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A GIRL and her best friend grow up together in a lush, verdant landscape. One of them has a destiny, and they must eventually separate for what they’re told is the good of mankind. But until then, their days are idyllic, lled with romps around mountaintops and snacks of pilfered persimmons. e consumption and corruption that governs the rest of the world doesn’t touch them — at least, not yet.

Our relationship with the natural world has long been a foundational cornerstone of the sci- genre, both in print and on celluloid. Authors like Philip K. Dick, Octavia E. Butler, JeG VanderMeer, and Kim Stanley Robinson put their concerns about climate change — and our role in it — on the page. Meanwhile, cinematic classics like King Kong and e Birds ponder our impact on fragile ecosystems we don’t fully understand, while Jaws and Jurassic Park poke at the extremities of human hubris. ink of Dr. Ian Malcolm’s legendary assessment in the latter: “Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could that they didn’t stop to think if they should.” How do our chocices reverberate outward, a ecting our only planet?

“Sci- is about systems of power, failures of responsibility, and oversteps in ambition.’

Few directors have navigated these machinations with as much grace, glee, and danger as Bong Joon-ho does in his 2017 lm Okja (streaming on Net ix).

Bong’s lmography is characterised by lms that take a step back from the way we live and wonder why we accept what we do. at approach has helped him craft two sci- classics. e Host (2006), about a mysterious creature that bursts from the South Korean sewers, and 2013’s Snowpiercer, in which humanity’s last survivors travel around a frozen planet in a class-divided, highly strati ed train.

Looking to predict the future

IF you like fantasy and science ction, you owe it to yourself to watch Foundation. is show, which premiered on Apple TV on September 24, has a lot in common with modern classics like Game of rones.

Some familiar elements include a diverse cast of morally ambiguous characters, a eshed-out world packed with outlandish cultures and customs, and tomes upon tomes of history and backstory that make the surfacelevel narrative feel real and grounded.

But, while Foundation resembles Game of rones in terms of execution, its actual story couldn’t be more di erent. Foundation zooms out to look at the biggest of big pictures. Its central con ict isn’t fought out between people, but empires and galaxies.

Where the stories of Daenerys Targeryan and Jon Snow only took a handful of years to reach their conclusions, the plot of Foundation stretches across eons.

Even when compared to other sprawling space operas like Star Wars and Frank Herbert’s Dune, the Foundation series remains unmatched in terms of scale and scope. is is because its original author, a legendary sci- writer and editor by the name of Isaac Asimov, drew inspiration from a contentious but fascinating academic theory. is theory is called mathematical sociology. Scholars believe that — if properly understood and studied — it could help us predict the future of mankind.

Despite its macroeconomic approach, Foundation essentially revolves around a single person: Hari Seldon. Seldon is a renowned mathematics professor and the inventor of psychohistory, a sub eld of statistics that analyzes the past actions of large groups of people in order to predict what they might do next.

When Seldon’s latest research anticipates the destruction of the very society in which he lives, he devises a millennia-spanning plan to change destiny.

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is Italian lm has the seal of approval from Bong Joon-ho, so let’s listen to the Oscar-winning director of Parasite and add it to this list. Written and directed by Alice Rohrwacher, Happy as Lazzaro is set in the ‘70s on a tobacco farm, where good-hearted young peasant Lazzaro dutifully works. When a nobleman convinces him to help him fake his own kidnapping, a story of friendship, innocence and social commentary unfolds. A gorgeously shot, cinematic fairytale.

is elegant Spanish lm 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’re partial to deliberately paced meditations on pain, love and loss. Masterful.

Maggie Gyllenhaal gives a career best performance in e Kindergarten Teacher, a drama about, yep, a kindergarten teacher. Lisa is dissatis ed with her own life, which leads her to make some questionable decisions regarding one of her young students. When Jimmy exhibits child prodigy levels of poetry writing talent, Lisa may or may not take credit for it. e Kindergarten Teacher’s slightly disturbing character study might leave you feeling con icted, but there’s no question about Gyllenhaal’s mesmerizing performance. Watch it.

Mudbound 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.

is lauded independent lm from several years back showcases the talents of Tatiana Maslany, aka one Marvel’s newest heroes, who’ll be starring in the Disney Plus SheHulk series. Before that, see her in Two Lovers and a Bear, alongside the similarly talented Dane DeHaan. e dark love story follows Roman and Lucy, two lovers living in small-town Canada. Roman can speak to bears, while Lucy believes she has a stalker. Become swept up in this surreal and thrilling adult fairy tale elevated by the chemistry between Maslany and DeHaan.

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CAMOGIE SENIOR Piltown 1-11 Clara 2-7. When these two sides met in last year’s quarter final in Piltown, it took extra time to separate them. Clara prevailed on that occasion by the bare minimum. This time it was Piltown’s turn to scrape home by a point, the memory of last year’s defeat providing them with that extra motivation to pull through here. On a day that was not conducive to good camogie, these two teams served up a brilliant spectacle of sporting and committed hurling, despite the driving wind and rain. Emma Shortall and Katie Power scored two points each to open the game. These two girls were to go on to have a major influence on the game. Midway through the first quarter a shot from Alanna Gallagher from distance went all the way to the Clara net. It was one of those balls that looked like a point all the way until it dipped just under the crossbar at the last second past a helpless Lucy Cody. This gave a wind assisted Piltown the impetus they needed to drive on and lead by 1-5 to 0-2 at the first water break. They continued to attack hard in the second quarter and, helped by two further Katie Power points from play, they held a 1-8 to 0-3 interval lead. Clara’s sole second quarter score had come from the stick of Emma Shortall, who was her side’s only scorer by hal ime. Katie Power had already scored six points at this stage, four of them from play, and was proving a real handful for the Clara defence. The breeze was very strong and an eight point lead did not look at all insurmountable. A er Siobhán Curtis for Clara and Sophie Holden had exchanged scores early in the second half Clara scored an unanswered goal and a point to reduce the deficit to a manageable four points. The goal was scored by Emma Shortall a er a brilliant run and cross by the wholehearted Aisling Nolan. Again it was Katie Power who stopped the rot for Piltown with a brilliant point from play, and a pointed 45 by team captain Kelly Ann Doyle had the gap back to five, 1-11 to 1-6, with a quarter to go. Piltown didn’t score for that final quarter and Clara threw the kitchen sink at them. However county goalie Aoife Norris was very assured at this stage and Lorraine Long, who did a fine containment job on Mary O Connell all day, although with the aid of a sweeper in front of Mary also, was also prominent along with Kelly Ann Doyle. Emma Shortall broke through for her second goal with five minutes le but a Mary O Connell 45 was the only other score that Clara could manage before the end. Mary had a late late chance from a very acute angle near the sideline but it dri ed right and wide. At the other end of the field Tamsin English did a fine marking job on Aoife Doyle, again with the aid of a sweeper. Lucy Cody never put a foot wrong outside of the goal which beat her. Gráinne Glynn, Katie Ryan, Aisling Curtis and Claire Nolan defended well. Aisling Nolan tried heroically at midfield but only Emma Shortall was a consistent threat up front. The winners, once they got their noses in front with that goal, made better use of the elements. They had star performers all over the field, most notably Aoife Norris, Kelly Ann Doyle, Lorraine Long and Laura Norris. And in Katie Power they had the best player on view who came up with most of the important scores for a team that wanted it that little bit more in a cracking game. Huge credit is due to both teams for that. A word of thanks to the management team of Micheal Nolan, John Murphy and John Curtis for their e orts this year also.

Piltown - Aoife Norris, Jennifer Norris, Jenny O Dea, Patsy Kenny. Mairead Power, Kelly Ann Doyle( 0-1 x 45), Lorraine Long. Laura Norris, Emer Long. Ellen O Kee e, Alanna Gallagher(1-0), Aoife Doyle( 0-1), Sophie Holden (0-1), Katie Power (0-7, 0-2f), Niamh Culleton (0-1). Sub used Aine Power.

Clara - Lucy Cody, Gráinne Glynn, Laoise Nolan, Katie Ryan. Tamsin English, Aisling Curtis, Claire Nolan. Rebecca Nolan, Aisling Nolan. Keara Ryan, Siobhán Curtis 0-1, Mary O Connell (0-3, 0-2f, 0-1 x 45), Emma Shortall (2-3), Margaret O Connell, Catherine Murphy. Sub used Niamh Byrne.

U16 A miserable day for Clara Camogie was completed on Sunday a ernoon in Clara when our U16 team were beaten 4-9 to 0-5 in a county final played in Clara. Originally fixed for Ballyhale, this was switched at the eleventh hour to Clara, a er the Ballyhale venue was flooded by the torrential rain. The first quarter was competitive enough with Ballyhale leading 1-4 to 0-3 at the water break. This lead was extended to 2-6 to 0-4 at hal ime and when Clara failed to score in the third quarter all chances of victory were gone. On a day when nothing seemed to go right for the Clara girls they even drove a last minute penalty wide and Ballyhale went on to claim a richly deserved title. They had already beaten Clara in an U14 county final earlier this year and are proving quite the thorn in Clara sides. Clara never gave up the ghost and battled gamely to the end for their mentors Eamon Dunne, David Shortall and Ciara Treacy. That is as much as any team management can ask for. It’s not every year a team reaches a county final so they have to be highly commended for that. Well done girls. You have a very young team and will be back The victories will be all the sweeter when they arrive. Clara - Ava Kenny, Rachel Lakes, Rachel Brickell, Maria Hogan. Fay Lannon, Sarah Dunne, Samantha Tervit Krueger. Emma Corr (0-20, Pia Langton. Jessica Brennan, Lucy Boyd (0-2, 0-1f), Danica Tervit Krueger. Aisling Hayes, Claire Murphy, Katie Agar. Subs used Brooke Flynn, Joanne Comerford (0-1).

ATHLETICS The Coogan brothers from Clara, Billy and Robert, put in two huge performances last Saturday week at the Leinster Cross Country Championships held at Mountain View, Ballyhale. They picked up silver and bronze medals respectively in their respective age brackets of U18 and U12. Indeed Billy’s performance was enough to earn him 10th place in the Junior grade race, which was run in tandem with the U18 race. The boys now look forward to the Nationals on November 21st. Well done lads.

CLUB LOTTO There was no winner of this week’s Club Lotto (Oct 26th). Numbers drawn were 16, 17, 22, 28 Bonus 15. Next week’s Jackpot will be €8,000 (November 2nd) www. oloughlingaels.com/lotto Promotors Draw 1. B Loughnane c/o Coleman Loughnane. 2. Jim McMahon c/o Peter Dowling. 3. Isla Greene c/o Paddy Greene. 4. Jim Roahn c/o Neil Loy. 5. Terry O’Rourke c/o Ann Cullen 6. Lucy Fitzgerald c/o Niall Tallis. 7. Ann Walsh c/o Moxie Doran. 8. Lizzie Kavanagh c/o Online. 9. Orla Skehan c/o Online. 10. Amber Hayes c/o Online Thank You for your continued Support Up the ‘Loughs !!

COUNTY FINAL Next Sunday is County Final day. We wish the players, mentors and backroom team the very best on the day. These days are for the whole club. So get out and show your colours this week. Deck your homes in white and green, wear your club colours and make sure your at the game. Win, lose or draw we will all gather as a club in the clubhouse a er the game. All are invited to celebrate the club together. Our teams put in a huge e ort every year from u6 right through to adult and we must show how proud we are of that. Please submit your messages of support on the clubs social media pages and let’s drive our boys on to championship glory. Colours are available from Hennessy Sports at Newpark Shopping Centre. Hon the Loughs O’Loughlin Gaels would like to extend it’s gratitude to all our sponsors. You are so important to our club in maintaining and providing facilities for young people all over St. Johns Parish. A special thanks to our main sponsors : Pat Carroll’s , Ballybought St ( Adult Teams) McCarthy’s Eurospar, Newpark Shopping Centre (Juvenile and Youth Teams) Macdonagh Junction Shopping Centre (Camogie Club) Please support our supporters by doing your business with them.

TEAM NEWS. As well as our Seniors , the u21 and u19 teams are all in training mode for their championships over the coming weeks. First up will be the u19s who play host to Mooncoin on Saturday at 1:30pm for the Quarter Final. Please support the lads and their mentors

CLUB AGM The club AGM is been scheduled to take place on the 8th of December. Fully paid up members are asked to txt their email addresses to 087 229 8028 so that all the relevant documentation can be shared by email in advance. Thank you

O’LOUGHLIN 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 October 26th prize fund was: €5,100. Jackpot: €3,100. Numbers drawn: 4, 10, 12 and 21, bonus no 16. No winner and one match three: B. Lanegan. Promoters prize: A. Burke. Five lucky dips of €20 each: Tuesday Club, Canice Sweeney, Cyril Cleere, R. Barret, Siobhán McEvoy. Next draw takes place on Monday, November 1 in the Clubrooms. Results next week.

URLINGFORD ON THE MOVE WALKING TRACK Thanks to all for their support in our GoFundMe fundraiser recently. Congrats to the lucky winners! Works will commence on the Walking Track on Monday, November 8.

MILL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE Weekly Food Donations: We are now working with “Food Cloud” to ensure that unsold food from supermarkets does not go to waste. Every week we receive food donations which we distribute in Urlingford and surrounding areas. If you, or anyone you know would benefit from this, please make contact with the Centre. Save the Date: Christmas Knitting, Crochet and Cra Fair on December 2nd in the Centre from 11am to 1pm. All items on sale will be handmade by the Mill FRC Knitting & Crochet group. Courses Beginning Soon: QQI Level 4 LTI, Pathway to Employment course: We are currently enrolling for the QQI Level 4 LTI course which will be commencing in November. This course covers a wide variety of modules and includes Driver Theory and Lessons. Places are limited so don’t miss out, call us today on 0568838466. Community Bank Savings: Are available at the Centre. Please contact us for more information on opening an account. Senior Alert: If you need to apply for a Personal Alarm, please contact Sue or Josephine on 056 8838466. Counselling Services: Addiction support, adult, teen (aged 12+) and family low cost counselling services are available, please contact Sue for more information or to make an appointment on 056 8838466. Appeal for Clothes Donations: Any clothes donations would be appreciated in aid of teen addiction and general counselling services. Donations can be le into the Centre. Contact Sue on 056 8838466. For full details of the services we provide, please call in, or alternatively, visit our Facebook page Millfrc or website www. millfrcurlingford.com

URLINGFORD ARMS SPLIT THE POT Draw takes place every Sunday evening in the Urlingford Arms Hotel. Last Sunday’s share of the pot was €508 and was won by Pegg Corbett, well done Pegg! Next week half the pot goes to Urlingford Town Development Christmas Lights Fundraiser and the other half could be yours. So don’t miss out, get your envelopes in businesses in town or from any member of the committee.

UPGRADING WORKS Works are being carried out on the two Public Lights at the Creche, at Assumption Place, Urlingford. Cllr McCarthy is delighted that following representations by him on behalf of residents and service users that these works will commence shortly. These lights will enhance the surrounding area.

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. If you have any photos you wish to include, please forward them to the email address.

100th COURSING MEETING Freshford Annual Coursing took place on Wednesday Thursday and Friday of last week at Clone. It was the Clubs 100th meeting.

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The weather started o bad with a wet day on Wednesday but improved as time went on and there was plenty of autumn sunshine on the last day. With large crowds in attendance over the three days this brought a vibrant atmosphere amongst young and old. President of the Irish Coursing Club John Egan and the Secretary D.J.Hidston were in attendance on the final day for the 100th Anniversary. Along with this milestone was the retirement of Secretary of the Local Club Tom Beckett a er 21 years of service in the seat. Chairman of the Club Ned Lennon made a presentation to Tom for his years of dedication and hard work throughout. With 162 members in the local club coursing is strong in the district. Winners over the event were: Local winner Ml. Bergin with his dog Cill Dubh won the Lodgepark Stud and Kennedy Memorial Cup sponsored by the Burns Family, Lodge Park. Runner up was another local man Tommy Flynn with his dog Hey Banger. In the Sean Flynn Memorial and Wall Cup sponsored by Tommy Flynn winner was Judy Mackey from Mooncoin with her greyhound Moonveen Hope and runner up was Stacey and Tim Davies with their greyhound Handsome Rusty. The 20/21 Mick Bergin Memorial Derby Trial Stake sponsored by the Bergin family Blackwood was won by Ted Browne with is dog Taxi from Jumbos. With Mountfinn Magic runner up owned by Jim Hennessy, Urlingford. The 20/21 Din and Maura Lennon Memorial Oaks Trial stake sponsored by the Lennon family Cascade was won by The Divilly family syndicate from Galway with their dog Cra y Dynamo and runner up was Ridgemount Anita owned by John and Alan Troy from Kildare . The 21/22 Din and Maura Lennon Memorial reserve Oaks Trial Stake was won by Ryco City owned by Ryco syndicate from Portlaoise and runner up was Hey Mel owned by local woman Colette Flynn. The Handsome Billa Purdon Cup sponsored by Tom and Mary Beckett was won by Kyle Karl owned by Mrs. Marie Field from Limerick with Bearna Gaoile runner up owned by Niall Handy and Fr Dunne from Laois. The event with a Cabaret in Kavanaghs on Friday night last. Winner of the ra le prises were P.MCarthy, Graigueswood, T.Kavanagh, Ballylarkin, and Aoife McArdle Graiguesowood . The Committee and organisers thank all those who supported the event and helped in any way

TOM RETIRED There was a special get together recently in Kavanaghs bar to mark the recent retirement of Fire Station o icer Tom McGrath. Tom had been a member of the Freshford Fire services for the past 40 years as did his late father for many years also. He served as fireman for decades and in more recent years acted as Station o icer. He retired a few months ago but it is only now the retirement could be marked. Chief fire o icer John Collins was in attendance and paid tribute to Tom for his work and dedication over the years. Local cllr Michael McCarthy also attended as did members of Fire services for all other areas of the County to pay their tribute to a colleague . Tom is wished all the very best and many years of happiness in his retirement

CAMOGIE Congratulations to the U14 camogie girls who were crowned U14 Roinn B Shield winners recently when they defeated Thomastown in Thomastown on a final scorelaine of 2-6 to 1-3. Well done to all the girls involved and their management on their great win. The shield was presented to team Captain Michelle Killen by County Treasurer Michael Ryan. Team: K.O’Connor, C.Maher, E.O’Connor, S.Hickey, A.McCarthy, K.Burke, S.Hickey, C.Hickey, R.Campion, A Whitty, M.Phelan, C.Nolan, K.Dalton, M.Killeen, C.Dermody, M.Dermody, L. Ryan, E.Dalton, G.Cleere, A.Gibbons, I.Carroll, K.Walsh and N.Gibbons.

JOINS TEAGAC Congratulations are extended to local lady Dr. Ann Marie Butler who commences her new role as head of Teagasc Education. Ann Marie who is from Cooleshall Freshford replaces Tony Petit who retired during the summer. She will lead the Teagasc education programme which is delivered through agricultural and horticulturall colleges. She is an agricultural scientist and joins Teagasc from Ulster Bank where she held a leadership role as senior Agricore manger and relationship director. Ann Marie qualified with first class honours in a Bachelor of Agricultural Science Degree from University College Dublin winning the Hussey Prize. She went on to obtain a PHD from UCD. She is daughter of Mary Butler and the late Johnny Butler, She is married to Derek Walsh and has two children Caitlin and Senan.

BOOK LAUNCH The launching of the Book “ In Slips” took place recently at function in the Community Hall. The Book which was produced to mark 100 years of Freshford Coursing Club was due to be launched last autumn but had to be postponed due to the pandemic. The book was compiled by Ned Kennedy, John Meagher and Ned Cuggy. If you haven’t already got the book which is on sale for some time and is still available in the local shops you should purchase one or it would make a lovely present for someone away from home. The book which contains some great pictures and information was launched by local Councillor Michael McCarthy and there was a good attendance at the event. outing to Mount Juliet recently with a good turn out on the day. Well done to all the winners on the day. Captains prize winner – John Bowden, Player of the year went to Liam Hickey for second time Category A winner on the day was Paul Buggy -36pts b/9 – 20pts -2nd Mark Unwin 36pts 3rd – Shane McGree 30pts – B9 winner John Guinan - Category B winner – John Bowden -35pts 2nd – Josh McCarthy – 34pts 3rd – Jordan Burke -32 pts B/9 winner – Ciaran Colclough. Also congrats to all nearest pin winners on all par 3s they all received 4 green fees for di erent courses and longest drive on the18th hole in both catagories received green fees . The Society pay A massive thanks to all the sponsors as without their sponsorship these excellent prizes would be on o er. They say 2021 ha been a great success and heres to an even better 2022.

DAY CENTRE Freshford Day care centre reopened recently and will continue each Wednesday at 2pm in the GAA Club rooms.The Centre has been closed since the start of the pandemic.It is hoped to see all the former members return and new members are also very welcome both male and female. You will get a cup of tea and have a chat and a game of bingo. The Day care centre was greatly missed by the people during the pandemic and so it is great to see it back open.

BIRTHDAY BOY Special birthday wishes go out to local lad Jonathan Doheny of Inch Freshford who celebrates a very special birthday this week. Jonathan has reached the big 40 and is wished all the very best by his many friends in the village.

SOCCER Freshford Town had just one team in action at the weekend. The U.10 team were were in action on Saturday when they took on Dean Celtic in an away game. Although they didn’t win they put in a brilliant performance on the day Team:L.McCarthy, B.MccGree, F.Condon, E.Brenan, O.Crosby, S.Walsk, B.Looby, A.Carroll, I Carroll, O.Marnell, E.McGree. U8s The training sessions for U8s continue each Saturday at the Sportsfield at Woodview from 12noon to 1pm with Gary in charge as usual. All from 5 to 8 years old are welcome so go along and join up.

IONAD LACHTAIN St.Lachtains Church Museum and Arts Centre is open each Saturday and Sunday from 11.30a.m to 4.30p.m on Saturdays and from 12.30p.m to 4.30pm on Sundays. New display cabinets have been installed and filled with a host of interesting artefacts and some beautiful cra work is also on sale. So why not drop in and see for yourself St.Lachtains Intermediate hurlers took on The Fenians of Johnstown at Nowlan Park on Sunday last in the semi final. In a tough fought game the Fenians took an early lead and Freshford side took a while to settle but came into the game and when the Fenians had a player sent o the local lads started to get on top and were two points ahead at the break. They took more control in the second half and when Liam Hickey scored a goal from a penalty he added another one within minutes and they came out clear winners on a final score of 2-12 to 0-10. They now proceed to the County final where they will face Glenmore who overcame a fancied Thomastown side in the other semi final. Team: D.Brennan, C.Bergin, H.Burke , P.White, J.Cleere, B.Quinn, S.Ra er, J.Fitzpatrick, A.Ra er, J.Maher, N.McGree L.Hickey.S.Donnelly, C.Dawson, D.Maher, Subs. .C O’Leary, M.Donnelly, P.Donnelly, P.Killeen and A.Ra er.

DOG NIGHT St.Lachtains GAA will host a Race night at the Kilkenny Dog Track on this Friday evening November 5th with the first race starting at 8pm. Admission is €10 which will include Race Card. Great prizes on the night 1st prize – 2 Premier League Tickets flights and accommodation or €500 in Cash. 2nd prize – weekend away to any Flynn Hotels. 3rd prize - €100 Dunnes stores voucher. 4th prize - €50 voucher . 5th prize – Ahern fuel voucher. So please go along and support your local Club.

WALKING GROUP A walking group has started in the village and will continue on Thursday evening leaving the GAA clubrooms at 8pm All new members regardless so fitness levels are most welcome. It is open to all and everyone is encouraged to bring a friend along .

PARISH NEWS There is an increase in attendance at Masses up to 50per cent of the capacity now since the li ing of further restrictions in September. Mass in the Parish Church each Wednesday morning at 9.30am and on Sunday morning at 11am. wiith Mass in Tulla church on Saturday evenings at 8pm. While the obligation to attend Sunday mass is still suspended you are encouraged to return. At this time all safety measures will remain in place which includes wearing of masks, social distancing and hand sanitising and full sanitation of the Church a er every celebration There was work done on at the Church grounds recently. The flagpoles were been erected beside the Parish Church Notices The parish newsletter is available on their website every week and also on the website you are free to pay your dues and make donations or any other contributions and you can find out more about it on the website or feel free to contact Jennifer in the Parish O ice. Please note community notices for the parish newsletter should be le in or emailed to the Parish O ice by 11am on Thursdays. Mass Cards Special printed parish cards are available at the Parish O ice or from Annette at Tulla Church signed by Monsignor Kennedy. You can contact the Parish o ice on 056 8832843 or by email – freshfordd@ossory.ie. Contact Mongr Kieron Kennedy on that number or on 087 25235

BE ALERT With winter fast approaching and the dark evenings now here you are reminded to take care of yourself and take care of your elderly neighbours or friends. If you notice anything suspicious please report same.

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.

DUNNAMAGGIN DEVELOPMENT GROUP Thank you to everyone who supported our latest market last Sunday for Halloween. We had a great day with the Pumpkin Carving Competition judged by Valerie Hughes from Hughes Pumpkin Farm in Kells (who better to judge!) and won by Dan Doherty. A treasure trove of childrens Halloween Games took place outside which was great fun. Lots of people, old and young, dressed up for the occasion. Another very successful event for the community. Nominations are now closed for our third Community Spirit Award which will be presented on November 12th. On December 5th our Christmas Market will take place. Watch our facebook page Dunnamaggin Community News for up to date news of all that is happening in the community. was held on September 5th at Goodwins Gardens, Kells on the land of Larry and Kathryn Costello. The Gymkhana was run to raise funds for the Carlow/Kilkenny Homecare Team and St. Joseph’s Home Kilmaganny. €9,000 was raised and divided equally to both charities. The committee would like to thank our very generous sponsors, anyone who bought or sold tickets and all who attended on the day. A big thank you to all the judges and all who worked on the day to make the Gymkhana such a big success

SAVE THE DATE Great news - We are hoping to go ahead with our 8th Dunna Dash on Sunday the 6th March 2022 We are so excited to welcome everyone back to Dunnamaggin. As always we will have to follow government guidelines but fingers crossed all with go ahead on the day . Thanks as always for your huge support every year and roll on the 6th March. Please share and spread the good news.

SHRUGHAWADDA PLAYERS Great News the Shrughawadda Players are back and will present The Banshee of Crokery Hill, a Tommy Marren play in St Eoghan’s Centre, Kilmoganny from Tuesday November 23rd to Friday November 26th November. Tickets are €10 each and can be purchased from Pete’s Shop or from Alycia 087 6757490 or Marie 087 6369850.

DROICHEAD FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE Droichead Family Resource Centre on West Street in Callan is now taking new referrals for our Counselling and Play Therapy services. If you or your child needs support we may be able to help with issues including bereavement, anxiety, anger. Contact Olive on 056 7755660. Creative Parenting Workshop – a one day workshop with Droichead FRC Play Therapist Marie will focus on creative and playful ways to interact with your child while reflecting on the joys and struggles of parenting. The workshop will help parents find ways they can have a more fulfilling relationship with their children as well as finding ways for self-care. €10 per person including lunch. Saturday 6th November. Booking essential as numbers are strictly limited. Droichead FRC is looking for volunteers. We are looking for a volunteers for both our Voluntary Board of Management and A er schools service as well as a driver for a few hours per week, all positions subject to garda vetting. If you are interested give Olive a call 056 7755660. Callan Men’s Shed are selling bags of kindling for €2 – pop up to the shed between 11am and 4pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays or Fridays to pick up a bag or two and support your local Men’s Shed.

2021. Winning Numbers : 4,18,23. No Winner. Winners of Draw for 5 x €30. Jim Dog (Pat Comerford), Cahal McCormack (Townsends ), Jim Dog (Malachy Hogan ), Ann Walsh(Ellen Delehunty ), Jim Dog (Pat Comerford). Jackpot next week November 1st, € 3,250. Venue Townsend Bar, Dunnamaggin at 9pm, All Welcome.

BINGO Bingo Saturday night in Kilmoganny @ 8.30pm.

MOBILE LIBRARY Mobile Library-will visit Kilmoganny at 3.30pm and Kells at 4.10pm next on November 3rd. Membership is free, including online books, magazines and learning courses. Enquiries to Library HQ telephone 056 7794160

FLU VACCINE CLINIC The flu vaccine is now available in Kilmoganny Health Centre for patients of the practice. This year, a free nasal spray flu vaccine is also available for all children aged 2 to 17 years. Please contact us to make an appointment at (051) 648007.

DUNNAMAGGIN DEVELOPMENT FUND LOTTO SYNDICAT The October lotto syndicate monthly winners were Walter Cullen, Winnie Carroll €100 each, Matt Doran, PJ O’Kee e €50 each, thanks to everyone for all your support.

GOWRAN BINGO Gowran Bingo is back now on Thursday nights at 8pm in Gowran Parochial Hall.Only bingo patrons with a Covid Digital Certificate which must be presented on entry , will be admitted to the Bingo. Single book €5, Double Book €10 ,Single sheets €2 and €3.

MOLLY’S TEAROOM Orders are now being taken for Christmas baking , get them in early to avoid disappointment. If you would like to place an order, do so on 056 7726718.

GOWRAN DEVELOPMENT SPOOKTACULAR took place on Halloween night as part of Gowran Development’s fundraising e orts for Christmas Lights for Gowran Village. If you enjoyed the night, please donate just €5. All funds go towards decorations and our village Christmas lights fundraiser. Drop your donation to Hennessy’s Garage, Glasrai and Goodies or Gowran Pharmacy or donate via gofundme.

KILKENNY COUNTY COUNCIL MOBILE LIBRARY SERVICE The mobile library will next visit Gowran from 11.35am to12.00 noon on November 5th, Dec 3rd Membership is free. Just bring ID. The sta look forward to meeting all the locals. Enquiries to Library Reception 7794160

GOWRAN AC Well done to all the Cross-country juvenile athletes at their final training session before the Leinsters in Wicklow. Stook Road Races 2021 takes place on Sunday, 14th November 2021 at 12pm. 10 Mile Individual Entry or 10k Individual Entry online entry available.

GOWRAN PARISH Mass is being streamed every morning on Gowran Parish Facebook page, masses this week Gowran Sunday at 11.30.am, Monday at 9.30.am, Wednesday at 9.30am, Thursday at 9.30.am and Friday at 9.30.am.

PARISH DRAW The Parish Draw will begin on the 11th of November. Lines on sale with promoters at present or at the Parish House.

Dan Doherty winner of the Pumpkin Carving Competition at the Dunnamaggin Halloween Market SPORTS ROUND UP MICHAEL O’LEARY

TIMING OF GOALS PROVE DECISIVE AS CLINICAL WINDGAP LAND SHIELD SPOILS Young Irelands Gowran 1-9 Windgap 4-8 In a thrilling U-16 Roinn A Shield Final played in Gowran on Bank Holiday Monday , goals proved the most significant factor as a more clinical Windgap prevailed over a Young Irelands outfit that will look back on with plenty of regrets. The Final scoreline would suggest a comfortable victory for the Windgap girls, but as mentioned the Gowran girls will look back with plenty of regrets, and for the majority of the second-half they were the better team, particularly while practically owning possession throughout the third quarter, but Windgap’s third goal in the 43rd minute against the run of play was a major turning point. They now led 3-4 to 1-7, and a fourth goal in the 56th minute virtually ensured victory, as the final margin of eight points was very harsh on the Gowran Girls brave attempts. Julie Lennon opened the scoring with a point from play in the very first minute and it was the only time during the entire match that Young Irelands led. Windgap were the dominant team throughout the opening and a ninth minute goal deservedly gave them a 1-4 to 0-3 lead at the first water break, with the outstanding Ella Middleton pointing twice from play. Scores dried up during the second quarter, as just two scores accrued and both were goals that came approaching half-time. A brilliantly well taken goal from Marie O’Kee e a er great work by Ella Middleton narrowed the deficit to a solitary point (1-4 to 1-3), but seconds later Windgap restored their four-advantage following a goalmouth scramble as they led 2-4 to 1-3 at the interval. The Gowran Girls had wind advantage for the Second Half, and they drew level by the 39th minute with four unanswered points from Ella Middleton (3) and a superb long-range e ort from Ciara Bryan. However, the Gowran Girls were twice denied during that period by the Windgap Goalkeeper who had an excellent game, first by a Julie Lennon shot in the 34th minute, before saving Ella Middleton’s penalty attempt moments later that she subsequently pointed. Having drawn level, the Gowran Girls were in a very strong position to go on and win the game, but Windgap’s third goal in the 43rd minute was significant and they regained a lead that they didn’t relinquish. Both sides exchanged points before the water break (3-5 to 1-8), and the margin was still three points in the 51st minute as both teams exchanged pointed frees, before Windgap added another pointed free in the 53rd minute to go four points up. 3-7 to 1-9. The clinching goal came in the 57th minute, before they added another point for good measure to run out eight point winners. Windgap were more clinical with their goal chances when presented to them, and the timing of their goals was highly significant. The Gowran Girls fought tooth and nail to the end, but lady luck deserted them on numerous occasions and the fact they had 12 wides (6 in each half) didn’t help their cause. Ella Middleton with 0-7 (0-1 free 0-1’45) - 0-5 coming from play -was exceptional and she led the way upfront, while Aisling Brennan, Aine Delahunty and Ciara Bryan were strong and solid throughout continuing their good consistent form from throughout the season.

DEVELOPMENT DRAW Just Five Weeks to the Draw! Tickets available from any committee member, team mentors and others. The Club really appreciates everyone who has agreed to sell tickets again this year. We encourage all of the Dicksboro Community to try and support when asked. This fundraiser supported the Ball Wall and Pitch Drainage Projects over the past 2 years With your support we hope to continue with development plans and we are aiming for further facilities and pitch upgrades for 2022, more details coming soon.

CLUB BAR The Clubhouse Bar re-opened on Friday for the first time since March 2020! The Committee have been busy, the lights are on and the shelves are stacked. Vaccination Certs required and table service will be in place. All are welcome.

COFFEE DOCK Our new co ee machine is up and running in our clubhouse co ee dock area on Saturday mornings.

CLUB LOTTO Dicksboro GAA Club LOTTO Results October 30th Nos: 3 –8– 10– 24 Jackpot: €5100– not won Draw Prizes – €50: Just Us c/o Ned Buggy €25 each William Murphy c/o online. €25 each Maeve Hoyne c/o Stella Doyle €25 each Catriona Dalton c/o online. €25 each Annette Barry c/o Liam Barry Promotors prize Billy Walsh New weeks draw 5200 euro November 6th.

SENIOR CAMOIGE Well done to the Boro Senior Camogie team who qualified for the Senior final with a great win over Thomastown. Well done to all.

U19 HURLER Our Under 19 hurler A and B teams had two good workouts against St Martins and Mount Sion. Both teams are in championship action next week.

CALENDAR 2022 The year is moving along and soon it will be time to produce our annual Naomh Aodhán Community Centre Calendar for 2022. It has been a great success for the past number of years and was well received by advertisers and the general public alike. To have your business or group included, you can contact Pat Brennan on 087 673 7727, Alan Trayer on 087 756 7643, Gerry Dunne on 087 224 5712 or any of the Naomh Aodhán Committee members. At €60 for a spot, it’s very good value for a calendar that’s distributed widely and for FREE.

RIVER RANGERS SOCCER Results: Junior League Div Two: Bridge Utd 2 - River Rangers 6 U12: River Rangers 4 - Freebooters 1 U14: East End 2 - River Rangers 0 Fixtures : Saturday November 6th U11 : Clover Utd v River Rangers 11am U13 : River Rangers v Thomastown Utd 11am

CHRISTMAS ACORN Great news, the Christmas Acorn will be produced, for its 36th consecutive year. Now all we need is material !! Stories, news, funny tales, resumé of your group’s activities, all this and more will be welcomed, and will help us to produce another bumper issue. Send your articles and pictures to elanigan18@gmail.com before December 8 to ensure inclusion. VOLUNTEERING Arthritis Ireland - Kilkenny branch would love the support of new board / committee members. Kilkenny Helping the homeless are looking for Volunteers to help them pack food parcels for families in need. Droichead Family Resource centre in Callan is looking for Board Members and also the support of A erschool Programme Volunteers. English Conversation Volunteers are also needed in various Community Centres around the county. Anyone wanting to get involved or find out more please get in touch on www.volunteerkilkenny. ie or on 089 258 4946. Thank you all again for your continued support.

KILKENNY MOBILE LIBRARY On Wednesday November 3th the mobile library will visit Tullaroan at 9.45am, Kilmanagh at 10.55am, Ballycallan at 11.50am, Windgap at 1.35pm, Tullahought at 3.00pm, Kilmoganny at 3.30pm and Kells at 4.10pm. Membership, including access to a range of online services, is free. Enquiries to Library Headquarters on 056 77 94 160.

REMEMBRANCE TREE A Remembrance Tree has been placed in the sanctuary of Kilmanagh Church and the names of those who have died in the parish since the pandemic began have been placed on it. This is a simple but helpful way of remembering our loved ones who have died, and it also expresses the hope that one day we shall see them again in God’s Kingdom.

LIST OF THE DEAD A tradition in many parishes is to recall the names of our deceased family and friends and place them before the altar of God, to be included in our Masses throughout the month of November. Baskets and sheets for listing names have been placed in our three churches and you are welcome to write the names of your deceased and place them in the baskets provided. Later in November, when we hold our Remembrance Service, the names will be gathered together and used as part of that service.

SEAN NÓS & SET DANCING FOR ADULTS Covid compliant and socially distanced set dancing classes with Michael Cooney will be held in Ballycallan Hall on Monday evenings starting in November, subject to su icient numbers. Contact Nicholas Dunphy at 086 392 8380 or Mary Dunphy if interested.

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.