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Councillor given ‘run-around’ over road safety at rural school A WATERFORD Councillor has outlined how the Department of Transport gave him the ‘runaround’ in relation to road safety concerning pupils of one rural school at a notoriously dangerous section of road in the Comeragh area, writes Paul Mooney.

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Cllr. Ray Murphy made representations to Transport Minister Shane Ross requesting his Department to consider providing funding to construct a car park / set-down area for Crehana National School at Carrickbeg, in order to ensure the safety of pupils, parents, teachers and the public in general. There have been road safety concerns at the school for years because it is situated at a dangerous bend on a busy regional road (the R676) on the County Waterford side of Carrick-on-Suir. The area is notorious for road traffic

collisions due to the busy nature of the road, particularly during school drop-off / pick-up times, when cars line the road. Cllr. Murphy said that traffic congestion on the road at peak times, often coupled with bad weather conditions makes the road extremely dangerous for all road users. Cllr. Murphy said he wrote to Minister Ross in September requesting his Department to provide funding to carry out the much needed work at the school to ensure the safety of the pupils, teachers, parents and public and avoid any further road traffic collisions at the location. However, at the November meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council held last Monday evening, Cllr. Murphy said that following his representations to Minister Ross, his request was forwarded to Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII). As Minister for Transport, Mr. Ross

should have been aware that the TII’s remit is limited to the national road network only. Crehana NS is situated on a regional road and therefore outside the responsibility of the TII - but Cllr. Murphy’s request was forwarded by Minister Ross’s Department to the TII regardless. Cllr. Murphy noted that the TII have referred the matter back to Waterford City and County Council. After the ‘run-around’ given to Cllr. Murphy by two bodies of the State, he called on the Council to liaise with Crehana NS and jointly make representations to both the Department of Education and Department of Transport to resolve this matter as soon as possible. Earlier in the year the Department of Education declined the school’s application for funding to construct a car park under a Summer Works Scheme. c Continued on page 7

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school has particularly duringcars line the road. work only. NS is situated on a regional D Councillor when A WATERFOR Department of road, Crehana the respon/ pick-up times, said that traffic conthe therefore outside outlined how often road and the TII - but Cllr. Murphy’s Cllr. Murphy him the ‘runRoss’s road at peak times, sibility of Transport gave to road safety gestion on the conditions forwarded by Minister for request was to the TII regardless. around’ in relation of one rural coupled with bad weather pupils extremely dangerous TII have Department concerning noted that the dangerous makes the road Cllr. Murphy back to Waterford all road users. school at a notoriously he wrote to Minister in the Comeragh referred the matter Cllr. Murphy said section of road Mooney. requesting his City and County Council. given to Cllr. in September ‘run-around’ funding to carry area, writes Paul represen- Ross

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made After the State, he to provide bodies of the Ross Department needed work at the school Cllr. Ray Murphy with Murphy by two Minister Shane much the pupils, Council to liaise consider out the tations to Transport called on the jointly make representhe safety of Department to and avoid any and car park to ensure requesting his of to construct a parents and public at the loca- Crehana NS the Department providing funding for Crehana National teachers, collisions tations to both of Transport further road traffic and Department as possible. / set-down area in order to ensure tion. of Education as soon and School at Carrickbeg, November meeting resolve this matter the Department parents, teachers However, at the Council to year the safety of pupils, appliEarlier in the Municipal District Murphy Cllr. declined the school’s the public in general.road safety concerns Comeragh park Monday evening, to of Education construct a car There have been years because it is held last following his representations for funding to for said that forwarded cation a Summer Works Scheme. at the school bend on a busy Minister Ross, his request was under page 7 Ireland (TII). County situated at a dangerous Continued on R676) on the to Transport Infrastructure Mr. Ross c Transport, regional road (the Carrick-on-Suir. for of As Minister Waterford side for road traffic The area is notorious

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WEATHER OUTLOOK WEDNESDAY will continue cold, sunny and mostly dry but the odd shower. A cold day with top temperatures of just 5 to 7 degrees in light to moderate northwest to northerly breezes. Wednesday night will be mostly dry with good clear spell. Cloud will gradually start to build from the north and northwest by morning. It will still be a cold night with lowest temperatures falling to between -2 and +2 degrees with a widespread frost and a risk of icy patches as winds fall light. Forecast for Thursday/Friday: Cold, bright and fresh with good sunshine by day, but some showers also. These will fall largely as rain, but there may be some sleet over the hills. Daytime temperatures only reaching 6 or 7 degrees Celsius in light west to northwest winds. Thursday night will be cold with temperatures falling to zero or below, bringing the risk of frost and icy stretches on the roads. Less cold on Friday night as cloudier weather develops at that stage. Forecast for Saturday/Sunday: Remaining dry and settled over the weekend; there may be some sunshine breaking through from time to time, but it will be mostly overcast.Winds will fall very light as daytime temperatures climb to 8 or 9 Celsius at best; night-time temperatures will range 3 to 5 degrees and the cloud should keep away most of the night frosts. Outlook (Monday/Wednesday): The early days of next week will stay dry, settled, and mostly cloudy. Winds will be very light at first, but gradually increase from the south through Tuesday and Wednesday with an increasing risk of rain through midweek. Temperatures will rise a degree or two further; daytime temperatures early next week should reach 9 or 10 degrees at best and the nights will be free of frost as temperatures dip no lower than 3 or 4 Celsius.

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Quish’s SuperValu Tramore Waterford was named Medium Store SuperValu Off Licence of the Year at the Edward Dillon & Santa Rita Estates SuperValu Off Licence of the Year Awards. Pictured (left to right) is Andy O’Hara of Edward Dillon, Donagh McClafferty of Musgrave Retail Partners Ireland, with Niall Shanaghy, Ciaran Quish and Colm O’Carroll of Quish’s SuperValu Tramore and Tom Gaskin of Santa Rita Estates. [Andres Poveda]

SuperValu store wins big at the Edward Dillon and Santa Rita Estates SuperValu Off Licence of the Year Awards THE 25th annual Edward Dillon & Santa Rita Estates SuperValu Off Licence of the Year Awards took place last Thursday, November 23rd in The Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny with Quish’s SuperValu in Tramore winning the Medium Store award. Ciaran Quish, Niall Shanaghy and Colm O’Carroll were there on the night to represent SuperValu Tramore and were presented with their award by Andy O’Hara, CEO of Edward Dillon, Donagh McClafferty, Category Manager at Musgrave Retail

Partners Ireland and Tom Gaskin, Santa Rita Estates. In addition to this one other Waterford store, SuperValu Dungarvan was named as a finalist in this year’s Edward Dillon & Santa Rita Estates SuperValu Off Licence of the Year Awards. Each of the finalist stores were judged by Rodney Trenwith and were marked on a range of criteria including overall appearance, innovation and customer service. The winners of the Edward Dillon &

Santa Rita Estates SuperValu Off Licence of the Year Awards will enjoy a fantastic trip to Spain visiting Rioja, Barcelona and Sitges. All finalists received a certificate of achievement on the night. Speaking at the event, Andy O’Hara, CEO of Edward Dillion, said: “We would like to congratulate the winners of this year’s Off Licence awards for taking part and achieving a high standard in their stores, and also to each of the finalists for taking part this year.”

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Children from Le Chéile (County Waterford Community Childcare Facility, Mitchel Street, Dungarvan) pictured with their childminders, Cliona Hyslop and Marie Tyrrell, at Santa’s Post Box. The children made a large book for Santa, as part of their project to write their Christmas letters. The children are pictured last Friday posting their large book and letters to Santa at the special post box outside Dungarvan Post Office at High Street, Dungarvan. The Post Box was specially made by Dungarvan Men’s Shed for local children to post their letters to Santa Claus. Children are encouraged to write their letters to Santa early and include a clearly written name and address. Santa’s helpers at An Post will make sure children receive a reply from the great man himself just before Christmas. Letters should be posted to Santa Claus, North Pole and affix a €1.00 stamp.

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Man dies during walk in Comeragh Mountains

A HILL walker died in the Comeragh Mountains last Sunday after he became unwell. The 67-year-old man was part of a walking club who were walking in the Comeragh Mountains on Sunday afternoon last, 26th November. The emergency services were called when the man became unwell. The South East Mountain Rescue Association (SEMRA) confirmed they responded to an incident in the Comeragh Mountains where a hill walker had suddenly taken ill. The Coastguard’s Rescue 117 SAR helicopter was also tasked to the area. Once on the scene, SEMRA team doctors and casualty carers attended to the patient, but sadly the man was pronounced dead at the scene. The man’s body was removed to University Hospital Waterford. SEMRA escorted the members of the walking group off the mountain. SEMRA wish to express our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased walker on their sudden loss. SEMRA would like to thank the following agencies for their assistance with the incident: An Garda Síochána, Waterford & Dungarvan Irish Coastguard Helicopter, Rescue 117 Waterford, National Ambulance Service and Kilbrien Hall Committee.

Tramore & Waterford Arch Club to represent Waterford in the 2018 IPB All Island Pride of Place Awards TRAMORE & Waterford Arch Club scooped the 2017 Mayor of Waterford City & County Council award at the 13th Annual Waterford PPN Community & Voluntary Awards last Thursday, 23rd November, at the gala ceremony in The Woodlands Hotel, Waterford and will represent Waterford at the 2018 IPB All Island Pride of Place Awards, a national competition. This prestigious award is

presented to the group which demonstrates excellence in Community Participation and Involvement, the judges said: Not only does this group offer a great facility it also increases awareness and understanding through the engagement of others within the community. As a volunteer group who are self funded this group is and excellent example of Social Inclusion. A packed house of over 250

people attended which included Cllr. Pat Nugent, Mayor Waterford City & County Council; Senator Paudie Coffey; Senator Grace O’Sullivan; Michael Walsh, CEO Waterford City & County Council; Council officials; sponsors, adjudicators, Secretariat members of Waterford PPN and representatives from all groups nominated for this year’s awards. The winners of the individual

categories were Gallows Hill Community Group, Carrick United FC, Waterford in your Pocket, Ardmore Tidy Towns, Ballinroad AFC and Tramore & Waterford Arch Club. The winner of the Billy McCarthy individual award went to Derek Delaney from Portlaw. Full details of the awards ceremony, winners and sponsors to follow in next issue or see Waterford PPN Facebook page.

Josephine Ryan has expanded her practice to include Dungarvan

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JOSEPHINE Ryan, who has a very busy practice in Clonmel for the past 26 years, has commenced working one day per week at the Dungarvan Healing and Osteopathic Centre on the Youghal Road in Dungarvan. Josephine is well known in Clonmel for her natural ability in Reflexology, Massage, Indian Head Massage and Reiki. She is also a qualified Homeopath, having graduated from the Burren School of Homeopathy in 2003. Josephine completed her reflexology training with Natural Healing Ireland under the tutorship of Anthony Larkin. She received her diploma in 1991. In 1997 she partook in a post graduate course in Reflexology at the Marino Institute in Dublin. In 1997, she received her diploma in Energy Healing Massage to complement her reflexology with the Solar Healing Centre. In this year she also qualified in Indian Head Massage with Shamus Lynch in Dublin. In 1996, while travelling in Nepal, she trained as a Reiki Healer with Colin

Kirch. Also in this year she received an extramural diploma in Counselling from St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth. She also received a diploma in Women’s Studies from UCC in 2003. WHAT IS REFLEXOLOGY? Reflexology is an ancient Chinese art of healing. It is one of the oldest, safest and most effective systems of medicine in the world. HOW DOES REFLEXOLOGY WORK? Our body has the ability to heal itself. Following illness, stress, injury or disease, the body can be in a state of imbalance. Reflexology can be used to restore and maintain the body’s natural balance. A trained Reflexologist applies gentle finger pressure to specific areas of the foot or hand depending on what treatment is needed. The Practitioner can detect tiny deposits and tensions in the feet or hands which block vital pathways. A sensitive Practitioner will also detect low levels of energy in the body or in particular organs. She can then

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Coffey to run for Waterford By Paul Mooney PORTLAW-based Senator Paudie Coffey has been chosen as Fine Gael’s General Election candidate for Waterford. The party held their selection convention last Monday evening at Lawlor’s Hotel, Dungarvan, which lasted just over two hours and was attended by up to 140 out of their 230-strong membership in Waterford. East Cork TD David Stanton chaired the convention. Due to the current political crisis, the Fine Gael Executive Council instructed its 40 constituency organisations to be “election ready” and have their selection conventions completed by Thursday at the latest. All candidates seeking to be nominated had until 5.30 p.m. last Monday to get their nominations in. Three names went forward for nomination - Senator Coffey, Cllr. Damien Geoghegan and Cllr. John Cummins.

Deasy not seeking re-election

Left: Senator Paudie Coffey, who was chosen as Fine Gael’s General Election candidate for Waterford at the party’s selection convention held last Monday night. Right: Incumbent TD Deputy John Deasy, who did not seek a nomination for re-election. Surprisingly, incumbent Waterford Deputy John Deasy, who has been a TD since 2002, did not seek to be nominated. It is understood he is not seeking re-election as he is recovering from a hip operation and would not be in a position to contest a snap election.

Deputy Deasy, who was not present at the convention, is understood to be in the US on Envoy business. He was appointed as Special Government Envoy to the United States Congress earlier this year. Deputy Deasy’s decision to

not seek re-election will bring to an end some 40 years of a family dynasty at Dáil Éireann. When he was elected to the Dáil in 2002, Deputy Deasy succeeded his father, the late Austin Deasy (a former Minister for Agriculture). Mr. Deasy senior served as a TD for 25 years until he retired from politics in 2002. At the Fine Gael convention last Monday night, Cllr. Damien Geoghegan subsequently withdrew his nomination in protest by ripping it up, after it transpired that a directive from the Fine Gael Executive Council stated that there was to be only one candidate selected at the convention. A contest was then held between Coffey and Cummins, with Coffey being selected as the candidate. However, Geoghegan and Cummins are still in the running to be added to the ticket, as the Executive Council is due to meet on Tuesday night when it is expected one more name will be added to the ticket.

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Waterford award winners showcased on national stage at Gifted Fair in RDS THE Lismore Food Company, which is one of the few companies to produce Dairy and Gluten Free biscuits, is set to showcase their delectable homemade biscuits at Gifted Contemporary Craft and Design Fair in Dublin's RDS from December 5th-10th. Gifted celebrates the best of over 600 Irish designers and makers from food to jewellery and beyond. Record-breaking crowds of over 45,000 are expected to generate more than €1m per day in sales at this year’s largest-ever sixday fair. The Lismore Food Company which was established by brothers Ken and Owen Madden, have a family history of baking, there are plenty of reasons to want to visit their stall. Their client list includes buyers from high-end department stores such as Harrods, Selfridges, Fortnum & Mason and other notable stores across Paris and

Asia. According to Ken, their inspiration comes from hard work, great design, attention to detail and delicious food. Their experience starts with the Madden family’s bakery in Lismore in the 1800s where the biscuits are now baked. The bakery having gone through a number of manifestations – bakery/pub, pub/grocery, gastro pub, and café and home store is currently called The Summerhouse. “Our All Butter Irish Shortbread is our best seller. I think it’s the best shortbread in the world. It showcases Irish butter at its best and the finer finish on our biscuits gives it a distinctive taste,” said Ken. “Caraway with Irish Seaweed is a three-star winner at the Great Taste Awards. “It's a very special biscuit using two fabulous ingredients, caraway seeds and Irish wakame seaweed from County Clare.Very few bis-

cuits win this award and so we're really proud of this one. “Our Dark Chocolate Apple Crisp Thins taste amazing and bring a real sense of luxury as a delicious confection or after dinner with an espresso. It’s also gluten and dairy free!” “Gifted is a hugely important show for us.We meet lots of customers and clients, and new friends too. Also, it’s a great chance to meet our fellow producers and celebrate what is brilliant about Irish Food, Craft, and Design.” Gifted is a celebration of the best Irish designers and makers – people who are truly gifted. Formerly known as the National Crafts and Design Fair, Gifted includes top cutting-edge designers and makers in Irish fashion, ceramics and glass, jewellery, art and photography, children’s gifts and presents inspired by nature. The event also includes a Spectacular Christmas Food

Ken Madden pictured at The Lismore Food Company will have a stand at the Gifted Contemporary Craft and Design Fair which takes place at the RDS Main Hall from December 5th-10th from 10.00 a.m. each day. Emporium featuring over 120 artisan food producers, tastetempting visitors with the best of the season’s fare. The growth in Ireland’s vibrant design sector means that Gifted has been expanded by an extra day to become a six-day unique Christmas shopping experience. “Giving a Gifted gift to your loved ones this Christmas means

that they will be receiving a special item straight from the maker,” said organiser Patrick O’Sullivan. “We have the top cutting-edge designers and makers in Irish fashion, ceramics and glass, jewellery, art and photography, children’s gifts and presents inspired by nature.” Gifted offers Ireland’s largest Christmas gift shopping experi-

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Waterford City and County Council fight off stiff competition to win at Chambers Ireland, Excellence in Local Government Award 2017 Supporting Tourism Category – Waterford Greenway WATERFORD City and County Council has deservedly won first prize at the Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government awards in the Supporting Tourism Category for the Waterford Greenway project. The award was presented to Cllr. Joe Conway, deputising for the Mayor of the City and County of Waterford at an event held in Dublin on Thursday, 23rd November, 2017. The award was presented in recognition of the development of the 46km off-road shared use Greenway along an old railway line between Waterford City and Dungarvan, which was developed by Waterford City and County Council with the assistance of state funding. Waterford Greenway is an important national tourism asset with the potential to be one of

the key signature experiences in Ireland’s Ancient East encouraging visitors to engage with the wider tourism experience in Waterford in a meaningful and authentic way. Greenways have a particularly strong appeal to visitors, both domestic and overseas. There is a rise in the popularity of walking and cycling holidays, while emerging consumer trends are towards good health, selfimprovement and wellbeing. Cllr Joe Conway said “Waterford Greenway is expected to provide a positive effect on increasing business in line with that experienced in similar projects within Ireland, such as the Great Western Greenway where 46.7% of local businesses have reported an increase in turnover. We are very fortunate and appreciative of this opportunity in Waterford”.

Supporting Tourism Award sponsored by Fáilte Ireland: Waterford City & County Council – Waterford Greenway: From left to right: Aidan O'Reilly, Principal Officer, Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government; Paul Daly, Senior Engineer, Waterford Council; Paul Keeley, Director of Business Development Fáilte Ireland; Cllr. Joe Conway, Waterford (Deputy Mayor); Ian Talbot, Chief Executive Chambers Ireland.

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Councillor given ‘run-around’ over road safety at rural school c FROM FRONT PAGE “I am very disappointed the school was unsuccessful again in their application to fund the construction of a car park,” Cllr. Murphy told the Comeragh meeting, who reiterated his concerns about road safety at the location. “The build-up of traffic on the regional road at Crehana NS needs to be addressed by the Roads Section of Waterford Council,” Cllr. Murphy said. It transpired that a meeting sought earlier in the year between Councillors and the Minister for Education, Richard Bruton, to address their concerns, failed to materialise. Cathaoirleach of Comeragh Council, Cllr. Seanie Power concurred with Cllr. Murphy. “This is an issue that I have been raising for a long time. The traffic on that road is treacherous and it is an accident waiting to happen,” Cllr. Power said. “I support what Cllr. Murphy said and I ask the Council to look into going something to help the school get a car park and help get the cars off the road.” Senior Engineer, Gabriel Hynes acknowledged that it is a dangerous location, particularly during school drop-off and pickup times, and he acknowledged

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Pictured is Fianna Fáil Councillor Ray Murphy; and Fine Gael Councillor Seanie Power, Cathaoirleach of Comeragh Municipal District Council, both who have expressed grave concerns over road safety at Crehana NS. the fact that what is required is a speed limit on the road. “We installed variable speed car park off-road at the location, so that people can pull in and limit signs, so the speed limit is drop off their children to school. reduced to 30 km/h at school Mr. Hynes said the Council times and 50 km/h outside of met with the Chairperson of the that. As a roads authority, there is Board of Management and the very little else we can do,” Mr. Principal of the school earlier in Hynes said. “The bottom line is the school the year, and the Council supported the school’s application needs a set-down area and parkfor funding under the Summer ing area. It is our view that it is a matter for the Board of Works Grant Scheme. and the “We made a submission to the Management Department of Education on Department of Education. “The Department of behalf of the school,” Mr. Hynes Education needs to come on pointed out. He said the Council carried board and provide funding so the out other safety measures at the school can provide a car park,” location, such as reducing the Mr. Hynes added.

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Mr. Lee Walsh, centre left with his wife Anna and children; Cllr. John Leahy, leader of Renua Ireland, centre right and supporters of Mr. Walsh at his campaign launch in Treacy’s Hotel, Waterford.

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Waterford Renua candidate, Mr. Lee Walsh, calls for the renegotiation of the Common Fisheries Policy at his campaign launch MR. Lee Walsh, the Renua candidate for the Waterford constituency in the next General Election, has called for a renegotiation of the Common Fisheries Policy. Speaking at the official launch of his campaign in Waterford, Mr. Walsh stated that Ireland’s fishing industry “is our greatest national resource” and that we need to “regain our fishing rights so that our coastal communities can both thrive and prosper.” Explaining his reasons Mr. Walsh stated that when he had finished his Leaving Cert in 2003, he was able “to take a well-paid job in Dunmore East Fisherman's Co-op.” He said he was “driving forklifts, loading Lorries and landing boats in the middle of the night” and the harbour “was a hive of activity.” That, he said, had all changed very quickly. Today he said “we now have empty processing plants in Dunmore East. We are witnessing our fishing port turning into a marina.” Mr. Walsh said that the introduction of the EU’s Common Fisheries Policy in 1973 had effectively made Ireland’s “fishing stocks and indeed our fishing rights a tradable commodity.” He said that between 1975 and 2015 “non-Irish boats took €184 billion worth of fish out of our waters under the Common Fisheries Policy compared with €17 Billion taken by Irish boats”. He went on to state that: “over 40% of the edible fish landed in the EU is taken from Irish Waters.” People, he said, “might want to ask about all the grants Ireland got from the EU.” He said that they had given us “€41 Billion. Compare that with €184 Billion worth of fish taken from our fishing grounds. Ireland is at a NET loss of €143 Billion.” A VERY BAD DEAL He went to say that Ireland, especially its rural and coastal communities is get-

ting a very bad deal. He re-iterated that it was “imperative” that Ireland renegotiate the Common Fisheries Policy. “Fishing is our greatest national resource, not the AIB, not the Bank of Ireland and not the PTSB.” Renua, he said, would fight “so that fishing rights in Irish waters must return to Ireland with more rights being returned to Irish Fishermen.” In the course of his introduction to a packed gathering with Cllr. John Leahy, the leader of Renua Ireland present, in Treacy’s hotel, Waterford, Mr. Walsh stated that he was married to Anna and that they have three children. “We live in Dunmore East, he said, “where I was born and reared. I am a qualified financial advisor. I have been a mortgage and investment broker with Charterhouse since 2011, and I’m also a member of the Pro-Life campaign here in Waterford. “I love Dunmore East and I love Waterford. I don't think there is a better place on earth to bring up a family. It deeply saddens me when I see my country changing so quickly for the worst.We are witnessing an ideological colonisation of our country.” UNIVERSITY FOR THE SOUTH EAST Turning his attention to the question of third level educational developments Mr. Walsh said that a university for the South East was needed to attract “foreign investment and jobs.” He said that Renua is in favour of a University in the South East. “The Government has the power to award university status to any educational institute. Waterford IT is up to University standard. But it needs to be granted that status by the Government. “With this status we would quickly attract high-skilled and high-paid jobs to the city and county. The current situation is that most Waterford students

attending third level elsewhere never return to the county upon graduation. This causes a 'brain drain' effect on our county that must be reversed.” He noted that in the “past 5 years the State has invested €1.7 BN in third level institutes and 100% of this has gone to Universities leaving the institutes of technology completely empty handed.” He said that a university would not only attract foreign direct investment and jobs, “but it would mean our young people would not have to go to Dublin, Cork or Limerick for their education.” Parents of students would not have to spend €10k per year for accommodation outside the county, he said and this in turn would mean that more money “is available in the local economy. It would also mean a huge reduction in the ‘brain drain’ effect.” LOCAL DEMOCRACY Mr.Walsh stated that one of the pillars of Renua was local democracy. “We believe that nobody can look after local communities like local communities can look after themselves. We can be sure that if the Minister for Health was living in Waterford we’d have had our second Cath-lab a long time ago,” he said. Making a plea for the survival of rural communities he said that there was too much “interference” from Dublin and Brussels. “Our policy is to restore public trust by decentralising power to the various regions, cities and towns,” he said. He pointed out that Renua is strongly opposed to any further integration of the EU. He said that the EU works best when member countries are recognised as fully Sovereign States. Instead he said, “the EU has taken on all the dimensions of a super-state.” IRISH SOVEREIGNTY NOT FOR SALE Renua Ireland, he said, declares “that

Irish Sovereignty is not for sale under any circumstances,” and totally rejects the European Commission’s attempts at an “‘ever closer union'.” HOMELESSNESS AND HOUSING On the question of homelessness Mr. Walsh stated that the Government had failed “abysmally” on the provision of housing. The country, he said, must go back “to the days when local authorities provided housing… Currently, there are 1,500 families nationwide with no homes. (Yet) in 1985, during one of the bleakest economic periods in Irish History, Ireland built 6,900 houses. In 2015 we built a mere 75. He went on to say that while it is most important to build social housing for those who are disadvantaged or marginalised, we “also need affordable housing for those people who are getting up early every morning and going to work.” Furthermore, he said, the construction of social and affordable housing would ensure that the country would have “a stable economy”. OPEN BORDER POLICY CANNOT CONTINUE The current Open Border Policy cannot continue, said Mr. Walsh. “Ireland is home to over 500,000 people who were not born here. That is almost 20% of the population. And while the vast majority have made a positive contribution, we cannot become complacent. Mass migration into Ireland puts an unmanageable burden on housing as well as on schools, hospitals and social welfare.” The European Commission, he added, is currently considering legal action against Poland, The Czech Republic and Hungary for their noncompliance regarding refugee quotas and have threatened to remove their voting rights. “This, he said, “is an unwarranted attack on democracy by The European

Commission which is itself an unelected body. Renua Ireland is in favour of limited and managed migration. The level of migration must be economically, socially, and culturally viable.” Mr. Walsh expressed concern about the activities of “many lobby groups and NGOs who are pushing the 'open borders' policy here in Ireland. Much of their money comes from outside the State. They have so much influence that there is precious little discussion about immigration within the media and the body politic.” Chuck Feeney's Atlantic Philanthropies and George Soros' Open Society Foundation, he said, “are some of the key operators involved in an attempt to build this 'New World Order'. These same two organisations are also playing an active part in the undermining of our constitution. We are here tonight to tell them that Irish Freedom is not for sale.” A BRIGHT AND PROSPEROUS FUTURE He said that Waterford has been marginalised and forgotten for long enough. “We need someone in the Dail who is going to stand up for Waterford. I want to be that person and I need your help to do so. We want to build a bright and prosperous future for Waterford, where our children can find work and education locally and we get to see our grandchildren grow up.” He asked everyone attending the event for help to make that a reality. He said he was inviting everyone to get involved in the campaign. “Help us to deliver leaflets, put up posters, raise money and get out and talk to people.” In conclusion he said: “We know what we have to do. Now is the time to do it. Let’s do it together. Let’s stand up for Waterford.”

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It’s starting to look a lot like Christmas at Dungarvan Country Markets

THERE are only four Fridays left before Christmas and Dungarvan Country Markets are currently taking orders for Christmas cakes, puddings, mince pies, holly wreaths, candle arrangements, cards, crochet, etc. Dungarvan Country Markets operates at the Causeway Tennis and Bowling Club every Friday morning from 9.30 p.m. to 1.30 p.m. For those still Christmas shopping for presents, call into the Country Markets. There are plenty of gift ideas available in their arts and craft section, such as medal boards, local photographs on canvas, crocheted Christmas toys and clothes, personalised cards (for all occasions) - have your Christmas cards personalised while you wait; treats and desserts, along with plenty homemade goods (such as breads, cakes and buns, jams,

cranberry sauce, chutneys and honey) and home grown produce (fresh vegetables and herbs) ideal for a Christmas banquet and kindling for a warming crackling fire on a cold winter’s evening. There are plenty of other fresh produce available at the Country Markets, too numerous to list here, so call in for a visit and a browse and stay for a cuppa. Don’t forget there is free parking in the car park at the rear of the Tennis Club / Eurospar. The last Country Markets of 2017 will be held on Friday, 22nd December. Dungarvan Country Markets will return on Friday, 5th January. Dungarvan Country Markets would like to wish all their loyal customers and friends a very happy and peaceful Christmas and good wishes for the New Year.

Well done to all the VTOS Dungarvan second year art students on a fantastic Teamworking and Work Experience project. The students curated and hung an exhibition of their Level 4 work, they also created a fantastic catalogue and provided us all with refreshments. They welcomed a variety of groups from the Adult Education Centre, Wolfe Tone Road Campus to their inspirational show. It was a great success and we all look forward to seeing their next exhibition.

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EDITORIAL

Justice in the Balkans at last

Government shaken but survives FOLLOWERS of the cruel world of politics will recall the infamous day in December 1994, when Ruairi Quinn of the Labour Party visited Taoiseach, Albert Reynolds in his office and uttered the well remembered line “We’ve come for a head Albert, yours or Harry’s.” This was at the height of the then abortion debate caused by the X case and the appointment of Attorney General, Harry Whelehan. Echoes of that demand resounded around Leinster House over the past couple of weeks as opposition leaders sought the resignation of Tánaiste and former Minister for Justice, Frances Fitzgerald as a result of the mishandling of aspects of the non-disclosure of documents to the Charleton Commission investigating matters in the Sergeant Maurice McCabe Garda Whistleblower case. The lengthy and sometimes bitter exchanges culminated in a Motion of No Confidence in the Minister which was to be debated on Tuesday. This and the probable fall of the Government and Oireachtas, was eventually avoided as the Minister took the requested course of resignation. While politicians across the spectrum paid tribute to An Tánaiste as an honourable person, an effective member of the Oireachtas and a Minister who has achieved a great deal in her long career in politics and Cabinet, they queried her political judgement as they sought her resignation. Ironically, it was Frances Fitzgerald as Minister who established the Charleton Commission, but failed to have all necessary documents sought by the Commission handed over as demanded. A series of disclosures via archived e.mails established an answerable case which was not adequately addressed by her. Important documents were not disclosed to the Tribunal contrary to what was in effect a Court Order. This in itself was an extremely serious matter. Inadequate information and briefing by the Department of Justice necessitated the Taoiseach to amend the Dáil record on several occasions, a rare but a serious and embarrassing event.

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The Minister stoutly resisted calls for her resignation and the Taoiseach supported her through the controversy declaring that he would not sack her. However, more revelations came to light at the weekend as a result of the disclosure of documents not already with the Tribunal, contrary to the Court Order. These showed further deficiencies in Minister Fitzgerald’s handling of the case, as a result of which some of her Fine Gael support began to drift away. Even fellow Cabinet Ministers accepted that Minister Fitzgerald’s position was untenable and by Tuesday morning, her resignation became inevitable. Minister Fitzgerald had argued successively that she had done nothing wrong, but her transgressions were ones of omission rather than commission. The intent was the same, on whosever part it was, to deprive the Commission of all necessary documentation and records on which to make a judgement. Then on Monday night came further revelations after yet another trawl in the records of the Department of Justice. This produced e.mails and documents which should also have been disclosed to the Commission. Those documents should have been found long before and suggested that the Department was less than forthcoming contrary to the Judicial order. In the political arena, much of the blame for the present debacle is being laid at the door of the administration of that Department, whose senior officials have, to say the least, been slow to comply with the court orders. Frances Fitzgerald’s resignation brings this controversy and the possibility of an early General Election to a close, but most commentators and many politicians privately accept that the working relationship between the Fianna Fáil party and the Government, the so called Confidence and Supply Agreement is already at an end with a General Election almost inevitable early in the New Year.

THOSE who are of an age will have no difficulty in remembering the dreadful series of wars in the Balkans through the 1990s involving the states which formerly made up the country of Yugoslavia as they made their bid for freedom and self determination, free of Serb domination. They will especially remember the savagery and inhumanity of the Serbs who sought to extend their sphere of influence in the fractured country, annexe the neighbouring regions of Croatia, Bosnia and Kosovo and, in particular, to eliminate the Muslim population. The war, which was forged by the Serbian leader, Slobodan Milosovic, the Bosnian Serb leader, Radovan Karadic and especially the military instrument of their policies of genocide, General Ratko Mladic. During the Bosnian War, readers of The Dungarvan Observer got regular updates in regard to the humanitarian crisis caused by the war and in acknowledgement of the large quantity of humanitarian aid which was collected in the towns and villages of West Waterford where people were exceptionally generous. Last week, after nearly a quarter of a century, justice finally caught up with General Mladic, who was known as the ‘Butcher of Bosnia’, when he was sentenced to life imprisonment after being convicted of genocide and crimes against humanity. Among his war-crimes were the massacre at Srebrenica where 8,000 Muslim men and boys were slaughtered and his conduct of the siege of Sarajevo where his snipers killed civilians at will and he slowly starved the population there. The people of the city suffered greatly through shortages of food and water and Mladic boasted that he could take the city any time he liked, but preferred to impose severe hardship on the population through a drawn-out siege which cost ten thousand lives. That campaign in the Balkans coined the phrase ethnic cleansing as tens of thousands – mainly Muslims – were forced to leave their homes and seek shelter elsewhere. Mladic was sentenced to life imprisonment and will probably never see freedom again. This will be a minor consolation to those who lost family and friends in the war and perhaps a lesson to those who would consider such a course of prosecuting war. This, however, is unlikely to have much effect on dictators and would-be dictators. The territory of the old Yugoslavia has been a troubled land for generations and, with subdued animosity still reigning over the different states and factions, it will be generations yet before true peace is established and hostilities ended.

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Information evening regarding proposed new Grid Link and Haul Route for nine turbines at Knocknamona Windfarm in Dungarvan An opportunity for West Waterford residents to voice their opinion A LETTER received by Waterford City & County Council from An Bord Pleanála on the 16th November, 2017, has requested Ecopower Ltd. to submit a new planning application to Waterford City & County Council to connect the permitted Knocknamona Windfarm Substation to the existing Woodhouse transmission system at Kereen Upper, Aglish, County Waterford. “An Bord Pleanála has decided that the proposed development does not come within the scope of section 182A of the Planning and Development Act, 2000, as amended. Accordingly, any application for planning consent should be made to the local authority in accordance with the provisions of section 34 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000.” This means that Ecopower Ltd. must now submit a new separate planning application for

the grid route and haul route for Knocknamona Windfarm. This allows the people of West Waterford the opportunity to say ‘No’, yet again, to this windfarm that was rejected in 2014 by Waterford City & County Council. In preparation of the application being lodged concerned families and residents in the affected West Waterford communities are once again coming together and are organising an ‘Information Evening’ on the status of the proposed Knocknamona Windfarm. The Information Evening is taking place on Monday, 4th December, from 6.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. at Dromore Yard, Dromore Quay, Aglish, P51KO98. Details of the Haul Routes which will affect homeowners living on the L2022 [Lackenfune, Twomilebridge, Glenbeg, Ballycullane, Ballintaylor, Ballyguiry townlands] and the

L2024 [Pulla townlands] will be on display as will the details of the proposed new grid connection. Families who are currently living beside the Woodhouse Windfarm will be available to answer questions, so you can hear first-hand how their lives and health are being adversely affected on an ongoing basis. How the noise nuisance affects their sleep and how the flicker effect forces them to shut their curtains on sunny days. How the continuous motion of the blades gives them motion sickness and nausea. How the devaluation of their property causes untold financial worries for the future. Residents living in Aglish, Mount Stuart, Villierstown, Ballinameela, Drumhills and Carriglea townlands are especially encouraged to attend, to find out first-hand what they could be forced to endure if the Knocknamona Windfarm does

go ahead. Volunteers on the evening will be offering support to draft letters to the planning department at WCCC. An open invitation is offered to all residents of County Waterford and to our public representatives to attend and to support this event. The background to this ongoing planning application is that in August 2014 over 290 objections were received by Waterford City & County Council [WCCC] against the original Knocknamona Windfarm application to which WCCC refused permission. However, Ecopower Ltd appealed this decision to An Bord Pleanála and in December 2016, much to the disappointment of the huge number of people who objected initially, An Bord Pleanála granted permission for the Knocknamona Windfarm, but not for the haul route or the grid link. This important omission was

challenged recently in the High Court and WCCC have since been advised of this. Woodhouse Windfarm which is adjacent to the planned Knocknamona Windfarm has now been operational for over two years. It has been widely publicised that this wind farm which consists of 8 industrial wind turbines is causing severe nuisance and ill-health to families who live within a 2km radius of the industrial turbines. These families were led to believe by the Woodhouse developer [ESB] that the wind farm would have no impact whatsoever on their homes or health if they were outside the current guidelines of 500m set back distance. When guidelines were originally established wind turbines were 37m high – the guidelines then ensured that people’s houses were kept at a distance of at least ten times the height of the turbine. Now tur-

bines are 130m – 180m high, yet the new guidelines have not been amended to consider the difference in ratio between the height and the distance. People’s houses are now only four times the distance of the height of these industrial turbines that sport blades over forty metres long. The consequences for health and family life are extremely worrying. The Woodhouse families are now living with the constant regret that they did not object at the time to stop the Woodhouse Windfarm development. The Drumhills, Aglish & Dungarvan Wind Awareness group do not want you to live with regret for not objecting to this next raft of industrial installations on the Drumhills, the beautiful backbone to West Waterford. Please come along and be informed and act before it is too late!

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OPEN INVITE TO: THE RESIDENTS OF WEST WATERFORD & ELECTORATE

Information Evening regarding the proposed NEW Grid Link and Haul Route for the nine turbine Knocknamona Windfarm in Dungarvan Where: Dromore Yard, Dromore Quay Aglish, Co Waterford Postcode: P51KO98 When: Monday, 4th December Drop in From: 6pm - 9pm H A V E Y O U R S A Y Įġ S U P P O R T

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Waterford Local Enterprise Office and Dungarvan Credit Union set to host EnterpRISING Lunch Eamonn Coghlan announced as guest speaker . . . THE team at Waterford's Local Enterprise Office and Dungarvan Credit Union are set to host their inaugural EnterpRISING Lunch. The lunch and networking event will take place at 12.15 p.m. on Friday, December 1st, 2017 at Crew’s Restaurant, Dungarvan. Commenting on the upcoming event, Head of Enterprise at Waterford's Local Enterprise Office, Richie Walsh said, "We're delighted to announce our inaugural EnterpRISING lunch in Dungarvan ahead of the festive seasonal break. It's a timely occasion as the year draws to a close, to reflect on the achievements of 2017 and plan on bolstering and boosting your business for 2018. We hope to make this an annual occasion in Dungarvan and we look forward to seeing members of the business community for this networking and learning event." During the EnterpRISING Lunch Executive Business Mentor, Former Sentator & Olympian Eamonn Coghlan will be the lunch guest speaker and will be offering insights to the path to success and offer advise on how to set your sights even higher in the year ahead. A 3-time Olympian, Eamonn is known as the “Chairman of the Boards” for his unprecedented successes on the American indoor athletics circuit, winning 56 consecutive races. He won the famous Wanamaker Mile in Madison Square Garden a record seven times. He broke the world record for the indoor mile on three occasions and held this record for 18 years. In 1983 he became the first person to run under 3 min 50 sec for the indoor mile with a time of 3:49.78. That same year, he became Ireland’s first ever World Athletics Champion when he won the gold medal for the 5,000m in Helsinki. He also achieved two fourth places in the Olympics in the 1,500 meters in 1976 and the 5,000 meters in 1980. A talented public speaker and

Santa and his elf pictured with Mike Bumster and Maurice Troy as they gear up for the Cycle with Santa on the Waterford Greenway on Sunday, December 3rd. social commentator Eamonn is passionate about ethics & professionalism in Sport and high performance teams. Eamonn is also experienced in developing, training & motivating executive business teams both in the United Sates and Ireland. Eamonn is an engaging motivational business speaker and his lessons in sport; public and professional life gives him an ideal platform to motivate individuals and businesses alike on achieving their goals and effective management. Welcoming the event Sean Cleary, Manager of Dungarvan Credit Union said, “We are delighted to be associated with the Local Enterprise Office in promoting our Enterprise Loan to new and existing businesses. The Credit Union ethos is based around community and this is an ideal opportunity for us to enhance our involvement with local businesses. We are offering competitive interest rates combined with the expert advice provided by the Local Enterprise Office. We’re open for business!” The EnterpRISING Lunch 2017 will offer networking opportunities with fellow professionals and a chance to make new connections, expert insights from the event guest speaker and tips and techniques for boosting your business in 2018. Tickets to the EnterpRISING Lunch are €15 per person and available to book online in advance via www. localenterprise.ie/Waterford

Waterford Greenway will be a sea of red for Cycle with Santa on Sunday, December 3rd WATERFORD’S stunning Greenway will be a sea of red of Sunday, December 3rd, as families from all over the region and visitors to the area get on their bikes for the free Dungarvan Aglow 2017 Cycle with Santa. Waterford Greenway has been a major boost to the region with hotels and other accommodation providers, restaurants, coffee shops, bars, cycle hire outlets and other tourist-related services all reporting a boom in business and jobs since it opened earlier this year. The free Cycle with Santa event is perfect for anyone planning a cycle on the Greenway and starts out from the Scartore Car Park on Ballinroad on the Waterford side of Dungarvan at 2.30 p.m. Cycle with Santa organiser and Chairperson of Dungarvan Aglow, Colette

Bannon, urged families and those who love the Greenway to come along for the event which should take no longer than about 30 to 45 minutes. “The Greenway isn’t just for the Summer months and we’re delighted to be travelling it for our first ever Cycle with Santa.We start out from the car park near Clonea.The route is flat and suitable for absolutely everyone. “The cyclists will follow Santa and his Elf and there will be plenty fun for everyone with Disney characters dotted along the way. We’ve a great team of volunteers involved and our sponsor, Maurice Troy, has donated a bike for a raffle on the day. “There’s also loads of free entertainment afterwards in Walton Park where people are also welcome to have their photo taken with Santa. We’re hoping families will make a day

out of it and maybe do a bit of shopping, have a bite to eat, and take in the view of our spectacular lights display around the town.” Johnny Brunnock, Trails Officer with Waterford City and County Council says the council is delighted to be involved with another community event that positively promotes the Greenway as the fantastic amenity that it is, at this time of year in particular. “Since opening on 25th March the Greenway has witnessed usage figures higher than any of us could have ever imagined. It is something that the entire community has taken to their hearts. We are looking forward to the amazing Greenway story continuing into 2018,” he said. For more, visit https://www.facebook.com /ChristmasinDungarvan/

Dungarvan Observer Group of children pictured at the switching on of the Christmas Lights in Dungarvan and the start of Dungarvan Aglow Festival.

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The Fives brothers Shane and Darragh, show off the new Barrons Bakery Mobile Bread Market which will be used each Thursday at the Dungarvan Farmers’ Market.

Loaves and Fives BARRONS Bakery is pleased to announce the launch of their new Mobile Bread Market. The official launch took place on Saturday, November 11th in Barrons Coffee House and on The Square, Cappoquin. Kieran O’Connor was the MC for the event and he conducted a most interesting interview with local famous hurlers, Darragh and Shane Fives. Fr. Robert Arthure performed the blessing of the new vehicle before Shane and Darragh cut the ribbon and opened it for viewing. Shane and Darragh kindly provided a signed Waterford jersey for a raffle, which was won by Anthony Prendergast, Cappoquin. A word of thanks to Aidan Walsh for pro-

viding the sound system and a special word of thanks to all of our customers who attended on such a wet morning. This will be in use each Thursday morning at Dungarvan Farmer's Market. Due to the new location of the Market on the Square and other enforced changes, we needed to make this investment. This innovation will enhance the experience of our customers at the Market. We can display our breads and cakes in a more professional manner and with this new design, customers will not be exposed to the elements during the Winter months. We hope that this innovation will complement the modern

design of the Square and help improve Dungarvan Farmer's Market for all the customers and traders. This trailer was built and designed by Butler Mobile Systems and the signs and graphics were completed by Munster Signs and Print. The influx of people to the Waterford Greenway will further help to develop Waterford as a food/tourist destination. The people who step out along this wonderful route are highly impressed with the experience. As your local bakery, Barrons Bakery will continue to put our best foot forward in promoting and supporting our local area and economy.

Cappoquin company seeks to build 19 houses in Lismore A CAPPOQUIN company has sought permission to build 19 houses in Lismore. Dromana Developments Ltd., with a registered address at Dromana, Cappoquin, applied to Waterford City and County Council for permission to construct 19 houses of varying types, associated infrastructure and associated works at Railway Gardens, Station Road, Townspark East, Lismore. (Council planning ref-

erence: 17792). Public submissions deadline is 20th December, 2017 and Waterford Council is due to make a decision on the application by 19th January, 2018. NINE HOUSES AT BILBERRY Meanwhile, Nevin Construction, based in Waterford City, have sought permission to construct nine houses at Bilberry, Waterford.

The company is seeking to demolish an existing dwelling and construct the nine dwelling houses of varying types, with two metre high boundary wall / railing and associated site works at Waters Gate, Bilberry, Waterford. (Council reference: 17780). Public submissions deadline is 17th December, 2017 and Waterford Council is due to make a decision on the application by 16th January, 2018.

Same hill – different name THE Dungarvan Observer, at the request of Cllr. John Pratt, is happy to point out that a report

on last week’s edition regarding road signage should have referred to Tallow Hill and not “Lismore

Hill.” Cllr. Pratt says some constituents were confused by the error.

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SuperValu Tidy Towns - South East Region Awards Ceremony THIS year’s SuperValu Tidy Towns awards for the South East region were presented on Monday, 20th November, at a prize-giving ceremony in the Abbey Court Hotel, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary. SuperValu Tidy Towns winners were presented with their awards by Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring, T.D., and Julie Dorel, Corporate Communications Manager with SuperValu who are proud sponsors of the competition. Also joining the Minister on stage was Eimear Whittle of Fáilte Ireland. At the ceremony, Minister Ring spoke of the recently announced scheme which will allow SuperValu Tidy Towns committees to apply for a grant of between €1,000 and €4,000. Minister Ring said “Last Friday I was delighted to announce a grant scheme for the SuperValu Tidy Towns committees. Generations of people in communities have volunteered with Tidy Towns to make our country a place we can

all be proud of. I have nothing but admiration for the volunteers here tonight and across the country and this grant scheme is recognition from the Government of the huge contribution made by citizens in their own community. 2018 sees the 60th Anniversary of the SuperValu Tidy Towns competition and this grant scheme is just part of the Department’s celebration of that milestone.” Minister Ring added: “It is fantastic to have the opportunity this evening to meet SuperValu Tidy Towns groups across this region. These awards are just a small reward for the efforts of so many volunteers who take pride in their home town and work tirelessly to make it a better place now and for future generations. The unselfish effort and generosity displayed by these volunteers makes a huge difference in our communities. Today, we also recognise all the other SuperValu Tidy Towns groups not here today who are also committed to improving their community’s year on year but have yet to achieve formal recognition in the compe-

tition. I must make special mention of Birdhill, congratulations to them, as well as all of the other prize-winners.” The Minister also thanked Tidy Towns’ main sponsor, SuperValu. “For 26 years SuperValu has been involved in this competition at local and national level and they have helped it to flourish and grow and continue to demonstrate a real commitment to supporting local communities. They have worked closely with Department officials to help make it the success it is today.” Julie Dorel, SuperValu Corporate Communications Manager said: At SuperValu we believe in building vibrant local communities and the SuperValu Tidy Towns competition goes to the heart of what community is all about. The allocation of funding by Minister Ring to SuperValu Tidy Towns groups around the country in order to further improve their communities is a fitting gesture to mark the 60th anniversary of this competition. I have no doubt that the money

will be a huge boost to the groups and will be put to very good use in towns and villages around Ireland. The incredible dedication shown by the volunteers involved is truly admirable and continues to amaze us year after year. Their relentless commitment to working to build better local communities is what makes this competition the success it is today. As Ireland’s leading grocery retailer, with 219 stores across Ireland and retailers embedded in communities around the country, SuperValu is extremely proud to have sponsored Tidy Towns for the past 26 years, one of the longest running sponsorships in Ireland. I am delighted to recognise the dedication of Tidy Towns committees in the South East who are at the heart of their local communities, working tirelessly behind the scenes throughout the year to enhance their locality.” Interest in the SuperValu Tidy Towns competition has been stronger than ever in recent years and with a record 870 communities entering the competition in

Category E Gold Medal Winner – Dungarvan, County Waterford, accepted by Anne Marie Rossiter at the Abbey Court Hotel, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary. The Presentation of medal awards are presented by and Julie Dorel, SuperValu (left) and Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring T.D (right). [Sean Curtin True Media]

The Endeavour and County Awards to the town or village in each County making the greatest improvement on last year’s performance were presented by Julie Dorel, SuperValu (left) and Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring T.D (right). The judges commended in County Waterford - Stradbally, accepted by Cllr. Pat Nugent, Cathaoirleach of Waterford City & County Council at the Abbey Court Hotel, Nenagh, Co Tipperary. [Sean Curtin True Media]

The Endeavour and County Awards to the town or village in each County making the greatest improvement on last year’s performance were presented by Julie Dorel, SuperValu (left) and Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring T.D (right). The judges highly commended in County Waterford - Ardmore, accepted Mary Hennessy at the Abbey Court Hotel, Nenagh, Co Tipperary. [Sean Curtin True Media]

The Endeavour and County Awards to the town or village in each County making the greatest improvement on last year’s performance are presented by Julie Dorel, SuperValu (left) and Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring T.D (right). The County Award in County Waterford was Lismore accepted Willie Henry at the Abbey Court Hotel, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary. [Sean Curtin True Media]

Category B Medal Winner – Ardmore, Co. Waterford, accepted by Kathleen Troy at the Abbey Court Hotel, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary. The Presentation of medal awards were presented by Julie Dorel, SuperValu (left) and Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring T.D. (right).

Category C Gold Medal Winner – Lismore, Co. Waterford, accepted by Michael McBride at the Abbey Court Hotel, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary. The Presentation of medal awards were presented by Julie Dorel, SuperValu (left) and Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring T.D. (right)

Category A Medal Winner – Ballymacarbry, Co. Waterford, accepted by Thomas Crotty at the Abbey Court Hotel, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary. The Presentation of medal awards were presented by Julie Dorel, SuperValu (left) and Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring T.D. (right)

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 December, 2017

Children to benefit from Phil’s Road Run 2017 By Christy Parker PROCEEDS from an annual Fun Run to commemorate a Youghal woman who had strong connections with West Waterford will be donated to help four Youghal children this

year. The fourth Phil’s Fun Run, in honour of Phil Terry, will bring financial support to Conor Kenneally who, at just 17 months old, suffers from a life threatening condition that causes him great breathing diffi-

Thomas and Alex Lawlor at the launch of Phil's Road Run in Youghal which will be held again on December 21st in support of Thomas and Alex and two other children who live with various daily challenges in life.[John Hennessy]

culty. Conor needs feeding through a tube as he waits to be called for surgery to Crumlin Children’s Hospital, Dublin. The other beneficiaries will be brothers Thomas (17), Alex (8) Lawlor and seven year-old Jamie Hennessy, all of whom have been diagnosed with Autism. Phil Terry was married to Old Parish native Padjo Terry and the couple settled in the Dermot Hurley Estate Youghal, where they raised four children through 44 years of marriage. Phil passed away from bile duct cancer in December 2012, aged 65. The annual 5 km attracts participants from across the West Waterford/East Cork region and has raised over €45,000 for charitable causes since its inception. As per usual the event will depart from the Terry home, proceed via the Golf Links Road towards Youghal Strand before reverting by the Main Road back to Town Centre. LAUNCH The launch close to Terry’s home, at Youghal GAA’s Club Áras, was attended by the families involved and proved to be an occasion of good humour and poignancy. Addressing the attendance, Alison Lawlor said ‘her family was thrilled to be included, unexpectedly, as beneficiary’. She said that ‘Thomas’ official diagnoses in 2006 came with relief, as it clarified matters and helped towards accessing support’. In a brief interlude, Thomas himself said it was an honour to be nominated for the run. In a simple statement of perfect summary, he explained that Autism meant “I feel and see things a bit different from you. It’s as simple as that.” Alex also said a few words, expressing his delight at being present, his broad smile underlining his joy.

Kellie Lewis, Conor Kenneally and Aaron Kenneally at the launch of Phil's Road Run in Youghal which will be held again on December 21st in support of Conor and three other children who live with various daily challenges in life. [John Hennessy]

Alison continued how Autism was less a physical manifestation than “a developmental lifelong disability” that was unique to individuals. “You have to look at the positives and your children have to meet certain milestones at certain times”, she continued. She urged parents to retain belief on children with Autism. “Every child needs a little help, a little hope and somebody who believes in them”, she advised. “We all just want them to be accepted and included in society.” Her voice emotional, Alison thanked the Youghal Autism Group for its “huge support” and said her children enjoyed attending their gatherings. “They are fantastic”, she said. FUN RUN Phil’s Road Run “is not a race, it’s a fun run”, stresses Phil’s daughter Eithne. “You don’t even have to run - walking is fine!” In that regard par-

ticipants are urged to dress “as colourfully and as outrageously as they see fit! Phil loved life and would want it to be as fun an occasion as possible”, she adds. Runners may register at the nearby Youghal GAA Club Áras from 6.00 p.m. - 7.00 p.m. Pre-registration will also be available at Brook’s SuperValu and Youghal Credit Union closer to the date. Registration €5 per adult; Children under 16 free subject to being accompanied by an adult. Free buses will return participants to Club Áras, where showers, music and complimentary refreshments will be provided. There will be lots of prizes for various categories, including best fancy dress and generously donated by local and regional businesses. They include overnight stays at top hotels. Phil’s Road Run is on

Thursday, December 21st. Sponsorship cards available. See FB for updates; Email philsroadrun@gmail.com; tel: 0877619674.

Jamie Hennessy at the launch of Phil's Road Run in Youghal which will be held again on December 21st in support of Jamie and three other children who live with various daily challenges in life. [John Hennessy]

Faithlegg Golf Club celebrates its 25th anniversary NEXT year Faithlegg Golf Club celebrates its 25th anniversary, having opened its classic Paddy Merrigan-designed course in 1993. To celebrate 25 years, there is an exclusive Membership offer available, combining Membership for the rest of 2017 and all of the anniversary year of 2018 with an exceptional selection of extras including access to the Leisure Centre at Faithlegg House Hotel, golf lessons, a €100 dining card to be enjoyed experiencing award-winning head chef Jenny Flynn’s delicious food at Faithlegg House Hotel, and a 10% discount in the Red Cedar Lounge and Pro Shop, with some terms and conditions applying. Voted Best Golf Resort in Munster in 2017, with a championship yardage of 6,674 yards, the course at Faithlegg ensures that all levels of golfers are tested while at the same time enjoying the challenge. An excellent Winter course, Faithlegg offered Paddy Merrigan a perfect canvas to display his artistry 25 years ago, and he did it justice, seamlessly working the holes into a wonderful, rolling landscape and allowing the great, mature trees of the historic estate to frame his creations. Paddy Merrigan sadly won’t be present for the

anniversary as he passed away on January 13th of this year. An agricultural science graduate who became a lecturer in Soil Science, Paddy Merrigan initially worked with Eddie Hackett to create the links at Waterville, and then embarked on his own career as a golf architect in the late 1980s, creating more than 20 courses. Merrigan’s trademark undulating greens and cleverly placed water hazards at Faithlegg add to the difficulty of holes that often offer the inexpert player an easy option from the tee before presenting him with a tougher question on the approach. The course layout is exemplified by its memorable finishing holes with the 16th, 17th and 18th providing an exhilarating end to a golfing experience that is appealing and attractive to groups of all levels from all over Ireland. Host to the Ladies Irish Open Championship in 2000 and 2001 and the PGA Europro Tour from 2007 to 2009, the celebratory anniversary Membership at Faithlegg Golf Club starts at just €895 for new Members. For more information, call Karl Cullen, Director of Golf, on +353 (0)51 380591 Faithlegg GolfClub, Faithlegg, Co. Waterford, +353 (0)51 380587, www.faithlegggolfclub.com

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 December, 2017

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THE 61st Friary Sale of Work will be held in Lawlors Hotel this Friday, 1st December, commencing at 7.00 p.m. when the usual big crowd will be expected. This fun-filled few hours has been held on or about the this time for over sixty years now and in that time has generated untold financial benefits for the Missionary workers of the Augustinian and Mercy Communities in several locations in Africa most notably Nigeria. It is in that troubled country their Priests and Nuns continue to work to bring education, as well as spiritual and material benefits to the local population. “As we work to spread the Good News of the Gospel in those foreign fields,” says Fr. Tony Egan, Prior of St. Augustine’s, Dungarvan, “we must also look to the temporal welfare of the communities. In nurturing the soul and the mind, we must also help the local people nurture themselves phys-

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CLLR. Séamus O’Donnell has called for the speed limit to be increased on the N25 between Kilmeaden and Waterford. The councillor told November’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting that he was “embarrassed” when he was “nearly overtaken by sulkies” near the junction to Tramore recently. He described the present regime as “just a disaster” and little more than a way to “give more money to the government.” Cathaoirleach Tom Cronin said the councillor had “just stepped into the Comeragh” territory, while Cllr. Damien Geoghegan and senior engineer for roads Gabriel Hynes noted that all speed limits had been approved by the elected members themselves.”

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Lemybrien Tidy Towns are turning on the Christmas lights on Sunday, 3rd December. The fun will start at 4.30 p.m. in The Green. Come along for plenty of family fun, Santa will be there to help us and there will be an Express Santa Post Box to get your letters sent. We will also be holding our Christmas Cracker Raffle. Tickets are €10 each with some fantastic prizes to be won and a prize for every entry.

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Local man bound to the peace for obstructing Irish Water contractors Dungarvan District Court & Wa t e r f o r d C i r c u i t C r i m i n a l C o u r t Conditional discharge for theft, while drugs charge adjourned for report A DUNGARVAN man who admitted theft of food from a local retailer was given a conditional discharge in court last week, while a drugs charge was adjourned for a Probation Service report. James Whelan (21) with an address at 11 Connolly Row, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to theft of two cans of Red Bull and a chicken roll from the delicounter at Topaz Service Station, Youghal Road, Dungarvan, on 9th September, 2017. At a previous sitting of Dungarvan District Court Judge Terence Finn was told that the accused took the items, valued at €8.50 in total and left the shop without paying. Solicitor Martin Lavan said his client has produced compensation in court for the shop. Judge Finn marked the charge as proven, but no penalty imposed, under Section 1 (2) of Probation of Offenders Act. DRUGS CHARGE Meanwhile, the accused also pleaded guilty at last week’s Dungarvan District Court to a separate charge of being in possession of a controlled substance contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act at his home

on 23rd May, 2016. Inspector Larry Sheahan said Gardaí carried out a search of the accused’s address and found a quantity of cannabis herb on the date in question. He said the substance had an estimated street value of €55. “He admitted at the scene that it was for his own personal use,” Insp. Sheahan said. Mr. Lavan said his client has had substance issues in relation to cannabis and alcohol. “He is attending AA meetings two or three times a week,” Mr. Lavan said. “He is dealing with his issues and is in regular contact with a Counsellor at Aiséirí.” However, Insp. Sheahan said the Gardaí “have some lingering concerns”. While Insp. Sheahan acknowledged the accused “has come a long way and his appearance in court has had some effect”, he said the Gardaí have some lingering concerns regarding the possible continued use of cannabis. Judge Finn sought a Probation Service report on the accused with a focus on any substance abuse, and adjourned the case to 11th April, 2018.

Fine for late night public order offence A DUNGARVAN woman who pleaded guilty to a public order offence was fined last week. Danielle Considine (23) with an address at 40 Childers Estate, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to using threatening, abusive language and behaviour in a public place, contrary to Section 6 of the Public Order Act, at O’Connell Street, Dungarvan, on 20th February, 2017. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector Larry Sheahan told Judge Terence Finn that Gardaí attended to a disturbance at the Beeches housing estate, O’Connell Street, Dungarvan at 12.20 a.m. on the date in question. “The accused was present and arguing with a number of other individuals at the scene,” said Insp. Sheahan. “Due to her behaviour the Gardaí had to intervene and arrest the accused. She later apologised to Gardaí for her behaviour.” The court heard the accused has no previous convictions. Solicitor David Burke said his client was in a difficult relationship at the time. “They have now gone their separate ways. She has not come to any further Garda attention whatsoever,” Mr. Burke said. He said his client is involved with the Treo project. Judge Finn handed down a €250 fine for the public order offence.

A WATER meter protester, who obstructed Irish Water contractors carrying out installation work on a public street in Dungarvan, was bound to the peace for 18 months in Waterford Circuit Criminal Court last week. Derek Palmer (24) with an address at No. 61, Cathal Brugha Pl., Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to obstructing and interfering with workmen installing water meters at Shandon, Dungarvan, on May 15th, 2015. Gardai were called to the scene at Cois Abha Estate and

found the defendant and another man inside a construction barrier where water meters were being installed by GMC Sierra. The foreman, Mr. Tennison asked the defendant to leave but he refused and remained inside the barrier. He was cautioned and on three occasions was asked to leave and finally he was arrested and taken to Dungarvan Garda Station. Barrister David Bulbulia, instructed by David Burke, solr., said despite his client’s refusal to leave the defendant was fully co-operative. There had been a

high level of aggression and threats of violence in other water protests and there was none in Dungarvan on this occasion. The defendant took the cause on himself and was there to protest. Since then he acknowledged that he committed an offence and apologised. He was now living in the UK where he was working as a barman in a holiday camp. He wished to apologise for his behaviour and his guilty plea prevented a trial before a Jury that would have taken up considerable resources

and discommoded witnesses. Judge Eugene O’Kelly said there would be inevitable chaos if individuals were allowed to make private determinations according to their own views. Protestors must respect the law. The defendant had gained an insight into his offending and now realised what he did was wrong. The court was pleased to learn that he had moved on with his life and had met a young lady. He was now living in the UK and a term of imprisonment was not appropriate in this case.

Collapse of “car hijacking” case CONCERN about the independence of an informal Garda identity parade in Dungarvan led to the collapse of a “car hijacking” case in Waterford Circuit Criminal Court last week. Patrick Fraher (18), with an address at No. 21, Hillview Drive, Dungarvan, was found not guilty by direction of the trial judge of assault causing harm, the unlawful seizure of a car as well as the theft of a mobile phone valued €50 on February 28th, 2016. Judge Eugene O’Kelly said he was disappointed to see that the Garda who carried out the informal identity parade, did not have meticulous note of the parade and did not even know where he met the witness. He said he was not criticising the mistake in the Garda evidence or the location of the

parade but he was critical of the fact he did not have a meticulous note of the parade. There was no doubt about the sincerity of the Garda but it led to grave concern about the independence of the Garda witness in conducting the informal parade, said the Judge. The procedure carried out had all the hallmarks of placing the injured party in the vicinity of the Garda Station knowing that the defendant was to be released from the Garda Station. All fairness evaporated when he expressed the hopes that the defendant would he identified. On the opening day of the trial the Jury was told it was the prosecution’s allegation that the accused and another man took the car by force, threat and intimidation in Dungarvan.The driver

of the car Ray Hallahan, of Villierstown, was intimidated into driving the accused and another man around Dungarvan over a period of approximately 45 minutes. In evidence Michael Bray said he noticed two men watching them when they came out of Lidl supermarket. One of the men stood in front of the car and the other came around to the driver’s window. They were asked if they had “fags” and were called liars when they said ‘no’. When they tried to leave, one of the men grabbed the steering wheel and yanked it to the side. One of the men climbed through the driver’s window and got into the back seat. The man said “drive, drive, drive” and indicated driving to Waterford or “the other side of town”. The

car turned into a narrow road and stopped. A tyre burst when it hit a kerb. One of the men punched him in the face for about ten minutes and he thought it would never end. It was a vicious beating and he was terrified. He suffered a nose bleed. There was blood all over the car and when they managed to escape they went to CareDoc in Cappoquin. Describing the identity parade, the witness said some days after his ordeal he sat in the back of an unmarked Garda car in Dungarvan and waited for 50 minutes before one of the attackers walked past. When the defendant passed he remembered the man’s face straight away. At that stage Judge O’Kelly directed the Jury to return a not guilty verdict.

Teenager had traces of cannabinoids in his system A DUNGARVAN teenager who was found driving without insurance was also found to have traces of cannabinoids in his system. Jordan Sexton (19) unemployed with an address at 27 Byrneville, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to driving a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant to such an extent as to be incapable of having proper control of the vehicle, contrary to Section 4 (1) of the Road Traffic

Act, at King Street, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, on 28th January, 2017. The accused also pleaded guilty to not having insurance and not having a driving licence at the same location and date. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court Inspector Larry Sheahan said Gardaí stopped the accused driving at King Street, Abbeyside, after he had driven over a nearby mini-roundabout. The accused was arrested and

brought to the Garda Station, where a sample of blood revealed trace amounts of cannabinoids in his system. He said the accused did not have insurance at the time and never held a driving licence. The accused has previous convictions, but none under the Road Traffic Act. Solicitor David Burke said his client is well known to the court. He said his client is participating in a recovery programme and

is residing at a half-way house in Cork. “He is moving on with his life,” Mr. Burke said. For the charge of driving while under the influence of an intoxicant, Judge Finn handed down a €400 fine and a four year driving disqualification. The other charges of not having insurance, driving with no licence and failing to produce licence were marked as proven and taken into consideration.

Case further adjourned to monitor accused A COUNTY Waterford man who had previously admitted possession of cannabis for his own use had his case adjourned again for further monitoring. Nicholas Power (35) with an address at Ballyvadden, Kill, County Waterford, had pleaded guilty at a previous sitting of the District Court to possession of cannabis for his own personal use, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at Wolfe Tone Road, Dungarvan, on 22nd July, 2016. The court heard at the time that the accused was found in possession of approximately €10 worth of cannabis for his own personal use.

The accused has previous convictions, including some which relate to offences under the Misuse of Drugs Act. A Probation Service report indicated that the accused could be at the high-end of the risk scale to potentially reoffend, and his case was adjourned to monitor his behaviour. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, solicitor Paddy Gordon said his client hasn’t fallen foul of the law since. Inspector Larry Sheahan confirmed that the accused has not come to any Garda attention in recent times. However, Judge Terence Finn said he would adjourn the case to 11th April, 2018, to further monitor the accused.

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LIONS CLUB CHRISTMAS 2017 DUNGARVAN LIONS CLUB invites Applications from individuals and families living in West Waterford who feel that they need help and would like to receive a Christmas Voucher As a Lions Club we are very aware that, apart from the people that we have traditionally helped, there has been a substantial increase in recent years in the number of people experiencing hardship, coping with difficult circumstances and struggling financially to make ends meet.

Jenny Beresford (Dungarvan Aglow), Dean Draper, Fr. Egan, Cllr. Damien Geoghegan, Nikita Whelan, Cllr. Pat Nugent (Mayor of Waterford City & County Council), Cllr. Michael J. O'Ryan, Cllr. John Pratt, Cllr. Siobhan Whelan, Shelly and MJ Shanahan, Ann Marie Rossitter (President Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber) and Cllr. Seamus O'Donnell, pictured at the switching on of the Christmas Lights in Dungarvan and the start of the Dungarvan Aglow Festival. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Conditional discharge for man who admitted three thefts A DUNGARVAN man who pleaded guilty to theft on three occasions from local retailers was given a conditional discharge in court last week. Andy Burke (20) with an address at 41 Childers Estate, Dungarvan, and an address in Monaghan, had pleaded guilty at a previous sitting of the District Court to theft from Eurogiant, Dungarvan, on 12th and 19th January, 2016; and theft from Dunnes Stores,

Dungarvan, on 19th February, 2016. The court heard at the time that on each occasion the accused entered the shops and took items without paying for them. The case was adjourned for a Probation Service report. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court solicitor Niall King said his client now resides in Monaghan with his partner. He said the accused was present in court

with his father, who lives in Dungarvan. “My client has been no trouble since these incidents,” Mr. King said. “He has found a new lease of life.” Inspector Larry Sheahan confirmed the accused has not come to any Garda attention since he moved to Monaghan. Judge Finn marked the offences as proven, but no penalty imposed, under Section 1 (2) of Probation of Offenders Act.

We would encourage and welcome applications for assistance where a genuine individual or family need exists. If you feel that you need help this Christmas and would like to receive a Lions Club Christmas Voucher, please send your APPLICATION* in writing to : CHRISTMAS APPEAL, P.O. BOX 600, DUNGARVAN POST OFFICE or Email: dungarvanlionsclub@gmail.com Applications should include the following information : • your name and address • contact telephone number • details about your particular circumstances which you believe will be helpful to us in assessing the level of assistance we can provide (we always seek to distribute available funds in the West Waterford area to optimum effect). *ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE TREATED IN THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE The CLOSING DATE for applications is

Monday 11th December 2017 PLEASE NOTE: We may not be able to process your application if - It does not include all the above required information, - It is not sent in writing to the P.O. box / e-mail above, or - We receive your application after the closing date.

Four year disqualification for drink driving conviction A DUNGARVAN man who was convicted of a drink driving charge was put off the road for four years. John Horgan (60) unemployed, with an address at 10 Father Twomey Road, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to driving a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant at Kilrush, Dungarvan, on 29th March, 2017. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court Inspector Larry Sheahan told Judge Terence Finn that Gardaí received a report of a vehicle driving erratically at Master McGrath, Ballymacmague. “Gardaí observed the vehicle driving erratically and veering from side to side. They

stopped the vehicle at Kilrush,” Insp. Sheahan said. He said from the Garda’s observations, the accused was very intoxicated, with slurred speech and unsteady on his feet. “He had to be helped into the patrol car,” said Insp. Sheahan. Insp. Sheahan said that a doctor was summoned to the Garda Station to take a sample of blood or urine. However, because the doctor did not turn up within the required statutory three hours to take the sample, there was no analysis of the quantity of alcohol in the accused’s system. Insp. Sheahan said the case was being prosecuted on the Garda’s observations.

Solicitor Niall King said his client has no previous convictions. He asked the court to take into account his client’s plea of guilty and the fact that he did not contest the case. “He put his hands up straight away,” Mr. King said. “My client has an issue with regards to the consumption of alcohol and he is fighting it on a constant basis. “He is dealing with his issues, but is finding it difficult.” Mr. King said it would be inconvenient for his client to lose his licence. Judge Finn handed down a €400 fine and disqualified the accused from driving for four years.

Bench warrant expunged for man who was summonsed to court in error A BENCH warrant which was issued for the arrest of a person who had failed to attend court was expunged after it was revealed he was summonsed to court in error. Previously, a bench warrant had been issued for the arrest of Brian Cullinane (41) with an address at 8 Meadowlands, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, for not appearing at a sitting of the

District Court on 25th October last, to answer allegations that he did not have insurance and failed to produce his insurance at Windgap, Dungarvan, on 29th May, 2017. However, at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, it transpired that the accused did subsequently attend the Garda Station to produce his insurance certificate, which was in order.

Judge Terence Finn was told that there was a failure to note on the Garda system that the accused had produced his documentation and a court summons was issued in error, when it shouldn’t have been issued. The investigating Garda said he apologised to the accused for the error. The accused said that he accepted the Garda apology over the error.

Brian Cullinane, who was in court on foot of the bench warrant being executed, said he was surprised to get a call from his father to say his name was in the local paper about the bench warrant being issued. “The power of the press,” commented Judge Finn before he expunged the bench warrant and struck out the alleged charges against the accused.

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Further Education Courses SPORTS MANY of our courses provide a stepping stone to different career opportunities. Teresa Keith used the results from her Sport, Exercise and Coaching qualification to apply for Recreation and Sports Management in WIT. She successfully completed the degree and is now doing a Masters in Sports Psychology. ‘I would like to continue to expand my Pilates classes. In addition to work as an exercise psychologist in a doctors office as a supporting role for lifestyle changes’. Thomas O’Brien also successfully completed the Sports, Exercise and Coaching course and is about to graduate with an Honours degree in Sports, Coaching and Performance. One of the career options Thomas is thinking of includes ‘working in Sports Development inclusive of GAA and other sporting partnerships’ as well as ‘Senior Inter-county coach and / or Sports Performance Development Director’. QQI LEVEL 5 SPORT, EXERCISE AND COACHING Soccer/GAA coaching and Sport and Recreation Studies are two of the modules included on this course. There is also the option of availing of additional qualifications such as FAI Kick Start Coaching and IRFU Rugby Coaching. It is ideal for anybody interested in working in leisure centres, sporting organisations and governing bodies as well as coaching. QQI LEVEL 5 SPORTS SCIENCE This course has been developed to give successful graduates the option of applying for Sport Studies and Physical Education in UCC. Modules include anatomy and physiology, exercise and fitness and nutrition. Other progression opportunities include BSC Sport Science in Carlow IT. These universities have reserved places for students with QQI awards. Higher Education Links scheme (HELS) gives learners the opportunity to use level 5 major awards to apply through the CAO for a place at a University or Institute of Technology. Graduates that have achieved five distinctions can apply through the CAO on a competitive basis. Many of our students have availed of the expert advice offered by our Career guidance teacher when applying through the CAO. Thomas explained the reason why he chose to study at Coláiste Chathail Naofa was ‘knowing that I would be learning from people with real world experience and an abundance of knowledge in the sporting area I was looking to gain entry to’. Teresa said that ‘The instructors inspired and encouraged me to reach further’. Further details of all of our courses is available on our website www.ccndungarvan.com. You can also follow us on facebook at Coláiste Chathail Naofa – College of Further Education @ccnplc for the latest updates.

Rayleen and Joan Clancy pictured in Lismore Castle at the Dungarvan & [Dan McGrath] West Waterford Chamber FBD Awards 2017.

Representatives of the Purple Flag Working Group: Flash Gordon, Revolution Gastro Bar; Maureen Fitzsimons, Waterford City & County Council; Celine Casey, WIT Students Union; Eric O’Brien, Rapid Cabs and Chair of the Working Group; Donal O’Brien, The Reg; Paul Dower, Waterford In Your Pocket. [Photo credit – WIYP]

Waterford launches Ireland’s first 'Ask for Angela' Campaign PURPLE Flag Waterford, partnering with WIT Students Union and working with local venues, have launched ‘Ask For Angela’ - a simple code-word campaign for people feeling unsafe while on a night out. The campaign, welcomed by local venue owners and managers as a positive step in raising the perception of safety in Waterford, will be fully in place for the busy Christmas party season.

Eric O’Brien, Chair of the Purple Flag Working Group, outlined that the 'Ask for Angela' campaign gives assurance that where required, assistance is available. He commended the support shown by venues who will display campaign posters encouraging those in a situation where they feel vulnerable to approach staff and ask for 'Angela'. “This code word will alert staff that help is needed to get out of

a situation discreetly. Angela is a play on the word (guardian) Angel. The posters are posted in male and female toilets, and provide reassurance there is support available if needed," Eric said. The campaign has got global attention since introduced by Hayley Child in Lincolnshire, England in 2016. Michael Murphy, President of WIT Students Union commented, “The ‘Ask For Angela’

campaign has the potential to make Waterford a safer place by encouraging people to discreetly ask for help by going to venue staff and 'Ask for Angela' - a phrase aimed at alerting staff so they can help defuse a situation. It is encouraging to see so many local businesses engaging with the campaign, all with a common objective to protect people who find themselves in vulnerable or distressing situations.”

Gemma Power, Admin Level 5 and family at the Coláiste Chathail Naofa, PLC Graduation 2017 held in the Park Hotel.

[Pat Crowley]

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Cork ARC Cancer Support House hosting two fundraising events for Youghal service By Christy Parker CORK ARC Cancer Support is hosting two fundraising events this week in aid of its recentlyopened facility in Youghal. First up is a Christmas Market on Sunday, 10th December, at the Garryvoe Hotel. The Centre’s fundraise officer Lyn Farrell promises “a treasure trove of local arts & crafts including wood turning, art, jewellery and basketry.” Locally produced jams, chutneys, breads and cakes will be available also. Stalls open from 11.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Admission free. GIRLS NIGHT OUT Men look away! Chick Flicks against Cancer is a ladies-only initiative recently established by Cork woman Ann Craughwell. The group will screen the beloved 2003 Christmas Movie Love Actually at Youghal’s Mall Arts Centre on Wednesday, December 13th.

Starring Hugh Grant, Liam Neeson, Emma Thompson and Colin Firth, the films portrays the travails of eight diverse couples as they manage their love lives across loosely inter-related narrative during a hectic month before Christmas in London. A previous ‘Chick Flicks’ instalment for the cancer support facility last July caught the public imagination and proved highly successful.“That was in Midleton and this time we are hoping that the ladies of west Waterford and east Cork will come out in force for what will be a very enjoyable event”, says Lynn, totally willing to talk to a male for now! “Love Actually is a fantastic Christmas movie and lovely evening's entertainment of escapism”, she assures. The night is sponsored by local businesses, including a raffle with plenty of top class prizes. Film starts 7.00 p.m.Tickets costing €10 are available online at www.corkcancersupport.ie, at

the Cork ARC house on Friar Street or at the door on the night. CANCER SUPPORT SERVICE The Cork ARC Cancer Support House was established thanks to generous support from the people of west Waterford and east Cork. The service is free of charge to cancer patients, family members, carers and friends. Cork ARC Cancer Support House offers a drop in service every Wednesday between 10.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. and offers counselling, therapeutic massage and reflexology to visitors, again free of charge. No appointments or referrals necessary. Telephone support is also available every Wednesday, on 024 91654. At this time it is also prudent to remember the late Clare O’Neill from Aglish, the centre’s co-ordinator who so tragically lost her life during Storm Ophelia. RIP.

Sightlines to be improved at N25 junction Rumble strips sought for Ring junction A CLUMP of trees which are causing sightline issues at a junction on the N25 will be removed next week. Independent Councillor Seamus O’Donnell raised concerns about the L2039 junction with the N25. “It is a dangerous junction because vehicles coming out onto the N25 can’t see traffic coming from the right (from the direction of the sweep),” Cllr. O’Donnell said. “I received a number of calls over the last few months about the junction. Motorists can’t see the traffic coming down that

road and they are doing 100 km/h. One driver was nearly ‘blown off the road’. “I was informed by the engineer that the work will be carried out next week to clear the trees on the right for about 250 metres up from the junction. That should help to improve the sightlines and I welcome that,” Cllr. O’Donnell said. He acknowledged that some other Councillors have also raised concerns about the junction in question. RUMBLE STRIPS Meanwhile, Cllr. O’Donnell said he is seeking the Council to

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put down rumble strips at the Ring junction (R674) with the N25. “I am seeking these rumble strips for safety reasons. There have been incidents in the past with vehicles going through the junction and crossing the N25, crashing into the adjacent barrier,” Cllr. O’Donnell said. “The barrier is still damaged from a previous incident,” he said. “The rumble strips should help with road safety at that junction and I hope they will be put down fairly shortly,” Cllr. O’Donnell added.

By Donal Buckley

Belated Dedication TWO weeks ago, I wrote a piece in the Portrait of an Artist column about the painter Frederick William Burton. Attached to that piece was a photograph of "The Meeting on the Turret Stairs; Hellelil and Hildebrand" by Burton. I had intended to, and should have dedicated the use of that photograph to The National Gallery of Ireland. I have been to the National Gallery on many occasions and it is the brightest jewel in the sparkling treasures of Ireland. They are currently having an exhibition called, Frederick

William Burton: For The Love Of Art which has been showing in The National Gallery of Ireland since October and will be open to the public until January 14th, 2018. The exhibition is being curated by Dr. Marie Bourke, former Head of Education at The NGI. The National Gallery is free to the public, although certain special exhibitions have a nominal admission fee. For information phone 01-6633519 or see the website; www.nationalgallery.ie

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By Donal Buckley

Patricia Kiely (Padraigín Ní Chadhla) THE English language has been made all the more lyrical by being sieved through the vocal chords of Aran islanders. So says Patricia Kiely about "The Playboy of the Western World", a play by John Millington Synge. Language is a very important aspect of Patricia's life. Coming from the Gaeltacht stronghold of Sean Phobail, she was immersed in the Irish tongue from an early age. As a teacher in Scoil na Leanaí, she was instrumental in nurturing the Gaelic language and culture in young people over many years. Among those young people was a boy named Peter Coonan who later went on to star in RTE drama "Love/Hate". She is no "token" English speaker either, as her involvement in public speaking and debating with Macra na Feirme will testify. Beyond all that, there is Patricia's love of Amateur Dramatics. She has been involved in several iconic plays over the years and is currently in rehearsals for Aisteorí an tSean Phobail's production of "The Cripple of Inishmaan" by Martin McDonagh. I met Patricia Kiely for a coffee at The Ormond Cafe in The Square, Dungarvan. We spoke about drama specifically and life in general. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PLAY? J.M. Synge's Playboy of the Western World. There is a hybrid language peculiar to this country which is known as Hiberno-English. It’s not just Irish pronunciations of English words, it’s more than that. In Synge's play, there is a tone and inflection to the dialogue that creates a more evocative and poetic narrative. It’s like listening to a favourite song, emotionally sung. WHO IS YOUR FAVOURITE ACTRESS? There are so many great actresses out there right now. Both young and more experienced stars have proved their abilities in diverse roles and genres. Top of the tree, in my opinion, is Donald Trump's "best friend", Meryl Streep. She has been nominated for an Academy Award 20 times and won it on three occasions. Meryl has portrayed Lindy Chamberlain and Margaret Thatcher and also starred in "Dancing at Lughnasa" by our own Brian Friel. WHO IS YOUR FAVOURITE DIRECTOR? On the big screen, Christopher Nolan. He is not only a superb director but a great writer as well. He wrote and directed "Dunkirk", "Inception", "The Prestige" ,"The Dark Knight" and "Interstellar". On stage, it has to be Garry Hynes. She was a co-founder and artistic director of the Druid Theatre. She was also artistic director, at various times, of The Abbey Theatre, The Royal Shakespeare Company and The Royal Exchange in Manchester. She was also the first woman to win a Tony Award for direction (The Beauty Queen of Leenane 1998). DO YOU HAVE A FAVOURITE BOOK? Patrick Kavanagh's book "The Green Fool"

A scene from Aisteoiri an tSean Phobail’s production of “The Cripple of Inishmaan”.

perfectly describes a small country place where any of us could have lived. Then there is "Northern Lights" by Philip Pullman (from "His Dark Materials" trilogy) which is known in North America and on film as "The Golden Compass". One of the greatest ever Irish language novels has to be "An Béal Bocht" by Brian O'Nolan (if you prefer Myles na gCopaleen or Flann O'Brien). It’s funny and dark in equal measure. Patricia Kiely has been involved in many major dramatic productions in the West Waterford area. She has either starred in or been involved behind the scenes with such eclectic classics as "The Playboy of the Western World", "Calamity Jane", "Year of the Hiker" and "The Pirates of Penzance" with the Dungarvan Music and Choral Society. In 1996, she was part of the hugely successful "An Dochtúir Breaga" by Moliere for the Oireachtais. Recently she was involved with the critically acclaimed "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck. The Dungarvan Dramatic Club's production played to packed houses of highly appreciative audiences every night. Patricia is currently rehearsing for Aisteoirí an tSean Phobail's presentation of "The Cripple of Inishmaan" by Martin McDonagh. The play, directed by Declan Terry, is on in Halla Colmán, Old Parish from November 30th through to December 3rd, nightly at 8.30 p.m.To book tickets, call Lorraine on 087-7908807. The proceeds of the play will go to Scoil Náisiúnta Bhaile Mhic Airt. Appropriate to "The Cripple of Inishmaan", I would like Patricia Kiely and the rest of the cast and crew to 'break a leg'. Go raibh maith agat, Padraigín. Is dócha liom, ta tú sásta leis an portráid seo.

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Graduation Ceremony at Waterford Wexford Education and Training Board OVER 70 learners from all across Waterford and Wexford were awarded their graduation certificates at Waterford Wexford Education and Training Board (WWETB) by the Waterford Metropolitan Mayor Cllr. Sean Reinhardt on Friday, November 17th, 2017. The graduates from all across the South East region qualified in a range of disciplines including Furniture Design and Making, Construction Ground Work Skills, Information Technology Applications, Classic Car Restoration, Hairdressing, Training Delivery and Evaluation, Manual and Computerised Payroll and

Bookkeeping, Reception and Frontline Office Skills, Early Childhood Care in Education, Health Service Skills, Food and Beverage Traineeship and Crystal Manufacturing with the House of Waterford Crystal. In his presentation of graduation certificates at the Waterford Training Centre, Mayor Reinhardt said, "It is always fantastic to celebrate a milestone like today's graduation; I am delighted to be here to celebrate with all of today's hardworking graduates. I returned to education with the ETB, so I too am a past pupil; I am very proud of this organisation. Education offers us the tools

and the keys to choosing whatever we do in life, choosing to study for a qualification with the ETB has now opened doors for you and will in the future continue to offer you more choices in life; choices that you would not otherwise have and you can now choose to do something that you love. I would like to wish all of the graduates the very best of luck with whatever path in life you select." Commenting at the Graduation Ceremony Kevin Lewis, Chief Executive of Waterford Wexford Education and Training Board said, "This occasion is the high point in the

year for both the graduates and the staff at Waterford and Wexford Training Centres, it is the culmination of a great deal of hard work by both parties. Attaining globally recognised skills and qualifications are critical to in order to continue to grow our economy, and it is our aim to deliver innovative training courses that meet the needs of Industry, and to assist our learners in securing and developing their careers. We are delighted to help to achieve this again this year and to also continue to grow our strategic industry partnerships with the Canadian Boilermakers Association and the House of Waterford Crystal to name but a

few. It is through strategic collaborations like these that we ensure excellent career prospects and global opportunities for all of our graduates. Everyone at WWETB would like to congratulate all of the graduates on their hard work and offer every good wish for their future ambitions, they should be very proud of what they have accomplished." In 2016, over 3,000 learners undertook training with Waterford and Wexford Training Services. The graduates were awarded certificates for their study; some of these students have completed full-time day and night courses,

others include those who have chosen to return to study and a number of part-time night class students were also awarded. A variety of courses suitable for many different learners including jobseekers, people entering the workforce for the first time, early school leavers, people with disabilities, those wishing to change careers and people looking to refresh their knowledge or gain new skills are delivered by Waterford Wexford Education and Training Board, for further details see www.wwetbtraining.ie and www.fetchcourses.ie or www.facebook.com/WaterfordWexford-Training-Services

Graham Kerr pictured at the Waterford Wexford Education and Training Board (WWETB) graduation ceremony receiving his certificate in Furniture Design & Making from John Cassidy Area Training Manager WWETB), Cllr. Sean Reinhardt Waterford Metropolitan Mayor and Kevin Lewis (CEO WWETB). [Leo Murphy]

Classic Car Restoration Course graduates pictured with their Instructor Pat Bolger, John Cassidy Area Training Manager WWETB), Cllr. Sean Reinhardt Waterford Metropolitan Mayor and Kevin Lewis (CEO WWETB).

Gerald Jordan pictured at the Waterford Wexford Education and Training Board (WWETB) graduation ceremony receiving his certificate in Classic Car Restoration from John Cassidy Area Training Manager WWETB), Cllr. Sean Reinhardt Waterford Metropolitan Mayor and Kevin Lewis (CEO WWETB). [Leo Murphy]

Shauna Keyes pictured at the Waterford Wexford Education and Training Board (WWETB) graduation ceremony receiving her certificate in Reception and front line office skills from John Cassidy Area Training Manager WWETB), Cllr. Sean Reinhardt Waterford Metropolitan Mayor and Kevin Lewis (CEO WWETB). [Leo Murphy]

Naomi Malone pictured at the Waterford Wexford Education and Training Board (WWETB) graduation ceremony receiving her certificate in Early Childhood Care & Education from John Cassidy Area Training Manager WWETB), [Leo Murphy] Cllr. Sean Reinhardt Waterford Metropolitan Mayor and Kevin Lewis (CEO WWETB).

Hairdressing graduates pictured with their Instructor Dianne Murphy, John Cassidy Area Training Manager WWETB), [Leo Murphy] Cllr. Sean Reinhardt Waterford Metropolitan Mayor and Kevin Lewis (CEO WWETB).

[Leo Murphy]

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GRATTAN SQUARE HERITAGE PROJECT

The GAA & Sport in Dungarvan & Abbeyside PLAQUE LOCATION: TOM CURRAN’S HARDWARE, 25 GRATTAN SQURE, DUNGARVAN THE GAA has a long and storied history in our community. The Waterford County Board of the GAA was established in 1886 at a meeting in Kilmacthomas. Long before clubs were formally established hurling and football were played on streets and in fields throughout Dungarvan & Abbeyside. Dungarvan GAA Club was affiliated to the Gaelic Athletic Association on June, 1st 1885 - the first club in Waterford to do so. Dungarvan currently heads the roll of honour in the Waterford Senior Football Championship with a total of 19 wins. Abbeyside / Ballinacourty GAA Club has a more recent history, being formed in 1967 as a result of the amalgamation of Abbeyside Hurling and Football Clubs with Ballinacourty Football Club. Early records show that Abbeyside first fielded a championship hurling team in 1927. Ballinacourty became established as the home of Gaelic football in the Parish in 1947 having been preceded by Ballinroad, The Pike and Ballycoe. Over the years, various local club's have waxed and waned and we've included some photos of these defunct clubs here. In 1948 Waterford won the All-Ireland crown for the first time in their history, by defeating Dublin 6-7 to 4-2 in the final. Here are some pen pictures of

The illustration by Rachael Power of the 1948 medal on which the plaque engraving was based.

The shopfront of the "Tom Curran's Hardware" showing the heritage plaque at the threshold. local players that appeared in the Waterford News prior to the final. Jackie Goode - 24, 5ft. 8ins., 12st. 21bs., tannery worker in Dungarvan, plays left-full back. Brother of the Co. Secretary. He has won four senior football medals and three minor hurling medals with Dungarvan. Johnny O'Connor - 20, 5ft. 8ins., 11st. 71bs., student St. Patrick's, Drumcondra, Dublin plays at centre field. He has won the Co. Dublin championship with U.C.D. this year, was a prodigy at St. Augustine's, Dungarvan. He is the baby of the team, and what a baby. Christy Moylan - 33, 5ft. 5ins., 11st. 7Ibs., creamery worker in

Tom Curran's 1948 All-Ireland Medal.

Dungarvan, he plays left half-forward. He has won five Railway Cup medals, four football medals and one county hurling medal with Dungarvan. He was on the 1938 defeated team. Tom Curran- 28, 5ft. 11ins., 14st., clerk in Messrs. Moloney and Co., Dungarvan, he plays left full forward. He has won a Munster junior football medal, four medals in football and one medal in hurling playing with Dungarvan. WHY WAS THIS SUBJECT SELECTED? Historians have a difficult time dealing with sporting achievement. For a brief moment a contest seems like the most important thing that ever happened but

once the final whistle blows it's on to the next game. The memory of the triumph or performance quickly fades. Considering the importance of sport in the life of our community, it is probably under-represented in our history books due to the ephemeral nature of contests. This plaque is not just about the 1948 (or 1959) hurling triumph. It also celebrates the part that all sport plays in our town. From street hurling to senior hurling, from tennis to boxing, sport is oftentimes the glue that binds our community together. Grattan Square was where many sporting triumphs (in all codes & disciplines) were celebrated over the past 200 years. Considering his role in securing Waterford's first Senior All-Ireland Hurling title, it is very appropriate that this plaque should be sited at the door of Tom Curran's Hardware Shop. WHAT IS THE IMAGE ON THE PLAQUE? The original illustration for the plaque is a sketch of Tom Curran's 1948 All Ireland Senior Hurling Medal. 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.

The engraved plaque at the threshold of "Tom Curran's".

Kerri Bedell and her dog 'Lucy', suitably decked out for the switching on of the Christmas Lights in Dungarvan and the start of the Dungarvan Aglow Festival. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Embarking on a new Pontoon in Youghal CORK County Council is delighted to announce that works are almost complete on the construction of the 25-metre (double sided) floating pontoon, for Youghal, to be located at Nealons Quay. This announcement follows funding applications of 2015 for moorings and pontoon facilities to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, which to-date has been part successful, with the installation of 6 visitor moorings back in 2016. In July of this year, however, the Department announced substantial funding for the Pontoon. Cork County Council was “shovel ready” for the project at that stage and committed remainder of the required funding. “The installation of this pontoon will be a fantastic asset to Youghal and its maritime activities, particularly to visiting boat owners and sailors who may now come ashore on foot without the requirement of a tender /dingy.” said Helen Mulcahy of East Cork Municipal District. “Our boating fraternity may now enjoy Youghal for its land and sea facilities with a smooth transition between both via Youghal’s new pontoon” The Pontoon will not remain in the water over the Winter period but will be very much operational next season.

Moneymatters Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme THE Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme aims to improve the energy efficiency and warmth of homes owned by people on low incomes. It is operated by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). • Work funded under the Scheme includes: • Attic Insulation • Draught-proofing • Lagging jackets • Low-energy light bulbs • Cavity wall insulation • Energy Advice Qualifying conditions apply. For full information on the scheme and qualifying conditions go to www.seai.ie. To apply directly for the scheme, contact SEAI by phone on 1800 250 204 or email warmerhomes@seai.ie

Waterford All-Ireland Hurling Champions 1948 Back row l-r: M. Foley Selector, J. Keane, C. Ware - selector (with hat), E. Daly, J. Ware, K. O'Connor, M. Hayes, E. Carew, T. Curran & T. Lannon. Front row l-r: D. Good - selector, J. Good, J Cusack, A. Fleming, W. Glavin, J. O'Connor, V. Baston & C. Moylan.

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Team Whitfield, consisting of staff members from Whitfield Hospital and UPMC Whitfield Cancer Centre, got on their bikes for a charity walk and cycle along the Waterford Greenway to raise funds for the Irish Heart Foundation. Pictured above are members of Team Whitfield presenting a cheque for €2,240 to Eoin Treanor, IHF Fundraising co-ordinator.

Rosary between Coast and Castle THE Rosary Crusade which has been taking place in Grattan Square each month since the Summer, relocated to the forecourt of Dungarvan Castle last

Sunday afternoon where the Rosary and other prayers were recited and hymns sung by a congregation in excess of one hundred and twenty. This additional

celebration was part of the ‘Rosary Along the Coast for Life and Faith in Ireland’ initiative. This was just one of the 270 coastal locations where the

Rosary was recited in honour of Christ the King. Weather conditions were cold but dry and many families attended as well as young people

Pictured above are some of the large congregation who came together to recite the Rosary in Dungarvan last Sunday afternoon as part of the Rosary Along the Coast for life and Faith in Ireland. From left: Gerry Mulvihill, Cait Christopher, Etienne Marchot (Belgium) Catherine Mulvihill, Mattie McGrath, TD, Anne Marchot, Sr. Mary Fitzgerald and Carmel Keith.

from the Holy Family Mission, Glencomeragh. The Celebration was led by Fr. Pat Cahill, Spiritual Director of the Holy Family Mission accompanied by Fr.Wm. Carey, PE. The Rosary was led by Pat Denn and the young people of Glencomergh led the congregation in traditional hymns. In a short homily Fr. Cahill said that there had been opposition to our faith many times before as far back as Oliver Cromwell, who bitterly attacked the Catholic population in Ireland. “In a letter back to England, Cromwell is reported to have written about his encounters with the Irish and his efforts to get them to change their religion. ‘I have waved bayonets in their faces,’ he wrote, ‘I have burned their Churches, confiscated their lands but I cannot get their damned Rosaries out of their hands’. “The resilience of the Irish people in their trials has been absolutely astounding,” said Fr. Cahill. “We still have a resilience

Pictured above are the members of the Congregation who came together for the recitation of the Rosary in Dungarvan last Sunday. This Coastal Rosary is an extension of the Monthly Rosary which has been recited in Grattan Square since the Summer. It will take place again on 16th December. This is the first of a series of Rosaries which are being recited along the coast in over 270 locations. The Celebration was led by Fr. Pat Cahill, Glencomeragh House of Prayer and Very Rev. William Carey, P.E.

for the faith in this country. When the enemy is visible it is easy to fight against it, but our enemy at the moment is spiritual and it is hidden. So we fight it with prayerful means.’ “We call on that same resilience which is in the Irish spirit to fight for what we believe is true and good, what is the will of God which is ultimately the greatest happiness that anyone can have.” Recognising that the celebration was being held on the Feast of Christ the King, Fr. Cahill said that believing that Christ is King of the whole world, means that he wants to be King of our families, King of our hearts and King of each one of this.When the Church celebrates this, it is something that the Lord wants to renew in each one of us, to renew His Kingship of our country. “He is king of the world whether we realise it or not, whether we want it or not, He wants us to recognise His Kingship and make it alive and active and that is our choice.” Miraculous medals were distributed among the congregation and the celebration closed with the singing of the traditional hymns ‘Hail Queen of Heaven, and ‘Faith of Our Fathers’ and the more recent ‘Our Lady of Knock’. This may well have been the first religious celebration in the vicinity of Dungarvan Castle for several centuries having been the site of persecution and execution during the era of the Penal Laws. The monthly Rosary on Grattan Square will continue on Saturday, 16th December, at 4.00 p.m.

IN MEMORIAM BURKE (35th anniversary) – In loving memory of Michael Burke, late of Moneygorm, Cappoquin, who died on 28th November, 1982. R.I.P. Masses offered. Deep are the memories, Precious they stay, No passing of time, Can take them away.

–Always remembered Eileen and family.

COLEMAN (18th anniversary) – In loving memory of Patie Coleman, late of Fahafeela, Kilmacthomas, who died on 30th November, 1999. Mass offered.

CONDON (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of my father Tony Condon, late of Luskinairgid, Dungarvan, who died on 1st December, 2016. R.I.P. It’s hard to hide the heartache, When someone speaks your name, Your resting place I visit, I place some flowers with care. But no one knows the heartache, As I turn and leave you there, Will those who think of Dad today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

–Sadly missed by your daughter Louise; son-in-law John and grandchildren Peter, Aimee, Shane and Mark.

Time may heal the heartaches, Like the smile that hides the tears, But happy memories keep you close, Despite the passing years. Kind friends who think of him today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

DWANE (21st anniversary) – In loving memory of Eugene Dwane, late of Bawnabraher, The Burgery, Dungarvan, who died on 28th November, 1996. R.I.P. Masses offered. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 3rd December, at 10.00 a.m., in Ballinroad Church. Memories are precious, They don’t fade away, We will think of you always, Not just today. Will those who think of you today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

–Sadly missed by your loving wife Mary; son Nicholas; daughter-in-law Carol and baby Jack.

–Always remembered by your loving son P. J.

DEE (22nd anniversary) – In loving memory of John Dee, late of The Crossways, Wembley Park, Middlesex, and formerly Kilnagrange, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford, whose Anniversary occurs at this time. CONDON (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of Tony Condon, late of Kilrush, Dungarvan, who died on 1st December, 2016. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan, on Saturday, 2nd December, at 7.30 p.m. We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again. So rest in peace dear loved one, And thanks for all you’ve done, We pray that God has given you, The crown you’ve truly won.

–Always remembered by your loving wife Nancy and family.

Always remembered, loved and prayed for. Mass offered.

–Your loving wife Cathy.

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–Forever in our hearts, sadly missed and deeply loved … your daughters and sons … Caren, Louise, Audrey, Ronan, Austin, Peter, Cormac, Patrick and Jamie; son and daughters-in-law Paddy, Claire, Tash, Niamh, Keeley and Donna; grandchildren Oisín, Eimear, Conall, Laoise, Ngaru, Áine, Lugh, Jess, Conor, Roan, Jack, Billy, Emma Jane, Malachy, Cormac, Conan, Paudie, Ella, and family and friends at home and abroad … Rest in peace, X. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in the Friary Church at 10.00 a.m. on Monday, 18th December, and the Parish Church on Sunday, 24th December, at 9.30 a.m.

HICKEY (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of Mam (Nanny) Kitty Hickey, late of Ballinakill, Ballinamult, whose Anniversary occurs on 3rd December.

HICKEY (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of a dear twin sister Catherine (Kitty) Hickey, late of Ballinakill, Ballinamult, who died on 3rd December, 2016. R.I.P.

DO NOT WEEP Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep, I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glint on snow, I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle Autumn rain. When you wake in the morning hush, I am the swift uplifting rush, Of quiet birds in circling flight, I am the soft starlight at night. Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep, Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there, I did not die!

My dearest darling sister, How can I find the words to say, To tell of how I miss you, Throughout every single day. I miss our little chats, The way you’d listen to me moan, And how you’d always cheer me up, Whenever you would phone. Living life without you, Is so very hard to bear, And I’d give all I had to waken, And to see you standing there.

Our Mam who to us there is no other, We could only have one outstanding Mother, No matter how our lives have changed, No matter what we do, A special place within our hearts, Is always kept for you.

–Patsy, Anna, Pauline, Judy and Liam. ––––––––––––––– As we remember Nana Mary today, A little prayer to Jesus we say.

–Your loving grandchildren Tom, Paul, Grace, Conor, Gary, Mike, Joe, Adele and Emma.

FOLEY (15th anniversary) – In loving memory of Paddy Foley, late of ‘Ait Aiobinn,’ Ballinamona, Ardmore, who died on 1st December, 2002. You left us with golden memories, Your love is still our guide, Although we cannot see you, You are always by our side.

–Always remembered by Marie; sisters, brother-in-law, nephew, relatives and friends.

HICKEY (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of Kitty Hickey, late of Kilbrien, Ballinamult, on her First Anniversary. A wonderful mother, woman and aid, One who was better God never made; A wonderful worker, so loyal and true, One in a million, that mother was you. Just in your judgement, always right; Honest and liberal, ever upright; Loved by your friends and all whom you knew, A wonderful mother, that mother was you. A loving Nanny, so gentle and kind, What a wonderful memory she left behind. Long days, long nights, she bore her pain, To wait for cure, but all in vain. Till God Himself knew what was best, He took home his angel and gave her some rest.

–Remembered always as the wonderful Mother and Nanny that you were. From your loving son Pat, your daughterin-law Marie and your adoring grand-daughter Áine in Mullingar. We will hold you forever in our hearts and in our home.

–Always remembered by your twin sister Helen; brother-inlaw Joe and family.

–Loved and remembered every day by your son Tony; daughter-in-law Michelle and grandchildren Caoimhe and Colin.

FLEMING (14th anniversary) – In loving memory of Mary Fleming, late of Creggs, Clashmore, who died on 1st December, 2003.

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HALLAHAN (1st anniversary) – We lovingly remember our beautiful Mum, Clare, late of Youghal Road, Dungarvan, whose First Anniversary occurs on 2nd December.

HICKEY (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of Mam (Nanny) Kitty Hickey, late of Ballinakill, Ballinamult, whose Anniversary occurs on 3rd December. MAM (NANNY) My mind still talks to you, My heart still looks for you, My soul knows you are at peace.

–Love always Siobhán, Richie, Lia, Tomás, Seán and Alan. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s Church, Kilbrien, on Saturday, 2nd December, at 7.30 p.m.

KEATING (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Kevin Keating, late of Briska Lower, Leamybrien, whose Anniversary occurs on 3rd December. R.I.P. Anniversary Mass for Kevin will be celebrated on Sunday, 3rd December, at 10.30 a.m. in St. Brigid’s Church, Kilrossanty. I hold you close within my heart, And there you shall remain, To walk with me throughout my life, Until we meet again. So rest in peace dear Kevin, And thanks for all you’ve done, I pray that God has given you, The crown you’ve truly won.

–A wonderful husband, always loved and sadly missed, from your wife Lenore, X.

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LEE (5th anniversary) – In loving memory of Angela Lee, late of Mount Odell, who died on 2nd December, 2012. R.I.P. “Friendship isn’t about whom you’ve known the longest, It’s about who came and never left your side.”

Anniversary Mass for Angela will be celebrated in Ballinroad Church on Sunday, 3rd December, at 10.00 a.m. –Greatly missed and fondly remembered, Louise and Caroline.

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MORRISSEY (10th and 13th anniversaries) – In loving memory of John and Mary Morrissey, late of Pier View, Ballinacourty, whose 10th and 13th Anniversaries occur at this time. R.I.P. Softly the leaves of memory fall, Gentle we gather and treasure them all, Unseen, unheard, you are always near, So missed, so loved, so very dear.

–Your loving family Bernie, John, Jim, Eileen, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

ADVERTISEMENTS STATEMENT OF APPRECIATION CLARE O’NEILL With regard to our loss of Clare (O’Neill), we, the family, (Rosie O’Neill, Mary, John and Tom Curtis), would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the support, friendship and love which we have received over the past few weeks. At the most unimaginable of times we have experienced the most incredible acts of kindness – which we are truly touched and comforted by. There are too many people to thank individually, all of our community and friends have gone above and beyond their call of duty in visiting us, dropping in thoughtful cards and cakes. Our waistlines don’t thank you – but our hearts do! A special thanks must go to ‘Egan’s Funeral Home’ and ‘The Island Crematorium,’ for helping us to carry out Clare’s wishes just as she ‘pre-emptively’ asked. All of Clare’s colleagues in Arc, Cois Abhainn and previously in Youghal Community Hospital and Community Care are also in our thoughts. Another special thanks to Arc for hosting their own memorial tributes to Clare and for delivering such a heartfelt speech at her service. We love hearing everyone’s experiences of her and all the little stories, events and anecdotes which we had not previously known. Unfortunately, this tragedy remains ongoing with the hospilisation of Lavinia our mother and grandmother. Due to the severity of her condition and the time we must spend in the hospital with her, we have decided to postpone the Month’s Minds and/or Memorial Masses until we have a more stable situation to deal with. We can’t tell you how much we appreciate all the thoughts, prayers and support that we are receiving. Having to adjust to what we have been thrown into is being softened by the acts of ongoing kindness that continue to surprise us and which pick us up every time we fall. Thank you.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT † TESSIE DALTON

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19 St. Bridget’s Terrace, Dungarvan MEEHAN (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of Brenda Meehan, late of Murphy Place, Abbeyside, who died on 2nd December, 2016. R.I.P. GOD REST THE DEAD God rest the Holy Dead, The yearning ones that wait, Till his bright Angels come, To open Heaven’s Gate. Let all the suffering souls, Our intercession share, And in our time of need, For us they’ll breathe a prayer. Brian O’Higgins.

–Always remembered by your loving husband Liam and family.

O’CONNOR (4th anniversary) – In loving memory of Liam O’Connor, late of Cul Rua, Aglish, and formerly of Walsh Island, Co. Offaly, who died on 2nd December, 2013. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Friday, 1st December, in the Church of the Assumption, Aglish, at 8.00 p.m. Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Though absent you are always near, Still loved, still missed, so very much.

–Sadly missed by his wife Maria and sons Mark, Thomas, Matthew, Luke and Andrew and daughter Emily.

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The family of the late Tessie Dalton would like to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with them on their recent sad bereavement; all who attended her funeral, sent Mass cards and floral tributes. A special thanks to her kind neighbours, relatives and friends; also the staff of Medical 3, University Hospital, Waterford; Fiona Ryan and Mary Carmel Hackett for all their kindness. Thanks to Fr. W. Ryan, P.P., and Fr. R. Geoghegan, P.P., who celebrated Tessie’s Funeral Mass and also Kiely’s Funeral Directors, Dungarvan, for their kindness and professionalism. Month’s Mind Mass for Tessie will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Parish Church on Sunday, 3rd December, at 12 noon.

† BRIDGET (Biddy) MANAHAN Baile na nGall, Ring The family of the late Bridget (Biddy) Manahan would like to thank all those who sympathised with us on the passing of our mother. Thanks to all who sent Mass cards, floral tributes, letters of sympathy; to those who attended the Rosary, removal and Funeral Mass, especially those who travelled long distances. Thanks to Dr. Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú, Fr. Kelly, the Carers; special thanks to Leah for her companionship and her art skills that kept Biddy entertained. Also to District Nurse Molly, the Doctors and Nurses at Waterford University Hospital. Thanks to Áine and Jacinta for providing food to the house and later at Mooney’s Pub. Also to Janet for her ‘special’ meals. Special thanks to Fr. Michael Enright who officiated at her burial. Thanks to Kiely’s Funeral Directors for their professionalism and guidance in carrying out the funeral arrangements and the gravediggers. Please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our deep appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. First Anniversary Mass for Biddy will be celebrated on Saturday, 2nd December, at 7.30 p.m. in Ring Church.

† EMMET NUGENT Castlefarm, Modeligo Acknowledgement and First Anniversary The family of the late Emmet Nugent would like to take this opportunity to thank all of those who sympathised with us on the passing of Emmet. Thanks to all those who sent Mass cards, kind letters of sympathy, floral tributes and those who took the time to call. Thanks also to our family and friends who attended the wake and Funeral Mass, especially those who travelled long distances to be with us. Thank you to all of Emmet’s many kind and dedicated care workers who looked after him at home in the last years of his life, especially Peggy, Teresa, Ronnie, Carmel and Angela. Emmet had many loyal friends who remained steadfast throughout his illness, in particular the family would like to thank Declan, John, Jim and Ann who showed tremendous kindness to Emmet in his final years. Thanks too to Public Health Nurses Marcella Scanlon and Mary Ashe-O’Sullivan and to Doctors Higgins and Brady, and to the staff of St. Vincent’s Unit, Dungarvan Community Hospital, who looked after Emmet during the last week of his life. Special thanks to all those who brought food to the house and helped with the catering during the wake, particularly Eilish, Maura, Madge, Breeda, Noirin, Helena and Kay and our wonderful neighbours and friends who organised the parking. Thanks also to Rev. Fr. P. Gear, P.P.; Rev. Fr. J. Kiely, P.E.; Rev. Fr. P. Ahearne, P.P.; Rev. Fr. P. Coffey, P.P.; Sacristan Brid O’Shea and all those who contributed to Emmet’s Mass. Thank you to Eunice Power and Modeligo Community Centre who provided and facilitated the catering after the funeral. A final special thanks to Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, for arranging the funeral and for their extraordinary professionalism, guidance and compassion during this difficult time. Please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our deep appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. First Anniversary Mass for Emmet will be celebrated on Sunday, 10th December, in Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Modeligo, at 10.00 a.m.

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BRIDGE ABBEY BRIDGE CLUB (21/11/2017) – 1st Mary Fenton & Joan Mansfield; 2nd Ann Moran & Margaret Curran; 3rd Cait Christopher and Theresa Sullivan; 4th Kay Shanley & Kolette Enright. KILMACTHOMAS BRIDGE CLUB (22/11/2017) – 1st Mary Ann Coffey & Tess Cusack; 2nd Anna Harney & Anne Murphy; 3rd Olga Carroll & Evan Walshe; 4th Breda O'Sullivan & Mary Cummins; 5th Anne Marie Brown & Claire Shanahan. HARBOUR BRIDGE CLUB (23/11/2017) – 1st Kitty Power & Mary Kiely; 2nd Margaret Foley & Cait Christopher; 3rd Mary Murphy & Marie Fives; 4th Deirdre Ruane & Hilary Browne; 5th Agatha O'Connor & Viola Mielczarek. DUNGARVAN BRIDGE CLUB (23/11/2017) – 1st Mary Casey & Sadie Uí Mhiacháin; 2nd John Mansfield & Claire Meaney; 3rd Maureen Power & Kathleen Deasy; 4th Colin Carthy & Margaret Curran. CUNNIGAR BRIDGE CLUB (22/11/2017) – 1st Aida O’Neill & Ella Whelan; 2nd Margaret & Tom Power; 3rd Sheila Lane & Walter Murphy; 4th Anne Holland & Joan Ronayne. DEISE BRIDGE CLUB (27/11/2017) – 1st Nuala O'Donovan & Pauline Dempsey; 2nd Joan Mansfield & Des O'Toole; 3rd Moira Ormond & Maureen Power; 4th Pierce & Mary Casey; 5th Justin Spratt & Michael Kirwan. AFFANE BRIDGE CLUB (13/11/2017) – 1st Kathleen O’Mahoney & Pat Murphy; 2nd Mary Fives & Betty Kelleher; 3rd Monica O’Sullivan & Margaret Clancy; 4th Maureen Morrisey & Eileen O’Driscoll. (20/11/2017) – 1st Nellie Moloney & Andrew McGrath; 2nd Beckie Keevers & Margaret Clancy; 3rd Betty Kelleher & Mary Fives; 4th Maureen Arrigan & Una Mason.

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SHERRY FITZGERALD REYNOLDS LETTINGS – Urgently require Houses and Apartments TO LET in all areas of Dungarvan and West Waterford. Please contact Gerardine Reynolds on 087 2458848 / 058 23444. (ind.)

FIREWOOD FOR SALE – 5 bags of logs and 3 bags of kindling €20. Free delivery locally. Call: Mike (087) 1681096. (8-12)

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POINT OF LAY PULLETS FOR SALE – Outside Dungarvan Mart on Monday next, 4th December. Contact: (026) 41905 / (087) 2208061.

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PRESERVATION NOTICE TAKE NOTICE that my land at Ballyvoyle, Stradbally, is strictly preserved, fur and feather. No exceptions including straying hounds. Signed: Michael Cassin.

A TASTE OF MUSIC PIANO + KEYBOARD LESSONS – Is Santa bringing a Keyboard this year? Avail of this wonderful Special Offer – First 4 Lessons ONLY €40! See if Piano or Keyboard is for you without getting tied into a term. Children and adults welcome. Individual Classes – mornings and afternoons. Vouchers available for Christmas, Birthdays, etc. Qualified Teacher. Phone: Catherine (087) 3121201. “You’re Never Too Old To Learn Something New.” (8-12)

THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER – Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I’ve asked for many favours. This time I ask you this very special one (mention favour). Take it, Dear Heart of Jesus, and place it within your own broken heart where your father sees it. Then, in his merciful eyes, it will become your favour, not mine. Amen. (Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail). A.K.

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CAPPOQUIN – 4 Bedroom partly furnished semidetached house. Long/short term let. Immediate availability. Tel. (087) 2895003. (8-12)

2 BEDROOM COTTAGE NEAR CLONEA BEACH TO LET – OFCH and solid fuel stove. Suit professional couple. Rent €750 per month. Immediate availability. Longterm let. Tel. (085) 8583689. (22-12)

FOR RENT COMMERCIAL OFFICE IN SEXTON STREET FOR RENT – Suitable for Professional Practitioner, Accountancy, Finance / Insurance. Apply to Box No. 6060. (15-12)

VEHICLES FOR SALE 2008 VW GOLF – Petrol, good condition, NCT’d to November 2019. Contact: (087) 2911294.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Leonard and Carmel Fraher, Colligan, Dungarvan Would like to sincerely thank everyone for their kindness and support to them and their son JONATHAN BURROUGHS, Carlow Throughout his recent illness and untimely passing in University Hospital Waterford on 2nd November, 2017. Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Church, Bennekerry, Carlow, on Sunday, 3rd December, 2017, at 11.30 a.m.

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PLANNING PERMISSION WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – I, Frances Hallahan, intend to apply to the above Authority for planning permission to construct a single-storey dwelling, entrance, driveway, treatment system, percolation area and all associated site development works at Russellstown, Clonmel, 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 it public opening hours {9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. Monday – Friday (excl. 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 (€20) within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application, and such submissions or 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. TIPPERARY COUNTY COUNCIL – Permission is sought by Kenneth Hennessy Architects Ltd. on behalf of our client, Don and Maura Thornhill, for the following development at Boolabrien Lower Ballymacarbry, Co. Waterford: Construction of new single-storey extension to side, alterations to existing roof and associated site development works. 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 during its public opening hours. 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, and such submissions or 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. WATERFORD CITY & COUNTY COUNCIL – Seacrest Farm Ltd. intends to apply for planning permission to construct a cattle underpass beneath the public road adjacent to the farmyard and associated site works at Ballynagorkagh, Annestown, 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 – I, John Fitzgerald, intend to apply for planning permission to construct a cubicle house, slatted tank feed passage and associated site works at

Kilmoyemoge West, Portlaw, 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 & COUNTY COUNCIL – We, Eoin Fitzgerald and Irene Carroll, wish to apply to the above Authority for planning permission for the construction of a dwelling house, wastewater treatment plant, percolation area, garage, bore hole, entrance and asslociated site works at Carrickphilip, Kill, 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 perscribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application. WATERFORD CITY & COUNTY COUNCIL – I, Dermot Flynn, wish to apply to the above Authority for planning permission for the construction of a dwelling house, septic tank, percolation area, bore hole, entrance and asslociated site works at Ballydurn, Clonea, Carrick-on-Suir, 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 perscribed 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 – Revised Plans And Further Information: HN Construction Limited have applied for Permission and Permission for retention at Shandon, Dungarvan. Planning Reference number – 17/310 refers. In this regard note that Significant Further Information has been furnished to the Planning Authority and is available for inspection or purchase 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.) at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, during its public opening hours, and that a submission or observation in relation to the Further Information may be made to the Authority in writing and on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within 2 weeks of the date of receipt of the newspaper notice and site notice.

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Daisy Ni Ruaidh and Hillary Power, both from Lismore, pictured at Dungarvan Shopping Centre Plaza for the switch on of the Christmas lights. [David Clynch] Jay, Jenny and Emily Kirwan pictured at the switching on of the Christmas Lights in Dungarvan and the start of the Dungarvan Aglow Festival.

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Tom and Matthew Longan from Ballinameela pictured at Dungarvan Shopping Centre for the switch on of the Christmas lights. [David Clynch]

[Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Group of children pictured at the switching on of the Christmas Lights in Dungarvan and the start of the Dungarvan Aglow Festival. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Waiting patiently for Santa to arrive in Grattan Square last Sunday were Deirdre and John David Casey with their children Lily and Christopher with Alice O'Connor.

Emma Whelan, Sophia Shanahan and Edel Shanahan pictured at the switching on of the Christmas Lights in Dungarvan and the start of the Dungarvan Aglow Festival. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Harry Fitzgerald from Dungarvan pictured at Dungarvan Shopping Centre for the switch on of the Christmas lights. [David Clynch]

Louise Murphy from WLR pictured with Eve Kirwan from Lemybrien at Dungarvan Shopping Centre for the switch on of the Christmas lights. [David Clynch]

Ann Marie Rossitter, President Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber; Colette Bannon, Chairperson Dungarvan Aglow with Brid Kehoe, David Gaffney, Dungarvan Aglow, Aileen Hogan, Dungarvan Aglow, Cllr. Pat Nugent, Mayor of Waterford City & County Council and Jenny Beresford, Dungarvan Aglow pictured at the switching on of the Christmas Lights in Dungarvan and the start of the Dungarvan Aglow Festival. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

The Walsh family pictured at the switching on of the Christmas Lights in Dungarvan and the start of the Dungarvan Aglow Festival. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Nichola Beresford, MC, and Michael Wright aka "The Mad Hatter" pictured at the switching on of the Christmas Lights in Dungarvan and the start of the Dungarvan Aglow Festival. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Alex Doyle from Abbeyside pictured at Dungarvan Shopping Centre for the switch on of the Christmas lights. [David Clynch]

Group pictured at the switching on of the Christmas Lights in Dungarvan and the start of the Dungarvan Aglow Festival.

Dermot, Caoimhe and Diarmuid Kiely pictured at the switching on of the Christmas Lights in Dungarvan and the start of the Dungarvan Aglow Festival.

[Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Phoebe Bowdran and Avril Behan pictured with Rebecca and Grace Walsh from Ballinroad at Dungarvan Shopping Centre for the switch on of the Christmas lights. [David Clynch]

Maddison Power from Kinsalebeg pictured at Dungarvan Shopping Centre for the switch on of the Christmas lights. [David Clynch]

The Breen family from Ballinroad pictured at Dungarvan Shopping Centre for [David Clynch] the switch on of the Christmas lights.

The Dungarvan Aglow 'Christmas Family 2017' â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mossy, Mary, Morgan and Marley Mae Kelly are pictured with Cllr. Pat Nugent, Mayor of Waterford City & County Council, and Ann Marie Rossitter, President Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber, at the switching on of the Christmas Lights in Dungarvan and the start of Dungarvan Aglow Festival. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

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.

St. Michael’s Hall Ballyduff Upper Card Results 1st Christy Higgins & Joan Hannons; 2nd Eddie Sheehan & Dan Howard. Lucky Tables - Mary & Aaron Pratt, Mary & Finbarr Byrnes, Sean Twomey, Mary Fennessey,Tom Casey, Hugh Geary. Raffle - Finbarr Byrnes, Rita Leamy, Aaron Pratt, Mary Fennessey, Nellie Devine, Eddies Sheenan,Tom Casey, Mary Pratt, Sean Twomey.

Christmas Craft Fair IT is that time of year again when we proudly offer for sale the produce of our workshops. We have been working industriously towards this opportunity to showcase and sell our products. On sale will be pottery, cards, woven goods (oven gloves, mats, scarves, table runners etc.), mosaic mirrors, felt decorations, gifts, gingerbread man decorations, cakes, jewellery, books, music, candles, gift boxes, face-painting. There is something for everyone! We will be serving teas, coffees, waffles and warm punch on the day. A raffle will also be held. Everyone is welcome and we look forward to seeing you all on Sunday, 3rd December at 2.00 p.m. at the Camphill Community, Castle Street, Carrickon-Suir, Co.Tipperary.

Waterford ICA Federation TRAMORE Guild are delighted to host the Winter Federation meeting on Saturday, 2nd December at the Majestic Hotel Tramore. A two course lunch is available (pre-booked) at 12.30 p.m. and the meeting follows at 2.30 p.m. Do please try and attend. Those of you who went to the Waterford week earlier this year at An Grianan, had a brilliant time and the 2018 dates are booked for 21st-25th August. Sandra will advise which courses are available at the meeting. Mary will be updating us all on the craft days, and Catherine on the competitions available, so don’t forget your diary! Looking forward to seeing you all again for a catch up before Christmas!

Saint Michael’s National School Parents’ Association Ballyduff Upper BALLYDUFF Drama Group presents "The Full Monty" performance on Friday, December 1st, at 8.15 p.m. in Saint Michael’s Hall. Directed by Richie Walsh. Please support this event in aid of Saint Michael’s National School Parents’ Association, Ballyduff. Booking line 058 - 60456. PEN PROMOTION Customised Ballyduff National School biros/pens are now on sale retailing at €2 each. These useful pens are complete with the school crest and are available from the school office and from any member of the Parents’ Association.

Alzheimer Society of Ireland Social Club INVITATION – On the 9th December, 2017 the Alzheimer Society Saturday Club will hold entertainment with Martin Mannion and Friends and Glenbeg Children’s Choir – Deise Day Care Centre, Mitchell Street, Dungarvan from 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. Light refreshments provided. For further information tel. 086-8362619.

John Lawless, President of Dungarvan Lions Club, presenting the Lions Club Perpetual Quiz Trophy to Marcella McGovern, Ger Dennehy, Jay Murphy & Ger O'Donovan.

Dungarvan Lions Club Christmas Appeal – Table Quiz THE Lion’s Club Christmas Appeal was in full swing this past weekend with a Table Quiz in Minnie’s on Friday, a Music Night in Tallow at the Corner Bar with music by Sunset Sound and finally a 2nd Music Night at the Marine Bar on Sunday with an encore performance of Sunset Sound. All events were well attended and a good time was had by all. The Table Quiz at Minnie’s is

always a special evening for the Club where the Lions Club President, John Lawless, presents the Perpetual Trophy Shield to the winners of the Quiz. This year, two of the members of the Dungarvan Lion’s Club, Ger O'Donovan and Jay Murphy were part of the winning team along with Marcella McGovern and Ger Dennehy rounding out the team Rebel Rovers. There are a total of 4 quizzes being held

as part of the Lions Club Annual Christmas Appeal. The final of these will be held in the West End Bar in Lismore on Friday, 8th December at 8.30 p.m. Forthcoming events for next week: Friday, 8th December - Table Quiz – West End Bar. Saturday, 9th December - Sale of Raffle Tickets – Eurospar, Abbeyside. Sunday, 10th December -

Music Night – Kiely’s Cross – 9.30 p.m. (Paddy Joe Ryan). The response to the Christmas Appeal has been very successful to date and the people of West Waterford have been most generous in their support but there are many events left to take part in. The Appeal continues for the next 4 week in the run up to Christmas so watch out for all our usual events in the paper and on social media.

Lions launch Christmas Food Appeal MEMBERS of Ireland’s 114 Lions Clubs will be out in force this coming weekend (December 1st-3rd) as they launch the 2017 Lions Clubs Food Appeal in Dunnes Stores all over the country. This year Dunnes Stores are facilitating the collection of food which will be assembled into Christmas hampers for people in need The Christmas Food Appeal is the longest-running Lions project in Ireland and the Clubs are hopeful that the always-generous public will enable them to achieve a record collection of food items in this Centenary Year of Lions Clubs International. Lions Clubs Food Appeal Coordinator Joe Smith (pictured with a young helper), says that every year food valued at more than €1m is collected, assembled into hampers and distributed to families in time for Christmas. ‘Despite a recovery in the economy, the need is greater than ever and the 1,000 Lions who will be at Dunnes Stores next weekend are confident of a generous response’, he said.

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KILL KILL GAA LOTTO At our Lotto draw in Kirwan's Bar last week, there was no winner of the €10,000 Lotto jackpot. We had no match 3 winners on the night. The 2 lucky dip winners were Jason Power and Mark Kiely. The numbers drawn were 16, 21, 25 and 30. BOOK LAUNCH Don't miss our next local Book Launch of 'Entertainment', written by two Waterford writers,Tom Power living in Kill, and Tom O’Brien living in Hastings England. This is a controversial piece of work. it’s set in a country pub, two old writers, or curmudgeons who have lived through over half the last century, and almost a fifth of this one, a are joined by a friend, a musician and singer, and of course Maggie the wonderful barmaid. They are reminiscing about the past, present, and future. Awkward questions are asked, questions that are often asked only in private, but never in public, for instance, who started the civil war, and why? Was the GAA's ban on foreign games a code name for rugby and soccer? Why wasn't the civil war included in the school curriculum in the forties and fifties? Is it included in the curriculum of today? How will the two civil war parties deal with the forthcoming centenary of that decisive war? In the middle of the last century was Ireland governed by an elected Government or by the Catholic Church, all this from the Ireland of the past, the speculative answers given will not be to everyone's liking. The present Ireland is dealt with dig outs and plasterers, Gay rights and the bright new Ireland of today com-

pared with the dark dreary, North Korean Ireland of the mid Nineteen Century, and all interspersed with humour, poetry, and song. The authors say if we can get applause from half the audience, and boos from the other half, we may have something. So come along to The Gealach Gorm Theatre in Kill on, Saturday, 2nd December, and listen to selected excerpts. Tom Power and John O’Brien will be joined on stage by Andrea Comerford and Gabriel Murtagh. Doors open at 8, admission €5. Proceeds will go to Touching Hearts, beneficiaries of this year's Michael Power Christmas Day Memorial Swim.Tom Power tells me this will be Tom O’Brien’s first appearance on stage on home soil although. he did appear on stage here in the sixties with 'The Royal Dukes Showband'. Make sure to secure your seat by booking tickets on 086-8569358. CHRISTMAS IN KILL A cordial invitation goes to all members of the community for Kill Action & Alert Group's Christmas event on Friday, 1st December. They will begin in the afternoon with a meal for our older residents in Kill Community Centre which is being sponsored extremely kindly by Jenny of Pisces Restaurant and with funding from Waterford Area Partnership CLG to whom we are very, very grateful. Guests will be entertained with music and dancing and transport can be provided. Invitations have been distributed however we may not know or may have not been able to meet everybody who would enjoy this event.

Please contact Marie Cleary at 086-8385928 if you can think of anyone who would like to attend. Please, please don't let us forget anybody. Anyone who would like to attend the blessing of the Village Crib and / or Mass that evening in Our Lady of Mount Carmel church can also be transported. Please note, if anyone requires special assistance to get there, the Irish Red Cross Portlaw will be on hand to collect guests at home. To arrange, please call 087-4133522. At 6.15 p.m., weather permitting, our Kill Community Choir will gather at the Village Crib which will be blessed by Fr. Keogh P.P. at 6.30 p.m. followed by the lighting up of the Village Christmas Tree by a very, extra special guest who may just raise the heartbeat of some members of our community, especially those with well used hurleys...The operation of the lights is once again made possible with the help of Kill GAA Centre. Then, if you're very good, we may have a visit by Santa and the children can have their pictures taken with him by parents. Make sure you wear your Christmas Jumpers, Hats, Hairbands, bring your bells to jingle and tambourines to bash along with the choir which is made up of all ages from the Community, led by the amazing Brendan McCarthy and please put your hands in your pockets for our bucket collection, a portion of which will go to the Touching Hearts Charity via our friends in the Michael Power Swim Committee. And there's more....at 8.00 p.m. Santa will lead us all back down to the Community Centre for free mulled wine provided by Dunphy's Bar, Hot Chocolate sponsored by Pisces Restaurant and Mince Pies from Happy Days - thank you all in advance, I'm licking my lips already! Music entertainment is being sponsored by Kill Community Centre and there may even be a movie for the kids in Gealach Gorm Theater. A night not to be missed! COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY AWARDS 2017 A big well done to all organisations nominated at the recent Waterford Public Participation Network Community and Voluntary Awards. Hundreds of volunteers represented their respective communities at the awards night in the Woodlands Hotel and celebrated the amazing work being contributed by volunteers to their communities. The Waterford and Tramore Arch Club received the Mayor's Award while Derek Delaney from Portlaw took home the first ever Billy McCarthy Award. Congratulations to all volunteers on the wonderful recognition of all the hours given for a broad variety of activities.

Pictured at Dunphy's Bar, Kill for the launch of the Michael Power Christmas Day Memorial Swim in aid of Touching Hearts, which takes place at Kilmurrin Cove on Christmas Day at 12.00 noon were Corey Kennedy, Tomás Mooney, Aoife Mooney, Aine Mooney and Craig Coad. [John Power]

Pictured at Dunphy's Bar, Kill for the launch of the Michael Power Christmas Day Memorial Swim in aid of Touching Hearts, which takes place at Kilmurrin Cove on Christmas Day at 12.00 noon were Hannah Power, Nicholas Casey, Allie Lenihan and Margaret Harney. [John Power]

Pictured at Dunphy's Bar, Kill for the launch of the Michael Power Christmas Day Memorial Swim in aid of Touching Hearts, which takes place at Kilmurrin Cove on Christmas Day at 12.00 noon were Cathy Raher, Valerie Doyle, Paudie Raher, Peter Doyle, Tom Rahe. [John Power]

Pictured at Dunphy's Bar, Kill for the launch of the Michael Power Christmas Day Memorial Swim in aid of Touching Hearts, which takes place at Kilmurrin Cove on Christmas Day at 12.00 noon were Gary O’Keeffe, Sandra O’Keeffe and Dermot Dooley all representing Touching Heart. [John Power]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 December, 2017

BONMAHON NEWS FROM KNOCKMAHON N.S. Congratulations to Mary Browne,Vincent Lees, John Fenton, Ellen Fitzgerald, Maria O’Neill, Anne Power, Michael Joy, Mark Lees, Catherine Whelan, Angela Veale, Fia Andrianos, Orla Andrianos and Katherine Walsh who were the lucky winners in our annual raffle which was held in Knockmahon N.S. on Tuesday, November 21st. A BIG THANK YOU to all our 2018 calendar sponsors - the calendar will be available shortly -watch this space for updates! BONMAHON COMMUNITY SOCIETY The numbers drawn in our recent Lotto were 7, 11, 14 and 21. There was no jackpot winner but we had one match 3 winner: congratulations to Mary Kearns who receives €100. Join us for a chance to win our next jackpot of €9,350. COPPER COAST GEOPARK VISITOR CENTRE In November 2011, the County Mayor Liam Brazil turned the first sod at the site of the extension to the Geopark Visitor Centre here in Bunmahon. Since its renovation, the former church has been the venue for many memorable events. Our next event will be the Copper Coast Christmas Fair this weekend, December 2nd and 3rd, 11.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. This popular fair has been running since before the renovations when there was no electricity or water, no windows and only clay floors! Come and visit this lovely local facility, get into the festive spirit and help to support the Geopark in its on-going work. www.coppercoastgeopark.com

Abbeyside Scouts ARTIST Sean Corcoran is having an exhibition of Poster Prints of the Sand Art he produces on beaches around Ireland and the UK with a garden rake! His show will be unveiled on Saturday, December 2nd at 7.00 p.m. in the Three Sisters Hotel in Dunmore East. Sean has put together a collection of over 30 framed images that will be on display around the hotel. Many of the prints are quite large, measuring up to 4 foot wide and they will be reasonably priced from €88 to €148 each. How is the Sand Art made? Many of Sean’s artworks are solo and he is the only person to witness and photograph them. He works all year round in often remote and hard to reach locations. The majority of his work is freehand without the use of

string or measuring tapes. Many of his drawings are impromptu as he responds to each individual location. This is environmental art. Sean chooses the best low tides each month and often only has two or three hours to complete a drawing before the tide returns. Sean’s more elaborate drawings have involved teams of up to 28 volunteers and he loves to collaborate with other artists, photographers and filmmakers. Sean has taken many commissions for his sand art including a marriage proposal, birthday surprises, charity campaigns, family reunions, hen parties, school tours, business outings and team building events. While he is based on The Copper Coast he has participated in

many coastal festivals around Ireland and the UK. He has quite a following with many of his projects going viral or ending up on TV. All are welcome to come along for the unveiling of Sean’s exhibition or pop in at any stage that night to join in the celebration! Don't miss the series of dramatic short films made by Paddy Barron of the sand art being created that will be screened on the night too and the DJ for the occasion is Freddie Quinlan. The exhibition continues until the New Year so if you’re in Waterford be sure to check it out. Alternatively go to the new shop on The Art Hand Facebook page where all the images are available to order online in a choice of 4 different sized poster prints with free shipping worldwide.

ALL involved with the 4th Waterford were very sorry to hear of the recent sad passing of Philip Cashin. The Cashin family have a long history with Abbeyside Scouting, both as members and leaders. Philip was a very popular member of the group and news of his passing was greeted with shock by Phillip's many friends in Abbeyside Scouts. A testament to Phillip's popularity was that large number of “old” scouts that turned up at Philip's funeral to bid farewell. Ar dheis Dé do raibh a anam. After the usual housekeeping, scouts played some games before getting down to the business of Scouting. They broke into two groups, half of the scouts did map and compass work, no fear of us getting lost in the mountains now? While the other half did First Aid training. Well done. A big thank you to all that helped out at our flag day. Particular thanks must go to all of the “old” scouts (and guides) who turned out to support the 4th Waterford on our Flag Day. Their support of the 4th down through the years is very much appreciated. Thanks also to Dungarvan Scouts for helping us out with logistics on the day. It was a big success.Weather stayed dry and pleasant for us, everyone in such good spirits. And the people of Dungarvan, their generosity was outstanding.

STRADBALLY BAPTISMS Alfie Joe Walsh, son of John Patrick Walsh and Ann Marie Morrissey was baptised at St. Ann’s Church, Ballylaneen on Saturday, 25th November, 2017. The sponsors were James Tobin and Mary Quinlan. Fr. Jerry Condon, P.P. officiated. Riain Patrick Donnelly, son of Andrew and Avril Donnelly was baptised at St. Ann’s Church, Ballylaneen on Saturday, 25th November, 2017. The sponsors were Michael Fives and Rosemary Morrissey. Fr. Jerry Condon, P.P. officiated. FIRST FRIDAY The First Friday Masses in Stradbally Parish will take place on Friday next, 1st December at Sacred Heart Church, Faha at 9.30 a.m. and St. Ann’s Church, Ballylaneen at 7 p.m. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Volunteers needed both male and female to clean St. Ann’s Church, Ballylaneen on Thursday next, 30th November, meet at 5.30 p.m. Please bring your own cleaning equipment with your dusters etc.

CHRISTMAS FAIR A Christmas Fair will take place at the Copper Coast Geopark Centre, Bonmahon on Saturday next, 2nd December and Sunday, 3rd December from 11 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. STRADBALLY MARKET Preparations are well advanced for the Stradbally Market Christmas Fair planned to take place at the Cove Bar on Thursday, 7th December, 2017 from 7.00 p.m. There will be stalls laden with Christmas cakes, puddings and mince pies, Christmas flower arrangements and decorations, Crochet and knitwear, woodturning, cards with local scenes, photos and calendars, jams and chutneys, Mary Power-Kelly with her newly launched book and own designed cards. The Market as normal will take place next Saturday, 2nd December with the usual home baking and fresh fruit and vegetables.The ladies are currently taking orders for Christmas cakes and puddings and fresh vegetables.

To have the best of locally produced food on your table for Christmas, do drop in and browse and put your order in on time. Do put the Christmas Fair on your agenda for Thursday, 7th December. TIDY TOWNS NEWS After the disappointment of the week where Stradbally Tidy Towns committee missed out on attending the Regional Awards in the Abbey Court Hotel, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary where the Tidy Town medals were being presented by Minister Michael Ring. The committee has since received the silver medal and certificate via Failte Ireland. It appears the invitation may have gone to another Stradbally. It is the first time in over 30 years that the committee has not been represented at the awards. ACTIVE RETIREMENT Next gathering of Tay and Mahon Valley ARA on Monday, 4th December 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. in Barron Hall. Annual Tea/Dance December 17th, any queries contact Anne 0871274191. Waterford Age

Friendly Alliance is inviting all Active Retirement Groups to the launch of City and County Strategy 2017-2022. Mr, Jim Daly,T.D. Minister of State at the Department of Health with special responsibility for Mental Health and Older People, will officially launch the strategy in John's College, The Folly, Waterford on Tuesday, 5th December at 3.00 p.m. Stands with a range of Information representing various agencies in Waterford City and County open from 2.00 p.m. CLOTHES RECYING A big thank to all who have contributed to our Clothes Recycling over the past months. The clothes were collected along with the collection from “Our Lady’s National School last week by Bag2school, who give 10% to the LauraLynn Foundation. The Hall is open once a month to receive any old clothes, duvets, shoes, boots, curtains and bedding. The next day will be Saturday, 2nd December 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. So, if you are having a pre Christmas Clearout,

bring them along this week. Thank You again from Nicola Blair, Treasurer of Barron Hall Committee. CLINIC Cllr. Ray Murphy will hold his Monthly Clinic in the Barron Hall on Saturday, 2nd December 12.15 p.m., no appointment necessary. All welcome. STRADBALLY WHIST Stradbally Whist met on the 15th November and the overall winner was Steve Smith (Choo Choo) as he drives the train on the Kilmeaden Railway. The Barron Hall, which is lovely and warm, has plenty of parking outside and costs only €5 for the evening with the chance of winning one of 11 prizes! All are welcome. BARRON HALL Barron Hall AGM on Friday night, 1st December, 7.00 p.m. (please note time), 7.30 p.m. or immediately after the AGM Dave will have meeting with those interested in Stradbally Panto, 8.00 p.m. Launch of 2018 Calendar, followed by the unveiling of a plaque. We are delighted

that Fr. Ml. Enright (retired P.P.) will join with us to unveil a plaque to recognise the “Generous Donation” by Holy Cross Church to the Barron Hall. Finally on a busy night night in conjunction with Stradbally Tourism and Enterprise Group, Certificates in recognition of their success on the sporting field will be presented to the six young Ladies. All are welcome to attend any part of Friday night’s events.

Pictured is Fr. Ml. Enright giving a talk in Barron Hall in October, 2010.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 December, 2017

ST. JOSEPH’S – A WALKING HISTORY Plans are afoot to launch Eddie Cantwell and Fionn Mac Giolla Chuda’s documentary, starring Michael Brennan for the Christmas Market. Eddie has decided to use the income from the sales to advance further research at Gallows Hill. Plans are at the initial stage at the moment with Eddie Cantwell and Brian O’Donnell but it would be advisable for those wishing to purchase a copy to

place your order now. Apart from dealing with St. Joseph’s, the documentary which was produced by Eddie and filmed and edited by Fionn, also deals with St.Vincent’s which was standing at the time of filming. Michael Brennan, who Eddie says “is the real star of this documentary”, was born at the Gate Lodge back in the 1930s and his memories of growing up there have now been recorded for prosperity. Eddie continued “Michael is

OBJECT OF THE WEEK

Oglaigh Na hÉireann Certificate Presented to Michael Wyse Dungarvan

THIS certificate was presented to mark Michael Wyse’s part in the Waterford Brigade during the fight for Independence 1916-1923. The document is signed by Pax Whelan and Patrick Lynch. Michael Wyse was the Town Crier, Bill Poster, Contractor and Advertising Agent in Dungarvan.

clinical, humorous and displays an almost photographic memory about life there. I hardly had to ask him a question he just took off with me in tow. Fionn and I spent some four hours filming and I don’t even want to think about the number of hours that I sat and watched Fionn edit it with clinical precision”. The documentary was shown to two packed houses at the SGC Dungarvan and for all those people who requested copies it will be on sale at Waterford County Museum, Dungarvan very soon. Watch this space for updates. 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 fund raising 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 taking part in local archaeological digs. Call in to see us in Friary Street, or ring us on 058-45960 for more information. 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 29th NOVEMBER, 2017 Surname McCoy Roche Keane

First Name Arthur Patrick Patrick

Age Service No. Rank 11436 Pr. 10533 Pr. 23 7611 Pr.

Service Army Army Army

Unit I.Guards.2Bn. R.I.Reg.6Bn. R.I.Reg.6Bn.

Where Born Waterford Waterford Waterford

Death Category Killed in action Killed in action Killed in action

Date of Death 11/27/17 11/29/17 11/29/17

THE documentary ‘Dungarvan Hospitals - A Walking History’ which stars Michael Brennan, was produced by Eddie Cantwell, and filmed and edited by Fionn Mac Giolla Chuda goes on sale at Waterford County Museum Dungarvan. Initially, Eddie conceived the idea of making the film after a number of interviews with Michael relating to the Leather Factory, Dungarvan. Eddie tells us that at first, the thought was the cost of such a venture but after contacting Fionn (http://www.jibireland.com/) and putting the idea before him, he was delighted to be involved in the project. “Fionn was and is a very busy film maker” said Eddie “his work reads like a who’s who in the world of celebs, they include such names as: U2, David Bowie, Bruce Springsteen, and a host of other big names. He has also filmed Nelson Mandela, Muhammad Ali, Aung San Suu Kyi, US Presidents, Queen Elizabeth II of England and the list goes on, so I was delighted that he agreed at all to do it. It was a cold day when we began filming at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Fionn was meticulous with each take, and a second take was a rare event. I hardly had to ask Michael

a question, he took off with me in tow and the dialogue just flowed from him. It was sad, humorous and a most informative history of life as he knew it growing up in the Gate Lodge in the early 1930s. He resurrected the ‘Knights of the Road’ and the daily ritual of everyday life in both Hospitals. Michael brings a host of people to life and I have tried to complement those characters by sourcing photos of those characters and people. Indeed, I have to thank the families for allowing me use of the photos. My choice of music was easy; Kevin Evans ‘The Orchard’ was top of my list and a big thank you to Kevin for allowing me use of the song which complements the film. The final part was the editing and here again Fionn was meticulous and it did not take hours, but days. I was happy to sit with him and observe the master at work”. All proceeds from the film will go for further research into the archaeological research at Gallows Hill, Dungarvan. The DVD will sale at a cost of €12. Interested parties should order their copy now at Waterford County Museum on Friary Street Dungarvan. Phone 05845960.

Draíocht na Nollag -Christmas Magic in Joan Clancy Gallery

CIARA GORMLEY © Winter Whites, Autumn (Oil on canvas 60x90cm).

DRAÍOCHT na Nollag, the Christmas exhibition in Joan Clancy Gallery will have its opening reception at 3.00 p.m. Saturday, December 2nd and all are welcome to pop in for some Christmas cheer!” said Joan. The show is open for the first three weekends in December: Dec. 2nd - 3rd; 9th-10th; 16th-17th from 11.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. each of those days and also by appointment. Joan Clancy Gallery is best known for showcasing paintings by some of Ireland’s finest established and young emerging artists. Draíocht na Nollag will feature exciting new works by Damaris

Lysaght, Ciara Gormley, Andrea Jameson, Noeleen Crossan, James O’Donoghue, Blawnin Clancy, Rayleen Clancy, Katarzyna Gajewska and others. Located in Mweelahorna, Ring, between the Cunnigar Beach and Coláiste na Rinne in the unspoilt County Waterford Gaeltacht in Ireland’s Ancient East, this renowned gallery is sometimes featured on radio and TV arts and culture programmes. 086-8134597 info@joanclancygallery.com joanclancygallery.com FB: Joan Clancy Gallery

DAMARIS LYSAGHT © The Last Rose of November (Oil on canvas on panel 48x43cm framed).

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ARDMORE Ardmore Tidy Towns ENVIRONMENT AWARD Mary Hennessy and Chris Ramsell made the journey to The Woodlands Hotel in Waterford on Thursday night for the WLR sponsored Community Awards Function. We were shortlisted for The Environment Award and to our delight we were announced as winners and received a prize of €500 for our Tidy Towns Committee. The project we submitted for this award was ‘The Folio Stern Gun’ which we unveiled on St Patrick’s Day after four years of planning and a huge amount of hard work on the part of Eoin McGarry, Pat Waide and their team of divers. The whole community was involved in the project at the end with Ardmore & Grange Schools combining for the pageant and a huge crowd turning out for the unveiling. It is great to win an award for this project as it is really wonderful to have such an historic artefact that lay at the bottom of the sea for almost 100 years, on display in the middle of our village. BURGLARIES We’ve been hearing plenty about burglaries of late and it still caused shock waves when it hit our own village last week. It beggars belief that these scum bags would even dare break into a house in the middle of a busy street. But this is what they did and it has us all tightening up on security. Our hearts go out to the lady whose house was ‘done’ and wouldn’t you know that these parasites would pick on someone who has given years of volunteering to make our community a better place to live in. MUNSTER FINAL Sunday next is D Day for Ardmore Junior Hurlers as all roads lead to Mallow where our boys will face Tipperary Champions, Ballybacon-Grange in the Munster Final. It’s a proud day that our little Parish will contest a Munster

Final. Like ourselves, our opponents would be better known as a football Club under the guise of Ardfinnan and also like ourselves, their hurlers were put on the map by the exploits of renowned intercounty goalkeeper, Brendan Cummins, as we were by the exploits of Seamus and Declan Prendergast and Clinton Hennessy. Brendan Cummins still guards the net for Ballybacon-Grange and he is also their leading scorer, finding the range from frees from huge distances. But we still have our veteran stars to the fore as well in the persons of Seamus & Declan Prendergast and Wayne, Cathal, Richie & Niall Hennessy & James O’Donnell along with a nice blend of youth with current county player, Seamus Keating and minor star James Flavin. Add to them the likes of Jack Walsh, Daniel Power, Gavin Williams, Kenny Murphy, John & David Gartland, Sean Barron, James Kennedy, Kieran & Eoin Conway, Alan Stenson, Tom Power, Eoghan O’Shea, Richie Stilwell & John O’Brien and you have a fair depth of experience and youth. Good luck Ardmore and we hope to see a huge local support in Mallow to cheer them on and we hope we’ll be lighting the bonfires on Sunday night. ARDMORE PLAYERS Well done to Ardmore Players on their wonderful performance of Widows Paradise which played to a packed St. Declan’s Hall on each of the three nights of the weekend. The play was hilarious, the acting and interpretation was superb and the stage was absolutely brilliant. SURVEY Some of the girls from our TÚS & FÁS teams will be calling to your door in the coming weeks doing a survey on our behalf. This survey will give us an insight into what we need to do

under the Tidy Towns heading: ‘Sustainable waste & resource management’. So a couple of minutes of your time would be gratefully appreciated and of enormous help to us. TT MEETING Spare an hour next Tuesday evening and come along to the Tidy Towns Open Meeting at The Round Tower Hotel at 7.30 pm. Our plan is to have an open & positive discussion on the future of Ardmore Tidy Towns and evaluate the Tidy Towns adjudicators reports. You are not committing to anything by coming along. We are looking for positive ideas and suggestions and obviously we hope that some of the attendees might engage in aproject or two or maybe join the committee. CHRISTMAS TREE Last year when TG4 were coming to film for ‘Hup’ The Tidy Towns Committee erected a Christmas Tree at Quinn’s Cross and it was generally very well received as it lit up the village on those dreary long evenings. Shipmates, very kindly gave us a plug in point for the lights. So we’ve decided to do it again and James Oliver Murray delivered the tree on Saturday and hopefully the lights will be switched on before your read these notes. POKER AT ROUND TOWER HOTEL I knew it wouldn’t take long for them ‘to get me’ and that they did after only a few days at the top of the league table. James Bryan recorded his first win in nearly a year and Mary Ann Troy was runner up with Paula Froude in 3rd. Ger Cronin & Jerome Curran won the runners up tables from Ann Holland and Trish Fitzgerald. The results were a real shakeup to the league table and brought nearly everyone back into contention. Redmond Foley’s place in the final got him

back to the top, but only by two points from Billy and Nathan, Jerome, Ann, Mary Ann and James are all within touching distance. Heading nearer to Christmas now we are hoping for a few extra players and we’ll spring a €15 game one of the nights before Christmas as well. PROGRESSIVE 45 AT KEEVERS Hugh O’Reilly & James Flavin returned to the winners enclosure last week at Keevers with Fr Finbarr Lucey and Billy Harty in 2nd and Gerry O’Brien & Des Fitzgerald in 3rd. Pat & Mary Prendergast were best of the last 5 & Peggy Keevers and marie Stilwell won the last game. GO RAIBH MÍLE MAITH AGAIBH Laoise Keevers & her friend Katie Halpin Hill would like to sincerely thank everyone who came out on Saturday night and supported their Table Quiz in Keevers! We had tables from Ardmore, Grange, An Rinn, An Sean Phobal and even as far as Dungarvan! A great night was had and we hope ye all enjoyed it as much as we did also thanks to everyone who couldn't be with us on the night but still gave a contribution - it was greatly appreciated. We would like to thank everyone who sponsored prizes for the raffle, Keevers Bar for letting us use the premises, Pat Reardon for being a brilliant Quiz Master agus Caitríona Breathnach a dhein suas na ceisteanna and everyone else who contributed to making the night so successful! We managed to raise over €1,000 !! We were honestly blown away by the support!! Go raibh míle maith agaibh go léir agus táimíd, ar son an Hope Foundation, fíor buíoch as bhur bhflaithiúlacht agus tacaíocht ollmhór. Katie Halpin Hill & Laoise Keevers

Environment Award for Folia Stern Gun. Pictured left to right is Billy Harty, Pat Wade (Diver), Peggy Keevers and Eoin McGarry (Diver). [photo courtesy of Mike O'Brien]

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Ardmore / Grange Community Alert Minutes of AGM held on 23rd November, 2017 ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR 2017/2018 The Chairman asked for nominations for the positions of Chairperson, Treasurer and Secretary. Nominations were only received for the position of Chairperson. Two candidates were proposed and seconded. Rose Lehane was elected as Chairperson following a show of hands. The Treasurer and Secretary agreed to continue in their roles for the coming year. GARDA REPORT Garda Colm O’Callaghan thanked outgoing Chairman, John Sullivan for his help over the past year and a half. He then reported on the burglary that had taken place in Ardmore on the previous Monday. This was the first burglary in the Area for a long time. The burglary took place between 3.15 and 6.30 pm, with the suspicion that it was more likely around 6 pm. Another burglary took place in Youghal around 7 pm that same day. The evidence indicates that these burglaries were committed by a professional criminal gang who are not from this part of the Country. The matter is being followed up by An Garda Siochana. He indicated also that there had been a significant number of burglaries in the Midleton Garda Division and that we should not be complacent in the security of our properties. He indicated that there are a lot of criminals on the road at present. They target empty houses, looking mainly for cash and jewellery. Sometimes they call to houses offering a service and if cash is paid for this service then they know that cash is being kept in that house. By calling to houses they can also find out if the house is vacant. Information from locals is vital in the solving of criminal activities. An Garda Siochana rely heavily on communities for information. Garda O’Callaghan said that An Garda Siochana are now much more pro-active in preventing criminal activities. A divisional crime unit now operates covering County Waterford. Patrol units are now set up earlier in the day. He asked that all householders would be particu-

larly vigilant over these long dark evenings and advised that lights should be on in houses and that empty bins should not be left out. Any suspicious vehicle or activity should be reported to Dungarvan Garda Station at 05848600. REPORT ON AN GARDA SIOCHANA MEETING The Treasurer represented Ardmore/Grange Community Alert at the meeting in the Park Hotel Dungarvan on 14th November. She reported that the meeting was attended by Chief Superintendent Dunne from Waterford and Superintendent Leacy from Dungarvan.The tone of the meeting was that crime is solved by the community and she indicated that Garda Colm O’Callaghan in his report had covered most of the topics that were discussed. A statistic was mentioned that 29% of burglars enter by the front door and 22% by the back door. The matter of recording details of farm and garden equipment was discussed. Farmers should register this information with the IFA to assist the Gardai in restoring property to their rightful owners. Also, engraving pens and uv pens can assist in marking property. The Eircom Code can be marked on the item. Gardai should be notified when special occasions are happening – ie weddings, funerals, etc, as such events leave houses unoccupied. The message from the meeting was to always report any suspicion to the Gardai and that they will check it out. A Crime Prevention Officer, Garda Christine Keniry, has been appointed. She indicated that she was prepared to talk to groups such as community alert groups on security matters. PERSONAL PANIC ALARMS Elsie Hickey informed the meeting that she had one panic alarm in stock and expected a second alarm to be returned to her. She also mentioned the Seniors Alert Scheme which was to commence on 1st November. She will check this out further and report to the next meeting. MEETING Date of Next Meeting: Thursday, 8th February, 2018 at 8.30 p.m.

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By Donal Buckley

As Luck Would Have It ANYONE who has ever acted, directed, catered for or been a part of a stage production will have heard the phrase, 'break a leg'. Its the equivalent of wishing someone 'good luck' , except in a theatre sense. Theatrical people believe that wishing someone good luck is bad luck, so conversely, wishing someone to break a leg should be considered a positive thing. The phrase itself has several possible origins. One of the best is where the stage meets the wings is known as the 'leg line'. In the days when actors, singers and dancers only got paid for performances, crossing or 'breaking' the leg line meant you were in the money. Another theory is that in ancient Greece, audiences didn't applaud by clapping but instead stomped their feet. The better the performance, the more they stomped, even to the point of fracturing a leg bone. The phrase "touch wood" or "knock on wood" comes from old German folklore where they believed spirits lived in trees and tapping on the trunk gave you protection from misfortune. In Iran, knocking on wood wards off the evil eye, while in Egypt it prevents others from being envious of you. A brides veil is supposed to protect her from the evil eye. Some unkind people suggest that its to prevent the groom from seeing her glass eye. There are many superstitions involving black cats. Groucho Marx said that a black cat crossing your path means the cat is going somewhere.You can't argue with logic like that. Some superstitions (or pishogues) are just based on common sense. Don't open an umbrella indoors, because its dangerous. Someone could get their eye poked out or the good china could be sent shattering to the floor. Walking under ladders is just asking for a bucket of water or paint to be dropped on your head. Even though there is no statistical reason for fearing the number 13, many people avoid it as much as possible. The original source of Triskaidekaphobia (yes, its a phobia) is in Norse mythology. 12 Gods were invited to a banquet in Valhalla in the city of Asgard. Loki, the god of strife and evil decided to crash the party. When the others tried to throw him out, the god, Baldor was killed. Loki was kicked out, only to turn up as the bad guy in "Avengers Assemble". As with a lot of myths and legends, this legend was adopted and adapted by Christianity by substituting Judas For Loki at The last Supper. Throwing coins in a fountain is supposed to bring good luck. It certainly does for the cleaner. A rabbits foot, a chickens wishbone are symbols of good fortune, though not for the rabbit or chicken. Lighting three cigarettes with one match as a sign of bad luck is thought to have been originated by soldiers. They believed that by the third cigarette a sniper would be able to find them. More cynical people believed it was the owner of a match manufacturing company developed this myth. Long ago, when someone died in a mine, their shoes or boots were placed on the kitchen table. Since then its been considered a bad omen to put your shoes on a table. So put them in the fridge instead! Avoiding stepping on pavement cracks isn't just an OCD phenomenon. Back in the time when inter racial marriages or relationships were frowned upon, racists would chant things in public like,"step on a crack and your mothers baby will be black". This was obviously a contrived superstition that still resonates with people today without they understanding its origins. Most superstitions and beliefs are based on stories and political bias passed down through many centuries of political upheaval and questionable interpretations. Not many of them are based on any kind of scientific fact. They are amusing peculiarities that make for some entertaining small talk. But you wouldn't want to take them seriously, unless, of course, you have faith in that sort of thing. Scientist and author Isaac Asimov said, "Humanity has the stars in its future, and that future is too important to be lost under the burden of juvenile folly and ignorant superstition." Ballinameela Creatives can't believe its nearly Christmas already.

Pictured at Bridgie Terries, The Pike, Dungarvan where a cheque for €4,411 was presented to the Waterford Branch of the Irish Kidney Association from a recent Head Shave and Fancy Dress Night at Bridgie Terries. Front from left - Aaron Hayes, Michael Daly, who on behalf of Bridgie Terries presented the cheque to Mary Moynihan, IKA, Conor O'Mahony and Sarah Hayes. Back row - Chopper Hayes, Conor Hayes, Nicky Hayes, Maria Cliff, Tom Veale, Pat Connors and Fiona Power, who organised the event. A big Thank You to all supporters for their contribution to the Irish Kidney Association.

BALLINAMEELA CURRENT EVENTS ON IN THE HALL AND LOCAL COMMUNITY BALLINAMEELA GAA QUIZ NIGHT Ballinameela GAA are holding a Table Quiz at the Welcome Inn this Saturday night, December 2nd. Quiz starts at 8.00 p.m. and there will be a raffle on the night with many great prizes. It’s €40 per team or €10 per person. Please come and support what’s sure to be a great night. BODY CONDITIONING AND CIRCUIT TRAINING CLASSES Body Conditioning and Circuit Training Classes on in Ballinameela Community Centre ever Monday Night between 7.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. Classes cost €5. All levels of fitness catered for. Enquiries text or call 087-8229762. LADIES INDOOR SOCCER Ladies Indoor Soccer on every Tuesday night at 7.00 p.m. in the Community Centre. Contact Noirin Kelly on (086) 8362695 if interested.

BALLINAMEELA ADULT & TODDLER GROUP The Ballinameela Toddler Group meets every Thursday from 9.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. in the Halla of Whitechurch National School. New parents, childminders, grandparents with toddlers very welcome. For more information contact Janice on 087-9718945. 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 & 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. 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 lookout. 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/par ish.communityalert.ie BOOKING THE HALL If you would like to start your own indoor soccer game for the winter or other activity you can book the hall through our booking officer Alison Curran on 0878289147. 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, contact Alison Curran also.Viki Mulhall is responsible for the month of November for opening and closing the Community Centre and can be contacted on 087-8196264. LOTTO RESULTS 27/11/17 – Numbers drawn were 11, 20 and 21. There was no Jackpot winner. €20 winners were Michael Stack, Canty; Patrick Harrington, Knockalara; Stevie Keane, Kereen; Hurley’s Shop, Aglish and Mark Cliffe, Scart. Next week’s Jackpot is €5,000 and the draw will take place 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 087-9194287. You can also Follow and like us on our Facebook Page Ballinameela Community Centre.

Cheque Presentation to Blood Bike South in Mallow – Pictured left to right are Thomas Fennell, Tom Moroney and Tom Fennell. Blood Bike South delivers blood donations nationwide.

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Attending the South East Region Tidy Towns awards ceremony held in the Abbey Court Hotel Nenagh on Monday, 20th November are four members of Lismore Tidy Towns. From left Willie Henry, Mary O'Brien, Liam Ahearne and Michael McBride.

LISMORE Lismore Tidy Towns REMINDING anyone who is available to participate in a Community Employment scheme that a vacancy will be arising in Lismore Tidy Towns in January 2018. Please make contact with Liam Flynn Community Employment Scheme supervisor in his office at the Community Centre Lismore on any Thursday after 12.00 noon or email Lismore Tidy Towns info @lismoretidytowns.com Our two CES workers continue the maintenance effort around Lismore town and with their daily litter pick up. However, litter control should not be left to them, it is every-

one's responsibility to keep footpaths outside their properties litter free. A very welcome letter was received during the week from Government Minister Mr. Michael Ring, Minister for Rural and Community Development when we were informed that all Tidy Towns groups around the country would receive a once of grant from the Government to help tidy towns centres celebrate 60 years of tidy towns in the Irish Republic. The amounts to be received depends on the type of Tidy Towns centre - in the case of small towns a grant of €2,000 will be awarded and this is the

amount that Lismore will receive. This money will used to pay for part of the costs of a project already being planned for Lismore and which will be announced later in the year in this column. Below is a quote from the letter: “This grant is a token of gratitude from the Government for the huge amount of invaluable work carried out by generations of tidy towns volunteers in their own communities since the start of the competition in 1958.Your work has encouraged people to have a sense of belonging and pride in their own place and feeds into the creation of a sustainable and vibrant community.

Your community is the first to benefit from your efforts but nationally we all benefit from our country being a more attractive place to live, work and visit.Your efforts over the years have helped to make our cities, towns and villages more attractive and our pride in where we live feeds into what is the great Irish welcome that we Irish have for visitors.” ECO TIP OF THE WEEK Make plans for your garden next year by using an ordinary scrapbook as a garden ideas journal. Stick in newspaper and magazine cuttings, seed packets and planting instructions so that you will never be short of inspiration again

Parish of Lismore and Ballysaggart CHECK if your are not doing your own thinking then find out who is doing your thinking for you. You are either dancing to your own song or you are dancing to another’s song. Group think even in Church is not good. Group think marks so much of public discourse today. There is a dead sameness in so much of the fare we are fed in the media.The gentle voice of the Church is hard to be heard in the marketplace. Did you know that Pope Francis has 40 million followers to his twitter account. He takes great care to make sure all is right for he values relationships. Relationships in our Parish need much more nurturing. Some have many strings in their bow while others are on the sideline. Advent time is a time to check what our pressing concerns are our concerns leading us

closer to Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour. Our concerns show what we are hoping for from our own lives. Someone said that in 20 years time we will not so much regret what we did as to what we left undone. All we have is our humanity to do all we want.Waiting to do the right thing is a challenge. So much of our troubles come from doing what we want at an inappropriate time. Some call this the virtue of chastity. In every area of our lives doing what we want without having respect for ourselves and others lead to great anger and bitterness. Those of you privileged to be part of the Lismore presentation of the ‘Beauty Queern of Leenane’ will have seen a very appropriate vignette of life. Our choirs are preparing to celebrate the Birth of Jesus Christ.You may wish to be part

of their choir.Today you will need to comply with Diocesan Safeguarding guidelines before you can be part of the choirs. Advent is those four weeks of listening to the Word of God as God’s Word moves from promise to fulfilment of the promise. Communicate or die is a phrase often heard. God is very communicative with the human race. Listening with the heart of Faith can be our gift. MASS TIMETABLE Weekday Mass at 10.00 a.m. Saturday, 2nd December - Vigil Mass in Lismore at 6.15 p.m. Sunday, 3rd December - 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

SUNDAY night saw the curtain come down on one of the finest pieces of drama ever staged in Lismore. "The Beauty Queen of Leenane" received rave reviews from all six shows and it is a credit to all involved especially the Director James Lenane and a wonderful cast and crew for staging such an amazing nights entertainment. Thank you to all our Sponsors and audiences who continue to support our productions. SANTA'S PLAYHOUSE' Our annual Childrens’ performance with a total cast of 120 children is currently rehearsing under the directors Ellen, Becky and Sallyanne and will be staged on Friday, 15th December at 7.00 p.m., Saturday, 16th December at 2.00 p.m. and 7.00 p.m., and final show 2.00 p.m. on Sunday, 17th December. Tickets for all these shows will be available for sale and collection in order to avoid disappointment on Sunday next after rehearsals at 4.30 p.m. all tickets are priced at €7 which includes a visit to SANTA for all children. Santa will only attend the matinees at 2.00 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday and will not be able to attend the evening shows due to his busy workload in preparing for Christmas. So if you want tickets for these shows please purchase on Sunday upstairs in the Courthouse Theatre. This once again promises to be a wonderfully vibrant and colourful production showcasing the talent of our local children ranging in ages from 4 years to 12 years of age. We look forward to seeing you all soon!

VOLUNTEER IRELAND AWARDS Each year Volunteer Ireland under their Patron President Michael D. Higgins hosts an Awards Night to acknowledge the amazing voluntary work so many undertake in their communities. We here in Lismore would like to congratulate local man Edward Lynch on being nominated and indeed shortlisted for an award (from an original entry of 700). The results of which will be announced at a Gala Dinner in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Sligo this Friday night, 1st December. In his 47 years living in Lismore Edward has worked tirelessly for numerous organisations and community groups on a voluntary basis giving of his time and energy in so many different roles and the community of Lismore and beyond wish him well this Friday night! The coverage of this event will also give our lovely town some deserved free advertising and marketing. Good luck Edward. Totally separate to this award but taken from the same nominees Edward has been shortlisted for another award from "The Wheel" charity for the' "Charity Impact awards"' which take place at a function in CHQ Dublin on Wednesday, 13th December. the winners are chosen by public vote (50%) and a panel of judges (50%) so please take time out to vote on the following link for Edward www.charityimpactawards.ie/he ro.html. votes must be cast before Wednesday, 6th December.

Lismore Christmas Lights THANKS to all who contributed to our collection at Roche’s Supermarket last Friday.We have cards in all of the business establishments in Lismore for a draw for three hampers (value €150 each), now on display in the Credit Union window. We will be switching on the lights and blessing the Crib next Saturday, December 2nd at 7.00 p.m. Lismore Parish Choir will be in attendance. We have invested in new lights this year and to help defray costs we will be having our annual Church Gate Collection on the weekend of December 16th/17th. Thanking you in anticipation.

Lismore Christmas Fair THIS Saturday, 2nd December the Lismore Christmas Fair returns for what is going to be the best fair yet!! - The Countdown is on!! With over 30 stalls set up in the Lismore Community Centre there is something there this year for everyone. The Elf Booth is back, after last year’s success it’s almost sold out, this novel unique idea captures the essence and magic of Christmas and brings the excitement of Christmas to the whole family! The Elf Booth is now fully sold out, but there are still lots of things for children to enjoy. This year, we have Bubbles Hurleys from Tipperary with us selling hurleys and GAA merchandise to cater for the sports fanatics in our lives! Get your Christmas jumpers on and get your family photo taken on the day of the fair with STUDIO 59 Photography - who are on hand on the day taking family photos. Buy your very own real tree at the Fair that day to start your Christmas off on what is known as the official first weekend of

Christmas!! From Christmas Stocking fillers to beautiful once-off gifts, decorations and trees, we have everything under one roof! We've stalls this year that showcased at The National Ploughing Championship - such as kids wellies! Please come up on the day for a browse around and enjoy a hot chocolate, tea or coffee and some gorgeous mince pies - or even a beautiful crepe from one of our stalls - surrounding yourself in Christmas cheer. Enjoy Christmas songs and the warmth of children’s excitement. Please support this local event to keep Christmas alive in our community - on what is known as the Shop Local day - what better way to support local businesses then pop in and say hello to the stall holders. Mark this day in your calendar Saturday, December 2nd from 12.00 noon to 5.00 p.m. It's the most wonderful time of the year, start it off at the Lismore Christmas Fair- Merry Christmas.

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The Three Amigos – Monday, January 8th - Cappoquin Community Centre.

CAPPOQUIN Cappoquin Community Centre Phone (058) 52746 – email ocappdev@eircom.net – Facebook – Cappoquin Community Centre FIVE WEEKS LEFT TO GO TO THE FIRST CONCERT OF 2018 Monday, January 8th - The Three Amigos With Santa now almost upon us we are only five weeks away from our first big event in 2018. The Three Amigos are to play live in concert in the Community Centre on Monday, 8th January, 2018. Tickets are now on sale at our Company Office (058) 52746, Feerick’s Pharmacy Cappoquin (058) 54165 or from Anthony Prendergast (087) 7657769 book early, an excellent Christmas present indeed! Congratulations to Councillor John Pratt Tallow who won our Facebook page competition for The Three Amigos tickets competition. HALL BOOKINGS With December here, all users of the Community Centre individuals, clubs, groups are reminded to book their preferred time for using our facilities. Demand this year is higher than ever with the great success of the Waterford/Wexford ETB classes. GYM Fancy doing your training session before you go to Work/School or College well

now you can as our ultra-modern Gym. Our Gym is equipped with Irelands most ultra-modern equipment which can cater from all Cardiovascular equipment to all Resistance training machines and loose weights.You can pay as you go or join up as a member. Our prices are most competitive with yearly membership is €200, 6 months €100, 3 months €60 and monthly €25 QUIDDLERS The popular Quiddlers group from 10.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon on Wednesdays mornings and all are welcome for play for the kids and chat for parents. MARY BUTLER TD Mrs. Mary Butler TD Fianna Fail will hold a Clinic on the first Saturday of every month at 12.30 p.m. in the Community Centre. All are welcome. WEEKLY EVENTS IN HALL Gym opening times are 8.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m., Gym Instructor Conor Prendergast available to offer every assistance on (087) 1247025. Ladies Exercise Classes 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. with Paul Murray, Monday Affane Bridge. Quiddlers from 10.00 a.m. 12.00 noon on Wednesdays Thursday morning 10.30 a.m. to

11.30 a.m. Ladies Exercises with Paul Murray, Community Soccer 8.30 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. Friday evenings Gymnastics 5.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. WATERFORD WEXFORD ETB Just a reminder anyone interested in doing a wide range of courses contact Edel Walsh (058) 52570 First Floor of the Community Centre. COMMUNITY CENTRE LOTTO JACKPOT HITS €4,400 Lotto draw 27th November, 2017 - Jackpot €4,300. Numbers drawn were 9, 10, 16 and 30. No Winner. Consolation Prize winners:The Staff East Cork Oil; Peg Fleming, Shanbally; John Murphy, Post Office; Fraher Family, Shanbally; A & V Maderson, Derriheen House. Next week’s draw is on the 4th of December, with a Jackpot of €4,400. Remember anyone looking to buy our Lotto tickets, call to any of the local shops in Cappoquin, the Community Centre, Miriam Coughlan or Carmel Prendergast will look after you. If you wish you can also buy the popular annual tickets, if you’re not in you can’t win!

MODELIGO LOTTO RESULTS 25th NOVEMBER 2017 Numbers drawn were 13, 17, 24. No winner. €25 winners - Pattie Cotter, Mary Kate Curran, Gillian Moher,Tom Moher.Tickets can be purchased from any member of the Community Centre. Next week’s Jackpot €2,500. IRISH DANCING Best of luck to Aoife O’Byrne, Cathryn O’Brien, Emma Reddy, Bronagh Ryan and their teacher Kathy McGrath who will take part in the Scor na nÓg County Final in Modeligo Community Centre on Friday next, 1st December.

CIRCUIT TRAINING Circuit training takes in Modeligo Community Centre, every Monday and Thursday night at 7.00 p.m. for all ages. For further info contact Shane on 0871345574. MODELIGO COMMUNITY ALERT Community Alert meeting will take place on Wednesday, 29th November in Modeligo Community Centre at 8.30 p.m. All committee members to attend. The Parish Community Text Alert is up and going, for anyone who signed up and are not receiv-

ing the text please let us know, for anyone who has not signed up and wishes to do so, they sign up by contacting either Monica O’Byrne, Edwina Sheehan or Mike Tobin. NOTES Anyone wishing to include items in the Parish notes, please contact Monica on 087-4112798 or email marymonicaobyrne@gmail.com before 9.00 p.m. on Monday night. BOOKINGS anyone looking to book the Astro turf or hall please contact John Power on 087-2834600.

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON The Civic Link sub-committee organising the preparations for Christmas is delighted to announce that the planned date for the formal switch-on of the town Christmas lights is Friday, December 8th next. That evening, from 7.00 p.m. there will be entertainment at the Square, to include a wobbly circus, face painting and a Christmas carol performance by the local cubs and beavers. Barrons' Bakery will be providing appropriate refreshments, including mince pies, while there will be goodies for the kids and mulled wine on offer for the adults. CHRISTMAS ART & CRAFT FAIR Again, a reminder of the forthcoming Christmas Art and Craft fair at Cappoquin Library in Main Street. Anybody who has a creative side and likes making things, this is where you can show them off and sell them if you wish. Please note: food items are not allowed. With just a few places for stands remaining, our Fair is scheduled for Friday, 1st December, and Saturday, 2nd December, in Cappoquin Library. Please contact Una this week on 087 7825662 if you wish to exhibit. It will be great to see new talent - we know it is out there. This event is being hosted by Cappoquin Heritage Group. A huge thanks to Sheila Curtin and our local library management for making the facility available for yet another event. It is greatly appreciated. The fair will run from 7 to 9.00 p.m. on Friday, December 1st, and from 11.00 a.m. until 4.00 p.m. on Saturday, December 2nd. There is absolutely no admission charge, but it would be wonderful to see you there. REMEMBRANCE RIBBONS In keeping with Christmas tradition, Civic Link will have remembrance ribbons on sale over the Christmas period, with all donations going to support local community efforts, Christmas lights and insurance cover for events like the carnival and St. Patrick's Day Parade. All the ribbons will go up on the Christmas tree

at the Square. The ribbons will be on sale, for whatever contribution you wish to make, at the Christmas craft fair on December 1st–2nd (at the Library), outside Kelleher's SuperValu in Lower Main Street on December 8th–9th and in Murray's shop and at the Credit Union up to December 22nd, as well. THIS WEEK'S PICTURE In 1948, the Waterford minor hurlers won the first of the county's two All-Ireland titles in that grade, with the second being in just 2013. Back in 1948, however, the remarkable thing about the county team was

that it had players from just three clubs. Mount Sion and Dungarvan shared nine members between them, and an incredible six came from Cappoquin. When added to the fact that the team trainer, Paddy Cunningham, was also from Cappoquin, that made a total of seven, otherwise becoming known in local sporting lore as the 'Magnificent Seven'. Naturally, there was tremendous local pride and excitement at this wonderful success, and you can get a flavour of that from this week's picture. Thanks to the efforts of Tom Kelleher and the generosity of the family of Michael Lane we are delighted to reproduce a fundraising poster from Cappoquin GAA club, seeking community backing to put on a reception to honour the victorious local players. As the match was played on the first Sunday in September, the local committee (Mick Sargent, Norman Walsh and Treasurer Austin Walsh) were very speedy in their efforts to celebrate the achievement properly, with the collection set for the following Sunday. What a lovely piece of memorabilia.

BALLYSAGGART CHRISTMAS FAIR On Friday, December 1st, Ballysaggart Community Development will host their annual Christmas Fair. There will be Flower Arranging with Shirley and craft stalls to browse through and maybe make a start on some Christmas shopping. Doors open at 7.00 p.m., admission €5. Hope to see you all there. BALLYSAGGART COMMUNITY CARE This year’s 30th Anniversary Community Care Christmas Party will take place on Sunday, December 3rd in Meagher's Bar. Doors open at 2.30 p.m. for dinner at 3.00 p.m. We hope to see a great crowd to enjoy a nice meal followed be an evening of music, dance and a bit of craic. For more information please contact Bridie Murphy or Helena Walsh.

SANTA VISIT It's nearly time and excitement is building for Santa's visit to Ballysaggart on Sunday, December 3rd in the Community Centre. He is very excited to meet all the wonderful Ballysaggart children but has warned that his helpers are out keeping an eye on everyone so be good and you all will get in his Nice List. Doors will open at 2.30 p.m. for Santa's arrival at 3.00 p.m. See you all there! BALLYSAGGART LADIES CLUB FESTIVE FOOD DEMONSTRATION On Monday night, December 11th, in The Community Centre at 8.00 p.m. we are having a Festive Food Demo hosted by Sandra and Lorraine. This is going to be a won-

derful night not to be missed, its open to all, members and non members, all are welcome, a cup of tea can be had after and a raffle will also take place, so don't forget Dec 11th, 8.00 p.m. COMMUNITY COUNCIL CARDS RESULTS 1st: Delia Cashell and Rita Doocey. 2nd: Sean Higgins and Mary Byrne. Lucky Tables: Helen Cunningham and Peg Murray, Eddie Byrne and Kathleen Coleman, Dan Howard and Fionnuala Hynes. Tickets: Kathleen Coleman, Bill Leady x 2, Helen Cunningham x 2 and Christy Higgins. CONDOLENCES The Ballysaggart community extends its deepest sympathies to the families of Billy Hogan, Lismore and Seán Ó Lonáin, Ring, who died recently. May they Rest in Peace.

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KNOCKANORE Check us out on our Facebook pages (Knockanore Area KGK Community Council) and (Knockanore Heritage and History)

Baby Emily Byrne of Knockanore.

"Santa's Little Helpers" – Helpers from our recent Villierstown Christmas Craft Fair.

VILLIERSTOWN JACK THE JOKER Jack the Joker Draw took place last Wednesday night and the winner was Ailbhe McCann with card number 16 and wins €50. Congratulations Ailbhe. Next week’s Jackpot is €3,400. Draw will take place on Wednesday night at An Cruiscin Lan. VILLIERSTOWN CHURCH HALL PRESENTS A Social Evening & Christmas Buffet with the very talented John O’Shea Presenter of the 'Gauranteed Irish' and 'The Late Show' on WLR FM.. in Villierstown Church hall on Sunday, December 10th from 4.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. Admission

is €10. It's an afternoon not to be missed!!! YOGA FOR BEGINNERS Beginners Yoga commencing: Monday nights 7.30 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. in Aglish Hall; Tuesday mornings 12th 10.00 a.m. 11.00 a.m. in the VECP room, Villierstown. For more info or to book your place contact Bláthnaid on 087-2076189. STUDY GROUP Villierstown Study Group from 4.20 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday evenings. For more information please contact Zoe 087-6168303. BLACKWATER ECO TOURS Fancy a trip down the river? Get to explore the fantastic

scenery we have to offer. Then why not get in touch to plan your family fun day out or a team bonding day. Phone 0892538699 for more information. VECP VILLIERSTOWN (MAIN STREET) VECP Villierstown (Main Street) have a conference/training room for hire (complete with access to the internet).This venue is also an ideal location for social and childrens party events. Contact: 089-2538699. I NEED YOUR HELP! If I don't no it's happening I can't put it in the news please contact the email address below for any upcoming events or local news you want advertised on here Villierstownews@yahoo.ie

TALLOW Tallow Enterprise Centre WE have had a very busy Autumn at Tallow Enterprise Centre with a vast array of classes on offer to all age groups. And we are happy to say all classes were well attended, with many participants signing up for further classes in 2018. So if you are looking to up-skill in the New Year give us a call now and enrol for one of our day or evening classes. Classes offered at excellent rates, to suit all budgets. ECDL 2018 ECDL Class will commence on 30th of January, this is an intensive course which will run for 11 weeks Tuesday and Thursday nights from 7.00 p.m. 10.00 p.m., covering 7 modules. ECDL award will be presented

on completion. This course is free to anyone person receiving a Social welfare payment. Knowledge of computers is essential. ACTIVE RETIRED Tallow and District Active retired will host a movie and nibbles afternoon on Tuesday, 12th December from 2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m. Members and non-members welcome. Come and meet the members, find out what the group is all about and enjoy festival nibbles and seasonal punch. TALLOW CHRISTMAS SWIM Sponsorship cards are now available at the Health Centre Tallow for the Tallow Christmas

Swim, in aid of the Alzheimer’s unit in Dungarvan Community Hospital. There are few families who have not been touched or know someone who has been affected by Alzheimer’s so please support this very worthy cause. Contact Oonagh O’Keeffe, Tom Mulcahy, Tom Doyle or Rita for more details. SOCIAL DANCING Social Dancing in The Arch Ballroom for 2017 has been a fantastic success. The last dance will be held on December 8th with music by Philip English, a great night assured. So come along and start your Christmas celebrations. Refreshments and raffle on the night.

CHECK us out on our Facebook pages (Knockanore Area KGK Community Council) and (Knockanore Heritage and History). Plans for the fund-raising events in aid of the family of

Baby Emily, daughter of Knockanore parishioners Ann Marie and Sean Byrne, are well under way at the moment. Knockanore and Melleray groups have combined to organise a Monster Tractor Run scheduled for December 27th, 2017, starting at the Lismore GAA grounds at 12.30 p.m. Registration is at 11.30 a.m. and the entry fee is €30.00. Cars and bikes also welcome to participate. Born in June of this year, Emily is, unfortunately, in urgent need of a Liver Transplant and has spent most of he life visiting hospitals including Cork University Hospital, Crumlin Hospital, Dublin and King’s College Hospital, London. All of this incurs enormous

travel and accommodation expense. Committee contacts are as follows, Kevin Moloney at 087827 7594 and Pa Lyons at 086821 4284. KGK Community Council are organising a Sponsored Walk for the Emily Fund on January 6th, 2018, at 12.30 p.m. Registration in Knockanore Hall at 11.30 a.m. REMINDER The children’s party will be held in the hall in Knockanore on Saturday, December 16th, followed by the Senior Citizen’s party on Sunday, December 17th. KGK HERITAGE SOCIETY Launch of 2017 Parish Magazine at KGK Hall Knockanore, 8.00 p.m. Friday, December 1st. All are welcome.

TOURANEENA ALICE BURKE It was with sincere regret that news of the passing of Alice Burke (nee grant), Touraneena, Ballymacarbry was received in the parish last Sunday. Alice was almost 92 years old when she passed away and throughout her many years had done tremendous work in fundraising for many local and national charities/institutions. Alice will never be forgotten by the many people she helped throughout the decades. In 2004 in honour of Alice’s work for her church and the wider community, Alice was awarded the Benemerenti medal from Pope John Paul II. Alice was predeceased by her husband Ned and her darling daughter Teresa. We express our sincere sympathy to her children, Carthage, Breda, Alice-Marian, Albert, Veronica and Terrie; her brother Noel and sister-in-law Maureen; her grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, all relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Alice was laid to rest in her beloved St. Mary’s Church, Touraneena where she worked for 50 years as Sacristan. Mass was followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. May she rest in peace. SLIABH gCUA LOTTO Results for weekending 26th November. The winning numbers drawn were: 2, 7, 22. No winner of the jackpot. The €20 winners were: Veronica Troy, Rose Halley, Liz Halley, Ava-Mai Tobin, Veronica Troy. The promoter’s prize of €20 was won by Pat Dalton. Next week’s draw will be in Dunne’s Bar on Sunday night, 3rd December for a lotto jackpot of €2,300. SLIABH gCUA SET CLUB Sliabh gCua Set Club are holding a fundraising cake sale on Saturday, 2nd December after 7.30 p.m. Mass in the Church sarcisty. We would appreciate your support for the club and the young dancers. SLIABH gCUA LADIES CLUB Next Monthly meeting will

be held on Tuesday, 5th December at 8.00 p.m. Our guest on the night will be Maura Ryan who will demonstrate Christmas Flower Arrangements. The Christmas night out will be on Friday, 15th December to Hanora's Cottage, final numbers will be taken at our next meeting. CONDOLENCES EXPRESSED The Editor and staff of the Dungarvan Observer would like to express their condolences to the Burke family, Touraneena on the passing earlier this week of Alice Burke. For a very long period of time, Alice compiled the Touraneena Notes column for this newspaper and rarely, if ever missed the deadline. She will be greatly missed not only by her immediate family, but by the huge number of people whom she encountered throughout her long life. Alice was laid to rest in her beloved Touraneena on Tuesday. May she rest in peace.

Tallow Senior Citizens THE Winners of the third and fourth Christmas draws are as follows:Third Week – First prize - Mary Curley, Curraheen; Second Prize - Ollie Aherne, Parkdota;

Third Prize - Jerry Dooling, Kilbeg. Fourth Week – First Prize - Owen McGrath, Convent St.; Second Prize - Eileen Flynn, Chapel St.; Third Prize - Don O’Brien, Barrack Street.

The Brett family pictured at the switching on of the Christmas Lights in Dungarvan and the start of the Dungarvan Aglow Festival. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

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Members of the Yesteryear Motor Club prior to setting off on their annual Motor Run in aid of Dungarvan Lions Club Christmas Appeal.

Fr. Twomey’s Residents’ Association WELL it’s been a while since I had the opportunity to write notes from the areas of Springfield, Bay View, Western Bay and surrounding areas, but now I have something to write about, The Well. The main news at present is about Fr. Twomey’s Well and all the hard work that has been going on since Summer. The local Residents’ Association, the Prior in the Friary, Fr. Egan and Mr. Ray Moloney from Waterford City and County Council got together to improve the look of the Holy Well and now we have a local monument anyone would be proud of. It all started when Fr. Egan announced that Fr. Twomey was dead one hundred and fifty years ago this year and we should do something to remember him. So the locals went about cleaning up the area, cleaning the moss, cutting the ivy and getting the place ready for Mr. Ray Moloney to hire the contractors to rebuild the walls, mark clearly where the well is situated, get the water back in to the Well and during all the work we found the original lime stones that were laid in the Well when it was being used by Fr. Twomey during the years 1830 to 1860. Noel Coffey Engineering made the steel railing at the front of the Well and other works were completed by the Kilkenny based contractors. David Kiely (Kiely Monumentals) provided the stone and the plaque which is now placed in front of the Well. So, this Friday at 3 p.m. we will gather at the Well where it will receive a blessing from local clergy and I am told we may

also have a important visitor from Dublin. Fr. Twomey was a member of the Augustinian Order. He was appointed Prior at Dungarvan in 1835 and again in 1855. It is said that during the famine, he would wait at the back gate of the workhouse (on Fr. Twomey’s Road) until the carts came out carrying the dead. He would check to make sure they were dead. During the famine burning the living on the grounds that were dying anyway was not infrequent. Then he would bless them with the water from the Well. The Well was later known as the Friars Well in memory of Fr. Twomey. MORE ABOUT FR. TWOMEY Patrick Twomey was born in 1799 but his place of birth is unknown. He was educated in Perugia, Spain and in Rome. He was an accomplished linguist, fluent in many languages. Fr. Twomey lived in Church Street, in a house leased from John Kelly of Strancally Castle. This is the fourth house on the right looking up the street. He came to Dungarvan in 1829, the year the Augustinian Church was officially opened and was appointed Prior in 1835. He appears to have been actively involved in politics. In 1832 he opposed the election of George Lamb as M.P. for Dungarvan. He also involved himself with Fr. Mathew’s Temperance Association. Fr. Twomey is said to be responsible for the building of the Bell Tower at the Friary Church in 1858 and a plaque is placed on the Tower just inside the main entrance to the Friary Church. We are told it was fitted

Fr. Twomey’s Well with a sweet-toned bell which later cracked and was replaced by the present bell. So back to the Well, the Well was not marked on the first edition of the Ordnance Survey Map of 1841. The Well was marked as a rectangular enclosure along with a cross on the second edition in 1905 (O.S. 6” map) and the 25 inch Ordnance Survey map 1907 and named as Father Twomey’s Well. Later the road at the back of the hospital was named as Fr. Twomey’s Road. So, Friday, 1st December at 3 p.m. all are welcome for the blessing. (Thanks to William Fraher and others at Dungarvan Museum Society for specific notes).

Locals working at the well.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 December, 2017

Dungarvan Men’s Shed

11th Waterford (Dungarvan) Scout Group SCOUT SECTION November was our annual trip to Ballymacarbry for Some Backwoods skills. We all met at the hall for 6.30 p.m. on the 17th November and parents helped provide transport. We arrived in Ballymac for 7.00 p.m. and sorted out the Scouts. We were joined by Cappoquin Scouts. We have a few games in the Astro-turf and set-up the projector for a few films. One of the Cappoquin leaders decided they could take on some of the Dungarvan leaders in a sprint and would win (Hahaha as if that would happen although it was funny when after a 3 mile run and sprints we still had to energy to win). Paul gave a quick safety demonstration on axe skill to the younger scouts. It was nearly 1.00 a.m. when the lights went off for some shut eye. It was up bright and early on the Saturday, breakfast was had and knapsacks loaded with gear

for the day as we headed off to practice some backwoods skills. It was up to each patrol to build a shelter out of natural material, prepare a meal without any pots or pans using peppers, cabbage as cooking utensils. All types of food were on the menu from fish, mince, deer and chicken. And the leaders showed how to use a Dutch oven as they prepared a Deer Stew. Some fine shelters were built and the improvement in the Scouts year on year on this technique is remarkable. When we got back to the Centre, the Scouts had free time until dinner which was lovely and then we had another film and games in the astroturf. Sunday morning was a late rise, quick tidy up and out of the Centre before 10.30 a.m. as some of the leaders, scouts and venturers were doing a run (Turkey Trot) in Old Parish. A good weekend in all, lots of skill coming through well done all keep up the good work.

THANK YOU DUNGARVAN DRAMATIC CLUB We enjoyed a most enjoyable night when we attended Of Mice and Men a very human play by John Steinbeck which was superbly performed by Dungarvan Dramatic club in the Town Hall Theatre. The set for the play was designed as an old barn from the 1900’s and constructed using timber. We are very grateful to the Dramatic Club have kindly donated the timber to the Shed and we will use this to make products for the benefit of the local community. Wheels within wheels! PREPARATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS Members are very busy making a Post Box for Santa’s letters to be used by all the children at Dungarvan Post Office.The Shed

is a hive of activity and in fact might be busier than Santa’s toy factory because the lads are making and painting items for a Christmas Garden which is under construction adjacent to the Civic Offices in Dungarvan. Our own Mrs Santa for the Shed is Nicky Sheehan who has many helpers in Joe O’Reilly, Aidan McCarthy and our two new members Aaron Leggett and Leigh Kelleher. DEISE MEN’S SHED We were delighted to join the Deise Men’s Shed for their official opening on Friday evening. The Shed is located at Unit 19E, Six Cross Roads Business Park, Waterford.We were informed that the impressive building is already being used by forty members at present which is a most successful start. We wish them well and hope they receive

the same level of support which we received from the people of our local community. CHRISTMAS DINNER Our annual Christmas Meal is in Lawlors Hotel on Friday, 15th December at 6.30 p.m. Cost for members is €5 each and the balance is funded by The Shed. Members please put your name on list in the Shed where you can view menu 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 Down the stairs I made my run. Loading up my old gun. Under the tree I saw him root. Some old man in a crimson suit. Pulled the trigger my pellets spread. I got the thief I shot him dead. Moved closer surveyed the scene. I KILLED SANTA? Nah! It was just a dream. Ger Dalton

Martin Waters displays his Christmas tree.

Information for Santa’s Elves Aidan McCarthy, Oliver Whelan, Richie Heaslip, Dick Clancy and Patsy Murray before arrival in town.

Santa’s Elves and Rudolf made by Leigh Leggett and Aaron Kelleher from Youthreach pictured with Nicky Sheehan.

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UL presents more than 110 scholarships worth nearly €280,000

Back row left to right: Rachel Flavin, Chloe Yellop, Jenny Supple, Declan Hennessy (Director), Catherine Murphy & Chris Ramsell. Middle row left to right: Ciaran Keating, Anthony O’Brien, John Supple, Seamus Keevers, Michael Lynch. Front row left to right: Linda Troy, Saoirse Moloney, Ita Keevers, Carole Troy, Claire Flavin. [Noreen O'Brien]

A laugh a minute for Ardmore Players production of ‘Widows Paradise’ RAPTUROUS laughter was heard beyond the confines of St Declan’s Hall last weekend in Ardmore when the Ardmore Players performed to a three night sell-out of Sam Cree’s hilarious comedy ‘Widows Paradise’ directed by Declan Hennessy. It literally was a laugh a minute as the cast of ten splendidly portrayed the story of four widows, played by Claire Flavin, Ita Keevers, Carole Troy and Linda Troy and a single young girl played by Saoirse Moloney, who travelled to a caravan park for a quite women’s only weekend away. However, their intention of having a quiet weekend away was upset by the arrival of three men on a fishing trip played by Seamus Keevers, Anthony O’Brien and Ciaran Keating. A passing visitor calls in when his

car breaks down, played by John Supple and the local farmer also came for a visit, played by Michael Lynch. There was no shortage of disagreements and misunderstandings, all providing hilarious consequences with some wonderful turns of phrase and a pace that had the audience on the edge of their seats and in fits of laughter which the cast thoroughly reveled to hear. Ardmore Players wish to thank all those who helped to make this production possible, it was real team effort. Huge thanks to Declan Hennessy, our Director for his patience and support in getting this production off the ground. Our Stage Managers who were with us every step of the way, Catherine Murphy, Chris Ramsell and Violet Howard. We are hugely grateful to our Set Builders who faced

the challenge of building a Caravan for us to perform in and build it they did to the highest of standards as always, thank you Pat McGrath, Mike Supple, Richard Hennessy, John Troy, John Supple, Johnny Hennessy, Liam Supple, Bill Ramsell. Our Make Up Artists; Jenny Supple, Rachel Flavin & Chloe Yellop. Our Artwork Designer Sinead Kennedy. Our ever entertaining MC; Maurice Power. Our front of house crew Mike Supple, Rose Lehane, Bill Ramsell, Eddie Flavin,Teresa & Jason Power; our Catering Team, Claire Keaty, Anne Halley, Ann Supple (who always gets a last minute alterations job from us aswell), thanks to Alana Flynn for providing beautiful bakes and cakes.Thanks also to Quinn’s Foodstore and Keevers Bar for facilitating ticket sales and to The Whitehorses

Restaurant for providing nourishment for our hardworking crew. Thank you to our Raffle Sponsors:The Cliff House Hotel, Round Tower Hotel, Mari Mina Pharmacy, Keevers Bar, Topline Currans: Dungarvan and The Walter Raleigh Hotel. Thank you to St Declan’s Hall Committee and the Ardmore Grange Guild of ICA for the use of their facilities and finally thank you to all who came along and supported us, your appreciation was amazing and we are so very grateful, we can’t wait for our next production! Finally, we take this opportunity to wish Declan Hennessy and St. Declan’s GAA Club, Ardmore the very best of luck in the Junior A Munster Hurling Final on this coming Sunday – go n-éirí an t-adh libh lads – Ardmore Abú!

STUDENTS from across the country were presented with scholarships totalling nearly €280,000 at the 2017 University of Limerick Scholarship Awards ceremony held on Monday, November 27th. This year, more than 110 scholarships were presented, including over 30 UL Sports Scholarships. Forty students were awarded UL40 Scholarships, introduced in 2012 to mark UL’s 40th anniversary and valued at €2,000 each. A further 10 students received the UL40 Mature Scholarships. Thirty-three outstanding sportspeople received UL Sports scholarships in 2017. Recipients of the three Gold UL Sports Scholarships included Irish Women’s Rugby Captain, Niamh Briggs, Clare hurler and All Ireland 2013 medal winner Tony Kelly, and Shane O’Donoghue, who represented Ireland at the 2016 Olympics in hockey. Bachelor of Engineering student Cian Hogan, from Sixmilebridge, Co. Clare, was awarded the Microsemi Scholarship, established in the academic year 2012/13 by Ennis-based semiconductor developer, Microsemi Ireland. This scholarship is open to all secondary schools in County Clare and is awarded to the student who attains the highest Leaving Certificate points before enrolling in Bachelor of Engineering programmes in UL. Stryker Orthopaedics has a long association with UL, and has been awarding an entrance scholarship to a first-year student each year since 1975. Students registered for Bachelor’s Degree programmes at UL are considered for the Stryker Scholarship, provided they have not been awarded other scholarships or bursaries. This year, Emily McCarthy, a student on the Bachelor of Science in Physics degree programme from Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick, was presented with the award, valued at €10,160. Four Women in Engineering bursaries, each of €500, were presented to female first-year students enrolled in Bachelor of Engineering programmes. The Edith and Leslie Downer Scholarship, with a value of €1,000 and endowed by President Emeritus Roger Downer in memory of his mother and father, was presented to Bachelor of Science Nursing (General) student Nina Proskurnya of Clareview, Limerick. Three students were awarded the inaugural BA Arts (LM002) Scholarships worth €1,000 each. These students achieved the highest CAO points this year before embarking upon the BA Arts programme. The Jean Monnet European Studies Entrance Bursary is another new scholarship award, kindly donated by Professor Edward Moxon-Browne. It was presented to student Tara Collins from Mallow, Co. Cork, who achieved the highest CAO points in her programme, Bachelor of Arts in European Studies. Twelve third-year students were awarded with Arup Integrated Design Awards, sponsored by the engineering firm, Arup and presented for the first time this year.These students are studying in the Civil Engineering Programme at UL, and undertook “Integrated Design” projects. Bachelor of Engineering in Design and Manufacturing student Conor Carmody of Rhebogue, Limerick was presented with the Paddy Dooley Rowing Scholarship. Valued at €2,500, the scholarship has been established through the generosity of the Dooley family in memory of their father, who captained the Irish Olympic eight, in the 1948 Olympic Games in London. Award winners in the annual BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition were also presented with scholarships at Monday’s ceremony.This year’s recipients were Bachelor of Engineering student Eoin McCarthy from Waterfall, Cork, and Bachelor of Engineering in Aeronautical Engineering student Colin McNelis of Ennis, Co. Clare. Finally, the Elaine Fagan scholarship was awarded to BA in Journalism and New Media student Ronan Coughlan from Newport,Tipperary.The scholarship is sponsored by the Fagan family in memory of their daughter Elaine who died at the age of 25 but whose life inspired and touched those who knew and loved her. The scholarship is open to first-year undergraduate students from the Mid-West region who enter college through the DARE (Disability Access Route to Education) process. Congratulating the 2017 UL Scholars, Vice President Academic and Registrar, Dr Pat Phelan, who presented the scholarships, said: “Through this scholarship programme, UL is delighted to recognise these 110 outstanding students. UL is proud to acknowledge and support each of them as they continue to excel in sport and academia”.

Pictured at the event were, scholarship recipients, Niamh Briggs, Ireland Women's Rugby Captain, Dungarven Co. Waterford and Darragh McGrath, Dungarvan Co. Waterford. This year, more than 110 scholarships were presented, including over 30 UL Sports Scholarships. [Alan Place]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 December, 2017

NOTAI NA GAELTACHTA AONACH AN PHÁTRÚIN Beidh Aonach an Phátrúin, maragadh Nollag na nDéise, ar siúl arís i mbliana, Dé Domhnaigh 3ú Nollaig in Ionad Pobail na Rinne. Beidh ábhar ilgnéitheach le díol agus is deis breá é cúpla rud a phiocadh suas don Nollaig. Tuilleadh Eolais: 058-46664 / cfdeise@gmail.com. Aonach an Phátrúin, the Christmas Market in the Waterford Gaeltacht will be back again this year on Sunday the 3rd of December in Ionad Pobail na Rinne. A great varity of good will be on sale and it is a great chance to pick up a few things for Christmas. Further Information: 058-46664 / cfdeise@gmail.com BÉILE NA NOLLAG Beidh béile na Nollag ag Cairde na Gaeltachta ar siúl ar an 6ú Nollaig, Lá an Phátrúin, in Halla Pobail na Rinne. Cairde na Gaeltachta’s Christmas meal will be held ón the 6th of December in Halla Pobail na Rinne. CRANNCHUR NA NOLLAG Beidh crannchur na Nollag ar siúl ag 6i.n. ar an 20ú Nollaig i Halla Pobail na Rinne. Príomhdhuais: Hamper Mór. Ticéid ar fáil ón gciste, €5 ar 3 stráice ticéid. The Christmas raffle will be held at 6pm on the 20th of December in Halla Pobail na Rinne. First prize is a big Christmas hamper. DRAÍOCHT NA NOLLAG I nDÁNLANN JOAN CLANCY Beidh oscailt Draíocht na Nollag, taispáinteas na Nollag ar siúl i nDánlann Joan Clancy ag 3i.n. Dé Sathairn 2 Nollaig agus beidh fáilte is fiche roimh chách. Beidh an taispáinteas ar siúl ar an céad trí deireadh seachtain i mí na Nollag 2-3; 9-10; 16-17 ó 11r.n. go 5i.n. Táimid suite i Maoil a’ Choirne, An Rinn idir trá an Coinigéar agus Coláiste na Rinne i nGaeltacht na nDéise i SeanOirthear na hÉireann. Draíocht na Nollag, the Christmas exhibition in Joan Clancy Gallery will have it’s opening reception at 3pm Saturday December 2nd and all are welcome to pop in for some Christmas cheer!” said Joan. The show is open for the first three weekends in December: Dec 2-3; 9-10; 16-17 from 11.00 a.m. 5.00 p.m. each of those days and also by appointment. We are located in Maoil an Choirne, An Rinn, between the Cunnigar Beach and Coláiste na Rinne in the unspoilt Co. Waterford Gaeltacht in Ireland’s Ancient

East. NÓTA BUÍOCHAS Ba mhaith linn ár mbuíochas a chur in iúl don tacaíocht a fuaireamar ó gach duine ag an Díolacháin Chistí - beidh an airgead a bhailíomar ag dul i dtreo Defib don Scoil. Coiste na dTuismitheoirí, Meánscoil San Nioclás. CLEACHTADH CUARDA Bíonn cleachtadh cuarda in Ionad Pobail Na Rinne gach Máirt 7 i.n. – 8 i.n. €8 an rang nó 4 sheachtain ar €24. Déan Teagmháil le Michelle ar 0867330061. AN GHAELTACHT CLG TREALLAMH DARA LÁIMHE Tá An Ghaeltacht ag lorg treallamh CLG dara láimhe atá agat sa mbaile! Camáin, clogaid, buataisí, láimhíní srl. Is féidir linn an treallamh seo a úsáid sna scoileanna agus bheadh sé thar a bheith úsáideach. Labhair le coach do pháiste má tá aon rud agat. Is féidir treallamh a fhágaint leis na coaches ag Halla Pobail Na Rinne aon oíche Aoine. SPRAOI – GRÚPA SÚGARTHA NA RINNE Tiocfaidh Spraoi, Grúpa Súgartha do thuismitheoirí agus páistí, le chéile i Halla Pobail na Rinne ar an Aoine beag seo ón 10 r.n. go 12 i.n. Beidh comhrá deas agus cupán tae/caifé ar fáil. Tuilleadh eolais: tar i dteagmháil le Bríd: 087-7470428. GRÚPA SÚGARTHA I nDÚN GARBHÁN Beidh grúpa súgartha do leanaí agus tuismitheoirí ag teacht le chéile Dé Máirt i nDún Garbhán. Tá an grúpa lonnaithe i Leabharlann Dhún Garbhán gach Máirt ón 10.30 r.n. go 12 i.n. Beidh scéalaíocht, rannta, ealaíon agus cluichí.Tuilleadh eolais: téigh i dteagmháil le Cabríní 0834455914 nó cuir r-phost ag cabrini@glornangael.ie. An Irish language playgroup will meet in Dungarvan Library from 10.30 a.m. to 12.00 noon on Tuesday. Further information: contact Cabríní on 083-4455914 or email cabrini@glornangael.ie SCÉIM TÚS An bhfaigheann tú an Liúntas Cuardaitheora Poist? An bhfuil tú dífhostaithe agus ag iarraidh obair a dhéanamh ar tograí pobail? Bíonn deiseanna ar fáil faoin scéim TÚS do dhaoine dífhostaithe sa Rinn agus sa Sean Phobal. Más rud é go bhfuil tú faoi 25 bliain d’aois, tá buntáiste mór ar fáil. Déan teagmháil le cigire TÚS Cian O hAileasa ag 087-3770256 nó Bainisteoir Comhlacht Forbartha na nDéise, Críostóir Ó Faoláin ag 058-46664

nó cfdeise@gmail.com Are you on job seekers allowance? Are you Unemployed and interested in working in Local Community Projects? Tús provides work opportunities for all unemployed people in the An Rinn/An Sean Phobal area. If you are less than 25 years of age there will be a major financial incentive for participating. Contact the Tús supervisor Cian O hAileasa at 087-3770256 or the manager of Comhlacht Forbartha na nDeise, Críostóir Ó Faoláin 058-46664. CAIRDE NA GAELTACHTA Buaileann Cairde na Gaeltachta, Cumann Gníomhaíochta Lucht Scoir i nGaeltacht na nDéise, le chéile an céad Máirt den mhí ag 3i.n. in Ionad Pobail na Rinne.Tá fáilte is fiche roimh cách. SEIRBHÍS DOCHTÚRA Bíonn an Dr Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú ar fáil i gcomhair coinne in Ionad Pobail na Rinne, Dé Máirt agus Déardaoin ach é a chur in áirithe roimh ré. Déan teagmháil le Strandside Medical i gcomhair tuilleadh eolais, 05841227. Dr Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú is available on appointment in the Health Centre in Ionad Pobail na Rinne on Tuesday and Thursday. Contact Strandside Medical for further information, 058-41227. CUMANN NAOMH UINSEANN DE PÓL Má theastaíonn ó éinne teagmháil a dhéanamh le Cumann Naomh Uinseann de Pól sa cheantar, is féidir teacht orthu ag (058) 46125 nó 085-1422902. The contact numbers for the An Rinn / An tSean Phobail branch of St Vincent de Paul are (058) 46125 or 085-1422902. SCÉIM FOLÁIREAMH DO SHEANÓIRÍ Más maith leat cnaipe práinne agus siogairlín a fháil faoin Scéim Foláireamh do Sheanóirí, tar i dteagmháil linn – 058-46664, cfdeise@gmail.com. If you think you could benefit from a panic button and pendant under the Seniors Alert Scheme, contact us on 058-46664, cfdeise@gmail.com. MEÁIN SHÓISIALTA / TEAGMHÁIL / CONTACT Is féidir an nuacht is déanaí agus eolas faoi imeachtaí a bheidh ar siúl sa Rinn agus sa Seanphobal a fháil ar an leathanach Facebook atá ag an gComhlucht Forbartha agus táimid ar fáil ar Twitter anois chomh maith – @cfdeise. If anybody has events / news to be included in Nótaí na Gaeltachta, send them to cfdeise@gmail.com or 058-46664.

Can Books Change Your Life? DROP into Dungarvan Library on Thursday, 7th December, to share your love of books and reading. We would love to hear your views on reading as a source of inspiration and how the library service can support your creativity and wellbeing through literature in 2018. Lani O’Hanlon, Reader in Residence for Waterford Libraries in December, will facilitate informal conversations during the three drop-in ses-

sions scheduled for the following times: • 2.00 p.m. – 3.15 p.m. • 3.30 p.m. – 4.15 p.m. • 6.00 p.m. – 7.30 p.m. All are welcome, no booking required. Come along at the start of one of the sessions, share a tea or coffee and enjoy the book chat! For all information on Library Services visit www.waterfordlibraries.ie

Muireann Foran and Aine Foran, Butlerstown NS with 3rd Year Student Caelan Dunphy in the Science Room at the Open Night St. Declan’s Community College, Kilmacthomas. [Sean Byrne]

KILMACTHOMAS CHRISTMAS FAIR The annual Kilmacthomas Christmas Fair takes place in Kiersey's Tea Rooms on Thursday, 7th December from 6.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. Beautiful art and crafts will be on display, including, Tignor Handcrafts, Liam's knitwear, Mary's home baking, Jo's flowers and wreaths Comeragh craft room and Jill's Snowmen and more. Come early and grab the best bargains. A night not to be missed. LOCAL CLUB Kilmacthomas GAA Club would like to say Thanks to all who have sponsored, supported and helped us throughout the year and we'd like to invite all these people to Kiersey's Bar & Tea Rooms this Saturday. 2nd December at 7.00 p.m. to join us for some light refreshments and an award's ceremony. Thank You. AGM Rainbow Community Hall committee will hold their AGM in the hall on Tuesday night, 5th December at 9.00 p.m., you are all invited to attend. BINGO Our last Bingo Session was a great success where we raised over €600 for both groups, the GAA Club and our local primary school, a huge thanks to all the helpers and all who attended the bingo. Our next bingo is Tuesday, 12th December a Christmas special with loads of cash prizes we hope to see you all there, eyes down 8.00 p.m. LOTTO Kilmacthomas AFC Lotto draw results for Saturday, 25th November. Letters drawn were H, P, Q and S. No jackpot winner. Five winners of €20 each to Damien Carey, Craughaun View, Kilmac; Danny Sutton, (Jnr.) Kilmac; Terry O'Grady-Dunne, Hillside Crescent; David Power,

Scrahan and Mark Gallagher, c/o PPI. Next week’s Jackpot €2,650, be in to win. WHIST Ballylanen Whist Club results for Monday, 20th November Breda Galvin, Maureen O'Sullivan, Margaret Hassett, Rosie Keane, Nicola Carroll, Teresa Keane, Monica Gough, Peggy O'Carroll, Mary Kirwan and Mary Power. Raffle winners Linda Dempsey, Stess Connolly, Breda Galvin, Paddy O'Shea and Mary Kirwan. TUESDAY CLUB AT KILMACTHOMAS DAY CENTRE What a great turn out for our Christmas Fair! There was a super Christmas Cake made by our own Anne Phelan and won by Camilla...Tombola, Craft items and of course a Grand Raffle of hampers etc; and this is just a taste of what we had on Sale.With the support of locals we raised over €910 which will all be used for the benefit of the members having days out, lunches, and trips

around our wonderful County. This was not unusual a few years ago, but are not available now, so as you can imagine this makes for a lovely change. We are visiting the Kilmeaden Santa Express followed by lunch at Donnach's in the next couple of weeks. A special thank you has to be given the volunteers, Tall Tony, Ellis, and Phylis..she is a breath of fresh air and already booked for our Spring Fete! and of course the members who manned the stalls. Thank you one and all, Carol Anne. STRADBALLY WHIST Stradbally Whist met on the 15th November and the overall winner was Steve Smith (Choo Choo) as he drives the train on the Kilmeaden Railway. Our next meeting is on Tuesday, 29th November, 7.30 p.m. / 8.00 p.m. at The Barron Hall, which is lovely and warm, has plenty of parking outside and costs only €5 for the evening with the chance of winning one of 11 prizes! All are welcome.

Lana Tubbritt and Becky O'Mahony from Ballyduff NS in the Art Room with 2nd Year Student Alyssa Farrell at the Open Night St. Declan’s Community College, Kilmacthomas. [Sean Byrne]

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KILROSSANTY WIT ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS EXHIBITION This is a most interesting exhibition of local interest as the subject is Ballintlea Village.The students visited the area and researched the history of the village and drew plans, made models, and photographed it from various aspects. Their interpretations, models and drawings will be on display in the hall this Saturday, 2nd December from 2.30 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. All are welcome and the tutor

Sharon O’Brien will be on hand to explain the models. These students are studying for a BA in Architecture. PARTY Christmas Party is on 10th December in the hall at 1.30 p.m. Fee is €15. Names to be given to any one of the committee as soon as possible. DOG NIGHT Dog night in Kilcohan Park Waterford this Saturday night in aid of Fews National School extension fund.Tickets are on sale for €10.This

Kilrossanty National School – Medals won by our 6th Class pupils in the Primary Sports Cross Country held in September.

covers admission and the draw. There are many valuable prizes to be won. Children are free. For further information contact Louise at 0876807713. SALE OF WORK The final figure made in the Sale of Work recently came to €6,700. Again thanks to all who helped in any way. FILM Bachelors in Trouble new DVD will be launched in Crotty’s Inn on 9th December. It is called ‘Cold Showers and Hot Summons’. Music by Southern Pride, Mike Scott Treacy, John O’Shea WLR. It will be launched by Paddy Joe Ryan, County Chairman of Waterford GAA County Board. Admission is €12. The proceeds of the door will go to the Irish Kidney Association and Parish funds. Dancing will start at 9.30 p.m. CHRISTMAS CHOIR CONCERT Don’t forget the School Christmas Choir Concert will be held in the Church on Tuesday, 12th December at 7.00 p.m.Will give reminder again next week. CLOTHES COLLECTION Clothes Collection for School Funds will take place on Friday 8th. BINGO Once again the Bingo was a great success last Friday night. The next Bingo will be held on 15th December at 8.30 p.m. WHIST Whist Christmas Dinner will take place this Friday night in Kiersey’s, Kilmacthomas at 7.30 p.m. Names to be given to Mary O’Donnell at 051291430. HALL Hall meeting on Wednesday night, 6th December at 8.30 p.m. to make final arrangements for the Christmas Dinner on December 10th.

Cllr. Ger Barron pictured at the Unveiling of the Plaque in The Old Kilrossanty graveyard to The Famine of 1817. [Michael Faulkner]

Kilrossanty National School – Pupils who received medals and certificates from Ann Sullivan, Dungarvan Library.

Kilrossanty National School – The girls team who took part in the recent INTO mini Seven's competition held recently in Abbeyside.

Kilrossanty National School – The boys team who took part in the recent INTO mini Seven's competition held recently in Abbeyside.

Kilrossanty National School – A selection of the shoe boxes donated for the Christmas Shoe Box Appeal.

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WEST WATERFORD LOVE ACTUALLY Chick Flicks Against Cancer presents a fundraising screening of Love Actually at the Mall Arts Centre, Youghal, on December 13th at 7.00 p.m. in aid of Cork ARC – (Youghal Cancer Support House). Your support will be very much appreciated. QUIZ TEAM WINNERS Two teams from Clashmore National School took part in Youghal Credit Union's Schools' Quiz on Thursday, 16th November. Both teams did very well, with one of the teams gaining third place, winning a set of headphones for each team member, and another for the school. Congratulations all. CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR You are invited to join us at Blackwater Garden Centre for our annual Christmas Craft Fair (in aid of Marymount Hospice). Enjoy an evening (4.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m.) of Music, Choirs. Angels (with prizes of the best costume) and Santa’s arrival at 4.30 p.m. (free visits). Our main feature will, of course, be our local Crafters stalls, with lots of beautiful gift ideas for Christmas on sale. There is no entry fee so if you just want to spend an evening in a lovely festive atmosphere with friends you are very welcome. Hope to see you all there. CANDLEMAS The annual celebration of the Candlemas for all who died in the Parish of Clashmore and Piltown during the past year will be celebrated here in Clashmore Church this Thursday, November 30th at 7.30 p.m. During this very special ceremony family members and friends take time to remember all our loved ones who have died. We especially remember those who have died during the past year, when our celebrant will invite a family member or friend to come forward and light a candle on the alter in their memory. Everyone is welcome. CAKE SALE Clashmore Foroige will host a Fundraising Cake Sale on this Friday night, December 1st from 6.30 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. at the Heritage Centre Clashmore in aid of the Hope Foundation and Jordans Luptons upcoming trip to Calcutta - after the lights have been switched on in the village. Please join us for the cake sale, raffle and music in what promises to be a very festive community evening. CLASHMORE/KINSALEBEG LADIES FOOTBALL A.G.M. – Clashmore/Kinsalebeg Ladies GAA are holding their Annual General Meeting on Sunday. December 10th at 5.00 p.m. in the Club House, Clashmore.We are asking for all parents and players to attend. Anyone interested in getting involved in the club please come along. We would love to see some new faces. BIRTHDAY GREETINGS Belated Birthday greetings to Michael Baker, Kinsalebeg on the occasion of his 80th birthday which he celebrated recently. Good health, best wishes and a very happy birthday Michael from all your family and friends. DEATH OF JOHANNA PAULA (JOKE) VRIESEMA With great sadness we record the death this week of Johanna Paula (Joke) Vriesema, who has died unexpectedly at her home in Youghal. Joke will be so dearly missed by her dearly loved son Mike, her sister Nellie, and all her family and friends. A most humble and unasuming lady,

Joke was a very active member of Clashmore Parents Association when her son Mike was a pupil in Clashmore National School. During those years the Parents Association undertook a major fundraising campaign to refurbish the school, and Joke was always there attending meetings and lending a hand what ever the fundrasing event of the day might be. Thanks to that very hard working group of people we have a state of the art school today which we are very proud of. To Mike and all her family and friends we extend our deepest sympathy. May she sleep in peace. Joke will be reposing at Egan's Funeral Home, Greencloyne,Youghal, on this Wednesday evening from 6.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. Private Cremation will take place at the Island Crematorium. CLASHMORE COMMUNITY ALERT Annual Christmas 45 Drive: Our annual Bumper 45 Card Drive in aid of Clashmore Community Alert is taking place on Friday, 8th December in the Decies Bar at 9.00 p.m. so please put it in your diary We have some great prizes of turkey and hams, plus some fantastic prizes in our raffle, so be sure to support. Coffee Morning: Another date for your diary is our annual Clashmore Community Alert Coffee Morning in the Old School House after Mass on Sunday, 10th December.We hope to see you there too. CHURCH GATE COLLECTION A big thank you to everyone who supported our Church Gate Collection in aid of Clashmore Tidy Towns last weekend.Thanks to your very generous support we will be able to continue our efforts in and around the village. If you missed the collection and wish to donate you can give your donation to any member of our committee. Thank you. CLASHMORE CHRISTMAS TREE SALE Clashmore/Kinsalebeg GAA Club is hosting a Christmas Tree Sale in aid of Club funds on Saturday, 9th December at the Clubhouse from 11.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. All monies raised will be used to fund our very busy Club and your support will be very much appreciated. CHRISTMAS FARE SUPPORTING CORK ARC All are welcome to Cork ARC Cancer Support House at 29 Friar Street in Youghal on Saturday 2nd and Sunday, 3rd December between 12.00 noon and 5.00 p.m. Come and enjoy some Christmas fare and refreshments whilst taking in the beautiful Christmas décor ideas on show, compliments of Read and Write, Broderick’s and Flavin’s shop in Youghal. Flower Arranging: Some of the activities planned over this festive weekend include a Christmas Flower Arranging Demonstration with Susan Spillane on Saturday, 2nd December at 2.30 p.m. Susan will share some amazing tips on how to create a beautiful festive arrangement. There will be a Bake Sale of Christmas treats and a Flower Sale of lovely plants and flowers perfect for that Christmas present or for the home. Entry is free to all, and donations will be gratefully accepted. Funds raised over the Christmas Open House weekend will benefit the

cancer support services offered at Cork ARC in Youghal every Wednesday which include drop-in support, telephone support, counselling, therapeutic massage and reflexology. As all of our services are offered free of charge, your generosity is most welcome in helping us to continue supporting cancer patients and their families in East Cork & West Waterford. A prize draw has been organised to take place on the Sunday, with prizes including a real Christmas tree and decorations, a jewellery gift set, a beautiful knitted doll and much more! We’re looking forward to seeing you - bring friends and family for a lovely afternoon at Cork ARC, and take the opportunity to explore our cancer support house in the heart of Youghal’s historic town centre. ARDMORE LADYBIRDS, BROWNIES AND GIRL GUIDES The Ardmore Branch of IGG are lucky enough to have been chosen as part of the Tesco Community Fund Initiative. So remember, the next time you are shopping, please take your tokens and drop them into our box at the Tesco supermarket, in Youghal. We would really appreciate the support. Last week the Ladybirds, Brownies and Girl Guides enjoyed a trip to the cinema in Dungarvan. The girls watched “Paddington 2” and great fun was had by all! Thanks to all those who helped on the day. The Ladybirds, Brownies and Guides worked with the Holy Family Mission, Glencomeragh to produce a lovely CD.The CD is called “Fruit of the Spirit” and is on sale in Mari Mina Pharmacy, Ardmore and Ardmore Post Office. It costs €5 and all proceeds go directly to Crumlin Children's Hospital. CLASHMORE RAMBLERS WEEKLY ALPHA LOTTO RESULTS The weekly Clashmore Ramblers Alpha Lotto draw took place in Clashmore on Sunday night, November 26th, and the following were the letters drawn: A, D, U and V. We had no jackpot winner so next week’s Jackpot will be €4,400. The lucky winners of our weekly €20 spot prizes – Cora Beresford, Dan & Tommy, Richie Walsh. Congratulations to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support. KINSALEBEG COMMUNITY GROUP Defibrillator Fund: We have some good news from the Kinsalebeg Community Group this week. We would like to thank Youghal Credit Union who have given €500 towards a defibrillator for Kinsalebeg. Thanks also to Waterford City and County Council who have also given money towards a defibrillator for Kinsalebeg. A very special word of thanks to Clashmore/Kinsalebeg Community Council are going half with us to buy the defibrillator. Thanks also to Clashmore & Kinsalebeg Finance Council, they are giving a contribution towards the New Year Party meal. Icon and Bell Visit: We are looking forward to our weekly meeting on Thursday when Fr. Kelly is visiting us with the Icon and Bell. Flower Arranging: We will have our annual Christmas Flower Arranging next week.€5 charge.

This is always a very popular event so if you want any information phone Joan at 024-94595. Winter Trip: Our trip to Winter fest in Waterford is on 7th December and we are all looking forward to that. Christmas Party: Our Christmas Party takes place on the 14th December and we will have a visit from the North Pole. Everyone is looking forward to that. New Year Party: Our New Year Party is on the 14th of January. Please put in your name in if you are interested in going as our numbers are limited. Tel. 024-94595. Thanks to all the above, your support is awesome. CLASHMORE TIDY TOWNS ASSOCIATION Thank You: We held our annual fundraising Church Gate Collection over the weekend across both churches and the support we received was fantastic and we want to sincerely thank everyone who contributed to this. The support of everybody in the Community is vital for our group to keep our head above water so that we can continue to keep the village looking at it’s best throughout the year! Switching on the lights: Also this week we are really looking forward to the switching-on of the Village Christmas lights which takes place at 6.00 p.m. on Friday evening, so we hope to see all of you families coming out for this event as it should be a great kick-off point for the upcoming Christmas season! CALENDAR 2018 A beautiful, Community Council calendar available for sale at An Siopa Nua and Country Stores at a cost of €10, and it would make an ideal Christmas present for family and friends, especially those over seas. All proceeds from the sale of the calendar will go to local projects like defibrillators. Be sure to get your copies before they sell out. CLASHMORE/KINSALEBEG GAA LOTTO Clashmore/Kinsalebeg GAA club weekly Lotto draw took place on Monday night last, November 27th. Our numbers this week were 4, 6, 7, and 14.We had no match four ticket so our Jackpot for next week’s draw will be €1,500. Next week our draw takes place at The Ole Still, Clashmore. CLASHMORE 45 DRIVE This week’s 45 Drive took place at the Decies Bar, Clashmore, on Monday night last, November 27th. Our winners this week on nine games were Martin Lynch and Mike Hunt. In joint second place on eight games were Roger Hynes and Eugene O’Halloran,Tessie Mansfield and Terri McGrath, Tom Osborne and John Motherway, Una Kenneally and Margaret Leahy. Best of the last five were Pad O’Halloran and Noel Nugent, Paddy Kelleher and Jack Douris.Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your continued support. Would all players please note our weekly 45 Drive here at the Decies has to start 9.00 p.m. sharp - no exception thank you! CHRISTMAS THEME TABLE QUIZ Clashmore Ramblers are hosting a very special “Christmas Theme” Table Quiz on Saturday, 9th December in the Old Still Bar, Clashmore starting 8.00 p.m. Tables of teams of four at €40 per table. Everyone is welcome and your support will be very much appreciated.

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Isaac O’Sullivan to launch album A LIVE ! 18 YEAR old Isaac O’Sullivan is a brilliant young singer – song writer from Kinsalebeg who has recently released his debut album “A Live” and he will be performing live here in his home town on December 8th. Isaac from a very young age has had a keen interest in music and song writing and has been playing guitar since the age of eight. During the past year his bedroom has become his writing and recording studio and his album has already received huge hits in youtube. Tickets (€5) for Isaac’s live performance with mulled wine

reception at the Old School House Clashmore at 7.30 p.m. at on December 8th are now available from Jane O’Sullivan at 08776221560.

Parish of Aglish, Ballinameela and Mount Stuart Novena for the Holy Souls Masses: Our annual Novena for the Holy Souls concluded on Sunday last. Thanks to all who attended the Masses. World Meeting of Families: From Monday, December 11th to Sunday, December 17th the World Meetings of Families “Icon and Bell” will be here in the Parish of Aglish, Ballinameela and Mount Stuart. Beginning with Mass in Ballinameela on Monday, December 11th at 7.30 p.m. and ending with Mass in Aglish on Sunday, December 17th at 11.15 a.m. with Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan, Bishop of Waterford & Lismore, Do This in Memory Programme: Our Aglish Ballinameela & Mount Stuart Parish “Do This in Memory Programme” for our First Holy Communion Group will take place at this Sunday mornings Mass – the Feast of Christ the King - November 26th in Aglish Church at 11.15 a.m. Confirmation Liturgy: Our Confirmation Liturgy for the Aglish, Ballinameela & Mount Stuart Parish Confirmation Group will be celebrated in Ballinameela Church at the 7.30 p.m. Mass on Saturday, December 2nd.

Clashmore & Piltown Parish News World Meeting of Families 2018 - On Monday evening the Icon of the Holy Family & Bell arrived to Clashmore and Piltown Parish, and parishioners gathered in Clashmore Church to welcome it. The Icon & Bell will remain in our Parish until December 4th. The programme for the remainder of the week is as follows Wednesday, November 29th - Service with the Children Ballycurrane School 11.00 a.m., Angelus at 12.00 noon. Thursday, November 30th - Service with children – Kinsalebeg School 11.00 a.m. Thusday, November 30th - Piltown Community Hall Car Park - Angelus at 12.00 noon. Thursday, November 30th - Piltown Community Hall “Thursday Club” - 2.00 p.m. – 5.00 p.m. Thursday, November 30th - Clashmore Church “Mass for Deceased within last 12 months – 7.30 p.m. Friday, December 1st - Piltown Church Morning Mass 10.00 a.m. Friday, December 1st - Clashmore Village Christmas Tree/Lights switch on in village 6.00 p.m. Friday, December 1st - Clashmore Heritage Centre Foroige Christmas Fare night 7.00 p.m. Saturday, December 2nd - St. Mochua’s Well – Angelus 12.00 noon Saturday, December 2nd - Piltown Church – Vigil Mass 6.00 p.m. Sunday, December 3rd - Clashmore Church – Sunday Morning Mass 9.00 a.m. Monday, December 4th - Icon & Bell leave us moving to the parish of Ardmore and Grange.

SCHOOL NEWS “Waterford Greenway’s Official 2018 Calendar ” i n c o n j u n c t i o n w i t h D u n g a r va n C B S T Y S t u d e n t s

Sean Ronayne, Sean Navin, Matt McGrath and Callum Reidy.

[John Foley Images]

THE official 2018 Waterford Greenway Calendar is here! This locally produced Calendar is once again available to buy now. This calendar greatly supports the local amenity on our doorstep which is the Greenway. The calendar once again includes some excellent photography and design using John Foley Images and Pat Whyte Printmaster. You can find this calendar for sale around Dungarvan in shops such as Eason, Shalloe’s Newsagent, All Rounder, Dungarvan Tourist Office, Sip ’n Surf, Ormond Cafe, Reader’s Choice and Eurospar Abbeyside. Also O’Mahony’s Durrow, the Coach House Cafe and Tea Rooms along with Kiersey’s in Kilmac, and in Walsh’s Service Station Lemybrien. The calendar can also be located in many other shops around Dungarvan and Waterford. We also have a online account which can be accessed through the Deise Greenway Website. Finally, this year’s calendar has been produced by Sean Ronayne, Matt McGrath, Callum Reidy and Sean Navin, Transition Year Students of Dungarvan CBS.

DUNGARVAN C.B.S.

College Awareness Week 6th Year students attended an informative talk from a Carlow IT representative during College Awareness week. They were also invited to drop into the Dungarvan Youth Information Centre during the week where they could find lots

of information on all 3rd level options. UNDER 14 FOOTBALL This week the CBS were involved in two games. The first game was played in Dungarvan GAA grounds against

Dungarvan CBS College Awareness Week.

Kilmacthomas on Monday morning, while the second game was played on the CBS grounds against Tramore. All the boys put on an impressive performance during the games but were unfortunate to lose against stronger opposition.

Dungarvan CBS Fundraiser – CBS Students recently did some fundraising for Dungarvan Solas. Claire Shanahan from Solas came to the school on Monday last to collect the cheque for such a worthy cause.

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Dylan Colfer, Dunhill NS. Gerard Nolan and Kayleigh McGrath, Portlaw NS. 3rd Year Student Hayley Phelan, Mia Thompson and Niamh Hally, Kill NS in the Metalwork Room at the Open Night St. Declan’s Community College, Kilmacthomas. [Sean Byrne]

Tommy Rainer, Portlaw NS and Casey Mulhearne, Kilmacthomas NS in the Woodwork Room with 6th Year Student Sealhruin Kiersey at the Open Night St. Declan’s Community College, Kilmacthomas. [Sean Byrne]

First Year students Aine Cleves and Andy Phelan with 6th Year Student Padraig Hallihan in the DCG Technical Graphics at the Open Night St. Declan’s Community College, Kilmacthomas. [Sean Byrne]

In the Computer Room with 4th Year Student Caoimhe Hassett were Becky O'Mahony, Tara Bailey and Ruth Daly, Ballyduff NS at the Open Night St. Declan’s Community College, Kilmacthomas. [Sean Byrne]

In the Library with 3rd Year Student Josh Mackey-Murphy were Samuel Lineen, Fionn Whelan, Evan Hanrahan and T. J. McGrath, Kilmacthomas NS at the Open Night St. Declan’s Community College, Kilmacthomas. [Sean Byrne]

Emma Power and Alannah Makiom, Rathgormack NS with 1st Year Student Bevan Bowdern, Home Economics at the Open Night St. Declan’s Community College, Kilmacthomas. [Sean Byrne]

Brian Kearns and Sarah Dowdall, Newtown NS in the Music Room with 5th Year Students Aaron Guiry and Emma [Sean Byrne] Eve at the Open Night St. Declan’s Community College, Kilmacthomas.

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ST. DECLAN’S COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Intermediate Camogie St. Declan’s C.C. 4-4 Pobalscoil na Trionoide 3-9 Last Friday, our Intermediate Camogie Team travelled to Youghal to take on Pobalscoil na Trionoide. Having already faced this school in the U-16 ½ competition, the girls were in no doubt that they had a tough task ahead. The Cork side had previously defeated our Junior Team by 3 points and so once again the schools were going head-to-head in another first round away game for St. Declan’s. What a match it proved to be! Hard-hitting, fast-paced, high-standard camogie throughout. Youghal were the first on the scoreboard with a point from play and two more from frees. Once St. Declan’s earned their first point, they settled well and confidence grew. However, Youghal struck an early purple patch and rattled the back of St. Declan’s net not once but twice within minutes of one another. Never ones to give up, the girls battled hard and fought back with a hat trick of goals. By half time, St. Declan’s lead by a single point: 3-2 to 2-5. The second half proved just as high tempo as the first. Being a knockout championship, both teams had everything to play for. Unfortunately, luck was not with St. Declan’s. Playing against a strong wind hampered their scoring chances and refereeing decisions failed to go in their favour. St. Declan’s managed to find the net around the 50th minute putting them a point in front once more. Minutes later, the Youghal girls were awarded a penalty that was brilliantly saved by goalkeeper Megan

Foran. Then the opposition was granted a free that snuck into the top right hand corner of the net. Following this,Youghal guarded their lead and were celebrating a 2 point victory at the final whistle. Disappointment was an understatement. To be knocked out in the first round is a tough blow, especially for those Junior players who had experienced the same fate against the same team on the same pitch less than 3 weeks before. Most importantly though this group of girls displayed admirable composure, respect and discipline for the full 60 minutes and more. Megan produced another impressive performance in goal, the full back line of Elaine, Aisling and Sarah put in 110% right from the throw-in, the halfback line of Shiona, Georgia and Tao worked like Trojans for the full hour, the midfield pairing of Roisin and Maggie proved solid and consistent throughout, the half forward line made up of the two Niamhs and Ciara caused numerous headaches for the opposition and the full forward trio of Annie, Ciara and Phoebe was a constant threat to their opponents. Overall, this team did not deserve to lose but such is sport and more importantly they can hold their heads up high following such a performance. They are indeed an incredibly committed, hardworking and cooperative bunch who did their school extremely proud regardless of the end result. TEAM: Megan Foran, Elaine O’Connell, Aisling Allen, Sarah Kiely, Shiona Dunphy, Georgia Harris, Tao

Behan, Roisin Dunphy, Maggie Boylan, Niamh Crowley, Niamh Nolan (Captain), Ciara Sheahan, Annie Quinn, Ciara Behan, Phoebe Bowdren. SUBS USED: Ellen Boylan slotted seamlessly into the full back line and gave another outstanding display of camogie, Laura Laffan took up position among her full forward teammates and created extra hassle for the Cork girls, Kate Foley filled her role in the backs with her usual zest and never-ending supply of energy up and down the wing. SCORERS: Annie Quinn 2-2, Ciara Behan 2-0, Niamh Crowley 0-1, Ciara Sheahan 0-1. PLAYER OF THE MATCH: Georgia Harris. Wearing number 6, Georgia was the stronghold of St. Declan’s defence. Shortly after, she took up position in the full back line where she cleaned up in her new role as sweeper and her physical strength as well as her hurling ability were no match for those who challenged her. A special word of thanks to Leah Walsh for her help and support on the day! FORENSIC SCIENCE WORKSHOP On Friday, 17th November, all Transition Year students had a Forensic Science Workshop. It was run by a SOCO (Scene of Crime Officer) called Alison, who was from Australia. She described the work that she does and how crimes are solved. She explained the different types of evidence that can be collected and how it is analysed. She then gave the background to

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Transition year students enjoying the Forensic Science Workshop. a case that had been solved in Australia a few years ago. Next it was the students turn to get actively involved and try to solve the murder of a young woman.To do this they had to analyse the evidence that was on offer. It was a case steeped in mystery which involved a young schoolgirl. The students had to analyse anatomy results, investigate DNA samples and match fingerprints. They had a picture of the crime scene to help them. Eventually they managed to solve the mystery and the crime. The pupils thoroughly enjoyed the

experience. The four forensic suits and body bag, proved a great hit as class members had great fun dressing up in them! Thanks to Alison for a very informative experience and to Ms. Butler for organising the event. TRANSITION YEAR INTERNATIONAL BREAKFAST On Wednesday, 15th November, 2017, TY Students had an International Breakfast Morning.The Students of French and German had an opportunity to interact with each other, while tasting traditional food from both countries.

All students prepared a project on the country whose language they studied. The Principal and Deputy Principal awarded prizes for the best projects. Tanisha Kiely and Claudia Hallahan won a prize for their project "La Mode" (Fashion). Jennifer Morrissey, Aoife O'Brien and Alex Sheehan also won a prize for a project on French Mythology. Winners of the German Projects were: Sophie Cummins and Zara O'Donnell for their project on "Karnival", while Alice White, Arwen Howe and Olivia Kilfeather won for their project on German Dogs.

The Senior Ladies Football Team.

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Munster Under 16 /2 Final 1

BLACKWATER CS were beaten in the Munster final last Wednesday by St. Joseph’s Secondary School, Tulla. Played in difficult conditions at the Kilmallock venue both teams served up a very competitive and hard fought game throughout. BCS started off at a fast pace and thanks to a well taken Oisin O’Gorman goal led by 1-3 to

0-1 after 15 minutes. However, a goal just on the stroke of halftime got Tulla back into the game and BCS led 1-6 to 1-3. BCS stretched their lead at the beginning of the second half and were looking comfortable. However, two Tulla goals proved decisive as the game became more frenetic. The game ended 3-9 to 1-12 in Tulla’s favour.

Unfortunately it was not to be our day but this group of young men have done themselves proud and represented our school superbly throughout the course of this competition. We would like to thank each and every one of them for their efforts during the last three months. They will come back stronger for this experience.

NOVEMBER SERVICE We held a Service of Remembrance last Friday to remember our loved ones who have departed from us over the last two years. Thanks to Dean Draper who made it a very moving and thoughtful service as students take a little time to remember those that they have lost.

SCHOLARSHIPS Well done to two students who have recently received entrance scholarships in university as they begin their studies. Laura Murray received a scholarship for UCD and Harvey Trigg received one for UL. These scholarships were given based on their Leaving Cert results in August 2017.

PARENT TEACHER MEETING There is a parent teacher meeting for students and parents/guardians of third year students this Thursday afternoon from 4.00 p.m. until 6.30 p.m. JUNIOR CAMOGIE Well done to the Junior Team on their victory over Colaiste an Phairsaigh on Monday in BCS.

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ST. AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE

King Lear at Firkin Crane Theatre, Cork ON Thursday last, 16th November Leaving Cert English students attended a production of King Lear by the Gaiety School of Acting in Firkin Crane Theatre, Cork. The excellent performance was followed by an interactive workshop covering areas like character, theme and important scenes. This was greatly enhanced by the presence of three of the actors who shared their insights on their respective roles and their interpretations of various events in the play. The students thoroughly enjoyed the day and hopefully the entire experience will have given them a greater appreciation of this timeless Shakespearean tragedy. Many thanks to Mr. Jonathan O’Donovan who organised the trip. PHILIP CASHIN RIP The whole community here at St. Augustine's College was numbed at the news of the untimely passing of past pupil Philip Cashin. Philip was an endearing young man popular with teachers and his peers. We wish to extend our deepest sympathies to Philip's parents Eddie and Jacinta, sister Cliodhna, brothers Eamonn and Thomas and the extended Cashin and Noonan families. God bless you Philip, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé. JUNIOR 'A' LADIES FOOTBALL TEAM THROUGH TO MUNSTER QUARTER FINAL Our Junior ‘A’ ladies played Ursuline Waterford on Monday, November 20th in a must win game. The girls had a super performance winning on a score line of 7-15 to 3-1. They now are through to a Munster quarter final against Loretto Fermoy. They showed great skill, work rate and effort from start to finish and were deserving winners. Well done to all. UNDER 15 GIRLS SOCCER Presentation Clonmel: 5; St. Augustine's College: 9. Our U-15 girls advanced to the Munster quarter-finals having defeated Presentation Secondary School Clonmel. A fast start put us ahead after two minutes as Rhona Drohan got the

first of her three goals. Clonmel hit back almost immediately as Kate Killigrew could do nothing as the ball shot past her into the top corner.This trend would continue as both team shared 14 goals in a frantic hour of football, fortunately it was the Friary girls who came out on top, the final scoreline reading 9-5 in our favour. Captain Robyn Lenihan led by example and grabbed herself two goals, while Aoibhín O’Grady also scored two as did player of the game Laura Millar. Well done girls and mentors, Ms. Joan-Ann Kelleher an Mr. William Kelly. Team: 1. Kate Killigrew 2. Jenny McCloskey 3. Nadia Power 4. Roisín Whelan 5. Caoimhe Horgan 6. Megan Keogh 7. Lia Cunningham 8. Aoibhin O’Grady 9. Kelly Whelan 10. Robyn Lenihan 11. Rhona Drohan Subs: Laura Millar, Aoife Renton, Éabha Gough, Sophie O’Shea, Aoife O’Brien, Ava-Mai Tobin, Hannah O’Donoghue, Katie Hickey, Amy Mirza, Megan O’Conner-Cummins. UNDER 19 GIRLS SOCCER Presentation Clonmel: 3. St. Augustine's College: 6. Our U-19 team were equally impressive with Kaiesha Tobin scoring four goals and Dearbhla Beresford with the other two. A great team effort, with Katie Wright performing a number of outstanding saves to keep us in the game as we trailed 3-2 at halftime. An improved performance in the 2nd half allowed us to pull ahead, with Molly Shrubb doing her captain’s role and organising the defence allowing the midfield trio of Maura Gallagher, Dearbhla Beresford and Saoirse McDonnell to control the game. Our team: 1. Katie Wright 2. Evelyn Kiely 3. Victoria O’Hara 4. Molly Shrubb 5. Aoife O’Donovan 6. Katelyn O’Brien Landy 7. Saoirse McDonnell 8. Maura Gallagher 9. Dearbhla Beresford 10. Kaiesha Tobin 11. Tess O’Hara. Subs: Alice Power, Meadbh Kiernan, Jodi Kavanagh, Jessie Mulcahy, Jenny Drohan, Belle Dipple and Wiktoria Fic.

Junior A Ladies Football team.

Under 19 Soccer Team.

Under 15 Soccer Team.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 December, 2017

Cappoquin Primary School 50th Anniversary Sale of Work THE 50th Sale of Work organised by the Parents’ committee was a wonderful success on Sunday, November 26th. Santa’s grotto was a winter wonderland and there were lots of smiling children delighted to meet the man himself and to receive a gift from Santa’s sack. Delicious cakes and treats were available to all in the hall with a well earned cuppa. All of the stalls were doing wonderful business with of course the Spinner being the main attraction. The attention to detail by the Parents Committee of the school is second to none as was demonstrated by the efficient way in which the Sale of Work was run. School Principal Bríd Duggan gave a brief history of the Sale of Work, the idea of Sr. de Lourdes R.I.P. fifty years ago and how it has gone from strength to strength each year as the main fund-raiser for the school. She said that “The parents of our school are central to the Sale of Work and the continuous hard work of the Parents Committee is the back bone of this very successful venture each year. One

person that has been with us over the 50 years in charge of the Spinner deserves a special mention, Noel Mason, who has given o his time to spin the wheel for half a century”. Tributes were also paid to Kevin McCarthy and James & Marie Morrissey for their loyalty and commitment to our school. Chairperson of the Board of Management, Denis McCarthy paid tribute to everyone concerned with the Sale of Work over the years and thanked the teaching and ancillary staff for their hard work in ensuring the education and well-being of the pupils of Bunscoil Gleann Sidheáin. Some presentations were made on behalf of the school and the Parents Committee. Debbie Curtin, Chairperson of the Parents committee presented Noel Mason with a piece of crystal with a spinet as its centre piece. Deputy Principal, James Casey presented Noel with a plaque to celebrate his 50 years of service. Presentations were also made to Kevin McCarthy and James & Marie Morrissey for their out-

Mr. James Casey, Deputy Principal presenting a plaque to Noel Mason from the school to mark his 50 years of service to the Sale of Work.

Noel Mason with his grandchildren, School Principal and members of the Parents’ Committee cutting the cake. standing service to the school. Bríd Duggan thanked all who supported the Sale of Work with

a special word of thanks to Kellehers Super Valu who have sponsored each year the main

Noel Mason being presented with a prize by Debbie Curtin on behalf of the Parents’ Committee to mark his 50 years service to the Sale of Work in Cappoquin Primary School.

prize of a fantastic €500 shopping voucher. This is very much appreciated by the school and the parents committee. Finally, a beautiful cake was presented to mark the 50th anniversary. This masterpiece was created by Barrons Coffee House and bakery. A very special work of thanks to Aoife and Emma of Barrons for the donation of this

delicious cake for the occasion. The cake was cut by Noel Mason, his grandchildren Darragh & Clodagh and Debbie Curtin. It was distributed to each and everyone who acknowledged and confirmed how delicious it was. Míle Buíochas from all in Bunscoil Gleann Sidheáin, Cappoquin.

The raffle then took place and winners were as follows: Super Valu €500 Shopping Voucher – Ann Kiely, Green Street. Christmas Hamper – Fr. Arthure Mead for 2, Richmond House – Iarlaith Byrne Fuel Voucher – Ellen Meaney €50 Toymaster Voucher – Kate Coughlan Wine Hamper – Shannon Browne Bottle of Spirits: Tin of Biscuits – Shauna Power Lena’s Christmas Cake – Virginia Dransfield One-for-All Voucher (Cappoquin Post Office) – Robbie Power Sale of Work Art Competition Prize Winners Junior Infants – Alisha O’Donnell Senior Infants – Sophie Uniacke / Donnacha Prendergast 1st Class – Fionn O’Connor / Charlie Murphy 2nd Class – Annie Uniacke 3rd Class – Stanka Dudek 4th Class – Katie Kenrick 5th Class – Kevin Curran 6th Class – Abbie Prendergast Overall winners: - Dobrimilia Jozwiak (3rd Class) and April Curtin (1st Class)

ST. MARY’S PRIMARY SCHOOL, DUNGARVAN

Schools’ Debate ON Wednesday, 22nd November St. Mary’s Primary School, Dungarvan and St. Declan’s Primary School, Ardmore had a debate on the topic of “Single sex schools are better than mixed”. St. Declan’s were opposing the motion and St. Mary’s were proposing the motion. Both schools performed excellently especially as it was their first debate. It is safe to say that it was very nerve wrecking but the two schools were still outstanding! As a member of the St. Mary’s debate team I would like to say that it was very interesting and congratulations to St. Declan’s on winning the debate! They definitely deserved it! They argued that boys and girls are mixed in life in general, so should also be mixed in school, but St. Mary’s came back with a great rebuttal arguing that boys and girls have different learning needs and also that it may be awkward or embarrassing in the

mixed classroom during the adolescent years. Well done to my team mates Eva Fallon and Niamh O’Riordan, they were amazing as they both spoke with confidence and had exceptional points. So well done girls! A special thanks to the person who kept it all together, our Chairperson Aoife Fitzgerald and our timekeepers Patricia Flynn and Katie Kenneally and Aoibhinn from St. Declan’s. Even though we lost we still tried our best and that’s all we could’ve done. The next time we are definitely going to try even harder and hopefully win! We would like to give special thanks to our mentor Ms. Foley, for giving us a chance to participate in debating and also thanks to the judges and St. Declan’s for coming! By Kerry Dee

Eva Fallon, Kerry Dee and Niamh O’Riordan.

Chairperson Aoife Fitzgerald

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CARRIGLEA NATIONAL SCHOOL

Austin Gleeson visits Carriglea NS THANKS to everyone who supported our recent fundraising draw for a new set of sports jerseys for our girls and boys teams. We were delighted to have Austin Gleeson visit our school and pull out the winners. Austin answered questions from the girls and boys and took photos with us all.Thanks to Austin and Mr. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Halloran for a great day.

Pupils from Carriglea National School with Waterford hurler Austin Gleeson.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 December, 2017

LIAM POWER St. Patrick’s Crescent, Dungarvan Feelings of deep sorrow and regret were evoked with the passing of Liam Power which occurred, peacefully, on Tuesday, 24th October, in the tender and loving care of staff at University Hospital Waterford. Predeceased by his parents Jackie and Bridie, brother Larry, we express our deepest sympathy to Liam’s wife Breda; son John; daughters Elaine and Marie; sons-in-law Michael Cummins and Ray Moloney; grandchildren Sarah, Kevin, Luke, Aislinn, Aidan and Clodagh; sisters Eileen, Norah, Kacka and Mary; brother Patrick; extended family and friends. Born on the 4th December, 1931, in Stradbally, Liam worked from a young age to support his family. He held numerous jobs in Dungarvan before opening his own Grocery and Bacon Business at 84 O’ Connell Street in 1971. A man of great kindness and integrity, Liam’s shop was patronised by many loyal customers who over the years became lifelong friends and whom the Power family will always remember with appreciation and affection. Liam worked until his retirement in 2008 and was a fantastic provider for his wife and family. A man of varied interests, he was an avid follower of all sports. He loved the GAA and served the Dungarvan Club in various capacities down through the years. He went to every All-Ireland Hurling and Football Final for many years while his health allowed him to. He attended Waterford’s All-Ireland victory in 1959 and longed keenly for the day when the Liam McCarthy Cup would return to the Déise once more. Horse Racing was another particular favourite and Liam regularly attended the Cheltenham Festival when in good health. When it came to soccer, he followed the fortunes of Sunderland AFC with keen interest. It would be true to say that Liam lived for his game of cards. He always looked forward to his game of 45 whether it be in the Commercial Club in Mary Street (of which he was a committee member and treasurer for many years) or with his many friends in the various 45 Drives. An excellent Bridge player, he played in many tournaments around the country and at one point played at the same table as world renowned bridge player and actor Omar Sharif. The essence of good company, Liam enjoyed a pint with his many friends and again a deck of cards was never too far away. Blessed with many talents, he was quite the dancer in his earlier years and won many a ballroom competition with his wife Breda. Family was the cornerstone of Liam’s existence and since his retirement he loved spending time with his wife Breda, his children and his grandchildren whom he adored. They were so special to him. A man of deep religious faith, Liam lived the Christian message in word and deed. Sadly he had not enjoyed the best of health in recent years but never complained and was a pleasure to care for, displaying admirable courage and fortitude. Liam’s passing has greatly saddened his loving family, relatives and friends, a void has been left that can never be filled but his memory and example will shine as a guiding light in their lives. May Liam rest in peace and be reunited with loved ones in their Heavenly Home. Liam lay in repose at the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan, on Thursday, 26th October. Many people came to remember, share their memories and pay tribute to a greatly respected member of the local community. In the presence of his loving family, relatives and friends Sr. Philomena (Sisters of Mercy) led the recitation of the Rosary. On Friday morning, 27th October, following Funeral Prayers recited by Fr. John Harris, C.C., the removal took place to St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan. Liam’s coffin was draped in the blue and white of his beloved CLG Dúngarbhán. Requiem Mass in thanksgiving for Liam’s life was celebrated by Fr. Harris, C.C. At the beginning of Mass items with symbolic meaning were presented by his grandchildren; a picture of his shop in O’Connell Street, Dungarvan; a photograph of Liam and Breda’s wedding day; a deck of cards and a photograph of Liam and Breda in retirement. Readings and the Prayers of the Faithful were recited by Aidan, Sarah, Clodagh and Luke (grandchildren). The Offertory Gifts of Bread and Wine were presented at the Altar by Marie and Elaine (daughters). The hymns ‘Amazing Grace’ and ‘Nearer My God To Thee’ were played at Communion. Liam was brought down the aisle of St. Mary’s and to his place of rest in the adjoining cemetery by John (son), Michael and Ray (sons-in-law), Kevin, Luke and Aidan (grandchildren), Kacka and Eileen (sisters). Fr. Harris, C.C., imparted the graveside blessing and led the Rite of Committal in the presence of a large concourse of mourners, a fitting testament to the esteem in which Liam was held in the community. The Power family wish to express their heartfelt thanks to the Doctors, Nurses and staff of Medical 3 and The Stroke Unit at University Hospital Waterford for the wonderful care and kindness that Liam received. It will never be forgotten. Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam uasal. Month’s Mind Mass for Liam will be offered at 12 noon on Sunday, 10th December, in St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

OBITUARY/NEWS ALICE BURKE (nee Grant) Touraneena and formerly The Laurels, Ballymacarbry It is with profound sorrow we record the passing of Alice Burke which sad event occurred on Sunday, 26th November, 2017. Removal was from her residence on Tuesday morning to St. Mary’s Church, Touraneena, for Funeral Mass on arrival. Burial took place afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. To her family Carthage, Breda (Alice Marian), Albert,Veronica and Terry, relatives and friends, we extend our deepest sympathy.

55 SEÁN Ó LONÁIN Maoil A Choirne, An Rinn It is with sadness and deep regret we record the passing of Seán Ó Lonáin which sad event occurred on Thursday, 23rd November, 2017. Removal was from his residence on Saturday morning to Seipeal San Nioclas, An Rinn, for Funeral Mass on arrival. Burial took place afterwards in the New Cemetery, An Rinn. To his wife Margaret, family, relatives and friends, we extend our deepest sympathy. (Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Director, Dungarvan).

(Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Director, Dungarvan).

JOHN MURRAY Boreenatra, Dungarvan It is with deep sadness and regret we record the passing of John Murray which sad event occurred on Sunday, 26th November, 2017. Funeral Mass will take place on today (Wednesday) at 11.00 a.m. in St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. To his wife Ann and family we extend our deepest sympathy. (Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Director, Dungarvan).

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Some more equal than others Dear Sir, Only a couple of days ago, Deputy Kate O’Connell has made a distressing comment after Deputy Fitzpatrick presented adoption as a positive alternative to abortion. Ms. O’Connell accused the State of trying to force women to continue their pregnancies. The truth is in fact that insofar the State is guarding the most fundamental of human rights – the right to life of every human being. The remark that Ms. O’Connell has made was insensitive and offensive to both birth and adoptive parents. It also suggested clearly that no other option should be considered but the abortion itself. The truth is that Deputy O’Connell is so far removed from what the Irish people wish for their country, that she does not hide her intention to bring an abortion without any limits. She is using euphemisms such as “crisis pregnancy” in order to legalise the killing of healthy preborn babies. Deputy O’Connell remains in power as a result of democratic practices and an understanding that she will safeguard the people of Ireland and the Irish Constitution. However, she seems to be restfully working on creating a reality where “all are equal, but some are more equal than others”. Yours, ANNA WALSH Killea, Dunmore East, Co. Waterford.

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GERRY O’DWYER St. Martin’s Terrace, Dungarvan With sadness and regret we record the passing of Gerry O’Dwyer which sad event occurred on 21st November, 2017. Removal was from Drohan’s Funeral Home on Friday morning to St. Mary’s Parish Church for Funeral Mass on arrival. Burial took place afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. To his cousins, relatives and friends we extend our deepest sympathy. (Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Director, Dungarvan).

Scripture for Advent and Christmas FACILITATOR: Fr. Michael Mullins DD. Over two evenings, Fr. Michael will reflect on the scripture readings for this special season. St. John’s Pastoral Centre, John’s Hill,Waterford, onWednesdays, 6th and 13th December, at 7.30 p.m. (€5 including light refreshments).

St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan First Sunday of Advent: Is 63:16-17.64:1.3-8: Oh, that you would tear the heavens open and come down. 1 Corinthians 1:3-9: We are waiting for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed. Mark 13:33-37: Stay awake, because you do not know when the master of the house is coming. Holy Souls Novena: The final 2 Masses of the Novena of Masses for the souls of the faithful departed will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Parish Church this Wednesday, November 29th at 7.30 p.m. and will conclude this Thursday, November 30th with the 9.30 a.m. Mass. Please make an effort to attend the remaining Novena Masses. Annual Sale of Work: The Augustinian Foreign Missions Sale of Work will be held in Lawlors Hotel on Friday next, 1st December from 7.00 p.m. – 10.00 p.m. Next Sunday is the First Sunday of Advent and the beginning of a new Church year. Resolutions for a New Church Year: These resolutions focus on our relationships with God, with others and with myself. They are an opportunity to work on one thing in each of these areas. They are a challenge for each one of us. My relationship with God. One thing I will do regularly from now on to keep a relationship with God….. My relationship with others. One thing I will do regularly in my life from now on to be the kind of friend I want to be….. Myself. One thing I will do regularly in my life from now on to be the kind of person I want to be….. Next Sunday we begin another Church year on the First Sunday of Advent.To work on these resolutions would be a wonderful way to begin a new Church Year. Advent – Christmas Reflection: An opportunity to come aside for 1 hour to reflect on Advent and Christmas in St. Mary’s Parish Pastoral Room, Presentation Centre, Mitchell St. on Tuesday December 5th and Tuesday, December 12th at 7.30 p.m. each evening. Sr. Angela Kiely of the Mercy Convent will lead the reflections on both evenings. Pope Francis and the Mass (2): ‘When we go to Mass it is as if we go to Calvary, the same….When we enter the church for Mass, we should think to ourselves: ‘I enter Calvary’, where Jesus gives his life for me.’ Pope Francis, General Audience, 22/11/2017. 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 058-42374. 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.

FARMING Round-up … Nitrates review talks focus on derogation renewal, supporting farmers to comply and transitional arrangements IFA Environment Chairman Thomas Cooney has said that over the next couple of weeks intense discussions will continue with EU and Government officials to ensure Ireland’s nitrates derogation remains in place and that there is a greater focus on working with farmers to comply with the requirements of the regulations. He also emphasised the need for the continuation of the transitional arrangement for the pig and poultry sector. Speaking at a meeting of the Association’s National Environment Committee in Dublin this week, he said, “Farmers are committed to addressing environmental challenges on their farms. Over €5bn has been invested by farmers and the Government in recent years upgrading farmyard and ensuring farms are at the highest standard. “Farmers who will avail of the nitrates derogation are subject to additional stringent measures and inspections, but many of them are also the ones who will lead the ongoing development of the sector. Therefore, the continuation of the derogation is very important.” Thomas Cooney has again restated his call for greater collaboration when it comes to water quality compliance. He said, “It is not right that a farmer should be in a position of fearing inspectors arriving from the Department of Agriculture, EPA, Department of Local Government, Local Authorities or Inland Fisheries Ireland to look at the same issue on the farm: water.These agencies have an obligation to end the wasteful duplication and work with farmers to support them to comply with water quality measures such as the nitrates regulations, rather than focusing on enforcement and penalties exclusively.” Concern remains regarding the transitional phosphorous arrangements for the pig and poultry sector with IFA seeking the continuation of the existing measures as Government has failed to introduce any additional support measures such as anaerobic digestion.

IFA welcomes formal withdrawal of tractor testing statutory instrument IFA President Joe Healy has welcomed the move by Minister for Transport Shane Ross to formally revoke the Statutory Instrument on tractor testing. The cancellation of the Statutory Instrument (SI) follows a commitment given to IFA by the Department of Transport earlier this month that there will be full negotiation with the IFA and other key stakeholders ahead of the implementation of any aspects of a roadworthiness test for tractors. IFA met with the Department earlier this month and at that meeting, the Department fully accepted that an earlier commitment to consultation had not been honoured and assured the IFA delegation that full discussions would now take place on all aspects of the relevant Statutory Instrument. IFA President Joe Healy said, “It is very positive to see this SI taken off the Statute books. The consultation process promised to IFA will now take place in full with all aspects on the table. We will now get down to negotiations with the Minister and the Department to ensure that normal farming activities are excluded from tractor testing. We expect all tractors used for farming and for bringing farm produce and raw materials to and from the point of sale will not be subject to testing.”

IFA Grain Chairman Liam Dunne attending the launch of a report by the Oireachtas Agriculture Committee on the ‘Future of the Tillage Sector in Ireland’ (l-r) Fintan Conway, IFA Grain Executive; Martin Kenny, TD; Charlie McConalogue, TD; Pat Deering, TD; Marcella Corcoran Kennedy, TD; Liam Dunne, IFA Grain Chairman; Senator Tim Lobard; and, Senator Paul Daly.

Future of the tillage sector report a welcome first step SPEAKING at the launch of the ‘Future of the Tillage Sector in Ireland’ report by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture last Wednesday, IFA National Grain Committee Chairman Liam Dunne, said the report is a welcome first step in developing policy to regenerate Ireland’s tillage sector. However, he said, political action is needed to turn the report’s recommendations into deliverables that will enhance

growers’ incomes. Liam Dunne said, “The continuing trend of low international grain prices, increasing input prices particularly for fertiliser, high interest rates, coupled with a reduced CAP payments has decimated tillage growers’ incomes over the last five years.” The report has adopted a number of recommendations made by IFA including: 1. The abolition of anti-

dumping duties on ammonium nitrate and customs duties on non-EU fertilisers, a key input in crop production. 2. The reintroduction of the SBCI Agriculture Cashflow Loan Support Scheme ring-fenced for tillage farmers to give greater access to competitively priced credit. 3. Retention of key active ingredients including glyphosate. 4. Stronger tillage sector

IFA calls on Government to support the Nursery Stock sector IFA President Joe Healy has called on Horticulture Minister Andrew Doyle to support the nursery stock growers who have experienced extensive damage caused by Storm Ophelia. Joe Healy led a delegation of nursery stock producers to meet with Minister Doyle, where he outlined the extensive destruction caused by the recent hurricane on tree nurseries in particular. “Some tree nurseries have experienced severe financial losses. In the worst cases, the future of their businesses is now in jeopardy.” Mr Healy reminded the Minister that the nursery stock sector has endured very difficult times in recent years and requires support to ensure future viability. Irish Hardy Nurserystock Association (IHNSA) Chairman Val Farrell told the Minister that this the same industry that endured huge losses due to the severe frosts of 2010, and many are still trying to work with the problem of the ash dieback disease

restrictions on their nurseries, for which they have yet to receive any compensation. Mr Farrell outlined to Minister Doyle that the amenity horticulture sector is worth over €71m to the national economy, which includes €16m of exports. Due to Ireland’s high plant health status, there are further opportunities for expansion in this sector. However, the IHNSA chairman stressed that this recent storm has the potential to seriously undermine the Irish nursery stock sector both from a financial and plant health perspective. “If Irish nurseries cease to produce certain trees, it will automatically mean increased imports, which increases the inherent risk to plant health in this country.” The delegation also urged the Minister to immediately introduce the Brexit lowcost loan scheme promised in Budget 2018, to ensure that the Nurserystock sector gets an equal opportunity to access the fund.

support under farm Schemes, including TAMS. 5. Greater support from all industry stakeholders for the use of native Irish grain 6. The development of a properly funded bioenergy sector. “Minister Creed must now act on the recommendations made in this comprehensive report and at the Grain Forum,” Liam Dunne concluded.

Lamb prices continue to increase IFA WELCOMES €10 PER EWE SHEEP WELFARE PAYMENTS IFA National Sheep Chairman John Lynskey said lamb prices have kicked on with €5.00/kg now widely available. He said some prices of €5.05 and €5.10/kg were paid, including bonuses. John Lynskey said finishers with suitable stock are now focusing on increasing carcase weights to 23kgs and some factories had moved on this. He said maximising value was now the key issue for sellers. SHEEP WELFARE SCHEME PAYMENTS The IFA Sheep Chairman also welcomed the announcement from Minister Creed on the payment of the €10 per ewe Sheep Welfare Scheme. He said IFA had worked hard to secure €25m funding for this scheme and it was positive to see the benefits arriving on sheep farms at this time. John Lynskey said there will be a new application for the sheep welfare scheme soon and it was essential that all sheep farms who applied on the original scheme reapply. He also said there must be scope for new entrants to make an application under the scheme.

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Sean Kelly MEP to address Waterford Beef Farmers

BEEF SEMINAR Thursday, 30th November, 2017 Park Hotel, Dungarvan at 7.30 p.m. Renewal of the CAP and the Future of BPS Payments Sean Kelly MEP Feeding Strategies for Cattle this Winter Brian Garry, Teagasc Nutritionist Irish Beef Prices & Market Outlook Phelim O’Neill, Irish Farmers Journal All are welcome (1-12)

For Harvest 2018: Early Winter sun shines on newly emerged winter wheat near Tallow, County Waterford. [John O’Mahony]

Clune welcomes new 5 year licence for glyphosate We need to give Irish farmers enough time to plan for an alternative . . . IRELAND South MEP Deirdre Clune has welcomed the granting of a new five-year licence for glyphosate which was announced last Tuesday in Brussels. The Appeal Committee, which consists of experts from the EU member states and the European Commission, met to discuss renewing the approval of the active substance glyphosate. A qualified majority of Member States voted in favour of the Commission’s proposal for a fiveyear re-approval.

The Ireland South MEP supported the granting of an extension of the license in a recent vote in the European Parliament. “Last month, I voted to approve glyphosate for a period of 7 years. We have been given a 5 year extension.We need to give Irish farmers enough time to plan for an alternative. The Commission and Parliament position were based on findings from the European Food Safety Authority and the European Chemicals Agency, who both

concluded that glyphosate is unlikely to be a carcinogen. This is in line with the findings of similar bodies in the USA, Canada and Japan. 18 Member States voted in favour of granting the license for another 5 years, including Poland, Bulgaria, and Romania which previously abstained, while nine Member States voted against and just Portugal abstained. Germany voted in favour of re-approval, having previously abstained.

Glyphosate decision important reality check for science - Healy FOLLOWING the decision to renew the use of glyphosate for five years, IFA President Joe Healy said it was an important outcome for farmers and for science. While it would have been better to have a longer renewal, Joe Healy said it does stand up to those who wanted to ignore scientific advice. “The European Food Safety Agency has endorsed the use of glyphosate and has consistently said it is safe. Today’s vote backs up that position”. The IFA President said, “Glyphosate is an integral part of the modern farming practice in

both tillage and grassland production. It is a key arable crop management tool that allows farmers to produce an abundance of safe, affordable, quality food. Its judicious use allows us to adopt minimum tillage practices, thus preventing soil erosion and reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the sector”. IFA National Grain Chairman Liam Dunne welcomed the decision, saying is vitally important that any decision to approve or not approve plant protection products is based on the best scientific evidence available and not on a political whim.

Dungarvan Mart Prices 27th NOVEMBER, 2017 Dry Cows: 1 Fr. 845 kgs made €1,070; 1 Fr. 705 kgs made €790; 1 Fr. 645 kgs made €650; 1 Fr. 675 kgs made €725; 1 Fr. 655 kgs made €755; 1 Fr. 595 kgs made €670. Bullocks: 1 Char. 620 kgs made €1,280; 3 A.A. 640 kgs made €1,240 each; 2 Lim. 502 kgs made €1,125 each; 2 Lim. 567 kgs made €1,150 each; 6 Char. 460 kgs made €980 each; 2 A.A. 450 kgs made €850 each; 10 Her. 479 kgs made €900 each; 9 Her. 450 kgs made €855 each; 6 Lim. 465 kgs made €945 each. Heifers: 2 Frs. 512 kgs made €840 each; 4 Her. 417 kgs made €725 each; 3 A.A. 351 kgs made €620 each. Suckler Cows: Suckler Cows with calves at foot made from €800 to €1,1660. Last sale of the year will be held on Monday, 18th December and first sale in 2018 will be held on Monday, 8th January, 2018. Weanling Sale held on the 23rd November, 2017. Bulls: 6 Lim. 351 kgs made €720 each; 2 Lim. 335 kgs made €775 each; 5 Char. 330 kgs made €770 each; 2 Lim. 335 kgs made €775 each; 5 Her. 304 kgs made €650 each; 4 Lim. 282 kgs made €655 each. Heifers: 2 Char. 255 kgs made €725 each; 6 A.A. 244 kgs made €605 each; 2 A.A. 310 kgs made €715 each; 7 A.A. 202 kgs made €435 each. Final Weanling sale will be held on Thursday, 7th December, 2017. Entries are now being accepted. Tel.: 058 41611.

DUNGARVAN MART FINAL WEANLING SALE Thursday, 7th December, 2017 Entries are now being accepted. Tel. 058-41611.

READER’S QUERIES Question: I am a participant in the KTP. I had a phone call from my facilitator last week to inform me that there was a cheque for €750 for the year’s participation at his office for me to collect. I told him my daughter would drop out and collect it, only to be told that being the participant I would have to come and collect it in person as it must be signed for. I told him the day was fine and that I had other priorities and asked could he not drop it out to the house and I would be able to sign for it then. He took a hump and hung up. What are DAFM up to? Why can’t they just pay the €750 into my bank account like they do all other payments? I thought cheques were being phased out. Looks like unnecessary bureaucracy to keep people in jobs. I have better things to be doing than travelling around the country signing for cheques. Can you please advise? Answer: How ungrateful is that! I have honestly heard it all now. All participants of the KTP had to do for 2017 is to turn up for 5 meetings and have their Vet prepare a herd health plan, while the group facilitator does all the work.You say you have better things to be doing yet to add insult to injury you expect your facilitator to sit into his/her car and drive down to you with the cheque. Is it any wonder the general public view these payments as handouts and one way traffic to farmers! This is the way payments are now made for training programmes and you will find that payments are made in a similar fashion for BDGP and GLAS courses. A number of participants did not receive payment yet due to not bothering to have a herd health plan drawn up as there was a cost incurred to the Vet and some now even have the cheek to ring here shouting the odds as to how their neighbour got the €750 and they didn’t. I am a firm believer in an honest day’s pay for an honest day’s work and my only advice for you is to count your lucky stars on how fortunate you are to have such schemes as the KTP and Grow Up! I trust this will clear things up for you. Tip of the Week: GLAS I & II participants who have yet to take soil samples are reminded that these must be taken and analysed by 31st of December 2017. This is a personal responsibility and not the responsibility of the Agent.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 December, 2017

Teagasc SUCCESSION FARM PARTNERSHIPS €5,000 TAX CREDIT Some people are unsure about whether the new €5,000 tax credit for succession farm partnerships applies to their partnership. There are two situations that arise: 1. Existing DAFM Registered Farm Partnerships The income tax credit is not available to existing registered farm partnerships unless they register as a Succession Farm Partnership. To claim the tax credit for the 2017 Tax Year they must register as a succession farm partnership before the 31st of December (for a calendar tax year) or before the 31st of March 2018 (for an April to April tax year). All existing Registered Farm Partnerships must complete the three extra criteria below. • Complete short Application Form • The Teagasc My Farm My Plan Business plan, (must be certified as completed by Teagasc) • A legally binding Succession Agreement 2. New DAFM Registered Farm Partnership Applications New DAFM Registered Farm Partnership applicants must complete a registered farm partnership application as heretofore. If they wish to avail of the €5,000 income tax credit, they must also register as a Succession Farm Partnership by completing the requirements at 1 (above) as part of the application. NOTE: Farmers can form a DAFM Registered Farm Partnership without having to form a Succession Farm Partnership. Because of the requirement in Succession Farm Partnerships to sign a legally binding Succession Agreement to

transfer at least 80% of farm assets within 3 to 10 years, it may not be appropriate for some farmers to form a Succession Farm Partnership at this point in time. They can form a normal DAFM Registered Farm Partnership now to avail of the various financial and other benefits. They can then change over to a Succession Farm Partnership at a future date when it is appropriate to make such a commitment. Succession Farm Partnership explained The objective is to encourage the transfer of farm assets to the next generation of Irish farmers while providing a level of protection for the transferors by allowing them to retain 20% of farm assets.The tax credit will apply to the 2017 income tax year. Registration applications are being accepted since the 1st of June 2017. Tax Credit: An annual tax credit of €5,000 for a maximum of 5 years from the date of receipt of a valid application to the DAFM registration office is available.The credit is split between the partners on the same ratio as the profit sharing ratio in the partnership.The farm partnership shall have at least 2 members, each of whom is a natural person.That means it does not apply to Ltd. Companies. Key Criteria: There are four key criteria that must be met: 1. At least one member of the farm partnership must have been engaged in the trade of farming on farm land owned or leased by that person, consisting of at least 3 hectares of useable farm land, for at least 2 years immediately preceding the date of formation of the partnership. This person is defined as the “Farmer”. 2. At least one other member of the succession

farm partnership must have an appropriate qualification in agriculture as specified in the Regulations. They must hold an entitlement to at least 20 % of the profits of the partnership and have not reached 40 years of age.This person is defined as the “Successor”. 3.The business plan (Teagasc My Farm My Plan Booklet) must be completed and submitted to Teagasc for certification. The partnership registration office will require a copy of the Teagasc certificate for registration purposes. 4. The “Farmer” and the “Successor(s)” must enter a legally binding Succession Agreement to sell or transfer at least 80% of the farm assets to which the partnership applies to the “Successor(s)”. At a time during the period beginning 3 years after and ending 10 years after the date that the application is made to register the succession partnership. The Succession Agreement will; a. Identify the Farmer and the Successor(s). b. Identify the Year of transfer c. List the farm assets to be transferred.This must include the land, farm buildings, BPS entitlements, livestock and machinery. d. Include details of burdens, right of residence, input of banks where securities, guarantees, charges exist. etc. Registration Procedure: The succession farm partnership must apply for entry on to the Succession Farm Partnership Register by completing the appropriate application form. The application form must be accompanied by the following documents: • Teagasc certificate for the My Farm My Plan Booklet

• Legally binding Succession Agreement • Birth Certificates as evidence that “Successor” is under 40 year of age at time of application Clawback A clawback of the amount of tax credits claimed will apply where the farm assets do not transfer as specified in the Succession Agreement (A clawback of €25,000 will apply where the full tax credit has been previously claimed). The Succession Agreement must also be legally binding to afford a level of protection to the Successor. HEALTH AND SAFETY Check now Now is the time to make some vital safety checks. 1. Check all farmyard and building light fittings; take care when working at height if replacing bulbs. 2. Check that fire/smoke alarms in the home are in working order. 3. Check all portable electrical tools, especially their leads and plugs, for any defects. IMPORTANT EVENT Teagasc Beef Seminar - Dungarvan A Teagasc Beef Seminar will be held in The Park Hotel, Dungarvan on Thursday, November 30th at 7.30 p.m. We are very lucky to have been able to engage Sean Kelly MEP to address Waterford beef farmers on Renewal of the CAP and the Future of BPS Payments. Phelim O’Neill, Farmers Journal will speak on Irish Beef Prices and Market Outlook and Brian Garry,Teagasc Nutritionist will discuss Feeding Strategies for Cattle this Winter. All are welcome.

FRS Network holds the official opening of their new offices in Roscrea FRS Network (Farm Relief Services) officially opened the doors to their new offices in Derryvale, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary on Friday last, 17th November. The day itself was a great success with over 200 people from all of the national farming organisations throughout the country and local business people attending the event in support of the staff at FRS. The new state of the art modern building has been joined seamlessly to the original offices by a corridor making the entire building one overall

unit for its 40 staff members. As part of the project, the original offices were refurbished, a new carpark added and the existing store expanded delivering overall a very impressive office building to the outskirts of Roscrea town. Members of the Clergy from the Roscrea area included, Fr. Pat Treacy from the Catholic Church, Adrian Hewson and Jane Galbraith from the Church of Ireland and Shannon de Laureal from the Methodist church blessed the building before the official cutting of the ribbon. Chairman of The

Francis Fitzgerald, Chairman of FRS and Matt Dempsey, Chairman of The Agricultural Trust, cutting the red ribbon to officially open the FRS Network offices at Derryvale, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary on the 17th of November 2017.

Agricultural Trust, Matt Dempsey declared the building officially open in the presence of FRS Chairman Francis Fitzgerald. CEO of FRS, Peter Byrne, welcomed and thanked everyone for coming on the day, delivering a brief history of FRS and the building: “We are very proud of the entire building which we see as an investment in the future of FRS and all its connected companies. Our objective was to have a building we could afford, that would be functional, be future proofed in so far as possible and portray

a positive image of the FRS organisation of which we are all very proud. I hope you will agree that we have succeeded.” Matt Dempsey, Chairperson of the Agricultural Trust followed Peter giving his thoughts on the future of agriculture in Ireland and the opening of the new expansion in Roscrea: “I cannot tell you all how privileged I feel to be asked to open this wonderful building and to pay tribute to FRS and the people connected with it over the years.” He continued in saying a day like

this is a prime example of the great growth in agriculture in Ireland today. “A day like this shows the visible commitment of all those involved in farm relief services. For me, FRS shares some similar attributes to the Farmers Journal in that they care for the wellbeing of all those involved. We welcome a day like this as it shows the continuing progress in the agricultural sector.” Guests then had the opportunity to browse the new building and enjoy some light refreshments.

Aerial photo of opening – Aerial photograph of over 200 people who attended the official opening of the FRS Network offices at Derryvale, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary on the 17th of November 2017.

FARMING

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 December, 2017

ICMSA AGM told it was â&#x20AC;&#x153;impossible to imagineâ&#x20AC;? a more challenging queue of issues for Irish farming and food sector GIVING what will be his last Presidential address to an ICMSA Annual General meeting, John Comer told the attendance at the South Court Hotel last Monday that it was â&#x20AC;&#x153;impossible to imagineâ&#x20AC;? a more challenging time for our policymakers in the national critical farming and food production sector. Mr. Comerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s six years as the associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s president will end in December and he used this last opportunity to appeal for policymakers to act in â&#x20AC;&#x153;logical and coherent wayâ&#x20AC;? as they addressed what he described as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;queueâ&#x20AC;? of momentous challenges. Mr. Comer, who was the first president of ICMSA to come from Connacht, ranged over several areas but he was adamant that three in particular â&#x20AC;&#x153;loomedâ&#x20AC;? over the immediate future of farming and food production. He focussed first on Brexit, noting that it had also headed the agenda at last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

AGM. Was the situation any clearer a year later, he asked before going on to describe Brexit negotiations to date as â&#x20AC;&#x153;chaoticâ&#x20AC;? and warning the assembled farmers that they could end up being sacrificed for wider political reasons. Addressing the Minister and Bord Biaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tara McCarthy, who also spoke, Mr. Comer said trade missions were welcome and valuable but â&#x20AC;&#x153;there is no possibility â&#x20AC;&#x201C; noneâ&#x20AC;? that they could replace the â&#x20AC;&#x153;centuries-old food trade with Britain that our farming forefathers worked for and earnedâ&#x20AC;?. Mr. Comer was highly critical of Budget 2018 and particularly scathing on the prospects of a Mercosur deal which would see South American beef arriving in the EU at the same time as we might have to find new markets for the 320,000 tonnes of beef we sell into the British market. He said that viewed against that

proposal, the EU use of the word â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;sustainabilityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; stood exposed as merely a â&#x20AC;&#x153;buzzphraseâ&#x20AC;?. A mostly dairy farmer audience heard him warn the processors against â&#x20AC;&#x153;talking downâ&#x20AC;? milk price and attempting to â&#x20AC;&#x153;soften us upâ&#x20AC;? for milk price reductions in 2018 and he described the market structure that dictate farmer milk price as â&#x20AC;&#x153;riggedâ&#x20AC;?. He said that the multiple retailers had destroyed the liquid milk market and he regretted to say that â&#x20AC;&#x153;our own processors were part of the problemâ&#x20AC;?. He repeated the ICMSA long-standing criticism of the beef grid and highlighted the hugely important role played by live exports. ICMSA would demand that the next CAP budget was â&#x20AC;&#x153;at leastâ&#x20AC;? maintained and he said that a huge opportunity to address ruinous income volatility had been lost through the non-

adoption of the ICMSA proposed Farm Management Deposit Scheme at the last Budget. On Nitrates and land designations, Mr. Comer told the AGM that fairness and practicality must be to the forefront of decision-making and on the issue of BVD and TB he highlighted a lack of â&#x20AC;&#x153;commitmentâ&#x20AC;? with the latter having become â&#x20AC;&#x153;an expensive industry for farmersâ&#x20AC;?. The outgoing ICMSA President concluded by asking for farmer efforts on the environment to be recognised and he said that climate challenges will only be dealt with by everyone working together under elected Governments and not by â&#x20AC;&#x153;quangos or unelected groups with grandiose sounding namesâ&#x20AC;Ś.the only citizens assembly that ICMSA will pay attention to is called Dail Eireannâ&#x20AC;?.

Proactive approach is needed to prevent future flooding SEVERE flooding in recent years highlights the need to take a proactive approach and initiate works to protect against future events, IFA President Joe Healy said on Saturday at the National Flood Forum in Athlone. Joe Healy expressed concern that the draft CFRAMS has to date addressed the protection of large towns and some villages while ignoring farmers, rural areas and farmland. He urged Minister for the OPW Kevin â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Boxerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Moran to ensure that rural dwellers are not forgotten. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Flood events on the River Shannon used to be a once in 100 year occurrence.The fact that two such events have occurred in the last seven years must spur action and lead to the implementation of major works that will either alleviate or mitigate flooding on the Shannon and in other vulnerable areas around the country,â&#x20AC;? Joe Healy insisted. The IFA President said where flood works

are under consideration, the public good must override environmental issues. Land designations must not stop works that are urgently required from taking place. Joe Healy said it is positive to see works now taking place at pinch points on the River Shannon, which has not been maintained for almost 100 years, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The recent commencement of works is welcome but needs to be accelerated. A single independent authority should be established to deal with the issues on the river including impediments such as alluvial islands and silting. These obstructions to the flow of water on the river and from channels to the river must be removed.â&#x20AC;? Following an IFA submission this time last year, the cost-benefit analysis to determine whether flood works would be supported was changed to take account of farming and business. Joe Healy said that works throughout the country that had previously been turned

Co-ops must commit to holding milk prices at least till Spring 2018 COMMENTING on the very day that the GDT is having its 200th auction, IFA National Dairy Chairman Sean Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Leary said that while international dairy prices are easing, Irish co-ops are still benefiting from contract returns signed in better times, as evidenced by the September rise in the Ornua PPI. Together with low Winter volumes, this means they could comfortably afford to hold current milk prices at least until next Spring, and he urged them to make this commitment to reassure farmers and help them plan for the New Year ahead. He added that, while farmgate milk prices did increase, co-ops had a good opportunity in 2017 to rebuild their balance sheets, and should therefore be in a position to consider paying end-of-year bonuses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Irish farmgate milk prices increased by 52%, or 12 cents per litre, in the last 15 months, but this was after more than two years of falling prices, of which 20 months were below 30c/l. Farmers were 11 months, from October 15th to August 16th, with prices below 25c/l.This year, 2017 was a good year for milk producers, but their increased turnover has served to catch up with cash flow shortages and other financial commitments. From May 2014 to July 2016, milk prices had fallen steadily by a total of 14.6c/l,â&#x20AC;? Mr. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Leary said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In this context, even allowing for the weaker outlook for 2018, it is crucial that Co-ops would hold milk prices at the very least until next Spring as they can afford to,â&#x20AC;? he added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would also urge Co-op Boards to examine the Co-opâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s financial situation in detail, and seriously consider the option of end of year bonuses for their fellow-suppliers,â&#x20AC;? he concluded.

down should now be eligible for support. Recent Budgets have included an increased allocation for capital works but, Joe Healy warned, there is concern that funding will not be spent given the slow process of proposals, project planning and implementation. He said the Minor Works Scheme must be accelerated with a shorter timeframe to get projects moving. Joe Healy said there must be a National Strategy to deal with the significant damage that has occurred on lands and property. This must include relocation as an option in some instances and farmyards must qualify where farmers have had recurring flooding problems. Concluding, Joe Healy said that with increased recurrence of flooding, it is vital that the Government is proactive now; the protection of livelihoods and property are paramount.

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Dungarvan Singers Movie Reviews In association with SGC Dungarvan Club - Christmas Daddy’s Home 2 Party is On! ON the evening of Monday November 20th, we had another great night in Merry's Upper Room for the Dungarvan Singers Club. Our guests were the simply enchanting Rosie Hodgson from Sussex and her partner Rowan Piggott originally from Kinvara. Both sang superbly, both singly and in wonderful harmony. Rosie also played guitar and danced. Rowan played lovely, warm subtle fiddle and Rowan's father, the great Charlie Piggott, founder member of Dé Danann, one of the most important and influential bands in the history of Irish music, also graced us with his presence, singing some fine songs and playing accordion in his own highly individual and inimitable style. All in all, it was a simply amazing, entrancing, supremely enjoyable and memorable occasion! Just as Monday, December 4th promises to be, two of our regular and most popular guests will be the star attractions for our annual Christmas Party Bash, which features instrumental music as well as singing and has the appropriate seasonal atmosphere with free mulled wine and finger food. Our stars for the night will be Donal Clancy and Bobby Gardiner. Donal, illustrious SON of an illustrious father – himself a lynchpin in the history of Irish and indeed world music, the great Liam Clancy – is carving a great name for himself as a really fabulous artist in his own right, irrespective of his credentials as a member of Irish music's most revered dynasty. He has launched several of his amazing albums with us in the Dungarvan Singers Club, both in Dillon's and Merry's and has graced us with his presence also as a member of Cor na bhFear many times. His voice and guitar are of such quality that you're sure to be entranced on the 4th December in Merry's. As if you needed more

encouragement, we will again feature the great Bobby Gardiner, accordion-player and melodeonplayer supreme, who is without parallel as a custodian of the revered, old-style, melodic music which has come down to us through many generations, in the Irish countryside. His style is timeless, universally satisfying and yet captures the essence of the ancient tradition and ways of rural Ireland. He is like the spirit, the genie, of Irish traditional music and represents it better than anyone I know! His appearance with us at the DSC Christmas party has become legendary over the last few years, and I really decided to make it a regular event because, though Bobby has two daughters married locally and has a long association with the area, having taught the great majority of local box-players, he has no regular gig in town and is very rarely seen in the area. So come along on the 4th and avail of this suoerb opportunity of seeing not one but two living legends of Irish music performing upstairs in Merry's Bar and Restaurant, Lr., Main St., Dungarvan from 9pm until close. Come early and enjoy a really gorgeous meal at Merrys, where the food is unmatched in its excellence. The ambience of the Upper Room is the stuff that dreams are made of; it really is the ideal setting for music events such as these. It has all the hallmarks of a folk club of the very best calibre and is rapidly becoming the new Lobby Bar. There is a great chance, also, that there will be more than two living legends present; as we are issuing a warm invitation to all musicians and singers and performers of all kinds to come along, bring their instruments, their voices and their props, and join in the festivities to their hearts content (and ours!). So come along, sing, play, perform or simply listen (if you're too shy to

take part in any way). We need an audience very badly, all performers do! And besides, we need people to eat all the lovely free food and mulled wine very very kindly provided by our wonderful genial host Emilene, who is busily making Merry's one of the highlights and hotspots of this gorgeous town, already famous as a centre of culture, including food culture and entertainment, hospitality and good cheer. “Fungarvan” is understating the case. As I always say, Dungarvan is rapidly becoming one of the great centres of culture, entertainment and welcoming vibes in the whole country. The centre of the universe has shifted from Delphi to the other “D” site, Dungarvan. So please continue to support and encourage this great burgeoning of our town, always outstanding, but of late, really coming into its own as one of the most beautiful, enthralling, inviting parts of the country. After a great night's entertainment, everyone always says: “Where would you get it?” Well now we know the answer is “Dungarvan”. And in particular “Merry's”. So, at the beginning of December, the festive season, get ready to “make merry”. And where better to make merry than in Merry's, for the Dungarvan Singers Club Christmas Bash, on December the 4th, at 9.00 p.m. Be there or be square! DON'T FORGET: Dungarvan Singers Club Christmas Party featuring special guests – Donal Clancy (vocals/guitar) and Bobby Gardiner (accordion/melodeon), upstairs in Merry's Bar and Restaurant, Lr. Main St., Dungarvan – Monday, December 4th at 9.00 p.m. Absolutely free, with free mulled wine / finger food. Don’t miss it!

Deise Day Centre Fundraising Concert DEISE Day Centre proudly presents a ‘Yuletide Afternoon’, our Christmas Fundraising Concert. Featuring the Deise Day Centre’s singing group ‘Young at Heart’, De Banned, Solas Choir and

Hulai. It is on in the Town Hall at 2.30 p.m. on Sunday, 17th December. Tickets are €10, available from the Deise Day Centre 058-44556.

By Brendan Meehan

THE latest Will Ferrell movie is still a Will Ferrell movie for better or worse, and this might be enough to turn some people off on its own. The actor's foibles are balanced by those of his peers in the movie however, namely Mark Wahlberg, Mel Gibson and John Lithgow; so if you're a fan of any of those actors then the movie is going to be worth a viewing just to see them in action. All of them play to their comedic strengths, bouncing well off each other and obviously having fun in the process and the movie never allows any one of them to hog the screen time or overplay their personality. Daddy's Home 2 itself is a family friendly and to most, probably rather familiar Christmas reunion tale about how people come together over the holidays despite and sometimes even because of their differences. It's a simple but effective vehicle used to build some good situational comedy and ends in a celebration of the holiday by all involved. The movie throws in the occasional unexpected last laugh to a scene, but is mostly what you'd expect going in. It doesn't do anything new, but if you're a fan of those kind of emotive holiday comedies this too may be reason enough to see it on it's own. There is also enough variety in the comedy present to please both kids and adults, including lots of physical comedy, farce and awkward situational comedy but with some discreet adult

humour woven in throughout as the squabbling parents attempt to reconcile their differences and make their broken families work. One of the movie's most surprising strengths is perhaps it's strong soundtrack, including several rock songs and good use of the 1984's Do They Know It's Christmas as a recurring plot point the cast react to in various ways. The music adds to the competent visual direction to ensure that the movie rarely drags, especially given the relatively short running time. Rating: 3/5.

Battle of the Sexes By Brendan Meehan GENDER equality is hardly universal, but it is hard to imagine from the present just how unbalanced it was in 1972. This though, is the focus of Battle of the Sexes, told through the story of world female tennis number one at the time: Billy Jean King, played by Emma Stone.The film doesn't just focus on King though, and instead places quite a lot of emphasis on the character of her rival, Bobby Riggs, played by Steve Carell. The lives of both are examined in detail and with sympathy, showing us what drives them and what pushed them to be who they are and end up where they are. Billy Jean King wants to effect change in the sport she loves while Bobby Riggs is a hustler looking to escape a life of button down boredom he's fallen in to after retiring from tennis. The film takes quite a while to set up the match between the two, giving us insight in to what drives each of them to need this match along with portraying the personal struggles each is enduring in their lives. It is in the emotional moments between two characters that the film is at it's best, focusing the camera tightly on the faces of the two actors involved as they open themselves emotionally, all sound draining away bar some muted music to set an atmosphere. It is a simple trick, but highly effective and the first time it happens lends an almost dreamlike atmosphere to the scene. It is also surprisingly funny, thanks in large part

to Carell's energetic performance while Stone handles the majority of the film's dramatic moments.This is not a movie for everyone, but if you're looking for character examinations or interested in the history of tennis or gender struggle then this movie will more than satisfy. Rating: 4/5.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 December, 2017

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Curtain comes down on Dungarvan Dramatic Club’s sellout production of John Steinbeck’s play “Of Mice and Men”! "Well I've sort of been laying off the drink, Doctor."

The Cripple of Inishmaan all set for Old Parish this weekend THE rehearsals have come to an end. Scripts have been discarded. Sets have been painted and decorated and the final bits and pieces of props have been gathered up. For four nights (Thursday, November 30th, to Sunday, December 3rd), Halla Colmán in Sean Phobal will come to life, giddy and raucus, as in the days when it served our area as the local schoolhouse. Our now customary full houses for our annual drama productions will savour another exciting and quality production from Aisteoiri an tSean Phobail. The Cripple of Inishmaan

written by Martin McDonagh was premiered was first performed in the Royal National Theatre in 1996 and underwent a major London revival in 2013 with Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter) in the title role before moving on to Broadway in 2014. West End, Broadway, Old Parish- a natural sequence !! It is a tribute to McDonagh that his wonderful play can sit comfortably and be absorbed in such diverse locations. So book your ticket (if it is not too late already) for a wonderful night of theatre with Aisteoiri an tSean Phobail. Phone 087-7908807.

"He's gone from us Eileen" – a scene from Aisteoiri an tSean Phobail's production of "The Cripple of Inishmaan" this weekend.

"There's a French fella livin' in Rosmuck nowadays, d'you know?

SATURDAY, November 18th saw the curtain come down on Dungarvan Dramatic Club’s extremely well received Autumn production, “OF MICE AND MEN” by John Steinbeck. With a cast of 11 (including our new canine member Roy!!!!), this play was a huge undertaking for the Club. A production of this size and quality does not happen without many hours of very hard work and commitment and dedication by a great number of people. To all our devoted Committee and Club members, both on and off stage, a huge thank you for all the ways in which you contributed to the production and helped it to bring it from page to stage. To our set design and construction team, Des Feeney, Ned Cullinan, Lisa O’Sullivan, Ger Dennehy, Pat Power, Morgan O’Connell, Shane Fleming, Paul Coffey, Ruaidhri De Paor, Orla Glascott and Mary O’Neillthank you for coming together to design, build, decorate and dress a set of which any professional theatre company would be proud. Thanks also to Dermot Lonergan, Liam O’Donnell Legacy Cider and Colm O’Sullivan for providing props. To Seamus Reck (LX 2000), David Zannis and Dave Lee, thank you for perfectly timed and appropriately atmospheric sound and lighting. Well done also to Margaret Dennehy, Liz Morrissey and Kate Cross, for co-ordination of costumes and make-up which all added considerably to the authenticity of the production and to the magnificent Lisa O’Sullivan for her style and efficiency in stage management of a technically tricky play. We are grateful also to Ray Bradfield, Siobhan Buckley, Mary O’Neill and Deirdre Collender for continuity. A special thank you to Declan Feeney (brother of our Director, Des Feeney) for composing and recording the beautiful music which added so much to the atmosphere and poignancy of this production. Thanks too, must go to our Front of House team ably managed by Orla Glascott, Padraigin Ni Chadhla, Siobhan Buckley, Ann Kavanagh, Ruaidhri De Paor, Noreen Lee, Michael Walsh, Michael O’Mahony, Deirdre Collender, Ray Bradfield, Morgan O’Connell, Linda Bradfield, Mary Cusack, Trish Hennessy, Ray Bradfield, Aileen Hogan, Emma Power, Orla White, Nora Walsh, Caroline

O’Connor, Ann Marie Hayes, Charlie O’Donoghue, Marlene Kirby, Sandra Landers, Hughie Hallahan, Mary O’Neill (and all others who came to our assistance as the need arose!). We couldn’t have done it without your help and support! We are hugely appreciative also of the generosity of many local individuals and businesses who helped to make this production the success it has been for us, for publicity material and promotion of the play we are grateful to Munster Signs and Print, John & Maura Creed, Kelly’s Pharmacy, the Dungarvan Leader, the Dungarvan Observer, Finbar Dunphy, Dunphy Insurance, WLRfm and all local businesses who kindly displayed posters for us. We were delighted also to be able to avail of the skills and talents of Muireann Ni Caba, James Fraher, David Zannis and Marlene Kirby for publicity images and videos and thanks to Margaret Dennehy for publicity boards and poster design. Thanks to Michael Sheehan,

The Wine Buff and Joe Kelly’s Pharmacy for ticket sales. Raffle prizes were kindly provided by Conor Lannen, Country Store, Joe Coffey Curtains and Blinds, SGC Dungarvan, 360 Cookhouse, Slate of the Art, Waterford and The Wine Buff, Dungarvan. The assistance and support of Tony Crowe, Stephanie-Sue Ryder Shop, Trevor Doherty, Scoil Mhuire, Abbeyside, Conor Nolan and Dungarvan Tourism, were also most welcome and appreciated. Congratulations to our cast of 11 on their wonderful performances and Director Des Feeney for taking on the challenging task of bringing this play from page to stage. We were delighted also to welcome Paul Barry, Emmanuel Jolaosho and Roy the dog

(thanks to his faithful owner Martin Landers!!!) who performed with us for the first time. It was great to have you on board. And last but by no means least, a massive thank you to our audiences, who support us so loyally and in such great numbers. Thank you for all your kind words of congratulations and encouragement. Dungarvan Dramatic Club looks forward to continuing our long tradition of bringing you top quality drama as we celebrate our 76th year of unbroken dedication to our founders aims - the promotion of culture and the performance of plays for the people of Dungarvan. [Photographs by Marline Kirby]

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A scene from Aisteoiri an tSean Phobail's production of "The Cripple of Inishmaan" which starts in Old Parish this weekend.

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Raphael: The Lord of the Arts Wednesday, 13th December, at 8.30 p.m. Raphael – the Lord of the Arts is the first film adaptation of the life and work of one of the most famous artists in the world - Raphael Sanzio. Few figures in the history of art have lived a life so full of intensity and fascination quite like Raphael Sanzio. He died aged just 37 and yet managed to leave an indelible mark on art. In a well-balanced dialogue between historical reconstructions and artistic commentary, the film retraces the most significant moments of Raphael’s life. Expert contributions delivered with feeling by great art historians Antonio Paolucci, Vincenzo Farinella and Antonio Natali, enrich the story of the life and work of the artist. The film is set in 20 locations, two of which are major exclusives, the Vatican Logge and Cardinal Bibbiena’s apartment in the Apostolic Palace, and shows over 30 works of art, among the most famous and most representative of Raphael’s entire work. This is a project developed by the creators of “Florence and the Uffizi Gallery in 3D” and “The Vatican Museums in 3D”, supported by contributions from some of the best creative talents from the Italian film industry, such as production designer Francesco Frigeri and costume designer Maurizio Millenotti. Playing the part of Raphael is actor Flavio Parenti, with Enrico Lo Verso in the role of Giovanni Santi, Angela Curri as Fornarina and Marco Cocci as Pietro Bembo. Beauty comes to life in a crescendo through the brushwork and enduring genius of one of the most talented artists the world has ever known. The Dungarvan Observer, in association with SGC Dungarvan, has a pair of tickets to give away to the lucky winner of our competition. All you have to do is answer the following question and post your entries into Raphael Competition, Dungarvan Observer, Shandon, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, on or before 12 noon on Tuesday, 5th December. Editor’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

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Waterford ‘meets’ London’s West End FORTY-SEVEN (47) top British meetings and events professionals enjoyed a taste of Waterford, at the annual ‘Ireland Meets the West End’ event in London. The B2B event saw the buyers meet, and do business with, some 34 tourism businesses from Ireland, including the Cliff House Hotel in Ardmore. ‘Ireland Meets the West End’ is an annual event, organised by Tourism Ireland in conjunction with Fáilte Ireland and Tourism NI, to grow business tourism from Britain to the island of Ireland. It proved to be a valuable opportunity for the companies from Ireland to showcase and sell their product for 2018 and to communicate what is unique about Ireland as a world-class destination for doing business. “Tourism Ireland was delighted that so many top meetings and events professionals took the time to

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“BLESSED is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed.” That is a quote I often use, not realising that it is attributed to Jonathan Swift, more

popularly known as Dean Swift because he was Dean of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin. There are celebrations in several places this week to commemorate his birth on 30th

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November, 1667, which makes this his 350th Anniversary and people may wonder what he doing here on the back page. Outside of the fact that he is one of the most famous Irishmen of all time, he probably has a link to a place which is close to us as well. If you ever visit St. Mary’s Collegiate Church in Youghal – and everybody should in their lifetime - which is the longest serving church in this country – despite ill-founded claims by Galway for the honour – you will be shown the Baptismal Font which is in the photograph here. It is claimed that Jonathan Swift was baptised at that font, but, as he was born in Dublin it would be interesting to know whether the font was relocated from Dublin to Youghal at some point. Jonathan Swift was born at 7 Hoey's Court, Dublin. His father, an Englishman, was steward of the King's Inns, the legal college and died some months before Jonathan's birth, leaving his wife and children dependent mainly on the goodwill of his brother Godwin, who, with other members of the family, had settled in Ireland. When Jonathan was some months old, his English nurse, having occasion to cross to Whitehaven, on the death of a relative there, "stole him on shipboard unknown to his mother and uncle," as he says himself. He was not brought back to Ireland for more than

two years. In that interval she taught him to spell, and by the time he was three years old he could read any chapter in the Bible. So, from an early age, Jonathan showed great ability in the English language which accounts for his prolific writing throughout his lifetime. As a satirist, not all of this work was complimentary to Ireland, not least his lengthy treatise ‘A modest proposal’. He entered Trinity College at fifteen years of age earning his degree after just two years. When the Tories came into power in England in 1710, they asked him to become the editor of the Examiner, their official paper. After a time, he became fully immersed in the political landscape and began to produce some of the most cutting and well-known satirical writings of his age, or later ages. Swift is remembered for works such as A Tale of a Tub, An Argument Against Abolishing Christianity (1712), A Modest Proposal and the tale for which he is best remembered, Gulliver's Travels.This famous and timeless work was first published in1726. So popular has this book been that it has never been out of print in almost three centuries. Swift returned to Dublin in 1713 to take up the post of Dean at St. Patrick's Cathedral. As well as attending to his spiritual duties, he continued to publish his writings regularly. In 1742, he suffered a stroke and lost the ability to speak. He died

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on October 19, 1745 and was laid to rest next to Esther Johnson inside Dublin's St. Patrick's Cathedral. Swift was honoured in 1992 with his portrait on the Irish £10 note. He is also remembered by those who travel on the Irish Ferries High Speed ship, the ‘Jonathan Swift’, abbreviated to the Swift Ferry. Swift is remembered also for his many pithy sayings including: “Every dog must have his day” “Laws are like cobwebs, which may catch small flies, but

let wasps and hornets break through.” “May you live all the days of your life” “Fine words! I wonder where you stole them.” “For in reason, all Government without the consent of the governed is the very definition of slavery.” It is certain that generations to come will continue to read his writings, that his work will continue on stage and screen and his name continue to be a famous one across the world.

All happening for Moe on film FOR those who have been following the exploits of the exceptionally popular series, ‘Vikings’, tonight (Wednesday) will be a special night as the action returns to TV screens for the fifth season. Naturally, all local eyes will be on our own Moe Dunford who assumed the role of King Aethelwulf at the end of the last series on the death of his screen father King Ecbert. To say that Moe Dunford has been busy in recent times would be an understatement for since his award-winning performance in the highly acclaimed and awarded film ‘Patrick’s Day’, not to mention his widespread exposure through ‘Vikings’, his mobile must have been ringing non-stop. A string of feature films and a number of short movies have kept him more than busy over the past year and have earned him a number of awards and high acclaim. First came ‘The Flag’ a comedy with Pat Shortt followed by ‘Handsome Devil’. Then came the short film ‘Gridlock’ which has won awards worldwide, as well as three in the Underground Film Festival in Dun Laoghaire. It also took the Best producer Award in an American Film Festival. “The Lodger”, filmed in Wexford premiered at the Cork Film Festival. As its title suggests, ‘Black 47’ is about the Famine and tells the story of an Irish Ranger who has been fighting for the British Army abroad, as he abandons his post to reunite with his family. He is shocked by the famine's destruction of his homeland and the brutalisation of the Irish people and his own family.

Moe has recently completed ‘Metal Heart’ and ‘Dark Lies the Island’ which was filmed in Roscommon and not yet released. The photos which are coming from the set of ‘The Dig’ on which Moe is working suggest that it is a very demanding shoot. Set in the Glens of Antrim, it means a working day from 6.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. in what is very difficult terrain and very harsh weather that we too have experienced. As well as Moe, the film stars Emily Taaffe, Francis Magee and Lorcan Cranitch. It is the story of a murderer who returns home to help the victim’s father find closure and also the body. That is all that has been disclosed about the plot, but it is tipped to be a hit. Moe has also worked on the just released, ‘Michael Inside’ described as ‘a devastating prison film about the cyclical nature of crime and violence for young Irish men. This prison drama won Best Irish Film at Galway’s Fleadh, with newcomer Dafhyd Flynn also picking up an award It is tipped as one to see in 2018 and should be one of the biggest Irish movies ever when it is released. Moe will also be seen in the RTE production of ‘Striking Out’ playing opposite Amy Huberman. This completes what, by any standards, has been a hectic couple of years and his diary for the coming year is already quite full. As expected, it is all happening for the personable young Dungarvan man at the moment and even better things are predicted for him in the coming year.

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LACK OF GOALS PROVES COSTLY FOR BRICKEY RANGERS St. Mollerans 2-9; Brickey Rangers 0-9 Page 9

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Irish Life Health National Cross Country Championships

Pat Morrissey in action at the recent 9th Annual Cleanzone Technologies Paddy Joe Curran Memorial Turkey Trot.

Sean Kearney completes the recent 9th Annual Cleanzone Technologies Paddy Joe Curran Memorial Turkey Trot.

Denise Conway crossing the finish line at the recent 9th Annual Cleanzone Technologies Paddy Joe Curran Memorial Turkey Trot.

25th Annual Michael Roche Carpets Series THE club's 25th Annual Michael Roche Carpets Series is well and truly underway with the first of five races done and dusted the Brickey 4 miler and race number two the recent Turkey Trot completed. The entry fee to the series is only €2 and it is still open for entries. The series will continue with race three the Colligan Cup on January 21st and race four is the Kilmacthomas 5 which will be held on February 25th, the final race will be the Dungarvan 10k on March 11th. To enter the series just ask to include your name

when registering at any of the mentioned races. Runners will have to complete four of the five races in the series to figure among the tables and prizes come the final race of the series the Dungarvan 10k in March. The remaining series events are listed below. January 21st: 30th Annual Kiely Monumental Colligan Cup 5 mile February 25th: 15th Annual Kilmacthomas 5 mile March 11th: 35th Annual Déise College Dungarvan 10k

THE Irish Life Health National Senior and Juvenile even age cross country championships were held last Sunday in Abbotsown. The club had a good representation in the juvenile events which you can read of in more detail in our juveniles news. Shane O'Riordan was in action in the under 23 race and had an excellent 20th position finish. This race was held with the senior men's race over 10,000 metres. The club had a athletes competing in the Junior men's race which also incorporated the under 18's and here Niall Blackwell had a top 50 finish in 48th place, Micheal Power was 52nd man home and David O'Connor was 189th. In the senior ladies race Shona Heaslip (An Riocht) won the women’s 8,000m race while Paul Pollock (Annadale Striders) triumphed in the men’s 10,000m. The women’s race was seemingly whittled down to three athletes on the final lap with Kerry O’Flaherty (Newcastle) pushing

the pace from Heaslip and Lizzie Lee (Leevale) with Michelle Finn (Leevale) seemingly out of contention. Shona Heaslip split the trio over the closing stages into the uphill finish with O’Flaherty holding second and a fast finishing Finn snaring the bronze from her team mate Lee. There was more than enough consolation for Lee as Leevale won the team title. They were ably backed up by Claire McCarthy in 10th and Sinead O’Connor in 18th. DSD were second with An Riocht third. Cork won the county. There was a big pack in the senior men’s race which was split up by DSD’s Joe Sweeney who returned from a long lay-off with a bad Achilles. This left Paul Pollock to pick up the pieces with Kevin Dooney (Raheny Shamrock) swooping through for silver and holding off Hugh Armstrong (Ballina) who had an excellent run for bronze. Raheny Shamrock won the team prize with Conor Dooney in

9th, Eoin Strutt in 13th and Mark Kirwan in 18th. Kilkenny City Harriers were second with DSD in third while Dublin won the county. The combined U-18 girls and junior women’s 4,000m race saw Laura Nicholson (Bandon) trump the field ahead of Stephanie Cotter (West Muskerry) and Jodie McCann (DSD). The U-18 boys and junior men’s 6,000m was arguably the race of the day with Fearghal Curtin (Youghal) running out into an early lead only to be clawed back by the chasing pack. And it was all to play for in the finishing straight with Brian Fay (Raheny Shamrock) edging into a lead only to be run out by a brilliant win for Craig McMeechan (North Down). Charlie O’Donovan (Leevale) came in with a late burst to pip Curtin for bronze with James Edgar (City of Lisburn) and Darragh McElhinney (DSD) not too far behind in 5th and 6th respectively.

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All-Ireland bronze for boys under 12 THE first session of the All Ireland Cross Country was held at the National Sports Campus in Abbottstown on Sunday last and it was a very successful outing for our boys under 12 team who came home with All Ireland bronze medals. David Gaffney had his best run of the season to lead the team home in 22nd place almost a hundred places up on his run last year. He was followed home by Ian Holmes in 42nd who also improved twenty places on last year. Cal Tutty running in his first All Ireland also had his best run of the season to finish 44th and David Nyhan 71st claimed the fourth scoring place on the team. Eoghan Lattimore competing in his first All Ireland finished 89th with Darragh O’Regan 105th twenty five places better than last year. The club team finished in 3rd place behind Mullingar and Letterkenny while the county finished 6th. David Gaffney was also a scoring member of the Munster team that finished in 3rd place. In the girls under 12 race Alanna Willans, Éle McDermott and Grainne Moore were all competing in their first All Ireland cross country event. The girls were members of the Waterford team that finished 13th and the finished one behind the other in 161st, 162nd and 163rd place. In the under 14 girls Waterford finished in 13th place with West Waterford AC also in 13th just three of the athletes improved on last year’s placings Kate Keogh 90th, Angelina Chizhikova 121st and Cathy Ní Sheanlaoich 137th. The other placings were Caoimhe Prendergast 63rd, Sarah Nyhan 99th, Lia Cunningham 134th, Eve Power 135th. In the under 16 girls race Waterford finished 8th in the county and West Waterford 11th in the club event. Mary Kate Prendergast in 70th place led the team home with Kate Killigrew on her heels in 71st and Megan Keogh 74th. Elia Tutty crossed the line in109th place

with Aoife O’Brien 121st. Conor Mullaney who has been struggling to get back to his best form was first home in the under 16 boys in 40th place. He was closely followed by Oisin O’Riordan in 43rd. Running in their first All Ireland Asier del Rio finished 115th with Pete Finnegan 122nd just one place ahead of Eoin Buenaventura and Mark Blackwell 136th completed the team. In the under 18 girls race which was run in conjunction with the junior women’s Sinead O’Brien had a much improved run finishing 56th up thirty place on last year. Dani Cunningham was next home in 76th but close behind was a fast finishing Sophie Landers in 79th and Orla Keane completed the team in 92nd. David O’Connor was our only athlete competing in the under 18 boys race and he finished 136th. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The AGM of the juvenile club will take place on Monday, Dec. 11th at 8 p.m. in Minnies Bar. We would encourage all parents and athletes over 16 to attend. ELVERYS INTER-SPORT JUVENILE WINTER LEAGUE Elverys Inter Sports (Tony's) League' continued last Wednesday and despite the heavy rain and windy conditions we had a turnout of 73 athletes all eager to put in a good performance for their teams. Just one point now separates Tommy Fennell's team which is in 1st place and Asier De Rio's team which is in 2nd place. Rory Fennell's team is now in 3rd place ahead of Ian Holmes' team in 4th. With just one night to go in the team competition, next week promises to be very exciting! As expected because of the heavy conditions, times were slower last week with just two athletes recording times below 7 minutes - Oisin O’Riordan and Tommy Fennell. Once again, well done to all and keep up the good running

next week. Below are the times recorded for all athletes on Wednesday 22nd November. Oisin O’Riordan Tommy Fennell Asier De Rio Rory Fennell David Gaffney David Nyhan Kieran Bueneventura Ian Holmes Eoghan Lattimore Eoin Beneventura Caoimhe Prendergast Sinead O’Brien Eoin Prendergast Pete Finnegan Kate Killigrew David O’Connor Mary Kate Prendergast Cal Tutty Jordan O’Rourke Angelina Chizhikova Rachel Wyley Kate Keogh Caoimhe Dwyer Joe Kelly Darina Shanley Darragh O’Regan Abbie Tyrell Paddy McCarthy Megan Keogh Liam Broderick John David White Sam Blake Elliot Henley Sophie Landers Gráinne Moore Conor Keane Ben Qualter Mark Blackwell Aoife O’Brien Dani Cunningham Kieran Dower Cathy Shanley Cian O’Regan John Power Hannah Power Elia Tutty Ele McDermott Aoife O’Donovan Mattie Kupczyk Emer O’Neill Cillian Towey Fiona O’Riordan Aoife Lattimore Meabh Kiely Doireann Moloney Daniel Coonan Sarah O’Riordan Jack Power David Horgan

6.49 6.50 7.19 7.19 7.21 7.27 7.32 7.35 7.36 7.37 7.38 7.45 7.55 7.58 7.58 7.59 7.59 8.00 8.01 8.01 8.04 8.05 8.07 8.10 8.17 8.18 8.20 8.20 8.22 8.22 8.26 8.30 8.34 8.37 8.41 8.44 8.46 8.49 8.55 9.03 9.04 9.09 9.10 9.18 9.26 9.28 9.33 9.37 9.41 9.42 9.46 10.01 10.04 10.09 10.20 10.34 10.35 10.36 10.39

West Waterford Boys under 12 team who finished 3rd in last Sunday’s All-Ireland Final.

Eoin Buenaventura sprints for the line at the end of the under 16 race. Lily Hallahan Lia Cunningham Shima Lanigan Niamh Dalton Callum Donnellan

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Lia Cunningham skips through the mud in the girls under 14 race. Michael Horgan Abigail Henley Caoimhe Horgan Emer Dower Tara Casey

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Kate Killigrew competing in the girls under 16 race. Short Lap: Aodan O Raghallaigh Cormac O’Regan Sean Nyhan Riona Towey

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24th ANNUAL FORDE’S DAYBREAK WINTER LEAGUE

Some great times recorded in week 3 on the long route despite conditions This group of ladies are pictured sorting out their numbers for the 24th Annual Forde’s Daybreak Winter League.

Michael Coakley is signed up and ready for the 24th Annual Forde’s Daybreak Winter League.

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Donagh Cummins crossing the finish line at the recent 9th Annual Cleanzone Technologies Paddy Joe Curran Memorial Turkey Trot.

Liam O Droma was out supporting the recent 9th Annual Cleanzone Technologies Paddy Joe Curran Memorial Turkey Trot in aid of the Solas Centre.

ON week 3 of the long route course unfortunately the weather took a turn for the worst after the first two night of really mild dry weather, the Winter hit us with a bang. However, this didn't deter big numbers turning out to brave the elements. Remember there are still four nights left before Christmas and it's never too late to get fit and it's never too late to make a start, so if you still want to join in, come along to the Sports Centre on Wednesday evening at 6.30 pm and we will get you started. This week on the long route we had 159 runners completing the long route as they were led home by Dermot Ryan 30.41 with Craig Cowming next in 38.51 and Tony O'Mahony (Jnr.) 3rd man home in a time of 36.58. First lady home on the night was Molly Fitzgerald 48.19 with Debra Doherty next in 48.00 and third home was Sinead Whelan 40.49. Jackie, Christine and Joanie were running well last week with a three just over the 55 minute mark, this week they will hope to be breaking that 55 goal. Evelyn Beresford was just a tad outside breaking 50 minutes with 50.03 on the clock. Andrea Gaffney ran 43 dead while Tasha Lanigan will be pleased with her time last week in those conditions of 47.55. Brendan Mooney is improving week on week and last Wednesday evening he clocked an impressive 33.52. There was just a second separating Jimmy Connors and James Whelan last week both running solidly 33.25 and 33.26. Linda Flynn will soon be breaking the 50 minute barrier and is now down to 51.01 while mother and daughter Josie Ui Churrin and Cliodhna Ní Churrin are clipping around each week together and last week ran 53.20. Best of luck to all the runners as they try to achieve their goal time as the weeks progress. WINTERY CONDITIONS FOR WEEK 3 ON THE SHORT COURSE Unlike the first 2 weeks, the runners for week 3 of the Winter League were met with wet and breezy conditions as they gathered at Dungarvan Sports Centre before heading out on the 2.5 mile run. There was a great number out again last Wednesday when 69 runners completed the course, and all are to congratulated for braving the elements especially the runners that were trying out the league for the very first time. Once again this week we had more new faces. We hope this year's league will prove to be very exciting in the coming weeks with so many new faces joining up to take on the challenge. This section of the league, which specifically with first timers and beginners in mind is a manageable distance for most as it covers 2.5 miles in total. The handicap system kicked in last week, so after registering make sure to check your off time on the sheets posted on the wall. First home on the night was Patrick Fennell in 23.35 followed by Joyce Coffey-Wall in 23.09 (over 2 minutes faster than last week) and Liam O'Droma in 22.23 (over 1 minute 30 quicker).

Other big improvers included Michael Veale (25.24), Criostoir Kenneally (22.43), Cheyenne Tobin (24.2) and Roisin Feeney (23.09). Hilda Nicell, Michael Coakley, Brid Whyte and Collette Whyte-Veale will be happy to have dipped under 25 minutes when clocking 24.38, 24.45 and 24.46 respectively. Fastest time on the night was Conor Coleman in 15.16 followed by Johnny Burkan (16.16) and Timmy Kiely (16.48). Well done to each and every runner that took part and remember there is a long way to go and aim to slowly improve. It is important to feel comfortable during the run and as you are coming near the finish line you can increase the pace and finish your run with a push. Just a quick reminder to all our runners to be careful out on the course and obey the stewards at all times. For safety, high vis must be worn. Also the rules of the league prohibit the wearing of watches. Anyone not wearing high vis or that is caught wearing a watch won't be included in the results. Best of luck to all tonight and why not bring as friend along. THANKS The winter league is a big operation and wouldn’t be possible without the goodwill and support of so many that give of their time so willingly each week. Our sincere thanks go to Karen Ryan and her team of stewards who week after week in all sorts of weather are out on the course to ensure the safety of all the runners. Thanks also to the crew that put out the bollards and look after the parking and the finishing tunnel. Thanks also to the other crew that look after registration and the times and the finishing tunnel, as usual a great job done by you all. Thanks also to our overall main sponsor Kevin Forde of Forde's Daybreak and to our kind associate sponsor Kevin Casey and James O’Sullivan at "Top Oil". FINAL CHANCE TO ENTER THE WINTER LEAGUE TEAM COMPETITION The Winter League for the 5th year will also include a team competition. Teams will be comprised of three members and can be all male, all female or mixed. The scoring will be based on the positions of the two best placed members on the team on each night of the league from the normal Winter League results. There is no extra charge to register a team. Once you are registered for the winter league, you will be eligible to go on a team. All members of the team need to be registered to run the same course in the league. Anyone who is interested in going on a team, but is new to the league or doesn’t know people to go on a team with, can leave their name and we will help to find a team for them especially anyone on the short course. All teams must be registered this week. To register a team, email your team name and the three member’s names and Winter League numbers to tomleahy1977@gmail.com or you can hand in your team at the league tonight. Remember this is

your last opportunity to enter a team. "TOP OIL" - ASSOCIATE WINTER LEAGUE SPONSORS For the 2017/’18 Forde's Daybreak Winter League we have been fortunate enough to have received associate sponsorship from our friends in Top Oil, our own Kevin Casey and James O’Sullivan have come on board to generously sponsor two €20 vouchers, one for the short route and one for the long route each week. We decided the best way to allocate the vouchers was to pick the 50th finisher in each route every week and to date we have six winners and they are: Week 1 winners were short route - Sinead O'Rourke; long route - David Traynor. Week 2 winners were short route - Brid Whyte; long route Denis Ryan. Week 3 winners were short route Karen Coleman; Long Route - Ted O’Leary. FORDE'S DAYBREAK WINTER LEAGUE 2017/’18 RULES AND GENERAL IMPROTANT INFORMATION The Einter League is about participation in and the enjoyment of running. We hope that getting involved will encourage you to get and running each Wednesday night. All runners must ensure they wear a reflective hi-vis on the night of the league. Each hi-vis must have reflective strips on it. Watches / timing devices i.e. phones are strictly prohibited. No headphones or pets allowed. Roads are not closed. For your safety and the safety of other runners / road users, please take care and obey stewards at all times. All runners must register each night before they run. The clock will start at 6.50. Start times will be posted on the wall. It is up to you to ensure you start at the correct time. T-Shirt will be awarded to anyone who runs 10 out of 13 nights. (Number of nights may vary depending on weather – will be decided by organising committee). What to do: 1. Register in hall 2. Leave your watch and keys in the box (no watches allowed) 3. Retrieve your start time from the list on the wall 4. Keep an eye on the clock in the hall. When your start time is close, go out to the front door. 5. When your start time appears on the clock outside, you start running. 6. Always obey stewards at all times 7. Ensure you pass through the finish gantry to register your time. 8. At the finish, subtract your start time from the time that is on the clock to get your actual run time. 9. Collect your keys and watch from the box in the hall. POINTS SYSTEM FOR LEAGUE The winner of the Winter League will be the person with the most points in each respective route at the end of the 14 nights. The points are calculated as follows:

The last runner to finish on each night will get 50 points for the long route and 30 points for the short route. Every runner will get an extra point for each position higher they finish. The first runner to finish will get the most points. So the aim each night is to try and pass as many runners as possible to gain more points. For example: There are 200 runners in the long route and 140 in the short. The last runner in the long route would receive 50 pts. The runner in position 100 would receive 150 pts and the first runner home would receive 249 pts. The last runner in the short route would receive 30 pts. The runner in position 50 would receive 120 pts and the first runner home would receive 169 pts. Any runner who does not participate will get 0 pts on that night of the league. Any runner wearing a watch will be omitted from results and get 0 pts on that night of the league. Any runner not wearing a hi-vis will be omitted from results and get 0 pts on that night of the league There will be 100 pt bonus for each runner (on top of their finish pts) who participates in our Christmas charity night on the 13th December and also on the first night back in 2018, on the 4th January. That’s 200 pts for free.

Club Membership 2018 THE club membership for 2018 is now open and can now be paid to club registrar Gerry Cantwell. Members can also pay their membership any night at the Winter League or at any West Waterford race. We operate the calendar year for membership, so it’s January to December in a given year. The membership stays unchanged at €25. ONLINE MEMBERSHIP PAYMENT Remember you can also pay your club membership online also just click on this address. https://endurancecui.active.c om/event-reg/selectrace?e=49330351

Annual General Meeting Thursday night THE senior club's 24th Annual General Meeting will take place this Thursday, December 7th at 8.30 p.m. in Minnies Bar, Abbeyside.

Running Quote TRAINING is like putting money in a bank. You deposit money, and then you can take it out.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 December, 2017

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

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GENT’S RESULTS Weekly Club Competition in conjunction with Comeragh Oil Winter League: Cat 1 (0-8): Owen O’Keeffe (8) 37 pts, Cat 2 (9-13): Luke Swayne (11) 38 pts, Cat 3 (14-18): Eddie Glavin (18) 39 pts, Cat 4 (19+): Justin Spratt (19) 35 pts. Local Bar Society at New Ross Wed., 22nd Nov.: 1st: Niall Colleran 40 pts, 2nd: Stephen Phelan 39 pts, 3rd: John Enright 38 pts. Ardmore/Clashmore Society Christmas Outing - Saturday 25th November: 1st: Michael O’Keeffe, Terry O’Callaghan, Michael French; 2nd: Joe Murphy, Percy Walsh, Finbar Hallahan; 3rd: Denis Conway, Ollie Broderick, Edward Hickey. Eamon Terry Trophy Best 4 cards: Winner Kieran O’Brien. Mick Dunne Trophy Best 3 cards: Winner Percy Walsh. FIXTURES Monday, November 27th – Sunday, December 3rd – Comeragh Oil Winter league Round 1 – 16 Hole stableford in conjunction with weekly competition – play any day. Tuesday, 28th Nov. – Tuesday

Treats – Open 9 hole satbleford – All day. Thursday, 30th November – Men’s Club AGM in clubhouse at 8 pm sharp Friday, 1st December – All day Open 9 hole competition – Ladies and Gents Saturday, 2nd December – Meet Seamus Power from 5 p.m. COMERAGH OIL WINTER LEAGUE 2018 As in previous years the league will run in conjunction with our weekly club competition. Round 1 is currently underway and continues all this week from Monday to Sunday. Members can play any day up to and including Sunday, 3rd December. All players, including members not playing in the League are included in the weekly competition which runs from Monday to Sunday each week. Any round of the Winter League may run over a number of weeks but each week will have its own weekly competition and prizes. Subject to minimum entries, there will be prizes in four categories each week. All scorecards must contain your name, date, handicap and your TEAM NAME.

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 IT’S as Irish as Guinness and GAA but we love talking about the weather. This week was no exception with the arrival of Winter. You’ll be grand if you’re wrapped up according to your mammy and despite the Winter conditions, members took to the course in great numbers this week. The Monday Seniors continues to attract solid numbers representing great value for visitors with a tenner entry fee. The evergreen Danny Barry took the honours. The Deise Golf World Winter League is in the third week as teams jostle for position. With the top two teams in each section to qualify, it’s all to play for. In Section A the Nicklaus team continues to lead despite finishing fourth last week but the group have closed in with Sneed, Palmer, O’Connor and Trevino all making ground with the top five teams are separated by three points. In Section B the Olazabal team have taken over from the Woosnam team at the summit with the Ballesteros and Hogan teams also making ground. Get out as often as you can with

your best score of the week contributing to your team effort. The Ladies into Golf programme is a brilliant initiative run by CGI and Dungarvan remains a true success story. It’s fantastic to witness new golfers taking to the course and indulging in this great game. Therefore, my Golfer of the Week award goes to Miriam Matthews who took up the game (again) and managed her first victory last Saturday. The Ladies Christmas Party takes place in the clubhouse on Sunday, 10th December. Again, a Scramble, a sumptuous meal, craic and music are promised. To qualify you just need two x chromosomes. The “2’s” club remains a popular feature of our competitions with approximately 90% of the field taking part. It gives you something to play for even if you are having a poor day. Depending on your point of view, “the countdown is on” or “time is running out” for our dynamic duo. Thursday, 14th December is the date for the wedding of Grace and Dave. The scene of the crime is the Louis Fitzgerald Hotel at Newlands

A team’s best 4 scores will count for each qualifying round. The number of holes to be played and any additional local rules will be set at the beginning of each round and will apply for the entire duration of that round. Due to the large numbers playing in the league, timesheet booking is essential and players on the timesheet have priority on the course at all times. Tee times can be booked online or by ringing 058 43216. Please check the notice board for rules regarding the Winter League and any local rules regarding the course. Alternatively you can log on to www.westwaterfordgolf.com for all the information on the Winter League. SEAMUS POWER TO VISIT WEST WATERFORD On Saturday next USPGA professional Seamus Power makes a welcome return visit to West Waterford Golf Club. From 5 p.m. members and visitors will have a chance to meet Seamus at an informal gathering. The mammies and daddies are welcome to bring the kids along to the club where Seamus began his career as a junior member. West Waterford Golf Club is issuing an open invitation to all to come along. LIONS CLUB HAMPER APPEAL This year we decided to allocated a complete weekend to this most worthy cause. We are delighted to report that the ladies and gents turned out in large numbers to support the event with many others making donations to the cause. Thanks to everyone who contributed, we are delighted to present a sizeable cheque to the Dungarvan Lions Club who are to be congratulated on their efforts for a very worthy local cause. MEN’S CLUB AGM The Annual General Meeting of Cross and an evening invitation is extended to all our members and friends. FUN FRIDAY FOURSOMES It was like a Christmas wonderland around Knocknagranagh on Friday. Everywhere was white with frost and consequently the course was closed until 11 am. Nevertheless the ladies turned out in great numbers and once again we played the back nine. Winners - Mary Power and Ann Hennebry Runners-up - Maeve Carthy and Miriam Matthews We will be back again next Friday morning - Dec. 1. CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS "Gift Vouchers" can be bought over the phone with credit card or laser card and can be posted to nominated address. Please contact Irene on 058 43310 or dungarvangc@eircom.net ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS The annual subscription rates for next season are due for payment. Please contact Irene Lynch Secretary/Manager on dungarvangc@eircom.net or 05843310. GENTS RESULTS Open Seniors 20th Nov. 1st Danny Barry (14) 35 pts; 2nd George Walsh (15) 34 pts; 3rd Sean English (16) 32 pts. CSS 36 pts. 22/23rd Nov. Deise Golf Winter League 14 hole s/f 1st James Power (28) 31 pts (back 7); 2nd Liam Carroll (18) 31 pts; Gross Peter Mullaney (1) 27 pts. CSS 35 pts, 24/25th Nov. 14 Hole Deise Golf Winter League 1st Tim Browne (16) 34 pts; 2nd Dermot Walsh (8) 33 pts; Gross Peter Mullaney (1) 29 pts. 26th Nov. 14 hole Deise Golf Winter League s/f 1st Derek Power

West Waterford Golf Club Ladies Competition kindly sponsored by Whitehorses Restaurant, Ardmore. From left: Deirdre Ruane (3rd), Jean O'Donovan (2nd), Una Mulligan, winner and Mary Herlihy, Lady Captain. [Sean Byrne]

the men’s club will be held in the clubhouse at 8 p.m. on Thursday, 30th November. All members are invited to come along on the evening. This is the ideal platform to air and share your views. REDESIGNED WEBSITE Thanks to Billy O’Sullivan @QOXS.com our club website is undergoing a major update. So, whether you want to book a tee time, see what’s happening at the club or just enjoy the fabulous array of aerial photographs just log on to www.westwaterfordgolf.com CHRISTMAS GIFTS AT WEST WATERFORD For the golfer in your life how about a gift voucher for green fees. Vouchers can also be used as part payment of your annual sub. Even if you don’t play golf how about a voucher for Sunday lunch in our popular upstairs restaurant. Gift vouchers are available at the office or from the bar and restaurant.

CHRISTMAS DINNER AT WEST WATERFORD GOLF CLUB – SATURDAY, 9th DECEMBER You can enjoy an early Christmas dinner at West Waterford on Saturday, 9th December. Our chef John has drawn up an exciting festive menu with choices to suit all tastes. Early booking is advised and you can ring John 086 0477377, or ring the office at 058 43216 to make your reservation. SOCIETY OUTINGS AT WEST WATERFORD We are offering very competitive society and group rates for 2018. For details and quotations ring Gillian at 058 43216. NEW MEMBERS WELCOME TO WEST WATERFORD 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. BIRTHDAY WISHES Our highly efficient Sunday secretary, barmaid and waitress Emma Hallahan celebrates her 18th birthday on Friday, 1st December. From all at West Waterford, have a great day Emma. LADIES UPCOMING EVENTS & FIXTURES AGM – Thursday, 30th November, at 8.00 p.m. (sharp) – Clubhouse. Ladies Christmas Get-together – Sunday, 3rd December, at 5.00 p.m. Names on sheet in locker room please. 13 Hole (ongoing) Christmas Hamper until Sunday, December 3rd. Winter League commences Monday, December 4th, with a singles round please check notice board in locker room for details.

Dungarvan Golf Club Monthly Medals, kindly sponsored by David Hayes, P.G.A. Professional. L-R: Séan O Ciarba, Vice-Captain; Michael Ahearne, winner October Medal; Declan Walsh, Captain; Graham Nagle, winner July and September Medals and Liam Carroll, President. [Pat Crowley] (19) 33 pts (back 7); 2nd John G Moloney (10) 33 pts Gross Jake O’Riordan (3) 28 pts; 3rd Eamon Keane (20) 33 pts; 4th Martin Carroll (20) 32 pts CSS 32 pts. LADIES RESULTS Tues. 21st Nov. 11H Singles: 1 Irene Lynch (7) 23-3, 20pts; 2 Maeve Fitzgerald (25) 20; 3 Betty O’Brien (13) 18 pts. Best GIG Miriam Mathews (36) 13 pts. 24th/25th 14H Singles 1 Miriam Matthews (36) 26; 2 Mai O’Brien (17) 25 pts. Tues., Home Alliance CAT 1: 1 Rachel Kiely (22) 21; 2 Michelle Mernin (14) 20; CAT 2 Nuala Harty (25) 26, Maeve Fitzgerald (25) (222) 20; CAT 3 Marie Veale (31) 20 pts, Marie Kiersey (30). Sat. 18/11/17 CAT 4 1 Bernie Hayes (17) 24; 2 Betty O’Brien (13) 24. CAT 5 Olga Carroll (25) 26, Ann Stack (27) 22-3, 19. UPCOMING FIXTURES Wed., 29th Gents 14H Singles S/F Deise Golf Winter League, Youngones, Sixty.com

Thurs., 30th Thursday Open Gents 14 Hole Singles S/F Deise Golf Winter League Fri., 1st Dec. Gents Deise Golf Winter League /Ladies 14 Hole Singles S/F, Fun Friday Foursomes Sat., 2nd Dec. Gents Deise Golf Winter League /Ladies 14 Hole Singles S/F + HOME ALLIANCE Sun,, 3rd Dec. Gents 14H Singles S/F, Deise Golf Winter League Mon., 4th Dec. Open Gents/Ladies Seniors (50+) 16H Singles S/F Tues., 5th Dec. Ladies 11 Hole S/F YOUNGONES Next competition Wed., Nov. 29th Front 9 at 12 noon. SIXTY.COM Next competition on Wednesday, 29th November. Draw for partners at 1:30 p.m with tee-off time at 2:00 p.m. Please ensure that you are in the clubhouse no later than 1:45 pm to allow the smooth running of

the competition. Our Christmas Party takes place on the 6th December. There is a booking sheet on the notice board in both the ladies and gent’s locker room. PROGRESSIVE 45 Results 16th: Winners Seamus O’Neill and John Considine, 2 Pat McGovern and Ml. Kelly, Tom Ahearne and Mce Tobin, Pat Phelan and Eddie Kiely, Ann Ryan and Tom Cummins, Tom Melody and Ml Kelleher. Last 5 Tom Phelan and Ml Fitzgerald. Thursday nights all are welcome. SOCIAL BRIDGE Social Bridge Friday mornings at 11 a.m. All are welcome. JUNIOR NEWS Any enquiries relating to junior activities at Dungarvan can be directed to Junior Convenor, David Hayes. David can be contacted at 058-44707 or email at golfpro@ eircom.net.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 December, 2017

GOLDCOAST GOLF CLUB You can contact us by phoning 058-44055 Our email address is:

goldcoastgolf@cablesurf.com www.goldcoastgolfclub.com ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Brian O’Connor in his Captain’s address to the meeting complimented all who had been involved with teams during the year. He paid particular attention to the Mixed Foursomes team on their achievement in reaching the Munster Final. Pat Power gave a very detailed report on the various events during the year in a comprehensive Secretary’s report. Our outgoing President, John Queally, was indisposed and on behalf of all here in the Gold Coast, we wish John a speedy recovery. Martin Murray outlined the financial state of the Club in a very thorough and easy to understand report. Some changes were suggested for the coming year and these will be looked at by the incoming committee. Tim O’Driscoll now takes over as Captain and Mick Cronin takes his spot as President and we wish both the very best for the year ahead. GIFT VOUCHERS Looking for something to give as

a present this Christmas? Why not purchase a voucher from the Gold Coast. Vouchers can be for any amount and can be used for food in the hotel, golf or leisure membership or the play-loft in Clones Strand Hotel. Vouchers can be purchased from the reception in the Gold Coast or from the kiosk in the Golf Club. WINTER RATES ARE NOW OPERATING IN THE GOLD COAST Monday to Friday: Golf €15, Golf and Carvery Lunch €25 Saturday/Sunday: Golf €20, Golf and Carvery Lunch €30 LIONS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS APPEAL This year our Lions Club Week will run from Monday 4th to Sunday, 10th December. During that week all competition money collected will go directly to the Christmas Appeal. At a special awards night held in October by the Lions Club reference was made to the extraordinary amount of money raised by the Gold Coast for the

Annual Christmas Appeal, the amount is in the region of €30,000. It is indeed a major tribute to the members of the Club who always show their generosity and willingness to contribute to good causes. PREMIER BUTCHER AT DAWN MEATS WINTER LEAGUE 2017/2018 Another good week despite some bad weather with over 80 playing and some very good scores recorded. The weekend scoring was very competitive with 8 players scoring 41 pts and 5 players scoring 40 pts. 2 eagles were recorded, one on the 3rd and one on the sixth and 50 birdies were scored in total. The 7th and 8th were the two easiest holes and the 16th and 18th proved to be the toughest. All the scores for week three are on the website: goldcoastgolfclub.com DATES AND VENUES FOR GUI COMPETITIONS Jimmy Bruen Shield at Youghal Golf Club 12/13th May. Pierce Purcell Shield at Faithlegg Golf Club 26/27th May. Irish Mixed Foursomes: West Waterford Golf Club 16/17th June. Irish Senior Cup: Dungarvan Golf Club 23/24th June. Irish Junior Cup: Gold Coast Golf Club 30th June/1st July. Barton Shield: Clonmel 14/15th July. DECISIONS ON THE RULES OF GOLF APP There is a very good app available free to download on the Play Store called Golf Decisions 2016 –

Gold Coast Golf Club Ladies Competition kindly sponsored by Dalton Jewellers. From left: Noreen Darcy (3rd), Elaine Goss (Winner) and Gerardine Hallinan (2nd). [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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

www.lismoregolf.org MEN’S RESULTS Sunday, 26th 12hls Singles Turkey Comp sponsored by: Knockanore M.F.: 1st Mike Keane (16) 30 pts; 2nd Nicky Walsh (22) 27 pts B2; 3rd John Whelan (10) 27 pts. FIXTURES Mon., 27th Nov. / Sat., 2nd Dec. 12 hole singles s/f sponsored by: James Bennett. Sun., 3rd Dec. 12 hole singles s/f sponsored by: Tom Joe Daly. STORY OF THE WEEK All of us have who play the game have experienced the occasion where you come back from a needed break, your golf game

takes up a whole newness to it, and a lot of things about the game start to go right. Such is the story of our winner this week, Lismore man Michael Keane. He was forced away from his weekly game or two because of an operation in June that took longer than usual to clear up. Over the last 6 weeks he was spotted out on the course doing his practice and today that practice made him perfect. Mick played in the best of company of Frankie Corcoran and Vice Captain Cal Aherne. He had a mediocre start for the first 6 holes with a total of 10 pts to show for his efforts. I don't

know the details, but it seems that when a 45 ft birdie putt failed to fall on the index 2 par four seventh, his winning memory cells were switched on. A man possessed was born, with all the shots straight, all the holes in the right location on each green that followed. He collected 20 points from there with pars all the way except for the two birdies at the 9th and 11th. The winning enclosure was graced with our newest celebratory in Captain Nicholas Walsh, who bagged himself 27 pts and a ham. He played with 2015 President Willie Henry who could have only been of great help to him on the damp Sunday morning. Unlike Mick Keane he just played steady golf over the 12 holes and got his rewards on the day because of his putting. Being a member of the winning Belvedere team for 2017 has surely stood to his advantage. Nicholas won second spot from Trapper Whelan on a count back on the last 2. The story for John Whelan is not to have any blanks for 12 holes. John let all the points behind him on the second hole. He also had 27

Gold Coast Golf Club Ladies Competition kindly sponsored by Breda Conway. From left: Patrica Doyle (2nd), Breda Conway, sponsor, Lorraine Troy, winner; Esther McGuckian (3rd) and Gerardine Hallinan, Lady Captain. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

2017. It gives each rule of golf and also gives many definitions for each rule. There are also a number of very short videos illustrating how to apply the rules. All golfers should learn something from this app. WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER Here in the Gold Coast we have some great facilities, such as a topclass golf course with superb greens, playable all the year round, a leisure centre and gym and a hotel which is renowned for its excellent food. We offer very competitive membership rates in the golf club, the lowest full membership rate in the area and we can provide dual memberships to both the golf club and the leisure centre at reduced rates. Now is the time to talk to us if you are thinking of joining as we can offer some very attractive packages at the moment. Members can avail of significant saving on carvery lunch in the Gold Coast by purchasing vouchers in the golf club. We can offer really attractive family packages tailored to suit all requests. For more information contact 058 44055 and talk to Bob or Mark. FIXTURES Mon., 27th Nov. – Fri., 1st Dec: Winter League Week 5 Tuesday, 28th Nov.: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+ Friday, 1st Dec: Open Singles. Sat., 2nd/Sunday, 3rd Dec.: Winter League Week 5 Tuesday, 5th Dec.: Open

Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+ RESULTS Tuesday, 21st November: Open Seniors: 1st: Frank Mulvihill (20) 30 pts. Monday 20th - Friday, 24th Nov: 1st: Lee Crotty (9) 43 pts; Gross: Micheal White (1) 39 pts. Saturday 25th/Sunday, 26th Nov: Winter League Week 4 1st: John Flynn (8) 41 pts. Cat 0-9: Brian Fahey (8) 41 pts. Cat 10-14: Mark Lenihan (11) 41 pts. Cat 1518: Darren Power (16) 41 pts. Cat 19+: Joe Meade (22) 41 pts. LADIES NOTES Fixtures: 10 Hole Ham Competition. 13 Hole Winter league Round 4. Winter League sponsored by The Moorings Bar & Restaurant: Our Winter league kindly sponsored by The Moorings Bar and Restaurant over 13 holes is now in the first week of round 4 which ends on Sunday, 10th of Dec., weather permitting - remember a point is awarded for each round played even when your score is not counting! Round 2: Lorraine Troy 28 pts; Martina Corkery (on countback) 27 pts; Noirin Darcy 27 pts. The high scoring continues in round 3. Ladies Club Christmas Scramble: The Ladies Annual Christmas scramble takes place on Sunday, Dec 3rd, with fun golf followed by delicious food in The Moorings. Please put your names down on the sheet in the kiosk to

take part in this always convivial festive event. The draw for tee times and partners will be posted on Friday night and the meal is at 5 pm Gift Vouchers: Looking for something to give as a present this Christmas? Why not purchase a voucher from the Gold Coast. Vouchers can be for any amount and can be used for food in the hotel, golf or leisure membership or the play-loft in Clones Strand Hotel. Vouchers can be purchased from the reception in the Gold Coast or from the kiosk in the Golf Club. Membership Offers: If you are contemplating a new activity and making new friends for 2018 we have the answer, why not join us here at the Gold Coast!! There are an abundance of good reasons for joining us; firstly we are a 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.

pts with his 4 pars and a fine birdie on the 4th. Interestingly enough all of the winners stood on 20 pts after 9 holes getting there by different routes. Well done to all the winners and thanks to all who played over the whole week. A NON GOLF THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK Remember there’s a Can in the word Can’t. So why not give whatever you failed to do recently, another go. LISMORE LADIES GOLF CLUB Round 5 finished, there is a very slight gap between team E & F with team B 27 points behind the leaders now. It looks like a two horse race, we'll see how they get over the finish line! With the weather getting a bit murkier and colder in recent days the scoring has been tough. Now more than ever, it is important to remember there is a playing point for your team when you go out even if your 9 hole score doesn't get used. First in Category 1 was Betty Joyce for Team B with 16, Category 2 was won by Team E's Marion Moore with 17 pts and Category 3 was won by another of

our new ladies Ann Lane with 13 pts on the B6. Good scores ladies, well done. With the Autumn league make sure you get out and play at least once a week for your team as you never know when your score might count. Don't leave it to others to do all the work - "If you're not in, you can't win" and "every little helps" as the sayings go! Tuesday, 28th November Parent AGM - Thank you to our out-going President Mr. Shaun Power and best of luck to Mrs. Sheila Denn and her incoming committee. Our Ladies Christmas party and presentation will take place in the Clubhouse on Sunday, 10th December 2017. 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.

Team D: Katherine Moynihan, Mary M. Murphy, Betty Daly, Theresa McGrath & Katie Dunne Team E: Helen Farrow, Marion Moore, Laoise Ní Chonchubhair, Patricia O'Neill & Avril Doocey Team F: Brid Henry, Mag Morrissey, Alice Henley, Jennifer Kingston & Ann Lane

Team A: Patricia B McCarthy, Hannah Lucas, Esther Hornibrook, Mary O'Neill & Mary (Cal) Ahern Team B: Betty Joyce, Sheila Denn, Chrissie Denn, Joan Geary & Ber O'Keeffe Team C: Joan Cahillane, Mary Beecher, Helen Leddy, Mag Cashell & Mary O'Donovan

RESULTS Cat 1 : Betty Joyce (12) 16 pts Cat 2: Marion Moore (28) 17 pts Cat 3: Ann Lane 13 pts B6. Team Totals: Team E: 267 pts Team F: 261 pts Team B: 240 pts Team D: 228 pts Team C: 226 pts Team A: 185 pts FIXTURES Sunday, 26th Nov. to Saturday, 2nd Dec - Round 6 - 9 Holes S/Ford All competitions are subject to change so please check the notice board regularly for any changes. It's that time of year again, you will be receiving your renewal notices in the post or they will be left in the clubhouse - your prompt payment would be much appreciated. Please contact our Registrar Mr. John McGrath with any queries.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 December, 2017

West Waterford Golf Club Club Fourball kindly sponsored by Quinlan Butchers. From left: Pat Power, Captain; Pa McCarthy and Liam Troy, Winners; Pat Lennon and John O'Connell, runners-up and Diarmuid Horgan, President. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Dungarvan Golf Club Singles Competition kindly sponsored by Martin Lynch. Front Row L-R: Martin Lynch, sponsor; Gerry Raher, winner; Thomas Whelan, runner-up. Back Row L-R: Declan Walsh, Captain; Colette Power, Vice-Lady Captain; SĂŠan O Ciarba, ViceCaptain and Liam Carroll, President. [Pat Crowley]

West Waterford Golf Club Club Singles kindly sponsored by Pat Murphy. Pat Murphy, sponsor presents the winner, John O'Connell with his prize. Included are Pat Power, Captain and Diarmuid Horgan, President. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Gold Coast Golf Club Ladies Competition kindly sponsored by Comeragh Oil. From left: Mary Kiely (2nd), Gerardine Hallinan, Lady Captain, Lorraine Troy, winner and Esther McGuckian (3rd). [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

John Keane, winner of the Past Captains and Past Presidents Day Competition which was held recently at West Waterford Golf Club. Also included in the photo are Diarmuid Horgan, President WWGC and Pat Power, Captain WWGC.

Dungarvan Golf Club Lady Belle Four-Ball: L-R, J. J. Henley (runner-up); Liam Carroll, President; Martin Lynch (winner); Deirdre Morrissey (sponsor, The Lady Belle); Matty Curran, (winner) and Declan Walsh (runner-up).

Gold Coast Golf Club End of Season Awards. Willie Barron Fourball. Seated: President John Queally, President and the winners John and Tom White. Standing with Captain Brian O'Connor are Declan Kiely and Austin Kiely, runner-up. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 December, 2017

J. J. Kavanagh County Senior Football Championship Semi-Final

Nire snatch County Final place in injury time AGONISING DEFEAT FOR AN RINN Nire ………………………….. 3-8; An Rinn ……………………. 2-10. THIS game had it all at the Fraher Field last Sunday afternoon in the penultimate stage of the County senior football championship and the pity, for neutrals present, was that someone had to lose and that this terrific game didn’t end in a draw. The visiting Radio Na Gaeltachta commentator from Kerry was impressed with the standard of football and his final assessment was that it was a ‘gadaiocht’ by the champions which sees them hold on to their title for another week at least. Birthday boy Shane Ryan (25) was both the hero and the villain when he fisted home Shane Walsh’s endline cross into the town end goal in the second of the three minutes of injury time when it looked as if An Rinn were going to contest their first senior final since 1925. It was an agonising defeat for the Gaeltacht men who at the moment will find no consolation in the fact that they have definitely arrived on the scene as a serious force and their young side, with the same approach and dedication as this year, will have further opportunities to win the coveted Conway Cup. This game which will live long in the memory was played in pleasant Winter sunshine though the playing conditions themselves were treacle like. Prior to the action a minute’s silence was observed as a mark of respect to the memory of Sean O Lonain, a fine footballer in his younger days, and his son Liam bravely togged out for An Rinn after his dad’s burial the previous day. From the outset it was clear that the challengers were up for this game while the Nire looked lethargic and tired compared to their usual self and playing their fourth championship outing in fourteen days. In an encounter of non stop action, Corey De Roiste opened the scoring with a pointed free for An Rinn after two minutes and

shortly afterwards his team mate Fearghal O Ceallaigh saw his scoring effort come back of the post. The champions’ top scorer Conor Gleeson levelled in the 5th minute and defender Dermot Ryan journeyed upfield to give Nire a lead that they would shortly relinquish for the rest of the half. Gleeson kicked some bad wides early on but he was also the player who got some vital points such as in the 12th minute which extended Nire’s advantage to 0-2. An Rinn’s defence was coping very well and block downs such as the one on Conor Gleeson by Noel O Murchadha boosted An Rinn’s confidence and the scores followed. Corey De Roiste pointed his second free in the 16th minute and then lady luck visited the Nire camp when Liam O Lonain’s fisted attempt at a goal from a Donie Breathnach delivery hit goalie Diarmuid Murphy in the face and stayed out of the net. However, An Rinn were not to be denied a green flag for long more and a pass by Ray Kelly saw Lorcan O Corraoin use his speed to race clear of his marker and he placed the size 5 expertly into the back of the town end goal with 19 minutes played and a scoreboard near it now reading 1-2 to 0-3. Dylan Guiry kicked Nire’s fourth point in the 21st minute and up to this point their attempts at white flags were superior to those of their opponents. However, the green ones count more and with 26 minutes played An Rinn grabbed their second when Liam O Lonain finished to the net from close range after Donie Breathnach’s attempt had been saved. Fearghal O Cuirin added a point two minutes later followed by one from play by Corey De Roiste when a goal was also a possibility. Behind by 2-4 to 0-4 with 29 minutes played and a further two minutes of added time announced, serious questions were now being asked of the Nire’s capabilities to hold on to their title.

A Michael Moore shot on goal in the 30th minute was bravely blocked by Shane Curran but An Rinn’s captain picked up a match ending injury in the process and his absence was a loss to his team as he was playing some great football. Class unearths itself when really required and in the fourth minute of added time after Shane Curran’s injury, Conor Gleeson popped up from a Dylan Guiry delivery with a close in goal to keep his side in contention at 2-4 to 1-4. This proved to be a crucial score. If any patrons in the announced gate of €6,655 were late back after the break, then they would have seen new leaders on the scoreboard by the 32nd minute. The players hadn’t broke a second half sweat when Craig Guiry placed Shane Walsh for the equalising goal and then Conor Gleeson gave the champions the lead at 2-5 to 2-4 with his third point from play. The drama both continued and increased, An Rinn showed they were in for the long haul with points by Corey De Roiste and a contender for score of the match by Donie Breathnach to regain a lead on a score of 2-6 to 2-5 and 38 minutes on the clock. Nire were given an opportunity to go back in front when they were awarded a 41st minute penalty after Dermot Ryan was upended but Shane Ryan’s attempt was well saved by Odhran O hUallachain. Corey De Roiste punished the miss with a pointed free at the other end and he missed another soon after. Nire showed improved form at this stage and despite goalie Diarmuid Murphy missing a ‘45’, others such as Conor Gleeson (f), Dermot Ryan and Tom Barron found the target between the 47th and 51st minutes to forge ahead by 0-1 at 2-8 to 2-7. Tholum Guiry picked up a black card in the 51st minute and he was replaced by Kenny Brazil while Shane O Ceallaigh came on for Corey De Roiste, who played very well on the day. O Ceallaigh’s ex-

An Rinn's Ray O Ceallaigh on a solo run against Nire's Mike Moore during the semi-final of the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Waterford senior football championship in Fraher Field. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

perience was a boost for An Rinn as he gathered a lot of possession and he kicked a 55th minute point. If An Rinn had any critics about their mental belief to beat the champions then they answered them in style and scores from play by Fearghal O Cuirrin and Liam O Lonain earned their side a 0-2 lead in the 59th minute at 2-10 to 2-8. Three minutes of added time were announced and halfway through it, Shane Walsh soloed threateningly along the end line in the town end and from An Rinn viewpoint at this stage he should have been hauled down if possible and suffer a card of some colour rather then what transpired when Shane Ryan brilliantly rose high to fist the ball outside the reach of Odhran O hUallachain and into the net. This was a superb finish to a brilliant game and no doubt, it will be discussed more than once over the

Winter months. Champions die hard, they say, and this proves it. Despite not playing at their best, Nire never gave up and they grinded out the win and earned a return to the same venue next Sunday for the County final versus Stradbally. Nire’s Top Three: Conor Gleeson, Shane Walsh, Dylan Guiry. An Rinn’s Top Three: Liam O Lonain, Fearghal O Ceallaigh, Corey De Roiste. Observer’s Man of the Match: Conor Gleeson. Number of Scorers: Nire 6. An Rinn 6. Scores From Play: Nire 3-7. An Rinn 2-7. Frees For: Nire 12. An Rinn 15. Wides: Nire 5. An Rinn 5. Score of the Match: Nire’s 62nd minute winnin g goal engineered by Shane Walsh and executed by Shane Ryan. Scorers – Nire: Conor Gleeson 1-4 (1f), Shane Walsh and Shane Ryan 1-0 each, Dermot Ryan 0-2, Dylan Guiry and Tom

Baron 0-1 each. An Rinn: Corey De Roiste 0-5 (3f), Liam O Lonain 1-1, Lorcan O Corraoin 1-0, Fearghal O Cuirrin 0-2, Donie Breathnach aggus Shane O Ceallaigh 0-1 an duine. Nire: Diarmuid Murphy; Jake Mulcahy, Thomas O’Gorman; Shane Ryan, James McGrath, Darren Guiry; Craig Guiry, Tholum Guiry; Mike Moore, Dylan Guiry, Seamus Lawlor; Tom Barron, Conor Gleeson, Shane Walsh. Subs: Michael O’Gorman for Craig Guiry (42), Gearoid Hearne for Seamus Lawlor (46). An Rinn: Odhran O hUallachain; Shane O Cuirrin, Darach O Cathasaigh, Noel O Murchadha; Tadhg O hUallachain, Ray O Ceallaigh, Conor O Cuirrin; Ferdia O hAodha, Lorcan O Corraoin; Fearghal O Ceallaigh, Donie Breathnach, Padraig O Murchadha; Corey De Roiste, Liam O Lonain, Fearghal O Cuirrin. Fir Ionaid: Cian O Conchuir do Shane O Cuirrin (inj. 30), Shane O Ceallaigh do Corey De Roiste (53), Conor Mac Diarmada do Noel O Murchadha (59). Referee: Pat Casey (Affane).

Scores by Lawlor and Mullaney secure Stradbally victory Stradbally ……………….… 0-13; Kilrossanty …………………0-11. POINTS by Conor Hayes and Paul Whyte (f) brought these great rivals level in the 54th minute of the second County senior football semi-final at the Fraher Field last Sunday afternoon and at this stage it was anybody’s guess who would prevail. It was Stradbally who finished the stronger and points by defenders Kevin Lawlor and Jack Mullaney in the 57th and in the 60th minutes respectively sealed the Covesiders place in yet another County final. Though this encounter wasn’t a patch on the first game for excitement and entertainment, it proved to be a well contested affair with Kilrossanty playing their best football for some time against the Reds. However, Stradbally always looked likely winners and their scores came that much easier than

their opponents. The Reds also looked a very fresh side and this could play a part in this Sunday’s County final with Nire facing their fifth game in three weeks. Kilrossanty started brightly with two Paul Whyte pointed frees inside seven minutes before the impressive Daniel Weldon opened Stradbally’s account in the 9th minute. Once Stradbally settled they looked the superior side and they eased into a 0-2 lead by the 13th minute courtesy of scores by Shane Aherne, Tony Grey from an Eoin O’Brien pass and a ‘45’ by Aherne after Grey’s effort on goal was well saved by Darren Mulhearne. Joey Veale scored Kilrossanty’s first point from play in the 17th minute which was also their first score in ten minutes and Paul Whyte levelled proceedings for the second time with a 20th minute pointed free, 0-4 each.

Shane Aherne showed he is footballer of the year material once again when he lofted over two fine points from play in the 26th minute and despite the Reds kicking seven first half wides, they still led by 0-6 to 0-4 at the break. The lights were on and required at 3.45 pm for the second half as the underfoot conditions deteriorated. Tommy Prendergast got a point back for Kilrossanty one minute in before Daniel Weldon kicked his second point of the afternoon. Kilrossanty showed commendable spirit in this half and they were back on level terms after thirty six minutes thanks to scores by Paul Whyte (f) and Conor Hayes. Stradbally turned the screw in an attempt to draw clear and Robert Aherne used his height well to hand score a point in the Country end, 0-8 to 0-7 and 38 minutes played.

In the same minute a terrific move by Stradbally put Shane Ahearne in with the goal at his mercy but Darren Mulhearne again proved what a good shot stopper he is with a superb save. Joey Veale showed his appreciation by levelling matters for the second time in this moiety as the see-saw nature of this half was in full swing. Eoin O’Brien (f) and Paul Whyte traded points by the 44th minute, 0-9 each before Stradbally went two clear with scores by O’Brien again from a free and Daniel Weldon’s third score of the hour. Nine minutes remained and Kilrossanty refused to throw in the towel resulting in the half being levelled for the third time before Kevin Lawlor and Jack Mullaney worked the oracle for the Reds who will return to familiar territory on County final day this Sunday. Stradbally have a freshness about them at present and their

younger players have benefitted from being another year older. They are coming of age while at the other end of the time scale Ger Power made a second half appearance and his experience is always worthwhile. Kilrossanty are still a distance off making a breakthrough in this championship but yet still remain very much a top four championship side. Stradbally’s Top Three: Shane Aherne, Daniel Weldon, Kevin Lawlor. Kilrossanty’s Top Three: Killian Whelan, Conor Hayes, Mark Prendergast. Observer’s Man of the Match: Shane Ahearne. Number of Scorers: Stradbally 6. Kilrossanty 4. Scores From Play: Stradbally 0-10. Kilrossanty 0-5. Frees For: Stradbally 7. Kilrossanty 20. Wides: Stradbally 7. Kilrossanty 3. Score of the Match: Kevin Lawlor’s 57th minute point from play for

Stradbally. Scorers – Stradbally: Shane Aherne 0-4 (1’45’), Daniel Weldon 0-3, Eoin O’Brien 0-2f, Tony Grey, Robert Aherne, Kevin Lawlor and Jack Mullaney 0-1 each. Kilrossanty: Paul Whyte 0-6f, Conor Hayes and Joey Veale 0-2 each, Tommy Prendergast 0-1. Stradbally: Eoin Cunningham; Jack Mullaney, Kevin Lawlor, Ciaran Cusack; Tony Grey, Shane Lannon, Luke Casey; Michael Walsh, Shane Aherne; Daniel Weldon, Eoin O’Brien, Ger Crowley; Nicky Connors, Robert Aherne, Michael Sweeney. Subs: Ger Power for Ger Crowley (46); Stephen Keane for Michael Sweeney (58); Paul Tobin for Ciaran Cusack (61). Kilrossanty: Darren Mulhearne; James Whyte, Mark Prendergast, Killian Whelan; Michael Hassett, Niall Walsh, Conor Hayes; Tommy Prendergast, Pa Whyte; Paul Keating, Stephen Prendergast, Michael Walsh; Willie Brazil, Paul Whyte, Joey Veale. Subs: Donal Fitzgerald for Paul Keating (50); Michael McHale for Willie Brazil (50); Osgar De Paor for Michael Walsh (59). Referee: Tommy Sullivan (Affane).

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 December, 2017

JJ Kavanagh and Sons County Senior Football Relegation play-off

One chance remaining for Ballinameela to maintain senior status Gaultier ……………………. 2-11; Ballinameela ………………. 2-9. TRAILING by 2-6 to 0-5 at halftime, Ballinameela came with a late finish in Leamybrien last Sunday morning to reduce their deficit to 01 in the 59th minute in this senior football championship relegation play off but Gaultier held out for a win that keeps their name in the hat for the 2018 championship. J.J. Hutchinson was the main difference between the teams here as he accounted for 2-5 of his side’s tally in a tormenting display against the Ballinameela back line. However, it was when Gaultier substituted their midfield pairing of Billy O’Keeffe, and Conor O’Riordan and their forward Sean White with ‘the game in the bag on a score of 2-10 to 0-7’, all before the 50th minute, that Ballinameela came into the game. They took a grip at midfield and but for the post they would have scored a third goal and a likely victory. After an even start to the game Gaultier opened the scoring with minors by wing back Sean Kelly and Conor O’Riordan before Mikey Phelan opened Ballinameela’s account with a 6th minute pointed free. Put through by Kevin Phelan, Jim Curran had a 6th minute goal chance before O’Riordan pointed again and then with twelve minutes on the clock the same player provided for J. J. Hutchinson’s first green flag, 1-3 to 0-1. Hutchinson followed with a contender for score of the match with David Jones also finding the target and even at this early stage Gaultier’s senior status looked secure. Ballinameela improved somewhat with Paul Curran from a Cian Culloo pass and Micheal Shine raising white flags but come the 22nd minute Gary Cullinane and Sean White combined to feed J. J. Hutchinson who clinically

kicked his second major score, 2-5 to 0-3. A pointed free by Hutchinson increased this big lead even further before brothers David and Michael Phelan finished the half with two Ballinameela scores to leave a 0-7 difference at the break. Ballinameela continued to battle away on the restart with Mikey Phelan kicking an early pointed free before Conor O’Riordan registered a contender for score of the match in the 38th minute. Ballinameela custodian James McGrath made a terrific save from Sean White one minute later before wing back Sean Kelly nabbed his second point for the winners 2-8 to 0-6 on the 40th minute mark. Gaultier replaced their first midfielder Billy O’Keeffe at this stage with Wayne Hutchinson and come the end of the third quarter, the winners enjoyed an 0-9 advantage following a brace of very well taken scored by J. J. Hutchinson after Mikey Phelan’s fourth minor of the match. Interestingly, as soon as Sean White and a dominant up to this point Conor O’Riordan were substituted Ballinammela took control. A 51st minute pointed free by Mikey Phelan was followed three minutes later by wing back Kevin Phelan’s kick at goal coming back off the post before sub Conor Buckley was upended in front of goal. Micheal Shine expertly converted the resulting penalty and another sub. Rob Shine pointed, 2-10 to 1-9 and 57 minutes on the clock. Gaultier were continually defending at this stage while Ballinammela were now in full flow. Good play by Mikey Phelan and Micheal Shine was finished to the net by a persistent Donagh Looby and with one minute of normal time remaining, Gaultier’s earlier 0-9 advantage had crumbled.

However , as he had done all day, J. J. Hutchinson was their saviour and a point from play in the 61st minute finished off the day’s scoring with Ballinameela, despite their commendable comeback will have to do it all again in the final relegation match against Portlaw. They played here short Tom Curran, Colin Walsh, Micheal Culloo, Stevie McGrath and Brian and Brendan Phelan and any club would find it difficult to survive without this sextet of good footballers. Gaultier’s Top Three: J. J. Hutchinson, Conor O’Riordan, Sean Kelly. Ballinameela’s Top Three: Eamonn Walsh, Lorcan Looby, David Phelan Observer’s Man of the Match: J. J. Hutchinson. Number of Scorers: Gaultier 4. Ballinameela 6. Scores From Play: Gaultier 210. Ballinameela 1-5. Frees For: Gaultier 11. Ballinameela 23. Wides: Gaultier 11. Ballinameela 5. Score of the Match: Conor O’Riordan’s 38th minute point from play for Gaultier. Scorers – Gaultier: J.J. Hutchinson 2-5 (1f), Conor O’Riordan 0-3, Sean Kelly 0-2, David Jones 0-1. Ballinameela: Mikey Phelan 0-5 (4f), Micheál Shine 1-1, Donagh Looby 1-0, Paul Curran, David Phelan and Rob Shine 0-1 each. Gaultier: David Whitty; Nick Byrne, Darragh Lynch, Aaron Jones; Brad Carroll, Gary Cullinane, Sean Kelly; Billy O’Keeffe, Conor O’Riordan; Stephen Lynch, Caomhan Maguire, David Jones; Sean White, Richard Hurley, J. J. Hutchinson. Subs: Wayne Hutchinson for Billy O’Keeffe; Callum O’Neill for Sean

Kevin Phelan (left) Ballinameela) and J. J. Hutchinson (Gaultier) strive for possession in their senior football championship relegation play off in Leamybrien last Sunday morning.

White; Dean Kearns for Conor O’Riordan; Sean Whitty for Brad Carroll. Ballinameela: James McGrath; Shane McGovern, Kealon Looby,

Western Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Football Finals. Bunscoil Bothar na Noamh, Lismore beaten by Ballymacarbry in the Roinn A Final. [Sean Byrne]

James Ryan; Shane Flavin, David Phelan, Kevin Phelan; Eamonn Walsh, Lorcan Looby; Paul Curran, Jim Curran, Micheál Shine; Cian Culloo, Mikey Phelan, Donagh

Looby. Subs: Rob Shine for Cian Culloo, Conor Buckley for Jim Curran. Referee: Thomas Walsh (Modeligo).

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 December, 2017

Lack of goals proves costly for Brickey Rangers JJ Kavanagh County ‘C’ Junior Hurling Championship Final Paddy Joe Ryan, Chairman Co. GAA Board presents the Junior C Hurling Cup to St. Mollerans Captain Benny Raggett. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

St. Mollerans ………………. 2-9; Brickey Rangers ……………0-9. BRICKEY Rangers tasted their third defeat in a County final in this grade in recent years last Saturday afternoon in Dunhill when they went under to a St. Mollerans side that found the net twice and who were generally more up for this game than their opponents. Mollerans had the benefit of an Eastern final game and victory the previous week and this also played a part in the result as Brickeys have been waiting on the sidelines for some weeks for this match to be played. At the end of the day the goals scored by Mikey Dowley and Jerome O’Shea in the 44th and in the 46th minutes settled the destination of the trophy, the allowing of the latter goal though was dubious as Dowley took an exceeded amount of steps with the sliotar before passing to O’Shea for what proved to be the defining score of the game. Brickeys had the first use of the cold breeze but they didn’t really threaten their opponent’s goal in this or the second half and their interval lead of 0-7 to 0-5 didn’t look sufficient and so it proved. One of Brickeys best players on the day, Eoghan Curran opened the scoring but Mollerans showed their appetite for this final with a brace of pointed frees by Lenny McGrath

and a score from play by Man of the Match Jerome O’Shea to lead by 0-3 to 0-1 at the end of the first quarter. With Diarmuid Tobin a commanding figure at centre back Brickeys came much more into the game, he pointed a long distance free and within a minute soon after, Conor Walsh (f) with a contender for score of the match, Mikey Hanlon and Tobin again, with a mighty point this time from play, had the Bushy Park men ahead by 0-5 to 0-3. Mollerans full forward Jerome O’Shea scored a much required minor in the 20th minute to reduce the deficit to the minimum but a brace of Conor Walsh pointed frees opened a little daylight between the teams again. At the other end of the field Brickeys full back Sam Keohan blocked a decent goal attempt by Jerome O’Shea before Lenny McGrath ended the first half scoring with one of two attempts from placed balls to leave the scoreboard reading 0-7 to 0-5 in Brickeys’ favour. Brickeys held their 0-2 advantage up to the 40th minute with David Ryan from an Olan Casey pass answering a Conor O’Leary point after just 31 seconds. However, when Lenny McGrath’s delivery from a free in the 40th minute fell short and was batted out, Mikey Dowley was the

quickest to react and he buried the ball with a ground stroke into the net, 1-6 to 0-8. McGrath added a pointed free and in this purple scoring patch for the winners, Jerome O’Shea scored the final’s second and last goal assisted by Mikey Dowley. Credit the Brickeys, they fought back commendably with scores by Conor Walsh 0-2 (1f), 2-7 to 0-10 but the goal they so badly needed never materialised denied by some brilliant St. Mollerans defensive work. It was Mollerans who nabbed the final two scores of the hour via Jerome O’Shea and Johnny McGrath to run out deserving 0-5 winners. St. Mollerans Top Three: Jerome O’Shea, Mikey Dowley, Benny Raggett. Brickeys Top Three: Diarmuid Tobin, Eoghan Curran, Micheal Gee. Observer’s Man of the Match: Jerome O’Shea. Number of Scorers: St. Mollerans 5. Brickeys 5. Scores From Play: St. Mollerans 2-5. Brickeys 0-5. Frees For: St. Mollerans 18. Brickeys 24. Wides: St. Mollerans 4. St. Mollerans 8. Score of the Match: Diarmuid Tobin’s 19th minute point from play for Brickeys. Scorers – St. Mollerans: Jerom O’Shea 1-3, Lenny McGrath 0-4, Mikey Dowley 1-0, Conor O’Leary and Johnny McGrath 0-1 each. Brickeys: Conor Walsh 0-5 (4f), Diarmuid Tobin 0-2 (1f), Eoghan Curran,

Mikey O’Hanlon and David Ryan 0-1 each. St. Mollerans: Daniel Fiddis; Owen Maher, Mikey Reade, James Hogan; Dean McGrath, Benny Raggett, Peter Flanagan; Jeffrey Power, Robbie Keane; Conor O’Leary, Billy Walsh,

Lenny McGrath; Killian Cloona, Jerome O’Shea, Mikey Dowley. Subs: Graeme Holloway for Billy Walsh, Sean Dowley for Robbie Keane, Johnny McGrath for Mikey Dowley. Brickey Rangers: Cian O’Halloran; Ian Walsh, Sam Keohan, Richard

Halpin; Darragh O’Grady, Diarmuid Tobin, Eoghan Curran; Stephen Ahearne, Mark Scanlon; Tadhg Tobin, David Ryan, Micheal Gee; Mikey O’Hanlon, Olan Casey, Conor Walsh. Sub: Martin Houlihan for Micheal Gee. Referee: Nicky O’Toole (St. Paul’s).

Brickey's Eoghan Curran with the sliotar ahead of St. Mollerans Peter Flanagan during the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Co. Junior C Hurling Final in Dunhill. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

St. Mollerans celebrate their Co. Junior C Hurling Final victory over Brickey Rangers. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 December, 2017

AIB Munster Club Junior Hurling Championship Final

Ardmore on the verge of hurling history year that a Waterford club will be contesting the final as Ballyduff Lower were beaten by Mayfield last year on a score of 2-18 to 3-10 while Fenor went under to Dungourney in 2015 by 1-17 to 0-8. Ardmore, no doubt will be intent on stopping the County’s losing sequence and despite the counter attraction of the County senior football final at the Fraher Field, a large support from clubs around will be making the trip to Mallow to cheer on the Declan Prendergast led Ardmore side. Ardmore have done all that has been asked of them to date in this Munster championship. They defeated St. Patrick’s from Limerick and Bodyke from Clare already but they can expect a much stiffer challenge against Ballybacon/Grange who ousted the Cork champions St. Catherines by 1-11 to 0-9 in their semi-final in Ardfinnan. Former Tipperary goalie Brendan Cummins mans that position for his club and in their last outing he scored six pointed frees. Earlier they beat Toomevara in the Tipperary final. St. Catherine’s were the better team in the early stages and they led by 0-5 to 0-1 after a quarter of an hour. However, Ballybacon – the last Tipperary team left in the Munster championship – were dogged and determined throughout, and despite playing against a strong breeze in the opening half they hauled themselves level with four unanswered points. Aaron Lonergan and Brendan Cummins converted frees and they edged closer with their first point from play, supplied by Gerry Cronin in the 22nd minute when he put the finishing touch to a move that originated with captain Craig Carrigan in defence and was

Ardmore v Ballybacon/ Grange (Tipperary) Sunday, December 3rd in Mallow at 1.30 p.m. ARDMORE will be a deserted village this Sunday when the local hurlers make the journey to Mallow to play Ballybacon/ Grange from Tipperary in the Munster Club Junior Hurling Final. This will be the seasiders second time playing in this final as the record books reveal that they played Courcey Rovers from Cork in the inaugural year of the championship in 2001 though tasting defeat on that occasion. Ardmore won the County junior hurling title on a score of 0-17 to 0-12 in 2001 before qualifying for the Munster final. Although sixteen years ago links with that team remain in such as the Hennessys Niall, Richie, Cathal and Wayne, the Prendergasts Declan and Seamus and James O’Donnell. All have given sterling service to their club since their under age days and it would be fitting if they could capture the Rory Nealon Cup in the Autumn of their careers. Tramore contested this final in 2004 and in recent years the County has a very successful record in this championship with Ballysaggart beating Feenagh/ Kilmeady in 2013 by 3-12 to 0-15 and Modeligo overcoming Castlemartyr the following year by 5-12 to 0-14. This will be the fifth consecutive

Declan Prendergast (Captain)

Wayne Hennessy

Niall Hennessy

Johnny Hennessy

continued by Daniel O’Regan and Aidan Savage. A Brendan Cummins free had the sides level by the 25th minute, and although Brian Mulcahy restored St. Catherine’s lead, another accurate Brendan Cummins free – this time from just inside the ’65 line- ensured that the sides headed for the dressing rooms level at 0-6 each. There was a lively start to the second period. St. Catherine’s hit the ground running with three points in the opening four minutes through Brian Mulcahy and captain Daniel Mangan (0-2) and the Cork side, playing their third game in a week, seemed on course for victory. However, Ballybacon produced an emphatic response, scoring the game’s only goal, and a crucial score at that, within five minutes of the re-start. They built steadily from the back through Brendan

Cummins and Michael Barlow and when Gerry Cronin collected Billy Hewitt’s pass he steered a low shot to the corner of the net with a tremendous strike from all of 30 yards. Ballybacon never looked back after the goal, although they couldn’t be fully sure of victory until the final whistle against a St. Catherine’s team that after scoring their ninth point failed to register another score in the remaining 30 minutes, including additional time. Ballybacon/Grange: Brendan Cummins (0-6 frees), Philip Walsh, Eoin Walsh, Craig Carrigan (captain), Michael Barlow, Colin O’Gorman, Sean Nagle, Michael O’Sullivan, Brian Dillon, Daniel O’Regan, Billy Hewitt, Gerry Cronin (1-1), Aidan Savage (0-1), Declan Walsh and Aaron Lonergan (0-3, 2 frees). Substitutes: Stephen Lambert for Philip Walsh (half time), Colm O’Shaughnessy for Craig

Carrigan (56 minutes) and Gavin Whelan for Aidan Savage (56 minutes). THE ARDMORE TEAM Young Jack Walsh is at the opposite end of his career to Brendan Cummins and he has settled in well in the Ardmore goal in his first year eligible to play adult hurling. Declan Prendergast is sure to be on the edge of the square again flanked by Niall Hennessy and Daniel Power while a good performance from centre back Seamus Keating would be a real boost for Ardmore’s winning intentions. On is right should be a very improved hurler Gavin Williams and on his left Richie Hennessy has made this position his own for years. Kenny Murphy and Wayne Hennessy form a hard working and capable midfield pairing while in the half line David and John Gartland and James Kennedy can be relied

on to put in a good shift and they are each a scoring threat. Seamus Prendergast has linked up well with James Flavin this year in attack and both individually and together are capable of notching match winning scoring tallies. On recent displays Kieran Conway should be lining out in the corner while others that will be vying for game time include Eoin Conway, Tommy Power, Alan Stenson, Cathal Hennessy and Stephen Keating. Finals are hard to win at this level but from what we have seen to date Ardmore seem to have the potential to win after what is expected to be a battle royal between the two best teams left in this championship. They possess a good balance of youth and experience and if they can play to their full potential then it can be another good day for Waterford hurling at the Mallow venue. Forecast: Ardmore.

The best of luck to Ardmore Junior Hurlers Next Sunday in the Munster Club Final in Mallow From:

QUINN’S FOODSTORE, Ardmore “BRING HOME THE CUP”

Sean Byrne Photography Western Under 21 ‘A’ Hurling Championship Preview

Abbeyside to prevail at second time of asking ABBEYSIDE v DUNGARVAN Fraher Field Saturday, December 2nd, 2017 at 7.00 p.m. CLEAR championship favourites and reigning champions Abbeyside received

a wake up call at the Fraher Field last Saturday evening in never to count your chickens before they are hatched and this will stand to them in this replayed Western ‘A’ Under 21 hurling final back at the same venue and the same day and time this weekend. The Villagers shot a tally of thirteen wides compared to five for the Blues and with even a fifty per cent improvement, they will collect the Eugene McLoughlin

Cup at the second time of asking this time round. The bottom line here is that arguably Dungarvan played to their best and credit to them for putting it up to the champions while Abbeyside have more scope for improvement. Sean Daly and Neil Montgomery were the Villagers key players last week while more will be expected of such as Tom Looby, Conor Prunty and Eoin Kiely on this occasion.

Sean Whelan Barrett was an absentee for much of the first half through injury and here also is a player who can play a big part in this encounter. Abbeyside are sure to try and start stronger on this occasion and if so, they could be well out of sight by half time. Dungarvan surprisingly matched a more mature Abbeyside outfit in the physical stakes the last day while the performances of the Devine brothers Mick

and Tom were a revelation. Patrick Curran also showed glimpses of his true form while Joe Allen worked tremendously hard in the middle of the field. While the Blues don’t possess the resources of what is generally accepted as the fast growing village in the EU, they opened a few eyes last week and they deserved a second bite of the cherry with two late equalising scores. Forecast: Abbeyside.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 December, 2017

Thrilling local derby ends all square CHAMPIONS RECEIVE WAKE UP CALL Sean Byrne Photography Western Under 21 ‘A’ Hurling Championship Final Abbeyside's Sean Whelan-Barrett gets in his stroke against Dungarvan's Kealan Daly during the Sean Byrne Photography sponsored Western U-21 A Hurling Final in Fraher Field. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Abbeyside …………………2-12; Dungarvan …………………2-12. LOCAL hurling derby games between Abbeyside and Dungarvan have been a feature of Local GAA Gaeldom since the middle of the last century and they remain alive and well as witnessed in their ancestral home at the Gaelic Field last Saturday evening when the clubs contested the Western under 21 ‘A’ hurling final. This encounter possessed everything one would associate with a derby game such as the under dogs, this time, Dungarvan, rising to the occasion to match the champions; Abbeyside staging a dominating second half recovery, the referee over-ruling himself in a key 41st minute decision when Dungarvan were ahead by 0-5 and a dramatic equalising point by Patrick Curran in the 62nd minute. The key question after the game was when would the replay be played and both clubs were notified the following day that this will be this Saturday, December 2nd at the same venue at 7 p.m. Short the services of senior county panellist Darragh Lyons, Dungarvan dominated the scoreboard throughout the first half with the Devine brothers John (f) and

Mick and Patrick Curran from a sideline puck under the stand giving the challengers a 0-3 to 0-0 lead inside five minutes. Abbeyside did not score from play in the first half, relying on Neil Montgomery to work the scoreboard from placed balls and he began with a 9th minute free to open the champions account. In a game of two halves, the Blues dominated the first and after Joe Allen brought a great save out of the Villagers custodian Seamus Ryan in the 14th minute, a town end goalmouth melee eventually identified John Havens as finishing the sliotar to the net to give Dungarvan a timely boost and a lead of 1-3 to 0-1 with fifteen minutes on the clock. The champions were struggling at this point, Blues captain Patrick Curran pointed a brace of frees either side of Neil Montgomery’s second such score and when Aidan Kirwan supplied Joe Allen for a 22nd minute point, the outsiders led by 1-6 to 0-2 and 22 minutes played. Abbeyside gradually came to terms with the challenge to their title and persistent fouling by the Dungarvan defence resulted in Neil Montgomery slotting over three

points to leave the scoreboard reading 1-6 to 0-5 at the end of normal time in the first half. A goal at this stage in any game is a blessing and Dungarvan received the rub of the blue in added time when a long distance free by Patrick Curran went all the way into the town end goal with Abbeyside goalie Seamus Ryan unsighted as the challengers led by 0-7 at the break. Abbeyside finished this moiety with eight wides and thirteen in total compared to five for Dungarvan and this most certainly had a bearing on the outcome and is a pointer as to how the replay will pan out. The champions were a team transformed in a second half that they won by 2-7 to 0-6. Three unanswered Neil Montgomery pointed frees brought the deficit back to 2-6 to 0-8 by the 35th minute before Luke O’Callaghan scored a badly required second half opener for Dungarvan. The game’s defining moment arrived in the 41st minute when referee Thomas Walsh whistled for a square ball when Neil Montgomery’s free was on its the way to the town end goal but after consulting with his umpire he

altered his decision and Abbeyside were now just 0-2 in arrears on a score of 2-7 to 1-8. Patrick Curran pointed an easily won free one minute later but Abbeyside were now playing more to their true potential and the Dungarvan defence was under constant pressure for the remainder of the game. Neil Montgomery pointed two frees by the 48th minute to leave the scoreboard reading 2-8 to 1-10 and but for a timely interception by Aaron Donnolly from a pass by Montgomery intended for an unmarked Tom Looby, the Villagers would surely have shot into the lead with a potential 49th minute goal. They didn’t have to wait long though as a miss-hit Neil Montgomery free was gathered by Sean Daly on the endline and with little room to operate in he buried the sliotar in the net to give his side the lead for the first time, it being in the 50th minute at 2-10 to 2-8. When Abbeyside were struggling in the first half Daly was brought from his full forward position outfield and this did much to give his team a grip on proceedings. Questions were now being asked of the under dog’s resolve but Mick Devine from play and a

Western Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Football Finals. Scoil Mhuire Tallow who beat Ballyduff in the Roinn B Girls Final. [Sean Byrne]

Patrick Curran pointed free had the sides level for the very first time in the 53rd minute at 2-10 each. Patrick Curran was wide with a 54th minute free before the returned from a first half injury Sean Whelan Barrett and Neil Montgomery had the title holders 0-2 to the good with 56 minutes on the clock. The pre-match expected result was now on the cards but credit a stubborn Dungarvan outfit, they won and converted two frees per Patrick Curran to keep the Eugene McLoughlin Memorial Cup in the Board’s possession for another week during which the main topic of conversation either side of the Colligan river will not be Santa’s imminent arrival but the replay game back at the same venue on Saturday. LOST OUT Credit both clubs and both sides for a thrilling local derby in the most unsuited conditions for the ancient game, three degrees celsius as the late playing of this championship for decades continues. Those who stayed by the fire lost out here as the champions will not surely be caught napping a second time and a repeat encounter of the close kind is unlikely. Abbeyside’s Top Three: Sean Daly,

Neil Montgomey, Mark Twomey. Dungarvan’s Top Three: Joe Allen, Mick Devine, John Devine. Observer’s Man of the Match: Sean Daly. Number of Scorers: Abbeysde 3. Dungarvan 6. Scores From Play: Abbeyside 1-2; Dungarvan 1-6. Frees For: Abbeyside 22. Dungarvan 10. Wides: Abbeyside 13. Dungarvan 5. Score of the Match: Abbeyside’s 50th minute goal scored by Sean Daly. Scorers – Abbeyside: Neil Montgomery 1-11 (1-10f), Sean Daly 1-0, Sean Whelan Barrett 0-1. Dungarvan: Patrick Curran 1-7 (1-6f, 1sl), John Havens 1-0, Mick Devine 0-2, John Devine(f), Joe Allen and Luke O’Callaghan 0-1 each. Abbeyside: Seamus Ryan; Conor McCarthy, John Elsted, Mikey Coleman; Mark Twomey, Conor Prunty, Jack Duggan; Darragh McGrath, David Looby; Neil Montgomery, James Beresford, Sean Whelan Barrett; Eoin Kiely, Sean Daly, Tom Looby. Sub: Kevin Dwane for Eoin Kie;y(60). Dungarvan: Brendan Cullinane; Jack Lacey, Aaron Donnolly, Peter Queally; John Curran, John Devine, Kealan Daly; Joe Allen, Mick Devine; Sean Crotty, Aidan Kirwan; Gary Donnolly, Luke O’Callaghan, Patrick Curran, John Havens. Sub: (Conor Duggan for Gary Donnolly ( 40). Referee: Thomas Walsh (Modeligo).

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Dungarvan GAA launches its club history book THE history book of the Dungarvan GAA, spanning the years 1885 to 2017 will be launched in Lawlors Hotel on Friday, December 15th at 8 p.m. The book contains 370 pages including over 100 photographs and it will be on sale at a cost of €20. Past and present club members and the Public in general are cordially invited to attend. Food will be served and music provided. The book named ''Ag Feachaint Siar'' will be on sale for the Christmas market and this week we look back on the career of a club player of the 1930’s who won six All-Ireland Football medals with Kerry and two Waterford senior football medals with Dungarvan KERRY ALL-IRELAND STAR WON WATERFORD CHAMPIONSHIP MEDALS Paul Russell was born in Killarney on the 2nd of July 1906 and his love for sport in his teenage years encouraged him to join local football club Dr. Crokes. His ability didn’t go unnoticed by the Kerry senior football selectors and he was a member of the County team from 1924 until 1933. Picked on the Kerry Senior team while still at school, Paul played in his first AII-Ireland final in 1923, losing out to Dublin by 2 points. He won his first Senior AlI Ireland medal in 1924, lining out at right half back and he was to make the no. 5 jersey his own up until he won

his last medal in 1932. Russell also won All Ireland medals in 1926, ‘29, ‘30 and ‘31 making him a member of the Kingdom’s first four in a row title winners. Paul Russell has the rare distinction of winning Railway cup medals with Munster and Leinster and playing championship football in 8 counties – Kerry, Waterford, Cavan, Galway, Monaghan, Meath, Westmeath and Dublin, places which his career as a member of the Gardai brought him to. The first mention of Paul Russell in Waterford was when he refereed the Western Junior Football final between Dungarvan and Tallow in Tallow in 1935 when he was 29 years of age. The following year he played on the Waterford Junior Football team that were beaten by his native Kerry in the Munster Final at the Fraher Field on a score of 4-14 to 3-1. In 1937, Russell played Munster senior championship for Waterford against Tipperary losing out on this occasion by 1-8 to 1-6. Russell had better luck in club football with his club Dungarvan. He played at full back on the senior championship winning team of 1937 defeating Kill by 2-2 to 1-3 with Johnny ‘Taste’ Murphy scoring the all important goals. The 1938 County senior championship was delayed due to Waterford playing in the All Ireland senior hurling final, a team Paul Russell trained to win

Dungarvan GAA 1937 County Football Champions. Back row: Ned Power, Seamus Hayes, Christy Moylan, Paddy Nagle, Jimmy Dwyer, Willie Barron, Johnnie Murphy, Paul Russell. Front row: Tom Longan, La Noonan, Tommy Carberry, Dec Goode, Billy Coleman, Jimmy McCarthy, Paddy Dwyer, Jim Ryan.

the County’s first Munster title, and losing out in the All Ireland final to Dublin by just 2-5 to 1-6. Played late in the year in arctic conditions, the 1938 County Senior football final finished level between Dungarvan and Kilrossanty at 1-2 each with the replay fixed for March 1939. The replayed 1938 senior football final was played on the

19th of March which happened to be the 19th anniversary to the day of the killings of Comeragh men Pat Keating and John Fitzgerald in the Burgery Ambush. Prior to the throw in the referee Vincent O’Donovan called both teams into the centre of the field and they knelt down and recited a decade of the Rosary for the repose of the two

volunteers’ souls. Dungarvan won back to back titles on a score of 2-4 to 0-4 with Christy Moylan the outstanding player on the field. Garda Sargent Paul Russell was chairman of both the Dungarvan club and the Western Board in 1938 but he didn’t seek re-election as he was being transferred to Galway. He

was 33 years of age. There is no doubt but that the talented Kerry man went on to make his mark on and off the playing fields in the other Counties he resided in during his working career. Regarded as one of the best Kerry wing backs of all times, Paul Russell died at the all too young age of 59 in 1965.

FOURMILEWATER/NIRE JUVENILES

Four club players honoured at Bord na nÓg Juvenile Awards OUR club had a great night last Saturday at the annual Bord na nÓg awards.We were well represented by no less than four players picking up awards. Evan Spelman, Aaron Ryan, Sean Walsh and

Larry Walsh. Well done to each and every one of them. Then to our surprise we were awarded Western Juvenile club of the year. This is such an honour for us and it makes all the hard work

Sean Walsh being presented his Man of the Match Award for the U-15 football county final by Conor Gleeson.

worthwhile. Thank you and well done to each and every juvenile officer, committee member, mentor, player and last but not least all the parents for all your effort not just this year but every year.

While announcing the award on the night the Western Secretary Angela Whelan spoke about how they picked a winner, how it was not only about winning at the various levels or grades, but that it was the combination of all the work and effort that goes on in each club, she spoke of the volunteers and how it was great to see how our club had players that were still active within our senior club that had taken up roles as coaches/mentors even though they have no kids playing (yet). It was great to have our very own Conor Gleeson a former juvenile player there presenting the awards and to have our clubman and County Chairman Paddy Joe Ryan present also. We would like to give a special mention and

thanks to Angela and the Western Bord na nÓg committee, and to Gavin and the county Bord na nÓg committee for their assistance and understanding each and every year and to all the referees throughout the county. This is something we are proud off and of course we are proud of all the mentors, players and everyone that contributes to our little rural juvenile club. Everyone please take a bow and enjoy, but onwards and upwards for us we have loads more work ahead of us.. Juvenile Tournament: What a night’s hurling again we had last Thursday in the Community Centre. There was some brilliant skill on display in all three games. The Buckley cup and Power shield

are well and truly in full flight. There were wins tonight for Cork & Clare. Kerry and Tipperary had a brilliant battle and this went to the wire resulting in the competition’s first draw. Well done to all the players again tonight on a brilliant display. Keep an eye out for updates about next week as we may have to skip a week due to the school County final. Thanks to all who helped out again tonight. U-9 Indoor ground hurling tournament: First night of the under 9 winter hurling league took place on Monday night last. There was a win for the whites beating the reds 7 to 5 and the blues and greens playing a thrilling draw 6 all. We had 28 kids playing some great hurling.

Tom McGlinchy presenting Larry Walsh with his Man of the Match Award for the U-16 football county final.

Evan Spellman receiving his award for Man of the Match Nire-Fourmilewater Juvenile Chairman, Tom Walsh picked performance for the U-14 hurling county final from up the John Devine Memorial Shield for Western Juvenile Waterford senior hurling selector Eoin Murphy. Club of the Year.

Some of the Nire-Fourmilewater players that were in attendance on the night along with Club members County Chairman, Paddy Joe Ryan; Tom Guiry, Western Bord na nÓg Treasurer; Dale Long, Nire; FMW Secretary and PRO and Tom Walsh, Juvenile Chairman.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 December, 2017

Gaelic Jottings County Final Day THIS Sunday, December 3rd sees the County senior football championship final take centre stage at the Fraher Field in Dungarvan. Despite the lateness in the year and the potential cold weather, a large crowd should turn up to see this latest clash between these modern day rivals, the champions Nire and the dominating club this century, Stradbally. A gate of over €6,000 was collected last Sunday at the semi-final double header so there should be another financial boost for the County Board coffers on final day. The Western under 21 hurling final replay is being played at the same venue the night before and it is interesting the amount of local Gaels who said they didn’t attend the first match because of the near zero temperatures. The Western ‘B’ hurling championship continues this weekend with An Ghaeltacht the slight favourites to beat Comeragh Gaels in Bushy Park on Saturday at 2 p.m.

Good Luck Ardmore ALL local Gaels will wish Ardmore the best of luck in the Munster Junior Club hurling final against Tipperary champions Ballybacon/ Grange in Mallow on Sunday at 1.45 p.m. The team should be well supported from both inside and outside and hopefully the Rory Nealon Cup, remembering the father of former Tipperary hurler and Munster Council Secretary Donie Nealon will be heading to the seaside come Sunday evening.

Pricey Programmes PATRONS at the Fraher Field last Sunday were united in the complaint that the cost of the programme, which was basically just team sheets, was €3. It’s a fair point and considering the way the football championship was delayed this year it would have been appreciated if they were given out free of charge as the Western Board do on every occasion bar finals during the year.

Development at Walsh Park REDEVELOPMENT work is due to take place in Walsh Park next summer. The Waterford County Board have targetted a summer start for the work with plans being drawn to construct a new 1618,000 stadium at the famed old grounds. Waterford will play Tipperary and Cork at home in the new look provincial SHC next year and both these games are set to feature at Walsh Park. Then the work is set to begin and the aim is to have it completed for the following year's campaign, according to County Board chairman Paddy Joe Ryan. "With everything going well, we'll be hoping to start redevelopment after our second game in the Munster championship and have it shipshape for 2019. "All the major grounds are in major cities mostly. The GAA doesn't tend to move out from where it is, it tends to expand and develop what they have."

Future of the Inter Provincials in doubt WITH Connacht confirming that they no longer intend to take part, the Interprovincial Series could be dead in the water. This year's competition was

scrapped in August after Connacht revealed that they would not be putting forward a team and their provincial council secretary John Prenty may have sounded the death knell for the competition formerly known as the Railway Cup: "We feel it has run its course and we decided at the beginning of the year that we wouldn't compete this year. I don't think we'll take part again but what the other three provinces will do again I don't know." The Railway Cup used to attract huge crowds in its prime and it was viewed as the ultimate honour for a player to represent his province. But it has struggled to find a place in the GAA calendar since the club finals took its traditional St. Patrick’s Day slot. Things got even worse when it was switched from February to December, with only 150 people attending last year's football final in Carrick-on-Shannon, where Pete McGrath's Ulster took the silverware.

GAA launches 5 Star Centre initiative for Primary Schools THE GAA Games Development and Research Department has recently developed the 5 Star Centre initiative for primary schools. The GAA 5 Star Centre initiative aims to acknowledge the outstanding work of teachers in promoting Gaelic games. The 5 Star Centre initiative is, effectively, an exercise in empowering teachers to engage children in a manner where they experience the optimum level of fun, friendship, fairness, freedom and, ultimately, fitness functionality. The initiative is based on the principle that every child should get 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity per week throughout the 26 weeks of the school year. To become a GAA 5 Star Centre, primary school teachers would organise a range of activities for all children to participate in, with GAA personnel acting in a support capacity. The diverse range activities include Have a Ball, Fun & Run, Camán & Play, Catch & Kick, Skill Challenges and Go Games. Have a Ball is a series of fun-based exercises that contribute to the development of children's rudimentary and fundamental movement skills. The GAA piloted it in Killinure N.S. and Lisnagry N.S., Limerick earlier this year. Research conducted by a team from Dublin City University reported that, after a six-week intervention, there was a remarkable increase of 7.3% in children's fundamental movement skill ability. Another exciting new game called Fun & Run, involving a team of batters/kickers and fielders, is suitable for all age and ability levels. It is particularly suited to meet the needs of people with disabilities, people from socially deprived and ethnic minority groups who often perceive themselves to be excluded from mainstream GAA activities. GAA Director of Games Development and Research, Pat Daly, noted that "by 2022, we aim to have generated 39 million hours of moderate to vigorous physical activity across 90% of Ireland's primary schools and 17 million of these hours per school year thereafter. "The GAA, given its community framework and proven track record in the promotion and development of Child Sport, - as reflected in the enduring success of the Kelloggs Cúl Camps - is happy to Lead the Way with its Massive Volunteer Army (MVA)."

Primary School Teachers/Principals who wish to express interest in becoming a GAA 5 Star Centre can do so at learning.gaa.ie/5star.

Retired at 25 after eight concussions IT’S just over two years since former Minor All Ireland medal winner with Tyrone Diarmaid McNulty’s Gaelic football career ground to a premature halt. Retirement came at the age of 25 after he was concussed for the eighth time and had to admit he needed to prioritise his future well-being. The good times and the golden run of success rolled on for a few years but he had to brace himself to withstand a series of setbacks. The first concussion was suffered in a club championship game back in 2010, the start of seven McNulty incurred in a spell spanning two and a half years. “Looking back that was a sign that GAA didn’t take it seriously. I know that was seven years ago but I was out cold, unconscious. I got up and finished the game. “Completely ludicrous when you look back now. That was sort of the way it was then. I got another one six weeks later and I sort of put that down to not fully recovering from the first one.” In 2011 he was struck down again in the midst of Tyrone’s three-game Ulster championship saga with Down. “I drove home and my mum found me (later) unconscious in the house. So that was a bit of a concern.” He sat out the second replay against Down, returned to face Monaghan but felt not all was right. In the final against Cavan, he was sprung into action and in his efforts to claim the first ball that went his way was struck down when his temple collided with a knee. After spending the night in the Erne Hospital in Enniskillen, it was time to get properly assessed. Tyrone’s medical staff directed him towards Dr Michael Webb, who works at the Sport Institute in Northern Ireland. “One of the tests that they did, it was the highest score he’d ever seen for post concussion symptoms. “I struggled to even exercise at that stage because there was pain in my head. So that was strange.” By now McNulty was entering the final year of his degree in Sport & Exercise Sciences in Jordanstown. Concussion was a topic he wanted to explore further and elected to do his dissertation on it. As part of that he conducted tests on GAA players he knew – those who had suffered concussion and those who had not. “Shane McCormack, the Kildare goalkeeper, had never been concussed before so he was one of the boys I tested and then he did get concussed playing in the National League with Kildare. “So six weeks later, I asked him to do the test again and he was 20 seconds slower. To me there was clear evidence.” When Diarmaid suffered his sixth concussion he started bleeding through the night from his nose and from his ear and he took another three months to recover“ He made his comeback in 2012 and life meandered on. In August 2014 he went to Glasgow to further his studies in Strathclyde and after that secured a teaching post in St Paul’s RC Academy in Dundee. He’s still based there now teaching PE and Support Learning. In later October 2015, he journeyed home for an intermediate play-off game between Gortin and Urney. He began the match brightly, raising a green flag and sweeping over a couple of points in the first half. As the action approached half-

Western Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Football Finals. Ballymacarbry's Joint Captains Billy Byrne and Michael Morrissey with special guests Paddy Joe Ryan, Chairman Co. GAA Board and Waterford Senior Hurler, Conor Gleeson. [Sean Byrne]

time, he was battling for possession. “It was like a double bang, down the side and on the middle of my head,” he recalls of the injury suffered before the break. “I was 45 minutes lying on the pitch, waiting on an ambulance and then taken to Altnagelvin Hospital in Derry.” In the aftermath he took stock and reflected on the difficulties he had endured from the concussions. “After a few concussions, a few family members would have said my personality would have changed. I’d have been laughing at everything, like a child would sitting in a car and reacting to seeing a lorry. My Dad would be wondering what was wrong with me. “My field of vision was affected. I was regularly getting my eyes tested. My left eye would have been extremely painful, just the strain of light would have brought on a severe headache. “They gave me a nerve damage tablet, it used to keep me asleep for ages. You’d appreciate it but when you’re young, 22 or 23, you just want to use your energy but I had to use all my energy to recover. “It was a strange one. The tiredness was unbelievable as well for a couple of years. You’d be having two or three sleeps a day to get through the day, which was completely unlike me.” In the Winter of 2015 he wrestled with the dilemma he faced before finally arriving at a judgement. It was time to step back permanently. “I do miss playing but I can influence people in a different way now, that’s through coaching and through teaching. In the last six months, I’ve made peace with it. This is where my life is now. “It’s not about me, it’s about the (concussion) issue itself and looking after the greater wider community in the GAA. “As much as we play to win, it’s only a game of football at the end of the day. Your health is your wealth.”

Conventions THE County Convention will be held on Thursday, December 14th in Lawlors Hotel. Nominations and Motions closed on Tuesday, November 14th. The 2017

Annual Convention of CLG Phort Láirge Thiar will take place in the Ballymacarbry Community Centre, Ballymacarbry, Co. Waterford on Thursday, December 7th 2017 at 7.30 p.m. Nominations and Motions closed on Friday, 17th November, 2017.

Scór Na Seachtaine NIRE’S 62nd minute winning goal in their County Senior Football semi-final game against An Rinn in the Fraher Field last Sunday engineered by Shane Walsh and executed by Shane Ryan.

Fraher Field Classics THIS week’s Fraher Fields Classics feature game courtesy of the editor of the Dungarvan Observer and from the pen of John A. Murphy is the County Junior hurling final on Sunday, December 2nd, 1967 between Lismore and Ballygunner. “Lismore’s Memorable Double.’’ “Juniors Take County Title.’’ “Lismore 4-9; Ballygunner 2-3”.

New sponsors for Waterford GAA THE Waterford County Board released a statement on Tuesday morning last that new sponsors for the County’s hurling and football teams will be announced this Friday, December 1st at 12 noon at a West of the County location.

Sympathy THE Observer extends its sincere sympathy to the family of Sean O Lionain, An Rinn who died last week. Sean was a fine footballer in his younger days, a trait he passed on to his son Liam who played very well for An Rinn in the County senior football championship semi-final at the Fraher Field last Sunday. Sympathy is also extended to the Burke family, Touraneena, on the death of their mother Alice. The Burke family have very strong connections with Gaelic Games over the years.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 December, 2017

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(058) 45590 nicky@mckennacomputers.com From the files of the Dungarvan Observer Saturday, 15th November, 1997 COUNTY INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL

Ardmore back in senior ranks Ardmore 2-6; Dunhill 1-5. ARDMORE intermediate footballers continued the winning trend of the Seaside Club teams when they captured the County title at the Fraher Field, Dungarvan, on Sunday afternoon last, with a fully deserved victory over Eastern champions Dunhill. Thus, Ardmore will be back in the Senior ranks which they graced with such distinction in former times come the 1998 Championship. Ardmore laid the foundation for their victory in the opening quarter playing into the strong breeze down into the country end. The underfoot conditions, as was to be expected, were tacky following heavy rain in the previous days. Ardmore opened the scoring in the 4th minute when centre forward, with John Conway unmarked inside him, adopted the safe policy of kicking a neat point. Then came the opening goal of this well contested final as their outstanding corner forward Eoin Flavin made ground down the right flank before floating a perfect cross into the Dunhill goal area where Cathal Hennessy rose highest to win possession to put John Conway in for a well taken goal in the the 7th minute. Colm Bonnar, Tipperary’s All-Ireland hurling star, who played well throughout at centre field, kicked over an excellent point in the 11th minute to open Dunhill’s account. HOP OF THE BALL How often have we heard the saying that the “hop of the ball” was kind or unkind. Well in the 14th minute such an occurrence was to have a decisive outcome on this final as team captain Johnny Hennessy who gave another excellent performance at centre field placed the ball in Kevin Flavin’s direction. Kevin was facing in the wrong direction but as the ball hopped kingly he recovered to put the ball

in front of the incoming Eoin Flavin who made no mistake as he crashed home his side’s second goal, 2-1 to 0-1. Paul Murray pointed for Dunhill. John Conway (23rd minute) replied with a point. Before Michael White kicked a neat point from a free out of his hand. BACK IN THE MELTING POT This final, which had been going very much in Ardmore’s direction, was well and truly back in the melting pot in the 27th minute. A high ball into the Ardmore goal was fetched by ’keeper Seamus Prendergast who slipped as he came down on the pitch. John Kinsella pounced to flick the ball to the empty net, 2-2 to 1-3 at the interval as Ardmore went into the dressing rooms and Dunhill stayed out on the pitch. In the 42nd minute my “Man of the Match” Eoin Flavin kicked over the first score of the second half. It was a day when everything went right for the No. 13. In the 43rd minute Eoin Flavin gained possession, was fouled and Kevin Flavin, who also played a key role up front, pointed the resultant free. In the 53rd minute Eoin Flavin again pointed. P. J. McGrath scored Dunhill’s final point. Fittingly, Eoin Flavin set up Seamus Veale for the final point of the game in the 61st minute and Veale’s contribution over the hour was immense. PRESENTATION After the game County Board Chairman, P. J. Ryan, presented the cup to Ardmore captain Johnny Hennessy as their supporters celebrated their return to senior ranks for the first time since 1984 by capturing the County Intermediate football championship title for the first time since 1972. Ardmore scorers: E. Flavin 1-2, J. Conway 11, K. Flavin 0-2, S. Veale 0-1. Dunhill scorers: J. Kinsella 1-0, P. Murray 0-2, M. White, P. J. McGrath and L. Gately 0-1 each. Ardmore: S. Prendergast; P. Gallagher, M. Supple, M. Hennessy; C. McCarthy, A. Ahearne, N. Keating; J. Hennessy, A. O’Sullivan; K. Lenane, K. Flavin, C. Hennessy; E. Flavin, S. Veale, J. Conway. Subs: D Lenane for C. McCarthy; W. Hennessy for Kevin Flavin. Dunhill: M. Allen; W. Moore, J. Power, L. Power; D. Power, P. Doyle, K. Sawyer; L. Gately, C. Bonnar; M. White, P. Murray, S. Power; J. Kinsella, P. J. McGrath, C. Watt. Subs: V. Comerford for W. Moore; L. Og Daniels for C. Watt.

Brickey Rangers team on the day of back row L to R: Jessica Beresford, Cate Donnelly, Aoibhe Kirwan, Aoife Curran, Ella Therese Fitzgerald, Evie Dwyer, Katelyn Gardner. Front L to R: Orlaith Dwyer, Hayley Whelan, Rachel Drohan, Siobhan Lennon, Katie Lavin, Sara Donnelly. Missing from the photo are Emer O’Neill and Ally Cunningham.

Brickey Rangers win County U-13 Camogie Blitz final

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Brickey Captain Aoibhe Kirwan receiving the U-13 B Shield from Waterford Camogie’s Ita Murphy.

TEAMS OF TIMES GONE BY

OUR u-13 team recently competed in the county blitz which this year replaced the u-13 championship of previous years. On a very wet and cold Sunday morning our girls took to the pitch in Dungarvan GAA Grounds where they were grouped with Dungarvan, Abbeyside and Ring, with the winners going through to the semi-finals and finals, where they would face the winners of the other group blitzes held around the County. Our first match was against Dungarvan, and although the girls found it hard to get the scores, they managed to do enough to get the win. Not letting the weather deter them, they then went on to secure victories over Abbeyside and Ring, getting better with every game and thus ensuring their spot in the finals. The finals were held in Ballygunner GAA grounds on a fine but cold October Bank Holiday Monday, and while excited to be taking part in the finals, there was trepidation too as we knew we would be facing the best in the county.

FACILE VICTORY FOR ST. AUGUSTINE’S Championship: Munster Colleges Senior football championship. Venue: Lismore. Date: Friday, 7th November, 1997. Full-time score: St. Augustine’s 5-10; Coláiste Choilm, Ballincollig 0-5. St. Augustine’s Scorers: T. Power 2-1, S. Coughlan 1-4, G. Hurney and O. Casey 1-0 each, K. O’Connor 0-2, S. Briggs, T. Kirwan and J. Phelan 0-1 each. St. Augustine’s: R. Kirwan (Ballydurn), P. Conway (Ardmore), E. Morrissey (Dungarvan), D. Prendergast (Ardmore), G. Lyons (Abbeyside), M. Walsh (St. Olivers), J. Phelan (Abbeyside), O. Casey (Brickey Rangers), M. Power (Clashmore), K. O’Connor (Kilrossanty), G. Hurney (Abbeyside), S. Briggs (Abbeyside), S. Coughlan (Cappoquin), T. Power (Rathgormack), T. Kirwan (Kilrossanty).

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FORDE’S DAYBREAK FORECAST CORNER Last Week’s Forecasts: 5 Forecasts. 3 Correct. 2 Incorrect. Success Rate : 60 %. This Week’s Forecasts: County SFC Final: Stradbally v (Nire). West U-21 ‘A’ Hurling Final Replay: Abbeyside v (Dungarvan). West Under 21 ‘B’ Hurling: Comeragh Gaels v (An Ghaeltacht). East Under 21 ‘A’ Hurling: De La Salle v (Passage), Ballygunner v (Clonea). To Date: 474 Forecasts. 323 Correct. 151. Incorrect. Success Rate: 68.1%.

The girls were drawn for their semi-final spot against Gaultier, a daunting task at any time but even more so as the girls were lining out without a number of players who were unavoidably absent and without their trusted coach Brona, who was also unavoidably absent. However, these girls are nothing if not brave, and in what was something of a David and Goliath contest they put up an amazing battle. Even though they knew the odds were against them, under the guidance of Brona’s able deputy Pat, they fought for every ball and never threw in the towel, battling hard right until the final whistle. Despite their best efforts though they were no match for the strength and depth of Gaultier who ran out winners in the end. So beaten but not bowed, the result put us into the B final where we would face Butlerstown. Having no subs to call on, and after what was a draining first match, the girls knew they would have to call on all of their energy resources to go and win this B final. But it was clear from the moment

the sliothar was thrown in that this was exactly what they planned to do. They fought for every ball with a determination and ferocity that belied their age and size. Needless to say Butlerstown had their own ideas, and it was clear that they were determined to get the win too, resulting in as exciting a game as any of the spectators on the day could have hoped for. But the sheer bravery and determination of this young Brickey side saw them through and at the final whistle, elated but exhausted from their efforts, they were the deserving winners. CUP PRESENTATION Amid scenes of great excitement, Ita Murphy of Waterford Camogie presented the cup to Brickey Captain Aoibhe Kirwan, who thanked Butlerstown for a wonderful sporting game, the referee, her fellow teammates, Pat for guiding them on the day, Joanie for first aid, and of course coach Brona, whose commitment and hard work with the girls is what makes days like this possible.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 December, 2017

JJ Kavanagh and Sons County Senior Football Championship Final

Closely contested County Football final anticipated at Fraher Field Nire v Stradbally Fraher Field Sunday, December 3rd at 2.00 p.m. THE new style County senior football championship reaches its conclusion (bar a draw!) this Sunday, December 3rd at the Fraher Field when reigning champions Nire put their title on the line against the most decorated club side in Waterford this century. This was the pairing predicted by most pundits prior to last Sunday’s semi-finals and while Nire were fortunate in the extreme to survive An Rinn’s challenge they are still in contention to win back-to-back titles for the first time since 1993/’94. Stradbally have 18 titles in the bag, three behind all time leaders Dungarvan while Nire, after winning their first final in 1993 now have eight titles to their name. The champions of the past two years are in direct opposition here with both beating Ballinacourty, Stradbally in 2015 by 0-8 to 0-6 and Nire last year by 1-17 to 0-8. All things being equal, Nire would be the favourites for this game but not only are they togging out for their fifth championship outing in three weeks, they are without such key players as Liam Lawlor, Man of the Match in 2016, Jamie Barron, Maurice O’Gorman, Thomas Wall and Brian Wall this time round and Stradbally will find no better opportunity than on this occasion to lower the Ballymac based men’s colours. The teams last met in a County

final in three years ago in 2014 when the Conor Gleeson inspired Nire came out on top by 0-11 to 0-6 and the nucleas of both sides will be in action again this Sunday. The champions real form is that which they displayed against Rathgormack a few weeks back but they have failed to deliver this performance again as their energy levels diminish. On the plus side the evergreen Shane Walsh is playing vintage stuff with Darren Guiry also back to his best while Conor Gleeson is again the tormentor in-chief in their forward division. Nire have a very young wing to their team with such as goalie Diarmuid Ryan, Jake Mulcahy, Dermot Ryan, Conor Gleeson, Dylan Guiry and minors Tholum Guiry and Tom Barron now regulars on the team while Shane O’Meara, Kenny Brazil, Conal Mulcahy and Gearoid Hearne are regularly utilised from the bench. The very effective Justin Walsh was an absentee through injury on Sunday last while the absence of Liam Lawlor has also weakened the Nire’s tactical options. Maurice O’Gorman has hung up his boots to the detriment of the side after many years of sterling service while similarly Brian Wall’s scoring ability is missed up front after a chequered career with his club. Everything looks to be falling into place for Stradbally and bar the injured Tommy Connors, they have a clean bill of health. There was certainly a freshness about their performance against Kilrossanty and they enter this decider with a good opportunity of winning their 19th title. Shane Ahearne is still the best midfielder in the County and he is sure to lead from the front again on Sunday. The Red’s defence confined Kilrossanty to 0-5 from play and this highlights their close mark-

Michael O’Gorman (Nire)

Conor Gleeson (Nire)

Craig Guiry (Nire)

Shane Ryan (Nire)

Eoin Cunningham (Stradbally)

Shane Lannon (Stradbally)

Michael Walsh (Stradbally)

Robert Ahearn (Stradbally)

ing capabilities led by Kevin Lawlor and Shane Lannon. This unit also possesses players who are capable of venturing forward successfully such as Tony Grey, Jack Mullaney and Lawlor while Michael Walsh and Shane Ahearne would be expected to win

the midfield battle against Tholum and Craig Guiry. Overall up front, the Stradbally sextet would not be a scoring machine but Daniel Weldon came of age last Sunday with three fine points from play while Eoin O’Brien was accurate with the frees

entrusted to him. Shane Ahearne contributes on the scoreboard from further out but generally the rest of the forward division will have to contribute if the Reds are going to regain the title. Nire perhaps possess the stronger bench while such as Ger Power, Stephen

Keane and Paul Tobin are likely to see action for the Covesiders. The easy prediction would be a 50/50 game but one feels that Stradbally will prevail and add another title to their growing list in the past two decades. Forecast: Stradbally.

Members of St. Olivers LGFC were Valerie McCann, Amy and Katie Ryan, Aoibhinn O’Connor, Ailbhie McCann, Caoimhe Reynolds and Karen Ryan at the Waterford Ladies Football Benefit Night at Kilcohan Park Greyhound Stadium. [Noel Browne]

Tomás, Lily, Lucy, Sinead, Agath and Éabha Gough and Clíodhna Roche from Stradbally Ladies GFC at the Waterford Ladies Football Benefit Night at Kilcohan Park Greyhound Stadium. [Noel Browne]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 December, 2017

Stradbally AGM Stradbally GAA Club would like to announce that our AGM will take place on Friday, 29th December, 2017 in the Social Centre at 7.30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. Stradbally GAA Club would like to congratulate both Eoin and Cathy Cunningham on the birth of their beautiful baby daughter Fiach Cunningham who was born on Thursday, 23rd November. Fiadh’s dad Eoin in goalkeeper on our Senior football team, we hope to see baby Fiadh and mom Cathy at the final next Sunday. SENIOR FOOTBALLERS Were victorious against Kilrossanty in the County Senior Football Championship SemiFinal last Sunday in Fraher Field. In what was a tense and very physical battle we shaded this contest on a score line of 0-11 to 0-13, both teams contested every ball like it was their last and demonstrated what Waterford football means to some clubs. The game was played in dogged conditions which can be expected at this time of year but in fairness to both teams they represented their clubs very well. Kevin Lawlor and Jack Mullaney came up with vital scores at the end to see us through to the final where we now meet the defending champions ‘The Nire’. This game takes place next Sunday at 2 p.m. in Fraher Field. We hope to see all our supporters out in force cheering on this group of players who have given so much for their club over the year. This will be an epic contest against a very strong Nire team and we look forward to seeing a great contest which will show case the talent that exists in Waterford football. The club would like to wish the team and management all the best and we would like to thank all our supporters who have shown up in great numbers to support us. CONGRATULATIONS To Liam Halpin who won €250 in the latest 50:50 Draw. JUVENILE NOTES Training has now ceased for the year and the club would like to thank all players and parents who have encouraged their children week in, week out by bringing them to each and every training session. The development of the kids could be seen with each passing week and we hope to see you all back in the new year. The club would like to thank all the parents of our underage players who brought their children to Fraher Field last Sunday to cheer on our senior team. It was fantastic to see most of our underage kids in Fraher Field last Sunday cheering on Stradbally with their team mates and friends. This is a huge part of the GAA whereby parents foster the bond between club and community by supporting the club not just their kids. These kids have role models in their clubs not just on TV and when they come to the field they will learn about the discipline and hard work required to be successful from those around them because that is the Stradbally standard. SCHOOLS FOOTBALL More success for Our Lady of Mercy Nationals school girls as they defeated Ballymacarbry National School in the All schools mini 7’s Western Final last Thursday in Abbeyside GAA grounds. They now progress to the county final against the eastern champions on a date yet to be decided. Thanks to Mr. Walsh and Noelie Weldon for all their work with this group and well done to the girls who played some great football in a close and tense game. NEW CLUB NUMBER Stradbally GAA has a new phone number which is 087 1165549 and if anyone wishes to make contact with the club regarding club matter can do so at this number. SOCIAL CENTRE There will be live music and dancing in the club next Sunday night, come along and join in a great night’s entertainment. FUNDRAISING Ongoing fundraising initiatives which are crucial to the future development of the Club are as follows and we ask that the community get behind these efforts to help us achieve our goals for the coming year. 50:50 Draw - The next Draw takes place on Sunday, 3rd December.

Lismore CLUB FUNDRAISER: Thursday, 30th November 2017 Come along and enjoy a Festive Christmas Cooking Demonstration with internationally renowned Chef Catherine Fulvio in Lismore Community Centre on Thursday, 30th November at 7.30 p.m. Tickets €20 and can be purchased from Trish Morrissey on 086/8598598, from any committee member or can also be purchased from Phyl’s Hair Salon, Main Street Lismore. There will be fantastic door prizes on the night as follows: Overnight stay with dinner for 2 in Jury’s Croke Park Hotel with Dinner, Flahavan’s Hamper & Glanbia Hamper. There will also be raffle tickets sold on the night for prizes including: Food & Drinks Hamper sponsored by Ann O’Gorman, Hamper sponsored by Kelleher’s

Stradbally GAA Club reunion of the 1987 Championship winning teams. It’s hard to believe that it’s 30 years since this these legends graced the playing fields of Waterford, representing Stradbally with such distinction.

SuperValu, Cappoquin, 2 Seaweed Treatments in Cliff House Hotel, Lunch for 2 in Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork, Voucher & Hanper sponsored by Phyl’s Hair Salon, Lismore, Flower Arrangement sponsored by Bonnie’s Boutiques, Christmas Wreaths sponsored by Robbie O’Sullivan, Afternoon tea for two in Adare Manor Hotel, Limerick, Hamper from Roches Centra, Lismore. Main sponsors on the night are as follows: Michael McGrath Butchers, Lismore, Paddy Nugent Garage, The Classroom, The Wine Vaults, Dairygold, O’Sullivan’s Foliage, Maurice Dunne Motors, Liberty Blue Estate Agents, Ballyrafter Service Station & Roche’s Centra, Lismore. Come along and enjoy a cheese and wine reception in good company…..Exhibits from Local Artisan Food Producers also on the night, a great start to this year’s festivities guaranteed and also an opportunity to purchase some quality Christmas Gifts. There will be signed books by Catherine Fulvio available to purchase on the night. This is an important fundraiser for the Club and all support would be greatly appreciated. LISMORE A.G.M. Reminder, the Lismore GAA Club will be holding their A.G.M on Sunday, 10th December at 4.00 p.m. in Clubhouse. All welcome to attend. Lismore GAA Club would like to extend sincere sympathies to the Lenane family, An Rinn on the recent passing of Sean. May he rest in peace. LOTTO Lismore Lotto draw held on Monday night, 27th November, 2017. Numbers drawn on the night were: 1, 5, 8 & 29. There was no winner and next week’s Jackpot will be €17,900. Consolation prizes of €20 each went to David Landers, Noel Hickey, Caroline Coleman and Nora & Tina Walsh. Tickets can be purchased from local outlets and committee members.

Kilrossanty Kilrossanty CLOTTO SPONSORED BY KILL AGRICULTURAL LTD. CLOTTO RESULTS No winner of a Jackpot of €4,600 held in Crotty’s Inn, Leamybrien, on Sunday night 26/11/2017. Numbers were 4,12,19, 25. €30 won by the following people Gerry Carroll, Ballylynch; Caoimhin Dunford, Ballylynch. €30 seller’s prize Tom Keating, Gortnalaught. Next Clotto to be held in Micilin’s Bar, Kilrossanty on Sunday night on for a Jackpot of €4,700. On duty on the night Kenny Houlihan and Jason Dee. SENIOR FOOTBALL SEMI-FINAL On Sunday evening last, 26th November we played our near neighbours Stradbally losing by 2 points. Paul Whyte opened the scoring with a point from a free in the 2nd minute. On 7 minutes Paul pointing from a free. On 12 minutes goalkeeper Darren Mulhearne saving a certain coal. On 19 minutes Joey Veale scored a point from play. On 20 minutes Paul Whyte was on target from a free. Half-time score Kilrossanty 0-4; Stradbally 0-6. SECOND HALF Tommy Prendergast surged forward to score a point in the first minute. On the 4th minute Paul Whyte points from a free. Wing-back Conor Hayes went forward to score a point in the 5th minute. In the 9th minute Joey Veale scoring a great point from distance. In the 12th minute Paul Whyte was again on target from a free. On 20 minutes Conor Hayes scored his second point from play. After 22 minutes Paul Whyte was on target with a point from a free bringing us level

with 4 minutes remaining. It was a very tight and close fought encounter for most of the match with our Neighbours just shading it by 2 points. Final Score Kilrossanty 0-11; Stradbally 0-13. Team: Darren Mulhearne; James Whyte, Mark Prendergast, Killian Whelan; Michael Hasset, Stephen Prendergast, Conor Hayes; Tommy Prendergast, Michael Walsh; Joey Veale, Niall Walsh, Paul Keating; Willy Brazil, Paul Whyte, Pa Whyte. Substitutes: Michael McHale for Willy Brazil; Oscar De Paor for Michael Walsh; Barry Prendergast for James Whyte. Scorers: Paul Whyte 6 (Frees), Conor Hayes 0-2; Joey Veale 0-2; Tommy Prendergast 0-1.

The club would like the thank players and management team of Emmet Doherty, Pierce Connell; Selectors Noel P. Walsh and Pat Whyte for their hard work and commitment. AGM 2018 A date for the AGM for 2018 has been provisionally set for Friday night, 12th January, 2018. RECYCLED CLOTHES We are still collecting, please donate all your: clean unwanted clothes, shoes, bedlinen (no duvets) and curtains, towels and textiles. So, if you are doing a clear out please bring them to the GAA club and put them in the recycling bin. MONSTER BINGO Thank you to everyone who came out and supported our Monster Bingo on Friday evening last, 24th November in Crotty’s Inn, Leamybrien. Our next Monster Bingo takes place on Friday evening, December 15th in Crotty’s Inn.

Ardmore Ardmore MUNSTER CLUB JH FINAL Ardmore v. Grange/Ballybacon All roads lead to Mallow this Sunday where Ardmore junior hurlers attempt to make history by taking the clubs first ever munster title. This is going to be a battle royal between two teams who both believe they can win it and that alone makes it contest to savour but there can be only one winner and that is the question, who will it be? One thing is for sure the team who will take this game by the scruff of the neck and be willing to scrap for everything and who will leave nothing but a hundred percent on the field will be a long ways to glory. I strongly believe that Ardmore will prevail but it wont be given to us, so it needs all players involved to give everything they have and nothing less and Ardmore will be the place to be on Sunday night. Good luck all.

Shamrocks Shamrocks (Kindly sponsored by Allen Engineering & Agri Sales Ltd.) CLUB LOTTO - JACKPOT IS WON! The numbers drawn in last Saturday's lotto draw held in the Shamrock Inn, Knockanore were 7-13-20 and 25. There was one winner of the €8,100 jackpot. The man with the lucky combination of former Shamrock’s player Edmond Nicholson who is the son of Shamrock’s stalwart Jim Nicholson. Edmond has been playing the lotto since it began, and we congratulate him on his good fortune coming up to Christmas. €20 winners were Joe & Teresa O'Neill, Tadhg & Eoin Keane, Simon Pomphrett, Liam Casey, D. O'Brien. Next week's jackpot will start at €1,500. MARGARET (MADGE) LANDERS RIP Shamrocks would like to sympathise with the family and friends of Madge Landers, Cappoquin, who passed away recently. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.

INDOOR HURLING AT THE KGK HALL Juvenile indoor hurling has started again in the KGK Hall in Knockanore on Saturday nights at around 8 p.m. Open to all children boys and girls from age 8 and up, all you need is a hurley and a helmet, and away you go. Great way to pass away the cold evenings. Padraig Tobin and Declan Butler are the men in charge. BILLY O'KEEFFE CUP Knockanore School will hold the early rounds of the Billy O'Keeffe Cup on the 15th of December. This cup was donated by the O'Keeffe family in honour of a man who did so much for the kids in the school down through the years. Enjoy the games everyone.

Brickey Rangers LOTTO Numbers drawn 9-10-12-20 no winner of €4,900 Jackpot €25 to each of the following Pat O’Brien,Tadgh Cosgrove, Gillian & Andy Hickey & Kieran Gee. Thursday night's draw will be held in The Local Bar with a jackpot of €5,000. AGM Have you say at our AGM this Friday in Bushy Park at 7 p.m. All members are asked to attend. JUNIOR HURLING Our Junior hurlers campaign came to a end last Saturday against a strong St. Mollerans side in the county final. Playing with the breeze in the first half resulted in a half-time lead of 0-7 points to 0-5. However, Mollerans came out stronger in the second half clinching victory on a scoreline of 2-9 to 0-10. However, our lads can be proud on what was a great year in still winning a Western title. The club would like to thanks Johnny and his mentors for their efforts throughout the year. Also thanks to West Waterford Golf Club for looking after the lads after the match. JUVENILE NOTES Bord na nÓg held an Awards Night last Saturday, 25th. The event was hosted by ourselves in Bushy Park and a great evening was had by all. Congratulations to Conor Browne (U16) and Cameron Ashraf (U-13) who were awarded Man of the Match awards.

na Rinne CLG Na PEIL SINSEAR Thug peileadóirí sinsir Na Rinne aghaidh ar an Uidhir I chluiche leath cheannais an chondae an Domhnach seo chaite. Bhí cluiche breá peile idir dhá foireann nár raibh mórán eatarthu, ach ag deireadh an lae chaill leaids Na Rinne le cúilín amháin. Tríd agus tríd bhí An Rinn an foireann is fearr ach uaireanta ní bhuann an foireann is fearr agus sin mar a tharla ar an Domhnach. Níl dabht ar bith ann ach beidh na leaids thar nais an bliain seo chugainn. Mar sin, tá deireadh tagtha dtí séasúr peile agus iomána na Rinne. Ba mhaith liom moladh a thabhairt don grúpa seo mar thugadar blian den scoth dúinn. Beimid thar nais I 2018 agus sinn ag glacadh páirt in peil agus iomáint sinsir. Scór deiridh ar an nDomhnach: An Rinn 2-10; An Uidhir 3-8. IOMÁINT F21 Tabharfaidh iomáinaithe F21 Na Rinne aghaidh ar Ghaeil na Comaraigh an Satharn seo chugainn 2/12/17 ag 2.00 p.m. Níl ionad socraithe go fóill. LOTTO Torthaí lotto 20/11/17. Uimhreacha: 9, 15, 24, 30. Ní raibh aon buaiteoir den pota óir an tseachtain seo chaite. Bhuaigh na daoine seo a leanas €25: John & Jen Uí Liatháin, Eamonn Óg Ó

Crotaigh, Máire Ní Chadhla. Beidh €10,000 sa pota óir an tseachtain seo chugainn agus is I dTigh Uí Mhaonaigh a bheidh an tarraingt. COMHBHRÓN Ba mhaith le gach éinne bainteach le CLG Na Rinne comhbhrón a ghabháil go dtí muintir Lonáin, Maoil a Chóirne, ar bás Sheáin a tharla le déanaí. Fear uasal ab ea Sheáin a thug chun páirce don Rinn ar feadh blianta agus peileadóir cumasach é chomh maith. Ar dheis dé go raibh a anam uasal.

Parish Old Parish CRUINNIÚ CINNBHLIANA CLG AN tSEAN PHOBAIL Reachtáilfear Cruinniú Cinnbhliana de chuid Chlub CLG an tSean Phobail sa Chlubtheach ar an Aoine, 8 Nollaig, ag tosnú ar a 8.00 i.n. AGM OF OLD PARISH GAA The Annual General Meeting of Old Parish GAA Club will be held at the Clubhouse on Friday, 8th December, commencing at 8.00 p.m.

Geraldines Geraldines AGM Geraldines GAA Club AGM provisionally set for Sunday, 17th December at 3 p.m. in the Club Rooms. All members requested to attend and new members welcome.

Mitchels John John Mitchels AGM We hold our AGM on Wednesday, 6th December at 7:30 p.m. We hope to see a good turnout. CONFINED DRAW Congratulations to John A. Power on winning this week’s draw. FEWS NS Our local school are holding a dog night at Kilcohan Saturday, December 2nd. This event is to raise funds to improve our local school. Tickets are €10 and are available from everyone with children in the school. Tickets gain entry but also enter a draw if unable to attend. Please support.

Kilgobinet Kilgobinet COUNTY FINAL Our footballers had a great victory over St. Paul’s in the County Final last weekend. In a very entertaining game with a close finish we led all the way and held on to win on a scoreline of 1-12 to 1-9. The players brought the cup to the primary schools on Monday. A massive thanks to Mike, John and Brian and all the players for their efforts which saw us win back-to-back titles in this grade. SYMPATHY The club would like to extend their sympathy to Anthony and the Beresford family on the death of George. We would also like to extend our deepest sympathy to the Cashin family and Abbeyside/Ballinacourty GAA club on the untimely passing of Philip Cashin. Philip played against us a few times this year and was a gentleman both on and off the field. CLUB TOPS Anyone who wishes to order the new club tracksuit tops can place your order with Liam Dalton before Thursday. Contact Liam on 087 6594871.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 December, 2017

Players, Management Team and Sponsors of the 1992 Waterford Minor Hurling team who won the Munster Title pictured at their reunion in the Park Hotel with Paddy Joe Ryan, Chairman Co. GAA Board. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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