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Why you need to watch this Amazon sci- lm

Stop scrolling on whatever streaming service you’ve been staring at, pop onto Prime Video and watch 2013’s low- budget sci- ick Coherence ASAP. e initial premise of Coherence is fairly simple. A few friends meet up for a dinner party the same night a mysterious comet is scheduled to y overhead. It begins as many indie movies do, with a troubled love story, tension between exes and witty banter. en the power goes out. It gets weird. Act two.

Inexplicable events ensue while the ensemble of characters scramble to restore the power. Nothing is as it had seemed. Some start to doubt where they are, others are more concerned with who they are. is isn’t a movie about longtime pals’ small talk. It’s a tale about them coming face- to-face with the terrifying truth of their reality. ere are shocking revelations uncovered during the lm. I can assure you, though, that the onscreen confusion is potent enough to force you to question your own sanity. e next hour or so over ows with plot twists that could rival those of 2010’s Shutter Island. e lm also expertly alludes to scienti c — and rather philosophical — concepts that have probably crossed the mind of the late Stephen Hawking.

Coherence ties together the social, personal and existential consequences that would arise from a complex theory of space and time with a heart-thumping mystery. Speckled with red herrings, easter eggs and a few ambiguities, Coherence is arguably one of the most mind-bending sci- lms to date.

Coherence, which occasionally verges on horror, was made with a scarce budget of just $50,000 and shot over a mere ve days. For context, Alfonso Cuarón’s 2013 lm, Gravity, was made with $100 million.

Coherence elegantly tells the story of a group of friends grappling with actuality, navigating the frightening turns that reality can take — without the help of CGI, from only one location and with just the sounds of the actors’ voices.

Director James Ward Byrkit even decided to forgo a script for the quietly experimental lm. “Each day, instead of getting a script, the actors would get a page of notes for their individual character, whether it was a backstory or information about their motivations,” he told IndieWire.

Because the actors were left in the dark about how the story unfolds, any stress and perplexity in their performances is authentic. e lm’s chaotic disarray was actually happening during the movie’s lming.

Coherence will keep you guessing along with the actors, elicit audible gasps and make you feel a bit like a sci- spy. Hours after the credits roll, you might well experience chills as previously overlooked clues and nuances slowly wash over you.

The Crown, and Diana on Panorama

Princess Diana’s infamous Panorama interview with Martin Bashir will never appear on the BBC again, but it will be explored in the Net ix show, e Crown. e Crown Season 5, coming in the autumn, will cover Princess Diana’s 1995 interview with Bashir. A source told Press Association (PA): “Season ve of e Crown will dramatise events surrounding the Panorama interview, given the pivotal part it played during the time period the new series covers.”] e source added that this series will also include the up-to-date information that has since emerged. “It will re ect what we now know about how the interview was obtained and how Diana was treated.” is includes the recent inquiry revelations that the Princess was coerced into doing the interview with forged documents and false allegations about ex-nannyTiggy Legge-Bourke’s a air with Prince Charles. is news has coincided with the announcement from the BBC that they will never again broadcast the infamous interview.

Director-General of the BBC Tim Davie said: “Now we know about the shocking way that the interview was obtained, I have decided that the BBC will never show the programme again, nor will we license it in whole or part to other broadcasters.”

“It does of course remain part of the historical record and there may be occasions in the future when it will be justi ed for the BBC to use short extracts for journalistic purposes, but these will be few and far between and will need to be agreed at executive committee level and set in the full context of what we now know about the way the interview was obtained. I would urge others to exercise similar restraint,” concluded the Director general. is pledge was made following the inquiry by Lord Dyson which found that the deceitful circumstances used to acquire the interview with the Princess, ‘fell short of high standards of integrity and transparency’ and were a ‘serious breach’ of guidelines.

It has been repeated on many occasions that the Princess of Wales had regrets about this interview. Princess Diana’s ex-butler reveals her one main regret from Martin Bashir interview which was previously unshared by the Princess who died two years after this bombshell interview. e Royal Family has yet to comment on the inquiry or the decision from the BBC to no longer air the interview.

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Once you’ve watched all bajillion hours of Stranger ings 4 and realise it’s not enough, take a look at this heir apparent to the Net ix megahit. Based on the Brian K. Vaughn comic series, Paper Girls on Apple TV follows four teen girls in 1988 who get caught up in a war between rival time-traveling factions from the future, who are at odds about whether to use time travel to change the past.

Net ix has released its highly-anticipated action-thriller e Gray Man, which stars Ryan Gosling as a CIA contractor on the run from Chris Evans, who has been sent to kill him because Gosling learned some incriminating secrets about the Agency. It’s the most expensive movie, based on the graphic novels of the same name.

Set primarily in Vatican City, this biographical drama from 2019 and on Net ix follows Pope Benedict XVI and Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio in the aftermath of the Vatican leaks scandal. It’s as fascinating as it sounds. e Two Popes carves up a slice of real-life drama with a rstclass two-hander featuring Jonathan Pryce and Anthony Hopkins.

is elegant Spanish lm from 2018 will steep you in its rich imagery and phenomenally good performances from its two leads. Susi Sánchez and Bárbara Lennie star as Anabel and Chiara respectively, an estranged mother and daughter who reunite for reasons that aren’t as clear as they rst seem. e precision of the lmmaking here is worthy of soaking up for those who are partial to deliberately paced meditations on pain, love and loss. Masterful. On Net ix.

Mudbound (2017) gives you a historical look at class struggle through the lens of a Black veteran and a white veteran who both still have one foot stuck in World War II. Dealing with PTSD and racism in the Mississippi Delta, with a cast that includes Garrett Hedlund and Jason Mitchell, Mudbound’s tempest will rivet you to the spot. Streaming on Net ix.

Wexford’s Kiera steals the show at Gowran Park Ladies Day 2022

After a two-year Covid absence e Lyrath Estate and MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre Ladies Day returned to Gowran Park with a bang on Saturday as fashionistas from all over the Southeast converged on Gowran Park hoping to win the amazing top prize of a €1000 Voucher for MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre and a two-night break with dinner in the 5 Star Lyrath Estate Hotel. e person charged with the unenviable task of selecting the nalists and overall winner was Lorraine Booth of Style Boothique, after announcing her nalists and winner Lorraine said

“It was such an honour to be invited as Guest Judge today, it was so wonderful to see everyone coming back through the gates here at Gowran Park. e style here today was impeccable, and it was no easy task to pick our nalists and of course, Kiera, who is such a deserving winner. I loved that her accessories all had a little story behind them, having made her own headpiece and with such an overall elegant look, she really stood out today. ank you so much to Eddie Scally and all at Gowran Park, the sponsors MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre & Lyrath Estate for such an enjoyable day.”

Gowran Park manager Eddie added “we were delighted with today’s event, congratulations to Kiera a well-deserved winner. I want to say thank you again to our sponsors Lyrath Estate & MacDonagh Junction who not only sponsor our prizes but assist in the full running of the days event. I also would like to thank Lorraine Booth who done a wonderful job as our host and judge and nally all the ladies and Gents to put in the e ort to make today such a good occasion, we were a little unlucky that we missed the heat wave by a day, but I don’t think it dampened the mood on track”.

U15S WIN The Clara U15s travelled to Dunnamaggin on Wednesday last and came away with a very solid 3-13 to 1-14 victory over the hosts. Goals by Philip Carrigan, Eoin Corr and Joe Power were enough to see them home. Team - Orí Phelan, Daniel Murohy, Hugh Kelly, James Cody. Conor Galvin, David Barcoe, Daniel Ryan. Philip Carrigan and Eoin Corr. Sean Byrne, Luke Lawlor, Padraig Meany. Billl Kealy, Joe Power, John Bergin. Subs used Tom Murphy, Tom Boyle, Aidan O Connell, Darragh Kenny. MINORS The minor hurlers lost their third game on the bounce at home to last years county finalists Tullogher Rosbercon on Tuesday of last week. 3-15 to 0-15 was how it finished and, while there was a touch of good fortune about all three Tullogher goals, there was no denying that they were full value for their win. The first half was an even enough a air but Tullogher got a vital goal midway through when hesitancy in the Clara defence allowed county minor Marty Murphy to flick it home from close range. This helped the visitors into a 1-8 to 0-9 lead at half time even though they had played against the breeze. When Rory Glynn (2) and Conor Hoyne scored three of the second half’s first four points the sides were level and suddenly Clara looked to be going well. However a Marty Murphy free was followed by another so Tullogher goal and they never looked back. While the final score may have flattered them a little they were certainly the better team down the stretch. Next up for Clara is a trip to Dicksboro. Team - Luke Lawlor, Tommy Delaney, Ben Crow, Alex McDonald. Philip Carrigan, Zach Lawlor, Ben Murphy. Conor Hoyne 0-5, 0-4f, Davy Barcoe 0-1. Cian Kelly 0-1, Sean Carrigan,Eoin Corr. Ned Langton 0-3, Rory Glynn 0-5, Joe Power. Subs Alex Firbank, John Bergin, Dillon Cummins, Tom Boyle, Tom Murphy, Daniel Ryan, Bill Kealy. JUNIORS LOSE Clara’s Juniors were beaten by a slicker Lisdowney side at home on Saturday. They were headed 1-8 to 0-4 at hal ime and it was evident even at that stage that Lisdowney’s forwards were much more dangerous and freescoring than Clara’s. Only Rory O Kee e and Ciarán Prendergast had hit the mark for Clara at the break. Both of these players scored again in the second half and were among Clara’s best performers, but it was Lisdowney who had the greater spread of scorers and they ran out comfortable 2-15 to 1-10 winners, with the Clara goal a late consolation strike by Rory O Kee e. Killian Phelan and Conor Booth added their names to the scoresheet and others to catch the eye for Clara were Jason Barcoe and Tom Ryan. Team - Jason Barcoe, Evan Whearty, Mick McDonald, Jack Carrigan. James Casey, Tom Ryan, James Dowling. Ciarán Prendergast 0-2, Brandon Ryan. Conor Booth 0-1, Rory O Kee e 1-4, 0-1f, Dara Glynn. Bill Cody, David Mulrooney, Nick O Kee e. Subs used John Brennan, Killian Phelan 0-2, 0-1f, Ruairí Breen.

CLUB LOTTO There was no winner of this week’s club lotto (July 19th). Numbers drawn were 5, 9, 14, 28, Bonus 18. Next week’s Big prize will be €10,600 (July 28th). Play now at www.oloughlingaels.com Promotors Draw. 1. Eileen Larkin c/o M Nolan. 2. Dinny & Mags c/o John Joe Cullen. 3. Theresa Burke c/o John Joe Cullen. 4. David Hughes c/o John Joe Cullen. 5. Mary & Hugh Mahon. 6. Jane Dineen c/o E Maher. 7. Pat Mullally c/o John Joe Cullen.8. Alan O’Brien c/o on line.9. John Rowe c/o On line. 10. Debbie Hayes c/o Online. Thank you for your continued support ALL-IRELAND CAMOGIE FINAL Congratulations to our own Laura Murphy, Danielle Quigley and manager Brian Dowling on a brilliant achievement in helping Kilkenny Camogie to another All-Ireland Final on Aug 7th. Laura Murphy’s goal was instrumental in the success over Galway and now our girls are getting ready to play in an All-Ireland Final - sweet!! The Camogie Club will run a bus to the game and a list will be available at the co ee dock with all the details. Well done Laura, Danielle and Brian. BILLY SULLIVAN TOURNAMENT The Billy Sullivan tournament took place with our own u11s taking top honours by winning the cup final over a great St Martins side. O’Loughlins, St Martins, Young Ireland’s, Graigue Ballycallan, Tullaroan and Dicksboro all taking part in what was a feast of hurling at St. John’s Park. Billy would have loved it!! Young Ireland’s took the spoils in the Shield Final with a win over O’Loughlin Gaels Green while Tullaroan and Graigue Ballycallan went home with their plate final wins over Dicksboro. Super hurling all round, well done to manager Brian Murphy and his team for a job well done

SYMPATHY There was deep sadness in the community last Sunday, when the news broke of the passing of Adrian Cleere, Tubrid, Woodsgi , Kilkenny. Adrian passed away peacefully at St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny, surrounded by his loving family. Deeply regretted by his heartbroken partner Elaine (Lacey), his adored baby son Kieran, his loving parents Frank and Mary, brothers and sisters Cyril, Austin, Eimear, Brenda, Francis, Mary, Clodagh and Noel, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, Elaine’s parents Paddy and Breda Lacey, nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, relatives and a wide circle of friends. May Adrian Rest in Peace. EMERALDS GAA CLUB Mega Bingo: Every Sunday, 6pm at Urlingford GAA pitch. Gates open at 5pm. Single books and one sheet €10; Double books and two sheets €15. Extra jackpot sheet €3 or two for €5. Please support. EMERALDS URLINGFORD AND GRAINE LOTTO July 18th prize fund was: €8,800. Jackpot: €6,800. Numbers drawn: 5, 13, 14, 22, bonus no 20. No winner and two match 3 winners: Ann Burke, Joe Hayde. Five lucky dips of €20 each: Luke Kelly, Alan Holohan, Hailey Ryan, Cyril Cleere. Promoters prize: G. Burke. Next draw takes place on Monday, July 25th in the Clubrooms. Results next week. MILL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE LTI Pathway to Employment course QQI Level 4: LTI is recruiting for the new programme in the Centre. If anyone is interested in completing this full-time course, please contact us for an expression of interest form. More details can be found on our website www.millfrcurlingford.com BTEI Healthcare Course QQI Level 5 - Begins September 2022: We are currently taking names for the Healthcare QQI Level 5 programme starting September 2022. Please contact us if you are interested in completing this course. Senior Alert: If you need to apply for a Personal Alarm, please contact Sue or Josephine. Counselling Services: Our low cost Counselling Services, includes One-toOne, Family & Teens, aged 12 plus. General Counselling: Bereavement, Stress, Anxiety & Depression. Other Counselling Services available: Drug, Substance & Gambling Addictions. Please contact Sue for more information or to make an appointment. Appeal for Clothes Donations: Any clothes donations would be appreciated in aid of our counselling services. Donations can be le into the Centre, please call before dropping o . URLINGFORD ARMS SPLIT THE POT This week’s winner of Split the Pot was Yvonne Moriarty who won €674. Congrats Yvonne! Tickets €2 on sale in participating businesses in town with proceeds this week going to Urlingford Irish Dancing Club, thanks to everyone for their support. Well done to all that performed so well from the Irish Dancing Club in the Urlingford Arms Hotel on Sunday evening before the draw, it was a great performance. URLINGFORD / GRAINE DEFIBRILLATOR GROUP In case of emergency, call: 085 2726396. URLINGFORD NEWS Anyone wishing to submit news items, club events, announcements etc., can do so by emailing urlingfordnotes@gmail.com

Juvenile Chairman Brian Fox presents Harry Trehy with the Billy Sullivan Cup for O’Loughlin Gaels u11s

Ballycallan - Plate Winners

Tullaroan - Plate Winners

PADDY DOWLING RIP The death occurred last weekend of Paddy Dowling late of Belville Freshford. In his 93rd year he was predeceased by his wife Peggy. A neighbourly and good living gentleman he and his family were widely known and respected in the locality especially among the farming community. He loved the game of cards and was a keen follower of the GAA both with the hurling and camogie. There was a guard of honour from both clubs on the way to the graveyard. Funeral Mass took place in St.Lachtains Church Freshford on Sunday morning last followed by interment in St.Lachtains Cemetery. He is mourned by his five daughters, Sheila, Aileen, Mairead, Evelyn and Paula, his grandchildren, sister, sons in law, nieces nephews and extended family to whom deepest sympathy is extended. HOME FROM USA Home at present on holiday with his Mam Kathleen, all the way from San Francisco is John Doyle, Woodview, Freshford and his daughter Ella. Also home from USA visiting is his sister Teresa and her family SUMMER CAMP The annual summer camp takes place this week at the GAA Grounds from 25th to 29th July with organiser JJ Grace and his team of helpers. The camp was the first camp and is the oldest camp in the village and has been going for a number of years very successfully CEMETARY MASS The annual cemetery mass will take place in Tulla Graveyard on Saturday 6th August at 7.30pm (weather permitting). Otherwise the mass will take place in the Church. Please let people know who wish to attend. GAA St Lachtain’s hosted neighbours Tullaroan in the final of the Johnny Kavanagh memorial cup on Friday evening last. Held in front of a big crowd in Freshford the spectators seen a close game throughout with the home side coming out winners on a score of 4-18 to 1-16. The cup was presented to the Captain John Fitzpatrick by Brenda Kavanagh and the Club express thanks to the Kavanagh family for their continued support of St Lachtain’s

St.Lachtains Intermediate hurlers start out their league / championship campaign this coming Sunday evening when they take on O’Loughlins in Jenkinstown at 5.00pm The U15 take on Graigue Ballycallan on this Wednesday at 7.30pm in Freshford while the U19’s face Cloneen on Monday next at 6.30pm in Cloneen. SPLIT THE POT The weekly lucky winner of split the pot draw last week was Aoibheann Bergin, who won €94. The draw takes place each Wednesday. 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. COFFEE MORNING A co ee morning will be held in “Luas na Gaoithe” Tulla (Eleanor Cantwell’s house) on Saturday next 30th July from 11am to 2pm. This event is being organised by the Parish Council to raise funds to continue with the paintwok in St.Nichola’s Church Tulla. Your support will be greatly appreciated. SYMPATHY Sympathy is extended to the Cleere family Tubrid Woodsgi and Woodview Freshford on the death of Adrian late of Tubrid. Funeral Mass took place in Graine Church followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. PARISH NEWS 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 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 SOCCER AWARDS Congratulations to young local boy Jamie Walsh who was named U13 player of the year recently. Jamie is son of Noel and Catherine Walsh, Sart and is an ardent member of Freshford U13 side and also a keen squash player. Congrats also to Freshford Town U 17 boys who won the league recently and all the management involved in the victory.The winners received their medals and award at the Kilkenny & District League awards night last weekend, LOOP CAFE Work is continuing on the Community Cafe at Buncrussia Street. The premises recently got new windows and front door and has been given a complete revamp with exterior painting (a vibrant green colour). It is due to open in the next month or so and great credit is due to the volunteers who have worked so hard to get the work done. FEILE LACHTAIN 2022 Féile Lachtain continued recently when Pilgrimage Sunday took place at Freshford in aid of Ionad Lachtan Heritage Centre. There was a sponsored walk started from The Green at 1 to Clashacrow Church and, a er returning to the village, the walkers then completed the pilgrimage by walking to Ballylarkin Church. They were treated to some refreshments a er the walks at The Green. Local artists are invited to submit two pieces of art for an exhibition which will be held at Ionad Lachtain during Arts Week in August. Delivery dates are Tuesday and Wednesday August 2nd and 3th. Pieces must be ready to hang. Ionad Lachtain Church, Arts and Heritage Centre is open every Saturday and Sunday from 11.30 until 4.30. Kevin Buckley’s bust of the late Sr. Patricia is the most recent addition to the museum. Also on display is Kevin’s replica of the Shrine of St. Lachtain’s Arm courtesy of Freshford Community Club and another replica of the shrine created 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. 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. 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.

KILMOGANNY BRIDGE CLUB Kilmoganny Bridge Club Results 6/07/2022: 1 Kitty Meagher & Theresa Walsh. 2 Margaret Dunne & Mary Delaney. Bridge results for 13/7/2022: 1 Jacque Purcell & Philip Brennan 2 Rita Townsend & Jackie Kenneally. Bridge results for 20/7/22: 1 Philip Brennan & Jacque Purcell.2 Gerry Fitzgerald & Emer Wallace. Bridge is every Wednesday night at 7.30pm in St. Eoghans Centre, Kilmoganny. All welcome. LOCAL LOTTO Local Lotto Results: July 18th Winning numbers: 2, 4, 13. No Winner. Winners of Draw for 5 x € 30. C J Delaney (Delaney’s). Darragh Robinson (Jimmy McCormack), John Reid (John Reid),Patsy Reid, (John Reid),Kitty O Neill ( Edward Moran ). Jackpot Next Week July 25th: € 1,150. Venue Dunphy’s Bar Kilmoganny 9pm All Welcome KILKENNY VOLUNTEER CENTRE Kilkenny Volunteer Centre: has the following organisations looking for volunteers Website Design Volunteer: Callan First Responders. Callan First Responders who provide vital a life saving service to the Callan Community would love to hear from any volunteer interested in helping them develop a new website to promote their service. Amber Womens Refuge : Tour de Sportive - Saturday 30th of July. The team at Amber Womens refuge who are one of the charities supported by the event , are providing refreshments at the event and would love to hear from any volunteers who have a couple of hours to spare on the day to help out and keep the cyclists hydrated ! You can channel your inner Mrs Doyle! Kilkenny Bereavement Support: Listening Volunteers. Listening Volunteers are needed for Kilkenny Bereavement Support in Kilkenny who provide one to one support for individuals who are bereaved. Please note that there is a required 30 hours of training as part of this role. Teac Tom are looking for Volunteers to help out at Electric Picnic this year. If camping and music is your thing, while supporting the fantastic work that Teac Tom do this is the role for you. For more information please log onto www.volunteerkilkenny.ie or call 0892584946 KILMOGANNY FESTIVAL Kilmoganny Festival Bank Holiday Weekend July 30th & 31st. Saturday July 30th: 2pm to 4pm: A ernoon Tea & Caroline Boutique with an exhibition by James Creaney in St Eoghans Centre. 7pm: BBQ in Dunphys Pub Sunday July 31st: 9am to 12noon: Full Irish Breakfast in St Eoghan’s Centre. 3.30pm: Skills Coaching with Adrian Mullen for Children aged 6 -11 years followed at 4.30pm for the Brendan Fennelly Tribute Match. All takes place at the Kilmoganny GAA pitch. 7pm to late in Dunphys Pub: BBQ followed by ‘The Feck’n Match’ Comedy Play and a Balloon Bursting Ra le with the night finishing with music by ‘2 to Groove’. Weekend Ticket - €20.00. Saturday Night Only: €10.00. Sunday Night Only: €15.00 Tickets on Sale in Petes or from Alycia 087 6757490 or Lorraine 087 6414147 OUTDOOR BARN DANCE Outdoor Barn Dance in Madge’s Garden Dunnamaggin: A Barn Dance takes place on Saturday August 6th in Madge’s Garden from 7pm to 10pm so get your dancing shoes and cowboy hats on and come on down to Madge’s Garden for some Line Dancing. Ray Cahill, line dancing maestro will be on hand to put us through our paces, a BBQ will be available and Ray’s

will be open to quench the thirst. €5 on the gate - €10 to include a Burger and mineral. To make a weekend of it our monthly market will take place the following day Sunday August 7th from 11.30am to 4pm. From 1pm to 3pm Ray will be on hand to give free Children’s Line Dancing Lessons - spot prizes throughout and one especially for best dressed cowboy and cowgirl. Connect with neighbours and friends - BBQ, Real Lemonade from Gwen’s Stall and lots of cra and food stalls. Keep an eye on our facebook page Dunnamaggin Community News or text 087 7565376 to be included in our Whats App group to keep you up to date with what is happening and what we have planned. ROSARY Rosary in Dunnamaggin: The rosary will take place the first Monday of every month during the summer at 8pm at Our Lady’s Grotto Baurscobe, Dunnamaggin. All are welcome.

GOWRAN COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL Save the date, the festival will take place on Sunday, 9th July in 2023. ST MARY’S CHURCH GOWRAN The church is open for the summer season from 10:00 – 17:30, Wednesday to Sunday. Entrance to the church is free. Visitors can view the many monuments of national importance on display within the church. GOWRAN PITCH AND PUTT Juvenile Friday evenings take place at 7 pm on Fridays. GOWRAN FESTIVAL OF SPEED The festival is taking place on Sunday, 21st August. Tickets available online, www.gowranpark.ie GOWRAN PARK The next race meeting takes place on Wednesday, 10th August. The first race is at 4.50pm. The complimentary shuttle bus service will leave from Kilkenny City Centre (just above the gates of Kilkenny Castle) one hour before the first race. SPORTS ROUND UP MICHAEL O’LEARY GOWRAN CONTINGENT HELP COUNTY GIRLS REACH ALL IRELAND FINAL Congratulations to The Kilkenny Senior Camogie Girls and Management Team, especially The Young Irelands contingent of Ste i and Ti any Fitzgerald, Ciara O’Kee e and Pat O’Neill as Kilkenny defeated Galway 1-13 to 0-12 to reach the All-Ireland Final. The Fitzgerald Sisters Ste i and Ti any were part of the starting 15 once again with Ciara O’Kee e among the Substitutes and Pat O’Neill as part of the Management Team. Kilkenny now have an All-Ireland Final to look forward to against Cork on Sunday 7th August. It was a great day for the Juvenile Players of Young Irelands Camogie Club as 55 members travelled up together to Croke Park for a memorable day out. JUNIOR F EASE TO VICTORY AGAINST SUIRSIDERS The Young Irelands Junior F Team eased to a 1-19 to 0-10 win against Mooncoin in the First Round of the Junior Championship. With Player/Manager Thomas Drennan in outstanding form scoring 0-6 from play, Young Irelands led 1-9 to 0-6 at the interval with a goal from David Holland on the stroke of half-time putting them in the driving seat. The Gowran Men were in control right throughout the second-half as they restricted Mooncoin to just four points with the outstanding Martin Carter giving an exhibition at Corner-Back. U19S QUALIFY FOR LEAGUE FINAL There was a great victory for the U-19 Hurlers as they defeated TullogherRosbercon 2-19 to 0-16 in the League Semi-Final to set up a League Final showdown with neighbours Bennettsbridge who defeated GraigueBallycallan 3-16 to 1-21. MINOR HURLING The Minor Hurlers unbeaten record came to an end with a 2-14 to 1-10 defeat against James Stephens.The Gowran lads made a promising start and they built up a useful lead early on, before the Village came storming back as they went on to record a 7-point victory with Young Irelands finishing the match with 14 men. The result means that James Stephens top the League Table with two rounds of matches remaining on 18 points as they jump ahead of Young Irelands on 17 points, with Erins Own Castlecomer and Dicksboro in pursuit. U15 HURLING The Young Irelands U-15 A Hurlers lost out 1-13 to 0-14 against Danesfort, as their rallying e orts in the final quarter came up short despite having drawn level with only a few minutes remaining. The game started at a blistering pace with Danesfort leading 0-3 to 0-2 a er just three minutes, but scores began to dry up considerably a erwards with no score accruing until a Danesfort goal arrived in the 15th minute. 1-3 to 0-2. Danesfort maintained that 4-point advantage at half-time (1-6 to 0-5) with Thomas Langton from frees and Aidan Keating adding to Young Irelands account. Danesfort maintained control and by the end of the third quarter they had stretched their lead to 6 points (1-11 to 0-8), but credit to the Gowran Boys for their fightback and tenacity. They slowly fought their way back and with Thomas and Aidan leading the way upfront with further scores, while the excellent Ruairi Phelan at Full-Back, Keelan Barcoe, Kieran Carter and Matthew Murray led the charge onto greater e ort.With less than 5 minutes remaining, the sides were level at 1-11 to 0-14, but the Gowran Boys shot 4 wides throughout those closing few minutes as Danesfort closed out the game with two consecutive points to secure victory. Young Irelands have two more matches remaining in the Group stages, before finishing o with a home game against James Stephens Red on Wednesday August 3rd. Meanwhile, the Young Irelands U-15 B Team were unfortunate to lose out by a solitary point, 3-11 to 3-10 to Danesfort in a thrilling contest.The Gowran Boys made a great start and by the end of the opening quarter, they led 2-4 to 0-3 with the goals coming from Joseph Langton and Josef Walsh. However, Danesfort fought back and at half-time they led 2-6 to 2-5. The Young Irelands Boys found it di icult to make headway throughout the third quarter as Danesfort stretched the advantage, 2-10 to 2-7.However, Young Irelands found their groove and three consecutive points in quick succession brought them level in the 49th minute(2-10 each). They missed chances to regain the lead and Danesfort grabbed a goal in the 54th minute to go back in front. 3-10 to 2-10.Young Irelands replied and a goal in the 57th minute restored parity once more, but Danesfort had the final say with the winning point a minute later. The two clubs will meet again in the League Final. CAMOGIE It was a very successful Wednesday Night for Young Irelands Camogie with both the Minor and U-14 Teams winning. The Minor Team were very impressive in winning 5-15 to 2-8 against near neighbours Blacks and Whites in Skeoughvosteen on Wednesday night to qualify for the League Semi-Final, while the U-14s won 4-8 to 2-4 against Ballyhale Shamrocks to set up a League Final showdown with Carrickshock. The U-14 game with Ballyhale Shamrocks was a much closer game than the corresponding clash with their opponents a few weeks ago.In a low scoring clash, the Gowran girls led 1-4 to 0-1 at half-time, while another goal early in the Second-Half appeared to put them on their way to victory.Eilish Keating and Eimear Brennan added points to keep the scoreboard ticking over, but the Shamrocks girls kept plugging away and with 5 minutes remaining they had narrowed the deficit to just three points. 2-7 to 2-4. However, Young Irelands dug deep displaying great resilience and late goals from a lobbed free by Eimear Brennan and Saidhbh Farrell secured victory. There were excellent displays on show with Lucy Langton, Bronagh O’Neill and Holly Drennan and Eimear Brennan all superb, Saidhbh Farrell, Aimee Byrne and Lucy Coomey working tirelessly, while Eilish Keating constantly posed a potent threat despite o en having two or three direct opponents on her. The U-14 girls League Final clash with Carrickshock has been provisionally scheduled for the August Bank Holiday Monday 1st August. SHIELD GLORY FOR U11 Congratulations the Young Irelands U11s on winning the Shield in the O’Loughlin Gaels Tournament on Saturday in John’s Park. Well done boys and coaches on a great triumph. YOUNG IRELANDS ROUNDERS COMPETITION The Young Irelands Rounders Competition continued last week with a full programme of matches and it will continue with the conclusion of the Group games before moving into the knockout stages. Photo Credit to Willie Dempsey

CLUB LOTTO Dicksboro GAA Club LOTTO Results July 21st. Nos: 5 7 18 26. Jackpot: €3200 not won Draw Prizes – €50: Ber Long c/o P & J Cody. €25 each Mary Bryan c/o Rita Long €25 each Anthony Cleere c/o online. €25 each Declan O’Farrell c/o online Co op draw ticket Katrina Fitzpatrick c/o B Fitzpatrick . Promotors prize Jimmy McGarry New weeks draw €3350 28th July CLUB RESULTS Senior Hurlers Congratulations to our Senior Hurlers who defeated Mullinavat to win the St Canices CU League Division 1 Title. Well done to all involved. U19 League Semi Final Dicksboro had a good win over Dunnamaggin on a scoreline of 0-23 to 1-11. Minor A The Minor A’s played O’Loughlin Gaels Saturday evening in John’s Park and had a great win. Final Score 6-13 to 3-8 U15 Well done to our 2 teams who had wins over St Patrick’s & Conahy Shamrocks this week. KILKENNY CAMOGIE Huge Congratulations to Kilkenny Camogie and our own girls Aoife Prendergast (Kilkenny Captain) Ciara Phelan, Niamh Phelan & Asha McHardy. A fantastic battle against a very strong Galway team. We are very proud of our own club girls and we wish them and the Kilkenny Team all the best in the All Ireland Final. COMMUNITY GAMES Massive Congrats to our young camogie stars who won the Leinster Community Games. Fantastic achievement girls and well done to all involved. SUMMER CAMP WEEK ONE Week 1 of 2022 Dicksboro GAA & Camogie Club took place this week in perfect weather conditions at sunny Palmerstown. Fun and games for the children all week long. Thanks to Niamh, Aoife & Eddie and our team leaders who helped make the week a huge success. Week 2 of this year’s Summer Camp will take place from Aug 15th to 19th. Looking forward to seeing all our young girls and boys back for another action packed week. PALMERSTOWN CLUBHOUSE Dicksboro Clubhouse Bar is open on Thursdays 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 CALAN GOLF CLUB Results, July 20th , 3 person team event Winners. Margaret Comerford, Teresa Phelans and Ellen O Shea 87 pts Senior Ladies 22nd July. 12Hole S/F 1st Mary D Grace 32 pts. 2nd Jean Grace 31pts. 3rd Geraldine O Sullivan 28pts 4th Mary Kennedy 28pts. 5th Ena Kennedy 28. C/B Following the game the senior Ladies enjoyed a very sociable cup of tea with ceased members who were invited to join the ladies on the invite of Senior Lady Captain Mary Croke . The warm catch up was enjoyed by all present.

Results from week 11 Well a er 11 weeks of the Tuborg Premier League it’s down to the last week to see who will finish in the top 10 and who will make the top 20 , there are 4 players fighting for the last 3 places in the top 10, Kieran Furlong Michael ( Sully ) O Sullivan Michael Cummins and Tommy Dalton, have only 5 points separating them, from 11 to 20 there are 5 players fighting for the last 2 places, Kevin Leahy Billy Murphy Tommy Cleere Tom Kent and Liam Murphy, there are only 6 points between the lot of them , so it looks like being a great night next week. In group 1 Michael Meaney and Tom Kent came through playing great darts all night , the game between them was a fantastic game, Michael got o to a good start winning the first 2 legs but Tom pulled it back by winning the next leg with a brilliant 14 darter, that was as far as Tom got in the game as Michael threw great darts to win the next leg and the game. In group 2 PJ Byrne topped it with Tommy Dalton and Robbie Van Geisko also coming o the board, PJ is playing brilliant darts in the league and so is Tommy Dalton, but a mention of Robbie Van Geisko, he’s playing as good as he ever has, he made it into the last 16 for the first time ever beating some good players in his group. In group 3 Mick Dwyer Jnr and David Murphy gave us a display of darts in the game they played against each other, Mick Jnr played unbelievable darts in the first 2 legs hitting 2 14 darters back to back, then David took over the game by winning the next 2 legs to bring it to the final game, Mick Jnr got back into the game by having a 17 dart leg to win the game, a fantastic game to watch, Mickey O Kee e also threw great darts in the group having a fantastic 13 dart leg in the game he played against Kieran Furlong. On to the next group, group 4 , Trevor Vallely came out on top of the group with Michael Cummins and Kieran Lennon also making it out of it , Trevor played brilliant darts in the game he played against Michael Cummins, he had a 14 a 17 darter and he hit a 15 dart game to win the game , Michael won the 3rd leg in 16 darts in the leg he won, another great game to watch, Kieran Lennon is another player who is in great form at the moment, he is playing as well as anyone else is playing so he is a with a shout to to go on and win the Grand Final which is on in 2 weeks time. On to the last group, Sully and Jim Shanahan played very good darts in this group and so did Liz Byrne, Liz is playing brilliant darts, she took out another great finish, hitting a great 15 dart leg taking out 115 , Jim Shanahan played superb darts taking out 136 and 128 in his group games, Sully is playing some of the best darts that he had played in a while, he went through the group with out losing a game, another one to watch out for. On to the last 16 games, Michael Meaney and Mickey O Kee e got us underway with a very good game, Mickey just couldn’t get his game going in this one, he tried so hard but couldn’t play like he can and Michael took full advantage of the game he won 3 legs to 0 . The second game was between husband and wife PJ Byrne and Liz, PJ took no mercy on Liz and beat her 3 legs to 0 . Mick Dwyer Jnr and Robbie Van Geisko played the next game, Robbie made the last 16 for the first time a er playing great darts in the group games, Mick Jnr on the other hand is well used to playing in the latter stages of any tournament that he enter’s, he went on to win the game by 3 legs to 0 . The 4th last 16 game was between Trevor Vallely and Liam Murphy, Liam is playing very well but he came up against Trevor who is playing tremendous darts at the moment, try as much as he could he couldn’t get near Trevor who went on to win the game by 3 legs to 0 . Next we had Tom Kent versus Sully, both players are playing great darts in the league, Tom took the first 2 legs but Sully not one for giving up , came back to win the next 2 legs to make it 2 legs each, Tom then hit 4 big scores in a row to leave himself down near the double and he didn’t give Sully a shot at a double, so Tom won the game with a tidy 17 darter in the last leg. Richie O Hanlon and Jim Shanahan played in the next game, Ritchie played great darts in this game, the Tipperary man took the first 2 legs throwing brilliant darts, taking out a 122 and a 144 with ease, now Jim Shanahan played excellent darts to bring it back to 2 legs each, then he went on to win the last leg in a 14 darter, a brilliant display of darts by Jim. The penultimate game was between Tommy Dalton and Lenny, Lenny got the game underway with a good leg, he had an 18 darter to win the first leg, then Tommy hit back by winning the next 2 legs to go 2 legs to 1 up, Lenny had to dig to win the next leg and make it 2 legs all , in the final leg Lenny took o hitting 140 140 and 121 to leave 100 a er 9 darts, Tommy hit big scores as well , he hit a 100 95 and a 135 to get down near Lenny, by Lenny gave him no shot at a double and well on to win the game. Down to the last game of the top 16 , Michael Cummins and David Murphy locked horns in this game, Michael Cummins is a Landscape Gardener from Passage East in Waterford, and he cleaned up in the first 2 legs, David Murphy is not top of the league for nothing, he fought back by winning the next 2 legs to bring it all even, as much as Michael tried he couldn’t get David to buckle, David won the leg playing super darts taking out a 116 to clinch the win. On to the Q / Final’s, Michael Meaney and PJ Byrne played the first game and what a game it was, Michael started o playing some great stu to 1 - 0 up , then he made it 2 legs to 0 with a 15 dart leg taking out a 126 , PJ came back to win the next leg and then the 4th leg to draw even with Michael, then the last leg was brilliant, the 2 players threw fantastic darts to get down near the double but Michael got the first shot at it and didn’t make any mistakes by hitting double 8 to win the game . The next Q / Final game was between Mick Dwyer Jnr and Trevor Vallely, Mick Jnr is in brilliant from at the moment and so is Trevor, Trevor took hold of the game from the start by winning the first 2 legs, Mick Jnr then won the next leg to make it 2 legs to 1 by hitting a 14 dart leg, Trevor went on to show us what he can do, throwing unbelievable darts he had a 13 dart leg to win the game, Mick Jnr played very well in the leg, he was waiting on 126 when Trevor hit the double. The next Q / Final saw Tom Kent and Jim Shanahan play , Jim Shanahan was making his first appearance at this stage of the event, and you wouldn’t think it he played brilliant darts against Tom, another player who is in great form at the moment, Jim got o to the start he needed he had a great first leg by hitting a 14 darter to take the first leg, Tom then won the next 2 legs to go 2 legs to 1 up, Jim playing some of the best darts he has thrown in the league le a double a er 15 darts but Tom had a better leg and he took out a fantastic 116 to win the leg and the game. The last Q/ Final was between Lenny and David Murphy, David got the game going with a good leg, Lenny then got in front by winning the next 2 legs both legs were taken out in 17 darts, David came back again and won the next leg and then he went on to win the last leg and the game by hitting an unbelievable 12 darter, a fantastic leg to win any game, fair play to Lenny who was playing at the top level of his game. Michael Meaney and Trevor Vallely came together for the first S / Final, it promised to be a great game,but Michael from the start tore into Trevor and gave him no shots at a double in any of the 3 legs, he was outstanding in the game and if he keeps playing the way that he is at the moment then it will take someone who is at the top of their game to beat him. The second S / Final was between Tom Kent and David Murphy, David started the very same way that he did in a lot of the games he played all night, he lost the first leg to Tom, Tom who’s playing great darts in the league at the moment took the first leg o David hitting a 17 darter, David then came to life and went on to win the next 3 legs in brilliant style, having two legs of 14 and 15 darts and then winning the final leg in 17 darts to get the win, again hard to Tom who is another player to keep an eye on. On to the Final, Michael Meaney and David Murphy were in the Final for the second week in a row , Michael kept David’s run of not winning the first leg in most of his games going, he was playing so well that we thought he was going to win 3 / 0 , David like anyone who has the ability to play at the top of their game came back to win the next leg, Michael then held his throw to go 2 legs to 1 up, David Murphy then showed us why he is one of the best darts players in Ireland by winning the next leg, well down to the last leg of the 11th night of the Tuborg Premier League , Michael Meaney and David Murphy gave us a leg to remember by having one of the best legs of the League, they both started o with score’s of 100 100 and 95 , then Michael hit a 140 and David hit a 85 Michael then le double 20 , with a 121 le David Murphy nearly took it out, he hit single 20 treble 17 to give himself a shot at the Bull but he was so unfortunate to hit the 25 segment of the Bull and miss it by the smallest of margins, Michael Meaney doesn’t let slip any opportunities that come his way and he took out double 20 with the second dart to go on and win the final for the 4th time. So it’s all down to next Friday night to see what the final placing is going to be