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Kildarepost
YOUR FREE LOCAL NEWSPAPER
Thursday
THURSDAY,31 January9,2019
JANUARY 2020 www.kildarepost.com NEWS ENTERTAINMENT SPORT
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Kildarepost
YOUR FREE LOCAL NEWSPAPER
Thursday 31 January
Thursday, January 9, 2020 2019 www.kildarepost.com NEWS ENTERTAINMENT SPORT
FAREWELL TO MARIAN RTE’s Ryan Tubridy
PAULA CAMPBELL sympathises with John
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Clarke, husband of the
late Marian Finucane,
Mourners who attended the funeral mass of the at Tuesday’s funeral.
late Marian Finucane at Saint Brigid’s Church, PICTURE: TONY KEANE
Kill, last Tuesday, January 7, heard that the
nation has lost a skilled broadcaster, while her
family have lost a treasured wife, mother,
step-mother, sister, friend and mother-in-law.
The chief celebrant of the Mass was Monsignor
Ciarán O’Carroll, rector of the Pontifical Irish
College, Rome, who told the congregation that the
Kilteel resident, who passed away suddenly last
Thursday, was blessed with energy, dynamism,
determination, passion, empathy and kindness
as well as a boundless curiosity about life and the
world.
He said that she had to carry the cross of
bereavement, with the loss of her beloved
daughter Sinead (aged 8) in 1990, which she did
with dignity. In turn, she became a huge
supporter of the hospice movement, both at
home and in South Africa.
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She had a quiet generosity and
Aishling Conway worked abundantly for charity
Photographer throughout her life.
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“She was a presence in
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Cathryn Kelleher The concelebrants were Bishop
Multimedia Account Manager Éamonn Walsh, Auxiliary Bishop
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Dublin, and Father Willie
Michael McHugh O’Byrne, Parish Priest of Kill,
Multimedia Account Manager while the mourners included the
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michael@kildarepost.com Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar and
fellow RTE stalwarts Ryan
GENERAL ENQUIRIES Tubridy, Clare Byrne and Miriam
Kildare Post O’Callaghan.
The eulogy was delivered by her
Unit W5D, Cherry Place, son Jack, who recently married
Ladytown Business Park, his wife Jennifer. The couple are The funeral of the late Marian Finucane arrives at St. Brigid’s Church, Kill last Tuesday. PICTURES: TONY KEANE
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www.kildarepost.com “Many people across the length
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“She was a shy lady who was as
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happy reading a book or sitting
around talking with friends into
the small hours, sorting out the
world’s problems one dinner
party at a time. She was a classy
Kilsaran to appeal KCC quarry lady with soul in the true sense of
decision PAGE 8 the word,” he said.
Jack said his mother was
Department warns of Avian Flu patient, compassionate and great
risk to poultry PAGE 6 company, adding that she was
deeply protective of her family.
Upcoming issues at Kildare “She was not strict but she The late Marian Finucane’s son, Jack Broadcaster Joe Duffy at the funeral
Newbridge MD PAGE 10 would let me know if she thought I
was being foolish,” he said. “She
Christmas decor storage solutions expected a great effort and gave publicly and lived them love of 40 years. He said Marian that the only thing she can give us
PAGE 34 me a lot of freedom in return. privately.” was, for him, a woman who “made is her tears. That is all I can give
Respect was deserved not just He said that she would always the colours brighter and the you today too.”
earned but there was always room advise him to find within people world a bit easier to live in.” Fittingly, The Bright Lady, with
for improvement and nobody was their humanity, to stand up “Last December she decided to Peter Browne on uileann pipes
all good and nobody was all bad.” straight and look them in the eye retire and we were so excited we played as Marian’s coffin entered
He told the mourners that his and “go from there”. would have more time, more the church and the final musical
mother also had courage in her Jack concluded that his books to read, more places to see piece was Mo Ghile Mear, the
work as an activist, and one of her mother’s legacy would be to live a but sadly that is not going to chorus of which was sung by the
favourite songs was Revolution by life well-travelled, full of courage, happen. Someone said we were congregation as she was taken to
the Beatles. curiosity and kindness. “Thank like two 15-year-olds addicted to her final resting place. She
“Her activism and charity work you mum, we love you and will each other and I can’t deny it. received a round of applause as
were real because she lived the miss you terribly.” Some weeks ago, we were in a the hearse pulled away from the
problems that she tried to fix. She Marian’s husband John Clarke township in South Africa and a church. Burial took place
stepped up to life’s challenges then stood up and spoke about his very old black woman said to us privately after the Mass.
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NEWS
The late Marian Finucane: the ‘voice
of reason’ and a ‘superb professional’
PAULA CAMPBELL Late Show on Friday, January 3 last,
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where he fondly remembered his
good friend.
Tributes were paid in abundance His thoughts turned to her
for the late Marian Finucane who husband, John Clark, whom he
died suddenly in her Kildare home said, with Marian, were “two peas
on January 2 last. The veteran RTÉ in a pod”, and to her son Jack. He
journalist and presenter’s sudden said he had last seen John about a
passing shocked the nation as she month ago outside the Lemongrass
was due back on the airwaves this restaurant in Naas where he was
week after her Christmas break. waiting for Marian who was
The Cathaoirleach of Kildare inside.
County Council, Councillor He said that they were always
Suzanne Doyle, opened a book of great company and were a couple
condolences for the late who really enjoyed each other’s
broadcaster who is being company. The couple lost their
remembered as a trail-blazer in eight-year-old daughter, Sinead, to
her field and for her charity work cancer in 1990 which was
both at home and in Africa. described as a tragic burden that
Mayor Doyle said that Marian Marian carried privately in the
was a virtual visitor in so many years afterwards.
homes throughout the county. President Michael D Higgins
“Sincere sympathy to her loved described her as a “superb
ones. May she Rest In Peace,” she professional” and “one of the very
said. early exemplars to those who
Tributes continued to be paid sought a proper representation of
for the Kilteel resident who has women in broadcasting”.
been described as a pioneer in her President Higgins added in his ABOVE: An Taoiseach, Leo Varadker is greeted by local Senator
field by President Michael D. statement: “There will be many, in Anthony Lawlor at the funeral of the late Marian Finucane
Higgins. every part of Irish life, who will ABOVE LEFT: Minister for Communications, Climate Action
Racehorse trainer and close miss Marian’s voice, but of course and Environment, Richard Bruton TD, sympathises with John
family friend Ted Walsh, appeared her loss is felt most acutely by her Clarke, husband of the late Marian Finucane
in the audience on the RTE’s Late family and friends.” LEFT: RTE’s Claire Byrne at the funeral
6 Kildarepost THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2020
NEWS
Department warns of Avian
Influenza risk to poultry sector
KILDARE POST REPORTER suspected presence of a high-risk period for avian
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notifiable avian disease in a influenza, the Department
broiler breeder flock in urges all poultry owners
The Department of County Fermanagh, serves to including backyard flock
Agriculture, Food and the highlight once again to owners to be vigilant and to
Marine have warned of the poultry keepers the implement strict biosecurity
risk that Avian Influenza (AI) measures they should take to on their premises,
poses to the poultry sector in reduce the risk of introducing particularly in relation to
Ireland. The current disease into their flock. minimising contact with wild
investigation into the “As we are currently in the birds,” they said.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine warn poultry and hen owners of the
dangers of Avian Influenza (AI) PIC: NIAMH CUBIE
Flock-owners should also in Co Kildare warned hen 13-14 months and replaced by
regularly monitor their birds owners also to beware of the younger hens.
for signs of disease. If they danger and to ensure that “Anyone who keeps
suspect any signs of the wild birds do not have access poultry, even only one or two
disease in their flocks, they to feeding areas or feed birds, in Ireland must
must report it immediately to stores. Miss Anderson and register their premises with
the Department of her volunteers at Littlhill the Department of
Agriculture, Food and the rescue thousands of hens Agriculture, Food and the
Marine. annually from large poultry Marine” warned a
Susan Anderson of farms, the birds would spokesperson for the
Littlehill Animal Sanctuary otherwise be destroyed at Department.
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NEWS
CRIMEBRIEFS
Moone Raid Punchestown house broken
Gardai are appealing for information into
on a raid of a house in Belan in Moone A home in Punchestown, Naas, was
on January 4 between 6 and 7.30pm. broken into on January 6 between 5
The house was broken into and and 6pm. The house was broken into
ransacked and a number of items and ransacked and a number of items
taken in the raid. Contact Kildare taken in the raid.
gardai with information on 045
527730. Three men acting
suspiciously
Athy house ransacked Gardai are appealing for information
Kildare Gardai are appealing for on an attempted break-in to a house in
information on the burglary of a house Aylmer Park in Naas at 7pm on
in Coneyboro in Athy overnight on January 6. Three males were seen
January 4 last. A rear window was acting suspiciously.
forced open and entry was gained. They were described as being 5ft 9in,
The house was ransacked and a and wearing dark clothing. Contact
number of items taken in the raid. Kildare gardai with information on
Contact Kildare gardai with 045 527730.
information on 045 527730.
Elizabeth Deegan and Andrea Furlong get set for this year’s Operation Transformation at the launch in
Ballymore Eustace last Tuesday night. PICTURE: TONY KEANE
LEFT: Liam
O'Baoill pictured
Car park Retired Civil and
at the New
Year's Eve races proposal for Public Servants
at Punchestown.
PICTURE: AISHLING Kilcullen Association
CONWAY
Cllr Tracey O’Dwyer has submitted a The Kildare Branch of the RCPSA
RIGHT: Carrie motion for the next Kildare Newbridge invites recently and long retired
Johnston and MD area meeting to request Kildare colleagues to the quarterly meeting in
Robin Dunleavy County Council to provide a public car the Town House Hotel, Newbridge Rd,
taking part in park for the town of Kilcullen. Naas, Co Kildare on Tuesday, January
the Brian Brady “Currently the only public car park is 14, at 11.15am Teas/coffees will be
Youth Theatre at the Market Square, as the remaining served from 11am. The meeting will be
panto in Naas. local car parks in Kilcullen are privately updated on issues applicable to retired
PICTURE: AISHLING owned. Kildare County Council has a colleagues and will conclude with a
CONWAY responsibility to invest in providing a presentation of the options available on
public car park,” she said. health insurance.
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NEWS
Kilsaran to appeal KARE seeking
qarry plan refusal volunteers
PAUL O'MEARA
editor@kildarepost.com
Kildare County Council’s decision to
refuse planning permission for a
sand and gravel extraction project
has been appealed to An Bord
Pleanála. KCC refused permission
for the development on a 32 hectare Have you made your New most welcoming, the support
site for a period of a dozen years, a Year’s Resolution? Don’t give I got and continue to get is
refusal which Kilsaran will now anything up — why not take very good, the work is very
appeal. something on? rewarding and enjoyable.
Kilsaran Concrete (trading as “We in KARE are looking The people who use the
Kilsaran Build) had the application for volunteers for a variety of service of KARE are a
turned own less than two months ago roles in many locations,” said pleasure to teach.
and an appeal will now be decided by Anne Crowe. “I would highly
the first week of May. “We at KARE welcome recommend voluntary work
Members of the Ballyshannon Kilsaran Concrete (t/a Kilsaran build) have appealed Kildare County Council's people who have some free to anyone who has free time
Action Group (BAG), which refusal to grant planning permission at new quarry at Racefield, time to join our volunteer to get involved in any area
represents some of those objecting to Ballyshannon programme in our services that they would enjoy.”
the plan say they are “disappointed in Athy, Kildare, Newbridge, KARE provides support to
but not surprised” at the decision to grounds. Area Community Association, BAG, Naas, Kilcullen and Clane. people who have an
appeal “what was a very thorough “Members of the Ballyshannon the Narraghmore Development No particular skills are intellectual disability and
refusal by Kildare County Council of Action Group and our supporters, association and teachers and parents required, just a willingness their families in Mid and
their plans for a new quarry at will continue to voice these concerns associated with the primary school in to make a reliable South Kildare, East Offaly,
Racefield, Ballyshannon”. and hope that An Bord Pleanala Ballyshannon as well as individual commitment. In as far as West Wicklow and Northeast
BAG added: “The residents of agrees with Kildare County Council’s objections and representations from possible, we will match the Carlow areas. Founded in
Ballyshannon and surrounding areas decision in refusing this completely politicians. interests and skills of the 1967, KARE provide services
have roundly objected to the inappropriate and dangerous Former champion jockey Ruby volunteer to the needs of the to over 400 Adults, the
development and these objections, of development in our area.” Walsh, who lives near Kilcullen, also service users”. majority of whom live in Co
which there were 229 submitted, The application attracted objected to the plan citing health and A retired teacher who has Kildare.
were taken on board by Kildare numerous submissions, including traffic concerns as well as a potential been volunteering with For more information
County Council in its decision to from the Irish Thoroughbred risk to an equestrian business he is KARE since 2014 said, “I please contact Anne at 086
refuse planning on a variety of Breeders Association, Old Kilcullen involved in. found everyone in KARE 8042724.
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NEWS
Parking at busy
junction
hindering sight
lines
HENRY BAURESS issue,” said Cllr Weld. wise
editor@kildarepost.com Council officials said they Cllr Weld, whose proposal
were not aware of the issue for bollards was seconded by
The parking of lorries on the but undertook to monitor the Cllr Tim Durkan, said that on
hard shoulder of a road situation to ascertain the some mornings it was not a
approaching Baltracey Cross extent of the problem. “If problem, but there are a lot of
is a danger to traffic, a public vehicles are parking complaints. “Two days a
meeting has been told. dangerously, it should be week, someone rings about
Kildare County Council has referred to An Garda people parking there” said
said that it is monitoring a Siochána for enforcement,” Cllr Weld.
situation at Baltracey Cross in they said. He said the problem
which parking is said to be Cllr Weld said that the appeared to be less about
hindering sight lines. gardaí agreed with him about drivers stopping to take
At the council’s the danger of parking on the phone calls but to meet other
Clane-Maynooth area in hard shoulder. Traffic people and have a rest. Cllr
December, Cllr Brendan coming from the Donadea Durkan suggested lines,
Weld asked the council to side had to go to almost the similar to what was done at
install bollards on the hard middle of the road to see what Ladychapel, Maynooth, and
shoulder of the road coming traffic is coming, he said. Cllr Weld suggested erecting
from Donadea towards the “If the lorries were “no parking” signs.
Baltracey Cross. Parking was parking on the Kilcock side Council executive, Cyril
continuously taking place there would be no problem,” Buggy, said a sign may not
along the hard shoulder, the said Cllr Weld, adding that it work but making the hard
meeting heard. only takes one lorry or van to shoulder smaller might Liam and Phyllis O’Keeffe of Kildare town pictured on their 50th wedding anniversary with
It was hindering the sight cause the problem. Cllr Weld work. They would stop friend and local TD Fiona O’Loughlin at their celebration party in Ryston, Newbridge, last
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NEWS
COUNCIL BRIEFS January 15 meeting of the
Newbridge-Kildare Municipal
More
PAUL O'MEARA
District. overcrowding
editor@kildarepost.com
Anti-social at Naas
Calls for bus behaviour
Hospital
shelters on both A call has been made to tackle anti
social behaviour in Newbridge. Cllr There were serious
sides of road Mark Stafford wants Kildare County overcrowding problems at
Council to remove the park benches Naas General Hospital again
A call has been made for bus in the Market Square area of the on Tuesday last (January 7).
shelters to be provided at both sides town. He believes this would be a Some 24 patients were
of the road near the Tougher’s deterrent to the consistent being treated on trolleys
Business Park, between Naas and anti-social behaviour and dumping having been admitted
Newbridge. that occurs in this area. He has a through the accident and
Cllr Peggy O’Dwyer will make the motion down for the January 15 emergency department.
request at a meeting of the meeting of the Newbridge-Kildare At Portlaoise Hospital,
Newbridge-Kildare Municipal Municipal District. there were seven patients on
District on January 15. trolleys and there are 13
Cllr O’Dwyer said a stop is people on trolleys at
needed on both sides of the dual Monasterevin- Tullamore Hospital.
carriageway.
Rathangan road However, the worst
overcrowded hospital in the
Newbridge should safety country was Limerick
University Hospital where 75
have bike lockers Road safety along a section of the
people are on trolleys.
route between Rathangan and
A move has been made to provide Monasterevin needs to be
bike lockers in Newbridge. addressed. That’s according to Cllr
Cllr Peggy O’Dwyer has asked Kevin Duffy who wants Kildare
Kildare County Council to confirm if County Council to carry out a safety
it has any plans to install bike audit at Mountrice Cross on the
parking lockers in Newbridge, R414 within the 60 km zone.
similar to those installed in Naas. He wants safety improved safety
She has a motion down for the for road users and residents as there
has been several accidents on this
HAVE YOU A STORY? stretch in the last 6 months. Cllr
Duffy has tabled a motion for the Cllr Peggy O'Dwyer has asked KCC to confirm if it has any plans to install
Kildare Post forthcoming motion of the bike parking lockers in Newbridge, similar to those installed in Naas
(above)
Kildare-Newbridge Municipal
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12 Kildarepost THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2020
NEWS
Apartments and shops proposed Dart extension
level crossing
for Leixlip’s Main Street closure worries
HENRY BAURESS birthplace of Fenian, Major was an incomplete 2017 integral component of Main KIM O’LEARY
editor@kildarepost.com editor@kildarepost.com
William Francis Roantree. One application by Pietro Macari for Street.”
part of the proposal is for two two shops and five apartments on Mr Black proposed that an Plans for a €2 billion expansion of the DART
A planning application has been shops and one cafe at ground floor the sites of No 33, 35, 37 and 39 architectural historian should commuter train network from Dublin may
lodged to build 11 apartments and level and includes the Main Streets. In December 2014, provide a history of the existing result in the permanent closure of several
three commercial units at a refurbishment of the existing planning permission was granted terraced structure and the level crossings in Maynooth. The proposed
historic Main Street location in fronts. for the reconstruction of and applicant should justify the plan is expected to extend DART services to
Leixlip. Another is for the demolition extension to fire damaged two proposal in relation to the Leixlip Celbridge, Maynooth, Drogheda and
The application, by Sabrina of rear garden structures. storey houses at No 33 and No 35. Architectural Conservation Area. Dunboyne.
Macari, one of the well-known A main part is for a three storey The council’s Conservation The permission sought the The Maynooth line could see the
Macari family who have a number apartment block, linked to the Officer, Peter Black, said then that reconstruction of the fire permanent closure of six level crossings to
of businesses in Kildare, is at pre existing terraced properties at No 33, built around 1790, was the damaged house extending it from facilitate the expansion with a possibility of
validation stage. It was lodged on first floor with access via the birthplace of Major William its then 75 sqm to 143sqm, and the new bridges needing to be built to
December 23. existing arch at No 29/31. Francis Roantree. It was in “the extension to the rear of a accommodate pedestrians and vehicles,
The proposals is to develop six There are six one-bed and five early stage of dereliction” but was commercial unit. according to a report in the Irish Times.
properties at Main Street, Nos 29, two-bed apartments proposed. “structurally sound” and The question of The Dart expansion programme is a
31,33, 35, 37 and 39. No 33 is the Council records show there furthermore, “an attractive and overshadowing was also raised. cornerstone of the Government’s National
Development Plan for 2018 to 2027, and also
of its major capital programme, Project
Ireland 2040.
It proposes new electrified DART services
to Drogheda on the Northern line, to
Celbridge on the Kildare line, to Maynooth
and Dunboyne on the Sligo line as well as an
enhanced service on the southeastern line.
The multi-disciplinary consultancy team
contract as part of the project to extend
DART services in Maynooth and Leixlip was
awarded in December 2019. Labour’s
Emmet Stagg said the team will play a pivotal
role in developing the design and tender
preparation for the project.
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Leixlip Main Street
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14 Kildarepost THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2020
NEWS
Nurse Michelle
scrubs up well
at Naas Races!
ROSE B O'DONOGHUE snakeskin hat from Laura Hanlon
editor@kildarepost.com
Millinery. Michelle completed her
outfit with accessories from
Michelle Manning scooped the top Jewelbox.ie.
style prize as the Best Dressed Lady She was selected as the winner
at Lawlor’s of Naas Grade 1 Novice by a team of judges headed up by
Hurdle and Winter Ladies Day, model, best-selling author and
which took place at Naas nutritionist Rosanna Davison. LEFT: ‘Best Dressed Lady’ at the Winter Ladies Day 2020, at Naas Races,
Racecourse on Sunday, January 5. Rosanna was joined by Carolyn Michelle Manning from Mayo.
Michelle, who is an intensive McHale of Aria Boutique who ABOVE: Judging panel at Naas Races on Sunday last: Anna Fortune,
care nurse at Galway University represented Lawlor’s Hotel; Zane Commercial Manager of Kildare Post /Kildare Now and Leinster Leader
Hospital was declared the Best Kostiva of Residence Day Spa, Naas; with Carolynn MacHale of Aria Boutique; celebrity judge, Rosanna
Dressed Lady and bagged herself a Ann Keville from Alan Keville for Davidson; Zane Kostiva of the Residence Day Spa and Ann Keville of
luxurious suite stay at Lawlor’s of Hair, and Anna Fortune, Alan Keville for Hair. PICS: MORGAN TREACY/INPHO
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Emma Burke, Robin Dunleavy, Sadhbh O'Neill and Emily Moxon at the Brian Brady Youth
Theatre panto Smash and Grab and the Seven Dwarves at the Moat Theatre, Naas
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KWWSPCA. This will benefit not in Newbridge, Noah’s Ark, provides
only yourselves and your pet, but the Society with a large proportion
also the animal rescue societies and of its income because generous
vets, who often have difficulty donors donate their unwanted
locating the owners of pets that goods to the shop and people in
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The cost in a veterinary practice
is usually between €25 and €40, so is KITTENS OF THE WEEK — PARROT
not much to pay for peace of mind if AND CHARDONNAY
your dog or cat goes missing. It is the These two gorgeous female
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ENTERTAINMENT
Kildare hip hop artist to perform
at headline show in Dublin
KIM O’LEARY Craig’s first release was
editor@kildarepost.com
Time Will Heal featuring
Breana Marin from
A talented young hip hop California. This was the first
artist from County Kildare is project that Wave Recording
making waves on the music Studios, Wilsain Media and
scene with his first headline Craig Cooney worked on
show this Saturday, January together. Last April, the
11, at The Workman’s Club in music video for Craig’s song
Dublin and plans for an Proud saw rising stars from
album this year. Craig Cooney the MMA scene lend their
is a 25-year-old songwriter support, racking up
and rapper originally from thousands of views.
Straffan. Speaking to the Kildare
Craig first fell in love with Post this week ahead of his
hip hop music at the young first headline gig, Craig said:
age of eight years old and after “I’m truly excited, it’s my first
that he became obsessed with headline show and I only
rhyme schemes, beats, flow performed in the Olympia
and lyricism. Craig first burst Theatre a few months ago
onto the scene in 2018 when, with Gavin James, Chasing
after having a few drinks with Abbey Wild Youth and Soulé
some friends in his house, he to name a few at Fm104 the
made a five minute freestyle Gig. For me to take what I’ve
video that amassed over learned from that show and
157,000 views worldwide in a bring it to my own is such an
matter of days! amazing opportunity, and I Craig Cooney on stage
He decided to set up Craig have written new songs
Cooney Music on Facebook specifically for the gig also.” Farrelly. perform at a few festivals in definitely time to work on an by Fluttertone is on this
which, since its inception, Other hip-hop artists to Speaking of his plans for the summer too. I’m working album.” Saturday, 11 January from
has gained a loyal fan base of perform at Saturday’s gig 2020, Craig said:“I’m now on lots of new material all the 7.30pm. Tickets are €10 and
over 3, 5000 people from all include Ireland’s Got Talent working on a multi-track time, I’m still learning and GET YOUR TICKETS can be purchased at
over the world, and continues finalist Aaron J, Dublin duo project and I aim to gig a lot making sure I’m having fun Tickets for Craig Cooney Eventbrite or at the door on
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LIFESTYLE
Therese Allen, Anne O’Gorman, Terese Phelan, Marie Griffin, pictured at Nollaig na mBan
celebrations at Ardclough GAA on Monday night, January 6 Mary Christian, Liz Hogan, Sheila Maguire
OICHE NOLLAIG NA MBAN IN
ARDCLOUGH GAA
Pictures: TONY KEANE
LEFT:
Patricia
King,
Barbara
Christian
RIGHT:
Brigid
O’Brien, Rita
Byrne
Orla Conlan, Kathleen Moore, Mags RyanTHURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2020 Kildarepost 23
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LIFESTYLE
HomeCOOKING by Barbara Collins
SMOKIES
Georgina Campbell has just reprinted her excellent book From Tide
to Table. I will definitely be making this over New Year.You can buy it
online and in good bookshops for ¤20 or £18.
When a hot starter is called for, you really can’t beat this mouth-
watering dish – which also makes a tasty light lunch or supper to
serve with a side salad. Serves 4.
METHOD
the skins, then peel, scoop
INGREDIENTS
To Serve: freshly baked brown
soda bread, or dillisk bread out and discard the seeds 225g/8oz smoked haddock,
(see below) and chop the flesh. Divide cod or pollock (undyed if
Preheat the oven to half of the tomato between possible)
190ºC/375ºF/Gas 5. Put the four ramekin dishes. Add the 300ml/1/2 pint milk
smoked haddock into a pan smoked haddock, then put a little finely chopped onion
with the milk and onion, the remaining tomato on pinch of freshly ground
season with pepper, then bring top. Divide the cream among pepper
slowly to the boil. Remove the the dishes, scatter the grated 2 firm ripe tomatoes
fish
fish from the milk immediately. cheese on top and bake for 300ml/1/2 pint cream
Discard the milk; skin the fi
fish,
sh, about 20 minutes until golden 50g/2oz hard cheese, eg a
remove any bones and break brown and bubbling. Garnish mature red Cheddar, grated
flesh
the fl esh up into pieces. each dish with a little parsley chopped fresh flat-leaf
Plunge the tomatoes briefly
briefly and serve at once with freshly parsley, to garnish
into boiling water to loosen baked bread.
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ENTERTAINMENT
MOVIE
OF THE
1917
WEEK Two British soldiers receive
DIRECTOR:
Sam Mendes seemingly impossible orders during
World War I.
STARRING: In a race against time, they must
Dean-Charles Chapman, cross into enemy territory to
George MacKay, Daniel Mays deliver a message that could
potentially save 1,600 of their fellow
GENRE: comrades - including one's own
Drama, Action brother.
RUN TIME:
119 minutes
RELEASE DATE:
January 10
Johnny McEvoy in
Newbridge, Maynooth
There is a treat in store for his
Kildare fans this year as the
music legend that is Johnny
McEvoy is due to take to the
stage in Newbridge and
Maynooth as part of his 2020
tour.
The term ‘living legend’ is
sometimes loosely
accredited to artists in the
music business but certainly
not when people speak about
Johnny McEvoy.
Johnny has always been
highly acclaimed for the
quality of his live concert
shows and when his early
2020 tour was announced it
received a huge response
from his legion of fans Johnny McEvoy
nationwide.
His current live show is One can truthfully state listen to.
called A Nostalgic Evening of that Johnny McEvoy has been The audience is sure to be
KEADEEN HOTEL NEWBRIDGE Song and Story and features
all of Johnny’s hit songs,
one of the most enduring and
talented singer songwriters
treated to a wonderful
evening of song and story.
This Friday January 10th including Mursheen Durkin,
Boston Burgler, Long Before
in the folk/ballad genre in
Ireland over the past 50
years.
Johnny McEvoy plays the
Keadeen Hotel in Newbridge
this Friday, January 10.
Your Time, Richmans
Garden, Michael Collins etc His concert performances Tickets at €30 are available
— many of these songs are second to none and from the hotel reception at
penned by Johnny himself. incorporate a brief but 045 431666, Ticketmaster or
His songs are hauntingly relevant reference to the pay at the door on the night.
beautiful and evocative, story of each song. He also plays the Glenroyal
always presented with an The lyrical clarity of Hotel in Maynooth on Friday,
Tickets €30 at Hotel Reception tel 045-431666 individuality that is Johnny’s vocals, combined January 17.
unmistakably his own unique with gentle backing from Book tickets for that show
Ticketmaster or Pay at the Door on the Night style. excellent musicians, is a joy to on 01 6290909.THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2020 Kildarepost 27
LIFESTYLE
Sean Kelly, Sandra Butler, Pat Clear, Mary O’Neill, James Kelly and Dave Butler, members of Karen Balfe, Natalie McGrath, Caoimhe Billings, Louise Flanagan, Stacey Balfe
BME Walkers with Altitude, at Paddy Murphy's on Tuesday, January 7 for BME OT launch
BALLYMORE EUSTACE
OPERATION TRANSFORMATION
Pictures: TONY KEANE
LEFT: Martina
Byrne, Gráinne
and Rena
Murphy, Ann
Daly
RIGHT: Rose
Barrett
O’Donoghue,
Nicola Piggott,
Gail Kinsella, Margaret Jordan, Patricia Browne, Dee Mulligan-Blake, Christina Browne and Mary O’Driscoll
Mary Darker28 Kildarepost THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2020
LIFESTYLE
2019 was a busy year for major Kildare tourism venue
A Year in Review: The Museum of Style Icons at Newbridge Silverware
ROSE B O'DONOGHUE Elizabeth Taylor, Doris Day and one of a kind pieces by Chanel,
editor@kildarepost.com many more. Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent,
Christian Lacroix, Givenchy,
2019 certainly was a busy year for the OLIVIA NEWTON JOHN Balmain, Hermes and many others.
Museum of Style Icons (MOSI) at In partnership with Julien’s
Newbridge Silverware. The popular Auctions, Newbridge Silverware and ‘THE LIFESTYLE OF ELIZABETH
Newbridge tourism attraction MOSI were honoured to welcome TAYLOR’
launched numerous glamorous four-time Grammy Award-Winning Newbridge Silverware, together
exhibitions last year to celebrate the super star Olivia Newton-John. with Julien’s Auctions and House of
lifeworks of Olivia Newton-John, Olivia personally opened the Taylor exhibited a rare collection of
exhibition which gave Irish fans the jewellery and costumes from the
first glimpse of some of her most wardrobe of movie icon Elizabeth
iconic film costumes and Taylor. The exhibition entitled, ‘The
memorabilia including the leather Lifestyle of Elizabeth Taylor’ was the
suit worn by her in the film Grease, only European showcase of the
along with gowns, awards and more. Hollywood icon’s most unusual
The exhibition was on display until 31 jewellery pieces, garments and film
August with a portion of the auction costumes. Included were garments
proceeds going to the Olivia and jewellery that were the property
Newton-John Cancer Wellness and of the star, created by designers
Research Centre. Christian Dior, Nolan Miller,
Valentino, Versace and many more.
‘SUPERMODELS AND PLAYBOY- THE
EVOLUTION OF SEX SYMBOLS’ ’THE DORIS DAY SHOW’
This exhibition featured original The final exhibition of 2019, ‘The
signed photographs and Playboy Doris Day Show’ will remain on show
magazine covers of well-known at the Museum of Style Icons until
ABOVE: super models. Famous names February 3, 2020. This exhibition is
Susan Power Flanagan helped included Naomi Campbell, Bo the only European showcase of the
launch Newbridge Silverware and Derek, Christy Turlington, Heidi Hollywood icon’s personal
the Museum of Style Icons Klum, Cindy Crawford, Rachel garments, jewellery, awards and film
exhibition, ‘Fashion and Fantasy Hunter, Elle Macpherson, Gisele costumes and offers visitors to the
– a Lifetime Curation of Haute Bündchen, Tyra Banks, Adrianna museum an opportunity to see a
Couture’ at the Kildare Lima and Liz Hurley among others. piece of film history, including the MARILYN, PLAYBOY BUNNYS AND SUPERMODELS AT NEWBRIDGE
attraction. The exhibition From Marilyn Monroe the garment worn by Doris to the Golden SILVERWARE in 2019 was another hugely popular exhibition
contained a collection of one off original pin-up girl of the 1950’s Globe awards in 1989 when she was PIC: Conor Healy / Picture It Photography
or extremely rare designer pieces through to the supermodels who presented with the Cecil B DeMille
which date from the 1950s to the dominated the catwalks of the award which is an honorary award CBS from 1968 to 1973. dedicated to design and style while
2000s. The pieces, which have 1990’s, the exhibition provided an bestowed by the Hollywood Foreign The museum welcomes over celebrating some of the world’s most
been curated by international interesting insight into the evolution Press Association for outstanding 350,000 visitors a year and contains iconic personalities from the worlds
fashion collector, Monika Gottlieb of the supermodel and some of the contributions to the world of one of the most unique collections of of fashion, film and entertainment
(photographed below) for over 50 most famous women in the world. entertainment . Also on show are fashion and cinema memorabilia in such as Grace Kelly, The Beatles,
years includes one of a kind garments worn in the famous Doris the world. The free to enter museum Princess Diana, Audrey Hepburn
pieces by Chanel, Christian Dior, ‘FASHION AND FANTASY – A Day Show which was broadcast on has several permanent exhibitions and many more.
Yves Saint Laurent, Balmain, and LIFETIME CURATION OF HAUTE
Hermes among many others. COUTURE’
In June, Newbridge Silverware
Susan wore a Haute Couture, and the Museum of Style Icons
Christian Lacroix coat and broach launched an exhibition which paid
and a green cocktail, silk taffeta homage to the most famous names in
dress which was designed by haute couture fashion. The
Christian Dior in 1957 but following exhibition ‘Fashion and Fantasy – a
Dior’s sudden death was not Lifetime Curation of Haute Couture’
finished until 1959 when Yves Saint contained a collection of one-off or
Laurent had to complete the work extremely rare designer pieces
that Dior had begun. which dated from the 1950s to the
2000s.
This dress, which was show at the The pieces were curated and
Museum of Style Icons has come collected by German native Monika Doris Day Exhibition proved a
out of a private collection and has Gottlieb (left) and included rare and popular attraction
never been shown before to the
public. It bears the DNA of Dior and
the finger prints of Yves Saint
Laurent.
PICS: Conor Healy / Picture It
Photography
‘The Lifestyle of Elizabeth Taylor’
Model Michele McGrath, photographed at Newbridge Silverware launch of
‘The Lifestyle of Elizabeth Taylor. The exhibition was the only European
Grease star Olivia Newton John with MC AMy Huberman and little Ella showcase of the Hollywood icon’s most unusual jewellery pieces, garments
May Byrne from Naas PIC: AISHLING CONWAY and film costumes. PIC: Conor Healy / Picture It PhotographySTYLICIOUS
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STYLEFILE
ROSE BARRETT O’DONOGHUE
Your weekly Fashion and Beauty News fix!
For PR or general enquiries, contact us at editor@kildarepost.com
The seduction of the ‘sales’ sign
Sales, sales, sales — the signs are to re-shape, crop the length, take in
everywhere. From 50% off to the bustline, add shoulder pads to
even higher discounts; to buy give me greater height and shape —
one, get one at half price, the the resulting clothes are hardly a
options to entice one to spend bargain if they are seldom worn.
and spend are endless. That said, a good dressmaker is
However, a bargain is only a essential for any style shopper. A
bargain when you need the item, coat that’s just a little too big will be
if it really suits your colouring greatly accentuated with a nip and
and looks well on you. tuck and I’d recommend Joanne
I have been a habitual ‘sale Cribbin of Clane (trading as Joanna
sinner’ over the years, seduced London).
by the 70% and have purchased She has created two mother of
clothing best suited for a tall the bride outfits for me when I
model of minute dimensions, didn’t like the conventional apparel
and not a square, on offer — rigid slimline dresses
middle-aged with short cropped jackets, not
blocky flattering for a maturing, square
woman! figure!
I’ve So flash the credit card and bag
Teddy Bear coat bought bargains a-plenty but make sure
from Diamonds bargains they really are items you will wear.
and Pearls, Naas galore Purchases that sit at the back of the
- was €286, now and then wardrobe for the year and go to the
€145 taken charity shop in the next big Red chunky knit €45 now €31
them to a de-clutter are no bargains. Happy and black trousers €42 now
dressmaker hunting but choose wisely. €29, Golden Spiderweb.ie and Red hoody knit €45 now €31 and black
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Finalists in the ‘Best Dressed Lady’ at the Winter Ladies Day last Sunday at Naas Races,
Out&About
Leanne O’Shea, Gillian Kelleher, Michelle Fallon, Gráinne Carr, and winner Michelle Manning
LAWLORS WINTER LADIES DAY
AT NAAS RACECOURSE
Pictures: TONY KEANE
Louise Allen, Mary O’Halloran, Annmarie Dunning and Jockey Davy Russell, on Anna Fortune, commercial manager of Kildare Post/Leinster Leader/KildareNow, with Best
Eimear O’Riordan winner Envoi Allen Dressed Lady Michelle Manning from Mayo
Lorien and Julie Kenny and Martina McCann
Leanne O’Shea, Laura O’Hanlon, Siobhan Daly, Deirdre Kane Hazel Cox, Everleigh and Michell Fallon Faith Amond, with her granddaughter, little Jane AmondTHURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2020 Kildarepost 33
LIFESTYLE
Lawlors of Naas Grade 1 Novice Hurdle prize presentation, with jockey Davy Russel; Richard
Nugent, General Manager, Lawlors Hotel; Mercedes Bagnall, Director of Marketing, Lawlors;
Chris Richardson, MD of Cheveley Park Stud, Fionna Feehan, Project Manager, Lawlors Hotel;
and trainer, Gordon Elliott
Zane Kostiva of the Residence Day Spa; Anna Fortune, Kildare Post/Leinster Leader/Kildare
Now; Best Dressed Lady, Michelle Manning; competition judge Rosanna Davison; Carolynn
MacHale of Aria Boutique and Ann Keville of Alan Keville for Hair
Twins, Dawn and Davina Knight Lisa Tunstead, Elaine Murphy
Gráinne Carr, Áine Purcell, Joanne Byrne Kerrie, Erin, and Mary Connell
Linda Blanc-Quigley, and Jill Blanc Avril Clear, Emma Gannon
Tara Hanniffy, Liz Maher Anna Fortune, Kildare Post/Leinster Leader,
with competition judge Rosanna Davison34 Kildarepost THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2020
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Storage solutions
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celebrations. It’s now time to Depending on the size of
start thinking about where tree and the number of trees
and how to store all your you could either store your
Christmas decorations. baubles in storage boxes with
Every year we tell ourselves dividers or you could opt for a
we won’t purchase anymore larger storage solution such
decorations,butitcanbevery as a large laundry basket to
hard to resist and there is allow you to keep garlands
often a lot more decorations and baubles for the one room
to put away than we initially in the same storage basket.
anticipated. Here are some For glass baubles or valued
Plastic Christmas Ornament Storage helpful tips on how to best to tree decorations consider
pack and store your using bubble wrap or tissue
decorations. Hopefully these to individually wrap and A clever way of storing
should help make decorating protect them. Avoid wrapping paper
next year a little easier too. newspaper as the ink can
stain your decorations. For bag ensuring the bag is larger
Recycle your Tree smaller ornaments you can than the wreath to avoid any
Dispose of any sets of consider using clean dry egg damage. You could also use a
lights that are no longer cartons. Remember to label garment bag with a coat
working. Christmas tree your boxes and store in a cool hanger to hang your wreaths
recycling is available through dry place. or garland. Ensure you label
Kildare County Council at the bag with its location e.g.
many locations throughout Storing Lights hall door, over mantle etc.
Kildare. Christmas trees can If you dislike having to
Christmas tree storage bag be left for recycling at the untangle lights each Storing Gift Wrap
Storing your baubles - another clever
following locations from Christmas, then this easy tip For storing rolls of gift
suggestion (Pinterest)
Saturday, 4 January to is the one for you. The easiest wrap you could consider a
Saturday, 18 January: way is to wrap you lights clear clothes cover or a clear
*Ardclough community around something as you box as this will allow you to
Centre takethem downe.g. acircular easily see what gift wrap you
*Athy, Meeting Lane tube like a pringle can or have. If using a clear storage
*Clane, GAA Club some cardboard etc. You can box, you could also add some
*Maynooth, Council Depot, then store them in a box or compartments for sellotape,
Leinster Street plastic bag to protect them ribbon, etc so you have
*Naas, Fairgreen from dust to ensure they everything you need in the
*Newbridge, Council work perfectly for next year. one area.
Nursery, Naas Road If you would like some
*Monasterevin Soccer Club, Storing your Christmas Tree help with your Christmas
Barrett Park, Canal Road For artificial Christmas decorating next year
(open to the public on trees I would suggest that you consider taking some
Saturday, 4 and Saturday, 11 use a tree storage bag. Ensure photographs of your trees,
Lighting Storage Solution from the Crazy Sample wreath storage bag from DIY Stores January only) you fold in all branches as per table tops and mantle before
Organized Blog Also www. the design of your tree to you take down your
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offer a post-Christmas tree trees shape. If you want to these picture with your
collection and recycling make things easy for next family next year, so they can
service for €10.00 where they year and have sufficient room use them as a guideline to
will collect your Christmas for storing your tree in one help you.
tree after Christmas saving piece, then you could opt to Lastly, I wish you all a very
youthehassleoftransporting keep your lights on your tree healthy, happy and
it and cleaning up the pine and wrap your tree carefully prosperous New Year and
needles from your car. with cling film. look forward to sharing many
When taking down more interior columns with
decorations you may decide For Wreaths and Garlands you. Remember if there is a
that some no longer suit your Wreaths can be an topic that you would like
scheme, so you might want to expensive investment so covered in 2020, then please
dispose of any that you no make sure you either store drop me a line.
Gift wrap storage ideas Christmas Wreath Storage from Good longer want. Consider them in the box they came in info@aspiredesign.ie;
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