TV & Streaming

We’re made up about this Maid

WHILE the Net ix charts have been dominated by Korean thriller series Squid Game for the past few weeks, there’s a brand-new show that is coming up fast on its heels.

Maid is the newest limited series from the streaming giant, and it has quickly become the No. 2 show on the site. e series is based on a New York Times best-selling memoir by Stephanie Land, titled Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, And A Mother’s Will To Survive. is adaptation tells the story of Alex, a single mother who tries to make ends meet by working as a housecleaner. e lead role is lled by Margaret Qualley (pictured), who you might recognise for her parts in e Leftovers and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

She is the daughter of actor Andie McDowell who stars in Maid as the main characters mother.

“We don’t have anywhere to sleep tonight...I had a home, and then we left it,” Qualley says in the trailer.

In the clip, we watch as the character of Alex tries to build a life for herself and her daughter, but it’s not so easy when she’s dealing with an abusive ex-boyfriend (played by Nick Robinson) and a mother struggling with undiagnosed bipolar disorder (portrayed by Qualley’s real-life mother, Andie MacDowell). “When I think about the house I want for my daughter and me, it’s not big and full of stu ,” Alex says. “Our space is a home because we love each other in it.”

Along with Qualley, Robinson and MacDowell, Maid features Anika Noni Rose (Dreamgirls), Tracy Vilar (Partners) and Billy Burke ( e Twilight Saga). e series also features executive production from names like John Wells (Shameless) and Tom Ackerley (Promising Young Woman).

It’s the best shown since e Queen’s Gambit.

Squid Game: brutal but compelling

THE violence of Squid Game (Net ix), the psychological warfare, the haunting realworld feasibility of something seemingly so outrageous: it pierces you, but then it stays there. It’s the show’s own brutal gameplay with the audience. A metaphorical stabbing. Few series in the age of streaming have ever become word-of-mouth phenomena at the scale and speed with which the South Korean thriller has since its September 17 debut. Especially in this last week, that peculiar title—what the hell could a Squid Game possibly be??!—has been everywhere, spreading its tentacles, so to speak, to news headlines, social media feeds, and group texts, where friends and family debate each episode’s twists and commiserate over the trauma.

Proving both how clever and exquisitely cinematic the series is, but also maybe how desperate people are not to be left out, Squid Game is currently the No. 1 show on Net ix in 90 di erent countries. e streamer is on record saying it is on track to be its most-watched series ever.

So here we have this interesting dichotomy: Squid Game may be the most upsetting series ever seen, and it also may be the most globally popular series in modern times. e less a person knows about Squid Game, the better for their enjoyment. Or, um, the intensity of their waking nightmares after watching.

Enough said....

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to see on Netflix

e Baby-Sitters Club is an ideal adaptation of Ann M. Martin’s beloved books in that it updates its protagonists, stories, and focus to speak to modern audiences — who, to be clear, includes everyone — without losing the classic camaraderie, all-ages storytelling, and character speci city that made reading each story so meaningful. Not only are the young adult performers all providing strong character work, but looping in Alicia Silverstone, Marc Evan Jackson, and Mark Feuerstein as the stand-out parents is inspired. Creator Rachel Shukert has crafted a world you never want to leave, and after Season 2 drops on October 11 for a good ve hours, you won’t have to — enjoy!

In need of a serial killer show this Halloween? Look no further than Sera Gamble’s diabolically dark thriller You, Season3 of which lands on October 15. An antihero tale with an extra emphasis on the ‘anti’, You follows Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley) through a number of ‘love’ stories that see the one-time bookstore owner fall for a woman, assign her a role he needs lled, and then snap when her actual personhood breaks from his preconceived expectations. Addictive in its pacing and twists.

An under-the-radar gem buoyed by passionate fan support, On My Block wraps its fourth and nal season this month. After starting as a coming-of-age comedy about a group of high school teens living in the ( ctional) Los Angeles neighbourhood known as Freeridge, Season 4 takes a two-year time jump into the future, after the friends have gone their separate ways. Wouldn’t you know it, but they nd a reason to come back together — this time, in response to a once-buried secret threatening to come out.

For sport and for crime fans, the six- part documentary series tells a separate story in each hour-plus episode, all of which meet at the intersection of sports and crime. Featuring interviews with athletes, coaches, and law enforcement o cials, Bad Sport investigates each tale with rst-hand accounts and a studious eye.

ere are a dozen di erent reasons why now is a good time to revisit nine seasons of one of America’s best sitcoms, and frankly, you don’t need a reason other than you just can. Jerry is always about one curled lip away from breaking the whole time.

Kilkenny GAA clubs and Community news

MOBILE LIBRARY Mobile Library-will visit Clara NS at 9.30am and the Community Hall at 12.15pm on Friday Oct 8th . Membership is free, including online books, magazines and learning courses.

CAMOGIE The Clara seniors came out second best in this early Sunday morning clash with 2019 county champions Dicksboro in Clara. Short a number of regulars, Clara didn’t give an inch in the early exchanges and the first quarter ended with just a point apiece on the scoreboard. The Boro couldn’t have been overly happy with their 0-5 to 0-2 hal ime lead as they had played with the help of a bitingly cold breeze in the first half. Mary O Connell opened the second half with a pointed free for the hosts but from there to the water break it was fairly even and the Boro led 0-7 to 0-4 with one quarter to go. Mary O Connell began the last quarter with an excellent point from play to give Clara hope but this was as good as it got for the hosts. Asha McHardy responded with a point and shortly a erwards Amy Cli ord sent a rasping shot to the top corner of the Clara net. In such a low scoring game this was a massive score and gave the Boro the impetus to push on and win by a slightly flattering 2-10 to 0-8 scoreline. Clara lost nothing in defeat here. They stuck gamely to the task and will be a match for anyone if and when they have everybody available to them. Next up is a journey to Muckalee next week. Team - Lucy Cody, Tamsin English, Laoise Nolan, Katie Ryan. Rebecca Nolan, Aisling Curtis, Claire Nolan. Aisling Nolan, Keara Ryan. Catherine Murphy, Niamh Byrne 0-1, Mary O Connell 0-6, 0-4f. Niamh Ward, Emma Shortall 0-1, Aoife Glynn. Sub used Anna Walpole.

LEAGUE FINAL LOSS Clara senior hurlers su ered a disappointing 0-19 to 0-16 loss to Bennettsbridge in the League final in Nowlan Park on Sunday. The first quarter was a lively a air and a good game looked in prospect. Clara led 0-6 to 0-5 at the end of it but had already lost Lester Ryan to a hamstring injury. His replacement Sean O Shea acquitted himself very well but Lester’s leadership was badly missed. The game disintegrated into a drab, stop start a air a er the initial promise. Clara ended up shooting more wides than scores and many of these were of an unforgivable nature, under very little pressure. They persisted in playing with a two man full forward line right to the end, even though they were chasing the game with the aid of a strong breeze. At half time the Bridge led 0-10 to 0-9. It was noticeable that 7 of their points had come from frees, while just two of Clara’s had. Three Liam Ryan points in the third quarter kept Clara within a point but Bennettsbridge kicked on in the final quarter to take the title. Both teams will know that much improvement is needed before next weekends quarter finals but both are very capable of that. Best for Clara here were Bill Carrigan, Jack Langton, Sean O Shea, Matt Kenny, Liam Ryan and Chris Bolger early on. See People Sport for full report. Team - Kevin Nolan, Paddy Ryan, Jack Langton 0-1,Bill Carrigan. John Murphy, Lester Ryan, Matt Kenny 0-2, 0-1f. Martin O Connell 0-1, David Langton 0-1. Liam Ryan 0-4, Conor O Shea 0-3, 0-2f, Paul Cody 0-1. James Nolan, Chris Bolger 0-3, Conor Cody. Subs used Sean O Shea, Jim Kehoe.

CLUB LOTTO There was no winner of this weeks Club Lotto ( Sept 28th) Numbers Drawn were 3, 18, 19, 28 Bonus 17 Next Weeks Jackpot will be €7,400 (October 5th) Play again at www.oloughlingaels. com/lotto Promotors Draw 1. Murt Concannon c/o Ann Cullen 2. Ciara & Brian c/o Brian Murphy 3. Michael Dreelan 4. Tasha & Robbie c/o Paddy Greene 5. The Sunday Six c/o The Bar 6. Niamh Geoghegan c/o Brian Murphy 7. Noel & Martina c/o Noel Tyrell 8. Lisa Eyre c/o Online 9. Shay Lawlor c/o Online 10. Jean McGrath c/o Online

TEAM NEWS Well done to our senior Hurlers who had an excellent start to their championship campaign with a win over The Rower Inistioge at Thomastown last weekend. The lads will now play against Mullinavat in the quarter final decider on Saturday 9th at 4pm in Ballyhale. The following day (Sunday 10th) the Intermediate team will go up against Young Ireland’s in the first round on the championship. Throw in for this one is at 4pm at Canons Kearns Park .

On Sunday also the Intermediate girls will play their final round robin game in the intermediate championship also again Mullinavat. The game is scheduled for St. Johnspark throw in at 11am. The girls are going for three from three a er wins over St. Claire’s and Ballyhale so far. The U14 girls will play their Roinn A Shield Semi-final against Windgap on Saturday morning (time to be confirmed) Please support all our teams and thanks to our sponsors, Pat Carroll’s, McCarthys Eurospar and MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre

THE LOUGHS COFFEE DOCK The Loughs Dock continues to be a great success thanks to our volunteers, sponsors and you for using it. All proceeds generated go directly back to our Juvenile hurling and O’Loughlin Gaels Camogie Club teams. We thanks our sponsors for helping us make it work. Pat & Cathy O’Grady, O’Grady Baths & Tiles, 4, Ivory Retail Park, Tramore Rd, Co. Waterford, X91 RW35 Tel: 051 591676 AutoCare, Kilkenny www.autocare.ie 056 7800800 A special thanks to David Rousse who provided the co ee machine and training. A huge thanks too to all the Co ee Dock Volunteers : Ruth Comerford, Danielle Quigley , Helen Nelson, Kristina Balsys, Orla Skehan , Joan Galwey, Linda O Leary, Elaine Bennett, Ann Marie Cahill, Annmarie Roche, Eleanor Cleary, Regina Ryan, Niamh Carroll, Mandy Kinchella, Tracey Brannigan, Helen Wall, Regina Ryan, Elaine Murphy, Jacinta O’Sullivan, Marie Molloy, Olivia Collins, Caitriona Loughrey, Leanne Owens, Rhiona Crowley. BE A LOYAL SUPPORTER McCarthy’s Eurospar Ireland are the clubs juvenile sponsors. Part of the deal is we support them in their business and we are asking all members and supporters to please sign up to the stores club loyalty scheme. You don’t need to be a member,just a shopper. Sign up in store , earn your points every time you shop for discounts and deals,every point you earn O’Loughlin Gaels teams also earn for equipment and jerseys for our juvenile teams. The club facilitates boys and girls from the local community and Eurospar Newpark Shopping Center are helping to give back into the locality. Please support, please sign up, and let’s reap the benefits for our youths together. O’Loughlin Gaels GAA wish to thank the McCarthy Family and Eurospar Ireland for their continued support of our club.

EMERALDS GAA CLUB Mega Bingo: Every Sunday, 6pm at Urlingford GAA pitch. Gates open at 5pm. Single books and 1 sheet €10; Double books and 2 sheets €15. Extra jackpot sheet €3 or two for €5. Please support. Split the Pot: Purchase an envelope for €2 for the next two weeks for the Hurling Field Development for your chance to share the pot.

EMERALDS URLINGFORD AND GRAINE LOTTO September 27 prize fund was: €4,700. Jackpot: €2,700. Numbers drawn: 1, 4, and 27, bonus no 17.There was no winner but there was three match three winners: Paula Scott, Shane Holohan, Ger Hayde. Promoters prize: H. Roche. Five lucky dips of €20 each: Mia/ Oliver McGahon, Shem Murphy, Paula Scott, Paul & Shane, JCNS Tobin. Next draw takes place on October 4th in the Clubrooms. Results next week.

URLINGFORD ON THE MOVE WALKING TRACK Works are commencing shortly for Urlingford on the Move’s

At the sponsor’s launch of O’Loughlin Gaels Co ee Dock L - r: Johnny Holohan (Club Chairman), Alan O’Meara (AutoCare - Sponsors), David Rousse (Sponsor), Helen Nelson, Kristina Balsys, Orla Skehan ( Camogie Juvenile Chairwoman), Cathy O’Grady (O’Grady’s Bath & Tile, Sponsors) and Joan Galwey (Camogie Club Chairwoman) new Community Walking Track in Emeralds GAA Clubgrounds, Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny. The walkway consists of: Walking surface, lighting, fencing, wheelchair friendly and own access gate. Our vision is to provide a facility in Urlingford where everybody has the opportunity to be welcomed, to participate, to grow and be inspired to continue with a lifelong engagement in our community. Urlingford on the Move have been successful in raising funding from various sources but there is still a shortfall, therefore we need and value your support. You can support this wonderful amenity by donating €20 on their GoFundMe page https://gofund. me/84e0e081 for your chance to win one of three prizes: 1st: €2021; 2nd: €200; 3rd: €50 Donate €50 - three chances to win; donate €100 - seven chances to win a prize. Envelopes have also been distributed to households in the locality, please return these envelopes to the Post O ice. Draw takes place on October 10.

SPINATHON 2021 Urlingford Town Development are holding their annual Spinathon for Urlingford Christmas Lights on Saturday next, October 16th. Get your sponsorship card from any committee member or support our cyclists by sponsoring them. Help to raise funds to ‘Light up Urlingford’ this Christmas! MILL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE Weekly Food Donations: The Centre has food donations on a weekly basis. If you know of any elderly people in the Urlingford and surrounding rural areas that could benefit from this, please make contact with the Centre. Save the Date: Christmas Knitting/ Crochet Fair on December 2nd in the Centre. More details to follow. 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 October. 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 056 8838466. 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 plus) 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 Services that the Mill FRC provides to the public are: Family & One to One Support; Drop in IT Support - computers / laptops & mobile phones; Room Rental; Social Welfare, HSE, Tax, Garda & Government forms and advice on completing all forms; internet access, printing & photocopying, typing service, CV and cover letters.

URLINGFORD ARMS SPLIT THE POT Draw takes place every Sunday evening in the Urlingford Arms Hotel. Last Sunday’s share of the pot was €540 and was won by Ann Queally, well done Ann! Next week half the pot goes to Hurling Field Development 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.

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.

FIRST COMMUNION Sixteen children from Second class of last year received their First Holy Communion at St.Lachtains church on Saturday morning last. The boys and girls have been waiting since last May for their big day which was put back due to the Covid Pandemic. With the sun shining for them on the day Monsignor Kennedy performed the ceremony and he paid tribute to the children, their parents and teachers Ms.Furney and Mr. Flood for the manner they were prepared for the sacrament. The following children received their first holy communion: Andrew Dalton, Ethan Brennan, Olly Crosby, Tom Dalton, Bill Looby, Fionn Condon, Lochlann McCarthy, Senan Walsh, Iarla Carroll, twins Bill and Ella McGree, Aoibh Carroll, Katie Ryan, Caoilainn O’Rourke, Devina Butler ,Emma Deacon.

NEW STATION MASTER Congratulations to local man Jason Bowden of Woodview Freshford who was recently appointed Station Master for Freshford Fire Services Jason has been a member of the local Fire Service for the past Number of years and is wished all the best in his new role. He replaces Tom McGrath who retired recently.

DEATH The death took place last week of Ms.Julia Ryan (nee Mackey) Graigueswood, Freshford and Prague House. Julia who was in her 100th year was a member of a well known and respected family in the area. She was predeceased by her husband Billy. Funeral Mass took place on Friday morning last in Clontubrid Church followed by cremation at Newlands Cross Crematorium. She is mourned by her brother Br.Michael (Castletown) sister Margaret, brother in law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces and extended family to whom deepest sympathy is extend.

DEFIBRILLATORS Freshford Acorn Club in Freshford recently provided two new defibrillators to benefit the local community. The new defibrillators were funded from a bequest to the Club by the late Gerry O’Reilly. Gerry was a co funder and secretary of the Acorn Club. One of the defibrillators is located at the Freshford Town Soccer Club for its benefit and the benefit of Woodview and the surrounding estates. The second is located at Carrolls Pharmacy in the centre of the village. A training programme was also funded by the Acorn Club to train 12 persons in the use of the defibrillators recently in the Community Hall at Threecastles. The Club already supported Prague house and is actively involved in the funding of projects at St Lachtains Church and Heritage Centre and St.Lachtains National School. The Club also contributed a sum of €2,000 to Freshford Heritage & development towards the resurfacing of the pathway in the local Millennium Park recently. SYMPATHY Sympathy is extended to Joseph Dylan and Jade Ryan, Woodview and their family on the death last week of their grandmother Ms.Marie Ryan late of The Green Ballyragget. She was predeceased by her son Colin just a couple of years ago. Burial took place in St. Lachtains Cemetery Freshford.

Ionad Lachtain St.Lachtains Church Museum and Arts Centre reopened recently and will be open each Saturday and Sunday from 11.30 to 4.30 on Saturdays and from 12.30 to 4.30pm on Sundays. New displaycabinets 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. Tidy Towns Freshford tidy towns committee thank all their loyal volunteers who helped out over the past weeks on Church Street clearing weeds along the pavement on each side . The seat opposite the local butchers was painted in vibrant red. Almost all the street furniture throughout the village have now been painted in their trademark vibrant red since the group returned a er the pandemic. If you spot a seat that has not yet been painted please let them know.

Soccer News Freshford Town had a couple of teams in action recently when the U5 boys travelled to Thomastown and came out on the wrong side of 3-2 score. Freshford goals came from Cian Donnelly and Michael Bergin The U13 boys took on Freebooters in their first game in a home game losing out on the day. U8s The training sessions for U8s will resume on Saturday next at the Sportsfield at Woodview from 12noon to 1pm with Gary in charge as usual. All boys from 5 to 8 years old are welcome so go along and join up. The Club are at present looking for new members to join their U9, UI10 U13 and U15 teams. Registration can be paid through the Clubforrce app or you can get in touch with the Club for further details. The clubs facebook page has all the details. As well as boys underage The Club are intended to enter girls soccer teams also in U9s and U11s . For U11 – born in 2011/2012 and for U9 those born 2013/20114. Anyone interested should get in touch with the Club on facebook page or freshfodtownfc@gmail.com Going forward the Club hope to have U9, U10, U11, U13, U15 and U17s with registration opening in the coming week or so . So keep and eye out on the Clubs facebook page for updates.

Membership Membership is now due for all Juniors and underage players and you can contact any committee member re same. Kilkenny Heritage An exciting new project is underway at St. Lachtains Church Freshford to enhance interpretation facilities upgrade the solar heating system and survey the unique 11th century doorway. The select Vestry of St.Lachtains are delighted to have received funding from the

community Monuments fund and welcomed the team to Freshford.

GAA News St.Lachtains Intermediate hurlers face into championship action next weekend when they take on John Locks of Callan in the opening round of the championship. The game will be don Sunday net with 12 noon throw-in. All support will be greatly appreciated and supporters are encouraged to wear the black and amber in support of the local team. On Sunday a ernoon last Pairc Lachtain hosted the Senior hurling clash between Dickboro and Lisdowney with a big crowd in attendance which saw the city side coming out winners by the narrowest of margins

Heritage and Development Group Freshford Heritage Group are delighted to announce that the path resurfacing in the Millennium Park has now been completed. Hopefully this work will prove to be a more pleasant walking experience for everyone who uses the park. The committee acknowledge the grant received from Kilkenny County Council under the Community Enhancement Programme from the Department of Rural ad Community a airs. Also thanks to the acorn Club for helping to fund the shortfall in funding required. They would appeal to the public to manage any dog fouling in the park, especially on the paths and to use the facilities (scoop, brush & bin) located inside the entrance gate. 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 on 8th 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.

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. As part of the 1400 year celebrations plans are being put together for a montage of photographs of the Church and Parish’s through the years. If you have any photographs that you think would be appropriate for such a display please call or get in touch with the Parish O ice. The plan is to copy the photographs so be assured all original photographs will be returned to its owner.

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.

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 cannot cope and need support text HELLO to 50808. SAMARITAN - Whatever you are going through a Samaritan will face it with you – available 24 hours a day 365 days a year – Freephone 1161 Alone 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.

Local Lotto Draw for 27thSeptember 2021 Winning numbers : 13. 26. 36. No Winner. Winners of Draw for 5 x € 30. Anne Hickey ( Anne Hickey ), Pat Flynn (Pauline Flynn), Deirdre O Neill (Edward Moran), Vinny O Kee e (Malachy Hogan), Jim Dog (Pat Comerford) Jackpot next Week € 2,650 (October 4th) Draw takes place St. Leonard’s Hall, Dunnamaggin every Monday @ 9.00 pm, all welcome. Dunnamaggin Development Group Nominations are now open for our third Community Spirit Award which will be presented this November. To nominate someone for this award please private message our Facebook page Dunnamaggin Community News. Nominate the person and outline why you think they should receive the award. Alternatively write it down and post it in the postboxes that will be in the village in the next week. The next market is a Halloween themed one and will be held on Sunday October 31st in Madge’s Garden. More details to follow.

LAURA LYNN FUNDRAISER Laura Lynn Fundraiser Orlaith Byrne from Kilmoganny who attends St. Eoghan’s National School carried out a fund raising event in aid of Laura Lynn. She allowed her hair to grow over a very long period of time until it was as long as Rapunzel’s. She then cut her beautiful hair in aid of Laura Lynn. Orality’s cut hair will be used as a wig. To-date Orlaith has raised over €800 in aid of Laura Lynn. If you wish to donate you can at www.idonate. ie/orlaithbyrne

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 Calling all Community and Not for Profit Groups: All groups who have a volunteer focus big or small are invited to nominate their group for our Inaugral Community and Voluntary Awards 2021 to be held in The Ormonde Hotel on 2nd December . These awards will be an opportunity to celebrate the vibrancy and the commitment of our community and voluntary groups across Co Kilkenny and recognise the significant role volunteers play in enhancing the quality of life in their communities. (Particularly in light of the past 18 months) Group Nomination categories include: Arts, Culture & Heritage -Health & Community Wellbeing - Environment and Sustainability - Social Inclusion -Social Enterprise Community - Covid 19 Group Supports Along with these categories we have one special individual award, Covid 19 Volunteer Hero Award. This award is to celebrate an individual volunteer who has made an outstanding contribution to their community throughout the Covid19 pandemic. The winner of each category will receive a cash prize sponsored by local Kilkenny businesses along with a specially cra ed trophy by a celebrated local cra sperson. The closing date for nominations is Wednesday 20th October. See www. volunteerkilkenny.ie for nomination forms and more information. Again thank you all for your continued support and I would encourage all local community groups to nominate themselves as soon as possible and to put as much information they can into the forms. Winners will be selected by an adjudication panel from people outside of Kilkenny .

DUNNAMAGGIN GAA The Minor B County Final. The Dunnamaggin Minor Hurlers contested the Roinn B County Final in a bright and breezy Nowlan Park on Saturday a ernoon last against neighbours Danesfort. Dunnamaggin went into the game as reigning champions and were hoping to achieve their third Roinn B title in four years. Danesfort were hoping to win their first Roinn B title. It was Danesfort who dominated the early exchanges out scoring Dunnamaggin four points to one, the point coming from Captain Ruadhiri Holden from play. Dunnamaggin settled and two further points from Ruadhiri from the placed ball and points from Cathal Buckley and Noah Gilmore brought the Dunnamaggin lads right back into this game and the side were level at 5 points each at the first water break. Dunnamaggin dominated the second quarter and although Joe Fitzpatrick was carrying an injury into the game from the semifinal himself and Cathal Buckley were causing the Danesfort backs problems. The domination however only added two point to the scoreboard from Ruadhiri one from play and one placed ball as the Dunnamaggin wides were starting to creep up. There was only one point in it at the turn around Dunnamaggin 0:7 Danesfort 0:6. Danesfort made some positional changes at half time and the paid o an immediate return when they scored 3 quick points to put them into a two-point lead. The Dunnamaggin men were not about to lie down. Ruadhiri pointed another free before Dunnamaggin scored the only goal of the game. Aaron Moore gathered a high ball inside his own half and headed route one down the park on a solo run, he managed to draw the Danesfort defenders and deliver in the perfect ball to Cathal Buckley who made no mistake. Dunnamaggin won the resultant puck out and Tom Lodge converted. Danesfort were applying serious pressure to the Dunnamaggin backs and but for some heroic defending and super goal keeping from Thomas Deegan they could have crossed the whitewash. Danesfort did respond with a free to put the score Dunnamaggin 1:09 Danesfort 0:10 at the water break. If Dunnamaggin had owned the second quarter Danesfort owned the last. They immediately leveled the game with two points but Ruadhiri was accurate from the placed ball to keep his team in front. It was Danesfort however finished the game the strongest and put over five unanswered points as we headed for the final whistle and give them their first Roinn B title. Full time Dunnamaggin 1:10 Danesfort 0:17. A super e ort from the Dunnamaggin management and panel to reach their second final in two years and they fought heroically throughout. Panel: - Thomas Deegan, Sean Lawton, Eoin Shiel, Mark Mac Eneaney, Aaron Moore, Joe Fitzpatrick, Killian Tallon, Mikey Thomas, Cathal Walsh, Tom Lodge, Ruadhiri Holden, Ross O’Neill, Cathal Buckley, Craig Drennan, Noah Gilmore, Tim Doherty, Nathan Stanton Treacy, Gavin McMahon, Jamie Tallon, Ciaran Hickey, Pierce Costello, John Hayes, Noah Cahill, David Moore, Sean Rossiter, Liam Davis, Conor Alyward, Sam O’Shea, Jake Butler, Shay Delaney, Conor Lawton. Co Final Sponsorship. A huge thank you to John Shiel of Abbey Interiors who kindly sponsored tops for the Minor Hurling Management and Panel ahead of their County Final.

Thomas O’Shea Blitz .Well done and thanks to everyone involved in the Thomas O’Shea Blitz on Saturday morning in Dunnamaggin. It was a great morning for hurling and enjoyed by all the teams involved. Eight teams participated in the blitz, they were Dunnamaggin, Carrickshock, Bennettsbridge, Kilmacow,Tullogher, Mullinavat, Blacks and Whites, Carrickshock and Graiguenamanagh. Well done to our own u9s who played great hurling in all their 4 games .Thanks to Nicky O’Shea for presenting the cup to Bennettsbridge who were the worthy winners of the tournament.

KILKENNY PILOT PROJECT Walking the Talk .The Men Development Network in partnership with Healthy Ireland and Get Ireland Walking are pleased to announce a new pilot programme for men in Kilkenny called Walking the Talk. Walking the Talk is a free programme where participants take part in guided walks during which men can both exercise and explore questions relevant to living more enjoyable, connected lives. The programme commences on Wednesday, November 3rd and takes place each Wednesday morning for 6 weeks. To register, you can sign up on the Men’s Development Network website through the following link: https://mensnetwork.ie/walking/ Alternatively, you can call directly on 083-0125488 to register. Places are filling really quickly.

KILKENNY CATWALK TRAIL Launch of Kilkenny Catwalk Trail The Kilkenny Catwalk 2021 is a fantastic outdoor arts trail of twenty one wonderful Kilkenny Cat sculptures which have been decorated by some of our most talented artists, mainly local, for public display in and around Kilkenny City from next Sunday the 10th of October. Pangur Ban from Cartoon Saloon’s ‘The Secret of Kells’ forms the blueprint of these Sit sculptures that will lead you on an artistic trail across Kilkenny City. Just download the app and go! This project is a partnership between Kilkenny Civic Trust and Kilkenny County Council and was created by The Art of Tourism who specialise in the delivery of public art trails. At the conclusion of the project, all artwork will be auctioned to raise funds for the refurbishment of the St Mary’s Almshouse in Kilkenny.

THE STORYTELLING SERIES The Storytelling Series - Free Communications Training for Community and Voluntary Groups. The Storytelling Series is an exciting FREE training series which will enable us all to feel confident about communicating our value! Public awareness is vital to maximising the work we do, and this series is all about amplifying our impact. Whether you’re a large charity or a voluntary group with limited time and no budget, this training is open to you! Easy Graphic Design with Canva with Ronny Hermosa (Canva, Fair Trade Connection) | Weds, 13 October, 10.30am - 12noon How to Be a Spokesperson for your Organisation with Eleanor Kelly (UCD Innovation Academy, Open Society Foundations) | Weds, 20 October, 11am – 12.30pm. All workshops are delivered online and are free of charge. Any queries, please email Claire McGowran: claire@wheel.ie.

Dunnamaggin Minor Sponsorship Alan Buckley (Juv. Chairman) John Shiel Abbey Interiors (sponsor) with Players Ruadhiri Holden and Joe Fitzpatrick.

Bennettsbridge U9’s Thomas O’Shea Blitz winners 2021 Senior Hurling The Senior Hurlers played Lisdowney on Sunday in Freshford and came out one point winners in a tight finish. Our lads dug deep to see out the victory and will now face James Stephens next Sunday in a quarter final in UPMC Nowlan park Everybody at the club extends our deepest sympathy to Denis and all the Dalton family on the death of Billy Dalton. May he R.I.P. 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. We will be launching the Dicksboro Development Draw for 2021 also. Vaccination Certs required and table service will be in place. All are welcome. Minor Hurling A fantastic display of hurling from our A team in the Roinn A final on Saturday saw us win the Honda Centre Roinn A County Final v Tullogher Rosbercon in UPMC Nowlan Park. This match was a classic encounter which was played in great spirt by both teams for 62 minutes. Our lads dug deep and ran out 1 point winners at the end. 2-15 to 0-22 points. This is the third county final win in a row our lads have won. A huge achievement for the club and in particular Harry Shine who played in all three finals. A huge achievement to manager Michael Walsh who has managed the Minor teams in these three years on this success. Captain Cillian Hackett received the cup at the end of the game. This game was nail-biting to the very end with only one point separating the sides. The team had solid performers all through the team. Michael Clarke on goal, corner backs Fionn McGarry and Nathan Pollard, Mick Carroll at full back, half back line of Michael Stynes, Johnny Keane and Tom McPhilips working very hard, Cillian Hackett and Sean Keenan in midfield covering every blade of grass, half forwards Matt Kelleher, Declan O’Farrell and Harry Shine scoring impressive points from di erent angles of the pitch, Billy Fitzpatrick, Kyle Maher and Conor Kavanagh dangerous in the inside forward line. Impact subs Kevin Moore and Mikey Raggett adding vital scores at vital stages of the game, and Evan and Christy Murphy impacting from the bench too. A huge achievement for all involved. Well done lads.

CLUB LOTTO Dicksboro GAA Club LOTTO Results October 2nd. Nos: 19– 26– 8 – 10Jackpot: €4700– not won Draw Prizes – €50: Barbara Piert c/o Stella Doyle €25 each Niall Pollard c/o online €25 each Shauna o Neill c/o online €25 each pat McCauley c/o Paddy Maher €25 each Amje ce c/o Ann Tynan Promoters prize - Deirdre O’ Reilly Next week’s (October 7th) Jackpot – €4,800 We are encouraging every Dicksboro family to support the Clubs Fundraising e orts by signing up to the Club Lotto. https://dicksborogaa. com/categories/lotto Pitch Side Business Adverts: Should your business want to arrange an advertising hoarding at our Club grounds click here for details: https://www.dicksborogaa.com/ products. Any queries contact any committee member. https://www. dicksborogaa.com/contact (Camogie contact ) Ted Carroll (086) 837 6544)