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All pix: Danny Lahart

Eyes wide shut! Walter get the block in

game progressed. Tom Phelan and captain Richie Reid and captain Richie Reid were introduced for were introduced for John Donnelly and Paddy Deegan Paddy Deegan respectively, as respectively, as the manager the manager tried to tried to get some get some championship championship minutes into minutes into the squad. the squad. A brace A brace from Eoin from Eoin Cody and Cody and another another point from point from Walter Walter Walsh Walsh canceled out canceled out any response any response that Laois that Laois mustered. mustered. Conor Conor Delaney was Delaney was then sprung then sprung from the from the bench to give bench to give O’Loughlin’s O’Loughlin’s Huw Lawlor Huw Lawlor a rest as Brian a rest as Brian Cody sought to Cody sought to protect some of protect some of his players with his players with tougher challenges tougher challenges ahead. ahead. Cheddar’s men give Cheddar’s men give their travelling support their travelling support something to cheer about, something to cheer about, when on 57 minutes Paddy when on 57 minutes Paddy

Purcell went on a weaving run Purcell went on a weaving run before ring a shot past Eoin before ring a shot past Eoin Murphy in the Kilkenny goal, Murphy in the Kilkenny goal, to reduce the de cit to 17 to reduce the de cit to 17 points. Conahy Shamrocks points. Conahy Shamrocks Tom Phelan then struck over a lovely point, before two from Adrian Mullen and another from TJ Reid added to the ever-increasing Cats scoring total. Darragh Corcoran then replaced Tommy Walsh just after the hour marker. Tom Phelan then got on the end of a lovely owing team move, involving the in uential Adrian Mullen and nished nicely beyond Enda

Many hands - Cody and Reid battle on

Rowland in the Laois goal.

Four more points would follow for the Noresiders, two for TJ Reid, and one a piece from Padraig Walsh, his fourth of the game and a second of the day from James Maher. Laois managed to tag on a few more points, as the nal score line read, Kilkenny 2-34, Laois 1-14.

SCORERS - Kilkenny: TJ Reid 0-10 (7f) E Cody 1-5 A Mullen 0-6 W. Walsh 0-4 T Phelan 1-1 P Walsh 0-4 J Donnelly 0-2 J Maher 0-2 SCORERS -Laois: P Purcell 1-2 (1f) PJ Scully 0-4 (4f) C Dwyer 0-3 J Keyes 0-1 A Corby 0-1 C McEvoy 0-1 R Mullaney 0-1 C Byrne 0-1 KILKENNY: E Murphy; M Butler, H Lawlor, T Walsh; M Carey, P Deegan, C Browne; J Maher, A Mullen; W Walsh, P Walsh, J Donnelly; B Ryan, TJ Reid, E Cody. Subs: S Walsh for Ryan ht R. Reid for Deegan 49mins C Delaney for Lawlor 56mins D Corcoran for T Walsh 63mins Laois: E Rowland; D Hartnett, S Downey, F Fennell; R Mullaney, L O’Connell, C McEvoy; A Corby, J Kelly; C Dwyer, P Purcell, J Keyes; M Dowling, J Walsh, PJ Scully. Subs: C. Byrne for Walsh 43mins E Killeen for Corby 51mins B McGinley for Dowling 57mins P. Dunne for O’Connell and R. Murphy for Scully 70mins Referee: L Gordon (Galway)

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2 down, 3 to go. Westmeath and now Laois taken care off, both with relative ease. Following Laois’s decent performance against the Dubs, Cheddar was probably hoping for more of the same, but he would have been left very disappointed following this mauling at the hands of the Cats. Yes, Laois were missing a number of first team regulars, but as we know, the inter-county game is about more than 15 players. So, what of Brian Cody’s squad after this scoring fest? Well TJ is back. With a total of 0-10, he will have been happy with his scoring return against the O’Moore County. His Ballyhale comrades, Eoin Cody and Adrian Mullen also kept the scoreboard operator busy, notching 1-5 and 0-6 respectively. Last year’s captain, Mullen will have been pleased with his allround performance. Adrian was getting on plenty of ball and proving very influential across all areas of the pitch. His club mate Eoin Cody was lively throughout, and on another day, could have had a hat-trick of goals. John Donnelly and James Maher will have given their manager plenty to think about as they plan for a little May Bank holiday trip to Galway. Both players scored a brace, and their overall contribution to Kilkenny’s victory won’t have gone unnoticed by their management team. The fact they we don’t have much to say about Huw Lawlor, Mikey Butler and their defensive colleagues just shows how dominant the home side were throughout. Attention now turns to what could be the match of the season so far. Shefflin vs Cody. When the draw was made, this is the fixture that all Gaels looked for. Let’s hope it doesn’t disappoint – and that Cody’s Cats secure win number 3.

Planning notices

KILKENNY COUNTY COUNCIL We, Derek & Elayne McDonnell, intend to apply for permission for development at: Ballynamorahan & Ballincurragh, Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny, X91 AD62. The development will consist of; a. Demolition of existing conservatory and rear two-storey projection of existing dwelling, b. Construction of new twostorey rear extension, c. Minor alterations to external appearance of existing dwelling, d. all associated site works. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9 a.m.- 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. KILKENNY COUNTY COUNCIL Planning Permission is sought for rear extension comprising split level lower ground floor and ground floor levels with external terracing, rear sunroom extension also to include elevation alterations comprising revised bay window extension to the front elevation, roof finish, widened road entrance and new pedestrian gate, internal alterations, boundary treatment, landscaping including all ancillary and associated works also Retention Permission sought for the demolition of the garage and rear extension at 33 Greenshill, Kilkenny The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9 a.m.- 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Applicant: Martin and Irene Coughlan

KILKENNY COUNTY COUNCIL We, Stephen Staunton & Kathleen Dowling, intend to apply for permission for a new storey-and-a-half dwelling, detached garage, vehicular entrance onto public road, wastewater treatment system, private well and all associated site works at Ballymartin, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny during its public opening hours 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

KILKENNY COUNTY COUNCIL I, Eugene Doheny intend to apply to Kilkenny County Council for Retention Planning Permission to retain as follows: 1. Existing storage sheds and gas cylinder cage 2. Existing storage containers 3. Existing open storage yard and all associated site works at Loughboy Industrial Estate, Loughboy, Kilkenny. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9 a.m.- 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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KATHLEEN SHORTT 8TH ANNIVERSARY

In loving memory of my dear friend Kathleen, late of Ballybough Street who died on April 25th 2014. RIP

We never knew that evening What the angels had in store They took from earth to heaven The friend that we adored

God called your name so softly That only you could hear And no one heard the footsteps Of angels drawing near It broke our hearts to lose you But you did not go alone For part of us went with you The night God called you home Sadly missed & remembered always by your friend Marian.

The Miracle Prayer

Dear heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked many favours. This time I ask you this special one (mention favour). Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never been known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. A.K

St. Anthony Prayer,

O Holy St. Anthony gentlest of Saints, your love for God and charity for His creatures, made you worthy, when on earth, to possess miraculous powers. Encouraged by this thought, I implore you to obtain for me (request). O gentle and loving St. Anthony, whose heart was ever full of human sympathy, whisper my petition into the ears of the sweet Infant Jesus, who loved to be folded in your arms. The gratitude of my heart will ever be yours. Amen M.R

The Miracle Prayer

Dear heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked many favours. This time I ask you this special one (mention favour). Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never been known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. M.R

The Miracle Prayer

Dear heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked many favours. This time I ask you this special one (mention favour). Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never been known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. C.G

The Miracle Prayer

Dear heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked many favours. This time I ask you this special one (mention favour). Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never been known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. C.D

The Miracle Prayer

Dear heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked many favours. This time I ask you this special one (mention favour). Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never been known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. A.C

The Miracle Prayer

Dear heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked many favours. This time I ask you this special one (mention favour). Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times for three days and your favour will be granted. Never been known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. A.S