02222011_Kilkenny Reporter

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 22 2012

Kilkenny ReporterT: 056 7795051 E: [email protected]

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 22 2012

Kilkenny ReporterT: 056 7795051 E: [email protected]

Parish priest pays tribute to a wonderful local family Full story P3

Yes we can: Age is no barrier at parishs free classes P16 story and pics

Loving parents: Sons tragic death will give a new life to others

Marvellous music men: In footsteps of a beloved padre

EVERY DAY SHOULD BE STEPHENS DAY!

Every day this year should be Stephens Day! Thats the view of The Reporter as a marvellous community GAA Club celebrates 125 years of promoting sport in our city. James Stephens GAA Club is a leader in our country, a progressive club which has stood the test of time and which, in the interest of the youth of St Patricks Parish in particular, is always planning for the future. To mark its 125 years, the club was aff orded a Mayoral Reception at City Hall. Mayor David Fitzgerald is pictured presenting a framed certi cate of appreciation to club chairman Tommy Lanigan and former vice-president Liam Tyrrell, left P14 story and pics

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Pic: Donal Foley

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Two dead horses and dumping bring worries for local families

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Sad sight: A dead pony in Dalys Hill Rubbish piles up again at local landmark

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What a spectacle: A sight for sore eyes!Close shave to raise funds for cancer charity

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A cut above the rest: Staff at Specsavers

Hair today...Eileen Keating cuts the hair of her friend Mercy Hayes. Below: Bright pair: Rachel Morris and Micaela Kane

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Breda RaggettLAST WEEK I was invited by ve of my grandchildren to visit their school to celebrate Grandparents Day. It was hosted by St Canices Co-Ed Primary School, Granges Road. There was a terri c turnout of grandparents and I met many people I hadnt seen for years.

The celebration started with a prayer service conducted by Fr Jim Murphy with wonderful singing by the children. We were then treated to tea, coff ee and cakes which gave the opportunity to chat and meet old friends.

Our grandchildren then took us to their classrooms. They had a lovely surprise waiting for each of us, which was our photograph and beside it they had written a little paragraph on what their grandparent meant to them. It really was a lovely event.

Of course an event like that sets the mind thinking back to your own school days. The only time our parents visited the school was on our rst day or if there was a problem. Even at that, I have no memory of my parents ever visiting the school, let alone my grandparents. When we went to school, it was never family-friendly, there was no such thing as a

parent/teacher meeting, there were no school boards.

Once you went through the gates the nuns took control of you. If you were lucky to be liked by them, all was ne, but if not, you were most likely to be at the wrong end of their temper.

There were a few notorious nuns but there were some lovely ones too. All in all I suppose they did the best they could, and we were grateful to receive a free education.

Thank God those days are well gone and our grandchildren are so lucky to attend such open and child-friendly schools. Their classrooms are welcoming and full of colour and there is freedom for them to move about, not like us, we were stuck to our desks.

Their teachers were so welcoming and friendly and of course we got a chance to see the wonderful new technology, the White Boards. These boards are opening up a whole new world to the children.

Grandparents Day was great and I was delighted to share it with my grandchildren Leah, Mikie, Emily, Orla and James and the wonderful school staff .

Long may it continue.

Its home, sweet Homes and bargains for buildings too

What a day: Granny and grand-dad went back to school!

Proud granny: Breda with 10 of her grandchildren

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CREDIT, TURNED OUT IN HUGE

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ABOUT THEIR MEDDLING AND ISSUED A BLUNT

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HANDS OFF

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Get lippy!IF the cold weather and central heating has your lips dry and cracked dont worry, help is at hand with three new lip balms from The Handmade Soap Co. They retail at just 4.50 and will leave your lips moisturised, protected and feeling like new. With avours including Calendula and Orange, Choco-Mint and Rosehip Oil they are lip treats that are good enough to eat!Calendula and Sweet Orange will awaken your senses, Rosehip Oil is formulated to heal, repair and moisturise sensitive lips while Choco-Mint is made with real chocolate and mint.Available from Bridies General Store, Jerpoint Glass, Nicholas Mosse and The Good Earth.

A helping handWHEN cold winter weather takes its toll, even the best-manicured cuticles and hands can suff er. Sensitive skin care specialists Eau Thermale Avne have created the ideal solution in Cold Cream Hand Cream (RRP 9.66), a highly concentrated repair cream to rescue extra dry, chapped and irritated hands.It wears like a glove and is quickly absorbed, restoring moisture levels whilst also soothing and

relieving parched or cracked skin. Its

lightweight formula locks in moisture, without any greasy after feel.Available from Quirkes Pharmacy, Castlecomer, Unicare, Whites Pharmacy and Freshco, Dublin Road.

Love your feetON a typical day, our feet can bear a combined

force equivalent to several hundred tons. Its no wonder that unhappy feet can make life miserable. Show your feet some love with the revolutionary Emjoi Micro-Pedi. The fabulous, feet- x delivers instant results removing even the roughest of skin on heels and feet, safely in seconds leaving you with beautifully soft smooth feet.It gently, yet eff ectively buff s away callused and coarse skin with a unique roller action, giving spa results every time.Available from Boots or online from www.lifes2good.ie

All-in-one skincareITS an anti-wrinkle cream, its an eye cream, its a protective moisturiser, its a night cream, its Human+Kind All-in-one Anti-Ageing Cream and its a busy womans dream!Human+Kind is fueled by a mission to challenge the beauty industrys conditioning that we need product after product to take care of our skin. The company addresses one of the biggest frustrations amongst women today a lack of time to invest in lengthy beauty rituals. The capsule collection of highly eff ective, multi-functional products are as versatile as they are essential and contain no harmful chemicals.Available from www.humanandkind.com

Give it wellieWITH the worst of the cold weather now behind us, hopefully, its time to start getting out into the fresh air at weekends.Kilkenny is full of lovely walks, many of which have been mapped out on www.kilkennytrails.ie. With our damp climate we can always be sure there will be plenty of mud to contend with so a good pair of wellies is essential.They dont come much cooler than these from Dorothy Perkins. Just make sure you wear a good thick pair of wellie socks and you will be able to walk for hours!

Return of the macTHE odd mild day is beginning to creep in. On these days a heavy winter coat just wont cut it so its time to start thinking about investing in a mac.They are perfect for this time of year as they work with casual or smart clothes, will keep light showers out

and are light enough for spring weather.This PU sleeve trench coat would look great worn with

winter boots but the colour is neutral enough to carry you into summer. 127.50 from www.simplybe.

ie and available in sizes 12 to 32.

SuperbalmSUPERBALM by Liz Earl is an emergency skin salve that rescues and soothes skin. Made from pure plant oils and natural waxes plus shea butter, it gently softens and calms dry skin on hands, heels, elbows and lips and also helps condition nails and cuticles.Warm Superbalm in the palms of your hands before applying to nails and dry areas as and when needed.Naturally active ingredients include vitamin E, rosehip oil to help lock in moisture and neroli oil for its uplifting and restorative properties. Suitable for all skin types.A 5g pot id 5.50 and a 30g pot is 17.75 from ie.lizearl.com.

Exotic IndiaTHIS sterling silver Larimar oval ring is a gorgeous piece of statement jewellery. A

stunning shade of blue it would liven up any out t.It is available from Exotic India at www.exoticindiaart.com for a vert recession-friendly 23 including shipping.The site off ers a fantastic range of Indian art, sculpture, jewellery, beads,

textiles, books, CDs, DVDs and beauty and healthcare at very reasonable prices and

delivery in included in the prices quoted making it very easy to purchase from the site. Parcels come wrapped beautifully too!

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IF you are doing up your home and the budget wont stretch to new furniture why not consider upcycling what you already have.Kilkenny Radiator Cabinets, The Old Mill, Ballyfoyle are masters of the art of upcycling old furniture. Their most recent work can be viewed in the newly renovated and extended Mug Shot Cafe on Jamess Street. Check out the white bookcase with striped detail on the back, the deep pink table that was formerly an old mahogany ball and claw side table, ornate radiator covers

and colourful sprayed chairs.Kilkenny Radiator Cabinets are also manufacturers of high quality radiator cabinets, bookcases, alcove units, home offi ces and wardrobes and off er a kitchen tting service.They also supply a re ective foil that is tted behind radiators to stop the wall absorbing heat and ensuring you get the most out of your radiator and cut down on energy costs.Call Thomas Kavanagh at 086 3160496.

BUTLERS Inn, Main Street, Urlingford is a much renowned family-run bar and restaurant. With

two chefs in the family, food is very important to them.

The premises is a handsome old-style traditional pub with plenty of warm wooden features. Situatedbeside the River Goule it allows customers the opportunity to enjoy a few

drinks or some food while sitting by the fountain, while

children watch and feed the ducks.Food is served all day in both the bar and restaurant. Popular items off the full and varied menu include T-bone steak, Penne pasta and toasted special with salad and fries. All meat served is Irish produced and sourced locally as much as possible.Family friendly, the venue off ers baby changing facilities, high chairs and wheelchair access. There is also a nice-sized smoking area and a cosy open re which is provided right throughout the winter months.

LONDON Classic Theatre bring Peter Shaff ers Equus to The Watergate Theatre on Tuesday, February 28 and Wednesday, February 29. in a Hampshire stable, a youth blinds six horses with a metal spike. Convicted of this appalling crime, seventeen-year-old Alan Strang is sent to

a secure psychiatric hospital. Martin Dysart, the child psychiatrist assigned to him, begins to probe Alans past in an attempt to understand his motives. Initially the boy is silent and uncooperative, but as Dysart digs deeper, he begins to win Alans trust and the truth gradually emerges. Finally, as Alan

struggles to be free of his demons, he must relive the events of that terrible night.Equus contains strong language, adult themes and nudity.Tickets are 18/15 or 12.50 for groups of ten or more. Tickets can be booked online at www.watergatetheatre.com. Show starts at 8pm nightly.

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SPRING is in the air and it is time to start sprouting seedlings so that they will be ready to plant outdoors when the weather improves. This seed and cutting tray is just 6 from Heatons and is ideal to get you started.

They also have a smaller window sill version for just 4.50 and a wide range of vegetable and ower seeds to chose from.Call into the store in the Market Cross or buy online at www.heatonsstores.com.

IN A Visit from the Goon Squad Jennifer Egans spellbinding interlocking narratives circle the lives of Bennie Salazar, an aging former punk rocker and record executive, and Sasha, the passionate, troubled young woman he employs. Although Bennie and Sasha never discover each others pasts, the reader does, in intimate detail, along with

the secret lives of a host of other characters whose paths intersect with theirs, over many years, in locales as varied as New York, San Francisco, Naples, and Africa.We rst meet Sasha in her mid-thirties, on her therapists couch in New York City, confronting her long-standing compulsion to steal.

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THE Watergarden Restaurant in Thomastown is a wonderful spot to enjoy a leisurely lunch or a pot of tea with friends.Run by the Camphill Community it is a non-residential initiative for adults with special needs. It includes a coff eeshop, garden centre, formal water garden, art gallery and pottery. These diff erent areas provide

many diverse employment challenges and opportunities.The beautiful garden off ers a therapeutic backdrop to the workplace of The Watergarden and gives everyone an experience of the changing seasons.The principal impulses of The Watergarden are to create meaningful work

for adults with special needs and to bring the Camphill ethos into the wider community.Just inside the front door of the restaurant are

shelves lled with stunning craftwork all of which is for sale.If the weather is favourable

why not go for a stroll around the garden. Youll be amazed at its beauty and the wide range of plants growing there.

STEPHANS Pretzels in the Market Cross Shopping Centre has introduced a number of new pretzels including a multi-seed variety and Chinese riblets in a roll.Delicious as a snack or as a nice treat after dinner Stephan has a wide variety to choose from including salted, poppy, sesame, cinnamon

sugar, plain, milk and white chocolate. Pretzel dogs, Turkish croissants and poppy seed cake is also available. Giant pretzels are available on request.They are handy low fat option to ll a gap or to keep you going until your next meal. They are also incredibly reasonable pricewise with the

majority of pretzels selling at 70 cents only. If you are friends with the shop on Facebook you also qualify for a free pretzel of your choice on your birthday.Log onto www.stephanspretzels.ie. Stephan regularly updates the site with details of new pretzels.

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Gig of the weekTICKETS are on sale now for Rarely Seen Above Ground at Cleeres Theatre on Friday, December 23.After a busy few months gigging at home and abroad Rarely seen Above Ground (RSAG) aka Jeremy Hickey and his new bassist Colm OCaoimh return to Kilkenny with their new live show.A multi-instrumentalist Jeremy records, performs and produces all his material in his home studio.

When he plays live he has a virtual band, created by visual artist Paul Mahon, projected on a screen behind him. In uences and comparisons include ESG, Talking Heads, Joy Division, Chemical Brothers and Aphex Twin with a new avour of Dub Step rhythms.Support on the night is by The Kilo 1977 and Paul Mahon aka Geppetto.Tickets, 8, are available from Cleeres Theatre or Rollercoaster Records, St Kierans Street.

7 TEACHERS in primary and second level schools, whose pupils take part in the annual Texaco Childrens Art Competition, are reminded that the closing date for receipt of entries is this coming Friday. Last year, 435 pupils from schools throughout Kilkenny submitted entries to the competition.With an annual entry of up to 50,000 paintings, the art competition is one that has touched the lives of nearly every family in Ireland at some time or another throughout its 50 year lifetime. For children, it has a magical appeal. It brings the challenge of competition in which all young people delight. To this, add the prospect of reward, a trip to Dublin to attend the prize giving ceremony and the chance to win a glittering prize. People who have offi ciated as Guest of Honour at this ceremony include former President and UN High Commissioner, Mary Robinson, former Taoisaigh, Lord Mayors, Diplomats and other distinguished persons. GROW Mental Health Movement are running a Bric a Brac stall in Cillin Hill, Dublin Road this coming Saturday. Funds raised will go towards the charity. GROW is a mental health organisation that helps people who have suff ered, or are suff ering, from mental health problems. Members

are helped to recover from all forms of mental breakdown, or indeed, to prevent such happening. GROW, founded in Australia in 1957 by former mental suff erers, has a national network of over 130 groups in Ireland. Its principal strength is the support members give each other from

their own experience in matters to do with mental health. GROW is grant aided by the HSE and by the Department of Health and Children.All support for the Bric a Brac stall is much appreciated. GROW thanks everyone who generously donated gifts and items to the fundraiser.

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FILM The MuppetsDirector James Bobin

The joy of these foam and felt characters is being passed on to another generation with this very clever take on The Muppets franchise.It follows two brothers one muppet, one man(Jason Siegel) and his girlfriend (Amy Adams) as they rescue their heroes Kermit and his crew from obscurity to put on one more show. This is in order to save their beloved Muppet Theatre from an evil billionaire (Chris Cooper) who wants to tear it down to drill for oil. As usual the explosive relationship between a frog and pig are centre stage but homely messages, bad jokes and silly songs are the real driving force behind proceedings. What the script co-written by Jason Siegel and music by Flight of the Concordes Bret McKenzie have got spot on is the knowing tone. There are continuously reminding the audience they are watching a movie with winks and nods. This is never allowed to get annoying since they play it very deadpan and

innocently. There are a dozen or so laugh out loud gags and some hilarious musical numbers most noticeably the Oscar nominated Am I a Man or a Muppet? and the chickens cover of Forget You.This approach helps to solve the central problem of this reboot- to make these forgotten characters loved again by kids who didnt grow up with them . While the rst half might bore younger children a little bit while their parents guffaw next to them by the end of it they too will have fallen for the charms of Animal, Fonzie and Miss Piggy. The smart use of guest star cameos from Jack Black to Dave Grohl follows a long tradition in their lms but it also plays off the struggles of Jim Henson to secure his early guests when he started the whole series.By marrying the sensibilities of indie comedy with the slapdash vaudeville of the original TV programme they really have created a lm for all the family. While some of the in jokes will go over the heads of the small ones the pleasure of their wacky ways will soon endear them to everybody. Jim Henson himself would have been proud. DARRAGH BYRNE

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The Bridgebrook Arms brings music to your ears

Kila offers mix of traditional and world music

David Donohue


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Suspect is held over stabbing

JIMMY [email protected]

Aman walked into a bar ... No, its not a joke, although what followed was sort of funny. A man walked into a bar in Kilkenny and asked: Is there a phone here? Every-one started looking around them, under the stools and on the floor. Someone asked if he had left it on the bar.

No, he said. I mean, is there a phone I can use? People started patting down jackets, searching in pockets, looking for mobiles. Theyre a helpful lot in this bar.

No, no, said your man. I mean a public telephone. We were all baffled. Even the barman, who, suspecting unruly behaviour, had abandoned his conversa-tion at the other end of the room to join us, looked puzzled. We all shrugged. Your man shrugged back, turned and left.

And it was only when he had gone that some of the older customers re-

alised what he was looking for - a public telephone of the sort that used to hang near the entrance to most pubs, where you put in your money and made your call. Customers under the age of 30 had no idea what the rest of us were talking about. Even when it had been explained, one young woman couldnt quite grasp the concept. She knew what a public telephone was, although I dont think she had ever actually used one. But, she wondered, why would there be one in a pub?

Why? Because how else were you to let your spouse know you had been called to an important business meeting and wouldnt be home for another two hours? How else could you break the shocking news to your employer that you had been stricken by 24-hour bubonic plague and wouldnt be back for the afternoon shift? What other way would you contact the bookie not to place a bet; they didnt do business over the phone but to find out the winner of the 3.30?

Many small aspects of life have been changed in a big way by the advance of technology, in particular by the near-universal use of the mobile phone.

Think of all the movie plots that have been made redundant. Jill is left alone with Jack who, unbeknown to her, is the murderer. James, the detective, has learned the evil truth. Can he get to Jill in time? The traffic is against him, the trains arent running, the taxis wont stop. What to do? Well, we know what hed do nowadays. Send a quick text: Jack bad 1. Gt out quik b4 he kills u.

There was another standard ending where feckless Sean has been dumped by patient Sally for his selfish ways. They make up and agree to meet again. But hes running late. The traffic is against him, the trains etc etc. Sorrow-ful Sally sadly looks at her watch. Ten becomes 20, becomes 30 minutes late. She shakes her head and walks out on the man she knows will never change.

They dont make them like that any-more. Well they cant. Because nowadays Sean would just phone Sally and whisper two little words public transport - then all would be understood and forgiven.

The music business has been hugely changed by technology. Tape killed vi-nyl, compact discs killed tape, and now the ability to download music online

looks likely to put an end to the CD.Book shops may go the same way.

There is, apparently, a new verb in com-mon usage - to Waterstone. It means to go to a bookshop, browse through the titles until you find one you like, then go home and order it online from Ama-zon, at a lower price.

A part of me thinks this is all very sad. I like record shops and book shops. I like reading the information on the in-side of CD covers. I can think of few things nicer than opening up a new hardback book. And yet, I have a Kin-dle electronic reader and make frequent use of it. Its just so convenient and Im reading more than I have ever done.

For the same reason, convenience, I now download most of the music I listen to. Not only is it easy to buy, but I then have it stored on one small implement.

And recently, with time to kill at an airport, I found myself browsing in a book shop with no intention of buying, just to see what I might later load onto my Kindle.

OMG, Im Waterstoning! Can Face-book, Twitter, and irreversible insanity be far away?

Lifes like that...MICHAELWOLSEY

Ringing in the changes - reluctantly

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