kilkenny reporter 18th may 2011

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The ‘Chinese takeaway’ that fetched more than €200k!

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Aldi to open second store in Kilkenny City

Mutton chops seems proud of his ‘Jedward’

Chinese takeaway fetches a whopping €200k!Money pours in as teapot goes for over €60k in record auction

IT WAS a case of made in China, bought in Dublin for a few hundred Euros and sold back to China for a whopping €200,855.

That was the lot of a beautiful pair of Chinese vases which attracted worldwide attention at local auction rooms.

The pair of Daoguang Famille Rose period vases dated from 1820 to 1850. They were bottle vases in the shape of bulbs. They were decorative imperial vases which were exquisitely crafted in China.

For a time their home was in an antique shop in Francis Street in Dublin but last Thursday they were the prize pieces on offer at an Asian auction at Sheppard’s Auctioneers in Durrow. The vibrant enamel work had a beautiful turquoise background.

There was huge interest in the Chinese beauties which were

auctioned by Michael Sheppard. Internet interest was exceptional with potential buyers on alert in the US, the UK, France, Switzerland and China.

There were three telephone bidders, one on the net and one Chinese gentleman who was in the auction room. After intense bidding the vases were knocked down to a London-based Chinese agent who was acting for a businessman in China. He was a ‘phone bidder.

The vases were on their way home.Price was €170,000 plus fees and

VAT which saw the final cost rocket to over €200,000.

It was a record price for Chinese pieces at Sheppard’s, beating last year’s €132,000 for vases, again paid by a Chinese.

A three-day international auction had aroused huge interest, attracting enquiries from 46 countries.

And Philip Sheppard recalled that last Christmas, in Sheppard’s Auction Rooms at the heart of Durrow, a teapot had sold for €60,000.

Perhaps a sign that money will always pour in for rare pieces.

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The two Chinese antique vases that made more than €200k at auction, after being bought for a few hundred Euro in Dublin

Hair today: Our four-legged friend will lose his locks during the All-Ireland Shearing & Woolhandling Championships on June 4 and 5

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Shock, horror as brewery runs out of beer during its own party

Holocaust survivor recalls living nightmare

Tom Casey, Deirdre Gannon, Eavan Delaney, Carol and Sylvia Knox with Kay Brennan, Damien Bowe and Yvonne Moriarty

John Holden, from Cleere’s Bar, Parliament Street, rolls to the rescue after the Cellar Bar of Francis Abbey Brewery ran dry

CBS Student Council Chairman Thomas Horvath thanks Slovakian Tomi Reichental (left) for his inspiring lecture

Talented Eavan has the Hogan Stand rocking

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Emma Ní Chathail, Caoimhe Ní Aibheirgin and Tomás de Ris, Clinstown National School pictured with Paul Fields, Kilkenny Education Centre, Evanne Ní Chuilinn, RTE sports reporter and Aedín Ní Bhroin, Foras na Gaelige.

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Deititian Rachael Wilson’s course for young Type 1 diabetics runs from 9:30am to 4pm


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If you go down in the woods today...... you are sure to be impressed: Guided walk to mark successful decade of the Millennium Forest

Why Trail Kilkenny is on the right track

Midas PR shows again why it has a golden touchDavid McCoy, Commercial Manager, House of Waterford Crystal (awards sponsor), founder and managing director of Midas PR Alma Feeleyand Dr Patrick Lynch, chairman, Marketing Institute (South East)

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“Níl aon tinteán mar do thinteán féin” - “There’s no fireside like your own fireside”.

“Mair, a chapaill, agus gheob-haidh tu féar” - “Live horse and you will get grass”. “Is fada on bothar nach mbionn casadh ann” - “It’s a long road that has no turning”.

“Bionn súil le muir act ní bhionn súil le tír” - “There’s hope from the ocean but none from the grave”.

In praise of alcohol

“There are many good reasons for drinking. One has just entered my head. If a man doesn’t drink when he’s living,How the hell can he drink when he’s dead?”

“When we drink we get drunk.When we get drunk we fall asleep. When we fall asleep we commit no sin.When we commit no sin we go to Heaven.So, let’s all get drunk and go to Heaven!”

“Here’s to a long life and a merry one,A quick death and an easy one,a pretty girl and an honest one, A cold beer – and another one!”

“May you always have a clean shirt, a clean conscience and enough coins in your pocket to buy a pint.”

“Drink is the curse of the land. It makes you fight with your neighbour. It makes you shoot at your landlord and it makes you miss him.

“Good as drink is, it ends in thirst” (Dafheabhas e an t-ol is e an tart a dheireadh).

Fun and Wisdom

• Ní bhíonn airgead amadáin i bhfad ina phóca ( a fool’s money is not long in his pocket).• Níor bhris focal maith fiacail riamh (A good word never broke a tooth).• Is maith an t-anlann an t-ocras (Hunger is the best sauce).• Is minic a bhris beal duine a shron (It’s often a person’s mouth that breaks his nose)• Ní tdhagann ciall roimh aois (Sense does not come before age).• Coimhéad fearg fhear na foighde (Beware the anger of a patient man).• The Irish forgive their great men when they are safely buried.• A good retreat is better than a bad stand.• You’ve got to do your own growing, no matter how tall your father was.• The day will come when the cow will have a use for its tail.• Man is incomplete until he marries. After that, he is finished.• What butter and whiskey will not cure, there is no cure for.• If a cat had a dowry, she would often be kissed.• A diplomat must always think twice before saying nothing.• A man loves his sweetheart the most, his wife the best, but his mother the longest.• If you want an audience, start a fight.• Don’t break your shin on a stool that is not in your way.• A lie travels further than the truth.• Put a beggar on a horse and he will ride it to hell.• A poem ought to be well made at first, for there is many a one to spoil it afterwards.• A change of work is as good as a rest.• Cheerfulness is a sign of wisdom.• It’s not a delay to stop and sharpen the scythe.• An ounce of breeding is worth a pound of

feeding (horse racing expression meaning that thoroughbreds are born and not made).• Three things come without asking: fear, jealousy and love.• Good luck beats early rising.• A scholar’s ink lasts longer than a martyr’s blood.

“Here’s to our wives and girlfriends – may they never meet.”

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Some long since gone from daily conversation, some that will never die — the Irish have a way with words that many countries could not hold a candle to!

Sayings and salutations from the Ould Sod

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Unremarkably, there are lots of Irish sayings and salutations singing the praises of the ‘demon drink’

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Continued from » P15 Stunning — Graignamanagh’s beautiful setting, on the shores of the RIver Barrow make it an idylic spot to visit

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NEWSPAPERS, Capri Sun containers, and fertilizer bags were just some of the unusual materials used to

make outfits for a Kilkenny fashion show.

Transition Year students from St Bridgid’s College, Callan held the event to showcase the designs they had created with Kilkenny fashion designer Joan Brennan.

The first half of the show featured students modelling a range of spring/summer clothing from Fuse, Sisley, Vila, Monsoon, A|wear, Pauls and Jeutonic Bridal Wear.

The second half opened with a striking Barbie-style ball gown with a pink satin bodice and a voluminous skirt made out of white

plastic bags. Next down the catwalk was a white cocktail dress with pearl detail that had been made out of a skirt.

Two dresses fashioned out of newsprint and a glamorous knee length cocktail dress made from of Capri Sun containers

stole the show and earned the loudest cheers from the audience.

Black sacks were also a popular choice and were used to form a variety of geometric shapes and add dimension to a number of stunning garments.

Painted bin liners, coke cans, sheets and bed covers were used to dazzling effect to create outfits that wouldn’t have looked out of place on any catwalk.

Old clothes were also brought right up to date including a floral print dress that once belonged to a student’s grandmother, a blazer that was updated to 2011

with the addition of straps to the front and a bridesmaids dress that was adapted to look distressed.

For the finale all Transition Year students took to the catwalk in debs dresses chosen from a selection of Kilkenny shops.

Congratulating the girls at the end of the show their year head Claire Bradfield told them that they were the best 4th year class that she ever had. “I didn’t have to shout once. They are the best ever and are absolutely stunning,” she said.

The students thanked Karen Morrissey of Hype Model Management for her help in getting them catwalk ready and Joan Brennan for helping to inspire them and for giving them the tools to put their creations together.

MC for the show was Transition Year student Joanne Cushen.

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Our packed catwalks burst with young talent

St Brigid’s Transition students showcase some unique styles

Models showcasing both off-the-peg designs by Fuse, Sisley, Vila, Monsoon, A|wear, Pauls and Jeutonic Bridal Wear and (left) some of the designs made using ‘found materials’, with the help of Joan Brennan

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THE world famous designer of Kate Middleton’s wedding dress was just one of the celebrated

designers whose clothes featured in a fashion show in Kilkenny.

Sarah Burton, who designs for Alexander McQueen and created the dress worn by the Duchess of Cambridge for her recent wedding to Prince William, had a number of her creations showcased at the event.

The ‘Dress Me’ fashion show which raised more than €1,400 for the Samaritans, also featured the best of summer fashion 2011 by a number of other high end lables including Tommy Hilfiger, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Catherine Andre, Almost Famous, Charo Azcona, Nina Austin, Matilde Cano, Hunters & Gatherers and Lucidez.

Over 150 outfits from Cummins & Stone, Muse, Orchid, The OC Style Revolution and Tommy Hilfiger boutiques in nearby Waterford were modelled during the show.

All money raised will go directly to support The Samaritans. They provide confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours

a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide.

You can contact the Samaritans 24 hours a day, seven days a week

by telephone: 1850 60 90 90, or email at [email protected]

‘Dress me’ was hosted by Meubles Furniture and was held in their premises in Kilkenny Retail Park.

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Fashion fit for a Duchess at ‘Dress Me’ charity showJust some of the stunning models and sumptuous dresses, formal and summerwear on show at the ‘Dress me’ charity fashion show, hosted by Meubles Furniture, Kilkenny Retail Park

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JELLIETOTS Playcentre, Unit 10, Loughboy is a fun and friendly indoor playcentre for children.

It’s a wonderful concept that combines state-of-the-art indoor play, organised children’s activities, party rooms and a wholesome family restaurant offering delicious snack cuisine for all the family.

Toddler mornings are held from 10.30am to 11am throughout the week with ‘Nursery rhyme karaoke’

on Mondays, ‘Pre-school jigsaw making’ on Tuesdays, ‘Toddler face painting’ on Wednesdays, ‘Toddler disco morning’ on Thursdays and ‘Storytime at Jellietots’ on Fridays.

Facilities at the centre also include one of the most challenging playframes in Ireland. It has sections suitable for toddlers up to the age of three and children up to the age of 12.

Open seven days a week normal play is restricted to 120 minutes at all times. Adult entry is free at all times and children under two are free if accompanied by a paying child.

CHRISTY’S Bar, Patrick Street, has one of Kilkenny’s largest beer gardens and is an ideal spot for any type of function.

It is owned and run by the well-known Morrison family. The head of the family, Christy, is a Cork man who has been living and working in Kilkenny for more than thirty years.

The bar follows his long-time love of horse racing and many meetings throughout the country

and further afield can be viewed there. It is also a popular venue for viewing many other sporting events from soccer to GAA, all of which are shown on large plasma screen TVs. It also has all

the major sporting channels from Racing UK to Setanta Sports.

The beer garden is a popular spot with customers and has great shelter for those occasions that can sometimes be spoiled by Irish weather. There is a large BBQ area with ample seating.

‘LITTLE Bee’ by Chris Cleave is a book the writer wants you to read without knowing anything about it beforehand. It’s a truly special story and it will be spoiled if you know how it unfolds.

Nevertheless, you need to know something, so the publishers have admited: “It is extremely funny, but the African beach scene is horrific. The story starts there, but the book doesn’t. And it’s what happens afterwards that is most important. Once you have read it, you’ll want to tell everyone about it. When you do, please don’t tell them what happens either. The magic is in how it unfolds.”

THE best of iconic dance movies ‘Grease’ (1978) and ‘Dirty Dancing’ (1987) will be brought to the stage in Kilkenny this coming Sunday with ‘The Grease & Dirty Dancing Show’.

It will showcase all of the hit songs from both movies.

This all-singing, all-dancing show will have theatre goers up and out of their seats from start to finish. The show comes to the Watergate Theatre for one night only so be sure to get your tickets early so that

you will not be disappointed.Put on your dancing shoes,

maybe even your ‘Pink Ladies’ outfit or ‘T-Birds’ leather jacket and get ready to have the time of your life!

Show starts 8pm. Tickets €20/€17.50 are available at the box office or by calling(056) 7761674.

The show is performed by four leading singers/dancers from London’s West End and is supported by a live band. This dance spectacular brings the West End right to your doorstep.

IF you are looking for something to entertain small children throughout the summer you won’t do much better than this play table.

Suitable for children aged 18 months and over it comes with dual wells for both sand and water play and includes a funnel activating water wheel and a five piece accessory set with one cup, one funnel, one strainer and one paddle wheel with holder and umbrella.

It’s the perfect height off the ground to allow children to play easily and the umbrella provides great shelter from the sun.

And the good news is there’s minimal assembly involved in putting it together!

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Owned and managed by the Murphy family for more than 40 years, the Castle Arms Hotel in nearby Durrow, Co Laois is a haven for the discerning dinner guest who will appreciate its relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Excellent food, both A la Carte and Table d’Hote, combine to make your visit to their restaurant a pleasant and memorable one.

A carvery lunch menu is served seven days a week from 12 noon to

3pm in the O’Murchu Bar. The menu changes everyday with the chefs creating a special menu using fresh ingredients to enhance your meal.

A la Carte is served from 3pm to 9pm while a Table d’Hote menu is available to guests on Saturday evenings.

The hotel also offers some great room rates so if you are heading there for a meal you

could always make a night of it and stay over.

THE first solo exhibition by Kilkenny artist Corinna Ryan runs in the Watergate Theatre, Upstairs Gallery until Friday, June 10.

‘Dystopian Landscape’ is based on trips the artist made to nearby man-made landscapes. Sources of inspiration include a rubbish dump, a derelict building and other landscapes containing discarded rubbish.

Rubbish is part and parcel of the cycle and detritus of life.

By focusing in on close-ups of rubbish in situ and also through playing with the notion of adding some quirky or interesting items such as a doll and chair to one of the paintings, the artist attempts to encourage the viewer to look at and think about rubbish in a different way, by making the invisible visible.

Perhaps it is worth taking a closer look at what we consider rubbish in a new way, at what is thrown away and why?

THE Alzheimers Society Kilkenny are taking part in the Stoneyford 10K Challenge this coming Sunday. Everyone is welcome to come and help them raise funds.

For sponsorship cards and entry forms ring Ruth/Margaret on (056) 7771230 or drop into the Alzheimers Day Centre in the Care Doc premises on the Waterford Road.

The Race starts in Stoneyford Village at 12.30pm. There will be €1,000 in prizes along with

numerous spot prizes, goodie bags for all finishers and refreshments after the race.

Sponsorship cards will be collected on the day or can be returned to the Alzheimer Day Care Centre in the days before or after the race. Entry fee is €10 for walkers and €20 for runners.

All fundraising done in Kilkenny makes a difference to the lives of people living locally. Without the generosity of the people of Kilkenny the service would not be in place.

IT’S the gig everyone has been waiting for! New Kilkenny band ‘Souls’ play their debut gig this coming Saturday in the Set Theatre.

The band is made up of Clive Barnes on lead vocals and guitar, Billy Dalton (Kerbdog) on bass guitar, Sean Doyle on guitar and vocals and Darragh Butler (Kerbdog/Wilt) on drums.

Interest in Souls has been gathering pace since they

released a rehearsal teaser on Facebook at the end of April. The word on the street is that they are a high energy alternative rock band with a raw dirty rock feel and they are here to shake things up. And, while their sound is very definitely their own, they would not seem out of place on the same line-up as Queens Of The Stone Age, Helmet or Soundgarden.

Support is from ‘Reko’ and ‘The Kilo 1977’. Tickets: €10.

JERPOINT Park offers a range of activities in a very special destination not far from Thomastown.

Immerse yourself in a national monument, where the lost town of Newtown Jerpoint, a deserted medieval town, was founded near a crossing point on the River Nore.

The site contains the standing remains of St Nicholas’s Church and a domestic tower, a fine 14th century medieval tomb effigy and the well-preserved outlines of burgage plots,

some of which contain the remains of house platforms.

Experience the special ambience of the house and grounds, where you can relax and enjoy the spectacular setting; where delicious homemade delights are served in tea rooms to valued guests.

Enjoy the superb private fishery on the estate, where salmon and brown trout have been fished for many generations.

Whether you come on your own, with friends, or bring your children, there is an activity for everyone to enjoy.

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Spirit of Abhainn Ri will be with the Friary fundraisers

Monday 16After Dark, Matt the Miller’s @ 10pm Trad Night, Cleere’s @ 9.30pm

Tuesday 17Cellar Sessions, Matt the Miller’s @ 8.30pm The Kilkennys, Paris Texas @ 9pm

Wednesday 18Movie Night, Billy Byrne’s @ 8.30pm Open Mic Night, Ryan’s @ 9pm

Thursday 19Pete Fagan and Band, Matt the Miller’s @ 10pm Trad Night, Ryan’s @ 9pm Na Fianna, Lanigan’s @ 9pm

Friday 20Fundraising Concert in aid of Medjugorie, Watergate Theatre @ 8pm

Divil the Bit, Lanigan’s @ 9pm

Saturday 21Souls with support from Reko The Set @ 8pm‘Smash Hits’ – the ultimate 90s band, Langton’s Ballroom @ 10pm Country Music Night, Watergate Theatre @ 8pm

Sunday 22The Grease and Dirty Dancing Show, Watergate Theatre @ 8pm The O’Dwyer Brothers, Kyteler’s Inn @ 6pm The Barflies, The Pumphouse @ 9pm American folk with the Duvets, Cleere’s, 7pm-9pm

Monday 23The Briars, The Field @ 9pm Trad Night, Cleere’s @ 9.30pm

MAY 16—23

Gig Guidewith Ciara Gilbert

Cunningham returns with Hole in Wall gig

Bollywood charms and fantastic food make for right Royal charity night

Rhob Cunningham

The ‘Callan’s Got Talent fundraising concert is on at The Friary, Callan, Saturday May 28

Lipa Chow, Royal Spice with her two beautiful children, Adila (18 months) and Tahmid (11 months) on a great night Pic: Pat Moore

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FILM ATTACK THE BLOCKDirector Joe Cornish

We are soon to be invaded. Unfortunately not by the vicious aliens that populate this fine debut by Joe Cornish but the mind-numbing rubbish of Transformers 3 and Pirates 4 3D. Instead of succumbing to the football results of their titles please go see this little gem which was made for the price of one of Johnny Depp’s ringlets.

It tells the tale of a bunch of hoodies in South London who after mugging a nurse are attacked by a strange creature. They kill it brutally but soon the same fate is visited upon them as they are chased by frightening monsters from another planet. Now they must defend their block but more scarily they must escape the attentions of the local police and drug dealers who are also out to get them.

What Joe Cornish has done is thrown together the worlds of social realism and the high concept blockbuster. After being mugged himself in his neighborhood he fashioned from the experience this exciting plot. He then consulted with community groups in his area and learned the street language in order for the dialogue to be authentic. Most of the actors are unknown besides Nick Frost and they were involved in tweaking their parts during filming.

At first the way they talk is as dense as ‘The Wire’ but you soon begin to understand this mish mash of hip hop, video game terms and patois. Since this is a genre piece you feel like you too are in as alien a world as the creatures that run about. Cornish achieves this through making the familiar look odd. The tower block seems like a spaceship, the area maps like strange symbols and their bicycles sci-fi vehicles. It is this visual sense which is most striking and each

action sequence is lovingly crafted.He made his name in England

with the late night ‘Adam and Joe Show’ which included brilliant little sketches involving toys spoofing movies. However he is deadly serious in his intent here and what was most surprising was not just the gore but how scary it was at points.

This is a proper ‘Creature Feature’ like ‘Gremlins’ or ‘Aliens’ which doesn’t reference them but instead uses their example to create something as original and thrilling.

The young actors will hopefully have a long career after this too since many of them really shine. The fact that they are from the

areas that the film was shot makes this possibility even more heartening.

The subtext about social deprivation creating real monsters is quite radical for a mainstream film which usually uses young males in hoodies merely as a shorthand for evil.

So I beg you to see this film

rather than 3D drivel that will only give you a headache. If you want a good night out that will leave you with lots to talk about afterwards go to the smaller screen this weekend. Definitely the best English film of its kind since ‘Shaun of the Dead’.

— DARRAGH BYRNE.

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Hot Sprockets to play inaugural Kilkenny gig

The fabulously talented Hot Sprockets play Billy Byrne’s this coming Friday

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A mighty oak from a tiny acorn

Liam Kealy is a Level 2 coach and has done courses in all athletics events. He specialises in middle and long distance, hurdles, shot putt, discus and triple jump. Liam was Team Manager for the Irish Cross Country Teams from September 1996 to December 1999.

John Lennon is a Level 2 coach and has done courses in all athletic events. He specialises in Race Walking. John has competed for Ireland in the event, notably winning a silver medal in the over 45 age group in the European Masters Indoor Walk Championships in 1999.

Later that year, he was a member of the Irish team that won Bronze medals in the World Masters Road Walking Championships in Sheffield, England.

Denis Cormack is a Level 1 Coach. Denis has competed with the Irish Army team and ran the marathon in the world military championships in Rome, Italy.

John Connolly is a Level 1 Coach and has done courses in all events. John specialises in sprints.

Edward O’Mahony is a Level 1 Coach. He specialized in decathlon and knows all events inside out. He still competes in Master events today.

GOWRAN CLUB COACHES

From its humble origins, this proud club now nurtures the talents of over 120 members, from all walks of life and age groups — from 7 to 72!

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All pics: Donal Foley

Tips and tricks to help you get started:• Don’t rush it. Even if it has been a while since you last exercised, don’t let that put you off - fitness levels can be built up gradually. But don’t be tempted to take on more than your body can handle, as the experience would likely be exhausting, painful, and could put you off for life rather than encourage you.

• Try to schedule in your running time in advance, preferably with a day of rest in between sessions. A set schedule can help you stick to your plans, and help with motivation.

• Variation can help keep your runs exciting. Take some time to plot a few different routes in your local area, so you can mix up your runs and avoid running the same route every evening.

• Set yourself a goal, such as participating in a 5k or 10k. Having a clear goal in mind can do wonders for motivation, and the sense of accomplishment you’ll feel after crossing the finish line on your first race is incomparable.

• Take care of yourself. When you’re starting out, it is perfectly normal to feel some twinges or muscle pain after a run, but if the pain is lasting or severe, stop running and consult a doctor before you continue. • Join a club or a group. Running may be an individual sport, but that doesn’t mean you have to do it all alone.

Join the millions finding their feet in a great sport

When you participate in athletic events, you are participating in sports reaching back through

the entirety of human history. The sports which form the core of

modern athletics - running, jumping, javelin throws - have been practiced by humans since prehistoric times.

Early depictions of athletic events have been found in ancient Egyptian tombs, with illustrations of running and high jump found in tombs dating back to 2250BC.

Arguably the most famous athletic competitions of ancient times took place in Ancient Greece, the birthing

place of the Olympic Games. The first Olympic Games only included a single event, a short race the length of a stadium. Over time, these ancient games grew to include jumping, javelin throw and discus throw. We have the ancient Greeks to thank for the word ‘athletics’, derived from the word ‘athlos’, which means contest or task.

Ireland’s own history with athletic sports also dates back thousands of years: the Tailteann Games, an ancient Celtic festival, are believed to date as far back as 1800BC. This annual meet included running and stone-throwing - believed to be the precursor of the modern hammer throw - among its

sporting events.Modern athletics as we know them

today began to gain popularity in the 19th century, with the earliest recorded meeting taking place in England in 1840. Soon after, athletic associations were formed in various countries around the world, including the United States, and the sport became standardised and regulated by the late 1800s.

The first modern Olympic Games in 1896 included an athletics competition, and the athletics competition remains one of the most important elements of the Summer Olympics today.

ATHLETICS — HISTORY OF TRADITION, FROM ANCIENT GREECE TO EGYPT

Clockwise from main image: Officials and athletes before training; Ted Drea at the high jump; Sean O’Neill takes a leap into the unknown and (inset bottom left): Sophie Parkinson with her medals from the shot putt at the All Ireland Junior Indoor Track and Field Championship in Nenagh

Pics: Pat Moore

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The Cutting edge club Goodbye Gorta: You will be much missed

THE 10th annual awards night of the Morrissey Motors Kilkenny Floodlit Soccer League is in Langton’s Ballroom on Thursday at 9.30.

Guest of honour will be former Thomastown United, Kilkenny City and Sunderland striker, Michael Reddy who is now living in his native Graignamanagh. Injury forced Michael to retire from the game.

Division 1 league winners: Morrissey Motors; R-up Fox & Goose; Division 2 Manning Travel; R-up Kells FC; Division 3 Grogan’s Bar, Callan;

R-up Hugginstown United; Division 1 Cup Morrissey Motors.

Three other trophies were decided early this week, Floodlit Cup, Floodlit Shield, and Div ision 2/3 Cup. Player of the year trophies for each division will also be given out.

The Division 1 League trophy will from this season be known as the James Tynan Memorial Cup in memory of little James who passed away last year James was son of Pauline and Brendan Tynan. The trophy will be presented by James’ mother, Pauline.

Floodlit soccer: OS United in action against Kells

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Young Blues win MacDonagh Cup

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attempting a world record Andy heads for the US

Over 100 turn out as Harriers set high standards for coming season

US bound — Andy Hickey

Mower help: Included are Tom Mullins, Tommy Walsh, Michael Walsh, Larry O’Gorman, Noel Hickey, Maura Long, Mick Galwey, James Fennelly, Tony Brady, Pat Holden pic 2: Strong men: James Fennelly, Noel Hickey and Mick Galwey hoist hurling star, Tommy Walsh pic 3: Enthusiastic lawnmower men

Pics: Donal Foley

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Freshford welcomes Fleadh CheoilJIMMY RHATIGAN

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Siamsóiri Kilkenny junior Irish entertainment group, performing at Edinburgh Castle during a recent trip to Scotland. They are members of Osraí CCE and will perform at the opening concert of the County Fleadh

The Matt of welcome!

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