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WEST Waterford has been shortlisted for ‘Foodie Destination 2017’ and will go head-to-head with nine other locations for the prestigious title. The competition also requires the public to vote for their favourite location and local people are being asked to get behind West Waterford’s bid by going online to www.foodiedestinations.ie and vote for West Waterford before 12 noon on Thursday, 10th August. See page 5 for full story

Bank of Ireland asked to maintain services in Kilmac’ Councillors describe ‘sad day’ for rural County Waterford as bank to withdraw cash transactions 19th August, there will be no Greenway and the positive least maintain a cash counter and Waterford branches of the By Paul Mooney cash transactions on any day of knock-on effect it is having on presence in Kilmacthomas at bank will be unaffected. BANK of Ireland has been called on by members of Comeragh Municipal District Council not to reduce its services at its Kilmacthomas branch. Currently, cash transactions are only allowed on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays at the Kilmac’ branch of Bank of Ireland, but from this Saturday,

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the week. At the recent meeting of the local authority, Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan brought a Notice of Motion seeking Bank of Ireland to “reinstate a full range of banking services at its Kilmacthomas branch”. Cllr. O’Ryan said the bank needs to reconsider it decision in light of the success of the

businesses in Kilmacthomas. He pointed out that the Kilmac’ branch of Bank of Ireland “will change to a self service and advice model, meaning cash services like foreign exchange and coin services will no longer be available”. “I would ask that we, as a Municipal District, write to Bank of Ireland asking they at

morning times for customers,” Cllr. O’Ryan said. He said a Bank of Ireland directive states that only three percent of transactions are cash. “But I think in rural towns that situation is different,” he said. Cllr. O’Ryan noted that Lismore branch of the bank has five mornings of the week for cash counters, while Dungarvan

“I don’t feel people should have to go to Dungarvan or Waterford to do their business, especially if they are shopkeepers, parish priests, residents or old age pensioners living in the area. Think of the shopkeeper with a load of cash after the weekend, or the parish priest after Mass,” Cllr. O’Ryan said. Continued on page 2

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Bank of Ireland asked to maintain services in Kilmac’ FROM FRONT PAGE Cllr. O’Ryan expressed thanks to Bank of Ireland for maintaining a presence in Kilmacthomas while other banks closed their branches, but said Bank of Ireland should reconsider its decision in light of the successful Greenway and increased business throughout Kilmacthomas. “There will be a greater need for cash, a cash desk and a teller to boot,” Cllr. O’Ryan said. “It is a bank’s prime job to look after money. Young people might be okay with it online, but older people may not and its a bank’s job to look after all its customers.” He said staff at the local branch are getting the brunt of the complaints, even though the decision is above them. “I hope the staff jobs are safe in the branch,” Cllr. O’Ryan said. He pointed out that banks charge people for lodging and withdrawing money, “so I can’t see how it wouldn’t be profitable”. “The very ethos of banking is to help people with their money, and I think this directive flies in the face of their customer service.” Cllr. O’Ryan said automated machines can be cumbersome and time consuming and not all people are in favour of using them to lodge money, or with online banking. “Even if a person was eager for online banking, the internet at home might be nonexistant in rural areas,” Cllr. O’Ryan pointed out. “I’ve checked Bank of Ireland’s website and the slogan in their Customer Charter states: ‘We are committed to providing excellent customer service. If we don’t meet your expectations in any way, we want to have the opportunity to put things right’. I think this is Bank of Ireland’s opportunity to put things right, because you can’t have a ‘one size fits all’. You have to cater for all your customers in such a banking situation,” Cllr. O’Ryan said. “I think it is very important the bank reverses this decision and if we can get some mornings a week for cash transactions, it would alleviate the people’s worries in Kilmacthomas.” Cllr. Ray Murphy, who seconded the motion, said it was a “very disappointing sit-

uation for the people of Kilmacthomas, who already lost a bank (AIB) in 2012”. He said the bank’s actions “will lead to a reduction in services and a decrease in customer service”. “Banks are profitable institutions made so by their customers. These types of drastic actions are another step towards the probable closure of rural banks,” Cllr. Murphy warned. “This is very disappointing considering the increased activity in Kilmac’ with the Greenway and new businesses opening, as it means there is more demand for cash services.” Cllr. Liam Brazil voiced his strong support for the motion. “It is a sad day for Kilmacthomas to see Bank of Ireland services being cut down to a minimum,” he said. “It’s okay for the younger generation who can go on their phone and use internet banking, but there are many other people who don’t have this, especially in rural places where they don’t have broadband.” Cllr. Brazil said the businesses in Kilmacthomas “will require change” and the actions of Bank of Ireland will force the customers to travel to the larger towns, a drawback for the village of Kilmac’. “There are some people who don’t have transport to get into the larger towns and there is no means of public transport either,” he pointed out. “Kilmac’ lost AIB a short time ago. This action by Bank of Ireland is probably the first step in closing this branch as well,” Cllr. Brazil said. He said that as a Bank of Ireland customer himself, “I am very disappointed and I’ve been onto them about this, but they don’t seem to care”. “I always thought Bank of Ireland was a friendly bank,” he said.“It is a very downward spiral for Bank of Ireland, but it shows what banks will do.” Cllr. John O’Leary said “it beggars belief how institutes and big business people in this country seem intent on reducing rural life to absolutely nothing”. “They have no care for the well-being of people and what those people require in society,” said Cllr. O’Leary. “Life is becoming more and more difficult

for people in rural areas and Bank of Ireland should reconsider their decision.” Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Seanie Power concurred, noting that AIB completely closed its branch in Kilmac’ a number of years ago. “Customers of AIB then had to travel to either Dungarvan or Carrick-on-Suir to do their banking,” he said. “We are going to have the same thing here with Bank of Ireland. It is the first step in shutting down the branch completely and another decimation of rural Ireland,” Cllr. Power said. “This is a shame and we have to do all in our power to ensure the bank keeps its Kilmac’ branch open,” he added. KILMEADEN POST OFFICE Meanwhile, Cllr. John O’Leary expressed grave concerns about the future for Kilmeaden Post Office after what he called a “disturbing piece of communication” was erected in the branch seeking customers to fill in a questionnaire about the level of business. “The notice was put up in Kilmeaden Post Office by Retail Operations Manager with An Post, Pat Cremin, asking users of the Post Office branch to write to him and fill in a questionnaire about the level of business at Kilmeaden Post Office, customer level of access to services elsewhere and capacity of neighbouring Post Offices.This is a disturbing piece of communication to have in our local post office,” Cllr. O’Leary said. He said it is a clear indication from An Post “that there are some efforts or attempts being made to close the Post Office in Kilmeaden”. “After the closure of Kill and Bonmahon Post Offices, despite the inconvenience, there would have been quite a lot of people who would use the Kilmeaden Post Office. “This means if the Post Office in Kilmeaden is closed, the nearest post office would be Portlaw or Waterford City.” Cllr. O’Leary said Kilmeaden is a growing area with a big population. “I publicly condemn this move by An Post. It is a very gorey way to do business and I hope people respond to this and come out fighting for the retention of the Post Office in Kilmeaden, because it gives a major service to people in the village and wider area.” All Councillors unanimously concurred.

Men suffer minor injuries as golf buggy plunges over shallow cliff at Gold Coast THE Irish Coast Guard’s Rescue 117 helicopter was called into action last week after a golf buggy with two males went over the side of a cliff at the Gold Coast in Dungarvan. The two men, understood to be from the Dungarvan area, were driving the buggy along the Gold Coast Golf Course, when the freak incident occurred near the 16th hole. It is understood the two men were looking for a golf ball when the golf buggy plunged over the side of the shallow cliffs onto the beach below.

The pair suffered minor injuries. Both were individually placed into stretchers and Rescue 117 winched them up to waiting ambulance personnel, who took them to University Hospital Waterford. Waterford Fire Service, the Gardaí and Bonmahon Coast Guard Unit also responded to the emergency. Rescue 117 is based at Waterford Airport and provides rescue helicopter cover to the whole of the South East region and beyond, as well as medical evacuations and assist mountain rescue teams when requested.

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Cruachán celebration held despite weather By Tom Keith WHILE the rain and mist m ay have dampened the faces and the foreheads of the pilgrims, it certainly did not damp their spirits as they celebrated the 30th Anniversary of the Cross of Hope and Peace on the top of Cruachán. Fr. Pat Butler, Parish Priest of Burncourt and Clogheen returned to the mountain on which he had arranged to have the Cross placed thirty years ago, to celebrate Mass in thanksgiving for the generosity of the people who had combined to provide the cross and for the repose of those who have passed to their reward since then. Fr. Conor Kelly, P.P., An Rinn agus an tSean Phobail, concelebrated with him. In his homily, Fr. Pat expressed his surprise that thirty years had passed since the community had got together to place the Cross on Cruachán. “The effort, the joy, the satisfaction, the celebration thirty years ago when we were up on this mountain watching the Cross of Hope and Peace being put into place is still there,” he said “and it is a great focus around West Waterford where it can be seen for miles in all directions. “St. John Paul, the Pope at the time, declared a Marian Year and a group who had gone to Medugorje, where the message of Our Blessed Lady is Hope and Peace, came together to celebrate that special year. “The Cross was to be a reminder, not only of our faith, but of the cross we might carry around ourselves. It might be heavy or light, but be sure that every one of us is carrying a cross of some kind. We may not talk about it, but we have one. “In life there are always mountains to climb,” Fr. Pat continued, “and every mountain is different and the journey to the top is not

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Fr. Conor Kelly and Fr. Pat Butler with Altar Servers at Mass on Cruachán last Sunday. Included also are two of the organisers, Kathleen Troy and Johnny Landers. [Tom Keith] the same for everyone. I watched people today make the climb to the top of the mountain because they wanted to have the experience of being close to our Cross of Hope and Peace. “No one goes through life without fears,” he continued, “they are always present. But Christ brought His followers to the mountain top. He often did that and I am sure His disciples must have said ‘oh no, not another mountain to climb’! “He brought them to the mountain and gave them the Sermon on the Mount; He told them that it would be on Mount

Calvary he would die; He suffered on the Mount of Olives; always a reference to the mountain. “Today, we have retreated from the comfort of our homes to the mountain here and, I say to you, whatever it is that you carry, try to leave it here.Try not to be too burdened when you leave here. It would be much better that the holy Mass speak to your heart, your soul and your mind, because the Lord God is saying to you ‘Love me with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your mind,” he concluded. This year, due to difficult and

They came from across Europe to the Mass on Cruachan last Sunday. From left are students visiting Dungarvan: Francesca, Francesca and Irene from Italy and Louise from France. [Tom Keith]

dangerous conditions underfoot as a result of constant rain, the Mass was celebrated at the base of the mountain where a goodly congregation had gathered to participate. Many of them had attended all or most of the annual celebrations over the three decades, although there were many children present and a number of teenagers and the younger generation also anxious to carry on the tradition. Kathleen Troy on behalf of the organising group extended thanks to Fr. Pat Butler and Fr. Conor Kelly for celebrating the Mass; Maureen Flynn and Johnnie Landers for providing the Altar; Ned Landers, Eddie Coyte, Tom Fennell, Don Nix, John Nugent and Maurice Flahavan for the extensive setting up; Dr Jim Stacy and Richard Power for the music and Hymns; Pat Fraher for the use of the generator and to the faithful congregation who had turned out in the unpleasant weather to honour the event. It is hoped to have another celebration of the special Anniversary later in the year, perhaps in one of the Halls to which the public will again be invited.

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Unique ‘Fairy Garden’ sees families flock to Haven Art Studio

THE creation of a handmade magical Fairy Garden at the Haven Art Studio in Dungarvan has had families flocking to see the unique attraction, writes Paul Mooney. Haven Art Studio, based at O’Connell Street (two doors up from Liam Rossiter’s Butchers) is run and operated by artists, David Minehan and Wini Swinburn, who spent many hours and meticulous care in creating the Fairy Garden project. The work took up to six weeks to complete

and was launched this week. The project is sponsored by a number of local businesses which allowed David and Wini to pool their talents and create the onetwelfth scale Fairy Garden outdoors in the garden of Haven Art Studio. A plaque will be located in the art studio garden to acknowledge the support of the businesses who so kindly contributed to the project. Wini said that all materials used in the creation of the Fairy

Access to the Waterford Greenway in the Fairy Garden at Haven Art Studio.

Garden were sourced locally. David said the Fairy Garden originally began as a small fairy house, but it grew from there into a Fairy Garden, covering a 7ft by 5ft area of the studio garden. The project provides a bit of ‘magic’ for the children and families who visit the studio to view the various pieces of artwork on display in the studio by David and other artists. Hidden within the Fairy Garden are various animals for

children to find, including hedgehogs, birds, rabbits and squirrels. Anyone wanting to create their own outdoor Fairy Garden, just pop into Haven Art Studio where Wini and Dave would be happy to give advice. Meanwhile, the Fairy Garden at Haven Art Studio is a permanent display and can be enhanced to support events in the town, such as the Festival of Food; Easter; Hallowe’en; Christmas; and promote facilities / activities in the locality, such as the Waterford Greenway and Dungarvan Art Trail. Currently, the ‘fairies’ occupying the Fairy Garden have their own access to the Waterford Greenway, as can be seen from our photographs. The Fairy Garden attraction has already had tourists and visitors, as well as local families flocking to view the stunning display. Haven Art Studio, based at 87A O’Connell Street, Dungarvan, is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 10.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Children viewing the Fairy Garden must be accompanied by an adult. More information, contact David Minehan on: 0861033018 or by email at: havenartstudio87@gmail.com. SPONSORS David and Wini expressed their deep appreciation and thanks to all who kindly supported their Fairy Garden

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The Fairy House within the Fairy Garden at Haven Art Studio.

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West Waterford in the shortlist for ‘Foodie Destination 2017’ Public encouraged to vote online for West Waterford By Paul Mooney FOOD producers from Durrow to Dungarvan showcased their unique and wonderful food offerings to a group of independent judges who visited the area on Tuesday last, as West Waterford makes its bid to be named the country’s premier ‘Foodie Destination 2017’. West Waterford made the shortlist of ten locations in the running for the title, which includes Boyne Valley; Cong Food Village; Galway’s Westend; Kilkenny; Kinsale; Loop Head Peninsula; Monaghan; Sligo; and Taste of West Cork. Each of the ten finalists receives a pre-arranged visit from independent judges, and combined with a national public voting campaign, the winning town / destination will be crowned ‘Foodie Destination of Ireland 2017’ later in August. The judges met food producers from Durrow to Dungarvan and were brought on a short cycle along the Waterford Greenway; met with members of Dungarvan Brewery to learn about the Waterford Way; and a walking tour of the restaurants and eateries in Dungarvan, culmi-

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Dungarvan Christian Fellowship teenage baptisms in the Blackwater river IT was a wonderful day as four of our teenagers chose to pursue Christ, and be baptized in accordance with His commands in Matthew 28:19. Before heading to the Villierstown and the Blackwater river, Pastor Steve shared from 1 Samuel 16:7, But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature .... For the LORD sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart." Following our service, the church gathered down at the riverside, the rain broke, the clouds parted and the sun came out for a truly blessed and memorable celebration. Congratulations to Olivia Katona, Caleb McLean, Jonathen Hamer, and Jordan DarganAkiwumi. We pray that the Lord will continue to direct your footsteps, as you trust in Him.

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Praise for constitutional conference held in Waterford A COUNCILLOR praised a constitutional conference which was held over a weekend in late June in Waterford City and organised by the Waterford Treasures Museum, to mark the 80th Anniversary of the adoption of the Irish Constitution. Cllr. Mary Roche, speaking at the recent Plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council, said the constitutional conference was a “very successful high-level conference, held in Waterford at the end of June”. “It is worth noting because it didn’t cost the Council a single penny, nor the bust of John Hearne (who drafted the Irish Constitution). I think congratulations is due to the organisers,” she said. A bust of John Hearne was unveiled in his

honour outside Bishop’s Palace in Waterford City at the time. “We had the Chief Justice present for the conference. It shouldn’t pass without some kind of note that it was held and it was very successful,” Cllr. Roche added. Concurring, Cllr. John Hearne thanked all involved “for a fantastic event”. “There was around 3,000 people who attended,” he said. The Chief Justice, Susan Denham launched the biography of John Hearne at the weekend conference. John Hearne was also a barrister, as well as Irish Ambassador to Canada and USA. The biography is written by Dr. Eugene Broderick, a modern history adviser and vol-

unteer assistant to the Waterford Museum of Treasures. Until fairly recently, it was believed that Éamon de Valera drafted the Constitution, but groundbreaking research in recent years unveiled a huge amount of information and original documents which revealed the truth that it was actually Waterford native, John Hearne who drafted the Constitution. In his book, Dr. Broderick also dismisses the commonly-held notion that John Charles McQuaid, former Archbishop of Dublin, was heavily involved in writing the Constitution. ‘John Hearne, Architect of the 1937 Constitution of Ireland’ by Dr. Eugene Broderick is published by Irish Academic Press priced at €29.99.

Council to consider modular homes to help speed up delivery of social housing WATERFORD Council is open to looking at any methods of speeding up the delivery of social housing, including modular homes. At the recent Plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr. Jim Griffin asked the Housing Section “to look at modular homes again”.

“I don’t see us having houses built in the near future for the people who need them,”he said. Director of Services, Ivan Grimes, assured Cllr. Griffin that the Council “is open to looking at any methods of speeding up the delivery of social housing, including modular homes”.

However, Mr. Grimes pointed out the recent experience of Dublin City Council, where their initial modular housing projects didn’t necessarily take any shorter time to build than conventional housing. “Maybe we’ll be able to learn from what they experienced in delivering those houses,” Mr. Grimes added.

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Council still has role in waste management through licensing and inspections WATERFORD City and County Council still has a role in relation to licensing and carrying out compliance inspections of waste collection operators, the recent Plenary meeting of the local authority was told. Cllr. Davy Daniels had queried if the Council has any control over waste collection companies or do they have a ‘free run’ on what they can charge. “What is proposed for September could have serious implications for large families and elderly people,” said Cllr. Daniels, indicating the new charging regime of pay per weight, which was due to be introduced from 1st July, but was put off until September. “It has been put off until September. The Dáil is in recess and they won’t return until October, so by then, the new scheme will already be in,” Cllr. Daniels said. Director of Services, Fergus Galvin said the Council still has control over licensing of waste collectors and carrying out compliance inspections to ensure waste companies are compliant with regulations.

“We don’t have a role or remit in the charging regime. It is an open competitive market and we’ve no role in terms of what charges are set by the individual operators,” Mr. Galvin said. Cllr. Lola O’Sullivan said there were some waste companies who are not operating or collecting brown bins in some areas. “This would have a significant effect on the weight of bins,” she pointed out. “The Council needs to follow up on that.” Mr. Galvin said waste operators are only required to operate a brown bin in areas where there is a population of over 500 people. ILLEGAL DUMPING COMPLAINTS Cllr. Daniels noted from the Environment Section of the Management Report that there were 1,307 illegal dumping / litter complaints under the Waste Management Act. “That is a dreadful figure and if anything, the situation is getting worse,” Cllr. Daniels said.“I compliment the staff because they response very fast to complaints.”

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underpins all that we do and our understanding of the local landscape is second to none. To compete against some of the larger national and international providers of healthcare staff and succeed in this contract has cemented our status as a leading healthcare staff and training provider in the South East and that would not have been possible without our dedicated and passionate team’ – Roisin Hartley, Director, Clannad Care. Clannad Care provide qualified, experienced and fully vetted Healthcare Assistants for homecare and temporary/contingency staffing solutions throughout the South East. They are also a sister company to Hartley People Recruitment which enables them to access and source the best quality staff utilising the very latest in recruitment software. If you’re an experienced Healthcare Assistant in West Waterford looking to join a growing company with plenty of new opportunities call Miriam today on 1800 815 668 for more information or email your CV to recruitment@clannadcare.ie

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EUROSPAR Abbeyside launches Defibrillator Supermarket to Provide Life Saving Equipment for Local Community

EUROSPAR Abbeyside has launched a new community initiative Defibrillator at every EUROSPAR Supermarket, which aims to provide a life-saving defibrillator outside their store. RTÉ’s Michael Lyster was on hand to help launch the initiative last week at the Radisson Blu St. Helen’s Hotel, Dublin with Malachy Hanberry, EUROSPAR Managing Director and David Menzies, Co Chair and Medical Director, Cardiac First Responders Ireland. Michael suffered a cardiac arrest in 2015 and had to be resuscitated by the National Ambulance Service using a defibrillator so he fully understands the importance of publically accessible defibrillators in our communities.

He said, “I’m delighted to help launch the Defibrillator at every EUROSPAR Supermarket initiative as this equipment can really mean the difference between life and death. Having a defibrillator in a public space raises the profile of heart disease and ensures that people know where to find one when an emergency occurs. I look forward to the day when each EUROSPAR has a defibrillator in place”. When a heart stops beating from cardiac arrest every second counts. The chances of recovery are reduced by 7 - 10% after each 60 seconds. Effective CPR coupled with the use of a defibrillator within the first 3 - 5 minutes of cardiac arrest can produce survival rates in the 49% - 75% range. This is the significance of the new Defibrillator at every EUROSPAR Supermarket initiative for each community in Ireland served by a EUROSPAR Supermarket. The Defibrillator at every EUROSPAR Supermarket initiative will raise funds for the installation of a publically accessible, automatic external defibrillator (AED) to be located outside of the EUROSPAR supermarket. Funds will be raised through

Bord Gáis Energy lends a Helping Hand in Waterford Staff cycle 310km from Cork to Dublin to raise awareness of homelessness in Ireland ACCORDING to Focus Ireland, as of May 2017, there were 94 people experiencing homelessness in Waterford. To raise awareness of the issue approximately 50 Bord Gáis Energy staff will take part in an office to office cycle next week from Cork to Dublin (8th-10th August) stopping off for a special event in John Roberts Square, Waterford at 12.00 noon on Wednesday, 9th August. HELPING HANDS WATERFORD EVENT The 310km cycle will see the Bord Gáis Energy employees set off on Day One from Cork city to Dungarvan via Castlemartyr and Youghal. After an overnight stay in Dungarvan, the team will use the new Waterford Greenway to Waterford city, where they will be welcomed by the Focus Ireland Helping Hands Pop-up Living Room. The Living Room is a place for those who visit to reflect on what home means to them and highlights the

importance of having a safe place that we can all call home. On Wednesday, the 9th August, the Helping Hands Popup Living Room, created by Bord Gáis Energy, will provide the cyclists with a place to recharge, relax and regenerate before they set off on the rest of the day’s route to Gorey. Passersby will also be able to enjoy some down-time in the living room, and play a part in raising much needed funds for Focus Ireland. The team from WLR FM will be broadcasting live from the event on John Roberts Square in the city centre with plenty of prizes and goodies to be given away on the day, as well as appearances from some local celebrities. The Bord Gáis Energy cycling team will then leave Waterford for an overnight stay in Gorey, arriving at their final destination - Bord Gáis Energy’s office in Dublin on Thursday, 10th August via Wicklow and Bray.

in-store collection, community fund-raising activities and contributions from the sale of a selection of SPAR Range products. Derek Downes is delighted to launch the Defibrillator at every EUROSPAR Supermarket initiative here in Abbeyside. He said: “Having a lifesaving defibrillator outside our store and making everyone aware of it will hopefully result in saving lives in this community. I hope you will join with our team here at EUROSPAR Abbeyside in order to raise the funds needed to buy a defibrillator for our area.” According to Malachy Hanberry, EUROSPAR Managing Director, “EUROSPAR Supermarkets are located at the heart of local communities.Therefore we wanted to come up with an initiative that looks after the wellbeing of the people in our communities and what better way than to install defibrillators outside our stores. EUROSPAR is focused, in a very tangible way, on helping to save lives in your local community.” EUROSPAR in partnership with CFR Ireland will provide "chain of survival" awareness and CPR training in the local community as well as training forre-

To help launch EUROSPAR’s new community initiative, which aims to deliver a Defibrillator at every EUROSPAR Supermarket, were Michael Lyster, RTÉ, Malachy Hanberry, EUROSPAR Managing Director and David Menzies, Co Chair and Medical Director, Cardiac First Responders Ireland at the Radisson Blu St. Helen’s Hotel, Dublin. There are 50 EUROSPAR supermarkets nationwide so this initiative aims to provide a defibrillators outside each store and many will be in areas that are not currently serviced by a life-saving defibrillator. tailers and staff members. This training and awareness will be carried out by local Community First Responders to coincide with the installation of the AED

at local stores. Each AED is automated to produce a report tracking the status of the machine and highlighting any issues on a daily basis. It

is EUROSPAR’s intention that each AED will be registered on the National Ambulance Service (NAS), CFR Ireland and other local defibrillator databases.

Waterford local environmental projects share €25,000 By Christy Parker SIXTEEN Waterford community organisations and individuals have received grant funding under the 2017 Local Agenda 21 Environment Partnership Fund (LA21 EPF) for 2017. The programme, which has been running since 1997, is a nationwide funding scheme that was agreed by the UN Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro in 1992 and retained at the Rio +20 conference in Rio in 2012. The LA21 EPF is administered by local authorities and co-ordinated by the Department of Environment, which must provide match funding. The projects involve partnership arrangements between local authorities and various local groups including community groups, schools and environmental NGOs. Eligible projects are those which support and complement, at local level, national environmental policies such as those pertaining to waste, biodiversity, climate change, air, water and sustainable development. The year, 834 projects nationally shared over €445.000, of which Waterford bodies

received approximately €25,000. The Waterford recipients, the amount received (inclusive of WC&CC match funding) and their project’s proposal are as follows. It is noticeable that there is a strong inclination towards bee conservation. 1. Bonmahon Tidy Towns (€600): Ground & hedging and plant ground cover plants for pollinator friendly garden. 2. St. Mary’s Graveyard Group. C of I Dungarvan (€600): Creation of bee friendly zone in graveyard. 3. Irish Peatland Conservation Council (€494): Produce a leaflet exploring Fenor Bog’s g history, biodiversity and value. 4. 35th Copper Coast Scout Group (€2,849): Promote responsible use of Annestown area and create awareness of personal impact on area. 5. Flynn Furney Environmental Consultants (€2,000): Provide information and assistance to Tidy Towns groups. 6. Global Action Plan (€3,000): Deliver 30 environmental workshops in 10 secondary schools. 7. Robin Barry (€2,000): Ten schools to receive one day’s workshops on effect of bees and pollinator species on local ecosystems.

8. Co. Waterford Beekeepers Assoc. (€3,100): Purchase container, seating equipment and bees to expand apiary. 9. St. Saviour’s NS, Ballybeg (€2,502): To create an outdoor classroom to teach pupils about the outdoors. 10. Cloth Nappy Library Ireland (€605): Provide service to loan cloth nappies parents and support for reuse, increase awareness re disposable nappies. 11. St. Ursula’s School (€1,190): Plant fruit trees and vegetable garden alongside water re-use and pollinator friendly plants. 12. Ardsallagh Crossroads Community Centre (€300): Plant pollinator friendly garden at crossroads to replace weed’s etc. 13. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg Community Ccl. (€1,970): Work with three national schools to grow own fruit & veg. 14. Christian Brothers (€1,290): Set up recycling stations within a school. 15. Rathgomack NS (€1.500): Begin growing within school garden, studying biodiversity and monitoring weather. 16. Ardmore Tidy Towns (€1,000): Creation of flower meadows and bee friendly trees shrubs, plants, erect signage, hives and conduct school educational project.

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Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District Environment Report By Christy Parker WATERFORD Council’s Environmental Section circulated a copious amount of information to July’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting, some of which remains relevant as August takes the reins of 2017. Amongst the more noteworthy or expansive elements in the report were: COMPLAINTS Illegal dumping contributed by far the most complaints to the council from a concerned local public this year, with about 100 calls made. Littering in general was next, with about half as many complaints, while control of dogs (35) abandoned vehicles (20) and dog fouling (surprisingly only around 10) next in line. WATERFORD ENERGY BUREAU (WEB) WEB is seeking community groups/businesses to participate in 2018 funding applications to

Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI)’s ‘Better Energy Communities Scheme’. Grants measuring 50% for community buildings and 30% for businesses can be expected for implementation of an array of energy efficiency measures or renewable energy technologies. SUSTAINABLE ENERGY COMMUNITY INITIATIVE WEB is seeking community groups to participate in this initiative, with funding of between €10,000 and €25,000 available to develop an energy masterplan for the first year and between €32,000 and €128,000 over the first three years for other reports and studies. Funding is also available for energy efficient upgrades and installations. SMART LIGHTING PILOT SCHEME The SEAI has launched a Smart Lighting pilot scheme programme aimed at assisting small

and medium enterprises to reduce their energy use and lighting costs.There are grants of 40% available for LED lighting upgrades. Meanwhile WEB has assisted energy savings in regard to the following projects: Four housing units in Cappoquin; electrical and mechanical specification included in tender process. Project is under construction with late 2017 as anticipated completion date. Four listed housing units in Tallow under design for retrofitting and occupancy. Energy efficiency/renewable energy report compiled for Mount Melleray Abbey. Completed survey in regard to upgrading community centres in Piltown and Kinsalebeg. Survey of all public lights within Waterford is in progress, with potential for LED retro fit programme in mind.

Councillor calls for early Spring cutting of hedgerows A WATERFORD Councillor has called for an early Spring cutting of hedges rather than Summer cutting of hedges during the prohibition period. Cllr. Jim Griffin was speaking at the recent Plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council, saying he believes if landowners are encouraged to cut their roadside hedges early in the Spring, it could make the roads a lot safer. Cllr. Griffin said an early Spring cutting would be much better than a Summer cutting.The cutting of hedgerows is prohibited between 1st March and 31st August. “I’m not in favour of Summer cuttings, but I’m sure we have to do it now because our hedgerows

seem to be extraordinarily long, causing a danger on the sides of the road,” Cllr. Griffin said. Director of Services, Fergus Galvin said he would consider Cllr. Griffin’s suggestion of an early Spring cutting. “We are after cutting the hedges at the moment. There’s been a lot of growth this Summer with the weather we’ve had. We had no option but to cut in mid-Summer,” Mr. Galvin explained. Cllr. Declan Doocey said there are still “right of way signs buried” in overgrown hedgerows. “Bad bends, sightlines and signs should be the priority, and every one of them should be cut tomorrow,” Cllr. Doocey said.

Seasonal demand reduces number of B&Bs available for emergency homeless accommodation THE number of people Waterford Council can house in emergency B&B homeless accommodation is reduced during the Summer months because of peak demand. At the recent Plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr. Eamon Quinlan noted that the Council was able to house 14 people in emergency B&B homeless accommodation in May and June, but only able to house six people in emergency B&B homeless accommodation in July. Cllr. Quinlan asked why the Council’s capacity to accommodate people in emergency B&B homeless accommodation was reduced by over 50 percent in July. “Is it a seasonal issue? Do we have a plan of action to address this, because we are looking at an unsustainable level that is putting people

on waiting lists and leaving people on the streets,” Cllr. Quinlan said. Director of Services, Ivan Grimes, confirmed that the issue with trying to house people in emergency B&B homeless accommodation during July is a seasonal issue. “In the Summer months, accommodation at hotels and B&Bs is in peak demand,” Mr. Grimes confirmed. “But we are working with a couple of approved housing bodies to put in place alternative, more sustainable accommodation for homeless families that will reduce the need to rely on B&Bs and hotels in the future. I hope we will be able to advance something in the coming months on that,” Mr. Grimes added.

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Please cast your vote WEST Waterford and the County generally have had a very positive and encouraging five months, since the new Greenway was added to our already rich list of natural amenities and created destinations. The ensuing publicity, almost all very positive, has lifted many boats and our national profile too. Some businesses report that they have some difficulty in coping with the increased number of visitors, a very welcome complaint and one they are quickly solving. However, the lack of some services, especially public toilets is causing some concern and should be addressed as a matter of urgency. Our latest bid for national recognition is for West Waterford to be designated a ‘Foodie Destination’. This should not be impossible, for in Dungarvan alone it is not possible to stroll the streets on quiet evenings without being tempted by the aroma of fine foods from our many restaurants and food outlets at various levels. Our opportunity for recognition comes this week with the announcement of a public voting campaign to decide which of ten locations around the country should be designated ‘Foodie Destination 2017’. Elsewhere in our news columns we have more detail about this and we join with Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber who are encouraging members of the public to go online and vote for West Waterford at:www.foodiedestinations.ie/city/west-waterford/ The deadline for voting is 12.00 noon on Thursday, 10th August. In the immortal words of that famous American politician: ‘Vote early and vote often’ if that’s allowed of course!

Brilliant Music Festival WHILE the streets of Dungarvan may not have been brimming over with young talent playing their hearts out over the Holiday Weekend, there was music in the air, magnificent music delivered by some of the best known

Incorp. Munster Industrial Advocate names in the traditional music world, some of them icons of their art. At home we have David Power, world renowned on the uilleann pipes, an instrument which is growing in popularity by the year, not least through the good offices and intense promotion by David from his highly respected position in the industry. Last weekend, world talent came to Dungarvan and their art and performances were welcomed, praised and appreciated by those lucky enough to get seats at the formal concerts. Patrons were loud in their praise as they emerged, musically sated from each of the venues and another festival success can be claimed for the town and district. The initiative of having the visiting musicians play in various open-air venues for the public was a novel and successful one and a template which might be more widely adopted. As we think of the close of summer and the approach of Autumn, we can look back on a host of successful events, with the strains of the First Summer Music Festival still ringing in our ears.

This one is for Tadhg AS the last couple of weeks have passed the support for our premier team, Waterford Senior Hurlers has visibly grown and the fervour more intense in anticipation of a victory over old rivals Cork in the headquarters of the game, Croke Park. There is no doubt that the entire squad, players, Manager and backroom team have prepared as well as they can and it is now up to the fifteen on the field to deliver on their lengthy and dedicated training regime and their victories to date. Few, if any, supporters of the Déise would not believe that this team is not capable of delivering the blue riband of hurling to this county in September and long for the day when the Liam McCarthy Cup will cross the

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county bounds into the Déise once more. There is a widespread belief also, not least in the senior camp, that this can be achieved, but first, the very significant hurdle which is this Cork team must be surmounted. No doubt the absence of hurling giant, Tadhg de Búrca in uncharacteristic circumstances will be felt in front of the goal, but there are many precedents for significant loss actually inspiring a team to great heights. The loss of John Mullane in the Munster Final of 2004 when the Deise were two points behind might have been expected to quash their hopes, but the team, as a team, rose above adversity and won their second Munster title in three years. On this occasion, Waterford fans and supporters can expect a Herculean effort from their team next Sunday and will harbour a great measure of confidence that victory is within the competence of their hurling heroes. We are likewise confident at the Dungarvan Observer.

Playing for Niamh AS the Women’s Rugby World Cup campaign opens today (Wednesday) we have to acknowledge our great sadness and that of her many friends and fellow players at the absence through injury of our own Niamh Briggs. Niamh has been an outstanding Captain of the National team, a model representative for the country abroad and a dedicated, loyal and honest servant of the game of rugby. She has worked long and hard in preparation for this campaign and it is deeply regrettable that she cannot fulfil her ambitions. Her absence from the field of play and her inability to lead the team she loves and in which she has invested much of herself, is little short of tragic for Niamh and a cause of great sadness for her family, friends, many fans and team supporters. It will not be easy for her to stay on the sideline, but there is no doubt that her voice will be heard where tactics are discussed and her input valued. We look to her successor, Louise Galvin to wear the mantle of Captain in an equally dedicated way, in her own style and making her own major contribution to the competition. We wish the team every success and are confident that they will deliver a very positive result for our country while upholding the best sporting traditions all through.

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Waterford Scooter Club handed over a cheque for €10,125 to the Waterford Hospice Movement on Wednesday last outside O'Shea's Hotel, Tramore. The cheque was from the proceeds of the Annual Tramore Scooter Show which was held on July 7th & 8th last. Christine O'Brien is pictured handing over the cheque to Noreen O'Shea, Noeline Power, Mary O'Reilly and Maria Quilty from the Waterford Hospice Movement. Also included were Waterford Scooter Club members, Andrew Collie, Nigel Reilly, Alan Butler, Thomas McGrath, Tom Jacob, Derek and Chris Connolly, Mitch Ryan, "Baz" Moynihan and Jamie Croke. [Noel Browne]

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Blind disability campaigner ‘yet to address a West Waterford audience’ By Christy Parker A BLIND American disability rights and Christian ethos speaker who heaped praise on Youghal’s Clock Gate tower’s suitability for the visually impaired, says he would love the opportunity to address audiences in west Waterford. Glynn Langston, Texas-born but Louisiana by preference, has brought his messages of hope, determination and courage to community groups, schools, and other audiences across the world and Ireland. He has spoken several times at Youghal’s Rotary Club but, he says, has “never crossed into Waterford” as part of his work. “I’d love to” he adds. Glynn was born blind, the survivor of prematurely born twins, in Huston in 1949. In defining the influence his blindness has had on his life, his own website (www.insightbow.org) describes it “has not kept him from a most dynamic and adventurous lifestyle.” The website records how following a highly successful education career, Glynn graduated with a degree in European History and Public Speaking in 1971. It tells how he speaks fluent French, is conversational in Russian, German and Spanish and reads and writes in Braille. He is also “an avid ham radio operator and has been involved

in several life-saving calls.” He has had audiences with world leaders and heads of state, including King Faisal of Saudi Arabia and President De Valera. TV AND RADIO During the 1970’s and ‘80’s while living in Ireland, Glynn was a media spokesman for the Irish National Council for the Blind and provided the voiceover for their advertisements. He appeared on Gay Byrne’s Late Late Show several times. This period coincided with a 22-year career as a Gospel missionary on behalf of Churches of Christ across Europe. Nowadays Glynn, his wife Ann (they met literally and metaphorically on a blind date!) and his Cork-born adult children Andre and Elise are committed to Insight International, a Braille Outreach Worldwide Ministry. They produce free Biblical literature and audio devices for the visually impaired, including Braille bibles. He has Irish citizenship and spends about five months a year in Youghal, managing his business interests via the internet. He is furthermore one of the most jovial, articulate and perceptive people one could meet. VISITING TO THE TOWER During his current sojourn in Youghal, Glynn visited the recently-opened Clock Gate tower. His experience surpassed

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cate the 24 metre high tower’s four floors. She added an eggshell for the dome for good measure. The improvisations gave Glynn a unique indication of the tower’s geography and stature. “It worked perfectly!”, he smiles. The models now remain in situ for further blind visitors. UNIQUE EXPERIENCE Having visited dozens of museums in his life, Glynn finds that “in general they are not benign towards blind people”, citing a predominance of encased artefacts and information boards. The Youghal tower however was an experience he’d “strongly recommend to visually impaired agencies.” (Notwithstanding this the building’s steep approach steps are themselves of historical importance and cannot be removed, rendering the front door wheelchair inaccessible. Also, once inside the spaces are compact and present many further steps.) The major consideration for the visually impaired is that visitors may handle the displays, plus the stairs linking the four floors are hand-railed. In addition, audial and odorous special effects have also been added to the tours (as has roof access). Thus one can hear the mice scratching in the jail cells and smell the dank surroundings, for enhanced authenticity. For Glynn the satisfaction involved easily negotiable stairs, artefacts telling their own story through touch and the wonderful pleasure of being allowed to wind the mechanism on the old clock”, he recalls. Details and tour information: www.youghalclockgate.ie Glynn Langston e-mail: INSIGHTBOW@aol.com; tele: 087-947 2963.

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Waterford writers for Kilmore Quay Literary Festival THREE of Waterford’s most noted literary figures, the internationally-celebrated travel writer Dervla Murphy, awardwinning poet Thomas McCarthy and creative workshop facilitator Margaret O’Brien, have been confirmed for the second Write By The Sea 2017 Literary Festival set to take place in Kilmore Quay, Co. Wexford from Saturday, September 30th, to Sunday, October 1st. Murphy, who lives in Lismore, Co. Waterford, will be interviewed on-stage at the Stella Maris Centre in Kilmore Quay by best-selling author Jackie Hayden at 4.00 p.m. on Saturday, September 30th. The doyenne of travel writers has written over 20 books about her various adventures that began fifty years ago when she cycled from Dunkirk in France all the way through the Middle East to Delhi in India. They will be joined by Belfastbased motorcycling travel writer Geoff Hill. McCarthy, born in Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, has published eight collections of

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poetry including The Sorrow Garden and The Last Geraldine Officer, and is a winner of the Patrick Kavanagh Poetry Award. He will read from his works at 2.30 p.m. on Sunday, October 1st, and take part in a Q and A session afterwards. Margaret O’Brien lives in the Suir Valley within sight of Sliabh na mBan. She currently teaches English Literature and Creative Writing in the School of Humanities, WIT. She’s led her creative writing workshops since 2008, and on Saturday, September 30th at 9.30 a.m. she will deliver an Introduction to Creative Writing. Other contributors to Write By The Sea 2017 are noted novelists Donal Ryan and Cat Hogan, Welsh poet Joe Neal, internationally-renowned playwright Billy Roche, Marcus Connaughton of RTE, Sarah Webb (children’s fiction author), John Curran (editor of the award-winning Agatha Christie’s Complete Secret Notebooks), novelist Peter Murphy, and Jackie Hayden discussing music journalism. Full details of the Write By The Sea 2017 programme and booking facilities are available on www.writebythesea.ie Tickets can be purchased through the website for €28 for a day ticket or €45 for a weekend ticket. The Write By The Sea 2017 committee have expressed their gratitude to their sponsors and to Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Medilink, Wexford County Council, Wexford Arts Centre and the Arts Council for their generous support. For further information contact: info@writebytheseakq.ie

Minister Halligan announces over €70,000 funding for local outdoor projects FUNDING of €70,600 has been awarded to maintain, enhance and promote nine outdoor recreation projects in Waterford, Minister of State John Halligan has confirmed. The grants, allocated under the 2017 Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme as part of the Government’s Action Plan for Rural Development, will cover up to 80% of the total project costs, Minister Halligan said: “Waterford Council, our State Agencies and local communities have spent significant time and effort developing these project proposals over the last number of months and I am delighted that they will now receive the financial resources necessary to support their excellent work. “Under the Scheme, a grant of €12,000 was awarded to new walking initiative ‘Walk Waterford – From Sea to

Mountain’ and the provision of Euro Velo Route Signage for cyclists is to receive a further €10,000. “The Annestown Cliff Coastal Walk will receive €9,600 towards its development and €9,000 has been allocated for The Ladies Walk at the beautiful Curraghmore Estate in Portlaw. A further €8,000 was awarded to the Kilbarry Nature Park, the Nire Valley Walks in the Comeragh Mountains and the Anne Valley Walk in Dunhill, while €6,000 will go to the Rathgormack Walks project. “The Waterford Greenway has put the spotlight on the massive potential of our local recreational tourism offering and these beautiful scenic sites – many of which are already well-known to people in Waterford – will now be enhanced and improved for all to enjoy.”

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Emily Manning, Caoimhe Power and Naoise Dooley.

Tour de Munster 2017 ready to hit the road for Down Syndrome Ireland and individual beneficiaries, and encourage locals to give them that extra push WITH the countdown on for the 17th annual Tour de Munster charity cycle in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland and individual beneficiaries, over 100 cyclists are geared up for the four day cycle across Munster. This year’s tour will be kicking off from City Hall in Cork City on Thursday, 10th August, and will return to Cork to see cyclist finish up the iconic and demanding St. Patrick’s Hill on Sunday, 13th August. Travelling over 600 km in just four days, the amateur cyclists will make their way through beautiful cities, towns and villages of all six counties of Munster. Joining them will be cycling legend Sean Kelly, who is a huge supporter of the event with this being his 12th year participating in the Tour de Munster. All funds raised from the charity cycle will go directly to the Munster branches of Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI), now in its 8th year as beneficiary of the cycle and to the individual beneficiaries involved. This is a new addition to this year’s Tour de Munster and allows cyclists to select their own beneficiary to raise funds and awareness for it. Since its inception in 2001, Tour de Munster has raised over €2.4 million for its beneficiaries with almost €1.9 million for DSI alone. Paul Sheridan, who established Tour de Munster, could not be prouder of the Tour and its many participants over the last 16 years. Speaking ahead of the event Paul said, “Everyone involved in this year’s tour has put in so much hard work and dedication, and we’re really looking forward to another successful year. Without those partaking and supporting, the tour would not be possible and their involvement is looked upon with great admiration. The tour is not for the faint-hearted and is quite the endurance test for amateur cyclists. As we make our way through each county the support we receive from locals is what motivates everyone to keep on going, creating such a fantastic atmosphere. With all donations going to such worthy causes, we’re encouraging the people of Munster to dig deep, come out and support, and help raise much needed funds from August 10th to 13th.” Paul continued, “With the phenomenal success in fundraising in recent years, we really want to keep up the momentum. Support for the tour grows year upon year and it’s wonderful to see the great work being carried out by DSI’s Munster branches, and the many families whose lives are improved as a result of these branches.” The Irish Examiner, Red FM, Clare FM, Tipp FM, and WLR FM are the Official Media Partners of Tour de Munster 2017. For route information and the latest information and news log onto www.tourdemunster.com, find it on

Facebook, or follow the Tour on twitter @tourdemunster. For further information on Down Syndrome Ireland please see www.downsyndrome.ie. TOUR DE MUNSTER 2017 ROUTE Stage 1: Thursday, 10th August – Cork to Tipperary to Limerick to Clare Cork (Silversprings Hotel): 8.00am – 8.45am Cork (City Hall): 8.25am – 9.25am Midleton (Quick Stop): 10.25am – 10.40am Tallow: 11.40 – 11.40 Lismore (Refreshments: Park): 12.10pm – 12.30pm Clogheen (Tipp DSI Pasta & Pastries: Clogheen Community Hall): 1.25pm – 2.00pm Cahir: 2.30pm – 2.30pm Tipperary: 3.30pm – 3.30pm Limerick (DSI Centre, Castletroy): 5.20pm – 5.50pm Ballykisteen (Lunch): 3.40pm – 3.30pm Birdhill: 6.50pm – 6.50pm Killaloe (Lakeside Hotel): 7.05pm Stage 2: Friday, 11th August - Clare to Kerry Killaloe: 9.00am Tuamgraney: 9.45am Ennis (tea/coffee: Temple Gate Hotel): 11.30am – 12.00pm Kilrush: 1.30pm – 1.45pm Kilimer (Ferry): 2.00pm – 2.00pm Tarbert: 2.20pm – 2.20pm Listowel (tea/coffee & scone: Christy’s pub): 3.10pm – 3.40pm Tralee (Manor West Retail Park): 4.40pm Stage 3: Saturday, 12th August - Kerry Tralee: 9.45am Stradbally: 10.20am – Dingle (Lunch: Skellig Hotel): 12.00 noon – 1.00pm Castlemaine: 2.30pm – 2.30pm Milltown: 2.45pm -3.00pm Killarney (Break: Deenagh lodge): 4.00pm – 4.30pm Kenmare (Dinner: Lansdowne Arms Hotel): 5.45pm Stage 4: Sunday, 13th August - Kerry to Cork Kenmare: 10.00am Glengariff (tea/coffee & scone: The Maple Leaf Bar): 11.00am – 11.30am Ballylickey: 12.00 noon Gougane Barra (Lunch): 1.00pm – 1.45pm Inchigeela: 2.20pm – 2.35pm Macroom: 3.15pm -3.15pm Lissarda (Break): 3.35pm – 3.50pm Cork -St. Patrick’s Hill and finishing at the Clayton Silver Springs Hotel, Cork: 5.15pm

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Inexperienced cyclists blamed for problems on Greenway INEXPERIENCED cyclists are being blamed for causing problems on the Greenway. At the recent Plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr. Declan Doocey said: “It is inexperienced cyclists who are causing the problems”. “They are brushing up against people and can’t stop the bike in time, so they are running into people,” he said. “It is after being brought to my attention on numerous occasions.”

Council staff commended for their outdoor work SINN Féin Councillor Jim Griffin gave high praise for all the outdoor staff of Waterford City and County Council “for all the marvelous work they do in all weather”. Cllr. Griffin was speaking at the recent Plenary meeting of the local authority, who said the outdoor staff of the Council don’t get enough credit for the work they do to ensure Waterford City and County is clean and tidy and looking its best, particularly at this time of year when there would be more tourists and coming into the judging season of the Tidy Towns Competition. “It is a great credit to them for what they do all year around,” Cllr. Griffin said. Director of Services, Fergus Galvin thanked Cllr. Griffin for his comments and said he would pass them onto the supervisors and staff.

Beach bye-laws to be erected in coming weeks BEACH bye-laws will be erected at designated beach areas in the coming weeks. Cllr. Jim Griffin queried whether the beach bye-laws would be in position before the end of Summer. Speaking at the recent Plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr. Griffin also queried if the Council was happy with the signage advertising the beach wheelchair for disabled people. Director of Services, Fergus Galvin, confirmed the Council recently received a delivery of beach bye-law signs which, he said would be erected at designated beach areas in the coming weeks. In relation to the beach wheelchair signs, Mr. Galvin said there is an insurance issue between the Council and the group who are going to operate the beach wheelchair. “But hopefully, that will be in operation very quickly,” Mr. Galvin said. The Council has made provision for a beach wheelchair at Tramore Beach.

Cllr. Joe Conway said when the whole Greenway concept was initiated, it was indicated that it would be self policing. “I was walking the Greenway on two occasions through Ballyvoile and at either end of the tunnel it clearly states that cyclists must dismount. That is not happening,” Cllr. Conway said. “While I was there, all the cyclists I saw cycled through the tunnel.The signage needs to be much more emphatic and point out the

responsibilities and liabilities on cyclists,” Cllr. Conway added. Director of Services, Fergus Galvin said the Council has taken some expert advice regarding the Greenway and it was recommended that the current signs in place are probably inappropriate. “We are looking to replace those signs with ‘proceed with caution’ and ‘beware pedestrians’, so there wouldn’t be a requirement for cyclists to dismount,” Mr. Galvin said.

Waterford’s Viking long boat in need of TLC THE replica of a Viking long boat outside Reginald’s Tower in Waterford City is in need of some TLC due to cracking. At the recent Plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr. Jim Griffin pointed out that the Viking long boat which is exhibited outside Reginald’s Tower, is a huge tourist attraction. “It needs oiling because it is beginning to crack,” Cllr. Griffin said. “The Council needs to examine the boat and see if something can be done.” He also praised the recently opened Viking 3D virtual reality tour, which he said was “absolutely fabulous”. The ‘King of the Vikings’ Virtual Reality Adventure, brings you up close and personal with the Vikings who founded Veðrafjorðr (Waterford) Ireland’s oldest city.

Set in a replica Viking house within the atmospheric ruins of a medieval monastery in the heart of the Viking city, you will be met by a Viking ‘comb-maker’, regaled with stories about life in Viking Waterford and then don the special 3D Oculus Rift headset which will transport you back in time to 1,100 years ago to come face-to-face with the great heroic and legendary Viking leader, Reginald, the founder of Veðrafjorðr, (Waterford) and King of Waterford and York. This wonderful and exciting attraction is based at 10 Bailey’s New Street,Waterford, only 100 steps from Reginald’s Tower. It is open daily from 10.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. seven days a week (May to October). More information on their website: www.kingofthevikings.com.

Still no update on ministerial review on Tenant Purchase Scheme THERE is still no update from the Minister of Housing in regards to the review of the Tenant Purchase Scheme. The TPS allows a Council tenant to purchase their Council home. However, the scheme has recently been under ministerial review after a year in operation. At the recent Plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr. Davy Daniels said the TPS “is straightforward enough, and I get annoyed when I hear about all these ministerial reviews”. “In one particular instance I know of, there are Council tenants who have been living in their Council house for over 40 / 50 years and they want to purchase their home,” Cllr. Daniels said. “They have the finance, but are not allowed by the minister and Government of the day. Why can’t the minister address that situation? It doesn’t make sense.” Director of Services, Ivan Grimes said he has passed all Councillors comments and recommendations onto the Department of Housing. “But the timeline for the review is completely out of our control. We don’t have any information on the content of the review,” Mr. Grimes said.

Councillor vows to keep 24/7 Cardiac Care ‘on the agenda’ A WATERFORD Councillor has vowed that the campaign for provision of 24/7 Cardiac Care for University Hospital Waterford will continue and “will not come off the agenda”. Cllr. Davy Daniels was speaking at the recent Plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council, where he complimented the organisers and speakers of a demonstration organised at the Dáil recently in support of 24/7 Cardiac Care at UHW. “It is most regrettable that the Taoiseach of the day couldn’t give time to meet with the people of Waterford and the South East region,” said Cllr. Daniels. “I understand he was busy at Farmleigh on the same day.” He said the Minister for Health, Simon Harris didn’t meet with the campaigners either on the day. “We know he (Minister for Health) previously refused to meet with consultants at the hospital,” Cllr. Daniels said. “I am fully supportive of this campaign for 24/7 Cardiac Care at UHW and I will not let it come off the agenda,” Cllr. Daniels vowed.

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Grattan Square Heritage Plaque Project Plaque Location: Reboot, 33 Grattan Square, Dungarvan

THE FAMINE IN DUNGARVAN Accounting Technician ACCOUNTING in Coláiste Chathail Naofa has always been delivered to a very high standard.This can be seen in the number of students who achieve high results. Every year the Accounting Technicians Ireland, the examining body, put together a league table of results. Each year a student from Coláiste Chathail Naofa is placed in the top twenty. Last year, it was Cathy Dunne’s turn. She was placed 18th overall after 2 years of study. Cathy also achieved Accounting Technician Student of The Year at the Coláiste Chathail Naofa annual Awards Night. This is given in recognition of the work and dedication put in by each student as well as how much they engaged with the course. Cathy chose to study at CCN as it was local which made it more affordable. She also found that the smaller class size was an advantage, ‘it was easy to ask a question in class and I got a lot of one-on-one time from the teachers’. JOB OPPORTUNITIES Completing the course allowed Cathy to apply for many interviews, ‘I found one of the things employers were looking for at interview was to have a qualification and experience with SAGE Accounts which I got in 2nd year on the course. The course does a great job combining theory with the practical side of things’. There is a current shortage of Accounting Technicians in Ireland, so it is a huge growth area with good job prospects. While it can be used as a stepping stone to further study it is a very useful qualification to have for running your own business or doing accounts for family members and other clients. PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES Cathy is currently working part time as she is also working towards her CPA (Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland) exams to become a fully qualified accountant. Examples of other progression opportunities include those with The Chartered Association of Certified Accountants and the BA in Accounting (Hons) in WIT The Accounting Technician course is a 2-year full time professional qualification. Four subjects are studied each year including Financial Accounting, Taxation, Management Accounting, Management, Law, MS Excel and SAGE Accounts & Payroll. APPLY NOW FOR REMAINING PLACES Some places have been offered at the May interviews but we will be interviewing again in early September for any remaining places. The application form is available from the school office or on our website at www.ccndungarvan.com. Applicants will be contacted in August. Follow us on facebook at Coláiste Chathail Naofa – College of Further Education @ccnplc for the latest updates.

Cathy Dunne with Course Co-ordinator Muireann Fitzgerald.

IT is difficult to describe the horrendous impact of the Famine to a modern person. The absence of film or photographs and the passage of time has led to it fading from memory. At the height of the Famine in 1847, almost 4000 people were living in Workhouses around Dungarvan town. Several thousand more were dependent on food handouts (outdoor relief) to survive. The scenes around the town would have been comparable to the Ethiopian famine of the 1980's. Such was the pressure to accommodate the starving, that the shop counters in Boyle's House (now Whelan's Newsagents, O'Connell Street) were removed to allow the 200 girl inmates lie down to sleep. Within the workhouse system family units were broken up on admission, men, women and children were accommodated separately. DUNGARVAN WORKOUSES As the Famine progressed and the scale of the disaster became obvious, additional auxiliary workhouses were rented to accommodate the “paupers”. The following are a list of the main workhouses. Omitted from the list are some hospital buildings such as Cairbre House & Shandon House that were used to treat patients suffering from cholera, dysentery, scarlet fever etc. • The Dungarvan Union Workhouse [2,000 people (designed to accommodate 600)] - Dungarvan Community Hospital • Kiely's Store No. 1 - Quay Lane [350 people] • Kiely's Store No. 2 - Quay Lane [150 people] • Dee's House, Blackpool - [200 boys] formerly Power's Bakery, O'Connell Street • Boyle's House, Blackpool - [200 girls] Whelan's Newsagents, O'Connell Street • Carbery's Store, Strandside South [550 people] – now demolished, adjacent to the Castle Keep Estate. • Galwey's Store, Strandside South [150 people] - now demolished, located in Stoke's Field beside Abbeyside Church. • Keating's Store,The Quay - [600 people] demolished c1921 located behind Bank House, T. F. Meagher Street. The impact of the Famine was extreme, it is almost impossible to know how many died or emigrated but the following population figures

The shopfront of Reboot showing the engraved plaque at the threshold. for Dungarvan tell their own story about the catastrophe that befell the town. Dungarvan 1841: 8,625 people Dungarvan 1911: 4,977 people Dungarvan 2011: 7,991 people SUFFERING AND DEATH IN DUNGARVAN The following reports from 1847 give some sense of the desolation caused by the Famine in Dungarvan. While the impact of the Famine in West Waterford peaked in 1847, the direct effects of the Famine could conservatively be said to last from 1845 to 1855. The economic and social effects lasted much longer. January 1847: A report in the Cork Examiner commented on the suffering of the people in Dungarvan: 'You cannot walk abroad for one moment that you are not appealed to by scores of poor creatures...exhausted from hunger...their tottering steps and emaciated countenances would at once convince you of the truth of their soul-sickening story. On Sunday last there were five funerals almost at the same time in Abbeyside...from morning till night you are alarmed by the cries and miseries of hungry creatures.' February 1847: it was said that Dungarvan had a greater prevalence of disease than any other part of Ireland: 'In fact it beggars description and outrivals Skibbereen. Every day is seen issuing from the Workhouse

The illustration by Rachael Power on which the plaque's engraving was based.

gate the dead cart with three, four or five of its dead inmates.The deaths in the Workhouse are nothing, comparatively speaking, to the immense number outside its doors. If something is not done, and that quickly, two thirds of the population must unquestionably perish.' Summer 1847: The Waterford Freeman reporting on the area around Dungarvan noted that: 'The poor are dying like rotten sheep, in fact they are melting down into the clay by the sides of the ditches...The bodies remain for whole weeks in those places unburied. In a corner of the vegetable shambles, a man was dead for five days.' I am informed that the Rev. John O'Gorman, Abbeyside, has to attend from 12 to 15 sick people every day; from morning till eleven o'clock at night he is engaged in administrating the last Sacrament to the sick and dying.The paper also referred to a poor woman who carried the dead body of her son around the town in a cart hoping to collect enough money to buy a coffin. Cork Examiner, 24th May, 1847: An 18 year old male was found dead by the roadside at Affane, his legs had been partially eaten by dogs. It was remarked that 'such scenes are now becoming so common that people think nothing about them.' WHY WAS THIS SUBJECT SELECTED? The Famine was the greatest

tragedy in Dungarvan's history. One of the dangers of a heritage world focused on tourism and visitor numbers is that topics that aren't tourist friendly can be set to one side. The role that local history groups and museums play in tourism is important but it shouldn't be to the detriment of our primary role, recording our community’s history. WHAT IS THE IMAGE ON THE PLAQUE? The illustration on the plaque is a reworking of an illustration from The Pictorial Times of London of “A food riot in Dungarvan 1846”. The volunteer run Grattan Square Heritage Plaque Project was managed by Willie Whelan for Waterford County Museum. Rachael Power drew the illustrations and William Fraher did much of the original historical research.

Engraved plaque depicting the Food Riot.

The illustration of the Dungarvan Food Riots from the 10th October 1846 issue of the London Pictorial Times.

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Pictured above at the 2017 Sport Ireland Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford – Sponsors Launch (from l to r): Teresa Collins, Dungarvan Credit Union; John Flahavan, Flahavan’s; John Treacy, CEO Sport Ireland; Dan Shanahan; Pat Nugent, Mayor of Waterford City & County Council; Pierce Flynn, Flynn Hotels, and Derek Downes, Eurospar Abbeyside.

SEAN Kelly Tour fever has descended on Waterford in recent weeks and one cannot help but notice the multitudes of cyclists out on the roads preparing themselves for the challenge ahead! On Friday, 4th August, organisers of the Tour and loyal sponsors got together to officially launch what promises to be another wonderful event on August 19th and 20th. We were delighted to be joined by Sport Ireland, CEO and Waterford Sporting legend John Treacy and as the County holds its breath ahead of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Semi-Final it was fantastic that Dan Shanahan could spare some time in his hectic schedule to join us for the launch. The Sport Ireland Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford is organised by Waterford City & County Council, Waterford Sports Partnership and local cycling clubs.The event has also been supported and guided over the last eleven years by the man himself, Sean Kelly, and the success of the event year on year relies on the unwavering support of our loyal sponsors and the 500+ volunteers that never fail to give their time on the weekend of the event and in the planning in the weeks leading up to it - without their support the event just would not happen. Speaking at the launch, Mayor of Waterford City and County Council, Pat Nugent, said "the Sean Kelly Tour has been a great contributor to Waterford for over a decade on a social, recreational and tourism level. It is a very important element of the overall Waterford tourism brand proposition and the Council is delighted to be part of it.” It is with the continued support of the event’s key sponsors that we have been able to develop the event from humble beginnings in 2007 to the prestigious event it is today - 'Voted Cycling Ireland's Best Leisure Event in 2016'.The event is part of the Sport Ireland Series of five leisure cycles around the country, the series is supported and promoted at national level by Sport Ireland and Cycling Ireland. The Tour is also supported by a host of other sponsors many of whom have been involved with the tour since the beginning, these include Flahavan’s, Eurospar and Dungarvan Credit Union. For 2017 these have also been joined by Flynn Hotels who we are delighted to welcome to the fold! The cliché

‘we could not have done it without you’ truly applies to all of these companies. John Treacy Chief Executive Sport Ireland said “I am delighted to attend the launch of the Sport Ireland Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford. This event is for everybody, all ages and all fitness levels, and is all about encouraging people to get active through cycling and developing habits of regular exercise, which will ultimately lead to enhanced quality of life. I would encourage everyone, no matter what your ability of cycling to take part; it is a great day out for family and friends.” ENTER NOW! Yes, there is still time to enter the 50k Kelly Cruise, 100k Kelly Heritage Route or the 160k Kelly Comeragh Challenge - you can enter online @ www.theseankellytour.com. ENTRY CLOSES AT 12 NOON FRIDAY, 18th AUGUST. 12k Kelly Spin – On Saturday, 19th August, the up and coming cyclists of the future will get their chance to get out and active on their bike in the company of 1,500 others on a partially traffic free route around Dungarvan, Abbeyside, Clonea Road, Ballinacourty and finishing along the Waterford Greenway in the 12k Kelly Spin. Open to all cyclists of 8 years and over, entry is just €2 and you may REGISTER ON THE DAY of the event In Walton Park from 10.00 a.m. Come early to enjoy the entertainment and soak up the atmosphere around Walton Park and The Causeway, Abbeyside! The cycle starts at 11.30 a.m. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! – We would love to hear from anyone who would like to volunteer for this year's event on Saturday 19th or Sunday, 20th August. From stewarding to helping man our registration desks or food and water stops – we've lots of jobs in Dungarvan and right across the county in Bunmahon, Kilmacthomas, Kill, Portlaw, Clonea Power, Rathgormack, Clonmel, Ballymacarbry, Lismore, Tallow, Knockanore, Kinsalebeg, Ardmore and An Rinn. Perhaps you have a few hours to spare, please email: info@theseankellytour.com for more info or call 0761 10 2104. Find us on Facebook.

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MOTORING Toyota Ireland launches new mobile app designed to save lives on Irish roads TOYOTA Ireland has launched its free “Face It Down” app for iPhone and Android which is designed to save lives on Irish Roads. The app is launched in partnership with the RSA and Topaz. It will reward all drivers for putting their phone face down when driving, allowing them to redeem the points for a complimentary hot drink at Topaz Re Store outlets nationwide. International research* has shown that making a call while driving will make a driver four times more likely to crash while texting makes crashing a staggering twenty-three times more likely. As Ireland’s biggest car brand, Toyota Ireland felt a responsibility to solve this social issue by creating safer roads for everyone. Use of mobile phones while driving is a big problem on Irish roads.Too many people still drive while on their phone to take a call, text, snap a selfie, update their social media channels or check an email. Even glancing at a phone when it lights up is a distraction. So, as part of Toyota Ireland’s brand promise of being ‘Built for a Better World’, it has developed

the app with the aim of changing driver behaviour and improving road safety for everyone. Users can download the Face It Down app from the Google Play Store or Apple Store for free. The user launches the app before setting off on a journey and simply puts the phone face down. Points will be earned for every kilometre driven without picking up the phone. If the user turns over the phone while driving, all the points accumulated will be lost. Points accrued can be redeemed against a complimentary hot drink for every 350 KM’s travelled at 159 participating Topaz Re Store sites across Ireland. 250 bonus points will be awarded for a user’s first successful journey with bonus points also given at interim periods. The app launch will be supported with a heavyweight communications campaign. Toyota brand ambassador Niall Breslin will act as spokesperson for the Face It Down campaign and it is something which he is truly passionate about, “We all know the dangers of using a mobile phone while driving so it’s great that drivers will now get

rewarded for not using their phone. This simple act can make such a difference to road safety in Ireland that’s why I would encourage all drivers to use Toyota’s Face It Down App”. Other well-known faces featuring in the campaign include RTE stars Blathnaid Treacy and Eoghan McDermott alongside media personalities Michelle Regazzoli-Stone and Triona McCarthy. Members of the Irish Road Victims Association have strongly backed use of the Face It Down app. Commenting on the announcement of the Toyota Face It Down App, Steve Tormey, Chief Executive at Toyota Ireland said, “In late 2016, we launched our new Built for a Better World brand platform and this latest initiative, designing and building an app that will encourage drivers not be distracted by their mobile phone while driving, is part of our brand promise to help make life better in Ireland by saving lives”. Topaz Retail Director, Derek Nolan echoed Steve’s thoughts: “Topaz is delighted to be involved in this excellent road safety initiative which is very much in line with our own ethos

Steve Tormey, Chief Executive Toyota Ireland, and Niall Breslin, Toyota Ireland Ambassador, pictured as Toyota Ireland launch the “Face It Down” app for iPhone and Android which is designed to save lives on Irish roads. The Toyota app, which has launched in partnership with the Road Safety Authority and Topaz, will reward customers for putting their phone face down while driving, allowing them to redeem points gained for complimentary hot drinks at Topaz Re Store outlets nationwide. For more information visit www.FaceItDown.ie [©INPHO/Morgan Treacy] of continuous improvement and commitment to change for the better. We encourage all motorists to download the app and pick up rewards in Topaz Re Store sites nationwide”. Ms. Moyagh Murdock, Chief Executive, Road Safety Authority highlighted the danger of using a mobile phone while driving, “Distracted driving could be a factor in as many 20-30% of all

collisions in this country. However, the biggest distraction for drivers is the mobile. Despite the fact that using them when driving is killing people on Irish roads, rational, intelligent people continue to text, make phone calls, take selfies or update their social pages while driving. When you use your mobile behind the wheel, taking your mind and eyes off the road for

just a split second can destroy everything forever. ” “That’s why the RSA is fully supportive of the Face It Down campaign and commends Toyota for endeavouring to make a real difference to the lives of people in Ireland through safe, smart driving practices.” *Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) on behalf of DfT UK

Car sales in Waterford down for second quarter THE Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) has issued the Q2 Motor Industry Review of 2017 in association with DoneDeal, along with the SIMI official 172 registration statistics. The review outlined that new car sales in the first half of 2017 (totalled 91,185) declined by 10% when compared to new cars sold during the first half of 2016. The SIMI/DoneDeal report highlighted that a combination of factors, including rising housing, rental and health insurance costs and uncertainty surrounding Brexit, were affecting disposable income spending and making consumers cautious about purchasing big-ticket items such as new cars. During the first six months of the year, new car sales declined in every county, with Donegal experiencing the largest decline at 18.6%, while Cavan had the smallest decline of 4.4%. New car sales in Dublin accounted for 40.6% of the total new car market, the report showed. The market share for hybrid vehicles increased from 1.6% of the market in the first six months of 2016 to 3.2% of the market in the same period in 2017, according to the Report. At the same

time, there has been a welcome rebalancing of the Diesel/Petrol market shares and it is likely that this trend is set to continue toward equality between the two fuel types. Registrations of new diesel cars, reduced from 71% of the market in the first six months of 2016 to 66% of the new car market in the first half of 2017. There was a small decrease in new petrol car sales, which were down just 1% and they accounted for 30.2% of all new cars sold during the first half of 2017. Imported cars, the vast majority of which (97%) are from the UK, continued to be a significant part of the overall car market, the SIMI/DoneDeal Review found. It showed that during the first half of the year, 46,004 used cars were imported, which represented an increase of 42.6% compared to the first half of 2016. The SIMI/DoneDeal Review also highlights that nearly half (49%) of all imported used cars during this period were five years or older, while the diesel share of used imports is just over 79%. Sterling weakness and a scarcity of second hand cars due to the collapse in new car sales from 2009 onwards, were the main factors behind the strong increase in used

imports. The report also shows a number of price decreases in the cost of motoring. The average price of a new car in May 2017 was 4.1% lower than a year earlier, while the cost of motor insurance in May 2017 was 8.4% lower than it was a year earlier. According to Done Deal 9,704 car ads were placed on their site from Waterford in the first six months of 2017. The value of the cars advertised was132,341,051. The top selling car in Waterford was the Hyundai Tucson, the number of cars sold for the period (Jan-July) was 3,164 down from 3,379 representing a decline of –6.36%. Against this background, Jim Power Economist and author of the SIMI/DoneDeal Report said: “As we move into the second half of the year, all of the factors that influenced the motor trade in the first half will remain relevant. “Economic growth will be supportive, but financial pressures on consumers and the uncertainty around Brexit are likely to continue to weigh on big-ticket items such as new cars. At the same time, imported used cars will remain popular. For the full year, the likelihood is that new car

registrations will be 10% down on last year. This would translate into total new car registrations for the year of 132,000.” Gavin Hydes SIMI President commented: “New car sales remain steady, but have not hit the heights of the first half of 2016. Rising living costs and the uncertainty caused by factors such as Brexit continue to weigh on the new car sector. In this context SIMI dealers will continue to offer value to their customers in sales of both new and used cars.” Cathal Cremen, Commercial Manager of DoneDeal’s Motor Section, said: “The pace of growth in DoneDeal’s motor market place continues to accelerate, in the last six months alone, €18m worth of vehicle adverts were placed on the site every day. This year we have increased the number of motor ads placed on DoneDeal by 9.6% when compared to the same period last year. Dealer Ads are also 32% up year-on-year, reflecting DoneDeals improved professional motor market offering. The premium motor market is also on the rise and the number of higher value cars now being advertised on DoneDeal’s motor marketplace has increased by 40%.”

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Government Revenues on Car Sales

H1 2017 vs. H1 2016

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REVENUE DECREASE

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USED CAR SALES (IMPORTS)

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-7.4%

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€114.6MN

Number of Cars Advertised Greater than €10,000

Motor Ads Published donedeal.ie/motors

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+40%

+9.6%

INCREASE FROM H1 2016

560,718 ADS

Cost of a New Car

Average Co2

Source: CSO

Source: SIMI

136 g/km USED IMPORT CAR (22, 506 CARS OVER 5 YEARS)

-4.1% LOWER THAN MAY 2016

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Kilmac’ native promoted to Garda Chief Superintendent A KILMACTHOMAS native and senior member of An Garda Siochána has been promoted to the rank of Chief Superintendent. The appointment of Superintendent Padraig Dunne, who is stationed in Kilkenny Garda District, was announced last week by the Policing Authority. Supt. Dunne was in the list of

15 senior officers on a panel drawn up by the Policing Authority following the biggest ever independent selection process. There are six Chief Superintendent vacancies within the Gardaí, including the Waterford Division. The Policing Authority stated it was pleased to announce the appointment of Supt. Dunne to the rank of Chief

Superintendent. “The Authority congratulates Supt. Dunne and wishes him well in his future career,” the Policing Authority stated. Supt. Dunne was previously stationed in Waterford City for 18 years before taking up duty at the Garda Training College, followed by other postings in Cork, Tipperary Town and Kilkenny. Meanwhile, the Policing

Authority also announced that Waterford-based Detective Inspector, Anthony Pettit has been appointed to the rank of Superintendent. Insp. Pettit, a Wexford native, has been based at Waterford Garda Station for the past 20 years, serving as Inspector for the last seven years covering serious crimes investigation.

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Pictured at the launch of details of Waterford & Tramore Racecourse’s action-packed, four day August Racing Festival which kicks-off on Thursday, August 17th, at The House of Waterford Crystal are Danny and Jenny Morrissey. [Patrick Browne]

Pictured at the launch of details of Waterford & Tramore Racecourse’s action-packed, four day August Racing Festival which kicks-off on Thursday, August 17t, at The House of Waterford Crystal are Sue Phelan General Manager, Waterford & Tramore Racecourse and David McCoy House of Waterford Crystal. [Patrick Browne]

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Spring conference suggested for Dungarvan to address decline in rural Ireland CHIEF Executive of Waterford Council, Michael Walsh, has voiced his support for a large local authority conference to be held in Dungarvan in the near future to discuss the decline in rural Ireland. At the recent Plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan noted the Chief Executive was previously in favour of a ‘brainstorming session’ to address the decline in rural Ireland. Cllr. O’Ryan suggested an expansion of that idea, and said Waterford Council should take the lead in the debate and organise a conference in Dungarvan,

and invite elected members from across the country to the conference, along with high profile speakers across various sectors of the community to discuss the theme ‘decline in rural Ireland’. “Rural Ireland is now at a cross roads,” Cllr. O’Ryan warned. He said such a conference, held in the Spring of 2018, could be coincided with the celebrations of the first Anniversary of the opening of the Greenway, which would also be a way of promoting it to a national audience. “I have a few ideas in mind and I’m willing to help organise

it,” Cllr. O’Ryan said. “We should be seen to be taking the lead in trying to rejuvenate rural Ireland and bring people here to show what we have to offer.” Cllr. O’Ryan said the conference should be a self-financing venture with support from other local authorities. Mr.Walsh said he was happy to consider such a conference. He agreed that Spring would be a better time to hold the conference. “And if we had some of the electoral representative bodies on board, it would be a significant help,” Mr. Walsh added.

Council intends to carry out physical inspections of housing stock in the future IT is Waterford Council’s intention to carry out physical inspections of their housing stock in the future, the recent Plenary meeting of the local authority was told. Cllr. Eddie Mulligan noted that there were at least 80 inspections carried out by the Council on private houses. “Have we completed any inspections of our own housing stock?” he queried. Director of Services, Ivan Grimes, said the Council responds to requests from tenants for main-

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queried. Head of Finance, John Murphy said “the level of overdraft is reflective of the level of expenditure on various projects”. “We anticipate the overdraft will be reduced in the third and fourth quarter of the year,” Mr. Murphy added.

The Labour Party mourns the passing of Paddy Power Paddy Power, R.I.P., former Labour Party Councillor THE Labour Party has paid tribute to one of its long-standing members, Paddy Power of Dungarvan – whose death took place last weekend. Paddy Power, when an active member of the ATGWU in the early 1960s, joined the Labour Party and went on to support the organisation through the following six decades – during which time, Paddy served under nine different party leaders. Paddy Power stood in several elections for the Labour Party, serving as a member of Dungarvan Town Council from 1985 to 2004. Paddy was also a member of the Waterford County Vocational Education Committee during his time as a Councillor. Speaking on behalf of the Dungarvan/Lismore electoral area branch of The Labour Party Cllr. John Pratt expressed the organisation’s sympathies and that of Party Leader Brendan Howlin TD to Paddy Power’s wife Judie, sons Robert and Patrick, daughter Catherine and all of his extended family and many friends: “Having had the pleasure of knowing Paddy myself, I’m struck by how often the word “friendly” has come up as a

description of him in recent days, as people have commented on his passing. Paddy was a gentleman, devoted to his family and with a great interest in the community around him.” “There are many community initiatives and organisations in the Dungarvan and Abbeyside area that benefited from Paddy Power’s involvement. Paddy was closely associated with Dungarvan United FC and the Cunnigar Pitch and Putt Club during formative periods for those sporting and social entities. Paddy also gave of his time to the Dungarvan Pipe Band, was a patron of the Abbeyside Christmas lights and was also involved with the organisation of Dungarvan’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Very proud of the county town, Paddy was delighted during a visit to New York as a representative of Dungarvan to have marched down Fifth Avenue on their St. Patrick’s Day under the Waterford banner.” “There were many issues Paddy took up during his time as a Councillor and his genial manner, no doubt, assisted greatly in working with others at elected or official level in getting results –

whether for individual constituents and their families or for the community. Paddy was a man who deeply understood labour politics and was a familiar voice as regards explaining, advocating and defending the social democratic approach to bettering the lives of working people and their families. I had a call from party leader Brendan Howlin, upon his hearing of Paddy’s passing, to ask that his own and the party’s sympathies be passed on.” “The late Tom Kyne counted Paddy Power among his most active supporters, when serving Waterford as a TD in the 1960s and 70s. Paddy was also instrumental in the Dungarvan area as an organiser in the election campaigns and supporter of the political work of Brian O’Shea TD during the 1980s, 90s and into the 2000s. Later, Paddy was to hand as a supporter of Ciara Conway TD. Indeed, as many supporters of the Labour Party from Dungarvan and beyond will tell you, one of the first people you could depend on to be on for anything to do with the party in the Dungarvan/Abbeyside area was Paddy Power. We are deeply indebted to him and will miss him. May he rest in peace.”

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Classes with true masters Nick Skelton & Eddie Macken at the RDS Dublin Horse Show

WO of the most accomplished international show jumpers in modern times, household names Nick Skelton and Eddie Macken, will give clinics on Friday, August 11th, and

Sunday, August 13th, of the Dublin Horse Show which runs August 9th–13th. Open to all, these masterclasses will be both an exciting and an educational opportunity for the audience

Nick Skelton going clear with Big Star at the Dublin Horse Show in 2013.

and participants alike. The four riders to participate will be selected from the 1.25m-1.30m and the 1.35m-1.40m Young Rider classes at the show. The top two riders from each qualifying venue will be put into a draw to participate, with two from the Young Riders 1.25m-1.30m taking part on Friday, August 11th, and two from the Young Riders 1.35m-1.40m on Sunday, August 13th. Eddie Macken and Nick Skelton have over a century’s worth of riding experience between them, and two hugely successful show jumping

careers. A regular at the Dublin Horse Show for decades as part of the British show jumping team, Nick Skelton has also competed in seven Olympic Games and is a double Olympic gold medallist. He won his first as part of the 2012 winning team for Great Britain, before securing his individual medal at the most recent Games in Rio in 2016. These achievements are all the more impressive considering the potentially career-ending injury Nick suffered in 2000 which took him away from competition for almost two years. On top of his Olympic medal

haul, Nick also has ten European medals, six World Championship medals, a World Cup title and he has competed on over 170 Nations Cup teams during his career. Eddie Macken has had an illustrious international career, winning two individual silver medals at the Show Jumping World Championships (1976 to 1979) and an individual silver at the 1977 European Championships. He was also a member of the Irish team that won the Aga Khan Trophy for three consecutive years from 1977 to 1979, thus winning the

trophy outright. Eddie’s partnership with the Irish bred Boomerang is one that remains renowned in the show jumping world. The pair won the Hickstead Derby a record four consecutive years (1976-79), and Eddie topped the rankings in 1976, 1977 and 1978, after amassing £250,000 in winnings, a record for the time. Although Eddie retired from riding competitively in 2012, he is still sharing his expertise as a coach, both for individual clients, and in 2004 as the team trainer for the Irish Olympic show jumping team.

Lorenzo in action.

Pictured are Jack de Bromhead (aged 7) with Appelicious and Georgia de Bromhead (aged 5) with Jasmyne de Sauviat at the launch of the 2017 Dublin Horse Show in the RDS in Dublin. The Show welcomes a strong international field of riders to contest the fourteen international show jumping competitions between August 9th–13th. Tickets are available through ticketmaster.com [Leon Farrell / Photocall Ireland]

Genesis of modern Dublin Horse Show on display EXHIBITION OF EARLY HISTORY AT RDS LIBRARY

HERE have been many changes to the Dublin Horse Show since it first took place in 1864, for a start it no longer takes place at Leinster House, which is now the home of Dáil Éireann. But looking at the early years of the Dublin Horse Show it is interesting to see that many of the component part so the Show that we know today have been in place since its earliest years. This year’s RDS Library & Archives exhibition: In Cold Blood, Off Wet Sawdust: The Story of the Dublin Horse Show looks back at how all

the pieces began to fall into place to create the genesis of the Show that exists today. Though in very early years the Show did not have any show jumping at all. The Exhibition tells us that ‘Leaping’ was only introduced for the fifth Show in 1868, with Roscommon’s Richard Flynn on board Shaun Rhue taking the honours, after reportedly clearing 6 feet 6 inches. Quite the leap and a great start for the sport that would become known as show jumping in the years to come. The Exhibition displays how after nearly

twenty years of the Show in Leinster House, the RDS moved it out to what was then a greenfield site know as Ballsbridge. This development allowed the Show to expand considerably, building additional stabling and a grandstand for spectators and adding new equestrian classes, events and exhibitions to the Show programme. Following quickly behind was the social scene with the Dublin Horse Show quickly building a reputation for its accompanying balls and socialising throughout the week.

Irish Premier of Lorenzo – The Flying Frenchman AKING Irish debut, the spectacular Lorenzo ‘The Flying Frenchman’, will be performing twice daily at this year’s Dublin Horse Show, August 9th–13th. The acclaimed French equestrian artist will astound audiences with his incredible horsemanship that utilises the Hungarian ‘poste’ tradition: riding the horses while standing upright with a horse under each foot. As part of his performance Lorenzo is also able to control up to ten other horses without bridle or saddle, while still standing on two horses. The dedication to the training of his animals and the bond between Lorenzo and his horses is plain for all to see in his amazing routine. Like many equestrian naturals, Lorenzo was born into it. He honed his skills with a Camargue horse that was given to his mother as a wedding present. The Camargue horses are a distinct breed that are indigenous to specific marshes of the southern coast of France, where they traditionally lived a semi-feral existence. There is a long tradition of horsemanship in this area, which is where Lorezno was born and raised. At the age of six, Lorenzo was already riding ‘like a monkey’, performing acrobatics on horseback, and at eight years old he gave his first public display in his local town, Saintes Maries de la Mer. This is a rare chance to witness a display of Lorenzo’s incredible skills on Irish soil, one which will please horse-lovers and thrill-seekers alike, as the Flying Frenchman and his horses take off in the RDS Main Arena each day.

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Waterford well represented at this year’s Dublin Horse Show By Brian Hennessy

RELAND’S biggest annual Equestrian event, the Dublin Horse Show kicks-off this week, with the world’s top horses and riders set to descend on the RDS arena in Ballsbridge for five days of top class competition. Following on from last year’s busy show, a further increase in entries for 2017 means that space will again be at a premium at the RDS. Provision for additional stabling has had to be made at Leopardstown Racecourse such is the demand to participate in the annual showcase. Show Director, Pat Hanly said: “This is the second year in-a-row that we have a had an increase in numbers partic-

ipating, which is obviously a positive sign for the industry. The action begins on Wednesday where the highlight will be the Irish Sports Council Classic. Thursday is Ladies Day at the RDS, sponsored by Dundrum Town Centre, with a €10,000 shopping voucher up for grabs. Friday at the RDS is Nations Cup day, as eight of the world’s top jumping teams battle it out for the Aga Khan Trophy, along with valuable league points on this the final qualifying leg of the Nations Cup Series. Irish Show Jumping team manager Rodrigo Pessoa has revealed his Aga Khan squad sponsored by The Underwriting Exchange and Devenish. The 2017 Irish Aga Khan

squad is as follows: Wexford’s Bertram Allen with Molly Malone V– owned by Ballywalter Farms Louth’s Mark McAuley with Miebello – owned by Eva Lundin Tipperary’s Shane Breen with Golden Hawk – owned by Prince Sultan, Breen Equestrian Ltd., & Shane Breen Meath’s Cian O’Connor with Good Luck – owned by Adena Springs & Ronnoco Jump Ltd. Tipperary’s Denis Lynch with RMF Echo – owned by Rushy Marsh Farm LLC Ireland finished in fourth place at the last round of the Nations Cup series in Hickstead to all but guarantee a place in the Nations Cup world final in Barcelona at the

Another bumper Show in store T

HIS week sees the 144th Dublin Horse Show takes place at the iconic Ballsbridge venue. At a cost of €4.7m to stage this year’s Show offers 132 classes and competitions, competing for a total prizefund of almost €4m. The spin-off of the Show to the country’s capital is immense with an estimated €50m being injected into the city during the five days. Online ticket sales are at their highest ever with corporate hospitality sold out many weeks in advance of the show. Heading up the Marketing section of the RDS again this

year is Marita Connors of Park House, Stradbally, daughter of Peg and the late Jim Connors, who together with her team have put months of preparation into planning for the influx of national and international media expected to descend on the RDS for the week. The Dublin Horse Show is recognised nationally and internationally and provides a wonderful platform to showcase and market the Irish horse. So with loads of classes and competitions, hundreds of trade stands, entertainment of all sorts lined-up, the 100,000 plus visitors to the venue will not be disappointed.

end of September. Team manager Rodrigo Pessoa is hoping for another good result in Friday’s Aga Khan which comes just two week’s before the start of the European Championships in Gothenburg. “Obviously, Dublin is very important for us. We haven’t won a Nations Cup so far this year. We have been close on a few occasions but if we are to win just one this year our home Nations Cup would be the perfect place to do it, Pessoa said. “Of course, we have our main objective for the season at the European Championships coming two weeks after Dublin and we are saving some combinations for that but I am happy that we have a strong squad for Dublin and we will not be taking the competition lightly.” Pessoa has fond memories of competing himself at the RDS and is looking forward to leading out his team in Ballsbridge on Friday. “The Dublin Horse Show is very special and the RDS is a historic venue. I last competed there myself in 2010 and it will be an honour and a privilege to lead out the Irish team in front of the home fans but most of all I am hoping I can get my hands on the famous Aga Khan trophy on Friday,” he concluded.

Ireland has won the Aga Khan trophy 23 times since it was first awarded in 1926, with Ireland’s last victory coming in 2015. Rodrigo Pessoa will name his four Aga Khan team members on Thursday with eight top Nations battling for the Aga Khan Trophy on Friday afternoon live on RTE TV. Other highlights during five days of action include the Young Horse classes sponsored by Horse Sport Ireland, the Land Rover Puissance on Saturday and the Longines International Grand Prix of Ireland on Sunday. WATERFORD INTEREST Waterford will have two representatives in the main international classes at the RDS. Cappagh-born Anthony Condon will ride Balzac and Zira VH Kapelhof Z. Fenor Army rider Capt. Geoff Curran, will partner the Irish Sport Horses Dollanstown and Ringwood Glen. Waterford will be well represented in the Young Horse classes at the RDS which are sponsored by Horse Sport Ireland. Fenor's Paddy O'Donnell is double handed in the 4-year-old competition where Aglish-born Tholm Keane is also among the starters. Jack O'Donoghue has qualified two horses in the 6-year-old category along

with one horse in the 5-yearolds. Tholm Keane has a superb record in qualifying young horses for the RDS and he will be double handed in the 5-year-olds. Kill's Francis Connors will be the sole Waterford representative in the 7&8year-old inter-national class sponsored by Connolly's Red Mills. Laura Flynn will fly the flag for the Deise in the Amateur competition, while Nicholas Connors has qualified in the Young Rider section. James Connors-Smyth will line out in the 148 grade A pony competition while he has also qualified in the 148 6&7 yearolds along with Orla Queally who will also be among the starters. SHOWING The Dublin Horses Show is the pinnacle for Irish Showing enthusiasts, with a huge range of classes taking place throughout the week. There will also be a ‘Public Judging Competition’ which encourages attendees to demonstrate their expert equine knowledge. When you select your winners from the judging rings you’ll be in with a chance to win €1,000. With up to three classes each day, you can decide where your skills suit best, from Small Hunters, to Racehorses, to Foals.

Irish Donkey Society at Masterclass with Yogi Breisner the Dublin Horse Show and Paul Carberry

ORLD-renowned riding coach and horse trainer Yogi Breisner returns to the Dublin Horse Show this week. Drawing on his years of unbeatable expertise,Yogi will work his Masterclass, which takes place on the opening day of the Show, Wednesday, August 9th, with the two-time Irish champion jockey Paul Carberry. During his own riding career Yogi was a member of the Swedish Event team for over ten years, from 1976 to 1987. He was one of the riders that took European Team Gold in 1983, and he then competed at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles. This success has continued in Yogi’s career as a coach; although he was appointed as Britain’s Eventing Chef d’Equipe and World Class Performance Manager only 8 months prior to the 2000 Sydney Olympics, he coached the British Event team to a team silver medal, their first in 12 years. In the following 16 years,Yogi led the team to three further Olympic medals (two silvers and a bronze), five European team titles and the team gold medal at the 2010 World Equestrian Games in Kentucky. He has now taken up a post at the Swedish Equestrian Federation, drawing on his own wealth of experience to advise the Swedish

Olympic coaches across the equestrian disciplines. Yogi’s breadth of equine expertise is reflected in his influence within the racing world. He first began lecturing at the British Racing School in Newmarket in 1994, and many National Hunt trainers and jockeys have benefitted from his help, such as Nicky Henderson and the Cheltenham Gold Cup winner, Long Run, who was prone to making jumping errors early in his career. It is fitting then, that Paul Carberry, one of Ireland’s leading jump jockeys, will be riding in this masterclass. Paul was involved with numerous successful horses throughout his career, such as Beef or Salmon, Harchibald and Bobbyjo, with whom he won the 1998 Irish Grand National and the 1999 Grand National at Aintree. Paul, since retiring from racing in 2016, has returned to show jumping. He has already qualified for the Dublin Horse Show’s CSIYH1* International 7 & 8 Year Olds class with Brandonview First Edition, a truly staggering achievement that is a result of his excellent horsemanship. Yogi will also be judging the Potential Event Horse Class, taking place in Ring 1 from 12.20 p.m. to 1.30 p.m., and from 6.05 p.m. to 7.35 p.m.

IMPORTANT FARM HERITAGE ON DISPLAY ON SUNDAY OF SHOW NCE an important part of every Irish farm, the donkey will again take centre stage on Sunday, August 13th, at the 2017 Dublin Horse Show. A great display of donkeys, donkey farming equipment, carriages at work and carriages at play will take place in Ring 1 by the Irish Donkey Society from 3.30 p.m. to 4.10 p.m. Still used for companionship for some horses, donkeys were once a common sight around the country. In the 1880’s there were 250,000 working donkeys on Irish farms, at the end of World War II in 1945 there were 128,000, but today there are less than 7,000 donkeys and mules on the island of Ireland, with less than 5,000 breeding females. Members of the Irish Donkey Society, will be joined by members of the Donkey Breed Society of Northern

Ireland to provide a superbly authentic exhibition of 16 displays of donkeys, on lead rein, being ridden and with various old antique farming equipment and donkey-drawn carriages; showing the versatility of this loveable and sociable animal for generations gone by. The Irish Donkey Society mission is to show what this wonderful animal can do if allowed time for training, just like people do with their ponies and horses – they too don’t do any farm work anymore either but are kept for sport and pleasure purposes. Some of the 16 items on display will include a 1940s Turnip sowing machine, turf creels, vegetable carts, wartime emergency medical equipment, a Norfolk trap and plenty more. The display is a great chance to get up close to some of Ireland’s farming heritage.

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Supporting the West Waterford Hospice fundraising event at Woodhouse, Stradbally, were Mark Rhys Thomas, Rob Shaw-Hamilton and Ray Harty.

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Supporting the West Waterford Hospice fundraising event at Woodhouse, Stradbally, were Niamh Reynolds, Natalie Shaw-Hamilton, Denise Radley and Tracy McGrath. [Sean Byrne]

Supporting the West Waterford Hospice fundraising event at Woodhouse, Stradbally, were Johnny and Frances Curran with Sinead Conneely.

[Sean Byrne]

Supporting the West Waterford Hospice fundraising event at Woodhouse, Stradbally, were Declan Hayes and Geraldine Keyworth. [Sean Byrne]

Supporting the West Waterford Hospice fundraising event at Woodhouse, Stradbally, were Miriam and Billy Macken with May Grandy. [Sean Byrne]

Supporting the West Waterford Hospice fundraising event at Woodhouse, Stradbally, were Marcus and Lynn Nicholl with Rob Shaw-Hamilton.

Supporting the West Waterford Hospice fundraising event at Woodhouse, Stradbally, were Jo Moran, David Murphy, Val Grant and Dave Pollock.

[Sean Byrne]

Supporting the West Waterford Hospice fundraising event at Woodhouse, Stradbally, were Mary Looby and Ann Moloney. [Sean Byrne]

Supporting the West Waterford Hospice fundraising event at Woodhouse, Stradbally, were Yvonne Power and Anne O'Reilly. [Sean Byrne]

Supporting the West Waterford Hospice fundraising event at Woodhouse, Stradbally, were Anne Fox and Mersen McElduff. [Sean Byrne]

Supporting the West Waterford Hospice fundraising event at Woodhouse, [Sean Byrne] Stradball, were Trish Baumann and Betty O'Brien.

[Sean Byrne]

Supporting the West Waterford Hospice fundraising event at Woodhouse, Stradbally, were Mary Fleming, John Moran and Marian Moloney.

[Sean Byrne]

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Supporting the West Waterford Hospice fundraising event at Woodhouse, Stradbally, were David O'Mahony, Michael and Kareen Montgomery and Tom Henron. [Sean Byrne]

Supporting the West Waterford Hospice fundraising event at Woodhouse, Stradbally, were Bernie Morrissey, Mary Burke and Alice Collins. [Sean Byrne]

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Supporting the West Waterford Hospice fundraising event at Woodhouse, Stradbally, were Tony and Marie Walsh, Tom and Mercia Campbell. [Sean Byrne]

Supporting the West Waterford Hospice fundraising event at Woodhouse, Stradbally, were Margo Crowley-Walsh and Maurice Walsh. [Sean Byrne]

Supporting the West Waterford Hospice fundraising event at Woodhouse, Stradbally, were David and Sue O'Mahony with Caroline Henron. [Sean Byrne]

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Waterford Rose Chloe McGrath looking forward to her journey to 2017 Rose of Tralee Festival WATERFORD Rose Chloe McGrath is rallying her supporters to join her in the Dome on Thursday, 17th August at the Rose of Tralee International Festival from 16th to 22nd August. She will be among 64 Roses from all over the world to take part in this year’s Festival which will include parades, funfair, circus, over 70 hours of free and affordable entertainment, Fashion Show and fireworks displays. Chloe, 23, a Resource Teacher, supporting children with special needs, said, “I am delighted to have been selected as the 2017 Waterford Rose. I want to thank my family, my Rose Centre and my friends for their support, and I am looking for-

ward to the exciting year ahead.” Prior to arriving in Tralee, Chloe will embark on a three-day tour taking in some of Ireland’s top tourism landmarks in County Kildare including the Irish National Stud and Japanese Gardens, The K Club, Lullymore and Kildare Village. All 64 Roses will stay at the magnificent Glenroyal Hotel and Leisure Club in Maynooth. In Dublin, the Roses will visit Ireland’s top visitor attraction, Guinness Storehouse and Malahide Castle. When the Roses arrive in the Kingdom of Kerry, they will sample some of the most famous scenery and tourist attractions in the world in Tralee, Dingle, Killarney and Kenmare and they will stay at the luxurious Rose

Hotel in Tralee, home to the Roses for the duration of the Festival. Once again, only 32 Roses can be accommodated in the live RTÉ TV selections with Dáithí Ó Sé on Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd August and this year’s qualifying judging process will take place before the Roses arrive in Tralee. As the Lead Sponsor of the Rose of International Festival, Tipperary Crystal will present, the 2017 Rose of Tralee with a complete collection of Tipperary Crystal Fine Jewellery, a range of high quality products from their Giftware and Homeware Collections. She’ll wear the splendid new tiara featuring the Rose motif as the central framework, adorned in glistening crystals and the exquis-

itely crafted Crystal Perpetual Trophy. The next Rose of Tralee will drive away from Tralee in a brand new KIA pro_ceed from McElligott’s Tralee, a World Travel Prize valued at €25,000, a weeklong holiday in Kerry from Kerry County Council, a tablet complete with a year’s subscription to Independent.ie, while Sean Taaffe Group will look after all the hair styling needs of the 2017 Rose of Tralee. Anyone who wishes to travel to Tralee to support their favourite Rose in the Dome or to enjoy any of the live music entertainment during the Festival can purchase tickets from www.roseoftralee.ie.

Portrait of an artist …

By Donal Buckley

Wini Swinburn

Keith Boyle, Bay Tree Bistro with Kate Lemon and Harry Earl.

Waterford Harvest Festival set to cook up a storm! A PERENNIAL favourite on the culinary calendar, Waterford Harvest Festival, will fill the streets with inviting sights, sounds and aromas as one of Ireland’s leading food festivals returns from September 8th to September 10th. Now in its ninth year,Waterford Harvest Festival will focus the spotlight not only on the region’s great food producers, but also on the region’s great chefs and restaurateurs. Director of Waterford Harvest Festival, Tommie Ryan is excited about the programme expansion for 2017. “Waterford and its surrounds have a diverse and vibrant food producer scene and amazing chefs who are all too happy to use this local produce. For those who grow, harvest, cook and produce some of the country’s best food, the Waterford Harvest Festival is a wonderful platform to showcase their work to thousands of people over the threeday festival.” “We’re looking forward to welcoming back these food heroes to the Festival, and are equally excited about the introduction of some new restaurant events. We have secured some very talented chefs to create unforgettable dining experiences over the Harvest weekend.” One of the city’s most exciting chefs, Keith Boyle of the Bay Tree Bistro will host the Festival’s closing event in collaboration with Billy Whitty of Aldridge Lodge, Paul Haynes of La Cote Seafood and Michelin star chef Ken Harker of the Lady Helen Restaurant at Mount Juliet. Boyle said, “It’s great to be part of the Harvest Festival this year, particularly for such a special event. We have the privilege of closing the festival with a four-course event, where each course will

be designed and prepared by an individual head chef showcasing their unique style and creativity. The menu will be a secret until September 10th.” La Boheme Restaurant, which last year introduced Gautham Iyer’s Brahmin culinary philosophy to Waterford, will host renowned Japanese chef Takashi Miyazaki, while The Olive Tree Restaurant will prepare an exciting Spanish tapas menu. Ryan added that the festival formula is always a crowd-pleaser because it offers something for everyone. “In essence, the festival celebrates the food champions from the city and its surrounding counties. Our food community is dedicated, hard-working and passionate about good food. The Waterford Harvest Festival gives the public the opportunity to sample the best produce, learn about the food journey and have lots of fun in the meantime.” Whilst introducing new events to the festival programme this year, such as the Free Flahavan’s Fit Family Breakfast and GastroGays Walsh’s Bakehouse Brunch, many of the elements that were hugely popular in previous years will be retained; the Ballybricken Fair, Farm to Fork, WIT Calmast science workshops, food and movie pairings, Gintastic lunches, the Sunset Seaweed Feasts, the Fit Food and Wellness Area, Metalman Rocks Craft Beerfest, and the Pip and Pear Pop Up Baby Restaurant. There will also be chainsaw wood carving demonstrations and sheep shearing, along with a whole host of animals for the family to meet. To find out more about the Waterford Harvest Festival from September 8th to September 10th visit www.waterfordharvestfestival.ie or keep up to date on all things Harvest Fest by checking out #HarvestWaterford on Facebook and Twitter.

MY first introduction to Wini Swinburn was when she gave out to me on Facebook. I had unwittingly slighted a friend of hers by not mentioning him on a post I had written. I tried to explain that I was only writing about a specific art exhibition and wasn't responsible for all of County Waterford's creative output. Between the jigs and the reels, we agreed that more could be done and it wasn't totally my fault. That exchange germinated an idea that led to this column. So, technically, "Portrait of an Artist" is Wini Swinburn's brainchild. Now comes the payback. Wini isn't just a loyal friend, but a unique artist in her own right. Probably the best title to describe her work is Installation Miniaturist. She has built dolls houses, fairy gardens, window displays and mini furnished rooms. Her displays have garnered much needed funds for charity and a television appearance for herself. After a little cajoling, Wini agreed to meet me at The Haven Art Gallery where she has set up a most fantastic fairy garden. What is your favourite place visited? Doolin in County Clare. I could sit there for hours just basking in the peace and tranquillity of the place. To the immediate South are The Cliffs of Moher. To the North is Galway Bay and to the West are The Aran Islands. Surrounded by tourist attractions, Doolin is an oasis of calm. What is your favourite colour? All the shades of blue in the spectrum. Even some

names of the hues are spectacular; Cobalt, Azure, Prussian, Indigo, Cerulean, Turquoise, Ultramarine and Periwinkle. Who is your favourite artist? I have two. Firstly, for his nostalgic paintings and his help and friendship, David Minehan. As a watercolourist, there is no one to beat Maeve Docherty. Her paintings aren't just pictures, they have a spirit of their own. What type of music do you listen to? I love to listen to many types of music from Jean Michel Jarre to Kuazay (regular visitors to Dungarvan) and Ed Sheeran. What was the best reaction you've had to your work? When I did a Christmas window display for charity in Lismore, a large crowd of adults and children gathered outside and their faces seemed to glow with delight. I felt very proud that all my hard work was appreciated.

Wini Swinburn makes all of the items for the displays herself. She uses a polymer clay to make the smaller pieces, fruit and vegetables, ornaments, utensils and decor. Furniture and larger items are made with wood and glue. Some of the very small items are too difficult to make by hand and she sources them elsewhere. Everything is hand painted and in direct proportion to its surroundings. Her attention to detail is second to none. Wini's education is in business, tourism and retail. As part of one of her courses, she was introduced to design. She realised then that art wasn't something to be feared but explored. Her greatest talent is being able to create dreamlike tableaux in miniature and make the dream live. Her work is admired and loved by adults and children alike. Wini Swinburn brings joy to the world.That's a special kind of gift and no argument.

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Cuil Cheoil plays to packed houses FULL houses seem to be a feature of ‘Seisiun’, the Comeraghs Comhaltas weekly cabaret in The Park Hotel which they call Cuil Cheoil. Every week since the start of their season there has barely been a seat to spare and, with the quality of the entertainment, this is hardly surprising. The adult musicians, complemented by new and exciting young talent belt out their music powerfully and confidently, inviting and inspiring the highly talented young dancers, as John B. Keane wrote ‘to do their best,

their almighty best’ and that they certainly do. There is a particular fire and a zest in Cuil Cheoil this year and from the most senior to their youngest dancer, they deliver a breathtaking display of footwork which could grace any stage.The international audiences can hardly believe what they have seen and heard all night and express their new-found respect and love for our culture. Not alone is their talent for the shows of today, there is also talent in abundance, dancers and

Whelan pleased to see lighting situation resolved at Piltown

New solar powered lights erected on approach to Kinsalebeg National School. COUNCILLOR Siobhán Whelan was recently approached by concerned parents from the Kinsalebeg/ Piltown area. While they welcomed the recent improvements made to the area near the school, including the installation of new solar powered flashing lights on the approach to the school, they voiced concern about the placement of the new lights behind the old ones which were left in situ for a number of months. This had led to the old lights obstructing the new lights that have been erected. Speaking from Piltown this week, Cllr. Whelan said she was delighted to see that the old lights have now been removed and the situation resolved. Concerns were also raised that while a lot of work has been carried out in the area, including the new road markings and warning lights, the hedges on the road from The Five Cross Roads to the Church are over grown. Cllr Whelan agreed with local residents and parents that the overgrown hedges are affecting visibility, potentially causing a safety issue on the road and needs to be rectified soon, especially with the new school year approaching. It was also highlighted that the Kinsalebeg / Piltown school approaches are not the only area with overgrown hedges as concerns have been put

musicians, to guarantee their art long into the future. Add to these, the singing of Micheál O Marranáin and Joe Power, as well as the storytelling expertise of Deaglán Terry or James Lenane and it all melds to a very fine and balanced show. Truly, the fire in this performance is tangible and departing audiences are loud in their praise for this well balanced show. Starting at 8.30 p.m. each Tuesday night in The Park Hotel, come early to make sure of your seat.

The musicians of Cuil Cheoil together with some of the next generation play for their full audience in The Park Hotel.

Skilled craftspeople in high demand to help reduce household waste THE Southern Region Waste Management Office is currently compiling a database of Waterford craftspeople skilled in the area of repairing, reimagining and repurposing old items, from which they will engage key personnel for Reuse Month 2017. The success of last year’s inaugural event means that even more people than ever are required to facilitate workshops and teach classes as part of Reuse Month 2017 this October. Reuse Month 2017 is part of a nationwide initiative to change attitudes to old and disused objects, while encouraging people to repurpose, donate, sell or repair items and keep them out of landfill sites. Irish people currently reuse less than 2% of old bulky goods including furniture, with the majority of the remaining 98%

going to landfill. Ireland has an obligation under the Waste Framework Directive to recycle 50% of household waste by 2020, and a regional target of recycling 50% managed Municipal Solid Waste by 2020 has also been set. Households across the country will therefore have to reduce their waste and increase their rate of recycling by an average of 5% in the next three years. Pauline McDonogh Waste Prevention Officer with the SRWMO said, “Repurposing, reusing and reimagining uses for old goods is a fun, cost effective and interesting way to meet those targets and reduce our waste. “And people really seem to be coming on board with repairing and repurposing old furniture, clothes, bicycles and so many other items. There is the begin-

Cllr. Siobhán Whelan. forward from patrons in Ballycurrane and Glenbeg. Commenting on the area, Cllr Whelan said she hoped that any outstanding issues will be dealt with before the start of the new term.With regards the new lights and road markings, Cllr. Whelan said she hoped the parents will notice a positive effect on reducing the speed of passing motorists and she will be happy to return to the area in the near future to get feedback on that important issue.

Joanne Condon, Clonmel, demonstrates how to up-cycle an old chair.

Seamstresses share their skills as part of Reuse Month. ning of a societal move towards reusing and against throwing away items that can have a purpose once again. One man’s trash really is another's treasure.” “2016 saw Ireland's first national Reuse Month coordinated by the three Regional Waste Management Offices and are were delighted with the reaction we received,” said Ms McDonogh. “Here in the Southern Region our 10 local authorities, along with Environmental Groups such as Cork Environmental Forum (CEF), VOICE, local community groups & organisations hosted workshops, fashion shows, up-cycling and recycling events, cookery demos, clothes swaps and generally got engaged in a glorious month of activities. “Each local authority, including Waterford City and County Council hosted a programme of events including workshops, talks, and demonstrations that promoted all aspects of Reuse Month. Their aim was to inspire citizens to actively engage in reuse at a practical level, and it seems to have worked,” she added. “Demand for this year’s event is high and we require even more facilitators and tutors to sign up before the end of August. We are

currently putting together a database of interested personnel. “Waterford is very fortunate as it has a significant number of skilled artists, craftspeople and handymen and women that can find new uses for old furniture, clothes, jewellery, bicycles and every day items, and we really want to hear from them,” said the SRWMO Waste Prevention Officer. “We want to engage these people to share their skill and knowledge with others through workshops, classes and presentations during Reuse Month this October.” Applicants need to be passionate about their chosen interest for example art, furniture, textiles, jewellery, or mechanics. To apply to become part of the data base interested parties are asked to email info@srwmo.ie for an application form before the end of August.The form will allow entrants to indicate their area of expertise, location, costs and other details. “The theory is simple, the bigger the local directory, the more versatile the workshops we can offer in an area for Reuse Month 2017, so we really want to hear from anyone who might be interested from every area of county Waterford,” concluded Ms McDonogh.

IN MEMORIAM CLIFFE (5th anniversary) – In loving memory of my dear father James (Jim) Cliffe, late of Knockboy, Ballinamult, who passed away on 9th August, 2012. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 12th August, in St. Mary’s Parish Church, Touraneena, at 7.30 p.m. CARROLL (20th anniversary) – In loving memory of Michael Carroll, late of Bridge Cottage, Clonea, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, who died on 13th August, 1997. R.I.P. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 13th August, in Garranbane Church, at 11.00 a.m. Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, you are always near, Still loved, still missed, still very dear.

–Loved and remembered by your loving wife Biddy and family at home and away.

CLIFFE (5th anniversary) – In fond memories of a loving husband Jim Cliffe, late of Knockboy, Ballinamult, who died on 9th August, 2012. R.I.P. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Parish Church, Touraneena, on Saturday, 12th August, at 7.30 p.m. They say it’s a beautiful journey, From the old world to the new, Some day I’ll make that journey, On the stairway that leads to you. And when I reach that garden, Where all is free from pain, I’ll put my arms around you Jim, And we’ll never part again. Father in Heaven hear our prayer, Look after Jim with loving care, Be a Good Sheperd, don’t leave him alone, For this is his fifth year away from home.

–Always remembered by your loving wife Margaret. CURRAN (27th and 49th anniversaries) – In loving memory of my parents John and Bridget Curran, late of Whitechurch, Cappagh, whose Anniversaries occur for John who died on 11th October, 1968, and Bridget who died on 14th August, 1990. R.I.P. Masses offered. Gone but never forgotten, Always in our thoughts and prayers.

–Love from John, Ann, Helen, Philomena and Johnny Curran, Cardiff, South Wales.

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Our lives go on without you, But nothing is the same, We have to hide our heartache, When someone speaks your name. Sad are the hearts that love you, Silent are the tears that fall, Living without you, Is the hardest part of all. You did so many things for us, Your heart was so kind and true, And when we needed someone, We could always count on you. The special years will not return, When we are all together, But with the love in our hearts, You walk with us forever.

–Always remembered and loved by your daughters Marian, Teresa, Sharon and Fiona; grandchildren James, Gemma, Dean, Rebecca, Rachael and Adam, XX.

COFFEY (26th anniversary) – In loving memory of Michael Coffey, late of Springmount, Dungarvan, who died on 9th August, 1991. R.I.P. Nothing can dim the face we love, The memory of your smile, The countless things you did, To make our lives worthwhile. Missed in the morning of every day, Missed in the evening as night slips away, Missed in a thousand and one little things, Around every corner a memory clings. A father, a friend, a grandfather too, We all thought the world of you, Precious memories, tears unseen, Wishing your absence was only a dream. You always had a smile to share, Time to give, and time to care, Years may pass and tears may dry, But memories of you will never die.

–Always remembered by your loving daughter Ellen; son-inlaw William and grandchildren Natalie, Andrea, Brian, Liam and Killian.

FITZGERALD (6th anniversary) – In loving memory of Seán Fitzgerald, late of Knockalahara, who died on 6th August, 2011. R.I.P.

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Good was his heart, in friendship sound, Loved and respected by all around, A beautiful life came to an end, He died as he lived, everyone’s friend.

–Never forgotten by your friend Alan.

FRENCH (10th anniversary) – In loving memory of Catherine (Kitty) French, late of Boherboy, Grange, whose Anniversary occurs on 10th August. Wouldn’t it be lovely Mam, Your smiling face to see, Standing by the doorstep, The way you used to be. All our lives we loved you, We always found you there, We have many things to thank you for, We don’t know where to start, Except to say we loved you, From the bottom of our hearts.

O’CONNELL (30th and 16th anniversaries) – In loving memory of our dear parents John and Anastatia O’Connell, late of Kilmore, Clashmore, Co. Waterford, who died on 9th August, 1987, and 12th August, 2001. We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again. You always had time to share, Time to give and time to care, A loving nature, a heart of gold, The best this world could hold. Never selfish, always kind, These are the memories you left behind, God bless you Mam and Dad, For those wonderful years. No special day is needed, For us to think of you, Just to be remembered, And prayed for by all of us. For you were special parents and grandparents, And we thought the world of you.

–Sadly missed by your loving sons, daughters, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 13th August, at 9.00 a.m., in Clashmore Church.

–Sadly missed by your family, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law and grandchildren, XX. COFFEY (26th anniversary) – In loving memory of Michael Coffey, late of Springmount, Dungarvan, who died on 9th August, 1991. R.I.P. Don’t remember me with sadness or tears, Remember all the laughter, We’ve had throughout the years, Then when the Summer sunshine, Awakens the flowers in bloom, I’ll walk that light from Heaven, Around the corners of every room. Do the things we did before, The same in every way, Just whisper a little prayer to me, At the dawn of every day. Just think of me as present, Don’t think of me as past, For a Father’s love’s a blessing, In death it still can last. Forget your troubles and your worries, They’re mine forever more, I’ll watch and care and love you, From Heaven’s open door. And when your road gets rough and rocky, Or you’re down and out, Remember I’m right beside you, Of that have no doubt.

COMYN (8th anniversary) – In loving memory of John Comyn, late of Mahonbridge, who died on 11th August, 2009. R.I.P. Family Mass will be offered. Gone from home that smiling face, Those cheerful happy ways, The heart that won so many friends, In bygone happy days.

CURRAN (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of Fr. Michael, late of 1 The Courtyard, Church Street, Dungarvan, who died on 9th August, 2016. Rest in peace. Those whom we love and lose, Are no longer, Where they were before, They are now, Wherever we are.

–Lovingly Monica.

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DALTON (12th anniversary) – In loving memory of Rita Dalton, late of 2 Caseyville, Dungarvan, who died on 13th August, 2005. Jesus, take this message, To Rita up above, Tell her how much we miss her, And give her all our love.

–Sadly missed by her family.

MORONEY (35th anniversary) – In loving memory of Joey Moroney, late of Coolnasmear, who died on 8th August, 1982. Will those who think of Joey today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

–Always remembered by his brothers Michael and Nicholas and their families.

–Always loved and remembered by your daughter Mary; son-in-law John and grandsons Michael and Shane.

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KENEALLY (50th anniversary) – In memory of Patrick Kenneally, late of Lisarrow, Ardmore, who died on 13th August, 1967. R.I.P. And all deceased members of the Keneally family of Lissarow.

–Always loved and remembered by your family at home and abroad.

MORRISSEY (3rd anniversary) – In loving memory of John Morrissey, late of Killineen East, Dungarvan, who died on 10th August, 2014. R.I.P. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Brigid’s Church, Kilrossanty, on Sunday, 13th August, at 10.30 a.m. –Fondly remembered by Maizelle, John, Tom and David; daughters-in-law and grandchildren.

POWER (3rd anniversary) – In loving memory of Kathleen Power, late of 9 Lands End, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, whose Anniversary occurs on 18th August.

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure, You are loved, Behond measure. Will those who think of Kathleen today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

KEATING – Birthday remembrance of Baby Mary Assumpta Keating, late of Lissarow, Ardmore, whose 50th birthday occurs on 15th August. –Love from Mum and all your brothers.

–Always remembered by your loving children Julie, Michael, Jimmy, Dermot; daughters-inlaw son-in-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in Abbeyside Church on Sunday, 13th August, at 9.30 a.m.

NÍ MUIRITHE – An 21ú Cuimneacáin, Muireann, as Helbhic, An Rinn, a fauir bás ar an 11ad Lúnasa, 1996, aois a 22. Ag cuineamh ort inniú Agus i gcónaí Muireann.

–Ó Mam, Dad, Emmet, Fionnan, Cormac agus Neil.

WHELAN (25th anniversary) – In loving memory of Stella Whelan, late of O’Connell Street, Dungarvan, who died on 17th August, 1992. R.I.P. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, 17th August, at 9.30 a.m. in St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan. Sad are the hearts that loved you, Silent are the tears that fall, But living our lives without you, Is the greatest heartache of all. May the winds of love blow softly, And whisper for you to hear, That we, your family, miss you, And wish that you were here.

–Always remembered Donie and family.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT † VERY REV. FR. RICHARD (Dick) DOHERTY, A.P. Former Parish Priest of Abbeyside, Ballinroad and Garranbane The family and friends of the late Very Rev. Fr. Richard (Dick) Doherty, A.P., former Parish Priest of Abbeyside, Ballinroad and Garranbane, would like to thank all those who attended the funeral and burial; who sent Mass cards; messages of sympathy and telephoned. To the Doctor, Nurses and staff of Dungarvan Community Hospital. A special thanks to the visiting Clergy, Sacristan, Altar servers and gravediggers and the musician. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, 15th August, at 12 o’clock in St. Augustine’s Church, Abbeyside.

† BERNIE O’CONNOR (nee McGuire)

James Kiely & Sons Prop. DAVID KIELY David & Margaret, ‘Garrán Mhuire,’ Kiladangan (058) 42200 / (086) 2525663 (Est. 1919) Irish Association of Funeral Directors

Funeral Home Embalming & Cremations Arranged We attend to all the details: Church & Cemetery

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SHANDON STREET & KILADANGAN, DUNGARVAN Phone: David (058) 42200. Mobile: (086) 2525663 Fax (058) 48712. www.kielyfunerals.ie

Springfield, Dungarvan, and formerly of Leamybrien Acknowledgement and First Anniversary The husband Donal and family Ruth, Kevin and Paul of the late Bernie O’Connor deeply appreciate and will always hold in grateful remembrance all our relatives, friends and neighbours who sympathised with us following Bernie’s passing. To those who attended Bernie’s funeral obsequies, called to our home, telephoned, sent texts, emails, sent Mass Cards, letters of sympathy and flowers, we thank you. We are very grateful to our relatives and friends who travelled long distances to be with us. We are deeply appreciative to Dr. Tom Nyhan for his wonderful care and kindness. It will never be forgotten. We also express our gratitude to the staff of the High Street Medical Centre, Dungarvan. We extend our appreciation to the Nurses of the Cancer Care team; the Community Care Nurses and Catherine Fitzgerald; the Paramedic team; the staffs of University Hospital Waterford and Cork University Hospitals for the excellent care that Bernie received throughout her illness. The support given to us by Brú Columbanus, Cork, was exceptional and we are deeply appreciative. We express our gratitude to Fr. Colin Fives, O.S.A., for celebrating Bernie’s Requiem Mass and for his kind words of consolation and tribute. We are also very grateful to Canon William Ryan, P.P., and Fr. John Delaney, P.P., for their attendance at Bernie’s funeral. Sincere thanks are also expressed to Fr. Peter Ahearne, P.P., for administering the Sacrament of the Sick. We extend our appreciation to Seán O’Donnell for the beautiful music and singing which added so much to Bernie’s Requiem Mass. Grateful thanks to James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, for the professionalism, courtesy and sensitivity shown to us and which went way beyond the call of duty. A sincere thank you to the Altar servers, gravediggers Jim and Richie Ryan and Sacristans Tony Butler and Tom Frost. Finally, to Bernie’s siblings for their continued support, we thank you most sincerely and will always remember your kindness and support. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we hope this acknowledgement will be accepted as a sincere expression of our appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for all your intentions. 1st Anniversary Mass for Bernie will be offered at 10.00 a.m. on Sunday, 13th August, in St. Laurence’s Church, Ballinroad.

PLANNING PERMISSION WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – We, Denis and Julia Drislane, intend to apply for retention for extension to livestock house and planning permission for two slatted slurry tanks, dairy wash tank, slatted channel, cattle crush and associated works at Liss, Ballyduff Upper, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority (Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford), during its public opening hours (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application. WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – John O’Gorman Farming Ltd. intend to apply for permission for construction of 2 no. silage pits, concrete apron, an extension to existing animal houses and associated works at Ballyin Upper, Lismore, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority at Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford, during its public opening hours, i.e. 9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application, and such submissions and observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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HEADSTONES IN LIMESTONE, MARBLE, POLISHED GRANITE We restore existing headstones, kerbs, graves, chipped, inscriptions, etc. FULL RANGE OF COMPUTER OPTIONS + DESIGNS

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SITUATIONS VACANT CHILDMINDER REQUIRED AT KIDS OWN HOME IN ABBEYSIDE – 3 afternoons a week, 2.30 p.m. – 7.00 p.m. 3 Kids aged 9–12 years, no pick-up or drops-offs needed. References essential. Contact (087) 2514057.

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SERVICES AVAILABLE MUNSTER TRUCK, TRAILER AND BUS SERVICES – Tachograph Calibration and Installation • Speed Limiter Installation and Repair • DOE Preparation • Servicing • Sand Blasting • Spray Painting • Contact: Gerard on 058-68855 or 087-2884113 • www.truckrepairs.ie • info@truckrepairs.ie • Garryduff, Colligan, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. (ind.)

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HEALY TREE FELLING AND LANDSCAPING – Fully insured and certified. Specialising in tree felling, tree pruning and reducing, chipping and removal, landscaping and garden construction including grass and hedge cutting, lawn laying, gravel gardens, paving, decking and fencing. Contact: Eamonn (085) 7784335.(29-9)

RE-UPHOLSTERY, CARPETS, CURTAINS, FURNITURE – Free estimates in your own home. Collection and delivery. Sofas and Couches made to order. Curtains and Pelmets made to measure. Extensive range of fabrics to choose from. Colour co-ordinating service free in Showrooms. A visit to our Showrooms is a must. Open Monday to Saturday incl. All work guaranteed. Ned O’Connell, Seafield, Youghal. Tel. (024) 93106.

FERGAL COLBERT TREE CARE EXPERIENCED AND QUALIFIED TREE SURGEON – Available for all aspects of tree surgery. • Identification and removal of hazardous trees. • Tree reduction and pruning. • Hedge cutting and wood chipping. Contact your local professional Fergal Colbert (087) 7933481 / www.fergalcolberttreecare.com (ind.)

PAINTING & POWERWASHING PAINTING & POWERWASHING – Interior, Exterior, Woodwork, Wallpapering, etc. Powerwashing of Houses, Farm Buildings. Also all Farm Buildings Spray or Hand Painted. Also Window and Chimney Cleaning (brush and vacuum) available. Contact: Mike Scanlon (087) 6198876. (ind.)

COMPUTER REPAIRS COMPUTER REPAIRS – Virus, Spyware and Pop-up removal. Speed up slow computers. Internet problems. Call: Shane Deevy 087 987 2006. (ind.)

MAUD’S LITTLE LEARNERS MAUD’S LITTLE LEARNERS PRE-SCHOOL – Opening September 2017. For 3–5 year olds. ECCE places available. For more information on Open Day and Registration please contact Klara on (085) 1223665 or email maudslittlelearners@gmail.com Maud’s Little Learners, Carrigahilla, Stradbally, Co. Waterford. (11-8)

NEED TO GET RID OF RUBBISH? NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL House, Office, Garage or Garden Clearouts Beds, Sofas, Tables, Electrical, Goods, etc. Cheaper than a Skip and we do all the work! Ring for a FREE Quotation call us on:

087-6750252 or 051-640924 Fully Licensed and Insured – Waste Permit NWCPO-10-02542-03

John Phelan Skip Hire MURRAY’S ROOFING DUNGARVAN – Re-roofing specialists. Slate/Tile • flat roofs • guttering/downpipes • chimney work • chimney cowls • ridge tiles • lead flashing lead valleys • supply/fit roof velux windows • UPVC fascias/soffits • insurance work undertaken • all work holds a full written guarantee • all areas covered • For a free written quotation and emergency work call Paul on (058) 43992, mobile (086) 2109547. (ind.)

Call us on 051 645445 • 087 9677797 Skip Hire and Waste Collection Services in Dungarvan and surrounding areas • Domestic & Commercial Skip Hire • Wide Range of Skip Sizes from Mini to RoRo • Mattress Collection • Contaminated Soil Collection • Sludge Collection

HEALTH THERAPIST NIAMH FITZGERALD, Therapeutic and Remedial Massage – Is now taking appointments at The Greenway Health Clinic, Tournore, Abbeyside. Call: (083) 1418246 to book a Therapeutic, Sports or Relaxation Massage. Find in on FB. (18-8)

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EXTERNAL CLEANING SPECIALISED EXTERNAL CLEANING – Moss on Roofs, Green Fascia, Red Walls. Contact: Tom Curran Softwash Treatment (087) 2484426. (11-8)

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CHILDMINDER AVAILABLE EXPERIENCED CHILDMINDER AVAILABLE – To mind children in my own home. Non-smoker. Fully insured and First Aid. Also available for Garranbane School pickup and aftercare. References available. Contact: (087) 7614215. (18-8)

SUMMER COURSES 1st–6th YEAR STUDENTS – Déise College Irish and Maths Intensive Summer Courses next week. Monday 14th – Friday 18th. €100 for full week. Limited places still available. Phone Alan (058) 48623.

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POINT OF LAY PULLETS, DUCKLINGS AND BROILERS FOR SALE – Outside Dungarvan Mart on Monday, 14th August next, from 11.00 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. Tel. (026) 41905 or (087) 2208061.

BACK TO SCHOOL DISCO 11th WATERFORD DUNGARVAN SCOUT GROUP – Will hold a Back to School Disco (age 8–12 years only). Venue: Fusion Centre, Dungarvan. Date: Saturday, 26th August. Time: 3–5 p.m. Cost: €5 per child. Fully Supervised / Spot Prizes / Shop. Note: LIMITED NUMBERS. Come early to avoid disappointment.

LISMORE – 1 Bedroom Apartment, fully fitted, great for singles with car. Lovely views of river and mountains. 13⁄4km from centre of town. €350 per month plus utilities. No pets. Contact: (058) 53447. (18-8)

REGISTERED CHILDMINDER REGISTERED CHILDMINDER LIVING IN ABBEYSIDE – Offering childcare for children pre-school age and more. Contact: Magda (083) 8844306.

100th DUNGARVAN AGRICULTURAL SHOW

Dungarvan Agricultural Show Most Appropriately Dressed Lady and Gent Competition: From left to right - Pat Cunningham, Show Chairman; Louise Allen, Simply Beautiful; Michelle Mernagh, Devereux Mans Shop; Paul Boyle, Winner Most Appropriately Dressed Man; Emma Duffy, Winner Most Appropriately Dressed Lady, with daughter Rebecca, Finola Meaney, Signet and Orla Dawson, Judge. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Finalists in the Most Appropriately Dressed Lady and Gent at the Dungarvan Agricultural Show sponsored by Signet, Main St, Dungarvan and Devereux Mans Shop, Mary Street, Dungarvan.

[Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

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[Pat Crowley]

Frances Carroll presents the Ita Carroll Cup for the Champion Show Hunter Pony to Melissa O’Connor, Gorey, Co. Wexford riding 'Lucifer.' Also included is Judge Mary Carter [Pat Crowley]

Mick Dunford representing the Al Eile Stud presents the Al Eile trophy for the Champion Two Year Old Gelding to Dermot Barlow, Grannagh, Waterford. Also included Paddy Byrne, Judge. [Pat Crowley]

Waterford Hunt Cup for the Champion Two Year Old of the Show won by Dermot Barlow, Grannagh. Also included are Valerie Barlow, Sarah and Emma Barlow with Judge, Paddy Byrne. [Pat Crowley]

Limousin Pedigree Male or Female Calf sponsored by Irish Limousin Society – Pat Cunningham, Michael Creed [Tom Hobbs] Minister for Agriculture, Luke Vickery, Judge Dan O'Mahony.

Charolais Pedigree Male or Female Calf sponsored by Dairymaster – Denis Herlihy (Glanbia), Jerry O'Keefe, Judge and Dan O'Mahony. [Tom Hobbs]

Paddy Byrne Judge presents the Lenihan Cup for the Champion Yearling to Thomas Griffin, Fethard.

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Eamonn Dwane Cup: Mary Carter, Judge presents the Eamonn Dwane Cup to Clodagh Shanahan-Rice Coolfin, Portlaw riding "Elsie." Also included in Grainne O’Brien [Pat Crowley] Tom Power, Ballyknock, Dungarvan receives the West Waterford Hunt Cup for the Champion 3 Year old from Paddy Byrne, Judge. [Pat Crowley]

Susan Doran riding "IHWTStimpy" winner of Class 29. Also included in photo are Jean Walsh, Ring Steward and Jennifer Maher. [Pat Crowley]

Dungarvan Agricultural Show 360 Equine.ie 1.20m Class: Tim Murray, Managing Partner 360 Equine presents Ronan Costello with his prize after he won the 360 Equine.ie 1.20m Class on Annestown Clover Concorde. Included is [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images] Michael Flynn, Show Secretary.

Dungarvan Agricultural Show: Connolly’s Red Mills Munster Grand Prix sponsored by Fennell's DOE Test Centre & Phelan’s Fuel & Hardware. Marion Phelan presents the Phelan Cup to Paddy O'Donnell who steered Minority Report to victory in the Munster Grand Prix. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

1.10m Two Phase Class Sponsored by Kiely's Tyre Centre: Catherine Kiely presents Marie Hartley with her prize after she won the Kiely's Tyre Centre 1.10m Class on Kilpatrick Fred. Included are Michael Flynn, Show Secretary and Noel Phelan, Show Jumping Judge. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

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Ann O'Donnell and Rosarie Dwane pictured at the 100th Dungarvan Agricultural Show. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Dog Show winner at Dungarvan Show â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jasper from Manchester and Alison Martin from Garden City New York prize winners at Show.

Mike and Katie Hale pictured at the 100th Dungarvan Agricultural Show. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Morgan Kelly and Tadgh Curran pictured at the 100th Dungarvan Agricultural Show with their dog Maddison. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

AIB Proudly Supporting Local Community â&#x20AC;&#x201C; From left to right Nuala Hogan, AIB; Maeve McGrath; Lisa McGrath, AIB; Emma Kiely; Tommy Kiely; Lucia Mancero, Sally Ann Kiely and Grace Kiely. [Pat Crowley]

Eabha Gough's dog 'Pepper' and Monica Dwane, sponsor, after it won the Special Dog Show Prize to mark the 100th Dungarvan Agricultural Show [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Mila Rose, Courtney Carroll and Sarah Supple, Ardmore Open Farm. [Pat Crowley]

Jane Foley and Alannah Kelly, Cappoquin.

Cora Kearney and friend pictured with WLR's Liam Healy at the 100th Dungarvan Agricultural Show. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Muintir Na Rinne group.

[Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

[Pat Crowley]

Michael Kirwan, Quan Butler and Jason Crowley pictured at the 100th Dungarvan Agricultural Show. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Emily, John, Charlotte and William Dunne, Tournore, Dungarvan

[Pat Crowley]

Claire Flynn and Marissa Twomey pictured with "Trixie" at the 100th [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images] Dungarvan Agricultural Show.

Lucy Whelan and Orla Dawson, Dungarvan Credit Union Stand.

[Pat Crowley]

Aoife Dee and Kate Hickey pictured at the St Pat's stand at the 100th [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images] Dungarvan Agricultural Show.

Orla, Anne, Niamh and Laura Quinlan, Colligan with their grandmother/aunt [Pat Crowley] Cait.

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I.C.M.S.A. Junior Stockperson – Aidan Kinahan, Judge Peter O'Connell, Tom Ahern, Ed Curran.

[Tom Hobbs]

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Aberdeen Angus Pedigree Female Calf sponsored by Eurogene AI-James Devine, Eustace Burke, Judge Gerrard Lynch. [Tom Hobbs]

Hereford, Pedigree Male Calf Sponsored by Gold Crop Diamond Grass Seeds – Trevor Dudley and Pat Cashman. [Tom Hobbs]

Limousin Champion sponsored by Gain Ruminant Nutrition – Caroline Vickery, Luke Vickery, Michael Keane, Denis Herlihy, Judge Dan O'Mahony. [Tom Hobbs]

Limousin Pedigree Female Calf sponsored by James Dalton, Natural Nutrition – Luke Vickery, James Dalton, Liam Dalton, Judge Dan O'Mahony. [Tom Hobbs] Simmental Champion Sponsored by Gain Ruminant Nutrition – Garrett Behan, Michael Keane, Judge Dan O'Mahony. [Tom Hobbs]

Aberdeen Angus Pedigree Male Calf sponsored by Dawn Meats – Albert De Cogan, Judge Gerrard Lynch, Ed Curran. [Tom Hobbs]

Beef Pair Class sponsored by Forestry Services – Winner William R. Gubbins, Aidan Kinahan-Handler, Nicola Whelan, [Tom Hobbs] Ella Whelan, Judge Peter O'Connell.

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Bellard Cup: Mary Flahavan, representing the Sponsor Flahavan's, presents the Bellard Cup to Claire Connors, Stradbally riding "Rehy I'm a Star" winner of the Supreme Champion Hunter of the Show. Also included are Jack O’Donnell and Alan Connors, Ring Stewards; Richard Shannon, Judge; Harry Gray, Dungarvan Show Committee; William Farnsworth (grandson of Mary Flahavan), Aileen Dwyer, Judge. [Pat Crowley]

Hereford Pedigree Male or Female Any Age sponsored by Jim Quinn. Vincent Behan, D.P. Behan, Judge Gerrard Lynch, Tom Behan, Conor Behan, Cormac Behan, Margaret Barron Behan. [Tom Hobbs]

Reserve champion of the Show – Albert De Cogan, John Collender, Henry Corbally - Glanbia Group Chairman, Denis Herlihy, Michael Keane. [Tom Hobbs]

Dungarvan Agricultural Show Home Industries Section – Catherine Kennedy, Waterford sponsor presenting her trophy to Brianna Hickey for Best Wellie. [Pat Crowley]

Home Industries Best Rose in the Show – Margaret McGrath, winner, with her grandchildren Isaac and Odhran and Anne O'Sullivan, Committee. [Pat Crowley]

Home Industries Section – Winner of the Miniature Garden, Chloe Walsh, [Pat Crowley] with Dina Walsh, Secretary Home Industries.

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HOME INDUSTRIES RESULTS JUNIOR CLASSES We had a record... 17 entries in this Class 9. MINI BEACH – 1st Rachel Drohan, Ring; 2nd Laura Lynch, Curragh, Ardmore; Joint 2nd Ella Rose Quinn, Colligan; Joint 3rd Donncha and Luke Mackey, Lemybrien. 69. Soft Toy – 1st Geraldine Holden; 2nd Lil Patterson; 3rd Mary Donnelly and Isabel Walsh. 70. Mountmellick - 1st Josephine Grennan; 2nd Chris Cleary. 71. Scarf – 1st Mary Ó Gríofa; 2nd Kay Hannigan; 3rd Liz Patterson. 72. Handmade Christmas Decoration – 1st Gráinne Zannis; 2nd Peggy Reynolds; 3rd Ann Broderick. 73. Best Cushion – 1st Sandra Counahan; 2nd Noreen Patterson; 3rd Chris Cleary and Lil Patterson. 76. New from Old – 1st Kathleen Moore; 2nd Ann Broderick; 3rd Carol Ann Wilkins. 78. Vintage Twist – 1st Ann

Broderick; 2nd Betty Tutty. 79. Best Dressed Doll – 1st Noreen Patterson; 2nd Lil Patterson; 3rd Carol Ann Wilkins

and Kerrie Robinson. 80. Gloves/Socks – Kathleen O’Sullivan; 2nd Geraldine Holden; 3rd Angela Patterson.

Michael and Rosemary O’Halloran with their grand-daughter Laila Ryan who won 2nd Prize in the Best Bookmark class with Dina Walshe Home Industries Secretary.

Home Industries Section – Winner of the Best Novelty Cake for a child is Saoirse Moloney, Ballinacourty. Also included is Patricia O'Brien, Home Industries Committee and Mary Looby, Saoirse's great grandnmother. [Pat Crowley]

Home Industries Section – Tom Hobbs, presenting the Bernie Hobbs Memorial Cup to Declan Flanagan, Ballykinsella, Tramore. Also included is Bernie's brother Ned Connors. [Pat Crowley]

Home Industries – Winner of the 100th Cake and Winner of the Odlums Home Cooking Qualifier Anna Cashin with her Mother Caitriona. [Pat Crowley]

Home Industries Section – Ellis Wilkins, First Potatoes Round; Carol Anne Wilkins, First Dahlias pictured with Kay O'Flynn, Home Industries Committee. [Pat Crowley]

Tom Fennell JCB Hire sponsor of the Mini Farm with the First Prize Winner Annie Treen, Marion de Búrca Committee and Margaret O’Brien.

Home Industries Section – Breda Keane, IFA Family Farm presenting sponsorship cheque to Kay O'Flynn, Home [Pat Crowley] Industries Committee.

COUNTY NEWS NEWSREEL … Anxious or Depressed?

COME to our Support Group Meeting in Dungarvan.Venue: Deise Day Care, Dungarvan, Community Centre, Mitchel Street. Date: Every Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. Helpline: 1800 804 848. You are not alone! Please note change in time.

Ballyduff Upper 45 Card Drive BALLYDUFF Upper 45 Card Drive Gala night will be held on August 16th at 8.15 p.m. sharp in the Carnegie Library. All are welcome.

Paddy’s Barn Vintage Interiors WE are proud to announce the opening of Paddy’s Barn Vintage Interiors in Mountain Castle, Millstreet, near Dungarvan. Featuring an eclectic mix of Irish country furniture and Antiques, with Vintage and contemporary finds for the home and garden. Including Mirrors, Lamps, chairs, tables and much more besides. Ken and Lynne have been in retail all their lives and have a passion for Interiors, Antiques and all things decorative. Their love of all things Irish is reflected in their choice of items for sale, with a particular love of Irish Dressers. Give us a ring and come and have a look! Tel. 05869769 mobile 087 4383567. Email lynne365@hotmail.co.uk

Back to School Disco 11th WATERFORD Dungarvan Scout Group will hold a Back to School Disco (age 8–12 years only).Venue: Fusion Centre, Dungarvan. Date: Saturday, 26th August. Time: 3–5 p.m. Cost: €5 per child. Fully Supervised / Sport Prizes / Shop. Note: LIMITED NUMBERS. Come early to avoid disappointment. (18-8)

Oliver Whelan accepts a donation from Frances Carroll representing Dungarvan Show Committee. Included are John Dee, Dick Clancy, Nicky Sheehan, Jay Murphy, Barry Flack and Billy Cowming. Missing from picture is Aidan McCarthy.

Dungarvan Men’s Shed . . .

N RVA A G N

A story of Endeavour THANKS to Chris Heaphy who is our master wood turner in the Shed and kindly penned this story which was requested by the Shed P.R.O Michael Cass. I am on my way back from The National Gallery, Dublin, and so I have time to write on the train. Dick Clancy and Jay Murphy have almost completed

A beautiful bowl turned in the Shed from a piece of yew wood donated to the Shed by Woodhouse Estate by Dick Clancy and Jay Murphy under the eye of master turner Chris Heaphy.

their apprenticeship in woodturning this week. The two members of Dungarvan Men’s Shed completed a bowl, from start to finish. The joy woodturning brought them was enhanced by their choice of wood. They chose "yew" as the wood for their finished piece. "Yew" is a hardwood that is rich in colour, finishes beautiful, and is stunning to look at. It's provenance is shrouded in mystique. The yew is traditionally and regularly found in churchyards in England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland and Northern France (more specifically in Normandy and may be over 2,000 years old. Sometimes monks planted yews in the middle of their cloister, as at Muckross Abbey (Ireland) or Abbaye de Jumièges (France, Normandy).

By tradition and culture the yew tree has had a real link with the land, the people, the ancestors and the ancient religion. It was tradition on All Saints Day to bring a branch of a yew tree to the tombs of those who had died recently so they will find the guide in their return to the Land of Shadows. The yew tree has been found near chapels, churches and cemeteries since ancient times as a symbol of the transcendence of death, and is usually found in the main Squares of the villages where people celebrated the open councils that served as a way of general assembly to rule the village affairs. It has also been suggested that yews were planted at religious sites as their long life was suggestive of eternity, or because being toxic they were seen as trees of death.

Another suggested explanation is that yews were planted to discourage farmers and drovers from letting animals wander onto the burial grounds, the poisonous foliage being the disincentive. Dick and Jay are now hooked on woodturning and we wish them many happy hours of discovery as they delve into the craft. Dungarvan Men’s Shed is a venue whereby lives are enriched by sharing skills as we delve into the unknown and proves that

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saying "you really are, never too old to learn". Dick Clancy "Octogenarian" is a wonderful example to us all. ABOUT THE SHED You are very welcome to call in to the Shed at Wolfe Tone Road to see what we are about. We are open from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Monday-Friday or contact Oliver Whelan Chairman at (087) 1856067 for further information. Follow us on facebook at Dungarvan Men’s Shed

POEM Fond memories come stealing another time I now recall. So often did I wander by the lovely Mahon Falls. Now again in dream I feel its wild embrace. I hear again the heartbeat of this lovely, lovely place. In heather scented dreams on the Comeraghs again I stroll. Memories bring my tears now again to roll. Beautiful Comeraghs I knew your wild embrace. And forever in my heart you'll hold a special place. Ger Dalton

Painting Workshops at The Old Market House Arts Centre Location: The Old Market House Arts Centre, Lower Main Street, Dungarvan. Tutor: Margaret (Gooee) O’Brien, MAFA. THIS workshop introduces and develops students ability to work in oils. Each day of the workshop begins with a demonstration, a painting is begun on the first day and developed so that a student can see clearly every stage of the painting process. The students work on their paintings, each week, guided by the tutor, giving simple and precise advice. It is proposed that each student produces a completed painting by the end of the course. The course focuses on the individual development of the student, to create a work in such a way

as to nurture their own personal style. The workshop is suitable for beginners and improvers. Workshop cost: €90 for the six week course. Workshop dates: Tuesday, September 5th to Tuesday, October 10th (six weeks). Workshop times: 11.00 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. Book your place from The Old Market House or from Gooee O’Brien Artist on Facebook. Materials list also available from The Old Market House or from Gooee O’Brien Artist on Facebook.

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KILL KILL GAA LOTTO At last week’s Lotto draw in Kirwan’s Bar, there was no winner of the €10,000 Lotto jackpot. On the night we had one lucky match 3 winner, who was Eoin Daniels. The numbers drawn were 4, 21, 28 and 29.The Lotto was sponsored by Happy Days Newsagent & Grocery Shop Kill Village. Call into us today, do your shop, have a chat. Keep it local, keep your village alive. ATTENTION RESIDENTS Please don't be afraid when you see cowboys/girls/native Americans on Saturday, 19th August in the vicinity of Dunphy's Saloon - these patrons will be supporting Kill Action & Alert Groups Rodeo BBQ by dressing up in their finest

Patricia Casey and Eileen Keane at the Copper Coast Flower Show in Bunmahon recently.

BONMAHON BONMAHON COMMUNITY SOCIETY LOTTO The numbers drawn recently in Kirwan’s Bar were 5-9-15-21. We had no Jackpot winner. Congratulations to the one lucky match 3 winner Tommy Power who collects €100. Our Jackpot stands at a fantastic €8,550 as at time of writing. Good luck to all! COPPER COAST GEOPARK VISITOR CENTRE We were honoured that Léine medieval crafters joined us for the 10th anniversary Flower Show last weekend. Léine crafters Shirley Walsh and Katherine Walsh demonstrated traditional medieval and Viking needlework including Naalbinding. Local lady Mary Shiels demonstrated traditional Irish drop spindle spinning. Léine's Viking age tent made a fantastic backdrop for some early medieval craft. Thank you again ladies! A big thank you to everyone who entered the 10th anniversary flower show and to all who visited over the 2 days. Congratulations to Noreen Carroll who won first prize for rose of the show and to Anna Caslin who won 1st prize for the Geopark themed cake. The Geopark team and the Judges were very impressed by the qual-

First prize award winning Geopark themed cake by Anna Caslin.

ity of this year’s entries well deserved congratulations to you all! The Copper Coast UNESCO Geopark is a registered charity and all funds raised over the weekend will be used by the Geopark in its on-going work. OUTDOOR FITNESS You don’t have to be a member, you don’t have to a serious athlete, you don’t have to have a certain level of fitness and you

don’t have to arrange for a babysitter! Join the Copper Coast Crackers for outdoor fitness sessions with the fabulous Michelle Byrne from Imagine Fitness for endurance, speed, strength and core exercises with a mighty portion of craic every Thursday at 7.00 p.m. in Bonmahon Car Park. Give it a go! Prices are just €3 for Copper Coast Crackers members and €5 for non members.

and for just €10 will have a delicious BBQ meal, music, line dancing, Bucking Bronco, Door Prizes and prizes for best costume. Who knows, we might even have us a little shootin'. Tickets available now - be there or be square!! CARER AWARDS The Irish Red Cross now invites nominations for Ireland’s Carer of the Year 2017. Nominations are open until 31.08.17 and all unpaid carers are eligible to enter. If you know a carer that goes the extra mile, is one in a million, should get much more recognition or is just simply deserving of an award, please contact your local branch on 087-4133522 or nominate online at www.redcross.ie

Dungarvan Junior Musical Stage School HAVING recently staged the much talked about Sister Act at the Sports Centre, Quanns, Dungarvan, the stage school are looking forward to their new term that will commence on Monday, 14th August, and now is your chance to be part of Dungarvan and West Waterford's premier stage school. We will be holding a registration evening on Friday, 11th August, at St. Joseph’s School, Dungarvan, from 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. for new students to enrol for the new term. We cater for students aged 4 to 6, 7 to 9, 10 to 12 and 13 to 18 in our classes that take place every Monday and Wednesday in St. Joseph’s. If you like to sing, dance, act and perform, or you just like to have fun and make new friends, then Dungarvan Junior Musical Stage School is the place for you. All our students get to perform live on stage in our much talked about end of term productions

that include Seussical, Beauty And The Beast, Cats, Joseph, The Wizard Of Oz, Grease, Hairspray, The Little Mermaid, High School Musical and many more and we are delighted to announce that our next end of term production will be the magical musical ANNIE that will be staged in January in the Sports Centre. Places are limited in all our classes and no experience is required to join the stage school as all levels of ability are catered for. Students learn all the skills of the performing arts, skills that stay with and benefit our students way and beyond the world of the stage and the rehearsal room. Artistic Director / Choreographer David Hennessy along with Singing Teachers / Musical Directors David Hayes and Chris O’Sullivan are among the countries most talented, experienced in demand professionals and can’t wait to get

started on our new term. We have a strong emphasis on confidence building and having fun, so why not see for yourself why so many happy students from Dungarvan and the West Waterford area cant be wrong. The stage school is now in its ninth year and growing with each passing term and has gained a huge reputation for the very high quality of their work and we can’t wait to get started and welcome our students both new and old for what will no doubt be another term to remember. We are sure ANNIE will prove to be hugely popular with our students and audiences alike. If you can’t make our registration evening don't worry as you can secure your place by calling or texting David or Brian on 0872360330 or you can contact us through our Facebook Page and we will happily answer any queries you might have. Let the fun begin.

The Little Book of Waterford

Léine crafters Shirley Walsh and Katherine Walsh demonstrated traditional medieval and Viking needlework at the Copper Coast Flower Show in Bunmahon recently.

OUT Now! All you need to know about Waterford in one fact-packed compendium. Did you know that Waterford is Ireland’s oldest city? (It was founded by Ragnall, the grandson of Ivan the Boneless, in AD 914.) Or that the tricolour flag, which eventually became the flag of Ireland, was flown for the first time from the window of the Wolfe Tone Confederation Club at 33 The Mall in Waterford on March 7th, 1848? In his new book, local historian Tom Hunt has brought together a plethora of fascinating facts about County Waterford. Discover more about Waterford’s industrial past, its proud sporting heritage, its arts and culture and its famous (and occasionally infamous) men and women. A reliable reference book and

a quirky guide, The Little Book of Waterford can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of this ancient county. • Published as part of the popular Little Book of...series • Perfect gift book, souvenir or nostalgia purchase • Illustrated with 25 line drawings Dr. Tom Hunt is a social and sports historian who has a PhD in History awarded by De Montfort University (Leicester). He has contributed numerous articles to various history journals in the USA, UK and Ireland along with authoring three history books including Portlaw, County Waterford: Portrait of an Industrial Village and its Cotton Industry and Sport and Society in Victorian

Ireland; the case of Westmeath. The Little Book of Waterford is his third book. Tom is a native of Clonea Power, County Waterford, and is a former Waterford County footballer.

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BALLINAMEELA CURRENT EVENTS ON IN THE HALL AND LOCAL COMMUNITY

Hear Me Out By Donal Buckley EMMELINE Pankhurst is a name known to most people as 'that Suffragette woman'. She lived in the late 19th/early 20th centuries when women were treated like children, to be seen but not heard. In a totally testosterone dominated society, all decisions were made and administered by men. Women didn't even have the right to decide which men would represent them in Local or National Government. Emmeline Pankhurst and her daughters fought throughout their lives to realise the right to vote for women. On Sunday morning last, Blindboy Boatclub of The Rubber Bandits (yes, I know) articulated his opinion on diverse subjects in a radio interview. It is his belief that feminism should be something that both sexes need. He says that, as much as women fight for equality, they are dependent on the support of men to achieve their goals. Conversely, men don't want to be part of the feminist movement because it could effect their alpha status and lose the respect of their peers. He continued to say that equality doesn't cause friction but inequality creates conflict and disharmony. A lot of energy is wasted trying to equalise or camouflage the differences. The fact that there are pay and salary differences for men and women in the western world is a subject that needs serious attention and any publicity, from any source is not just necessary but imperative. In her quest for the equal right to vote for women, Mrs Pankhurst needed the support of her husband, Richard and Socialist Keir Hardy. This support was willingly given, although there were many arguments and disagreements along the way to the ultimate goal. In the supposedly liberal environment of the media, parity in pay and conditions are still contentious and the subject of much controversy. Kevin Myers is witty, intelligent, perceptive and extremely articulate. Most people need to have a dictionary by their side when reading his column in The Sunday Times. Personally, I need a dictionary, encyclopaedia, the internet and the assistance of a student of Classical Languages. Kevin Myers is also a grumpy, cynical, curmudgeonly and self righteous snob. He rubs people up the wrong way through insult and invective. But, he is an equal opportunities offender. Nobody has escaped his poisonous barbs over the years. Whether its the governments of various countries, civil servants, sporting bodies, the media or powerful organisations like the IRA, The Catholic Church and the EU, they have all felt his wrath. It’s odd then that he was sacked for actually praising two women for their ability to stand up for themselves and claim what was rightfully theirs. The furore caused by the remarks in his column seems to be a matter of interpretation or simply not reading the article as it was meant and totally missing the point of his argument. Mr Myers is not antisemitic. He was actually applauding the two women in question on their business acumen. Whether it was necessary to mention their Jewish heritage is now a moot point. Maybe some institute of learning would like to take credit for their negotiating skills. It can't be Trinity, All Souls or Corpus Cristi colleges, that could cause offence to Christians, wouldn't it? Each and every culture and nationality has qualities and attributes that are uniquely their own. That's not something to be paranoid about, but to be proud of and celebrate. Should we tell all sports commentators to stop saying that German teams are "well organised and industrious"? The Welsh are not complaining about being World renowned singers. The people of Brazil are known for their flair and flamboyance. Does that make them a nation of Liberace immitators? The French are famous for wine, cuisine and romance, not for being fat, lecherous drunks. As for the Irish, we're good craic. The Irish have a sense of justice and fair play and expect the same in return. The Irish also believe in second chances. How else can we explain the number of failed TD's that get re-elected. Recently, a politician from the ruling party in Poland tweeted the nastiest anti-Jewish statement ever, on the internet. There was a public outcry and he took it down, eventually. But he kept his job. Kevin Myers is not perfect and not everyone agrees with what he says. But there was no intent to hurt, in his comments. If there was any possibility of insult or misinterpretation, surely the article could have been stopped at any stage of the process by lawyers, editors, management or publishers. No? Maybe it wasn't seen as being so sensitive then. Ballinameela Creatives continue to flourish in the field of pottery with the guidance of Paula at The Nook. Anne Frank said in her Diary,"If we bear all this suffering and if there are still Jews left, when it is over, then Jews, instead of being doomed, will be held up as an example." Exactly.

BALLINAMEELA 5KM RACE AND COMMUNITY WALK The Ballinameela 5km Race and Community Walk in conjunction with West Waterford Athletics Club will take place on Friday August 25th at 7.00 p.m. You can register on the night from 6pm at the Community Centre at a cost of €10 or pre register for €8 - see Facebook for details. Parking, changing and shower facilities available. On the evening we will also have a walk for the locals, young and old. Refreshments will be provided afterwards so come along for a cuppa and a nice relaxed social gathering. No entry fee for the walk but donations are welcome. Looking forward to seeing a good crowd on the night. LOST AND FOUND ITEMS AFTER CUL CAMP A number of items have been left behind in the Community Centre after the recent Cul Camp. There are hoodies, hurleys, lunch boxes, drink bottles, gum shields and a helmet. If your missing anything please contact Michelle Sheridan on 0879527234. UPDATE ON CRH QUARRY CRH have submitted the planning permission for the quarrying of lands they recently

purchased beside Cappagh Quarry. Should anyone require a copy of the application it can be purchased from the Waterford office of Waterford County Council. The timeframe to lodge an objection is 5 weeks from the date the application was submitted. FINISK VALLEY AC NOTES Any children in our community who are interested in running, jumping or throwing and would like to get involved in athletics, call down to Ballinameela Community pitch/hall, training times are Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. Minimum age limit is 5 years old (Child needs to be School going). Full programme of events can be obtained at our training session. BADMINTON If you fancy a sociable game of badminton come along to Ballinameela Community Centre on Tuesday nights from 8.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. Contact Mairead on 087-7681975 if interested. VILLIERSTOWN OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CAMP Yes, it’s nearly that time of year again and so as not to disappoint any local children I will be taking names early. The Camp will be as follows: Camp 1 – Age group: 8-11 -

Tuesday 15th and Wednesday, 16th August. Camp 2 - Age group: 12-15 - Thursday 17th & Friday, 18th August. As usual this Camp will be full of action, team games, orienteering, bush skills, shelter building, kayaking & raft building. “We all had a playroom growing up...it was called OUTSIDE” Contact Caroline:- 0877763751. COMMUNITY ALERT There is a Community Alert text system in place - text your name and mobile number to this number: 087-3538347. It works in 2 ways, firstly a message regarding any suspicious activity is sent to your phone so you can be on the look out. Secondly you can send details of suspicious activity to this number where it will be re-sent around to the community and to the Gardai who treat it as serious and act immediately. Follow on facebook www.facebook.com/parish.com munityalert.ie BOOKING THE HALL There is still some available slots for the evenings, so if you would like to start your own indoor soccer games for the winter or other activity you can book the hall through our booking officer Alison Curran on

087-8289147. The centre is also a great place for kids parties etc and can be rented for €30. Anyone renting the hall, please pay the person who opens up the hall for you and please take away your own rubbish. If you are borrowing anything from the hall, these must be booked through our booking officer Alison Curran. Each month someone on the committee is responsible for opening and closing the hall. Brigid Byrne is responsible for the month of August and can be contacted on 087-9194287. LOTTO RESULTS 7/8/’17 – Numbers drawn were 22, 24 and 28.There was no Jackpot winner. €20 winners were Jack Curran, Twomilebridge; Brid Leahy, Lismore; Jack and Jim Cliffe, Cappagh; Derry Twomey c/o Tom Power; Bernie Troy, Modeligo. Next week’s Jackpot is €2,600. Next week’s draw in Cruiscín Lán. NOTES FOR INCLUSION If you have something you would like included in the Ballinameela notes you can email Brigid Byrne on brigidmhallahan@gmail.com or phone 0879194287. You can also Follow and like us on our Facebook Page Ballinameela Community Centre.

Dungarvan Christian Fellowship Superheroes Camps Teams arrive in town – We're excited by the arrival of our awesome Kid's and Youth camp teams, joined here by some great youngsters from The Harvest South Carolina. By the time this goes to print both Kid's and Youth camps should be in full swing. Once again we are so grateful to St. Mary's Church of Ireland, for giving us the use of the church, grounds and facilities for our Kid's SUPERHEROES Camp.

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LISMORE Lismore Tidy Towns WEEDING, wall cleaning and painting work was carried out by the Lismore Tidy Towns CES team over the past week and thus helping the good standard of presentation of Lismore town. Thanks to them and the many other people involved in litter picking, property maintenance and those who look after the town's many planted spaces and to the local outdoor staff of Waterford City & County Council for the work that they do. It is great to see the refurbishment work being completed on the ex Teagasc premises at West Street by the OPW on behalf of the Department of Social Protection. We now look forward to the final part of the process which will be the landscape work and to the building being used as a workplace. Rhododendron/Rhododendron ponticum is the fourth most

common alien invasive species growing in the environs of Lismore.We are not reporting on the small garden rhododendron plants but those that grow in large open spaces, woodland and forestry. Rhododendron thrives on acidic soil, has dark waxy evergreen leaves, flowers in the springtime with purple/pink flowers and can grow up to 10 metres. It is highly invasive, rapidly colonises an area, shades out the native Irish plants so that they cannot compete and wildlife disappears. Its nectar can be toxic to honey bees but not to buff tailed bumble bees. In terms of eradication a mixture of measures may be needed including the cutting of large plants and the immediate treatment of the stumps with herbicide. Monitoring of the treated area

to remove re-growth from seedlings is required for many years afterwards. ECO TIP OF THE WEEK Management of invasive species is a shared problem that requires the co-operation of the general public, landowners, public authorities, other stakeholders and interest groups. Everyone has a role to play in preventing the incursion and the spread of invasive species So what can you do? • Never introduce or move a non-native species that may cause harm to the environment or the economy • Be plant wise and do not dump aquatic plants in the wild where they can smother, native Irish plants, clog waterways and remove oxygen from the water • Share knowledge gained on invasive species control and prevention where possible with other people

Late summer colour at the landscaped area surrounding the seat dedicated to the memory of the late Eric Flynn in the Millennium Park Lismore.

Parish of Lismore and Ballysaggart THE chance of another coming to your aid should you collapse in a crowded street is very slim. Should you collapse in a place where few people pass there is a very good chance of someone coming to your aid. Where there are many people who all see a need indifference can become prevalent and we believe that someone else will give a helping hand. That growing individualism and self containment is not necessarily a good place to be. All in our community who give voluntarily of their time and expertise reveal the face of God to all who are tuned into the sense of the sacred in the ordinary. The life of our parish depends so heavily on the voluntary spirit and goodness in the hearts of many. From a secretarial aspect of parish life other work has been completed when operating costs are kept to a minimum. I like to think of day-to-day parish life is where people render many big and small services in love towards each other. Each act of kindness done in faith and love is a proclamation of the joy of the Gospel. When the Spirit of God is one with our Spirit we will want to reach out to others even at an inconvenience to ourselves.

If we allow Jesus be present to us that hopeless drunk on the side walk is more than an embarrassment to us if we walk indifferently by. Maybe all we can offer is a sincere greeting and an eye contact. What loneliness may be in the hearts of those on the edge. We will travel in the storm tossed boat. We will be afraid. We will feel our efforts are no good. We will call on Jesus. Jesus comes in so many guises to our great need. It is a gift of wisdom to be able to name our needs in personal prayer to Jesus. When we act justly in faith the Lord will be with us. We can leave outcomes to Jesus. This is not easy as we see so many of our family members walk away from Jesus Christ. It truly broke the heart of St. Paul. It will break our hearts to. MASS TIMETABLE Weekday Mass at 10.00 a.m. Saturday, 12th August - Vigil Mass in Lismore at 6.15 p.m. Sunday, 13th August - Morning Mass in Ballysaggart at 9.30 a.m. Sunday Mass in Lismore at 11.00 a.m. PRO(E) Pastoral Council Parish Radio Link 103.9FM

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Lismore Heritage Centre launches Heritage Week 2017 Programme of Events

Round Hill Walk 2016. THE theme of this year’s Heritage Week is “It’s in our Nature” and Lismore Heritage Centre are holding a wide range of events throughout the week to suit all abilities and ages. Heritage Week takes place from 19th-27th August and there are walks, talks and lots of events taking place nationwide. To see what is happening in your area check out www.heritageweek.ie. Throughout the week, there will be Town Tours starting at the Heritage Centre daily at 2.00 p.m. This “Story of Lismore” walking tour takes in Main Street, St. Carthage’s Cathedral and Lismore Castle. Your guide will tell you the stories which have shaped Lismore over the last 1,500 years. There is a €5 charge for this tour, with kids (Under 12) going free. These tours are ongoing throughout the season. Book a place on the tour by calling 076-1102157 or pop into reception before 2.00 p.m. to catch that day’s tour. Kevin Barton and Simon Dowling from the “Adopt a Monument” project team who are working on The Round Hill will be holding a very special workshop in St. Carthage’s Cathedral at 2.00 p.m. on

Monday, 21st August.This workshop will explore the Cathedral grounds through photogrammetry. Photogrammetery is the use of photography in surveying and mapping and has been used on The Round Hill in Lismore.This is an excellent opportunity to see these methods and all in the beautiful setting of the ancient Cathedral. This workshop is free of charge. Later on the same evening at 7.00 p.m., Kevin and Simon will present their current findings from the Round Hill in Lismore Heritage Centre.This talk is open to the public and is free of charge. “Eureka; Famous Science experiments and how they changed the world” is a children’s workshop (suitable for children aged 6-12 years) taking place in the Heritage Centre on Tuesday 22nd August at 11.00 a.m. Children will do some of the world’s greatest experiments done by Einstein, Archimedes, Boyle and Curie. How did the Ancient Greeks move water? How do you find out if your jeweller is cheating you? What happens when you shine UV lights on a sparkling drink? Find out the answers to these questions with a totally

hands-on workshop. Booking is essential as numbers are limited. There is a €10 charge for this workshop as all materials are provided. Please call us on 0761102157 to book your place. A guided walk of the Famous Folly at Ballysaggartmore Towers takes place on Tuesday, 22nd August. Walk in the footsteps of landlords and tenant farmers and learn the story of the curious folly. Meeting at the Towers at 2.00 p.m., this is an easy level walk and will take approx one hour to complete. There is a €5 charge for this tour and booking is required, 076-1102157. On Thursday, 24th August, we have a very special event centred on The Round Hill. The Round Hill over the last year has been subject to active exploration due to it being picked to participate in “Adopt a Monument”. There will be a guided walk to the Round Hill along the banks of the Blackwater. The walk is guided by Alice who will walk participants through the history of the ancient site and Mieke Mulyaert (Ecological Consultant) who will talk through the fascinating ecology and biodiversity. This walk is free, meet at Heritage Centre at 11.00 a.m.

LISMORE HERITAGE CENTRE TIMETABLE OF EVENTS 21st-25th AUGUST Time

Monday, 21st August

11.00 am

2.00 pm

7.00pm

Tuesday, 22nd August

Wednesday, 23rd August

Story Of Lismore Tour €5.00

Photogrammetery in St. Carthage’s Cathedral FREE

Towers Guided Walk €5.00

Findings of the Adopt a Monument Survey Talk FREE

Friday, 25th August

Round Hill guided Historical and Ecological Walk FREE

Eureka, Children’s Workshop €10.00

Story Of Lismore Tour €5.00

Thursday, 24th August

Story Of Lismore Tour €5.00

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MODELIGO LOTTO RESULTS 5th AUGUST, 2017 Numbers drawn were 5, 6, 8. No winner. €25 winners – Patty Power, Graiguemore;Teresa Kearney, Kilbrien; John Fitzgerald, Mageha; Dan Fenton, Modeligo. Next week’s Jackpot €900. CEMETERY MASS An Open Air Mass will be held in Modeligo Cemetery on Thursday, 10th August at 7.00 p.m. All are welcome. MODELIGO PATTERN 2017 Modeligo Pattern will take place on Saturday, 12th August in the Community field commencing at 2.00 p.m. BIRTHDAYS Happy birthday to Eoin Quinn Ballyhane and Michelle Fitzgerald Lr Glen who both celebrated significant birthdays over the weekend. NOTES Anyone wishing to include items in the Parish notes, please contact Monica before 8.00 p.m. on Mondays BOOKINGS anyone looking to book the Astro turf or Hall please contact John Power on 087-2834600.

Shamrocks Club officers in 1975.

KNOCKANORE CHECK US OUT ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGES (Knockanore Area KGK Community Council) and (Knockanore Heritage and History). KGK COMMUNITY COUNCIL At the monthly meeting of the Council in Knockanore last week, Chairperson Mary Herlihy reported that our annual festival weekend had been a great success, despite the last minute change of dates. She congratulated all the

members on their enthusiastic efforts and thanked all who helped out on the weekend and all those who supported us financially and otherwise. On the Sunday the weather was ideal, the atmosphere was great and at the end the large crowd was reluctant to leave. It was decided unanimously by the meeting that, barring floods or earthquakes, next year’s Festival would be held on the weekend of the first Sunday of July 2018, That’s June 29th, 30th, 31st and Sunday, July 1st.

Knockanore Eucharistic Procession in the 1950s.

KNOCKANORE SPORTS HALL COMMITTEE We need volunteers for the Sean Kelly Tour on Sunday, August 20th. Organising meeting for road stewards and catering assistants in the hall at 8.00 p.m. on Thursday, August 17th. Interested? Contact Antoine at 086 378 5710. DRAMA TIME If anyone has old photos of the Kilwatermoy Dramatic Society or the Knockanore, Killeenagh or Glendine Drama groups, we

would be delighted to receive them. PARISH MAGAZINE The time is getting short for assembling articles for the new magazine, I you have anything, please send it on. HOME SECURITY We need to be extra watchful in our community this time of year, especially at holiday time. Thieves just love it when you announce it on Facebook that you’re in Barbados sunning yourself. It gives them an opportunity to raid your home undisturbed!

Face painted Isaac Walsh, Loughaniska with his prizewinning Wild Flowers. Thanks to the sponsors who provided Free Face Painting by Sarah Fitzgerald, Sophie Ryan, Niamh Hayes and Aoife Claffey.

Monica Dwane, Home Industries Committee with Emma Renaldi on holiday from Italy, staying with granny Kathleen Beresford, Stephen St. Emma won 1st Prize for her Decorated Wooden Spoon and 2nd prize for her Craft Handbag.

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After celebrating Mass for the residents of Woodview Park Reunion 2017, Fr. Gerard McNamara, P.P., poses for photograph with residents in the Church of the Immaciulate Conception, Tallow, on Friday evening, 4th August last. [David O'Flynn]

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Cllr. John Pratt, Chairperson of Woodview Park Residents Association 2017, presenting a bouquet of flowers to Mrs. Theresa McCarthy on being the most senior resident of Woodview Park in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Tallow, on Friday evening, 4th August last. [David O'Flynn]

KILROSSANTY UNVEILING Kilrossanty 1916 committee unveiling of the Cumann na mBan plaques to mark the conference of the women delegates 1917 to 2017 will take place in Newtown Kilmacthomas on Saturday, 12th August at 7.00 p.m. All welcome. DEISE DRAW Deise Draw this Wednesday night, 9th August in Abbeyside. Money and outstanding money please to Jason or Mairead. THANKS Thanks to all who contributed to the S.V.P. collection last weekend. HALL

Meeting this Wednesday night in the hall 9.00 p.m. MASS Mass in the old graveyard Kilrossanty at 8.00 p.m. on this Friday night at 8.00 p.m. 11th August. If weather is not suitable it will be held in the church. Refreshments in the hall afterwards. SYMPATHY Deepest sympathy to the brothers and sisters and all other relatives of John Joe Whelan, Lyre who died during the week. May he rest in peace. HURLERS Best of luck to the Waterford senior hurlers who take on Cork

this Sunday in Croke Park in the semi-final. WALK The amount raised in the walk in memory of Noreen Prendergast raised a fantastic figure of €1,927. It will be presented to Solas Centre shortly. Once again thanks to all who contributed to this great cause. SACRISTANS COLLECTION Sacristans Collection is now due. Please be generous. their work is forgotten until we need them for some of the important occasions in our lives. the envelope will be found in your pack of envelopes. Thanks to all who already have contributed.

CUMANN NA mBAN Unveiling of the Cumann na mBan Plaque to mark the Centenary of the Conference of the Women Delegates (1917 / 2017) will take place in Newtown, Kilmacthomas on Saturday, 12th August at 7.00 p.m. CLOTHES COLLECTION Kilmacthomas GAA Club are currently doing a Clothes Recycling Collection to help raise funds for our club and are looking for your unwanted items of clean clothing, curtains, soft toys, shoes, bags, etc. No soiled items, glass or hard plastic please. We will be going around collecting on 25th August, if you have bags that you can help us out with contact 087-1234110. LATE JOHN JOE WHELAN It was with sadness the community of Mahonbridge and Kilmacthomas learned the passing of John Joe Whelan, Lyre, Mahonbridge on Wednesday, 2nd August, 2017. Removal took place on Friday evening to Kilrossanty Parish Church where his remains were received and blessed by Fr. Delaney, P.P. Requiem Mass on Saturday morning was celebrated by Fr. Delaney, and attended by a very large gathering of family, relatives, friends and neighbours who came to pay their respects to John Joe and support his family on their sad loss. Following Mass and final blessing and prayers his remains were accompanied by family to The Island Crematorium, Cork for cremation. Our sincere sympathy is extended to his brothers, sisters,

nieces, nephews relatives and friends. May he rest in peace. LATE LOUIE KIRWAN The death has occurred of Louie Kirwan, nee Quinn, Main Street, Kilmacthomas on Sunday 6th August. Reposing at her daughter Jenny's Home, on Tuesday 8th from 4.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. Removal on Wednesday morning to Newtown Parish Church for requiem Mass at 12.00 noon followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Sincere sympathy to her loving husband Danny, son and daughters, grandchildren, and all relatives and friends. May she rest in peace. THANK YOU A special thank you to a very kind hearted John Wall, porter in oncology ward, medical 4 in University Hospital, Waterford, who showed such kindness and support to the late Thomas (Tommy) Fitzgerald and his wife Carol during his recent stay in hospital. WHIST Ballylaneen Whist club results for Monday, 1st August – Maureen O'Sullivan, Margaret Riordan, Nicola Carroll, Rosie Keane, Eric Townsend, Agnes Thomas, Mary Walsh, Kathleen Whyte, Mary O'Donnell, Joan Cashin and Josie Gough. Raffle winners – Margaret Riordan, Josie Gough, Monica Gough and Agnes Thomas WHIST CLUB The Whist Club meets this Wednesday at the Barron Hall, Stradbally at 8.00 p.m. start. We are looking for new members and if you think you would like to try your hand, come along

and spend the evening in a friendly atmosphere. There will always be someone on hand to show you the 'ropes' and help throughout the evening. Holidaymakers welcome. KILMACTHOMAS DAY CENTRE The ladies of the Tuesday Club entered the crafts they had made into the Dungarvan Show. All the work is to be Highly Commended. Pin Cushions by Kathleen Fieldhouse, Joan Stokes, Myra Walsh, Mags Kirwan, Marjorie Keane. Scarves by Annie Kirwan and Terry Keane. Christmas Decorations by Myra Walsh, Anne Morrisey, Joan Stokes. Glasses Case (New from Old) – Kathleen Fieldhouse. Handbag by Grace Kirwan. Apron by Christina Cleary. Peg Bag by Marjorie Keane. Ladies Top and Bag by Kitsy Keating. We look forward to returning to the Centre on the first Tuesday of September when we will once again begin projects for our Autumn Coffee morning and Sale. LOCAL AUTHOR Mary Power Kelly, local author of her recently launched book “Hydrangeas” would like to thank all who attended her book readings at O’Mahony’s Durrow and at Kilmacthomas Library. For those who were unable to attend either of those events Mary’s sought after book will be available at Kent’s Shop, Kilmacthomas or the Stradbally Market at the Cove Bar each Saturday morning from 10.30 a.m. onwards.

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STRADBALLY ANN FOLEY, KNOCKROUR, STRADBALLY It is with sadness we record the death of Ann Foley, Knockrour, Stradbally, Co. Waterford. Ann lay in repose at Drohan’s Funeral Home, Dungarvan on Tuesday, 1st August, 2017, from 6.00 p.m. til 8.00 p.m. where rosary and prayers were recited. Ann’s remains were received into Holy Cross Church Stradbally on Wednesday morning by Fr. Jerry Condon, P.P., who celebrated her Funeral Mass at 11.00 a.m. The accompanied hymns during the Mass were sung by Dina Walsh. Before the Liturgy was read by John McGrath, Kieran Foley paid a personal tribute to his aunt. The Offertory gifts of bread and wine were brought to the altar by Cormac and Darragh McGrath. Before the final prayers Tom Foley (brother) delivered a fitting eulogy paying tribute to his sister. Ann was then brought

to her place of rest in the adjoining cemetery. Deepest sympathy is extended to brother Tom Foley; sister-inlaw Ellen Foley; nieces and nephews Kieran and Clare Foley and Olive McGrath; extended family, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace. WILLIAM KETT, FORGE BOREEN, STRADBALLY We record with sadness the recent death of William Kett, Forge Boreen, Stradbally, Co. Waterford. William lay in repose at his family home on Friday, 4th August, from 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. where neighbours and friends came to pay respects. The Funeral Mass was celebrated by Fr. Jerry Condon, P.P., assisted by Fr. Michael Enright on Saturday at noon in Holy Cross Church Stradbally. William’s burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. Deepest sympathy to his wife Betty; son William; daughters Heather and Tracey; brothers Eddie, Pat and James; sisters

The Hickey sisters Carrigahilla, Breda, Margaret and Catherine, c1964/65, photo taken in Stradbally Convent School wearing their Aran Sweaters (Geansai), knitted by their aunt Josie Hickey. Each area had its own particular pattern. The Aran Sweater was born from the starry self sufficient lives of the Islanders who are credited with the original jumpers. Rural Stradbally would have been no different, people had to be self sufficient to survive and this shows in many of the photos of the 1940s, 50s and 60s of this area. The fame of the Aran sweater spread quickly in the Americas when the Irish Folk Music Group the Clancy Brothers and Tommy Maken wore them, demand outstripped supply. Incidentally, Aran Sweaters of the 1930s and 1940s in the National Museum in Dublin are at the moment on loan for an exhibition in the USA. Any queries or old photos to Tom 087-9386209 or brianjcorry@yahoo.ie

Eileen, Sr. Josephine, Kathleen and Mary; grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, nieces, nephews and the extended family. May he rest in peace. LOCAL AUTHOR Mary Power Kelly, local author of her recently launched book “Hydrangeas” would like to thank all who attended her book readings at O’Mahony’s Durrow and at Kilmacthomas Library. For those who were unable to attend either of those events Mary’s sought after book will be available at Kent’s Shop, Kilmacthomas or the Stradbally Market at the Cove Bar each Saturday morning from 10.30 a.m. onwards. TIDY TOWNS The annual Tidy Towns raffle will take place at Whelan’s Bar, Stradbally on Friday next, 11th August, 2017. Our committee has been actively selling tickets for this raffle over the past number of weeks as this is our fundraiser.We have five attractive prizes, the first a shopping voucher valued €250 sponsored by Garvey’s SuperValu Dungarvan; a shopping voucher valued €100 for XL Stores Stradbally and three prizes of €100 sponsored by Whelan’s Bar, Cove Bar and Forge Auto Services Stradbally. There are still some tickets available in the local pubs or with our committee. All funds raised by us are used in the maintenance of the village and surrounds. To be in with a chance to win one of these prizes please get your ticket before the Friday deadline. WHIST CLUB The Whist Club meets this Wednesday at the Barron Hall, Stradbally at 8.00 p.m. start. We are looking for new members and if you think you would like to try your hand, come along and spend the evening in a friendly atmosphere. There will always be someone on hand to show you the 'ropes' and help throughout the evening. Holidaymakers welcome.

The Tea Party crew consisting of the Barron Community Hall Committee and helpers all keen to be photographed with the one and only fantastic Maestro Lanzarote Spondulic – Back row: Tom Hickey, Gerry Dunne, Tom Murphy and Dave Pollock, Maestro Lanzarote Spondulic. Front row: Mary Crowley, Nicola Blair and Colette Lenihan. [Richard Cutbill]

Enjoying the afternoon at the Tea Party charming Stradbally ladies (l. to r.): Agnes Thomas, Pauline Kavanagh and Eileen Rabbett. [Richard Cutbill]

Diarmuid Crowley and Anne O'Sullivan informing me that the cakes, pastries and sandwiches are delicious.

Enjoying the Village's hospitality – Kylee Brouwer (Houston, Texas, USA), Brandee Brouwer (Houston, Texas), Lottie Swearingen (Dublin), Betty Swearingen (Houston, Texas) and Amy Swearingen (Dublin) on holiday and having a great time and we will be back 'as we just love this place'. [Richard Cutbill]

[Richard Cutbill]

Vintage Tea – Biddy Carroll, Terry Dixie, Breda Cummins, Siobhain Dixie, Josie Wells and Rosaleen Keane enjoying themselves at the "Vintage Tea". The Barron Hall committee are most grateful to all who helped in the preparation beforehand, on the day, and the generosity of so many people, thank you.

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Dungarvan Solas Cancer Support Centre THE Dungarvan Solas Cancer Support Centre provides free cancer support services to the people in the South East of Ireland. These support services include counselling, relaxation therapies and group support services. Dungarvan Solas Cancer Support Centres provides those affected with cancer, their families and carers with a safe place to talk things over, to relax and express emotions. The nominated charity for the 2017 Sport Ireland Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford is the Solas Cancer Support Centre (main branch in Ardkeen, Waterford).

Eddie Moore, John Moore, Clare Shanahan (Solas Client Services Co-ordinator), Margaret Ahern, Mary Creed.

INTERNATIONAL VISITORS We are delighted to welcome groups of international students in connection with Maud Cunningham of The Language People in Dungarvan who regularly visit the Museum. We have had groups of students from Spain and various other countries, and many other visitors to the Museum this year from all over the world including places as far away as Africa and Arizona! Our multi lingual staff member Kieran Lineen has led many tours of the Museum for our international visitors this year, as have other members of staff, and the Museum is proving to be a very popular attraction. INA BLUETT R.I.P. We were saddened to hear of the recent death of Ina Bluett who was a long time member of

the Museum and will be sadly missed. Our condolences to her family. NEW MUSEUM DISPLAY PRESENTATION We are currently reorganising our entire museum layout. A series of new display walls will enable us to present our collection in an improved manner and also allow us to display material from our reserve collection which has not been on display previously. Please be patient with us if you are visiting the museum, we feel it will be worthwhile when completed and will result in a more satisfying visitor experience. ANNUAL MUSEUM BOOK SALE We are now accepting books for our annual Book Sale. Books can be dropped in to us at the Museum in Friary Street. Books

OBJECT OF THE WEEK Dictograph from Power’s Brewery, Dungarvan, c.1950 WOODEN body with bakelite (early type of plastic) hand set. Stamped ‘Dictograph’ Made in England with the company logo. The Dictograph was first manufactured by the General Acoustics Company in the U.S. and the brand name was registered in 1907. They were later manufactured in England by Dictograph Telephones Ltd.

should be in good condition, with no magazines or encyclopaedias please. YOUR CHANCE TO SUPPORT THE MUSEUM! Museum membership is available for an annual fee of €15 if you would like to support the work of the Museum. The Museum relies heavily on membership fees, donations and fundraising activities, so we would be delighted if you would join us as a member. As a member you will benefit from knowing that you are supporting the important work of the Museum in County Waterford, plus being informed of various talks, new exhibitions and activities taking place throughout the year. There is also a member’s annual trip and Christmas meal. Please do consider joining us as a member. You can see the very varied and interesting work of the Museum on our website www.waterfordmuseum.ie including volunteers recently taking part in local archaeological digs. Call in to see us in Friary Street, or ring us on 058 45960 for more information. DUNGARVAN AGRICULTURAL SHOW NEW BOOK ‘THE SHOW STORY 1913-2017’ FOR SALE IN THE MUSEUM We always have a selection of books with local connections for sale in the Museum with a wide range of topics, and a percentage of the sales goes towards our running costs.We now have the new book about the Dungarvan Agricultural Show ‘The Show Story 1913-2017’ for sale at €10 celebrating the one hundredth show. This is a beautiful book packed with lovely photos and details of the history of the show and at a very reasonable price. Our congratulations to the Dungarvan Show Committee on their one hundredth show.

DONATION OF OBJECTS AND OLD PHOTOGRAPHS The Museum relies on donations of objects from members of the public. We do not have funds to purchase objects, so we would be very grateful for any objects of local historic interest which you may have in your possession which you would be willing to kindly donate to us. Also if you have any old photographs of people, places, ships, sports events etc. with a County Waterford connection we are very happy to accept them. We can scan them to add to our extensive photographic archive and give you back the originals. By donating items to us you will be playing your part in helping to preserve local history for future generations. You can drop items into us in Friary Street, or call us on 058 45960 to discuss any items you are thinking of donating. VISITING THE MUSEUM We welcome visits from schools, community groups, and local history societies. Please contact us at 058 45960 to arrange a visit. Let us know if you are interested in a particular subject and we will focus on that during the visit. OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 10.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Admission is free.

FIRST WORLD WAR WATERFORD CASUALTY LIST FOR WEEK ENDING 9th AUGUST, 2017 Surname Sanderson Murphy Reardon Villiers Stuart AKA Manders

First Name Harry John William Desmond de la Poer Richard Clive

Age Service No. Rank 22 51086 A/Bombadier 1555 L. Cpl. 8204 Pr. 20

7107 Pr.

Service Army Army Army

Unit Where Born R.Gar.Art.13 Siege Bat. Waterford R.I. Reg. 6Bn. Waterford R.I. Reg. 2Bn. Dungarvan

Army (Australia) A.I.F. 16Bn.

Cappoquin

Death Category Killed in action Killed in action Wounds

Date of Death 8/3/1917 8/3/1917 8/5/1917

Killed in action 8/7/1917

The training is now fast and furious as there is less than 2 weeks to go until the tour and we would welcome any and all sponsorship in order to raise as much as we can for the Solas Cancer Support Centre. If you wish to collect for the centre, sponsorship cards are available from the Dungarvan branch at the Alternative Health Clinic on Main street. They are not Government funded so are 100% reliant on community donations and fundraising activities to sustain and develop services so a Big Thank you in advance for your help and support.

Kate Veale, West Waterford first lady home in the inaugural 5K Run/Walk in Ballysaggart on Wednesday evening.

Willie O’Connor, Galtee Runners coming home to win the inaugural 5K Run/Walk in Ballysaggart on Wednesday evening.

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WEST WATERFORD UP WATERFORD As our boys in blue head for Croke Park on Sunday to take on Cork in the All-Ireland hurling Semi-Final we wish all the team well and hope they secure their place in the final. GOOD LUCK LADIES Best of luck to our own Jess T. Fitzgerald and the Waterford ladies as they play Dublin in the All-Ireland Quarter Final this Saturday, 12th August at 4.45 p.m. in Nowlan Park, Kilkenny. This game will be broadcast live on TG4. CLASHMORE – KINSALEBEG LADIES FOOTBALL Clothing Collection – Once again Clashmore/Kinsalebeg Ladies Football are making an appeal for donations of clothing for our annual fundraising clothing collection. Members of the club will be available to take your donations of adult and children’s clothing, bed linen, curtains and towels; textiles such as paired shoe handbags and belts. At the Clashmore/Kinsalebeg club house this coming Saturday, August 12th from 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. If for any reason you cannot drop them off at the club house that day, Cliona would be delighted to arrange a collection at another time with you. Your support will be very much appreciated – thank you CLASHMORE RAMBLERS WEEKLY ALPHA LOTTO RESULTS The weekly Clashmore Ramblers Alpha Lotto draw took place in Clashmore on Sunday night, August 6th, and the following were the letters drawn T, L, A and B. We had no Jackpot winner, so next week’s Jackpot will be €3,600. The lucky winners of our weekly €20 spot prizes – Chris Coughlan, Sheila O’Neill and Pa Burke. Congratulations to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support.

CLASHMORE KINSALEBEG GAA LOTTO Clashmore/Kinsalebeg GAA Clubs weekly Lotto draw took place on Monday night last, August 7th and the numbers were 7, 8, 12 and 19.We had no match four winner so next week our Jackpot will be €1,800. Our next draw takes place at the Ole Mill. Congratulations to the following who were our weekly lucky spot prize winners of €20 – Frannie O’Rourke, Karen O’Brien, Mgt. Beausang c/o The Point Bar, Peter Deady and Mike O’Neill, Clashmore. Congratulations to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support. CLASHMORE 45 DRIVE This week’s 45 Drive took place at the Decies Bar, Clashmore on Monday night, August 7th.Top prize winners this week on seven games were Una Kenneally and Margaret Leahy on ten games. In second place on nine games we had Roger Hynes and Eugene O’Halloran. In third place on eight games we had Percy Hallahan and Derry Cotter. Best of the last five games were Mary O’Donovan and Eileen Dower. Our lucky last game winners were Martin Lynch and Mike Hunt.Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your continued support. PARISH OF AGLISH, BALLINAMEELA, MOUNT STUART St. Declan’s Well Toor – Our annual celebration of Mass to mark the Feast of St. Declan took place at St. Declan’s Well, Toor on Thursday, July 27th. We wish to thank all the people who helped out on the day. Our main celebrant was Bishop Cullinan assisted by a number of priests. Our reader on the day was Kate Quinn and the music was provided by the Parish Youth Group under Musical Director, Caroline O’Connor and by Caroline Quinn. Mary Landers leader of the Aglish

Pippa the Scarecrow created by the boys and girls of Ballycurrane National School welcomes visitors to the 100th Dungarvan Agricultural Show.

Church Choir also sang. Our thanks to all who made the day possible in so many different ways and co-operations that were required. Fr. Mossie O’Gorman – The Parish community of Aglish, Ballinameela and Mount Stuart were shocked to learn of the death of Fr, Mossie O’Gorman, former P.P. of Clashmore and Kinsalebeg. Fr. Mossie was our neighbour for the 26 years and he served as Parish Priest in Clashmore / Kinsalebeg. Our sympathy to his family. May he rest in peace. KINSALEBEG MACRA NEWS Our Annual General Meeting took place last Thursday night in Clashmore. Great to see such a good turnout on the night.The main item on the agenda was the election of officers for the coming twelve months. Congratulations to the following who were elected – President - John Budds; Chairman - Edmond Og Ledingham; Secretary - Ita Keevers; Treasurer - Maurice Trihy; PRO - Mary McGrath. New members are always welcome to join our great club. Follow us on facebook or contact any member of our committee if you would like join Kinsalebeg Macra or you would like to know more about our club. THANK YOU A big thank you to everyone here in Aglish who supported last weekend’s church gate annual collection for our graveyard maintenance man who does a wonderful job each year keeping the burial grounds in beautiful condition. If for some reason you were unable to support the collection last week you can still do so by putting your donation in an envelope and dropping it off at our Parish Priest’s house at any time thank you. CONNERY DREAMS REALISED AT GALWAY True to her name “Miss Eyecatcher” caught every eye at the meet, when she took Galway Races by storm winning the Tote Irish EBF (Mares) Handicap Hurdle for the West Waterford Connery Family Syndicate last week.What a wonderful day for Niall, Padraig, Kieran, their mam Mary and all the family as all the hopes and dreams of their late dad John Connery for this mare came to fruitition. A man with a keen eye for a horse “Miss Eyecatcher” was bought as a three year old by John in January 2014 from Berry Farms in Northern Ireland. She was broken at Bishopstown Stud in Lismore by John and Christine Walsh. In August 2014, she commenced her training with Roger McGrath and her grooms Maurice Sweeney and Mikey O’Donnell in Tinnascart, Aglish. Miss Eyecatcher won her first three bumpers in 2016 and her maiden hurdle in April 2017. Miss Eyecatcher was ridden to victory by David Mullins in Galway. A great day for him and all concerned. Here’s wishing it will be the first of many great victories to come for “Miss Eyecatcher”. Congratulations to all concerned. ENGAGEMENT CONNERY – MORRIS For one member of the Connery Family Syndicate, Padraig, it was a time of double celebration in Galway as he and his fiancé, Tyrone lady Clare Morris recently announced their engagement. Congratulations and best wishes to you both.

Ann Marie Hynes, Kinsalebeg, Co. Waterford and Trimragh Tess representing West Waterford Pony Club at the recent John Ledingham Irish Pony Club Festival which took place in Mullingar.

Bark for Arc Walk GET YOUR SPONSORSHIP CARDS HERE! Sponsorship cards are now available at Scott’s, North Main St.,Youghal, Coleman’s butchers of the Strand Youghal, or Tina on 087-9127012 for the up coming “Bark for Arc Walk”, or you can Register online @www.barkforarc.ie. Friends of Cork Arc Cancer support House are hosting the “Bark for Arc Walk” a sponsored dog walks on August the 27th at 2.00 p.m. Bring a smile on the day and enjoy the

scenic route starting at the Green Park out to Clay Castle beach along the board walk. Remember you don’t need to bring a dog to join in the walk everyone is welcome. However, a few housekeeping rules if you are bringing your pet, please note Restricted breeds must be muzzled, nervous dogs must have a yellow ribbon on - (So people will know to keep their distance). Everyone bring a pooper scooper as supplies are limited. Your support will be very much appreciated.

Promoting the Barc for Arc Walk in the Green Park are Scott's, North Main St., Youghal where the sponsorship cards are now available.

Promoting the Bark for Arc walk in the Green Park are Colemans Butchers, The Strand Youghal where the sponsorship cards are now available.

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Ardmore Pattern Festival

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ARDMORE ARDMORE TIDY TOWNS INTERNATIONAL CALL UP A couple of weeks ago I noted that young Jamie Bryan had given an outstanding performance on the Munster Youths Cricket Team. Well Jamie, who plays his cricket with Lismore, has been called up to The Irish under 13 Cricket Panel.With the heightened profile of Irish Cricket this is a significant call for Jamie.We wish him and the team all the best for their forthcoming tournament. GOLDEN OLDIES DISCO Our disco on Saturday night was a great craic and I noticed many stiff and sore bodies around on Sunday – the pysios will be busy ironing out some of the knots! Marie Stilwell was the very popular winner of the overnight stay at Cliff House Hotel as 1st prize, while Stuart Caterall (husband of Ger Hennessy) won the dinner for 2 at White Horses as 2nd, Margaret Walsh from Coolbagh will be going kayaking or rock climbing with the half day voucher for Ardmore Adventures as 3rd, Carmel Nugent from Old Parish will be putting the feet up for Reflexology or Chiropody at Eleanor Carlton’s as 4th and John Supple will be going all arty with the voucher for Ardmore Art & Tea Rooms as 5th while Noel &

Kay Wade won prize for the ‘best dressed him & her’! A sincere thanks to all our sponsors and all who bought and especially all those who sold tickets for us. BARBECUE ON SUNDAY Unfortunately, the weather put the kybosh on our barbecue so we’ll keep an eye on the skies and try another Sunday. It won’t be this Sunday because we’ll all be busy helping to push the Deise over the line! POKER AT ROUND TOWER HOTEL It was back to normal on Wednesday at The Round Tower Hotel and all are welcome to come along and enjoy a friendly game of Poker. 45 AT KEEVERS The summer recess is over and the 45 Dáil resumes at Keevers this Thursday night at 9.30. LADY ODELL’S GATE Well done to St Paul’s Church who have put lovely new gates at the front of The Church and reopened & put a new gate onto Rocky Road at the south side of The Church. The history of this gate is very interesting. I quote from Siobhan Lincoln’s article on ‘The Odell’s’ from the Waterford County Museum website in which she herself acknowledges the research and work of James Quain in The Ardmore Journal. ‘The Odells had a long connection with Ardmore, the family

having been in county Waterford for two centuries. The Ardmore property (until its sale in 1888) comprised Ballinamertina, Curragh, Duffcarrick, Dysert and Farrengarret. The Odell family was wellestablished in the Dungarvan area around Ballintaylor and Carriglea. Carriglea was built after the marriage of John Odell in 1827.There was a close liaison between the Ardmore and Dungarvan sections. The Odells were responsible for laying out the village, probably in the second half of the 19th century and they are to be complimented on it. It is said that a good many of the houses were built from the stone of Ardmore Castle. The Strand Laws were strictly enforced by the Odell landlords. There were local agents and one paid for removing sand or gravel. It was also forbidden to go on the strand if the Odell family were bathing. A local man spent a period in jail for infringement of these laws.’ In 1879 Mrs. Odell was given permission to open a gate from the Church Grounds onto Rocky Road at the south side of The Church to provide her with ease of access to her pew in the south transcept and so that she would not have to mingle with the congregation going through the main gate!

Royal Irish Academy of Music Examinations JAYNE Knight, Music and Singing Teacher in Ballinamona, Ardmore, has pleasure in announcing the following excellent results for all 9 of her local candidates in the recent Royal Irish Academy of Music examinations. • John Joe Brokie – Merit Grade 6 on the Piano. • Tony Quirke – Honours Preliminary Grade on the Piano • Saoirse Walsh – Honours Elementary Grade on the Piano • Muireann Murray – Honours Preliminary Grade on the Piano

• Tia Lombard – Honours Grade 3 Singing and Music Theatre • Honor Hall – Honours Grade 2 Singing • Roisin Kiersey – Honours Grade 2 Singing • Lyra Hall – Honours Grade 4 Singing and Music Theatre • Roisin Hughes – Honours Grade 8 Singing and Music Theatre Roisin Hughes has been selected to audition for a RIAM High Achievers Award in Limerick this October, following her exceptional distinction result. Very well done to all.

Ardmore AFC – A big thank you to all who supported our club in the recent Tesco promotion. Also to those that took part in our penalty shootout competition in the round tower over the Ardmore Pattern. Watch our notes over the next few weeks for details of the upcoming season.

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Ardmore Pattern Festival

KELLOGG’S GAA CÚL CAMPS

The 10-12 year olds at the Kilrossanty Cúl Camp 2017.

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[Noel Browne]

Robyn Hickey, Lawrence Rohan, Dave Flynn and Eve Kirwan pictured at the Kilrossanty Cúl Camp.

[Noel Browne]

Conor O'Mahoney, Syd Hanlon, Cormac Power, Ben Kirwan and Shay Walsh who attended the Kilrossanty Cúl Camp recently. [Noel Browne]

Ronan O'Hora, Donnacha Hayes and Fionn Walsh pictured at the Kilrossanty Cúl Camp. [Noel Browne]

Aoibheann Ryan and Abi Barron pictured at the Kilrossanty Cúl Camp.

Ellen Drohan and Lisa Dunwoody pictured at the Kilrossanty GAA Cúl Camp recently. [Noel Browne]

Grainne Drohan and Becky O'Hora who attended the Kilrossanty Cúl Camp.

Robyn McGrath and Karen Khomba pictured at the Kilrossanty Cúl Camp.

Jack Barry and Lucas Coleman pictured at the Kilrossanty Cúl Camp.

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KELLOGG’S GAA CÚL CAMPS

The 8-10 year olds pictured at the Kilmacthomas GAA Cúl Camp 2017.

[Noel Browne]

The 10-12 year olds pictured at the Kilmacthomas GAA Cúl Camp 2017.

[Noel Browne]

Ian Trihy and Meabh Bowdren who attended the Kilmacthomas GAA Cúl Camp 2017. [Noel Browne]

Emma Whelan and Grace Ryan pictured at the Kilmacthomas GAA Cúl Camp 2017. [Noel Browne]

Jack Hearne, Fionn Whelan, Donnchadh O’Brien, Jake Curran and TJ McGrath pictured at the Kilmacthomas GAA [Noel Browne] Cúl Camp 2017.

Catherine Curran, Ellie Grant, Moya Bowdren and Casey Ryan who attended the Kilmacthomas GAA Cúl Camp [Noel Browne] 2017.

KELLOGG’S GAA CÚL CAMPS

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Enjoying the Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in Ballymacarbry GAA Grounds organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

8 year old group with Coaches Rory Conway and Kevin Daly at the Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in Ballymacarbry GAA Grounds organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Enjoying the Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in Ballymacarbry GAA Grounds organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

9 year old group with Coach Christopher Power at the Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in Ballymacarbry GAA Grounds organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

6 year old group with Coach Pierce Brett at the Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in Ballymacarbry GAA Grounds organised [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] by the Waterford Coaching & Games.

Enjoying the Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in Ballymacarbry GAA Grounds organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Enjoying the Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in Ballymacarbry GAA Grounds organised by the Waterford Coaching & [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Games.

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KELLOGG’S GAA CÚL CAMPS

Enjoying the Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in Ballymacarbry GAA Grounds organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

5 to 6 year old group with Coach Bearach Moore at the Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in Ballymacarbry GAA Grounds organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

11 year plus group with Coach Alex Hennebry at the Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in Ballymacarbry GAA Grounds organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

9 to 10 year old Group with Coaches Molly Curran and Fiona Morrissey at the Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in Ballymacarbry GAA Grounds organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

KELLOGG’S GAA CÚL CAMPS

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7 year old group with Coach Alex Hayes at the Cappoquin Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in the Cappoquin Community Centre organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

8 year old group with Coach Emma O'Neill at the Clashmore/Kinsalebeg Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in the Club’s GAA Grounds organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Clashmore/Kinsalebeg recently held their annual Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp and once again it was a huge success with over 130 children attending.

10 year old group with Coach Aoife Landers at the Clashmore/Kinsalebeg Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in the Club’s GAA Grounds organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

11 year old group with Coach Molly Curran at the Clashmore/Kinsalebeg Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in the Clubs [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] GAA Grounds organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games.

Clashmore/Kinsalebeg recently held their annual Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp and once again it was a huge success with over 130 children attending.

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KELLOGG’S GAA CÚL CAMPS

5 to 7 year old group with Waterford Senior Hurlers Patrick Curran and Tadhg De Burca and Coaches Christopher Power and Peter Marriott at the St. Olivers Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in Ballinameela GAA Grounds organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

8 to 9 year old group with Waterford Senior Hurlers Patrick Curran and Tadhg De Burca and Coaches Sean Barrett-Whelan and Edward Hynes at the St. Olivers Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in Ballinameela's GAA Grounds organised by [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] the Waterford Coaching & Games.

LETTERS/NEWS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 11 August, 2017

Letters to the Editor … Address Letters to: The Editor, Dungarvan Observer, Shandon, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Fax: 058 41559. e-mail: news@dungarvanobserver.ie ALL letters MUST include your name, address and telephone number for authenticity purposes.

The Tadgh de Búrca Ban A Chara, The Tadgh de Búrca banning case is a difficult one for the GAA; think how bad it must be for Tadgh himself and his team.The case is exceptional in that grounds for his banning were flimsy, indeed his offence may have been accidental. We concede the GAA must avoid anarchy, however it shouldn’t be less than democratic and flexible. Seemingly intractable cases mustn’t rouse any of the once upon a time brashness endemic in the now ‘greatest’ amateur organisation in the world’. The writer feels there should be a final appeal if necessary to the President of the GAA for clemency as in, say, non-sporting areas. Also, the GPA shouldn’t stand idly by. The case too, could be ‘thrown on the mercy’ of the Cork team and management with no loss of face because of its exceptionality. The latter could be shown a video on the affair and then asked to vote. We know sport can be cruel but knowing the sportiness of Cork people they’d vote ‘Tadgh on’. They wouldn’t want their opponent weakened; such only panders to vanity. In the classic novel The Cloister and the Hearth by Charles Reade this sentiment is expressed: not a day passes but people of no note do great deeds. Speak great words and suffer noble sorrow . . . in order to change or brighten situations they find themselves in. If people of no note can do great deeds etc. what should we expect of the Uachtarán of the GAA and the Cork team! A nod is as good as . . . On Sunday (Cork v Waterford) let’s see a full Déise outfit for a clash of the ash and any threat of a lash of the brash but a figment. Le meas, E.F. DENNIS, Douglas W., Cork.

Keep the Eighth Amendment Dear Sir, After watching A World without Down Syndrome, it is was evident that countless babies with Down Syndrome have been aborted because they did not fit into a particular version of perfection that modern society demands. Many countries practice eugenics on sick children or "imperfect" children in the womb, completely short sighted to the contribution that people with Down Syndrome make to their families and communities.They view it as "progress". In Ireland, if we were to remove their constitutional protection by repealing the Eighth Amendment, we would follow the path of the UK, Scandinavia and the USA amongst others where this particularly category of people would simply lose their lives. Babies who are sick, disabled or

different need to be protected from discrimination just like every vulnerable group and repealing the Eighth Amendment would lead to the ultimate discrimination, which is the ending of the lives of these babies. We should celebrate the humanity of babies with special needs, not judge them because of the challenges they might face. Everyone in this life faces some sort of challenge. Support these families in their time of crisis and protect their babies by keeping the Eighth Amendment. Yours faithfully, MIMI CASHMAN, Ballinacurra, Co. Cork

Days of majority Government are gone? A chara, The deal struck between the DUP and the British Government has a clear lesson for the people of Rural Ireland. (By Rural Ireland I mean all the areas outside the cities as outlined by the CEDRA Report, which was chaired by Pat Spillane.) We, living in these areas, need a similar strategy to wring concessions from a system which is unduly centred on Greater Dublin. In April, Paddy McGuinness highlighted the enormity of the problem when he announced he would not be seeking reappointment to the chair of the Western Development Commission after four years in the post: “I believe strongly that there is absolutely no commitment at either political or administrative level to balanced regional development, nor is there any worthwhile plan do address rural decline,” he said. I spent two terms as an Independent on Galway County Council, three terms on the Board of Údarás na Gaeltachta, as well as being a member of the Western Regional Authority and of the Border Midland and Western Assembly. Early on I realised that most of our efforts were in vain. Indeed, at one meeting of the Western Regional Authority I suggested that we should all resign together to expose the whole charade. Pessimists amongst us say that the power is in Dublin and that we can do nothing about it. Yes, but the balance of power could be in Rural Ireland. Imagine if we organised a movement and got 10 committed TDs elected on a carefully crafted rural platform. The days of majority Government in Ireland are gone. Our 10 TDs could very well be the kingmakers after the next election. If anyone of your readers is interested in the idea please put forward your views in this newspaper or contact me per email ocuaig@hotmail.com SEOSAMH Ó CUAIG Cill Chiaráin, Conamara, County Galway.

St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan Ring and Old Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: 1 Kings 19:9,11-13 - Stand on the mountain before the Lord. Romans 9:1-5 - I would willingly be condemned if it could help my brothers. Matthew 14:22-23 - Tell me to come to you across the water. Pro-life Speaker: A pro-life speaker who was to be with us this weekend will speak at all Masses on the weekend of August 12th and 13th next. August 15th: Solemnity of the Assumption of Our Lady into Heaven: A holy day of obligation. Masses begin with the Vigil Mass at 7.30 p.m. on August 14th and one Mass at 11.00 a.m. on August 15th. Be Aware of Your Own Goodness (3): In the early days of the Old Dairy I was so busy that our residents had to look out for one another.There were three public houses quite close by, and the temptation would always be there to visit them, but everyone used to look out for each other and mind each other and this would stop people making wrong decisions. In this simple act of generosity, they saw that they were capable of goodness, of making a difference to someone else’s life which was hugely empowering and healing for everyone. If we could only be aware of our capacity for healing each other by focusing on the best within ourselves, and the best within others, we’d all be in a better place. Sr. Consilio of Cuan Mhuire: The Harbour Within – A Book of Simple Spirituality. World Meeting of Families 2018: We draw your attention to the diocesan banner in the side porch.The

official preparation for the World Meeting of Families will be launched on August 21st next during the annual Novena at Knock Shrine. On August 21st, 2018 the World Meeting of Families will begin. Volunteer Now for the World Meeting of Families 2018: This international event will take place in Dublin next year from August 22nd – 26th. To assist in organising and running an exciting series of events, volunteers are essential to the success of the World Meeting of Families. A leaflet ‘Come join us - Volunteer Now’ is available in the porches. It gives details about the meeting itself and how to volunteer. Please take a leaflet and consider becoming a volunteer. *Youth 2000 Summer Festival, Cistercian College, Roscrea, Thursday August 17th until Sunday, August 20th. For young people, 16 – 35. The festival has been nicknamed ‘The Holy Oxygen’ with over 1,200 young people from all over Ireland in attendance last year. Please book online at www.youth2000.ie. See newsletter and noticeboards for details. Parish Office: Located in St. Mary’s Church and is open Monday to Friday office hours. If you want to book Masses or Baptisms call during these times. Phone 42374. Daily Mass broadcast on 98.5 FM. Phone No: Fr. Ryan 42374, Fr. Harris 42384, Fr. Cooney 41136. Emergency Phone No: To contact Priest on duty: 086-2334282. St. Vincent de Paul Helpline No.: 087-7747870.

Parish Parochial Council OLD PARISH - CEMETERY MASS We would like to send an open invitation to our Cemetery Mass in Old Parish. This event will take place on Sunday, 20th August.The Mass will be held at 11.45 a.m. with refreshments afterwards in Halla Colmáin. The event will take place outdoors weather permitting! For more updates please visit our website at www.anrinnseanphobal.ie Nuacht ó Chomhairle Pharóiste na Rinne agus an tSean Phobail AN SEAN PHOBAL – AIFREANN NA REILIGE Ba mhaith linn cuireadh oscailte a thabhairt don bpobal teacht go dtí Aifreann na Reilige sa Sean Phobal. Ceiliúrfar an t-aifreann ar an Domhnach 20 Lúnasa at 11.45 r.n. agus cuirfear sólaistí ar fáil ina dhiaidh in Halla Colmáin. Beidh an t-aifreann ar siúl amuigh faoin aer ag brath ar an aimsir!! Chun an t-eolas is déanaí a fháil tabhair cuairt ar ár suíomh idirlín www.anrinnseanphobal.ie

Dungarvan Christian Fellowship BIBLE VERSE OF THE MONTH Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen. (Eph 3:20-21) THIS WEEK 6th AUGUST, 2017 • Sunday 7.00 p.m.Youth - Hang out with the Team. • No Wednesday morning prayer, nor Thursday or Friday Bible studies due to Camps running this week. • Monday - Friday 2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m. Superheros Kid’s Camp for ages 6-12. • Monday - Thursday 7.30 p.m. - 9.30 p.m.Youth Drop for Teens. • Friday Morning Craft at Lyn & Don’s house. 10.00 a.m. • Friday 4.00 p.m. Camp Finale BBQ for Kid’s & Youth camps UPCOMING EVENTS • Sunday, 3rd September after church service - Sonia’s Baptism followed by church BBQ at the Hamer’s. • 6th-8th October DCF/Cornerstone Church retreat Gold Coast Resort. Cost €50 /adult, €25 /child (up to 12 years). Notes: We were blessed on Sunday to be joined on Sunday by our former Pastor Kyle Holland, who’s now leading Cornerstone Church in Bray. He brought with him a wonderful youth team from The Harvest South Carolina. Together, with visitors from around Ireland and Europe, we had a packed out, energised and inspiring service. Pastor Scott from the Harvest, encouraged the church to be “Authentic” in their Christianity, “Salt and Light” as Jesus called it.

St. Mary’s Church Touraneena Graveyard Mass ST. Mary’s Church,Touraneena Graveyard Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, 15th August at 7.00 p.m.

Just think of it! LAST week I wrote about two sacraments – Anointing of the Sick and Confirmation. Here are a few thoughts about another sacrament - Penance. In the past it was commonly called Confession, nowadays we often call it the sacrament of Reconciliation, highlighting the renewal of a good relationship between me and God. On the evening of the first Easter Sunday Jesus, newly risen from the grave, appeared in the room where eleven of his apostles had gathered. Among the things he said to them were these words, “Receive the Holy Spirit. For those whose sins you forgive, they are forgiven; for those whose sins you retain, they are retained”. (John ch. 20 v 23). It was the apostles and their immediate successors in guiding the infant Church, it was for them to establish a pattern by which the power to forgive sin was to be used. History relates that centuries later it was Irish monks, going as missionaries to Western Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire, who brought the practice of frequent individual confession to the areas they ministered in. It is not unusual nowadays to hear a person say “I tell my sins to God and get his forgiveness without anyone else intervening”. The fact is that Jesus gave to certain people in the Church the power to forgive sins: he didn’t make provision for other people to devise their own way of getting forgiveness. The sacrament of Penance gives its own special actual graces, to help us cope with any possible future falls from grace. If I find myself confessing frequent sins of losing my temper, then the sacrament can be a source of special help to stand up to future outbursts of temper. If I am struggling with a habit of getting drunk, then the sacrament will help me to tackle the problem seriously. Even preparing to receive the sacrament of Penance can set us on the road to a better life. Failure (or refusal) to honestly confront my own weakness means I have abdicated from making an effort to change: I’m satisfied with being below standard and I’m going to stay that way. God hopes for something better than than. Fr. Robert Arthure, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford

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AGNES CHRISTINA BLUETT (nee Gubbins) 2 The Orchid, Mitchell Street, Dungarvan, and formerly Corrin, Castlelyons, Fermoy, Co. Cork With deep regret we record the passing of Agnes Christina Bluett which sad event occurred on 31st July, 2017. Removal was from Drohan’s Funeral Home on Thursday morning to St. Mary’s Parish Church. Following Funeral Mass on arrival, burial took place in the Old Churchyard Cemetery. To her sons Eamonn and Sean; daughter Mairead; daughters-in-law Julie and Marie; son-in-law Tony Keeley; grandchildren Emma, Tara, Laura, Kate and Aoibhe; relatives and friends, we extend our deepest sympathy. Full obituary next issue. (Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Director, Dungarvan).

DICK BARRY High Road, Ballyduff Upper It’s with sadness and regret that we record the passing of Dick Barry which sad event occurred on Thursday, 3rd August, 2017, at his residence. Reposing in St. Carthage’s Mortuary, Lismore, Rosary was recited on Saturday evening. Following funeral prayers, recited by Helena Moroney (Ballyduff Prayer Group) and Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P., Lismore, removal took place on Sunday evening to St. Michael’s Church, Ballyduff. Funeral Mass was offered up on Monday for the happy repose of Dick’s soul. Chief celebrant was Fr. G. McNamara, P.P. Following the Funeral Mass, Dick was laid to rest in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Ballyduff. To his loving sisters Mary Walsh and Johanna Barry; nephews Mike, Jim and Mick; niece Elizabeth Murphy; kind neighbours, relatives and his many friends, we extend our sincere sympathy. (Funeral arrangements were by Ryan’s Funeral Directors, Lismore).

OBITUARY

MICHAEL STRAIN Ballymacmague, Dungarvan

JOHNNY O’DOWD Ballyknock, Dungarvan

Feelings of deep sorrow were evoked in the local community with the passing of Michael Strain on Saturday, 5th August. Predeceased by his wife Theresa, daughter Alice, son-in-law Michael Collins, parents Kathleen and Pat and brother Paddy, we express our sincere sympathy to Michael’s daughters Mary,Vera and Stella; brothers Fintan and Jackie; grandchildren Shane, Ailbhe, Eimear, Niamh, David, Evan and Kevin; nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives and friends. Michael lay in repose at the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan, on Sunday evening, 6th August. Rosary and Prayers were led by Sr. Philomena (Sisters of Mercy) in the presence of Michael’s loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Removal took place on Monday morning, 7th August, to St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan. Con-celebrated Requiem Mass in thanksgiving for Michael’s life was offered by Canon W. Ryan, P.P., assisted by Fr. M. Cooney, O.S.A.; Fr. C. Fives, O.S.A., and Fr. P. Ahearne, P.P. Private Cremation took place later. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé.

It is with profound sorrow and deep regret that we record the passing of Johnny O’Dowd, Ballyknock, Dungarvan, loving brother of the late Helen, which the sad event occurred unexpectedly on 2nd August, 2017. Lying in repose at Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Home, Cappoquin, on Friday evening. Funeral prayers were recited by Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E., in the presence of his loving family, relatives and friends. On Saturday morning removal took place from his home in Ballyknock, Dungarvan, to St. Gobnait’s Church, Kilgobinet. On arrival Johnny’s remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. P. Gear, P.P. Funeral Mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr. P. Gear, P.P. Readings were recited by stepdaughter Shauna Weiss and sister Jean.The Responsorial Psalm was read by sister Jean. Prayers of the Faithful were read by brother Dominic, daughter Annabel, nephew Stephen and stepdaughter Fiona Weiss. Soloist Becky McCloskey and organist Donal Kennifick provided a lovely selection of music and hymns throughout the Mass. Symbols representing Johnny’s life were presented to the Altar by stepson William Weiss (a chisel and a family photograph). The Offertory Gifts were presented to the Altar by sister Martina and daughter-in-law Jess. Following Communion partner Maud Cunningham delivered a lovely and fitting eulogy. Following Funeral Mass cremation service took place privately. May he rest in peace. May we extend our deepest sympathy to his loving mother Rose; partner Maud Cunningham; son Dominic; daughter Annabel; stepchildren Shauna, Fiona and William Weiss; brothers Eamon, Brendan, Dominic and Paddy O’Dowd and Oliver Lineen; sisters Jean and Martina; grandson Adam; daughter-in-law Jess; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

(Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

WILLIAM KETT Forge Boreen, Stradbally It is with sadness and regret we record the passing of William Kett which sad event occurred on Thursday, 3rd August, 2017. Removal was from his residence on Saturday morning to the Holy Cross Church, Stradbally, for Funeral Mass which was celebrated by Fr. Condon, P.P. Burial took place afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. To his wife Betty; son William; daughters Heather and Tracy; family, relatives and friends, we extend our deepest sympathy. Full obituary next issue. (Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Director, Dungarvan).

(Funeral arrangements were by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Home, Cappoquin & Tallow).

Dungarvan Christian Fellowship Superheroes Camp end of day 1 and the team are smiling – Back row left to right: Illés, Kyle, Adam, Claudine, Rachel, Josh, Geraldine, Lorita, Matthew and Rita. Front row left to right: Polly, Sonia, Talitha, and Jonathan.

FARMING Comprehensive suite of training available for prospective Dairy Farm Labourers TEAGASC and the Farm Relief Service with funding from Macra na Feirme Young Farmer Skillnet can now present a suite of training courses to directly address the shortage of skilled labour available to dairy farmers. Dairy Operative Skills Programme – Skills training will be delivered by Teagasc and operatives placed on farm to continue their training. The four week programme will give a skill level to operatives and that will on successful completion lead to flexible working hours and conditions for those that are looking for extra income. Safe Handling and Management of Livestock – A half day course giving knowledge to participants concerning the management of animals in all everyday handling situations. Milking Skills – Level 6 QQI Accredited Course gives participants the competence to perform and manage the dairy herd milking process. The course supports the integration of key milking routines with regard to required

milk quality, food safety, dairy herd health and dairy cow welfare for commercial Irish dairy herds. Staff Management Course for Farmers – A one day course for farmers who need to familiarise themselves with their responsibilities as an employer and the basic people skills required to get the best from your staff. Three day Step-up People Skills and Management - A longer course is also available to those really willing to invest in their business. Macra na Feirme National President James Healy said, ‘addressing the shortage of skilled labour available to dairy farmers is a primary concern for Macra na Feirme and these courses on offer go a long way to tackling this issue. Thanks to the support of Skillnets and Teagasc I believe those who sign up for these courses will find them very beneficial in their careers.’ Those who wish to express interest in completing any of the courses can complete an enquiry

form online macra.ie/skillnet. Farm Relief Service can be contacted by anyone interested in taking on work placements who may or may not require training. A range of follow- on or related courses are also available, where a farmer wants to invest in upskilling themselves or their staff.These include DIY artificial insemination, hoof trimming, safe tractor driving and machinery maintenance, grass measuring methods and pasture base Ireland use, dairy expansion and share farming options as well many others. Training costs are heavily subsidised by Macra na Feirme Young Farmer Skillnet and in some cases available to job seekers or those on farm assist free of charge. Teagasc and the Farm Relief Service in partnership are actively seeking to assist farmers in addressing the stress they are under to find extra labour in the busy times. Skillnets provides funding to upskill trainees in or ready for employment

ICSA seeks debate on beef breeding strategies in advance of compulsory ICBF levy ICSA Suckler Chairman John Halley has said that the decision to make the ICBF levy compulsory on all new born calf tags from 1st November should be preceded by an open and transparent debate about the best model for funding ICBF and its role in the development of cattle and sheep breeding. The Minister did not consult with ICSA on the decision to make this levy compulsory, which Mr Halley described as unacceptable. “We need a more comprehensive debate about the direction of cattle breeding in the context of dairy expansion, in a country where beef and cattle exports are still phenomenally important.” ICSA believes that while ICBF has put huge resources into beef breeding in recent years, beef interests are under represented on the Board of ICBF. “We need to look at how this can be remedied. ICSA is excluded from decision making at ICBF Board level and beef breed societies are manifestly under-represented. The devel-

opment of intellectual property from the data supplied by farmers is looking like an increasingly important facet of the ICBF model and it is clear that how this is monetised is a matter for all farming representatives, not just some.” In addition, Mr Halley said that there was a variety of factors which determine profitability in suckling which also supported the need for broad based debate and, ultimately, decisions at board level. “Weight gain must be balanced against price/kg and both must be balanced against cow calving interval and numbers of live calves weaned.” “We also need to be able to question the new dogma in dairy breeding which completely devalues the beef merit of the calf in favour of a low maintenance small cow that calves within a six week period and produces high fat and protein. The strategy for dairy breeding is entirely in keeping with New Zealand farming models where the bull calves are

killed at birth.” “If we want New Zealand breeding outcomes, then we have to accept the consequences of that but this is not discussed openly when we determine Irish dairy breeding strategy. Unfortunately, it is the beef farmers and, indirectly, the suckler farmers who end up carrying the consequences of these decisions.” “The levy model has got a very bad reputation as a result of lack of transparency around levies for other organisations and it is no surprise that many farmers have opted out of the levy on calf tags for reasons that have little to do with ICBF. However, ICBF should not be tarnished unfairly with the same brush. ICBF has been to the fore in building databases which are a huge asset to cattle breeding in Ireland.” Farmer influence on ICBF is not something that should be let slip through other funding models but it is timely to look at the make-up of farmer representation,” he concluded.

Pat Leahy, Assistant Garda Commissioner and Jer Bergin, IFA National Treasurer launching the IFA Secure Summer Campaign to tackle rural crime. ‘Secure Summer’ advice leaflet

IFA launches ‘Secure Summer’ Campaign to tackle rural crime LAUNCHING a new campaign to increase security awareness among farmers, IFA National Treasurer Jer Bergin stressed the importance of being safety conscious and marking and securing property to reduce the chance of a theft occurring. Jer Bergin said, “Marking your property, photographing it, and making an inventory will, firstly, go a long way towards preventing it being stolen and, secondly, significantly increase the chance of recovery if it is stolen” In addition, he encouraged all farmers to take time to close gates at night and during periods of absence, “Be proactive in securing your property; make sure to lock gates, outhouse doors and sheds.

Be observant; report any unusual or suspicious activity in your area to An Garda Siochana who will investigate all reports. “The recent Garda recovery of over 500 pieces of stolen property is a clear indication of the scale of theft happening in rural Ireland. At the Property Recovery Day in Tipperary where these items were on display, one message was very clear - with no identification markings on an item, the chances of property being reunited with its rightful owner is very slim indeed.” IFA has prepared some essential crime prevention tips as part of the IFA’s Secure Summer campaign (attached) and will be issuing monthly reminders and security notices to members.

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Round-up … IFA secures agreement from Teagasc that Knowledge Transfer data will not be held up AT a recent meeting IFA secured agreement from Teagasc that Knowledge Transfer data to be submitted to the Department of Agriculture will not be held up pending resolution of client fee issues. IFA Rural Development Chairman Joe Brady said IFA is insisting that the Department of Agriculture makes the Knowledge Transfer payment of €750 to farmers by the end of October and there must be no excuses or impediments put in the way of that. IFA Deputy President Richard Kennedy who also attended the meeting pointed out to Teagasc that farmers are asked to pay for veterinary charges and adding in an additional fee for Teagasc diminishes the value of the €750 payment to the farmer under the scheme. In addition, Richard Kennedy has already told the Department of Agriculture that IFA wants veterinary fees abolished from the Knowledge Transfer programme.

IFA welcomes resolution on ICBF Funding

FARMING

Teagasc/FRS Scheme will help but more measures needed to address labour shortages on Irish Dairy farms IFA National Dairy Chairman Sean O’Leary has recently said that the Teagasc/FRS pilot scheme to identify and train potential dairy operatives would help address labour shortages on Irish dairy farms, however more measures are needed to address the issue. The scheme, currently being piloted in Kilkenny and Waterford, is to be rolled out nationally within weeks. It will offer opportunities for, among others, part-time farmers, women involved in farming, or job seekers to top up their incomes. It also has the potential to be rolled

out to other agricultural sectors where labour shortages are also an issue. However, providing work permits for qualified workers will also be part of addressing the issue. “The scheme will ensure suitable applicants receive some basic training as dairy operatives, especially in the area of milking. Teagasc, Farm Relief Services (FRS), IFA and the Department of Social Protection (DSP) have all committed to encouraging possible candidates to come forward for training. Training takes place over four weeks, the bulk of which is on farm placements,

with four days in Kildalton Agricultural College. Successful applicants, after completing the training, may be employed by FRS or by farmers directly,” Mr O’Leary said. “There is real potential here for people who need to top up their incomes through attractive part or full time employment and even a start to a promising career in the vibrant Irish dairy sector. Social Welfare recipients may, in certain circumstances, be able to work up to a certain number of hours per week without losing all of their benefits, but this will depend on their individual situa-

tion, and will have to be checked with DSP,” he added. “While this is a very welcome, practical and timely scheme, this is only one aspect being pursued by IFA to help address labour shortages on farms. We have made detailed submissions to the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation with regards to the need for labour permits for qualified personnel from outside the European Economic Area. We have also sought a meeting on this issue with Minister for Social Protection Regina Doherty,” Sean O’Leary concluded.

IFA President Joe Healy said the IFA welcomed the agreement reached between the Department of Agriculture, ICBF and tag suppliers in relation to the funding of ICBF, announced by Minister Creed last week. He said this is a fair and proportional method of farmer funding for ICBF. Joe Healy said farmer involvement and ownership in the national breeding organisation, ICBF, is essential in terms of driving strong independent breeding programmes which deliver the greatest possible genetic improvement for the commercial benefit of Irish farmers and also to maintain farmer control and ownership of the national data. The IFA President said that it is crucial that ICBF continues to deliver real economic breeding benefits to all farmers in line with the progress over the past 15 years.

IFA accuses factories of undermining beef market with unnecessary cattle price cuts IFA National Livestock Chairman Angus Woods has accused the factories of undermining the beef market with unnecessary cattle price cuts geared at eroding confidence at farmer level. He said the factory price cuts are not justified based on market returns, pointing out that cattle prices in our main market in the UK continue to rise to the equivalent of €4.48/kg. In addition, he said there is no beef in stock. EU and international markets are stronger than last year and hide and offal returns are also higher. Last year, there was a serious overhang of beef from the cull in the EU dairy sector, which is not the case this year. On supplies, Angus Woods said the increase in the kill to-date, lower carcase weights, and the increase in live exports, will leave cattle supplies tighter than anticipated for the second half of the year. The IFA Livestock leader said farmers need to be well armed with the true market position and not be manipulated or bullied by self-serving propaganda. He said the base price for steers is generally €4.00/kg with some deals at €4.05/kg and all factories quoting €3.95/kg. On heifers, he said the general base price is €4.10/kg but again plants are quoting less to frighten producers into selling. Angus Woods said the mart trade remains firm with strong live export and farmer buying.

Progress on resuming live export trade to Egypt IFA National Livestock Chairman Angus Woods has said the veterinary certificate negotiated by the Department of Agriculture for fattening cattle for live export to Egypt is good news for the livestock sector and increases the possibility of a resumption of exports. Angus Woods said IFA has been working on getting the health certificate on live cattle to Egypt extended to cover fattening cattle for some time. He said since the original veterinary certificate for slaughter cattle was agreed back in February 2016, no shipments have been made but this new development now increases the possibilities. Angus Woods said quarantine remains an issues for live exports to Egypt and the length and costs involved are excessive. The IFA Livestock leader said IFA is anxious that the Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed would include a visit to Egypt on live cattle in his Autumn schedule on market access. He said this is very important in terms of the efforts to get the trade resumed. Angus Woods said the live export trade is performing very well this year with 141,641 head of stock exported, up 44% on 2016 levels. He said IFA has worked hard on the live export trade securing a major reduction in the costs on calf exports, getting more designated boats cleared and pushing access issues in key markets like Turkey, Libya, Egypt and Holland.

Pictured at the launch of the 2017 Macra na Feirme/FBD Young Farmer of the Year from left to right: Joe Healy IFA President, Carolyn O’Hara FBD, Kevin Moran 2016 Macra/FBD Young Farmer of the Year and James Healy Macra na Feirme National President.

The search is on for the 2017 Macra na Feirme/FBD Young Farmer of the Year IT’S one of the most prestigious awards in the Irish agriculture sector and Macra na Feirme is pleased to announce that the search has begun for the 2017 FBD Young Farmer of the Year. Young farmers involved in sectors such as beef, dairy, sheep and others (including horticulture, pigs, poultry, tillage) are encouraged to enter and the winner of each sector will compete to be crowned the 2017 Macra na Feirme/FBD Young Farmer of the Year. Macra na Feirme National President James Healy said, ‘The Young Farmer of the Year competition has gone from strength to strength since the inaugural competition in 1999 thanks in

no small part to sponsors FBD and our partners, the IFA. The competition is a fantastic showcase of the enormous talent and potential that exists within the Irish agriculture sector. It also provides recognition and encouragement for young farmers at the beginning of their careers. I would encourage all our young farmers to put themselves forward for what will be a very rewarding and educational experience.’ Fiona Muldoon CEO of FBD said, ‘FBD is delighted to continue our sponsorship of this flagship event in the farming calendar. FBD is proud to foster the next generation of Irish farmers through competitions

such as Young Farmer of the Year. Every year this competition reflects the strength and depth of the new talent emerging in the Irish agriculture sector and I am confident this year will be no different.’ IFA President Joe Healy encouraged young farmers to participate and test their training and capabilities among the best in the country. ‘Based on the increased numbers going through the agriculture colleges in recent years, we have a wealth of talent in the sector. The great thing about the Young Farmer of the Year competition is that it provides an opportunity to get involved and it allows entrants to pit their farming skills and

vision against others.’ The winner of the 2017 Macra na Feirme/FBD Young Farmer of the Year will receive a travel bursary and the opportunity to experience farm practices abroad while dev-eloping their skills. There will also be a new ‘Future Farmer’ award this year for an emerging young farmer under the age of 23. As in previous years, county winners will also receive an award. You can nominate a young farmer for Young Farmer of the Year or you can enter yourself by visiting macra.ie/youngfarmer. The closing date for applications is 1st September, 2017.

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Teagasc CATTLE Preparing weanlings for sale Introduce concentrates two months before you plan to sell your calves.The response to meal feeding in weanlings is 6:1, as opposed to 12:1 in two-year-old cattle. Financially, creep feeding has proven to be economically viable and the best chance of recovering the cost of meal is when it is fed to young weanlings that can convert it quickly into live weight gain. Many farmers put in place a creep gate where calves have access to a trough and you have control over the amount of meal fed per calf. Another option is to raise a short distance of electric wire and allow calves to forward graze better quality grass ahead of cows and feed concentrate in troughs. Either way calves should have access to top quality grass, start on 0.5kg of concentrate per day and build up to the rates below. • well-muscled bulls suitable for export: 2-3.5kg/day; • other continental bull weanlings: 1.5-2.5kg/day; • heifer weanlings suitable for export: 2.5kg/day; and, • other continental heifer weanlings: 1.5kg/day. A simple three-way mix ration with crude protein of 16% is adequate and where grass quality is good, feed at the lower levels stated. Bull calves have the potential to achieve 1.4kg/day and heifers will achieve 1.3kg/day assuming good grass quality. Calves should be treated for lungworm prior to weaning as the stress could lead to problems when not treated. Weaning should be carried out gradually by removing a small number of cows from the field/herd every two to three days.Weigh your stock and check out the local mart to know their value. Calves weaned weeks before sale should be housed on straw the night before sale and if possible have access to hay.This is to prevent calves coming fresh off grass the morning of the sale. Calves should be clean, well presented and grouped for sale by weight. Remember the trade can vary week to week so diversify and don’t bring all your calves on the same day. Finishing cattle off grass Finishing cattle need to be kept performing at a minimum of 1kg live weight per day and as they move into the final finishing phase they require a diet of increasing energy. Grass alone in the Autumn cannot provide the energy to give a live weight gain of over 0.8kg per day. This means even in the best conditions, meal is needed to get the live weight gain up to 1kg/day or slightly better. Therefore with good quality grass, feed at least 3kg of meal a day and where supply is limited or quality is less than excellent you should go to 6kg/day. Once you have to go above 6kg per day it may be as well to go indoors on an ad libitum concentrate diet. Autumn grass has excess protein in the order of 22% and therefore meal does not need to be high in protein. In fact high-energy, lowprotein concentrates are the ideal supplement for autumn grass. Extending the grazing season starts now You must put a simple plan in place now to have good quality grass available in October. Under Nitrates regulations, nitrogen cannot be spread after September 15th. In any case, response to nitro-

gen declines rapidly in September. On heavily stocked farms continue spreading nitrogen as paddocks are grazed out until the end of August. This will ensure high quality grass into mid-October. Even though you currently may have 20 days grass ahead, which is fine for now, keep spreading nitrogen as the length of rotation will increase to 35 days from mid-September. From mid-August, do not take out heavy covers as bales. Try to get these grazed out in the rotation and spread nitrogen afterwards. Lime is a first step in tackling soil fertility on all drystock farms and Irish farmers tend to spread lime in the Autumn.Teagasc Johnstown Castle has an excellent fact sheet called ‘Advice on Liming’.This explains the different types of lime, how much to spread and the benefits of spreading lime. This fact sheet can be downloaded at www. teagasc.ie. Autumn fertiliser The amount of nitrogen spread in August/early September will determine how much grass you have for the last three rotations. How much grass you need to grow to extend the rotation length will depend on your farms stocking rate. Farms with a low stocking rate may need to spread very little nitrogen at this time of the year. Remember from late August soils naturally release their own organic nitrogen and this may be enough. On heavier stocked farms consider applying a blanket application of nitrogen.The amount to apply will depend on how much of your full years allowance you have left and the overall grass supply on the farm. Swards with more perennial ryegrass will respond better to nitrogen and these should be targeted for building autumn grass. Slurry spread in the Autumn in warmer and drier weather can deliver very little nitrogen that the sward will use but it is still very valuable when it comes to its phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) content (about five units of P and 38 units of K per 1,000 gallons cattle slurry).The key issue with slurry at any time of the year is to spread it on fields that need P and K. Ask yourself: “If I were not in the field today spreading slurry, would I have been here with a compound fertiliser?” If the answer is no, should you not be spreading that slurry somewhere else HEALTH AND SAFETY Nasties on Farms There are a lot of nasty bugs hanging around farms. They can silently damage your health. Examples are: • E coli • Brucellosis • Salmonella • Weils Disease It can often be too late to do anything when the condition is diagnosed. So what can you do now? • Wash your hands – you will not go too far wrong with the old fashion soap and water • Wear gloves, especially when handling risky material • Cover cuts with plasters • Wear overalls, this puts a solid barrier between you and the bugs. • Routine dosing and injecting will also reduce the levels of certain diseases like Leptospirosis.

‘Grass Gals’ in Guinness World Record bid at Mount Melleray AN all-female silage crew – who have been dubbed the ‘Grass Gals’ – will be looking to set a Guinness World Record at the Mount Melleray Community Silage Weekend fundraiser in aid of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland on Saturday, August 19th. The event, which is taking place at Mount Melleray Abbey farm and has been organised by local campaigner John O’Brien, will be a silage cutting competition with a 40-strong team mowing, raking and drawing 30 acres of silage in a Guinness World Record attempt. The all-female crew has been assembled from Waterford, Tipperary, Cork and Limerick including a Cistercian nun, Sister Lily Scullion, from nearby St Mary’s Abbey. There will also be a demonstration from a team of mechanics, The Socket Rockettes, who will be rebuilding a vintage tractor in a matter of minutes. The West Waterford truck and motor show will also be there on the day along with a fun donkey derby (over 16s) and an afternoon barn dancing with music by Pat Daly which will be recorded by ‘Hot Country’. Entry into the Mount Melleray Community Silage Weekend fundraiser is €10 and children under 12 are free. There are 55,000 people living with Dementia in Ireland today and that number is expected to double over the next 20 years to 113,000 in 2036. According to results of the Census in 2011, it is estimated that there are 1,274 people who have dementia in Co Waterford. The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is the national leader in advocating for and providing dementia-specific supports and services and each year the organisation provides more than one million hours of community-based dementia-specific care throughout Ireland. The ASI is person-centred, rights-based and grassroots led with the voice of the person with dementia and their carer at its core. The ASI operates the Alzheimer National Helpline offering information and support to anyone affected by dementia at 1800 341 341 and provides 51 Day Care Centres, one Respite Care Centre, Home Care, Family Carer Training, Dementia Advisers, Alzheimer Cafes and Social Clubs. Local campaigners and organisers, John & Ann O’Brien said: “We are pulling out all the stops this year by putting together an allfemale silage crew to cut silage and raise vital funds for The Alzheimer Society of Ireland. The silage team has been recruited from Waterford, Tipperary, Cork and Limerick and includes a nun, doctor, someone from overseas and member of the Gardai. They are all very enthusiastic about the event and they are looking forward to attempting the Guinness World Record. “There will also be a demonstration from The Socket Rockettes, a display from the West Waterford truck and motor show, fun donkey derby and some music and dancing. There is plenty to see and do for all the family. So, is anyone who is the local area in interested, please come down to say hello. “Dementia is a condition that is very close to ours hearts and we feel that dementia is not only a health issue, but a social issue that requires a response from all of the local community. I am hoping to get great crowd down here on the day and everyone from the local community have a chance to help us to support over 55,000 people who currently have dementia in Ireland and their carers and family members as well.”

Nitrogen and phosphorus statements to June now available

Dungarvan Agricultural Show 2017 – Limousin Pedigree Male Calf sponsored by Kill Agricultural Services – Caroline Vickery and Judge Dan O'Mahony. [Tom Hobbs]

THE Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine has announced that Nitrogen and Phosphorus statements (N&P Statements) for the period January to June 2017 are now available on the Department’s online system www.agfood.ie. These statements are particularly useful to allow farmers to plan for the remainder of the year. In order to be compliant with the Nitrates Regulations and avoid penalties farmers must comply with the standard limit of 170 kgs of

Nitrogen per hectare from livestock manure or the limit for those who hold an approved derogation of 250 kgs of Nitrogen per hectare from livestock manure. Farmers not already registered for agfood.ie can do so by logging onto www.agfood.ie and clicking the 'Register' button.To register a mobile phone number for future SMS text alerts log on to https://www.agriculture.gov.ie/mobileupdates/ to access the sign-on form, or alternatively contact the regional office

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Waterford Sheep Breeder Gary Norris (Glendalligan) with his Overall & Interbreed Scotch Blackface Supreme Champion at Kerry's Premier Agri Show Kilgarvan on August 6th, where he also won the Open Shearling Ram Championship. Included in photo Judge Patrick Randles.

ICMSA say Irish milk price still lagging – “We’re 14th in EU Price League. Why?” THE Chairperson of ICMSA’s Dairy Committee, Gerald Quain has said that dairy farmers are fully justified in their demand for a further increase in July milk price and he has rejected what he said was the “carefully cultivated notion” that Irish milk price had risen to its correct level and that the gap or ‘lag’ identified between our milk price and that of mainland EU states had been completely closed. This gap, Mr. Quain said, still existed and no logical explanation could account for it. He said that his organisation would therefore be continuing to lobby for increases in farmer milk price based on ongoing improved market returns but in addition to that our milk price had to be brought into line with, at least, the EU average. “We make no apology for pointing out that even after the sustained period of price rises that we’ve seen that Irish milk price is still in 14th place at EU level, a position which – when you consider our investments at processing level, SDAS and our practically unique grass-based natural system of milk production - is very disappointing. So we’re going to keep on pointing out that we should not just be looking at milk price on an internal, Irish, year-onyear basis but actually should be looking at direct comparisons with other comparable EU milk producers and the EU average and when we do that, the picture darkens a little and we’re still left with this inexplicable gap between our prices and

theirs”, said Mr. Quain. “As of May, the EU average was still 1.6c/Kg above our figure, that difference translates to almost €5,000 over a year for a 300,000 litre dairy farmer. Why are we still lagging the EU average? ICMSA has been asking this since the recovery in milk price began and we’ve never received an explanation. Similarly, we see other EU farmers receiving a premium for grazing their cows for 120 days while here the idea has never been mentioned even though we graze our cows on grass for much longer than 120 days. There is, we feel, a certain notion being carefully cultivated that everything is now ‘hunky-dory’ as regards farmer milk price and that no contention exists between farmers and processors on the prices being achieved presently. We do not accept that, nor do we accept that present prices represent the best that can be achieved. We do acknowledge the progress that has been made but we will continue to draw attention to the quite substantial gap that has existed – and still exists – between what we are asked to believe is the maximum milk price our Co-ops can pay and the average prices being paid on the EU. Things are not hunky-dory and they won’t be as long as this inexplicable gap exists, with that in mind, we’re calling for a further increase in July milk prices and this must be delivered by Co-op Boards”, concluded Mr. Quain.

READER’S QUERIES Question: I got out of cows last year and have since signed up to the Bord Bia Quality Assurance Scheme. They have been in contact and an auditor is going to pay me a visit to look around the farm. The will require animal movements, feed and fertiliser usage and a farm safety statement. I have everything bar the safety statement. What is involved in this statement and will I have it completed for next week? Can you please advise? Answer: The completed document the auditor will want to see is a Farm Safety Code of Practice risk Assessment. Farms that have three or less employees, excluding family members, are covered by this code. It begins with a statement outlining your programme to manage health and safety on your farm. It then requires you to have a walkabout and identify the hazards on your farm. It might be a good move to have your adviser assist you in the completion of this document as a pair of fresh eyes will do no harm at all. Once you have identified the hazards you then must identify who is put at risk by these hazards and you then put controls and actions in place to mitigate the risk and then note who will be

responsible for putting that control measure in place along with a timeframe based on priority. That is basically it apart from having to abide by it. Again, seek assistance if in any doubt as farm safety is a lifestyle, not just a slogan! I trust this will clear things up for you. Tip of the Week: Check out the updated Code of Practice for Preventing Injury and Occupational Ill Health in Agriculture at www.hsa.ie

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Jenny Leahy, Lauren Flynn, Faye Ni Craith and Eddie Flavin, from the Ryan School of Irish Dancing, pictured with Michael Creed, Minister for Agriculture, Food & the Marine, at the 100th Dungarvan Agricultural Show. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Dungarvan Singers Club to welcome Clancy Veteran Robbie O’Connell at Merry’s THE Dungarvan Singers Club is on a roll at the moment. Two bluegrass bands, the Petersen Family from Branson Missouri and the Pioneers from …….. Clonmel (!) were both extremely impressive guests, being friendly and relaxed, engaging and warm, and putting on simply entrancing performances; and also both drawing very large crowds of fans, supporters and new converts, to the extent that very many people remarked to me that neither evening could possibly have been improved on. Isn't that the highest praise you can get, and the ideal goal of any event? So we are delighted to be able to tell you that the standard is not about to drop in August. We are back to our old faithful regular slot of “the second Monday of every month” for this next event; and our guest will be a living legend. The first great generation of “The Clancys” are all gone now, along with the wonderful Tommy Makem. But a whole new genera-

tion is keeping the flag flying. Donal, Aoife, Finbar… I'm not going to try to mention all of them for fear of all the ones I might omit; but in any case there is no need to worry that the supply of Clancys will run out any time soon. Our honoured guest, who we feel extremely privileged to welcome to the DSC (especially since Donal, his cousin, has been with us as guest no less than three times, twice launching a new album with us) is the wonderful Robbie O'Connell, a Clancy in all but name, and inheritor of the family talent for music, song and story. Dungarvan Singers Club proudly presents Robbie O’Connell at Merry’s Bar and Restaurant, ‘The Upper Room’, Lower Main Street, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford – Monday, 14th August at 9.00 p.m. sharp. Admission free. The Best Night's Free Entertainment in Town! Kindly Sponsorted by Kelly's Pharmacy.

(All sponsorship and Contributions gratefully received! This is a totally voluntary, non profit-making, collective exercise that deserves help in its endeavour to preserve an important, integral part of our Irish cultural heritage).

EXPERIENCE the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Semi-final Live in SGC Dungarvan! There is great excitement in Waterford as the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Semi-final is set to light up the screen in SGC on Sunday, 13th August, at 3.30 p.m. Be part of the game and cheer on the Deise boys as Waterford faces off against Cork. The game will be broadcast in real time as the action unfolds in Croke Park, with throw-in at 3.30 p.m. Experience all the pulsating, heartpounding action in the luxury of your local cinema, for free! In just under a week, the two counties will

meet again for what promises to be a thrilling clash of the ash to decide their fate in this year’s All-Ireland Hurling Finals. Join us to dive into the thick of the excitement here at SGC Dungarvan for an electrifying experience that will make you feel as if you’re right there on the pitch. Tickets are available over the phone, online or in-house right now. Tickets are flying out the door, so waste no time in securing a seat and support our boys in blue in style. Only food purchased in the cinema will be allowed into the screen. (10/10)

Dunkirk By Bill Tubbritt

Robbie O’Connell

The Elation launch brand new release WITH their Top 20 debut single XO and followup single Catch released just two months later, Cork quartet The Elation back this August 4th with brand new release Feels Like a Good Reason to Get Started. The Elation teamed up with the Cork Gay Project and Cork Pride to raise funds for the Cork Gay Project to help them continue their fantastic work with the Gay community in their home town of Cork and the wider Cork and Kerry area. With all proceeds going to the Cork Gay Project, the band are pulling out all the stops to make Feels Like a Good Reason to Get Started a single with some real impact both creatively and socially. With the track again produced and recorded with multi-platinum selling London producer Andy Whitmore, the band continue to hone their signature sound. A bittersweet serenade set to a floor filling pop-dance beat, The Elation want to give back to their home city while providing the people of

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the world with some pop you can really sink your teeth into. With shows played across the country and their home county of Cork, The Elation have been a huge live hit, impressing and sometimes surprising audiences of all ages. Live shows at summer festivals such as Townlands Carnival have already gone down a storm, and with Independence Festival and three major shows at Cork Pride still to come this month, The Elation cannot be missed. With airplay on radio stations and a featuring role in college events across the country, and even more music to come throughout this year and beyond, The Elation are the band to watch this year. Feels Like a Good Reason to Get Started will be available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play Store, and direct on www.theelationmusic.com Listen The Elation On Spotify

DUNKIRK is the new war movie which was written, co-produced and directed by Christopher Nolan. The movie stars James D'Arcy, Barry Keoghan, Kenneth Branagh, Cillian Murphy and One Direction's Harry Styles. Filming took place in Dunkirk, France, in 2016 and is based on the true story of the battle of Dunkirk which began in late May 1940 in the French port city of Dunkirk, where some 400,000 Allied soldiers were penned in by the Germans. Nolan seems to have written the script to be told more visually than verbally as there is not an abundance of dialog, instead the story is portrayed via the use of amazing cinematography and visual effects as the movie really looks and sounds amazing on the big screen. The movie takes place just after Germany’s World War 2 invasion of Poland and tells the, by now mythical story in British history, of the rescue mission of 400,000 troops known as Operation Dynamo which was fought over land, sea and air. Dunkirk is definitely a war movie but it is also a story of suffering and survival. It nice to see Nolan didn’t include any back story as it’s assumed the audience will know what the war is about and why the troops are where they are. Dunkirk is, of course, based on a true story and for lovers of this type of genre of movie I think will really enjoy the way this exciting historic story is portrayed. As I said before, there is not a

lot of back story or even character history and that is probably the reason this movie is now drawn out to a 2 hours + running time. Dunkirk is more about the experiences of war rather than the strategising behind it. Christopher Nolan has definitely put his own stamp all over this movie and has made a lot of big production calls which largely has worked very well indeed. Rating 4/5.

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Dungarvan Summer Music Festival a complete sell-out and an outstanding success THE first Dungarvan Summer Music Festival drew to a close with a rapturous double standing ovation, from a capacity crowd, in St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, on Sunday afternoon last. Dungarvan’s own Master uilleann Piper, David Power, took centre stage, surrounded by internationally acclaimed Baroque Chamber ensemble, Camerata Kilkenny, as the breathtaking encore, O’Carolan’s “Sí Bheag, Sí Mór”, specially arranged by violist, Marja Gaynor, brought many audience members to tears. Dungarvan played host to the exquisite musicianship of harpsichordist, Malcolm Proud, Swiss violist, Maya Hombourger, Barry Guy (bass) Claire Duff (violin), Marja Gaynor (viola) and Aoife Nic Athlaoich (cello), attracting visitors from all parts of the

country, as well as many European, American and Australian attendees. The festival weekend was an outstanding success, selling out three world-class concerts on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, as well as providing free public performances in Dungarvan and on the newly opened Greenway, to large groups of delighted spectators. The opening performance of the internationally-toured “Edges of Light” show, most recently having received a glowing review in The New York Times, saw collaborators; harpist, Maeve Gilchrist, fiddler, Tola Custy, uilleann piper, David Power and Colin Dunne of Riverdance fame, take to the stage, in Dungarvan’s Town Hall Theatre, to perform this specially commis-

sioned and critically acclaimed show, which marks the centenary of the changeover of Dublin to Greenwich Meantime in October, 1916. Saturday’s “Masters of Tradition” concert in the SGC Theatre brought together five of the most famous names in traditional music – Maighread and Triona Ni Dhomhnaill, Martin Hayes, David Power and Dennis Cahill, thrilling the in-excess-of 270 ticket holders, to an evening of dynamic and powerful performances. The festival was officially opened by Mayor Pat Nugent, and supported by Waterford City and County Council, Muldoon Whiskey Liqueur (Anchor Spirits Ireland Ltd.), Dawn Meats, Al Eile Stud and House of Waterford Crystal.

‘The Piper and the Faerie Queen’, Camerata Kilkenny and David Power performed at St. Mary’s Church of Ireland. From the left: Moya Homburger, Claire Duff, Marja Gaynor, Malcolm Proud, Aoife Ni Athlaoich, Barry Guy and David Power in front.

‘Edges of Light’ performing at the Town Hall Theatre.

Pictured queueing for the ‘Masters of Tradition’ performance at SGC Dungarvan last Saturday night.

‘Edges of Light’ performing at the Town Hall Theatre.

Pictured (l. to r.): David Power, Tola Custy, Maeve Gilchrist and Colin Dunne.

[Photographer Marc Daly onelessrobot.com]

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The Booley House continues to entrall audiences into August IRELAND’S longest running traditional Irish show - The Booley House - continues to enthrall audiences every Wednesday evening during August. The show, which has been held at St. Michael’s Hall in the picturesque Ballyduff Upper every Summer for the past quarter of a century, is run on a very professional basis, but retains its very real community feel to it, providing entertainment which appeals to all ages and a great night out for all the family.

The renowned show has evolved every year since 1991 and has won critical acclaim in Ireland and overseas. The Booley House has performed abroad on a number of occasions, including Turkey, France and USA. In the Summer of 2014, for one night only, The Booley House performed in the newly restored Villierstown Church - a community-run amenity. The Booley House, produced by Tom Hyland, is 90 minutes of uninterrupted tra-

ditional Irish music and entertainment - a variety, which includes marvellous step and set dancing, singing from ‘voices of angels’, and ‘goldentongued’ storytelling from resident Seanachaí James Lenane. It is a fast-paced show, featuring a cast of all ages, sure to charm and beguile any audience.The show is a fantastic performance, put together by very talented members of the community, which strives to keep alive a very traditional way of life dating back cen-

The Booley House Set Dancers have been an integral part of the show from the beginning.

turies in Ireland. A ‘booley house’ in ancient Ireland was a single room dwelling built of stone in a remote mountain

The famous Booley House band performing last Wednesday night in St. Michael's Hall, Ballyduff.

during July and August are reinvested back into the local traditional music and dance scene, which provides local classes and musical equipment. BOOKINGS The Booley House Show continues every Wednesday evening during the month of August, at St. Michael’s Hall, Ballyduff Upper, from 8.15 p.m. Bookings for this very entertaining show can be made either online at www.thebooleyhouse.com, as well as their booking line 087-9089466. Lismore Heritage Centre can also take bookings at 05854975 or phone Thomas Hyland on 086-8208242.

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‘DUNKIRK’, an excellent new film telling the story of how 338,226 soldiers, mainly those of the British Expeditionary Force, were evacuated from the beaches of Dunkirk under the noses of the German army and running in the local SGC Cinema all this week, reminded me that I had heard many years ago that the launch / cutter by the name of Cathy Barrie, now parked sedately on the Youghal Road, had been involved in that operation. No one seems to have concrete proof of this, but the story arrived with the boat in the early Eighties when the late Tom Shanley took delivery of it from Cobh mariner, Jack Kelly. I spoke last week with Johnny Lyons who is the final owner of the Cathy Barry and who donated it to be an attraction on the edge of our traditionally maritime town. No wonder it was referred to as Dúngarbhán na Sean Bháid Seolta’, Dungarvan of the old sailing boats. The Cathy Barry was built in Bristol of mahogany on oak by women in the

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early part of the Second World War when many of the men were gone to fight in Europe. She is planked ‘double diagonal’ (inner and outer hulls) and is 37 feet long and has an 11 foot beam. She was driven by a powerful Perkins six cylinder diesel engine. It was designed for ferrying troops from shore to the large naval vessels standing off. On arrival in Dungarvan, modifications were made by the late Paddy Joe Morrissey from Ballinacourty who implemented some changes requested by Tom. One of these was the addition of a cabin to the previously open boat. If it was one of the Dunkirk Boats and perhaps four years later used again in the preparations for the D-Day Normandy landings, it has many stories to tell. Perhaps it was in Cork she was named the ‘Cathy Barry’ after a legendary restaurateur and Cork character, who was born on Dalton’s Avenue, off Coal Quay in Cork. Her mother ran a provisions shop on the avenue, which Katty took over and

turned into an eating house. “Beautiful, witty, earthy and wise,” reported the Irish Times in 2010, “Katty made the establishment famous. The menu was robust peasant fare – the pigs’ trotters were legendary – and the atmosphere was raucous and convivial. “The clientele was said to range from peers to paupers; all joined in the nightly stories and songs, and all were treated alike. She had no licence, and was often charged for breaches of the licensing laws. “On her frequent appearances in court she recognised many of her customers among the barristers and judges. Her establishment was closed in the late 1960s and demolished by Cork Corporation.” To the end she remained “elegant, observant, highly intelligent, with devilish twinkle in her eye and the ability to cut people down to size” (Irish Times, December 15th, 1987). She died on December 27th, 1982, in Cork and is buried in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

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The Cathy Barry with owner John Lyons. Inset probably the original Cathy Barry, Cork personality. [Cumminssports]

It’s only money! Maeve enthralled her Saturday audience

LISTENING to the ‘It says in the Papers’ on Morning Ireland last Thursday and hearing that Neymar had been signed for a record €640 million triggered a memory with me. One of my earliest memories of soccer goes back to 1957 when a well known Welsh footballer named John Charles was transferred from Leeds United to Juventus in Italy for a then record fee of £65,000. Of course the report in ‘It says in the papers’ was incorrect, as the transfer fee was ‘only’ $222 million (£199m) with an annual salary which gives him $175,000 A DAY!! Even though it is sixty years since the John Charles deal, prices haven’t changed to that degree. John’s transfer

fee represents just 0.03% of what Neymar received. As the Americans say, do the math, it wasn’t my best subject at school. According to the Guinness World Records site: “$222 million is almost an unimaginable amount of money. The BBC puts it into perspective: For the equivalent of one Neymar you could buy three Boeing 737-700 passenger planes, 797 million Freddo chocolate bars, or enough spaghetti to cover the whole of Barcelona.” John Charles is considered by many to have been the greatest allround footballer ever to come from Britain. It wasn't just that he was comfortable playing either centre-half or centreNeymar

NOT too many people will know the old Victorian song “While strolling through the Park one day, In the merry, merry month of May” and describes a romantic encounter of the time. Those who were strolling through the Town Park last Saturday or had followed the advertising were treated to the loveliest recital of music on the harp imaginable by the renowned harpist Maeve Gilchrist. Maeve had her audience

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forward. He was world class in both positions. Not my words, soccer positions are not strong with me either. Those who know, say there is no comparable player with that kind of range in modern soccer. He remains a legend of the game – a man who was never sent off, never cautioned and was the finest player ever to represent his country.

spellbound by her music and intrigued – as I was – by the fact that she was standing when playing. Her youthful looks belie her accomplishments, not only on stage; in the recording studio; in the lecture hall, but also by her compositions. A member of ‘Edges of Light’ who had played on Friday night to a packed and enthralled audience, Maeve was in the most appropriate of settings with the beauty of Abbeyside and Helvick shining in the sun as her

background. Her fingers danced around the strings as she played through the pieces and later told her audience that her style of playing is different to most. She does not confine herself to playing the melody with one hand and the accompaniment with the other, rather both hands play melody. Maeve is described by one critic as “a phenomenal harp player who can make her instrument ring with unparalleled purity”, and I am sure the audience in The Town Hall last Friday night will agree that Maeve has taken the Celtic harp to new levels of performance. Born and raised in Edinburgh, Scotland, Maeve’s mother is one of the Loughnane clan from Nenagh. She is currently based in Brooklyn, New York, Maeve was happy to pose for photos after her recital and talk about her music and her visit to Dungarvan. The entire weekend which included the three centrepiece concerts as well as music in various outdoor locations around the town and district, was a resounding success with enthusiastic audiences in full houses each night.

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23rd Annual Intersport Elverys/Asics Summer Series 2017 – Race 10

25th Annual Marine Climb

Sponsorship of Intersport Elverys Town & Country League (l. to r.): Barry Dunne, Waterford Coaching & Games; Thomas Walsh, Elverys (sponsors); Fionn Mac Giollachuda, Cathoirleach Town & Country League, and Mac Dara Mac Donncha, Coaching Officer. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

THE 10th race in the 23rd annual Intersport Elverys/ Asics Summer series was held last Friday evening when we had the 25th annual Marine Climb 6 mile. The weather was mixed for the race with lovely conditions as the race left Dungarvan which ghave way to thick mist as the runners finished at the Marine Bar. As is tradition with this race it was, the race was started at the lookout by sponsor Christy O’Neill and the field of 108 runners headed out the Youghal road on this year’s Marine Climb challenge. The race once again was sponsored by Christy and Helen O’Neill and family of the Marine Bar. Christy and Helen have been our

generous sponsors over the past 25 years and are one of the longest sponsor supporters we have in the club. The committee and members of West Waterford AC are most grateful to them for their loyalty to us and particularly this race for all of 25 years. Our thanks to Christy also for presenting all the winners with their prizes at the race presentation at the Marine Bar. Thanks to all the crew of Breda Shirley, Sharon, Catriona and Liam that helped on the night with entries, times and results and to Liam on van duty. Thanks to Gerry for marking out the course and arranging the stewards and our thanks to the bril-

liant photos of DC Images. Also thanks to Padraig Healy and his crew of stewards from the Turkey trot for helping with stewarding, To Helen and all the staff at the Marine for the beautiful sandwiches and teas, etc. Our thanks to the Fennell and Crotty families for their invaluable help with the water station and they too just like our sponsor have looked after this important part of the race for all of 25 years, also thanks to Ann Dunford who looked after the prizes for the event. Also thanks to Dungarvan Boxing club for the use of their facilities. The next race is the GSK 5 mile on 18th August 2017 which is also the last race in the Intersport Elverys/ Asics Summer Series.

East Cork’s Kevin O’Leary is King of the Hill for 2017 IT was the turn of an athlete from our neighbouring county of Cork this year to claim the coveted king of the hill on the Marine climb for 2017 as Kevin O'Leary who runs with the East Cork AC taking the honours. From the gun, it was a 2 horse race with Raivis Zakis of West waterford AC and eventual winner, Kevin O'Leary taking an early lead. The two lads were together through miles 1 and 2 clocking 5.30 for each of the miles. They were shoulder to shoulder until Ring Cross when Kevin made his move which turned out to be decisive. Mile 3 was agin a 5.30 mile before the real work of the evening started with the climb up the old sweep. Miles 4 and 5 were both clocked in about 6.10 leaving Kevin run out a convincing winner when finsihing in 34.38. Raivis Zakis finished second in 35.17 with the strong finishing Alan Kinsella (also West Waterford AC) 3rd in 35.46. Colm Costello of Brothers Pearse was 1st Over 40 in 36.05. The remaining caterories were all won was West Waterford athletes with Joe Kelly 1st Over 45 (43.29), Michael Dunford 1st Over 50 (39.41), Gerry Cantwell took over 55 honours in 44.36 with Michael Moynihan 1st Over 60 in 53.47. The first Junior on the night was Conor Shelis of Waterford AC in 37.34. Well done to all the athletes.

Kevin O'Leary East Cork 34.38 Raivis Zakis West Waterford AC 35.17 Alan Kinsella West waterford AC 35.46 0/40 Colm Costello Brothers Pearce 36.05 O/45 Joe Kelly West Waterford AC 43.298 0/50 Michael Dunford West Waterford AC 39.41 0/55 Gerry Cantwell West Waterford AC 44.36 O/60 Micheal Moynihan West Waterford AC 53.47 Junior Conor Sheils Waterford AC 37.34 KATE VEALE RECORDS EASY MARINE VICTORY Kate Veale (West Waterford AC) continued her excellent form on Friday night when taking the honours in the Marine Climb last Friday evening when she was well clear of the field crossing the finish line in a time of 42.12 which was almost 2 minutes ahead of the runner-up Youghal's Julie Kenneally in 44.09. Kate is in great form at present winning a good number of road races recently as well as her National racewalking title on the track so it was no surprise to see her come home first. Third place went to Stephanie Isley in 44,45. The over 35 category was won by Laure Artiglia (Eagle AC) in

45.12. The remaining categories were all wonby West Waterford runners with Angeline drennan 1st over 40 in 49.27, Bridgid Coffey 1st over 45 in 48.51, Onra Power 1st over 50 in 51.16 with over 55 honoirs going to Josie Ui Chuirrin in 53.53. LADIES RESULTS 1st Kate Veale, West Waterford A.C. 42.12 2nd Julie Kenneally, Youghal A.C. 44.09 3rd Stephanie Isley, N/A 44.45 Ladies Categories 1st O/35 Laure Artiglia, Eagle A.C. 45.12 1st O/40 Angeline Drennan, West Waterford A.C. 49.27 1st O/45 Brigid Coffey, West Waterford A.C. 48.51 1st O/50 Onra Power, West Waterford A.C. 51.16 1st O/55 Josie Ui Chuirrin, West Waterford A.C. 53.53 25th ANNIVERSERY PRIZE To mark the 25th running of the race, a special prize was selected randomly amoung all our finishers. The lucky winner on the night was Joanne Leahy and she was presented with her prize by race sponsor, Christy O'Neill of the Marine Bar.

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Kate Veale ladies race winner.

Brigid Coffey first lady over 45.

Micheal Moynihan first man over 60.

Marine Climb done and dusted for Deirdre Hahesy and Irene Dee.

THE annual Eilis Ni Aodha memorial 5 mile race will be held on Friday, August 11th at 7.30 p.m., walkers will go at 6.45 p.m. Entry is €10. Students and Juniors €5. Cash prizes for first three male/females home and cash prizes for the first male/female over 40/50’s, First male/female juniors will also receive a prize and there will be many spot prize's on the night. The first male and female will also be presented with the annual Liz Hayes trophy. John O’Shea will provide entertainment on the night and there will be the usual fine array of refreshments served in the Community Centre following the race, where the prize-giving will take place.

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Gerry Cantwell first over 55.

IT may be holiday season but club training continues every Tuesday regardless. We meet at the Friary for a 6.30 p.m. start. Open to all club members and if you are not already a member you can come along any Tuesday and try a session before joining. If you are on the countdown to any of the following races we have a training group that you can join :GSK 5mile race – 3 weeks to go Greenway Half Marathon – 5 weeks Munich Marathon – 10 weeks Amsterdam Half / Full Marathon – 11 weeks Dublin Marathon – 13 weeks It’s never too late to join us and we have all abilities within the groups so there will be someone else training at your level.

Onra Power first lady over 50.

Eddie runs half marathon in Cavan Race winner 2017 Kevin O’Leary

Angeline Drennan First Lady over 40.

Christy O’Neill Marine Bar sponsor presents Joanne Leahy with a prize at last Friday evening’s 25th annual Marine Climb. This prize was drawn among all runners of the race to celebrate the 25th year of the race and Joanne was the lucky winner.

WELL done today to club member Eddie Doran who ran the Arvagh half marathon in Co. Cavan in a time of 2 hours 7 minutes. Eddie’s nephew Kyle Walsh also ran the 10k event there in 48 minutes 27 secs.

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23rd Annual Intersport Elverys / Asics Summer Series 2017

18th Annual GlaxoSmithKline 5 Friday, 18th August, at 7.30 p.m.

Pictured is Laure Artiglia at the first mile point of last Friday's 25th Annual Marine Climb.

THE final race of the Summer series is almost upon us with the eleventh and final race taking place on Friday night, August 18th at 7.30 p.m., the 18th Annual GlaxoSmithKline 5. Entries for the race will be taken at the Dungarvan soccer club pavilion. The entry fee is €10 and the presentation of prizes along with refreshments will take place in the Soccer club pavilion after the race. Along with the prizes for the race the overall summer series presentation will take place and the overall men's and women's winner for the 2017 series will be presented to this year’s series winner. "MAKE A WISH" TO BENEFIT FROM GLAXOSMITHKLINE 5 The next and final race in 23rd annual intersport Elverys/Asics summer series will be the GSK 5 on Friday, August 18th, at a 7.30 p.m. starting time. This race always attracts a big entry due to the superbly organisation efforts of the Race committee at

GlaxoSmithKline and the renowned fast flat course that guarantees good times for us all. For the second year in succession "Make a Wish" will be the charity benefactors for this year’s race. Make-A-Wish Ireland has one simple aim - To grant the wishes of children aged between 3 and 17 years living with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. A wish granted is true magic for the child, providing respite from their normal routines of hospitals, doctors and treatment. Since inception in 1992 they have granted over 2,000 wishes in Ireland. A wish can have a lasting impact on a child's life. A wish can create moments of joy - and memories that last a life-time, so a worthy cause indeed. There will be prizes for winners in all the usual categories, prizes for the first GSK male and female runners and spot prizes as well. More information will be provided in next week’s notes.

Please note online entry is now open on Active Europe and to make life much easier for you the runner and us the organisers we urge one and all to enter by this system. ENTER ON LINE NOW FOR GSK 5 MILE Our online entry is open now on Active Europe for the upcoming GSK 5.Save the registration queuing on the night of the race by entering online today. Link to online entry https://endurancecui.active.com/event-reg/selectrace?e=47080051 SUMMER SERIES VOUCHERS As GlaxoSmithKline 5 is the final race in the series, the vouchers for all those that have entered the series and are eligible will be presented on the night. Anyone who has run any 6 of the 11 races will automatically receive a €30 voucher and anyone who has run all 11 races will be awarded a special gift, thanks to our very generous sponsors Intersport Elverys/Asics.

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Munster medals for KCK in Templemore THE Munster B Track and Field championships went ahead last weekend in Templemore, Tipperary. With athletes competing from all six counties, competition was challenging, especially in the younger age groups. A good cohort of KCK athletes made the trip and it turned out a very successful day for the club. TWO MEDALS FOR RONAN Ronan O’Hora enjoyed a particularly successful day as he claimed two medals in the boys U-10 category. The turbo javelin competition was extremely exciting with less than 15cm separating gold and silver. Ronan’s best throw of 19.12m was good enough for victory on the day, with Ronan taking an excellent Munster gold medal. Ronan’s long jump competition produced an equally tight finish with just 10cm separating the top four athletes. Ronan’s longest jump of 3.48m put him in a very strong position and in the end Ronan scooped the silver medal. GOLD FOR KYLE Kyle Walsh was another to have a most impressive day as he won two medals in the boy’s U-15 category. Kyle took a comfortable win in the 800m final in a time of 2.30 to claim Munster gold. His second medal of the day came in the 100m final where he crossed the line in

3rd place in 14.27. NIAMH McGRATH RACES TO SILVER The club was well represented in the U-9 age group and Niamh McGrath toed the line in the final of the 300m. Niamh got our quickly and rounded the bend with the leaders. Up the final straight Niamh battled with a Clare athlete right to the line which she crossed in 2nd place, with just three tenths of a second separating the first two. Niamh followed up her excellent medal with a top eight finish in the long jump competition, with her best jump 2.85m. Abi Ryan showed a great turn of speed as she sailed through the heats in the girls U-9 60m in 10.74. Orlaith Devine went in heat 2 and finished a strong 7th. Abi lined up in the final and equalled her time from her heat and finished a well placed 6th. Orlaith also went in the long jump competition, placing well with a best of 2.38m. DARRAGH JUMPS TO SILVER Darragh Devine put in a wonderful series of jumps in the boys U-11 long jump final to scoop the silver medal on the day. His longest jump on the day was 3.40m which ensured him of his well earned medal. Darragh also competed well in his 60m heats, where he placed 6th and just missed out on a final place.

Also at U-11 level for the girls were Rebecca Walshe and Roisin Power. Both girls competed in two events each and placed highly in their 600m final, with Rebecca crossing the line in 5th and Roisin close behind in a good 9th position. While in their long jumps the girls finished in 12th and 15th places with jumps of 3.01m and 2.82m respectively. SHOT SILVER FOR AISLING Aisling Power lined out for the girls U15 shot putt competition and after a very good sequence of throws secured an excellent silver medal, with her best throw of 4.50m. Hannah McGrath secured a strong top 8 finish in the girls U-12 long jump competition with a best jump of 3.15m which was good enough for 7th place overall. She followed this up with a solid run in her 600m in a time of 2.15.13. While at U-13 level, Ciara Power jumped well in her long jump competition with her best of 3.44 securing her 9th position. She also gave a good account of herself in the 600m where she recorded a time of 2.11. Roseanne Power joined Ciara in the long jump competition and her best of 3.21m placed her 13th overall. SUPER BRONZE FOR SENAN The medals kept flowing in the

U-10 category as Senan Devine produced an excellently timed finish to claim silver in the 500m final. His time of 1.35.99 secured him 3rd place and a well deserved Munster medal. Senan followed this up with a 5th place finish in the long jump competition with a best jump of 3.32m. Also in the U-10 category was Isobel Lawlor who competed very well. In the final of her 60m sprint, Isobel placed an excellent 5th place in 10.51, less than half a second off a medal. While in her long jump competition, she recorded a best of 2.76m to finish in 13th. Well done to everyone who competed and who made the journey to the Templemore venue. TRAINING Training will recommence in two weeks on Tuesday, August 22nd for the upcoming cross country season. It will present a great opportunity for athletes to take up the sport and join the club. New members will be welcome. WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Athletics is taking centre stage this week in the world of sport with the World Athletics T&F Championships currently taking place in London. Ireland has sent a small team to these championships. Good luck to all those competing.

Nice group moving well at the 25th Annual Marine Climb last Friday evening’s Ger Murray, John Tierney and Mark Cliffe.

This group of West Waterford AC ladies are out enjoying last Friday evening’s 25th Annual Marine Climb.

West Waterford Greenway Half Marathon CAN I leave Gear in Ballinroad? There will be changing available in the Soccer Club in Ballinroad but we ask that you do not leave any gear bags here. There will be a baggage area in St. Laurence's Hall to leave bags and we will send out a bag tag in our race pack which will be posted prior to the race. Please put your race number on your bag and leave here. Baggage will be available for collection in Ballinroad Hall after the race. HALF TO BE CHIPPED TIMED The West Waterford Greenway half marathon race will be chip timed with timing mats at the start and finish so runners will get a gun and net finishing time. We will be joined by our friends Ronan and his crew from My Run Results who will be timing this race and all results will be available after the race on www.myrunresults.com

Sympathy WEST Waterford athletic club extend sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Barry O'Donoghue, Connaught Avenue, Cork City, Cork, who passed to his eternal reward last week. May he rest in peace.

Running Quote The annual Sanofi Five Miles for M.S. Road Race will take place on Friday, 25th August with walkers leaving Sanofi on the Old Kilmeaden Road in Waterford at 6.30 p.m. and runners at 7 p.m. All funds raised will go to the Waterford and South Kilkenny branch of M.S. Ireland. Registration is now open at totaltiming.ie Photo shows participants in last year’s successful event which helped raise thousands of euro for this worthy cause.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 11 August, 2017

DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB Tel. Office 058-43310, Fax. 058-44113, Pro Shop 058-44707. Bar/Restaurant Tom Daly Catering 087 2680597 Timesheets online at www.dungarvangolfclub.com Email: dungarvangc@eircom.net THIS week was all about one man. Our popular and affable President, Mr. Liam Carroll presented his prize to both the Ladies and Gents. The week kicked off with the President’s Scramble on Wednesday evening with a great crowd turning out to support Liam and a most enjoyable evening was had by all. Down to the real action over the weekend with over two hundred golfers taking to the course. After the first round Joanne Fitzgerald & Billy Queally held the respective leads with Joanne shooting 40 points and Billy hitting a massive 44. But it was all to play for on Sunday. Junior Captain Jake O’Riordan underlined his potential adding 41 points giving him a clubhouse total of 83 points. As a junior Jake was unable to take first place but that didn’t bother the young man. Conditions were deteriorating with the afternoon rain and players were falling by the wayside. However, Liam’s life-long friend, Billy was in determined mood and added a solid 38 points to take first place. It was a similar story in the Ladies and when all was done and dusted, our popular Secretary Manager Irene Lynch prevailed by one from Maura Kindregan. During the presentation fitting tributes poured in for our President who was been a wonderful ambassador for the club during his time in office. Well done to all concerned for providing a wonderful weekend for our members. In other news, Munster titles are on the line this week. Our JB Carr team are in action on Wednesday in the first leg of the Munster final. We face Fermoy in what will be a difficult task before heading for Fermoy next week for the return fixture. At the weekend all roads lead to Tralee as our Senior Cup team face Ballybunion in the Munster Semi-final. We wish both our teams the very best of luck and hopefully we can bring home some pennants. Finally, other noteworthy performances last week include Olga Carroll who won the Monday Seniors shooting a brilliant 43 points to take the honours from a huge field.

GENTS RESULTS 31st July Open Seniors: 1 Olga Carroll (27) 43, 2 Alan Diloughery (20) 40pts, 3 Eddie Elsted (13) 39, 4 Daniel McSweeney (12) 38, 5 John O’Grady (Fermoy) 12 37pts. 03/08/17 Gents Open Singles: 1st Daniel Raher (3) 40, 2 Jake O’Riordan (5) 40, Gross Jack Leacy 38, 3 Jamie Nagle (5) 38. President’s Prize (Liam Carroll) to the Gents: 1st Billy Queally (20) 82pts 2nd Jake O’Riordan (4) 83pts Best Gross: Alan Thomas (Scr) 75pts gross 3rd Declan Walsh (9) 79pts 4th Conor O’Brien (11) 75pts 5th Jack Elstead (19) 74pts Best Nett 1st 18 John O’Leary (26) 40pts Best Nett 2nd 18 Sean O’Halloran (5) 37pts Best Gross 1st 18 John Reynolds (Scr) 36pts. Best Gross 2nd 18 Peter Mullaney (Scr) 33pts gross Cat. 0-7 Diarmuid O’Neill (7) 73pts Cat.8-12 Thomas Goodall (11) 73pts Cat. 13-18 Sean Ryan (17) 72pts Cat. 19-28 Tony Fitzgerald(19) 72pts Past President: Pat Morrissey (14) 63pts. LADIES RESULTS Tuesday, 1st August – Team of 3 1st: J. Fitzgerald (15) / Tish Baumann (19) / Mary Flahavan (24) 83pts 2nd: Aisling Fennell (9) / Aoife McGovern (29) / Gene O’Donovan (29) 82pts 3rd: Fiona Howard (5) / Oonagh Mee (20) / Loretto Morrisson (22) 81pts President’s Prize Liam Carroll to the ladies 6th August: 1st Irene Lynch (7) 73pts, 2 Maura Kindregan (20) 72, Best Gross Breda McCarthy (6) 58, 3rd Betty O’Brien (13) 71, 4th Mary Power (16) 71, 5th Maria Kiersey (31) 70, Cat. 1 Mai O’Brien (17) 68, Cat. 2 Angela Murphy (21) 70, Cat. 3 Ann Stack (27) 65, Best 1st Day Joanne Fitzgerald (15) 40, Best 2nd Day Kate McNamara (27) 32. The President’s Prize to the ladies 2017 was won in great style by our esteemed Secretary Manager Irene lynch with a great score of 73 points over the two days. Having had 37 pts on Friday she went on to bring in a brilliant 36 pts in damp conditions on Sunday. Irene originally hailed from Mallow and began her golfing career there. She was an outstanding golfer from an early age and as a junior she represented her club at all levels. She played Munster

Girls from 1992-1994. She now plays off a handicap of 7. This is her First President’s prize but it’s not the first time she had a winning score in this competition – she achieved this feat as a junior golfer when she was just 13 years old. Irene is a very popular club member as well as being very much as the centre of our club in her every day role. She is always very busy but is every ready to offer help and advice when needed. She was presented with her prize by President Liam to great applause from all present as she was a truly popular and worthy winner. Her boys James and Cormac along with their dad Tom were there to celebrate her achievement. Well done Irene. Ladies Get into Golf 9 Holes 1st Aug. 1 Donna Hackett (36) 14, 2 Flora Wall (36) 11, Next competition 9th August. Ladies July Summer medal results: Front 9: Kate McNamara (27) 21 pts Back 9: Ruth Byrne (31) 24 pts. Summer Medal Final Wednesday, September 6th at 5.00 p.m. This is a 9H singles s/f with a shotgun start. All prizes including monthly prizes will be presented directly after the final. Remember 5 entries needed to qualify so make sure you do not miss out. Check notice board to see if your name is on the list of those who have already qualified….there is still time so don’t miss out FIXTURES Monday, 7th August - Open Gents/Ladies Singles S/F August Bank Hol. Tuesday 8th - Open 3 person Champagne Scramble (Murray's Pharmacy). Thursday 10th - Thursday SPAR Open Gents 18H Singles S/F - Visitors: €15. Saturday 12th - Open Gents and Open Ladies Singles S/F. Sunday 13th - Open Gents Singles S/F. SIXTY.COM Next 60.com Wednesday, 9th August at 2.00 p.m. If you are aged 60 or over and you are interested in joining the 60.com we would be delighted to see you. Just turn up any Wednesday at the above starting time. YOUNGONES Next competition 9th August Front 9.00 a.m. at 12.00 noon. Outing to Waterford Castle Wednesday, August 16th. SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP OFFER & INTRODUCTORY RATE FOR U-35’S All of us who play know that Golf offers so much more. Not only is it a hobby for life, it offers a social outlet as well as a healthy lifestyle option. It can be therapeutic as well as fun. New members can avail of a special Introductory Offer of just €300 including one complimentary lesson from our resident Professional David Hayes. Dungarvan Golf Club is the only members club in the town and our facilities include a Championship course and practice facilities, Bar, Restaurant,

Champagne Scramble – Front row left to right: Liam Carroll, President Winner and Pat Power 2nd. Back row left to right: Séan O'Ciarba, Vice Captain; Christine O'Keeffe, Lady Captain; Declan Walsh, Captain. [Pat Crowley]

Snooker Room, a resident PGA professional and fully stocked Pro-Shop. Also now the Club are introducing a very attractive joining rate for new U-35 members. Contact Irene Lynch Secretary/Manager on 058-43310 or dungarvangc@eircom.net for further details. Offers are for a limited time only. PRO SHOP NEWS As always, our resident PGA professional David continues to offer fantastic value to both members and visitors alike. Buy a dozen Titleist golfballs from David and you will receive a poker chip allowing you to enter a Grand Draw for a trip to USA. Buy a Motocaddy S1 electric trolley with a choice of lead or lithium battery and David will give you a Motocaddy Lite series bag FREE. You can now turn your smartphone into a golf GPS system using the golf caddy pro app. Download the app from www.golfcaddyapp/davidhayes/ and you can receive a 15-month subscription for the price of 12 months as well as a FREE 15-day trial. Ping have launched their new G400 range and are now available. As always David provides free

custom fitting. For all other offers and services provided by David, log onto www.davidhayesgolf.com. JUNIOR NEWS Next Wednesday, 9th August, we host the Captain’s Prize to juniors. Captain Declan Walsh kindly sponsors our fifth major of the Summer series and the timesheet is now available on the club website. Tuition for our beginners and Pre-juniors continues next Saturday under the watchful eye of club professional, David Hayes. Girls coaching commences at 2.00 p.m. followed by the boys at 3.00 p.m. Thanks to our President Liam Carroll who provided a wonderful afternoon to our juniors last Saturday as part of his President’s Prize. Finally, congrats to our junior members who are making some noise in the club. Junior Captain Jake had a brilliant week in the President’s prize, Daniel Raher on his selection for the Munster Under 16 team and to Charlie Treen on his selection on the Waterford Under 13 team. Michael Troy brought home some

Dungarvan Golf Club President's Prize 2017 kindly presented by Liam Carroll. Front Row L-R: Séan O Ciarba, Vice-Captain; Jake O'Riordan, 2nd; Billy Queally, winner; Liam Carroll, President; Alan Thomas, Best Gross; Declan Walsh, Captain. Back Row L-R: Diarmuid O'Neill, Cat. 0-7; Conor O'Brien, 4th; Peter Mullaney, Best Gross 2nd 18; Pat Morrissey, Past President; Tony Fitzgerald, Cat. 19-28; Jack Elstead, 5th; Mary Clancy, Guest. [Pat Crowley]

silverware when he won the Munster Under 16 title at Kinsale last week. Keep up the fine golf lads. JUNIOR GIRLS GOLF TASTER SESSION Venue: Dungarvan Golf Club Every Wednesday for July and Aug 2017 Cost €5 per session Time 12.00 noon to 1.00 p.m. Equipment Provided Sample chipping, putting and long game Fun, friendly environment Why not give it a try! Enjoy some exercise, fresh air and socializing with your friends and family! Girls aged 8-17 years are welcome to attend! To book a place contact Irene 05843310 CLUB CONTACT DETAILS Timesheets online @ www.dungarvangolfclub.com. Email dungarvangc@eircom.net Office 058-43310/ 41605, Pro Shop 058-44707, Bar/Restaurant Tom Daly Catering 087-268059

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 11 August, 2017

GOLDCOAST GOLF CLUB You can contact us by phoning

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IRISH MIXED FOURSOMES: So near and yet so far. Following a great victory over the bookies favourites, Tralee, in the first match everyone present were rightly disappointed to lose the Munster Final to Adare Manor. In the morning session the team performed very well in a very closely contested game that needed the 19th hole to determine the winners. It was then a case of rushing in to get something to eat and be back on the 1st tee in 40 minutes for the final. Our opponents Adare Manor had won their match early and were ready well in advance. In the final Gold Coast team seemed a bit flat for long periods as the early morning efforts seemed to have an effect on them but fair dues to all involved they made Adare Manor fight all the way and when the match eventually ended there was one match on the 19th hole, and a further two matches had gone to the 18th. Both matches were played in a very sporting manner and this was commented on by the Munster Chairman at the presentation. Congratulations to Adare Manor on winning their first ever Munster Title. We had a great run in this competition and our thanks must go to all involved. The following players made up the panel: Kieran Cullinan, Micheal White, Eamon O’Donnell, Tom White, John White, Derek Power, Niall Curran, Michael Kavanagh, Ger Bagge, Austin Kiely, Conan Watt, Declan Kiely, Rosie Murphy, Gerardine Hallinan, Karen Darcy, Elaine Goss, Lorraine Troy, Esther McGuckian, Ruth Hannigan, Teresa Queally, Bernie Morrissey, Mary Kiely Martina Corkery and Mary O’Callaghan.

The team was managed by Rafael Alvarez and Rosie Murphy. Thanks also to the caddies who made a great contribution to the team during the six rounds of the competition and to all the supporters who travelled to Monkstown for the finals. It was a fantastic effort by all involved and everyone should feel proud of themselves. As we are now finished with all team competitions for this season concentration turns to completing our Club Competitions and next week we hope to publish a list of revised fixtures for Sept and early Oct. WHAT A WEEK? Gold Coast Mixed team get to play in Munster Final in Monkstown, Seanie Lenihan perform well at Irish Boys Under 14’s in Ballina, Emergency Services called to course after buggy goes over cliff, Gold Coast players commended for their sportsmanship. Seanie finished the 1st day in 13th place with a five over par 76 and on the second day Seanie got off to a great start turning one over, but he faded somewhat on the back nine but still finished in the top 20 of a very large field. Meanwhile, back in Ballinacourty a golf buggy was driven over the side of the cliff at the 16th green. The emergency services were notified and duly responded in very quick time and the rescue helicopter also appeared on the scene and helped with getting the two lads back on to the course for medical attention. Thankfully, both men escaped with minor injuries and were released from hospital later that day. The All Ireland GAA Challenge is now full and there is a waiting list for places if any becomes available. Spoke to Willy during the

LISMORE GOLF CLUB Phone 058-54026. lismoregolfclub@eircom.net

www.lismoregolf.org MEN’S RESULTS Saturday/Sunday 5th/6th August, The Albert Corcoran Memorial Trophy, (goy) 18 Hole Singles Stableford sponsored by The Corcoran Family – 1st Paddy O’Leary (11) 40pts B9; 2nd Eoin Bennett (18) 40pts B9; Gross David Dowling (4) 35pts; 3rd John O’Donovan (15) 40pts. CSS: Sat 67 Sun 68 Tuesday, 1st August - Bacon Result – 1st Ger Mulcahy, Larry Kiely, Seamus Neville 41pts. Thursday Seniors Result champagne Scramble – 1st Betty Daly, Brid Henry, Jim Cashman, Eugene Fitzpatrick 24.7pts. Friday Mixed – 1st David Lonergan, Jo Jo Tobin, Seamus Neville 26.9pts BLACKWATER MOTORS TOP 40 OPEN 12 HLS QUALIFIERS Please note that this qualifier can be played on any day from Monday to Friday inclusive and feel free to invite or encourage friends to participate. Entry €5. Weekly winner is Tom O’Donovan 28pts FIXTURES Saturday/Sunday 12/13th August – 18 Hole Singles Stableford. Sponsored: by Noel Devereux Menswear Dungarvan. Monday to Friday inclusive: Blackwater Motors Top 40 Open Qualifiers. Tuesday, 8th August – Bacon com-

petition at 5.45 p.m. If you’re going to be late please ring ahead and we’ll add you to the last out brigade (058) 54026. Thursday, 10th August – The seniors gather for tee off at 10.30 a.m. Tea or Coffee and always a story post golf. Friday Night Mixed at 6.30, come along for a fun 9 holes, tea, brack agus craic. Entry €3. STORY OF THE WEEK Our Competition for this weekend was The Albert Corcoran Memorial. Albert was a member for many years and had an ability to entertain with his story telling and quick wit. Unfortunately, he was taken from his loving family at the early age of 61, about eleven years ago. The respect that the members have for him was obvious in the number that played over the weekend. Our eventual winners all had 40pts in generally heavy conditions. 2003 Captain Paddy O'Leary took the honours for this year. His first nine were just ordinary golf with the exercise of the effort thrown in. The two doubles at the 4th and the 6th probably made him cross and helped his focus, as he only turned with 16 pts. A tale of two stories was created with the birdie on the 10th as Paddy went on to play at level par on the journey home and accumulate 24 pts. Eleven pars and a birdie is mighty shooting Paddy. Lismore man Eoin Bennett who is a

week and he hopes to be back playing in early September. Good to see Jim Maitland back playing a few holes again. PRESIDENT’S PRIZE 2017 The President’s Prize, kindly presented by John Queally is scheduled to take place on Friday 25th, Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th August. Booking is now open and players may book in at a time that is suited to them. The draw for partners will take place on Wednesday, 23rd August at 4 p.m. and only players entered at this time may win the 1st prize. MEMBERSHIP SPECIAL OFFER Offer applies from now to 1st January 2019. Gents: €570 Ladies: €440 Couple: €840 With half due this year and the balance next year. Phone 058 44055 for more details. FIXTURES Tuesday, 8th August: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+ Wednesday, 9th August: 9 Holes Singles. Friday, 11th August: Open 18 Holes Stableford. Saturday, 12th August: Saturday Half Sub Qualifier Sunday, 13th August: Monthly Medal. Tuesday, 15th August: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+ RESULTS Tuesday, 1st August: Open Seniors, CSS Gents 39 pts, Ladies 37 pts. 1st: Roger Pierson (11) 41 pts. Bandon. 2nd: Liam Murphy (20) 40 pts. 1st Lady: Joanne Fox (23) 36 pts. Newlands. Wednesday, 2nd August: 9 Hole Competition – 1st: Paul Whyte (18) 15 pts. Friday, 4th August: Open Singles, CSS 37 pts. – 1st: Alan Harrington (2) 38 pts. Saturday, 5th August: Club Competition, CSS 36 pts. – 1st: Gavin Walsh (17) 37 pts Lismore. 2nd: David O’Connor (7) 37 pts. Gross: Colm Carey (6) 28 pts. Sunday, 6th August: 18 Holes S/ford, CSS 37 pts. – 1st: Thomas O’Grady (14) 40 pts. Gross: John Enright (12) 28 pts. LADIES NEWS FIXTURES 10 Hole Ongoing Competition. 18 Hole 2 Card Ongoing Competition sponsored by John Foley Images.

9 Hole Qualifying S/F Competition every Wednesday (Ladies and Gents). Monday 31st - Sunday, 13th August - Eileen Murphy Foursomes Qualifier. Monday, 7th August 18 Hole President’s Prize to the Ladies kindly sponsored by John Queally (GOY). Saturday/Sunday 19th/20th August – 18 Hole S/F sponsored by Breda Conway. Monday, 21st August - Open 3Ball Champagne Scramble. Sunday, 27th August - Lady President’s Prize (Gillian Cashman). RESULTS 18 Hole Competition 29/30th July – 1st Eilo Fitzgerald (26) 70. 2nd Esther McGuckian (13) 71. 3rd Angela O’Connor (35) 74 18 HOLE 2 CARD COMPETITION SPONSORED BY JOHN FOLEY IMAGES A new 2 card competition will run into September, and is kindly sponsored by John Foley Images. John is a local photographer from Ballinacourty and he has captured the beauty of our surrounding coastline and areas of historical importance with flair and imagination, the results are stunning!! We were thrilled to have some of his work amongst our Captain’s prizes, we are delighted that he is now sponsoring

this competition and we anticipate a very large entry!! OPEN CHAMPAGNE SCRAMBLE Our next Open Day Event is Monday 21st August and the format again is the ever popular champagne scramble, our last open day was a runaway success in both entries and scores!! Ladies, get your teams together and be sure to invite your friends to play our spectacular course!! EILEEN MURPHY FOURSOMES QUALIFIER This competition is now extended to Sunday, 13th August, please arrange your own partners and markers!! Sheila Norris Singles Match Play and Ladies Club Foursomes Draw has now being made for above match play competitions; please refer to draw sheets for pairings and dates of matches. Best of luck to all!! COMMITTEE MEETING Our next committee meeting will be Friday, 1st September at 8.00 p.m. LADIES OUTING TO MT. WOLSELEY GC An outing has been organised by our Lady Captain Ger to the famous Mt. Wolseley golf course on Saturday, 12th August, a date not to be missed to avail of the exclusive package procured – 1BBD+ 1 Round of Golf for the inclusive

price of €129pps. Golf and dinner package has also been arranged for anyone not wishing to stay overnight and the cost is €65 per person, first tee time is 13.50 on Saturday. Please add your name and €50 deposit to secure your place, further details and information posted in kiosk, hurry and get your name on sheet as numbers are limited!! MEMBERSHIP OFFERS If you are contemplating a new activity and making new friends for 2017 we have the answer, why not join us here at the Gold Coast!! There are many good reasons for joining us, firstly we are an extremely friendly bunch who are always delighted to welcome new members and visitors alike, secondly our course is open all year round due to its natural drainage and last but not least the scenery is breathtaking!! We here at the Gold Coast are very proud of our course and it’s natural beauty, if you would like to sample same, please contact Bob or Mark on 058-44055 for some very tantalizing deals on offer at the moment for new members. There are always ladies available to take out new beginners and group lessons are arranged with a professional when the golfing season starts.

newcomer to the game of golf took the second spot with his 40 pts. Eoin played hurling with Lismore and Waterford and is brother of David so golf is his natural progression. He turned with 19pts to put a smile on his face and settle himself for the back nine. A birdie on the 10th should tell a listening golfer of whats to come. Eoin heard and proceeded to play steady stuff and was only five over for the nine to add 21pts to the first half total of 19. A future Classic winner in the making? The winner of the Gross prize was David Dowling who went out in the worst of the weekend weather, did it bother him? David only dropped one shot overall over the whole 18 holes with 14 pars and birdies on the 4th and again on the 13th. So thats the rewards you get for practicing as David can be seen doing a lot of it. John O'Donovan, who is son of our 2017 captain Tom, took the 3rd spot with his 40pts. He had a card identical to our winner Paddy except his 24pts were on the first 9. John was only 2 over for the first 9holes with birdies on the 3rd and 4th and pars on 6th 7th and 8th. He continued with the same golf being only 2 over on the back 9... up to 14th.... and then concentration was lost. Whats the story John ? Congratulations to all our winners and thanks to all who played. ANNUAL CLUB CLASSIC Our Annual Club Classic is set to happen on Thursday 24th August for four days until Sunday 27th. The committee is delighted with the sponsors for this year and are expecting the number of teams for 2017 will match last year’s record total. The cost per team of three has not changed and will be €60. Where you join another team later you will be charged half price at €10. It has been decided to have a 3 ball better ball competition with 2 scores to count at the 4th, 7th 13th and 16th. This decision will be welcomed by the vast majority of players as it should give the fairest results in the end. Time sheets are posted in the Clubhouse.

GOLFER OF THE YEAR When we were here looking at our leader board both John McGrath and James Bennett were leading the way. Since then we have had 2 GOY Competitions in the Gary Baverstock last week and this weekend we had the Albert Corcoran Memorial. Captain’s Prize winner P.J. Coughlan has been picking up handy points and is now leading the pack with 23pts. His playing partner over this weekend Eoin Bennett who was 2nd is now slotting into 2nd position with 21pts. Cappoquin man Denis McCarthy is not going away and is keeping in touch with 20pts. John and James will remain behind these but will have to get the finger out as we only have four more G.O.Y. competitions left. Once P.J. gets ahead he's hard to beat OPEN QUALIFIER INFO Our weekly Open 12 holes Qualifier continues to attract a good number each week. We appeal to all our members to make an effort to invite a visitor to play with you. Note that the competition can now be played on any day from Monday to Friday inclusive. The top 40 players at the end of September will play in a final 18 holes Singles Stableford. The number playing each week is now increasing and scores are getting higher. The list of top qualifiers at moment is posted in the gents locker room. BELVEDERE TROPHY Main manager of the Belvedere Team Marty McNamara brought his “down to the bones “team to face West Waterford in the semi-final. Lismore were leading by 3.5 to 1.5 from the first leg in Lismore, never the less facing last years champions on their own turf was always going to be a bit daunting. Lismore needed to win 2 matches to progress to the final. Two Knockanore men, Frankie Corcoran and Captain Tom O’Donovan led out the pairings. They played delightful golf but never seemed to get ahead of the W/Waterford pairing to be beaten on the 18th. They were followed by Vice Captain Nicholas Walsh and Pat Lane.

From the very off Lismore had the measure of their opposition managing to stay ahead of them till the 16th where they won 3&2. Martin Rafferty and 2004 President Bill Ronayne were 3rd on the tee box to face the same opposition they had in Lismore. It was a ding dong match but the Lismore pairing weren’t firing on all cylinders on the night probably not helped by an obvious leg injury to Bill. So W/Waterford were now 2 to 1 up and looking strong in fairness. Fourth off were Michael Burke and Jim Cashman who had never been paired in any club games before, so twas not known how things would go. They kept the West Waterford pairing on their toes refusing to relinquish the match until the 15th. So it was down to the last pairing of Marty McNamara and Cappoquin man Eddie Fraher to get the extra match we needed. It was comforting for those supporting to know they were in control, not all the time but some time. From the off they got ahead and while at times they tried their best to loose holes they were too good on the night and to all our relief took the match with a worthy win in the 15th. Lismore are in the Final of the Belvedere Cup, nice one Marty and team. We wait to see who our opposition are. A NON GOLF THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK Knowledge is of no use unless you put it into practice. LADIES NEWS We had a Ladies open 3 ball event on the 30th July and 3rd of August, kindly sponsored by Dermot O'Leary Agri. A few familiar faces in the top spots with first place going to Daphne Power, Esther Hornibrook and Patricia Doyle with 94 pts and 2nd to Patricia Bolger McCarthy, Sheila Denn & Rena Landers with 93 pts and a wee way back in 3rd place was JoJo Tobin, Helen Farrow and Oonagh Mee with 82 pts on the B6. Lovely to see all teams with a visitor. Our President's prize has been moved to the weekend of the 22nd, 23rd & 24th of September so that all mem-

bers from both sides of the border can head to the All Ireland Hurling Semi-final between Waterford and Cork. Best of luck to Waterford! We have our annual Club Development Classic on Friday 25th, Saturday 26th and Sunday, 27th August - A little birdie has told me the format has been shaken up a little bit this year so check the posters that will be going up and get your teams sorted in plenty of time. Make sure when you are in the clubhouse to read the notices so you don't miss out on any upcoming competitions or any changes that are taking place. NB* - The Lady Captain's has been postponed until Saturday, 2nd of September - put it in your diaries now ladies. Our very popular Seniors golf is back on Thursdays at 10.30 a.m. All Welcome. Mixed golf back on Friday nights from 6.30 p.m. All welcome. RESULTS Sunday, 30th July & Wednesday, 2nd August - Ladies Open kindly sponsored by Dermot O'Leary Agri – 1st: Daphne Power (12) Esther Hornibrook (31) & Patricia Doyle (32) 94pts. 2nd: Patricia Bolger McCarthy (16) Sheila Denn (23) & Rena Landers (24) 93pts. 3rd: Helen Farrow (18) JoJo Tobin (19) & Oonagh Mee (20) 82pts B6. FIXTURES Sunday 6th & Wednesday, 9th August - 18 Holes Stroke Medal. Sunday 13th & Wed 16th Aug - 18 Holes Sun 20th & Wednesay, 23rd August - 18 Holes. Friday 25th, Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th - Club Development Classic - Time Sheets will be in operation - Please see notice boards for Format. All Competitions are subject to change so please check the notice board regularly for any changes. Fees now due since November 1st, please forward all forms and cheques/cash to Mr. John McGrath the clubs registrar.

Gold Coast Golf Club Ladies Competition kindly sponsored by Willow & Oak. From left: Gerardine Hallinan, Lady Captain; Breda Conway (3rd); Patricia Doyle (winner) and Gillian Cashman, Lady President (2nd). [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 11 August, 2017

WEST WATERFORD GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Telephone: 058-43216. Fax: 058-44343. info@westwaterfordgolf.com

www.westwaterfordgolf.com RESULTS 3 Person Waltz Friday 4th, Saturday 5th/ Sunday, 6th August kindly sponsored by Coolcormack Residents – 1st: Shauna Wall, Mary Lou Carroll, Denis Looby – 87pts b9. 2nd: Tom Butler, John Keane, Des Cleary - 87pts. 3rd: David Condon, Pat Murray, Pat Power – 80pts. Residents’ Prize: Ciaran Moore, Bernadette Moore, Ken Johnson. Club Competition 18 Hole Stableford Sat/Sun August 5th/6th – 1st: Patrick O’Riordan (7) 39pts, 2nd: Luke Cummins (1) 38pts. CSS: 37. Tuesday Treats – 1st August– Cat 1 – 1st: Mike Bumster (18) 21pts, 2nd: Tony Condon (18) 20pts b6. Cat 2 – 1st: Denis Conway (11) 20 pts, 2nd: John Brennan (11) 20 pts b6. Cat 3 – Kevin Walsh (7) 18pts. Nearest to Pin: Ray Donnelly and Stephen Ronayne. Long Drive: Ronan Foley. Al Eile Qualifier Wed 2nd August – 1st: Pat Norris (6) 39pts, 2nd: Darragh Herlihy (2) 38pts. CSS: 36 Open 9 Hole Friday 4th August – Cat 1: 1st: John Sheehan (17) 20pts, 2nd: Richard Queally (12) 15pts. Cat 2: 1st: Fintan Gee (19) 20pts, 2nd: Justin Spratt (19) 18pts. Best Lady: Una Mulligan (32) 20pts. Visitor: Martin Forester (17) 18pts. The Local Bar Golf Society – Captain’s Prize (John Brennan) 1st: Tommy Butler, 2nd: Mark Ronayne, 3rd: Des Cleary. HOLE IN ONE Congratulations to Shane Hanrahan who had a hole in one on the 13th on Saturday. FIXTURES Tuesday, 8th August – Tuesday Treats - Open 9 hole Stableford – all day Wednesday, 9th August – Al Eile Open 18 Hole stableford Qualifier. Friday 12th / Saturday 13th / Sunday, 14th August – Mr. Diarmuid Horgan’s President’s Prize Qualifying Rounds – 18 Hole Stableford. PRESIDENT’S PRIZE 2017 KINDLY PRESENTED BY MR DIARMUID HORGAN Our final major of the 2017 season gets underway this weekend with qualifying rounds being played on Friday11th, Saturday12th and Sunday 13th August. This will be an 18 hole stableford competition. Make sure to get your name on the timesheet by calling to the clubhouse

or by ringing 058 43216. The top 60 qualifiers will compete for the coveted prize in the final round on the Eddie Hackett on Saturday 19th August. The presentation of prizes takes place in the clubhouse on Saturday night at 9 p.m followed by music and entertainment. SEAMUS MOVES TO 123rd PLACE IN FEDEX CUP RANKINGS This week Seamus was playing in the Barracuda Championship which took place at Montreux Golf & Country Club in Reno, Nevada. This was a modified stableford event in which you received 5pts for an eagle, 2pts for a birdie, 0pts for par, -1pt for bogey, -2pts for double bogey. After day one he was in tied 36th place after racking up 7 points. On Friday he moved to tied 18th after adding another 9 points which saw him on a total of 16 points. Saturday saw him on the move again up to tied 14th after adding a further 10 points by shooting six birdies and two bogeys. This put him on 26 points. On Sunday Seamus had two bogeys, a birdie and an eagle on the 18th which saw him finish with 5 points for his round. He finished in 26th place overall for the event. He has now moved into 123rd place on the FedEx Cup rankings. Seamus will be teeing up in his final event, The Wyndham Championship, from August 17th-20th. At this stage he must be feeling very confident of retaining his PGA Tour card for next year. Well done Seamus on another great weekend of golf. MR. DIARMUID HORGAN PRESIDENT WEST WATERFORD GOLF CLUB Diarmuid Horgan is currently serving his second year in office as President of West Waterford Golf Club. Since joining the club he has gained the respect of members of both the ladies and gents sections and has made a major contribution to the success of West Waterford over the last number of years. A tireless worker he has become a great ambassador for our club through his involvement in all club activities and his pleasant demeanour, which has made him a welcome visitor at clubs throughout the country. A native of Kerry, Diarmuid recalls a very happy 9 years when he lived in Cork. He then moved to Waterford where he raised the family in the envi-

rons of a very successful farming business in Colligan. His ambitious nature and business acumen led him to starting his own transportation company which has blossomed into the success story that is now Dungarvan Transport. An outgoing person, Diarmuid joined Dungarvan Lions Club where he served as President. Always willing to contribute his talents he went on to join Dungarvan Show committee and also became involved with Dungarvan Pointto-Point. On the social front he enjoys music and dancing which led to his involvement with Deise Jigs and Reels in which he was a celebratory contestant just a few years ago. A lover of the great outdoors, Diarmuid is involved with horse racing and is a keen follower of Waterford GAA where he is actively involved with Club Deise. You might wonder how this man finds time to play golf, but I can assure you that hardly a week goes by that he doesn’t get a few rounds in. His contribution to West Waterford golf club, both on and off the course has been nothing short of magnificent. Please show your appreciation by playing in Diarmuid’s President’s prize and by attending the presentation, music, song and dance in the clubhouse on Saturday 19th August. BELVEDERE TROPHY An unbeaten run stretching back to 2015 came to an end at West Waterford on Tuesday 1st August. Trailing by 3.1/2 to 1.1/2 following the first leg, our manager Edward Hickey felt that we could still claim victory on our home course. Despite a gallant fightback to lead 3-1 in the home leg we failed to win the final match as Lismore clinched the tie on the 16th hole. Well done to Lismore and we wish them the best of luck in the county final. Our team on the evening was Michael Landers and Denis Herlihy, Fintan Gee and Michael Lawlor, Percy Walsh and Pa McCarthy, Justin Spratt and Pat Curran, Terry O’Callaghan and Pat Power. Thank you to our manager Edward Hickey and to all the players who represented the club throughout the competition. FRIDAY OPEN 9 HOLE COMPETITION Our Friday 9 hole competition is now up and running and is being very well supported. This competition is open to ladies and gents and can be played any time during the day subject to booking. CLUB SINGLES SPONSORED BY PAT MURPHY This competition is nearing the semi final stage and we thank the players for their cooperation. Keep up the pace and keep an eye on the notice board. CLUB FOURBALL SPONSORED BY QUINLAN BUTCHERS Here again we hope to have the semi final pairings sorted by the weekend. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. CLUB DEISE CLASSIC West Waterford Golf Club is proud to host the Club Deise Golf Classic on

West Waterford Golf Club Open Week Men’s competition kindly sponsored by C2C Broadband. From left: Darragh Herlihy (Gross), Pat Power, Captain and Morrie Ferncombe (winner). [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Friday 25th and Saturday 26th August. This will be a 4 person team event with 2 best stableford scores counting on all holes. Entry: €150 per team including meal. SUNSHINE RAFFLE RESULT 1st Prize – Holiday for 2 in Algarve: Tommy Keogh. 2nd Prize – 2 Nights B&B + Dinner in any of the Flynn Group Hotels: Lila O’Dwyer. 3rd Prize – Dinner For 2 at The Cliff House Hotel: Bertie Hallahan. 4 Prizes of €100 Cash each: Katie Shanahan, Leigh Hansbury, Pat Curran, Margaret Joyce. HOLIDAY TIME We welcome back our highly efficient secretary Gillian on her return from a well deserved family holiday in the Big Apple. CARE FOR THE COURSE Our course is currently in exceptionally good condition thanks to the efforts of our course staff and regular volunteers. We would ask all members to repair pitch marks and to use the sand provided, to repair divots on tee boxes especially the Par 3’s. OPEN NINE HOLE COMPETITIONS AT WEST WATERFORD Each Tuesday and Friday we are hosting an Open 9 hole competition at West Waterford. You can play anytime morning, afternoon or evening subject to booking. Prizes are awarded in 3 categories so don’t worry if you are only a beginner. You will be made most welcome and our members will be glad to assist you if required. Try it and see, but beware you may become addicted. We look forward to seeing you. Dont forget

our popular 18 hole Al Eile Qualifier each Wednesday. NEW MEMBERS WELCOME TO WEST WATERFORD West Waterford is proud to be the home club of two professional golfers namely Seamus Power and Gary Hurley. Both came through the junior ranks at the club and have progressed to the professional ranks. You may have a son or daughter wishing to take up the game and we would be glad to introduce them to the junior ranks. Coaching is available if required. Our club is renowned for an excellent course ranked No. 8 in Ireland’s hidden gems, as well as a friendly atmosphere and excellent comraderie among its members. Perhaps you might consider joining West Waterford and if so please feel welcome to call along and sample the welcome, the course and the scenic surroundings. Austin or Gillian will be on hand to discuss your requirements. We look forward to welcoming you. You can contact the office at 058 43216. RESTAURANT OPEN FOR SUNDAY LUNCH - NO GOLF CLUBS REQUIRED You don’t need to be a golfer to enjoy an appetising Sunday Lunch at West Waterford Golf Club’s popular bar and restaurant. If you fancy locally produced food, freshly cooked and served in our spacious dining area, then get the family together for an enjoyable experience. Yes, the kids are most welcome and we provide colouring books and crayons to keep them occupied. Our tasty kids menu is available each Sunday. The

West Waterford Golf Club Open Week Ladies Competition kindly sponsored by Murray’s Pharmacy. Seated from left: Noreen Byrne, Lady Vice Captain; Elizabeth Murray (Sponsor); Winning team of Catherine and Deirdre Ruane and Aine Parks with Mary Herlihy, Lady Captain. Back row: Deirdre Connolly, Joan O'Donovan and Jane McNamara (third); Mairead Ryan, Angela O'Connor and June Whyte (second). [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

restaurant is set in the heart of the country and is surrounded by spectacular natural scenery. Just 5 minutes from town, you will feel you are in a new world. The West Waterford Welcome is extended to golfers and non golfers alike. Come along and see for yourself what we have to offer. Sunday Lunch is served between 12.30 p.m. and 3.30 p.m. and you can choose from our varied menu selection. Parties and all special occasions are catered for in West Waterford. So if you have a party or event coming up why not contact us at 058-43216 for further details or to discuss your party needs. JUNIOR COMPETITION RESULTS Tuesday 1st August – Sponsored By Seamus Power – 1st: Conall O’Ceallaigh (36) 42pts, 2nd: Sean Spratt (16) 42pts, Gross: Simon Kelly (6) 32 gross, 3rd: Dylan Aherne (35) 39pts, 4th: Ciaran Power (9) 37pts, Best 36: Peter Cummins 34pts. Friday 4th August – Sponsored By Stephen Spillane 1st: Sean Spratt (16) 42pts, 2nd: Peter Cummins (36) 38pts, 3rd: Kyle O’Donnell (32) 34pts. CONTACT DETAILS Telephone: 058-43216. Fax: 058-44343. WEST WATERFORD GOLF CLUB LADIES NOTES FIXTURES The competition on 10th August is a 1 day competition sponsored by Cass & Co. As we don't have anything scheduled for Sunday 13th (after the President's Prize change), we'll run Cass & Co. on 10th or 13th August. Eileen Murphy extended to Monday, 14th August. Next round of matchplay to be played by August 21st. President's Prize on Saturday 12th – names on sheet by Wednesday 9th please. Presentation of prizes on Saturday, 9th August. RESULTS July 9 Hole Stroke (2 cards to count) – 1st Una Mulligan (32) 68; 2nd Margaret O’Sullivan (22) 69 (on countback); 3rd Nora Flynn (30) 69. Well done ladies. All through to the Queen of the 9 Hole to be held later on in the year. AUGUST MNA EILE QUALIFIERS H/C Points – 1st Aoife McGovern WWGC 29 43; 2nd Catherine Ruane WWGC 35 41 (already qualified; Terezina Vice Faithlegg G.C. 35 40; Aisling Fennell WWGC 9 38 (already qualified); Joan Nugent WWGC 36 37; June Whyte WWGC 16 37 (already qualified); Rena Landers WWGC 24 37; Betty Joyce Lismore G.C. 12 36 (already qualified); Margaret Furlong New Ross G.C. 15 35; Maria Burford New Ross G.C. 13 35; Eleanor Murnaghan WWGC 20 35 (already qualified); Anne Marie Barlow Clonmel G.C. 34 34; Bernie Morrissey Gold Coast G.C. 29 33; Fiona Howard WWGC 5 33; Deirdre Ruane WWGC 16 33 (already qualified); Kathleen McNamara Dungarvan G.C. 28 33; Mary Kiely Gold Coast G.C. 13 33; Mary Donnelly WWGC 19 32 (already qualified); Denise Nugent WWGC 29 31.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 11 August, 2017

Dungarvan finish on winning note Radley Engineering Western Intermediate Football Championship

Referee Thomas Walsh (Modeligo) pictured with team captains Jason O’Brien (Ballinacourty) and Aaron Donnolly (Dungarvan).

Dungarvan ………………… 5-15; Ballinacourty ………………... 0-7. DUNGARVAN won their second game out of five outings in this year’s western intermediate football championship when they accounted for a much depleted Ballinacourty side at the Blues’ home grounds last Friday evening. Certainly, it is frustrating times for the ‘Courty backroom team as they have lost four key players to their senior side, Gary and John Hurney, Darragh McGrath and James Beresford while Gavin Breen, Mark Fives and Mark Gorman were unavailable as were some of the best players from their minor football team. ‘Courty have been drawn against Ballyduff in the knockout stages of the championship and they are also due to play Modeligo in the league final so there is still much to play for this season for Eddie O’Halloran’s charges with some time to regroup depending on the Waterford v Cork result this Sunday. Dungarvan played their best football to date in the championship here and they took control from the off with Darren Duggan and Ryan Donnolly shooting goals inside six minutes. Eoin Brackett opened Ballinacourty’s account from a placed ball in the 10th minute while such as Kieran Power, Gavin Crotty, Conor Sheridan and the pair of goal scorers added white flags against points by Eoin Kiely and Conor McCarthy (0-2f) to leave the

half-time scoreboard reading 2-7 to 0-4 in favour of the home team. Dungarvan continued to dominate on the restart and further early green flags by Joe Allen and Daren Duggan ended the game as a contest. Tiernan Murray and Peter Phelan (2) added points for Ballinacourty but similar scores by Joe Allen, Gavin Crotty, Sean Ryan, Ryan Donnolly, Gavin Crotty and 1-1 by Liam Ryan produced this unexpected pre-match scoreline. Dungarvan have been drawn against Colligan Emmetts in the quarter finals, a game that will be played when Waterford are finished their senior hurling campaign. Dungarvan’s Top Three: Kieran Power, Joe Allen, Gavin Crotty. Ballinacourty’s Top Three: Maurice Power, Lar Hurney, Nicky Dee. Observer’s Man of the Match: Kieran Power. Number of Scorers: Dungarvan: 9. Ballinacourty: 5. Scores From Play: Dungarvan: 5-14. Ballinacourty: 0-4. Frees For: Dungarvan: 8. Ballinacourty: 11. Wides: Dungarvan: 7. Ballinacourty: 6. Score of the Match: Ryan Donnolly’s 6th minute goal for Dungarvan. SCORERS Dungarvan: Darren Duggan 2-1, Ryan Donnolly 1-3, Joe Allen 1-2(1f), Liam Ryan 1-1, Gavin

Crotty 0-4, Cormac Curran, Kieran Power, Conor Sheridan and Sean Ryan 0-1 each. Ballinacourty: Peter Phelan 0-2, Conor McCarthy 0-2f, Eoin Brackett 0-1f, Eoin Kiely and Tiernan Murray 0-1 each.

TEAMS Dungarvan: Michael Walsh; Jack Lacey, Aaron Donnolly, Sean Ryan; Conor Sheridan, Jamie Nagle, John Curran; Kieran Power, Joe Allen; Cormac Curran, Gavin Crotty, Liam Ryan; Jonathon Shaw,

Darren Duggan, Ryan Donnolly. Subs: Fionn Hallahan, Donnacha Kirwan. Ballinacourty: Kevin Dwane; Jack Duggan, Diarmuid Henley, Cormac Dwyer; Conor McCarthy, Patrick Lynch, Nicky Dee;

Lar Hurney, Maurice Power; Eoin Brackett, Eoin Enright, Richie Ryan; Tiernan Murray, Jason O’Brien, Eoin Kiely. Referee: Thomas Walsh (Modeligo).

Pictured is the Dungarvan team who beat Ballinacourty in the Western Intermediate Football Championship game on Friday, August 4th, in the Dungarvan Club Grounds. Back row (l. to r.): Liam Ryan, Sean Ryan, Kieran Power, Darren Duggan, Michael Walsh, Conor Sheridan, Gavin Crotty, Jonathon Shaw, John Curran. Front row (l. to r.): Jack Lacey, Cormac Curran, Ryan Donnolly, Joe Allen, Aaron Donnolly, Jack Shaw (mascot), Jamie Nagle.

Geraldines gaining momentum Geraldines …………………. 1-12; Stradbally …………………… 2-7.

WITH Jerome Maher, Matty O’Brien and Alan Lawlor back in

action and more players due to return soon from foreign shores,

As our photograph taken in Stradbally last Thursday evening shows, it's not totally true that there is no interest in the Group stage of this year's western intermediate football championship as no team are out of the reckoning at the end of all of the league style games.

reigning Western champions Geraldines seem to be gaining momentum at the right time in this year’s run in to the business end of proceedings. This latest and last group game for both sides was played in Stradbally last Thursday evening and the Geraldines completely dominated the first half at the end of which they led by 1-9 to 0-1. Ger O’Donovan scored the Gers only goal early on and a combination of points by O’Donovan and Alan Lawlor in the main gave the winners what looked like an unassailable lead at half time. However, Stradbally are always difficult to beat in any grade and they turned in a very praiseworthy performance to win the second half by 2-6 to 0-3. Ger Power and Stephen Keane (f) opened the second half scoring and from a Keane pass, Cormac Gough pounced for their first goal in the third quarter, 1-9 to 1-3. Keane (f) again and Johnny Healy traded

scores before Sean Barry (f) pointed for the Reds to leave 0-5 the difference at the end of the third quarter, 1-10 to 1-5. Crucially at this stage a dominant home side missed two scoreable free attempts before scores were traded once again by Sean Barry (f) and the Gers captain Ricky Fitzgerald. Yet another pointed free by Barry followed and when Stephen Lawlor banged home a great goal with eight minutes remaining, it looked as if the Reds might snatch the win, being just 0-1 behind at 1-11 to 2-7. However, Geraldines steadied the ship and a neat point by Liam O’Connell proved to be the final score of the hour with the Geraldines prevailing by a two point margin. Ger O’Donovan, Ricky and Steven Fitzgerald, Johnny Healy, Liam O’Connell and Stevie Hally impressed for the winners while Nicky Connors, Patrick and Luke Casey, Alex Pollox, Stephen Lawlor

and Jack Navin were among Stradbally’s best. Both sides will meet again in the quarter final of the championship, this time at a neutral venue, as they were paired with each other in the draw made on Bank Holiday Monday last. Geraldines: Jamie Landers; Pa Hickey, Steven Fitzgerald, Ricky Fitzgerald; Jerome Maher, Johnny Healy, Stevie Hally; Matty O’Brien, Steven Kennefick; Liam O’Connell, Alan Lawlor, Eamonn Mernin; Ed O’Donovan, Ger O’Donovan, David Hally. Subs: Mark Lynch, Tiernan O’Connell, Stephen O’Brien, Mark Ronayne. Stradbally: John Halpin; Frank Heffernan, Richie Jones, Jack Navin; Alex Pollox, Patrick Casey, Luke Casey; Stephen Lawlor, Nicky Connors; Cormac Gough, Ger Power, Stephen Keane; Michael Ahearne, Trevor Curran, Sean Barry. Sub: Walter Cullinan. Referee: Gavin Whelan (Colligan Emmetts).

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 11 August, 2017

High scoring Division 3 Minor Hurling Championship J.J. Kavanagh & Sons County Division 3 Minor Hurling Championship

Referee Paddy Smyth (Shamrocks) pictured with team captains Jack Coffey (Cappoquin) and Seamus Cronin (Ardmore).

A TOTAL of twenty three goals and ninety seven points were scored in three Division 3B minor hurling championship games last Wednesday evening. This amounts to an average of seven goals and thirty seven points per game and this is exceptionally high scoring in any man’s language. The main suppliers of all of these green and white flags last week were Fourmilewater and Ardmore, the former shooting 7-18 at home to An Ghaeltacht with Ardmore accountable for 5-23 at the Cornerstone venue versus Cappoquin. Ballyduff Upper are also faring well in this Division, having drawn with Ardmore away in round one and then beating Clashmore / Kinsalebeg last week.

Ardmore pull clear in Second Half Ardmore …………………… 5-23; Cappoquin ………………… 2-15. There was just a point between these teams at half-time at the Sportsfield with Ardmore edging this good standard encounter by 2-9 to 2-8. The game started in soccer mode with the first three scores being goals, Niall Power and David Walsh opening the scoring for the winners followed up by a green flag by the home side’s most impressive player Luke O’Rourke. Adrian O’Donnell’s charges dominated the first quarter with Gerry Reardon, Joe McNamara, Ciaran Keating and Seamus Cronin all working the scoreboard and confining their hosts to a handful of Luke O’Rourke points, producing a reading on the scoreboard of 2-6 to 1-3. Cappoquin improved in the second quarter and a superbly individually worked goal along the end line in the road end by Tom Troy and minors by Ciaran Power

JJ KAVANAGH AND SONS COUNTY MINOR DIVISION 2 B HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Brickeys ……………………… 1-15; St. Pats ………………………… 1-9. FOLLOWING defeat to the same opposition (with a different name) in the county football final the previous Friday, Brickeys bounced back to win this second round Division 2B hurling game in Bushy Park last Wednesday week. The Bushy Park side are now the only team with full points after two games played. Brickeys: Jack McGrath; Niall Houlihan, Jack Lombard, Ruairi Curran; Joey Curran, Dylan O’Donovan, Paul Lannon; Aidan Organ, Eoghan Curran; Darragh

Number of Scorers: Ardmore: 7. Cappoquin: 3. Scores From Play: Ardmore: 5-13. Cappoquin; 2-5. Frees For: Ardmore: 11. Cappoquin: 14. Wides: Ardmore: 7. Cappoquin: 11. Score of the Match: Tom Troy’s 20th minute goal for Cappoquin. Scorers for Ardmore: Seamus Cronin 0-14 (9f, 1’65’), David Walsh 2-1, Ciaran Keating 1-4, Gerry Reardon 1-2, Niall Power 1-0, Joe McNamara and James Flavin 0-1. Scorers for Cappoquin: Luke O’Rourke 1-12 (10f), Tom Troy 1-1, Ciaran Power 0-2. Ardmore: Jack Walsh, Padraig Foley, Adam Power, Harry Yellop, Jack Keane, Brian Walsh, Ciaran Keating, Seamus Cronin, Joe McNamara, James Flavin, Gerry Reardon, Niall Power, David Walsh, Lee Morrissey, Fintan Geaney, Scott Mahoney. Cappoquin: PJ Kiely, Cian Murphy, Jordan Kearney, Tom Troy, Evan Murray, Matt Noonan, Keith O’Sullivan, Gavin Fives, Jack Coffey, Ciaran Power, Luke O’Rourke, Darragh O’Rourke, Tadhg Lyons, Jamie Casey Graham Lyons, Tiernan Cullinane. Referee: Paddy Smyth (Shamrocks).

and Like O’Rourke had the teams level for the first of only two match occasions at 2-6 each. O’Rourke shot Cappoquin into the lead momentarily but three points in a row by Seamus Cronin (f), Gerry Reardon and James Flavin helped to edge the scoring at the short whistle at 2-9 to 2-8 in Ardmore’s favour. Immediately on the restart, parity was restored for the second and final occasion via Luke O’Rourke once again but Seamus Cronin’s accuracy from placed balls and from play and a point by Gerry Reardon had the winners ahead by 0-3 when the defining scores of the game were produced. Ardmore pounced with a brace of goals via Gerry Reardon and David Walsh and all of a sudden the winning combination was revealed with Ardmore ahead by 4-13 to 2-10. Cappoquin were over depended on Luke O’Rourke for their scores while a fifth Ardmore goal by Ciaran Keating left his side 0-14 to the good at the end of the third quarter, 5-16 to 2-11. The seasiders added a combination of six more points via Seamus Cronin and one per Gerry Reardon while, in fairness to Cappoquin, they battled away to the end and they were rewarded with the final two points of the game, struck by Luke O’Rourke and Tom Troy. The cornerstone venue was once again in tip top shape and we look forward to the day when it receives some major fixtures there as in times of yore. Ardmore’s Top Three: Seamus Cronin, Ciaran Keating, Gerry Reardon. Cappoquin’s Top Three: Luke O’Rourke, Tom Troy, Matthew Noonan. Observer’s Man of the Match: Seamus Cronin.

Ballyduff hang on against Clashmore/Kinsalebeg Ballyduff Upper …………….. 4-8; Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg ….. 1-15. This was a close and exciting Division 3 minor hurling championship game played at the Ballyduff venue on Wednesday evening and it produced plenty of scores and good passages of hurling. The result of this clash was in doubt right up to the final puck of the game when Clashmore /

Kinsalebeg were awarded a twenty metre free deep into injury time. Clashmore / Kinsalebeg were quickest out of the blocks and had a point on the scoreboard after just 20 seconds when Cian Ryan pointed. Ballyduff replied with a pointed free through Sean Casey. Then Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg's Luke Seward, who finished top scorer on the night, pointed the first of his ten points, this one from a free. Jim Scanlon scored Clashmore's goal then in the 10th minute and Clashmore tagged on two further points before Sean Hickey got a point for Ballyduff in the 18th minute It was Luke Seward who pointed next for Clashmore and then Ballyduff scored 2-1 without reply to bring them back into the game. Adam Feeney's shot from all of sixty metres deceived the Clashmore / Kinsalebeg defence and ended up in the back of the net followed by a pointed free from Tireoghan Flynn and Ballyduff's second goal scored by Aidan O'Brien. This score put Ballyduff in the lead for the first time in the game on 29 minutes but it was that man again Luke Seward who levelled the game at half-time with a point from a sixty five. At half-time the scores were level at Ballyduff 2-3; Clashmore 1-6. The second half started well for Ballyduff and within nine minutes they had added 1-3 to their tally without reply with three points from Tireoghan Flynn and a goal by Sean Casey. Luke Seward pointed from a free for Clashmore and Barry Nolan replied for Ballyduff. Three more Luke Seward points and a pointed effort from Luke Coughlan for Clashmore / Kinsalebeg followed and by the 46th minute Ballyduff led 3-7 to 1-11 but it was from here on that the game really came to life.

Sean Hickey nipped in for a goal for Ballyduff on 47 minutes and they they got their final score of the game when Tireoghan Flynn pointed in the 48th minute (4-8 to 1-11). Clashmore / Kinsalebeg came in search of scores then and had the Ballyduff rear guard under pressure right to the final whistle and even though they scored four points to leave just two points between the sides they just could not get the goal which they needed. It was not for the want of trying and in the 61st minute they were awarded a free on the twenty metre line and with time almost up they had to go for goal but the effort was well saved in the Ballyduff goal and the final whistle sounded much to the relief of a Ballyduff team who gave their all. Clashmore / Kinsalebeg who battled all the way to the final whistle deserve mention too here for contributing to a most enjoyable game of hurling played which produced no little skill and played in the spirit you would expect from both teams. Ballyduff: B. Casey, I. Ahern, P. Drislane, J. Barry, O’Leamy, P. Kennedy, A. O'Brien (1-0), S. Hickey (1-1), C. Casey (0-1), A. Feeney (1-0), T. Flynn (0-5, 0-2fs), B. Nolan, S. Casey (1-1, 0-1f). Subs: D. Murphy for C. Casey. Clashmore: E. O’Halloran, D. O’Mahony, J. Ryan, N. Kenefick, B. Lynch (0-1), C. Ryan (0-1), S. Fitzgerald (0-1), K. Roche, L. Coughlan (0-1), L. Seward (0-10, 0-6fs), M. Roddy, A. Lombard, J.

Scanlon (1-1). Subs: J. Lupton for M. Roddy, R. Hynes for A. Lombard. Referee: Pat Casey (Cappoquin).

Scores aplenty in Ballymacarbry Fourmilewater …………….. 7-18; An Ghaeltacht ……………... 4-18. It’s not often a team scores 4-18 and loses the game but this happened in Ballymacarbry last Wednesday evening. Fourmilewater registered 25 scores and An Ghaeltacht struck 22, the difference being three extra goals for the home side. As you would imagine, this was a terrific game of hurling in line with the other ones in this Division and the scene is set for a very competitive Division 3 championship this Autumn. Fourmilewater: Myles Amos, Jordan Ryan, Cody Peters, Brendan Guiry, Tom Barron, Sean Walsh, Tholum Guiry, Glen Cullinane, Luke Guiry, Ross Guiry, Larry Walsh, Aaron Ryan, Seamus O Gorman. An Ghaeltacht: Kyle Mac Seoin, Seaghan Ó hOgain, Ciaran Ó Mathuna, Jack Ó Domhnaill, Eamonn Og Ó Crotaigh, Conall Ó Briain, Seadna Mac Giolla Chuda, Jack Ó Lonain, Nioclas Breathnach, Tomas Ó Cadhla, Kristjan Ó Dubhshlaine, Oisin Ó Ceallaigh, Maitiu Breathnach, Donnchadh Mac Siomoin. Referee: Gavin Whelan (Colligan Rockies).

JJ KAVANAGH & SONS COUNTY MINOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISION 3B Fourmilewater Ardmore Ballyduff Upper Cappoquin/Affane Clashmore/Kinsalebeg An Ghaeltacht

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for against 61 41 62 45 44 42 56 57 29 42 49 74

dif 20 17 2 -1 -13 -25

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Brickeys this time round Curran, Reece Stringer, Cian Geary; Sam Murphy Nix, Cillian Tobin, David Condon; Dan Booth, Dylan McCarthy; Michael Horgan, Gavin Dalton, James Walsh; Bernard

Power, Conor Whelan, Darragh Curran; Sean Ronayne, Mikey Hanlon, Sean Lennon. Subs: Jerome Power, Sam Lombard. St. Pats: Evan McKenna; Kevin

JJ KAVANAGH & SONS COUNTY MINOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISION 2B Brickey Rangers St. Carthages St. Patrick’s Cois Bhride Portlaw

p 2 2 2 1 1

w 2 1 0 0 0

d 0 1 1 0 0

l 0 0 1 1 1

for against 41 24 51 42 37 43 17 26 12 23

dif 17 9 -6 -9 -11

pts 4 3 1 0 0

Wright, Jack Hickey, Anthony Reddy. Subs: Cian O’Gorman, Tadhg O’Gorman, Luke Power, Jack Fraher. ST. CARTHAGE’S UNBEATEN St. Carthage’s ……………….. 1-23; Cois Bhride ………………….. 0-19. The Lismore/ Ballysaggart combination drew with St. Pats in Bohadoon two weeks previously and last Wednesday in Tallow they maintained their unbeaten record with a deserving 0-7 win against the Tallow/ Shamrocks grouping. Kyle Bennett was the game’s lone goal scorer here. The game between Brickeys and St. Carthages will tell us a lot

about who is going to top this group 2B division. St. Carthages: Fionn O’Gorman; Ryan O’Keeffe, Jeff Howard, Conor Howard; Carthach Daly, Iarlaith Daly, Paddy Foley; Damien Prendergast, Joe Lenihan; Tadhg Glavin. Finbarr Reaney, Oisin O’Gorman; Elliott Coolbear, Kyle Bennett, Benjamin Shanahan Quinn. Cois Bhride: Dean Beecher; Cian Ryan, Tom Roche, Eoin McGrath; Sean Henley, Robbie Geary, Ivan O’Neill; Ian Beecher, Billy Hynes; Kieran Crawford, Darah Buckley,

Ben Ahearne; Liam Motherway, Michael Condon, Ciaran Hunt. Subs: Padraig Hynes, William Cunningham. Referee: Thomas Walsh (Modeligo). OTHER MINOR HURLING RESULTS Division 2A: Roanmore 3-7; Erins Own 2-7. Passage 1-12 St. Mollerans 1-10. Division 3A: Clan Na Gael 3-12; Kilrossanty 0-6. St. Olivers 9-14; Stradbally 1-9. St. Marys 5-17; St. Saviours 1-6.

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Gaelic Jottings The time of the year THIS is the time of the year that every Inter-County hurler looks forward to and wants to be involved in as the latter stages of the All Ireland Championship takes centre stage. The early year training, the Munster league and the National hurling leagues are now a distant memory and next Sunday and the following month is what it is all about for the Inter-County hurler. If somebody told you last Winter that the remaining three teams in contention for the Liam McCarthy Cup would by Galway, Cork and Waterford, you would take it unbelievingly but gladly. True, Galway and Cork have improved greatly in a short space of time but our own view is that this year is Waterford’s best opportunity of winning the All Ireland since 1998 and this opportunity must be grasped when it dawns as it may not come about for a long time again. Best wishes to all concerned in Croke Park this Sunday.

Last chance saloon TADHG de Búrca's hopes of being available for Waterford's All-Ireland SHC semi-final against Cork this Sunday suffered another blow last week when his case wasn’t accepted by the Central Appeals Committee (CAC). The CAC decided to uphold the one-match suspension proposed by the GAA's Central Competitions Control Committee (CCCC), which was rubberstamped by the Central Hearings Committee (CHC). Tadhg was sent off in the closing stages of last month's All-Ireland SHC quarter-final for alleged interference with Wexford opponent Harry Kehoe's helmet and is now expected to take his case to the Disputes Resolution Authority (DRA) this Thursday in a last-ditch attempt to be cleared for All-Ireland semi-final duty. Certainly, the incident involving Tadhg was not a serious one and it was not initiated by the Clashmore/Kinsalebeg clubman. Striking with the hurley is a sending off offence and how many times do we see this offence being dealt with in the awarding of a yellow card and the injured player suffering a broken hand or wrist when fielding the sliotar and perhaps facing being out of work for some time. The punishment to Tadhg is a bit of a joke compared to this and hopefully common sense will eventually take place on Thursday and into the future in these helmet type situations which should be judged on the amount of injury a player receives.

“We can handle All-Ireland Final pressure – Donoghue GALWAY manager Micheál Donoghue says his team have the experience to handle the pressure of playing in next month’s All-Ireland final. The Tribesmen beat Tipperary in Sunday’s semi-final at Croke Park to move into the Liam McCarthy Cup decider for the third time in six seasons. Most of his players know what it’s like to lose on the big day, having been turned over by Kilkenny in 2015 and after a replay in 2012. He’s hoping that this will count in their favour when they take on either Cork or Waterford on the 3rd September showdown as they look to end the County’s All-Ireland drought, which stretches back to 1988.

"I think it’s a huge help," said Donoghue, who guided Galway side Clarinbridge to an All-Ireland club title in 2011. "As I said, they have massive experience but I think the thing with them is just that they have something there, they just trust the process. Every game that passes I just think they are getting better and better and more confident. They are in a good place. "It was said already, the fact that maybe Tipp are gone, Kilkenny gone, the fact we have been in previous finals and is now going to be our time? So you are going to have people asking the questions ‘is now the best opportunity we are going to have?’ "I know there is going to be a lot of euphoria and a lot of hype now again and going on about it being our best chance and so on, but my job and the rest of the management is just to bring the boys back and make sure we don’t change or deviate from what got us here. "We enjoyed Sunday night but we’ll be back in at it and obviously there are a lot of learnings for us to take from the game and to improve on for the next day," said Donoghue. "I’ve alluded to it many times, they are driving it themselves. They have a huge hunger, a huge desire. We keep challenging them and saying to them, the good experiences and the bad experiences, they have to draw on those. Hopefully, that will stand to them going forward."

Another helmet incident THE Sunday Game panel fear that Galway's Adrian Tuohy will face an anxious wait to see if there is any fallout from an incident in the All-Ireland hurling semi-final which saw Patrick 'Bonner' Maher's helmet come off. During the first half of Galway’s one point victory at Croke Park, Tuohy and Maher were competing for the ball and the Galway corner back, while looking in the opposite direction, appeared to grab Maher’s helmet which then came loose. The incident immediately brought to mind the red card shown to Tadhg de Búrca in Waterford’s quarter-final victory over Wexford, a decision which rules him out of the semi-final with Cork, pending an appeal to the Disputes Resolution Authority (DRA). Because the referee took no action at the time, the way may now be clear for the Central Competitions Control Committee to review the incident and if they deem it necessary, to hand out a retrospective punishment.

Loughnane talking sense REFLECTING on the incident between Tuohy and Maher, Ger Loughnane defended Tuohy and claimed that he shouldn’t miss the All-Ireland final over something so ambiguous. Speaking on the Sunday Game he said: "The big problem is what happened with Tadhg de Búrca. It must include deliberately pulling or taking hold of a face-guard or helmet. Now is that deliberate? "I was convinced that Tadhg de Búrca’s wasn’t deliberate - he was trying to get away from Harry Kehoe. Harry Kehoe made a big scene to the linesman and the linesman calls the referee to get his attention. "Bonner didn’t make a big scene even though he had to go off and replace the helmet so I think it’s ridiculous. "Things happen by accident or they just happen in the game. Are they

deliberately dangerous? I don’t think so." Jackie Tyrrell echoed Loughnane’s analysis and claimed that it’s impossible to prove intent because of the fact that Tuohy was looking away from Maher at the time. "Adrian Tuohy is facing away from Bonner Maher, he’s facing away from the ball. If he was facing Bonner Maher and you could see where his hands were going you could say ‘yeah, that’s interfering with the helmet’. "The fact that he’s facing away it’s hard to know but it does take a lot of force to remove the helmet. It’s not black and white, it’s hard to know." Meanwhile, Brendan Cummins believes that because of the suspension that de Búrca is now facing, the CCCC may feel that it’s necessary to step in and take action against Tuohy. "The precedent has been set. If this stops Adrian Tuohy, no more than it stops Tadhg de Búrca from playing an All-Ireland semi-final or final, it’s a real tough one for players who are putting so much into it. "It’s going to be a bit of a sweat for Adrian Tuohy in the coming days, it’s as simple as that."

Cork or Waterford? GALWAY have the luxury of an extra week of preparation and the chance to watch next Sunday’s All-Ireland semifinal between Munster champions Cork and Waterford. The Tribesmen will, in all likelihood, go into the decider as strong favourites given their performances this year and the League title they won back in May. "It’s grand now to be in the final and to go watch them shoot it out next week," noted Donoghue. "It’s hard to know how it will go. "I think Cork’s year is very similar to the year we’ve had. I think they are in great shape. But I think Waterford have massive experience as well, so I think it’s going to be a real interesting affair, and we can sit back and watch them."

It’s a kind of magic..... Canning IT’S hard to believe that Joe Canning is only 28-years-old. He’s been around forever in hurling terms, having made his debut all the way back in 2008. He could have worn the Galway jersey sooner too, but he decided not to take up Ger Loughnane’s offer to join the senior panel in his first year out of minor. In those ten seasons time he has seen a lot, packed in plenty and remains, as he was from the off, Galway’s go-to-guy. What’s odd is that there are people who remain unconvinced by Canning and his abilities to shape a game to his own will. He was man of the match in an All-Ireland club final with Portumna as a 17-year-old a few months before doing his Leaving Certificate and he has been the gift that has kept on giving to hurling ever since. In his first big Championship game, a qualifier against a top-of-the range Cork team in front of packed stands in Thurles, he carried the team on his back with 2-12, 1-6 from play, of a 2-15 losing total. He then stayed out of the field for fully 45 minutes despite his disappointment to sign every jersey and hurl, pose for every photograph and shake every hand before trudging up the tunnel and talking to the media. It hasn’t alway been plain sailing for Canning and, like every player, has had the occasional poor game and even the odd patchy season. But his talent and influence remains unquestionable. It’s not

Enjoying the Lismore Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in Blackwater Community School grounds organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

an easy gig being Joe Canning. If he doesn’t shoot the lights out in every game he’s judged harshly by fans and pundits alike. He still hasn’t won a senior All-Ireland title with Galway and until he does he probably won’t ever silence his critics. This year may be his best chance of finally getting his hands on the Liam MacCarthy Cup in Galway’s third All-Ireland final in six seasons. For a start, they won’t be playing Kilkenny - the Cats beat them in 2015 and after a replay ‘12. He’s also playing in a forward line with a far better supporting cast. Conor Whelan, Conor Cooney, Cathal Mannion, back from injury, and Joseph Cooney all help to take the weight off his shoulders. Not that he shirks responsibility. He’s a player that thrives on it. Canning struggled to get into the All-Ireland semi-final against Tipperary at Croke Park and he had a first half to forget, which included two frees and a sideline ball driven wide of the target when scores were at a premium. At throw-in at the start he was on the left wing, spent much of the first half at centre-forward, moved into full-forward and was then switched to corner-forward after missing another dead ball as the Galway management tried to get him into the game. Plenty of other players would have disappeared at this stage, thinking it wasn’t going to be their day, but that’s not Canning. And manager Micheal Donoghue knew this because no matter the circumstances he was never going to take him off. Late on he moved to right wing-forward and there things really started to happen for him. With the intensity ratcheting up he hit Galway’s last five points on the bounce, including frees, a ’65’ and scores from play. The winner was something special and a point that only the greatest of players can conjure. Midfielder Johnny Coen drove up the right wing looking for an opening and when he was turned back he saw Canning calling for the ball. He knew what to do. Desperate Tipp defenders, seeing their All-Ireland title slipping from their grasp, were straight up to put the squeeze on, but with no room for manoeuvre on the touchline under the Cusack Stand, he hoisted over the winner from 45 metres out. In his post match interview with RTÉ Joanne Cantwell he shrugged it off and said he

was ‘lucky’ to send it over. There was no luck involved. Canning is a big time player and this is what he does.

Fraher Field Classics THIS week’s featured game on the Fraher Field Classics Face Book page courtesy of the editor of the Dungarvan Observer and from the pen of John A. Murphy is the Western Intermediate Hurling Championship semi final between Shamrocks and Ballyduff on Sunday, September 10th, 1967. ‘’ Shamrocks for Semi-Final’’. ‘’Shamrocks 1-16; Ballyduff 1-6.’’

Scór Na Seachtaine JOE Canning’s winning point under pressure from near the sideline for Galway in last Sunday’s All-Ireland hurling semi-final against Tipperary.

This Week’s Fixtures County Board Fixtures: Sargent Cup Semi Final: Passage v Dungarvan in Carriganore Friday, August 11th at 8 p.m. County Senior Hurling League: Lismore v Abbeyside in Lismore Tuesday August 8th at 7.30 pm. Western Board Fixtures: Junior ‘B’ Hurling Semi-Finals: Friday, August 11th: Ballyduff v Lismore in Cappoquin at 7.30 p.m. Saturday, August 12th: Abbeyside v Fourmilewater in Colligan at 7.30 p.m. Junior ‘B’ Football: Thursday, August 10th: Ballinacourty v Dungarvan in Abbeyside at 7.30 p.m. ‘C’ Hurling: Friday, August 11th: Clashmore/Kinsalebeg v Modeligo in Tourin at 7.30 p.m. Saturday, August 12th: Brickeys v Abbeyside in Fraher Field at 3 p.m. Glen Rovers v Shamrocks in Cappoquin at 7 p.m. Kilgobinet v An Rinn in Bushy ark at 7 p.m. Intermediate Hurling League: Friday, August 11th: Brickeys v Tourin in Bushy Park at 7.30 p.m. Saturday, August 12th: Geraldines v Stradbally in Aglish at 7.30 p.m.

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WATERFORD LADIES FOOTBALL

Waterford ladies take on Dublin in All-Ireland quarter-final WATERFORD Ladies football team continue their journey in the All Ireland series on Saturday next with a quarter-final encounter with Leinster champions and raging hot favourites Dublin. Waterford come into this game on the back of a two point win over Cavan two weeks ago. In a novel pairing the Déise meet the Dubs for the first time in championship football in ten years. In that game played in Carlow, Dublin came out narrow winners on a one point margin 3-9 to 3-8. From that Dublin team two of their players are still in action captain Sinéad Ahearn and Sinéad Finnegan while four of the Waterford starting fifteen – Karen McGrath, Michelle McGrath, Michelle Ryan and Aileen Wall are still performing for the Déise. Dublin have reached the quarter-final as Leinster champions and indeed they had a

very easy and impressive passage through the provincial championship with comprehensive wins over Laois and Westmeath respectively. Dublin reached the semi-final of division 1 of the National League where they were beaten by Cork by six points on a scoreline of Cork 1-16 Dublin 0-13. This Dublin team is strong throughout the field - Ciara Trant has developed into a wonderful goalkeeper and defenders of the calibre of Niamh Collins, Leah Caffrey and Sinéad Goldrick will make life uncomfortable for any forwards. Midfielder Lauren Magee is exceptionally strong in that position and provides a great supply of possession to the Dublin forwards where Carla Rowe, Sinéad Ahearn, Nicole Owens, Siobhán Woods and Lyndsey Davey, who incidentally has strong Dungarvan family connections, have the

ability to punish any team. Waterford have had a wonderful season so far, defeating Cork and Kerry in the round robin series of games before narrowly losing to Kerry in the Munster final in early July. The team has regrouped well since then and showed their mettle and determination to come back after going behind to Cavan in the closing stages of the last round, to pull it out of the fire with a well taken late, late goal to ensure the victory. The Waterford team has a settled look about it, Katie Hannon returned to goals against Cavan following an injury lay-off. In the full back line Megan Dunford, Caoimhe McGrath and Kate McGrath have performed heroics against difficult and talented forwards in all their games so far. Against Cavan, Dearbhaile Ní hAodha, Karen McGrath and Aoife Murray, who slotted in seamlessly for an injured Michelle

McGrath were very impressive. The Waterford mid-field, Mairéad Wall and Emma Murray are hard working and cover acres of the field. Up front the forwards have been in very good form all through the championship campaign, all six starting forwards scored against Cork and four of the starting players Katie Murray, Eimear Fennell, Maria Delahunty and Michelle Ryan as well as Aileen Wall with her golden goal all scored from play against Cavan. The Waterford forwards also have an eye for goal, Róisín Tobin has netted three in the championship so far and Gráinne Kenneally netted a vital one against Cork. Waterford have a number of injury worries ahead of the match against Dublin but hopefully these will have cleared and manager Pat Sullivan will have a full panel of players to pick from.

This will be Waterford’s biggest test to date as Dublin are acknowledged to be the strongest of favourites to lift the All-Ireland title and erase the heartache of last year’s controversial result. They have been runners up now for three years in a row and have won five consecutive Leinster titles. This impressive pedigree will not faze the Waterford management and players one bit. Waterford already have taken three notable scalps already this year - All Ireland champions Cork, Kerry and Cavan. They are a well prepared, resilient group of players who know how to dig out a result in tight circumstances. They will not be lacking in ability, determination and a self belief that they can beat any team left in the championship. This game takes place on Saturday next, August 12th at a venue to be confirmed with a 4:45 throw-in.

JJ Kavanagh and Sons County Division 1 Minor Hurling Championship

Mount Sion maintain winning start to Minor Championship Mount Sion ………………...2-17; Abbeyside ………………… 0-19. MOUNT Sion followed up their first round win over champions De La Salle with this four point win over Abbeyside in The Burgery on Wednesday last. This was a well contested game between two evenly matched sides that saw the issue decided by the Sion goals, one in each half. Playing in perfect conditions the visitors started strongly to take an early 0-5 to 0-2 lead with sharp shooter Evan McGrath sending over three frees after Eddie Cullen and Lee Power had scored from play to two points in reply from a Bearach Moore free and a long

range strike by Mark Twomey. Abbeyside settled into their stride and were level by the end of the first quarter with Moore (F), James Riordan and Tom Looby on target. Mount Sion had eased back into the lead with further points from Cullen, Ivan Sinnott and McGrath (F) to one in reply from Bearach Moore (F) before midfielder Charlie Costelloe got forward on to Johnny Flynn’s pass to volley to the Abbeyside net in the 20th minute for Mount Sion’s first goal. That score was quickly cancelled out by Abbeyside points from Tom Looby (2) and Bearach Moore (F) but the visitors finished the half strongly adding four further points to

Abbeyside’s on to take a 1-12 to 010 lead into the second half. On the restart we had an early exchange of points between Sean Whelan-Barrett and Evan McGrath before McGrath set up Alan Kirwan for his side’s second goal in the 35th minute. Abbeyside hit back with points from Whelan-Barrett and Johnny Treen to leave the two goals between the teams but two further points from McGrath left Abbeyside with an eight point deficit going into the last quarter. It was then that Abbeyside produced their best hurling as they piled the pressure on the Sion defence, bringing out the best in county minor goalkeeper Eoin

Browne as Shane Aherne, James Riordan and David Montgomery sent over points from play and Bearach Moore weighing in with two, from a free and a ‘65’ to cut the deficit to a goal. They found Browne in top form between the posts as he saved a penalty and Abbeyside’s persistence in trying for goals proved costly as point scoring opportunities were wasted. In the end two late points from Evan McGrath frees made the game safe for the winners before Johnny Treen had the final point for Abbeyside. Mount Sion left happy with the win but Abbeyside will have a big say when this championship comes down to

the knockout stages. Scorers – Mount Sion: Evan McGrath 0-11 (9Fs), Alan Kirwan 1-1, Charlie Costelloe 1-0, Eddie Cullen 0-2, Jack Meaney, Johnny Flynn and Ivan Sinnott 0-1 each. Abbeyside: Bearach Moore 0-7 (5Fs,2’65’), Tom Looby 0-3, James Riordan, Sean WhelanBarrett and Johnny Treen 0-2 each, Mark Twomey, Shane Aherne and David Montgomery 0-1 each. Mount Sion: Eoin Browne, Morgan Grace, Dean Fowler, Eoin Power, Louis Halligan, Luke O’Brien, Tommy McGrath, Charlie Costelloe, Lee Power, Eddie Cullen, Evan McGrath, Ivan

Western Board Junior ‘A’ and Intermediate knockout pairings announced LAWLORS HOTEL JUNIOR ‘A’ FOOTBALL Quarter Finals: Shamrocks v Tallow. Affane v Lismore. Already Qualified for SemiFinals: Sean Phobail and Sliabh gCua. Both these teams will be kept apart in the semi-finals and they will also contest the League Final. RADLEY ENGINEERING INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Quarter Finals: Ballinacourty v Ballyduff. Geraldines v Dungarvan. Colligan Emmetts v Stradbally. Already in Semi-Final: Modeligo. Ballinacourty and Modeligo will contest the League Final. Quarter finals in both championships will be played when all inter county hurlers are available.

LAWLORS HOTEL WEST JUNIOR A FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSIHP Sliabh gCua Old Parish Shamrocks Affane Lismore Tulach An Iarainn

p 5 5 5 5 5 5

w 4 4 4 2 1 0

d 0 0 0 0 0 0

l 1 1 1 3 4 5

for against 104 48 55 45 58 50 67 80 50 69 35 77

dif 56 10 8 -13 -19 -42

pts 8 8 8 4 2 0

RADLEY ENGINEERING WESTERN INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Modeligo Ballinacourty Emmetts Geraldines Dungarvan Stradbally Ballyduff Upper

p 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

w 6 4 3 3 2 2 1

d 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

l 0 2 3 3 4 4 5

for against 99 72 89 94 90 80 83 88 100 94 76 94 43 58

dif 27 -5 10 -5 6 -18 -15

pts 12 8 6 6 4 4 2

Iománaithe Fé 12 na Gaeltachta. Comhbhuaiteoirí na hIomána Fé 12 Roinn 2.

Sinnott, Alan Kirwan, Jack Meaney, Johnny Flynn. Abbeyside: Michael Kiely, Jack Kiely, Meldan Dwyer, Sean Kent, David Montgomery, Mark Twomey, Johnny Treen, Bearach Moore, Sean Whelan-Barrett, Ben Flynn, Shane Aherne, Jake Moore, Tom Looby, James Riordan, Jamie Walsh. NOTE – The other Division 1 games listed for last week were deferred with De La Salle’s game against Clonea taking place last Monday evening in Gracedieu, the home team winning by 1-18 to 0-16 while Dungarvan’s visit to Ballygunner was put back to Monday, August 28th next.

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Enjoying the Lismore Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in Blackwater Community School grounds organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

At the Launch of the Waterford GAA Strictly Come Dancing Event in Lawlors Hotel were seated (l. to r.): Paddy Joe Ryan (Chairman County GAA Board), Tommy Hennessy, Dan Shanahan who launched the event, Sean Og O'Regan and Sean Michael O'Regan, Vice-Chairman County GAA Board. Standing (l. to r.): Pat Hunt, Pat Grant, Emer Barry, Richard Tobin, Patrica Walsh, Mac Dara Mac Donncha, Taylor Murray and Thomas McCarthy. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Enjoying the Lismore Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in Blackwater Community School grounds organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

At the Launch of the Waterford GAA Strictly Come Dancing Event in Lawlors Hotel were (l. to r.): Tommy Hennessy, Dan Shanahan who launched the event, Sean Og O'Regan, Taylor Murray (PRO Waterford GAA) and Sean Michael O'Regan, Vice-Chairman County GAA Board. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

At the Launch of the Waterford GAA Strictly Come Dancing Event in Lawlors Hotel were (l. to r.): Pat Grant, Pat Hunt, Dan Shanahan who launched the event, Taylor Murray (PRO Waterford GAA), Mac Dara Mac Donncha and Sean Michael O'Regan, Vice-Chairman County GAA Board. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 11 August, 2017

ALL-IRELAND HURLING SEMI-FINAL

Hurlers seek return to All-Ireland final day WATERFORD V CORK Sunday, 13th August at Croke Park Throw-in 3.30 p.m.

Sponsorship presentation from Waterford GAA Supporters Club Dublin to Grainne Kenneally on behalf of Waterford Ladies Footballers Senior Team.

Waterford GAA Supporters’ Dublin

‘Up for the Match’ with Seamus Prendergast ON Saturday, August 12th, join the Waterford GAA supporters club ‘Up For the Semi-Final’ in The 51 Bar on Haddington Road, Ballsbridge for a night of craic agus ceol where Seamus Prendergast will discuss all things Waterford GAA while a fellow Deise man Oisin Langan of Newstalk fame will MC on the night. This will be an informal event where Seamus will take us through his Waterford career where he made 58 appearances winning 4 Munster Titles as well as an NHL medal. There will be possibility of questions from the crowd and this is an ideal opportunity for any Deise folk living in Dublin or just up for the match weekend to enjoy a night with fellow Deise Folk. We will also have live music on the night. This year also marks the 25th Anniversary of the Waterford GAA Supporters Club Dublin – a fantastic milestone so we extend a special invite to any ex-members to come along and meet old faces as well as any non members. On the night there will be finger food, live music and a raffle all for a €10 entry with all funds raised on the night supporting Waterford GAA teams across all levels and codes. These nights are always a great social and network event as well as an excellent opportunity to meet fellow Deise ‘exiles’ in Dublin. Who can believe it is a year since we had Stephen Molumphy regale us with his tales of the days donning the Blue and White along with Donnacha Ryan of Munster fame. The Waterford GAA Supporters Club Dublin was formed in 1992 and has grown steadily over the past two decades with its primary objective to support and raise funds for Waterford GAA while also providing a forum for Deise folk in Dublin. Proceedings on the night will ‘throw-in’ from 8.00 p.m. onwards in the 51 Bar on Haddington Road. Please spread the word – this event is open to all GAA

fans so why not make the trip to Dublin to be in plenty time for the big game Sunday so hope to see you there on 12th August GOLF CLASSIC On July 7th last we held our annual golf classic at Palmerstown Golf Club. A great day was had by all while the weather also played its part. It was a pleasure to have Grainne Keneally join us on the day on the weekend of a Munster final for our Ladies Footballers. All participating teams really enjoyed the day and once again the standard was very high this year. It goes without saying that the venue, food, golf course were in great condition and a good test. Many thanks to our various sponsors on the day. List of prize-winners as follows: 1st Tattersalls 2nd KellySan 3rd Julius Baer Nearest the Pin: Jerry O’Sullivan (Tattersalls) Longest Drive: Des Dillon (KellySan) Front 9: Eddie McCarthy combination Back 9: Crown Roofing PLAYING FIELD We would like to congratulate the Waterford Ladies Senior Footballers on their recent success against Cavan the TG4 Senior Champtionship. Various club members made the short trip to Clane to witness this thrilling encounter and these girls now play Dublin in a quarter final next Saturday. At time of going to press we are still awaiting confirmation of venue for the QF versus Dublin but we would urge all Waterford fans to get out and support the girls. We hope along with the Senior Hurlers against Cork on Sunday it will be a double Deise delight next week. Déise abú.

FOR the third year in a row, Waterford senior hurlers will be aiming to have their name on the programme for the All-Ireland senior hurling final. Beaten by Kilkenny the past two years, Derek McGrath’s charges face a stiff task this Sunday against a rejuvenated Cork side who are Munster champions and who have already beaten Waterford in championship fare this year. Under the present hurling system, Cork will have to beat Waterford twice this year if they are to advance to the All Ireland final and this conjures up an interesting scenario. Can one team at this level beat another twice in the one year or can Waterford grasp the opportunity to make amends for a below par

performance last June in Thurles and win when it really counts? If Cork beat Waterford for a second time good luck to them and they will deservingly take on Michael O’Donoghue’s men in the final. Will Cork be fully mentally prepared for this encounter or somewhere in the back of their minds will they be less than 100% tuned in believing they are too good for their opponents? Management can do all that is required to prepare a team for such a situation but all it takes is a few players to take their foot of the pedal and it can spell disaster for the whole team. On their form to date Cork have been very consistent and if they can continue in this vein, they will most likely reach the decider. However, Waterford are in an ideal position going into Sunday’s match. We just have to beat Cork once this year and we have every motivation to do so in a two horse race with recent history. Every Waterford player, no doubt, will be out to prove a point and it is this attitude and determination that can send us into the AllIreland final. Cork will also be thinking upstairs

that we will be an easier team to play this time because of the absence of Tadhg De Burca and that is a rock that any side can perish upon. Tadhg is, of course, a loss (unless the DRA gave him a reprieve last night, Tuesday) but numerically there is no advantage and we have for the first year a decent panel of players to call on. What we need this Sunday is one or more players to stand out that didn’t cover themselves in glory in Thurles against Cork in June because this is something that Kieran Kingston’s men will have to contend with that they didn’t have to back then. The Munster semi-final was played in sweltering heat and, though it is the same for both sets of players, some react to this differently and one believes that it affected us more so than Cork that day and the chances of similar type temperatures are unlikely again. The big talking point if Tadhg is not available is who is going to replace him as sweeper. The odds favour Darragh Fives who we are delighted to see on the National stage again while Austin Gleeson is

another very capable of doing so. Speaking of the latter, he is required more than ever now to produce his best for the full match, something that has been lacking thus far. Our full back line will be tested for pace again by the speedy Cork forwards at the bequest of their management team and really further out

the field it will be of the utmost importance to minimize the supply to their inside line. Some are of the opinion that on and off the field, in the stands and watching the telly that we would beat Cork last June and were focussing on Tipperary for a Munster final date. If only a handful of players believed

this, then it was the greatest reason why we fell short in Thurles. This time round every one of the players and especially those off the bench will be out to prove a point and this is the reason why we believe a Waterford/Galway All-Ireland Final awaits. Forecast: Waterford.

Cork won’t fear Waterford – Derek McGrath WATERFORD manager Derek McGrath is delighted to reach another All-Ireland hurling semi-final, but doesn’t believe that Cork will fear the Deise. Now in his fourth year in charge, McGrath is hoping to make further progress after successive All-Ireland semi-final defeats to Kilkenny, but believes they will need to show improvement on Sunday. "We’re delighted to be in our third semi-final in a row. "We’re at the same stage as this time last year. "The prospect now is to face into the Cork challenge with a certain optimism, but obviously I don’t think they will be in too much trepidation in facing us." Asked whether the 2017 crop is an improvement on last year’s team, McGrath said only time will tell. "I’m not really one for comparisons. The only proof is if you actually deliver a performance on a given day. "Whether we are better remains to be seen, but what we are is a united group who represent our family and

friends with gusto and pride." The one blot in the copybook for next Sunday was the dismissal of the highly influential wing-back Tadhg de Burca who was given a straight red card by referee Fergal Horgan five minutes from the end following an off-the-ball incident. "I didn’t see what happened," team-mate Austin Gleeson said. "He’s a massive player for us. He showed that the last day against Kilkenny, but we just have to try and go again." McGrath said the incident is still being dealt with by the authorities, but was at pains to stress the Clashmore-Kinsalebeg player has been a model of professionalism during his time in charge. "All I will say is that Tadhg de Burca for the last three years has been a pure joy to work with in terms of his purest attitude to the game and how he hurls.

‘Moby Deise’ gives Cork fans the blues

‘The Decies’ 6/4 to reach Hurling Final and Face Galway THE Rebels are the raging hot favourites at 1/2 to qualify for the All-Ireland Hurling Final on September 3rd. Cork, who have been one of the surprises in this year’s championship, are currently 4/6 to win the match in regular time. Waterford, who defeated Cork in this year’s Munster Championship, go into Sunday’s semi-final as the 6/4 underdogs to qualify for the final. ‘The Deise’ are 13/8 to win in normal time with the draw on offer at 8/1. Galway remain the 4/9 favs to lift the Liam MacCarthy

Cup, with Cork next in at 3/1, and Waterford the outsiders of the three at 11/2. Leon Blanche, Head of Communications for BoyleSports commented, “Cork and Waterford have a lot to live up to if they are to reproduce a game of the same standard of last Sunday’s enthralling encounter. The Rebels will fancy their chances of making the final as the 1/2 favs to do so, but ‘The Deise’ will make it difficult for them and punters are latching onto the 6/4 for their county to qualify and face Galway in the decider.”

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Canning topples Tipperary in time added on GALWAY 0-22; TIPPERARY 1-18. JOE Canning’s sublime eleventh point, deep into injury time, handed Galway a sensational 0-22 to 1-18 victory over Tipperary at Croke Park last Sunday in the first of the All Ireland Senior Hurling Semi Finals. With 68,184 in attendance as a tense and dramatic encounter played out in greasy conditions looked set to head for a replay, the Portumna ace took a pass from Johnny Coen in the 74th minute and flashed over a magnificent winner at the Hill 16 end from the Cusack Stand sideline. Galway - for whom centre back Gearoid McInerney was immense – are thus through to their third All-Ireland final in six years, where they will face Cork or Waterford on the first Sunday of next month, having won their last ten competitive matches between league and championship Defending All-Ireland champions Tipperary made a real game of it and can consider themselves unfortunate not to have at least got another day out at HQ, although they will not quibble with the quality of Canning’s winner. This was the third successive year that these two great teams collided at the penultimate stage and for the third time the final whistle sounded with just one point between them.

Waterford's Jamie Barron in possession against Cork's Mark Coleman during the Munster Senior Hurling Semi Final in Thurles [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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OUR recent semi-final history involves… disappointment. It’s our third year on the bounce reaching this juncture but at least we’ve already taken care of Kilkenny to ensure it won’t be a hat-trick of last four defeats to the Cats. Kevin Moran and Brick Walsh are the sole survivors from that 2008 semi-final win over Tipperary, everyone else is chasing a maiden win. The player we cannot do without is… Jamie Barron. This Summer has seen greater recognition of the value of the Fourmilewater man. Our best performer in defeat against Cork, his class in extra-time proved the critical difference against Kilkenny. It was notable how Wexford sought to stymie his jinking, all-action style and Cork will have something similar in mind for Sunday. We will be happy because … We’re two steps away from landing the Holy Grail and must surely be emboldened at finally breaking the barrier Kilkenny had put in front of us. Our form is a lot better as well entering this Cork rematch compared to the uncertainty when we played in June for the first time in 11 weeks. We will be worried because… of the potential loss of Tadhg de Búrca, the defensive cornerstone of their team and a brilliant distributor of the ball. His absence would demand a rethink and we would need to improve our scoring output from the June game against Cork, when we hit 1-15 and only three points in the last half hour of play.

THEIR recent semi-final history involves … a scarring experience against Tipperary in 2014, an important win at the time against Dublin in 2013 and being sent to the exit door by Galway in 2012. The defeat three years ago is most relevant. Current manager Kieran Kingston, a selector back then, is well aware of the need to get his team hitting full speed on this occasion in contrast to that collapse. The player they cannot do without is … Conor Lehane. Rattled off 0-10 from play during the Munster campaign from the halfforward line and while he only scored once in a quieter display against Clare, an ankle injury was a contributory factor. In electric form against Tipperary and Waterford, he offers Cork vital ingredients of pace and aerial prowess in the half-forward line sector. They will be happy because… they have progressed hugely from their 2016 championship travails. Collecting a Munster crown after three stylish victories represents a stunning transformation from the limp qualifier exit last summer against Wexford. Cork’s young players have also prospered in their debut senior season. They will be worried because… the element of surprise they possessed in their province has been removed from the equation and it is tricky to see off a team twice in the same summer. That’s the challenge against a Waterford team who have improved since June. Would be interesting to see how Cork would fare if facing a notable deficit in the final quarter of a game as well.

By Christy Parker WATERFORD hurling supporters have launched a preemptive strike in the build-up to next Sunday’s All-Ireland semi-final clash against Cork with an audacious assault on Youghal’s emblematic association with Moby Dick! Locals in East Cork were shocked to see the unbearable sentiment ‘Up Waterford’ painted in large blue lettering on the replica of the famous white whale that lurks at Youghal bridge. The PR coup is understood to have been launched under cover of darkness – around 4.30 am according to one gutted Cork fan - by a maritime task force Mobylised from the Déise. The rudimentary replica was constructed by the Youghal4All community group in 2013 in recognition of the town’s link with the whale story. Built largely from discarded wood, foam and fibreglass it may lack the presence its Hollywood-funded predecessor, which stared down Gregory Peck during filming in 1954. Its strength lay in symbolism and Cork supporters now see that as blown out of the water. Having proved a curious addition to the harbour for a few years, the replica was something of a dangerous lure for young swimmers keen to act the Ahab by trying to climb up on it. It was towed upriver and nowadays bobs about by the bridge, like giant, er, cork catching the eye of traffic passing between the two counties. As a reminder of a glorious past event that is unlikely to resurface, Cork hurling fans would undoubtedly suggest that that is what drew empathy from Waterford. The attack has caused a considerable ripple on Facebook, with the more offended contributors tagging

it as an act of vandalism worthy of Garda intervention! Most have taken it as a well-executed prank but the notion of reprisal has surfaced too, with suggestions floating that the Ardmore Tower might look better if it was red! Amidst growing tension, the Pope has called for calm. Bono is understood to be preparing a statement. BELOW THE SURFACE Any chances of remorse are remote. An unrepentant Padjoe Terry, born and reared in Old Parish before settling in Youghal laughs unashamedly as he scoffs that “even Moby Dick is like a rat deserting a sinking ship and coming over to us!” Knockanore GAA stalwart Tom Donovan has no regrets either but is fishing for proof that Waterford is responsible for this crime against Cork humanity in the first place. “Not one Waterford fingerprint has been found on that creature”, he insists. “This could be a set-up by Corkonians to defame the good name of Waterford people. Up the Déise!” Back in Youghal Cork devotee Mick Sheehan is rightly outraged, wondering “how much lower can the world sink?” Mick believes the issue is “potentially another Suez crisis that could easily trigger a global conflict.” He wouldn’t rule out “mandatory check points on the bridge to monitor west Waterford arrivals along with patrol boats on the river between now and Sunday’s Cork victory.” Meantime Youghal4All PRO Adrian Hyde said his organisation “can see the funny side of this and we’re not upset. However”, he adds, “it would be nice if whoever did it painted white over the slogan again after they get knocked out of the championship on Sunday.” So far nobody has claimed responsibility for the outrage but there is no doubt that there will be a lot of water under the bridge before it is forgotten!

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FORDE’S DAYBREAK FORECAST CORNER Last Week’s Forecasts: 13 Forecasts. 10 Correct. 3 Incorrect. Success Rate: 78%. This Week’s Forecasts: All Ireland SH SF: Waterford v (Cork). Sargent Cup SF: Passage v (Dungarvan). West IHC: An Rinn v (Ballinameela). West J’B’ FC: Ballinacourty v (Dungarvan). West J’B’H SF: Abbeyside v (Fourmilewater). Ballyduff v (Lismore). West J’C’HC: Clashmore/Kinsalebeg v (Modeligo), Abbeyside v (Brickeys), Glen Rovers v (Shamrocks), Kilgobinet v (An Rinn) West IHL: Brickeys v (Tourin), Stradbally v (Geraldines). To Date: 300 Forecasts. 208 Correct. 92 Incorrect. Success Rate: 69%.

St. Pat's under 12 hurlers took part in the recent Munster Coaching & Games County Stadium Blitz in Semple Stadium, Thurles.

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(058) 45590 nicky@mckennacomputers.com From the Files of the Dungarvan Observer Saturday, 9th August, 1997. LADIES FOOTBALL

Fortune favours the brave Waterford 2-2; Clare 0-5. THEY say that “fortune favours the brave” and last Sunday’s Munster Senior Final, played at Cusack Park, Ennis, in atrocious conditions, very definitely proved that sentiment. Waterford emerged from a bruising battle to claim their fourth Senior title in-a-row and their sixth since 1991. Such were conditions that the game probably shouldn’t have been played. Large sections of the pitch were covered in surface water, the ball was frequently held up by that water and good football was out of the question. In such circumstances Waterford were glad to emerge from the “lion’s den” with their title aspirations intact. In fairness referee John O’Keeffe (Cork) did a good job allowing for conditions and both sides gave their all. Over the years Waterford’s attack have won many

matches but without doubt last week’s triumph was largely fashioned by a magnificent defensive display with all six producing a great co-ordinated effort in front of outstanding goalkeeper Anna-Lisa Crotty. Anna-Lisa produced four brilliant saves, three from point blank range, the other from a penalty. The defence showed two changes from the previous week, Sarah Hickey came in at right half back and Noirin Walsh was restored to centre half back and both players produced top class performances. The fielding of the full back line of Regina Byrne, Siobhan O’Ryan and Deirdre O’Rourke was superb and Julie Torpey rediscovered her best form that culminated in her scoring the match winning goal in the 58th minute. Highly significent also was the contribution of substituts Mary O’Donnell and Fiona Crotty. When they were introduced, six minutes into the second half, Waterford were trailing and playing against the wind and they set up those two vital second half goals. As well as the already mentioned players, Olivia Condon, Catriona Casey, Aine Wall, Rebecca Hallahan, Claire Ryan, Deirdre Nagle and Catherine Walsh all played their part in a solid team effort. Waterford: A. Crotty; R. Byrne, S. O’Ryan, D. O’Rourke; S. Hickey, N. Walsh, J. Torpey (1-0); M. O’Ryan, O. Condon; C. Walsh, C. Casey, R. Hallahan; G. O’Ryan (1-2), A. Wall, C. Ryan. Subs: F. Crotty, M. O’Donnell, D. Nagle.

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Sliabh gCua advance to semi-final Sliabh gCua ………………. 6-13; Shamrocks ………………… 0-5. SLIABH gCua joined Sean Phobail in the western junior Football ‘A’ semi-finals with a facile win over a very much understrength Shamrocks side in the Fraher Field last week end. Sliabh gCua: Daniel Flynn; Ronan Gleeson, Jack Skehan,

Gearoid Hallinan; Cillian Tobin, Brendan McGourty, Dylan McCarthy; Stephen Coffey, Kevin Sheehan; Eoin Kearns, Mike Kearns, Denis Coffey; Dermot Tobin, David Whelan, Kevin Sheehan. Subs: Aidan Fitzpatrick, Conor Tobin, Eoin Walshe. Shamrocks: Richie Murphy; Brian Harnedy, Sean Murphy, Tom

Roche; Cathal Herlihy, Tom O’Donovan, Alan Kelly; Bernie Kelleher, Christy Murphy; Adam Crawford, Nat Smith, Ed Hynes; Seamus Murphy, Dan O’Neill, Liam Dalton. Subs: John Anthony Kelly, Martin Delaney, Seamus Tobin. Referee: Tommy Sullivan (Affane).

The Shamrocks Ladies U-13 team who played Ballysaggart in the U-13 Championship recently.

WATERFORD GAA RESULTS Gerry Kennedy Crash Repairs Eastern Junior A Hurling Championship Friday, 4th August - Venue: Kill, (Round 6), Bunmahon 317; Micheal MacCraith Tramore 4-12. Friday, 4th August - Venue: De La Salle, (Round 6), Ballygunner 3-20; Roanmore 0-9. JJ Kavanagh & Sons County Minor Hurling Championship Division 1 Wednesday, 2nd August - Venue: Abbeyside, (Round 2), Mt. Sion 2-17; Abbeyside 0-19. JJ Kavanagh & Sons County Minor Hurling Championship Division 2A Tuesday, 1st August - Venue: St. Mollerans, (Round 2), Passage 1-12; St. Molleran's 1-10. Wednesday, 2nd Augst - Venue: Roanmore - Cleaboy, (Round 2), Roanmore 3-7; Erins Own 2-7. JJ Kavanagh & Sons County Minor Hurling Championship Division 2B Wednesday, 2nd Augst - Venue: Tallow, (Round 2), St. Carthages 1-23; Cois Bhride 0-17. Wednesday, 2nd Augst - Venue: Bushy Park, (Round 2), Brickey Rangers 1-15; St. Patrick's 1-9. JJ Kavanagh & Sons County Minor Hurling Championship Division 3A Monday, 31st July - Venue: Ballybeg, (Round 2), St Mary's 5-17; St. Saviour's 1-6. Wednesday, 2nd Augst - Venue: Leamybrien, (Round 2), Clan na Gael 3-12; Kilrosanty 0-6. JJ Kavanagh & Sons Co. Minor Hurling Championship Division 3B Wednesday, 2nd Augst - Venue: Ballyduff Upper, (Round 2), Ballyduff Upper 4-8; Clashmore Kinsalebeg 1-15. Wednesday, 2nd Augst - Venue: Ballymacarbry, (Round 2), Fourmilewater 7-18; An Ghaeltacht 4-18. Wednesday, 2nd Augst - Venue: Cappoquin, (Round 2), Ardmore 5-23; Cappoquin Affane 2-15. Radley Engineering Western Intermediate Football Championship Thursday, 3rd August - Venue: Stradbally, (Round 6), Geraldines 1-12; Stradbally 2-7. Friday, 4th August - Venue: Dungarvan, (Round 6), Dungarvan 5-15; Ballinacourty 0-7. Sunday, 6th August - Venue: Cappoquin, (Round 6), Emmetts W/O Ballyduff Upper. County U14 H Division 1 Monday, 31st July - Venue: Passage, (Round 5), Passage 3-9; Mt. Sion 1-8. Monday, 31st July - Venue: Abbeyside, (Round 5), Abbeyside-Ballinacourty 1-9; De La Salle 1-7.

County U14 H Division 2 Monday, 31st July - Venue: Roanmore - Cleaboy, (Round 5), Portlaw / Ballyduff W/O Roanmore. Monday, 31st July - Venue: St. Mollerans, (Round 5), Clonea 1-10; St Molleran's 0-8. Monday, 31st July - Venue: An Rinn, (Round 5), Brickey Rangers 3-11; An Ghaeltacht 0-5. Wednesday, 2nd August - Venue: Dunhill, (Round 4), Cois Bhride 6-11; Clan na Gael 2-8. Friday, 4th August - Venue: Bushy Park, (Round 6), Brickey Rangers W/O Roanmore. Friday, 4th August - Venue: Clonea, (Round 6), Clonea 6-4; Cois Bhride 1-11 Friday, 4th August - Venue: Portlaw, (Round 6), St. Molleran's 3-17; Portlaw / Ballyduff 1-8 Friday, 4th August - Venue: Dungarvan, (Round 6), Naomh Carthaigh 10-7; Dungarvan 0-4 County U14 H Division 3 & 4 Group A Monday, 31st July - Venue: Ballyduff Upper, (Round 3), Kilrosanty 4-17; Ballyduff Upper 0-4. Monday, 31st July - Venue: Cappoquin, (Round 3), Cappoquin 3-13; Clashmore Kinsalebeg 2-3. Monday, 31st July - Venue: Stradbally, (Round 3), Stradbally 4-8; Fourmilewater 5-5. Thursday, 3rd August - Venue: Ballyduff Upper, (Round 2), Fourmilewater 0-13; Ballyduff Upper 2-6. County U14 H Division 3 & 4 Group B Monday, 31st July - Venue: Port Mh r, (Round 3), Ferrybank W/O St Saviour's. County U16 H Division 3 & 4 Group A Friday, 4th August -Venue: Ballinameela, (Round 2), Fourmilewater 2-16; St Oliver's 2-10. East U11 F Division 1 Wednesday, 2nd Augst - Venue: Rathgormack, (Round 1), Na Gaeil 8-8; Rathgormack 2-2. Friday, 4th August - Venue: Portlaw, (Round 1), St Mary's Juvenile 4-13; Portlaw 1-2. East U12 F Division 2 Tuesday, 1st August - Venue: Kill, (Round 2), St. Marys Juvenile 2-10; Mt. Sion 3-5. Tuesday, 1st August - Venue: Kilmacthomas, (Round 2), Kilmacthomas W/O Scared Heart. Tuesday, 1st August - Venue: John Mitchels, (Round 2), Ballyduff Lower 6-4; John Mitchel's 3-3 Gerry Kennedy Crash Repairs Eastern Junior C Hurling Championship Friday, 4th August - Venue: Dunhill, (Round 5), Dunhill 416; St. Molleran's 5-13

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 11 August, 2017

Abbeyside/Ballinacourty JACK THE JOKER Our ever popular Jack the Joker fundraiser continues this Sunday night in Alice Connor’s Bar where the jackpot is €2,400 as on Sunday night Michael Mansfield was drawn out of the drum and chose card number 13 which when turned was not the joker but he did win €50. Diarmuid O'Hare and Colin Fives won €25 each. As well as our group of ticket sellers tickets can be purchased from Village Flowers, Spar, Mousies Takeaway, Minnies Bar, Abbeyside Post Office and Crotty’s Bar. INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL On Friday night last we played Dungarvan in Dungarvan Club grounds in our final game of the league section of the championship, where our opponents ran out convincing winners. Despite the loss we still finished in second place in the league table and will now play Ballyduff Upper in the quarter-finals of the Championship. JUNIOR HURLING This Saturday both of our Junior teams will be in championship action. Firstly at 3 p.m. our Junior C team play Brickeys in Fraher Field and at 7 p.m. our Junior B team play Fourmilewater in Colligan in the Western semi final. FIELD BOOKINGS We ask that all team managers book their times for training/matches with Michael O’Donovan in advance of returning to training. Managers must notify Michael in advance if they wish to change from their allocated time. CLUB BINGO Our club bingo session continues in the CBS Hall this Sunday night with a jackpot of €1,700.

JUVENILES CÚL CAMP SUCCESS The summer camps being run in clubs all over the country over the summer 2017 are once again proving to be a huge success. This festival of gaelic games has been running now for three decades with a fun for all principle. Undoubtedly, one of the key highlights of the GAA calendar, camp season is the product of a well honed nationwide operation with a team of qualified coaches working to ensure that all participants are given the highest level of care and coaching whilst at the same time each participant will experience a unique opportunity to learn the skills of our games. Care is taken too to ensure that the young players are given an opportunity to develop their social skills in a team environment setting. Our club camp this year was held during the first week of July with a record number, close to two hundred overall attending. Ours was the biggest single club camp held in the county and to this end much credit is due to our camp co-coordinator Carmel O’Connor who was given overall responsibility for the intricate logistics involved in organising such a huge event. Carmel’s attention to detail was clearly evident in the success of the camp with the participant registration, numbers control and tracking and the distribution of the very attractive summer Cúl Camp playing gear pack carried out with ease, efficiency, completeness and with the minimum fuss. Having handed over the “ready to roll” camp group to the County Coaching and Games Development Committee team of camp coaches, Carmel remained available to help with any and all logistical matters on a day to day basis. Well done to Carmel and her team. Chairman of the juvenile committee Joe Cleary was well pleased too with the success of the camp. Joe, himself a camp co-coordinator on many occasions, is all too well aware of the value of a well run camp. Joe was particularly impressed that on any one day there were 160 plus young campers enjoying the fun in glorious sunshine at The Burgery grounds. SATURDAY MORNING GAMES FOR FUN Our Saturday morning sessions are powering at full pace with numbers growing, growing, growing each week. Gates open at 10.00 a.m. each Saturday morning. Parking arrangements have been suitably extended to facilitate all the parents who either come and stay or come to drop off and return to collect. A most impressive movement of coaches, players, coaching observers, advisors, and support teams of gate minders, collectors, leaders, equipment suppliers, refreshment experts, committee officers, traffic directors kick in to action at 10.15 a.m. with official throw in time at 10.30 a.m. sharp, turning “The Field” into a hive of excitement with young lads being the centre of everything we do. Yours truly has had the opportunity to move around the field from group to group over recent weeks and in truth it is indeed a privilege to observe the manner in which the players just throw themselves into the fray with full gusto with no fears or inhibitions as they chase and run, catch and strike, field and kick with the most wonderful joyous youthful enthusiasm. Undoubtedly, the place to be for all the youth of the parish. Any young lad who has not yet made it to the field is most welcome to come and join in the fun. We have a place for everyone within our age specific group system. Our specialist coaches will attend to playing integration of beginners to ensure all are comfortable and at ease.

Worthy of note too is the manner in which the coaches are totally immersed in their roll as they prompt and encourage, advise and instruct, demonstrate and observe each player with the greatest of care and understanding thus ensuring the safety and full rounded development of the players in their care. As always we can facilitate anyone who wishes to get involved in any roll by providing appropriate training and support programs to ensure your integration into our team of coaches and administrators. I reserve special mention this week for the wonderful group of parents and grandparents who come out week after week just to lend support to the effort of their young stars. Each one of you is most welcome to our grounds. Just by being present you are demonstrating a much appreciated volume of support for our work with our youth, your youth, of the parish. Always a delight to meet you all as your wisdom of conversation, honesty of opinion and depth of knowledge generate a strong healthy discussion forum in the “stand around environment” that is Abbeyside field on a sunny Saturday morning. Of course, the cup o’ tea or coffee, the light biscuit or the slice of fresh fruit adds comfort and style to our time sharing experience. Main topic of discussion last week was “ Would Tadh be back and will we beat Cork”. Try as I might even I could not answer that. Looking forward to meeting you all again next week. ACTION, ACTION, ACTION It’s all action on the playing fields these days. We have teams in action every day of the week. Our under 8, under 9, under 10, under 11 and under 12 hurlers and footballers have been involved in a heavy schedule of games under the Town and Country Go Games program. The under 13s too have been out in action in both codes in the Bord na nÓg competitions. Our under 14 hurlers are currently engaged in the county championship having secured the Western title recently. The under 15s are playing well in their county wide competition while the under 16 hurlers are improving with each outing in their county championship campaign. Our minor footballers are qualified for the county division 1 final, to be played yet, while the hurlers are midway through their hurling championship programme. As I said it’s all go on the playing fields.

Ardmore Ardmore MINOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Ardmore 5-15; Cappoquin 2-10. We travelled to Cappoquin last week to take on the home side and with the help of goals from Seamus Cronin, Niall Power, Jerry Riordan and two from David Walsh we came away with the win. HURLING CHALLENGE We played neighbours Clashmore in a useful challenge and in spite of the fact both sides were under strength it was an entertaining game. James Flavin scored a cracker of a goal and David Gartland was in form both from frees and play, Dead Eye Dave might be a good names for him. Biggest cheer of the night was when Messi Stilwell was introduced to make his comeback to the hurling side. He got on the score sheet and worked very hard. Thanks to Clashmore for coming over. SYMPATHY The club extends their deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Father Maurice O’Gorman who died recently He was curate in Ardmore for a good few years and was also an officer with the club. He played with the volleyball team, and was instrumental in forming the youth club. On leaving Ardmore he spent a few years in Lismore before being appointed to a Clashmore as Parish Priest and this was to be his last parish. R.I.P. LOTTO DRAW Numbers Drawn 8, 9, 10, 24. No winner. €20 each: Jack Gleeson, c/o Keevers; Joe Lyons, c/o An Tobar; Jimmy Mahony, c/o Round Tower Hotel; Ava and Richard Mansfield, c/o Ardmore PO; Kieran Hassett, c/o An Tobar. Next draw Keevers Monday, 14th August, the night after Waterford beat Cork. Jackpot €10,000.

Ballysaggart Ballysaggart CLUB LOTTO Draw Tuesday, July 25th: Numbers drawn were 7, 18, 20 and 21. No jackpot winner. The winners of €30 each Paddy Roche, Ann O’Brien and Kathleen O’Brien. Draw Tuesday, August 1st: Numbers drawn were 9, 10, 13 and 14. No jackpot winner. The winners of €30 each Joan Williams, Pat Geoghegan and Dylan Meagher. Lotto draw every Tuesday night at Meagher’s at 10.00 p.m. Jackpot this week is €4,750. Buy your €2 ticket from any club member. NEW ARRIVAL Congratulations to Kenneth and Anita Cashel on the recent birth of a girl Eva. WATERFORD SEMI-FINAL Best of luck to the Waterford senior hurlers and management and to Shane, Stephen and Kieran Bennett in the All-Ireland Hurling semi-final

10 year old group with Waterford Senior Hurlers Patrick Curran and Tadhg De Burca and Coaches Stephen Bennett and Lorraine Bray at the St. Olivers Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in Ballinameela's GAA Grounds organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

this Sunday in Croke Park against Cork. PRIMARY GAMES Best of luck to Eoin O’Brien who plays for Waterford in the Primary game at half time in the senior match this Sunday in Croke Park. FESTIVAL Well done to everyone who made the festival events a very enjoyable occasion … just a pity the weather put a bit of a dampener on Sunday’s events.

against Stradbally at 6.30 p.m. in Stradbally. U-11 hurling: Brickey U-11's played Castlelyons last Friday. It is always a great experience for our young players to get a chance to play a team from another county. U-10 & U-8 training continues Saturday at 10:30 a.m.

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IOMÁINT IDIRMHEÁNACH Tabharfaidh iomáinaithe Idirmheánach Na Rinne aghaidh ar Baile na Míolach ins an craobh comórtas an Aoine seo chugainn 11/8/17 istigh I bPáirc Uí Fhearachair. Tosnóidh an chluiche ag 7.15 p.m. IOMÁINT SÓISEAR Tabharfaidh iomáinaithe sóisir na Rinne aghaidh ar Chill Gobnait an Satharn seo chugainn 12/8/17 thall in Bushy Park ins an craobh comórtas. Tosnóidh an chluiche ag 7 p.m. DUAIS BREISE Gach uair a cheannaítear ticéid do lotto CLG Na Rinne suas go dtí an tarraingt ar an 28/8/17 tá seans agat buachaint 2 ticéid do chluiche ceannais iomána na hÉireann agus 2 oíche lóistín ins an Óstán Skylon. Ar ndóigh is féidir an pota óir a bhuachaint chomh maith atá €10,000. PORT LÁIRGE V CORCAIGH Go n-éirí an t-ádh le iomáinaithe sinsir Phort Láirge in aghaidh Corcaigh I cluiche leath cheannais na hÉireann an Domhnach seo chugainn.

JUNIOR HURLING Ballyduff will play Lismore in the semi-final of the Western Junior B Hurling Championship at 7.30 pm on Friday, August 11th in Cappoquin. INTEMEDIATE FOOTBALL Ballyduff will play Ballinacourty in the quarterfinal of the Western Intermediate Football Championship. No date has been given for this match.

Clashmore/Kinsaelbeg JUNIOR HURLING FIXTURE Clashmore/Kinsalebeg V Modeligo will be played in Tourin on Friday next, August 11th at 7.30. p.m. BEST OF LUCK All roads lead to Croke Park on Sunday next to support Waterford Senior Hurlers as they line out against Cork in the All-Irelnd semi-final. We wish the Waterford Senior Hurling team the very best of luck. Ádh mór oraibh.

Brickey Rangers LOTTO Numbers drawn 6-7-15-25 no winner of €3,300 Jackpot €25 to each of the following: Ann Walsh, Mary Barry, Michael Hickey & Lily Cotter. Thursday night's draw will be held in The Enterprise Bar with a jackpot of €3,400. COMMITTEE MEETING Full committee meeting this Thursday at 7.30 p.m. in Bushy Park. JUNIOR HURLING Our Junior hurlers take on Abbeyside this Saturday in Fraher Field at 3:00. MINOR HURLING We had our second win in the MH championship Wednesday night last where we got the better of a strong St. Pat's side, after a tough game of hurling on a score line of 1-15 to 1-9. Well done lads - next game is at home to Cois Bhrid on August 30th. Sympathy of the club is extended to the Eamon Bluett and family on the death of his mother Ina in the past week. JUVENILE NOTES U-16 hurling: The boys will play two matches this week. On Wednesday they take on Mount Sion in Bushy Park and Saturday they will play away to Passage. Best of luck boys. U-14 hurling: We will play away to Portlaw on Monday 14th. U-13 hurling: This Monday 7th the boys will take on Stradbally in Bushy Park at 7pm. U-12 football: Our players will play the next round in the Town & Country League on Friday

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An Coilligeán / Na h-Emmetigh INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL We received a walk-over from Ballyduff in our final group game of the Western Championship due to played in Cappoquin last Sunday afternoon. It seemed judging by the table, that the Quarter-Final line was complete, and pairings were known which pitted us against Stradbally in the Quarter-Final (now as far as I'm aware we could still draw them in the Quarter-Final). Since that the Board has said that there needs to be play-offs (or a toss) to decide placings which is a farce really, adding more meaningless games to what already can be defined as a league system which are ultimately glorified challenge games. It remains to be seen what'll happen, keep an eye on our Facebook page during the week for further details. DÉISE SEEK ALL-IRELAND SPOT Best of luck to Colin Dunford and the Waterford Senior hurlers in their third consecutive All-Ireland SHC semi-final in Croke Park on Sunday afternoon next (13/08), Cork will provide stern opposition but this has to be a glorious opportunity got the Déise to book a Final date with Galway! Port Láirge Abú CLUB LOTTO There was no winner of the 'Black & Amber' Club Lotto held in Quill’s Master McGrath Bar on Monday 31.07 last where the numbers drawn were: 13, 14, 22 and 27. The €20 lucky ticket winners were as follows: John Nugent, Nellie Power, Tricia Walsh, and Liam & Gary. Geraldine Wall won the seller's prize of €20, the Jackpot last Monday night, Bank Holiday (07/08) was €3,250.

Please see this column next week for details or check them via our Facebook page.

Tourin WATERFORD V CORK Waterford play Cork this Sunday in Croke Park in the all Ireland semi-final. Galway await the winners after defeating Tipperary. We wish Waterford all the best and especially Shane and Daragh who have been excellent all through the campaign. TRAINING AND UPCOMING MATCHES We are playing the Brickeys on Friday, 11th August in Bushy Park in the next round of the league. Can everyone please make the effort to attend this as we will be out in championship in the weeks following this. Whoever is unavailable can they let management know. Training continues Tuesday. Please see club text for details FIELD DAY Please keep in mind that our annual Field Day is now changed to August 27th. Please see club texts for information in the coming weeks MEMBERSHIP Please contact Daniel Dransfield regarding membership of the GAA. Direct debit forms are available or a cash payment. We need to get this up to date ASAP and also if anyone else is interested please contact Daniel. CLUB TEXT If anyone wants to be added to the club text please contact Cathal Wilkinson 086 8904507.

Naomh Brid U-15 DIVISION 2 HURLING The lads played the Brickeys on Sunday last in Colligan and had an impressve win on a scoreline of 5-13 to 0-3. We will now play Fourmilewater in the division 2 semi-final – no date fixed. U-14 DVISION 1 HURLING The boys played Tramore last week in Colligan and had a good win on a scoreline of 516 to 4-0. Well done boys! U-16 HURLING Naomh Bríd v Fourmilewater at 7.00 pm in Colligan on Wednesday, 9th August. All support, greatly appreciated! U-11 FOOTBALL Naomh Bríd played Dungarvan in Dungarvan on Friday night last. Unfortunately the boys lost on the night but learned a lot from the game. CÚL CAMPS Best of luck to everyone attending the Cúl Camps over the next two weeks in Buhadoon and Touraneena. Hopefully, the sun will shine!

Lismore JUNIOR HURLING Our Junior hurlers will play Ballyduff in this year’s Junior (Senior attached) Western semifinal on Friday evening in Cappoquin at 7.30 p.m. After a hiatus from junior hurling last year, it's a great achievement from this young team to play what will be for a lot of players, their first final in adult hurling. We wish them the best of luck.

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Kill LOTTO At last week’s Lotto draw in Kirwan’s Bar we had no winner of the €10,000 Lotto jackpot. There was only one match three winner on the night who was Eoin Daniels. The numbers drawn on the night were 4, 21, 28 and 29. FIXTURES Fenor intermediate hurlers play a crucial match in the championship when they take on Ballygunner next Saturday, 12th August needing a win to progress to the later stage of the championship. At the time of writing the time and venue have to be decided, so keep in touch with club members to keep you informed.

Shamrocks Ladies Shamrocks U-15 COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP Our next game in the U-15 Championship is currently fixed for next Monday evening versus St. Anne’s in Dunhill. Details will be confirmed by text later this week. GAELIC FOR MOTHERS & OTHERS The Shamrocks Ladies Gaelic for Mothers and Others team are up and running and getting great numbers at training. If you’re interested in playing a little bit of football just for fun contact Niamh Murphy at (087) 9919696 for more details. BEST OF LUCK Best of luck to the Waterford Ladies Senior Team who play Dublin in the All-Ireland QuarterFinal this Saturday. The game is fixed for a 4.45 p.m. throw-in with the venue yet to be confirmed. LIDL IRELAND/LADIES GAELIC RESEARCH REPORT Lidl Ireland and the Ladies Gaelic Football Association have commissioned a new study with the main aim of understanding why teenage girls play and don’t play sport, and capturing the viewpoints of girls and parents whose daughters play and don’t play sport. The report demonstrates a worrying trend affecting the health and well-being of young women and girls in Ireland. Research proves that team sports have a direct and positive effect on self-confidence and mental wellbeing. Yet 1 in 2 girls give up team sports completely by the age of 13. The full findings of the report can be found on the Ladies Gaelic website www.ladiesgaelic.ie

Tulach an Iarainn SPONSORED BY McGRATH'S CHEMIST DUE to the Bank Holiday there was no Lotto draw on Monday night. The draw will take place on Tuesday instead and the results will be published in next week's notes. LAST MAN STANDING Tallow GAA Last Man Standing will be starting on the weekend of the 8th of September with prize money of €500. If you would like to enter please contact the person who you entered with last year, any player or any committee member. DEISE DRAW Any outstanding money can be given to Fada or any of the promoters. LOTTO Our weekly lotto is almost at €20,000 so make sure to get your tickets before next weeks draw. Tickets are €2 and can be purchased in the local shops/businesses or from any of the promoters. WATERFORD v. CORK All roads lead to Croke Park on Sunday for the All-Ireland senior hurling semi-final. Wishing the very best of luck to our own Thomas Ryan and all of the senior hurlers when they take on Cork this Sunday, August 13th. WELL DONE A fantastic weekend was had at the Woodview Park Residents Reunion last weekend. It was great to see some old faces around town for the weekend that was in it. Well done to the organising committee and all involved on its success. COIS BHRÍDE CÚL CAMP The Annual Summer Camp is being held in Knockanore this year. The Camp started Monday and runs for the week from 10.00 a.m. to 2.30 p.m.

Shamrocks Shamrocks (Kindly sponsored by Allen Engineering & Agri Sales Ltd.) CLUB LOTTO Last week's winning lotto numbers were 9-1317-20, and there was no winner. €20 winners were Claire O'Driscoll, Peter Kenneally, Seamus Tobin, Sarah McGrath, Rose O'Keeffe. Next week's jackpot will be €5,850. MINOR HURLING Cois Bhride 0-17; St. Carthages 1-23. Lismore/Ballysaggart were the visitors to Tallow for the first round of this year's Minor Hurling Championship last Wednesday. Short three of our first choice players, we started well enough with points from Darragh Buckley which were cancelled out by Lismore scores. Despite playing with the benefit of a strong breeze, our

Naomh Chartaigh under 12 team who won the blitz hosted by Fingallians GAA Club, Swords, Dublin recently.

forwards were making no headway against a tough St. Carthages defence, and the visitors were scoring more freely to lead by 1-10 to 0-7 at half-time, Liam Motherway and Ian Beecher getting the other points. St. Carthages got off to the better start in the second half, and they were soon leading by a sizeable score. To give our lads credit, they kept battling away and finished strongly with five points in a row from Darragh, Ian, Padraig Hynes, and a few from Liam Motherway. Their next game is away to St. Patrick's on Wednesday week. Panel: Dean Beecher, Eoin McGrath, Tom Roche, Cian Ryan, Sean Henley, Robbie Geary, Ivan O'Neill, Ian Beecher, Billy Hynes, Kieran Crawford, Darragh Buckley, Liam Motherway, Ciarán Hunt, Mike Condon, Ben Ahearne, William Cunningham, Padraig Hynes. JFC PLAY-OFF: Shamrocks v. Sliabh gCua Shamrocks faced Sliabh gCua in a quarter final play-off last Friday in Fraher Field to decide who would go into the semi-final or quarter final. Having to field without up to eight first choice players, we never had much chance here and were well beaten. So we now play Tallow in the quarter finals. Now I know fellas are entitled to get a break, but we seem to have a lot of people either away on holiday or attending music festivals etc.etc. at the moment, leaving us very short of players. If lads don't get their act together soon, we could be out of our respective championships in a matter of weeks, especially if, God forbid, Waterford are beaten by Cork this Sunday. It is fifteen weeks last Sunday since we played our first round hurling match, and nothing since. Our intercounty teams are having a serious effect on club players, with nearly four months without a championship match in the Summer. It's no wonder players are travelling to the US on J1's and elsewhere. So many problems in the GAA, and no solutions in sight.... TRIBESMEN PIP PREMIER What a match! Easily the game of the year with the result in doubt till the final shot. Galway are going to take some stopping in the final. If ever a county deserves an All Ireland title apart from Waterford, it's the men from the West. When men were needed, Joe Canning stood up to be counted. DEISE V. REBELS Waterford have a unique opportunity to avenge their Munster semi-final defeat at the hands of the Rebels in next Sunday's All Ireland semi-final in Croke Park. Cork will start as favourites, with three victories under their belts. The Deise have also been improving, with the defeat of Kilkenny the stand out win, but they know their last performance against Wexford would not be enough to take them to only their second All Ireland Final since 1963. I really believe we have the players, but are they in their right positions? The de Burca affair is also a distraction, and let's hope fairness and common sense will prevail and he gets a chance to play on Sunday. A cautious vote in favour of Waterford. 'HON THE DEISE!

Kilrossanty Kilrossanty CLOTTO SPONSORED BY KILL AGRICULTURAL LTD. CLOTTO RESULTS No winner of a Jackpot of €14,400 held in Crotty’s Inn, Leamybrien, on Sunday night 6/8/17 numbers were 2, 12, 20, 25. €30 won by the fol-

lowing people Sinead Kiely, Glendalligan; Rebecca Doyle c/o Conor Hayes. Seller’s Prize of €30 Paddy Comyn, Leamybrien. Next Clotto to be held in Micilin’s Bar, Kilrossanty on Sunday night 13/08/17 for a Jackpot of €14,500. On duty on the night Benny Whyte and Michael Keating. MINOR HURLING We played Clan Na nGael on last Wednesday evening, 2nd August in Leamybrien and were beaten by a stronger team on the night on a scoreline of 3-12 to 0-6. Team: Oscar Murphy, Rian Hogan, Phillip Dunwoody, Patrick Hayes, Pa Power, Edmond Walsh, Sean Veale, Aidan Behan, Padraig Fitzgerald, Luke Ryan, Eoin Power, Josh Kay, Seamus Fitzgerald. Substitutes: William Walsh for Phillip Dunwoody; Oisin Walsh for Seamus Fitzgerald. Scorers: Seamus Fitzgerald 0-2, Pa Power (2 frees), Aidan Behan 0-1, Josh Kay 0-1. Our next game is against St. Oliver's in Ballinameela on Wednesday, 15th of August at 7:30 p.m. DÉISE SUPER DRAW The next draw will take place is Wednesday evening, 9th August in Abbeyside GAA Club. Outstanding monies can be given to Mairead and Jason. This has been a great fundraiser for the Club with 70% coming back to the club. Thank you to all your continued support. AIB INSURANCE OFFER AIB will donate €50 to us for every purchase of a new house insurance policy. If we receive 20 nominations before the end of this September 2017, the club will receive an additional bonus of a €1,000 O'Neil’s voucher. KILROSSANTY GAA CLUB JUVENILE NOTES Under 6, 8 and 10 Football and Hurling: Training continues for Under 6's, Under 8's and Under 10's for football and hurling at 7.00 in the field each Monday evening. New members always welcome. Just go to the field and give your name to any of the mentors and they will be more than happy to include you in the activities without delay. An Under 10 football blitz is scheduled to commence in early September and run to midOctober. As more details become available they will be in forthcoming notes. Under 12 Town & Country League Football: Training continues in the field Sunday mornings. On Friday night of this week, August 11th. Ballinacourty are the visitors to Leamybrien for game three in the league. Having lost to St. Pat's and Youghal, it is a big ask to now turn things around and overcome a very strong outfit from Abbeyside/Ballinacourty, but that said, Kilrossanty are capable of taking on the best, and never more so when the chips are down. So best of luck to this, the youngest group, representing the club this weekend. Under 14 Hurling: Having played two games to date and winning both in some style, showing great skill and determination, this group of young hurlers' next encounter is against Stradbally in Leamybrien on Monday night next at 7.00. The seasiders have three points from three games and will be a determined outfit to overcome. This is a crucial game for both and all support will of course be more than welcome. The two remaining games in the league section are away to table toppers Cappoquin on August 28th. and an away re-fixture against Fourmilewater, for which no date is yet available. Under 16 Hurling: The Under 16 hurlers have

two points from two games and have three more games to play. The first of these is on Wednesday night of this week when the team travel to play St. Oliver's at 7.00. The group side have lost both their opening games but this does not mean it's going to be easy. On Friday night week August 18th. St. Pat's are the visitors to Leamybrien for a 7.00 start. Friday night September 1st. is the final game in the series with an away trip to Ballyduff Upper in prospect.

Naomh Chartaigh Juveniles Naomh Chartaigh (LISMORE/BALLYSAGGART) JUVENILE GAA U-9s Hurling – Our U-9s played Brickey Rangers in Bushy Park in a challenge game last Monday night in what was a very competitive game. Many thanks to Brickey’s for the match. U-10s Hurling – The U-10s played Ballygiblin at home in a challenge match last Wednesday night. Many thanks to Ballygiblin for travelling down. U-14s Hurling – Played Dungarvan away in championship last Friday night and came away with a nice win. CUL CAMP Our annual Cul Camp was held in the Blackwater Community School last week. This year we had a record number of 146 which shows the great interest in GAA in our area. In what was a very successful week, we would like to sincerely like to thank the coaches involved along with Ciara O’Mahoney and Ann O’Sullivan who again coordinated this year’s camp. Many thanks also to the BCS for the use of their facilities, which meant we missed no day of camp due to weather this year. SYMPATHY The club would like to extend our condolences to Ollie Lineen and family on their recent family bereavement.

Newtown/Ballydurn JUNIOR HURLING A CHAMPIONSHIP The hurlers played Passage last Friday night and had another great win. They will play Bonmahon this Friday night in Mollerans GAA grounds at 7.30 p.m. INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP The footballers will play John Mitchells on the weekend of the 19th. This game is knockout out so a place for the semi-final is up for grabs. GOLDEN GOAL The club committee and players will be out and about selling golden goal for the Hurling All Ireland Final. We are always grateful for your support and your continued support. CONDOLENCES The club would like to offer their sincere sympathy to Bridget Hubbard and family and also to the Kearns family on the recent death of John Kearns, Bonmahon, who played for some time in the Ballydurn jersey. CONGRATULATIONS The club would like to congratulate Nora Dunphy and Stephen Power on their wedding last weekend. Best wishes for the future.

Nire/Fourmilewater Nire/Fourmilewater CÚL CAMP Cúl camp was a great success in the Millfield again this year with over 100 children taking part. We were very lucky with the weather and everyone had great fun while improving their GAA skills. We were delighted to welcome Tadhg de Burca and Austin Gleeson who signed hurleys, sliotars and jerseys and took lots of photos. Thanks to all the coaches and to Tyler for having the pitch and dressing rooms in great condition each day. U-11 TOWN & COUNTRY FOOTBALL We got a great start to the U-11 league last Friday night in the Millfield as we welcomed Youghal. The lads controlled the game from the very start and when Youghal had the ball they were closed down immediately. There was great teamwork from number 1 to 12. The display of fielding, scores and passes were great to see. Well done to all. The team was Paddy Spelman, Gerard Long, Padraic Byrne, Oran Sheehan, Adam Guiry, Michéal McMagh, Pat Walsh, Reece Peters, Matthew Ryan, Oscar O Conaill, Cian O’Keeffe and Conor Walsh. Upcoming fixtures have been posted on our facebook page (Fourmilewater/Nire GAA Juvenile teams). UNDER 12 Our U-12 boys got their league off to an impressive start last Tuesday evening in Aglish with a great win over St. Oliver's. It was a very tough game right from the throw-in and both teams really fought hard for every score. Our lads showed real spirit and some great passages of play ended with equally great scores. Gerald kept a clean sheet in goals, with Tadhg, Michael, Adam, Cian and Jake marking very tightly and giving away very few scores. They were also involved in several attacks. Billy, Evan and Seamie did great running in Midfield and set up some fine scores, aswell as getting some fabulous scores themselves. In the forwards we had Pat, Sean H, Kevin, Padraic and Gerard. They all kept the backs busy and contributed lots of scores and linked up very well with the midfielders. Well done again boys on a great display. UNDER 14 On Thursday night, our U-14 hurlers narrowly recorded their first win of the campaign with a 1 point win over Ballyduff Upper. It was a very evenly contested game finishing FMW 0-13; Ballyduff 2-6. It was a great finish by our lads to come from 2 points down to win by 1 point in the last few minutes. Great heart was shown by this bunch of lads and mentors who are working from a shoe string panel this year. On Monday night, they also played Stradbally and a great spirited comeback after being 6 points down at one stage earned them a well deserved draw. FMW 5-5; Stradbally 4-8. Again it was a great team effort by all. UNDER 16 Our U-16's had a good win on Friday night defeating St Oliver's in an entertaining game on a scoreline of 2-15 to 2-9. MILLFIELD BOOKINGS Please note that all bookings for the field are to be made through Muiris Walsh 086-8159136. The schedule can now be viewed on the “Millfield Bookings” Facebook page.

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