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Gardaí appeal for witnesses following late night incident GARDAÍ and emergency services were called to the scene of an altercation outside a nightclub on Davitts Quay, Dungarvan shortly after 2.00 a.m. last Sunday morning, 27th May. A man in his 30s sustained a head injury during the incident. He was treated at the scene and removed by ambulance to University Hospital Waterford and has since been transferred to Cork University Hospital. The injured man is continuing to receive treatment at CUH and his condition is understood to be critical. Gardaí also carried out a technical examination of the scene. A man in his 20s was later arrested on Sunday afternoon by detectives and he was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act (1984) at Dungarvan Garda Station. He was released without charge last Monday morning. Gardaí said a file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions. The investigation is ongoing and Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to contact Dungarvan Garda Station on 058-48600 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.

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NO SUPPORT FOR COMERAGH DRIVE ONE-WAY SYSTEM

Senior Engineer gives commitment to carry out review for improving road structure and ‘pinch points’ along the route By Paul Mooney A SUGGESTION to have the Comeragh Drive loop which leads to Mahon Falls, as a one-way traffic system was met with ‘total and absolute opposition’ at the

May meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council, and caused one Councillor to vehemently vow there was “no way in the world over my dead body” that the Comeragh Drive will become a one-way system.

The suggestion for the one way traffic system was made in this newspaper last week by Comeragh resident, Kieran Hartley, Fianna Fáil European candidate for Ireland South (and substitute for MEP Brian Crowley) who noted that due to the growing popularity of the

Comeragh Mountains and the Greenway, there are more and more visitors to the Mahon Falls. Mr. Hartley had pointed out that the current road infrastructure on the Comeragh Drive “is simply inadequate to handle large modern vehicles trying to pass each other on a road originally

designed for a horse and cart”. Mr. Hartley had made representations to Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan in relation to a one-way traffic system in the Comeragh Mountains to address congestion and traffic restriction at peak times. c Continued on page 23

Food Industry Expo builds new opportunities for Waterford Food Producers A BRAND new event, ‘Food the Waterford Way Industry Expo’ hosted last week by the team behind the County’s new food development programme ‘Food The Waterford Way’ and supported by Waterford LEO saw over 50 of Waterford’s food producers retailers and members of the hospitality industry join together to build new business opportunity. The ‘Hot-desking’ style networking

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Fourmilewater Health Centre’s future is secure

Ardmore Beach awarded first Blue Flag in 21 years

HSE now actively seeking replacement full-time GP for Ballymacarbry-based health centre WATERFORD Senator Paudie Coffey has said the future of the crisis-hit Fourmilewater Health Centre is secure after the Health Services Executive (HSE) advertised a post for a new doctor to take over its patient list.

firmed it is now activity seeking a full-time replacement. Senator Coffey said he is hopeful a full-time GP will be appointed soon and that normal services will resume shortly. Over the past three months

Fears had been raised locally that the Ballymacarbry-based Health Centre could close, with the services transferred to Clonmel, because it did not have a full-time doctor in place. The GP formerly in charge of the Centre, Dr. David Janes, had been on long-term sick leave, but the HSE has con-

the Fine Gael General Election candidate has engaged behind the-scenes with HSE management and the staff at Fourmilewater, which serves the communities of Ballymacarbry and a large

“It is critical that rural medical centres and General Practice doctors are supported by the government and also by the communities they serve” ... Senator Paudie Coffey

catchment area covering Kilgobinet, Colligan, Kilbrien / Touraneena, The Nire, Newcastle, Russelstown and Kilmacomma. In the meantime locum doctors stepped in to keep the service going, supported by the existing practice nurse and secretary. Senator Coffey commended the staff of Fourmilewater for the “professional manner and loyalty” they showed in keeping the practice open. He said he is confident the health centre has a bright future. Senator Coffey said: “It is critical that rural medical centres and General Practice doc-

tors are supported by the government, and also by the communities that they serve. I will highlight resource issues facing rural GPs ahead of the next budget negotiations directly with Health Minister Simon Harris and the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party.” He added: “Primary Care has to be a key area for investment to take the pressure off our acute hospitals and A&E services. Rural medical centres like Fourmilewater must be adequately resources so that new GPs are attracted to rural areas to sustain medical services for people who reside in the catchment areas.”

ARDMORE has been awarded its first Blue Flag in 21 years, following the completion of a new wastewater treatment plant in the area in 2016. The awards ceremony was held last Monday morning in Bray. Other areas in Waterford which were awarded a Blue Flag included Clonea Strand; Councillors’ Strand, Dunmore East; Dunmore Strand; and Tramore. Meanwhile, Kilfarrassey, County Waterford, lost its Green Coast Award for 2018 due to failure to meet stringent water quality standards required. Other locations which received a Green Coast Award included: Goat Island Beach; Curragh; Ballyquin; Annestown; and Newtown Cove and Guillamene Cove.

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Council officials insist there is no need for external audit review HEATED DISCUSSION ON COUNCIL’S AUDIT COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2017

curement of the 60 vans. He said it was in late 2015 when the Council employed consultants and commenced a tendering process for the supply of replacement vehicles for its fleet and arising from this and following the tender assessment, a recommendation was made and approved by senior management in November 2016 to proceed with the lease hire of 60 vehicles from the preferred supplier. However, he noted that an order was issued by email for the supply of 60 vans outside of the Council’s purchase to pay policies, procedures and purchasing limits and in breach of the procurement rules. A lease agreement was entered into with Allied Irish Leasing for monthly payments of €24,436.60 for five years (€1.46m) without the approval of senior management, while the successful tender company obtained a list of bank mandate signatories without the knowledge of Council. Leasing was not the requested means of financing this tender. Mr. Doherty also noted that the vans were delivered to a Council premises prior to the completion of the tender process and it later emerged that neither senior management nor the consultants were aware of these transactions until the matter was brought to their attention after delivery of the vans commenced in March 2017 and a direct debit mandate was presented for payment. Following an internal investigation by the Council, disciplinary measures were taken against a number of individuals and these potentially remain subject to appeal to external agencies. Mr. Doherty said that the original leasing agreement was unwound with no financial loss or penalty to the Council and the tender process was subsequently completed in full compliance with procurement rules and in accordance with the terms of the original tender process. The matter was concluded in September 2017.

OFFICIALS at Waterford City and County Council have insisted there is no need for an external audit of its accounts following the unauthorised purchase of 60 new vans at a cost of €1.4m last year, as the Council incurred no financial loss and the matter has been satisfactorily resolved. At the May Plenary meeting of the local authority, the Annual Report (2017) of the Council’s Audit Committee was presented by Chairperson Padraic Doherty, a qualified accountant who works with GSK Dungarvan. He gave an outline of what the Audit Committee does, pointing out that it is voluntary. As well as Mr. Doherty, the other members of the Audit Committee are: Tom Egan; Nora Widger; Cllr. Eddie Mulligan; and Cllr. Eamon Quinlan. The hour-long discussion on the Audit Committee’s Annual Report for 2017 became somewhat heated at moments, particularly when Councillors Joe Conway, Declan Clune and John Cummins suggested an external audit review be held. Mr. Doherty said he believed there was no need for an external review and it was the view of the Audit Committee that “there was no need for an external review”. This view was supported by Director of Services, Michael Quinn and Head of Finance, John Murphy. Cllr. Lola O’Sullivan said she found it hard to believe that €1.4m was being spent “and it looks like no-one at the top table knew” and said “it beggars belief ”. Mr. Murphy said there was no money spent by the Council. The whole controversy surrounds the unauthorised purchase of 60 vans without senior management’s knowledge. In the Audit Committee’s 2017 Annual Report, Chairperson Mr. Doherty states he conducted a review of the circumstances surrounding the pro-

Mr. Doherty added that the vans were required as part of fleet replacement policy and are now in use. Director of Services, Michael Quinn told the Plenary meeting of the Council that it was a very complicated transaction, but the Council undertook an investigation and dealt with a number of issues. He said the Local Government Auditor has investigated the matter and the Audit Committee has also looked at the matter and those findings and how they were addressed are in the public domain. “We are satisfied that whilst this was not an acceptable transaction of how this played out, it was our intention to lease the vans,” Mr. Quinn pointed out. “The issues that have cropped up have been satisfactorily addressed and the Council is not out of pocket in relation to any expenditure or costs associated with this issue. It has also been addressed from the point-of-view of additional controls and action taken in relation to some of the people concerned,” Mr. Quinn said. “Mr. Quinn reiterated that “whilst it isn’t a good example of good governance, it has been adequately addressed”. He said the idea of getting an external auditor in to review something which has already been reviewed by the independent Local Government Auditor and the Audit Committee “seems to be unreasonable to me, in terms of cost and unreasonable in terms of the scale of the issue that has arisen here”. “The matter has been addressed satisfactorily from the Council’s perspective. We appreciate that you [Councillors] had lots of questions. But, we’ve worked through it and resolved it to our satisfaction and at no cost to the Council,” Mr. Quinn added. Cllr. Eamon Quinlan said the Local Government Auditor, James Moran, audited the books separately. He said Mr. Moran is not an internal member of the

Council. Mr. Doherty reaffirmed that the Audit Committee is focused on improving the governance of the Council. Nevertheless, Cllr. John Cummins said he proposed that an external audit review be held, which was seconded by Cllr. Declan Clune. However, Cllr. Cha O’Neill expressed concern about the cost of an external review. “How much will that cost?” he asked. Cllr. Cummins said an external review would be a cost and the expenditure would have to be factored into the budget. Mayor Pat Nugent said the matter has already been looked into twice before and in the Audit Committee’s Annual Report. Cllr. John O’Leary voiced his support for no external audit. “There was no loss to this Council and while it was bad governance it wasn’t proper practice,” Cllr. O’Leary said. “The bottom line, the Auditor stated - and he is saying not lightheartedly from a professional position - that there was no loss to this Council.” Cllr. Cummins insisted that his proposal for an external audit review should be taken as it has been seconded. However, the meeting became heated again when Cllr. Eddie Mulligan hit out at the proposal saying it was undermining the professionalism of the Audit Committee, which is a voluntary body. “Not only is the professional expertise of the chairperson of the Audit Committee being undermined, but every member of the Audit Committee’s professionalism and integrity is being undermined if that proposal goes forward,” Cllr. Mulligan accused. “We, as an Audit Committee have not recommended an external review. If we felt the need for external auditors to review the matter we would be reviewing it here today.

“But, effectively, if this proposal goes forward, what you are basically saying is the two Councillors you elected to represent you on the Audit Committee that you don’t have faith in us. I am not willing to accept my integrity being undermined to that level,” Cllr. Mulligan fumed. Cllr. Cummins denied that he was calling anyone’s integrity into question, but Cllr. Mulligan countered with “You most certainly are!” Cllr. Cummins said he was willing to agree to an amendment to the proposal put forward by Cllr. Joe Conway, who suggested an external audit review be deferred, pending Councillors receiving a copy of the minutes of the meetings by Audit Committee during 2017. Cllr. Cummins said the reason for his proposal was because “sometimes it’s good to look at things from the outside, in”. However, Cllr. Mulligan continued to press the issue. “I want to know where I stand on this Audit Committee. I’m not going to another Audit Committee meeting while I have this proposal standing over me in relation to my integrity - that’s fact”. “The chairperson of the Audit Committee is being professionally undermined at this meeting as well,” Cllr. Mulligan accused. Cllr. John Hearne said there was a proposal on the floor and Councillors had to respect that and “get on with it”. While another argument ensued, Meetings Administrator, Honor Dunphy confirmed that Councillors accepted the amended proposal (proposed by Cllr. Joe Conway and seconded by Cllr. Breda Brennan) to defer the call for an external audit review until Councillors are furnished with the minutes of the Audit Committee’s 2017 meetings.

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UPMC Acquires Hospital in Waterford and Full Ownership of UPMC Whitfield Cancer Centre AS part of its expansion of world-class health care in Ireland, UPMC announced that it has acquired the Whitfield Clinic in Waterford, as well as full control of the cancer centre that it has operated at the hospital through a joint venture for the past 12 years. The 80-bed hospital has been renamed UPMC Whitfield. The cancer centre is now UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, part of UPMC’s expansive network of more than 60 cancer treatment facilities, with access to the cut-

ting-edge research and expertise available at the academic hub in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. “This investment by UPMC in Waterford marks our strong commitment to the South-East region and to Ireland,” said Chuck Bogosta, president of UPMC International and the UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre. “The excellent staff and leadership at UPMC Whitfield and our UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre provide a solid foundation for our plans to grow high-quality health care services throughout

the country.” Added Ireland country manager and UPMC Vice President David Beirne, “We look forward to working with our consultant and insurance partners, as well as our dedicated staff, to expand the hospital’s capabilities. By accessing the clinical, research and technological innovations of UPMC, we anticipate adding needed services and employment at the UPMC Whitfield campus in the coming years.” Opened in 2006, Whitfield Clinic is the largest private hos-

pital in the South-East, serving a half million people in five counties and nationwide. UPMC Whitfield will build on its wide range of existing services, including orthopaedics, ophthalmology, oncology, endoscopy and other surgical specialties. With more than 50 consultants and 180 employees, the hospital has been growing rapidly in the past five years. Also opened in 2006, the cancer centre within the hospital has treated more than 17,000 patients with the most advanced radiation

therapy, including intensitymodulated radiation therapy and image-guided radiation therapy. Recognising a local need, physicians and the Health Service Executive partnered with UPMC to provide an advanced cancer treatment centre that would care for patients close to home. UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre at Whitfield is based on UPMC’s “hub-and-spoke” model in which a wide range of oncology services is offered in local communities with support

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Villierstown National School to partake at Bloom Festival FBD Insurance Postcard Garden Series MEMBERS from Villierstown National School are getting their green fingers ready and making final preparations for their upcoming participation at Bloom in Dublin’s Phoenix Park. Taking place this year from May 31st – June 4th Bloom is a well established highlight on the horticultural calendar. As part of this year’s festival FBD Insurance is delighted to sponsor the Postcard Garden series. The Postcard Gardens consist of small but perfectly formed 2m x 3m plots where garden club members can create a showpiece, representing their club, locality or perhaps even a special person or character from their community. The postcard gardens have fascinating themes relating to everything from mental health, architecture, education, biodiversity and the environment and are created by organisations from all over Ireland. Now in its second year supporting Bord Bia’s Bloom, FBD as Ireland’s only indigenous insurer has a longstanding commitment to protecting those who want to grow, offering nationwide business, farm and consumer insurance through a strong

FBD community-based branch network. Headed up by Danny Fletcher, the Villierstown National School

group has named their FBD Insurance Postcard Garden ‘Dromona Gate and the Lost Sliotar.’ The garden’s backdrop

shows Dromona Gate with hurling and camogie players under its arch. Decorated columns compliment the architecture and flower boxes sit beneath the windows. Timber gates consist of camogie sticks and camogie helmets on the grass suggest an ongoing game. Medals for The FBD Insurance Postcard Gardens will be presented by Fiona Muldoon from FBD Insurance on the opening day of Bloom. Visitors will be able to see the Postcard Gardens, along with the main FBD Insurance ‘Deep Play’ large show garden throughout the Bloom festival. Over the weekend children (and adults!) can also visit the FBD Insurance family area to their own take home sunflower seeds in pots, whilst the adults take a few minutes out to relax at the oak tree picnic area. Children can also have fun decorating the colouring wall and see the garden come to life. FBD Insurance will also be running a competition to win an amazing family holiday worth €5,000 at various locations throughout Bloom.

Waterford Food & Drink Companies among the Cream of Ireland's Food Crop at Bord Bia's Bloom MORE than 100 tantalising food and drink stalls showcasing an abundance of Irish food and drinks plus live cooking by top Irish TV chefs at Bord Bia’s Bloom Thursday May 31st – Monday June 4th, 2018. A Food Village brimming with first-class Irish-produced food and drinks; live cooking demonstrations by the Ireland's top TV chefs and cookbook authors including Neven Maguire, Catherine Fulvio and Rory O'Connell; a miniature town constructed from wheatgrass, barley, cress and microgreens; Ireland's top seafood chefs wash up on Bloom's first ever boat; plus oodles of fascinating food talks are among the enticing food highlights at Bord Bia's Bloom which returns to the Phoenix Park Dublin from 31st

May – 4th June 2018. The five-day event showcases the best of Ireland’s horticulture and food industry and this year will include Dawn Meats, Grannagh; The Lismore Food Company; Black Twist, Kinsalebeg; Blackwater Distillery, Cappoquin; and Legacy Irish Craft Cider, Dungarvan. Speaking about the significance of the food element at Bloom, Tara McCarthy, CEO, Bord Bia said, "The event offers a platform for visitors to engage with some of Ireland's most innovative and hardworking food and drinks producers to learn about the skill and work that goes into developing and producing their premium products. It also allows visitors to sample the end product. It furthermore offers

a platform for food and drinks producers to meet potential buyers and explore new market opportunities in a relaxed, informal setting. Many companies choose to launch new products at the event as it's such a good opportunity for profile." TICKETS Tickets are on sale now on Ticketmaster and can also be purchased on the gate.Ticket prices vary from €16 - €25 and children under 16 go free. For more information visit www.bloominthepark.ie or follow Bloom on Facebook and Twitter @bloominthepark. Returning sponsors for this year’s event include FBD Insurance, Irish Independent and the Office of Public Works.

Arts Summer School Bursaries Awarded WATERFORD City & County Council’s Arts Office has announced details of the successful recipients for various artistic Summer Schools 2018. In receipt of Bursary assistance for the Drama League of Ireland Summer School at the University of Limerick are David Mansfield, Aisteorí an tSean Phobail and Pat Power, Dungarvan Dramatic Club. The recipients of assistance towards attending the Irish Youth Choir Summer programme are Irinel Lineen, Kilmacthomas, Pax O Faoláin, An Rinn, Sarah Keane, Abbeyside, Dungarvan and Brian Hughes, Ballinacourty.

Bursary support for the Irish Youth Orchestra of Ireland Summer School is awarded to Lucy Kirby, Newtown, Waterford city, Conor Power,Waterford city and Fódhla Dunne, Tramore. In addition, the recipients of bursaries to attend the Tyrone Guthrie Centre, the artist’s workplace at Annaghmakerrig, County Monaghan during 2018 have been awarded as follows two week residency to: David Power/Musician/Cul na Smear and Petra Kindler/Theatre, Waterford city. One Week residencies to Christine O’Brien/Visual Artist, Waterford city. Mary Tritschler/Visual

artist, Dunmore East. Rachel Smith/Visual artist, Tramore and Ciara Gormley/Visual Artist, Modeligo. Margaret Organ, Arts Officer thanked all applicants and said the Arts Office was pleased to support these artists across a range of disciplines to pursue quality artistic courses. She also acknowledged the Arts Council’s support to the arts in Waterford. Writers are reminded that the closing date for applications for ‘Time to Write’ at the Molly Keane Writers Retreat is 31st May, 2018. Details available on waterfordarts.com

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Waterford LEO announce ‘Insights to Success’ event with Sean Gallagher and Waterford’s Top Entrepreneurs THE Waterford Local Enterprise Office is set to host a brand new business event which will take place in Dungarvan Town Hall this June 7th (from 5.30 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.) with Sean Gallagher and a panel of Waterford’s top entrepreneurs. The panel discussion will provide the audience with the opportunity to hear from some of Ireland's and Waterford's leading entrepreneurs and gain helpful and real-life insights into success in business. This conversation with Sean Gallagher and local leading entrepreneurs will be facilitated by Eamon Keane of Deise Today on WLRfm. The event is free to attend, however those planning to take a seat must register in advance via https://www.localenterprise.ie/Waterford Sean Gallagher is a well-known entrepreneur, speaker and business writer. Recognised as a champion of small and medium sized businesses, he is co-founder and CEO of leading commercial property company, Clyde Real Estate. Prior to this, he was co-founder and CEO, for over a decade, of Ireland’s largest home technology company, Smarthomes. He has been an investor on the popular TV Show, Dragons’ Den and was a finalist in the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards. Sean qualified with an MBA from the University of Ulster and prior to becoming an entrepreneur, worked with the County Enterprise Boards, where he trained and mentored hundreds of startups and emerging businesses. He has served on a number of State Boards and is currently a director of a number of companies in the pharma sector. A strong believer in the power of positive stories, Sean has written in Business Section of the Sunday Independent for the last 5 and a half years where he profiles successful entrepreneurs whose stories he hopes will help inform and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs. He has also just completed his first book, ‘Secrets to SuccessInspiring Stories from Leading Entrepreneurs’. He has also trained with America’s No 1 Coach and renowned author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series, Jack Canfield, and now co facilitates Jack’s private retreats in Europe and the US. For further details on the upcoming event with Waterford’s Local Enterprise Office see https://www.localenterprise.ie/Waterford

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Why not enjoy a Summer night of music at the Blackwater Valley Opera Festival? THE singers are rehearsing, the set is being built at Lismore Castle, and the Blackwater Valley Opera Festival, Ireland’s most beautiful summer music festival, is delighted to announce a run of sold-out shows. The recent beautiful weather has made music lovers think of summer nights of opera in the spectacular setting of the castle, as well as picnics on the banks of the Blackwater for the Dromore Yard concerts. Sold out shows include the performance of Rossini’s sparkling opera L’Italiana in Algeri on Saturday, June 2nd, as well as the recital by renowned Swiss cellist Nadège Rochat at the festival’s romantic new venue, Dromore Yard on Thursday, May 31st. With other events selling out fast, music lovers should go to the Festival

website to make sure they don’t miss out. But don’t despair, there are still some tickets for the Gala performance of the opera, held in support of Enable Ireland on Wednesday, May 30th, and also on Friday, June 1st. Festival Director Gemma Tipton says “we’re so glad we added the extra date this year, so that no music lovers need to be disappointed. This is such a special part of the world, and people come from near and far to attend, so we wanted to make sure we’d be able to welcome as many as possible.” Expanded this year, the Festival now extends along the Blackwater Valley, to include recitals at Salterbridge, Cappoquin and Tourin Houses, as well as Villierstown Church and Dromore Yard. Formerly the Lismore Opera Festival it has renamed in celebration of this. The recitals at Salterbridge and Tourin Houses are also sold out, but tickets are still available for the Opera Chorus concert

Swiss cellist Nadège Rochat, who will play at the Festival.

of arias and duets at Villierstown Church on Thursday, May 31st at 3.00 p.m., and with afternoon tea afterwards from Tory’s Cakes and Bakes, it’s a brilliant day out. Tickets cost from just €20. Earlier that day cultural historian Peter Murray’s talk on the creative and eccentric people who have made the Blackwater Valley their home through out the years is sure to intrigue at Lismore’s Red Hall at 12.00 noon. Tickets are also available for Friday’s double bill at Dromore Yard on June 1st, featuring guests from the Garsington and Nevill Holt Operas, and winners of the Irish Heritage Bursary Awards. This lovely day of music kicks-off at 12.00 noon, and visitors can book a picnic lunch to enjoy in this very special setting. Meanwhile, Máire Carroll’s piano recital on Saturday, June 2nd at St. Carthage’s Cathedral promises to be an extraordinary event as this young Irish pianist has been

Lismore Castle, setting for this year’s opera, L’Italiana in Algeri. making waves on the international circuit. Tickets just €10. With a stellar international and Irish cast, the festival is also

From Cosi Fan Tutti at Lismore Castle.

a real community event, as people come to enjoy and celebrate this very beautiful part of Ireland’s Ancient East.

Booking at www.blackwatervalleyoperafestival.com or by phoning the box office on 085-2078944.

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Various roads issues raised at May’s Dungarvan/Lismore Municipality meeting By Christy Parker THE LAWS OF PARKING Waterford Council would have to introduce a new by-law even if just to introduce an hour-long parking regime on a street, according to senior engineer for roads Gabriel Hynes. This would also involve a public consultation period. The engineer was responding to inquiries from Cllr. James Tobin on whether a by-law was necessary in, for example, Lismore. Cllr. Tobin then asked who would enforce the by-laws. “The traffic warden” said Mr. Hynes. “What if there is no traffic warden?”, pressed Cllr. Tobin. “Then we’d have to allocate a time for him to travel out there”, the engineer informed. Perhaps searching for more comfort-

able ground, Mr. Hynes elaborated that parking by-laws are enforced by our own warden and if introducing them, “we’d have to justify them from a parking point of view and also economically, plus they’d have to be reasonably sustainable.” In any traffic management situation, added Director of Services Ferghal Reidy, “We’d also have to look at the full range of options available in terms of bylaws.” ONE ROAD, TWO SPEED LIMITS Motorists it seems can leave Tallow for Fermoy faster than they can return! Mr. Hynes is to investigate what appears to be two different speed limits on the same stretch of road between the two towns. Cllr. John Pratt described how a driver from Tallow travelling outbound towards

Fermoy had noted a speed limit of 100 kph. However, having crossed the county boundary into Cork he had noticed -in his rear view mirror - that a sign at a crossroads greeting drivers heading from whence he came, limited motorists to 80 kph! He said he was now unsure of “the legality” of doing 100 kph on the stretch of road heading into Tallow. GRASS CUTTING Cllr. Siobhán Whelan sought clarification on which estates get their grass cut by the Council and why, while others don’t. Senior Executive Officer for Environment Ray Moloney said it was a “legacy issue” from the days when the Town Council would cut the grass in the Dungarvan area estates. “So only older Dungarvan estates get their grass cut?”,

asked Cllr.Whelan.“And quite a number of private estates also”, replied Mr. Reidy. The officer elaborated that since the merger new estates and those taken-incharge were not facilitated. The council currently cuts grass in over 10 acres, he added and time and resources made it impossible to take on new estates. Where estates express interest in cutting their own grass, the officer continued, the council provided lawnmowers and support. He said it was an issue that the Environment SPC “will look at it at some stage” in a bid to bring consistency across the city and county. “At the moment we are operating the regime as it was but I think it’s time to review it”, he concluded. CAMERAS, LIGHTS... Cllr. Whelan said Ardmore fishermen

were keen to have CCTV at their pier as they were suffering thefts from their boats and from a hut from which they work. They also wanted lights that had been installed, switched on. Mr. Hynes said the Council did not have the budget to install security cameras but he would investigate the pubic lighting issue. PATCHY PATHS Cllr.Whelan said that while footpaths in Congress Villas had been “sorted out” by the council, some locals found the work “patchy”, with some areas skipped. Senior Executive Engineer Josephine McGrath replied the council was “not doing a small section at the start and end” because they were in reasonable condition. She was unaware of a location where there was “patching” and invited Cllr. Whelan to inform her later.

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Council denies cost of vans was modified to the tune of €300,000 THE local authority has denied that the figure involved in the purchase of 60 vans was modified to the tune of €300,000. The claim was made by Cllr. Declan Clune at the May Plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council, during a discussion on the 2017 Annual Report of the Council’s Audit Committee.

He asked management if they were aware of “an alleged meeting between a Council official and consultants in January, 2017 ... where figures involved in the transaction were allegedly modified to the tune of €300,000?”. Director of Services, Fergus Galvin refuted the suggestion to some degree, saying there would have been various meetings taking

place with the supplier, but said there was “absolutely no suggestion that there was any modification of the figures to the tune of €300,000, or anything like that - it did not happen,” Mr. Galvin said. “There was never any question of a variation from the original tender figures,” he added.

Councillors seek minutes of Audit Committee meetings WHILE Council officials have insisted there is no need for an external audit of its finances in relation to the purchase of 63 new vans at a cost of €1.4m, Councillors nevertheless have sought the minutes of the Audit Committee’s 2017 meetings to find out “what was known, when”. The Council’s Audit Committee Annual Report for 2017 was brought before the May Plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council at City Hall for discussion. But the meeting became very heated at times, particularly when some Councillors called for an external audit. Cllr. Joe Conway told the meeting that one item which “leaps out” from the Audit

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The Referendum: a clear result THE result of last Friday’s Referendum on the repeal of the 8th Amendment, the protection of babies in the womb, came as little surprise to anyone who has been watching the opinion polls over the last few months. At no stage did it appear that the 8th Amendment was safe and so it proved when the contents of the ballot boxes were turned out onto the counting tables. What did come as a surprise was the overwhelming vote of over two-thirds of the population signalling their approval to the removal of that Constitutional protection of babies in the womb. That size of a majority required a strong vote from all age groups, which was duly delivered, but was surprising and marks a turning point in our history. For many, old Ireland is dead, the power of the Christian Church has largely disappeared and the principles of the founding fathers and mothers lost in a landslide of compassion. The pace at which this has happened is surprising, but not the speed with which the legislation will be passed. The proposal for the Dáil to sit through the Summer recess to prepare and pass this legislation is unprecedented. Was there ever a time in our history, through wars, financial crises, political turmoil and civil unrest in neighbouring Northern Ireland when the Dáil, or one of its Committees, gave up their Summer holidays to pass essential legislation. Those without a home and who sleep wherever there is a comfortable spot to lay their heads and those waiting years for a hospital appointment, must wonder why their calamity and neglect is not addressed with the same alacrity. In the time-worn phrase, ‘the people have spoken’ and rarely more decisively than on this occasion. Those who write our history will wonder academically how such a change in public attitudes could take place in such a long time. The answer may lie in the advances in communication,

INCORP. MUNSTER INDUSTRIAL ADVOCATE Serving the community of County Waterford for over a century 1912–2018 now instant and universal. It’s not difficult to disperse a message to almost the entire population at once, but this does not account for the change in people’s approach to and assessment of abortion. The credo of self, which has been visible and audible for some time became a loud roar last Friday. The prohibition which saved many babies lives and mothers’ distress is now gone, almost certainly forever. We have entered a new phase of life in Ireland as espoused by a great majority and, as in any democracy, that is the way it will stay until the people say otherwise.

Tampering with Pensions THERE was a time in Ireland when everyone could look forward to a pension at the end of their working lives. Now, for those whose contracts force them to retire at sixty-five, or who looked forward to taking a well earned rest after forty-five or more years of work, find that they will not be able to fulfil their dreams and wishes due to Government changes in state pension rules. This is a major blow to their hopes for retirement, especially as the state pension does not commence until age sixty-six with a further extension to age sixty-seven imminent. This is another example of the lack of compassion for the voiceless in the lower age bands, who wish to retire

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at the normal age for a variety of reasons. The Government is set to extend the retirement age even further in years to come, perhaps pushing it out to seventy years of age if allowed. The proposed requirement to have paid forty years contributions for a full pension is outrageous and inequitable and must be resisted. Why, in a country and an economy which are thriving, must we make life more difficult for the elderly who wish only for a pleasant retirement? There is no mention of any adjustment to Ministerial or TDs pensions, some of which are paid at a disgracefully low age, perhaps twenty years less than normal workers who will be on a standard Old Age Pension rate.

Hurling hiccup to be corrected IN the words of the old saying ‘If they had ducks they’d drown’. That probably sums up Waterford Senior Hurlers day in Cusack Park, Ennis last Sunday, as the team slumped to a nine point defeat at the hands of Clare. The loss of four key players through injury and the further loss of their Captain, who incurred a red card, were hammer blows that no team could withstand and in truth, it was only a sterling Waterford performance which saved the scoreboard of greater embarrassment. Some indifferent refereeing and indiscipline up front did not help the situation either with some easy points being conceded through frees. This result means that there is no room for complacency in the summer weeks ahead as the Déise work through their games Next Sunday, Waterford meet Tipperary in the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick, another ‘away’ match and a full effort will be needed. We can be sure that the team coach which passes the Treaty Stone next Sunday will be filled with a committed team, on and off the pitch, on whom we will rely and be confident of a resounding victory.

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Council to discuss Dungarvan and Helvick Harbour dredging with OPW

By Christy Parker

Congratulations to students from the College of Medicine and Health UCC who graduated in Medicine – Pictured is Tom Devine (Bachelor in Medicine), Owen Phelan and Brendan Phelan (Bachelor in Medicine) with their families from Waterford. [Gerard McCarthy]

THE possibility of dredging the harbours at Helvick and Dungarvan is to be raised at a meeting between Waterford Council and the Office of Public Works (OPW), Senior Engineer Gabriel Hynes told May’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting. The engineer was responding to an update request from Cllr. Séamus O’Donnell who has previously sought to have the harbours dredged. “Helvick is getting worse by the day” he insisted. “The lifeboat can’t get out and trawlers can’t get in. Did you get on to the OPW or has the Council got money to spend on it?” he inquired. Mr. Hynes replied (as he always has) that “significant investment would be required

initially to remove silt” and would require repeating “every for four or five years to maintain the dredging.” He added however that he would include it in the agenda to be presented to the OPW in the coming weeks. BALLYDUFF AND AGLISH Meanwhile, Cllr. Declan Doocey welcomed news that the OPW had agreed funding for funding flood relief measures in Ballyduff and Aglish to the tune of €40,000 and €60,000 respectively. He said the allocations come on foot of workshop discussions with locals some years ago, which indicated that “local information seems to have borne fruit.” He now looked forward to remedial work, with Ballyduff being tidal and Aglish suffering serious problems with excessive rain and a stream running behind the village hall “washing away the entrance at the river.”

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Waterford City and County Mayor, Cllr. Pat Nugent pictured with representatives of the two charities which will benefit from the Sean Kelly Dawn Chorus Charity Cycle on the Waterford Greenway on Saturday, July 14th. It's one of hte key events on the Comeraghs Wild Festival Programme 2018. Entry is limited to the first 500 registered. Included are: Ger Gleeson, Solas Cancer Support Centre; Trails Officer with Waterford City and County Council, John Brunnock; Ann Marie Power, Solas Cancer Support Centre; Bernadette Drohan, Economic Development, Waterford City and County Council and Helen Forde, Principal, St John's Special School. [Patrick Browne]

The Sean Kelly Dawn Chorus Cycle - Waterford Greenway July 14th * CHARITY EVENT LIMITED TO JUST 500 PLACES CYCLING legend, Sean Kelly, is urging leisure cyclists and the culturally curious to get on their bikes in his native Waterford in the early hours of Saturday, July 14th, for a landmark cycle which will help raise funds for two very worthy causes. The Sean Kelly Dawn Chorus Cycle will be an event with a difference with intending participants waking early to be on the start line at event HQ, Rainbow Hall, Kilmacthomas at 4.30 a.m. Following on from the success of the Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford event, which took place over an 11 year period from 2007 to 2017, Sean is now backing this fundraising cycle on the Waterford Greenway which will see part of the proceeds from the event go to Waterford City and County Mayor’s nominated charities. Unfortunately, the Sean Kelly Dawn Chorus Cycle clashes with the Tour de France and the sporting great will be on the continent for the Tour. But he says he will be keeping a close eye on proceedings on social media and urged everyone to get involved in what will be the first ever Dawn Chorus Cycle and the highlight of this year’s four day Comeraghs Wild Festival programme. Because the leisure event is limited to just 500 participants and cyclists aged 10 and over, anyone interested in completing either of the two cycle routes is encouraged to register on www.dawnchoruscycle.com when registra-

tion opens on Wednesday, 30th May. Entry will close on Monday, 2nd July or when the participant limit is reached. Commenting on the event, Sean Kelly said: “After the fantastic success story that was the Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford, I’m delighted once again to be able to lend my support to another exciting Waterford Cycling event. I wish everyone a fantastic, fun-filled early morning on their bikes while enjoying some of the most breath taking views imaginable.” Waterford City and County Mayor, Cllr Pat Nugent, said: “Solas Cancer Support Centre and St. John’s Special School, Dungarvan will both benefit from this event. They are two fantastic charities and do phenomenal work in our community. It’s great to run such an event on the Waterford Greenway and we are very thankful to Waterford giant, Sean Kelly, for supporting this leisure cycle.” The leisure and pleasure event will start at 4.30 a.m. when the Sean Kelly Dawn Chorus East Route leaves Kilmacthomas for Waterford City’s Bilberry Car Park and a 46km return trip. The second group of cyclists sets off from the same starting point at Rainbow Hall, Kilmacthomas at 5.00 a.m. and travel the slightly shorter 43km West Route to Dungarvan and back. Both events will take place fully off road on the magnificent Waterford Greenway.

The entry fee is €40 per adult; €20 per child over 10 and a family of four can register for €100. The entry fee includes refreshments at the half way points - Dungarvan and Bilberry – as well as a post event healthy breakfast back in Kilmacthomas. Each participant will also receive a goody bag at the finish line. Most importantly, 50% of the entry fee will go towards the two nominated charities. Trails Officer with Waterford City and County Council, Johnny Brunnock, said given that it’s Bastille Day, there will be prizes for the best French costumed cyclists. “We look forward to a great turnout and a carnival atmosphere. In the interest of safety, those taking part must observe the 18 kmph speed limit. All entrants must be over 10 years of age and anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. “We’re urging everyone to get behind the inaugural Sean Kelly Dawn Chorus Cycle and urge clubs, societies, workplaces, groups of friends etc to register now and get on their bikes for a great day out and to help two very worthy appeals.” The Sean Kelly Dawn Chorus Cycle is one of the key events in this year’s Comeraghs Wild Festival programme. This 2018 Festival runs from July 12th to 15th and includes surfing and seaweed foraging events, a concert at Mahon Falls with the Dublin Gospel Choir, heritage events, a Céilí and more.

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Waterford Greenway set to become Culinary Capital of the South East

By Christy Parker

FÁILTE Ireland has unveiled plans to make the Waterford Greenway a top culinary destination with the potential to attract more overseas visitors and drive significant growth in the area. The new ‘Savour the Greenway’ programme seeks to leverage the growing tourism trend for seeking out locally sourced food and culture in order to maximise the appeal of the Waterford Greenway, a 46km off-road cycling and walking trail from the Viking City of Waterford to the picturesque coastal town of Dungarvan. The Greenway has proven to be a hit with overseas visitors, having welcomed almost 250,000 visitors last year alone. Working alongside Waterford County Council and Food the Waterford Way, Fáilte Ireland has already delivered training programmes for almost 50 enterprises along the Waterford Greenway to create authentic food and drink experiences which bring the culture of the local area to life. As part of the Ireland’s Ancient East brand, Fáilte Ireland will continue to work with local drink and food operators along the Greenway to develop a number of food experiences which can be promoted internationally by 2019. Speaking ahead of the ‘Connecting our Visitors to Waterford’s Food and Drink’ networking event in Kilmacthomas, Head of Ireland’s Ancient East, Jenny De Saulles, said: “Visitors to Ireland’s Ancient East come here to seek out local stories and culture. The Waterford Greenway has already proven to be a hit with overseas visitors and the new ‘Savour the Greenway’ programme will not only drive growth in terms of visitor numbers and spend, it will also bring to life the culture of the local area through authentic and high-quality food experiences.

WATERFORD Council is to seek a meeting with TII at which it intends to raise several issues of concern to councillors in the Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District. A council delegation met TII officials in Dublin last year and Cllr. Damien Geoghegan’s suggestion to repeat the event was agreed at May’s sitting. The issues raised have featured repeatedly during the monthly discussions. May’s meeting heard Cllr. Séamus O’Donnell claim that several constituents had made submissions, unsuccessfully, to the latest speed limit review seeking reduced speed between Grange Cross and Fleming’s Pub on the N25. He sought traffic calming and a pedestrian crossing close to Grange church and warned that drivers emerging onto the N25 at Fleming’s during fog “are at a high risk of being blown off the road” by speeding traffic. Cllr. Tom Cronin said Grange had been “on the agenda” for over 20 years and he too advocated traffic calming measures. The councillor observed that there were various “hot spots” in the area at different times, with activities involving a shop, church and a school. RIGHT TURN LANE Meanwhile, Cllr. Pat Nugent reissued appeals for the council to “look outside the box” and provide a right lane turn at the entrance to the Cairdre Services on the Youghal Road. He feared “a very serious accident” through minibuses exercising “many manoeuvers” when accessing and leaving the service. Senior Engineer for Roads Gabriel Hynes said the stretch of road between the Grange turn-off and Fleming’s Pub posed “significant issues in relation to geometry and sightlines. However, the matter had been dismissed by TII on the grounds that there wasn’t “enough development in the area to justify a traffic calming scheme.” It could be raised again at the proposed meeting, he suggested. Regarding a right lane turn for Cairdre Services, the engineer insisted there wasn’t “enough turning movements” for it to satisfy the rules set out by TII. He repeated that TII was advising motorists visiting the Cairdre Services to use the junction before it instead, where a right turn lane exists. He added that Cairdre Services had been advised accordingly. On a final note, Mr. Hynes had good news regarding the junction of Kiely’s Cross in the same area. He said when exiting the regional road from Ardmore onto the N25 there was “a sight distance issue” when looking towards Youghal. The Council now proposed to liaise with the landowner with the intention of setting back a boundary to allow increasing sightlines. “We need to finalise a design, agree details with the landowner and take it from there”, he concluded.

Fáilte Ireland unveils new ‘Savour the Greenway’ programme for Waterford ward to seeing how the programme will help to draw more visitors to the area and help to drive growth in the local economy." Food and drink experiences play a substantial part in helping to generate and sustain economic opportunity and development by increasing visitor numbers, dwell time, spend and satisfaction in visited areas. There have been great strides over recent years in the quality of Ireland’s food and drink offering - now including 16 whiskey distilleries and 15+ gin distilleries, 60+ micro-breweries, 7,000+ pubs and over 2,400 restaurants including 12 Michelin Starred properties, over 60 food festivals, 160 farmer markets, 40 cookery schools and 27 active food networks. Follow us on Twitter @Fáilte_Ireland “There is a really rich food offering along the Waterford Greenway and Fáilte Ireland has already started to work with tourism businesses of all shapes and sizes to develop a number of top-class food experiences of scale, which can be marketed internationally by next year. With the perfect combination of top quality food operators, a great visitor experience, storytelling, scenery and culture, the Greenway really has the potential to become the culinary capital of the South East and a gem in the crown of the Ireland’s Ancient East tourism offering.” SAVOUR THE GREENWAY The Savour the Greenway programme forms part of Fáilte Ireland’s new Food and Drink Development Strategy, which seeks to increase the number of tourism businesses engaged with development initiatives, and to increase and enhance the awareness and perception of Ireland’s food and drink offering overseas.

In 2017, revenue from overseas visitors totalled €6.5bn with approximately a third - about €2bn – spent on food and drink. By targeted investment and effective promotion of the quality food and drink experiences available, the report claims that Food could help grow tourism revenue by as much as €400m over the next five years. Richie Walsh, Head of Enterprise with Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Waterford: "The Ireland’s Ancient East brand has already brought greater unity to Waterford’s tourism offering for international visitors and, with top produce and food on the menu across the county, I know that our ‘Savour the Greenway’ programme with Fáilte Ireland will really enhance the Greenway and bring its offer to life. Through our training programmes, we have already helped almost 50 enterprises in the area to develop top visitor experiences through food and I look for-

Art on the Greenway ART on the Greenway is a Waterford Council funded initiative. It aims to connect local, rural based artists with nationally based Walls Project artists. On May 19th and 20th, The Walls Project artist NOVICE worked with local artistLorraine Shanahan. Together they worked with a local youthreach group in Dungarvan and collaborated on a wall on the Greenway. Speaking of the Art on the Greenway Lorraine says: 'I was so delighted with the opportunity which the Walls Project has given me to work with an artist of the calibre of NOVICE. I am really looking forward to getting stuck into Art on the Greenway. Thank you Edel and all the team at Waterford Walls for this fantastic opportunity'. The Walls Project want to thank the Arts Office in Waterford for funding this new initiative. ABOUT THE WALLS PROJECT The Walls Project is founded by the team that has brought you the Waterford Walls festival for the last four years. The project organises commission work, workshops and guided art trails. They also work on new ideas to enliven public space. These include Waterford Lights-a lighting festival which will launch on February 1st, 2019 and collaborations such as Art in Unexpected Places, Art on the Greenway and Join the Dots.

Art on the Greenway, by The Walls Project. Artwork by The Walls Project artist, Novice. Sponsored by Waterford City Council.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 June, 2018

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Global explorers bound for annual Lismore Immrama Festival of Travel Writing AN exploration of travel and tales of travel will be told at the sixteenth annual Lismore Immrama Festival of Travel Writing this June 13th to 17th in County Waterford under the theme ‘A Celebration of Global Exploration’. Best selling author Michael Smith, explorer and author Jacki Hill-Murphy, award-winning author Rosemary Mahoney and explorer and foreign correspondent Isambard Wilkinson are some of the world-renowned writers who are

Explorer and author Jacki Hill-Murphy is one of the world-renowned writers who are about to set their compass for Lismore in County Waterford this June 13th to 17th for the sixteenth annual Immrama Festival of Travel Writing.

about to set their compass for Lismore this Summer. One of the keynote speaker’s bestselling author Michael Smith will take to the stage in the heritage town of Lismore on Saturday, June 16th at 3.00 p.m. His talk will look at the history of Ireland’s Antartic explorers as he will discuss his books on Tom Crean, Ernest Shackleton and other Irish explorers speaking about the highs and lows of uncovering the stories, challenging old myths, breaking new ground. Joining Michael, as a keynote speaker on June 16th is explorer and author Jacki Hill-Murphy as she plans to discuss ‘Women adventuring off the beaten track’, Jacki has also travelled to some of the most inhospitable places on earth to re-create the journeys of daring women adventurers. She has followed in the footsteps of Victorian explorers Isabella Bird who travelled by yak across the Digar-La in Ladakh, India; Mary Kingsley, who pioneered the route to the 13,255 summit of Mount Cameroon; and Kate Marsden who trudged from Moscow to Siberia in search of a cure for leprosy. Hill-Murphy also braved piranha-infested waters in a dugout canoe to replicate the 1769 expedition of Isabel Godin, the only survivor of a 42-person, 4000-mile expedition along the Amazon River. Author John Devoy opens the festival talks with a free event on the evening of Wednesday, June 13th with an introduction from his book Quondam, this will be followed by a screening of a docu-

mentary on the Irish aid effort in 1968 titled Biafra – Forgotten Mission. On Thursday, June 14th author and journalist Isambard Wilkinson will discuss his book “Travels in a Dervish Cloak” based on his time spent working Pakistan as a foreign correspondent during the war on terror. Seeking the land behind the headlines Bard sets out to discover the essence of a country convulsed by Islamist violence. Isambard has worked in journalism all of this life and is presently based in Hong Kong as a correspondent. On Friday evening author Rosemary Mahoney will discuss her travels down the Nile. She has been awarded numerous awards for her writing, including a 2011 Guggenheim Fellowship, a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, a Whiting Writers Award, a nomination for the National Book Critics’ Circle Award, a Transatlantic Review Award for Fiction, and Harvard's Charles E. Horman Prize for writing. She is the author of Down the Nile; Alone in a Fisherman's Skiff, a New York Times Notable Book, A Likely Story: One Summer with Lillian Hellman, The Singular Pilgrim: Travels on Sacred Ground, Whoredom in Kimmage: The World of Irish Women, a National Book Critics Award Finalist and New York Times Notable Book, and The Early Arrival of Dreams; A Year in China, a New York Times Notable Book Also taking place on Saturday, June 16th is a travel-writing workshop with Dr Robyn Rowland. Historian Donald

Brady will host a talk on Sir Richard Musgrave of Tourin 1746-1818. Adventurer and mountaineer Michael Whelan will host a talk on his journey by bicycle from Islamabad to the world’s highest border crossing on the Karakoram Highway and onto Shipton’s Lost Arch in Western China. Bob Jackson will host the famous Literary Breakfast at Immrama at 8.30 a.m. on June 17th. He will discuss the story of the incredible life of Dr. Aidan MacCarthy the only person to have survived the two events that mark the beginning and end of World War II;

being evacuated from the beaches of Dunkirk after three days of relentless attacks in May 1940, and he was trembling in a makeshift bomb shelter in the centre of Nagasaki when the atomic bomb destroyed the city in August 1945. On the final day of the festival ‘Family Fun Sunday’ will take place at the Millennium Park, the Lismore Farmers Market will be on the castle avenue. Full details of the festival programme and for event tickets for the Immrama Lismore Festival of Travel Writing 2018 see www.lismoreimmrama.com or call (058) 53803.

Blazing a trail to the Immrama Festival of Travel Writing in Lismore in County Waterford is Amelie Quann age 8; the festival takes place from June 13th to 17th. Festivalgoers will be taken on a literal journey across the globe and a young travel writer’s competition is now open for entry. See Lismoreimmrama.com

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Book launch in Dungarvan by Mgr. Michael Olden

West Waterford poised to profit from Youghal’s Ironman extravaganzas By Christy Parker GUEST houses and other service providers deep into west Waterford and beyond are expected to profit considerably when the IRONMAN Ireland Cork triathlon spectacular is held in Youghal for three years through June 2019/’20/’21. Dungarvan Chamber of Commerce President Joe Roche attended the official launch St. Mary’s Collegiate Church Youghal. Chamber CEO Jenny Beresford meanwhile confirms that the organisation has been in regular contact with IRONMAN organisers in Youghal. “We definitely see this as an event with potentially immense benefit for Dungarvan and west Waterford” says the CEO. “We have offered our full support if needed and we have been assured that we will be kept updated and informed as the preparations proceed.” The event administrator John Innes, who initially inspired the IRONMAN brand to consider Youghal, says Waterford Council had also expressed strong support for the event. “Any interest and support from County Waterford is very welcome as this huge undertaking is not just a Youghal

event”, says John. “We fully intend to keep our neighbours across the bridge fully updated on the preparations and plans as they unfold and welcome their contributions.” The global phenomenon’s full distance race will be making its Irish debut in Youghal, following half-distance versions in Dublin and Dún Laoighaire in recent years. As such, Youghal joins the likes of Barcelona, Cape Town and Las Vegas amongst many locations that stage full-distance IRONMAN races within or close by. The race is expected to attract 2,500 athletes (male and female) alone, with up to four times that number of family, supporters and spectators. The three stages will begin with a 3.8 km swim at Claycastle, followed by a 180 km undulating bike course, including a climb to the top of Youghal’s Windmill Hill and onwards via the coast roads to Midleton and back – twice! The final challenge will be a 42.2 km run through Youghal’s floodlit streets, culminating at the Clock gate. As John puts it,“it is the equivalent of jumping off a ferry into Rosslare and swimming over two miles to the harbour, followed by a cycle to Midleton and then a

run to Cork airport – all without a break!” IRONMAN specialises in marrying athletic prowess to history, heritage and visual impact which is more or less how Youghal overcame the rival bids of Kilkee and Westport to land the prize. The actually process began when Mr. Innes, a 47 year-old triathlon athlete and lifeboat training co-ordinator& helmsman, simply sent a detailed e-mail to IRONMAN management asking that they consider Youghal as its Ireland location. The race weekend will extend over four days with the value per annum to the local economy estimated at €8m. That excludes pre-race tourism as athletes visit to study the course in advance, post-event visitors and spin-off arrivals. The short promo video has already surpassed 300,000 hits on the IRONMAN site. It is against this background that west Waterford will benefit particularly as the overspill of accommodation is likely to be considerable. “Guesthouses, hotels and Airbnbs will have a big part to play” says John, adding that “a radius of 50 km either side – Kinsale to Tramore – has been factored in as encapsulating the event area.”

Waterford City & County Council’s Irish Office awards Gaeltacht Scholarships

TÁ áthas ar Oifig na Gaeilge, Comhairle Cathrach & Contae Phort Láirge a fhógairt go bhfuil páirt-scoláireachtaí le bronnadh ar bheirt mhacléinn chun freastal ar chúrsa samhraidh Gaeilge i gColáiste na Rinne, Rinn Ó gCuanach an samhraidh seo. Léiríodh suim mhór sa Scoláireacht a fógraíodh an mhí seo caite agus ba mhaith leis an Oifigeach Gaeilge, Máire Seó Breathnach buíochas a ghabháil le gach éinne a chur isteach ar an Scoláireacht. Bhí caighdeán ard iarratais agus dá bharr san, beartaíodh dhá pháirt-

scoláireacht a bhronnadh ar bheirt chailín – Saoirse Ní Chaoimh ón bPasáiste agus Megan Ní Ghrádaigh ó Bhaile Mhac Cairbre. Comhghairdeachas leis an mbeirt úd agus tá súil againn go n-éireoidh go breá leo sa Choláiste agus lena gcuid staidéar amach anseo. The Irish Office, Waterford City & County Council is delighted to announce that two part-scholarships are to be presented to two students to attend a summer course in Coláiste na Rinne, An Rinn this Summer.

The Irish Officer, Máire Seó Breathnach would like to thank all of those who applied for the Scholarship, which was announced last month. The standard of applications was high and it was therefore decided to present two part-scholarships to the following students: Saoirse Ní Chaoimh from Passage East and Megan Ní Ghrádaigh from Ballymacarbry. Congratulations to the lucky recipients and we wish them all the best, both for the Summer Course in An Rinn and for their future studies. Comhghairdeachas libh beirt.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 June, 2018

A NEW book entitled ‘The Faith Journey of the Deise People’ will be launched in Lawlors Hotel on Friday, 8th June next, at 7.30 p.m. This A4 hard cover book of 422 pages with exceptional photography, written and compiled by Mgr. Michael Olden, is a comprehensive work in two parts. It tells the journey of the Deise People (Part 1) and a history of the parishes where faith is lived. (Part 11). “We are greatly indebted to Mgr. Olden for his years of research,” says Fr. William Ryan, Parish Priest of Dungarvan, “and also for his highly informative contributions to so many historic parochial and diocesan celebrations over the years. He has succeeded again in this masterpiece of history and scholarship, in an easy to read, well laid out, interesting text. “A treasury of facts and anecdotes,” says Fr. Ryan, “it will continue to be an invaluable resource for generations to come in the distinguished league of Canon Patrick Power’s: Waterford and Lismore, a Compendious History of the United Dioceses

(Cork 1937)”. This once in a lifetime work will be of interest to Deise People everywhere; to people in each parish of the diocese, as over a few pages it gives a neat history of each parish, and to history students as it traces the Christian journey from the beginning to the present day. Mgr. Olden will be present on the night and will give a short talk on his book. He will also be available to sign copies for those who wish to obtain a copy. For such a monumental work, it is most reasonably priced at €40. A book to be savoured and dipped into regularly, it would be a welcome addition to any collection of books, large or small. The launch, which is open to everyone, will be an opportunity to show our appreciation to such a distinguished scholar whose work makes the Faith Journey of the Deise People easily accessible to those with an interest in this subject. As a Deise People, it is a book of which we can be rightly proud.

“Does this sound democratic and in the spirit of open dialogue?” asks former IFA County Chairman INNOGY Renewables Ireland, Ltd. (subsidiary of German multinational RWE) and Coillte have given the people of West Waterford and East Cork little notice by advertising their ‘Public Information Event’ in the local media only a week and a day before the event. The communities of Knockanore, Kilwatermoy & Glendine, Ballyanthony, Coolbeggan East and West, Dunmoon, Dunmoon South, Knockaun, Kilcalf, Lyre, Breeda and further afield into East Cork are struggling to attend at such short notice. To add to the problem the ‘Public Information Event’ is only open between 4-9 p.m. at KGK Community Hall on Thursday, 31st May, making it very difficult for hard working families with young children to find time to attend this crucial meeting which will inform them of the fate of their community. The KGK Working Committee has recently been informed that despite Innogy and Coillte booking the Community Hall in Knockanore on 4th May they waited till the 24th May to issue letters notifying people who live within 1km about the impending meeting; not all of the

homes in such close proximity received a letter. Innogy and Coillte have only in the last week made available a map of the proposed site despite, along with Highfield Energy, having been in contact, with a small number of private land owners over the last 12 months seeking access to lands for construction purposes. Over the last ten weeks since Innogy Renewables Ireland, Ltd. erected a wind test mast at Coolbeggan West - taken down after complaints to the Council that it did not have planning permission - they have continually informed the Working Committee that their plans ‘are at an early stage’ yet suddenly they have enough information to call a ‘Public information Event’ and have only now informed some members of the community where the boundary for the massive wind farm is going. It spreads across both public and private land holdings. Only twelve weeks ago a Senior Planner, Jim O’Mahoney at Waterford City & County Council accused Councillors of ‘scaremongering’ about a possible development of a major wind farm in the Three Parishes of

Knockanore Glendine Kilwatermoy – yet now, only a couple of months later, there is a ‘Public Information Evening’ taking place for a massive wind farm in that community. Michael Murphy, a highly respected member of the local community, a former County Chairman of Irish Farmers’ Association and former Chair of National Dairy Committee and currently Chairmen Tallow Area Credits Union and a member of the Working Committee said: “When will proper guidelines be put in place that protect families, communities and home owners rather than favour developers? Murphy went on to say, “we feel betrayed and let down by the planning system, to think that a developer can be nearly two years into a project of this scale before the community is informed. We need our Councillors and local TDs to come to our aid in a cross party action to help us.” The Working Committee and concerned Councillors who are most perplexed by recent developments, will be on hand to support members of the community during the ‘Public Information Event’ called by the developers.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 June, 2018

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Recommendation to review Council’s direct debits WATERFORD Council’s Audit Committee has recommended that a review of all direct debits be carried out by the internal auditor and a review of training on procurement processes to ensure appropriate staff have availed of training on standard procurement procedures, following the unauthorised purchase of 60 vans at cost of €1.4m. At the May Plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council, during discussions on the Council’s Audit Committee Annual Report for 2017, Cllr. Declan Clune raised queries about the signatories on the bank mandate, saying he had reason to believe that one of the signatories is an ex-staff member who retired several years ago; and whether the purchase of 60 vans without the knowledge of senior management was an isolated incident? Chairperson of the Audit Committee, Padraic Doherty said he wasn’t aware if it was an isolated incident or not, but pointed out that the Audit Committee is recommending a review of all direct debits and that new bank mandate procedures be reviewed, focusing on the list of signatories, their appropriateness to be signatories and training required on procedure. Head of Finance, John Murphy said he was not aware of one of the signatories having left several years. He said the list has been updated (not immediately) but while one of the signatories did retire, they wouldn’t have been used, as obviously they would have left. Cllr. John Cummins said the Audit Committee’s recommendations suggested to him that staff who were in place when all this was going on weren’t appropri-

ately trained or versed in what the limitations were. “Were staff trained, who were signatories, in what they were and weren’t allowed to do in procurement?” Cllr. Cummins asked. “In my opinion, no staff member should be in procurement if they aren’t trained.” Mr. Doherty said the recommendations are to ensure the signatories are appropriate and that they have been trained. “The Audit Committee needs to be happy that is the case and that they are trained on new procedure,” Mr. Doherty said. “That is why we are asking for a review of the bank mandate procedures, to see if they have been trained.” Cllr. Cummins wanted to know if staff in the past were trained, but Mr. Doherty said he didn’t know the answer to that question. “This is why we asked for the review of people involved in procurement, to see if they have been trained and if they haven’t been trained, then the recommendation is that they will be trained.” Mr. Murphy said that there would have been training for staff in the past. “People would have been trained and we have a Procurement Officer in place who provides support to the various sections of the Council,” Mr. Murphy said. Mr. Doherty added that the key thing was that policies are in place and in use, so even though staff have been trained, that they are demonstrating their training, so the policies are in use, not just in place. While it was acknowledged there was senior management approval for the figure (€1.4m)

Mr. Doherty said the lease agreement was signed by two signatories, but the leasing wasn’t the financing methodology which the Council or management wanted. “Without the approval of senior management the leasing with the financial institution wasn’t the manner of funding requested,” Mr. Doherty said. Director of Services, Fergus Galvin explained that there is a recommendation from the line manager and the Chief Executive’s order is done on the basis of that. “But, that doesn’t form part of the contract. It is simply an instruction that a particular thing is done,” Mr. Galvin said. “It is how it was done thereafter, where some of the issues arose with this particular matter.” Cllr. Cummins said there was no question about the €1.4m figure, which was approved, but it was how it was entered into with the leasing company, rather than the company which won the tender. Cllr. Lola O’Sullivan said “robust procedures” were mentioned by Council officials. “But, it’s obvious in this case the horse was well bolted and the procedures were all over the place,” she said. “Several times there is reference to ‘not trained’ or ‘training needed to be in place’. It is obvious if training was in place that this wouldn’t have happened.” Mr. Doherty said the training recommendation is not an implicit indication that training is not in place. “What we are trying to do here is look forward and guard against such an event potentially happening in the future, that is what the recommendation is for,” Mr. Doherty said.

Endless trails of illegal dumping frustrating Councillors By Christy Parker WATERFORD Councillor James Tobin has advocated that people who are found to have been fly-tipping “should be asked to come and open the bags and find their own names,” adding that it was “not a nice job opening dirty bags.” It was unclear as to the ultimate ambition of the Councillor’s sentiments at May’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting but by extension it may be construed that offenders self-identify before cleaning up their own mess. The Councillor thanked Environment Inspector Clive Power for speedily removing

“serious dumping” in the Knockanore area, which had occurred a week before the parish announced a clean-up operation itself. He said “bags upon bags of rubbish” had been collected from the roadside “but at a cost to taxpayers and rate payers of the county. They have enough problems with wind turbines!” he added. Cllr, Tobin said the worst part of rubbish clearing was discovering a new load days after removing a previous amount. Cllr.Tom Cronin also thanked the efficiency of Mr. Power, noting that illegal dumping was serious and ongoing in Ardsallagh, towards the Blackwater. Cllr. Pat Nugent praised Clashmore Community

Council on “doing a very good job particularly in Ardsallagh” adding it was “so disheartening to see rubbish dumped in the dark of night.” BINS Meanwhile, Cllr. Siobhán Whelan aired her concern that pay-by-weight for bin collection will heap more economic hardship on people – and consequently more fly-tipping. She said some people have severe problems with waste disposal, due to requirements such as incon-tinence wear for adults and adult children, etc. “We can’t do anything about it now because it is all privatised, but it will come back to the taxpayer for clean-ups”, she commented.

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MOTORING April sees a slight increase in new car registrations OFFICIAL statistics released recently by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) show that the total new car registrations for the month of April were up 3.33% (8,102) when compared to April 2017 (7,841), while new cars registrations year to date remain down 4.68% (79,897) on the same period last year (83,823). New Light Commercial Vehicle registrations (LCV) were up 6.51% (1,800) on April 2017 (1,690) and year to date are up

5.39% (14,323). While New Heavy Commercial Vehicles (HGV) are also up 4.74% for the month of April (243) compared to the same month last year (232) and are down 8.31% (1,158) year to date. Imported Used Cars have increased 19.31% for April 2018 (8,649) when compared to April 2017 (7,249) and year to date are 11.74% (34,763) ahead of 2017 (31,111). Commenting on the figures SIMI Deputy Director General, Brian Cooke said “April’s

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ALTHOUGH this is international news and we don't know for sure what engines we will be getting here in Ireland, the Mazda6 is set to be the company’s flagship. The main upgrades to the car is the introduction of the 2.5T that was first seen on the company’s USA-bound car, the Mazda CX-9. The four-cylinder turbo petrol engine produces 250hp and 420Nm. The new design for the D-segment saloon is less imposing than the 2018 Mazda CX-5. The front grill is more flush to the rest of the body, than the indentation of that on the CX-5. The whole body is has more flowing lines than the rest of the family, which are more angular and harsh lines. The interior is similar to the current one but now with a touch more class. Japanese sen wood is now available to spec on the trim. Sen wood is typically used to make instruments. Although we only know about the 2.5T for the moment, it is likely that Mazda Ireland will also offer a similar 2.2 diesel and 2.0 petrol already on offer across the range. No doubt that when Mazda release it’s SKYACTIV-X technology, it will also be placed into the Mazda6.

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Managing your own health with Reflexology IN modern societies, we try to teach our children to assume responsibility for themselves and to manage their lives in the best possible way. We also try to stay masters to our lives and our choices, especially our health. It is so important to work at being healthy, getting exercise and free air, eating healthy and sleeping properly. When we take responsibility for our physical, mental and emotional well-being, our bodies generally work and feel very healthy, we look great and feel full of energy and have lots of confidence. If, on the other hand, we do not treat ourselves well by over-eating, no exercise, overworking, stressing out for too long, taking a lot of antibiotics or medicine, our immune systems often find themselves powerless when confronted by new viruses. The foods we eat are incapable of giving our bodies what they need to keep functioning smoothly. The impoverishment of soils, as well as repeated errors in our diet or nuitrition over the years have resulted in higher toxic loads which our bodies are unable to deal with, especially when we consider increased vulnerability caused by the daily race against time and ensuing stress. It has become difficult to ignore the great numbers

JOSEPHINE RYAN of people around us suffering from and succumbing to heart disease and other disorders. In spite of all these difficulties, the old dream that we all have, is within our reach, as it always has been: the one where we escape illness and gain back our good health that we lost for a while and learn to preserve it like a precious gift. Our ancestors knew how to do this and transmitted their knowledge, but it often became depleted during the times when human beings thought they knew everything and looked upon this precious, ancient and ancestoral knowledge with scorn. Happily nature is rich with resources that allow us to recapture lost health and to conserve it. This is the basis to alter-

native medicine. In the same way as our planet still has many unexplored areas, we remain remarkably unaware of our hidden inner natural resources. Our body has a wide range of methods of self-healing. It is almost as if nature has supplied us with the means to do something to help ourselves or someone else, whatever the situation, whatever happens. It is important for us to re-educate ourselves. It is possible for us to rekindle our confidence in our body, knowing that it is always doing what it can to maintain good health, full of energy. Our body destroys viruses and bacteria, cancerous and abnormal cells day after day, at the same time it restores vital balances and ensures internal harmony. Reflexology is brilliant for helping restore natural balance in our body, as it works on our physical, mental and emotional self, making us feel much more relaxed and calm, allowing each organ cell and gland in the body to work to its full efficiency. Josephine Ryan is a registered Reflexologist with 27 years experience in Clonmel. For appointment or enquiries phone 086 3887888. Josephine is working at: Dungarvan Healing and Osteopathic Clinic, Youghal Road, Dungarvan.

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Pictured at the event is Tina O'Dwyer (Greenway Programme); Bríd Kirby (LEO Waterford); Dermot Madigan (Mulranny Park Hotel); Eimhin Ni Chonchuir (Food the Waterford Way); Mary Houlihan (Failte Ireland); Deirdre Cole (Failte Ireland); Richie Walsh (LEO) and Ronan O'Farrell (O'Farrell Food Consultants).

Food Industry Expo builds new opportunities for Waterford Food Producers c FROM FRONT PAGE The concept was developed in order to increase the growth of the use of foods and drinks from Waterford across the city and county res-taurants, hotels, bars and retail outlets. The event was held at the Pigeon Loft at the Coach House in Kilmacthomas and was the first in a series of events and activities planned by the team behind the brand new ‘Food the Waterford Way’ food development programme.

At at the event was head of Ireland’s Ancient East Jenny de Saulles discussing the further development of the County’s food tourism opportunities, in particular, a new food tourism product ‘Savour The Greenway’. Commenting on the occasion, Head of Enterprise at Waterford Local Enterprise Office Riche Walsh said, “We are delighted to support ‘Food The Waterford Way’ and assist in the business growth and the development of opportunities for Waterford’s food and drinks producers. The

Pictured at the event is Trevor Power and Sandra Mulcahy (Early Bird). [Karen Dempsey]

Pictured at the event is Peter Mulryan (Black Water Distillery) with Erika & Liam Crotty. [Karen Dempsey]

Pictured at the event is Yvonne and Brian Dillon (Nutrilicious) with Stephen Lynch (Coach House Cafe). [Karen Dempsey]

Crowd at the ‘Food the Waterford Way Industry Expo’.

Pictured at the event is Cian Hawes (Pure Food Co); Clotilde Kiely (Comeragh Mountain Poultry) with Eileen and [Karen Dempsey] Joe Gould (6 Pack Snacks).

quality and the variety of Waterford’s producers are worldclass, with many already achieving global and national award recognition. ‘Food The Waterford Way’ offers an ideal platform for the producers to work together to create further awareness and indeed business opportunities for all of the group’s businesses. By working in this manner it also creates the foundation stone for Failte Ireland to showcase the

county through their national food tourism development strategy. It is heartening to see so many of the County's top food and drinks producers and members of the retail and hospitality industry here this evening and we hope to grow upon the numbers even further into the future.” For further information on the opportunities available via ‘Food The Waterford Way’ see www.foodthewaterfordway.com

[Karen Dempsey]

Pictured at the event is Alan Browne, Linda O’Brien and Claire Williams (Chia Bia); Avril Bowe (Walsh's Bakehouse) [Karen Dempsey] and Claire Dalton (Dungarvan Brewing Co.).

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Nemeton TV and WIT students films feature at ‘Strings and Things’ Festival 2018 has been a great year for the students of Waterford Institute of Technology’s Higher Diploma in Television and Digital Media Production. Based at Nemeton TV in Gaeltacht na nDéise in Co. Waterford. The students will be showing an array of imaginative dramas and documentaries at this year’s Strings and Things Festival in Clashmore over the June Bank Holiday. Oisin Mistéil a young Dublin writer and director was inspired to write his second drama Amach an Sliabh while walking in the Comeragh Mountains in Co. Waterford. The stunning background of the majestic lake of Coumshingaun became the perfect location and centrepiecepiece for his film. Moving from Dublin to An Rinn, Co Waterford to complete the Postgraduate in Television and Digital Media Production with Nemeton TV and Waterford Institute of Technology was a great step for Oisín Mistéil to take. The course has given him the opportunity to hone his skills and gain experience in every step of the production process, from writing and storytelling, to producing, filming, editing and marketing. Seán Ó Ciardha from Dublin presents and directs his first short documentary ‘Faoin gCeann Tuí’, a remarkable story of how a visit by a BBC television crew to the filmmaker’s ancestral home in Connemara in the 1960’s

AMACH AN SLIABH - by Oisín Mistéil.

impacted the lives of a generation of his family and local people. As Mártan tells us in the film ‘We had never even seen a Television in our lives … it was like we were starring in a Cowboy movie or something’. Natália Uí Fhaoláin a Brazilian native and Irish speaker, Natália explores what it means to find a home away from home in her short film ‘Ón Rinn go Reykjavik’. In the film, we hear from two women who exchanged their native homes for very different places, cultures and languages. Natália meets with An Rinn native Sibéal Turraoin, who now lives in Iceland and explores what similarities and differences they share on their unlikely journeys. Áine Ryan of the well known ‘Jim the Mill’ family from Upperchurch, Co Tipperary, has written a beautiful children’s short drama Feadóg/Whistle. The film tells the story of a magic tin whistle and a young boy called Eoin who is obsessed with playing it. This short film is another string in Áine’s bow as her quirky dramas have already gained her great critical acclaim, including five star reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Longford native Damien McManus’ passion for writing comes across strongly in his first short documentary ‘O Mheabhair go Méar/From Mind to Pen which delves into the

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Dungar van District Cour t Teenager has drugs charge struck out A TEENAGER who made a donation to the court poor box had a drugs possession charge struck out. Adam Finn (19) with an address at 8 Rockville, Stradbally, 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 Strandside North, Abbeyside, on 3rd April, 2017. The court heard that it was a “bit of experimentation” by the accused, who has no previous convictions. The case was adjourned to allow the accused to make a donation of €250 to the court poor box. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Judge Terence Finn was told that the donation has been paid. He struck out the charge.

Bench warrants issued TWO Waterford City women accused of theft from a Dungarvan supermarket had bench warrants issued for their arrest when they failed to appear in court last week. Mary Connors (29) with an address at 3 Carrig Pherish, Grace Dieu, Waterford and Mary O’Reilly (29) with an address at Bay 2 Carrig Pherish Road, Waterford, are both accused of theft from Dunnes Stores, Dungarvan, on 4th October, 2017. Neither of the accused appeared at last week’s Dungarvan District Court. With no valid reason for their absence, Judge Terence Finn issued a bench warrant for their arrest.

Public order charge struck out A CHARGE of being drunk in public was struck out when the accused made a donation to the court poor box. Eddie Harty (25) with an address at 5 Kilminion Close, Ballinroad, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to being intoxicated in public, contrary to Section 4 of the Public Order Act, at Cluain Garbhain, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, on 10th October, 2017. Solicitor David Burke said he had €100 from his client for the court poor box. Judge Terence Finn noted the donation and struck out the charge.

Woman is convicted of public order offence A WOMAN who failed to pay a donation to the court poor box had a conviction recorded for a public order offence. Lindsey Doyle (26) formerly of 15 Convent Lodge, Mitchel Street, Dungarvan, but now with an address in Waterford City, had pleaded guilty at a previous sitting of the District Court to using threatening, abusive language and behaviour in a public place, contrary to Section 6 of the Public Order Act, at the Plaza, Dungarvan Shopping Centre, on 7th October, 2015. The case had been adjourned to allow the accused to make a €150 donation to the court poor box. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, solicitor Niall King said he has had no contact from the accused, but he understood that she may have recently given birth. Inspector Larry Sheahan confirmed the accused had a child last week. However, Judge Terence Finn said the accused has had plenty of time to deal with the matter since the case was adjourned last December. He convicted the accused of the offence, fining her €150.

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Woman admitted theft of perfume worth over €400 A WOMAN who admitted theft of over €400 worth of perfume from a local chemist had her case adjourned for a Probation Service report. Shannon Conors (21) with an address at 38 Grange Cohan, John’s Park, Waterford, pleaded guilty to theft of perfume to the value of €443.50 at Sam McCauley Chemist, Dungarvan, on 27th July, 2017. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Judge Terence Finn was told that the accused went into the chemist on the date in question

and took the perfume. She was identified from CCTV. The property was not recovered. The accused has ten previous convictions, including some for similar theft offences. Solicitor David Burke said his client apologises for not turning up to court on a number of occasions. He said his client is not in the best of mental health and finds matters difficult. He said she is attending Brooke House in Waterford. “She is struggling mentally and I’m also

trying to obtain a report from Brooke House,” Mr. Burke said. Mr. Burke said his client has €150 in court as part payment for compensation for the stolen perfume. He said his client is seeking time to put the rest of the compensation together. Judge Finn adjourned the case to 14th November, 2018 for a Probation Service report. He warned the accused that her good behaviour was essential in the interim period.

Burglary charge marked proven A MAN who previously admitted committing a burglary from the garage of a private dwelling because he was off his medication had the charge marked as proven, but no penalty imposed under the Probation Act. John Morrissey (27) with an address at 113 Childers Estate, Dungarvan, had pleaded guilty at a previous sitting of the District Court to burglary at Landsend, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, on 10th July, 2016. The court heard that the accused had broken into a storeroom off a standalone garage and taken some property, including a jacket. “Gardaí had earlier observed the accused wearing a similar type jacket. They called to the accused and found items in the jacket which identified it as the jacket belonging to the injured party,” Inspector Larry Sheahean told last week’s Dungarvan District Court. Solicitor Niall King said a Probation Service report on his client was positive and confirmed the accused has remained out of trouble since. Mr. King said the accused lives with his parents and is under the care of mental health services of the HSE. “On the date in question my client failed to take his medication and also took alcohol. It was one day which turned bad for him. My client has apologised profusely,” Mr. King said. He said his client keeps pigeons and races them as a hobby. Judge Terence Finn marked the charge as proven, but no penalty imposed under Section 1 (2) of Probation of Offenders Act.

Attending the AIB Supporting West Waterford Breakfast Briefing in the Park Hotel were Michael O'Leary, O'Learys Auctioneers Tallow; Catherine Downey and Mary Sheridan, AIB and Pat Phelan, FDC Accountants. [Sean Byrne]

Man fined for driving off without paying for fuel A MAN who drove off from a petrol station without paying for his fuel was fined in court last week. Padraig Buckley (32) with an address at Ballyhoulihan East, Emly, Tipperary, was convicted of theft from Amber Service Station, Dungarvan, on 13th July, 2014. The accused was identified from CCTV. Inspector Larry Sheahan said the accused has 45 previous convictions including some for similar theft offences.

The case had been adjourned for a Probation Service report and at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, solicitor Martin Lavan acknowledged that the report is not positive. He said his client had missed some appointments with the Probation Service because he had moved address. He said the accused has paid full compensation. Judge Terence Finn handed down a €250 fine for the theft offence.

Fined for minor collision A PENSIONER who rear-ended the vehicle in front was fined in court last week. Thomas Drohan (75) with an address at Knockenpower, Ring, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to driving without due care and consideration for other road users, contrary to Section 51(A) of the Road Traffic Act (a charge which was reduced from careless driving, contrary to Section 52 of the Road Traffic Act) at Shandon, Dungarvan, on 28th November, 2017. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector Larry Sheahan told Judge Terence Finn that the accused was driving towards the Fairlane roundabout on the N25. He was third in line in a

convoy of vehicles. Insp. Sheahan said the vehicle in front had stopped and the accused’s vehicle rear-ended it. “It was a minor collision which caused the airbag to deploy in the accused’s vehicle,” Insp. Sheahan said, adding that it was a “momentary lapse” of concentration by the accused. He said the accused’s insurance and licence documents were in order. The court heard the accused has a previous conviction. Solicitor Paddy Gordon said his client is a retired labourer. Judge Finn handed down a €250 fine.

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MUSICAL EVENING IN AID OF STRADBALLY GAA

Sinead Power, Virgil Power and Yvonne Power pictured at the Musical Evening in aid of Stradbally GAA Club in the Garden Room at Woodhouse Estate. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

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Ted O'Connell, Thomas Griffin and Aidan Griffin pictured at the Musical Evening in aid of Stradbally GAA Club in the Garden Room at Woodhouse Estate. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images] Kieran Easton and Jim Thompson, Woodhouse Estate, pictured at the Musical Evening in aid of Stradbally GAA Club in the Garden Room at Woodhouse Estate. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Edel Curran (Club Sec) and Nina Fee (Asst Club Sec) pictured at the Musical Evening in aid of Stradbally GAA Club in the Garden Room at Woodhouse Estate. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Terri Keane and Cathy Breen pictured at the Musical Evening in aid of Stradbally GAA Club in the Garden Room at Woodhouse Estate.

Liam Clancy and Sally Thompson, Woodhouse Estate, pictured at the Musical Evening in aid of Stradbally GAA Club in the Garden Room at Woodhouse Estate. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

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Patricia Burke, Sally Thompson, Woodhouse Estate and Cathy Reilly, pictured at the Musical Evening in aid of Stradbally GAA Club in the Garden Room at Woodhouse Estate. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images] Richard Hickey, Cove Bar (sponsor), Cathy Reilly and Micky Finn pictured before the Musical Evening in aid of Stradbally GAA Club in the Garden Room at Woodhouse Estate. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Dick Clancy, Linda and Chris Heaphy pictured at the Musical Evening in aid of Stradbally GAA Club in the Garden Room at Woodhouse Estate. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Kathy Oaks and Louise Dowling pictured at the Musical Evening in aid of Stradbally GAA Club in the Garden Room at Woodhouse Estate.

Mary Condon and Finola Ronayne pictured at the Musical Evening in aid of Stradbally GAA Club in the Garden Room at Woodhouse Estate.

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Eanna Sheehan, Pauline Sheehan and Les Forde pictured at the Musical Evening in aid of Stradbally GAA Club in the Garden Room at Woodhouse [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images] Estate.

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No support for Comeragh Drive one-way system FROM FRONT PAGE In the article last week, Mr. Hartley outlined that sections of the road along the Comeragh Drive were very narrow which was “inadequate and unsafe for two vehicles to pass safely”. He had witnessed first-hand two motorhomes trying to pass each other, which ended up causing traffic chaos and resulted in eight to ten vehicles having to manoeuvre backwards out of each other’s way before the traffic congestion was cleared after a period of time. Mr. Hartley said a simple solution to the traffic chaos and congestion on the Comeragh Drive would be to implement a one-way traffic management system, with an exemption for farmers and local residents, which would go up the ‘Magic Road’, past the Mahon Falls car park and down over the sheep gate. Mr. Hartley’s suggestion was vehemently opposed by some Councillors at the Comeragh meeting held last Monday evening, but it did get Councillors discussing the need for improvements to the Comeragh Drive loop which, in turn, would improve safety, as well as alleviate traffic congestion, particularly during peak times such as weekends, and the tourist season. Cllr. O’Ryan who raised the matter at the Comeragh meeting, said he felt the suggestion didn’t warrant a Notice of Motion, and said he wouldn’t agree with a one-way traffic system in a rural area like the Comeragh Drive. “You can’t have a one-way system where farmers and local people will be impinged upon,” Cllr. O’Ryan said. TOTAL OPPOSITION However, it was Cllr. Liam Brazil voiced his ‘total opposition’ to the suggestion of a one-way traffic system in the Comeragh Drive loop. “I would be totally, totally opposed to any one-way system. It would be wrong of me, as a local representative, to back this suggestion,” Cllr. Brazil said. “To read this in the newspaper last week, that I was going to come in here and there was to be a Notice of Motion, I think, is scurrilously wrong, because there is no way in the world - over my dead body - that it [Comeragh Drive] will become a one-way system!” The Comeragh Drive loop is around three and a half miles in length (the L3047). LARGER VEHICLES ON ANTI-CLOCKWISE ROUTE Cllr. O’Ryan suggested the Council’s engineers examine the issue with the possibility of encouraging larger vehicles, such as camper vans, motorhomes and mini-buses to drive one-way around the Comeragh Drive

loop, similar to what is in operation on the 111 mile Ring of Kerry. “I would ask the Council to consider, in light of traffic, particularly during weekends and tourist / Summer traffic, to look at a system similar to the Ring of Kerry, where tour bus operators and larger vehicles travel on an anti-clockwise basis – the idea being that all the large vehicles and buses are going one way and can’t meet each other on the same road,” Cllr. O’Ryan explained. He said the suggestion wouldn’t be as restrictive as a one-way system and it would encourage the larger vehicles to go one-way around the Comeragh Drive loop. “We want to try and solve the problem, not create one,” Cllr. O’Ryan said. He said that the lay-bys along the road should also be highlighted better for visitors and tourists. Cllr. O’Ryan reiterated: “I am not in favour of a full one-way system. I think it would be too restrictive on local people and farmers”. Cllr. Brazil responded:“I’ve listened intently to Cllr. O’Ryan and I read this suggestion in the newspaper last week and I would be totally opposed to any oneway system on the Comeragh Drive”. “I’ve measured that road and its about three metres wide. A lot of roads around our county aren’t even three metres wide - so do we intend putting traffic restrictions on every road and every boreen in the county?” Cllr. Brazil questioned. “The road where I live is only 2.5 metres wide and I wouldn’t like to see that as a one-way system.” DETRIMENTAL AFFECT ON ‘MAGIC ROAD’ Cllr. Brazil said the Comeragh Drive is a place where he grew up and knows a lot about. He said a one-way system would have a detrimental affect on the ‘Fairy Tree’ and the ‘Magic Road’. He said the Fairy Tree “brings a pile of people into our beautiful Comeragh Mountains”. “If there is a one-way system, the Magic Road is totally gone,” he said. He said it would also have a detrimental affect on farmers. LOCAL RESIDENTS “As well as that, there are four or five people living on the Comeragh Drive and if we were to put this one-way system in, or Cllr. O’Ryan’s suggestion [regarding larger vehicles travelling one-way], we are shoving all that traffic down on top of the local people, which, I think, is totally uncalled for in this day and age,” Cllr. Brazil said. He said that instead the

Council should be improving the Comeragh Drive and making the car park larger with more car park spaces. “I would like to see the car park at Mahon Falls extended someway and the roads leading to Mahon Falls improved, especially the road from Lemybrien to Kilrossanty and the road from McGrath’s Cross to Comeragh Mountains.” Cllr. Brazil continued: “The Comeragh Drive is our jewel in the crown [of Waterford] as far as I’m concerned and you go up there any Friday, Saturday or Sunday and you’ll see the bones of 100 cars there - and they are coming there the whole time”. IMPROVEMENTS TO COMERAGH DRIVE Cllr. Brazil asked the Council to look at improving the Comeragh Drive and keep it a two-way system, free-flowing. “If you are going to impinge all the traffic down on the few locals living there, I think it would be a total and utter disgrace!” Cllr. Brazil said. Cathaoirleach Cllr. Seanie Power concurred with Cllr. Brazil, and said he also read the article in the Dungarvan Observer last week and it was the first he knew about the suggestion. “I wonder what kind of research did Mr. Hartley do with local people?” Cllr. Power questioned. “The first thing you do with a suggestion like that is to go to local people about it. I spoke with some locals and they are totally opposed to it,” Cllr. Power said. “The idea is probably good, but having a two-way system for local people and a one-way system for tourists could lead to causing a bad traffic collision,” he warned. “I think the Council should go back and consult with the locals. The few locals I spoke to suggested increasing the size of the car park, which is badly needed, and put more lay-bys on the way up.” EVERYONE ENTITLED TO WRITE TO MEDIA Cllr. O’Ryan said he can’t stop anyone going to the local media. He said everyone is entitled, “including ourselves, to write into the local media, but there was never going to be a Notice of Motion”. “I was asked to raise the suggestion and I raised it under ‘Roads’, but I did my homework on it and I spoke with a few locals of what they thought. I’ve made a compromised suggestion that will hopefully improve the journey for locals and tourists alike,” Cllr. O’Ryan added. CRITICAL Cllr. John O’Leary was also critical of the one-way traffic system in the Comeragh Drive.

A stone marker indicates the ‘Magic Road’ on the Comeragh Drive loop. “When I saw it in the newspaper, I thought it was an April Fools Day joke,” Cllr. O’Leary said. “The proposal borders on the ridiculous, if not stupid.” He said a one-way system would not work, particularly in the depths of a severe storm, like Storm Emma. “To ask people, who are residents on that road to drive a three mile circumference journey in order to facilitate something which I don’t believe is a huge problem,” Cllr. O’Leary said. He said that if improvements can be made to make the Comeragh Mountains more safer and accessible, he would support that. Cllr. Declan Clune said the one-way system “is not the most wonderful idea”. He asked if the Council would look at doing something with the car park and the road. “If any safety improvements could be made, that would be a better investment,” Cllr. Clune said. PINCH POINTS Cllr. Ray Murphy said the Council should look at dealing with the ‘pinch points’ on the road. “There is plenty of visibility on the road up to Mahon Falls, so there would be plenty of opportunity for traffic to see oncoming cars. If we dealt with the pinch points and extend some lay-bys along the way, people would see there is traffic coming against them and have the opportunity to pull in, and I think that would solve the problem,” Cllr. Murphy said. Cllr. O’Ryan reiterated that he was not proposing a one-way system in the Comeragh Drive. “I also spoke with locals and I did so when I became concerned that farmers and local people might be impinged upon with such a restrictive law,” he said. He agreed that the Council should look into extending the

car park and improving the road surface and relieve the pinch points. Cllr. O’Ryan reverted back to his example of the Ring of Kerry, where large vehicles like buses and camper vans, etc., go in an anti-clockwise direction, so that the large vehicles don’t meet against each other at the pinch points and tourists in cars travel in a clockwise direction so they are not stuck behind a bus. “I’m all for improving the system we have.” NO PLANS FOR ONE-WAY SYSTEM BUT REVIEW TO BE CARRIED OUT Senior Engineer, Gabriel Hynes said he believes there “won’t be any plans to introduce a one-way system” in the Comeragh Drive. He gave a commitment to Councillors to carry out a review of the Comeragh Drive to examine the possibility of additional lay-bys and improving the road structure. However, he warned: “That would be subject to funding”. “But certainly, we can do a review of what’s there, where the pinch points are and if we can make improvements,” he said. Mr. Hynes said there may also be merit in Cllr. O’Ryan’s suggestion of having large buses travel the Comeragh Drive in one direction. “We’ll have a look at it, do a quick survey and come back to you on it,” Mr. Hynes said. However, Cllr. Brazil questioned the need for having a oneway system for large buses. “How many large buses and lorries are going through the Comeragh Drive?” Cllr. Brazil asked. “Because for as long as I’m down there, I’d say I’ve seen about three or four [large buses / lorries] in my whole lifetime, up and down there.” Mr. Hynes replied that he wouldn’t have that information

on the amount of buses that use the Comeragh Drive, but a survey would determine that answer. Cllr. Brazil also questioned how many reported accidents and collisions there have been on the Comeragh Drive over the past number of years. Mr. Hynes said if there have been any accidents / collisions, it would most likely be confined to material damage. “Obviously, if there were injuries to people, that would be recorded by the Gardaí, and we would have those figures, but where it is material damage only, most times it is not recorded,” Mr. Hynes said. “I imagine that any accidents out there would be at low speed and probably just minor material damage, in my view,” he said. Cllr. O’Ryan said the suggestion for the Comeragh Drive is more to do with inconvenience of motorists than anything else. He said traffic congestion in the Comeragh Drive “is not happening 24/7 365 days a year”. “It is happening at the high points in the Summer / tourist season and at weekends,” he said. “We are not talking about big buses on the Comeragh Drive, but more about mini-buses, camper vans and motorhomes, and the inconvenience of people stuck behind them,” Cllr. O’Ryan said. GOOD EXPERIENCE “We want visitors and tourists to go away from Waterford and the Comeraghs with a good experience and if we can do anything to make their journey more enjoyable and less stressful, then we should look into it.” Cllr. O’Ryan added that his suggestion is not about bringing a city-style one-way traffic system to a rural area like the Comeragh Drive, but more about measures to improve the Comeragh Drive experience.

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Attending the AIB Supporting West Waterford Breakfast Briefing in the Park Hotel were Mary Sheridan, AIB; Kieran Higgins, McCullagh Higgins & Co.; Pat Browne, AIB; Breda O'Brien, Lismore Accountants; Cllr. Pat Nugent, Mayor Waterford City & County; Marie NicCraith, JP Gordon & Co. and Bryan Doocey, AIB. [Sean Byrne]

Guest Speakers at the AIB Supporting West Waterford Breakfast Briefing in the Park Hotel were from left Michael Walsh, Asset Finance AIB; Bryan Doocey, Agri Advisor AIB; Mary Anne Ryan, Home Mortage Specialist AIB and George Walsh, Manager AIB Dungarvan. [Sean Byrne]

Attending the AIB Supporting West Waterford Breakfast Briefing in the Park Hotel were Michael O'Keeffe, FDC Accountants; Pat Williams, FDC Accountants; Jamie Burns, IFAC and Bryan Doocey, AIB. [Sean Byrne]

Attending the AIB Supporting West Waterford Breakfast Briefing in the Park Hotel were Marie NicCraith, JP Gordon & Co.; Mary Sheridan, AIB; Jennifer Breathnach, JP Gordon & Co.; and Margaret Harty, Harty & Company Auctioneers. [Sean Byrne]

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Attending the AIB Supporting West Waterford Breakfast Briefing in the Park Hotel were Pat Browne, AIB; Neil Twomey, Mary Anne Ryan, AIB; John White, JBW Accountants and David O'Mahony, OMBA Accountants.[Sean Byrne]

Attending the AIB Supporting West Waterford Breakfast Briefing in the Park Hotel were Richie Halpin, Kill Agricultural Services; Martina Harrington, AIB; Kieran Higgins, McCullagh Higgins & Co.; Laura Keane, AIB; Fionuala Egan, AIB and Paddy Gordon, JP Gordon & Co. [Sean Byrne]

Attending the AIB Supporting West Waterford Breakfast Briefing in the Park Hotel were Michael Walsh, AIB; Eoin Darcy, Waterford Farm Relief Services; Mary Anne Ryan, AIB; Sinead Reynolds and Cormac Curran, Sherry Fitzgerald Reynolds. [Sean Byrne]

Attending the AIB Supporting West Waterford Breakfast Briefing in the Park Hotel were Austin Flavin, Teagasc; Shane Hayes, Hayes & Hayes; George Walsh, Manager AIB; Marian Keane, Head of Homes AIB and Tomas Furlong, Manager [Sean Byrne] Sales & Services AIB.

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FURTHER EDUCATION IT and Multimedia MULTIMEDIA and web design are just two of the modules on this course. Students will get the opportunity to design and edit their own work. It is great preparation for progression to Creative Mutimedia or Digitial Animation in LIT’s Clonmel campus. This course is ideal for anyone with a creative flair that would like to become familiar with the use of relevant computer programmes. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES These include working in the areas of web design, graphic design and digital marketing. Noreen Palmer is considering using the many skills that she learned on the course to promote her own business, ‘I decided to do this course as I was contemplating returning to work and needed to upgrade my IT skills to improve my job prospects. I am considering the option of becoming selfemployed so I wanted to find out how I could go about promoting a business online. I was very interested in the Web Design, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing modules as I felt these could really help me to create a website which I could use to launch, market and promote my business idea online. The eBusiness and Internet modules were very interesting as they gave me the opportunity to learn all about the digital environment, eBusiness structures and the technologies required to get connected and uploaded onto the Internet’. PROGRESSION TO THIRD LEVEL Students that successfully complete the course can also apply through the CAO for places reserved for QQI graduates in many third level institutes. BA in Marketing and Digital Media in WIT, Software Development in LIT and Business Information Systems in UCC are just some of the options available. APPLY NOW FOR REMAINING PLACES The application form is available from the school office or on our website at www.ccndungarvan.com. Some places have been offered at the May interviews. Applicants will be contacted in August about interviews in September. Follow us on facebook at Coláiste Chathail Naofa – College of Further Education @ccnplc for the latest updates. Noreen Palmer has no regrets about choosing to study at Coláiste Chathail Naofa, ‘CCN is a wonderful place to study as the facilities are great and the staff are very committed to helping each student reach their full potential. I would highly recommend this course.’

Join us for Bikefest on Saturday, 16th June WATERFORD Sports Partnership (WSP) is delighted to present the inaugural WSP Bikefest event on Saturday, 16th June in Walton Park Dungarvan. This event will offer adults and children of all ages some cycling fun as a culmination of the 2018 Bike Week. ‘Bikefest’ will consist of two routes catering for all cycling capabilities. For cyclists aged 8 and over, the 12km route provides a scenic cycle and follows the same route as the 12km Sean Kelly Tour. This route takes place largely on the scenic cycle track taking in Abbeyside, Clonea Road and the Gold Coast with cyclists enjoying some open roads from Walton Park to Clonea Roundabout. Cyclists aged up to 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.The start time

for this event is 10am. Registration opens from 9.15am on the day. If you want to beat the queue why not pre-register online at www.eventbrite.ie The second route is a new 3km cycling route aimed at families, parents with small children and people with limited mobility. We hope to see lots of balance bikes, old bikes and baby carriers on the Waterford Greenway route from Walton Park to Sallybrook. Start time for this event is 10.10am. Following both events,Walton Park will host a variety of bike related games and activities, coffee vendors, ice cream machines, face painters and fun for all the family from 10.30 a.m.-12.30 p.m. Entry is €2 per person, with Bikefest wrist bands, refreshments

Tom Cunningham and Pat Fennell pictured ahead the Musical Evening in aid of Stradbally GAA Club in the Garden Room at Woodhouse Estate. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

and other goodies available on the day. Helmets are essential for all participants. Entry details and route information are all available at www.waterfordsportspartnership.ie or contact Peter Jones on 0761 10 2191 or by email at pjones@waterfordsportspartnership.ie

Waterford man and Adventurer Michael Whelan set to recount his Silk Road bicycle journey at Immrama Festival 2018 IN April 2016, Adventurer and Mountaineer Michael Whelan set out on an incredible journey by bicycle along the Silk Road from Islamabad Pakistan (with armed escorts) to the world’s highest border crossing on the Karakoram Highway and onto Shipton’s Lost Arch in Western China and on Saturday, June 16th Michael will recount his journey at the Immrama Festival of Travel Writing 2018. Michael Whelan is a lifelong adventurer and mountaineer. Michael is an international expedition leader and mountaineer with 25 years experience, climbing major peaks on 4 Continents. He grew up in Waterford City where he trained as a carpenter. On completing his apprenticeship he set out on his adventures which would develop into a passion for mountaineering and a desire to visit remote places having lived and worked abroad for many years (West Africa, Saudi Arabia, and the UK), Michael returned to Ireland in 1997. He also recently completed solo cycling trips in Pakistan, China, India and Nepal and is planning to take to the road on two wheels again just days after the Immrama Festival. Commenting on his upcoming adventure Michael says, “Two days after my talks at Immrama I’m off again on June 18th. Flying first to Tehran and then on to Almaty in Kazakhstan. My plan is to cycle the Silk Road 3,000km back to Tehran, passing through some ancient cities like Tashkent and Samarkand along the way. This will be a 10 week solo trip, covering about 50km per day. The route will be very challenging with much of it in Mountainous

regions and desert. Keeping hydrated will be important and it might be necessary to do some very early morning cycles to avoid the extreme heat. The countries I will pass through, five in total are with the exception of Iran all former Soviet countries. Since their independence in the early 90’s they have been developing their culture and heritage and by all accounts are very welcoming of visitors. This will be a low budget trip with a lot of wild camping and budget accommodation. It is a popular route with round the world travellers and even a few fellow cyclists. I hope to arrive in Iran in time to visit the ancient city of Persepolis and Shiraz before flying home on August 30th.” When not travelling, Michael lives in Dunmore East in County Waterford with his wife and daughter where he enjoys doing carpentry work. In total, eight guests will speak at the 2018 Immrama Festival from June 13th to 17th, including Key-note speaker Michael Smith who will delve into “Discovering Ireland’s History and Ireland’s Antarctic Explorers”. Explorer and author Jacki Hill-Murphy will continue the theme of exploration with as she plans to discuss ‘Women adventuring off the beaten track’, Jacki has also travelled to some of the most inhospitable places on earth to re-create the journeys of daring women adventurers. Author John Devoy opens the festival talks with an introduction from his book Quondam, this will be followed by a screening of a documentary on the Irish aid effort in 1968 titled Biafra – Forgotten Mission. Author and journalist Isambard

Colourful Wings By Mandy Tompkins BUTTERFLIES are amongst the most colourful and conspicuous of all insects and on sunny days they are a common sight in gardens, along hedgerows and in the open countryside. Butterflies have two pairs of wings, forewings used for thrust and hindwings for steering, which move together in flight and combine to make a surface area several times larger than the actual body. Having large wings however, does not make Butterflies powerful fliers, and most are only capable of short frantic flights. Most Butterflies are described by their colours. Although the underside of the wing colours and patterns are usually more subdued, other features such as markings and patterns are also used for identification and every species of Butterfly has a unique combination of these. The best time to observe a Butterfly is when it is feeding. Although they are liquid feeders and visit flowers and ripe fruit to drink nectar and juice, Butterflies also need to drink water and will gather around puddles or sip from moist soil.

Michael Whelan Wilkinson will return to the land of his grandmother to discuss his book “Travels in a Dervish Cloak” based on his time spent working Pakistan as a foreign correspondent during the war on terror. Award-winning author Rosemary Mahoney will discuss her travels down the Nile. A travel-writing workshop with Dr Robyn Rowland will be on offer. Historian Donald Brady will host a talk on Sir Richard Musgrave of Tourin 1746-1818. Bob Jackson will host the famous literary breakfast at Immrama. He will discuss the story of the incredible life of Dr Aidan MacCarthy the only person to have survived the two events that mark the beginning and end of World War II. On the final day of the festival ‘Family Fun Sunday’ will take place at the Millennium Park, the Lismore Farmers Market will be on the castle avenue. Full details of the festival programme and for event tickets for the Immrama Lismore Festival of Travel Writing 2018 see www.lismoreimmrama.com or call (058) 53803.

Similar in looks to the Small White, this Green-Veined White Butterfly has a 45mm wingspan, predominant dark veins with dark spots on the upper wings and greenish veins on the under wings. These veins on the adults wings are an illusion created by a subtle combination of yellow and black scales The caterpillars eat Wild Garlic and Mustard related plants. To encourage Butterflies it is important to plant attractive and fragrant flowers. Buddleia, called the Butterfly Bush, Verbena, Lavender, Scabious and Thistle. Purple is a Butterflies favourite colour.

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Virgin Media to acquire Casey Cablevision in Dungarvan VIRGIN Media Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Liberty Global plc announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Casey Cablevision, a regional cable operator based in Dungarvan, Co.Waterford, for an undisclosed purchase price. An innovative family-owned business established (by the Casey family) in 1979, Casey Cablevision provides pay-TV, high speed broadband and phone services to over 2,000 customers in Dungarvan and surrounding areas. Paul Farrell, Vice President of Commercial at Virgin Media Ireland said: “We’re delighted to announce the acquisition of Casey Cablevision. By joining Ireland's leading connected entertainment provider, Casey Cablevision’s existing Customers in Dungarvan will have access to the full suite of Virgin Media’s award-winning products and services. At Virgin Media we pride ourselves on having the fastest broadband network in Ireland* and we’re very excited about extending the full range of our TV, broadband, phone and mobile services to consumers and businesses in Dungarvan." He added, “The Casey family were true pioneers of the cable industry in Ireland, they were the first to invest in fibre optic cabling which allowed them to offer high speed broadband to

customers in the South East when the provision of such services was a distant dream for Irish consumers and businesses. We look forward to working with our new colleagues in Casey Cablevision and delivering new opportunities for growth and expansion in the region.” The acquisition will be subject to competition and regulatory approval from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission and the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Energy, over the coming months. ABOUT VIRGIN MEDIA Virgin Media brings Ireland’s fastest broadband and the best digital TV to our customers, including all the channels that people love, Netflix,YouTube,TV on the go with Virgin TV Anywhere, and Virgin Media Exclusives. Virgin Media has received multiple awards for industry leading products and services. *In February 2018, Ookla the independent consumer initiated testing platform - named Virgin Media as Ireland’s fastest broadband provider, for the third year in a row, and Ireland’s fastest In-Home WiFi network. The Ookla Speedtest results show that Virgin Media is more than twice as fast as its nearest competitor for broadband and In-Home WiFi.

Launch of ‘Dungarvan - Home of the Greenway’ – From left to right: Joe Roche, Vice President Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber; Val Mangan, Printmaster; Rachel Power, Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber; Ann Marie Rossiter, President Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber; Cllr. Pat Nugent, Mayor of Waterford City & County; Jenny Beresford, CEO Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber and Pat Whyte; Printmaster (sponsor). [Dan McGrath]

Dungarvan - Home of the Greenway! IF Waterford is the start and Kilmacthomas is the heart, then Dungarvan is the home of the Waterford Greenway! When Mai O’Higgins penned ‘Dungarvan My Hometown’ in 1959, it may have been the Waterford Hurlers she was acknowledging, but we’re hopeful the phrase will be on the lips of all who come to cycle and walk our beautiful new Greenway. The word ‘home’ conjures images of warmth, familiarity, welcome, chat and comfort - not so much a building, as a feeling. The Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber is launching this initiative with the hope that everyone using the Waterford Greenway will feel that way about their time in Dungarvan. The past year has seen a huge increase in visitors to Dungarvan, as people choose to

use our town as a base for their Greenway adventure. This has become a great source of civic pride for all of us and everyone is working hard to ensure a warm welcome, brilliant hospitality and a great experience for all our visitors. Launching the movement recently Waterford Mayor Pat Nugent said he was ‘delighted and proud to launch such an initiative, the Greenway is something for us all to be proud of and associating Dungarvan as its home will build on Dungarvan’s repurtation for its wonderful hospitality.’ Promoting Dungarvan as the ‘Home of the Waterford Greenway’ further strengthens Dungarvan’s association with one of the greatest tourism assets Ireland has to offer. It is certainly the biggest attraction for our county and we must ensure that we all continue to promote the Waterford Greenway

far and wide to new visitors and repeat guests. The Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber is asking everyone to use the ‘Dungarvan - Home of the Greenway’ logos and tagline wherever possible. If you are a local business you can add them to your website, social media, marketing, stationery and anything else you can think of to show your support. If you’re proud of our town and just want to get involved, you can add the logo or tagline to your social media profile, photos, posts and help us spread the word with #DungarvanHomeOfTheGreenway! If everyone gets behind this campaign and helps to create a real buzz about ‘Dungarvan - Home of the Greenway’ we’re sure we can increase Dungarvan’s popularity as a tourist destination even further!

TUI members demand end to pay discrimination MEMBERS of the Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) at Coláiste Chathail Naofa staged a lunchtime protest last Thursday over the continuing injustice of pay discrimination. The TUI members said the protests will highlight the continuing damage caused by pay discrimination. Service to students was not affected by the protests, which took place across the country outside schools, colleges, centres and Institutes of Technology in which TUI members work. Teachers and lecturers who entered the profession since 2011 are still paid at a lower rate than their colleagues for carrying out the same work. TUI is insisting that the current engagement between unions and the Government must resolve the issue of pay discrimination. Local TUI Representative Marty Bates said: “A recent TUI survey found that 46 percent of post-2011 entrants to the profession did not believe that they would still be in the profession in ten years’ time”. “However, if pay equality was restored, 94% said that they would remain. Quite clearly, this continuing injustice poses a serious threat to the

quality of graduates attracted to the profession,” said Mr. Bates. “It has always been unacceptable that one teacher be paid less than another for carrying out the same work. Pay discrimination has completely undermined the profession and has had a devastating impact on morale in staffrooms.” Mr. Bates continued: “Unsurprisingly, it has also led to a crisis in the recruitment and retention of teachers, which inevitably impairs the quality of service to students in terms of subject choice and consistency of provision”. “All education stakeholders acknowledge that recruitment problems are evident both across the country and across a broad range of subjects including, but not limited to, Mathematics, Science, Modern Languages, Irish and Home Economics.” Mr. Bates said that irrespective of whether they are personally affected by pay inequality, TUI members are completely united in demanding its end as a matter of urgency. “The current engagement between unions and the Government must finally resolve this critical issue,” Mr. Bates added.

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Equestrian community mourns passing of 'true legend' Tommy Wade By Brian Hennessy THE world of Show Jumping lost one of its all-time greats just over a fortnight ago on Monday, May 14th, when Tipperary's Tommy Wade passed away aged 80. Tommy was best-known for the incredible partnership he developed with Dundrum – a horse that was little bigger than a pony standing just 15 hands high. Dundrum's early days were more functional then sensational and saw him pulling luggage carts from the station in Tipperary to local hotels. But the spirited little gelding proved to be not the most co-operative cart horse and was passed on. He was sold to Tommy Wade and together the pair would go on to become international superstars. In 1963 at the Dublin Horse Show, Tommy Wade completed an incredible feat when he won all five international classes and was also part of the winning Aga Khan team. Tommy's numerous international wins included the King George V Cup at White City, the Boylan Trophy at Ballsbridge, the Grand Prix at Brussels and the top prize at the Horse of the Year Show. In 1961 Tommy and Dundrum became Supreme Champion at Wembley Horse of the Year Show when they cleared a 7”2” Puissance wall. Along with his international success, Tommy Wade was a regular competitor at shows around Ireland, including at Waterford and Dungarvan Show. After he finished his riding career, Tommy Wade would go on to become of the most successful team managers in the world. As Irish Chef d’Equipe, Wade helped Ireland to over 30 Nations Cup victories and was the Chef d’Equipe when Ireland claimed a gold medal at the European Championships in 2001 and at the World Equestrian

Karen Darcy, Jennifer Hickey, Ger Garvey and Patrick Harrington (all Bank of Ireland), pictured at the Chamber After Hours Grattan Square Flagstone Presentation in the SGC Cinema Dungarvan. [Dan McGrath]

Tommy Wade was inducted into the Show Jumping Hall of Fame at the Showjumpers Ball in 2013. [Laurence Dunne/Jumpinaction.net] Games in 2002 when Dermott Lennon won individual gold. Last August at the Dublin Horse Show,Wade was presented with a Horse Sport Ireland Hall of Fame Award and received a specially commissioned medal from current Irish Chef d’Equipe and three-time Olympic medallist with Brazil, Rodrigo Pessoa. Speaking last week before the FEI Nations Cup at La Baule in France, where, as a mark of respect, the Irish Show Jumping team wore black armbands, current Irish team manager Rodrigo Pessoa said: “Myself and the Irish team were very sorry to hear of the passing of Tommy Wade. He was a monument of the Irish team as a rider and great leader as Chef d’Equipe." Horse Sport Ireland CEO Ronan Murphy also paid tribute to Tommy Wade and said: “On behalf of Horse Sport Ireland, I would like to extend our deepest sympathies to Tommy’s family

and the many friends he made all over the globe. He represented Ireland with distinction as a rider and was an incredibly gifted horseman. His record as Chef d’Equipe of the Irish team is phenomenal, not least in 1999/2000 when Tommy led Ireland to 10 Nations Cup wins in one season. He was a true legend of the sport.” Along with his equestrian interests,Tommy Wade stood as a bookmaker at Thurles, Clonmel, Waterford and Kilkenny Greyhound tracks. He is survived by his wife Felicity and children Maria, Robert, Ronan and Alan, who has gone on to become one of the world's top showjumping course designers. Tommy Wade's life and career was well summed-up by Michael Slavin in his book, Irish Showjumping Legends when he said, “Tommy thought, dreamed and schemed about being first and usually was.”

Irish military and civilian team, Nations Cup, Dublin, 1963 (l. to r.): Tommy Wade on Dundrum, Diana-Connolly Carew on Barrymore (not pictured), Seamus Hayes on Goodbye and Capt. Billy Ringrose on Loch an Easpaig, heralded a new chapter in Irish showjumping, with their victory at the Nations Cup in Dublin in 1963. They were the first mixed military and civilian team to win the Aga Khan trophy at Dublin. [Images courtesy of the RDS Library & Archives]

Samantha Campbell Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber, Geraldine Veale, McCarthy Insurance Group, Eileen Singleton & Ann Morris Singleton Ceramics and William Whelan, Waterford County Museum, who gave a presentation on the Historic Flagstones on Grattan Square, Dungarvan, pictured at the Chamber After Hours Grattan Square Flagstone Presentation in the SGC Cinema Dungarvan. [Dan McGrath]

Betty Sheehan, SGC, Les Forde, Eyes on the Road and Rena Coady, Singleton Ceramics, pictured at the Chamber After Hours Grattan Square Flagstone Presentation at the SGC Cinema Dungarvan. [Dan McGrath]

Martin Whelan, William Whelan, Waterford County Museum, who gave a presentation on the Historic Flagstones on Grattan Square, Dungarvan and Joanne Rothwell, Waterford City & County Council at the Chamber After Hours Grattan Square Flagstone Presentation at the SGC Cinema Dungarvan. [Dan McGrath]

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Waterford votes a resounding ‘Yes’ to repeal the Eighth Amendment WATERFORD voted an overwhelming ‘Yes’ to repeal the Eighth Amendment last Friday, joining the rest of the country in an historic landslide victory for the Yes side. Just over 83,000 people in Waterford City and County were eligible to vote in the Referendum and voter turnout was high in the various polling stations throughout the city and county. The process of sorting of 170 ballot boxes and counting began at 9.00 a.m. sharp last Saturday morning at the Count Centre in Waterford Institute of Technology. Celebrations also began early as the tallies

suggested that Waterford had voted strongly to repeal the Eighth Amendment. Just shortly after 2.20 p.m., there were cheers and celebrations as Returning Officer, Niall Rooney, declared the result which revealed that 69.43 percent voted ‘Yes’, while 30.57 percent voted ‘No’. WATERFORD ‘YES’ VICTORY Waterford Sinn Féin TD David Cullinane said it was a victory for women and for women’s healthcare. Waterford Independent TD John Halligan said the win by the Yes side is a vic-

tory for care, compassion and common sense. NATIONALLY Across the country people came out in their droves to vote, with a 64.1 percent turnout. Nationally, the Yes side won in a landslide victory - 66.4 percent to the 33.6 percent who voted No. Over 2.15m people voted across the country. The total number of people who voted Yes was 1,429,981 and those who voted No was 723,632.

Waterford Constituency 83,107 Electorate: 53,435 Total Poll: 64.30% Turnout: Invalid ballot papers: 123 53,312 Valid Poll: 37,016 Votes YES: 16,296 Votes NO: 69.43% % Yes: 30.57% % No:

Will the Government continue to show compassion? COMPASSION is the new buzzword.With it you can sell anything to a ‘compassionate’ public, even death. There was a time in Ireland when we prided ourselves on supporting the little person against the might of the bully. We always favoured the underdog, whether in sport or to the less well off on the streets of our towns. As a downtrodden race for several centuries, it was our culture, it was in our blood to favour the weak against the strong and the small against the great. Last week, in the name of being modern, of being a ‘true republic’, we abandoned our principles and declared ourselves a selfish nation, rather than the ‘compassionate’ society which we were told we should be. Traditional Ireland was full of true compassion.We looked after each other in times of crisis, illness, death, poverty and loneliness. Some sacrificed their very lives in trying to assist those in trouble. Today, a great majority of our people have aban-

doned those principles and favoured selfishness above generosity of heart; disregard for the most dependent of humans, the child in the womb. The legacy of “choice” will resonate for decades to come. Then we will realise that abortion was missold as women’s healthcare and the voters were misled by every political leader of our great country. The celebrations we witnessed this weekend will be looked on in horror. Who will be targeted next? ‘A clump of cells’, ‘a bunch of cells’, a ‘bundle of cells’; choose which one you like from the variety of throwaway phrases used by the abortion ‘counsellors’ which keep us from understanding the development of the baby, or the gravity of the deed. Very soon, people will be paid to kill the next generation, while others will be fined for killing birds in their shells. No ‘bunch of cells’ principle there! So, two pregnant women have their babies at six months. Is one a bundle of joy for delighted parents to be nurtured and loved, the other a ‘clump of cells’ to be unceremoniously dumped in several

Accusation of ‘gender bias’ as Council meeting runs overtime AN accusation of “gender bias” was made at the May Plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council when the meeting was extended to 8.00 p.m. The monthly meeting begins at 5.00 p.m. and usually lasts until between 7.00 p.m. or 7.30 p.m., depending on the agenda. However, the May meeting was extremely busy and included nearly an hour long discussion on the Audit Committee’s Annual Report for 2017. It was shortly after 7.30 p.m. when Mayor Pat Nugent proposed that Standing Orders be extended until 8.00 p.m. so all the items on the agenda can be dealt with. However, this was met by protestations from a number of Councillors, particularly Cllr. Mary Roche, who said that some Councillors “have commitments at home”. “This is gender-based bias

again as far as I’m concerned,” she accused. “We should be out of here by 7.30 p.m.,” Cllr. Roche added. Meetings Administrator, Honor Dunphy, pointed out that the Council’s Standing Orders can be extended to a maximum of 8.00 p.m. The proposal was accepted and agreed. Meanwhile, Cllr. John O’Leary also hit out, saying the “ the very people who are asking for an extension of time are the people who didn’t speak in the early part of the meeting under Matters Arising”. Cllr. O’Leary said Councillors took up almost an hour of the meeting on some matters and they didn’t acknowledge the Mayor’s request to keep statements short and ask direct questions. “Now, here they are wanting an extension of time - it is not on!” Cllr. O’Leary added.

parts in the waste bin of an abortion clinic? That is the choice Irish society has made.That is the culture we have developed. Will the government who facilitated the arrival of abortion on OUR shores in the name of compassion now extend that compassion to the many in our country who are suffering greatly through State neglect. Will they show compassion to the children enduring the constant severe pain and discomfort from scoliosis and waiting in agony for over a year for treatment? Will they show compassion to those like the elderly people of Cork who hired a bus and travelled over two hundred and fifty miles out of this jurisdiction for the simple operation to treat cataracts. Will they show compassion to the half a million patients on waiting lists for a variety of treatments, some for almost two years with no prospect of an appointment in sight. Glib promises from a Minister who is clearly out of his depth, are not sufficient. If he looks for praise

for his ignoble deeds, he will find scant return from those who support life in all its forms. Even eagles in their eggs. Will the Government show compassion to the 10,000 homeless in this country who live in hotels, hostels and guesthouses with no prospect of a home of their own and little chance to enjoy true family life. Up until last weekend, the legal killing of Irish people was prohibited, not only by common law, but also by our Constitution. That guarantee has now been given away by an uncaring political system on the premise of showing compassion to pregnant women. True freedom is having the right to do what we ought. We ought not kill babies. In effect the death penalty has been re-introduced into Ireland to be administered by some willing GPs and private clinics who will make a true killing . . . many times over. Welcome to the new republic of compassion and death. Dungarvan Prolife.

Four meetings a year is enough for Audit Committee - Chairperson Padraic Doherty THE four meetings per year of Waterford Council’s Audit Committee is enough for the body of work, but the voluntary body needs to address legacy matters carried over from previous years. Cllr. Declan Clune raised the issue at the May Plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council during discussions on the 2017 Annual Report of the Audit Committee. He noted there were at least five matters which have been carried over from 2016 / 2017. “How does this impact on priorities in 2018 - does the Audit Committee need to meet more often?” Cllr. Clune questioned. “What realistic expectations have you got to get through your workload for this year if you still have stuff hanging over from 2016 and 2017?” Chairperson of the Audit Committee, Padraic Doherty said the ‘carry over’ items and prioritisation has been an issue for the Audit Committee. “We over-promise and under-deliver,” he said. “It does take time and it is a frustration that we do have these ‘carry over’ items. So, I’ll take that point on board and bring it to

our next meeting that maybe we should clear what we have and work to that,” Mr. Doherty said. He said items which needed investigated and examined, such as the purchase of 60 vans and the issuing of low purchase credit cards takes time at the meetings. Cllr. Clune questioned if four meetings a year of the Audit Committee is enough. “I think four is enough,” Mr. Doherty replied.“For the body of work we have and the internal audit function, as well as presentations from the directors. While there are four meetings, there is a lot of outside work carried out as well. “If there were more resources, there would always be more work done - but that is within the budgetary constraints of the Council,” Mr. Doherty added. ATTENDANCE Cllr. Clune queried if any member of the Audit Committee has not met the stipulation to attend 75 percent of meetings. Mr. Doherty acknowledged that the committee does get notifications from members who cannot attend a particular meeting, but doesn’t think there has been any case where a member has fallen below the 75 percent requirement.

He pointed out that on occasion in the past, he has been unable to attend a particular meeting. He said clashes can occur and can be unavoidable, but the meetings are scheduled for the year, so members know in advance. Mr. Doherty said the members of the Audit Committee “are committed to the work they do and are valuable contributors to the Audit Committee reviews that come up”. “I receive regular phone calls from all of the members in the event of their absence and we follow up on that,” he said. Cllr. John Hearne said Councillors’ absence from sub-committee meetings “is a recurring problem in the Council”. “Councillors are putting their hands up and going on committees and then not attending,” he said. He accused some Councillors of bringing back information that has been briefed to them because they were absent from a sub-committee meeting, rather than getting it first hand at the meeting. “You really need to attend meetings to get the flavour and flow of it,” Cllr. Hearne said.

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Councillor’s remarks about political dominance on Audit Committee causes heated row A HEATED row ensued during a discussion of the Audit Committee’s Annual Report for 2017 during the May Plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council when a Councillor drew attention to the fact that two Councillors on the Audit Committee are in the same party. Independent Councillor Joe Conway said that while he wasn’t casting aspersions, “no other local authority, I could find, had two elected members on their Audit Committee from the same political grouping”. “As a matter of governance, we should look at that,” Cllr. Conway said. However, his comments drew

the ire of Cllr. Eddie Mulligan (a member of the Audit Committee) and Cllr. John O’Leary. “I take exception to Cllr. Joe Conway’s comments - is he making an inference that there is something wrong with two people from the same party on any committee?” Cllr. O’Leary said. He demanded Cllr. Conway withdraw his remark. Cllr. Conway responded that he was commenting on ‘good governance’ and he had specifically prefixed his statement that he wasn’t casting any aspersions on anyone. “I was just talking about the principle of having the same

political grouping controlling Councillors representing us on the Audit Committee,” Cllr. Conway said. Cllr. Eamon Quinlan (also a member of the Audit Committee) pointed out that both he and Cllr. Mulligan “were unanimously elected onto the Audit Committee by the Council”. “I don’t know if it is best practice on other Councils, but at least we can feel gladdened that if it isn’t, then we’ve blazoned a trail,” Cllr. Quinlan said. Cllr. Mulligan he was elected onto the Audit Committee when no-one else was proposed and he said he would gladly step down and allocate his place on

Low value purchase cards for Council staff are ‘best practice’ THE issuance of over 100 low value purchase cards to members of staff in Waterford Council is deemed best practice for low value purchases needed. Cllr. Joe Kelly noted that there was an expenditure of over €850,000 recorded across a wide spectrum of functions through the low value purchase cards. “In the Audit Committee’s view, is over 100 credit cards the appropriate number for an organisation of this size?” Cllr. Kelly queried at the May Plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council. “Are the controls involved and spending limits attached to those cards sufficient?” Chairperson of the Council’s Audit Committee, Padraic Doherty said the low value purchase cards are “deemed to be best practice for small value purchases”. Mr. Doherty said a previous study showed that it would cost the same to process an invoice for €1m as it would for a 10c bag of nails. “So, from a value for money point-of-view, the purchase cards are appropriate,” he said. He confirmed there are controls in place and all the cards have limits and they are categorised, so, for example, a person

can’t go into a travel agent and purchase a holiday. “You are limited to what you can and can’t spend on the card,” Mr. Doherty explained. However, he acknowledged that over 100 low purchase cards needs to be reviewed. “I agree there needs to be a tightening up of that,” he said. Director of Services, Michael Quinn, said Councillors have to bear in mind the nature of the organisation and the number of front line staff who are out and about in different parts of the county carrying out work. He said the idea of those staff having low value purchase cards “is to allow the efficient delivery or purchase of materials and get it to site as quickly as possible, so there is the minimum of delay”. “These are low value purchase cards - the vast majority are under €100 (limit) and in many cases, €30 to €40,” Mr. Quinn pointed out. He said the cards are issued across all sections of the Council, because to have that number of people contacting the main office seeking purchase orders, which leads to invoices and payment processing - results in an enormous workload. “What we are doing is best practice.We are quite happy that the number of cards is appropri-

ate, broadly speaking, for the range of activities that we have to allow for the efficient purchase of materials and services as is required by the different front line staff right through the organisation,” Mr. Quinn said. “There are robust controls in place, which includes specific categories that are limited to cards, so that staff are allowed to purchase in categories that are appropriate to the nature of their work. The member of staff won’t be allowed to purchase categories that aren’t appropriate to their work.” Mr. Quinn said there is also a review process by line management and it’s all online, so a further review process is possible through the finance function, “just to see what we are spending on and see what’s appropriate and for an internal audit to follow up on in relation to specific queries”. “On the review system there are backup documents associated in relation to what the purchase was for and details of what was purchased. The system is quite robust. It is best practice and it is certainly efficient from the point-of-view of purchase and procurement and delivery of services we would have across the Council,” Mr. Quinn added.

the Audit Committee to another Councillor if they want. As the row continued, Cllr. Mulligan expressed his belief that his integrity was being undermined insofar as it has been inferred that two members of the same party on the Audit Committee is causing a problem. “I’ve indicated that I am willing to step down!” Cllr. Mulligan said. However, there were no proposals on the floor to replace either Cllr. Mulligan or Cllr. Quinlan on the Audit Committee. PRAISE FOR VOLUNTARY MEMBERS Meanwhile, Cllr. Mulligan

complimented his colleagues on the Audit Committee, all of whom are voluntary. The members of the Audit Committee are Padraic Doherty (Chairperson); Tom Egan; Nora Widger; Cllr. Eddie Mulligan and Cllr. Eamon Quinlan. “All the members on the Audit Committee are there on a voluntary capacity and the Chairperson does all the work on his own time,” Cllr. Mulligan said. “The internal Audit Team puts a hell of a lot of work in to achieve the goals and deadlines we set them,” he continued. “It takes around four hours to prepare for an Audit Committee meeting, as there are a lot of

documents and questions, and the meetings take around three hours on average. “James Moran is the external auditor and we meet with him annually. He gives us insights into stuff we need to focus on for the coming 12 months,” Cllr. Mulligan added. Cllr. Damien Geoghegan said he wanted to put on record the appreciation for all the work done by Chairperson, Mr. Doherty. “You do it in a voluntary capacity. You are the ultimate professional and we have successful companies working in Dungarvan such as GSK, due to the work that people like yourself do,” Cllr. Geoghegan said.

Draft parking bye-laws for Causeway go on public display By Christy Parker PROPOSED changes to the Control of Parking Bye-Laws for the Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District were approved for public consultation at May’s Municipality meeting. The draft document, as circulated, proposes the

following amendments and pertain to the Causeway car park at Strandside North. Tariff C to apply through the implementation of a fee of €1.10 per hour but with the first 90 minutes free, to a maximum of €3.30 per day. Hours of operation for tariffs A to D to change to 9.00 a.m.

to 17.30 p.m. On street pay and display parking on the Causeway to be extended from the current one side of the street -as currently persists – to both sides. The appropriate signage will be erected. Submissions can be made at the civic offices in Dungarvan.

Focus Ireland denies imposing long-term contracts By Christy Parker FOCUS Ireland has rejected suggestions from Waterford Councillor Damien Geoghegan that it has imposed long-term contracts on clients to remain resident in its Convent Lodge Centre in Dungarvan. The denial comes after Cllr. Geoghegan questioned the work practice at the homeless and housing support agency during May’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting. The Councillor told the meeting that contrary to receiving only short-term accommodation prior to being allocated social housing, he had heard that clients were being told to “sign up to long-term contracts” while being told “that’s now where you live.” He said it was “unacceptable” if true and he invited Focus Ireland to attend a meeting with councillors “in workshop (i.e. private) fashion maybe.” The lodge, on Mitchell Street, backs onto a Presentation site with day care facilities and Cllr Geoghegan said he understood that Focus Ireland had provided clothes lines for its tenants by tying “four ropes onto a child’s swing” in the care centre. Administrative officer for housing Sinéad Breathnach said she understood the agency was a homeless service provider that provided a mix of transitional and longer term accommodation, “as is the norm.” She said some people would go through a transitional programme before mov-

ing on to private rented accommodation and would require supports but if moved into longterm accommodation then that meant their accommodation needs were met. Cllr. Geoghegan said that was “fine”, but that nobody should ever “be forced into a kind of long term situation” while under the impression it was transitional. He added that he had known several people in the centre through the years and “this isn’t a recent phenomenon; they all seem to have the same story of having signed up, on the understanding that it was a transitional arrangement.” Ms. Breathnach responded that she could only talk in private about any individual whose “understanding may have changed over the years.” She believed the issue could be looked at “on an individual basis.” The officer advised that any complaint regarding clothes lines “should be made directly to Focus Ireland.” Cllr. Geoghegan replied that he found Focus Ireland “very poor to respond to e-mails and correspondence.” NO LONG TERM TENANCY Responding to the comments, a Focus Ireland spokesman says “no tenant who is on a transitional programme been asked to sign a long term tenancy agreement for the property they are currently residing in, as this would have an impact with Focus Ireland’s service level

agreement with Waterford City and County Council.” The representative assures that Focus Ireland cannot and would not “attempt to turn short term properties into long term properties without consent from Waterford City and County Council.” The spokesman adds that currently the facility has “four single people in four one bed shortterm units in Convent Lodge, and two families in two and three bed units.” He claims “all these transitional households are on short term tenancies in line with the PRTB” as “all customers are aware.” PEGGED BACK Regarding the washing lines, spokesman explains that on a recent Wednesday staff at a local child care centre complained about clothes being dried on the railings at the back of Convent Lodge, after which Focus Ireland staff “worked with the household in question to remove the washing.” A temporary washing line was erected, says the respondent, but “was not encroaching on the child care facility and was inside Focus Ireland property.” Focus Ireland meantime “advised the household to contact maintenance in regard to erecting a new washing line”, he adds. It subsequently emerged that “the onus is on tenants to supply their own clothes drying facility” and the temporary line has been removed,” the spokesman concluded.

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The crowning of Busby’s Kings of Europe in 1968 By FRANK COLBERT (South Africa) EXACTLY fifty years ago yesterday Matt Busby’s Manchester United became the first English club to win the elusive European Cup. It would be another nine years before Bob Paisley’s Liverpool would repeat the achievement. I was privileged to be present at Wembley Stadium that same night and to have a close-up view of captain Bobby Charlton being presented with the trophy next to his fellow Munich survivor Bill Foulkes. Appropriately, it was on the tenth anniversary of the tragic crash in which they both had lost so many team-mates and close pals in pursuit of the exact same trophy. Not surprisingly, it was a hugely emotional occasion for both men and especially for Busby who was so close to death after the Munich tragedy. Having first entered the lucrative competition back in 1956 United’s exciting team had now just become Champions of Europe after beating the Golden Eagles of Benfica by 4-1 in the final of the competition, nowadays known as the Champions League. It was undoubtedly the most significant day in the seventy year history of the club and has frequently been described as “the second most important day in the history of English football generally after England’s World Cup final win at the same venue two years earlier.” Co-incidentally, twelve months previously Jock Stein’s Glasgow Celtic became the first club in Great Britain to win the European Cup when their “Lisbon Lions” beat a prominent Inter Milan team. In total contrast to the cosmopolitan side of British football nowadays, all

The cover of my match programme for the 1968 European Cup final. eleven players were born within a 30 mile radius of their native city of Glasgow. On three previous occasions since 1956 United had reached the semi-final stage of the competition, a feat achieved by no other English team during that period. Back in the Summer of 1955 Chelsea‘s newly crowned League Champions, for the first time ever in the club’s history, were the first English team to be invited to take part in the competition by UEFA. In those bygone days only actual league champions were eligible to compete in what was then a totally knock-out competition, with two-legged games played on a home and away basis. However, fearing congestion of fixtures at that time, especially in league games, the Football League quickly intimidated Chelsea into withdrawing. Nevertheless, the following year, when Matt Busby’s exciting Busby Babes first qualified for

My first visit to Old Trafford back in 1966.

the lucrative competition, the manager refused to bow down to similar pressure from the Football League while believing that the only way forward for English football to catch up with superior European teams was to compete on the continent. In their first encounter in the competition, which was against Anderlecht, they won by a hugely impressive aggregate score over both legs of 12-2. Eventually, in the semi-final, some seven months later, this exciting young team, with an average age of only 22, was eliminated by the legendary Real Madrid masters who were in the throes of becoming European Champions for five years in a row. The following year, just when the now more experienced Busby Babes were widely tipped to take over the mantle of the Bernabeau giants, the team was suddenly

My souvenir football autographed by the 1968 Manchester United team. decimated in an aircrash on the snows of Munich airport while returning home from a victorious quarter-final game in the competition in Belgrade. Nine years later, Busby’s newly reconstructed team now contained three players who, in time, would all be elected European Footballer of the Year (Bobby Charlton, George Best and Denis Law), with the former two also soon becoming English Footballer of the Year. In addition to Charlton and Best, other homegrown players in the team included Billy Foulkes, Shay Brennan, Brian Kidd, John Aston, David Sadler and Dublinborn Tony Dunne. The only newly signed players were Pat Crerand (1962) and goalkeeper Alex Stepney (1967). Having beaten HIK Helsinki and ASK Vorwaerts in earlier rounds in the 1965/’66 European Cup, they narrowly won the initial home leg of the quarter-final by 3-2 against a formidable Benfica team who had now taken up the mantle of the great Real Madrid club. The resulting apprehension of Busby’s boys while taking a slender one goal lead to Portugal was heightened by the fact that Benfica had not lost a European Cup game to date at their

Stadium of Light venue. They had won two of their previous four European Cup finals during the previous five years.Their star studded team contained the Portuguese captain Mario Coluna and some five players, including four hugely impressive forwards (Eusebio, Augusta, Torres, Simoes) who would feature some four months later in the 1966 World Cup semi-final which they narrowly lost at Wembley to the eventual winners England. Their star player was the newly crowned European Footballer of the Year Eusebio and many football experts described him as the best footballer in the world after Pele. He possessed a burst of acceleration to frequently take him through and past tackles as well as perfect balance and explosive power. Born in Mozambique, this ‘Black Panther’ was generally regarded in many quarters as the most devastating marksman in Europe for some years. In addition to being top goalscorer in the 1966 World Cup finals in England, he had already scored a hugely impressive 37 goals in 38 European Cup games for Benfica and 42 goals in a total of 26 games in the previous season! However, largely thanks to two early goals from 19 year old Best, United soon went on to annihilate these typical Portuguese champions by a scoreline of 5-1. It was instantly regarded as the most impressive

performance to-date by an English club on the continent. As a result Best suddenly became a huge star in European football. It now resulted in his sudden rise to stardom which would quickly put him on a rollercoaster for some seven years leading to his premature gradual demise and self-inflicted departure at the early age of 26 on the slippery slope of alcohol and nightclubs. Nevertheless, despite the resulting sudden hype now surrounding the United team, they soon narrowly lost the European Cup semi-final to Partizan Belgrade largely due to injuries to key players Best, Denis Law and Bill Foulkes. The immediate reaction of Busby, who was still recovering both physically and mentally from the considerable scars of the Munich tragedy, was one of despondency. However, after the game he was soon prophetically assured by Crerand that: “We are going to win the league next year and the European Cup the year after.” In 1967, with the newly signed goalkeeper Alex Stepney from Chelsea, the team once again qualified for the European Cup competition after a convincing away win in the league by 5-1 at Upton Park against a West Ham team containing three English World Cup winners in Bobby Moore, Geoff Hurst and Martin Peters. As a result many football experts now felt that this would be Busby’s last chance to

win the elusive trophy which his beloved Busby Babes were on the cusp of winning in 1958 before the team was suddenly decimated on the snow-covered runway at Munich airport. In April the following year they once again reached the semi-final having beaten Hibernian of Malta, Yugoslavia’s FK Sarajevo and the Polish club Gornik Zabrze on a snowcovered pitch reminiscent of that at Belgrade’s Red Star in 1958 during the Busby Babes’ swan song on the eve of the Munich crash. Prior to the semi-final United had just finished as runners-up in the league to neighbours Manchester City by two points despite looking like they would be champions again for the second consecutive year before the final game. Just like in 1957 the opposition in the semi-final would once again be the formidable Real Madrid, now captained by the ageing Spanish winger Francesco Gento, the only survivor from the late fifties team. After a fragile 1-0 lead, due to a special volley from Best in the first leg at Old Trafford, it was a somewhat apprehensive United which then flew to Madrid for the second leg.Their apprehension was also compounded by the recent loss due to injuries of their leading goalscoring duo, namely Denis Law and David Herd. Continued next week.

Manchester United’s 1968 European Cup winners. Front row (l. to r.): Jimmy Ryan, Nobby Stiles, Denis Law, Sir Matt Busby, Bobby Charlton, Brian Kidd and John Fitzpatrick. Middle row (l. to r.): David Sadler, Tony Dunne, Shay Brennan, Pat Crerand, George Best, Francis Burns and trainer Jack Crompton. Back row (l. to r.): Bill Foulkes, John Aston, Jimmy Rimmer, Alex Stepney, Alan Gowling and David Herd.

IN MEMORIAM O’DONNELL (32nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Patrick O’Donnell, late of Loskeran, Old Parish, who died on 1st June, 1986. R.I.P.

CARROLL (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Josie Carroll, late of Knock, Clonea, Dungarvan, and Glendalligan, Kilrossanty, who died on 31st May, 2016. R.I.P. A heart of gold, a life so true, Loved and remembered by all she knew, Always willing, helpful and kind, Are the beautiful memories she left behind.

–Sadly missed by your husband Ned; sons, daughters and grandchildren. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 3rd June, 2018, in Garranbane Church at 11.00 a.m.

FAHEY (13th anniversary) – Treasured memories of Willie Fahey, late of 13 Keating Street, Dungarvan, who died on 4th June, 2005. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 24th June, at 10.00 a.m. in St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan. Today we light a candle, And say a special prayer, We take a trip down memory lane, And know that you are there. This is your Anniversary, You would not want a fuss, Just to be remembered, And a prayer from all of us. Time passes, Memories stay, Never forgotten, Especially today.

–Sadly missed and always on our minds, your loving wife Nell; sons Anthony, Seán and Micheál; daughter Mary; daughters-in-law Ann, Kay and Yvonne; son-in-law Tom, and grandchildren David, Emma, Emily, Sarah, Billy and Luke, XXX. CARROLL (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Josie Carroll, late of Knock, Clonea, Dungarvan, and Glendalligan, Kilrossanty, who died on 31st May, 2016. Every day in some small way, Thoughts of you come our way, Simple words, but very true, We will always love and remember you.

–Sadly missed every day by your brother Ned; sister-in-law Alice and nieces Mary and Abi.

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McLAUGHLIN (3rd anniversary) – In loving memory of Liam McLaughlin, late of Coolaneen, Cappoquin, who died on 3rd June, 2015. R.I.P.

McLAUGHLIN (3rd anniversary) – In loving memory of my grandson Liam McLaughlin, late of Coolaneen, Cappoquin, who died on 3rd June, 2015. R.I.P. If roses grow in Heaven Lord, Please pick a bunch for me, Place them in Liam’s hand, Tell him they’re from me. Tell him we love and miss him, And when he turns to smile, Place a kiss upon his cheek, And hold him for a while. Remembering him is easy, We do it every day, But there’s an ache within my heart, As I’m missing him today.

–Lovingly Granny.

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–Missed and loved always, from his wife Rachel and children Grace, Tadhg and Rory, XXX.

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–Never forgotten by Seamus and Jean and grandsons P.J., Liam and Tommy and family at home and away.

LYONS – Birthday remembrance for Michael and Terry Lyons, late of McCarthyville, Abbeyside, whose birthdays occur around this time.

ORGAN (11th anniversary) – In loving memory of Johnny Organ, late of Sarsfield Street, Abbeyside, who died on 31st May, 2007. R.I.P. Will those who think of Johnny today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

–Sadly missed by his daughter Mary; son-in-law James and grand-daughters Karen, Louise, Gillian, Maria, Sarah, Deirdre and Olga.

James Kiely & Sons POWER (3rd anniversary) – In loving memory of Christy Power, late of Main Street, Kildorrery, Co. Cork, and Ballykilmurray, Kilrossanty, who died on 29th May, 2015. R.I.P.

MORRISSEY (9th anniversary) – In loving memory of Garry Morrissey, late of The Crooked Bridge, Dungarvan, who died on 2nd June, 2009. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Laurence’s Church, Ballinroad, on Sunday, 10th June, at 10.00 a.m. SAFELY HOME I am home in Heaven, dear ones, Oh, so happy and so bright, There is perfect joy and beauty, In this everlasting light. All the pain and grief is over, Every restless yearning passed, I am now at peace forever, Safely home in Heaven at last.

–Lovingly remembered by his wife Sheila; daughters Helen and Una, and their families.

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We thought of you both today But that is nothing new We thought of you both yesterday And will tomorrow too. We think of you both in silence And make no outward show For what it meant to lose you Only those who love you know. Remembering you is easy We do it every day It’s the heartache of losing you both That will never go away. We miss you in so many ways We miss the things you used to say And when old times we do recall It's then we miss you most of all. You left us beautiful memories Your love is still our guide And though we cannot see you You’re both always at our side. Always in our thoughts. Forever in our hearts.

–Missed by your daughters Mairead and Anne; your sons Derek, Bobby, Darren and Killian; your grandchildren Keith, Natasha, Sarah, Kelsi, Jodi, Darragh, Nicole, Leanne, Mischa, Katelyn, Corey, Emma, Michael, Saoirse and Jayden.

McLAUGHLIN (3rd anniversary) – In loving memory of Liam McLaughlin, late of Coolaneen, Cappoquin, whose Third Anniversary occurs on 3rd June, 2017. Anniversary Mass for Liam will be celebrated on Saturday, 2nd June, in St. Mary’s Church, Cappoquin, at 10.00 a.m. Just a prayer from your family who loved you, Just a memory fond and true, In our hearts you will live forever, Because we thought the world of you.

I am thinking of you today, But that is nothing new, For I thought of you yesterday, And the day before that too. I will think of you tomorrow, As I live my whole life through, For the day I fail to think of you, Is the day God takes me too.

I think of all the good times, When we were all together, Your memory lives with us today, Always and forever. No length of time can take away, Our thoughts of you from day to day, As time goes by without you, And days turn into years, They hold a thousand memories, And a million silent tears.

–Sadly missed and never forgotten, Dad, Susan and Roger.

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Deep are the memories, Precious they stay, No passing of time, Can take them away. They bring a smile, Sometimes a tear, But always a wish, That you were still here.

–Lovingly remembered by Seamus, Judy and Christopher. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Bartholomew’s Church, Kildorrery, on Sunday, 3rd June, at 11.00 a.m.

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CLOTHESLINES / GATES T-BAR CLOTHESLINES WITH PULLEYS, ROPES AND WINDERS – €160 Delivered. Also Timber Side Gates €250 Fitted. www.grangeironcraft.ie / 087-2549996. (27-7)

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SITUATIONS VACANT VACANCIES @ CREW'S RESTAURANT & ACCOMMODATION – Part-time Chef/Cook required – Students will be considered. Formal training could be provided for the right candidates. Part-time Waiters/Waitresses required, Bar Experience an Advantage. Contact (058) 23422 or email: info@crews.ie for informal enquiries or with CV. (1-6) BLOCKLAYER REQUIRED – West Immediate start. Tel. (086) 0665423.

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PERSON REQUIRED FOR EQUESTRIAN YARD – Duties include: feeding horses, cleaning stables, yard maintenance, etc. Experience essential. Ten minutes from Dungarvan town. Reply to Box No. 6087. PERSON WANTED FOR HOUSEWORK – Two mornings per week. Kill / Bonmahon area. Reply in writing to Box No. 6088. (8-6)

CHILDMINDER REQUIRED – Bonmahon area. Three days per week to look after three children, starting in July. Reply to Box No. 6089. (8-6)

BOB TROY AND CO. FOREST & GARDEN MACHINERY 38 O CONNELL ST., DUNGARVAN, CO. WATERFORD

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ADMINISTRATOR Our client, a busy trade / retail store, has a vacancy for an experienced accounts payable administrator. This is a full-time position. Duties and Responsibilities • Reviewing, verifying and processing of invoices; • Reconcile accounts payable transactions; • Prepare supplier cheque runs; • Monitor accounts on an ongoing basis to ensure payments are up to date; • Identifying discrepancies and raising queries as necessary; • General office duties Requirements • Previous accounts experience is essential. Excellent verbal communication/inter personal skills with a professional telephone manner; • Ability to work on own initiative and take responsibility where necessary and to work as part of a team; • Ability to work to a high standard and meet deadlines). Please forward your C.V. with hand written cover letter to: JBW Accountants, 3 Church Street, Dungarvan. Applications to arrive before Friday, 8th June.

Please apply to Colin in writing or by Email to bobtroyandco@gmail.com

FOR 280 COW SPRING CALVING HERD Modern facilities • Good terms and conditions Accommodation available. KNOCKANORE AREA Contact: 087 8277594 (1-6)

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INVITATION TOTender TENDER Invitation to PROVISION OF A NEW 6 BEDROOM VISTOR CENTRE COMPLETE WITH FUNCTION ROOM DINING ROOM AND PARLOURS, LINKED TO THE EXISTING ABBEY WITH ASSOICATED SITEWORKS AT ST. MARY’S ABBEY, GLENCAIRN, CO WATERFORD. All works completed will allow the building to be handed over to the client for immediate use with a very high standard of workmanship & professional competence required. Tenders are invited from suitably qualified main building contractors for the above project. Main contractors are asked to submit in advance of being accepted to tender, the following information: Tenders must demonstrate in their submission: • Demonstrate their ability and conservation experience on and adjacent to National Monuments • Demonstrate their ability and conservation experience on protected structures • Experience on working in a live building environment • Experience of internal alterations to existing protected structures • Statement of the Company’s financial standing • Turnover for the last three years (Note A Minimum turnover of €3m p.a. is required for a three year period ) • Tax clearance details • Most recent Audited accounts for the last three years • Project Personnel for the proposed project stating qualifications and experience • Manpower for the previous three years • Proof the contractor can provide a 25% Bond • Details of EL and PL and CAR insurances Closing date for receipt of submissions will be the 5th June, 2018. To be sent for the attention of:

Sr. Michelle Millar St Marys Abbey, Glencairn, Co. Waterford

WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – We, Dungarvan Care of the Aged CLG, wish to apply for planning permission for construction of steel shed and adjoining concrete wall on the boundary with St. Mary’s Primary School replacing existing steel storage containers at the Déise Day Centre, Presentation Development Centre, Mitchell St., Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. The planning application maybe 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 considers 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 AND COUNTY COUNCIL – I, Niall Flynn, intend to apply for planning permission to construct an extension to an existing livestock shed and associated site works with the development at Knockanpower Upper, Colligan, 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 – We, Christopher and Linda Heaphy, intend to apply for permission to retain detached storage sheds, on our residential site, and all associated site works, at Tinniscart, Aglish, Cappoquin, 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. Signed: Mark Kelly, www.mkelly.ie

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Páistí S.N. Bhaile Mhic Airt a chuaigh faoi Lámh an Easpaig le déanaí i Séipéal Breith na Maighdine Muire, leis an tEaspag Alphonsus Ó Cuilleanáin agus foireann na scoile.

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[Will Cusack Photography]

Pupils and teachers of Garranbane National School pictured at the First Holy Communion at Ballinroad Church with Fr. Hassett and Fr. Breen.

Pupils from Clonea/Power N.S. who were Confirmed by the Most Rev. Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan in the Rathgormack Church. Included are Fr. Fagan, P.P. and Paul Brennock, School Principal.

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[Sean Byrne]

Pupils of Kilmacthomas Primary School who received their First Holy Communion.

[David Clynch]

[Michael Faulkner]

COUNTY NEWS Huge turnout at St. Augustine’s College for Dungarvan Darkness into Light 2018 AFTER the heavy rain on Friday morning we were blessed with lovely fine weather in the early hours of Saturday morning, 12th May, when well over a thirteen hundred people again gathered in St. Augustine’s College to walk from Darkness Into Light raising much needed funds for Pieta House South East. The crowds of people were entertained before the walk by the wonderful Retrophonics and after the walk by The Old Rogues and friends, creating a lovely atmosphere before and after the walk. Committee member Brian Sheehan read the letter from Pieta and its Manifesto:– OUR MANIFESTO We wake up, in the darkness. in our thousands. around the world. We rise, to challenge stigma. to banish self-harm. to fight suicide. We keep in our hearts, those feeling trapped in the darkest night. those haunted by sadness. those with an empty chair. We are armed with the courage, to listen. to talk. to care. We walk shoulder to shoulder, until we drive out guilt and shame. until we stop the breaking of human spirit. and we start connecting in conversation. We walk together, to meet the silence with our voices. towards the promise of every new dawn. embracing a world filled with light. We walk on, with unshaken purpose. with undivided strength. fuelled by compassion. With every step, we commit to acceptance. we commit to hope. we commit to life. Together WE WILL STAMP OUT SELF HARM, SUICIDE AND STIGMA AND WE WILL WIN… Thank you and enjoy the walk! Margo Flanagan, committee member, read aloud the beautiful poem written by local man Gerard Dalton. Orla Casey of Dungarvan Darkness Into Light cut the ribbon to set off the 2018 Darkness Into Light. A warm welcome, hot refreshments and delicious food was given to every participant over the next two hours in the canteen of St. Augustine’s. The Banner of Hope was signed, more tags were added to our Remembrance Tree in the tranquil dimly lit setting of our memory tent. Families and friends gathered to take photos with the selfie frames so generously sponsored by Sasha Bulfin design. Thanks to Paul Ryan for providing Tables and benches. Thanks to Clem Jacob for the marquee. The success of Dungarvan DIL 2018 would not have been possible without the massive support of St. Augustine's College.We wish to express our sincere thanks to the Augustinian Order, to the Board of Management of the School, to the Principal Ms Ailbhe Nì Neachtain,Vice Principal Mr. Jim Power, the TY co-ordinator Ms Nollaig Sheehan, all other staff members and the exceptional students for their superb preparation and organisation of the Friary College. The canteen and corridors were so beautifully decorated reflecting many of Pieta's messages

and vision. The TY students and staff on night ensured that every individual was catered for. Our stage was very kindly provided by Jim Quinn. We are extremely grateful once again to Dirk Baumann who provided us with excellent sound and lighting. Portlaw Red Cross watched over us all as we walked and ran, while a team of photographers including John Foley, Mary McGrath and Michelle Murphy snapped brilliant pictures. Mary McGrath also made a beautiful video which can be viewed on YouTube. Darkness into Light Dungarvan would like to express their deepest thanks and gratitude to all of the following who so generously gave their time and help to us, Bunmahon and Ardmore Coastguard, Ring GAA and Dungarvan Mens Shed and Dungarvan Hill Walking Club for Marshalling. The other people that supported this event were the volunteers, sponsors and donors that made the smaller, but just as vital details turn out so well. Jane Casey Florist, Currans Hardware, Dungarvan Shopping Centre who hosted our community registration events. Thanks to John Foley and Tony Wall for their hard work in lighting our Silent Mile. A big thank you to Glanbia, Pallas Foods, Fyffes

c/o Total Produce, The Shamrock, Merrys, Jitterbeans, Flahavans, Garvey’s SuperValu, Carriglea Cairde Services, Dunnes Stores who provided all the food teas coffees and juices, and to Colin Ryan from Ballinacourty Produce Farm Shop for storing and moving our crates of water. Dungarvan Council provided bins and facilitated the planting of our remembrance tree on Thursday evening last. The tree was once again donated by Blackwater Garden Centre and the biodegradable tags were given by David Walsh office supplies. Thanks to Glen Kiely for the trailer. AIB held a wonderful coffee morning to support the walk and Pieta House on the Friday and raised an extra €1,742. Thanks to all the other business in Dungarvan including Flynn’s Hardware, Dungarvan DIY & Paints, Sherry Fitzgerald Reynolds, James Menswear and Kenneth’s for their generosity in helping make DIL such a success. We the Dungarvan Darkness into Light committee would like to thank each and every one of you who came out and walked with us to support one another and the wider communities in the movement against suicide and self-harm. You were part of an army of over 200,000 participants across 180 venues around the world. Each one of you bring comfort and solidarity to those bereaved by suicide

and bring hope to everyone who is in crisis. Thank you for waking up for joining our movement and for helping us to help others.

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Irish Red Cross Portlaw Branch A HUGE, warm welcome goes to all of our recently joined members. We are delighted to report that we continue to grow in our 11th year of existence. Last week and this week alone, we visited various scouting groups with our life saving skills workshops, had our annual uniform inspection, provide transport for a patient who had no other way to get to hospital, trained very hard across all clinical levels, attended a Patient Handling and Manual Handling Course, completed essential vehicle and public access defibrillator maintenance, responded to Cardiac First Response calls, provided medical cover at events such as a rally in Carlow, the Waterford Truck Show, a soccer

match and this week's Opera Festival in Lismore. Our season has well and truly begun with the coming months looking varied and exciting. We would like to thank and congratulate all of our members, all of whom are volunteers and supporters for their continued support and fantastic work. If you are interested to join us or to learn more, please note there are a number of options for which you can join and the commitment is entirely at your discretion. Whilst some of our team are dedicated to all activities, some have joined for just one specific activity, such as the CFR Groups or the Health & Social Care branch. Please contact us on 0874133522 for more information.

BONMAHON THE FABULOUS FUN DAY We just have three weeks to go and are getting so excited! Things are hotting up in The Fabulous Fun Day HQ. What with the beautiful weather we've been lucky to have all week and with the planning that has been going on, it is going to be one exciting day. As another little taster we're giving free Surf lessons. A massive Thank You to Tadgh Buckley of Bonmahon Surf School. Places are limited so Book Early. Please Private Message our Facebook Page, The Fabulous Fun Day on The Copper Coast. Another massive thank you to our wonderful sponsors. Thanks to them, we have a fabulous array of amazing prizes.Watch this space for all the details. A big thank you goes to all involved - without you, this wouldn't be happening.You are a fabulous team.

Josephine Battye with a finished project at the Tramore Yarners meeting in the Copper Coast Cafe last Thursday.

CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Caoimhe Norris who will be representing County Waterford in the Munster Fleadh Cheoil 2018 in the U12's fiddle competition. Your friends and family are very proud of you and wish you all the best for it! NEWS FROM KNOCKMAHON NATIONAL SCHOOL Our Afterschool sports sessions will commence shortly with Dkam Sports. The fee is €8 per child for the four week term and classes take place from 3.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. Please contact the school for more information. The Afterschool Book Club meets on June 6th, June 13th, June 20th and June 27th for all things books, a library visit, lots of fun and discussion. Please contact the school for more information. Congratulations to Olivia and Michael on the birth of their baby girl Carrie from all in Knockmahon National School. COPPER COAST GEOPARK VISITOR CENTRE A big thank you to all who visited us last weekend during the second Copper Coast Festival! Keep an eye out for plenty of photos over the next couple of weeks. BONMAHON COMMUNITY SOCIETY LOTTO The numbers drawn recently were 22, 14, 16 and 6.We had no Jackpot or match 3 winners. Our two Lucky dip winners who receive €50 each were Sharon Walsh and Margaret Power. Congratulations Ladies! Make sure to get your ticket to be in with a chance to win the jackpot of €10,650.

Running for the Elaine-Sarah Comerford Fund in this year's VHI Women's and the Viking Marathons - Members of the Comerford family, Copper Coast Crackers, Kill Action and Alert Group and Kill NS Parents Association.

KILL RUN FOR ELAINE-SARAH COMERFORD Well done to all our friends who have been training very hard with the goal of completing this year's VHI and Viking Marathons in aid of the Elaine-Sarah Comerford Fund. We are very proud of each and everyone of you. DONAL CLANCY IN CONCERT We are delighted to announce that Donal Clancy, son of the legendary late Liam Clancy will perform in The Gealach Gorm Theatre on Friday, June 22nd at 8.00 p.m. Regarded as one of Ireland’s finest, Donal has since the death of his father focused his attention on the family repertoire of songs that he grew up with, while keeping the Clancy tradition alive with his solo performances. Dónal grew up in a household and community steeped in music. He spent his early childhood in Canada and the US before his

family settled back in An Rinn, Co.Waterford in 1983. His father gave him his first guitar at the age of eight and he was playing professionally by his early teens. A founder member of the group Danú, Dónal left to join a trio with his father Liam and cousin Robbie O'Connell. Their debut tour in 1996 took them across the US from the Santa Anita Race Track in Los Angeles to Lincoln Center in New York. In 1998, Dónal moved to New York where he became the go-to guitarist for many of the top Irish music acts in the US. He toured and recorded with Riverdance fiddler Eileen Ivers and was a guest with The Chieftains on their Tears of Stone Tours in Japan and the US. He has also been a member of the Irish American super group Solas and contributed to the soundtrack of Ric Burns’ award winning documentary film New York. This promises to be real treat, not only for lovers of the Clancy tradition but also for those who

Tramore yarners enjoying a chat at the Copper Coast Cafe in Bunmahon.

love folk music sung and played by a superbly talented performer. Tickets are now on sale. Please contact 086-8569358 to book or for enquiries. MICHAEL POWER MEMORIAL CHRISTMAS DAY SWIM Applications are now being accepted for this year's Michael Power Memorial Swim on Christmas Day. If you are involved in a charity and would like to become a beneficiary of the swim, please send in a letter of application to the Secretary: Joanne Lenihan, Brolen, Kilbarrymeaden, Kill, Co. Waterford. TOWN & VILLAGE RENEWAL SCHEME Kill Action and Alert Groups have recently submitted an Expression of Interest for funding under the Town & Village Renewal Scheme 2018, based on the foundations laid in the 2016 application. Please note that this Expression of Interest is provisional only and open to suggestions.

A meeting will be announced shortly to advise all those interested of the details submitted and to re-open the discussion for the future of Kill Village. There are many ideas, great visions and wonderful plans and we would invite every organisation, business and individual to take part in the consultation process. The decision to apply for this scheme again was taken at very short notice so we would like to ask everybody to bear with us and work together on the completion of this considerable opportunity for the further development of the village. DATE FOR YOUR DIARY Please save the date for Kill Tidy Town's next litter pick on Saturday, June 9th. If you have any particular areas in mind, please let us know on 0874133522. It's only a couple of hours out of your day and we can promise you it's incredibly rewarding and satisfying to see the difference! More details to follow.

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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.

KCK Lourdes Invalid Fund KCK Lourdes Committee would like to thank Eammon and Nora Foley and Yesteryear Motor Club for a fundraiser which they held on our behalf. It started in Kilbrien and travelled to Curraghmore House and finishing at Lord Maguires. They presented us with €1,185 for which we are most grateful. We held our confined draw in Kilbrien Hall. The results are as follows: Margaret O’Brien – Timber; Kathleen Landers – Oil Voucher; Liam Kirby – Trabolgan Voucher; Clodagh Dwyer – 360 Voucher; Noel Hennessey – SGC Voucher.

Abbeyside Scouts THIS week’s meeting we moved straight outside as the weather was so good. Once the usual housekeeping was out of the way, Packie and Michael with the PLs did some clean up and organising on the stores - fabulous job guys. The rest of the troop played games. After the PLs joined the others for a game or two, we all went for a short hike calling into a local shop for an ice cream - delicious. Next weeks meeting is mufti. A reminder for parents of those going on annual camp, last payments are due now, and it may be a good idea to look into getting a European Health Card for those travelling. And don't forget we are looking for support for our collection at Aldi on the 16th of June. All help is gratefully accepted. One last reminder - we are having a parents information night at 8.30 p.m. on Wednesday, 6th June (it'll be a quick one). Congratulations to the 4th Waterford venture scouts that did so well at the awards ceremony in the friary on last Thursday afternoon.

Ballyduff Upper NS Clothes Collection THERE will be a Clothing Recycling Drive in aid of Ballyduff National School on Friday, June 22nd at Millennium Sports Hall. Please drop off all items before 9.30 a.m. Collection will also take place on Thursday evening, June 21st at 9.30 p.m. Please donate all your clean unwanted clothes also bed linen, towels, curtains, shoes, bags, belts, boots, wellingtons and soft toys. Wearable clothes will be recycled and re-used and other items will be recycled for items, such as industrial wipes or soundproofing. No Household Bric A Brac. To Make arrangements for collection of items please contact: Noreen Geary 086-0781326 or Louise McGuinness 086-1859727. Thank you for your support and taking the time and effort to support our fund raising drive.

Heritage Week 2018 THE Heritage Council has issued a call for event registrations for National Heritage Week 2018, which will take place from 18th – 26th August. This year, the programme of activities will be a highlight of Ireland’s celebration of the European Year of Cultural Heritage, which encourages communities throughout Ireland to make a connection with Irish and European heritage. Coordinated by the Heritage Council since 2005, National Heritage Week has become Ireland’s largest cultural event. Last year, more than 570,000 people attended in excess of 2,200 events across the country, most of which were hosted by communities, volunteers and individuals who champion Ireland’s heritage in its many forms. This year’s call to action for Heritage Week activities is ‘Share a Story, Make a Connection’, encouraging everyone – from children to grandparents and those who have chosen to make Ireland their home – to get involved, and to share heritage stories in new ways. The aim of National Heritage Week is to build heritage awareness and appreciation, while shining a light on the great work that is carried out in communities to preserve and promote our natural, built and cultural heritage. Event registration for the printed Heritage Week guide closes on Thursday, 7th June. Events can be registered on www.heritageweek.ie. All registered events are also listed on this website.

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STRADBALLY COFFEE MORNING A reminder of the coffee morning and cake sale that will take place on Friday morning next, 1st June, 2018 at St. James School Hall, Stradbally from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Proceeds in aid of parish funds. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations and well done to pupils and teachers of Our Lady of Mercy National School in Stradbally for winning the School’s County Final in camogie in recent days. FIRST FRIDAY MASS First Friday Masses in Stradbally will take place at Sacred Heart Church, Faha at 9.30 a.m. on Friday, 1st June and at St. Ann’s Church, Ballylaneen at 7 p.m. COPPER COAST FESTIVAL As part of the Copper Coast Festival going on this week the Atlantic Geoparks Projects Information Day was held at the Barron Hall in Stradbally at midday on Saturday last. There was also a historical walk and talk by Tom Hickey included in the event. The administration staff of the Geopark in Bonmahon attended to enlighten those attending of the project, and a light lunch was provided free of charge at the Barron Hall. For those of us that live along and are part of the Copper Coast will be glad to know that a new awe-inspiring trail of magnificent destinations

awaits you right along the epic expanse of the Atlantic frontier. It winds an intriguing transnational path from Ireland and the UK to France, Portugal and Spain over to the Atlantic Islands of Lanzarote and down to the Azores. It links 12 dramatic landscapes that host vibrant communities, rich local cultures and unforgettable visitor experience.We hope that all our village will soon become part of this dramatic link.You can read all about in on goetourismourte.eu. Don’t forget as part of the festival A Lady’s Walk and Lecture takes place on Wednesday evening next, 30th May at Woodhouse Estate at 7 p.m. (free) meet at Woodhouse Estate. POINT-TO-POINT WINNER Congratulations to local trainer Margaret Flynn, Stradbally on winning the Geldings’ Maiden with UAllRightHarry with jockey Declan Queally on board, owned by Valarie Madden at Carberry Point-to-Point at Inchydoney, Clonakilty, Co. Cork on Sunday last. Margaret also had Royal Haslar placed third in the Winners of One, owned by Pat Power and ridden by Declan Queally. TIDY TOWNS NEWS Thanks to everyone that came out on Thursday evening on our Clean-Up especially the children. We would like to thank the

people that went out earlier in the afternoon and covered the road from the Five Cross Roads to Carrigbarahane and from Stradbally Cove to Woodhouse Main Gates. We would appeal to everyone that you keep in mind that we expect the tidy towns judges any day from the 1st June onwards. Please pick up any litter in the judging areas and put it in the bins provided. Last year, we were judged on a Sunday on the first week in June. The last of the planting will take place this week and we hope to have the bike stands and new sign also installed weather permitting. STRADBALLY WHIST Last week saw Maria Dunphy as overall winner, Joan Smith, Steve Smith, Agnes A'Hearne, Cissie Kiely, Betty Coffey, Ellis Wilkins, Anne Phelan, Carrie Wilkins, Mary Flynn and Breda Galvin. Whist every Wednesday 8.00 p.m. at The Barron Hall Stradbally. We welcome all comers, holiday makers if your in the area come along and enjoy and evening of Whist. REMINDER This Thursday, 31st May from 7.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. is the Over 50's Social Evening at Kilmacthomas Day Centre Hall. We have musicians playing all your favourite songs to sing along to, even get up and have a jig! We are starting the evening with 3

games of Bingo (FREE) then onto the music. During the evening hot finger food supper will be served. What more could you ask for - only €10. Also a super raffle. This is for everyone in the Community over 50 years . . . lets enjoy the evening and if well supported then we may well have others in the future. ACTIVE RETIREMENT Tay and Mahon Valley Active Retirement Group, fresh from our visit to Collins Barracks Museum, our annual day trip is Wednesday 4th July, we plan to visit Dunbrody Ship (Irish Emigrant Experience), Tapestry (Arts, Crafts and Skills), and Johnstown Castle (Agri., Museum and Castle gardens), all visits guided. Open to members and non members, any queries to any of the committee. The Summer weather has finally arrived, which means we will enjoy some more outdoor activity. BARRON HALL Our monthly Clothes Collection is on Saturday, 2nd June (1st Saturday). It is an important part of our funding and your support is always appreciated. Doors open from 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. ADVICE CLINIC Cllr. Ray Murphy will have an Advice Clinic in Barron Hall on Saturday 2nd, 12.15 p.m. All welcome. No appointment necessary.

Atlantic Geotourism ATLANTIC Geoparks Project Information Day was held in the Barron Hall on Saturday last (26th). Robbie Galvin Copper Coast manager and Geologist explained what the project is about. The European Atlantic Geotourism Route has been created to support the development of Geotourism in a number of destinations in the European Atlantic Area with funding provided by EU Interreg Atlantic Area programme and support from the Global Geopark Network. These routes cover some diverse territories, countries, languages and cultures. We in the Copper Coast are fortunate to have such a rich heritage and culture. Our area tell a distinctive story of life from times dawn to the present day, natural forces, man made and nat-

ural landscape, people who passed this way, their culture and heritage. This project will help local economies and cultural activities and in so doing also help protect these unique and natural landscapes. We then had an interesting visit to adjoining Holy Cross graveyard where local historian Tom Hickey spoke of several people/families who passed this way as we moved from headstone to headstone. Such a treasure of stories, including the foundations of the original church site which was thatched. 5,000 people attended an open meeting here of “Freeholders of the Parish” and surrounding area in formulating plans for the 1826 election; family grave for World sport champion; a headstone which started as Gaeilge put after different generations it

Pictured in Holy Cross Graveyard, with local historian Tom Hickey and visitors. [Photo courtesy of Richard Cutbill]

changed to as Bhearla. This brought to mind a paper on education in Stradbally written by Des Cowman in the 1990s which showed/suggested that many parents in the area made a conscious decision not to teach their children Irish. Census early 1900s shows older children in a family had Irish and English, younger children in the same family had English only. Headstone of another man 1894-1980, had no English when he started school, had no Irish when he died. There are poets and hedge school teachers and much more (names another time). Our story concluded with the lines of a poem by David Keohan, 1914 at the age of 21 emigrated to America studied and became a successful Barrister. David wrote a number of poems of his memories he had of living while here. THE BELFRY TOWER (Stradbally Holy Cross Church) It looms through lasting memory Across each absent year And Sunday morning's mellow tone Falls softly on the ear Erect in prime solidity With no defect or loss There stands the sturdy sentinel With its exalted cross. It greets the welcome visitor And all who come to pray; It wafts Godspeed to travellers With blessing on their way And on the dear departed ones A restful Peace bestowed While it exalts the Holy Cross Above their last repose. Included are a few lines of the poem.

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Copper Coast Festival 2018 COPPER Coast Atlantic Geopark Project Information Day in Barron Hall, Stradbally, Saturday, 26th May. Local historian Tom Hickey gave an interesting tour of the Holy Cross Church Graveyard. His acquired knowledge of the people/families resting here is quite amazing. Making for an interesting hour for the attending villagers. On returning to the Barron Hall the attendees were treated to high tea, including tea / coffee, sandwiches and pastries served and supplied by the Copper Coast Geopark Manager / Geologist Robbie Galvin and his able assistant Laura Morisinte. The Copper Coast is now part of European Atlantic Geotourism Route promoting tourism to 12 destinations within Europe of outstanding beauty, history, local culture, etc. For more information Visit the Cooper Coast Visitor Centre in Bunmahon or online geotourismroute.ie / www.atanticarea.eu This has been one of several successful events in the Copper Coast 2018 festival. By the time you read this only one event is left which would be on 30th May at 7.00 p.m. – A Lady's Walk – Lecture at the Woodhouse Estate Stradbally. This event is Free of charge.

From left to right taken in Barron Hall, Stradbally is Dave Pollack (historian, archaeologist and Chairman of Barron Hall Committee), Robbie Galvin (Copper Coast Manager and Geologist), Laura Morisinte and Tom Hickey (Barron Hall Secretary and local historian). [Richard Cutbill]

Stradbally Tidy Towns Annual Clean-up BECAUSE of general cleanliness of the village by all concerned, this turned out to be a fairly easy evening, with most areas reporting tidy. A very special Thank You to Tessie Begley, Margaret Corbett, Gwen Gleason and Kathleen Hogan, who between them cleaned the following areas: Five Cross Roads to Carrigbarrahane (commonly known as the Bog Road); The Cove to Woodhouse Back Gate, The Village and the Estates. This was no lightweight job and covers vast areas, collecting and filling two large council sacks from the Bog Road area alone. It is now a delightful drive to Kilmacthomas on the Bog road being unusually litter free, as it is a common dumping area and is a sad reflection on some users who throw bags of rubbish from their cars. So very well done ladies.

Some of the Volunteers last Thursday evening – Front row: Kathy and Molly Fennell (the Chairman's grand-daughters). Back row: Richard Cutbill, Margo Crowley (Secretary), Helen Curran, Joe Curran (Chairman), Eileen Roche and Sheila Corbett.

Dumping of disposable Barbecues now becoming a major concern THE convenience of these being to enable the users to cook their own food virtually anywhere, including making fires on our beaches. The responsible users, (if there is such a thing as it is illegal to light fires on our beaches) put fires out including the charcoal in the trays and take them home to dispose of them, or at least put them in the local bin pro-

vided. Unfortunately, this is the minority, most just leave them on the beach areas, still smoldering which is a danger to other beach users, including children, pets and wildlife. The image enclosed shows the remains of 6-trays and other rubbish abandoned in Stradbally Cove last Thursday. Photography and Notes by Richard Cutbill

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A few of the many volunteers with the huge pile of rubbish collected at Whiting Bay on Saturday.

ARDMORE ARDMORE TIDY TOWNS BARBECUE AT ROUND TOWER HOTEL Don’t miss the first of our Summer barbecues on Sunday afternoon at The Round Tower Hotel. Local group ‘Samson’ will provide the music in the garden and this promises to be a very special barbecue as we’ll welcome some of our most valued members on a very special occasion and we’ll also present our very own ‘celebrity chef ‘making his first public appearance in Ardmore! And for once, the forecast for Sunday looks good, so cancel the Sunday dinner and bring the family along to what will be a most enjoyable afternoon.We usually kick off around 4 p.m. or 4.30 p.m. and run until around 7 p.m. or 7.30 p.m. or whenever we run out of grub. BLUE FLAG Brilliant news that after 20 years of massive effort from lots of people, Ardmore finally got its Blue Flag back. It's a European recognised standard & we are one of only 90 in the whole country. Huge credit to the people of

Ardmore for their combined efforts in making this happen.Yes Tidy Towns played a huge part but within that we would have no flag were it not for the Herculean work of Bernie Stilwell in caretaking the toilets several times a day & his emptying of the bins on Saturday & Sunday morning's. Bathing water quality has been excellent since the sewage treatment plant was eventually commissioned in 2016 & for this we acknowledge the contribution of Irish Water.This followed years of campaigning by the people of Ardmore led by generations of Tidy Towns Committees & Cllr Tom Cronin.Through all that we had huge support from Waterford County Council as a whole & especially from engineers Gabriel Hynes, Josephine McGrath, Dave Whelan & Michael Coakley and indeed their predecessors. And where would we be without our local outdoor council team under the supervision of John Manahan, especially John Kearns. They tend to the beach

Ardmore / Grange Community Alert A MEETING of the Ardmore / Grange Community Alert will be held in the I.C.A. Hall Ardmore on Thursday next, 31st May, at 8.30 p.m. All are welcome to attend. The agenda will include: Garda Report by Garda Colm O’Callaghan; Update on the operation of the Garda text alert; Garda Security Services for elderly; Update on Personal Panic Alarms; Church Gate Collection arrangements for 25th/26th August.

daily, emptying bins & tidying the car park, not to mention the umpteen times they've made good the whole place after storm damage. We'd also like to acknowledge the huge contribution of hundreds of litter pickers of all ages but especially The KATS, Girl Guides & Brownies. The Ardmore Adventures Group & other beach users too do a great job. So all in all a huge community effort & a brilliant result. Well done Ardmore. Now the trick is to maintain this standard. WHITING BAY CLEAN-UP The combined forces of Ardmore Tidy Towns & Clashmore/Kinsalebeg Community Council mustered over 60 enthusiastic volunteers of all ages at Whiting Bay recently. Men, women & children representing seven different nationalities just waded into the work & cleared from Ballysallagh to Goat Island. The whole operation was brilliantly coordinated by Joan Flavin with great support from Waterford City & County Council who supplied bags, gloves, pickers and collected the rubbish from the car park. We collected nearly 5 car trailer loads comprising of almost 100 bags of rubbish, mostly plastic & an assortment of dumped items such as carpets, television, buggies etc. Well done & thank you to everyone who turned. Marvellous community spirit, great fun & a real 'feel good atmosphere. ADJUDICATION IS IMMINENT The Tidy Towns dye is now

Herbert Mundler shows the rosary beads he found in Whiting Bay Beach to Adrian O'Donnell and Bill Ramsell.

cast as our application has been submitted, our projects listed and mapped and all that remains now is to make sure they are all completed, and all the other boxes are ticked. The response to painting around the village has been fantastic and there’s a great sense of colour and freshness about the village. What we need now is everyone to keep an eye out in the their own locality for any broken fences or gates or railings etc, casual litter, kerb weeds, especially weeds that are beginning to appear in gutters with the advent of warm weather. Keep the community spirit going and do your little bit to help.

FLOWER POWER The beautiful window boxes, planters, flower beds, hanging baskets etc are sprining up all over the place and Margaret Lenane, Ronnie, Nora, John and Richard Hennessy under the directorship of Mary Hennessy, are out morning, noon & night putting everything in place & tending to them. They have certainly added great colour to the village. POKER AT THE ROUND TOWER HOTEL Paula Froude made up for lost time as the ladies continued their winning streak at The Round Tower Hotel on Wednesday night.The battle at the top of the

table intensified with Redmond Foley again in 2nd & and this week leap frogs long time leader Jerome Curran whose runner table form continued with a win over Fr Finbarr Lucey & Ann Mooney. Jason Lenane was 3rd was 3rd in the final. PROGRESSIVE 45 AT KEEVERS Tom Power & Michael O’Reilly were in the winners enclosure again last week at Keevers with a tie for 2nd place between Thomas Power & Liam Foley and Michael & Ann Keane. Nora Mai O’Neill & Tess Mansfield won best of the last 5 and Laurence & Martin Keevers won the last game.

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BALLINAMEELA CURRENT EVENTS ON IN THE HALL AND LOCAL COMMUNITY

By Donal Buckley

The Cutting Edge

I JUST barely remember the excitement around the moon landings, at the end of the Sixties. It was a time that captured the imagination and opened up possibilities never previously dreamt of. More recently, the experiments surrounding the Higgs-Boson by CERN's Hadron Collider in the Swiss mountains filled us with wonder. Wondering if we would survive this experiment or if it would create the perfect world. As long as scientists do all the work behind the scenes and give us all the razzamatazz of the big reveal, we will take ownership of the subsequent excitement and any benefits deriving from it. Now, scientists have made one of the most unique, ground breaking (literally) discoveries in the history of humanity. University College Cork and the University of Bristol have been working in co-operation on some 125 million year old volcanic ash from a remote area of China. Their discovery? Dinosaur dandruff! The possible applications of this mind boggling find are not immediately obvious. In fact, apart from taking up a lot of valuable laboratory time and distracting the boffins from working on important issues like the correct way to insert a toilet roll in to its holder, I can't see it. Already, various shampoo companies are working on promoting new product names, such as, Head n' Shoulders n' Scales,Tresemmé with an Extra Bite or Jurassic Jojoba. No doubt, we will be told that this discovery is so important that they can't release any details to the humble peasant yet. It’s all a very conditioned (geddit?) response by an industry that justifies its huge budgets with a nod and a tap on the side of the nose. But, remember, they are doing it for our good. We should be forever grateful. That's why it’s so heartening to hear of the selfless sacrifice made by former Anglo-Irish CEO David Drumm. During the banking crisis, Mr. Drumm donned the green jersey of his beloved country and magically swelled the banks balance sheet by 7.2 billion Euro's. This was not a feeble attempt at self preservation by David Drumm, but a true patriot answering “Ireland’s Call”. How could we ever have doubted him. Excuse me, I am beginning to feel emotional. True to his modest nature, he left the country without explaining to anyone how much of a national hero he actually was. Several attempts were made to persuade this gentleman among gentlemen to return. There was no mention of a ticker tape parade and an open top bus, but I'm sure it was expected. (Freedom Of The City, at the very least.) Now that he has returned to walk among us mere mortals again, his civic reception has been reduced to a court appearance. Somebody must have exaggerated his value to the country and got him to come home under false pretences. Imagine that, lies being told, involving a banker? Whats the world coming to? Ballinameela Creative have never enjoyed the services of a creative accountant. Maybe that’s because we have no money. American comedian Steve Martin said, “I love money. I love everything about it. I bought some pretty good stuff. Got me a $300 pair of socks. Got a fur sink. An electric dog polisher. A gasoline powered turtle neck sweater. And, of course, I bought some dumb stuff too.”

FINISK VALLEY AC Any children in our community who are interested in running, jumping or throwing and would like to get involved in athletics, call down to Ballinameela Community pitch/hall, training times are Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m., Minimum age limit is 5 years old (Child needs to be School going). Full programme of events can be obtained at our training session. LADIES INDOOR SOCCER Ladies Indoor Soccer on every Tuesday night at 7.00 p.m. in the Community Centre. Contact Noirin Kelly on (086) 836 2695 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. 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 two 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/parish.com munityalert.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 087-8289147. The centre is also a great place for kids parties etc and can be rented for €30. Anyone renting the hall, please pay the person who opens up the hall for you and please take away your own rubbish. If you are borrowing anything from the hall, contact Alison Curran also. Bernie McHugh is responsible for the month of May for open-

ing and closing the Community Centre and can be contacted on 086-1714452. LOTTO RESULTS 28/5/’18 – Numbers drawn were 2, 4 and 20. There was no Jackpot winner. €20 winners – Daly family, Barnastook; Sean Flavin, Ballymullala; Hal Chavasse, Cappagh; Isobel Moore c/o Step Above; Mags, Shona and Helen c/o Step Above. Next week’s Jackpot €2,000. Next week’s draw in Maureen’s. NOTES FOR INCLUSION If you have something you would like included in the Ballinameela notes you can email Brigid Byrne on brigidmhallahan@gmail.com or phone 0879194287. You can also Follow and like us on our Facebook Page Ballinameela Community Centre.

VILLIERSTOWN VILLIERSTOWN TIDY TOWNS Villierstown Tidy Towns Council will host a Pub Quiz in the Crúiscín Lán on Friday, 8th June starting at 9.00 p.m. Entry Fee is €20 per Team of Four or less. So come along, bring a friend or two and test your knowledge and support a local cause all at the same time. We will host a very Special Country Music Evening at the Walter Raleigh Hotel Youghal on Saturday, 30th June. Music is by Paddy O’Brien and his Band. Special Guest is Louise Morrissey. A great evenings entertainment

and dancing is guaranteed as Paddy only recently celebrated 30 years in the Country Music Business and Louise is currently celebrating 30 years there - so that tells its own story. Admission is €10. Doors open at 9.00 p.m. A bus to the event will leave Villierstown Village at 8.30 p.m. via Aglish & Clashmore Villages. Tickets are now available and we would advise you to book your tickets and the bus a.s.a.p. as demand is high and we would not want anyone to miss what promises to be a special occasion. Contact Mary at 087-1371500. It was lovely to see the crowds enjoying the

sunshine while out and about in the Village on Saturday last - the outdoor music added to the atmosphere while viewing the Vintage & Classic Cars on Show as part of the Wheelers Ireland Weekend Event. ANNUAL SUMMER SOCIAL EVENING Villierstown Church Hall presents Annual Summer Social Evening on Sunday, June 10th, 2018 at 5.00 p.m. Musical Entertainment by Liam Mannering and Maria Dance Band. Enjoy a selection of finger food. Tickets €10. Book 087-3810378. Bring your own bottle.

Prinsendam at Dunmore East

The 207-metre cruise ship Prinsendam pictured at anchor off Dunmore East, Co. Waterford on Monday, May 28th. The ship was originally intended to dock at Belview. However, due to foggy conditions on the estuary the visit was relocated to Dunmore East and the passengers were brought ashore by tender. Capt Darren Doyle, Harbour Master, Port of Waterford said: “The community-wide effort in facilitating this ship has been fantastic and it is great that the 835 passengers and the crew of the Prinsendam have been so well looked after.” Capt Doyle paid particular thanks to the new Harbour Master at Dunmore East, Deirdre Lane, and her staff for their critical contribution in bringing these visitors to the region. He added: “Port of Waterford has booked 22 cruise visits for the 2018 season with an estimated 19,000 visitors and 9,000 crew. The success of these visits and the additional revenue generated across the South East happens as a result of strong collaboration across all the stakeholders and is a testament to the partnership approach adopted by all involved.” [Patrick Browne]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 June, 2018

Lismore Community Alert LISMORE Community Alert wishes to extend our thanks to Waterford City and County Council for receipt of €475 under the Supporting Waterford Communities Fund 2018. This fund is much appreciated and will go towards annual insurance costs, expenses for purchase and erection of a new sign and to cover our annual membership fee for Muintir Na Tíre. We would also like to thank everyone who supported our recent Church Gate collection which we held last weekend and the volunteers who came out to help. The total raised was €301, a fantastic amount which we very much appreciate as it will enable us to cover our ongoing general costs as well as expenses for the information days. Our next Information Day will be held early Autumn so please watch out for notice about that nearer in the time.

The Garden Gallery Project at Lismore Castle Gardens Pictured on the trailer above examining the carving of St. Carthage after its removal from the top of the tree sculpture in Lismore's Millennium Park are from left: Alice O'Donoghue, Lismore Heritage Centre, John Hayes’ assistant James and John Hayes, Wood Sculptor, Fenor.

LISMORE Lismore Tidy Towns ON Thursday, 24th May, Lismore Tidy Towns organised for the wood sculpture of St. Carthage Patron Saint of Lismore in the Millennium Park to be cut down and removed by John Hayes, Wood Sculptor, his assistant James and two local contractors who gave their services free of charge for which we are very grateful. The reason for the removal was that the live tree from which the sculpture was carved had weakened from disease and the carving at the top was becoming quite unstable. Honey fungus is the name of the disease which affects the roots of a tree and weak trees are unable to support growth and result in plant leaves turning yellow. Mushroom type fruiting bodies honey coloured can also be seen growing at the base of affected plants. When signs of this fungus were identified in 2005 it was

planned to remove the whole tree from the Millennium but the late Eric Flynn who was Lismore Town Clerk at the time investigated the idea of making a sculpture of the tree trunk rather than felling it. Wood sculptors were scarce at the time but he sourced one, a lady called Nancy from Wales who came to Lismore in her camper van and did the sculpting on site in May 2005. At the time people came from near and far to see her at work. It was said at the time that the tree would last for around 10 years but we got 13 years instead. A new two sided wood sculpture on a plinth will replace the one taken down. The tree for the new sculpture was donated by Lord Burlington and Lismore Estates and is at present in the workshop of John Hayes Wood Sculptor in Fenor who is doing the carving. John is known locally and nationally for his sculpture of the Viking Sword

which is on display in Waterford. The new sculpture will be completed and placed in the Millennium Park towards late June this year. This is a Lismore Tidy Towns Project with the costs of the carving and information plaques for the tree being paid for out of our funds. To celebrate 60 years of the Tidy Towns movement in the Irish Republic in 2018 the Department of Rural and Community Development gave grants to all participants in the 2018 competition €1,000 for villages, €2,000 for towns, €4,000 for large towns and urban centres. Lismore Tidy Towns got €2,000 and this money is being used as part of the payment for the sculpture We are all looking forward to its completion. There was lots of other work done on the week starting Monday, 21st May - grasses were planted at the bandstand in the Millennium Park, all of the seats

were painted in the Millennium Park, the 16 wall baskets at West Street and the New Way were planted, entrances to gravelled entrances at Mountain View, Lios an Oir were grass seeded, beds at the Cathedral and Ferry Lane were weeded and tidied, biodiversity information sign at the Strand painted as well as the wood top of the picnic table and seats of the two benches there. Thanks to the work team and CE team who were all involved in the above work at all hours of the day. ECO TIP OF THE WEEK With the recent fine weather many of us are planting Summer bedding and below are some new planting ideas for items that you may have in your home: Reuse old wellies, watering cans and even teapots and turn them in to quirky containers for your plants. Just ensure that you drill some drainage holes in the bottom or put in some drainage material.

Parish of Lismore and Ballysaggart OUR starting point when we consider the mystery of the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ must always be what did Jesus do when he was among people. We take the Word of God and enter into the vision of life that motivated what Jesus did for the people he walked among in his day. Then we allow that experience touch our lives and make his vision and attitudes ours in the real day to day living. To appreciate the Eucharist we must go back to the Scriptures, beyond all the later theological debates and understanding. I encourage you go back to your Scriptures.

The connection between the human relationships and the Eucharist cannot be separated. Our care, our respect, our compassion, our willingness to forgive, our willingness to make sacrifices for others humanise us. But it makes Eucharist both real and challenging. Cold indifference to people denies the Christ present in his Body the Church. How can we adore the presence of Jesus in the Mass if at the same time we are indifferent to our brothers and sisters. There is something seriously amiss when so many Catholics do not engage in the celebration of the Mass. What can be do about

this drift away from the Mass which is also a drift away from Christ. This weekend the families and children who celebrated First Holy Communion are invited to participate actively in the Mass. MASS TIMETABLE Weekday Mass at 10.00 a.m. Saturday, 2nd June - Vigil Mass in Lismore at 6.15 p.m. Sunday, 3rd June - 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

LISMORE Castle Arts was delighted to launch The Garden Gallery Project on 15th May, which saw students from the Blackwater Community School, Lismore and Meánscoil San Nioclás, An Rinn, work with stonemason Philip Quinn to create artworks in response to Rashid Johnson’s artwork in the gardens.The students participated in a casting workshop, melting down old BMW alloy wheels

and created one work each very much in spirit of Rashid’s garden sculptures. The artworks were installed in the Stumpery area and will stay there until end July, after which they will be permanently installed at the schools. This project is kindly supported by Waterford City and County Council. Lismore Castle Arts is open 7 days per week, 10.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 June, 2018

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KNOCKANORE KGK COMMUNITY COUNCIL OVER €600 RAISED IN WALK FOR LIFE IN KNOCKANORE A group of hardy folks took to the road early on Saturday May 19th in aid of Pieta House. This “Darkness into Light” walk began just before dawn at the KGK Sports Hall in Knockanore and raised over €600 for this very worthy cause. Well done to all who took part, (see attached photos showing some of the many walkers.) BRIDEVIEW DRAMA GROUP Congratulations to this Tallow based group who did exceedingly well in the All Ireland Open Drama Festival in Athlone last week, with the help of some members of the local Roche family. Our deepest sympathy to producer Jack Ahearne on the recent death of his father. R.I.P Get well wishes to Eily O’Neill of Carrigeen who is in hospital at the moment. Welcome back to Dot Lombard and Johnny Baldwin from their stint in hospital. SYMPATHY We extend our deepest sympathy to Peggy Carrig and Mai Murray and their families on the

recent death in Liverpool of their brother Mossie Maher. Our sympathy also to our local Head Teacher, Eleanor Ronayne on the recent death of her husband Bill. Also to the Keane and Coffey family on the recent death of Agnes in Melleray. And to relatives of the late Mary Cotter of Janeville. R.I.P KGK HERITAGE AND HISTORY PARISH MAGAZINE If you would like to advertise in the 2018 Parish Magazine, please send your ad to Pat Casey or Pat Geary as soon as possible. Ads cost as follows. Full page €80. Half page €40 and Quarter page €20. Please have ads ready to print and include payment. KNOCKANORE PLOUGHING AND VINTAGE We are sad to record the recent passing of ploughman Dinny Hennessy of Mogeely. One of nature’s true gentlemen, Dinny never failed to support our ploughing and Vintage activities during the years past. A personal friend of mine for 49 years, Dinny will be greatly missed by all who knew him. May he rest in peace.

Walk for Life in Knockanore.

Ballysaggart children who attend primary school in Bunscoil Bothar na Naomh, Lismore made their Confirmation in St. Carthage's Church, Lismore on Sunday, May 27th pictured with the most Rev. Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan, Bishop of Waterford and Lismore. [Mary Glavin]

BALLYDUFF UPPER DANCE FOR FUN There are Adult Set Dancing classes each Thursday night in the Carnegie Centre at 8.30 p.m. All levels are welcome. An evening of fun and getting fit at the same time! BALLYDUFF UPPER PARENT & TODDLER GROUP The Parent and Toddler Group meet every Friday Morning 9.30 a.m. - 11.00 a.m. - €2 per session. Parents, Grandparents, childminders all welcome - enjoy a cuppa and a chat. DUCK DERBY Don’t forget the Duck Derby at Mocollop on Bank Holiday Monday, 4th June! Don’t forget to “adopt” your duck from a member of the Social and Festival Committee. You can also buy one at St. Michael’s Hall between now and then from St Michael’s Hall Monday to Friday 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. On the day there will be face painting, hook a duck game and a colouring competition, as well as guessing the name of the duck game. There will be a short story competition also for primary school children. Closing date is Wednesday, 30th May. There will also be a barbecue on the day. WALKING CLUB The Ballyduff Walking Club schedule for the Summer continues. Next walk is Sunday, June 3rd. Bog road, Ballysaggart, Lismore. Meet at top of Coolishael at 1.00 p.m. This walk will be led by Mary Burns. Of course new members are always welcome. STALLS AT GALA FIELD DAY If you or someone you know would like to have a stall at this year’s Gala Field Day on Sunday, 24th June, please contact Agnes in St Michael’s Hall at 058-60390 Monday to Friday 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. GO KART DERBY Time to get creative as this year’s festival will see the return of the Homemade Go Kart Derby on Saturday, 30th June. Drivers must be 16 or over and helmets must be worn. There will be a prize for the best Go Kart. SOCIAL DANCING Social Dancing is coming to Ballyduff! The first night will be Saturday, 16th June in St. Michael’s Hall. PHOTOS WANTED! With the Festival drawing near, it was suggested to add a few photos in the coming weeks of Festival’s gone by. If you would like to have a photo you’d like to be included in the notes over the next few weeks, please contact Denise on 087-2273737. NEWS FOR INCLUSION Thank you to all who contributed this week. To keep this notice page topical everyone’s help is needed. If you have any photos, announcements and stories you would like to be included, please contact Denise at ballyduffuppernews@gmail.com, or 087-2273737 by Sunday night each week.

BALLYSAGGART CONDOLENCES The Ballysaggart community extends its deepest sympathies to the family of Joan Devine (nee Cunningham), Coole, Ballysaggart who died recently. May she rest in peace.

MODELIGO LOTTO RESULTS 26th May, 2018 – Numbers drawn were 18, 27 and 29. No winner. €25 winners were David Fitzgerald,Yvonne Nugent,Thomas Curran, Pakie and Siobhan. Lotto tickets can be got from any Community Centre member. Next week’s Jackpot €2,600. JUNIOR & LEAVING CERTIFICATE EXAMS Best of luck to all students in their forthcoming Junior and Leaving Certificate exams. All the work is done just go in and do your best. SUMMER TIME Summer is here at last and it’s silage season, please be vigilant on the roads at this time as there is a lot of heavy machinery around and the roads are very busy. NOTES Anyone wishing to include items in the Parish notes, please contact Monica before 8.00 p.m. on Mondays on 087-4112798 or email them to marymonicaobyrne@gmail.com BOOKINGS Anyone looking to book the astro turf or hall please contact John Power on 087-2834600.

Gifts Long years ago to God I used to plead, For things desired and things I did not need, But youth’s demands decrease as one grows old, Now irrelevant wine’s taste, and lust for gold. I hoped to hoard life’s harvest for my own, Before the blooms down Summer roads had blown, Nor thought there was a time for everything, Or that Autumn keeps the promises of Spring. If I had only stopped to think, I’d see, How good my God has always been to me, But for granted I have taken all his gifts, And no word of thanks has ever passed my lips. John Daly

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Cappoquin Community Centre Phone (058) 52746 – email ocappdev@eircom.net – Facebook – Cappoquin Community Centre CAPPOQUIN CHILDCARE FACILITY FREE PRESCHOOL YEAR SEPTEMBER 2018 All parents and intending pupils for the new Preschool Year in September 2018 are invited to visit our facility.You will get to meet our staff and get an understanding of the Preschool format for the coming year. The ethos of our Preschool is to provide a safe, caring, stimulating and supportive environment for all children. The methods of learning through play using the Aistear and Siolta guidelines from the Department of Education forms part of the same programme children will continue with in National School. Please feel free to visit on our open days on Friday, 8th June from 4.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. or on Saturday, 9th June from 10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. For further information please contact Maria Uniacke on (058) 52746. BLACKWATER DISTILLERY Cappoquin Community Development Company CLG wishes to congratulate Blackwater Distillery on representing Waterford at the National Enterprise Awards in Dublin last weekend. Blackwater Distillery began operation from one of our six industrial units at the IDA Industrial Estate at Carrigeen in 2010. However, with the success of the business it has expanded so much that 3 of our industrial units are now leased to the distilling company. Cappoquin Community Development Company is delighted to have been in a position to facilitate the operation and delighted to be associated with this successful venture.We congratulate Peter, Kieran and Caroline on their outstanding achievements. Cappoquin Community Development Company will continue to provide for and support local entrepreneurs and enterprise. NATHAN CARTER IN JUNE Cappoquin Community Centre are thrilled to welcome back Nathan Carter to play in Concert on Saturday, June 16th. If previous concerts are anything to go by a great night is guaranteed! HIGH KINGS IN JUNE Cappoquin Community Centre are proud to have the High Kings to play in Concert on Saturday, June 30th. This bands reputation is second to none with a fantastic show assured. GYM Opening Hours - Monday-Friday 8.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m., Saturday 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Membership €200 per year, €60 for 3 Months, €25 per Month, €5 per casual; OAP/ Unemployed €3 per session. Top of the range equipment - cardio equipment, we provide a wide range of the lasted cardiovascular equipment, from cross trainers to rowing machines to help maximize your fitness. Resistance equipment - These states of the art machines provide resistance against a certain movement, isolating the targeted muscle group.They operate using weight stacks, allowing total control of your work out. Up to 37.5 Kg Dumbbells, loaded machines including chest press, shoulder press, seated row; pull down, leg press, stack squat and new addition cable machine with large selection of handles and attachments including cable crossover (chest), single standing exercises and duel action pulleys. Also, selection of racks including Olympic flat bar, incline and decline bench press and smith machine and adjustable benches. We have large selection of loose weights plates ranging from1.25kg to 20kg. Functional Area, a dedicated area aimed to help improve fundamental strength, acceleration and endurance using the following equipment, Kettle bells, Swiss balls power bags, medicine balls dumb bells and suspension training. Physical Trainers - Conor Prendergast (087-1247025) fully trained in strength and conditioning training (LIT Certified). Claire Egan (0879713895) Health and fitness Degree from UL. Both our gym trainers will help clients reach their goals with are expert knowledge, they will encourage you to work to the best of your ability whatever your level.These trainers will focus your fitness and training regime to work to your schedule, abilities, interests and life style, both can be contacted at any time to get you started in your new life style challenge. WEEKLY EVENTS IN HALL Monday - Ladies Exercise Classes with Paul Murray 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m., Active Retirement 2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m., Affane Bridge 7.30 p.m. – 10.00 p.m. Wednesday: Quiddlers from 10.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon. Thursday morning Ladies Exercises with Paul Murray 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m., Community Soccer 8.30 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. Friday Gymnastics 4.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. 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. 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 €6,900. LOTTO Lotto Draw on the 28th May, 2018. Jackpot €6,800. Numbers drawn were 18, 21, 23 and 26. No Winner. Consolation Prize winners: Tom Coughlan Cook Street; Monica Hackett, Blackrock Court; Michael Hennebry, Shanbally; Hilda Uniacke, Cúl Na Circe; Lois Crotty, Affane. Next week’s draw is on the 5th June, 2018 with a jackpot of €6,900. 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!

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS FUNDS Treasurer Mary Murray is delighted to report this week that Civic Link has received a grant of €520 from Waterford Council recently, under the ‘Supporting Waterford Communities’ fund, to help with ongoing provision of Christmas lighting in Cappoquin in 2018. It all helps. REELING IN THE YEARS With Cappoquin Camogie Club due to celebrate twenty years since its reformation on June 22nd next, this week we reproduce a photo of the committee of the camogie club from sixty years ago.The 1950s were heady days for the local club, when they won three Senior County titles in a row. The photo here shows: (back row) Dick Mason, Dan Fraher and Bill Fitzgerald; (front row) May Nugent, Rose Lonergan, Joan Murray and Suzie Mason. REMEMBERING DR WINNIE, 1917 – 1982 Our main feature this week comes from Penny Kavanagh, nee Ward, of Co. Kilkenny. Penny has written a reflective piece on her aunt, Dr. Winnie White, for the Heritage Group’s forthcoming book on the histories of Cappoquin’s women, and we are delighted to reproduce it here as a taste of things to come. When I was asked to write this piece, two thoughts came to mind instantly – utter fear and trepidation that I would not do this remarkable woman justice and a feeling of great privilege and pride at being asked to write it. Winifred Agnes White, affectionately known as Dr. Winnie was born on April 14th, 1917. At the time the family were living in the Dispensary House at Mill Street in Cappoquin where Winnie’s father William was Dispensary Doctor, having been appointed in 1914. Winnie was the youngest of seven - Tommy, Cissy, Tiny,William, Lulu and Sheila.Young William died at three months. During the 1920s the family moved to Kilderriheen House and the quite renowned Nursing Home was established. Dervla Murphy, the famous travel writer, was born in Derriheen and mentioned the fact in her first book “Wheels within Wheels”. I do remember hearing stories about the nursing home but the only thing I can really remember is Cissy telling me that one of her jobs was to make sure that there were warmed blankets ready for the newborns. Careers in medicine seemed to run in the White family as our great grandfather had practised in Kilsheelan, Co.Tipperary as did our grand uncle Johnny. Our grandfather William White and uncle Tommie White were doctors and both served in the British Army Medical Service. We probably don’t fully appreciate the achievement it was for Winnie, a young woman from a small rural town in west Waterford to go to university and qualify as a doctor in the Ireland of the 1940’s. Winnie went to primary school in the Mercy Convent in Cappoquin and after that to Loreto Fermoy as a boarder. After secondary school she studied Medicine in University College Cork as had her father and

brother before her.Winnie joined her father’s practice and although she was never Dispensary Doctor in Cappoquin she had an extensive private practice, stretching from Tallow to Ardmore and Ballymacarbry.When she was appointed to Whitechurch Dispensary this extended the area she covered even further. I lived in Derriheen until I was seven and so saw the comings and goings to the house.There were really no such things as appointments in those days, people came and went at will and if she was in well and good and if not they waited or came back later! Winnie’s surgery was in a room we called the Library and next door was the old surgery which had been my grandfather’s surgery. My mother looked after the administrative side of the practice; my abiding memory of this is that when trying to get a hospital bed for a patient she had to claim that everyone was at least five years younger than they actually were! We used to go on the house calls with Winnie; she had had a succession of Volkswagen Beetles and I am not quite sure how you would describe her driving, but her car did have a most distinctive sound and really announced that she was not too far away. The cars were kept in pristine running order by Sargent's Garage. There were certain houses we visited and you knew there would be a long wait in the car. At night time we had a system whereby if a call had come in while she was out, the light in the porch would be left on and she knew to come straight to the house before continuing on to her next patient. My grandmother had planted hundreds and hundreds of daffodils in the grounds of Derriheen and in the Spring there would be a constant stream of people asking permission to pick a bunch of daffodils to bring home.This was no problem at all, the same applied to the Autumn with the

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 June, 2018 apples and pears in the orchard. I think lots of people of my age will remember the wonderful birthday parties we had as children in Derriheen too. In the early sixties, Derriheen was sold to John Murphy, owner of the Bacon Factory, and so ended an era. Winnie moved into the Bank House on Cook St., which was of course much more convenient for the patients. For years delivering babies at home was the preference for most women, and even though we were young and really did not fully understand the full implications we knew that if Winnie was on a “maternity” case she would be gone for quite some time. On one such call she delivered twins in a house that was on fire. Her last time to deliver a baby was in the Bank House on a Sunday evening, it would have been in the early 70s,Winnie was at evening Mass in St. Mary’s Church and my mother was minding the house. There was a frantic knocking at the door and a young man with a very worried expression on his face was outside, his wife in the car in labour. They were en route to Ardkeen but the baby decided it was time to arrive, so the next person that passed the door was despatched to the Church to get Winnie. In the meantime the lady was helped into the surgery and made as comfortable as possible. Mrs. Foley from the Railway Bar, a midwife who had delivered countless babies with Winnie, was also called, and so in due course the baby was safely delivered. I think it was a boy, mother and baby were brought by ambulance to Waterford, and about a week later the new little family called to the Bank House on their way home. One of the unique things about Winnie's practice was the fact that she looked after the entire community in Mount Melleray Abbey – unique in the fact that she was the only woman allowed inside the enclosure. We loved going to Melleray with her, lengthy visits but we could get out of the car and go to the Bead Shop and we often had tea and brown bread in the Guest House. Winnie also looked after the Sisters in Glencairn Abbey. Winnie had great faith and travelled to Lourdes every year and volunteered as a helper with the sick pilgrims. She also went to Lough Derg every year, at that time the Prior was Monsignor Conor Ward who happened to be my father’s uncle. The 'real Monsignor' as he is called in the family, was a very formidable man

Camogie Club Committee of 1950

and very strict with the penitents, and I don’t think there were any allowances made for the fact that there was a very tenuous family connection. Winnie was a very generous and kind person, as an aunt you could not have asked for better. She loved her style and to my recollection always wore a hat, a nice straw one in the summer and a sturdy felt hat in the winter. She was the first person I ever saw wearing prescription sunglasses; the frames were black and white and had a very distinctive shape. She loved going on shopping trips.We regularly went to Cork and part of the day would be tea in Thompsons, and high tea in the Metropole Hotel before we came home. When it came to grand nieces and nephews she was equally kind and full of fun. I recall a day in the Bank House when we were visiting and had had tea, Winnie and my daughter Julie (then about 4) spent quite some time taking the teabags out of the teapot and putting them back in again, untold pleasure for a 4 year old. Winnie enjoyed listening to music and had what was called a pick up (record player) so she introduced us to the sonorous tones of Paul Robeson, and his rendition of Old Man River was a definite favourite. She also liked Bridie Gallagher and we regularly sang The Boys from the County Armagh while out in the car; another one was Are You Right There Michael Are You Right? a Percy French composition sung by Brendan O’Dowda who had been at school in Dundalk with my Dad - a very small world indeed. Winnie died in the County and City Infirmary in Waterford on January 3rd, l982 after a short illness. There were huge attendances on both days at her funeral, and a measure of the respect, esteem and affection in which she was held was shown when her coffin was carried the entire journey from St. Mary’s Church to St. Declan’s Cemetery by relays of pall bearers, and, as with her father before her, her grave was lined with heather. There was a genuine feeling of loss not just to her family but to the entire area. It has been said that the appointment of her father Dr.William White made a huge difference to the lives of the people of Cappoquin for almost 40 years, I think it is safe to say that his legacy lived on in his daughter, Dr.Winnie. There is a lovely plaque remembering them near the gates of Derriheen, a fitting tribute.

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Salterbridge House, Cappoquin hosts Pop-up Gallery

SALTERBRIDGE House, Cappoquin hosts a “pop up” gallery from Wednesday, 30th May to Sunday, 3rd June. Mary Lincoln from Ardmore will be creating her pots here all week. West Cork artist, Cormac Boydell, will display his ceramics and sisters Poppy Hunt and Siobhan Dillon will showcase their art. This is a good opportunity to see a collection of unusual and beautiful work. The gardens at Salterbridge are at their magnificent best and well worth a visit. Entrance to the Exhibition is free, €5 for the garden. The Courtyard Gallery and Salterbridge gardens are open 10.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. Tel 087-2030763. Salterbridge house is situated on the Lismore road, just outside Cappoquin. This exhibition runs in conjunction with the Blackwater Valley Opera Festival.

Friends of Cappoquin Day Centre 5 Week Draw Draw No. 5 - 25th May 1st €100 Mary Coughlan; 2nd €50 Sheila O’Mahoney; 3rd €30 Kitty O’Donoghue; 4th €20 Kevin Ahearne. “Last round up” – Congratulations to all our winners and commiserations to all those who didn't win this year. Better luck next time! A huge thank you to all who supported our Draw. Most are faithful friends every year. To our great promoters Mile buiochas. It would not be possible without you. Well done, you are much appreciated. Our lovely Centre is open four days a week - Tuesday to Friday from 10.00 a.m. - 3.00 p.m. Providing a great welcome, social activities and a grand lunch, it is a great place to meet up with friends old and new. A place to chat or have a hairdo. Maybe a sing a long on occasions too. Transport is available in most locations. Phone Kathleen 52018.

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TOURANEENA TOURANEENA RUNNERS’ CLUB The last night of the league was always going to be a tough race with Tom Condon, Michelle Guiry and Margaret Whelan all vying to be league champions. Margaret put in an amazing effort and by knocking 32 seconds off her personal best, emerged victorious on the night. Margaret finished the league on a maximum 17 out of 17 points. Tom and Michelle claimed 2nd place and an amazing effort by Marie Keating saw her join Tom and Michelle in a 3 way tie for 2nd place. Thanks to everyone who participated in the four week league, it was a fabulous success. Thanks also to Aoife Hickey, Rachel Prendergast and Kate Tobin for all their help with stewarding the busy roads. Now that the league is over, running will continue every Monday evening with the aim of lengthening distances over the summer season. Congratulations to all on their fabulous efforts throughout the league. CÚL CAMP 2018 Don’t forget that online registration is open for this year’s Cúl Camp in Kirwan Park. If you register your child/children before 1st June, you will receive your gear bag before school finishes.You can register online at http://www.kelloggsculcamps.ga a.ie SLIABH gCUA LOTTO The €3,000 Jackpot is still hanging in there. The numbers drawn in Hanrahan's Bar were 8, 23 and 29. The €500 Jackpot numbers drawn were 1, 28 and 30 and there was no winner of either jackpot. The 5 x €20 winners were 1) Una Power, 2) Tom Power, 3) DTS Condon, 4) Nuala Dunne, 5) Kay Ware. The promotor’s prize of €20 was won by Nuala Dunne. Next

Sliabh gCua C Set Dancers who competed in the Scór na bPáistí County Finals which were held in Cappoquin Community Hall. [Sean Byrne] week’s draw will be in Dunne’s Power commenced before the 5k McGrath, Beary's X, The Bar on Sunday night, 3rd June. race and there was a great Country Store, O'Grady Bros CONCERT turnout for both events. There Agricultural Contractors and On Monday evening, 4th was a total of 197 entrants for the Dunne's Bar, Touraneena. CONGRATULATIONS June, the Sliabh gCua Set race alone. Due to the election and voting Congratulations to John Dancing Club will hold an end of year class concert in the being held in the community Fitzpatrick, Knockmeal, who Community Centre,Touraneena. centre, Touraneena National recently won the Nire Football The concert starts at 6.00 p.m. School was the meeting point for Club lotto jackpot of €500. The winning numbers were 1, 12 and and promises to be a great the event. The winner of the men's race 22. Well done John! evening of entertainment. All are was Raivis Zakis W.W.A.C. with G.A.A. welcome. Colm Ryan W.W.A.C. being the WEDDING CHAMPIONSHIP 2018 first local to hit the tape. The first Unfortunately, our senior BELLS We extend best wishes to Sean lady home was Sally Forristal, St. hurlers first outing in the chamFitzpatrick and his fiancé Sarah Joseph's A.C with the first local pionship last Sunday against Blain on their upcoming nuptials lady being Gillian Whelan, Clare in Cusack Park ended in R.R. defeat. in Donegal. We wish Sarah and Touraneena Waterford 2-18, Clare 2-27. Sean many years of wedded bliss. Congratulations to Anna Whelan on winning the Ann Power Waterford started the match TOURANEENA 5K Memorial Walk. without some of their star players RUN/3K WALK A great night was had by all and things didn't get any better as The weather conditions were great for the annual 5k run/3k who participated and a big thank the game went on. The loss of Kevin Moran as a walk last Friday evening. The 3k you to the sponsors which walk in memory of the late Ann include the Power family, Johnny result of a red card and Tadhg de Búrca, Noel Connors and Darragh Fives to injury, made it a very difficult outing against a Clare team who had John Conlon and Tony Kelly on top form throughout the game. Waterford's next game is against Tipperary this Sunday at the Gaelic grounds in Limerick. Throw-in is at 4.00 p.m. Referee Alan Kelly. In the All Ireland qualifiers our senior footballers will take on Wexford on the second weekend of June.Time and date to be confirmed. SLIABH gCUA LADIES CLUB The next meeting will be on Tuesday, 5th June at 8.00 p.m. Our guest speaker on the night will be Anita Coyne who will have a selection of bedding plants for sale and will answer any gardening queries on the night. We will also be taking names and money for the Summer out so if you are unable to attend our meeting but wish to go on the Sliabh gCua B Figure Dancers who competed in the Scór na bPáistí County Finals which were held in Cappoquin outing please inform one of the committee. Community Hall. [Sean Byrne]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 June, 2018

KILMAC WEDDING BELLS Many congratulations to Sarah Fitzgerald and Derek Coleman, Craughaún View, Kilmacthomas who were united in holy matrimony in St. Anne's Church, Ballylaneen, on Wednesday, 23rd May. The ceremony was officiated by Fr. Gerry Condon, P.P. in the presence of both Sarah and Derek's families.We wish Sarah and Derek many years of happiness. HISTORICAL GRAVES Permission has been given for a survey of Newtown Gravestones. It is being conducted by Mr. John Tierney on 8th and 9th June, and will be placed online (Website Historical Graves ) and will be of great benefit to those living at home and abroad. For further information, or if anyone is willing to help you can contact Geraldine on 0862254629. ADVICE CLINIC Cllr. Ray Murphy will hold an Advice Clinic in the Rainbow Community Hall, Kilmacthomas at 11.30 a.m. next Saturday, June 2nd and the first Saturday of every month. No appointment necessary. FUNDRAISER A monster night in Kiersey's Bar & Tea Rooms next Sunday night June 3rd, fundraiser for Tidy Towns and Mahon Valley Gun Club. Raffle and prizes for best Fancy Dress costume, come along for a great night out. LOTTO DRAW Kilmacthomas AFC Lotto draw results for Saturday, 26th May as follows. Letters drawn were E, P, K and W. It’s happened again Our Jackpot was won on the very first night. Congratulations to Paudie Kirwan, the lucky winner. Paudie is a regular supporter of our Lotto. We wish him happy spending. We also had five winners of €20: Peter Troy, Riverview, Kilmac; Rose Power, Shanakill; Jesse Whelan, c/o PPI; Peter Troy, Riverview and Adrian Fitzgerald, Riverview, Kilmac. Next week’s Jackpot will start at €500, be in to win, as you can see it can be won at any time, 4 lucky winners in a very short time now, could be you next time. WHIST Results of the Ballylaneen Whist Club for Monday, 28th May, Veronica Walsh, Agnes Thomas, Mary B. Bowdren, Breda Galvin, Maureen Sullivan, Mary A. Coffey, Eric Townsend, Mary Power, Mary Walsh, Alice Walsh and Sheila Morrissey. Raffle winners Breda Galvin, Maureen Sullivan and Hannah McGrath. STRADBALLY WHIST Last week saw Maria Dunphy as overall winner, Joan Smith, Steve Smith, Agnes A'Hearne, Cissie Kiely, Betty Coffey, Ellis Wilkins, Anne Phelan, Carrie Wilkins, Mary Flynn and Breda Galvin. Whist every Wednesday 8.00 p.m. at The Barron Hall Stradbally. We welcome all comers, holiday makers if your in the area come along and enjoy and evening of Whist. REMINDER This Thursday, 31st May from 7.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. is the Over 50's Social Evening at Kilmacthomas Day Centre Hall.We have musicians playing all your favourite songs to sing along to, even get up and have a jig! We are starting the evening with 3 games of Bingo (FREE) then onto the music. During the evening hot finger food supper will be served.What more could you ask for - only €10. Also a super raffle. This is for everyone in the Community over 50 years . . . lets enjoy the evening and if well supported then we may well have others in the future.

KILROSSANTY WHIST Results from the hall on 18th May – Ellis Wilkins, Maureen Sullivan, Margaret Riordan, Emer Murphy, Mary O’Donnell, Breda Hennessey, Eric Townsend, Mary Flynn, Emer Norris, Nicola Carroll. Raffle - Kay Veale, Ellis Wilkins, Emer Norris, Breda Hennessey and Margaret Riordan. Next Whist on 1st June at 8 o’clock. New members welcome. FEWS N.S. Congratulations to our 2nd Class who made their First Holy Communion in St. Anne’s Church, Fews on Saturday last. It was a lovely day, all the children looked lovely and the Service went very well. The weather was good and we hope they all had a fantastic day. EXAMS Best of luck to all pupils of the Parish who will be starting their exams next week. Best of luck to ye all. DEISE DRAW The first draw of the new series of the Deise Draw will be held in Lawlor’s Hotel, Dungarvan this Wednesday night. All tickets and money to be with Mairead Coffey by Wednesday evening please. BINGO Once again the Bingo was a great success last Friday night.The next Bingo will be held on 29th June at 8.30 p.m. in Crotty’s Inn.

ANNUAL MUSEUM FUNDRAISING BOOK SALE We are now accepting book donations in the museum for our annual fundraising Book Sale. Please note that we will not be accepting any books that have aged and are brown, we will not be accepting any books that date from the 1800s or earlier unless they are of historical significance and we will not be accepting any magazines unless they are of historical significance.

RECENT PUBLICATIONS The Museum supplied photographs to two recently launched publications. ‘A History of the Dungarvan GAA Club from 1885-2017’ by Tony Ryan, and ‘Dunmore East A Living History’ by Maria Walsh. Both books come highly recommended and are available in local outlets. YOUR CHANCE TO SUPPORT THE MUSEUM Museum membership is avail-

OBJECT OF THE WEEK

THE EXHIBITION DISPLAY OUTFIT This boxed set of letters and symbols was produced to enable shop owners to print their own notices and prices on paper or card. Unfortunately there is no maker's mark or label on this set, but it was probably manufactured in England. Other examples of printing sets like this were also made for children.

able for an annual fee of €15 if you would like to support the work of the Museum. The Museum relies heavily on membership fees, donations and fundraising activities, so we would be delighted if you would join us as a member. As a member you will benefit from knowing that you are supporting the important work of the Museum in County Waterford, plus being informed of various talks, new exhibitions and activities taking place throughout the year. There is also a member’s annual trip and Christmas meal. Please do consider joining us as a member. You can see the very varied and interesting work of the Museum on our website www.waterfordmuseum.ie including volunteers 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. CONTACT DETAILS Tel: (058) 45960 Email: history@waterfordmuseum.ie Website: www.waterfordmuseum.ie Facebook: waterford county museum Twitter: @waterfordmuseum

FIRST WORLD WAR WATERFORD CASUALTY LIST FOR WEEK ENDING 30th MAY, 2018 Surname

First Name

Fitzpatrick Gaule

Martin William

Age Service No. Rank 30 Carpenter 28 6074 Pr.

Service

Unit

Merc.Marine Army

s.s.Princess Royal Bellevue Hse. R.I.Reg.2Bn Dungarvan

Where Born

Death Category Date of Death

At sea Died

5/26/18 5/28/18

Dungarvan Tidy Towns DUNGARVAN Tidy Towns went to Walton Park, Abbeyside on our Litter Pick Up on Wednesday evening. We enjoyed the sun shine and a bit of banter and a few sweets at the end. Thanks to you all that keep coming to our Litter Pick-Ups and helping to improve our beautiful town. Did you know; there are a number of private individuals who on a daily basis do a regular cleanup in particular areas? These people do not look for reward or acknowledgment they are just motivated by pride in their community. We would like to thank these unsung heroes for cleaning beaches, housing estates, road ways and much more. This Wednesday, 30th May you will find us at Abbeyside Beach from 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Join us for the hour for a walk, talk and pick up.The group is getting bigger each week - so it must be fun.

Next week Wednesday 6th June we will be Meeting at the entrance to Seapark Abbeyside. Tip of the week: Share a bottle of wine with your plants! It may have been raining for the last eight months but now is the time to think about water conservation in your garden. A

quick tip for ensuring plants get vital water during dry spells is to fill an empty wine bottle with water and push it into the soil beside your plant, neck first. This slowly releases the water into the soil at the plants’ roots instead of on the surface where it can evaporate. Water your garden in the

evening, out of the heat of the sun to stop plants getting burned or water being wasted. Dry soil can cause water to run off the surface and away from your plants so try moistening dry soil first with a light sprinkling of water then soaking it properly after 20 minutes when it becomes more absorbent.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 June, 2018

EAST MEETS WEST CYCLE

John Lawless, President Dungarvan Lions Club and Ger O'Donnovan pictured at the Al Eile Stud sponsored Lions Club 'East meets West Cycle' in aid of the Waterford Hospice. [Dan McGrath]

Isabel and Celine Queally pictured at Rainbow Hall at the end of the Lions Club 'East meets West Cycle' in aid of the Waterford Hospice. [Dan McGrath]

Mary Creed, Margaret Ahearn and Eddie Moore pictured at Rainbow Hall at the end of the Lions Club 'East meets West Cycle' in aid of the Waterford Hospice. [Dan McGrath]

Nell and Aine Supple pictured at the Lions Club 'East meets West Cycle' in aid of the Waterford Hospice. [Dan McGrath]

Gareth Kirwan tries out the Penny Farting Bike at Rainbow Hall at the end of the Lions Club 'East meets West Cycle' in aid of the Waterford Hospice. [Dan McGrath]

John Dwane and Geraldine Foran pictured at Rainbow Hall at the end of the Lions Club 'East meets West Cycle' in aid of the Waterford Hospice. [Dan McGrath]

Group coming to the end of the Lions Club 'East meets West Cycle' in aid of the Waterford Hospice.

Group including John Lawless, President Dungarvan Lions Club, pictured at the start at Clonea Cross of the Al Eile [Dan McGrath] Stud sponsored Lions Club 'East meets West Cycle' in aid of the Waterford Hospice.

Geraldine Carroll, Eilis O'Grady, Phyllis Davis McGuinness and Catherine Kavanagh pictured at Rainbow Hall at the end of the Al Eile Stud sponsored Lions Club 'East meets West Cycle' in aid of the Waterford Hospice. [Dan McGrath]

[Dan McGrath]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 June, 2018

WEST WATERFORD REV. MONSIGNOR WILLIAM (BILLY) HYNES With great sadness we record the death which occurred on May 21, 2018 of Clashmore native Monsignor Billy Hynes, a retired priest of the Diocese of Santa Rosa. His funeral has taken place in California. Full obituary next week. NEW ARRIVAL Congratulations to D’Loughtane couple Jessica Power and William Prendergast on the birth of their beautiful daughter whom they have named - Josie Lola, a most welcome grand-daugher for proud grandparents Richard and Caroline Prendergast. Best wishes from all your family and friends in Clashmore. SYMPATHY Our deepest sympathy is extended to Mrs Mairead Fahey and her family Sean, Olivia, Fiona, Micheál, Niamh, Sinéad and Dermot on the death of dearly loved husband and father Michael Fahey, retired Garda Sargent of Ardmore. May he rest in peace. CLASHMORE TIDY TOWNS ASSOCIATION Festival Weekend: A big weekend lies ahead for the village of Clashmore with the third annual Strings & Things Festival happening over the weekend and the anticipation is really building, especially with the great weather which is upon us at the moment. On this Thursday evening, May 31st, Clashmore/Kinsalebeg Community Council and the Camera Club are hosting an exhibition of photographs of rubbish called “Rubbish - A Community Fights Back” which will be opened by Pat Nugent, Mayor of Waterford City and County Council at 7 pm at Clashmore Heritage Centre which is a very worthwhile project and should be well worth a visit. This will be followed by the official Strings & Things Festival Launch which will be the kick-off point for the whole weekend. For a full programme of events please visit the official webpage on festival.clashmore.org for more details. Weekly Clean-up: We are continuing with our weekly clean-up gatherings on Tuesday nights as we are edging ever closer now to Tidy Towns Competition Adjudication time which normally begins in

early June, so we are delighted with the progress made so far and we hope that the village will be looking at its absolute best for the Festival weekend ahead. Again, anyone who is interested in joining us to help out in any way please feel free to come along to the Grotto at 7.30 pm on any Tuesday evening over the next few weeks. St. Mochua’s Well: Many of you are frequent users of the beautiful St. Mochua’s Walk and some of you may have noticed that St. Mochua’s Well was locked up for much of the Spring which we had no other choice but to do due to the ground surface becoming very ploughed up earlier in the year by people letting their dogs run freely in there when it was very wet underfoot. Hence, the ground needed quite a bit of nursing back to a good state over the past few months and we are delighted to say that it has been recently re-opened for the use of everybody and we hope going forward that local residents will have more respect for this beautiful landmark, especially during the wet Winter and Spring months. CLASHMORE AND KINSALEBEG COMMUNITY COUNCIL A COMMUNITY FIGHTS BACK This is an open invitation to everyone to come along on Thursday, 31st May at 7.00 p.m. in the Clashmore Heritage Centre to see photographs of what litter is doing to our beautiful countryside and what we as a Community are doing to fight back. At the same time, we are taking part in Waterford Council's roadside campaign against litter. Refreshments will be available. The exhibition is being opened by Councillor Pat Nugent, Mayor and will be followed by the Official Launch of the Strings &Things Festival Programme SUNDAY EVENING SESSION Come and enjoy our Sunday evening session in Deise Bru, Aglish. Music is by Daniel and Liam and weather permitting you can once again enjoy our outdoor BBQ from 7- 9.30 pm. On Thursday next, we begin our fortnightly musical jam for all musicians/singers young and old to join in and gain experience in a

Clashmore and Piltown Parish MASS TIMES Vigil Mass of Sunday in Piltown at 6.00 p.m. Sunday: Mass in Clashmore at 9.00 a.m. FIRST COMMUNION Congratulations and every blessing in life to all the children from second class in Piltown, Clashmore and Ballycurrane National Schools who received their First Holy Communion in the parish over the past two weekends.

relaxed fun setting! All are welcome. CLASHMORE RAMBLERS Our weekly Clashmore Ramblers Alpha Lotto draw took place on Sunday night last, May 27th in Clashmore. This week our letters drawn were: H, G, U, R. We had no winner of our Jackpot, so next week it will be €4,550. The following were our lucky weekly prize winners of €20 each: Alex Ledingham, Jimmy Ormond, Luke O’Rourke. Well done to all our winners and thanks for all your support. PABLO'S REGATTA Your boat is about to sail, so be sure your name is on it when our annual Pablo Regatta takes place in Clashmore Village on Sunday, 3rd June at 12 noon and be in with a chance to win some great prizes. “Boat lines” are now on sale at just €3 a line or 3 lines for €5.The proceeds of this year’s Regatta will see half money raised going to cancer services and the remainder to the organising club Clashmore Ramblers who are doing wonderful work promoting sport in all age groups in our parish. We will be selling lines in SuperValu, Youghal and in the shopping centre in Dungarvan this Friday, June 1st and

our winners on nine games were: Jock O’Connell and Derry Cotter. In second place on seven games were Kathleen Osborne and Eileen Dower. In third place on six games were Mike Hunt and Martin Lynch. Best of the last five game winners were Anne Ledingham and Noel Nugent. Our lucky last game winners were Mary Ann and Bobby Connery, Una Kenneally and Margaret Leahy. Well done all and thanks to everyone for your continued support. DEATH OF PEGGY BEAUSANG With great sadness we record the death of a dearly loved member of our community Peggy Beausang, Ballycurrane, Clashmore who was called home to the Lord on Sunday last, May 27th following an illness. Reposing at Drohan's Funeral Home, Dungarvan, her removal took place to St. Cronan's Church, Clashmore on Monday evening. Following Requiem Mass on Tuesday morning, Peggy was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. To her dearly loved husband Tom; her children Marie, Thomas and Mairead; sisters Mary-Jo, Nellie and Statia; sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law,

Clashmore / Kinsalebeg Foroige Club hosts the County Final of the ALDI Baking Competition THE ALDI Baking Competition is a yearly event held by Foroige where members bake a themed cake each year.This year it was Lemon Drizzle. The winner from the County Final proceeds to the Regional Finals, then on to the National Finals which are held at the Ploughing Championship in September 2018. The winning cake is produced for Aldi Stores nationwide. Six very talented kids entered their Lemon Drizzle Cakes which were judged during our club night on Wednesday 16th. Our judge Gillian McCarthy, had a very difficult job to pick just one winner. Thank you to Ballyduff Foroige Club who also entered cakes. We would like to thank you most sincerely Gillian for judging the competition! The winner on the night was from Lismore Forogie Club - Tomás Ó Miadraín.We would like to wish you all the best Tomás in the next leg of competition. Thanks to Asia and Kyle for representing Clashmore/Kinsalebeg Foroige Club.

Parish of Aglish, Ballinameela and Mount Stuart EXAM MASSES Exam Masses for those sitting their Leaving Cert were offered on the weekend of the 19th and 20th. May in both churches thanks to all who attended. Let’s talk family gathering takes place at our Parochial House on Wednesday, May 30th 8.30 pm to 9.30 pm. A further meeting will be held in Aglish Community Hall at a later date.

we would really appreciate your support. TOM CUNNINGHAM (COOPER) MERMORIAL CUP “Old Ramblers” take on the present Ramblers team, in the inaugural Tom Cunningham (Cooper) Memorial Cup on Saturday next, June 2nd at 1 p.m. in Pablo Park, €10 per player. All proceeds going to cancer services. What a classic this promises to be, please come along and shout the ould lads on. CLASHMORE KINSALEBEG GAA LOTTO Our Clashmore/Kinsalebeg GAA club weekly lotto draw took place last Monday night, May 28th and the following were the numbers out of the drum: 6, 16, 18, 24. We had no jackpot winner. Next week our jackpot will be €4,100 and our draw will take place in Clashmore at the Decies Bar. Our weekly lucky draw ticket winners of €20 each were this week were: Conor O’Riordan, Sean Foley, Padraig Brogan, Sean Fleming, Joey O’Neill. Thanks to everyone for supporting our draw. CLASHMORE 45 DRIVE At our Clashmore 45 Drive on Monday night last, May 28th and

Aldi Cake Bake competition enterants.

Winner of the Aldi Cake Bake.

sisters-in-law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends, we extend our deepest and heartfelt sympathy on the loss of this wonderful lady who was dearly loved by everyone. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam. CLASHMORE ACT THANK YOU ACT held their 30th Annual Church Gate Collection recently in Youghal. The total amount collected in Youghal was: €1,206.63. The break down of this was as follows: Holy Family €476.98, Strand Church €429.67, St. Marys €299.98. The total amount collected at our Annual Church Gate Collection in Ballyduff Upper was €620. Sincere thanks to everyone who contributed to the above collections, thanks also to all our collectors and supporters. YOUGHAL FLAG DAY Aid Cancer Treatment are holding their annual Flag Day on Friday, the 7th July in Youghal.This is our 29th year of ACT fundraising. We appreciate all the support that we have received over the years. All the money goes directly to ACT at Cork University Hospital.

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It’s Festival Time in Clashmore THE weather has arrived and the music is on the way, it’s festival time in Clashmore, just two more sleeps to three days of non-stop music and entertainment. It’s going to be good, take a brief look at just what we have in store for you this year beginning on - Thursday, 31st May 7.00 p.m. with our photo

Exhibition in the Heritage Centre. “A Community Fights Back.” The first of its kind highlighting the scourge of litter in our beautiful countryside. On Friday, 1st June from 6.00 p.m. we will have our Opening Parade from the old school hall to the stunning River Stage

(which will be the centre of free live music right throughout the weekend). Friday night music from Gypsy Fish, Hank Wedel, Ladies Who Lunch... We will have Lisa O'Neill live in the Old School House 8.00 p.m. followed by live music in all three of the pubs. Saturday, 2nd June from

11.00 a.m. - Events throughout the day, include Teddy Bear's Picnic, Village Fair, Irish Cinema and bands on the River stage from ska to rock and everything in between. Live music in all the bars til late. Sunday, 3rd June from 11.00 a.m. - Kids Cinema, Dog Show,

Junior Busking and Flea Circus to entertain all the family. Music on stage from 3.00 p.m. and our grand finale Two Time Polka is not to be missed. Music in the bars til late. Follow us on Facebook, full programme on http://community.clashmore.org/events/ or call Liz on 087-4148651.

Just think of it!

Tallow Active Retired support the Chernobyl Children’s Trust – On Tuesday last, May 22nd, Tallow Active Retired Group, held a very successful Movie afternoon in Tallow Enterprise Centre. All the ladies present had a very enjoyable afternoon and €100 was raised for this very worthy cause. Thanks to everyone who provided baking, which was thoroughly enjoyed and to all who attended.

THE Latin word for gospel is “evangelium,” which can be interpreted as “good message” or “good news.” So to listen to the gospel, or to read the gospel, is to give ourselves good news. And the good news is summed up in the statement in St. John’s gospel, “God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not be lost but may have eternal life.” So the good news that we’re called on to believe is that God loves the world, meaning by that all the people in the world. The difficulty seems to arise when I try to accept that God loves ME, yes, the unique individual that I see in the mirror when I wash my face in the morning. I can accept that God loves the world, but when I begin to think about the kind of person I know myself to be, then the doubts begin to creep in, and I begin to wonder, can it be a fact that God finds satisfaction in a mixed-up, inadequate, unreliable person like me. I wish I knew an effective way to deal with such a depressing, demoralising temptation. I can only suggest, if only to myself, that the answer is to be found in the same book of the gospels, by reading it in a prayerful way, pausing when the Spirit speaks to us and says “There’s a message for you in that episode, or in that sentence. Take it to heart and let it be God speaking to you, the face that you, and God, saw in the mirror this morning.” Give yourself time to think of the word or the sentence that has grabbed your mind” it’s God speaking to you and to no one else, a sharing of thoughts between two friends. And God seems to be quite willing to have this one-to-one chat with me, so I mustn’t be so useless after all! Fr. Robert Arthure, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 June, 2018

Portrait of an artist …

By Donal Buckley

Riverbarn Artists

The Cast of the Erie Playhouse’s production of “The Glorious Ones” who will perform in Dungarvan in July.

Award winning US production of “The Glorious Ones” to be staged in Dungarvan DUNGARVAN Dramatic Club is looking forward two forthcoming events - our A.G.M. on tonight, Wednesday 30th, upstairs in Merry’s to which ALL ARE WELCOME and on Saturday, June 30th, the arrival from Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. (Dungarvan’s Sister City), of the cast and crew of the Erie Playhouse award winning production of the musical comedy “The Glorious Ones” (Book and Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and Music by Stephen Flaherty). The group will spend a week in the Dungarvan and West Waterford area and during this time they will perform “The Glorious Ones” for 2 nights only on the 4th and 5th of July in Dungarvan Town Hall Theatre. The Playhouse is recognised as one of the 10 best community theatres in the United

States and this production received a myriad of awards when it was first performed on the U.S. festival circuit in 2017.With a star studded cast (see photo) the Dramatic Club is delighted to bring this wonderfully entertaining musical to our Dungarvan audiences. Watch this space and our Facebook Page for ticket and booking details and remember to mark the dates 4th and 5th July in your diaries for a night of spectacular theatre! In the meantime why not pop along to our AGM tonight upstairs in Merry’s at 8.00 p.m. It might be your opportunity to get involved in amateur drama.There are loads of ways to get involved and we always need new ideas, new faces, new skills and talents not just onstage but front of house and backstage as well. Do join us!

WHENEVER there is a group of people at an arts event, such as an exhibition opening, a gala film premiere or the unveiling of a dedicated park seat it is considered to be a gathering of the "Arts Community". While the support of various dignitaries, investors, critics and the curious is appreciated and welcomed, the arts community is far more close-knit and organic. In fact, it is a community of communities.Though creativity is mostly a solitary activity, the inspirational motivation comes from the sharing of ideas and techniques. As the name suggests, the Riverbarn Artists are a group of people who meet in a converted barn on the banks of the River Blackwater once a week, to pool their artistic and creative resources. They travel from Cork and Waterford and all points in between to produce wonderful paintings. I spent a few hours in their company on Tuesday of last week. I tried not to be intrusive, but I know from experience that I probably was. Yet, I was never at any stage, made to feel anything but welcome. It was one of those days recently when the sun was splitting the stones. Meanwhile, indoors was the epitome of coolness, in every sense of the word. It’s an eclectic group, made up of about fourteen artists. Though all of the group weren't

in attendance that day, there was more than enough for me to annoy with my inquisitive nature. I have already interviewed two of the group in Felix Faulkner and Utta Hogan. I have also done a profile on the late Wishy Martin who was a mentor and friend to all. The names of the other members I will drop in to the piece sporadically and without warning, so, pay attention. The artists origins are many and varied. They come from Zimbabwe, Germany, Coventry and The Peoples Republic of Cork, as well as Cappoquin and surrounding areas. Between them they have journeyed to almost every corner of the globe, from the barren landscape of the Namibian desert to the teeming throngs of urban China. This is an educated and well travelled group that includes artists like Rita O'Connell, Cait Lynch, Maeve McManaman and Anna Moore (see, I warned you). They are an engaging bunch, with a vast amount of knowledge and opinions that make discussions humorous and interesting. A large number of the group attended Crawford College of Art and Design where they were tutored by the great Jo Allen (1950-2002). The converted barn used by the artists, such as; Anne Patrick, Boyer Phelan, Kay Scully and Margaret Whelan (keep up) is

Riverbarn at 20TEN an oasis of quiet.The tranquillity of the place could only be conducive to producing great art. I did spy an old upright piano near the door and have my suspicions that there may have been some ballroom dancing after I left. The high beamed ceiling gave it the feel of an abandoned church, with easels instead of pews. Everybody had their own particular media to work with, whether it was oil on board, watercolour on paper or acrylic on canvas. Portraits were minutely captured and landscapes were panoramic. Lying around the periphery of the floor or hung on the walls were some previous canvasses or an unfinished work that would be revisited at a later time. Some of these could have been by other members, maybe Rosemary Gaynor, Judy Britton, Rosemary Davey or Helen O'Reilly (and that's it). There is so much talent here, both individual and combined, that it would be impossible to define their possibilities. Currently there is a show of The Riverbarn Artists at The 20ten Gallery in Waterford city. Their

influences are many and varied, though I heard tell of a Breton artist, Jean Le Merdy being spoken of in hushed tones (1928-2015). He was a figurative painter whose representations of seascapes or landscapes were full of movement and earthy colour. Above all else, they influence themselves. Style, technique and the application of individual skills are essential to every artist but its the comradery of the group that sustains the enthusiasm. Whether it’s constructive criticism or just shooting the breeze over lunch in the sunshine (garnished with some freshly plucked mint), the interactions of like minded yet diverse individuals can only enhance everyone's potential. I'm sure Jean Le Merdy would say, 'a rising tide lifts all boats'. The Riverbarn artists are a tribute to all things creative but mostly a tribute to themselves. I would like to thank them and “J” for their hospitality. I'd very much like to call again, maybe to join in, or, maybe, just for a dance.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 June, 2018

Movie Reviews In association with SGC Dungarvan

Solo: A Star Wars Story By Bill Tubbritt

Lilla Lorenc, Sally & Jim Thompson, Woodhouse Estate and Marianna Lorenc pictured at the Musical Evening in aid of Stradbally GAA Club in the Garden Room at Woodhouse Estate. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

“Legally Blonde The Musical” so much fun it should be illegal OMG You Guys Dungarvan Junior Musical Stage School make a welcome return to The Sports Centre Dungarvan with their production of the stunning musical Legally Blonde for four performances from Wednesday 20th to Saturday, 23rd June at 7.30 p.m. nightly. Fresh from their recent productions of Annie and Sister Act at The Sports Centre we will once again be building a forty foot stage along with stunning stage sets, costumes and lighting and you can be guaranteed the talented students of the stage school will once again deliver a performance that is not to be missed. Legally Blonde tells the story of Elle Woods who enrols at Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend with hilarious consequences. This smash hit Broadway musical is packed with fantastic songs that include Omigod You Guys, Ireland, Chip

On My Shoulder, Whipped Into Shape, Legally Blonde and many more. If past productions are anything to go by Legally Blonde is a must see production for all the family and tickets are now on sale at Kelly's Pharmacy Abbeyside and The Wine Buff Grattan Square and early booking is strongly recommended in order to secure your seats at the musical event of the year. NEW TERM We are now enrolling for our new term that will commence in August and run until January.We cater for students aged 4 to 6, 7 to 9, 10 to 12 and 13 to 18 in our classes that take place every Monday and Wednesday in St. Joseph’s School Dungarvan. We have a strong emphasis on confidence building, having fun and making new friends while learning all the skills of the performing arts from the industries

most talented and in demand professionals, skills that stay with and benefit students way and beyond the world of the stage and the rehearsal room. If you like to sing, dance, act and perform or you just like to have fun then Dungarvan and West Waterford's premier stage school is the place for you. All our students get to perform live on stage in our mush talked about end of term productions. No experience is required to join the stage school and new students are always more than welcome at our stage school family. So why not see for yourself why so many happy student can’t be wrong. You can secure your place today by simply calling David or Brian on 087-2360330 and we will happily answer any questions you might have. Let The Fun Begin.

Little Women at Curraghmore Estate CHAPTERHOUSE Theatre Company is thrilled to announce that we will be appearing at CURRAGHMORE ESTATE with our production of LITTLE WOMEN on Friday, 22nd June. Chapterhouse Theatre Company is delighted to be bringing a production of Little Women to the beautiful and striking Curraghmore Estate, home to the Marquess of Waterford. Little Women is Chapterhouse’s first foray into American fiction, and the timing couldn’t be better: 2018 marks 150 years since the novel’s publication, and Curraghmore is the perfect place to settle down and watch this gem of the American canon unfold beneath the stars.

Chapterhouse Theatre Company is now in its 19th year of touring open-air theatre to stunning country houses, castles and heritage sites across the UK and Ireland. From the first year of performances at 30 venues with Romeo and Juliet in 2000, Chapterhouse now visits over 180 venues every year, and has become a greatly anticipated addition to thousands of theatre-goers’ calendars. “What Chapterhouse does is theatre at the coalface, carried by the power of acting… and they do it with distinction” - The Stage “worth catching them whatever the show, wherever they go” - Northern Echo

SET somewhere between the events of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope this movie is the latest stand-alone feature to join the Star Wars franchise. Ron Howard takes to the director’s chair for this one and really he was the perfect choice for this type of film. Alden Ehrenreich stars as the young Han Solo alongside Woody Harrelson, Emilia Clarke and Donald Glover to name just a few of the largely assembled cast. The movie follows the exploits of a young Hans Solo as we join him as a carefree youngster. The bad boy of the galaxy’s life seems to be heading on a slippery path in these early days long before he ever stepped foot on the Millennium Falcon or met his hairy wookiee friend Chewbacca. In the movie we find out how Han Solo became one of the most famous and well known characters in the Star Wars movies. The plot for this one is not really that completed which is kind of what we have come to expect with these type of Star Wars movie spin offs. Since Disney’s acquired the right to the Star Wars movies we have been kind of expecting a lot more adventure from the franchise and that is what we get here.The Movie itself has a lot going for it with very strong performance from Alden Ehrenreich and Donald Glover in particular which helps a great deal in making this a very entertaining and fun movie to watch. There are some very nice moments that Star Wars fans will appreciate

such as the first meeting between Hans Solo and Chewbacca along with his first time seeing his beloved ship the Millennium Falcon. Rating 4/5

Oscar Wilde’s “An Ideal Husband” Live: ‘Classic Spring Theatre’, London, June 5th at 7.15 p.m. By Jim Ryan ON November 28th, 2017, Classic Spring Theatre, London, brought us the first of its plays in its year-long celebration of the plays of Oscar Wilde: “A Woman of No Importance”. It was a scintillating production and among the comments I afterwards heard were: “Absolutely magnificent!”,“fabulous acting and speaking”, “delightful” and “Wilde at his glorious best.” Classic Spring Theatre had brought us a near-perfect evening’s theatre. And we await eagerly the screening of “An Ideal Husband”, one of the most enjoyable of all comedies. When we see the pedigree of Classic Spring Theatre, we could hardly expect anything less. It was founded a couple of years ago by its Artistic Director, Dominic Dromgoole, following his decade-long tenure as director of London’s Globe Theatre. I attended his Inaugural Lecture at The Globe and under his stewardship that theatre was among the most brilliant and consistently splendid of the major theatres in the British Isles; I attended many plays there in that time and saw many of their Live screenings at SGC Cinema. Colourful dress, next to no scenery, no ‘frills’ but superb delivery of the lines and acting – even the hitherto puzzling plot of Shakespeare’s “Cymbeline” became lucid for when I attended the Globe production. Oscar Wilde, wrote some of the greatest and most popular comedies in the English language. His masterpiece, “The Importance of Being Earnest” is one of the great joys of all theatre. He was born on October 16th, 1854, to Sir William and Lady Jane Francesca Wilde, his father a famous eye-specialist and his mother, “Speranza”, wrote patriotic verse. He died in Paris on November 30th, 1900. He was one of the greatest raconteurs of all time. His tomb (which I visited), in Pere Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, is one of the most famous in the world. “An Ideal Husband” premiered in London in 1895 and is as topical in today’s greedy world as it was then. Sir Robert Chiltern, to all the world and to his wife seems the ‘ideal husband’ but, like so many Wilde characters, he is living a lie – his wealth and his career were built on his selling of a Government secret to a rich

financier; shady dealing that’s still too prevalent.When his secret is unearthed he is threatened with blackmail and his world is in danger of falling to pieces. “An Ideal Husband” has some of Wilde’s most brilliant witticisms, but he does hold a mirror up to the society of his day and finds it wanting. The production we are seeing has been getting marvellous reviews (“enchantingly comic”: The Independent) and has a superb cast: father and son, Edward and Freddie of the Fox acting dynasty, Frances Barber, Nathaniel Parker, Sally Bretton and Susan Hampshire (“masterful performances” said the Evening Standard). What an opportunity to hear English as she should be ‘spoke’, especially from Edward Fox, always a delight, whether on film, on stage or on TV. To conclude, this delightful comedy with hidden depths is unmissable.

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Best of Luck to the Leaving Certificate Class of 2018.

ÁRD SCOIL NA nDÉISE

Best of luck to the Leaving Certificate Class of 2018 On Thursday, May 24th we watched the Leaving Certificate Class of 2018 graduate. We would like to wish them every success in their future. They have a busy few weeks ahead as they prepare for their State Examinations but we have every

confidence in their ability to do themselves proud. They will truly be missed! In the same way as every new group of First Years brings something new to our school, every Sixth Year graduation takes something away.

Sixth Years enjoying their graduation cake and coffee morning on their last day.

We will miss them all, their familiar smiles, their laughs, their jokes, their skills, their talents, everything about them. They will of course leave us with memories to reminisce over.

The entire school community has many happy memories of their time in the Ard Scoil and we wish them every happiness and success in all that they endeavour to do in life. We bid you farewell, Class of 2018.

May your blessings in life be many and may all your dreams come true. On behalf of the staff of Ard Scoil na nDéise, thank you for being a wonderful year group. It has been our pleasure. We will miss you!

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Blackwater Community School 6th Year Leaving Certificate students. Good Luck in Exams.

BLACKWATER COMMUNITY SCHOOL

End of Year Exams LAST Monday the staff and students gathered in the Hall for the Sports & Student Awards to acknowledge all the endeavours of BCS students and staff during the year. Our special guest for the occasion was jockey Davy Russell who congratulated the students for their achievements and participation in a wide range of activities. He spoke of his involvement in school and how he worked his way up through his chosen career and said doing something you love makes all the effort worthwhile and gives a great sense of accomplishment. He was delighted to present awards to BCS students in recognition of their success. The Athletics Awards went to Junior Girls: Maeve Griffin and Junior Boys: John O’Dwyer. The Eric Flynn Athletics Award Senior Girls: Rebecca Healy White and Senior Boys: Evan Murray. Junior Ladies Football Award: Aoife O’Byrne and the Senior Ladies Football award went to AnnMarie O’Brien. Hurling Awards were U14 Hurler of the Year: Liam Coughlan, U15 Hurler of the Year: Jamie Power, Under 16½ Hurler of the Year: Conor Howard, U17½ Hurler of the Year: Shaun Henley and the

Under 18½ Hurler of the Year was Ian Beecher. Camogie Awards were First Year Player of the Year: Jane McConnell, Junior Player of the Year: Lorna Foley, Senior Player of the Year: Izabella Markiewicz. This year’s Badminton awards went to First Year Girls: Jane McConnell, First Year Boys: William O’Driscoll, Junior Girls: Molly Kenny, Junior Boys: Aaron Scanlon, Senior Girls: Kelly Ryan and Senior Boys: Evan Murray. In Soccer the U15 Soccer Player of the Year was Sam Uniacke, the U16 Soccer Player of the Year was Tiréoghain Flynn and the Senior Soccer Player Of the Year was Eoin McGrath. In Gaelic Football the U15 Football Player Of the Year was Adam Burke. The Basketball Player of the Year was awarded to Donnacha Pickford. In Rowing the Senior Boys award went to Cillian Lenihan with the Senior Girls going to Anna Powell and the Junior Boy award went to David Massey. In Showjumping awards were presented to Rosie Wright, Rena Meagher and Anna Grey. The Special Achievement Awards went to those who achieved great success this year; the group that won The Briery Gap Light Entertainment

Competition, Keith Burke who won the Best Performer at the competition; James Clancy and Aoibhe O’Donoghue were recognised for winning this years BCS goes Dancing, Sadbh Corcoran, Anna Powell, Fia Daly, Kamila Kunert and Maria Setterfield were recognised for their win in the TY Poetry Competition run by Cappoquin Heritage Group; Our Cairde Group. The students who travelled to Kolkata those that travelled as helpers on the pilgrimage to Lourdes, Student Council members Rebecca O’Neill and Gretta Kiely, Eurofins TY Science Essay Competition winner Fiona Kenny, Irish Angus Beef Schools All-Ireland finalists Fiona Kenny and Lucy Massey, Scholarship recipients Jeff Howard and Fiona Kenny, Grow2CEO finalists Mia Quilty and Grace Hornibrook and Emily Lose, Amy Maher and Isabella Grey for their success in the Cake Decoration classes this year were recognised for their success. Amy Coffey received an award for her participation in the U16 Munster Camogie final with Waterford while Rosie Landers, Mary Kate Curran, Aoife Kennedy, Caoimhe Aherne and Emma Stubbs were recognised for their contribution on the Waterford Ladies Football

Minor All-Ireland Final. Students who took part in the regional final James Clancy, Sheena Lowe and Katie Barry were also congratulated for their achievement as were all the students who were successful in the Credit Union Art competition. And Sally English for her success with Conna Dramatic Society in winning two awards in the Festival circuit this year. We then moved on to the Student of the year presentations and congratulate all students for their work and endeavours this year: in first year the awards went to Bronagh Ryan, Kate Beecher and Michaela Prendergast with the overall award going to Michaela Prendergast; in second year it was Mairéad Ahern, John O’Dwyer and Aobhla Motherway with the overall award going to John O’Dwyer; in third year it was Jane Foley, Michael O’Brien and Mairéad O’Brien with the overall award going to Mairéad O’Brien; the fifth year awards went to Caoimhe O’Brien, Maire McCarthy and Claire Murphy with the overall award going to Caoimhe O’Brien. The LCA award was presented to William Merrigan White and the afternoon finished with the presentation of the 6th year awards to Thomas Ahern, Ann

Mr. Davy Russell, guest speaker at this year’s Sports & Students Awards in BCS last week. Included are Mr. Denis Ring, School Principal, and Ms. O’Sullivan, Awards Co-ordinator.

Marie O’Brien and Keith Burke and the overall student of the year was presented to Keith Burke. WESTCOURT CUP Commiseration to the under 14 hurling team on their final against Abbey CBS in the Westcourt Cup last week which was played in Mitchelstown. 6th YEAR GRADUATION NIGHT Last Tuesday night we held our Graduation Mass and ceremony for our Leaving Cert students. It was a lovely evening thanks to all the organisation which was done by Caroline, Mr. Geary,Tina and the students themselves. They were wished well in their

upcoming exams and in their future careers and study paths while reminding them to be true to themselves and their friends and always remember who helped them along the way. TRANSITION YEAR NIGHT On Wednesday night it was the TY Graduation Night, a culmination of a very successful year for the students with many activities outlined as part of our programme. Well done to all involved in End of Year portfolio interviews and to Year Heads Ms. Jeffrey and Ms. McCarthy on the wonderful Graduation Night and planning that went into the year.

SCOIL MHUIRE

Scoil Mhuire wins Camogie Western Final Our school camogie team had a fantastic victory last week when they won the Western Final.The match was played in Dungarvan on Wednesday, 23rd May and Lismore proved to be very worthy opponents as the match was very close.We eventually won by a point and so will progress onto the County Final which will be held in June.This victory was a great boost for our girls and they would like to thank their coach Mrs. Walsh and thanks also to Miss Looby who acted as umpire at the match. Scoil Mhuire marches on! BOOK SALE The dust has only just settled after the crowds that turned up to our annual Book Sale. It was a fantastic success and more details will appear in the near future.

The Scoil Mhuire Camogie team who won the Western Final against Lismore pictured here with their coach Mrs. Lindsey Walsh.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 June, 2018

ST. AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE

6th Year Graduation Mass LEAVING Cert students and their parents attended a graduation mass in St. Monica's Chapel on Friday last. The ceremony was concelebrated by Fr. Matt Cooney O.S.A., Fr. Gerry Horan O.S.A., Fr. John O’Connor O.S.A. and Fr. A. Brennan O.S.A. Príomhoide Ailbhe Ní Neachtain welcomed the congregation to the celebration and spoke very emotively to the students who are now she said, on the cusp of a new period in their lives and wished them every success in the upcoming examinations. Iníon Ní Neachtain thanked the staff for all their hard work over the years with the students as well as Mr. Pat Knightly and Ms. Kelley Gardiner who prepared the choir, Ms. Margo McGann and Ms. Anita Buckley for the beautiful floral arrangements, Ms. Bríd O'Kennedy and Ms. Nollaig Sheehan who organised the mass. A particular treat of which was the beautiful flute playing of Evana Mansfield and the magic of Glenn O’Connor on piano. As they left the church the class of 2018 were presented with a commemorative Friary lapel pin. This was followed by light refreshments served by Matron Babs Kiely and her staff in the school canteen thus providing time for students, parents and teachers to enjoy some final time together. Finally on behalf of all of us at The Friary we wish the class of 2018 all the best in their exams. Go n'éirí an t-ádh lib go léir.

Group of Leaving Cert students outside St. Monica’s Church.

Winning combination - Congratulations to Orla Quealy (5th Year) who qualified for the Dublin Horse Show recently. Orla and her 7 year old gelding Fontanel van T&L will compete in the Young Riders 115cms event in August. Best of luck Orla!

Last day of being Juniors. Mr. Jonathan O'Donovan pictured with his Junior Cert. English class.

Pupils from Rathgormack NS who were Confirmed by the Most Rev. Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan in Rathgormack Church. Included are Fr. Fagan, P.P., Catherine Power, School Principal and Ms. Flynn and Ms. Cahill, Class Teachers. [Sean Byrne]

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ST. DECLAN’S COMMUNITY COLLEGE

1st Year Blitz ON Friday 18th May, Fifth Years Mentors held a soccer blitz for First Year Students.The sun shone throughout the day and everybody who participated in the event had a fantastic time. The final match between 1 Deirdre and 1 Ide came to a nail biting conclusion as 1Ide were declared the winners on penalties.Thank you to all the teachers and mentors who helped to organise the event. A great day was had by all. GRADUATION MASS The annual Mass for our Leaving Cert students took place on Tuesday, 22th May, in the school gym. We would like to thank Fr. Martin Keogh for celebrating this special occasion with us. The students appreciated his wonderful words of guidance and encouragement as they set out on the next stage of their journey in life Our readers on the day were: Welcome: Ben O’Donnell Commentary on the symbols – Chloe Hurton and Lauren Galvin The Procession of symbols – Emily Laffan, Callum Fiekert, Conor Burns, Niamh Barry, Rena Behan, Billy Power, Paraic Hallihan, Niamh McKeon, Anna Dunphy, David Murphy, Chloe Lye and Rachel Power. 1st Reading – Saoirse Power. Responsorial Psalm – Anna Dunphy. 2nd Reading – Nick Power. Prayers of the Faithful were read by: Emma Kearns, Percy O’Callaghan, Cormac Kiersey, Aisling Allen, Jenny Comerford, Aoife Breslin, Shane T. Power and Nick Power. The Gifts were brought to the altar in the Offertory procession by: Rebecca Cheasty and Leah Walsh. Communion Reflection: Shane M. Power and Shane T. Power. A special word of thanks to our wonderful choir, accompanied and prepared by Marian Coffey. The choir members were: Katie Whelan Power, Laura Kirwan, Chloe Raher, Hannah Walsh, Jenny Comerford Guiry, Rachel Keane, Evelyn Keane, Anna Morrissey and Aisling Larkin. Thanks also to Mrs. O’Connor for all her hard work organising the Mass. After our celebration, Sharon Power spoke on behalf of the 6th Years. She spoke with fondness, recalling stories of their six years in St. Declan's, of the friendships forged and hoped that these would be maintained, as they all set off on their different paths. Mr. Murray (Year head) continued the theme as he gave his anecdotes of events throughout the 6 years. He offered them words of wisdom for the future and encouraged them to keep their focus in these very important days. Ms. Walsh (Principal) spoke next and offered them her words of wisdom for the future. She wished them well in their upcoming exams. Mrs. Dunbar (Deputy Principal), Ms. Walsh and Mr. Murray presented each student with their Year Book. Refreshments were provide in the GP area. It was a very enjoyable evening and a lovely way for parents, students and teachers to bid farewell to the class of 2018.

ASTI Retirement Function ON Thursday, 24th May the ASTI Dungarvan Branch marked the occasion of the retirement of Ms Eileen Murphy, who had taught Maths and Geography for 23 years at St. Augustine’s College. Pictured are friends and colleagues of Eileen Murphy at her retirement function held in Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan.

Team 1 Ide winners of the annual soccer blitz. Included in the photo are some of the Mentors who organised the event.

Students from St. Declan’s Community College, Kilmacthomas enjoying their 1st Year Irish trip to An Rinn.

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COLAISTE CHATHAIL NAOFA

Former student finishes Work Experience in CCN – Coláiste Chathail Naofa wishes Daniel Power the best of luck when he returns to his studies in the University of Limerick to complete his BA degree in Mathematics. Daniel was on work experience in Coláiste Chathail Naofa for the academic year. Daniel was a fantastic role model for the students and contributed a lot to the school during the year especially within the maths department and the school completion project. Also pictured is Mr Jason Ryan, Deputy Principal and Mr Danny Cunningham, Principal. Transition Year Graduation – The second annual TY graduation took place on Thursday last. The students celebrated a fantastic year featuring a musical performance and the premiere of their movies filmed earlier in the school year. Special mention to Bernie Coffey, who has worked excellently with the group in recent months to have their performance ready. A huge congratulations to our TY graduates of 2018. Pictured above are the students that attended the Transition Year Graduation night.

Participants in UCC Easter School – Pictured above are Fabian Kolodziej, Jack Power and Aurimus Pocius who are all 5th LCVP students who participated in the UCC Easter School in April. This event is a university taster programme, which enables second level students to get an insight into life at third level. A wide variety of activities are organised for students throughout the week that enable them to explore course options in University College Cork. The event was a great opportunity for the students in helping them to plan for their future. Many thanks to the UCC PLUS team for organising such a worthwhile event.

SN Bhaile Mhic Airt, An Sean Phobal – Páistí na scoile ag glacadh páirt I nglantachán an Earraigh le déanaí.

Junior Volleyball Summer Blitz – Last week the First and Second year Girls Volleyball team travelled to The Watershed in Kilkenny to participate in the Summer Blitz hosted by Presentation Kilkenny. The girls played five teams from a variety of different schools including Pres and Ardscoil, Tramore. It was a great experience to play in their wonderful facilities at the Watershed. It is a facility that the VAI have invested a lot of money to ensure the best volleyball facilities and this was one of the first competitions to be held there. Well done girls! Pictured above are Nikita Connors, Hayleigh Quinlan, Tara Fitzpatrick, Therese Kelleher, Vicki Healy and Grace Burke.

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Naí. Mhóra ag cur allais tar-éis míle a shiúl agus a rith. Ní fada uainn an Maratón

SCOIL GHARBHÁIN

Fish, Chips agus Jenny ar cuairt i Naíonra Garbhán BHÍ sceitimíní móra ar pháistí an Naíonra nuair a bhuail Jenny isteach ar cuairt le deanaí agus bhí na peataí iontacha - Fish agus Chips ina teannta. Thug Jenny gach eolas dos na leanaí mar gheall ar na madraí, faoi cad a itheann siad, cá dtéann siad a chodladh, an mó gleacaíocht a bhíonn ag teastáil uatha, conas iad a aithint de bhrí go bhfuil siad ana chosúil lena chéile. D’eirigh leis na páistí iad a chuimilt agus bhí áthas an domhain orthu. Tá Fish agus Chips cláraithe le ‘Peata’ na hÉireann Mile buíochas le Fish, Chips and gan dabht le Jenny. FISH, CHIPS AND JENNY ON TOUR I NAÍONRA GARBHÁN The children in the Naíonra were very excited recently when Jenny called in to see them and she was accompanied by her fabulous pets – Fish and Chips. Jenny spoke to the children and gave them all the information about her dogs for example – what they eat, where they sleep, how often they need to be walked, how to recognise one from the other as they’re very alike, almost identical. The children were delighted to be given the opportunity to rub them. Fish and Chips are registered with ‘Peata’ Ireland. A big thank you to Fish, Chips and of course to Jenny. SIÚL MÍLE / RITH MÍLE Tá gach rang sa scoil ana ghníomhach faoi láthair ag rith agus ag siúl mile gach lá. Is rud coitianta é bualadh le páistí na scoile agus iad ar an gcúrsa timpeall na scoile. Maith sibh ní fada anois go mbeidh an 26 míle sroiste acu agus marathon bainte amach acu. Táimíd fíor ghníomhach anois agus tá iarratas curtha isteach againn ar an mBrat Gorm, ár mbuíochas le Muinteoir Jen as an iarratas a eagrú. RUN A MILE / WALK A MILE All our classes are very busy at the moment as they are running / walking a mile every day. It’s a regular occurrence to meet children en route around the school, on the mile loop. Well done to all – we’re nearly at the 26 miles and then they’ll have completed a marathon. We’re all very active and we have applied for our Actvie Blue Flag, a big thank you to Múinteoir Jen who organised the application.

Rang I ag cur allais tar-éis míle a shiúl agus a rith. Ní fada uainn an Maratón.

Páistí agus Foireann an Naíonra ag baint ana thaitneamh as an gcuairt a thug Jenny, Fish and Chips ar Naíonra Garbhán.

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Carriglea National School

5th class pupils Carriglea NS with their emoji art.

3rd Class trip to Dungarvan Fire Station.

ST. JOSEPH’S PRIMARY SCHOOL

Trip to Dungarvan Fire Station ON the 3rd of May, we were delighted to make a trip to our local Fire Station. When we arrived, we were brought into the ‘communications room’. It was very interesting as we could hear the firemen talking to each other over the intercom. We learned that this the room is where the Firemen learn of any incidents or accidents that they are going to attend.

Then we were shown their changing room where they get ready before they attend an incident.We learned all about the protective uniform they wear to shield themselves from fires.They also taught us what to do in an emergency if there was a fire, we have now perfected the ‘stop, drop and roll’ technique. After that we saw four different types of fire engines. The

bravo, alpha 1&2 and the echo. We learned all about their specific roles. We saw all the different hoses and tools a fire man uses to help people that are in trouble. Next we were brought outside to use the hoses.This was so exciting. Everyone got a turn to use the hose and knock down targets and even wet poor Nathan the fireman!!! It was brilliant. The firemen answered lots

of our questions that we had in relation to fires and how to stay safe. We would like to thank the firemen who took the time to give us an excellent trip at the fire station. We learned so much and had a brilliant time. On the 25th May our 5th class went on their school tour to the Kingfisher club and they enjoyed many activities. A great day was had by all.

Carriglea NS Active Schools with their new orienteering signs.

Malachy Hallahan getting great practice target with the hose.

Warren Downey trying on all the protective gear that the firemen wear with Steven the Fireman.

2nd Class pupils Carriglea NS enjoyed learning about pointillism art.

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Kilbrien NS

Pictured at the 24th Annual West Waterford Primary Schools Sports organised by West Waterford Athletic Club and sponsored by Eurofins Food Testing Ireland Ltd and Kelly’s Pharmacy, Abbeyside – Girls under 9 big schools relay – 2nd Abbeyside,1st Coolnasmear and 3rd St. Mary's, Dungarvan. Also included is Sandra Healy, Eurofins Food Testing Ireland Ltd.

St. Mary’s NS, Touraneena

Congratulations to the Kilbrien N.S. boys hurling team and girls camogie team on winning their respective West Waterford Primary finals at Dungarvan GAA grounds during the week.

Pupils from Kilbrien N.S. looking after the the School Polytunnel.

OUR annual walk/run, in memory of Ann Power and organised in conjunction with the West Waterford Athletic club, was held last Friday 25th May. Once again we were blessed with the weather and we were delighted to see so many people participating. We would like to thank the Power family and the West Waterford Athletic Club for all their help in the weeks before the events and again on the night.Thanks all our sponsors, without their support it would not be possible to hold such an enjoyable night. We would also like to thank the school staff, parents, and members of the community who have helped in preparation for preparing for event, taking registration, stewarding, cutting strawberries and ice cream and of course the tidying up afterwards. We would finally like to thank all the participants for coming out and supporting our events. The money raised from the events will be used to enhance all the students learning in the school. We look forward to seeing everyone again next year. It is a busy time in the farming

community at the moment with so many tasks needing to be completed. We invited Caroline Farrell of the Irish Farmers’ Association to come into the school last week to speak with all the pupils about farming and farm safety issues.We would like to thank Caroline who is the IFA Farm Family and Social Officers chairperson for her excellent presentations and her interaction with the pupils. All the pupils learned about the dangers and risks involved in and around the farm and farm machinery. Our Confirmation was held on the 17th May in St Helen’s Church, The Nire. Congratulations to fifth and sixth class pupils who participated so well in a beautiful and meaningful ceremony. All the fifth and sixth class students undertaking the sacrament of Confirmation carried out their duties superbly on the day. We would to thank the school choir for singing so beautifully at the ceremony.Thanks to all the sponsors and families for supporting the pupils on their journeys this year.

Kilmacthomas Primary School – Fantastic pupils from Kilmacthomas Green Schools committee who became a finalist school in the 'Our World Irish Aids Awards' for excellence in Global Awareness.

PRIMARY SCHOOL SPORTS

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Girls under 11 small schools 100 metres l-r: 2nd Aoife Reddy, Modeligo; 1st Clodagh Fitzgerald, Kinsalebeg; 3rd Nadia O'Shea, Kinsalebeg.

Pictured at the 24th Annual West Waterford Primary School Sports organised by West Waterford Athletic Club and sponsored by Eurofins Food Testing Ireland Ltd and Kelly's Pharmacy Abbeyside. Boys under 14 small schools relay 2nd Clashmore, 1st Carriglea, 3rd Knockanore. Included is Joe Kelly of Kellyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pharmacy, Abbeyside.

Girls under 11 600 metres big schools 2nd Sarah Gaffney, Glenbeg; 1st Rebecca Walsh, Newtown; 3rd Sarah Breen, Ardmore

Boys under 9 big schools relay 2nd Abbeyside,1st Scoil Gharbhain, 3rd Lismore. Included Sandra Healy, Eurofins Food Testing Ireland Ltd.

Girls under 12 big schools 800 metres 2nd Ciara Power, Newtown; 1st Angelina Chizhikov, St. Mary's; 3rd Nessha Whelan, Tallow.

Girls under 11 big school relay 2nd Lismore, 1st Abbeyside, 3rd Coolnasmear. Included Sandra Healy, Eurofins Food Testing Ireland Ltd.

Girls under 12 small schools 800 metres 2nd Molly Kate Hearne, Stradbally; 1st Caoimhe Prendergast, Carriglea; 3rd Regan O'Brien, Baile Mhic Airt.

Boys under 12 big schools relay 2nd Scoil Gharbhain, 1st Limore, 3rd Glenbeg. Included Sandra Healy, Eurofins Food Testing Ireland Ltd.

Scoil Gharbhain girls under 10 big schools relay team with their gold medals after winning the relay.

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Girls under 12 600 metres big schools 2nd Sophie Chrotaigh, Scoil Gharbhain; 1st Katie Ormond, Cappoquin; 3rd Kasey Mulhearne, Kilmacthomas.

Pictured at the 24th Annual West Waterford Primary School Sports organised by West Waterford Athletic Club and sponsored by Eurofins Food Testing Ireland Ltd and Kelly's Pharmacy Abbeyside. Girls under 14 big schools relay 2nd Tallow, 1st St. Mary's, 3rd Abbeyside. Included Sandra Healy, Eurofins Food Testing Ireland Ltd.

Boys under 11 600 metres big schools 2nd David Nyhan, Glenbeg; 1st David Gaffney, Glenbeg; 3rd Noah De Londra, Scoil Gharbhain.

Boys under 12 relay small schools 2nd Whitechurch, 1st Carriglea, 3rd Seafield. Included is Joe Kelly, Kelly's Pharmacy, Abbeyside.

Lismore boys under 12 big schools relay Western school champions for 2018.

St. Mary's girls under 10 big school relay team with their bronze medals for 3rd place.

Boys under 12 big schools 800 metres 2nd Sam Lineen, Kilmacthomas; 1st Shay Cotter, Aglish; 3rd Jack Power, Garranbane.

Abbeyside girls under 14 big schools relay team with their bronze medals.

Girls under 10 small schools l-r: 2nd Sarah Gaffney, Glenbeg; 1st Rachel NĂ Fhloinn, Scoil Gharbhain; 3rd Tia Duggan, St. Mary's.

Boys under 12 small schools 100 metres 2nd Noah Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sullivan, Clashmore; 1st Corey Scanlon, Whitechurch; 3rd Lachlan Donnelly, Carriglea.

SCÓR NA bPÁISTÍ COUNTY FINALS

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Scór na bPáistí County Finals 2018 held in Cappoquin Community Hall

Sliabh gCua E third in the Instrumental Music competition.

[Sean Byrne]

Melleray second in the Drama presentation.

[Sean Byrne]

Ballysaggart third in the Drama presentation.

[Sean Byrne]

Sliabh gCua A second in the Set Dancing Competition.

[Sean Byrne]

Lismore B who competed in the Figure Dancing competition.

[Sean Byrne]

Sliabh gCua A second in the Figure Dancing Competition.

[Sean Byrne]

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SCÓR NA bPÁISTÍ COUNTY FINALS

Brickeys Team winners of the Table Quiz. Shamrocks B second in the Ballad Group competition.

[Sean Byrne]

Shamrocks team, second in the Table Quiz.

[Sean Byrne]

Sliabh gCua D who competed in the Instrumental Music competition.

Passage C who competed in the Ballad Group competition.

[Sean Byrne]

Roseanne Power, Stradbally third in the recitation/storytelling competition. [Sean Byrne]

Shamrocks B who competed in the Set Dancing Competition.

[Sean Byrne]

The Nire who competed in the Instrumental Music competition.

[Sean Byrne]

Sliabh gCua A who competed in the Instrumental Music competition.

[Sean Byrne]

DUNGARVAN CBS SPORTS AWARDS 2018

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Sports Stars of the Year – Back Row: Conor Fennell, Séamus Cronin, Kacper Jakub & Danny Reynolds. Front Row: S. McGrath, Peter Power (Special Guest), P. Collins and P. Sheehan (Principal). [Pat Crowley]

Junior & Senior Athletes of the Year – Back Row: Cian O’Riordan, Mark Blackwell, Patrick Power & Eoin McGrath. Front Row: E. Barry, Peter Power (Special Guest), P. Collins and P. Sheehan (Principal). [Pat Crowley]

Junior & Senior Hurlers of the Year – Back Row: Tom O’Connell, Niall Browne, Joe Booth, Cillian Tobin, Michael Kiely & Séamus Cronin. Front Row: P. Sheehan (Principal), Peter Power (Special Guest), P. Collins and S. McGrath.

Junior & Senior Footballers of the Year – Back Row: Seán Ronayne, Niall Browne, James Coffey Harty, John Joe Quealy & Tom Dukes. Front Row: P. Sheehan, (Principal), Peter Power (Special Guest), P. Collins and E. Barry.

[Pat Crowley]

Football All Star Team 2018 – Back Row: Darragh Reddy, Seán Ronayne, John Joe Quealy, James Coffey Harty, Jack McGrath, Eoin McGrath & Eoin O’Callaghan. Centre Row: Eoin McGrath, Padraig Fitzgerald,, Niall Bronwe, Cathal Hunt, Séamus Fitzgerald & Tom Dukes. Front Row: S. McGrath, Peter Power (Special Guest), P. Sheehan (Principal) [Pat Crowley] and P. Collins.

Hurling All Star Team 2018 – Back Row: Seán Condon, Peter Cummins, Joe Duggan, Jack Walsh, Kyle Healy, Joe Flynn & Tom O’Connell. Centre Row: Jamie Walsh, Michael Kiely, Joe Booth, Cillian Tobin, Robbie McGrath, Séamus Cronin, Niall Browne. Front Row: E. Barry, Peter Power (Special Guest), P. Sheehan (Principal) and P. Collins. [Pat Crowley]

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NICHOLAS CONNORS Ballinamult, Co. Waterford It is with profound regret we record the death of Nicholas Connors, Ballinamult, Co. Waterford, on Saturday, 28th April, 2018, at Dungarvan Community Hospital. Nicholas was born in Ballinamult to Michael and Alice Connors (nee Kearney). One of four boys, he lived in Ballinamult in his early days and worked in the office in Ballinamult Creamery. Later he moved to Dublin where he worked with Dublin Bus for many years. It was in Dublin that he met his late wife Patsy and they were married in Dublin and lived there for the first few years of their married life. They had one daughter Paula who was born in Dublin and a couple of years after that they moved back to Nicholas’ home place of Ballinamult to set up their family home. Nicholas took up employment in the Creamery in Dungarvan and worked there for many years until he retired. It was there Nicholas made many good friends, which was evident from the Creamery workers that turned up to pay their respects to his family despite Nicholas being retired from the Creamery for many years.Throughout their married life, Nicholas and Patsy were a very united couple and would often be seen regularly out together at matches and social events. Also in later years, in married life, Nicholas and Patsy often made trips together especially to London where they would visit Nicholas’ brother Paddy, which they loved doing very much. Nicholas had a keen interest always in GAA games and attended many games over the years and in later years watched them on television with great interest. Nicholas was one of life’s true gentlemen, he was easy going, pleasant and always a pleasure to meet, he loved nothing more than having a good chat and a laugh with people. The most important thing to Nicholas was his family and he was always a wonderful father to Paula and great father-in-law to Owen, but overall Nicholas was an absolutely brilliant grandfather to his two granddaughters Emma and Aoife, whom he adored and loved very much. He treasured his two grand-daughters Emma and Aoife very much and they held a special place in his heart and he loved nothing more than to see his grand-daughters coming to visit him as they always brought a big smile to his face and they loved nothing more than calling to see their grandad too, as he brought a smile to their faces. Nicholas will be sadly missed and always remembered by them and all of his loving family as he was such a big part of their lives always. Nicholas was predeceased by his loving wife Patsy and brothers Mickey and Tony. May he Rest In Peace. Following Rosary, recited on Sunday evening, 29th April, by Fr. Kelleher, P.P., his remains were removed from Drohan’s Funeral Home to St. Mary’s Church, Touraneena. Requiem Mass was celebrated on Monday morning by Fr. Kelleher, P.P., and interment took place in the adjoining cemetery in the presence of a large gathering of mourners. The lesson was read by grand-daughters Emma and Aoife Reddy. Prayers of the Faithful were recited by Paula Reddy (daughter), Owen Reddy (son-in-law), Emma and Aoife (grand-daughters). Offertory Gifts were brought by Emma and Aoife (bread and wine). Appropriate music and hymns were performed by Touraneena Choir and Maria White. The chief mourners were – Paula Reddy (daughter); Owen Reddy (son-in-law); Emma and Aoife Reddy (grand-daughters); Paddy Connors (brother); relatives and friends. After Communion, Nicholas’ two grand-daughters Emma and Aoife recited a tribute to their wonderful Grandad. A SPECIAL GRANDAD “A child’s love for a Grandad is a love beyond compare; A love that lasts forever; a love that’s very rare; Grandad you are so special in all you do and say; They could search the whole world over and find no one quite like you.” The Month’s Mind Mass for Nicholas will take place at St. Mary’s Church, Touraneena, on Saturday, 2nd June, at 7.30 p.m.

OBITUARY JOAN DEVINE (nee Cunningham) Coole, Ballysaggart

JOAN O’BRIEN St. Garvan’s Terrace, Dungarvan

It is with profound sorrow and deep regret that we record the passing of Joan Devine (nee Cunnigham), Coole, Ballysaggart, Lismore, Co. Waterford, loving wife of the late William, which sad event occurred peacefully on 23rd May, 2018. Lying in repose at Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Home, Tallow, on Thursday evening. Funeral prayers were recited by Rev. Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P., in the presence of her loving family, relatives and friends before removal took place to St. Mary’s Church Ballysaggart. On arrival her remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P. On Friday morning Funeral Mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P. Symbols representing Joan’s life were presented to the altar by grandchildren Adam Daly (CD), Kate Mackintosh (puzzle book), Ciara Daly (knitting needles) and Caitlin Russell (candle). Grand-daughter Sharon Moloney narrated the significance of the symbols. Readings during the Mass were recited by grand-daughters Michelle Russell and Sharon Moloney. The Responsorial Psalm was sung by Kenneth Speight. Prayers of the Faithful were read by grandchildren Amy Machintosh, Jason, Tara and Aoife Daly, David, Daniel and Jannette Moloney. Soloist Becky McCloskey and organist Donal Kennifick provided a lovely selection of music and hymns throughout the Mass.The Offertory Gifts were presented to the altar by sons John and Paul. Following Communion grandchildren Aoife and Jason Daly delivered a lovely and fitting eulogy. Following Funeral Mass burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P., officiated the graveside prayers where Joan was laid to rest in the presence of her loving family, relatives and friends. May she Rest In Peace. May we extend our deepest sympathy to her loving sons John, William and Paul; daughters Helen, Mary, Siobhan, Carmel; brothers Jim and Tom; sisters Mary and Noreen; daughters-in-law Theresa and Louise; sons-in-law John, Jimmy and James; grandchildren Michelle, Jannette, Sharon, Amy, Jason, Daniel, David, Aoife, Darragh,Tara, Ciara, Adam, Kate, Cian, Caitlin and Rosanna; her partner Pad Neill; brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, uncle, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

We write with feelings of deep sadness and regret of the passing of Joan O’Brien on Wednesday, 23rd May, 2018, peacefully, in the tender care of staff at CareChoice.We express our deepest sympathy to Joan’s sister Kay; brothers Peter, Donal, Joe and Seán; sisters-in-law Frances and Violet and Theresa; nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. Joan is predeceased by her parents Michael and Jane; brothers Liam and Michael; brother-in-law John Keane; sister-in-law Margaret. Joan lay in repose at the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan, on Thursday evening, 24th May. Many people came to remember Joan and in the presence of her loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends the Rosary was recited. Requiem Mass was celebrated by Fr. John Harris, C.C., on Saturday morning, 26th May, in St. Mary's Parish Church, Dungarvan. Afterwards Joan was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sí.

With profound sorrow we record the passing of Peggy Beausang which sad event occurred on Sunday, 27th May, 2018. Removal was from Drohan’s Funeral Home on Monday evening to St. Cronan’s Church, Clashmore. Following Funeral Mass on Tuesday morning, burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. To her husband Tom; family Marie, Thomas and Mairead; sisters Mary-Jo, Nellie and Statia; sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-inlaw, sisters-in-law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends, we extend our deepest sympathy. Full obituary next issue. (Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Director, Dungarvan).

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

ELEANOR O’FARRELL Seaview Road, Ring We record with feelings of deep sorrow and regret the passing of Eleanor O’Farrell which occurred, peacefully, on Sunday, 27th May. Predeceased by her husband Seán O’Farrell and son Hal Wood we extend our deepest sympathy to Eleanor’s daughter Laina; son-in-law Frank Casillas; grand-daughter Christen Knudsen; grandsons Jeff and Justin; great-grand-daughter Chloe Knudsen; great-grandson Huck Casillas; grandson-in-law Seán Knudsen; grand-daughters-in-law Tricia and Taylor. Eleanor will lie in repose at the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan, on Friday evening, 1st June, from 6.00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Removal will take place on Saturday morning, 2nd June, at 10.15 a.m. to St. Nicholas’ Church, Ring, for Requiem Mass at 11.00 a.m. Private Cremation will take place afterwards. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sí. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

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

MICHAEL FAHEY Curragh, Ardmore, and formerly of Ballymoe, County Galway Feelings of deep sorrow and regret were evoked with the passing of Michael Fahey on Friday, 25th May, at Cork University Hospital. We extend our deepest sympathy to Michael’s wife Mairéad; family Sean, Olivia, Fiona, Micheál, Niamh, Sinéad and Dermot; grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. Michael lay in repose at the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan, on Sunday evening, 27th May, where many people came to console his bereaved family and remember Michael. Later the removal took place to St. Declan’s Church, Ardmore. On arrival Fr. Milo Guiry, P.P., led the Service of Reception. Requiem Mass in thanksgiving for Michael’s life was celebrated by Fr. Guiry, P.P., on Monday morning, 28th May, and afterwards Michael was laid to rest in The Holy Cross Cemetery, Monea, Ardmore. Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam uasal. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

CLAIRE O’BRIEN Barrack Street, Tallow

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

PEGGY BEAUSANG (nee Ahearne) Ballycurrane, Clashmore

It is with profound sorrow and deep regret we record the passing of Claire O’Brien, Barrack Street, Tallow, Co. Waterford, which sad event occurred unexpectedly on 27th May, 2018. Lying in repose at Aidan Walsh and Sons, Funeral Home, Tallow, Rosary was recited on Tuesday evening in the presence of her loving family, relatives and friends. Reposing on Wednesday evening from 5.00 p.m. followed by removal at 7.30 p.m. to The Church Of Immaculate Conception, Tallow. Funeral Mass on Thursday morning at 11.00 a.m. followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. We extend of deepest sympathy to her loving parents Don and Sheelagh (nee Ford); son Ruben; partner Keith Quirke; brothers David, Michael and John; sisters Lisa, Anna and Sarah; grandmother Nora; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, uncles, aunts, cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, friends and the Quirke family, Bandon. May she rest in peace. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh and Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin and Tallow).

St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan Corpus Christi: Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ: Exodus 24: 3-8 - This is the blood of the covenant that the Lord has made with you. Hebrews 9: 11-15 - The blood of Christ can purify our inner self from dead actions. Mark 14: 12-16.22-26 - This is my body. This is my blood Feast of the Sacred Heart: The Feast of the Sacred Heart will be celebrated on Friday, June 8th. The novena to the Sacred heart begins on Thursday next, May 31st. Novena Prayer to the Sacred Heart Lord Jesus, your Sacred Heart is always open in love to each of us, especially when we are suffering. To all who come to you seeking your help, you show your compassion and healing power. You care for us when we are lost, sympathise with us in loneliness and comfort us in mourning: you are closest to us when we are weakest.You reach out your hand to us when we stumble and have most need of your help. I ask you to listen to my prayer during this novena, and grant what I ask...… If what I ask is not for my own or others’ good, grant me always what is best, that I may build your kingdom of love in our world. Amen Corpus Christi: Next Sunday is the Feast of Corpus Christi, the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ. Pope Francis: The Eucharist and Sunday Mass: ‘In the Eucharist, Christ is always renewing His gift of self, which he made on the Cross… His whole life is an act of total sharing of self out of love… It is so important to go to Mass on Sunday….not just to pray, but to receive Communion. It is a beautiful thing to do…for Sunday is precisely the day of the Resurrection of the Lord. That is why Sunday is so important to us.’ Boxes of Weekly Envelopes: The boxes of weekly collection envelopes for the year, May 2018 – May 2019 have been distributed. If you have not received a box of envelopes, please contact the Parish Office 058-42374. Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help: This Novena continues each Monday at 7.30 p.m., until Monday, June 4th. No 9.30 a.m. Mass on Mondays during the Novena. 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 … New IFA Economist appointed IFA has announced that Dr Edel Kelly has been appointed as IFA Economist. Dr Kelly, who is from a farming background in Galway, will take up the role on June 18th next. She is currently a Lecturer/Assistant Professor of Economics at UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science, working in the Agri-Business and Rural Development division of the School. In 2014, Dr. Kelly was awarded a Doctorate from Dublin City University Business School, having previously qualified with an MA in Economic Policy Evaluation and Planning at the National University of Ireland Galway, where she also completed her undergraduate degree in Economics and Legal Science. Dr. Kelly completed her doctoral thesis on land management practices, as part of a Welsh Fellowship. She has previously worked with Teagasc on an EU-funded research project looking at measuring sustainability at farm level and on a Safefoodfunded project in UCC looking at trust in the value chain during a food crisis. IFA Director General Damian McDonald said, “We are delighted to welcome Edel to the IFA. This is a crucial period for the agriculture sector, as the outcome of both Brexit and CAP reform will shape Irish and European farming for the next decade”. Dr. Edel Kelly said, “I am very much looking forward to taking up the position of Economist with the IFA, particularly given the Association’s role in defending farmers against the twin challenges of Brexit and CAP reform. I look forward to using existing research from our Irish institutes to articulate on behalf of farmers and to reinforce agriculture’s important place within the Irish economy. I hope that my work will help to support and secure a sustainable position for Irish farmers and their families”. Dr. Kelly will retain academic links with UCD for the 2018/19 academic year. “We look forward to building on our links with UCD in the Agricultural Economics field and exploring potential research initiatives, which could inform and add value to policy formulation in the sector,” said Damian McDonald.

Strong demand drives timber prices up NATIONAL Farm Forestry Chairman, Pat Collins said that the latest IFA Timber Price report shows that palletwood prices have increased by up to 15% since February, while average sawlog prices are in excess of €85/tonne. Pat Collins said, “With demand for timber predicted to remain high at a domestic and global level, it is a good time to consider forestry. There are several options available under the Afforestation and Woodland Creation scheme to suit the soil, size, location and management objectives”. He said that the size of a viable forest from a timber perspective is very location specific, for example a small forest that is near a road and easy to work can generate comparable timber incomes per hectare as a larger forests, particularly if managed as part of a harvesting cluster. “For those who have already planted, but who have not managed the forest or have timber in hard-to-access locations now is the time to have your asset valued and look at realising a good price”. A farmer is legally required to apply to the Forest Service for a felling license before they can fell a tree in his plantation. If you are planning to apply for a felling licence, approvals can take up to 12 months to issue. “Farmers are very concerned with the delays in getting felling licence approval”, said Mr. Collins. “The introduction of a single 10 year felling licence and the new public consultation process, although welcomed, is causing further delays”. He said that the Department must work to reduce the turnaround time for felling licence approvals so farmers can avail of the strong timber prices. Full IFA Timber Price survey is available: https://www.ifa.ie/market_reports/timber-prices-march-april2018/#.WwWSbqQvzIU

Report by European Agriculture Committee MEPs highlights failure on standards in Brazil MEPs must call for agriculture and beef to be withdrawn from Mercosur negotiations “BRAZIL does not have the same traceability standards as EU producers” - this was the main conclusion of a report by the European Parliament Committee on Agriculture following a recent visit by a delegation of MEPs from the Committee to Brazil to investigate the beef and poultry industries. Following visits to farms and meat factories in Brazil, the MEPs concluded that “Brazil does not have the same traceability standards as EU producers”. They found records are only kept of animal lots in factories and, as a result, “meat cannot be traced back to the individual farm from where the animal originated”. IFA National Livestock Chairman Angus Woods said the reality is that after 20 years of trying, and having been given every opportunity by the EU Commission, Brazil has totally failed to put any type of tagging and movement control system in place to provide basic traceability.

He said the visit by the MEPs to Brazil and mission report highlight that up to 30 Brazilian meat companies have been selling contaminated meat on the export and domestic markets. The reports states, “Sanitary and export certificates were falsified and federal inspectors bribed.The Carne Fraca or Weak Meat scandal led to increased concerns that Brazilian sanitary measures are not up to European standards and the results of the EU Commission’s own analysis through audit reports and SPS checks have raised alarm in relation to meat exports from Brazil.” The IFA Livestock leader said the latest report from MEPs proves once again that Brazil fails to meet EU standards across all of the critical issues of traceability, food safety, animal health and welfare, environmental and labour controls. He said MEPs must act on this report in Parliament and demand that Trade Commissioner

Malmström and Agriculture Commission Hogan withdraw agriculture and especially beef from the current Mercosur negotiations. “MEPs need to seriously question the credibility of continuing to negotiate with Mercosur when the Commission has absolute proof that Brazil fails to meet EU standards and when the Brazilian administration is subject to serious allegations of corruption and fraud.” Angus Woods said the members of the European Agriculture Committee met with the Brazilian Agriculture Minister Maggi and raised very serious questions about the use of hormones and the use of antibiotics in beef production. The MEPs also met with the leader of the Brazilian Senate, Senator Romero Juca and raised questions over the lack of sufficient controls on products exported to the EU. In a revelation by the Brazilian Federal Inspection Service, the

MEPs were told that there are only 1,460 veterinarians available to inspect 4,678 factories. The MEPs visited a farm in Mato Grosso of 4,500 ha and 3,000 cattle supplying the European market. The farm also produces corn, cotton and GMO and nonGMO soya. It was claimed the animals are fed non-GMO soya and certified to be exported to the EU. The group also visited another agricultural group managing 520,000 ha of land with more than 120,000 head of cattle which are intended for exported to the European market. Angus Woods said at a recent meeting of the COPA Beef Committee in Brussels, the IFA met with a member of the Agriculture Committee delegation to Brazil, Michel Dantin MEP, to discuss their findings. Angus Woods also pointed out that Northern Ireland MEP Jim Nicholoson was also part of the group to visit Brazil.

Teagasc’s farm income survey highlights Time for Co-ops to change the importance of CAP direct payments the tone on milk price and the challenges of price volatility IFA President Joe Healy has recently said the preliminary results of the Teagasc 2017 National Farm Income survey highlighted the critical importance of CAP direct supports across all farming sectors and the dangers of hugely volatile or weak price returns. Joe Healy said with the major challenges from Brexit and the CAP post-2020, the Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed and the Irish Government needed to work twice as hard to secure a positive Brexit outcome and an increase in the CAP budget. “The increase in average farm income for 2017 to €31,300 comes off the back of a difficult year in 2016. Farming on the whole remains a low-income activity, with average earnings well below the average industrial wage,” he said. “The 2017 figure is influenced by the positive performance from dairy farms, the vast majority of which are full time, with higher volumes and better prices after a difficult year in 2016. It also illustrates the extreme income volatility which challenges dairy farmers: milk prices have been cut by up to 6c/l this year already, and Spring volumes have suffered from the bad weather. EU market supports and voluntary risk management tools, including through national tax-based measures, must be developed to help farm-

ers cope with those sharp swings in cash flow,” he said. Joe Healy said the Teagasc income figures on livestock clearly demonstrate the dependence of dry stock farmers on direct payments and the need for strong additional support for suckler farmers. He said the figures fully support the IFA campaign for additional targeted support of €200 for suckler cows. After several years of low returns, the tillage sector has seen a badly needed income uplift of 20% which reflects improved yields rather than better prices. He said “The low-income figures on the livestock, sheep and grain side, the sectors most dependent on direct payments, show that Minister Creed has to demand and insist on an increase in the CAP Budget in the negotiations in Brussels.” Concluding, the IFA President said farmers will need to be able to make economic returns to invest and deliver on the additional environment public goods obligations expected of them in the new CAP 2020, as well as continuing to supply high quality, traceable, sustainably produced, plentiful, affordable food. With Brexit a further challenge to our food export earnings and farm incomes, I am calling on the Irish Government to secure an increase in the CAP Budget and ensure that vulnerable farmers get the support they require”.

AS Fonterra lifts their 2017/18 milk price, EU and international commodity prices firm up and intervention powder sells out at last, IFA National Dairy Chairman Tom Phelan recently said it was time for coops to change the tone on 2018 milk prices and start leveraging improved returns for the benefit of farmers. “The National Farm Survey from Teagasc shows strong dairy incomes for 2017, for what are mostly fulltime farms. However, these figures are historical, and the downturn of volatile dairy markets has cut base milk prices by up to 6c/l in the first four months of this year. Across an entire year’s supply, this kind of cut would cost a 500,000l milk supplier €30,000 straight off the bottom line,” Mr Phelan said. “The downturn of late 2017 is well and truly over. Last week, we heard the April Ornua PPI had stabilised, which was a clear sign that returns available to co-ops have bottomed out, and current market trends suggest they will improve,” he said. “Today, Fonterra are increasing their milk price by 20 NZ c/kg of milk solids, with a net increased payout of 6.90-6.95/kg,” he said. “EU spot and average market quotes have been firming for weeks. Average EU dairy returns, based on the EU MMO average market quotes for an Irish product mix of butter, SMP, cheddar cheese, whey and WMP have recovered by over 3.5c/l since January. This mix would return a milk price equivalent of 31.5c/l + VAT based on the latest 13th May figures, after deduction of a nominal 5c/l processing cost,” he said. “Last week’s spot quotes are also well up, with latest Dutch, French and German butter prices averaging just under €6,000/t and SMP just under €1,500/t. This would be equivalent to a milk price of around 35c/l + VAT,” he added. “Co-ops must stop the negative milk price messaging and focus their attention on leveraging the improved returns for the benefit of their suppliers,” he concluded.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 June, 2018

SCSI / Teagasc Land Market Review and Outlook 2018 THE MAIN FINDINGS • Lands values rebound in Munster across all categories with average increases of 11% • Biggest increase of 17% reported in the 50-100-acre category • Increase in demand linked to 30% rise in milk prices • Prices declined elsewhere, especially in Connaught/Ulster where average decline was 11.5% • In Leinster average decline was more modest 4% • 45% of Rural Agency Surveyors predict that agricultural land values will rise in 2018 while a similar number believe they will remain unchanged LAND prices in Munster increased across all categories in 2017 and are now back at the high levels experienced in 2013 according to a new report on agricultural land prices. The Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland / Teagasc Agri Land Market Review and Outlook 2018 found that prices in the province increased on average by 11% but declined elsewhere, with the biggest falls occurring in Connaught/Ulster. The Review found that the national average agricultural land value in 2017 was €8,308 per acre for non-residential land. The increases in Munster bring average per acre value to €9,900, slightly ahead of Leinster (excluding Dublin) on €9,800 with both almost twice ahead of the €5,500 per acre reported in Connaught/Ulster. Selling prices in Munster for medium sized holdings – between 50-100 acres with a residence - increased by 17% while those without a dwelling rose by 13.5%. For holdings over 100 acres the increases were 10.5% with a residence and 14.5% without a dwelling. For small holdings, u p to 50 acres, the increases were 10% and 2% respectively.

Miah McGrath, Chair of the SCSI’s Rural Agency Group, said the rebound in land values across Munster was strongly linked to the rise in milk prices. “Dairy farmers are clearly in expansion mode and that is what is driving prices across the province. Milk prices have been on the rise for a sustained period and are now holding in the mid 30 cent a litre range. That is giving confidence to farmers and even if prices look set to come back 10% this year, the impetus remains to expand production. The other factor affecting values is more historic and relates to the slow turnover of land. For that reason, when a good farm comes on the market, there’s always a lot of interest.” Trevor Donnellan, Head of the Teagasc Agricultural Economics and Farm Surveys Department said dairy farm income grew strongly during 2017 as a result of higher milk prices. “The higher prices more than compensated for the additional costs of production. In regions such as Munster with a greater concentration of dairy farming this will have been reflected in increased demand for land by dairy farmers.” LEINSTER In contrast the situation in

Leinster was not as positive with values dropping in all categories by an average of 4%. Prices for medium sized holdings – 50 to 100 acres – recorded the biggest falls. Holdings with a residence fell by 4.5% while those without a dwelling fell by 8%. For holdings over 100 acres the figures were 3% with a residence and 6% without, while for holdings up to 50 acres the falls were 4% and 3% respectively. CONNAUGHT / ULSTER The most negative land market developments in 2017 were reported in Connaught/Ulster where values decreased across all land categories and in some case by almost 20%. The decreases effectively erode the increase in values in 2016. The biggest decrease reported in Connaught/Ulster was for transactions in excess of 100 acres where holdings with a residence fell by 15.5% and those without by 18.5%. For medium sized holdings the falls were 13.5% with a residence and 15.5% without. Smaller holdings recorded the smallest declines – 5% with a residence and 2.5% without. McGrath says the declines in Leinster and Connaught Ulster may be due to more localised issues.

Cattle prices increase again this week IFA National Livestock Chairman Angus Woods said cattle prices are continuing to drive forward with higher base prices of €4.25/kg for steers and €4.35/kg for heifers being paid this week. He said demand remains very strong and, as supplies tighten, prices continue to increase. Angus Woods said it is very important finishers hold out

strongly for price increases at this time as the costs involved in finishing cattle out of the sheds at this time of year are exceptionally high. The IFA livestock leader said some O grade steers are being bought flat €4.10/kg and P grades at €4.00/kg. Young bulls are also driving on with €4.20 for R grades and €4.35/kg for U grades.

Angus Woods said cow prices are also strong with top quality U grade cows making €3.90/3.95/kg, R grade cows on €3.85/3.90/kg, O grades at €3.65/kg and P+ on €3.55/kg. The IFA livestock leader said the official Department of Agriculture average prices paid for week ending May 20th were €4.28/kg for R=3= steers and €4.38/kg for R=3= heifers.

Farmer anger over factory lamb price cuts IFA National Sheep Chairman Sean Dennehy said sheep farmers have reacted angrily and pushed back hard on attempts by the factories to cut lamb prices over the weekend. He said agents were on the receiving end of farmer anger when plants tried to cut the price by another 30c on last week’s price. Sean Dennehy said this attempt by the factories is seen as unjustified and irresponsible when the market is strong with Ramadan set to continue for another three weeks until June 15th. “Farmers see this for what it is: an attempt by the factories to undermine the market.” He said €6.50/kg plus bonuses to 21kg is being

paid in some of the plants. Agents are saying that the number of fit lambs is tight enough on the ground. Top prices of €6.30/kg to 23kgs was paid for hoggets late last week. Ewes are making €3.00/3.10/kg. The IFA sheep farmers leader said farmers should only market lambs when they are fully fit, as severe price sanctions are being imposed on underweight lambs and hoggets in nearly all of the plants. Sean Dennehy said farmers don't need to be reminded of the severe conditions, extra feeding and losses this Spring and they should bargain hard when selling lambs.

Pictured at the launch of the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland / Teagasc Land Market Review and Outlook Report 2018 are; the Director General of the SCSI Áine Myler, the President of the SCSI Colin Bray and Trevor Donnellan, Research Officer with Teagasc. “In Connaught Ulster the holdings are traditionally of a smaller size and the fact that these holding recorded the smallest declines suggests that local farmers are looking to bring their farms up to the 100 acres plus mark. It’s unusual to see land values in Munster surpass those in Leinster, albeit by a very small margin. This underlines the strength of the Munster market but also possibly reflects that we are now seeing more realistic pricing in Leinster. Some surveyors in the province are seeing strong demand for both smaller holdings – from locals – and for large holdings - from outside interests – but finding softer demand for medium sized holdings” he said. THE FUTURE Nationally 45% of SCSI members surveyed anticipate an increase of some sort for agricultural land values in 2018, with around half of those (22%) expecting any increase to remain below 5%.

This represents a more positive outlook for agricultural land values than 2016 when only 33% of SCSI members expected an increase. Forty-two per cent of members anticipate no change while only 13% predict a decline in values. Regionally, SCSI members in Connaught/Ulster are the most optimistic with 44% predicting an increase in average values for agricultural farmland. Meanwhile SCSI members in Leinster (excluding Dublin) were the least optimistic of those surveyed with 38% anticipating an increase in values and 21% predicting a decrease in average agricultural land values. Donnellan said that milk prices in 2018 are forecast to be lower than in 2017 and this will likely be reflected in a decline in the level of farm profitability in 2018. “The extreme shortage of fodder during the Spring of 2018 will have led to higher feed bills

on many Irish farms. Despite ongoing growth in the volume of milk production in Ireland incomes earned in 2018, because of lower milk prices and higher feed and other costs, are likely to be down on levels observed in 2017.” LAND RENTAL While there was an increase in rents in Leinster, rents in Munster and Connaught/Ulster, with a few exceptions, notably tillage, tended to show stability. One interesting development was the increase in tillage land rents in Munster with an increase also evident in Leinster. One possibility is that the driver of the increase may actually be due to demand from dairy farmers, which may be pushing up tillage land rental rates in areas where dairy farming is prevalent. The forecast by 52% of SCSI members that rental values will increase is greatly more optimistic than 2017 when only 35% of respondents forecast an increase in rental values.

READER’S QUERIES Question: I am a GLAS participant. I have chosen Wild Bird Cover as one of my options. I am supposed to have this year’s crop planted by the 31st of May. The ground was too wet earlier in the year so I left things alone for a while. Now I am up the walls with silage. I hope to have the crop sown in the next couple of weeks. Would I incur a penalty if I had an inspection in that time despite the poor start to the year? Can you please advise? Answer: From what you have said, I take it you are on a one year mix. In that case, luck is on your side and an extension has been given

due to the poor weather earlier in the year. The closing date has been extended to the 16th of June. This extension applies solely to 2018. An area of concern however is to make sure that the sowing rate is per the GLAS specification as it has been noticed lately that the weight of seed would be stretched fairly thin if it was to cover the area claimed for in GLAS! I trust this will clear things up for you. Tip of the Week: Make sure to wear sun protection when working outdoors. Farmers tend to be high up the risk ladder when it comes to skin cancer!

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MANAGING YOUR GRASS Building Silage Stocks Cover/LU is above the target 160-180kg Cover/LU indicating a surplus of grass on farms. At the time of writing growth is 72kgDM/ha and rising and is exceeding the current demand of 59kgDM/ha on farms. If a farm has surplus grass and growth exceeds demand, it is strongly recommended to cut surplus bales to maintain quality grass on farm. Grazing Tips for this Week: • Enter covers of 1400kgDM/ha and graze down to a residual of 4cm. • Walk the farm to monitor grass levels and growth rates on your farm. • Cut surplus grass as bales (PastureBase update illustrates that there is a surplus of grass all over the country). • Don’t graze heavy covers. Skip and cut as surplus bales. • Farmers should be spreading a minimum of 1 unit N/acre/day. Soils deficient in P and K need compound fertiliser. Any fertiliser being spread should include sulphur. • Slurry should be spread where silage is being taken off. Silage/ Fodder • Walk the silage ground and assess where the crop is at in terms of yield and quality • Late grazed crops (mid-April on) are low in yield. • Earlier closed crops are well on target. • Get a sugar test and Nitrate test on your grass before cutting if possible. • Currently sugar readings are reasonable with nitrates low. • A 24hr wilt will increase the DM content and sugar levels:

Cut when the weather opportunity is there. Mow in the middle of the day to increase sugar content. Aim to cut early to maximise quality! Look at the following table:

Fertiliser Advice for Grass Establishment Soil Testing Soil sample fields in advance of reseeding – where establishing grass seeds by ploughing take the soil sample from the ploughed soil to get a better indication of the soils fertility status and future fertiliser applications. Establish soil P & K levels and apply suitable fertilisers / manures before or during soil cultivations. Check soil pH and apply lime as recommended on the soil test report. Lime Reseeding time offers a perfect opportunity to correct soil pH and apply lime. Apply lime to the seedbed and incorporate into the top 10cm of soil.This will provide the ideal conditions for fast and even seed establishment. Where soil magnesium levels are low (<50pppm) apply magnesium limestone to correct soil Mg levels.

Phosphorus (P) & Potassium (K) Soil P and K are an essential at reseeding time. P and K are required for rapid root and tiller development during the early stages of establishment (1st 3-6 weeks). In addition P & K is required to ensure the longevity of rye grasses in the sward over time. Aim to maintain soils at Soil Index 3 for maximum production and persistency of clovers & rye grasses. Apply P & K fertiliser as per soil test report and incorporate into the seedbed at sowing time (see table below). Insufficient soil P & K will result in poor establishment of rye grasses / clovers and the benefits of reseeding will be lost. Additional P allowance of 15kg P/ha is available at index 1, 2 & 3 for reseeds as per Nitrates Directive.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 June, 2018

Sheep 2018 - Farm to Fork Open Day Launched SHEEP 2018 - Farm to Fork, the major national sheep event for 2018, was launchded on Thursday, 24th May, in Teagasc Athenry by Andrew Doyle T.D. Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Sheep 2018: Farm to Fork will take place on Saturday, 7th July, 2018 in Teagasc, Mellows Campus, Athenry, Co. Galway. It’s the biggest sheep event in Ireland this year. It will also have major food exhibition for the first time this year. Gates will open at 10.00am, with the day concluding at 5.00pm. Teagasc has linked up with Galway County Council and Bord Bia to host a dedicated Food Village which will include: food science, cooking demonstrations, artisan food, and food markets. Information relating to establishing a food company will also be available. This ties in with Galway having been designated the European Region of Gastronomy so there will be a significant emphasis on food, showcasing everything from farm to fork. Professor Michael Diskin, Teagasc sheep enterprise leader said: “There is a positive outlook for the sheep

sector so this is an ideal opportunity to highlight all aspects of the sheep industry, from primary production right through to wool production to showcasing lamb as a wholesome convenient food. We are delighted to have teamed up with Galway County Council in hosting a food village this year. I would also like to acknowledge the support of Irish Country Meats, and thank all the organisations involved in organising the event and the other companies who are supporting Sheep 2018: Farm to Fork.” Attractions on the day will include: sheep breed competitions, sheep breed displays, demonstration of sheepdog training, and an extensive range of commercial exhibitors. Technical information on all aspects of sheep production will be provided by Teagasc researchers, advisors and specialists. This will cover areas like grassland management, breeding, nutrition and flock health. The villages throughout the site will include practical workshops demonstrating the best techniques for managing flocks. There will also be much to interest hill sheep producers and an extensive village on environmental

Large swings in Tillage areas FARMERS REACT TO CHALLENGING WEATHER AND FORAGE CRISIS Farmers across the country have been forced to adjust their cropping plans this year due to the poor weather in the Autumn and the subsequent poor weather in the spring. To add to these difficulties almost all spring crops are planted between one and two months later than normal. “Even the longest serving tillage farmers admit to not experiencing such a late and difficult planting season in their lifetimes,” according to Ciaran Collins,Tillage Specialist with Teagasc. “Teagasc are working hard with farmers and the industry dev-

eloping agronomic strategies to maximise crop potential of these late sown crops,” Ciaran added. Preliminary results from the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine in the past few days, indicate a 5% decrease in the main tillage crops sown this year compared to 2017. Crops with the largest decreases in area include;Winter wheat (-11%), winter barley (-13%) and Winter oats (-30%). This reflects the poor weather from September right through to December last year. The area of many Spring crops has also decreased with Spring wheat (-47%), Spring oats (-22%), protein crops (-38%) and potatoes (-14%) the worst

Teagasc / Glanbia Monitor Farm Focus Week Ending: 28/5/2018

Nitrogen Sufficient N is one of the essentials in aiding good grass establishment. Grass seeds have a low N requirement during the early stages of establishment. Too much N will encourage weed growth and competition for new grass seedlings. Apply approx. 30 - 60kg N/ha at sowing time to maximize grass growth. Apply 30 to 40kg N/ha 4 to 6 weeks after reseeding.

Undersown crops apply 40kgN/ha after cereal harvest. Reseeds following long-term tillage will benefit from additional N in the first 3 years. Manure & Slurry – Available N, P & K

Milk Kg/Day Fat % Protein % Milk Solids/Day KG Meal KG/Cow/Day Average Farm Cover Cover Per Cow Pre Grazing Yield KG DM Demand KG DM HA Growth KG DM HA

Grange, Waterford 27.4 3.63 3.57 1.97 4 577 131 1,200 66 83

South Kilkenny 26.5 4.5 3.6 2.2 1 570 164 1,400 74 92

Comments:

Organic Manure–Good Source of N, P & K Apply organic manures / slurries to build soil fertility status while supplying nutrient requirements. It is best to rapidly incorporate high N manures (pig / poultry manures) to reduce N losses (N). When applying organic manures to P index 1 & 2 soils only supply 50% of crop P requirement in organic form and the remaining 50% as chemical P. Make sure that manures are applied evenly and well incorporated at sowing time. This will reduce problems during establishment especially in a min – till system.

awareness and management. The opportunities for wool and wool products will be highlighted while market opportunities for sheep meat will be outlined by the meat industry. Key health and safety messages for farmers over the Summer months will be delivered and the education options for young people considering a career in farming or in food production will be highlighted. Sheep 2018: Farm to Fork, is proudly supported by Irish Country Meats. It is organised by Teagasc, Galway County Council, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Sheep Ireland, Bord Bia, UCD, and Irish Farmers Journal. Additional sponsorship is provided by: FBD Insurance, Germinal Seeds, Zoetis, MSD, Chanelle Group, Tuam Farm supplies/Cormac Tagging. Sheep 2018: Farm to Fork will be a great day out for the entire family and a must for anyone involved in the sheep industry, meeting local artisan food producers, or for those interested in setting up their own food company.

Grange Waterford • Bull left off with the heifers. • Hope to do pit silage this week. • Stitched grass seed into 2 paddocks that were badly damaged in the Spring. Did not burn off with Roundup. South Kilkenny • 8 HA taken out for wraps. • Growth of 120 before 8 HA taken out. • Reseeding 10 HA of silage ground.

affected. All of these crops ideally should be sown from February to late March to maximise profitability. Many farmers could not plant during this period and were forced to change to other crops. Increases were seen in the area planted with spring barley (+7%), maize (+40%) and beet (+9%). None of these crops were sown on time; therefore yield expectations will be lower. “There are huge knock on effects, with lower yields expected to result in poor profitability for most crops. We also expect a later harvest which may affect planting of 2019 crops. The only bright spot is the winter planted crops grew well and the yield potential looks good so far this year,” said Ciaran Collins. The increased plantings of forage crops (beet and maize) were a direct response to the forage needs locally of livestock farmers. Similar to other tillage crops, the forage crops were planted later than normal which will also impact on yield. The volumes of straw likely to be available in 2018 are estimated to be less than 2017, due to a lower area of winter cereals and lower than normal volumes from late sown spring cereals. The straw market was buoyant all through 2018 and is likely to remain so for the rest of the year. “Later sown crops have a lower root mass resulting in the plant being less resilient to stress such as hot weather, or drought, during the rapid growth and grain filling phase,” according to Michael Hennessy, Head of Crops Knowledge Transfer in Teagasc. “Livestock farmers should talk to their straw supplier early this year as spot buying could be very difficult in 2018”, he added. Later sown crops will produce leaves and develop faster than earlier sown crops therefore management of these crops needs to be very accurate to maximise potential. Teagasc have technical notes available to farmers and the industry to help growers preempt potential problems. These management notes address pest control, nutrient management and disease control and are available at www.teagasc.ie

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Update on Silage Making Conditions RECENT weeks has seen much improved grass growth and ground conditions for most of the country. Many farms have taken the opportunity to begin harvesting first cut silage. Current weather forecasts are for relatively settled conditions for the week ahead. This should allow more silage area to be harvested in the coming days. The Teagasc Fodder Working Group is monitoring conditions across various sites nationally. Dr Joe Patton, Teagasc specialist said; “It’s important that the first cut is not delayed and that the majority of farmers plan for a second cut in the 2018 silage season. Every effort should be made to rebuild fodder stocks during the coming months to ensure adequate stocks for the 2018 winter/2019 Spring.” He noted the following trends: • Grass growth - PastureBase data is reporting average daily growth rates of 70 to 80kg Dry Matter per hectare. Differences within county are greater than between counties reflecting individual farm management decisions. Overall, many farms are producing grass surpluses on grazing areas; these

will likely need to be removed as baled silage to maintain grass quality. • First cut yields - On areas closed for silage, dry matter yields have increased considerably. Well managed swards in Munster/south Leinster were at 4500 to 5800kg DM per hectare on areas grazed in late March, and 5000 to 6000kg DM on areas closed since autumn. • With these yields in place, quality targets should now dictate cutting date. Delaying first cut too long past grass heading date will cause a large drop in quality and reduce second cut yields significantly.The aim should be to take out main first cut areas by early June; areas grazed twice this spring can be cut around 7-10 days later. • Grass sugars are the main consideration for crop preservation. Indications from various sites around the country are for sugars ranging 1.5 to 3.5%. The target for good preservation is at least 2.5% (3% if wilting is not possible). Older swards with less ryegrass are showing lower sugars. Current conditions are favourable for increased sugars. If in doubt

local Teagasc offices will test grass sugars and nitrates to establish best options for cutting. • Grass nitrates can affect preservation by increasing buffering capacity. However, there is good evidence that sugar levels are actually the more important consideration. A grass crop will on average use up 2 units of N per day for first cut, and more during good growing conditions. Nonetheless, this is only a general rule and should not unduly delay cutting date. Local Teagasc offices will test for nitrates in addition to sward sugars. • Wilting is very beneficial to silage preservation where sugars are marginal and/or nitrates remain elevated. The aim should be to increase crop Dry Matter to 27-30%. This is best achieved by tedding out rows and wilting for 24 hours in good conditions. Data from Teagasc Grange shows that grass left in larger rows (3m+) will not dry sufficiently to be effective. Where surplus bales are made from shorter leafy grass, wilting to 30% plus will result in better preservation and bales that hold their shape over longer storage periods. There will also be a reduction in baling costs.

PastureBase Ireland – Update on New Developments LAST week close to 1,000 farm grass covers were completed on PastureBase Ireland (PBI). Weekly monitoring farm grass covers is an essential part of good grassland management at this time of year. Teagasc set up PastureBase Ireland as a web based grassland measurement database for farmers. It merged with AgriNet Grass as part of a strategic step forward for Irish farmers in grassland management. Over the past number of months AgriNet Grass users are being transferred to PBI with the objective of having just one grassland data base for all grassland farmers.While acknowledging that this is a significant change for AgriNet Grass users, it will be of benefit to all grassland farmers in Ireland. Currently PBI is undergoing a number of developments to make it more farmer friendly. The objective in the long term is to make PBI much better with new added tools.The following are significant developments being completed: 1. A new invitations section allows users to share their data with other farmers/discussion groups and advisors. This section was subject to new data protection guidelines, so for all AgriNet Grass users, all old linkages need to be recreated in PBI. 2. The milk data link with Glanbia is now live, Glanbia will be in contact with farmers directly regarding the link-up. Co-ops such as Arrabawn, Aurivo, Dairygold, Glanbia, Kerry and Lakeland have all their milk input coming into PBI. It’s hoped by year end, that all co-ops will have this facility

available to farmers. 3. The projected grass wedge and planner have been released to the system. 4. An Android offline app will be released the first week of June and the offline iOS app will be available two weeks later in mid-June. PBI can be used if internet is available, however on many farms this is not the case. The new app will speed up data entry for farmers out in the field. Both Teagasc and Agrinet Grass would like to thank the participating farmers for their patience in getting the migration process completed; the new data protection regulations held up this process at different stages. The release of the projected wedge and planner today and offline app in the next few weeks, should greatly aid farmers in the recording of grass covers, graze dates, fertiliser application and milk data offline. The use of the offline app was probably underestimated in the development of PBI; many farmers use this tool and it clearly highlights the lack of good internet access on many farms. In early June, a number meetings will be held with grassland farmers to plan further developments of PBI to improve the usability of the system. PastureBase Ireland has a dedicated helpdesk where there are a number of tutorial videos available on how to use different options. The website can be visited at www.pbi.ie for more information, or email support@pbi.ie

Dungarvan Mart Prices MONDAY, 28th MAY, 2018 DRY COWS 1 Fr. 710 kgs. made €1,120. 1 Fr. 740 kgs. made €1,010. 1 Fr. 660 kgs. made €1,160. 1 Fr. 655 kgs. made €1,000. 1 Fr. 640 kgs. made €1,090. BULLOCKS 4 A.A. 590 kgs. made €1,310 each. 5 Lim. 477 kgs. made €1,190 each. 3 Lim. 435 kgs. made €1,140 each. 6 Lim. 360 kgs. made €1,100 each. 6 Frs. 325 kgs. made €595 each. 5 Her. 401 kgs. made €880 each. 2 A.A. 400 kgs. made €890 each. 3 A.A. 400 kgs. made €870 each. 6 Lim. 360 kgs. made €1,100 each.

6 Her. 341 kgs. made €820 each. 4 A.A. 433 kgs. made €900 each. HEIFERS 8 Char. 407 kgs. made €1,040 each. 4 A.A. 475 kgs. made €945 each. 4 Her. 406 kgs. made €880 each. 2 Lim. 292 kgs.made €725 each. 8 Lim. 407 kgs. made €1,040 each. 3 Lim. 301 kgs. made €730 each. 4 Her. 406 kgs. made €880 each. Suckler Cows with calves at foot made from €900 to €1,300. Special Entries for Monday next, 4th June, 2018. (1) 6 x 2 year old Friesian Maiden Heifers; (2) 5 Pedigree Aberdeen Angus Bulls; (3) 11 Charolais Bullocks and 8 Char Heifers. All for local producers.

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THERE are few more interesting or knowledgeable speakers when it comes to the history of the Déise than Diocesan Historian, Monsignor Michael Olden. Accounts of Church consecrations, re-dedications,

Monastic tradition and Diocesan affairs from earliest times, all roll off his tongue in clear voice and understandable English. He has the ability to reach even his youngest, or least educated audience understandably and without condescension It was inevitable that at some point Mgr. Olden would draw together the fruits of his lifelong research and bestow on the people of the Diocese and beyond, a lasting record and collection of information about every Parish, church and religious location of note. The fruits of his efforts contained in a 422 page, magnificently illustrated book will be launched in Lawlors Hotel on Friday, June 8th, at 7.30 p.m., Mgr. Olden will speak at the event.

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The aim of the beautifully assembled book is to tell a story and to offer encouragement to a people who are on their journey of faith. Part 1 attempts to situate the Déise people from their misty origins and wanderings and their eventual settlement in the part of Ireland, which, in civil terms, is County Waterford and Southern County Tipperary and, in religious terms, is the Diocese of Waterford and Lismore. “It was in this region,” writes Mgr. Olden, “that they probably made their first contacts with Christianity. Such contacts are to be noted in the Vitae or life stories of very special people and in the valuable placenames that, over the centuries, came to be applied to various places; coastlands, mountains and hills, fertile

plains, rivers and streams. “According as they settled, these tribal people of the Déise began to organise themselves into civil groupings such as townlands, counties, baronies, and into faith and church groupings such as parishes and deaneries and dioceses. “Part 2 documents and lavishly illustrates the numerous parishes in the Diocese listing the priests who served in each parish over the years. Over the centuries growth and reform and development became part of their lives. In the book changes and developments are sketched, also the influence of outsiders such as Vikings and Normans and English are noted as influential parts of their story. Despite all the changes which occurred over the millennium

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and a half the Christian Faith remained an enduring aspect of the life lived by the Déise people.” The term ‘wealth of information’ is often used lightly, but in the case of this 422 page volume, there is truly a treasure trove of interesting information between the covers. Do not be put off by the size of the volume, as the reader will gain as much enjoyment from the magnificent photography of Terry Murphy on almost every page, as you will from the detailed text about every Friary, pre-Reformation Church, the Cathedral and Round Tower of Ardmore, Cills, Cillins, Ogham Stones and several hundred other historic locations, each with a history of centuries. This is a volume of definitive

Come lend a hand THIS is St. Mary’s Church of Ireland with the ruins of a previous (pre-Reformation) church beside it. For many years, it was not possible, through lack of resources, to keep the grounds in proper order. However, a few years ago, a small group of local volunteers decided to lend a hand to the Church authorities to help restore the grounds to an appropriate state, as befits the resting place of the town’s ancestors. Their efforts have borne fruit and the grounds are now under control and very presentable. This year, outside of the respect due to those resting in St. Mary’s, there is a further reason for continuing to upgrade this hallowed

Msgr. Michael Olden reference and even casual reading, which will travel through future generations.There can be few, if any, who would not be thrilled to receive a present of a book containing such wealth.

The magic of May

spot. St. Mary’s is one of the selected locations to be visited by the judges in the Entente Florale Competition later this Summer and it behoves everyone to contribute some small effort on behalf of the town and district. The little group meets every Wednesday evening at 7.00 p.m. to invest a couple of hours towards improvement. They would welcome any assistance they can get. You will be warmly welcomed and rewarded from on high in due course. Bring a spade or rake if available and join in the work, the chat and the good feeling as you make your way home. Wednesday it is!!

I love to ramble down the old boreen When the hawthorn blossoms are in bloom. Or to sit by the gate on the ould mossy seat A’whisperin’ to Kate Muldoon. ‘CAST not your clout ’til May be out’ was one of the first sayings I learned from my landlady when I came to town at the end of May in the mid-sixties. Which suggested that winter clothes should not be discarded until the month of May had passed. But of course it more properly referred to ‘the May’ or hawthorn blossom, which comes out early in the month. It is late this year, but just about everything which grows is about two weeks behind time, because of the exceptionally bad weather we have had this ‘Spring’. ‘The May’ is coming into full bloom just now and with it comes a reminder of some of the superstitions which used to come with it. Many people will remember bringing a bunch to school – if you went to the Convent schools especially – to place at the May Altar in honour of the Blessed Virgin. Over the coming couple of weeks, some fields will be ringed with hedges of white, making quite a spectacular picture. It was a popular bush planted when the field boundaries were established centuries ago. Being very thorny, it kept animals from straying.

In folk-lore the flowering of the hawthorn heralded the onset of summer and legend associates it with many medieval rites for the time of year. Hawthorn and its blossom are also at the heart of May-Day traditions in Ireland and Britain and the tree was used to make and decorate the original maypoles. Haws, the fruit of the whitethorn appearing in July and ripening in the Autumn, sustain the many birds in our countryside. In our schooldays, if you got a short length of bamboo you could make a ‘haw-shooter’, pea-shooter in Britain - to propel haws as a kind of innocent weapon. Later in the year, wheat was much easier to blow. We have no real tradition of eating the haws, but they could be used to make jellies, jams, wines and liquors. Legend has it that many parts of the hawthorn have medicinal and supernatural properties, but again, if they have, the practice went by the wayside generations ago. Just some of the interesting properties of the whitethorn bush which also had, along with oak and ash, some supernatural properties as well and, it was believed, that where all three trees occur together, according to legend, Leprechauns could be found! Not sure you’ll buy that, even on the back page. Have a lovely week!

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CLASHMORE MOVE INTO QUALIFYING POSITION

SHAMROCKS LADIES CLAIM FIRST EVER U-16 COUNTY TITLE

MINOR LOSE OUT TO STRONG CLARE TEAM

Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 3-10; Kilrossanty 1-12.

Shamrocks 4-7; St. Anne’s 1-3.

Clare 3-21; Waterford 2-14.

HELPS IRELAND TO PODIUM FINISH

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SEE PAGES 12 & 13 Waterford's Tommy Ryan celebrates his goal against Clare at Cusack Park in Ennis where Waterford lost out to the home team in the opening game of the Munster Senior Hurling Championship on Sunday last. [Maurice Hennebry]

DISASTROUS DAY FOR DÉISE HURLERS

WEST WATERFORD AC

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 June, 2018

The Minnies Bar Fit4Life Running League starts Thursday, 7th June

Club Wedding ALL at West Waterford athletic club extend congratulations to club member Sandra Prendergast on the occasion of her marriage to David Flynn. We wish them both many years of health and happiness together.

Munster Senior and Masters Track and Field Championships THE Munster Masters track and field championships will be held in Riocht, Co. Kerry on Sunday, June 9th. If competing your entry must be send in through the club, please contact Gregory Fitzgerald 087 6445789 or Jim Fleming 087-2891151, no entries on day of competition.

Here’s one I bet not too many have ran THE marathon challenge was held in Stormont, yes up and down the long straight road as seen on the TV. It was a half mile up with a quarter of that a steep hill over 24 laps which Terri Gough ran in a time of 5.55. It was possibly a one-off event. Terri’s husband James also completed the challenge.

Touraneena road runners Mush Keane leads by example at the Touraneena 5k.

Ted and Mick run the gap WELL done to Mick Concannon and Ted O’Leary who both completed the lap of the gap Marathon. Ted ran a time of 3.52 while Mick completed it in 4.33. Not an easy one with 2,400 ft elevation gain a bit of a hill around the Sally Gap. This was Ted’s come-back marathon after his 4 month lay-off. Well done to both.

regular seasoned runners. The beauty of this league is the choice and the variety on offer. It’s held in the grounds of the Friary College and runners can opt for one, two, three or four laps of the grounds. Each lap is 1.2 miles and so depending on your ability you choose whichever is most suitable for you. It’s also possible to change as some people may start the league running one lap and after a few weeks they may be capable of running more and so can change to the two or three lap course and it’s not unheard of for some people to go from one lap and to finish the league running four laps. We will keep you updated over

the coming weeks with more information on the league but for now pencil in Thursday night, June 7th the first night of the league. The league begins at 7 pm each night and the entry fee each night is just €2. All those over the age of 14 are very welcome to come along. For further details on this league and all club activities log onto www.westwaterfordathletics.or. Or catch us on face book. Dates for the Minnie’s Running League: Thursday, June 7 Thursday, June 14 Thursday, June 21 Thursday, June 28 Thursday, July 5 Thursday, July 12.

It’s Marathon time!

Sympathy WEST Waterford athletic club extend sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Tom Kiely, Silversprings, Dungarvan who passed to his eternal reward recently, may he rest in peace.

Killeagh 4 THE Killeagh 4 miler was held last Thursday evening and the club had four athletes taking part. The overall race winner was Leevale's Conor McCauley in 20.51 with Sinead Kevany Midleton AC talking the ladies win in 23.42 with 228 completing the course. The club’s first finisher was Mossie Keogh who was 7th overall in an excellent time of 23:07. Ted O'Leary was our next man home and he clocked 26:43 following Ted was Mick Concannon in 29:26 and our only lady competitor on the night was Patrycja Eichelmann-Daly in 33:59.

THE Minnie’s Bar sponsored Running Fit4Life league which will be held in St. Augustine’s College (by kind permission) starting on Thursday, June 7th continuing for six more Thursday evenings after that finishing on 12th July. This league was held in the month of May traditionally, but it was decided with the primary school sports taking place on the Thursday evenings over the month of May that we would switch the Minnies league to June. This we hope shouldn't deter a big turnout as the league always proved to be a most popular and successful league and it’s absolutely ideal for newcomers and for those that have only recently taken up running as well as our

Julie Kenneally comes into finish the 5k in aid of St. Mary’s Primary school Touraneena.

Deadmans 5 THE Carrick-on-Suir AC series continues this Friday evening with the Deadmans 5 at 7.30 p.m. Registration is at the Swan Hall by the town park and is €10 and it's hoped our club members can support this race as it's also sponsored by Patrick Lannen of Haven Pharmacy, Carrick and proceeds will be donated to the Men's Shed Association.

TICK Tock Tick Tock....can you hear the sound of the Marathon / Half Marathon Clock? It is now only 19 weeks until our autumn Marathon / Half marathon. Following on from the success of our previous marathon training groups we will once again be turning our attention to the longer distance races. Do you want to improve on past marathon performance? Is this your first marathon? Are you ‘stuck in a rut’ with your usual marathon plan? Would you like to train with a group of motivated, like minded individuals? If the answer is yes to the above questions then why not come and join the West Waterford AC marathon group. We are now the

4th largest Masters athletic club in the country and the largest masters club in Munster a statistic that we can be justifiably proud of. As well as being one of the largest, we are also one of the most progressive clubs in the country and are constantly evolving to try and cater for all.. This is how it will work........ Ongoing – Pre marathon Club Training is happening now to establish a good solid base before marathon training starts. W/c 27h May – 17 week Club Programme commences. On a Tuesday evening our club training session takes place which is integral to the overall marathon training plan. As a regular member of our Marathon training group you will be able to avail of our weekly club

training plan which you can tailor to suit your own individual needs and lifestyle. We also have a closed Facebook group specifically for regular members of our Marathon group where you can ask questions, share experiences, arrange group runs and just talk running. If you are not a member of our club you are more than welcome to come along and participate in one of our Tuesday night sessions before you commit to joining the club. For €25 it is the best investment in your health and fitness that you will make this year. If you have any specific questions on our club training programme contact Irene on the above number or just turn up at the Hockey Pitch at 6.30 pm to try a club session.

Greenway one mile challenge round 1 First chance for a mile PB this year -

County Senior Track and Field WELL done last Sunday to senior club members Yev and Diana Chizhikov and Mossie Keogh who took part in the Waterford County Championship held at the RSC. Mossie took gold in the 800 metres with Yev taking silver over the same distance. Yev also ran the 800 metres where he finished 4th. Diana took silver over the 3,000 metres distance.

Joanne O'Neill crossing the finish line at last Friday evening’s Touraneena 5k.

Next race in series 17th Annual Old Still Bar, Clashmore 5k NEXT race in the series is the Old Still Bar Clashmore 5k on Friday, June 8th at 7.30 pm. The 6th race of the series and the halfway point also. This race which traditionally has been a 5 miler has now taken a change of distance and will now be held over a new 5k course. We hope that this new change to the Clashmore event will be favourably received by all. Online entries are now open and we ask all runners to please help us out by entering online if at all possible, or we will take your entry at the Old Still Bar from 6.30 p.m. onwards and it’s also the venue for the refreshments and prize-giving after the race. The entry fee is the only €7 if you enter online or you can enter on race evening for 10 euro, There will be prizes in the usual categories.

who might not be part of our groups. On the night you will need to register and decide which group you will run with; Under 6 mins / 7 mins/ 8 mins/ 9 mins/10 mins etc. The fastest group will set off first with all other groups going off at 1 min intervals after that. It will be up to you to be on the start line at the right time. The group warm-up will be as follows: dynamic exercises as normal, once you have registered you can work away to get these done. As it’s such a short distance make sure you do more than you normally would. As a group we will

then jog down to the start which will be on the Clonea Road and do some strides / drills etc to prepare the body. If it takes your body longer than 10-15 minutes to get fired up then come along a bit earlier and do a few miles once you register. We will time this and have someone calling a half way split so that you know how you are going but bring your watch so that you can do your own analysis afterwards. Cost €3. This will be a night where water is required so throw a bottle in the car for afterwards. Treats afterwards.

Improve your running this Summer

Running Quote RUNNING was this first humongous step where I felt like I could be proud of myself.

NEXT Tuesday’s training will have a different format to our regular sessions. As you know we will be having a series of one mile challenges over the summer months. This is you against the clock not you against your training partners. However, we will be running in groups and will drive one another on. The first thing to remember is that we will NOT be meeting at the Friary. For these challenges the meeting point will be the GREENWAY CAR PARK in Ballinroad. Meeting time remains the same at 6.30 pm. Please spread the word to anyone

Grainne Hallahan takes Touraneena 5k in her stride.

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OUR ever popular Run to Improve group starts a new six week block of training on Tuesday, 22nd May. This is a great chance to take your running to the next level and learn how to train properly to achieve your goals. If you can currently cover the 5k distance at any pace but want to

either increase the distance you can comfortably run or increase your speed then this is the group for you. As part of our 6 week training block we have the weekly training session on Tuesdays and a training plan to follow for the rest of the week.

This is backed up by the support of our experienced coaches, online groups and other runners within the group. Training will never be easier if you have the network of support and encouragement of like minded people around you. What have you got to lose?

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 June, 2018

24th Annual Intersport Elverys/Asics Summer Series 2018

23rd Annual Touraneena 5k RACE 5 of the Intersport Elverys/Asics summer series was held last Friday evening when it was the turn of our good friends in Touraneena to host the 23rd Annual Touraneena 5k road race. Once again, the runners and walkers turned out in style for the event which was held in aid of the local St. Marys Primary school in the village. The weather as it always seems to be in Touraneena, was brilliant for the evening’s activities, a beautiful summers day which helped bring out the runners and walkers in abundance with an entry of 200 runners and over 100 walkers participating on the night. This year the community hall was not available to us for the race so we had the use of the school for registration and presentation and the St. Mary's GAA clubhouse for parking and showers of which we are most grateful to the club there for their kindness in coming to our aid laying on their facilities for us. The organising of the event was once again in the hands of the St. Marys Primary School, Touraneena under their principal Tómas Cronin who did a brilliant job leaving no stone unturned in their efforts. All at the school and all those associated with the event can take a bow on a job very well done. It was all hands on deck so to all involved a huge thank you. Good sponsors are always key in the success of any event of this type and once again this year we were fortunate to have huge support from Conor Lannen of Dungarvan Country Stores who sponsored the famed strawberries which are a great treat for us after this race each year. Also a big thank you to O'Grady Brothers Agricultural Contractors; Tom Dunne of Dunne's Bar Touraneena; Johnny McGrath of Beary's Cross Stores and also the Power family for their kindness. A very special thanks to long time race helper Laurence McCarthy along with a great band of other locals too numerous to mention who once again this year came up trumps. Our thanks to the Civil Defence under Raymond Cowming we were in safe hands. A sincere thank you to all those involved with the catering we look forward so much to that treat of strawberries and ice cream. Thanks to all the stewards at the various junctions and at the start and finish of the race and thanks also to our own crew on van duty and those for looking after the entries and results, efficient as usual. Sincere thanks to school Principal Tòmas Cronin who spoke at the presentation thanking all involved. Finally, thanks to all I have omitted. See you all for race 6 The Old Still Bar Clashmore 5 on Friday, June 8th. RAIVIS ZAKIS A CLASS APART The weather was almost perfect with just a little bit of a fresh breeze for our annual trip for the 23rd time to the village of Touraneena last Friday evening, the 23rd Annual 5k got underway at 7.30 p.m. sharp and from the gun the race quickly became a four way battle for the honours for 2018, as Raivis Zakis, Cian O'Riordan, Colm Ryan and Fkadu Kedebe were clear of the field by the time we reached one of our sponsors premises in the village Dunne's pub. From this group of four as they passed the 1k mark in 3.15. Raivis

Raivis Zakis gives his winners salute as he crosses the finish at line at last Friday evenings Touraneena 5k. Zakis and youngster Cian O’Riordan had opened up a slight gap on Ryan and Kedebe as the pair shared the front pacing going through the 2k in a much slower split on a slight incline of 3.40. On the main road section Raivis upped the pace testing Cian and here the experienced road racer proved to be that bit stronger as he opened up a gap as he went through the 3k mark a much faster 3.05. Passing 4k in another split of 3.03 the fastest of the race Raivis was on his way to victory. His final spilt was 3.05 again as he crossed the finish line. Great credit to the much younger O'Riordan coming from a household steeped in the sport and running one of his very first road races ever clocked a time of 16.38 a very solid second place. Watch this young man he is only on the start of a long and successful journey in the sport. The race for third saw Ryan and a Kedebe share the lead between them as different stages in the course, but it was to be Kedebe’s day as he broke clear in the final K to take third in a time of 16.49. Colm faded over the final K with the flying Abbeyside man Dermot Ryan catching the Ballymacarbry man to finish 4th in 16.54 with Colm 5th in 17.10. The 0/40 category victory went to Dermot Ryan as we said with his 4th placing overall in a excellent time of 16.54. The winner of the over 45 category was West Waterford's Yev Chizhikov with a fine performance when he clocked a time of 19.46. Ray Hahesy, West Waterford AC owns the over 50 category at this stage was his a prolific winner in every outing here, Ray ran a time of 18.42 to deservedly win again on Friday evening. First man over 55 was East Cork's Denis McCarthy who ran a time of 20.52. The over 60 category went without saying to world champion Joe Gough West Waterford AC in a time of 19.30 which was 13 seconds faster than his effort when winning this category in 2017 and the first Junior was young West Waterford athlete Tony Dwyer in a time of 25.14. Winner of the prize for first local male runner to finish this year went to Colm Ryan who was retaining this title from last year, so well done to him. Well done to all our prize winners. SALLY FORRISTAL IMPRESSIVE WINNER The ladies race was once again

won by Sally Forristal St. Joseph’s AC having won the majority of the series races this year to date. From the starting line Sally and Thurles Crokes AC Madeline Loughnane broke clear and were together through the first 2kms. Sally made her decisive move when the race hit the main road section opening up a lead which she was to hold all the way to the finish line in a time of 18.39. Madeline who is improving with every outing this year finished well clear in second place with a time of 18.50. West Waterford's Kate Veale and Waterford AC athlete Sylvia Molone had a great battle for 3rd and were together until the final km when the Waterford athlete proved too strong crossing the finish to take that third spot in 19.37 with Kate coming home in fourth place in 19.52. The category prizes saw local lady and first local finisher Gillian Whelan win the over 35 in 23.30. Deirdre O'Sullivan ind was the first over 40 lady home in an excellent 21.46. The over 45 prize was won by Nicola Maunsell, Clonmel AC in a time of 22.26. For the 4th time-in-arow as she also won this category in 2015, 2016 and 2017 Onra Power West Waterford AC was the victor over 50 in a time of 23.44 and Bernie Prendergast, West Waterford AC took the ladies over 55 prize in a time of 24.14. Emma McCormack Ind won the first Junior prize in 30.14. The first local lady finisher for this year was Gillian Whelan who also took this prize last year, well done to Gillian and well done to all our lady runners on the night. It was great to see that the local Touraneena road runners were out in force in their orange shirts and a great credit to those involved in promoting running and a healthy way of life in the village. We were also joined this year by a large group of Borrisoleigh Track Attack runners under the stewardship of Pat Keane, well done to both groups, keep up the great work. ANNA WHELAN WINS 13th ANNUAL ANNE POWER MEMORIAL TROPHY The walk which was got underway from the school just like the 5k race saw one of the largest crowds ever with well over 100 local children and adults taking part in the event which was being held for the 13th year in memory of one of the founders of the race the late Anne Power. As with other years the event was held in the fun predict your time for the distance style which means that the walker who completed the course closest to his or her predicted time was the winner and this year this accolade went to youngster Anna Whelan who now has the satisfaction of having her name inscribed on the trophy along with previous winners of the walk,

Valerie Power presents the Ann Power Memorial Trophy to winner of the walk Anna Whelan at last Friday evening’s Touraneena event included are Eleanor Houlihan school teacher and Tómas Cronin, School Principal.

Eleanor Houlihan presents Alan McGrath, runner-up in the Ann Power Memorial walk with his prize at last Friday evening’s Touraneena event included are Valerie Power and Tómas Cronin, School Principal.

Tom Dunne, Dunne's Pub, Touraneena sponsors presents Sally Houlihan with her prize for the walk at last Friday evening’s Touraneena event included are Eleanor Houlihan, school teacher, Valerie Power and Tómas Cronin, School Principal. John Michael Fitzpatrick, Mike Kearns, Valerie Power, Yvonne Sheehan, Bernie Gleeson, Conor Tobin, Ailbhe Foley, Emma Whelan and Joey Connors. Michelle Power. Marcella Tobin and Tony Power. The second placed walker on the night was Alan McGrath and Brian O’Callaghan was 3rd. Well done to so many of the locals who supported the walk it was great to

Men's Results 1st man Raivis Zakis, W.W.A.C., 16.15 2nd man Cian O'Riordan, W.W.A.C., 16.38 3rd man Fkadu Kedebe, Ind, 16.49 1st local Colm Ryan, W.W.A.C., 17.10 M 40, Dermot Ryan, W.W.A.C., 16.54 M 45, Yev Chizhikov, W.W.A.C., 19.46 M 50, Ray Hahesy, W.W.A.C., 18.42 M 55, Denis McCarthy, East Cork A.C., 20.52 M 60, Joe Gough, W.W.A.C., 19.30 M JN, Tony Dwyer, Ind, 25.14

see such a great crowd. Our thanks to the Power family for their ongoing support of this event. Our thanks to Marie Power and Kay Ware and all of the organisers of the walk on the night. TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO JOIN THE SERIES The deadline for entering the summer series is fast approaching. Entry to the series will close after

the Dromana race which is June 22nd. Entry to the series is separate to the races; it costs €5 and can be paid at any of the races up to and including the Dromana race. You must do 7 races of the series and you will get a €30 voucher and if you can run all 12 races in the series a very special prize will be awarded to all who achieve this goal.

Ladies Results 1st lady Sally Forristal, St Josephs A.C., 18.39 2nd lady Madeline Loughnane, Thurles Crokes, 18.50 3rd lady Sylvia Malone, Waterford A.C., 19.37 1st Local, Gillian Whelan, Touraneena R.R., 23.30 F 35, Gillian Whelan, Touraneena R.R., 23.30 F 40, Deirdre O'Sullivan, Ind, 21.46 F 45, Nicola Maunsell, Clonmel A.C., 22.26 F 50, Onra Power, W.W.A.C., 23.44 F 55, Bernie Prendergast, W.W.A.C., 24.14 F JN, Emma McCormack, Ind, 30.14

WEST WATERFORD AC

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 June, 2018

West Waterford Athletic Club Juveniles

County Primary Schools Finals on Thursday, May 31st AFTER three successful nights, the Primary School Sports will conclude with the county finals on Thursday night. The weather has been kind this year and we have fine weather on each of the three nights. A very large crowd turned out for the Western Finals and competition was keen across all the events and age groups. Photos of all the medal winners can be seen on the West Waterford Athletic Club website. On Thursday next, the top three in the small school and the top three in the big schools will compete against the winners of the city heats and the Tramore area heats in the individual events. The top two relay teams also go forward to the county finals. Events get underway at 6.30 p.m. with lineup for the sprints starting at 6.15 p.m. Please ensure you leave plenty of time for getting to the venue and parking as the races will start on time. The five overall trophies from the Western Finals will be presented on the night. The winners for 2017 were Best Big School Boys Glenbeg National School Best Big School Girls, Scoil Mhuire Abbeyside Best Small School Boys Whitechurch National School Best Small School Girls Carriglea National School The Nora Healy Trophy Kinsalebeg National School

MUNSTER CHAMPIONSHIPS UNDER 9-13 IN ENNIS NEXT WEEKEND It will be a busy holiday weekend for West Waterford athletes with our younger athletes in action in Lees road in Ennis and our older athletes competing in Tullamore.

final schools event when he competes in the senior boys 5,000m. West Waterford AC wishes the best of luck to all their athletes competing in this prestigious event. ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL DAY AT THE COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS Numbers were down on the second day of the championships but 29 athletes from West Waterford made the journey to the RSC and were well rewarded for their efforts. Gold Medals were won by the following athletes:

Ian Holmes winner of the under 13 boys 200m.

Lucy Holmes winner of the youths 800m at the county championships.

On Saturday the following athletes will be competing in Ennis:

Ard Scoil na nDéise, and St. Augustine’s will all have athletes competing in this event. The following West Waterford athletes will represent their schools at the Irish Life and Health All Ireland Schools Championships in Tullamore. Kate Hickey will represent Ard Scoil na nDeise in the inter girls steeplechase with Sinead O’Brien also Ard Scoil in action in the senior steeplechase and Lucy Holmes will compete in the inter girls 800m. Alannah Kelly, St. Augustine’s will compete in the inter girls pole vault with Ryan McGrath competing in the inter boys event. St. Augustine’s will have two in action in the senior pole vault Diarmuid Harty and Sam O’Neill and Eoin Buenaventura will compete in the junior boys pole vault and high jump. Niall Blackwell, Dungarvan CBS will compete in his

Isabelle Gaffney under 9 60m, 300m, LJ Kyla Flavin under 10 500m Sarah Gaffney under 11 60m, 600m, LJ Aoife Lattimore under 11 60m, LJ, Turbo Javelin David Nyhan and David Gaffney under 12 600m, LJ Ian Holmes 80m, 600m On Sunday Cian Qualter and Liam Broderick will compete in their first Munster Championship Cian under 9 60m, 300m and Liam under 11 60m, 500m

IRISH LIFE & HEALTH ALL IRELAND SCHOOLS CHAMPIONSHIPS A very successful Irish Life & Health Munster Schools Track and Field Championships were held in Castleisland, Co. Kerry. The first two in the laned events and first three in all other events qualified for the All Ireland on Saturday next.

Cian O'Riordan on his way to victory in the youths 800m.

Eoin Morrissey who finished 3rd in the 60m. 500m and long jump under 10.

Ben Qualter under 12 hurdles and high jump, Ian Holmes under 13 200m, Doireann Hickey under 14 walk, Sarah Slevin under 14 javelin, Eoin Buenaventura under 15 pole vault, Kate Keogh under 15 hurdles, Adam Hayden under 15 hammer, Aisling O’Regan under 16 discus, Gavin Allen Ross under 16 hammer, Sean Mullarky under 16 shot, Lucy Holmes youths 800m, Alannah Kelly Youth pole vault, Cian O’Riordan youths 800m, 3,000m,

Patrick Fitzgerald youth pole vault.

The following finished in second place for silver medals: Owen Morrissey under 10 200m, Liam Broderick under 11 200m, Ben Qualter under 12 200m, Sarah Slevin under 14 discus, Kate Keogh under 15 800m, Eoin Buenaventura under 15 high jump, Adam Hayden under 15 Shot, Megan Keogh under 16 200m, 800m, LJ, hurdles, Gavin Allen Ross under 16 shot, Sam O’Neil youths pole vault Bronze medals were won by the following athletes: Aoife Buenaventura under 9 hurdles, 200m, Owen Morrissey under 10 hurdles. Mattie Kupczyk under 12 200m, Eoghan O’Brien under 13 shot, discus, hammer, Angelina Chizhikova under 14 800m, Conor Davidson under 15 hurdles, L.J, Megan Keogh under 16 javelin Oisin O’Riordan under 16 800m, Ryan McGrath youths pole vault.

Well done to all the athletes who competed on Sunday.

Mattie Kupczyk 3rd and Ben Qualter 2nd in the boys under 12 200m.

KCK Athletic Club

KCK AC participates at County Championships KCK headed to the RSC for day 2 of the county championships on Sunday, May 27th with a team of 21 athletes. First up was the U-9 hurdles where Liadain and Holly qualified for the final where they were not in the medals but jumped really well and finished in 7th and 8th respectively. Next up were the U-9 boys hurdles. Here Tadgh and Eamonn took to the starting line. Eamonn qualified out of his heat and jumped really well in the final. He didn't manage to finish in the top three but great experience gained for the two boys in their first county hurdles championships. The U-10 girls were up next. This was a straight final with no qualifying rounds. This was a 1-2 for KCK with Molly claiming gold and Niamh a silver. Next up were the U11 boys with Senan, Ronan, Tadgh and Jake all qualifying out of their heats to have 4 in the final. Ronan claimed gold leading from the start, Senan took a brilliant bronze. Jake finished fourth and were it not for a stumble on the last hurdle could have finished on the podium and Tadgh finished 6th. Great performance to have four of our team in the top 6. Next up were the girls U-12 hurdles with Rebecca and Róisín both reaching the final. Rebecca jumped very well to claim bronze with Róisín just outside the medals in 5th. Aisling followed up in the U16 hurdles to also claim bronze. The 200m races were up next. Liadain and Holly took to the field in the U-9 final. Both ran well with

Liadain finishing 5th and Holly in the top 10. Then the U-9 boys took to the field where Eamonn Byrnes ran and finished 9th overall. Next up were the U-10 girls where Niamh ran a very impressive race to claim gold and Molly ran very well to get on the podium in 3rd place, Abby was just outside of the medals in 4th place. The U-11 boys were up next. Senan led from start to finish in this competitive race to claim his 2nd medal of the day with Ronan just outside the medals in 4th place and Jake had a very credible 6th place finish. Isobel ran a great race in the U11s to finish in 8th place. The U12 girls took to the field with Rebecca just outside the medals in 4th place and Róisín in 6th place. The U-14 girls were next where Rosanne and Ciara ran very well to finish 7th and 8th respectively. In the U-16 200m Aisling claimed a bronze medal. Next up were the 800m where Aisling again claimed bronze in the U-16 race. Ciara ran a great race in the U-14 800m but was just outside the medals. The javelin was up next with Rosanne claiming a silver medal in the U-14. Rebecca took silver in the U-13 javelin and Róisín a claimed bronze medal. Aisling claimed a silver medal in the U-16 javelin. Pauly had a great day claiming 2 bronze medals. One in the U-14 shot putt and he had a super jump to claim bronze in the long jump. Rosanne claimed her second silver of the day with a great jump in the long jump. The

KCK team that competed in the RSC in the county championships on Sunday 27th. Missing from the picture was Hannah and Pauly who were competing at the time. relays were last up. Molly, Abby, Liadain and Niamh took to the field in the U-10 and claimed gold for KCK. Next up were the U-12 girlsRóisín, Isobel, Anna and Rebecca. All 4 girls ran a super race and claimed bronze medals in the most competitive relay of the day. Next up the U-11 boys- Senan, Ronan, Tadgh and Jake fresh from their 1st place finish in the U-11 relay last week, tried their lot in the U12 relay this week where they claimed gold again. Next up the U-14 girls of

Rosanne, Rebecca, Aisling and Hanna ran a great race and were just outside the medals in 4th place. A total of 30 medals for KCK to follow up from their 18 medals on day 1. A great achievement by all. Well done to Richie and his coaches for having everyone ready for the past two weeks. Thanks also to the patents for getting the lads down to the RSC the last two Sundays. KCK community games area finals will be held in the Kilrossanty GAA pitch on Tuesday, 29th at 6

pm sharp. Training will continue for any athletes not living in the KCK area that night. U-12 Boys up- don't forget to bring your hurleys for the long puck. Best of luck to Senan, Ronan, Niamh and Hanna who will be competing for KCK in the Munster A championships in Ennis over the June bank holiday weekend. Our new long jump has now been completed. Brian Scanlon came to the club on Tuesday evening for an hour and a half to help the coaches and

athletes alike on the various throwing disciplines. A big thank you to Brian for taking time out of his busy schedule to coach the lads which definitely helped us pick up a few extra medals this weekend. Work is continuing on Our family fun run fundraising day which will take place in September and our bag pack will also be coming up shortly. No training this Thursday, May 31st as all the coaches will be in the Friary for the Primary Schools County Finals.

GOLF

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 June, 2018

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

goldcoastgolf@cablesurf.com www.goldcoastgolfclub.com CAPTAIN’S PRIZE 2018 Captain Tim O’Driscoll’s prize will tale place on the June Bank Holiday weekend with qualifying on Friday 1st and Saturday, 2nd June and the final round taking place on Sunday, 3rd June. The timesheet is now open for players to book at a time suitable to them. The draw will take place on Wednesday, 30th May at 4 p.m. Only players entered for the draw can win the 1st prize. GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATIONS (GDPR) These new regulations came into effect on Friday last and all companies and clubs are obliged to carry out these regulations with immediate effect. What this means to members is that the kiosk now needs your permission to give out your phone numbers to other members of to the GUI or to opposing team managers. That means that if you are to play someone in a match we cannot release that person’s phone number for you to contact him unless he has given us permission. The same applies to emails and as nearly all emails contain some information which could be construed as marketing, again it is necessary for us to get permission to send you emails. Forms are available in the kiosk for members to sign and the sooner you sign it the sooner we can start sending you emails again. CAPTAIN’S SKINS Chef Maurice (pronounced Mor eece) and his co-chef Josephine will be on duty on Wednesday, 30th May to provide much needed snacks to the golfers playing in the Captain’s Skins.

The skins commence from 4.30 onwards and will finish at 7.15 p.m. with the final timed for 8.15 p.m. Entry is €2 with re-entry priced at €1. As always patrons will get a glass of wine to wash down the delicious burgers. BELVEDERE TROPHY 2018 The draw for this tournament has been made and Gold Coast will play Waterford Golf Club in a preliminary round. This will be played on a home and away basis with the first match in Waterford. The date for these matches to be completed by is 18th June. Liam Clancy is the man in charge here. MICHAEL CASHMAN FOURSOMES Gold Coast are awaiting the result of the match between Ballykisteen and County Tipperary. We will play the winners of this match and this match must be played by Sunday 17th June. NEW CHILL TOPS New Gold Coast Chill Tops are now available to order. They cost €55 each. If interested please try one of the tops in the kiosk for size. SYMPATHY The Club would like to extend condolences to Gerard O’Keeffe on the recent death of his brother. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. PIERCE PURCELL SHIELD On Saturday morning Gold Coast travelled to Faithlegg Golf Club to play Waterford Castle in the 1st round of the Pierce Purcell Shield. The team was as follows: Johnny Hughes, Frank Waters, Andy Travers, Sean Carmody, Michael Whelan, Gerry Comerford, Michael Wall, Jerome Maye, Dave O’Connor

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 ANOTHER hectic week at the club with the fine weather bringing members and visitors alike to our facility. The course is improving with the sterling efforts of our greenkeepers and volunteers and comments were highly complimentary of our facility. This week is an exciting week with our Captain Sean O Ciarba hosting his Captain’s Prize. Formalities kick-off on Wednesday evening with the Captain’s Scramble taking place. We wish Captain Sean the very best of luck for the weekend. On the domestic front we had two teams in action. First up were our juniors on Saturday as we faced Mitchelstown in the Area final of the Irish Junior Foursomes. Despite some great golf, we came out on the wrong side of a two hole defeat. However our Ladies fared better in the Challenge Cup. This week we welcome back some friends from the UK and USA as we host the International Classic on Wednesday. Hopefully the weather will be kind for our visitors. SEÁN Ó CIARBA 2018 CAPTAIN We wish Captain Sean the very best of luck for the Captain’s Prize weekend. Seán was born in Clonakilty and lived near the Agricultural College in Darrara where his late father Mick Kirby worked.

His late mother Molly was secretary in the local hospital and was gifted at knitting and sewing. Seán grew up with his sister and brother in a house of music, frequented by the neighbours for the local scoraíocht. Seán has a long association with Dungarvan Golf Club ever since the time when he was a member at the old Dungarvan 9 hole course at Ballinacourty. In recent years, Seán has occupied various roles on committee as handicap secretary and last year as vice-captain. As Captain this year he is looking forward to the golfing year ahead while maintaining Dungarvan Golf Course to the high standard it has achieved through the trojan work of its dedicated committees, staff and supportive membership. He firmly believes in keeping club members updated on all happenings on the course and at committee level. He wishes all members good golfing over the Captain’s Prize weekend Friday, 1st to Sunday, 3rd June on true greens, manicured fairways and a welcoming golf club we can be proud of. CAPTAIN’S SCRAMBLE The Captain’s Prize Weekends will be celebrated with a Captain’s Scramble

and Seamus O’Connell. Waterford Castle, on the day, proved too strong for the Gold Coast and won the match well. Brian O’Connor and Johnny Hughes were the men in charge here. MIXED FOURSOMES COMPETITION A special once off mixed foursomes competition will take place on Wednesday, 6th June, starting at 6.00 p.m. It will be over 13 holes and players can pick their own partners if they wish. More details next week. DATE FOR YOUR DIARY The Annual Tony Dunford Memorial Day will take place on Wednesday, 20th June. Any members wishing to have a team play should give their names to Bob as the number of teams is limited to 20. FIXTURES Tuesday, 29th May: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+ Wednesday, 30th May: Captain’s Skins from 4.30 p.m. Friday, 1st June: Open Singles up to 12 noon. Friday, 1st June: Qualifying Round of Captain’s Prize from 12.45 p.m. Saturday, 2nd June: Qualifying Round of Captain’s Prize Sunday, 3rd June: Final Round of Captain’s Prize. Tuesday, 5th June: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+ Wednesday, 6th June: Mixed Foursomes at 6 p.m. RESULTS Tuesday, 22nd May: Open Seniors: 1st: David Kiely (20) 43 pts. 1st Lady: Gillian Goodman (13) 34 pts Mallow. Thursday, 24th May: South Munster Seniors, CSS 37 pts. 1st Overall: Brendan O’Meara (16) 41 pts Mitchelstown. Cat 0-15: John Brett (13) 35 pts. Cat 16-20: Mervyn Shorten (19) 36 pts Mallow. Cat 21+: Frankie Short (22) 39 pts Templemore. Friday, 25th May, Open Singles, CSS 34 pts, RO 1st: Edwin Ryan (16) 35 pts Faithlegg. Gross: Micheal White (1) 32 pts. 2nd: Ger Bagge (5) 33 pts. Saturday, 26th May: Club Competition. CSS 37 pts. 1st: Gary Dunford (13) 40 pts. Gross: Alan Harrington (2) 37 pts. Sunday, 27th May: Club Competition: CSS 37 pts. 1st: John McArthur (18) 41 pts. 2nd: Ger Bagge (5) 38 pts. Gross: Micheal White (1) 35.

LADIES NOTES Mixed Foursomes Competition: A special once off mixed foursomes competition will take place on Wednesday 6th June, starting at 6.00 p.m. It will be over 13 holes and players can pick their own partners if they wish. More details next week. Open Days: Monday, 11th June sponsored by Shaws Department Stores. Sunday 1st/Monday, 2nd July sponsored by Willow & Oak. Sunday 19th/Monday, 20th August sponsored by Dawn Meats. Fixtures: 10 hole ongoing. 18 hole ongoing. 2 card 18h ongoing comp sponsored by Murray’s pharmacy. 26/27 June Quinlan’s Butchers sponsored comp. Results: 18h s/f sponsored by Olivere’s Health & Beauty Salon was won by Ger Hallinan 36 pts 2nd: Mairead Ryan, 35 pts, and 3rd: Josephine Fennell 34 pts. Open Day sponsored by Garveys

Supervalue Monday, 21st May: three teams tied with 53 points:1. Dee Dee Hannigan, Eleanor Delaney, Liz Barlo (Clonmel). 2. Mairead Ryan, Angela O'Connor and Ger Hallinan (Gold Coast). 3. Teresa Queally, Ruth Hannigan and Serena Roche (Gold Coast) 18 hole ongoing: 1. Rosie Murphy 39 pts 2. Lorraine Troy 38 pts (b9) 3. Elaine Goss 38pts. Tony Dunford Memorial Day over 36h (blistering sunshine guaranteed and great craic) will be held on Wednesday, 20th June, if you haven’t got a team organised best act quickly as only 20 teams take part. Lady Captain’s Prize: On Sunday, 3rd June our Lady Captain will hold her Competition. Please put your name on sheet in kiosk or text p.r.o. Check previous text for qualification requirements. ILGU matches: Intermediate (handicap 16-21) team of Karen Darcy, Elaine Goss, Lorraine Troy, Ger Hallinan and Ruth Hannigan, ably managed by Patricia Doyle. On May 27th Doneraile played Gold Coast and

good golf was played with Doneraile coming out victors. Good luck to them in the next round. Get Into Golf: This week Thursday, 31st May is a scramble. Please be there at 6.45 sharp. 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 many 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 intoxicating!! We here at the Gold Coast are very proud of our course and the natural beauty of the setting. 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.

on Wednesday, 30th May. There will be a PROMPT SHOTGUN START at 7 PM. Sign in must take place by 4 pm to enable a fair and equitable draw to take place. Players signing after this time will not be guaranteed a place. Please ring the Pro shop if you can’t sign in on the system. Members guest are welcome, but please let us know their handicap in advance. Entry Fee: Adults €10, Juniors €5 Includes Prizes and plated meal in bar. Let’s have a great turnout and fill the 18 holes! Best wishes to Captains Sean O Ciarba and Colette Power for their weekends. UP TO THE CHALLENGE! Under the leadership of Bernie Hayes and Marie Fahey, the Dungarvan Challenge team, subs, able caddies and supporters headed to Mallow Golf Club on Sunday to face opponents Cahir Park in the 3rd round of the ILGU leagues. In damp conditions our ladies teed off in determined mood, undertaking to give it their all. Margaret Harty got off to a flying start for Dungarvan and won her match in comprehensive fashion at the 13th hole to get the first point on the board for Dungarvan. Following in the second match Maria Kiersey was edging ahead all the time and defending her lead with steady golf and great composure. She coolly closed out her game at the signature 16th quarry hole. This now left Lady Captain Colette Power, Linda Buckley and Miriam Matthews with it all to play for, and boy were we in for a nail biting finish. Colette’s opponent got into an early lead however undaunted and with great skill and determination Colette slowly clawed it back to level after 15. Linda and Miriam were playing terrific golf and were also all flat approaching 15 in tit for tat golf with nothing separating the players. However, the tricky 16th took its toll on all three Dungarvan players, giving Cahir the slight edge. Linda fought bravely to the end but after finding

greenside trouble succumbed to her strong Cahir opponent on the long par 5 17th. Colette was one down going down the par 3 18th hole. Undeterred by the gallery she clinched a vital win to keep hopes alive. So it was off down 19 while Miriam was battling hard putting it up to her tough opponent in the closing stages. Colette was unlucky to lose out in the end so it all hung on Miriam’s match and they were inseparable after 18, it was thrilling viewing for both sides. However Miriam unperturbed by the pressure played clinical golf to wrap up the match on the 19th to the delight of the Dungarvan supporters. Dungarvan managers Bernie and Marie, team comprising of Margaret, Maria, Colette, Linda, Miriam, subs Marianne, Creina, and Maeve and caddies Olga, June and Maria can be proud of the team’s performance. Dungarvan thanked Cahir for their sporting match and Mallow for their hospitality. They now face Clonmel in the Quarter final stage at Co. Tipperary Golf Club on 1st July. We wish them well and look forward to more excitement to come. FIXTURES Wed 30 International Classic, CAPTAINS SCRAMBLE Thu 31 Thursday SPAR Open Gents 18H Singles S/F Fri 1 CAPTAIN'S PRIZE (Sean O'Ciarba) Stroke G.O.Y, Ladies Stroke anytime Sat 2 CAPTAIN'S PRIZE (Sean O'Ciarba) G.O.Y, Ladies Singles Stroke anytime Sun 3 CAPTAIN'S PRIZE (Sean O'Ciarba) G.O.Y, Mon 4 Open Gents/Ladies 18H Singles S/F Tue 5 Jun Open Ladies 18 hole s/f (Orbsen Consulting + Walsh Cup) Ladies 9 Hole Q GENT’S RESULTS Open Seniors 21st: D Barry (14) 40,

2 P Curran (Williamstown) 12 40, 3 L Dolan (Williamstown) . 24th May SPAR Open: 1 E Brackett (9) 42, 2 Ml Troy (6) 42, Gross P Spratt (1) WW 38, 3 W Ramsell (18) 40, 4 R Crean (4) Fermoy 39.9 H Qualifier 1 M Matthews (34) Mce Cliffe (17) combined score 32 pts. 4 ball Holmpatrick Cup 1 S McGovern (15) J Norris (15) 48 pts, 2 B Gorman (12) E Moore (14) 47, 3 J Murphy (7) M McNamara (18) 44 pts. 27th Singles P Breen (15) 67, 2 John Reynolds (1) 68, 3 D Raher (3) 68. Junior Cup 27th: 1 David Buckley (5) 76, 2 Diarmuid O’Neill (5) 76, 3 Tony Treacy Waterford (5) 78, 4 Donal Williams (5) 78. LADIES RESULTS Start of Season 22/05. 1 Hillary Browne (24) 72. 25th/26th May Ladies Team of 2 Moorings: 1 M Power (14) A Murphy (19) 60pts, 2 A Lowry (4) C O’Mahony (9) 60, 3 F Fitzgerald (20) J Hayes (23) 60 LOTTO Our Lotto draw was held in the clubhouse on Sunday 27th May. There was no winner of the Jackpot which increases to €2,800 next week! There were three winners of our Match 3s. They were Fidelma Fitzgerald, Margaret O’Brien and Tom Daly. Remember that our €90 annual ticket is continuing to sell. We also have €2 and €5 weekly tickets available in the clubhouse - please support us by purchasing tickets or selling them to family and friends. The draws are held each Sunday at about 5:00 pm – come along and have a coffee and chat while we do our draw. FUN FRIDAY FOURSOMES Next weekend June 1st-June 3rd is our Captain’s weekend and we wish Sean O Ciarba the very best. Hopefully the sun will continue to shine and that Sean enjoys the whole event. Because of this there will be no Fun Friday Foursomes. RESULTS May 18 - Sue O'Mahony and Michael

Landers May 25 - Mary French and David Shanley We will be back again on Friday, 8th. Keep an eye on the time sheet. SIXTY.COM We had a great turnout last Wednesday with members taking advantage of the beautiful weather. We have a number of players showing up who “don’t do” winter golf. The course was in great condition and is fully recovered from the challenges of the Winter and Spring - the fairways and greens are in fantastic condition. The winners of the 60.Com on 23rd May were: first Pat Power (20) with 22 pts; second Jack Elstead (19) with 17 pts There will be no 60.com competition on Wednesday, 30th May as the International Classic and the Captain’s Scramble are taking place that day. We wish our Captain all the best for his weekend – he is a loyal member of our 60.com. The next 60.com will be on 6th June with tee-off at 2:00 pm. New members are always welcome – it is about chat, coffee and banter as much as golf. YOUNGONES Results 23rd May, 1st Anne Heneberry (36) 17 pts, Runner Up Maeve Carty (31) 16 pts. Next competition is 6th June tee-off 12 noon. JUNIOR NEWS We had a great turnout last Saturday for our junior lessons. A great time was had by all and we thank Majella and Brendan for their invaluable assistance. Lessons continue next Saturday with the girls at 2 pm followed by the boys at 3 pm. Despite our defeat in the Irish Junior Foursomes, we still have much to play for as we face Faithlegg in the Area final of the Fred Daly Trophy. Any enquiries relating to junior activities can be directed to Club Professional David. David can be contacted at 05844707 or email at golfpro@eircom.net

Gold Coast Golf Club Ladies Presentation. Pictures are the winners of the Moorings Restaurant Winter League receiving their prizes from Marie Quinn. Back Row: Gillian Cashman, Alice Collins, Mary Dunford. Front Row: Bernie Morrissey, Lady Captain, Karen Darcy Team Captain and Marie Quinn Sponsor.

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

www.westwaterfordgolf.com GENT’S RESULTS Weekend Competition May 26th/27th – 18 Hole Stroke 1st. John O’Connell (10) 66, 2nd. Richard Ronayne (10) 71b9. 3rd. Max Quinn (11) 71. CSS: Sat. 73, Sun. 73. Tuesday Treats May 22nd CAT 1 1st John P. Murphy (20) 18 pts; 2nd Billy McCarthy (21) 16 pts. CAT 2 1st Liam O’Brien (8) 20 pts; 2nd Tony Condon (17) 16 pts. CAT 3 1st Shane Dalton (14) 17pts. Nearest to Pin on 11th Tony Condon Nearest to Pin on 13th Liam O’Brien. Longest Drive Thomas Kiely. Wednesday, 23rd May Al Eile Qualifier: 1st Alan Twomey (15) 38 pts; 2nd John Flynn (17) 36 pts. CSS:37. Dawn Meats Society: 1st: Barry O Neill, Gerry Quinlan, J. P. Burke, Martin Costello (57.7); 2nd: Owen Murphy, Connie Hayes, Richard Clinton, Brian Belton (59.4). South London Irish Golf Society: Division 1 1st Mick Laffan - 34 pts; 2nd Gary Prince – 34 pts. Division 2 1st Terry Connelly – 25 pts; 2nd Grant Christy – 23 pts. FIXTURES Wednesday, 30th May - Al Eile Open 18 hole stableford singles. Friday 1st and Saturday, 2nd June Captain’s Prize Qualifying Rounds. 18 Hole Stroke. Sunday, 3rd June - Captain’s Prize Final Round. MR. WILLIE LYONS CAPTAIN’S PRIZE JUNE 1st, 2nd, 3rd Our first major for 2018 takes

place this weekend when our captain Mr. Willie Lyons hosts his eagerly awaited Captain’s prize. The action gets underway on Friday June 1st with the start of the qualifying rounds which continue on Saturday, June 2nd. The format will be 18 hole strokeplay with the top 60 qualifying for the final round on Sunday, June 3rd. Presentation of prizes on Sunday evening at 9pm followed by music song and dance. We wish Willie and Geri an enjoyable weekend and remember to come along and support our captain on this his special weekend. To book your time slot please ring the office at 058 43216 now. WINNING STREAK CONTINUES FOR WEST WATERFORD TEAMS Well done to Stephen Spillane and his Jimmy Bruen team who defeated County Tipperary at Cahir Park on Wednesday last to secure their place in the Munster semifinal. When you get to this level there are no easy matches but the fighting spirit of this team saw them secure victory in the final match on the 18th hole. Our team was Morrie Ferncombe and Shane Roche, Colm O’Callaghan and Luke Swayne, Richard Ronayne and Ken Fenton, Andy Hickey and Des Cleary, John O’Mahoney and Richard Hyde. The semi-final is scheduled for Dundrum on July 22nd when Kinsale will provide the opposition.

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

www.lismoregolf.org RESULTS Sat. 26th / Sun., 27th May, 18 hole v par. 1st Paul Kenneally (10) +2; 2nd Ml McGrath (6) +1; 3rd John Kenneally (13) even B9. Tues Bacon: 1st Jim Cashman, Pat Curley, Ritchie Ormond 43 pts; 2nd Frankie Corcoran, Maurice Kelleher, Neil Twomey 40 pts. Thursday Seniors Fri Mixed. Cancelled. FIXTURES Monday to Friday inclusive Top 40 Open Qualifier 12 hole s/ford. Thursday Seniors at 10.30 am. Friday night mixed at 6.20. Sat./Sun. 2nd/3rd June Vice President’s Prize 18 hole stableford PURCELL Lismore Golf Club played Williamstown in the Pierce Purcell in Faithlegg Golf Club last Saturday morning. Our first match consisted of Trevor and Timmy Sheehan, the started really well early on and looked to be in control.

Williamstown fought back to level the match on the 17th. A fantastic birdie by Lismore on the 18th decided the 1st match. Our second pairing consisted of James Bennett and Eoin Bennett who played some great golf and won the match on the 16th. Our 3rd pairing was Martin Power and Patrick Curley who after a slow start settled and won their match also on the 16th. Our 4th pairing of Craig Scotton and Alf Barden went down on the 16th, while our 5th pairing of Noel McNamara and Ger Mulcahy were beaten on the 15th. The 3 wins to 2 meant that we had qualified for the afternoon session. We adjourned to the club house for soup and sandwiches where we found out that our opponents for the afternoon were our neighbours West Waterford. The same groupings were used with one exception Nicholas Walsh

Prizewinners in the West Waterford Golf Club Joan Curran Memorial Cup with seated from left Rena McDonnell (3rd), Michael Curran, Denise Nugent, Winner, Mike Curran, Jean O'Donovan, Lady Vice Captain (2nd) and Aisling O'Connor. Also included is Willie Lyons, Club Captain and Members of the Curran Family. [Sean Byrne]

Support on the day is vital so mark the date in your diary now. Not content with his success in the Bruen shield, Stephen Spillane led his Pierce Purcell team to Faithlegg on Saturday where they defeated Tramore in their opening match. In the afternoon they overcame neighbours Lismore to set up a decider vs Waterford Castle on Sunday afternoon. With a refreshed team, Stephen once again engineered a well deserved victory in the decider on the 18th. The panel here was Pat Higgins, Kenny Walsh, Des Cleary, Alan Twomey, Bertie Hallahan, Brian Murphy, Michael Lawlor, Padraig Breathnach, Phil Kinsella, Eddie Glavin, Richie Hurley, John Byrne, Tommy Butler and Eoin Prendergast. Well done to all. We await the opposition and venue for the area final. Manager Terry O’Callaghan will hope to continue our winning streak when we face Waterford Castle in the second leg of the JB Carr county final at West Waterford on Monday, 28th May. Following a

replacing Alf Barden. After the short break for soup and sandwiches action resumed. First off were the Tallow pair Trevor and Timmy Sheehan, after a long battle they were beaten on the 17th. Our second pair of James Bennett and Eoin Bennett found the going hard and were beaten on the 16th. Our 3rd pair of Martin Power and Patrick Curley played great golf and won their match also on the 16th. Our 4th pairing of Craig Scotton and Nicholas Walsh battled well but went down 3 and 2. Our 5th pairing of Noel McNamara and Ger Mulcahy were 2 up on the 16th when called in. The final result was victory to West Waterford with 3 wins to 2. A special thanks to all the members who made themselves available for the Purcell team, also thanks to the supporters who travelled to Faithlegg. Best wishes to West Waterford in the next round. STORY OF THE WEEK Our popular V Par competition took place the weekend. In first place with a very steady round of 2 up was Paul Kenneally (10). In 2nd place was Michael McGrath (6) with 1 up and in 3rd place was John Kenneally (13) at level winning on the back 9. VICE PRESIDENT PRIZE Our Vice President Mr. Seamus Beecher holds his Vice-President prize over next Saturday and

4-1 result in the away leg we expect a backlash from the Castle but with home advantage we might just shade it here. Watch this space next week. BUNKER PROJECT NEARING COMPLETION Members and visitors got to sample the newly refurbished bunkers over the weekend. The response has been most encouraging and appreciative of the hard work put in by the team over the past number of weeks. We are awaiting delivery of the remaining underlay which will enable us complete the job. We thank you for your patience during the project and would appreciate your efforts to maintain the bunkers by raking regularly. MIXED FOURSOMES Practise for the upcoming tie vs Gold Coast will be held on Wednesday, 30th May. Interested ladies and gents are requested to attend. UPCOMING CLUB COMPETITIONS Entry sheets for the Club Singles sponsored by Pat Murphy, and the

club Foursomes sponsored by Quinlan Butchers are posted on the notice board. WEEKLY COMPETITIONS FOR 2018 AT WEST WATERFORD The following schedule of weekly events should provide something for everyone throughout the Spring/summer season. Tuesday: All day 9 hole Open Singles. Wednesday: Al Eile Open 18 hole Singles. Top 25 with best 3 cards qualify for Grand Final in September. All entrants included in free draw for a four-ball with USPGA player Seamus Power SUMMER GOLF CAMP FROM TUESDAY 3rd-FRIDAY, 6th JULY Girls and boys (Only two places left for girls). Bookings now being taken. Equipment supplied. Cost €25. TIM MURPHY COACHING. E.G.T.F. European Golf Teachers Federation. Tel. 086 352 1070. Email: Twmurphy9@gmail.com LADIES FIXTURES Thursday, 31st May – 18 Hole S/f sponsored by Kelly’s Pharmacy. Sunday, 3rd June – Men’s Captain’s Prize – 9 Hole to the

Ladies. 9 Hole May (2 cards to count) sponsored by Deirdre Ruane. Thursday, 7th June – Mná Eile Open Qualifier. Tuesday, 5th June – Sunday, 1st July – Eileen Murphy Qualifier. Tuesday 8th - Sunday, 27th May – Australian Spoons. RESULTS Thursday 24th or Sunday, 27th May 18 Hole Stroke/GOY/Medal sponsored by The Interlude. 1st – Jean O’Donovan (28) – 70 (on countback); 2nd – Catherine Ruane (28) – 70; 3rd – Rosie Murphy (13) – 71. Golf Outing: Reminder to all heading on the golf outing in August. Monies now due. Junior Foursomes: Good luck to all our ladies who are preparing to take part in the ILGU Junior Foursomes on the 10th June. Captain’s Weekend: Best of luck to Captain Willie Lyons on his upcoming Captain’s Weekend. Hope the sun shines for you Willie. Men’s Captain’s Prize 9 Hole to the Ladies on Sunday, 3rd June in the afternoon.

Lismore Golf Club Mini Classic. Front Row Left to Right: Nicholas Walsh (Captain), 1st Patrick Curley, 1st Helen Farrow and 1st Frankie Corcoran. Back Row Left to Right: 2nd Dermot O’Leary, Sheila Denn (President) and 2nd David Dowling.

Sunday. Please ensure you name is on the time sheet. A joint presentation of both Vice Captain and Vice President Prizes will take place on Sunday night. CLUB MATCHPLAY Draws for all the club matchplay

competitions have taken place, see club notice boards for the pairings. COUNTRY CLUBS Lismore V Dunmore in Doneraile Golf Club on Sunday, 10th June at 2.30 p.m.

IRISH MIXED FOURSOMES Lismore play Tramore Saturday, 16th June at 9.30 a.m. MEMBERSHIP A gentle reminder from our Registrar John McGrath, anyone not paid please do so immediately.

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Win is vital for Waterford in Limerick Munster Senior Hurling Championship Round 3

WATERFORD V TIPPERARY in Gaelic Grounds Limerick Sunday, June 3rd at 4.00 p.m. WATERFORD’S first home game in this year’s new look Munster SHC takes place in the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick this Sunday, June 3rd at 4 p.m. Both teams will not be happy with their start to the

championship with Tipperary losing out to Limerick and sneaking a draw against Cork while Waterford sustained injuries to key players in their defeat by Clare in Ennis. Injuries in this new format championship are more serious than ever now for a team’s prospects and it looks as if Tadhg De Burca, Darragh Fives and Barry Coughlan will not see any more Munster action in 2018. Added to this is the continued doubt over Austin Gleeson and Pauric Mahony who already missed the opener through injury and now more than ever the absence of Kieran Bennett in defence and Shane Bennett is being felt.

However, there are a number of players chomping at the bit to see game time having not been called in to the action in Ennis such as Patrick Curran, Mikey Kearney, Brian O’Halloran, Colin Dunford and Stephen Roche. Forwards all but the confidence in the system adopted by management in recent years is well and truly shattered and to see Clare picking of scores against a weakened defence from uncontested short puckouts was demoralising in the extreme by Deise support in Ennis. Following last Sunday’s result, confidence in our style of play and in team management for insisting on continuing it

is at an all time low and another such insistence on continuing this will surely see support at games dwindle and clubs back playing championship in July. Sunday is an acid test for Waterford and despite all the setbacks, we still have hurlers capable of performing at this level if they are given the opportunity to play fifteen on fifteen. The last time we played Tipperary in Limerick in what was a Munster final, we were beaten out the gate and the motivation must surely be there to restore pride in the jersey whatever the result. A performance delivered is a must on Sunday and a positive result is essential

to have any realistic hopes of qualifying out of Munster and we are off to a bad start already by conceding home advantage and travelling even further than our opposition for this home game. The life span of team management is also on the line and unfortunately many Deise followers are already consigning 2018 to the history books and looking ahead to regrouping for next year. What a difference it would make if the team can win on Sunday and revitalise our year, it is a tall order but one any Waterford man worth his salt should relish when the odds are stacked against him. Forecast: Tipperary.

Injured players out for rest of championship MASSIVE BLOW FOR WATERFORD HURLERS

Joe Cleary and John C. Flood, Waterford Camogie County Board, pictured with the winning team of Don McMahon, Ann McMahon and Tara McMahon at the Waterford Camogie Senior Team Fund Raising Table Quiz. [Dan McGrath]

Another tough task facing Waterford Minor hurlers Bord Gais Munster Minor Hurling Championship Round 3

WATERFORD V TIPPERARY in Gaelic Grounds Limerick Sunday, June 3rd at 2 p.m. THERE is plenty room in either Fraher Field or Walsh Park to play this home game against high flying Tipperary in the Munster Minor hurling championship on Sunday but the powers that be have ruled that minor fixtures must be played

as curtain raisers to senior games. Especially for young minors, this presents an uneven playing field ever before a ball is pucked on top of what is going to be a difficult assignment anyway. Waterford played well against a Clare team that lost out to a Cork side that were themselves well beaten by Tipperary last week on a score of 4-15 to 1-14. Gary Morahan’s charges were competitive in Ennis and hopefully they can be again this Sunday. They will have learned from that game and it will be a surprise if Christopher Kavanagh and Oisin O Ceallaigh don’t start this time out. In the warm conditions, Clare introduced subs at the right time in Ennis and two of them contributed

0-5 between them to close out the game in the final ten minutes of play. Cois Bhride’s Sean Henley, who was introduced at half-time in defence against Clare may get the selectorial nod from the outset this time ahead of Rory Furlong. Wing back Michael Kiely had to leave the field of play with suspected concussion so he may miss out while the infectious Deise tactic of playing a sweeper in defence with full forward Kevin Mahony in the role didn’t work and hopefully it will be binned and a more positive approach up front adopted. A win is a tall order for the Deise boys especially after Tipp’s 0-10 win over Cork last weekend. Forecast: Tipperary.

Sean Phobail impresses LAWLORS HOTEL WESTERN JUNIOR ‘A’ FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Sean Phobail ………………4-18; Kilgobinet ……………….… 0-13. JOINT championship favourites with the Shamrocks, Sean Phobail were clear winners over Kilgobinet in the Dungarvan club grounds last Friday evening in this Western Junior football group game. The difference in experience in this grade was a key factor here as Sean Phobail are knocking on the door perennially in this championship while Kilgobinet are just up from the Junior ‘C’ grade. James Salmon scored two of the winners’ goals, one from the penalty spot and Diarmuid Curran

and Brian French kicked the other two. Sean Phobail: Aodhan De Paor; Liam O Raghallaigh, Reamonn O Turraoin, Seamus O Flaibhin; Shane O hOgain, Micheal Froinnseach, Andrias Breathnach; Cormac O hInnseaduin, Aodhan Mac Gearailt; Shane O hAnnain, Seamus O Bradain, Deaglan O Riain; Diarmuid O Cuirrin, Graham O Gadhra, Brian Froinnseach. Fir Ionaid: Sean Uadha, Tomas O Cuirrin, Tadhg De Paor. Kilgobinet: David Crowther; Kevin Curran, J. J. Fitzgerald, John Moloney; John Dunford, John Cass, Gavin Clarke; Tomas Fahey, Neil Phelan; Paul Walsh, Joe Curtin, James Walsh; Stephen

Coffey, Paudie Fahey, Ger Hickey. Referee: Timmy Organ (Abbeyside/Ballinacourty).

NARROW WIN FOR SHAMROCKS Shamrocks ……………..… 0-12; Affane …………………….…0-11. THE second junior game played last weekend between Shamrocks and Affane in Tallow didn’t produce the easy passage for Shamrocks that many had expected. In the end Affane were just one point behind on a scoreline of 0-12 to 0-11 and if they can repeat this kind of performance again then they will surely come into the reckoning as lively championship contenders also.

WATERFORD GAA can confirm that in last weekend's game Tadhg de Burca suffered a broken collar bone and Barry Coughlan three broken bones in his hand. Both players will be out of action for a number of months whilst Darragh Fives will most likely be absent for the remainder of the Munster

Championship due to a calf injury. The Team Management and the medical team are currently assessing the situation regarding Noel Connors who had to leave the field at half-time with a back injury and Maurice Shanahan who had to remain on the field although suffering with a groin issue along with the

serious injuries acquired to Austin Gleeson and Pauric Mahony. Waterford GAA would like to wish all our players a full and speedy recovery. Waterford GAA can also confirm that Kevin Moran will not be requesting a hearing on his proposed one-match suspension.

Radley Engineering Intermediate Football Championship

Modeligo takes over top spot Modeligo ……………………1-14; Ballinacourty ……………… 0-14. MODELIGO came out in top by virtue of a goal which they scored in injury time at the end of an exciting and keenly contested intermediate football championship game at the Abbeyside venue on Friday night last. Conditions for the game were ideal and Modeligo were first off the mark when John Devine scored a point from play in the first minute. He followed this up with a second point in the 4th minute and then Shane Troy got a point from a free after 8 minutes. Ballinacourty got off the mark in the 10th minute when Tiernan Murray pointed. Michael Troy pointed then within a minute for Modeligo and he scored again in the 16th minute. In between Michael's two points Diarmuid Henly had a point for Ballinacourty. Gary Hurney pointed a free for Ballinacourty in the 20th minute and Modeligo got the next three points Patrick Walsh and two from Michael Troy. Gary Hurney rounded off the first half scoring when he pointed in the 30th minute. At the break Modeligo led 0-8 to 0-4. Two pointed frees from Ballinacourty's Gary Hurney opened the second half and this was followed by a point from play for Jamie Troy and a pointed free by Michael Troy for Modeligo. Play was well contested and Ballinacourty added the next three points through Tiernan Murray, Gary Hurney(f) and Eoin Kiely. With 41 minutes gone Modeligo held a slender lead of one point

0-10 to 0-9. Michael Troy and Eoin Kiely exchanged points and then Pa Walsh and Sean O'Donovan stretched Modeligo's lead to three points with further scores Laurence Hurney had come on as a substitute for Ballinacourty and he reduced the deficit to two with a point in the 56th minute and the lead was down to one point by the 60th minute when Gary Hurney pointed. There were 2 minutes of injury time to play and this was a frantic period of play as Modeligo added 1-1 to Ballinacoury's 0-2 during this time. Firstly Sean Hennessey pounced for Modeligo's goal to put them four up and this was followed by two points from Ballinacourty's Eoin Kiely and Tiernan Murray. Modeligo substitute Paul Wright got the last score of an entertaining and close fought encounter when he slotted the ball over the bar to give Modeligo a three point victory. Modeligo: T. Walsh, N. O'Donovan, B. McCarthy, S. Hennessey (1-0), K. Hickey, S. O'Donovan (0-1), J. McGrath, J. Devine (0-2), R. Buckley, K. McCarthy, R. Reddy, M. Troy (0-6, 0-2fs), P. Walsh (0-2), J. Troy (0-1), S. Troy (0-1f). Subs. P. Wright (0-1) for K. Hickey.

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Ballinacourty: K. Dwane, D. Henley (0-1), G. Breen, T. Collins, E. Brackett, P. Lynch, A. Beresford (0-1), D. Hickey, S. Ahearne, J. Beresford, T. Murray (0-2), S. Cliffe, R. Ryan, G. Hurney (0-6, 0-3fs), E. Kiely (0-3). Subs. P. Power for R. Ryan, L. Hurney (0-1) for E. Brackett. Referee: Pat Casey (Affane).

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 June, 2018

Michael O’Gorman strikes twice JJ KAVANAGH AND SONS COUNTY SENIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE GROUP A Nire ………………………… 3-12; Stradbally …………………. 0-11. THIS senior football league game was played at the Ballymac venue on Saturday afternoon. Scores were very hard to come by in the opening quarter of this game and Nire started the stronger and had registered four wides by the time they struck for their first score when Michael O'Gorman finished to the back of the Stradbally net for his first goal after 6 minutes. He followed this with a point a minute later and Diarmuid Murphy had another point for Nire in the 9th minute. Stradbally's first score came when Eoin O'Brien pointed in the 13th minute and he repeated the feat again in the 15th minute. Daniel Weldon then got Stradbally's first point from play in the 16th minute. Ciaran Walsh pointed from a free for Nire 2 minutes later and Dylan Guiry got another point for Nire a minute later. Stradbally got the next three points from Paul Tobin and two from Eoin O'Brien. Diarmuid Murphy replied

with a point for Nire in the 25th minute and both sides exchanged points to leave the half time score Nire 1-6 Stradbally 0-7. Nire took over completely at the beginning of the second half and by the time Stradbally registered their first score of the second half in the 46th minute an Adam Finn point, Nire had added 2-4 to their tally. Michael O'Gorman goaled in the 38th minute and Craig Guiry had the other goal in the 42nd minute. Shane Ahearne pointed in the 47th minute from play and in the 55th minute from a placed ball. At the end of the game Nire had a comfortable victory on the scoreline Nire 3-12 Stradbally 0-11. Nire: J. Guiry, M. Moore, C. Mulcahy, A. Condon, C. Walsh (0-2, 0-1f), D. Ryan, D. Murphy

(0-4, 0-2fs), T. Guiry, Ml. O'Gorman (2-1), D. Nugent, E. Wall, Darren Guiry, K. Brazil (0-3, 0-2fs), Dylan Guiry (0-1), S. Mullins. Subs. C. Guiry (1-0) for Dylan Guiry, J. Ryan (0-1) for S. Mullins, D. O'Flynn for E. Wall. Stradbally: E. Cunningham, C. Cusack, K. Lawlor, L. Casey, T. Connors, T. Grey, P. Connors, S. Ahearne (0-2, 0-1f), R. Ahearne, G. Crowley, E. O'Brien (0-4, 0-2fs), D. Weldon (0-3), P. Tobin (0-1), M. Sweeney, C. Gough. Subs. J. Navin for L. Casey, A. Finn (0-1) for D. Weldon, N. Power for E. O'Brien. Referee: Pat Casey (Affane). In the other game in this Group A Portlaw suffered their second defeat in a week when An Rinn overwhelmed them by 7-13 to 2-3.

COUNTY SENIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE GROUP A LEAGUE TABLE

An Rinn Nire Gaultier Stradbally Brickeys Portlaw

p 4 4 3 4 3 4

w 4 2 2 2 0 0

d 0 1 0 0 1 0

l for 0 101 1 76 1 60 2 58 2 48 4 47

against dif 60 41 67 9 40 20 58 0 69 -21 96 -49

pts 8 5 4 4 1 0

Stradbally wins local derby JJ KAVANAGH AND SONS COUNTY JUNIOR FOOTBALL SENIOR ATTACHED CHAMPIONSHIP GROUP B Stradbally ……………….… 3-11; Kilrossanty …………………0-10. GOALS by Adam Finn, Stephen Keane and Nicky Power decided this local derby junor football championship game in Leamybrien last Friday evening. The Reds led by 2-5 to 0-4 at the break with their points being scored by Finn 2f, Chris Casey 1f, Patrick Casey and Damien Sheehan. Kilrossanty scored two first half points from play through Osgar De Paor and

Alan Quinn with Eoin Browne converting two frees. Stradbally won the second half by 1-6 to 0-6 against an improved home fifteen. Stephen Keane scoring 0-3, Chris Casey 0-2f and Cormac Gough 0-1. Eoin Browne was Kilrossanty’s leading scorer with four points in this half while Michael Hassett and Seamus Veale also found the target. This win puts the Reds on top of the Group table and likely to qualify along with Gaultuer who have two games in hand. Stradbally: Aidan Kirwan; Brendan Gough, Cathal Cusack,

Seathrun Kiersey; Patrick Casey, John Coffey, Jack Navin; Cormac Gough, Paddy Kiely; Nicky Power, Stephen Keane, Adam Finn; Damien Sheehan, Christopher Casey, Trevor Curran. Subs: John Halpin, Paddy Doyle, Robert Power, Mikey Kiely. Kilrossanty: Colin Dee; John Coade, Patrick Power, Eamonn Cooney; Ger Mooney, Seamus Veale, TJ Veale; Osgar De Paor, Michael Hassett; Eoin Houlihan, Ciaran Keating, Emmett Doherty; Eoin Browne, Alan Quinn, Eoin Browne. Referee: John Condon (An Rinn).

Ballinameela’s goals the difference Ballinameela ……………..… 4-6; Dungarvan ………………..…1-9. PLAYED in glorious sunshine in Ballinameela last Friday evening the home team kept their qualifying hopes alive with a 0-6 win over a Dungarvan side that had as much and even more of the play but who couldn’t transfer this into scores. Both teams scored ten times but it was the home side’s ability to raise green flags that carried the day for them. The winners led by 2-1 to 1-3 at half-time thanks to goals by Tom Kiely and Elliot Stackwood by 2-1 to 1-3 with Glen Power raising green for the Blues. An early second half goal and three good points by the same player, John Stack kept Ballinameela to the forefront. Dungarvan battled away and two points each by Gavin Power and Sean Ryan were added to with scores by Tadhg McCombe from the penalty spot and Liam Sheehan but the goals they required never materialised. Elliot Stackwood ensured the

two points for the home team with a goal and a point in the final minutes. Scorers – Ballinameela: Elliot Stackwood 2-3,John Stack 1-3 (2f),Tom Kiely 1-0. Dungarvan: Glen Power 1-1 (1’45’), Sean Ryan 0-3, Gavin Power 0-2, Ian Sheehan 0-1f, Tadhg McCombe 0-1f, Liam Sheehan 0-1. Ballinameela: Jason McGrath; Christy Troy, Darren Mulcahy, Sam Hallahan; James Ryan, Eamonn Walsh, Jack Griffin; Seamus Fletcher, Jack McGrath; Cian Horewood, John Stack, Aidan Ahearne; Tom Kiely, Jonathon Radley, Elliot Stackwood.

Referee Paddy Smith (Shamrocks) pictured with team captains Conor Hayes (Kilrossanty) on left and Sean Bourke (Clashmore/Kinsalebeg).

Clashmore/Kinsalebeg move into qualifying position CO. SF LEAGUE GROUP B Clashmore/Kinsalebeg …..3-10; Kilrossanty …………………1-12. Played on an excellently manicured Clashmore pitch last Tuesday week, the home side were full value for this win over visitors Kilrossanty. The winners began sharply when John Prendergast, Edmond O’Halloran and newcomer Brian Ramsey found the target before Eoghan Browne opened Kilrossanty’s account. O’Halloran confirmed the home side’s superiority with a 9th minute goal and a Brian Lynch minor left the home side coasting at 1-4 to 0-1. Kilrossanty eventually came to grips with the game and Pa Cunningham, Donal Fitzgerald and Michael Walsh all worked the scoreboard before Joshua Kay had the teams on level pegging with a well taken goal. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg recovered with three unanswered points per Brian Ramsey and man of the match Edmond O’Halloran, 0-2 (1f) with one of Kilrossanty’s best forwards Michael Walsh finishing the first half scoring, 1-7 to 1-5. The defining moments in this game arrived ten minutes into the second half when the home team struck for two major scores in quick succession. Kyle Roche set up Brian Lynch for goal number 2 and then Lynch turned provider for Sean Burke for a similar score.

After two earlier points by Edmond O’Halloran from frees and a pointed ‘45’ by Joshua Kay, this left the scoreboard reading 3-9 to 1-6. In fairness to the Comeragh men they won the remainder of the match by 0-6 to 0-1 but the goal they truly needed to close the gap on the board never materialised. Brian Lynch kicked Clashmore/Kinsalebeg’s final point while James Whyte (2), Joshua Kay (3f) and Michael Walsh from his left foot kept the scoreboard ticking for their side. This win puts the home team in a qualifying position on the league table as their football fortunes continue to improve this year. Scorers – Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg: Edmond O’Halloran 1-5 (3f, 1 ‘45’), Brian Lynch 1-2, Sean Bourke 1-0, Brian Ramsey 0-2, John Prendergast 0-1. Kilrossanty: Joshua Kay 1-4 (3f), Michael Walsh 0-3, James Whyte 0-2 each, Eoghan Browne, Donal Fitzgerald and Pa Cunningham 0-1 each. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg: Fintan

Walsh; Eric O’Connor, Colm Bourke, Conor Lynch; Shane Russell, Gavin Dower, Edmond O’Halloran; Sean Bourke (Capt), Jason Seward; Dean Russell, Killian O’Keeffe, Brian Ramsey; Cian Ryan, John Prendergast, Brian Lynch. Subs: James O’Leary, Mark Nugent, Kyle Roche, Ronan Fitzgerald. Kilrossanty: Paul Whyte; Eoin Houlihan, Pat Power, Ger Mooney; James Whyte, Conor Hayes (Capt.), Barry Prendergast; Darren Mulhearne, Martin Dunne; Donal Fitzgerald, Michael Walsh, Pa Cunningham; Alan Quinn, Joshua Kay, Eoghan Browne. Sub: Pa Whyte. Referee: Paddy Smith (Shamrocks). In the other two scheduled games in Group B, Ballinacourty and Clashmore / Kinsalebeg received walk-overs from Rathgormack and Ardmore respectively. Dungarvan will host Kilrossanty this Wednesday, May 30th at 8 p.m.

COUNTY SENIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE GROUP B LEAGUE TABLE p Ballinacourty 4 Clashmore 4 Rathgormack 4 Dún Garbhan 3 Kilrossanty 3 Deuglán Naofa 4

w 4 3 2 1 1 0

d l for 0 0 33 0 1 44 0 2 45 0 2 43 0 2 35 0 4 28

against 14 43 40 48 43 40

dif 19 1 5 -5 -8 -12

pts 8 6 4 2 2 0

Dungarvan: Craig Barry; Brendan Cullinane, Gavin Power, Jamie Cullinane; Aidan Kirwan, John Havens, Sean Hyslop; Jamie Hallahan, Ian Sheehan; Liam Sheehan, Tadhg McCombe, Joe Duggan; Sean Ryan, Glen Power, Stephen Donovan. Referee: Tommy Sullivan (Affane). THIS WEEK’S GAMES Group A: Brickeys v An Rinn. Rathgormack v Clashmore/Kinsalebeg. Group B: Gaultier v Ballinameela. Kilrossanty v Dungarvan. All games start at 7.30 p.m.

JJ KAVANAGH & SONS CO. JUNIOR B FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GROUP B LEAGUE TABLE p Stradbally 4 Gaultier 2 Ballinameela 3 Kilrossanty 2 Dún Garbhan 3

w 3 2 2 0 0

d 0 0 0 0 0

l for against 1 62 49 0 51 19 1 47 42 2 23 42 3 41 72

dif 13 32 5 -19 -31

pts 6 4 4 0 0

Presentation to Waterford Hurlers Fund. Sean Cleary, Manager and Noel Devereux, Dungarvan Credit Union presenting a cheque to Waterford Senior Hurling Manager, Derek McGrath towards the team’s training fund. Included is Tom Corcoran, Corporate Chairman Club Deise. [Sean Byrne]

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Gaelic Jottings Mounting injury list DEREK McGrath says Waterford has no-one to blame but themselves for their mounting injury list. After starting without Austin Gleeson and Pauric Mahony and losing Tadhg de Burca, Noel Connors, Darragh Fives and Barry Coughlan to injuries during Sunday's Munster SHC first round defeat to Clare, McGrath conceded that the Deise made have gone "a step too far" with their preparations. "The injuries we were faced with, maybe we were responsible for that ourselves. We tried to simulate championship-type intensity as much as possible in the run-up to the match and maybe, in doing that, we perhaps went a step too far," "Noel Connors was doing a very good job on Conor McGrath and then his back goes into spasm at half-time and he pulls a back muscle. Tadhg [de Búrca] looks like a collarbone issue. Barry [Coughlan] could have a broken hand. "Darragh Fives looks like a calf issue. Like a good racehorse, he gets really primed for the event. He just went all out today and subconsciously, when we lost Tadhg, he went even more all out. But that's the nature of championship and the carnage to assess will be difficult come the morning. Hopefully, there will be some positive X-rays."

Wanted Walsh Park IN an article in the Irish Examiner, Derek McGrath has revealed the Waterford camp were strongly opposed to their home games being moved from Walsh Park but elected not to publicise their views. The board deemed the Waterford city venue wasn’t available due to unfeasibly reduced capacity and made arrangements to stage their two games scheduled for Walsh Park against Tipperary and Cork in the Gaelic Grounds and Semple Stadium respectively. ‘’We could have created a media furore about our home grounds and we chose not to, as players and management. It’s well documented that we would have had the best advantage against Tipperary and Cork in Walsh Park, but I think when you come out and whinge about it and you moan, it puts unwarranted attention on yourself. You almost have to go with the flow. Contrary to pundits like Jackie Tyrrell who believe Walsh Park wouldn’t have suited Waterford’s style, McGrath argues their familiarity with the place would have benefitted his side. “I can see the points that are made but I still believe as management and players that if you have the opportunity to prepare your team in a place where you know you’re going to be playing, it’s an advantage. “Say for instance, we’ve had a five or six-week run-in, if you have that amount of time on a field you know exactly and can simulate everything to the degree that it becomes second nature, that’s the advantage. People are probably basing the Walsh Park idea on the fact we’ve played well in Croke Park when we’ve been there and Thurles and they are wide pitches but a reduced capacity would have been the preferred option for us. “When you’re away from home, it can build up a siege mentality and we’re fourth or fifth with the bookies and there’s a bit of freedom in our mindset so it works both ways. But we would prefer to be in Walsh Park. We weren’t going to make a big deal out of it because all of a sudden you’re making excuses and we haven’t made many excuses over the

five years. We want to keep that tangent going.” Starting with their visit to Cusack Park last Sunday, continuing this weekend when they face Tipperary in the Gaelic Grounds and returning there on June 10th to face Limerick, Waterford will set up their weekend base in the Radisson Hotel in Limerick. “We have mixed memories of the place as we were beaten by Galway but won against Clare and the year before we were beaten badly afterwards by Tipp in the Gaelic Grounds. There’s nothing magic about our arrangements but we’re using it as our base the morning of games and after the game. “People talk about the importance of recovery. It’s huge but for all the planning you still have to allow the psychological swing that can come with a loss or a victory and ensuring that you’re almost at zero all the time.”

Escaped suspensions MAURICE Shanahan was available to Waterford for Sunday’s Munster SHC clash with Clare despite being sent off in the county’s last competitive game.The Lismore man was up for selection even though he was shown a red card in the Déise’s Division 1A relegation play-off defeat to Cork in March. Shanahan was dismissed just 20 seconds after coming on in Páirc Uí Rinn for striking Cork defender Tim O’Mahoney. However, as Maurice’s sending off in Cork occurred in a relegation play-off, he was handed a two-week ban, not a match-based penalty. Match-based suspensions, in operation for the National League and Championship proper, are not applicable to games such as promotion/relegation play-offs or tournaments. The Official Guide reads: “A two weeks suspension for each non-applicable one match suspension shall be proposed/imposed in the same code and at the same level. Under the GAA’s disciplinary rules, inter-county National League and Championship in the same calendar year are considered one and the same thing with black cards, double yellows, and red cards carried on from the league into the SFC and SHCs. In 2013, Lar Corbett and JJ Delaney were expected to be suspended from their respective opening Championship games after they were sent off for striking each other in the Division 1 final. Corbett was due to miss the Munster semi-final against Limerick and Delaney the Leinster quarter-final date with Offaly. It was found, because of a disciplinary case surrounding Longford footballer Barry Gilleran the previous month, the rule linking bans between the competitions had expired and thus the Tipperary and Kilkenny men escaped punishment. The loophole was closed at Congress the next year.

Managers’ views • MICHAEL Ryan (Tipperary): "It wouldn't be in our DNA to give in or to accept it. We'll fight to the very end, to minute 72 of the fourth game or 73 or 74, whatever it takes. We will be working as hard as we possibly can trying to stay in this Championship. Same as the other four teams in Munster." "We always knew Tipp would have their purple patch as well and fair play to them. Look, the boys showed fantastic character, we could easily be coming out here with nothing, but we've another point on the board, especially away from home." • Micheal Donoghue (Galway): "You can see the confidence in their play and the team work in their play. It is not a

West Waterford Primary Schools Allianz Hurling & Camogie Finals 2018. Waterford Senior Hurler Conor Gleeson presents the Roinn E Camogie Cup to Kilbrien's Captain, Lucy Fraher. Included is Waterford Senior Hurler Stephen Bennett. [Sean Byrne]

surprise. The hurlers have been there the whole time. And they are obviously a hugely strong team and have an awful lot going for them." • Brian Cody (Kilkenny): "We were comprehensively beaten,""Galway were dangerous every time they had the ball and were on top in a lot of areas. That said, the scoreboard was never too unkind to us until the last seven or eight minutes. "When Walter scored that goal which was given as a free out, it would have brought it back to three points. "We were hanging on in a game without playing particularly well. "Galway are a strong team, are now in a strong position and proved today why they are All-Ireland champions." • Derek McGrath (Waterford): "Today is crazy, you couldn't write it really. We found it hard to fix everything because we just couldn't have foresaw, you try and cover every eventuality but you just couldn't plan for that." • Gerry O’Connor (Clare): "The crowd said it all as to John Conlon's performance. He got a standing ovation. But he has been immense for us in back-to-back games. He is in an unbelievable vein of form." • Kevin Martin (Offaly): "Obviously their heads are going to be down. They're very tired from a third game in a row. We're just going to have to try and get them back up on the horse again.’’

Stubborn challenge by minors For long periods, only a goal separated the Clare and Waterford minor hurling teams in Ennis, with Clare finding it difficult to brush off the stubborn challenge of the championship debutants. But a five point boost from their bench allied to a Mark Rodgers’ clinching goal ensured that Clare avoided any potential dogfight. Waterford started with full-forward

Kevin Mahony as a sweeper, a tactic that was soon discarded when Clare raided for two goals inside the opening eleven minutes to open up an eight point advantage. Waterford admirably bounced back off the ropes time and time again before the Clare substitutes Conor Hegarty and Robin Mounsey provided a freshness for the home side to eventually see off the brave Waterford challenge.

All-Ireland SFC qualifier first round draw Derry v Kildare. Meath v Tyrone. Louth v London. Wicklow v Cavan. Offaly v Antrim. Mayo v Limerick Westmeath v Armagh. Wexford v Waterford The first team drawn in each tie will have home advantage except where a Division 3 or 4 team from the current year's Allianz league was drawn against a Division 1 or 2 team. The Division 3 or 4 team will play at home which is why, for example, Mayo are away to the Treaty County. All matches will be required to finish on the day (weekend June 9th /10th) under the new Championship protocols.

Money in the Bank THE GAA has agreed a five-year extension to their sponsorship deal with AIB which will see the bank remain title sponsor of four competitions until 2023. AIB took over as primary sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship on a three-year-deal in 2015 after Ulster Bank and GAAGo previously adorned the hoardings, but will remain on board for another five-year term. The deal will also see the group further their association with the GAA’s club championships. They will remain title

sponsor of the Camogie Club Championships (an agreement first struck in 2013) and the men’s football and hurling championships. AIB first partnered with the GAA for the men’s All-Ireland Club Championships in 1991, so this five-year agreement will extend their relationship to 32 years.

Poc Fada THE 2018 Waterford Poc Fada will take place on Wednesday, 6th June in Mahon Falls. The U-16 starts at 6.30 p.m. and the senior Senior at 7 p.m. The winners of each event will go on to represent Waterford in the Munster Poc Fada in The Burren, Co. Clare on Saturday, 16th June. Each participant is required to have 1 person with them to act as a marker. Entries to be sent to Eoin Breathnach by Tuesday, 5th June. Clubs are allowed enter more than one player if they wish.

Scór Na Seachtaine TONY Kelly’s 71st minute point for Clare in the Munster senior hurling championship against Waterford in Ennis lat Sunday.

Fraher Field Classics THIS week’s Fraher Field Classics, courtesy of the editor of the Dungarvan Observer and from the pen of John A. Murphy features the 1968 Munster Senior Hurling Championship game between Waterford and Clare in Thurles which ended in a draw 1-12 to 2-9.

Sympathy THE Observer extends its sincere sympathy to the family of Finn McCarthy of Tallow who died recently.

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Shamrocks ladies claim their first ever U-16 County title SHAMROCKS LADIES FOOTBALL CLUB NOTES U-16 COUNTY FINAL Shamrocks ……………….…4-7; St. Annes …………………… 1-3. SHAMROCKS Ladies claimed the clubs first ever County U16 Championship last Saturday evening after a hard fought victory over a very good St Annes team at a warm and humid Ballinameela. When both teams played in April there was very little between the sides and this was the case again on Saturday evening. It took a late flourish in the final quarter from the Shamrocks girls to eventually see off a stubborn and resolute St. Anne’s team. After a tentative start from both teams St Annes opened the scoring with a point in the third minute following a well worked move and the girls from Dunhill were having the better of the early exchanges. The movement and skill of the St. Annes girls was causing problems but they were finding the Shamrocks defense difficult to break down, in particular the ever reliable Amy O’Brien at full back and Doireann Ormonde at left half back were getting the better of the main St Annes scoring threats. It was nine minutes before Shamrocks opened their tally, and not for the first time in this campaign it came from the boot of Aobhla Motherway. A run through the middle from Catherine Hynes led to a pass to Aobhla who made no mistake to finish to the net from 13 yards. This was then followed by a point from Jessica McSweeney before St. Annes replied with a point of their own. Shamrocks were now getting on top and when Aobhla Motherway fed the ball to Joanne Lonergan a cool finish from close range resulted in another Shamrocks goal. In between Shamrocks had missed a penalty and a great goal chance had narrowly went wide, but finished the half strongly with points from Catherine Hynes and Aobhla Motherway to leave the halftime score Shamrocks 2-04 St. Annes 0-02. At the beginning of the second half both teams exchanged points before we needed a save from Leanne Costigan to prevent a

Shamrocks Ladies U-16 team, mentors and young supporters celebrate their 4-7 to 1-3 win over St. Anne’s.

certain St Annes goal. However St. Annes eventually broke through the Shamrocks rearguard minutes later to rifle a goal into the bottom corner of the net. The momentum had now swung back with St Annes as the deficit had been reduced to five points. This Shamrocks side had been there before and didn’t panic, and swiftly responded with points from Catherine Hynes and Aobhla Motherway to extend their lead again. Then came the pivotal score in the game when a lung bursting run from midfielder Rachel Rachel found her bearing down on the St. Annes goal. Just as Rachel got her shot away the St. Annes fullback made a despairing tackle to foul the Shamrocks player, but the ball had nestled in the back of the net and the advantage and goal was correctly awarded by the referee. That goal inspired the Shamrocks girls and deflated a possible St. Annes comeback as the game entered the final quarter. In the closing minutes Aobhla Motherway broke in for another goal and a superb point from Caithlin Pratt saw this young Shamrocks side claim their first County Title at the U-16 grade.

Final Score Shamrocks 4-7; St. Annes 1-03. After the game Waterford LGFA County Chairperson Rosemary Fennell presented the trophy to Shamrocks Ladies captain Leanne Costigan. These girls deserve great credit for another superb performance last Saturday evening, finishing the campaign unbeaten. In goals Leanne Costigan gave her usual confident and assured performance. Outside her Amy O’Brien gave a player of the match performance, ably assisted by the cool headed Ellen Ryan and Abbey Morrissey in the corners. The halfback line of Anna McDonnell, Anna Stewart and Doireann Ormonde were all outstanding, particularly in the opening quarter when St Annes were on top in other parts of the pitch. At midfield Rachel Roche came thundering into the game in the second half, and scored the vital third goal. Olivia Mason covered every inch of the pitch and closed out the game in her more favoured sweeper position. The half forward line of Joanne Lonergan, Catherine Hynes and Jessica McSweeney all contributed with important scores and their running caused the St.

Annes defense untold problems. At full forward Aobhla Motherway finished with a tally of 2-2 and Kate Sheehan and Caitlin Pratt in both corners, ran the St Annes defense ragged. Substitutes Meadhbh Ormonde, Emma Roche, Abbie Ahern and Olivia Forbes were all introduced in the second half and made huge contributions throughout the campaign. Finally, a big thanks to the great support the girls received last Saturday evening. It was really appreciated and deserving of a fantastic group of girls! Team: Leanne Costigan (Capt), Abbey Morrissey, Amy O’Brien, Ellen Ryan, Anna McDonnell, Anna Stewart, Doireann Ormonde, Olivia Mason, Rachel Roche, Jessica McSweeney, Catherine Hynes, Joanne Lonergan, Caithlin Pratt, Aobhla Motherway, Kate Sheehan, Emma Roche, Meadhbh Ormonde, Abbie Ahern, Olivia Forbes. U-12 LEAGUE Our U-12s began their U-12 League (Western Group) campaign last Saturday morning in Knockanore against Ballyduff. With confidence high after their exploits in the Community Games finals the previous week we opened the scor-

ing with a goal from Bronagh Motherway which was followed by another from Deirdre Roche. Then came the score of the game when a Caoimhe Whelan pass was gathered by corner forward Lily Roche. With plenty still to do Lily unleashed an unstoppable shot into the top corner of the net. Ballyduff to their credit hit back with some brilliant points but were finding Eimer Lenihan and KateLynn O’Neill in top form in the Shamrocks full back line. In the second half goalkeeper Rhona Casey switching to full forward added a brace of goals and further efforts from Olivia Forbes and Deirdre Roche saw us finish out the game in impressive fashion. Our next game is away to Ballysaggart with a date and time to be confirmed. Team: Rhona Casey, Eimear Lenihan, KateLynn O’Neill, Amber Neville, Olivia Forbes, Roisin Hunt, Lucy Donnelly, Kate MacIntosh, Niamh Spillane (capt) Caoimhe Whelan, Deirdre Roche, Bronagh Motherway, Lily Roche, Ava Moloney, Ava Chambers Aoibhlinn Butler U-14 CHAMPIONSHIP Our U-14s play their next Championship game at home to Brickies/Kilrossanty this Friday

evening at 6.30 p.m. in Knockanore. UNDER 8S/U-10S Our U-8s and U-10s will travel to Ballyduff next Saturday morning to play Ballyduff in practice games. The U-8s and U-10s Summer blitzes will start on Saturday, June 16th, and will continue every month up until September. PRIMARY SCHOOL CAMOGIE FINALS Congratulations to the girls from Scoil Mhuire Tallow who won their Western Primary School Camogie final last Wednesday evening in Dungarvan. Hard luck to the Knockanore NS girls who were just pipped at the end by An Rinn. Also, well done to Niamh Spillane who put in a great performance at the Primary Game in Ennis last Sunday. CLUB GEAR We received delivery of our club gear last week and it was distributed before the games last weekend. Any girls who ordered jerseys, zip tops, shapers, togs/socks, etc., can receive their gear at training/games over the next few weeks. If anyone missed the last order we can put in another order for delivery in a few weeks’ time.

FOOTBALLERS FOR THE FUTURE

David Butler (Naomh Brid).

Lachlan Donnolly (Brickey Rangers).

Seanie Flavin (Naomh Brid).

Jamie Coonan (Brickey Rangers).

Alex Petit (Naomh Brid).

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Electric Ireland Munster Minor Hurling Championship Round 2

Minors lose out to strong Clare team Clare ……………………....... 3-21; Waterford ………………....... 2-14. OVERALL Waterford played well in their first minor championship outing of 2018 in Ennis last Sunday but they came up against a Clare side that like their seniors were playing at home and required a win after their defeat to Cork the previous week. Gary Morahan’s charges were on the backfoot throughout this game but they fought valiantly to stay in touch and this they commendably achieved up to the 57th minute when the scoreline read 2-18 to 2-14 in favour of the Banner. A four point defeat would have been a just result for this Waterford side but the home side turned the screw in added time to add 1-3 on to their tally and so inflict a 0-10 defeat on their guests to Cusack Park. After a shaky first twenty minutes Waterford’s defence came to terms with their opposing forwards but inaccurate clearances throughout this very enjoyable encounter negated this good work, kept them under pressure and gave Clare further scoring opportunities. As in the senior game Waterford’s substitutes played quite well with Butlerstown’s Christopher Kavanagh and An Ghaeltacht’s Oisin O Ceallaigh playing very well when introduced while the dependable Michael Kiely from Abbeyside was a loss at wing back when forced to retire due to injury. The Deise side had a lot of preparation done for this game and you could see this in their play but Clare are a formidable outfit who could well have a say in the destination of championship honours. Ardmore’s Ciaran Keating opened the scoring as early as 32 seconds in with a fine point from

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play with Clare’s Darragh Healy replying from a placed ball on two minutes. Centre forward Paddy Leavy from Ballygunner shot seven points in total and his first and only one from play gave the Deise youngsters a short lived lead as Clare took over on the scoreboard. Full forward Keelan Guyler levelled matters and then Jack Minogue and Shane Meehan got the ball rolling for the Banner with further scores. When Clare’s marquee player Mark Rodgers was fouled in front of goal in the 8th minute, Guyler dispatched the sliotar to the net and Rodgers followed up one minute later with Clare’s second major score, 2-4 to 0-3 and major questions were being asked of the Deise side’s resolve. In fairness to them they answered in style and playing a fine brand of hurling they came right back into contention. Midfielder Aidan Organ, who scored 0-2 overall and was unlucky to be substituted in the final quarter, sliced open the Clare defence with a solo run before offloading the sliotar to Caolan Mac Craith for Waterford’s opening goal. Ciaran Keating, his second score, and Organ pointed and with eighteen minutes on the clock Waterford were back in contention at 2-5 to 1-5. However, anytime Waterford got close to Clare, the home side responded aided unfortunately by wayward Waterford clearances and passes and William Halpin and Mark Rodgers, the latter with a contender for score of the match, stretched the winner’s lead once again before Christopher Kavanagh and Paddy Leavy hauled them back in by the 25th minute, 2-7 to 1-7. The trend of the game was truly set at this stage with Clare regularly opening up a lead and Waterford

closing it but never getting nearer than a goal before the winner’s would open up again. The winners nabbed two of the final three scores of the half via William Halpin and Shane Meehan with Deise captain Paddy Leavy slotting over his fifth point in this period, 2-9 to 1-9. All of Clare’s starting forwards scored in the first half and four of Waterford’s exampling essential differences between the teams. SWITCHES MADE Waterford management introduced Cois Bhride’s Sean Henley for Rory Furlong at half time with Gavin Fives moving to full back. Oisin O Ceallaigh replaced Oisin O’Gorman at wing forward while centre back Cian Wadding, who played very well throughout, missed a good opportunity to get his side off to a positive second half start on the scoreboard. Clare were the opposite, Keelan Guyler (f) and William Halpin’s third point extended their lead and while Waterford were defending very well, time and time again clearances were below standard and ended up on Clare hurleys. Guyler’s third pointed free had Clare six points to the good by the 34th minute but again the young Deise side showed commendable resolve and minors per Caolan Mac Craith, Paddy Leavy (f) and Oisin O Ceallaigh had the scoreboard reading 2-12 to 1-12 and 41 minutes played. Waterford scorned another opportunity to better their three point deficit but as per game tradition at this stage, Clare forged further ahead again with sub Conor Hegarty and wing back Darragh Healy (f) dissecting the posts. The spirit in this Waterford side surfaced once again with Paddy Leavy (f) and a contender for score of the match by Aidan Organ replying,

Waterford's Oisin Ó Ceallaigh in action with Clare's Conor Carrig during their Munster Minor Championship played in Ennis. [Maurice Hennebry] 2-14 to 1-14 and 47 minutes played. The Deise boys seemed to tire somewhat from this point on and Clare struck over three unanswered scores noticeably via subs Robin Mounsey (2) and Hegarty again. Waterford sub Oisin O Ceallaigh also proved influential when he made a great run to supply James Power for a badly re-

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quired goal in the 57th minute, 2-18 to 2-14 but this proved to be his side’s final visit to the scoreboard. For Clare Darragh Healy pointed his third free, man of the match Mark Rodgers pounced for his second goal on the call of normal time and he and Conor Hegarty finished off the scoring in added time with white flags. Clare were, of course, deserving winners while Waterford didn’t deserve a 0-10 defeat, however, it won’t be any easier this Sunday against Tipperary in Limerick in what should be a home fixture on some other day of the week in Walsh Park. Clare’s Top Three: Mark Ramsey, Dylan McMahon, Darragh Healy. Waterford’s Top Three: Cian Wadding, Gavin Fives, Paddy Leavy. Observer’s Man of the Match: Mark Ramsey. Number of Scorers: Clare 9. Waterford 7. Scores From Play: Clare 2-15. Waterford 2-8. Frees For: Clare 13. Waterford 10. Wides: Clare 7. Waterford 5. Score of the Match: Aidan Organ’s 47th minute point for Waterford. Scorers for Clare: Mark Rodgers 2-3; Kealan Guyler 1-4 (1-0 Pen, 3f); Darragh Healy (3f), Conner Hegarty 0-3 each; William Halpin, Shane Meehan, Robin Mounsey 0-2 each; Jack Minogue, Aidan Moriarty 0-1 each Scorers for Waterford: Paddy Leevy 0-7 (6f); Caolan MacCraith 1-1; James Power 1-0; Ciaran Keating, Aidan Organ 0-2 each; Christopher Kavanagh, Oisin Ó Ceallaigh 0-1 each Clare: 1. Cillian O’Brien

(Clonlara); 2. Jack Enright (Newmarket-on-Fergus), 3. Adam Mungovan (St Joseph’s Doora/Barefield), 4. Mike Gough (Smith O’Brien’s); 22. Conor Carrig (Wolfe Tones); 6. Dylan McMahon (Clonlara); 7. Darragh Healy (Clarecastle); 9. Fionn Slattery (Bodyke), 10. Aidan Moriarty (Clonlara), 14. Kealan Guyler (Inagh-Kilnamona), 11. Gearoid O’Grady (Kilmaley), 12. William Halpin (Tulla); 13. Mark Rodgers (Scariff), 17. Jack Minogue (Bodyke), 15. Shane Meehan (Banner). Subs: 8. Jason Griffin (InaghKilnamona) for Slattery (21), 18. Conner Hegarty (Inagh-Kilnamona) for Minogue (40), 5. Tony Butler (St Joseph’s Doora/Barefield) for Carrig (46), 21. Robin Mounsey (Ruan) for O’Grady (51), 24. Paddy Donnellan (Broadford) for Enright (63). Waterford: 1. Dean Beecher (Tallow); 2. Gavin Fives (Cappoquin), 3. Rory Furlong (Roanmore), 4. Jack Ó Floinn (An Rinn); 5. Sam Fitzgerald (Clashmore/Kinsalebeg), 6. Cian Wadding (Roanmore), 7. Michael Kiely (Abbeyside); 8. Ryan Tierney (Ferrybank), 9. Aidan Organ (Brickey Rangers); 10. Ciaran Keating (Ardmore); 11. Paddy Leevy (Ballygunner); 12. Oisin O’Gorman (Lismore); 13. Caolan MacCraith (An Rinn); 14. Kevin Mahony (Ballygunner), 15. James Power (Clonea). Subs: 22. Christopher Kavanagh (Butlerstown) for Kiely (17, inj), 17. Oisin Ó Ceallaigh (An Rinn) for O’Gorman (HT), 23. Sean Henley (Tallow) for Furlong (HT), 18. Gavin Corbett (Ballygunner) for Organ (50). Referee: John McCormack (Tipperary)

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Munster Senior Hurling Championship Round 2

Disastrous day for Déise hurlers CHAMPIONSHIP THREATENING INJURIES TO KEY PLAYERS Clare ………………………... 2-27; Waterford …………………... 2-18. WATERFORD’S senior hurling championship prospects are very much on the line after their first game in the Munster senior hurling championship for a variety of reasons. Apart from a resounding victory by the home side Clare in Cusack Park Ennis last Sunday, serious injuries to Tadhg De Burca, Darragh Fives, Noelie Connors and Barry Coughlan and a red card picked up by team captain Kevin Moran causes serious concern in the Waterford camp ahead of this Sunday’s game against Tipperary in the new style condensed championship. Derek McGrath’s charges started well and led by 1-4 to 0-3 after nine minutes but disaster struck in the 14th minute when key defender Tadhg De Burca had to retire with a serious shoulder injury and one calamity after another ensued to leave the Deise a well beaten and depleted outfit long before the final whistle. An announced attendance of 13,736 watched the home team put their championship campaign back on track in Cusack Park while serious doubts now exist about Waterford’s capabilities of qualifying for the latter stages of the championship. Now more than ever the loss of home games is critical and especially ahead of this Sunday’s game versus Tipperary in Limerick which doesn’t give us any advantage. After losing to Cork, the importance of a home venue to Clare last Sunday was paramount and they grabbed the opportunity with both hands. Before any ball was struck in Ennis, the Deise side was on the back foot with Austin Gleeson and Pauric Mahony unfit to play. Tadhg De Burca landed a mighty point from play after just 24 seconds and

Clare’s wing back David Fitzgerald replied within the first minute also. Maurice Shanahan was wide with a very scoreable free before Conor Gleeson and Jamie Shanahan traded minors. Clare’s Peter Duggan, who finished the game with a tally of 1-10 from placed balls, gave the Banner the lead for the first time with Philip Mahony restoring equilibrium ahead of a timely boost for the visitors when Tom Devine set up Maurice Shanahan or the game’s first green flag with 8.55 on the clock. Waterford looked the sharper side at this stage and Shanahan (f) extended his team’s lead to 1-4 to 0-3 before Tadhg De Burca picked up his match ending injury to be replaced by Colm Roche of the Shamrocks. DUBIOUS PENALTY Kevin Moran had a goal effort stopped in the 17th minute with a point also an option and Clare went up the field immediately and turned their fortunes around. Man of the Match John Conlon was fouled initially outside the ‘21’ and referee Paud O’Dwyer from Carlow gave the advantage and when fouled a second time inside the ‘21’ called for a penalty instead of bringing the play back to the initial foul. Penalty expert Peter Duggan made no mistake with the penalty and a score one minute later by Conor McGrath had the teams level for the fourth time at 1-4 each. Jack Dillon edged the Deise in front in the 19th minute but it proved to be Waterford’s last time ahead as the loss of Tadhg De Burca was being felt and Clare took over completely. Jamie Shanahan and Shane O’Donnell had scores on the board by the 21st minute and though Maurice Shanahan replied with a pointed free, John Conlon’s 23rd minute goal set up Clare to open daylight between the sides.

Waterford's Tom Devine gets away from Clare's Cathal Malone As well as poor refereeing, Waterford’s indiscipline was a feature and Peter Duggan struck three pointed frees by the 32nd minute and their influential midfielder Colm Galvin one from play, 2-10 to 1-6. Though the game was still in its first moiety, it was clear at this point that the home side would win even though Waterford scored three of the remaining four points via Tom Devine, Maurice Shanahan and Kevin Moran with a singular reply by former hurler of the year Tony Kelly, 2-11 to 1-9. CHANGES ON DEISE SIDE The injured Noelie Connors didn’t return for the second half, being replaced by Stephen Bennett and Shane McNulty coming back into defence. Michael Walsh was re-

placed by DJ Foran with three of the allowed five substitutions now used. Three minutes into the new half, matters got worse for Waterford when Darragh Fives had to leave the field injured and Clare were further ahead with a brace of points by Tony Kelly and a first minor by John Conlon, 2-14 to 1-9. Tommy Ryan who came on for Darragh Fives, gave Waterford some temporary hope with a 41st minute goal and he and Stephen Bennett showed that they were capable of playing from the start. Stephen O’Keeffe made a great save from Clare centre back David McInerney one minute later but Waterford’s woes were compounded further when a hand injury saw Barry Coughlan exit the play to

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be replaced by his clubmate Ian Kenny. With so many disasters befalling the visitors, they were doing quite well to be just 0-5 in arrears at 2-14 to 2-9 but worse was to follow when team captain Kevin Moran was red carded in the 48th minute. Clare opened up an 0-11 lead by the 59th minute with Waterford’s system of play facilitating many of these scores. With just two forwards in the full line to three Clare backs, goalie Donal Tuohy had a choice of who to hit short puck outs to and the resultant long delivery to an injury shredded Deise defence produced many of these scores. The biggest question over Waterford’s system of play is their skeleton forward line chasing shad-

ows from puck-outs and being outnumbered in this sector and Clare took full advantage. Further Waterford indiscipline saw Peter Duggan’s pointed free tally rise while others such as John Conlon and Tony Kelly also added to their scores. A positive on the Deise side was the display of Stephen Bennett and Tommy Ryan while other noted scorers such as Mikey Kearney, Brian O’Halloran, Patrick Curran, Brian O’Halloran and Patrick Curran were unable to get onto the field as the five substitutions had been used. In fairness to those on the field they battled away against huge odds and scores were delivered by Jamie Barron, Stephen Bennett, Tommy Ryan, DJ Foran, Jake Dillon and Maurice Shanahan the latter from placed balls. However, if ever a team deserved to win a game it was Clare on this occasion and their 0-9 winning margin wasn’t any way flattering. We should be welcoming Tipperary to a full house in Walsh Park on Sunday whatever that would be but instead we are back on the road to Limerick, a negative for us before we start at all. COMMON SENSE Hopefully, someone who has done a traffic management course in Limerick County Council will realise that there is no need for traffic lights in Oola which held up match traffic considerably last week. Looking closely at the very minor road works in the village it was clear that the cones were too far out on the road from the footpath preventing the normal run of two lanes of traffic. With Tipperary support also using this route Sunday could be a long day for travellers from the Deise both off and on the field. Clare’s Top Three: John Conlon, Tony Kelly, Peter Duggan. Waterfor’d Top Three: Stephen

Bennett, Maurice Shanahan, Tommy Ryan. Observer’s Man of the Match: John Conlon. Number of Scorers: Clare 9. Waterford 11. Scores From Play: Clare 1-17. Waterford 2-12. Frees For: Clare 13. Waterford 17. Wides: Clare 8. Waterford 4. Score of the Match: Tony Kelly’s 71st minute point from play for Clare. Clare: Donal Tuohy; Jack

Browne, David McInerney, Patrick O'Connor; David Fitzgerald (0-1), Conor Cleary, Jamie Shanahan (0-2); Colm Galvin (0-2), Cathal Malone; Peter Duggan (1-10, 1-0 Pen, 0-9f, 0-1'65), Tony Kelly (0-6), David Reidy (0-1); Conor McGrath (0-1), John Conlon (1-3), Shane O'Donnell (0-1) Subs: Podge Collins for McGrath (60), Seadna Morey for Malone (64), Niall Deasy for Reidy (65), Mikey O'Neill for O'Donnell (67), Daragh Corry for Conlon (68) Waterford: Stephen O'Keeffe;

Barry Coughlan, Shane Fives, Noel Connors; Philip Mahony (0-1), Tadhg de Burca (0-1), Darragh Fives; Jamie Barron (0-1), Conor Gleeson (0-1); Kevin Moran (0-1), Maurice Shanahan (1-6, 0-6f), Jake Dillon (0-02); Michael Walsh, Tom Devine (0-1), Shane McNulty Subs: Colm Roche for de Burca (14, inj), Stephen Bennett (0-2) for Connors (HT, inj), DJ Foran (0-1) for Walsh (HT), Tommy Ryan (1-1) for D. Fives (38, inj), Ian Kenny for Coughlan (45, inj) Referee: Paud O'Dwyer (Carlow)

Tempers become frayed in Ennis in the 48th minute as a Clare player is spread-eagled on the ground following which Kevin Moran received his marching orders.

The injured Tadhg De Burca is attended to on the sideline in Ennis by Doctor Brendan McCann and team management before being replaced due to a shoulder injury.

Waterford's Maurice Shanahan is tackled by Clare's Conor Cleary

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Waterford full back Barry Coughlan is escorted from the field with a suspected broken hand after an injury received in the 45th minute.

Waterford senior hurling team who were defeated by Clare on Sunday last.

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Waterford players stand for the National Anthem before their Munster senior hurling championship game v Clare in Ennis.

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DUNGARVAN WESTERN DIVISION 3 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS 2018. Back Row: Left to Right: Chris McGovern, Manager, Mark Loftus, Camelollo, Fionn Nagle, Kyle Healy, Kevin Collins, Gavin Christopher Captain, Shea Cullinan, Brian Curran, Sean Galvin, Dermot Callagahan, selector, Pat Curran, selector. Front Row: Left to right: Jacob Dalton, Leon Lannon, James Maye, Eddie Burke, Gabriel McGovern, Michael Burke, Darragh Healy, Eoin O’Callaghan, Thomas Geary, Matthew Coles.

West Waterford Primary Schools Allianz Hurling & Camogie Finals 2018. Waterford Senior Hurler Conor Gleeson presents the Roinn B Hurling Cup to Tallow's Captain, Jake Henley. Included is Waterford Senior Hurler Stephen Bennett. [Sean Byrne]

Dungarvan are Western Under 14 Division 3 Football Champions WESTERN BOARD RESULTS Dungarvan ……………….… 3-6; St. Olivers ………………...… 2-2. DUNGARVAN won their first under 14 title in quite some time when their Division 3 footballers finished strongly to defeat a good St. Olivers team in the Fraher Field last Saturday morning. Olivers got a great start to the game when Shane O’Donnell scored an early goal and Dungarvan’s luck didn’t seem to be in when a penalty kick by Mark Loftus came back off the crossbar. However, Loftus returned to score 1-1 to give the Blues the lead before Aidan Mansfield levelled the game with a fine score.

Dungarvan’s Kyle Healy set up Fionn Nagle for a great goal to take the lead at half time by 2-1 to 1-1. The deadly accurate Mark Loftus pointed his second free on the restart but when Harry O’Donovan set up Ben Buckley for Olivers second goal, the game was back in the melting pot at 2-2 to 2-1. The next score was always going to be vital and Kyle Healy showed great leadership to kick two fine points from play to put the winners 2-4 to 2-1 in front with ten minutes to play. Daniel Buckley replied for St. Olivers with their final score but the

remainder of the game belonged to the young blues with Kyle Healy scoring a peach of a goal followed by white flags by Mark Loftus and Fionn Nagle to run out worthy winners against good opposition. PRESENTATION Dungarvan captain Gavin Christopher received the championship shield from Bord Na n-Og Chairman Tom Cronin amid great excitement. Scorers – Dungarvan: Mark Loftus 1-3 (2f), Kyle Healy 1-2, Fionn Nagle 1-1. St. Olivers: Shane O’Donnell and Ben Buckley 1-0 each, Aidan Mansfield and Daniel Buckley 0-1 each.

McGrath’s Newsagents MITCHEL STREET, DUNGARVAN 058-41661 Newspapers • Sweets • General Grocery MISSED CHANCES PROVE COSTLY Championship: Munster Junior Football Championship. Venue: Clonmel. Date: Saturday, 30th May, 1998. Half-time score: Tipperary 0-6; Waterford 1-1. Full-time score: Tipperary 0-9; Waterford 1-5. Waterford scorers: G. Walsh (1-0), P. Fitzgerald (0-2), T. Corcoran, J. Power and B. Arrigan (0-1) each. Waterford Team: A. Kirwan; B. Whelan, A. Power, D. Crotty; D. Ryan, P. Walsh, A. Ronayne; A. Ahearne, E. Burke; T. Cosgrave, G. Walsh, F. Halpin; N. O’Connor, G. Power, P. Fitzgerald. Subs: B. Arrigan for O’Connor; J. Power for Halpin. Youghal Road, Dungarvan, Co Waterford. 087 2674890 Dungarvanstatoil@cablesurf.com

FORDE’S DAYBREAK FORECAST CORNER Last Week’s Forecasts: 12 Forecasts. 9 Correct. 3 Incorrect. Success Rate: 75%. This Week’s Forecasts: Munster SHC: Tipperary v (Waterford). Munster MHC: Tipperary v (Waterford). Co. SFL: Gaultier v (Brickeys), Kilrossanty v (Dungarvan). Co. J’B’FL: Gaultier v (Ballinameela), Rathgormack v (Clashmore/Kinsalebeg), Kilrossanty v (Dungarvan), Nire v (Brickeys). West J’B’H: Fourmilewater v (Dungarvan). West J’C’H: Kilgobinet v (Shamrocks), Cappoquin v (Ballysaggart). Abbeyside v (Melleray), Modeligo v (Clashmore/Kinsalebeg). To Date: 186 Forecasts. 131 Correct. 55 Incorrect. Success Rate: 70.4%

This week’s games THE County senior football league continues this week with wins predicted for Gaultier over Brickeys in Bushy Park on Saturday at 5 pm and Kilrossanty over Dungarvan this Wednesday evening in the Dungarvan club grounds at 8 pm. In the junior senior attached championship the pick of the games which are all being played

at 7.30 pm on Friday is the Nire v Brickeys in Bushy Park with the Nire favoured to win. In the other games Gaultier and Kilrossanty should taste success against Ballinameela and Dungarvan respectively while the Rathgormack v Clashmore / Kinsalebeg encounter could go down to the wire.

AND FIXTURES RESULTS Radley Engineering Intermediate Football: Modeligo 1-14; Ballinacourty 0-14 Lawlors Hotel Junior A Football: Shamrocks 0-12; Affane 0-11 Old Parish 4-18; Kilgobinet 0-13 FIXTURES Monday, 4th June, 2018 The Local Bar Junior B Hurling Championship (Re-Fixture): Fourmilewater v Dungarvan 2.00 pm in Colligan The Local Bar Junior C Hurling Championship: Kilgobinet v Shamrocks 2.00 pm in Cappoquin Cappoquin v Ballysaggart 2.00 pm in Lismore Melleray v Abbeyside 2.00 pm in Bushy Park Clashmore Kinsalebeg v Modeligo 2.00 pm in Aglish.

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Dungarvan: Darragh Healy, Sean Galvin, Kevin Collins, Eddie Burke, Eoin O’Callaghan, Matthew Coles, Gavin Christopher (Capt.), Mark Loftus, Brian Curran, Gabriel McGovern, Kyle Healy, Leon Lannon, Fionn Nagle, Shea Cullinan, Michael Burke, James May, Thomas Geary, Camelo Crivello, Martin Downey. St. Olivers: Ryan Cahill, Aidan Mansfield, Paddy Osbourne, Joe Cotter, Ronan Mansfield, Dylan Troy, Andrew O’Connor (Capt.), Kieran Sheridan, Daniel Buckley, Ben Buckley, Eoin Hally, Jack Mulhall, Michael McGrath, Noah Quilty, Shane O’Donnell, Harry O’Donovan. Referee: Brendan Breen (Stradbally).

In junior ‘B’ hurling Fourmilewater and Dungarvan could be a close game in Cappoquin on Bank Holiday Monday while in the ‘C’ grade victories are forecasted for Abbeyside v Melleray, Cappoquin v Ballysaggart, Modeligo v Clashmore/Kinsalebeg and Kilgobinet v Shamrocks.

Club Focus Wednesday, 27th May, 2018. LADIES FOOTBALL LEAGUE FINAL

Waterford hang on in cliff-hanger Waterford 3-10; Clare 4-6. OVER the years Ladies Football has produced many cliff-hanger finishes, games of fluctuating fortunes. None more so than Sunday’s League final between Waterford and Clare at Tipperary Town. Fifty minutes of Waterford domination, followed by a late surge from Clare that saw them almost turn a fifteen point deficit into victory. It was heart-stopping stuff. Over the year’s Waterford have proven to be the comeback team, on one occasion turning defeat into victory. On this occasion it was almost the reverse and the Deise girls were relieved to hear the final whistle. A fairly strong breeze blew towards the country goal at Sean Treacy Park and Waterford dominated the early exchanges but shot four wides before Geraldine O’Ryan scored three consecutive points between the 7th and 12th minutes. A rare Clare breakaway in the 13th minute ended up in the Waterford net after confusion in defence. But Waterford recovered quickly and Aine Wall (twice) and Catriona Casey (free) restored the three point advantage. Midfield supremacy by Olivia Condon and Catriona Casey saw the Waterford forwards get a plentiful supply of the ball which they didn’t always put to good use. The Waterford defence easily coped with sporadic Clare attackers and Geraldine O’Ryan’s 21st minute

goal, followed by a point 3 minutes later, gave a true reflection of the play. Sylvia O’Brien closed the first half scoring with a Clare point. With the wind at their backs Waterford expected a Clare onslaught, but it was Waterford who continued to dominate with a Mary O’Donnell point. After ten scoreless minutes Geraldine O’Ryan scored a brilliant goal. Clare Ryan and Martina O’Ryan tacked on points and Clare appeared to have no answer. A magnificent weaving run by Geraldine O’Ryan set up Mary O’Donnell for a great goal in the 51st minute. Waterford were 15 points ahead and cruising. Then came the Clare rally. Midfielders Eithne Morrissey and Anne Ryan stormed into the game. Ryan kicked a point and Majella Griffin slammed home a goal. Waterford definitely panicked and Clare took full advantage. They scored 3-5 in a twelve minute spell, including injury time, Ryan scoring two goals. Indeed it took a brilliant save by injured goalkeeper Sarah Hickey when she deflected a Sylvia O’Brien piledriver over the bar in the 63rd minute to save Waterford. The kickout brought the final whistle and huge relief for Waterford. Waterford owed much to Sarah Hickey’s late save, the defence played well for a long time with Paula Walsh, Siobhan O’Regan and Noirin Walsh prominent. Midfield did well until that late fade out but the attack never hit the high spots they achieved against Monaghan. Geraldine O’Ryan was brilliant, she got good support from Mary O’Donnell but the rest can play better. Waterford: S. Hickey; P. Walsh, S. O’Ryan (Capt.), N. Walsh; A. Crotty, D. O’Rourke, J. Torpey; O. Condon, C. Casey (0-1); R. Hallahan, M. O’Donnell (1-1), F. Crotty; A. Wall (0-2), C. Ryan (0-1), G. O’Ryan (2-4), Sub: M. O’Ryan (0-1), D. Nagle. After the game National President, Noel Murray had the pleasant duty of presenting the cup to next door neighbour Siobhan O’Ryan.

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