg quality. Using my unique techniques, I’m seeing miracles each day.

My background is as a Registered Nurse/ Midwife. I worked in all aspects of midwifery in Ireland, England and Australia. I worked in a Dublin fertility (IVF) clinic approx. 25 years ago. I’ve done many courses in Western and Chinese medicine including a diploma course in research in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with a medical consultant.

While I respect Western medicine, I recognise we look at symptoms rather than the root cause. IVF is less than 50 years old and still relatively new. Many years ago, in ‘95 I travelled the world for 2 years looking deeper into the root cause of illness and fertility issues.

I found Chinese medicine really helped my own health and fertility. I then studied Chinese medicine for 5 years. Chinese medicine is the oldest medicine in the world at 5000 years old. I worked in three hospitals in China in 2001 and I saw how western and Chinese worked together.

While I’ve done many courses and research in both Western and Chinese medicine. I would say nature is my biggest teacher! I spend a lot of time in nature.

Although sometimes challenging, I understand deeply how nature has our back in supporting us with good health and good fertility.

In nature to grow a plant, we need to have fertile soil and a healthy seed. Whether planning IVF or natural fertility. is concept is what proves successful time and time again in having a healthy baby. e farmer’s daughter in me understands how a race horse at the top of its game is the hardest one to get into foul until the horse is more relaxed.

We like to think we are very di erent from animals, however research in DNA shows we are very similar. e main client I see is the “golden child” now adult in the family carrying a lot of expectation. In Chinese medicine they say “our mind is in our blood.” When the mind is stressed, this re ects in a stressed body, in ammation, poor health and infertility.

My passion is to help you to have a child of a healthy constitution in both mind and body. To reproduce a centred and balanced child, you need to be centred and balanced rst!

While I support couples and individuals going through IVF. e vast majority of couples conceive naturally even if they have had a history of multiple failed IVF cycles. I see the fertility challenge as a person’s gift! Often a time for transformation to self-love, trust and truth.

I am the mother of three healthy beautiful daughters. I know the joy they bring. I am passionate to help you to have a healthy baby.

If this is something you are interested in, please get in touch. I am presently doing my consultations mainly via zoom. People are nding this very bene cial in the comfort of their own home.

Siobhán Kehoe (RGN/RM/ Dip Obs and Gynae/ Herbalist)

Kilkenny GAA clubs and Community news

A GENTLEMAN’S PASSING The parish of Clara were le saddened on Friday last when the news broke that Tommy Brennan of Clarabricken, Clara had passed away the night before. Tommy was the President of Clara GAA Club and had also been a long standing Councillor of Kilkenny County Council. He was a man of great standing in the community and sympathies are extended to his wife Mai, his children Marian, Padraic, Elaine and John and all the extended family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

CAMOGIE SUCCESS The long awaited Roinn B U16 Camogie county final between Clara and St. Lachtains, Freshford was finally played on Sunday a ernoon at a foggy St. James’ Park. A minutes silence was observed before the start in memory of Clara Club President Tommy Brennan. As if inspired by his memory Clara took the bull by the horns from the start and a goal by Emma Shortall and points by Emma Corr and Lucy Boyd from a free had them 1-2 to 0-0 ahead at the first water break. This lead could have been far greater if Clara had taken all their chances but credit must also be given to the Freshford full back line, who were outstanding throughout. Then, as if to remind us that county finals in Kilkenny are never easily won, Freshford opened the second quarter scoring with a goal of their own. However the Clara response was impressive and two Lucy Boyd e orts from play le them 1-4 to 1-0 ahead at the hal ime whistle. It was noticeable too that Pia Langton and Joanne Comerford were well on top in the middle of the park and were supplying plenty of ammunition to their forwards. It was in the third quarter that Clara sealed this win. Three Laoise Nolan points, two of them from well struck 45s, and another good Lucy Boyd point gave them a commanding 1-8 to 1-1 lead a er three quarters. Freshford could only manage two points from placed balls in the final quarter while Lucy Boyd added another free and Emma Corr and Emma Shortall both chipped in with lovely points from play. Freshford tried hard but the Clara full back line of Sarah Dunne, Rachel Whelan and Alva Power stood firm. The half back line of Rachel Brickell, Laoise Nolan and Lucy Walsh were thundering forward all game. As already mentioned Pia Langton and Joanne Comerford gave Clara a real foothold around the middle. The two Emmas, Corr and Shortall were very busy throughout while Niamh Brickell foraged tirelessly for possession. Jessica Brennan, Lucy Boyd and Ava Kenny proved to be a formidable full forward line and Katie Agar and Rachel Lakes were real handfuls when they came on. The final score was 1-11 to 1-3 and Clara were fully deserving of their victory. Captain Emma Shortall paid tribute to the recently deceased Tommy Brennan and Freshford’s Claire Maher in her acceptance speech and also made an emotional reference to the absent Sarah Dobbyn, who was a big part of the evolution of this team. A great Clara victory and huge credit to mentors David Shortall, Eamonn Ra er, Joe Casey and Mary O Connell. Well done also to referee Paul Hunsten, who was barely noticed throughout, always a good sign of a ref. Team - Claire Murphy, Sarah Dunne, Rachel Whelan, Alva Power. Rachel Brickell, Laoise Nolan 0-3, 0-2x 45s, Lucy Walsh. Joanne Comerford, Pia Langton. Emma Corr 0-2, Emma Shortall 1-1, Niamh Brickell. Jessica Brennan, Lucy Boyd 0-5, 0-2f, Ava Kenny. Subs used Katie Agar, Rachel Lakes CLUB LOTTO - THANK YOU (Promotors Christmas Winners) The O’Loughlin Gaels Club Lotto is a massively important stream of revenue for the club. It is the bread and butter and puts heat and lights in the building, hot water in the dressing rooms, and puts teams on the field. We thank hugely our hardworking Lotto Committee, Eamon Doyle, Sean Casey and Brian Murphy. Our online sponsors www.perfectoprint.ie and the online driver Clubforce - A huge e ort too is put in by our promoters, of which there are dozens. But we could always do with new ones, so if any new member feels they can contribute and sell a few extra tickets please call into the club any Tuesday evening and volunteer. You will not be turned away.

The annual Christmas promotors prize draw produced the following winners :1. Padraig Leydon 2. Coleman Loughnane 3. Brian Murphy 4. Michael O’Halloran 5. Hugh Mahony 6. Gerry Buckley 7. Neil Loy 8. Benny Walsh 9. John Skehan 10. Ann Cullen Thank you and Happy Christmas to all our promotors and lotto players. There was no winner of this week’s Club Lotto (Dec 14th) Next week’s Jackpot will be €9,600 (Dec 21st) Numbers drawn were 5, 7, 14, 24 Bonus 13 Promotors Draw. 1. Noel Hickey c/o Brian Murphy 2. Delores Walsh c/o Esther Maher 3. Geraldine Casey c/o Online 4. Liam Murphy c/o Esther Maher 5. Eileen O’Brien c/o Esther Maher 6. Stephen Murphy 7. Tasha & Robbie c/o Paddy Greene 8. Dermot Delaney c/ online 9. Mick Cahill c/o Online 10. Anthony Cleere c/o Online HANDBALL NEWS The annual O’Loughlin Gaels Christmas Handball Tournament took place on Saturday at the club’s alleys. A er a few withdrawals due to covid, twelve hardys souls took to the courts (one for each of the 12 days of Christmas) A er 3 hours of play we were down to our final pairings. father and son pair of Frank & Noah Manogue, and Kirk Greene with Stephen Short. The two Manogues took home first prize a er an epic final. It has to be mentioned Noah was a late sub in a er covid raised its head again, a good young club man, and at only 15 did not look out of place. Thanks to Tracy Brannigan from Little Steps Creche for sponsoring the medals and trophies. We have a juvenile tournament next week for our up and coming club handballers. Well done to John Morrissey and all in handball for organising. TREE PLANTING It was a great morning at St. John’s Park on Saturday last as 1200 native trees and hedgerow were planted by club members and the Keep Kilkenny Beautiful vounteers in the annual Kilkenny 8000 Tree Biodiversity and climate change challenge. Well done to everyone involved. Community members planting for the future. Lovely Hurling FOOTBALL AIB Leinster Club Jnr Football Championship Freshford, Sunday Dec 19 11am Referee : G Hurley O’Loughlin Gaels 0-6 to 3-16 Clonbullogue (O aly) A fog burdened Freshford was the setting for this Leinster Jnr Football Championship and a er a decent start the Gaels were quickly burdened with the weight of a strong footballing opposition. Within two minutes the Clonbullogue no.11 Kevin O’Neill put the O aly men ahead with the first of his 5pts. Sammy Johnson would equalise soon a er from the placed ball but three unanswered points by the faithful men were an early indication of what was in store for the morning’s engagement. The Gaels dug in and expelled some good passages of play but their naivety cost them possession at vital moments. The footballing guile of the winners was evident as they were far more e ective when it came to counter attack and o the shoulder running. By the first water break the score sat at 0-5 to 0-2, Robbie Buckley converting the Gaels 2nd. On the restart Mikey Butler added another point but the next score for the Gaels wasn’t to come until the 47th minute, during which time the winners had registered a further 1-8 - the goal coming from a penalty dispatched by the aforementioned O’Neill - while the Gaels registered a black card courtesy of one Mikey Butler. Substitutes Davey Burke and Evan Walsh did inject a much needed energy into the Gaels cause but Burke’s 47minute point was quickly followed up by a second Clonbullogue goal. Burke would add a second and Johnson finish the Gaels scoring from a placed ball but the O aly side ran out comfortably to

finish 0-6 to 3-16. Hard luck to all involved, good e ort, but the footballs will be going on DoneDeal tonight ! Team: V O’Grady, R Buckley, J Leahy, J Nolan, M Bergin, J Molloy, C Loy, H Lawlor, R Poyntz, R Buckley (0-1), S Johnson (0-2f), C Heary, E Kearns, A Forristal, M Butler (0-1). D Burke (0-2), E Walsh, C Kelly, J Doyle, P Butler. Sponrs: Pat Robert Carroll CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES KILKENNY CITY Christmas Eve: 4.00pm: St. Mary’s Cathedral 5.40pm: Capuchin Friary 6.00pm: St. John’s Church (Family Mass); St. Mary’s Cathedral. St. Canice’s Church. 6.10pm: The Black Abbey. 7.00pm: Dunmore Church. 7.30pm: Capuchin Friary. 8.00pm: Johnswell Church; St. Canice’s Church. 9.00pm: St. John’s Church; Capuchin Friary; The Black Abbey; St. Fiacre’s Church. 12 Midnight: St. Patrick’s Church. Christmas Day: 6.30am: St. John’s Church. 8.00am: St. John’s Church. 9.00am: St. Mary’s Cathedral; The Black Abbey. 9.30am: St. Patrick’s Church. 10.00am: Johnswell Church; St. Canice’s Church; Foulkstown. 10.30am: St. Fiacre’s Church; Capuchin Friary (Irish); The Black Abbey. 11.00am: Dunmore Church; St. Mary’s Cathedral. 11.30am: St. John’s Church; St. Canice’s Church. 12 noon: St. Fiacre’s Church. Capuchin Friary; The Black Abbey. 12.30pm: St. Patrick’s Church. 1.00pm: St. John’s Church (Polish).

There will be no evening Mass in any of the City churches on Christmas Day. Masses in the City will be at the usual times on Sunday, 26th December. HAPPY CHRISTMAS O’Loughlin Gaels would like to wish all its members, players,volunteers, sponsors and community neighbours a very happy Christmas. We extend our wishes to all our diaspora spread throughout the world. Nollag Shona daoibh go léir

WEDDING BELLS The marriage took place recently at St.Canices Church Clough Ballacolla between Jonathan Doheny of Woodview Freshford and Joanne Harrisson of Ballacolla Co.Laois. The ceremony was performed by Fr.Noel Maher. The Bride was attended by Miriam Dillon, Catherine Harrison, Karen McEvoy and Siobhan Vahey. Groomsmen were Mark Kavanagh, Ger Doheny, John P Kavanagh and Dennis Long. The O ertory procession was done by the bride and grooms mothers Bertilla Doheny and Mary Harrison. Readings were done by Linda Doheny and Catriona Long and prayers of the faithful were by Shauna McGrath, Michael Harrison, James Harrison, Megan Callanan and Charlotte O’Flaherty. The happy couple will reside in their newly built home at Inch Freshford . Joanne is a member of sta at St.Lachtains National School Freshford while Jonathan is employed at Kilkenny Golf Course. Jonathan was a member of Freshford Town Soccer teams since his school boy days and also member of St.Lachtains GAA teams over the years. They are wished all the very best in their married life together. CAMOGIE CHAMPS Congratulations to the Freshford side who won the U22 county camogie final recently when they defeated Mooncoin at Danesfort on a scoreline of 2-8 to 0-4. Well done to all the girls and their management team of Michael Farrell, Marie O’Connor and Liam Cleere and all involved in the great victory. Team: S.Farrell, C.Maher, M.Brennan, E.Dooley, C.Bergin, E.Bergin, K.Keoghan, A.Maher, A.Ryan, E.Bergin, C.Dooley (capt) F.Walsh, R.Hickey, J.A.Bergin, C.Burke, T.Fogarty, A.Murphy, A.Cleere, S.Hennessy, S.Brennan, B.Bergin, S.Davis, C.Tiernan, O.Bergin, M.Dalton,, S.Dalton, S.Bergin (injured). DEATH The death occurred last week of Peter Maher late of Ballydowel Rathmoyle. Aged in his late 80s he was predeceased by his wife Mary a few years ago. A quiet ino ensive and good living gentleman he was widely known and respected in the area. Funeral mass took place in Tulla Church on Saturday morning last following by burial in the adjoining cemetery. He is mourned by his son Joe, daughter Eleanor, grandchildren, son in law, daughter in law, nephews nieces and extended family to whom deepest sympathy is extended.

ANNUAL WALK Gathabawn Annual St Stephens Day Sponsored Walk takes place on St.Stephens Day. The group are delighted to welcome all walkers back a er the year of covid restrictions. This year the walks will follow strict covid guildines. The walks will take place on the Gathabawn loop, and many people like to walk o the turkey and ham while meeting up with old friends at this annual event. The route is of moderate grade with good footwear recommended. Dogs are not allowed on the walks and you are asked to respect this as they rely on their local landowners for access to the stunning landscape. Walkers have 3 options. Walk 1 is 12km long with a 2780m ascent Gathabawn Loop up the Culllahill road takes 3-4 hrs across country roads and farmland. Walk 2 is 7km Gathabawn short loop is similar and takes approx. 1-1.5 hrs. The first 2.5km country roads a er which the main cross country loop is re-joined. Walk 3- all road loop is from Gathabawn village up the Cullahill road, through Coolcashin Ballygooney around to Foyle Bridge and back to Gathabawn 6km family and buggy friendly and takes approx. 1.5 hrs. The walk starts from Gathabawn village between 11am and 12 noon with registration beforehand outside Mackey’s pub. Hot soup will once again be available free of charge on return of walkers by kind donation of Glanbia Ballyragget. ST.VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY Thanks to all who contributed to the annual Christmas collection for the St. Vincent de Paul Society recently. Please note that donations can be made any time in the blue SVP envelopes which each household has received through An Post. These envelopes can be le in the parish collection box in the porch at Freshford Church or in the collection basket at Tulla Church. ENGAGEMENT Special congratulations go out to local Hurling star Darren Brennan and his fiancée Chloe who announced their engagement last weekend. Darren plays in goal for St.Lachtains Intermediate hurlers and has played with the club since his school boy’s days. He is sub goalie for Kilkenny Senior Hurling side also. They are wished all the best from all who know them. SOCCER Freshford Town had only one team in action at the weekend. There were no school boys games. The Junior side recorded a great win on Sunday morning last when they travelled to Durrow to take on the Lions in an away league tie. They came out winners a er a great game on a 3-2 scoreline with Jack Cleere getting a hat trick. The annual St.Stephens Day soccer tournament is due to take place this year at Woodview all going well. Watch out for details on the clubs facebook page. The training sessions for U8s finished up on Saturday last until a er the Christmas holidays and will resume in the new year. All boys from 5 to 8 years old are welcome so go along and join up. MACRA 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 .GAA NEWS St. Lachtains U21 hurling side were very unlucky on Sunday last when they came up short against Galmoy /Windgap . The game went to extra time and they were defeated on a scoreline of 1-22 to 1-17 a er extra time.They would like to wish Galmoy/Windgap all the best in the county final Thanks goes to all players and management for their work throughout the year with this team. Team:J. Burke ,J Cantwell, J hickey,C Donnelly,L Costigan,D maher,C ra er,M Donnelly,P Donnelly,D Killeen,E Kenny Landers,C Power,C Leahy,C O Leary,A Ra er, Subs -J Bergin ,C hickey,B Dermody,F Keoghan. AGM St Lachtains Gaa club AGM will be held on Friday the 21st January 2022 @ 7.30 pm in the clubrooms. All nominations and motions should be with the secretary by Friday 7th January. All updates on all activities St Lachtains GAA can be followed on our social media pages both on Facebook and Twitter.

PARISH NEWS With attendance at Masses almost back to normal Mass in the Parish Church each Wednesday morning at 9.30am and on Sunday morning at 11am.wiith Mass in Tulla church on Saturday evenings at 8pm. While the obligation to attend Sunday mass is still suspended you are encouraged to return. Safety measures remain in place which includes wearing of masks, social distancing and hand sanitising and full sanitation of the Church a er every celebration Mass on Christmas Eve at Tulla Church at 7.30pm and in Freshford Church at 9.30pm. Mass on Christmas Day at Freshford Church at 11am and on Sunday 26th Dec. at 11am. The restoration of the Stations of the Cross in the Church continues with ten now completed and just four more to go. In order to continue the work you are invited to sponsor one of the stations maybe with your family or a group of your friends. The sponsors will be included in a special roll of honour displayed in the church as a lasting legacy. For further information re same you are asked to please contact Monsignor Kennedy 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. 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 on that number or on 087 25235 COMMUNITY ALERT Freshford/Threecastles Community alert group remind you that the annual text alert scheme membership is now due. 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 welcome and the group wish to thank you all for your continued support. With winter upon us now and the dark evenings and long nights you are reminded to take care of yourself and take care of your elderly neighbours or friends.

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.

GAA Development Fund Lotto Syndicate. December GAA Development Fund Lotto Syndicate winners:Conor and Sabrina Bass €100, John Carroll €100. Victor Costello,Peter and Ann Kirwan €50 each. Christmas Bonus Draw winners:-Colm Deegan, John and Mary Walsh, Arik Kowalik, Canice Hickey, Hugh and Danielle MacEneaney, John and Collette Fitzpatrick €50 each. Thank you to all who continue to support our development fund and all our fundraising activities. Planning permission has been granted for the new Gym and Ball wall and we look forward to seeing this addition to the club start in 2022. KILKENNY VOLUNTEER CENTRE Kilkenny Volunteer Centre would like to wish everyone a Happy and Safe Christmas and a Healthy New Year. The centre will be closed from Thursday the 23rd of December and will reopen on Tuesday the 4th of January 2022. Keep an eye on our website and social media for our Virtual Community and Voluntary Awards Ceremony where our amazing winners were announced. Looking forward to working with groups and individual volunteers in the new year. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and safe and healthy New Year. DUNNAMAGGIN LOTTO Dunnamaggin Lotto Draw Results for 13th December 2021 Winning Numbers : 4, 24,34 No Winner Results Draw for 5 x € 30 Mary T Power (Delaney’s ),Bernie McCormack ( Jimmy McCormack), Cathal McCormack ( Townsends ), Jim Dalton ( Jim Dalton ), Dick O Shea ( Aidan Farrell ) Jackpot Next Week€ 4,300 Venue Delaney’s Kells on Monday December 20th at 9pm. All Welcome. DUNAMAGGIN DEVELOPMENT GROUP Dunnamaggin Development Group wish all residents of Dunnamaggin Parish a very Happy Christmas and hope that in 2022, at some point, we can get back to normal interaction in a covid free world. We wish to thank everybody who has supported us over the past year in all our endeavors. Congratulations again to Noel McDonald who was this years recipient of our Community Spirit Award nominated by his friends and neighbours in Kilmoganny for his commitment to his community. Thank you to everyone who has supported our markets in Madges Garden, all the stallholders, the volunteers and all those that came on the day, entered our competitions and enjoyed themselves. Early in 2022 we will host our long overdue AGM and launch the five year Vision for Dunnamaggin compiled by Rosie and her team from Workhouse Union in Callan. DICKSBORO CALENDER 2022 Dicksboro 2022 A3 Spiral Bound Wall Calendars now available to purchase.A must have Christmas stocking filler featuring every single player who wore the maroon and white this past year (fingers crossed) A beautiful production, thanks to Tom Beirne, Davy Ryan, Alan Condon, Jason Dempsey and the team at Kilkenny Print and Graphics. Limited availability so please get your order in and collect the calendar from the clubhouse on any Thursday night before Christmas. Please see all socials to purchase. CLUB LOTTO Dicksboro GAA Club LOTTO Results Dec 18th Nos: 24–12– 4– 27 Jackpot: €6,850– not won Draw Prizes – €50: John Cahill c/o Paddy Maher €25 each Cillian Breathnach c/o online €25 each Camin Browne c/o online €25 each Brian Phelan c/o online Co op draw ticket Tony Preston c/o F and E Morrissey Promotors prize Stella Doyle New weeks draw 7,500 Euro 6th of January 2022 HAPPY CHRISTMAS Everyone at Dicksboro GAA and Camogie club would like to wish their members a happy and safe Christmas.