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Rebel says: Well, what do you think Britney?

It is not the approval of the critics that Rebel Wilson is seeking for her new Net ix movie Senior Year but rather that os pop star Britney Spears.

In the American comedy lm, Wilson plays a 37-yearold woman who’s awoken from a 20 year coma and heads back to high school to get her diploma. While she’s physically aged, Wilson still acts like the 20-year-old she was when she went into the coma. In one scene, the Aussie actor recreated Britney’s music video for You Drive Me)Crazy.

During an interview for Extra, Wilson revealed that she’s desperately seeking Britney Spear’s approval over the scene.

“ e only person I care about their review of this lm is Britney Spears herself, so, Britney, I hope you check it out this weekend on Net ix and just let me know!” she said. “Like, hit me up Britney ... because we really are paying homage to you and we hope you enjoy it.”

Wilson told the publication that she hadn’t spoken personally to Spears about the scene, but revealed that her label representatives gave permission for the song to be used.

“I didn’t personally talk to her. It was through her label, but I’m really glad that she agreed that we could do it in the lm,” she said.

During an exclusive interview with Net ix, Wilson discussed how she got in character to impersonate the pop star.

“In this scene, Stephanie Wilson’s character is a bit annoyed that the 2022 cheer squad, they don’t do sexy dancing, they don’t do stunts, and she’s trying to loosen them up a bit. She’s encouraging the young teens to dance and she goes, ‘what better way to get them dancing slutty.. then to just dance a Britney Spears number,” she explained.

“So, I encourage the kids to dance to Britney Spears Crazy in the basement. We rehearsed the scene in Atlanta and sometimes we’d have to – because of all the work on the movie [ I’d have to rehearse on weekends. And, we rehearsed it maybe on like ve di erent days and we practised it and tried to get it really tight.”

“What’s always weird is that you never practice in the actual out ts. And then when you get on set and you’re in the hair and makeup and the actual out ts you’re like oh this feels a bit di erent ...”

“Obviously, I’m a huge Britney fan and I’ve watched all her lm clips, I listened to her music. I just tried to channel her energy.

“We do so many takes and in a couple of them, our director Alex Hardcastle was like, that was actually like I thought for a second that was Britney.”

The coolest TV shows of all time

PART 3 House

American television medical drama, House, follows Dr Gregory House, a medical genius who leads a team of diagnosticians at a ctional Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital in New Jersey.

His team helps several patients while House guides the deliberations and diagnosis. e series was rst aired in November 2004 and ran for eight seasons until it came to an end in May 2012.

Oz

Oz is an American television drama series that was released in July 1997.

It follows the story of the daily activities of a rather unusual prison facility called Emerald City, and it’s carefully managed, criminal inhabitants.

Oz ran for six seasons, with the nale aired in February 2003.

Fargo

Fargo is an American black comedy-crime drama television series.

It follows Lorne Malvo (Billy Bob orton), who, on passing through Bemidji, Minnesota, in uences the community with his malice, violence, and deception. e series premiered on April 15, 2014, and ran for three seasons. Another season was in the pipeline but delayed due to the pandemic.

Only Fools And Horses

is British television sitcom debuted in 1981, on BBC One, and ran for 10 years, with a further 16 sporadic Christmas episodes.

In a nutshell, the series follows the Trotters, a south-east London family of market traders and wheeler-dealers, as they do what they can to make their fortune.

Fleabag

Fleabag is a British comedy-drama television series that follows the daily activities of a free-spirited, confused and angry young woman in London. e show was released in July 2016 and ran for two series until it concluded in April 2019.

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If somehow the Fleabag train passed you by, it’s time to let it hit you at its full, incredible force. Phoebe Waller-Bridge writes and stars in the play-turned extraordinary three seasons comedy series. A 30-something woman who runs a cafe lives a sex- lled life with a sense of humour that hides the tragedies she hasn’t yet come to terms with. Just about word-for-word perfect, with a fourth-wall breaking device, Fleabag frequently does its best to both shock and devastate you, while being ridiculously funny.

Going on a Katheryn Hahn binge after WandaVision? Marvel’s new favourite witch starred in one season of this 2016 comedy with a memorable title. Her character’s name is just as memorable: Chris Kraus, an artist and lmmaker who moves to Texas with her husband. She quickly falls in love with his fellowship sponsor, played by Kevin Bacon. Yes, Kevin Bacon is in this. e dynamic of her marriage shifts as her infatuation challenges everything in smart and provocative and adult ways. Sadly, I Love Dick didn’t score a second season, but the rst is well worth your time.

Featuring Carrie Fisher’s nal TV role, Catastrophe is a four seasons rom-com about messy, chaotic people. Londoner Sharon and Bostonian Rob have a one- week stand that results in an unplanned pregnancy and Rob moving to the UK so they can start a family. e tricky part: Sharon and Rob don’t know the rst thing about each other. Covering age, sex, parenthood, marriage and love in its open book, Catastrophe is a superb rom-com that gives you four seasons to devour.

Transparent’s unique story follows the Pfe erman siblings who discover their dad is transitioning into a woman named Maura. Other aspects of the Pfe ermans’ lives, including a sour marriage and a disappointing child, give this tightly scripted comedy-drama a relatable side. Poignant and ambitious, e four seasons Transparent is a show to look out for.

A four seasons comedy-drama set in New York’s classical music scene, Mozart in the Jungle is as whimsical as its title suggests. Upcoming oboist Hailey meets eccentric conductor Rodrigo, who’s tasked with revitalizsng the New York Symphony. Never losing you with jargon, Mozart in the Jungle charmingly reveals an edgier side to the world of strings, playing its own symphony of sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll.

MacDonagh Junction leads the way for inclusive shopping

MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre have just become the South East’s rst Hidden Disabilities Sun ower Friendly Shopping Centre. e centre management team along with car park, cleaning, security team and 15 retail groups all undertook training provided by Hidden Disabilities Sun ower, to increase their awareness of the barriers that both adults and children with invisible disabilities can face. e Centre will now provide Sun ower lanyards at the Customer Service Desk which will allow those wearing one to discreetly indicate to people around them including sta , colleagues, and health professionals that they may need additional support, help or a little more time.

Assistant Centre Manager, Donna Byrne spoke of the Centre’s vision to become an inclusive retail space for everyone: “we have always endeavoured to provide an inclusive space for all of the people of Kilkenny and anyone who comes to visit our city. ere are always new opportunities to learn and improve, as we encounter customers who are facing challenges that we ourselves, haven’t had to personally deal with. Over the past number of years, we have been proudly recognised as the rst age friendly shopping centre in Ireland introducing initiatives such as age friendly parking spaces for ease of accessibility, our over 60s discount club, additional seating and our teams have undertaken dementia awareness training.

In addition to these initiatives, we have also installed our baby feeding room, a height adjustable changing bench, wheelchair loan service and most recently the introduction of our autism friendly shopping hours. e impact these small changes have made to the lives of our customers has been tenfold and it’s been amazing to hear the positive feedback we have received o the back of these initiatives. We’re proud to be o ering Sun ower lanyards at the Customer Service Desk. Not all disabilities are visible, and it’s evident that a subtle gesture can make a big di erence”.

Paul White, CEO, Hidden Disabilities Sun ower said “We are delighted that MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre have joined the global Sun ower network as part of their commitment to be an inclusive shopping space. Sun ower wearers with nonvisible disabilities will be able to enjoy their retail experience knowing that they will be recognised and supported by sta on their visit with kindness, understanding and patience.”

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Congratulations to Rebecca Bourke

L - R Teresa Bourke, Commissioner Drew Harris, Rebecca Bourke, Helen McEntee Minister for Justice and John Bourke.

SENIORS LEAVE IT LATE The Clara senior hurlers got out of jail on Tuesday evening of last week in Bennettsbridge when a late 1-2 gave them a one point win. The Bridge looked to have done enough to secure the points in this Credit Union Senior League clash as they held a four point lead with less than five minutes to play. The first half was a di erent story as Clara, despite playing into a strong breeze, led 2-8 to 0-11 at the break. They were full value for their lead as they had moved the ball around very well and ran up a decent score into the wind. Both goals had come from Chris Bolger, who had the beating of his marker most of the time. The second goal was the last score of the half when he pounced on the rebound of a Dara Glynn shot to fire home. If Clara thought the wind was going to win the game for them in the second half, they were rudely reminded otherwise.Thirty seconds into the new half when Willie O Connor drove an unstoppable shot to the Clara net. This galvanised the Bridge and, helped by some wayward Clara shooting as well as a saved Chris Bolger penalty, they went on to score seven of the next ten points to take that late four point lead.Jack Langton sensibly took his point for the next score, and as Clara pushed up on the puckout to gain possession, the referee awarded them a free. James Nolan took it quickly to release Martin O Connell, who shot low and hard to the net to tie up the game. The same player then added the winner to leave Bennettsbridge wondering how they had lost a game they looked destined to win. It was a good win for the Clara men to follow up on the Ballyhale game. O Loughlins are their next opponents in this competition. Team - Kevin Nolan, Bill Carrigan, Sean O Shea, Evan Whearty. James Casey, David Langton 0-1f, Shane Staunton. Conor O Shea, Jack Langton 0-2. Paul Cody, Martin O Connell 1-2, James Nolan 0-2. Dara Glynn 0-1, Chris Bolger 2-1, Joe Connolly 0-4f. KEVIN NOLAN HEROICS Then on Sunday Clara claimed the Leinster League title with a dramatic penalty shoot out win over Laois side Borris in Ossory/ Kilcotton. Clara started well and scored the first three points of the game against a fresh breeze. Borris/Kilcotton settled and answered with three of their own. The rest of the half was an even a air and Clara would have been the happier of the two teams when they retired at the break at 0-13 each. They had the help of the breeze to come. But much like Bennettsbridge did in the Tuesday night game, Borris/ Kilcotton began the second half with a goal and a point. They maintained their advantage for most of the second half, until a late Clara flurry of points from David Langton, Matt Kenny and Martin O Connell le them one point ahead. However Borris/Kilcotton deservedly posted an equaliser just before the final whistle, 0-24 to 1-21. This game was played in Nowlan Park as a curtain raiser to Kilkenny and Wexford, and time constraints dictated that no extra time be played. Instead the result would be decided by 5 penalties for each team. James Nolan slotted the first one while the Borris/Kilcotton player did the same. Then Shane Staunton had his well struck low shot brilliantly saved, but Kevin Nolan baled him out by doing likewise with the one he faced. Paul Cody stepped up and was also blocked, and when Borris converted their e ort they were a goal to the good with just two shots each le . However Chris Bolger and Matt Kenny hit two rockets to the net and Kevin Nolan made two stupendous saves to clinch the title for Clara. Jack Langton was the man to li the cup. Team - Kevin Nolan, Evan Whearty, Jack Langton 0-1, Sean O Shea. Matt Kenny 0-3, David Langton 0-1f, Bill Carrigan. Shane Staunton 0-2, Liam Ryan 0-6. Paul Cody 0-2, Martin O Connell 0-1, Jason Byrne 0-5, 0-4f, 0-1 x 65. Dara Glynn, Chris Bolger 0-1, James Nolan 0-1. Subs used Joe Connolly, James Casey MINORS WIN Clara’s minor hurlers played a very competitive challenge game against Oulart the Ballagh in Clara on Wednesday of last week. Oulart started the brighter and had six points on the board a er ten minutes. However their good work was undone by the concession of two goals to Rory Glynn and Harry Boyle. Clara found their feet a er that and dominated the rest of the half. Another Harry Boyle goal helped them to a 3-6 to 1-8 lead at half time.Clara won the second half ten points to six, which gave them a 3-16 to 1-14 win. A very useful exercise to keep things ticking over. Team - Luke Lawlor, Tommy Delaney, Ben Crow, Alex McDonald. Alex Firbank, Zach Lawlor, Ben Murphy. Eoin Corr, Sean Carrigan 0-2. Ned Langton 0-1, Rory Glynn 1-8, 0-3f, 0-1x 65, Davy Barcoe. Harry Boyle 2-2, Cian Kelly 0-2, Dillon Cummins 0-1. Subs used , Philip Carrigan, Hugh Kelly, Joe Power, James Cody. COUNTY Well done to John Murphy who was the Strength and Conditioning coach as Kilkenny won the All Ireland U20 title in Thurles on Sunday with a nail biting one point victory over hot favourites Limerick. The Cats finished out all their games strongly, which was testament to John’s e orts. Well done also to Mary O Connell, who played for the Kilkenny senior camogie team that made the long journey north to put Down to the sword in the championship. Kilkenny won 1-23 to 1-10 with Mary getting the all important goal.

Well done to these three bucko’s who received well-earned ‘Player of the Week” awards at Sunday morning training

CLUB LOTTO There was no winner of this week’s Club Lotto (May 17th). Numbers drawn were 4, 5, 20, 25 Bonus 8. Next week’s big Prize will be €8,800 (May 24th). www.oloughlingaels.com/lotto Promotors Draw .1. Martin Ga ney c/o Kevin Cleere. 2. Dan O’Driscoll. 3. Anne Loy c/o Neil Loy. 4. Brian Jnr c/o Brian Murphy .5. Gladdie Maher c/o John Joe Cullen. 6. Pat Cody c/o Mary Cody. 7. Kay O’Halloran c/o Michael O’Halloran8. Andrea Mulloney c/o online 9. Dierdre Breen c/o online. 10. Gary Bryan c/o online. Thank you for your continued support SUMMER CAMP 2022 It’s back!! Summer Camp details and forms are being handed out at training evenings. So if you want in, be at training this week. Mark in those dates - July 25th to 29th and August 1st to 5th. We can’t wait. Lovely hurling U6 AND JUVENILE TRAINING U6s and juvenile training continues Sundays 11am and also Thursdays at 6:15pm every week. Sposors: McCarthy’s Eurospar, Newpark Shopping Centre THANKS A big thanks to all those who volunteered on Saturday around St. Johns Park to help facilitate the large crowd of supporters going to Nowlan Park. It’s always great to see so many new visitors to the club and to have so many volunteers makes it easier for a good welcoming. It is much appreciated by match day supporters and committee members. Anyone wishing to volunteer in the club in any facet please contact any committee member at any time. SUPPORT OUR TEAMS There’s plenty of action throughout the club with teams involved from go games to summer leagues in both hurling and Camogie. Please show your support for our players. They love it !

FEILE LACHTAIN 2022 A lecture on the “History and Architecture of St. Lachtain’s Church and Doorway” was held on Friday evening last in St. Lachtain’s Church of Ireland. The speakers were, Dr. Rachel Moss of Trinity College and Ms. Margaret Quinlan, architect for the church renovation. Ionad Lachtain Church, Arts and Heritage Centre is open every Saturday and Sunday from 11.30am until 4.30pm. Kevin Buckley’s replica of the Shrine of St. Lachtain’s Arm is currently on display in the museum courtesy of Freshford Community Club. Also on display is another replica of the shrine by Pádraig Donnelly. There are gi s for every occasion on sale in the cra s shop. New additions here include souvenir Freshford greeting cards and carrier bags and clocks set in miniature hurleys and sliotars. While these sport the Black and Amber colours, they can be ordered in any county colours. Thanks to all who supported the recent book launch, art exhibition and lecture. Ned Kennedy’s book “Edmund Fitzpatrick Artist and Illustrator” is on sale at O’ Shea’s Shop and all Kilkenny bookshops. Cost €12. It can be ordered by post from O’Shea’s by adding post and packing. DEATH The death took place recently of Frank Kennedy late of The Square Freshford and Pragaue House. Frank who was in his nineties was the last surviving member of a well known and respected family in the village. He worked for many years in Dublin before retiring back to Freshford. He was a quiet and good living gentleman. Funeral Mass took place in St.Lachtains church following by burial in St.Lachtains Cemetery. He is mourned by his nephews Eamon and Pat, nephew in law, grandnieces and grandnephews and extended family to whom deepest sympathy is extended. TULLAROAN RUN Tullaroan AC will be holding their 7th annual run/walk day Saturday 4th June which includes an Ultra, Full, Half Marathon, 10K and 5k, starting at 7am. So a distance to suit all the family. We would like to thank everyone for their help and co-operation in making the day a success. There will be approx. 600 participants. We would like everyone to drive with extra caution that day and also to keep dogs o the road please. Come out and cheer on the participants. Feel free to set up an aid table outside your house. Just contact any of the committee and we will drop o water and goodies for it. The route starts at the Sports Field through theVillage to Oldtown, Lisscross, Valley inn, Kilaghy, Brittas Bridge back to the Village three times for the ultra. Your cooperation would be greatly appreciated. BIRTHDAY BOY Special birthday wishes go out to local well known lad Martin Walsh of Woodview Freshford who celebrated a very special birthday last weekend. Murty as he is known to all reached the big 50 and celebrated with all his friends at a party in Kavanaghs on Saturday night last. SPLIT THE POT The weekly split the pot draw took place on Wednesday last week and the lucky winner was Robin Theloke Clashacrow who won the sum of €170. Tickets are just €2 and the winner gets half of the takings. The draw is held each Wednesday and boxes and envelopes can be found in Kavanaghs Bar, Mace, O’Shea’s corner shop, Girls & Guys Hairdressers, Oasis Creche, Freshford Creamery, Freshford Butchers and Prague House. This months proceeds are going to Freshford Community Café. The Committee would ask you to Please support this fund raiser. GALWAY TRIP A trip to Galway is being planned for 7th June to Salthill, stopping o at Roscrea for tea and scones and then onto Galway city and Salthill. Dinner will be served in O’Meara’s of Portumna on the way back. The bus leaves from St.Lachtains GAA grounds at 8.20am sharp returning at 9pm.All are welcome. Names should be given to Paddy Butter on 087 6367667 , Ann Burke on 086 2030224 or Marie O’Connor on 086 2547430 BACK TO AUSTRALIA Returned to Australia last week a er a month long holiday in Freshford was Ross Costigan Ross is son of Tony and Mary Costigan and its his first time back since the pandemic with his partner and baby son. FILL THE JAR A big thank you is extended to all those who donated to “Fill the Jar for UIkraine” at O’Sheas Shop Freshford. A total of€920 was collected and the proprietors extend a sincere thanks for your kind generosity. GAA NEWS Congratulations to local lads Alan Ra er, Mark Donnelly and David Brennan who were all members of the successful Kilkenny u20 victory in the All Ireland final on Sunday last when they beat Limerick. Alan was the sub goalkeeper and Mark was on the panel while David was a member of the management team. St Lachtains Intermediates hurlers are out against neighbours Lisdowney on Saturday evening next at 5.30 in Lisdowney. The U 13 boys take on St Patrick’s on Friday evening at 7.30 in Ballyragget. COFFEE MORNING AT LOOP CAFE The recent Co ee morning at Freshford Loop Cafe was a great success and very well supported. Many thanks to all those who donated cakes etc and all who supported the event. Work is continuing on Freshford’s new Community Café at Buncrussia Street Freshford and the volunteers are making great progress TRIP TO KNOCK On Saturday 4th June a bus leaves Kilkenny at Butts Green R95Fh90 at 8am for the All Ireland Rosary Rally. If you are interested in attending please contact 086 8469011 to book your seat. SOCCER Freshford Town Junior side had their last game of the league for this season last weekend. Forced to field without a number of regulars they lost out 3-0 to river Rangers. The schoolboys section is also coming to an end. Congratulations to Freshford U10 side and their management who won the semi final of the Gerry O’Reilly plate Saturday morning defeating Freebooters boys in the semi final.They now await their opponents in the upcoming final. The training sessions for U8s continue each Saturday morning (weather permitting) are on from 12noon to 1pm at the Sportsfield at Woodview. All boys from 5-8 are most welcome to come along and join in TALKS Threecastles Community Hall held the last talk of the Spring Series on Wednesday 11th May in Threecastles Hall . The talk was given by renowned Archaeologist Coilin O’Driscoll and was titled “Discovering the archaeology of Threecastles.” Refreshfments were served. COMMUNITY ALERT Freshford /Three castles Community Alert group held their AGM recently. This was their first AGM since covid restrictions and the following o icers were elected for the forthcoming year; Chairman – John Bergin, Secretary – Jacinta Power, Treasurer –Mick Cormack PRO – Anna Morrissey Anyone wishing to join the text alert scheme or have a personal alarm installed should contact any of the above Committee. It is 10 euro per phone number. New members are always very welcome. The group wish to thank everyone who has joined for their continued support. Please contact any of the committee members to discuss, John Bergin 0862592535, Jacinta Power 0877658672, Mick Cormack 0863535293 or Anna Morrissey 0858277965. PARISH NEWS Attendance at mass are now back to full capacity Mass is held 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 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 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 Card s 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 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 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.

KELLS HANDBALL CLUB Kells Handball Club ran a tournament in memory of the late Brian McCormack who was a member of Kells Handball Club. The juvenile doubles tournament consisted of 8 pairs played in a round robin timed game format. There were lots of excellent handball skill on display with the eventual winners Darragh McCormack and Jake O’Neill overcoming Shauna Hayes and Ava Walsh in the Final. Thank you to all the participants and their families for supporting the tournament and thanks to the McCormack Family for allowing us to hold the tournament in Brian’s honour. Light refreshments were provided during the evening, and everyone had time to have a chat. All participants received a medal and participation certificate, and the winners and runners up received a Brian McCormack Memorial Cup. CAR WASH A Car Wash to fundraise for the Féile will take place this Saturday May 28th 10am to 3pm. €7 a car, come along and support. We are also looking for donations of clothes for our second fundraiser. Clothes can be le at the car wash on Saturday. LOCAL LOTTO Local Lotto Results for May 16th 2022 Winning Numbers : 1, 5 , 31. No Winner. Winners of Draw for 5 x € 30. Tom McCormack ( Townsends ), Cindy Bryce ( Cis Ryan ), Dublin John ( Malachy Hogan ),Mockel B ( Petes ),Paschal Grace ( Ellen Delehunty ) Jackpot next week May 25th: € 2,200 Venue Dunphy’s Bar Kilmoganny at 9pm All Welcome MAY MARKET Dunnamaggin Village, May Market, Sunday May 29th 12 noon to 4pm: What a perfect month to have our Flower Market and to celebrate our new flower embankment in Dunnamaggin . Join us for food , stalls and lots of activities We are very excited to have Betty Holden join us for a flower arranging demo. We will also be holding a ra le for Bettys work for you to take home. We can’t thank enough for all the hard work and planning that has gone into the Embankment and we couldn’t have done it without the continued support of our community . The Pop Up Café will be open for tea co ee and cakes and Eamon’s BBQ will supply Beef Burgers, Chicken Burgers and Sausages in a Roll. Proceeds from the Café and BBQ go towards Dunnamaggin Development Groups ongoing work in the village. Lots of cra and food stalls and fun for the children. Come along and meet neighbours and friends in the beautiful Madge’s Garden. DUNNAMAGGIN LADIES FOOTBALL CLUB LITTER PICKS FOR FÉILE KICKS! Our U15s are through to Regional Féile in two weeks time!! They will be doing LITTER PICKS in their communities in the coming week and are asking you to DONATE to their Fund4Féile! Any small contribution is very welcome and will ensure they have the best Féile experience possible. Thank you for your support to the teenage girls playing a team sport in your community. DONATE HERE TO THEIR FUND4FÉILE https://www.idonate.ie/ fun.../11437193_fund4f--ile-2022.html KILMOGANNY BRIDGE CLUB The bridge results for 18/05/2022: 1st Teresa Walsh & Margaret Duggan.

Dunnamaggin Caption Tournament group with cup.

2nd Josie O’Gorman & Tina Ronan. Bridge is every Wednesday night at 7.30pm in St. Eoghans Centre, Kilmoganny. All welcome. DROICHEAD FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE Would you like to learn how to drive? Droichead Family Resource Centre are now enrolling for Employment Skills QQI Level 4 commencing in September 2022. Get Driver Theory, Driving Lessons and Test preparation while training in Employment Skills including Safepass, HACCP and First Aid. Training allowance paid subject to DSP entitlements. For more information contact Droichead Family Resource Centre on (056) 7755660.Funky Fun Summer Camp are now taking bookings for their Multi- Activity Camp in Droichead on July 11th- 15th and July 18th-22nd from 9.30am-2pm . Contact Lorraine on (087) 3413970 to book your place. Pre booking is essential and book early to avoid disappointment.Droichead Family Resource Centre are running a Heartsaver AED Course on the 10th of June from 9.30am-12.30pm. Participants will learn how to use an Automated External Defibrillator and CPR. The Heartsaver AED Course costs €10 per person and each participant will receive an Irish Heart Foundation Heartsaver AED certificate. To book a place or for more information please contact Carmel on (083) 2098069 or email familysupport@droicheadfrc.ie.Want to know what is happening at Droichead Family Resource Centre? Text “what’s on “to (085) 8564950 or (083) 2098069 to be added to our What’s on at Droichead FRC WhatsApp Group. You can also follow Droichead FRC on Facebook or Instagram or give us a call on (056) 7755660 to keep up to date with all the services, supports and community groups available at Droichead.

Gowran AC Sunday 22nd saw the third day of the Kilkenny County 2022 Track & Field championships. There was a huge turn out from Gowran AC, with lots of red everywhere. Thanks to the parents and coaches as always. Results below: GIRLS RACES 80m,u11 - 3 Emer O’Callaghan (G),u13 - 2 Rachel Du (G). 500m, u13 - 2 Rachel Du (G), u14 - 3 Kate Hayden (G). Walk. u14 - 3 Kate Hayden (G). Girls 4 x 100 Relay. u12 - Gowran (Emily, Heidi, Kate, Laura). u12 - Gowran (Roisin, Lucy, Roisin, Rose). u14 - 3 Gowran (Aoibhlinn, Lucy, Rachel, Kate). u14 - Gowran (Orlaith, Daisy, Anna, Grace). u16 - 3 Gowran (Ceola, Rachel, Ailbhe, Hazel, + Lucy) GIRLS FIELD EVENTS High Jump. u12 - 2 Emily O’Kee e (G). u14 - 1 Aoibhlinn Steger (G). u15 - 1 Ailbhe Steger (G) 2 Lucy Coomey (G) 3 Ceola Leamy (G). u16 - 3 Hazel Coogan (G) Shot Put. u12 - 3 Heidi Ryan (G). u13 - 1 Anna Kelsey (G). u15 - 1 Ailbhe Steger (G). u16 - 1 Rachel Gardiner (G) 3 Hazel Coogan (G) BOYS RACES. 200m. u12 - 2 MJ Carroll (G). u13 - 1 Robert Coogan (G) 3 Darragh Carroll (G). u14 - 3 Matthew Duggan (G). u16 - 1 Darragh Dunne (G). 800m. u12 - 2 MJ Carroll (G). u13 - 1 Robert Coogan (G) 3 Evan Ryan (G). u15 3 James Kelsey (G). Boys 4x100 Relay. u12 Gowran (Aidan, MJ, Milo, David C)u12 - Gowran (Oisin, Harry, Daniel, Oran). u12 - Gowran (Bobby, Sean, Ross, Adam). u14 - 2 Gowran (Matthew, Joe, Tómas, Odhrán). u14 - 3 Gowran (Dara, Evan, Conor, Robert). u16 - 1 Gowran (Noah, Charlie, James, Darragh) BOYS FIELD EVENTS Turbo Javelin. u11 - 1 Sean Farrell (G) 3 Bobby Cooney (G). u12 - 1 Milo Geraghty (G) 2 MJ Carroll (G) Javelin. u13 - 1 Evan Ryan (G) 3 Darragh O’Carroll (G). u14 - 1 Odhran Prendergast (G) 2 Conor Carroll (G) u15 - 2 Noah Denie e (G) 3 Sam Smith (G). u16 - 1 Charley Bramley (G). u17 - 1 Christian Ross (G) Long Jump u11 - 1 Daniel Greene (G). u12 - 2 MJ Carroll (G) 3 Milo Geraghty (G). u13 - 1 Robert Coogan (G) 2 Darragh Carroll (G) 3 David Timmons (G). u14 - 1 Joe Hayes (G) 2 Odhran Prendergast (G) 3 Matthew Duggan (G). u15 - 1 James Kelsey (G) SENIOR RACES 800m Junior - 1 Cillian Dunne (G) 2 Matthew Holland (G). Senior - 3 Ray Lahart (G). o/35 - 1 John Coady (G) 2 Matthew Ryan (G) SENIOR FIELD EVENTS Discus. Senior - 3 David Denie e (G) 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. Tickets available online, www.gowranpark.ie DOG FUND RAISE Gowran GAA will hold a fundraiser on Sunday, 29th May at Kilkenny Greyhound Track. GOWRAN PARISH The Irish Catholic Newspaper are for Sale from the Sacristy. Paper contains up to date popular news of Catholic and Christian interest, the cost is €3. If you like it and would like to order one each week just give your name to Fr. Dalton, Nellie Brett, or Ann Kelly (Dungarvan )and one will be retained for you for collection. GAA WRAP UP - MICHAEL O’LEARY PADDY PLAYS STARRING ROLE AS CATS WIN U20 ALL IRELAND Huge Congratulations to Paddy Langton who played a starring role as Kilkenny secured a first U-20 All-Ireland Hurling title and a first at the grade since winning U-21 in 2008. Paddy scored a superb long-range point in the first-half as Kilkenny held on for a one point victory, 0-19 to 0-18 MICHAEL STARS IN CATS DEFENCE Michael Carey produced a superb performance as he scored 0-2 from play and was named KCLR Man of the Match, as Kilkenny lost 1-22 to 1-18 against Wexford in their final round robin game of the Leinster Championship in Nowlan Park last Saturday. However, despite the loss, Kilkenny qualified for the Leinster Final on Saturday week, June 4th. JIM CARTER U12 YOUNG IRELANDS TOURNAMENT The Jim Carter U-12 Young Irelands Tournament held in Gowran last Saturday was a splendid success with 6 Teams taking part. Mullinavat, Mooncoin, Piltown, Danesfort, Ballyhale Shamrocks and Young Irelands all participated and before the action commenced, they were led by an Uileann Piper with the Music adding spectacularly to a wonderful occasion. Piltown won the Shield Final against their Southern neighbours Mullinavat, while a very skilful Danesfort outfit won the Cup Final against a gallant Young Irelands. The Tournament was held in honour of a proud Young Irelands Man who was a wonderful stalwart of the Club from a family steeped in the Club’s Tradition. The Carter family were well represented on Saturday for this special occasion. GREAT TURNOUT AND SUPPORT FOR WALK There was a great turnout and support for The Kilkenny Supporter’s Club and Tommy Maher’s Walk for Ukraine bid last Friday morning in Castle Ellis. Well done to all who supported this worthy cause STORMING FINAL QUARTER FIGHTBACK AS GOWRAN BOYS STORM TO VICTORY The Young Irelands U-13 Boys produced a storming and scintillating fightback during the final quarter against Piltown as they overturned a 7-point victory to emerge victorious with two late goals to win 3-9 to 2-9.Trailing 2-8 to 1-4 entering the final quarter, Four unanswered points between the 49th and 52nd minutes suddenly narrowed the gap to just three points (2-8 to 1-8), as Conor Carroll pointed three times from frees while Sam McAviney was on target from play.Piltown steadied the ship with a pointed free in the 54th minute(2-9 to 1-8), before Young Irelands late onslaught with two goals in the space of a minute.First, a Daniel Slye goal from a Conor Carroll free narrowed the gap, before another Conor Carroll free dropped in front of the goal and amidst another goalmouth scramble, the sliotar trickled over the goal line. Tomas Carroll added a point from play shortly a erwards and victory was assured. U15 B TEAM MAKE IT TWO FROM TWO The Young Irelands U-15 B Team made it two wins from two as they won 2-8 to 1-8 in their Second game of the League last week. U11 HURLERS MAKE IT A HAT TRICK OF VICTORIES The Gowran National School U-11 Schools Hurling Team made it a hat-trick of consecutive victories following a highly impressive and highly convincing 7-6 to 0-2 win against Windgap. They were also in action yesterday away to St. Patricks De La Salle. CAMOGIE GIRLS NARROWLY LOSE Following victory against Conahy Shamrocks the previous weekend, the Young Irelands Senior Camogie girls gave another encouraging before losing 4-6 to 3-5 against St. Martins last Sunday morning. KILMANAGH CEMETERY MASS The Cemetery Mass in Ballykee e will take place next Sunday 29th May at 7pm. We are asking people to be particularly mindful of parking and listen to the instructions of the stewards. We must make sure the road is not blocked to tra ic. Tullaroan Cemetery Mass will take place on Sunday, August 14th at 7pm. LEAVING CERT MASS On Thursday, 2nd June, we will o er a Mass for the intentions of the Leaving Cert students from our parish cluster, that is Ballycallan, Tullaroan and Freshford. The readings and prayers will be led by students sitting exams. The Mass will take place in Kilmanagh at 7.30pm and will be broadcast via the internet. All are welcome to attend. GRAIGUE BALLYCALLAN OPENING As you are aware Graigue-Ballycallan GAA embarked on an ambitious development plan in late 2020. Our ambitions included the construction of a new building to incorporate a state- of- the- art gym for our players, both male and female and a social area to be utilised by all members. As Tom Ryall Park holds a special place in the hearts and minds of the people of Kilmanagh, Ballycallan and Killaloe we were also conscious of our broader community responsibility and wished to provide an amenity that could be accessed by all. Consequently, our ambitions increased, and we broadened our plans to include a fully illuminated 750m walkway. This was a massive undertaking for a rural GAA Club made even more di icult with the spectre of the Covid 19 Pandemic, ever present during construction. I am delighted to say that despite all these di iculties we achieved our goals, and I am proud to say the project has been completed through dedication, hard work and unwavering support of all our members, both here and abroad. It is true that a strong GAA Club does not happen by chance but indeed by choice. Tom Ryall Park, named in honour of that great Gael and fellow clubman Tom Ryall was o icially opened twenty five years ago in May 1997 and we feel that on this the Silver Anniversary, it is fitting that we continue the vision those founding fathers of Graigue-Ballycallan GAA had in 1969. It is our intention to o icially open our new development on Friday 27th May at 6pm. The formalities will be followed by a Senior Match, GBC V Rower-Inistioge at 7.30pm. To this end it is my pleasure, on behalf of the Graigue-Ballycallan GAA Executive to extend an invitation to everyone to join us for this occasion and we look forward to welcoming you to Tom Ryall Park, Kilmanagh on the 27th and hope that you can join us as we embark on the next step of our journey. Dave O’Neill, Chairman, Graigue-Ballycallan GAA COLÁISTE ÉAMANN RÍS All are invited to attend our school closure ceremony at 1pm on May 29th in the school. A er the mass a book celebrating the 154 year history of the school will be launched. Compiled by current teacher Martina Gri in and former principal Frank McKenna, this time capsule of 400 pages of photographs and stories from over the years of the school is a must buy for any of our former students and their families at a very reasonable price of €20. This book will also be available to buy from various parish outlets in June. BAKE SALE THANKS Sincere thanks to all who supported the bake sale recently in Ballycallan. Thanks to all who sold tickets, donated ra le prizes, and also for all the baking. Thank you to everyone who helped on the day. A total of €6,700 was raised for the Serena Kinane Trust Fund. KILMANAGH NOTES Anyone wishing to submit news items, events, announcements etc. can do so by email only to elanigan18@gmail.com. If you have any photos that you would like included, please send as an attachment.

Huge Congratulations to Derek Lyng and his team and especially to our own lads Padraig Moylan (Captain), Niall Rowe, Timmy Cli ord, Harry Shine and James Carroll. Well done lads

Club lotto Dicksboro GAA Club LOTTO Results may 19th. Nos: 4 11 19 28. Jackpot: €9,850 Won Tom McGrath c/o Gina Gaule. Draw Prizes – €50: Phil Hogan c/o Phil Hogan €25 each Ted Cunningham c/o online. €25 each Liz Holohan c/o online.€25 each The 4 Amigos c/o Gina Gaule. Co op draw ticket Pat Delaney c/o Jimmy McGarry. Promotors prize Jim Murphy. New weeks draw €2,000 26th May 2022 SUMMER CAMP 2022 Save the date for our hugely popular Dicksboro GAA and Camogie Club Multi Activity Summer Camp. Week 1 - July 18th - 22nd. Week 2 - August 15th - 19th. Booking System Launching Shortly KILKENNY REPRESENTATIVES Kilkenny Camogie Defeated Down on Saturday in Leitrim as they began their Senior Camogie Championship. Congrats to our Senior players Aoife Prendergast ( captain) Ciara Phelan , Niamh Phelan and Asha McHardy Kilkenny u20’s Kilkenny claimed their first All Ireland u20 hurling title since 2008 when they overcame Limerick by a point in Semple Stadium. Huge Congratulations to Derek Lyng and his team and especially to our own lads Padraig Moylan (Captain) , Niall Rowe, Timmy Cli ord, Harry Shine and James Carroll. Well done lads. CLUB REGISTRATION Many thanks to all those who have registered to date. The closing date for registration this year of March 31st has passed, all members must be registered now to take to the field. Registration is available through the membership option on ClubZap and a phased payment option is available. Any members who are having di iculty paying online can contact a member from the executive to arrange a cash payment facility. Many thanks. PALMERSTOWN CLUBHOUSE REOPEN 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 card table.We are o ering a particular welcome to 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

PLAY IN PINK A huge thank you to our sponsors of the Play in Pink Day in aid of Breast Cancer research which was held on Friday May 20th. Also to all who played on the day and to those who supported the ra le. There was great support from the many clubs in the South East and as far away as Mullingar, County Westmeath. From the gated entrance right up the tree lined avenue was decorated in the many shades from Baby to Shocking Pink. The Clubhouse didn’t disappoint either as the colourfully warm atmosphere was welcomed by all on what began as a cool showery morning. Both Ladies and Gents came dressed in wigs, miniskirts, elaborate headbands to name but a few all in aid of this wonderful cause. The Greenkeepers Tommy and sta didn’t disappoint either and despite the heavy thundery showers the scoring was very high partly due to the good condition of the course . Results: Winners; Alice Walsh/Roger Kennedy Callan 47pts. 2nd Ben and Bernard Moore Callan 47pts. Best Ladies Team: Mary Harding/Ann O’Shea Gowran 45pts Best Gents Team: Michael Power/Eddie Tallent Callan 45pts Best Mixed Team: Dick and Ellen O’Shea Callan/Callan 43pts 6th Helena McCormack/Teresa O’Neill Gowran 45pts7th Larry O’Shea/Mick Fitzpatrick Callan/MtJuliet 45pts.8th James Ahearne/ James O’Brien Callan 44pts. 9th Teresa O’Brien/Ann Murphy Sliabh na mBan 44pts. 10th Mary Barry/Ann Hickey Callan 44pts Front 9: Katheen Brett/Kathleen Ga ney Mt Juliet 25pts Back 9. Ann O’Shea/Brian Gallery Callan 24pts Best Dressed Lady: Mary Barry. Best Dressed Gent: Club Captain Johnny Ryan The ra le prize winners have been contacted and results will be posted in the clubhouse. WEEKLY RESULTS Tuesday 17th 18 Hole Miss Designer Golf Sponsored 1st Bridget Holohan 36pts (29). 2nd Ena Kennedy 34pts (28) c/b.3rd Ellen O’Shea 34pts (37) 9 Hole. 1st Margaret Comerford 21pts (13). 2nd Helen Tuite 19pts (22) Thursday 19th 12 Hole Competition 1st Berna Walsh 29pts. 2nd Caroline Healy 25pts.3rd Sheelagh Foster 24pts c/b Well done to Rose Brophy who had a birdie on the 4th. This week will see our Junior Cup team take on Edenderry and our Carton Cup team will play Mount Wolseley so we wish you both the very best.

TUBORG PREMIER LEAGUE David Murphy who beat Kieran Lennon in the final of The Tuborg Premier League Another great night of darts in Andy’s Bar Ballyhale with 41 players turning up. The standard of the games was excellent again with a lot of local players playing great darts getting out of their groups and into the last 16. The last 16 games were, Mick Dwyer jar V Damien Moore with Mick coming out on top Paddy Cullen V Brendan Kelly which saw Brendan winning PJ Byrne V Tommy Dalton, PJ was lucky to beat Tommy who played great darts,another local lad Cian Cullen was beating by Kieran Lennon , David Murphy and Michael O Sullivan probably had the best game of the last 16 with David winning, Kieran Furlong V Mick Kelly was another great game with Mick getting the nod , Michael Cummins and Michael Meaney again had a great game which Michael Cummins winning the last game in the last 16 was David Coyne V Mark Cullen with David winning. On to the Q/finals which saw Mick Dwyer jnr V Brendan Kelly, another close game with Mick jnr winning it, Kieran Lennon saw o PJ Byrne and David Murphy but Mick Kelly and David Coyne came out on top of Michael Cummins. The semi finals were superb games with Mick Dwyer jnr missing his doubles and letting in Kieran Lennon, David Murphy had too much in the tank for David Coyne. The final was outstanding with brilliant darts being thrown by both players, going to 2 legs all, it was David Murphy who won on the night. I am looking forward to next weekend with a lot of new players coming out to Andy’s Bar in Ballyhale, it will be another great night of darts

Hurling matters

Sport

BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR

SPORTSEDITORKILKENNYOBSERVER.IE

AIB Leinster GAA Senior Hurling Championship

UPMC Nowlan Park, Saturday 21st May Kilkenny 1-18 Wexford 1-22

Wexford arrived at UPMC Nowlan Park knowing that only an unexpected victory would ensure their season would continue. And in true sporting fashion, the neighbours produced their best performance to date to topple Kilkenny.

Despite the 4-point defeat, Brian Cody’s charges quali ed for next month’s provincial decider, where they will once again be reunited with their former son, Henry She in and his Galway side.

If the Cats are to reverse their earlier defeat to the tribesmen, they will surely need to perform better than they did last Saturday. ere were two changes to the XV named, with Walter Walsh replacing John Donnelly and Tom Phelan in for Padraig Walsh. e decision not to start the Tullaroan man was on the tongues of many before throw-in, given the great form that P Walsh has been in this season.

Darragh Eagan’s men, clearly still smarting from their draw against Westmeath, started quickly, and had the rst score on the board when Jack O’Connor struck over a might long-range score, just seconds after the throwin. Naomh Eanna’s Conor McDonald then doubled the visitors lead when he struck over a ne point. e Cats then red over three-in-arow, the rst from Mikey Carey and the next two from TJ Reid.

Kilkenny looked to have seized the initiative, when on eight minutes, referee Fergal Horgan played a good advantage when Cian Kenny was being fouled. e Village man laid the ball o to TJ, who moved it onto Martin Keoghan who ri ed the sliotar to the net. Mossy then pointed to leave the home side a few points to the good, but it was the visitors shooting accuracy that was letting them down early on, hitting 5 wides in the opening quarter.

Lee Chin then notched his rst free of the day, before mid elder Diarmuid O’Keefe hit one from out the eld, to bring the Model County back in touch. e in-form Adrian Mullen then slotted over a lovely point on 16 minutes to move his side 4 ahead. at was to be Kilkenny’s last point from play in the opening period.

Wexford then hit ve scores on the bounce, between the 17th and 26th minutes. Captain Lee Chin notch 2 frees and there were also scores from Simon Donohue, O’Keefe and his St Anne’s club mate Liam Óg McGovern. Kilkenny would break a 15-minute scoring drought when TJ slotted over a free in the 30th minute of play. Rory O’Connor then struck a lovely point, having taken a lovely catch before turning and shooting. TJ tagged on another free before the Yellowbellies struck for a major.

Mark Fanning’s puck-out was picked up by Oisin Foley who outpaced the home defence before striking an unstoppable shot past Eoin Murphy in the Cats goal. Kilkenny had their keeper to thank shortly after, when we somehow managed to save a blistering e ort from Conor McDonald. He’s an All-Star keeper alright.

Tj Reid and Lee Chin exchanged frees, before Tipperary ref Horgan blew for half time with Wexford leading 1-11 to 1-8. e Cats will have been relieved to be only 3 points in arrears at the break, thankful for Eoin Murphy’s wonderful save and some poor shooting from Darragh Eagan’s side who registered 9 wides in the opening 35 minutes.

Some strong words must have spoken in the home changing room, as the Noresiders came out with a little more re in their bellies. An early second half clash involving Paddy Deegan and Jack O’Connor saw Wexford boss Daragh Eagan step in to separate the pair. From the resulting sideline ball, Walter Walsh took possession and powered forward before sending over a nice point. Cian Kenny then won a free which TJ converted to leave just the minimum

to move his for half time with Wexford leading 1-11 to 1-8. e Murphy’s wonderful save and some poor shooting

Photos by Maurice Walsh

Slaneysiders snatch victory in Cats back yard! yard!

Cody’s charges will face-off against Galway in provincial final

between the sides.

Between the 43rd and 53rd minute, the sides shared seven points, with Kilkenny outscoring the visitors four to three. A brace of frees from Lee Chin nudged Wexford two ahead, but Billy Ryan then reduced the de cit when we red over a lovely point from the sideline. TJ then popped over another free to level matters with 61 minutes on the clock. e Model County appeared to have a little more left in the tank than their hosts, and in the nal period of the game they registered six points to just two from the Cats in response including a crazy e ort from sub Mikie Dwyer. Adrian Mullen and late sub, Padraig Walsh raised ags for the home side, but it was too little too late as the Slaneysiders ran out four-point winners in UPMC Nowlan Park. Final score, Kilkenny 1-18, Wexford 1-22.

Kilkenny: E Murphy; M Butler, C Delaney, T Walsh; M Carey (0-02), R Reid, P Deegan; A Murphy, A Mullen (0-02); W Walsh (0-01), TJ Reid (0-10; 0-08f; 1 65), T Phelan; C Kenny, M Keoghan (1-1), E Cody. Subs: B Ryan (0-01) for Phelan (44), J Maher for A Murphy (53), P Walsh (0-01) for Kenny (67), J Donnelly for Keoghan (69). Wexford: M Fanning; S Donohoe (0-02), L Ryan (001), C Devitt; M O’Hanlon, D Reck, P Foley; D O’Kee e (0-02), L Chin (0-09; 0-07 f); J O’Connor (0-01), K Foley, L Óg McGovern (0-01); O Foley (1-00), C McDonald (0-01), R O’Connor. (0-02). Subs: C Flood (0-01) for Devitt (41), M Dwyer (0-01) for J O’Connor (54), C Dunbar (0-01) for K Foley (56), C McGuckin for O Foley (61), P Morris for McDonald (72). Referee: Fergal Horgan Kilkenny 1-18, Wexford 1-22. (Tipperary)

Kilkenny: E Murphy; M

>> SHERRY SAYS...

So, thanks to Henry’s Galway defeating

Dublin in Salthill, Kilkenny advance to the provincial decider where they will meet.... provincial decider where they will meet....

Galway of course! Galway of course!

That’s scheduled for next weekend at

Croker. If it is anywhere near the excitement Croker. If it is anywhere near the excitement of the Salthill showdown, we will be in for a of the Salthill showdown, we will be in for a cracker! cracker!

What of Wexford’s win in our back yard? What of Wexford’s win in our back yard?

Based on the last few games, I certainly Based on the last few games, I certainly didn’t see Darragh Eagan’s men winning by didn’t see Darragh Eagan’s men winning by 4. On the balance of play, the Model County 4. On the balance of play, the Model County deserved the win, and with it they breathed deserved the win, and with it they breathed new life into their season. new life into their season.

Their captain and star man Lee Chin turned Their captain and star man Lee Chin turned up big time last Saturday. He led his players up big time last Saturday. He led his players to an unexpected victory, scoring 0-9 and earning the MOTM award. In Damien Reck, earning the MOTM award. In Damien Reck, they had a defender that was prepared they had a defender that was prepared to put all on the line and did a great job on nullifying the threat of Eoin Cody. nullifying the threat of Eoin Cody.

For the Cats, the two Mikey’s, Carey and For the Cats, the two Mikey’s, Carey and Butler stood out and are quickly becoming Butler stood out and are quickly becoming nailed on selections in the Kilkenny starting nailed on selections in the Kilkenny starting XV. XV.

The ‘keyboard warriors’ were out in force The ‘keyboard warriors’ were out in force following the Wexford defeat. “Long ball following the Wexford defeat. “Long ball merchant”, “no plan b”, “should have changed merchant”, “no plan b”, “should have changed manager in 2016”. Whatever the merits of manager in 2016”. Whatever the merits of these opinions, we need to get behind the these opinions, we need to get behind the players and management team for what players and management team for what remains of the championship season. remains of the championship season. Que Sera, Sera... Que Sera, Sera...

Hurling matters

Sport

BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR

SPORTSEDITORKILKENNYOBSERVER.IE

O’neills.com U20 All-Ireland Hurling Final

Semple Stadium, Thurles, Sunday 22nd May Kilkenny 0-19 Limerick 0-18

Kilkenny are All-Ireland champions! Derek Lyng’s U20 side came out the right side of a swashbuckling clash with Limerick at Semple Stadium last Sunday afternoon.

When referee omas Walsh blew his whistle to signal the end of the game, the Cats were 1-point to the good and huge celebrations ensued as they recorded their rst U20 All-Ireland title. Previously, the Norseiders had claimed eleven titles at the old U21 grade, their last coming way back in 2008.

While Billy Drennan was rightly awarded man-ofthe-match, much talk in the aftermath of Kilkenny’s victory was Paddy Langton’s rst -half point. e Young Irelands defender’s longrange e ort appeared to have been prevented from dropping over the crossbar by Limerick keeper, Conor Hanley Clarke. Much to the netminders annoyance, the umpire reached for the ag and signaled a point. e Hawk-Eye system was not in operation for the curtainraiser to the Cork – Tipp Munster championship game that followed, and those in black and amber will have been relieved when they watched the action back at home! e game was only a matter of seconds old when Doon’s Adam English red over a ne point from out under the stand on the right-hand side of the stadium to set the tone. Kilkenny would register a couple of bad wides before a powerful and skillful run by Timmy Cli ord was rewarded with an even better nish by the talented Dicksboro player in the 3rd minute. Denis Walsh then struck over a lovely score, after some good approach play by Peter McDonald.

Limerick were level with a little over 5 minutes gone, thanks to a ne over the shoulder point by cornerforward Patrick O’Donovan, when the angle seemed against him. e dangerous Patrick Kirby then took possession and cut inside his man before splitting the posts from the middle of the ‘D’. Kilkenny hit back straight away, again through centreforward Timmy Cli ord.

E n’s O’Donovan then notched his second point of the day, again from a tight angle out on the left. e Treaty County were then awarded a free for a pull on the arm, and Aidan O’Connor pointed to give his side a 2-point lead. Timmy Cli ord then turned provider when he passed to Andy Hickey, who feinted to go one way before slotting over a well taken point. A well-worked sideline cut found Glenmore’s Ian Byrne, who turned his man beautifully before pointing to draw the sides level again. Play then became a little scrappy, with the game being played in the middle-third. is period was broken when Aidan O’Connor ri ed over a free from almost on half-way, out on the left. en came the major talking point, Paddy Langton’s point. Limerick keeper Connor Hanley-Clarke got his hurl to the sliotar, but the umpire deemed that it had made it over the crossbar. e keeper challenged the decision made by the umpire, but the point stood. O’Donovan then notched grade, their last coming way Byrne, who turned his man beautifully before pointing to

While Billy Drennan was the aftermath of Kilkenny’s victory was Paddy Langton’s rst -half point. e Young have been prevented from dropping over the crossbar by Limerick keeper, Conor Hanley Clarke. Much to the netminders annoyance, the umpire reached for the ag Hawk-Eye system was not in operation for the curtainMunster championship game that followed, and those in black and amber will have watched the action back at e game was only a matter of seconds old when Doon’s Adam English red over a the stand on the right-hand side of the stadium to set the tone. Kilkenny would register a couple of bad wides before a powerful and skillful run by Timmy Cli ord was rewarded by the talented Dicksboro Denis Walsh then struck over good approach play by Peter

Limerick were level with a little over 5 minutes gone, forward Patrick O’Donovan, against him. e dangerous his man before splitting the posts from the middle of the ‘D’. Kilkenny hit back straight away, again through centredraw the sides level again. Play then became a little scrappy, with the game being played in the middle-third. is period was broken when Aidan O’Connor ri ed over a free from almost on half-way, out on the left. en came the major talking point, Paddy Langton’s point. Limerick keeper Connor Hanley-Clarke got his hurl to the sliotar, but the umpire deemed that it had made it over the crossbar. e keeper challenged the decision made by the umpire, but the point stood.

The future’s bright for Lyng’s All-Ireland winning star’s

Photos by INPHO

Cats ma ke their PO INT!

Galmoy Genius! Billy Drennan was outstanding & rightly, MOTM Diarmuid Diarmuid Mullins Mullins team then team then worked a worked a short free short free and Adam and Adam English red English red over the bar to over the bar to restore the Treaty’s lead, but restore the Treaty’s lead, but Billy Drennan then levelled Billy Drennan then levelled matters again, after taking a matters again, after taking a lovely catch, nding space lovely catch, nding space and sending over his rst and sending over his rst of the day with 21 minutes of the day with 21 minutes of frantic action gone. e of frantic action gone. e weather then took a turn for weather then took a turn for the worst, and skies opened. the worst, and skies opened. Conditions then became a Conditions then became a little tricky for both sides, little tricky for both sides, especially underfoot. especially underfoot.

Shane O’Brien then took Shane O’Brien then took a pass and escaped the a pass and escaped the clutches of his marker, before clutches of his marker, before taking his point. Drennan the taking his point. Drennan the restored parity, this time from restored parity, this time from the placed ball after Timmy the placed ball after Timmy Cli ord was cynically taken Cli ord was cynically taken down. Aidan O’Connor then down. Aidan O’Connor then popped over a Limerick free popped over a Limerick free to separate the nalists. at to separate the nalists. at man Cli ord was having a man Cli ord was having a massive impact on the nal. massive impact on the nal. His next involvement saw him His next involvement saw him ick the ball over a Limerick ick the ball over a Limerick defender and unleash a shot defender and unleash a shot that was de ected away by that was de ected away by Hanley-Clarke in the Treaty Hanley-Clarke in the Treaty goal. e Cats recycled the goal. e Cats recycled the ball well and Denis Walsh ball well and Denis Walsh managed to register a point to managed to register a point to deadlock matters again. deadlock matters again.

As the game entered As the game entered additional time, Kilkenny were additional time, Kilkenny were awarded a fee inside their own awarded a fee inside their own half. eir keeper, Aidan Tallis half. eir keeper, Aidan Tallis stepped forward and sent over stepped forward and sent over a wonderful e ort to edge the Noresiders ahead. Waterford whistler Walsh then brought the opening period to a close with the score board reading, Kilkenny 0-10, Limerick 0-9. e second half began in a carbon copy of the rst with Limerick attacking from the o and drawing rst blood, this time through wing-back Colin Coughlan who sent over a tidy point from distance. Galmoy’s Drennan then notched his 3rd point of the day, before Aidan O’Connor hit his fourth to make it 0-11 apiece. Kilkenny captain Padraic Moylan then sent a long ball into the Limerick defence, which broke kindly to Drennan, who made no mistake and pointed.

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