Kilkenny Reporter - 17 October 2012

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 17 2012

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WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 17 2012

Kilkenny Reporterwww.kilkennyreporter.ie T: 056 7795051 E: [email protected]

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Labour Party pains: ‘We have death wish’

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‘Labour will be buried in the same grave as the Green Party’

JIMMY [email protected]

Noel Frawley, then Labour Councillor, with Tanáiste, Eamon Gilmore

A KILKENNYMAN who was at various times an inventor, actor, judge, army brigadier, fi reman, cinema and theatre owner, industrial relations mediator, iron founder, engineer, locksmith, manager of a bomb factory and politician, is the subject of a book launched in Kilkenny on Saturday.

The man is Peter DeLoughry and the book ‘Peter’s Key’ has been written by his grandson, journalist and writer Declan Dunne.

In his introduction to the book, Declan writes: “On February 3, 1919, Peter DeLoughry, then Mayor of Kilkenny, spent an anxious night in his prison cell in Lincolnshire in the East Midlands of England. A key he had fashioned from a ‘blank’ was being used by three inmates to escape and the most infl uential Irishmen of the time were gathered on either side of the prison wall. Michael Collins and Harry Boland were waiting for Éamon de Valera, Seán McGarry and Seán Milroy to emerge from captivity so that they could ferry them to safety.

“The escape, in its preparation and execution, was the most audacious and spectacularly successful in the history of the confl ict between Britain and Ireland. The plan drew on the skills of a baker, a linguist and a cartoonist. The merits of whiskey, candle wax and matches were demonstrated. Other curious additions included consultation with the stars, nerves of steel and cakes with more iron content than usual. But there is a tragedy to all this. Within a few years, those who had worked together so closely on the plan would be fi ghting against each other in a civil war.

“That war broke out when the Anglo-Irish Treaty formed another dividing wall made of sterner stone and more bloody mortar than the one in Lincoln that had brought them together. Harry Boland and Michael Collins, who were at one time inseparable, took opposing sides and were shot dead within weeks of one another.

“Another story emerges from Lincoln concerning one of the liberators, Peter DeLoughry, and one of the liberated, Éamon de Valera. They left the comradeship of prison

life well behind them and, like Boland and Collins, took opposing sides in the Civil War. Unlike them, DeLoughry and de Valera survived, but their fractious relationship throughout the 1920s and up to DeLoughry’s death in 1931 off ers an insight into the tempestuous opening years of the new Free State of Ireland.

“This story is not just about a key.

Peter DeLoughry led a daredevil life in which his hands featured prominently. He rapped his fi sts on tables at local authority meetings to challenge opponents outside for a bare-knuckle fi ght. “He used his hands to steer his motor-bike from Kilkenny to Clare to campaign for de Valera’s election in 1917. During the War of Independence, his hands were tied behind his back by Black and Tans before they put a gun to his head and drove him around County Kilkenny. On another occasion, he was forced to raise his palms when cornered at gunpoint on a train, before jumping out, rolling down an embankment and making his way to safety.

“While facing an angry group of Redmondite Volunteers in Kilkenny City, he ordered those who stood for Ireland to stand to one side. He raised his hand against the Catholic Church several times during confrontations over censorship, divorce and religious discrimination. He used his right hand to accept congratulations for his election as Mayor of Kilkenny on six successive occasions, as a member of Kilkenny County Council when he topped the poll, as a senator and as a

TD (he was also director of elections for independent Ireland’s fi rst prime minister, W. T. Cosgrave). In Lincoln prison, Peter’s hands became the greatest asset for the planned escape, when he used them to craft the special key.”

Declan recalls: “Despite his varied career, it was my grandfather’s role in the ‘Great Escape’ that was repeatedly mentioned when I was a boy. I remember playing in the front room of our house in Wexford when I was very young and looking up at a portrait of him in an oval frame. In time, I came to hear of his exploits. Now, as a man, my eye level and that of his image are the same. He looks away from me, smiling – at least, I think he is smiling.

“Peter’s close friend, E. T. Keane, the editor of the Kilkenny People, said that he lacked the arts and artifi ces of a politician because he laid all his cards on the table. Despite this, Peter lobbied successfully for the improvement of Kilkenny’s water and electrical schemes. However, his regular and strong attacks on Catholic bishops and priests damaged his political career considerably.”

Patriot Peter and the ‘Great Escape’

Peter DeLoughry as Mayor of Kilkenny

SEAN HURLEY

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IF YOU are considering recruiting new staff, then you should check out the Government supports that may be available. Taking on new staff can be a costly exercise in terms of recruitment and selection, training and ensuring compliance with employment legislation.

Under the Action Plan for Jobs 2012, the Government has outlined a number of schemes that are available to small businesses considering recruiting.

Under the Revenue Job Assist scheme, an employer may be able to claim extra tax deductions, if they employ a person who has been on the live register for 12 months or more and is in receipt of an eligible social welfare payment, including disability allowance.

The scheme allows employers a double wages deduction – this is an additional deduction in calculating your taxable income for the year of assessment or accounting period. It applies to: wages paid to a qualifying employee

in a qualifying employment and employer’s PRSI contributions paid in respect of such wages.

It can last for up to three years and even at the minimum wage it can be worth up to €2,500 a year to a company and up to €8,000 for a sole trader operation

There is no limit to the number of ‘qualifying employees’ you can take on under the scheme, provided they take up ‘qualifying jobs’.

The Employer Job PSRI Incentive Scheme has been extended to the end of 2012. Under this scheme if an employer takes on an additional member of staff in 2012 who have been unemployed and in receipt of an eligible payment of six months or more, they will be exempt from paying employer’s PRSI for 18 months.

This job being created must be new, at least 30 hours a week and last for at least six months.

The Government has also expanded the number of eligible places to 6,000 under the national internship scheme JobBridge.

The eligibility for the scheme has also been extended to include those in receipt of one parent family payments or disability allowance. Further information about the scheme is available on the national website www.jobbridge.ie

The Kilkenny County Enterprise Board (KCEB) under their selective financial assistance can provide eligible businesses with support to salary costs for the first year of employment. The level of grant support is reflected of the salary scale proposed for the employment being generated.

The KCEB also has a mentoring scheme available to small businesses which aims to provide the owner/manager with a temporary advisor to help identify and overcome obstacles in business development.

The Board also runs courses in relation to people management. A workshop entitled ‘handling employee complaints’ will be held on November 6. Check out www.kceb.ie or 056-7752662.

Check out what Government supports are available for recruiting new employees



THE NEW Arthritis Ireland Kilkenny Branch host an information evening on ‘joint replacement and rehabilitation’ as part of their offi cial launch.

The free event is in the City Suite of Hotel Kilkenny, 6.30pm, October 24. Keynote speaker is Consultant Orthopeadic Surgeon, Stuart Edwards. Chartered Physiotherapist Siobhan O’Doherty will speak on rehab after surgery.

People will also have the opportunity to meet with local providers in the area of physiotherapy.

Branch PRO Fiona O’Neill explained that arthritis is an infl ammation of the joints where people experience pain and fatigue in doing everyday things. In Ireland around 915,000 people, including 1,100 children, are living with arthritis.

“Through Arthritis Ireland’s support services, many are discovering the simple steps to take control of their arthritis symptoms and make a big diff erence to their quality of life,” she told The Reporter.

Book 1890 252 846 or [email protected].

Path to a better life

Paul Broderick, General Manager, Pembroke Hotel, Lucie Dowling, Pembroke Hotel, Student of the Year and former Olympic boxer, Mick Dowling from Castlecomer Pic: Karen Dempsey

Lucie is a born leader

JACKIE IS OPEL BRAND AMBASSADOR ...

Opel Brand Ambassador, Jackie Tyrrell, is presented with the keys to his Opel Insignia by Barlo Opel, Kilkenny. From left, Paul Flynn, Ward Kinsella, Dealer Principal, Dermot Noonan, Declan Somers and Jackie. Jackie will be back in Barlo Opel for the Open Weekend on November 3. All are welcome.


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Blame game

Local hurt

Building debacle: A cruel lesson for students

Sad sight: A site of inactivity Pics: Donal Foley

JIMMY RHATIGANJIMMYRHATIGAN@ GMAIL.COM


Brothers Kieran Loughran and Tom Costello with CBS boss, Tom Clarke

THE DEATH has occurred of Philomena Campion, Troyswood and Blackmill Street, Kilkenny.

Philomena passed away at St Luke’s General Hospital, Kilkenny. She had been ill for some time. She was 86.

She was wife of the late Davy Campion of Campion’s Bar, Blackmill Street. She is survived by her children, Mary, Dan, Ann, Ber and David; daughters-in-law, Mary and Ann; sons-in-law Larry, John and Tommy; grandchildren, great-grandaughter, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Burial was yesterday, Tuesday at St Kieran’s Cemetery, following Requiem Mass at St Canice’s Church.

Philomena Campion



KILKENOMICS Festival 2012 runs from November 1-4.

Kilkenomics aims to remove the jargon, political squabbling and elitism involved in economic debate to provide the festival goer with information in as accessible, innovative and entertaining way as possible.

Top economists include David McWilliams, Paul McCulley, Max Keiser, Thorvaldur Gylfason, Matina Stevis and Linda Yueh. Tickets from www.kilkenomics.com. With another exciting programme in place, this year promises to be the biggest and best yet, featuring world renowned economic experts together with some of Ireland’s favourite and most irreverent comedians. Kilkenny will play host to some of the world’s most lauded economic experts.

Kilkenomics on the way

Shame: Broken promises lashed by grieving family

JIMMY [email protected]

Susie Long and husband, Conor MacLiam



IFA NATIONAL Dairy Committee Chairman, Kevin Kiersey, has urged Glanbia shareholders to attend the series of 40 regional meetings being organised by Glanbia.

These are information evenings bringing details of the Glanbia Ingredients Ireland Joint Venture proposal between the Co-op and the Plc.

Kevin urged them to study carefully the documentation which Glanbia will be sending to all shareholders.

“The Glanbia JV proposal is a balanced way to return dairy processing into farmer control while, through the share spin out, allowing all shareholders to hold or realise Plc shares which could make an important contribution to their on-farm investment or other fi nancial needs,” he said.

“We have sought clarifi cation of some of the fi nancial details, including the pension scheme provisions, and will obtain independent assessment of these as required,” he added.

“We have also asked Glanbia to remain fl exible in order to respond to farmers’ concerns on a number of issues including giving an uplift or shareholding in exchange for the revolving fund of 2c/l on growth milk and we also need to see milk pricing mechanisms to help farmers deal with volatility.

“IFA will also want to secure the relationship with the Agribusiness division, which is to remain with the Plc, regarding merchant credit for farmers,” he said.

“Ultimately, the decision is with Glanbia shareholders, and they should make every eff ort to avail of the documentation and meetings organised by Glanbia in order to make informed decisions in the November and December votes,” he added.

Study Glanbia plans, encourages dairy boss

Women fl eece men in sheep events

Presented with Leadership Awards by National Macra President Alan Jagoe were, from left, Aoife Lanigan. county secretary, Bernie Woods. county social chair and Fionán Brennan, sports chair


OUR Government has been told to stop waiting for Euro miracles to solve our chronic youth unemployment.

Sinn Féin councillor, Kathleen Funchion told The Reporter the recent moves by the European Commission towards a Financial Transaction Tax (FTT), which the Government has said it will not take part in, is now being linked by the Austrian and French governments to the proposed

EU Youth Guarantee.“This attempt by Labour’s

sister parties in Europe to link the commission’s proposed FTT with any Youth Guarantee is grossly unfair and smacks of an attempt to coerce countries like Ireland who are opposed to the FTT to give up their objections,” she accused.

“It is also unfair on the 30% of young Irish people left in Ireland who are not at work to possibly exclude

them from any benefi ts from an EU-wide Youth Guarantee.

“This government has tried to hype the possibility of a Youth Guarantee as a solution to our youth unemployment crisis without any details of how the guarantee would work and without knowing if it is to have any fi nancial muscle at all.

“Now we hear some governments want to see the guarantee linked to the introduction of an FTT, The

message should be clear. This Government needs to stop waiting for miracle solutions from Europe and start tackling youth unemployment. Last year the Government’s Jobs Action Plan only mentioned young people twice in 126 pages.

“This Government has been in power for 18 months and youth unemployment is as high as it was when they came to power,” Kathleen concluded.

‘Labour’s Sister Act is grossly unfair’

Kathleen: Euro miracles

Boy farmers lend their supporter

Boy farmers fi ght for their future


Paul O’Reilly, campaign secretary, and Shane Ó Ceallaigh, vice chair

Protesters: ‘We will go to jail’JIMMY RHATIGAN

[email protected]

From the Cat Laughs stable:

It’s a Film Festival - ‘Subtitle’

Rising star Hannah Hoekstra, Netherlands

Swedish actress and Bergman and Millennium Trilogy star Lena Endre


Ellen Roche Consultant Dietitian

Nutri Vive Nutrition Clinic

‘Flowers By Lucy had a successful wedding show in association with Weddings by Franc and Confetti Magazine at Cillin Hill, Kilkenny.

It was a major event and attracted over 100 exhibition stands from Kilkenny and around the South East. Lucy Yeates is pictured with wedding expert, Franc

Lack of sun causes low Vitamin D levels

The Flowers by Lucy stand

Flowers by Lucy ...

Ellen Roche - Consultant Dietitian


Out and about in Urlingford

Bord Gáis Energy Book Club

Steeled against crime

Review of Torn by Casey Hill

Reviewed by Emma Smith

‘Torn’ really hits the mark in all categories

Local community is fed up of the ‘monstrosity’

A big local eyesore

HOW MANY times have you heard yourself or others say ‘Life’s not fair! Why is everything going wrong? Why does it always happen to me?’

Sometimes, it’s as if all these negative experiences gather their own momentum and lead to more of the same. We may wish to blame external factors, but the reality of life and all our experiences come from within.

The picture on our computer screen does not come up until we instruct it as to what we wish to view. Our minds and bodies are the same: what we think is what creates our reality.

As with our computers, sometimes we need to delete a lot of unwanted junk in our minds and bodies! If junk accumulates, it can lead to unwanted thoughts, a racing mind and unwanted symptoms in the body. We are responsible for what we think – good or bad – and we can choose to delete or retain the negative thoughts.

If we choose to think negatively, then negative emotions may follow, making us feel angry, sad, resentful, jealous and so on. The universe will then mirror what we carry inside us, making us attract negativity, negative people and negative situations.

It is crucial to recognise that it is our own personal

responsibility to cleanse ourselves on a regular basis. Just as we take a shower to clean our bodies, so we need to cleanse our minds. The fi rst step in this process is simply to observe ourselves inwardly and outwardly in our thoughts, words, actions and deeds.

With awareness comes the ability to cleanse, to look after ourselves, and to protect ourselves from both internal and external negativity. When we show ourselves that we care about what we think, speak, eat and drink, it means that we are listening to our true authentic self.

This in turn means we think clearly and kindly, speak with integrity, eat healthily and drink enough water.

For more on this topic, go along to my positive living workshop ‘Victim & Rescuer: How we Cope on October 18 in Waterford. See www.bredagardner.com or call 087-2025753.

Rescuing ourselves

Breda Gardner

A weight off your mind for Christmas!

Cuting out the snacks: Cappucino and a scone will save 870 calories a day



In Castlecomer with Chubby Brennan

A blast from the past...

Yesteryear: A miners’ union meeting in Moneenroe Hall

On your bike with Deenside Wheelers



AISLING [email protected]

New book: Frances Micklem

Kilkenny hurler, Tommy Walsh, with Sister Patricia Dee, Sister Peggy Lonergan and staff of Prague House at the draw launch

Health and safety is a big drawAISLING HURLEY

[email protected]


No ‘Mission Impossible’ for a favourite sonJIMMY RHATIGAN

[email protected]

Happy days: Joe and Pim Dunphy have family pride Pics: Donal Foley

Joe signs for Bridie Foley

An Máistir, Seosamh, ag caint


Forty glorious years of musicals

Beautiful voice: Kevin Reade

By Megan Lacey, Transition Year, St Brigid’s, Callan

(Megan was on work experience at The Watergate)

Autumn-Winter schedule to suit all tastes

Star Wars: A one man triolgy


At the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland Leonard Abrahamson Memorial Lecture in the Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny, were Dr. Paul Cotter, Physician, Kilkenny, and Dr Ríona Mulcahy, Waterford Regional Hospital. Pic: Michael Brophy.

A fi nal call for free IT training

DO YOU enjoy wine and cheese? Ever wondered what cheese goes perfectly with a dessert wine or which wine can overpower a cheese?

If your answer is ‘yes’, then go along to The Delicious Duo tasting in Harrys Bar, Langton’s on October 28, 6pm.

This event is a Savour Kilkenny instalment which allows you taste six diff erent wines and

cheeses and learn about how they are paired together.

The Wine Centre, Kilkenny and Knockdrinna Farmhouse Cheese of Stoneyford host this event to explore the harmonising fl avours of wine and cheese.

Tickets, €10, are available from the Wine Centre or on the night. ‘Phone 056-7722907 for more information.

Savour, the Delicious Duo



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CIRCLED THE WAGONS, WORKED

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HIGHLIGHTED TRENDY KILKENNY IN

ITS BEST GEAR.

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KILKENNY REPORTER 17 10 2012

JIMMYRHATIGAN

THE ENTHUSIASM WITH WHICH THE

HUSBAND AND WIFE TALK ABOUT

THEIR BUSINESS IS REFRESHING,

HEART-WARMING, A REAL SIGN THAT

THE IRISH ARE NOT PREPARED

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Pat O’Neill looks back on a brilliant hurling career

Still got it: I love bringing my children up to Croke Park to watch Kilkenny play

SEAN HURLEY


Chamber chief welcomes ‘best city’ award

Chamber boss, Donie Butler, centre, with John Murray, left and Redmond Bergin of Glanbia Pic: Donal Foley

DID YOU ever think of taking up scuba diving? Kilkenny Sub Aqua Club is giving people the opportunity to try out this exciting sport.

A free introduction to diving and trial dive will be provided by the club tonight (Wednesday). The evening begins with a brief talk on scuba-diving at Kilkenny Sub Aqua’s clubhouse on the Hebron Road, 8pm and then move for the trial dive to The Watershed.

The ‘Try a Dive Night’, which aims to encourage new members to join the club, is part of a campaign by Comhairle Fo Thuinn (CFT), the national scuba diving body, to raise the profi le of the sport and get more people involved in diving.

Kilkenny Sub Aqua Club has been involved in scuba diving for almost 40 years. It has over 50 active members and is regarding as one of the best resourced outfi ts in the South East.

The club also provides vital back-up to the ful ltime rescue services in the county and beyond and has been involved in some of the most high profi le marine search operations in recent years.

Further information from Nicholas Murphy (training offi cer) on 086-8535217 or Denis Coughlan (dive offi cer) on 086-8221828.

Fancy scuba

diving?

Marion Hughes and Miguel Bravo

Maid Marion jumps to Chinese glory

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Schools’ Talent Search

Kilkenny CBS Lottery

Improve your DIY

17 10 2012 KILKENNY REPORTER KILKENNY FASHION WEEK | 31

May Haugh, Ann Power, Renee Langton and Sorcha Corbery

Catherine and Barbara Duggan

Fashion City dresses up ever so beautifully

AISLING [email protected]

Andrea Lyons, Bridget Kearney and Siobhan Forrest Pics: Dylan Vaughan

Kathleen Cahill and Teresanne O’Reilly

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Fantastic local fashion

Phil Walsh, Kilkenny Fashion Week, and Alma Feeley, Midas PR

Anne Whelan, Susan Sheehan, Fay Ryan, Linda Rainsberry and Claire BranniganPrima model Pics: Dylan Vaughan

Emer Devitor and Emer O’Neill, Goods Shoe Department

Laura O’Brien, Valerie Murray and Olivia BrennanDeirdre Phelan, Sabrina Bass and Dolores Pitt

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John and Ann Coonan

Dolores Pitt, Sabrina Bass, Veronica Murray and Veronica Wall Dunne

Rutha Jancciustiene, Sharon O’Leary, Daniela Cardilo, Rebekah Patterson and Svetlana Zubkova

Shirley and Ania from Michael H Boutique, with Martin Brett

Design Centre to the fore

Wedding dress from Jeutonic Pics: Vicky Comerford & Dylan Vaughan

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In the Left Bank for Kilkenny Fashion Week

Senior fashionistas at the Pembroke Hotel

Prima model

Pics: Vicky ComerfordProudly displaying their wears’ at the Lyrath Fashion Show were three designers at No. 1 The Parade.

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Pets lost and found

Parka lifePARKA’S are one of the biggest trends for autumn winter 2012. They are warm, practical and have a bit of an edge to them. However, the latest parkas with Pu or leather sleeves could also be classed as glamorous and would look great worn on a night out.

An unlined one is ideal for this time of year when a full-on winter coat is too much.This one from Penneys is a bargain at €29 and will allow you put the rest of your hard earned cash towards a warmer winter version.

Brow defi nitionBEAUTY brand Catrice have released their latest in technology with their new ‘Lash & Brow Designer Shaping And Conditioning Gel’. At just €3.39 it’s an absolute must-have for perfect lashes and eyebrows. It’s perfect for bringing your lashes and eyebrows into shape.

The transparent and fast-drying gel provides a subtle and natural-looking fi nish which lasts ultra-long. Thanks to the panthenol ingredients this new product off ers pampering care for an eye make-up look with defi nition.

Made up!ALSO new from Catrice is ‘Ultimate Moisture Fresh Skin Make Up’ (€5.99). Radiantly beautiful and wonderfully fresh – the new oil-free foundation leaves skin feeling and looking great.

The foundation with medium coverage off ers a long-lasting natural, slightly matt complexion and evens out small irregularities of the skin. Its glycerin ingredients off er plenty of moisture to protect your skin from drying out so is a must for the change of season.

Catrice is available in Penneys, Dunnes Stores and White’s Pharmacy.

Oil have some of that!

a r e legendary a n d have revolutionised the hair industry. Now Ziaja have harnessed the power of this oil in a purse-friendly face and body care line.

Developed to quench thirsty skin with a burst of hydration, the products are formulated with pure natural argan oil made from the cold pressing of argania spinosa plant seeds - which are rich in Vitamin E, essential unsaturated fatty acids (OMEGA 6) and boosted with Vitamin A and provitamin B5 (D-panthenol).

The products do not contain parabens, colourants or artifi cial fragrances.

Ziaja argan oil protective face cream is just €6.99. Available from Keane’s Pharmacy, John Street; MacEneany’s Pharmacy, High Street; Quirke’s Pharmacy, Castlecomer and Urlingford Pharmacy.

NeloIF you are pregnant you will want to look just as stylish and elegant as ever. You also won’t want to spend a fortune for something that you will only wear for nine months.

The new autumn winter collection from Nelo off ers original, sophisticated and stylish pieces that won’t break the bank.

Nelo brings a fresh approach to maternity dressing. Light, print dresses in vivid hues are seen alongside classic black jersey dresses. Carefree weekend wear comprises skinny and funky tops. Work wear and occasion wear is dynamic and cool. This black satin v-neck dress is just €59.See www.nelomaternity.com

Yes to Blueberries!ESTORE age-damaged

skin and naturally fight the signs of aging with the ‘Yes to Blueberries Intensive Skin Repair Serum’, (€25.49) formulated with organic cotton

thistle which is

clinically proven to rehydrate and help promote skin repair in seven days.

Use this 99% natural, paraben, petroleum and SLS-free serum after cleansing to turn back the hands of time.The range also includes ‘Daily Repairing Moisturiser’ (€20.38) and ‘Eye Firming Treatment (€23.45). Available in pharmacies countywide.

Where’s Wally?WHO EVER thought ‘Where’s Wally?’ would become a style icon? Well, when it comes to hats this winter the much loved comic book character is the person to follow. B o b b l e woolly hats are the only hats to be seen in this year so get yours now from River Island where they have a great selection including this red and black number.

A little bit creepy!FLATFORMS are de rigueur this year when it comes to footwear. They are hugely practical – there’s nowhere you couldn’t walk in a pair.

Kill two trends at once this year by investing in a pair of fl atform creepers. They look great worn with short skirts and skinny jeans. They are available in every colour imaginable from cerise pink to leopard print. This pair from ‘Offi ce’ is quite neat and would be a great introduction to the

trend.

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WITH winter on its way now is the time to start thinking about getting a fi ll of home heating oil. James Oakey, Johnswell Village has signed a contract with ‘O’Reilly Oil and Fuels’ and off ers a one-stop-shop for all your fuel needs.James promises prompt delivery six days a week and an out of oil same day delivery service. He also off ers oil burner bleeding, energy saving tips, oil conservation advice and competitive prices.James Oakey and O’Reilly Oil and Fuels have a combined experience

of over 32 years in the fuel industry. They pride themselves on being family run businesses.Whether you are looking for a

small quantity of fuel or a full fi ll of oil, they will cater for your needs. Call 087-7374466 for oil, coal, briquettes or gas.

THIS weekend Kilkenny Musical Society (KMS) celebrate 40 years of bringing top class musical entertainment to the people of Kilkenny. They hold a concert in The Watergate Theatre on Friday and Saturday. Audiences will be treated to hits from various shows that make up the KMS repertoire, from ‘Calamity Jane’ to ‘The Hired Man’, from ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ to ‘Carousel’. Many stalwarts of the Society such as Brendan Corcoran, Olivia Smith,

Pat Ryan, Donal O’Brien, John Byrne, Tony Murray, Michael Hayes, David Heff ernan, Stephen Murphy, Niamh Dooley, Ursula Egan, Kevin Reade, Audrey Larkin, Kevina Hayes and Declan Taylor will perform with the KMS Chorus. There will also be a special appearance from Jesters Stage School. Musical Director is Kathleen Kelleher. Never before has such a group of performers come together on one stage. Tickets €15/€10 from www.watergatetheatre.com or from 056-7761674.

FOUR years in the making, ‘The Speech Project’ is a ground-breaking collection of new musical works by Gerry Diver, inspired by and incorporating recordings of the spoken word of seminal Irish folk musicians Christy Moore, Paddy Moloney of The Chieftains, Joe Cooley and Danny Meehan.

Gerry Diver, a musician, composer and producer, was born into an Irish family in Manchester and relocated to Ireland in his teens. Former member of Irish world music group ‘Sin é’ and Shane McGowan’s ‘The Popes’, and guest musician with Van Morrison, Gerry recently begun to focus more on production

and composing.The show features

special guest Lisa Knapp, plus specially commissioned videos for selected works, all interacting live with the spoken word recordings of the musicians.

Show: tonight (Wednesday), 8pm at The Watergate Theatre. Tickets: €15/12.

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soothing warmth across your back, relaxing your weary muscles in minutes. You can control the level of massage you want, choosing from four degrees of intensity and fi ve separate massage modes, pulse, tapping, rolling, kneading

or auto.It is fully portable and simply fi ts on top of your favourite chair plugged into the mains and there is a 12v car adaptor so you can use it in your car to relax and unwind on the move. €99 from markettown.ie.

‘WHERE Have You Been?’ is award-winning novelist Joseph O’Connor’s fi rst collection of short stories in over 20 years. Ranging from urgently contemporary London and Dublin to New York’s Lower East

Side in the 19th century, from dark comedy to poignancy, from the wryly provocative to the quietly beautiful, these stories off er a gathering of dreamers and lost souls who contend with the confusions of living.

Here are men without women, children parenting parents, residents of the new country that is Ireland after the Celtic Tiger, emigrants, travellers, cheats and lovers, families, friends and foes.

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LOG onto http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~irlkik/ and you can view a wealth of information about genealogy in Kilkenny.Historic images include Ballyragget Castle (c1900), Kilmanagh monstrance, Fertagh round tower (c1900), Clomantagh Church, Gowran Church (1791), Tullaherin Church and Tower (1813), High Street. Kilkenny (1850) and Kilkenny Castle (1813).Maps of larger towns, major roads and rivers are also available, along with barony maps, Poor Law Union

maps, and barony and civil parish maps. It’s a wonderful resource if you want to track down your family tree or find out about an ancient townland or parish in the city or county.

It has a full list of cemeteries and information on where to go and what archives to look in when researching any aspect of Irish life. Online resources are also linked so you can access them directly.

ANYONE who is ceo-liac or needs to avoid wheat or gluten will attest to how difficult it can be to find great tasting cakes. Much of the long-life produce sold in airtight pack-aging is adequate but won’t set your taste buds on fire.

A new company at 46 The Fairways, Rockshire Road, Fer-rybank, is producing

a mouth-watering selection of buns and cakes.

‘Granny Maddocks Pantry’ is a gluten-free and wheat-free bakery where all cakes and bread are made in a flour free environ-ment and in accord-ance with the new codex standard. They are also listed with the Coeliac Society of Ireland.

Buns include Bakewell tartlets at €2.50 each or 10 for €20, and meringues at €1. Cakes include or-ange almond (€15), al-mond nut slice (€12), coffee sponge (€10), chocolate biscuit cake (€12), blueberry cake (€12), raspberry and cinnamon (€10) and millionaires short-bread (€9.50). Call 087- 7620730.

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7 IF YOU are looking for something to do this week-end why not pop out to Castlecomer Discovery Park to have a look at their new stone sculpture. It was made by stone carver Aileen Anne Brannigan to com-memorates the life andwork of historian Tom Lyng.

A pioneer of local history, Tom explored the fabric of a community long before it became a

university discipline. Many

students went to Lyng to learn the rudiments and as a result became authors or

took up fellowships, lecture-ships, or professorships.

Tom’s love and interest

in the local area led to the 1984 publication of ‘Castle-comer Connections’.

The breadth of research touched on religion, nation-alism, forestry, mining, land-owning,

geographical divisions, folklore, the workhouse, cur-ing, emigration, transport, trials, croppies, landlordism, graves - and all of this be-fore the internet and digital facilities.

IF YOU are looking for ideas on how to make your child smile this Hallowe’en, the Cow & Gate Spooky Smiles for Crumlin appeal should be right up your street!Cow & Gate is inviting parents from Kilkenny to help raise funds for Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin’s cardiac and cancer care wards.Plan a sponsored Hallowe’en party and Cow & Gate will send you on a party pack to help you on your way. There’s also a fun Facebook app at www.facebook.com/

cowandgateireland that will let you ‘spookify’ your little party goer and share the picture with your friends. Cow & Gate will donate €1 for each person who uses the app and uploads a picture to Facebook.As Ireland’s largest paediatric hospital, Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital had 72,601 outpatient attendances in 2011, in addition to 33,980 emergency attendances, 18,325 day cases, 9,808 in-patient admissions and performed 16,373 surgical procedures.

PIERCE Turner plays Cleere’s Theatre on Friday. Whether as a singer or songwriter or performer, he has a penchant for the unexpected and the unorthodox. Sometimes he performs from behind his trusty keyboard, backed by a solo instrument or he can be out front-of-house clambering over tables and ordering drinks from the bar - in the middle of a song! His albums show influences ranging from his Catholic

upbringing to the decadence of Lou Reed’s New York, merging the upfront rock of The Byrds, The Beach Boys and The Who to deft touches of Irish trad, folk, jazz, techno, classical and choral harmonies.He grew up immersed in music as his mother ran a record shop and led her own band. He was classically trained. By age even, he was a member of a tin whistle group, and at eight, he was playing in a brass and reed orchestra

THIS YEAR’S Rockfall Festival will feature over 70 acts with bands, solo artistes, and DJs playing in venues all over Kilkeny City during the October bank holiday weekend.

The festival will once again showcase the enormous talent that is in Kilkenny. From rock to dance, country to folk, blues to Americana, trad to pop, its all here.

As well as that,Thin Az Lizzy, The Sawdoctors, A Mayfair Joe Dolan Tribute, Woody Guthrie Centennial Tribute, Devious Theatre, A Busking Competition, in conjunction with Savour Kilkenny Festival) and world renowned Dance/Progressive DJ John Gibbons who flies in from Mexico, will all entertain.

The Mayfair Anniversary Dance is on October 26 in Hotel Kilkenny, 9.30 to 1.30am. Dancing is to the Marble City Sounds, with guest artists Paddy Hanrahan (Nomads, Black Aces), Sonny Cullen (Black Aces) and special show, The Joe Dolan Tribute, featuring Paschal Brennan.

Tickets, €10, from Rollercoaster Records, St Kieran’s Street and at door. Bookings; 087-9582127.

A ‘Thin Lizzy’ tribute, band featuring a line up to die for, hallmarked for performing the

classic Live and Dangerous album with all the energy and enthusiasm of the original.

The attraction of ‘Johnny Fox’ and of Thin Az Lizzy Heritage should inspire any ardent Lizzy fan. These guys are no strangers to the Irish

music circuit. The Sunday Independent

once described ‘Johnny’s deep rasping voice ‘as close to the real thing as any singer has come’. He is also a mean fender bass man. Flash needs no introduction, a veteran and

one of Ireland’s leading axe men seasoned in his ability to reproduce note for note perfection in the live arena.

Phil Edgar from Belfast with all the talent and flair of a young ‘Gary Moore’, is the gem from Antrim’s Tizz Lizzy. Already an

established performer at the annual ‘Vibe for Philo’, he is noted for his exquisite melodic style and sweet tone that is matchless.

Eamon Ferris, the jewel from Co Derry with the most magnificent job of all on the

drums, laying down the groove

and swing effortlessly in the

style of the one and only ‘Brian

Downey’.

This is a show not to be

missed, October 28 in Kytelers

Inn, €10.

Brilliant Rockfall for the holiday weekend

Helen Bateman and Eamon, aka Amos, Cleere Pics: Vicky Comerford

Let’s rock


At the launch: Brian Byard, Emlyn Holden, Sean ó hArgáin, Eamon Cleere Jnr, Eamon Cleere Snr and Anton Mulanovic

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One4all - A ‘Decade in Design’ Celebrating ten years in business: One4all is looking for the next outstanding graphic designer

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FUTURE Proof Kilkenny’s ‘Green Screen’ is back for 2012 with a new programme of must-see fi lms that explore the global issues of sustainability, justice, equality and the environment.

Films are shown at The Hole in the Wall, High Street and begin at 8pm. Admission is free but a contribution of €5 is covers costs.

Green Screen kicks off on tomorrow (Thursday) with ‘Garbage Dreams’ – a fi lm by Mai Iskander.

‘Garbage Dreams’ follows three teenage boys

born into the trash trade and growing up in the world’s largest garbage village on the outskirts of Cairo.

It is home to 60,000 Zaballeen. Arabic for ‘garbage people’. Far ahead of any modern ‘Green’ initiatives, the Zaballeen survive by recycling 80 percent of the garbage they collect. When their community is suddenly faced with the globalisation of its trade, each of the teenage boys is forced to make choices that will impact his future and the survival of his community.

FILM LooperDirector Rian Johnson

WHEN Rain Johnson broke onto the fi lm scene with ‘Brick’ people thought he was a fl ash in the pan with his mash

up of fi lm noir and teen drama. Here he proves it wasn’t a fl uke with this mind bending tale of time travel and dystopian angst.

In the near future Joseph Gordon-Levitt is a Looper- an assassin who kills victims who are sent back in time by a criminal overlord since there is no way of hiding bodies in his time. We learn that he is also sending these assassins back to kill their future selves for a big pay out. When Gordon-Levitt’s self is sent back in the personage of Bruce Willis he of course doesn’t kill himself and a whole series of events are set in motion. Soon gang boss Jeff Daniels comes after him and his future self and he ends up on a farm hiding out with Emily Blunt and her son.

Confused? You soon will be. Recalling ‘Terminator’ and ‘Inception’ equally this is a real head scratcher of a fi lm which you would be well advised to bring a strong cup of coff ee and some extra IQ points to see. While the labyrinth of twists in the plot will have you questioning what is really happening, the time travel element, as always, makes for some head wrecking paradoxes. What works about this fi lm is that Johnson keeps his storyline understandable by not including too many eff ects or action sequences to hide his complex yarn behind.

That is not to say that it isn’t exciting but unlike a lot of recent fi lms it strikes the balance between messing with its audiences’ minds and taking them on an exciting thrill ride perfectly. A lot of this is down to the superb cast who are all skilled at creating characters

that matter. At the heart of this is Bruce Willis and Gordon-Levitt who are playing the same character. The make-up and CGI on the latter makes him look very like the former but their mannerisms and body language also match seamlessly. This technical trick is not just the only thing to admire here. It is great to see Gordon-Levitt fi nally in a lead role in such a big movie and Willis hits a career high not seen since ‘Twelve Monkeys’.

The secondary cast are all excellent too. Paul Dano in a small role at the beginning is brilliant as a slimy looper who needs help desperately. Also Jeff Daniels enjoys playing against type as the villain and gets some great dialogue to chew scenery with. Emily Blunt as usual is really likable and her pivotal role gives the fi lm its emotional heart. That is the reason Johnson is such a wonderful fi lm maker and why this succeeds where other sci-fi fi lms fail especially in this genre. He makes us care about what happens to the characters and therefore the viewer will stick around to have their brain mangled by concepts of time travel.You have to go see this movie when you are ready for it. It demands a lot more than your usual futuristic fi lm but you will be rewarded by one of the most satisfying fi lms of the year. - DARRAGH BYRNE

New programme of fi lms at the Hole in the Wall

Green Screen in back: ‘Garbage Dreams’ will be shown tomorrow night (Thursday) at The Hole in the Wall at 8pm

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Don’t be scared of Hallowe’en - there’s plenty of things to do“I’M bored,” – the words most likely to strike fear into the hearts of any parent during the mid-term school break.

The children will be off school for a week and if the weather is anything to go by, we won’t be guaranteed days of fun and frolics in the garden.

Many parents will want to entertain their energetic brood without breaking the bank, or, indeed, breaking into a sweat as they hear their children rave about the size of the bonfi re or who has the best fi reworks.

To alleviate parental stress and childish boredom, we have compiled a list of action-packed ghoulish activities to tire out your children in Kilkenny over Hallowe’en.

As Autumn appears, there are lots of outdoor and indoor events to keep families entertained. Here are some events that caught our eye in Kilkenny for October and Hallowe’en.

ScareFest at Shankill Castle, PaulstownA SPOOKY Hallowe’en and Harvest festival for all ages takes place in the beautiful grounds of Shankill Castle, Paulstown, County Kilkenny from until November 4.

Shankill Castle will off er frightening candle-lit Ghost and Paranormal Tours of the haunted Queen Anne Castle and ancient grave yard. The tour is guided by a member of the Cope family and is suitable for anyone aged 15 and over.

There are some marvellous activities for younger children too that are as charming as the tours are scary. These activities include early and not so spooky ghost tours, Story Time and the wonderful Wand and Quill Making Workshop.

Children will learn about trees and birds as they design and customise their own magic wands and writing quills. Also make wonders of words with David Donohue at the Story Telling Workshop. Be sure to book early to avoid disappointment, as these were very popular last

year. Tickets are available online from Shankill Castle.

Get Crafty Family Days at the National Craft GalleryGET Crafty Family Days continue at the National Craft Gallery on October 27. Gallery Education Facilitators will lead children together with parents and guardians through a fun fi lled ‘Wire Workshop’ using the fantastical tableware in the exhibition as a starting point.

Booking required. Parents must stay for the workshop duration.

Irish Conker Championships, FreshfordTHE 13th Irish Conker Championships are in Freshford on Sunday, October 28. Adults, kids and teams will compete to fi nd the best nut swingers in the land!

This is a national competition and is open to anyone from eight years of age, with no upper age limit!

Discovery Park Hallowe’en Family FunITS Hallowe’en Family Fun time again in Castlecomer Discovery Park Kilkenny with plenty of fun events to keep everyone amused. The Trick or Treat Trail returns again with new challenges and questions and they have also introduced two new indoor tours, ‘Hallowe’en House of Horrors’ and ‘Bubble and Squeak’. Also in the run-up to Hallowe’en, they will be running a turnip carving competition with all entries to be featured as part of the indoor tours.

Savour YouthTHERE’S plenty in store for children at Savour Kilkenny this year…from cook-off s to creative competitions, Mad Hatters to markets, there are a host of educational, interactive and fun events over the Bank Holiday weekend.

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Kilkenny Schoolboys’ Soccer Fixtures

Kilkenny Junior Soccer Fixtures

Mikey hits four as Republic triumph

Kilkenny soccer hero: Mikey Drennan

Freebooters beat Johnny Rhatigan’s football team!

On the ball: Damien Raggett is backed up by goal scorers, Greg Morton and Dessie HayesPic: Donal Foley

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Kilkenny GAA Results

Kilkenny GAA Fixtures Wednesday 17Toymaster FL Roinn ‘A’ (4pm)

Saturday 20St Canice’s Credit Union Senior HC Quarter Finals

Michael Lyng MotorsIntermediate HC Quarter Finals

J. J. Kavanagh and Sons Junior HC Relegation Final

Kilkenny Honda CentreMinor HC Roinn ‘C’ Final

Duggan Steel U14 HL Roinn ‘D’

Sunday 21St Canice’s Credit Union Senior HC Quarter Finals

Michael Lyng Motors Intermediate HC Replay

J. J. Kavanagh and SonsJunior HC Semi Finals

Pictured at the Kellogg’s Cúl Dream Day Out in Croke Park is Kilkenny hurler Richie Hogan with Kilkenny supporters, from left, Zoe O’Gorman, aged 12, Windgap, Ciara Foskin, aged 13, and Sean Fitzpatrick, aged 13, Mullinavat. Over 1,000 clubs throughout the country hosted Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps, during the summer. Pic: Brian Lawless, Sportsfi le

Danesfort GAA & Parish LottoDelaney’s, Kells, jackpot €900.Numbers : 20, 29, 14. No winner.Consolation €30 Lila Thomas c/o Delaney’s Bar, Patrick Street, Gerry Dowling, Paddy Barry, Joe Hickey, Caitlin O’Keeff e.

Promoters’ €20 Alice Mahony, Elaine Bookle.Next draw, Sheridan’s, Ennisnag, October 22, when the AGM will be held. Then The Grange Inn, October 29.


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