A Stones - Kilkenny
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A Stones - Kilkenny
ISSUE: 2 MARCH 2012 KILKENNY FREE Needful Things You’ll really want these clothes!!! Going Green Crouch Touch Engage We talk to Ian Dowling about playing Rugby for Munster and Ireland Put a bit of green into your life Pick of the Month Caution Men at Work Workwear for your Saturday Night... Hearty Eats How to make the perfect Irish stew! A Stones Throw Away Explore the beautiful Jerpoint Abbey MARKET CROSS SHOPPING CENTRE, KILKENNY e spring is in th €29.98 €39.98 air €39.98 €19.98 €19.98 As seen on TV3's Ireland AM LOGON TO OUR FACEBOOK PAGE TO SEE ALL OUR LATEST STOCK WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/SWAMPFASHION MARKET CROSS SHOPPING CENTRE, KILKENNY | TEL: 056 777 1001 March on, Irish people have always been very proud, these days we seem to have less to be proud of. I say in this our national month of celebrating Irishness that we perk ourselves up by looking at the positives. Yes we are in recession but that doesn’t mean we can’t still enjoy what it is to be Irish. We are a country known all over the world for Cover Model: Karen Fitzpatrick @ Assets Picture: Ross Costigan www.rosscostiganphotography.ie Kelly Green Silk Blouse Kelly Green Bag our friendliness. So I say if you do one thing this month make someone else smile. And don’t forget to have a Happy Patrick’s Day! XXX The editorial team at KILKENNY Necklace All by Malene Birger Mimi Boutique Kieran Street. Design Contents March 2012 Madeleine Carroll www.mc-designs.ie Unit 3a, First Floor, Cillin Hill Centre, Dublin Road, Kilkenny. t: 056 7777502 m: 087 6849257 e: info@mc-designs.ie w: www.mc-designs.ie Sales Rita Brennan Kilkenny Magazine t: 087 9602145 kilkennymagazine@gmail.com Printing Printing.com @ All Design The Mews, Ormonde Road, Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny w: www.alldesign.ie All prices are correct going to print. The editorial team does not accept any responsibility for the views of the advertisers or offers there within. Find us on facebook 3 Want it! Need it! 4 Needful Things 8 Pick of the Month 12 Going Green 14 If you see one thing this month 15 Hearty Eats 16 Caution, Men at Work! 17 Crouch Touch Engage 18 A stone’s throw away... 1 March Can you believe it we are a third into 2012. Was it not just New Year’s the other week? March is an important month in Ireland as it contains that lovely day St. Patrick’s Day. A day where we get to watch endless parades of scouts and tractors. We can break our lenten promises and tuck into a packet of tayto or twenty. We all turn into oversized Leprechauns and proudly pin a clump of Shamrock on our jackets! A bit of good news for Kilkenny is the re opening of a newly refurbished Vero Moda. Vero Moda is an international store that has been in the Market Cross Shopping Centre Kilkenny for many years. It’s a popular high street store that is always up to date with on trend clothing. We wish them continued success for many more years. The new face of Vero Moda is the stunning and stylish Alexa Chung. 4 Want it! Need it! Spring 2012 trends sees the Lady Marmalade (Grace to colour blocking trend continue. her friends) lives in Kilkenny Its very striking and helps to City and has been crafting for break up the shape of a outfit friends and family for years. Just giving the illusion of a slimmer recently she has started selling shape so its a win win look! at craft fairs and is trying her hand on Etsy. Perfect as a gift for the proud parents of a new baby, Oriental Blouse €39.95 H&M The Truffle Fairy in Thomastown the nursery bunny is crocheted is the brainchild of Mary Teehan. and made up by hand in your She and colour of choice. The bunny is truffles using fresh cream, nuts, stuffed and has a beany bottom to spices, finest liquors and natural allow him/her to sit up straight! flavours only. These are really The bunny is finished with a a treat for you or someone you complimenting ribbon bow-tie, love. You’ll find stockists online fabric lining on the ears, felt eyes at www.trufflefairy.com or at the and nose, and a matching tail. Another trend reoccurring is Thursday Farmers market on If you wish, for no extra charge, bold prints. Not for the faint the parade Kilkenny. a simple pewter letter-charm Cutaway Colour block Dress €75.00 Oasis creates chocolates hearted, these strong graphic can be added to the ribbon to prints will really lift your outfit. personalise the item. Check out Be bold and go for a full look in Lady Marmalade’s shop on Etsy, jumpsuits or in a maxi dress. If where you can make your order. your not as brave wear it as a www.etsy.com/shop/ blouse or a scarf. ladymarmaladeinspace 5 This page Penny Black Dress with lime green belt and matching necklace Mimi Boutique Our featured Boutique this month is Mimi on Kieran Street. One look at their collection of clothes and you’ll be in love. Model: Karen Fitzpatrick @ Assets Photography: Ross Costigan Needful Things This page Penny Black on trend lace dress with matching coat Mimi Boutique Noriko Pearl Necklace €95 Noriko Pearl Bracelet €50 Marcasite & Pearl Ring €85 Lorimat Jewellers This page Orange and Turquoise OBI Conture Dress Mimi Boutique Marcasite Bracelet - €345 Lorimat Jewellers Kwilla Design Elements AS SE Beautiful Jewellery, Quirky Accessories & EN IN Kwilla Design Elements MAG AZIN E Cute Gift Items! Earrings Jenny Jenny Tassle - €29 H andmade in London no di la v ton Kilkenny Castle ive to Jenny Jenny is exclus * Kwilla in Ireland! Lots of our stock is exclusive to Kwilla & handmade! xxx Kwilla, 23 Rose Inn St, Kilkenny Kilkenny Castle Tel: 056 - 7806261 * not valid on s www.kwilla.eu Find us on Facebook and Twitter * not valid on sale ti ems ot valid on sale ti ems Kwilla Font = Girls are Weird C = 0 m = 76.5 y = 52.5 k = 0 Kwilla Font = Girls are Weird C = 0 m = 76.5 y = 52.5 k = 0 * not valid on sa Unique jewellery for all occasions Kieran Street, Kilkenny. Tel: 056 7751455 Email: info@lorimatkilkenny.ie Web: www.lorimatkilkenny.ie Fashion, Beauty, Health Pick of the month 2 Time to Shine Body Buff Exfoliating seaweed based lotion. Fabulous for the body to rid the body of dead skin cells. Its dual action lathering body buff exfoliates with finely ground walnut shells and nourishes your skin with a blend of almond oil seaweed and ginger extracts. 1 Here’s what we recommend you to pick up this month! You won’t be disappointed. We love them! Read on for these little beauties! Top Pick www.voya.ie 1 Le Chat Noir Nine Lives I came across this tee Le Chat Noir in the newly opened Nine Lives shop on High street Kilkenny. Its gothic with a 70’s rock twist. Check out the store for more or their website www.ninelives.ie Nine Lives 94a High Street, Kilkenny, 3 Closet drop waist dress This beautiful drop waisted Dress by Closet recently seen on TV3’S Ireland AM is rocking two big trends this spring - colour blocking and the 30s revival. Its a perfect dress to wear to the office with a pair of pumps and then out to dinner with a cute pair of Mary Janes. Swamp an Irish owned Boutique with Shops nationwide you’ll find your local shop in the heart of Kilkenny City in the Market Cross. Swamp, Market Cross Shopping Centre Tel 056 777 1001 www.facebook.com swampfashion €58.98 2 Specialists in Bridal Lingerie & Stockists of Panache ~ Curvy Kate ~ Bestform ~ Lepel ~ Fauve ~ Fantasie Swimwear Curvy Kate Swimwear ~ Hotmilk Maternity & Nightwear ~ Cette Hoisery ~ Spanx and many more... Belle Femme Lingerie, Tel: 056 77 56836 Kieran St., E: info@bellefemmelingerie.ie Kilkenny www.bellefemmelingerie.ie After Hours Appointments available on request Peaches Boutique is well known for its individuality allowing every lady to express their own sense of style, Peaches boutique also caters for every occasion from casual chic to a day at the races, weddings, confirmations etc. This must sought after Boutique can be found on the popular Kieran street. A stunning selection of bridal accessories, pretty presents and unique ideas. Stocking Inwear Part Two Fever French Connection Great Plains Kate Fearnley And many more... For the prettiest wedding ideas pop into Butterslip! Peaches Boutique Kieran St., Kilkenny Tel: 056 7712677 e: peachestheboutique@gmail.com f Join us on facebook for all the latest updates!! Butterslip 31 Rose Inn Street, Kilkenny, Ireland t: + 353 (0)56 770 2502 e: info@butterslip.com find us on facebook Fashion, Beauty, Health Skinny Tea is a delicious green tea, which is renowned for boosting the metabolism. The whole leaves used inside the silky pyramid bags give you a rich rounded flavour & they do not have a bitter taste like many green teas, which are made from the ‘dust’ of tea leaves. Enjoy Skinny Tea as part of a healthy balanced lifestyle and a gorgeous new wardrobe! Tea Pods - €5 each. Kwilla, Rose Inn Street, Kilkenny Mint fabulousness, wear it over a dress or with your fav pair of jeans. Seafoam Blazer Penneys €17.00 Brighten up your nails with O.P.I Nail Lacquer in Greenwich Village. From €11.00 Its the six nations this month wear your Irish colours with pride with the new Irish Kit All good sport shops €66.00 This funky Swatch watch will give your outfit a colour pop. Swatch Lemon grass GG204 €39.00 Ryans Jewellers High Street, Kilkenny GOING GREEN Call me patriotic but i love a bit of green! And what better month to wear it than the month of our patron Saint Patrick. More than just a bar, its your home from home! MONDAY French classes 8pm - 9pm TUESDAY Taco Tuesdays 6pm - 9pm 3 TACOS (chicken, beef or vegetarian) for a fiver with Drinks Specials Stockists of Wide Range of WEDNESDAY Movie Night 8.30pm -10.30pm Yarns & Haberdashery World Cinema, Indie and cult movies (FREE) Clothing Alterations THURSDAY Reggae Nights in Billys Sewing Machine Sales, Service & Repair. FRIDAY Boom, Bust and Bailout 9.30pm - 12.30am 3 piece sing-a-long band (FREE) Free Internet - Guesthouse Private Car Park - Large Beergarden Kilkenny Retail Centre, James St., Kilkenny. Tel: 056 7763906 For more information call 056 56 77 21783 or check us out on facebook One of Kilkenny's Oldest Pubs Live Music Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday TYNAN'S BRIDGE HOUSE BAR 2 Bateman Quay, Kilkenny Your Host ~ Liam Phelan ~ 087 9157121 If you see one thing this month... THE GIG THE AMBIENCE AFFAIR BILLY BYRNE’S BAR, JOHN STREET KILKENNY. 24TH MARCH 9:30PM The Ambience Affair are renowned for front man Jamie Clarke’s impassioned vocal delivery and layered looped guitars, kept in check by the pounding rhythm section of drummer Marc Gallagher. In 2010, bassist Yvonne Ryan joined the set-up. They originally formed when Jamie had been playing and writing alone up until two years ago, then he met Marc in the music shop they both work in. Marc came to one of his solo gigs and they then decided to form the band. Their song ‘Parting Patterns’ was recently placed in an episode of CSI:NY. “We’re just trying to make music that is as good as the songs we listen to. If you have listened to our tracks, bought either of our EP’s, watched the videos or come to any of our gigs,thank you. Expect to hear plenty more from us.... “ THE Film THE play A group of men and women in their twilight years move to the seemingly glamorous Best Exotic Marigold Hotel in Jaipur, only to discover that it is actually a ramshackle ruin run by the useless, yet deeply passionate Sonny (played by Dev Patel, of Slumdog Millionaire fame). Once established, their lives begin to alter in surprising ways as they adapt to the radically different cultural lifestyle modern Jaipur offers. The film is inhabited by characters who all have something to give, yet only when they move into a new culture do they find a place where they’re respected and offered the chance to contribute. This is a moving film that’s a brilliant showcase for a superb cast. Take your granny to this one but be warned, there may be a few tears shed! Gare St Lazare, Ireland’s most travelled theatre company, make their fifth visit to the Watergate Theatre with a unique performance of Samuel Beckett’s short story ‘The End’ performed by Irish actor Conor Lovett, considered by many to be the definitive Beckett performer. The End is a gritty account of the last days of an old man’s life as he struggles to live despite his willingness to die. Evicted from an institution of care he stoically fends for himself in a state somewhere between his dreams and reality. Beckett masterfully balances the tragedy with perfectly pitched comedy. Lovett and director Judy Hegarty Lovett have built a reputation for their arresting presentations of Beckett’s prose on stage and have toured all over Ireland and to 65 cities around the world. The End will be performed at the Watergate Theatre Tuesday March 5th 8pm. Tickets €14/€10 THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL KILKENNY OMNIPLEX FROM 2ND MARCH AB A THE SHOW West End Productions Present Sunday March 25th at 8.00pm Admission: €20 Parliament Street, Kilkenny Te l 0 5 6 7 7 6 1 6 7 4 www.watergatetheatre.com SAMUEL BECKETT - THE END WATERGATE THEATRE Icarus Theatre Collective and South Hill Park Arts Centre in association with Kings Theatre Portsmouth present: ‘Something Wicked This Way Comes’ THURSDAY March 15th at 8.00pm FRIDAY March 16th at 11.00am Admission: €12.50/€10 www.Icarustheatre.co.uk Eating HEARTY EATS It may be “Spring” but there is still a chill in the air. Warm yourself up with this recipe just like your Mammy would have made you! Irish Beef Stew Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 pounds beef stew meat, cubed 700ml of stout beer (such as Guinness) 2 potatoes, peeled and sliced 2 potatoes, peeled and quartered salt and ground black pepper to taste Directions Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the beef, beer, sliced potatoes, and quartered potatoes. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the beef is tender, about 2 hours. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving. Kilkenny’s Premier Wine & Dine Experience Wine & Dine Deal Take Away Group Bookings Family Friendly Gluten Free Pizzas Pastas & Beer Grills Seafood Salads Authentic Italian Cuisine For Bookings Call 056 7771666 larivistarestaurant@gmail.com www.larivista.ie facebook/larivistakilkenny 3 Course Meal for 2 €50 Bottle of Wine, Starter, Main Course & Dessert Monday to Friday 5pm to 10pm (Excluding Bank Holidays) Saturday Night Special Menu Saturday 7pm to 10pm 2 Courses €22.95 3 Courses €26.95 Early Bird 2 Courses €19.95 3 Courses €24.95 Sunday to Friday 5pm to 10pm Saturday 5pm to 7pm Sunday Lunch Menu 2 Courses €16.95 3 Courses €19.95 12.30pm to 5pm Now Taking MOTHER’S DAY Bookings Open 7 Days a Week Monday - Saturday: 5pm -10pm Sunday: 12.30pm to 9pm Men’s Stuff ! k r o w t a n e m n o i caut You might want to start keeping your workwear for the weekend. Here are a few staples for the fashion conscious among you guys! Men’s Superdry Hurricane Cargo, with classic multi pocket cargo design, are a bit more interesting than your regular jean. There are plenty of colours out there so go choose one! €114.99 www.superdry.com The humble check shirt or better known as the “lumberjack” shirt has been a regular staple in mens wardrobe’s over the years. Check out this one(no pun intended!) or scour your local men’s shop to find a less pricey one! Check shirt by Replay. €230.59 www.asos.com These easy to pull on classic Chelsea style boots are ideal for a casual look without resorting to the runner. You surely won’t be turned away at the nightclub door with a pair of these! Chelsea Earthkeepers see www.timberlandonline.co.uk for details. Pub of the month Leftbank it a favourite of both natives and visitors alike. Leftbank has become one of the most popular bars in Kilkenny over the last few years. Its warm friendly atmosphere, and varied clientele has made Its the perfect place to have a lunchtime chat or if your feeling in the party mood, you could hit the dance floor upstairs on a Saturday night. Leftbank is featuring all the upcoming Six Nations matches. For bookings call 056 7750016 Crouch, touch, engage... The success of both club and international rugby in recent years has seen a surge in the popularity of what’s rapidly becoming our nations greatest pride. At every level of the sport our little nation is competing with increased professionalism and the rewards are there for all to see. Our expectations soared during the recent world cup campaign but alas success eluded us on that occasion. However, we continue to grow as a rugby power and we are still as spell bound whenever our club or countrymen take to the field. Recently we caught up with Kilkenny native Ian Dowling who enjoyed success at both club and national level and asked him about his experience on and off the Rugby field... I’d go to The Nore Bar, lovely pint of Guinness. Heading closer to town, I would say, all roads lead to Langtons. There’s a great choice there now with Bridies, and the Set. Who do you think is going to win the Heineken cup? What was your most memorable moment playing for Munster? The Heineken cup home debut against Sale in 2005/2006. It was before Thomond park was redeveloped and it was at full capacity so there was a great atmosphere. Where did you go to school and what sports did you play? For Primary school, I went to Gael scoil Osrai and for secondary school I went to the CBS in Jame’s street. I Loved all sports and there wasn’t anything I wouldn’t at least try, even tried hockey and tried to put the rugby tactics to hockey so that didn’t work out too well. I played hurling and rugby, and dealt a bit in soccer. It was always Hurling in summer and rugby in the winter Until I got to Under 21 and then the two seasons started overlapping so I had to make a choice. How old were you when you started playing rugby? I started with the Under 8’s. Where’s your favourite place to go in Kilkenny? As a tourist attraction, I’d have to say Rothe House. When I come home if I’m going for a quiet drink, I would be hoping for Munster to win but Leinster are the form team at the moment especially since getting Brad Thorn. My big fear at the moment for Munster is the rescheduling of the Six Nations game. I hope all the Munster players come through. Suddenly they’ve got four games in a row at international level, it goes up a notch and it would have been better if they had that week off. Which rugby player do you admire the most? Apart from the likes of Anthony Foley, Paul O’Connell, it would have to be Thierry Dusautoir who was just incredible. He deserved to win the world cup on his own. Patience is probably the most important. Sometimes the forwards can be really greedy, they don’t like sharing the ball at times. You have to hold your position. You need speed and you need to be able to read a game, and see how its going. When you’re on the wing you get a better read of whats going on. The RBS continues throughout the month of March. Ireland are playing on the 4th, 10th, 17th of March. The 10th Ireland play at home at the Aviva Stadium. Do you think Declan Kidney is doing a good job managing Ireland? Deci brings his own spin on management and his strength is man management. He gave me my first opportunity. Getting my first start for Ireland was all under Declan. Deci knows his strengths and weaknesses He always puts his own spin on how he looks at things, after a heavy loss, quick to get us out of the doldrums. He’s excellent at keeping you grounded. There’s a great mix in the coaching with Gert Smal there too. What qualities in your opinion makes a good winger? Don’t forget the ladies! The Irish ladies have also been playing their own 6 nations, they play the 9th, 17th this month. The 9th is at home in Ashbourne, Co. Meath. Best of luck to both teams and don’t forget to support your local Kilkenny Rugby Club Men’s and women’s teams who play most Sundays from September to March. A stone’s throw away... If by some miracle you run out of things to do during your stay in Kilkenny city, or you simply want to see what else the county has to offer, then read on..... Each month we will pick a beautiful destination roughly twenty minutes outside Kilkenny city for you to visit. This month Jerpoint Abbey has been picked from the hat and we think you will be pleasantly surprised by the magnificent charms of this medieval complex. Kilkenny N10 N76 N10 N76 M9 Kells N10 M9 Bennettsbridge Mount Juliet Thomastown Jerpoint Abbey Right, so how do you get there? Well if you’ve got a sat nav device just simply enter Jerpoint Abbey, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny as your destination and hit start. However, if you prefer the conventional method of a map and some directions then simply take the N10 for Waterford. Once you reach Stoneyford turn left onto main street and follow the signs for Jerpoint Abbey, simple. 16 Ok, so you’ve reached your destination and with camera in hand your exploration of Jerpoint Abbey begins. Access to the site costs €3 for an adult, €1 for a child or student and €2 for OAP’s. A family ticket costs €8. A guided tour normally takes about 45 min with a maximum tour capacity of 50 to 55 people. The site is open from 09:00 to 17:30 from early March to December, further enquiries can be made by calling (056) 7724623. So what is it all about? Jerpoint Abbey was built by the Cistercians as a daughter house of the abbey of Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow in the 1160s. The abbey is a National Monument in the ownership of the State. It is a well- preserved example of the Cistercian monastic plan, with fine remains of the 12th-century church, a 15th-century crossing tower, and an important cloister arcade with sculptures dating from 1390-1400 and some remains of the domestic buildings. There is a fine collection of carved stone slabs and tombs, including two knights in chain-mail, dating to the 13th century. During the 15th century, the abbey was very wealthy, with local possessions including land, cottages, mills and fisheries. By the time of the Dissolution, only the abbot and five monks remained, all of whom received pensions. The monastic possessions were granted to the Butler family of Kilkenny. As with most Cistercian abbeys, the monks would have lived off their own lands, with little formal connection with neighbouring Newtown Jerpoint except for some property there. Hopefully that’s enough info to whet your appetite Featured Boutique Birger, Sandwich, Daisy May and many more. After hours service provided. Follow us on facebook. MIMI, 4 Kieran st. Kilkenny Tel 056 7751001 Stockists MiMI MIMI Boutique, nestled in Kieran St. pedestrian area, is a treasure trove of style and chic. Individual pieces are personally chosen by Edel to satisfy the customer’s wardrobe staples and then something quirky for that special occasion. Jewellery Lorimat Jewellers Kilkenny Kieran St., Kilkenny Tel 056 7751455 info@lorimat jewellers.ie www.lorimatjewellers.ie Sabo William Street, Kilkenny Tel: 056 776 1368 Stockists of Penny Black, Malene M2iFoto is a full service photographic studio, located in the heart of Kilkenny City. Sue Ryder The Sue Ryder Foundation is a not-forprofit organisation dedicated to helping older people live safely, securely and independently. Kieran St., Kilkenny Tel 056 775 6857 follow us on Facebook Sue Ryder Kilkenny From weddings and portraiture to product, public relations, and commercial editorials, M2iFoto creates stunning fresh images. For more information contact Ashley Wash 2 Dalgan House, Kieran St., Kilkenny Tel 087 280 5842 YOGA FOR ALL KILKENNY Detox - Strengthen - Relax Beginners - Intermediate Active Retirement Kids - Teens - Laughter Yoga Heated Yoga Find out what class suits you Contact Marian 086 3082450 Colosseum Lunch Wine & Dine Early Bird 2 Courses 3 Courses Each 2 Courses e9.95 e50.00 e14.95 Buy 9 lunches and get your 10th free with your loyalty card including a bottle of wine (Couple) Buy 8 Early Birds and get your 9th free with your loyalty card 80 -81 Butterslip Lane Tel: 056 7772099 MARKET CROSS SHOPPING CENTRE KILKENNY Caters for all SSpecial ecial Occasions p Commu Special Occasions Event on Saturday, 10th March, 2012 from 12pm Freshly Made Cakes from Superquinn Hairstyles from Peter Mark Occasion Wear from Monsoon & Wallis Special Cards & Gifts from Hallmark Communion Books and Beads from Happy Times Cosmetics & Beauty from Unicare Pharmacy Make your own Card/Gift with Art & Hobby Party Poppins – Entertainment Company Don’t forget all the other great shops for you to choose from which are Penneys, Heatons, Eurprice, E Mobile, Stephan’s Pretzels, Compugeek, Radical, L’Occitane, Holland & Barrett, Gamestop, Drycleanit.com, SWALK, Jack Jones, Kilkenny Café, Elverys, Dubray Books , Shoe Zone, Specsavers, Belle Amour, Subway Clothing, Carphone Warehouse, Mr. Simms Sweet Shop, Tony Quinn, Shakeout Milk Shake Bar, Heartbeat City and Coral Bay 500 Car Park Spaces www.marketcross.ie Market Cross 210w x 148.5h advert.indd 1 Visit us on Facebook 23/02/2012 15:14 VERO MODA MARKET CROSS SHOPPING CENTRE VEROMODA.COM