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HOUSEHOLDS have been granted another ‘reprieve’ of 12 months to get used to the new pay-by-weight charging regime for waste collection. The decision to delay the introduction of the pay-by-weight regime by another 12 month comes after Minister for the Environment, Simon Coveney accused some waste operators of using the confusion over the new charging system to hike prices to make up for financial losses. Last month,Waterford City and County

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Council wrote to Minister Coveney asking him to defer the new bin pricing regime. Councillors expressed their disappointment at the June meeting of the local authority that there had been no response from the Minister. However, last week, it was confirmed that waste collection charges would be ‘frozen’ for the next 12 months and the controversial pay-by-weight regime will not be introduced until at least July, 2017. FEARS OF INCREASED ILLEGAL DUMPING Councillors expressed fears that there would be an increase in illegal dumping around County Waterford due to the intro-

duction of the new pay-by-weight regime. Cllr. Eddie Mulligan told the June meeting of Waterford City and County Council that there were “escalating amounts of rubbish and illegal dumping” over the June Bank Holiday weekend, particularly along the coastline and on the beaches. “There seems to be a culture out there where it is acceptable to dispose of rubbish illegally and publicly,” he said. He noted from the Council’s management report that there were 69 on-thespot fines issued for litter between January and May of this year, and only 35 were paid. “What we are doing is not enough of a

deterrent,” Cllr. Mulligan said, suggesting there should be an increase in the amount a person is fined for littering / illegal dumping. COUNCIL PUTTING RESOURCES INTO TACKLING LITTER PROBLEM Director of Services, Fergus Galvin assured Councillors that the Council is putting additional resources into tackling the litter problem around the county and city. He said the Council has received over 1,600 complaints this year in relation to littering and illegal dumping. Continued on page 12

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WEATHER OUTLOOK VERY changeable and unsettled conditions are expected for the rest of the week, with an Atlantic regime dominating our weather. Rather cold and breezy on Thursday and Friday but less cold over the weekend. Wednesday night: Cool and mostly dry with clear periods and a few showers on Atlantic coasts. Overnight lows of 7 to 10 degrees Celsius. Thursday: Cool and breezy in places. Some bright periods in the morning but mostly cloudy with rain developing for a time in most areas, however it will turn brighter but rather showery later. Cool with afternoon temperatures of 13 to 16 degrees Celsius. Friday: cool, breezy and showery on Friday with some prolonged showers in places but some drier periods as well. Fresh and gusty westerly winds and afternoon temperatures of 13 to 16 degrees again. Weekend: it won’t be quite as cold over the weekend but it will still be unsettled with some showers at times, but dry bright periods as well. Afternoon temperatures more typically 16 to 18 degrees Celsius, possibly up to 20 degrees Celsius in some southern areas on Sunday.

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O’Leary elected Cathaoirleach of Comeragh Municipal District By Paul Mooney FIANNA Fáil’s John O’Leary has been elected as Cathaoirleach of Comeragh Municipal District Council for the coming year, while his party colleague, Cllr. Ray Murphy was elected as Leas-Cathaoirleach. Cllr. O’Leary is the third Councillor to be elected as Cathaoirleach for the District since the Municipal Authority was formed in 2014 following the amalgamation of Waterford City and County Councils. He takes over the position from Cllr. Liam Brazil. Speaking at the Comeragh Municipal Authority’s Annual General Meeting held last Monday evening, Cllr. O’Leary said being elected as Cathaoirleach was a privilege and a special night for him and his family. He thanked his proposer and seconder and said he looked forward to working with his Council colleagues and the officials over the coming year. Cllr. O’Leary said his chairmanship would focus on revitalising the rural towns and villages of Comeragh. He outlined the many positive points about the District and said the Greenway will advance the Comeragh area on many fronts and will hopefully capitalise and revitalise the small parishes and villages along the route. However, Cllr. O’Leary also noted there would be many challenges, noting the lack of any real commitment for a house-building programme to house many young families awaiting accommodation in the Comeragh area. He said rural areas are suffering with emigration and the withdrawal of vital services, such as Post Offices, Health Centres, Garda Stations, and no after-hours public transport service. Cllr. O’Leary praised the commitment of Chief Executive Michael Walsh and his driving forward of the Greenway project. He also commended the commitment of the other officials Executive Director of Comeragh, Fergus Galvin; the District Engineer, Eamon Lonergan; and Meetings Administrator, Eddie Ruane. Cllr. O’Leary also praised the hard work of the Council’s outdoor staff, “who are challenged, particularly in the Winter time, when they are called on to do battle with the elements”. “Our rural road network is at the mercy of the Winter elements and lately, it has been harsh and costly to have it restored,” Cllr. O’Leary said. “I look forward to leading Comeragh’s charge for the next 12 months,” he said. Cllr. O’Leary said Comeragh District is located between two larger Districts (Dungarvan-Lismore and the Metropolitan Districts) and it was important that all the Comeragh Councillors pull together so the Comeragh area is to the fore in all of the Council’s plans in the future. He noted the litter problem in the Comeragh area which he described as a “potential minefield” and with the advent of ‘pay-byweight’ for waste collection, the litter problem and any poor decisions made at Government level needs to be monitored closely. He said the Renewable Energy Strategy is important for the Comeragh area and said they cannot allow the scenic areas to be spoiled by wind turbines, and that alternative methods of reaching wind energy requirements “cannot be fulfilled by a system which has the potential to destroy our tourism development, our communities and our community spirit”. Cllr. O’Leary also mentioned the Council’s bid for the European Capital of Culture in 2020, which, he said would have a significant spin-off for the Comeragh area and attract a lot of tourists in 2020. Cllr. Murphy expressed thanks to his proposer and seconder and although he has only been a Councillor for several months, he said he

Outgoing Chairperson Cllr. Liam Brazil congratulates the newly elected Chairperson of the Comeragh District, Cllr. John O'Leary. [Sean Byrne] finds himself “among friends and part of a team for Comeragh” and said he looks forward to working with his colleagues and officials as Leas-Cathaoirleach for the coming year. Cllr. Murphy was co-opted onto former Councillor Mary Butler’s seat when she was elected to the Dáil at the last General Election. “I look forward to being a competent Vice-Chair and will give it everything I can over the next 12 months,” said Cllr. Murphy. Executive Director of the Comeragh area, Fergus Galvin expressed congratulations to both Cllr. O’Leary and Cllr. Murphy on their elevation to high office in the Comeragh area and said he is looking forward to working with both Councillors over the next 12 months. OUTGOING CATHAOIRLEACH In his final address as Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Brazil said holding the position was an honour for him and his family. He said he wore the chain with pride and passion and attended many functions and events throughout the year. Some events which he especially mentioned was the official opening of Ballymacarbry Community Centre and the Portlaw St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Raising awareness of mental health and suicide is something close to Cllr. Brazil’s heart and he said it was a privilege to host another successful mental health conference in Dungarvan earlier in the year. As one of his last acts as Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Brazil extended a Cathaoirleach’s reception for mental health groups earlier in the evening. He said the recognition to these mental health groups was high on his priority list and “is a small token of our appreciation for the work they do”. Other matters which Cllr. Brazil addressed as Cathaoirleach included extra signage for the Comeragh area, and a new path at the beach in Bonmahon. He expressed regret about the amount of littering and illegal dumping going on in the Comeragh area and appealed to people to “take your rubbish home and leave Comeragh beautiful”. Cllr. Brazil said the Comeragh Municipal District is successful because the elected members “work as a team”. “There should be no individuals, because teams which work together get results,” said Cllr. Brazil. He pointed out the Council worked as a team when the devastating storms hit last December. Cllr. Brazil said when he called an emergency meeting last New Year’s Eve morning, Councillors and Council officials had no hesitation in attending. He expressed thanks to each Councillor and Council official and gave special mention to Chief Executive, Michael Walsh. “If it wasn’t for Michael Walsh, that Greenway would never had got the green light,” Cllr. Brazil said to applause. Cllr. Brazil also paid tribute to his wife, Marie for all her help and support while he was Cathaoirleach over the last 12 months. All Councillors congratulated Cllr. Brazil on a very successful year as Cathaoirleach.

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THE increase in number of people seeking homeless services from Waterford Council “is a concern”, a Council official told the June meeting of the local authority, and those classed as ‘homeless’ will be given priority in the allocation of housing. Director of Services for Housing, Ivan Grimes, was addressing concerns expressed by Councillors about the increase in those seeking homeless services and lack of housing coming on stream to reduce the housing waiting list. Cllr. John O’Leary described the situation as “critical” and queried why proposed houses have not gone to tender in the Portlaw area. Mr. Grimes said the houses in Portlaw will be expected to go to tender in October, but added the Council will do everything it can to bring that date forward. Cllr. Mary Roche sought the total number of people on the housing list, which Mr. Grimes said he would furnish at next month’s meeting. Cllr. Joe Kelly queried if applications were still being

accepted for housing adaptation grants and queried how the Council selects houses for the retro-fitting and insulation grants. He noted there are 350 houses due for retro-fitting. Mr. Grimes said the Council is still accepting grants for housing adaptation grants and the 350 houses earmarked for retrofitting will be Council houses. Cllr. Adam Wyse noted that those seeking the Council’s homeless services has increased 65 percent in the year. He noted that there are around 40 vacant houses currently in the housing stock and queried the turnaround time to bring them back on stream to be filled. Mr. Grimes concurred that the increase in people seeking homeless services “is a concern”. He said those classed as ‘homeless’ are given priority in the allocation of housing. He said the turnaround for vacant houses in Council stock, with the exception of houses in long-term regeneration, would be approximately 21 weeks.

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Kilmac’ N.S. officially opens school extension By Paul Mooney THE hard work of teachers, staff, and parents of Kilmacthomas National School, was brought to fruition last Friday morning when they officially opened their new extension of the school building. The dream of having an adequate, bright, spacious, modern building was 14 years in the making, ever since the boys’ school and the Convent school amalgamated in 2002 to form Kilmacthomas National School. The school extension comprised of four new classrooms to the rear of the existing building with a linking corridor, and refurbishment of the existing building. The school accommodates 152 pupils, from Junior Infants up to Sixth Class. School Principal, Sheila Creed, said it was “a team effort to get where we are today” and praised the school staff, Parents’

Association, and Board of Management for “working tirelessly to achieve this goal”. She also thanked the community of Kilmacthomas for its support, as well as the public representatives. “We have been waiting a long time for this. It was a long road, but we are just absolutely delighted now to be here today opening our new extension,” said Ms. Creed. Ms. Creed also thanked the Architect, Mary Harrington, for her guidance and help. Ms. Harrington designed the school building, which was constructed by S&K Carey Building Contractors. “It is bright and spacious and everything we could have wished for,” Ms. Creed said. During the ceremony, Very Reverend Father Martin Keogh, PP, blessed the building and school extension. Cutting the ribbon to officially open the school

Kilmacthomas Primary School Offical Opening of New Extension. Lr: Fr Keogh, PP Kilmacthomas and Newtown; John Halligan, Minister of State; Senator Paudie Coffey, Bridie Griffin, Cutting Ribbon; John Bowdren, Board Of Management; Judith Flynn, Former Teacher; Mary Keating, Chairperson Board Of Management; Fr. Crowley, Former Member Board Of Management; Sheila Creed, School Principal. [Pat Crowley]

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extension were Bridie Griffin, an esteemed member of the community and Judith Flynn, a past pupil of the school and a former teacher of the school, now retired. Following the ceremony, refreshments were served afterwards and guests were given a tour of the school building and new extension. GREEN SCHOOLS FLAG The school extension wasn’t the only event being celebrated last Friday by Kilmacthomas National School. They were also celebrating being awarded their 5th Green Flag for Biodiversity. Pupils on the Green Schools Committee, under the guidance of Mrs. Power, welcomed everyone and spoke about their Green Flag initiative, and outlined the hard work over the past two years to retain the Green Flag. Kilmacthomas National School was the only school in County Waterford to be asked to participate in the first ever Green Schools Expo in Dublin. The Green Schools Committee finished with a Green Schools ‘rap’ song to the delight of parents and guests. World Kickboxing Champion and past pupil of the school, Dylan

Moran, was present to raise the Green Flag, to the tune of ‘Gonna Fly Now’ theme from the film ‘Rocky’, performed by Mr. O’Connor and Friends Brass Band. The school’s instrumental band and school choir also provided some beautiful music to accompany

the days proceedings. FULL ATTENDANCE AWARD Meanwhile, Sixth Class pupil, Patrick Power, was awarded with a special certificate for his exemplary attendance at school. Ms. Creed said Patrick has never missed a day of

school in eight years, since he started Junior Infants a record achievement of full attendance. Minister John Halligan was on hand to present Patrick with the special certificate, along with a gift voucher from the school for O’Mahony’s Cycles.

A Special Presentation to Patrick Power, for full attendance at Kilmacthomas Primary School. [Pat Crowley] Included are John Halligan, Minister of State; and Sheila Creed, School Principal.

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Rathgormack student shares benefits of WIT Sports Scholarship Programme THIRD year Bachelor of Business student at WIT, Conor Murray, received a Sports Scholarship from the Institute for his contribution to his sport, Gaelic football. As part of the Sports Scholarship Programme, recipients are given a number of supports including financial assistance, physiotherapy and grinds, to name just a few. “I found the talks on nutrition this year very beneficial, we were given these through the scholarship. The free use of the college gym came in handy too when I’m busy with study because it’s only a minute’s walk from the library,” Conor said. Conor, from Rathgormack, County Waterford chose to study at WIT because of the easy travel route from home, “It gave me an opportunity to live at home while doing a course I wanted to do. It also allowed me to continue training with the teams I am involved with at home.” According to Conor, he

has been playing Gaelic football since he was just five years old and trains between five and six times every week. WIT’s Sports Scholarship Programme offers an athlete led development programme which focuses on supporting the overall development of high performance athletes in a wide range of sports. The programme gives talented athletes the opportunity to develop their sporting and academic career by offering a network of support services and expertise which is tailored around the specific needs of each individual athlete. When figuring out how to juggle college life, his social life and his passion for Gaelic football, Conor says, “I like to get the college work done and once it’s handed in, that takes a whole load of pressure off me. Once there’s no pressure I can enjoy training. Then meet with friends for lunch during the week or the weekend.”

Swan Lodge Classic and Vintage Club committee presenting a cheque for €8,500 to Waterford Hospice, proceeds of the recently held Mick Kirwan Memorial Tractor run. Pictured from left to right: Albert Kernes (Treasurer); Davie Mulcahy; Quan Butler (Secretary); Peter Kirwan (Chairperson); Danette Connelly (Waterford Hospice); John McGrath and Pat Dalton. Missing from photo is Dermot Queally, Mattie Power and Liam Murphy. The Swan Lodge Club would like to thank everybody who participated in any way.

Several roads issues addressed at Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District Meeting By Christy Parker

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WATERFORD Cllr. Pat Nugent has called for warning signs to be erected on the ‘bog road’ section between Knockmaun and Clonkerdon, Dungarvan following a recent accident in which, he claims, a car somersaulted. The councillor told June’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting that “deep drains” in side fences on either side of the road leading from Laura’s Cross have rendered the route very dangerous. “There could have been very serious repercussions had there been a flood”, he stressed. Senior Executive Engineer Josephine McGrath said she was taking note of the concerns. The issue was one of several roads-related issues raised by councillors at the

meeting. Cllr. Nugent also sought action at Tarrs Bridge junction, Dungarvan, where apparently a number of householders “cannot get access to the N25” due to others parking in front of their premises. Ms McGrath said the situation would be investigated. Cllr. Nugent also reported that forestry lorries drawing timber were causing damage to Holy Well Road at Mount Stuart. The engineer responded that the road was on the council’s roads programme and while resurfacing was a long-term objective, some short term remedy would also be considered. TALLOW TRAFFIC Meanwhile, Cllr. James Tobin sought reassurance that the road to a nearby estate would be properly reinstated once a new water pipe project was completed

on a road leading from Tallow hurling field. He was told that restoring the road was indeed part of the works contract. In a further inquiry, Cllr. Tobin asked when the outcome of a traffic calming survey in West St., Tallow and in Ballyduff would be made known. Ms. McGrath said they were being currently analysed and she would report back shortly. Cllr. John Pratt echoed a general appreciation for road repairs being undertaken at present, not least in Tallow. He wondered whether some new footpaths could also be built in the town. Meantime, he pointed out that following some sewerage works (and seemingly some sort of illfated interaction with Irish Water), his own estate, Woodview Park, was falling “into very bad repair” and needed tarring. The

engineer agreed to review the situation at Woodview but didn’t comment on the request for new footpaths. AN CRUACHÁN & SQUARE ANKLE ACCIDENT Cllr. Siobhán Whelan wondered when remedial work to make safe a steep drop at an embankment at An Cruachán/Waters Edge estates would be undertaken. Cathaoirleach observed that there had been a water main started there a week previously and he understood there was also a road repair programme to be conducted between the two estates also. Cllr. Whelan was told that the estates had not yet been taken in charge but that a report on the matter raised would be forthcoming. Cllr. Whelan continued that, without “being negative” about works on

Dungarvan Square, people emerging from cars appeared not easily able to discern a slope on the pavement as it is the same colour as its surrounds. One person had tripped and broken their ankle, she claimed. Ms. McGrath promised to inform officials from contractor Smarter Travel and perhaps also invite them to July’s meeting. LET US SPRAY Finally, Cllr. Séamus O’Donnell queried whether weeds could be sprayed under barriers as hedge cutters found accessing such locations beyond them. Ms. McGrath revealed that the council was trying to get a hedge cutting attachment what would reach under barriers which, she felt, would be a more efficient approach to spraying or cutting with strimmers.

Year’s End completion date expected for Cappoquin and Tallow Housing Projects By Christy Parker WATERFORD Council expects to go to tender for construction of four social housing units at Cappoquin by the end of June, with contractors expected

on site in mid-September, subject to Dept. of Local Government approval. The update was provided to June’s DungarvanLismore Municipal District meeting by Housing Officer Derek Lyons on foot of an

inquiry from Cllr. Joan Pratt. Mr. Lyons also responded to Cllr. Pratt’s request for information on progress to renovate and upgrade four Alms houses in Tallow. He said the council had sent a submission to the Office of

Government Procurement which had recently launched “a framework for the appointment of design team of consultants.” This basically meant that the office would “fast-track the capital programme process in so far

as they have already created a panel of architects from which they can pull and award contracts.” Hence the council was now awaiting the imminent appointment of a design team. Thereafter the process would

move to the Part 8 (public consultation) process, followed by council approval and on to contract drawing. “So we hope to go to tender in mid-September and have workers on site in late November”, he concluded.

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Planning application resubmitted for wind farm in South Tipperary DUTCH renewable energy company ‘DunoAir’ has resubmitted an application for planning permission to erect eight wind turbines, with a height of 126.5 metres, as part of its Carrigadoon Wind Park project in Carrigadoon and Curraghadobbin Hills in South Tipperary (Planning reference: 16600552). The proposed project will comprise of 8x3 megawatt (MW) turbines on Coillte lands, with an installed capacity of 24 MW, and generate around 75 GWh per annum of clean energy to meet the electricity needs of around 15,000 homes. The company has also proposed a ‘community benefit scheme’ to include a local community fund and a community turbine co-ownership investment opportunity. DunoAir resubmitted its application for planning permission on 14th June, 2016, to Tipperary County Council, along with an Environmental Impact Statement. However, the application has caused concern for residents living in South Tipperary, North County Waterford and West Kilkenny, who claim that the mountain, Sliabh na mBan, its foothills and the Suir Valley are under threat from these giant industrial wind turbines. Locals believe that this is an opportunistic attempt by the company to get their application in before the County Council has a chance to protect the foothills of Sliabh na mBan from exactly this kind of development. The turbines are planned for an area of South Tipperary, which the County Council proposes to close to wind energy in their new Tipperary Renewable Energy Strategy. On Monday, 23rd May, 2016, more than 850 submissions were sent to the County Council to support the proposed Renewable Energy Strategy, which, if given the go ahead, could be voted into the Tipperary County Development Plan in July.

A statement from the Suir Valley Environmental Group said this is the third application by DunoAir for 126.5 metre high turbines in the foothills of Sliabh na mBan within one year, and the fourth attempt by a wind company to erect wind turbines within the solar alignment of the Knockroe Passage Tomb in County Kilkenny. “These turbines would be highly visible all along the Suir Valley affecting large areas of Tipperary, Waterford and Kilkenny, damaging not just the visual amenity and the iconic landscape of Sliabh na mBan, but our heritage and local environment, and threatening our school and our local economy,” said Pete Smith from the Suir Valley Environmental Group. “There are less than three weeks in which to submit objections to Tipperary County Council,” Mr. Smith pointed out. “The Government and the wind industry have made lots of noise recently about community engagement and yet DunoAir has failed to inform our community about their plans or engage with us in any meaningful way so we are running advice clinics for anyone who wants to learn more and who wishes to submit observations.” The first advice clinic will be in Newtown Upper National School, Ahenny, 11.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m., Saturday, 2nd July. The second will be in the Faugheen Clubhouse on Sunday, 3rd July, from 10.30 a.m. to 12 noon. The closing date for submissions is 18th July, 2016. The planning application is on view at the County Council offices in Clonmel and observations must be submitted by Monday, 18th July. The Suir Valley Environmental Group has set up a fundraiser which can be found at www.ifundraise.ie/2532_sos-sliabhnamban.html.

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Housing issues considered at Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District Meeting By Christy Parker WATERFORD Council can provide councillors with updates and addresses of vacant local authority houses in the county but under data protection legislation cannot inform them what addresses have become occupied. The issued was clarified during the latest – of manydiscussions on what local housing information councillors are allowed to obtain. This time it was Cllr. Siobhan Whelan who raised the topic, at June’s Dungar van-Lismore Municipal District committee meeting. The reply came from Senior Executive Officer for Housing Joe O’Sullivan, who continued that once houses become vacant, the process of re-allocating immediately, as is outlined in the monthly housing report circulated to councillors. The addresses of the vacated properties are available to councillors on request. Mr. O’Sullivan further informed that there are “always a big number of houses” under repair in its stock of approximately 5,000. The council ‘turns around’ about 150 houses per annum and presently there were 69 houses out of commission, which he considers “not a bad total” from a national comparison. Cllr. James Tobin asked how long it took to ‘turn around’ a house and what circumstances might govern it. The officer said some could take a long time to get ready and that even three months might provide

limited scope for progress, given the preponderance of various rules and contract requirements. Overall, it took an average of 16-18 weeks to re-let and while he’d like to see the work being done faster, he felt the council was doing well. HIGH REFUSALS Mr. O’Sullivan added that a very high refusal rate of 46% also contributed delays in re-letting as it could mean hundreds of offers being declined before a house was re-allocated. Refusals ensued for many reasons but generally arose simply because people were happy where they were, through personal, family or logistical reasons. They would be on the housing list because it was a prerequisite to acquiring rent supplement, he observed and up to two-thirds of those on the housing list were currently living in private rented accommodation. Applicants who made two refusals of ‘reasonable offers’ within a year are suspended from the housing list for a further twelve months. The officer explained that refusal rates were set to drop dramatically when the new choice-based letting system is introduced next autumn. This will see houses photographed and advertised, with ‘expressions of interest’ invited, thus streamlining the narrowing process immensely, especially in urban areas.To that end the council had been asked by the Dept. of Local Government to undertake a comprehensive assessment of its housing list and submit it by September 21st, for which people may be

contacted through councillors, letters, media, etc. UNFAIR EXCLUSION Cllr. John Pratt questioned the housing assessment process, noting that circumstances such as a job loss may compel some single people to return to a family home after a lengthy period privately renting. “Then when they apply for housing they are unfairly refused a place on the list because they are living at home”, he said. Cllr. Tom Cronin concurred, saying he knew of several people in such “unfair” circumstances. Mr. O’Sullivan replied that while such a policy was introduced in 2011, newly issued guidelines may take a different view and he would report back on it when he had read through them. IN THE MARKET Meantime, Cllr. Séamus O’Donnell asked (as he has twice in the past), whether the council was purchasing houses, especially, he said as there were many for sale at reasonable prices in Dungarvan. Mr. O’Sullivan said the council was indeed purchasing houses and had acquired government funding to buy “a sizeable number”, subject to “value for money.” Furthermore, Focus Ireland and other such housing organisations were doing likewise. In response to Cllr. Whelan he said the properties were not specifically intended for disabled applicants. A proposal from Cllr. Damien Geoghegan to hold a special workshop in July to discuss housing issues and to invite various housing agencies to participate, was accepted.

Attending the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber AGM in the Glanbia Centre, Dungarvan, were Sinead Allen, GSK; Johnny Curran, Cleanzone, and Aileen O'Connor, W&WETB. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Waterford Institute of Technology and Three Sisters 2020 Bid. Pictured are David Conway, Michael D’Arcy, Michael Murphy, Meadbh Roche, William Ryan, Roy Fitzgerald, Rosemary Grant, Oksana Doherty, Grace Quinn, Emma Haran, Ann Marie Laffan and Celene Casey. [Patrick Browne]

Waterford students who choose to study in the South East set to benefit from a Three Sisters Bid win A successful Three Sisters Bid makes the South East region the place to be a graduate in 2020 says Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) Registrar . . . AS the largest third level institution across counties in the South East region, WIT is encouraging parents and CAO applicants in Waterford city and county to consider the option of studying locally. In mid-July the Irish location for one of two European Capitals of Culture will be decided. The battle is on between Galway, Limerick, and The Three Sisters. Waterford, Kilkenny and Wexford have come together as a region to bid for the title under the Three Sisters banner. Dr. Derek O’Byrne, Registrar at WIT outlined the benefits to students who decide to continue to third level education close to home. “A successful Three Sisters region bid for the European Capital of Culture will make Waterford city and the

South East region an attractive place to be for the graduates of 2020. Many students starting at WIT in September 2016 will be the graduates of 2020.The economic benefits that a European Capital of Culture win will bring is not just a greater appreciation for the value which creativity can bring and an increase in visitors to the three counties. We can expect improvements in investment opportunities and enterprise creation, which augurs well for employment opportunities for our future graduates,” he said. Three Sisters 2020 Bid Director Michael Quinn gave his support to students and parents who see the value in studying locally. “We have the opportunity to imagine a new future for the region and for our children and grandchildren. This can be the place for

them to realise all of their potential rather than having to move to a big city,” he said. WIT is urging its graduates, and students across Wexford, Waterford and Kilkenny to do their bit for the bid for the European Capital of Culture to help create future opportunities for themselves. “It is very important that the Three Sisters can show the EU selection panel the level of support there is in the region for this bid. The potential a successful bid creates for graduates is clear: the budget for the 2020 Bid is €31m, and the potential spin off for the region is estimated to be €170m and it will generate a massive surge in employment in an array of sectors. Also, with over 500 events scheduled the Three Sisters region will definitely be the place to be in 2020,” Quinn said. Prospective and current

WIT students and graduates can get their friends, colleagues and family to follow the Three Sisters social media accounts. “We have many creative and entrepreneurial students and graduates across our 70 undergraduate courses. From English and Theatre Studies to Engineering, the Internet of Things, culinary and hospitality there are many ways people with ideas and talent can contribute the Three Sisters bid.” The Three Sisters region will be visited by the selection panel on 13th July, and they will be examining the strength of support the Bid has – so do your #bitforthebid by following, tweeting, sharing and blogging on social media. To find out more about the Bid go to www.threesisters2020.ie or email info@threesisters2020.ie

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IPAV Conference hears of good projections for property - until 2022 A PREDICTION that a low interest rate environment will prevail for a considerable period together with increasing house prices until about 2022 was made at the recent AGM and annual conference of IPAV, the Institute of Professional Auctioneers & Valuers, held in Dublin. Opened by Frances Fitzgerald TD, Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality, 300 auctioneers in attendance heard guest speaker Karl Deeter of Irish Mortgage Brokers say: “In the next five years you will make great money,” while acknowledging that any major economic shock could change the scenario. “The bad news is ….people are going to act like lemmings, a huge supply machine will create hyper supply,” he said. And he predicted that this would likely happen at about 2022 but would not be on the scale of the recent recession, being home based rather than involving the International Banking system. Alan Redmond, Managing Director of Redmond Property Consultants and new President of IPAV called for an urgent review of the future role of vulture funds, if any, in Irish society and a review of commuter trans-

port. “As we go forward, Irish society needs to look at the notion of selling many more tenanted properties, much in the same way that the commercial sector operates,” he said. “Tenants should have longer fixture of tenure which should only be broken for breach of obligations, such as the failure to pay rent.” And he said the arrival of these vulture funds in the midst of a housing crisis was “highly questionable.” A European perspective with insights from Spain came from Campbell Ferguson a chartered surveyor of Survey Spain who said “anyone can become an estate agent (in Spain) now. There is no loyalty, they can tell the customer anything.” He said that in terms of residential properties, from the Algarve to the Costas up to the French border there were “tens of thousands of illegal properties.” He said these generally involved work houses and bedrooms being added to existing structures. “They sell to foreigners,” he said. The Government was moving to legalise these properties. In certain areas, where, for example, structures were built on water beds, they had to be demolished.

John Hockey from the UK, editor of the European Valuation Standards 2016 briefed auctioneers and Valuers on the new update on the 2016 'Blue Book' valuation standards. These are the standards recognised by the Irish Central Bank and the European Central Bank for which it holds default status in the event of any valuation conflict arising. IPAV educates valuers to these standards through specifically tailored valuation courses. Dr. Lorcan Sirr, lecturer in housing at the Dublin Institute of Technology said Ireland badly needs a housing policy based on the contemporary Ireland reality of new employment conditions, new financial rules and new family structures. This should inform a long-term plan for an affordable housing system. Pat Davitt IPAV’s Chief Executive said the conference was happening in the midst of the Government’s development of its Action Plan for Housing. “On the back of our policy manifesto to the Government and with our industry colleagues we continue to try and influence the development of a sustainable property market,” he said.

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Is Brexit all bad for Ireland? WHILE there may be many drawbacks for this country in regard to trade and commerce and freedom of movement as a result of Britain’s decision to leave the EU, the horizon may not be entirely black and some benefits may accrue to us which might have benefitted Britain previously. Among them would be the access to the EU which this English speaking country – the only one other than tiny Malta – can give to US or other foreign countries who wish to do business with Europe. It appears that although preparations had been made by Governments and the financial institutions for a decision against remaining in the EU, when it arrived in the small hours of Friday morning it seemed to shock everyone. As the negative connotations were voiced and new negatives identified, calls were already being made to commence the process of overturning the decision in another immediate Referendum. That will not happen and the British Government and the British people will have to live with a decision which may have little positives to offer, at least in the short term. As a trading partner with which we transact 37 percent of our foreign business, any impediment to smooth operations would be very unwelcome. No one at any level of this unprecedented situation can yet know how it will be finally played out and making any political or economic predictions would be futile indeed. Having spent forty years streamlining economic activity, freedom of movement and even a political consensus in Northern Ireland, it would be tragic if any of it were to be upset by this unprecedented shock to our international relations or the make-up of the EU. This event is seen as politically seismic and the greatest challenge to all of Europe in more than forty years of our membership.

Water charges reactivated by EU IT would appear that despite the Government caving in on the question of water charges and proposing to suspend

Incorp. Munster Industrial Advocate them for nine months, the problem will just not go away. This week Ireland was told by the EU that ceasing to send out water bills is not the correct course of action and that having opted to bring in a system of charging for water, this country is not entitled to reverse that policy. The EU Commission clearly pointed out that Ireland adopted its river basin management plans in July 2010 and that there was no record of a decision not to apply the provisions of Article 9(1). “On the contrary,” says the latest EU directive, “in the said plans, Ireland made a clear commitment to set up water charges to comply with the provisions of Article 9(1). “Ireland subsequently applied water charges and the Commission considers that the Directive does not provide for a situation whereby it can revert to any previous practice.” In other words, according to the now diminishing EU, Ireland is stuck with water charges. That may well be the de facto position according to the EU, but the result of the general election would suggest that a large percentage of the people of this country are against the principle of a separate water charge. The question remains whether Ireland gave up its derogation from the implementation of water charges or whether it is still available. Expert legal opinion is divided on the question. Many people who were suspicious of a privatisation agenda of this vital national resource will see in this decision a new attempt by the EU to facilitate such privatisation. The will of what may well be a majority of the population is for the cost of water provision to be provided out of general taxation, which was the method legislated for almost thirty years ago when separate water charges were abolished. This latest directive is gravely unhelpful to the Government who know from experience that this is an inflammatory subject, political dynamite and any proposal

for a separate charge will have protestors back on the streets again. The solution to this problem lies in finding an equitable method of funding water supplies and assuring the population that water will remain a public resource – by constitutional provision if necessary. This latest directive is based on opinion and interpretation by EU officials and some legal opinion in this country holds a contrary view. Whatever the outcome in this impasse, it will not come easily or quickly.

A satisfactory campaign WHATEVER the perception of other countries around Europe, the Irish people showed their approval and satisfaction for the performance of the Irish Soccer team in the Euro 2016 final stages of the competition by the overwhelming support they gave them in the various match venues in France. To have emerged from the group stage to contest in the last sixteen knock-out phase was a fine achievement for a team from a small country with a limited pool of players, meeting some of the best countries in the game in Europe. Emerging into the last sixteen was an enormous achievement considering the opposition and, to have been asked to take on the host country in the next round in front of a partisan crowd which housed only a small percentage of Irish supporters, did not make the task of further advance any easier. However, Ireland’s gallant performance against the French was unable to withstand a two goal onslaught and the loss of a player to a red card in the space of a few minutes. From then on, the writing was on the wall, but our team emerged with honour at having bravely contested to the final whistle. The Irish fans emerged from the campaign with even greater honour, having not only behaved impeccably throughout the competition, but also having won the hearts of many French people and maintained the good name of Ireland on the international stage. This first appearance in the European competition may not go down in the history books as our finest hour, but the participants and their fans can hold their heads high after a satisfactory performance all round.

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State of the art archaeological survey at Gallowshill IN 2015, the first Archaeological survey of Gallows Hill was carried out by volunteers of Waterford County Museum and Gallows Hill Community group. Up until 2015, there was absolutely no concrete evidence to suggest the site had any historical/archaeo-

Aerial image of Gallowshill.

logical significance.The discovery of a large ditch in the area surveyed indicates that the site was possibly used as an early defensive settlement or ritualistic purposes. An ERT (electrical resistivity tomography) survey indicated that the ditch could be substantial and up to 14-15 meters wide. In

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earlier centuries numerous local springs and tides met at the present Gallowshill townland. It is likely the large ditch was fed by the both natural water sources, which would have made it quite an imposing moated feature in the landscape. The GPR survey will investigate: • The summit for evidence of a Motte Castle or other structures. • The curving ditch area for details of the features dimensions and any earlier ditch features. • Locally speculated ‘tunnel/ditch ‘area at the Cathal Brugha side of the mound. The GPR will look below the concrete area for evidence of any possible features. • Further investigation of the large linear feature that runs across the green area N-S. The second section of an ERT-electrical resistivity tomography survey will also

be completed. The first ERT cross section was carried out in 2015, examining the internal structure of the hill. It’s hoped this final section may finally prove or disprove the prehistoric burial tomb theories. The first section revealed a central earth core with hard rock/stone material surrounding this area. This second section will determine if further stone material is located within the mound. The project is the first community led archaeological investigation in Waterford and one of a small number that have been carried out in Ireland to date. Volunteer information guides will be available at the mound during the survey’s to chat with anyone interested in the project and to collect stories residents may have relating to the hills history. So why not pay the volunteers a visit and find out more about this

ground-breaking technology and the archaeological significance of this impressively large urban mound that makes Dungarvan an exceptionally unique town. The survey will take place Monday, 4th July 9.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m. and Tuesday, 5th July, 9.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. The group would like to

thank John Foley Images, also Gabriel Foley and his team at Waterford City/County Council / Environment section, for all their time and continued support with community project in 2015 and 2016. For more information contact Waterford County Museum, St. Augustine Street, Dungarvan, 05845960 or visit the groups

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.c om/communityarchaeologywaterford/ The survey will be led by Archaeological Geophysicist Kevin Barton, Landscape and Geophysical Services, Claremorris, County Mayo, www.lgs.ie Gallowshill 2016 surveys have been funded by the Heritage Council

Image: J-Humphries, circa 2012-2016, moated Motte/Bailey Castle.

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The Little Milk Company from Dungarvan sells 800 Cheese Packs at ‘Show Your Business at Taste of Dublin’ supported by Bank of Ireland! THE Little Milk Company from Dungarvan, who were the winners of ‘Show Your Business at Taste of Dublin’ competition by Bank of Ireland had an impressive first outing at Taste of Dublin 2016 selling over 300 cheese boxes which included cheese, crackers and relish along with 500 take home pre packs to festival goers over the four days of the event. As the winners of ‘Show Your Business at Taste of Dublin’The Little Milk Company received a stand at this year’s Taste of Dublin festival showcasing their product to more than 34,000 foodies and influencers. Speaking about her experience at Taste of Dublin, Teresa Phelan, The Little Milk Company, commented: “We had an absolutely wonderful

first experience at Taste of Dublin and are so delighted to have been given the opportunity by Bank of Ireland. Everyone loved our wonderful stand and our cheese boards - along with our cheese hats we had a major success! The festival allowed us the opportunity to talk to new customers and get in front of food influencers." Declan Galvin, Head of Small Business at Bank of Ireland said: “The Show Your Business at Taste of Dublin competition attracted a huge number of entries from food and drinks businesses around the country. We were delighted to support The Little Milk Company as overall winners with a platform to exhibit at Taste of Dublin. This food festival is one of the biggest in the

country attracting over 34,000 people over four days and it provided a superb opportunity for The Little Milk Company to extend their reach and enhance their brand profile. As Ireland’s largest lender, Bank of Ireland is committed to supporting SMEs to reach their potential and we are always keen to help our customers find new ways to market through connecting and learning from their peers and potential customers.”

Pictured right – Teresa Phelan, The Little Milk Company with Declan Galvin, Head of Small Business, Bank of Ireland at Taste of Dublin 2016.

Council to tackle algae causing foul smell at Linear Park WATERFORD Council is to engage a specialist to remove contractor decaying algae which has caused a foul smelling odour at the Linear Park in Shandon, Dungarvan. Members of the public traversing the footpath adjacent to Aldi and the Linear Park have been overwhelmed by the atrocious and repulsive smell which has been emanating in the area over the last number of weeks. Several members of the public contacted this newspaper about the matter. The odour was initially put down to sewage being discharged in the area. However, a spokesperson for Waterford City and County Council confirmed to this newspaper that the foul smell is not as a result of sewage, but is actually as a result of algae. “The smell is emanating from the watercourse in the Linear Park,” explained the Council spokesperson. “The recent warm weather resulted in vigorous growth of algae in the pond at the Linear Park. The resident ducks usually keep the algae in check. “However, there was excessive algae due to the weather conditions. Subsequent heavy rainfalls washed the algae from the duck pond downstream to the pond adjacent to the Aldi car park, but due to the excessive volume of algae it became trapped in the screens where it enters the former ‘Sluiceen’. “As a result the algae has decayed and dried forming a

Decaying algae in the watercourse located between Aldi car park and the Linear Park. crust on top of the stagnant pond. This has resulted in the smell being experienced in the area. “The Council has examined a number of solutions and has

engaged a specialist contractor to remove and dispose of the offending material. “This work will commence in the coming days,” the spokesperson added.

Households given 12 month ‘reprieve’ from pay-by-weight bin charges FROM FRONT PAGE “Each complaint has to be investigated. Each case requires a significant amount of work to generate a fine or a legal notice,” Mr. Galvin said. He pointed out that the standard fine for littering is €150 - and that is regardless whether a person drops a cigarette butt or a bag of rubbish. Mr. Galvin said those people issued with a litter fine have around four months to pay it. After that, the matter is pursued in the courts. Mr. Galvin said the Council is deploying additional resources to tackle littering and they have acquired more CCTV equipment to tackle illegal dumping. “It is an uphill struggle in some respects, but we are dealing with it within the resources we have,” he said. MINISTER THREATENS REGULATION TO CAP BIN CHARGES Minister Coveney threatened to introduce regulations to cap bin charges if the bin companies failed to enforce the 12 month price freeze for households. While minimum charges of 11c per kg for general domestic waste; 6c per kg for food / biodegradable / organic waste; and 2c per kg for recyclable waste was introduced, there was no cap placed on the amount a company can charge per kg. In order to make up the shortfall, bin companies also introduced an annual service charge, which caused household bin charges to sky rocket, with households calculating a doubling of their waste collection costs. Former Environment Minister Alan Kelly had introduced the new pay-byweight regime in 2015, but delayed it for a year, until July, 2016, after the General Election. It is understood that during the ‘transition period’ for the next 12 months, until July, 2017, bin companies will provide customers with a cost comparison, so households will better understand how

their waste charges will be calculated under the pay-by-weight system. The bin charges debacle threatened to become another ‘Irish Water’ fiasco for the Fine Gael government after growing public fury over the increasing cost of bin charges under the new pay-by-weight regime. Households with babies, disposing of nappies and senior citizens / disabled people disposing of incontinence material will be penalised by the new pricing regime with higher charges when their bins are lifted - as this type of soiled waste cannot be recycled and their bins would be heavier than the average household bin. LITTER CHAMPIONS Cllr. Pat Nugent said the Council should look to the Limerick example and set up a ‘Litter Champions’ programme. He said when the former Waterford County Council had its own waste collection service, they had Waterford Hurlers acting as ‘champions’ of the service. “If Rugby player, Paul O’Connell can be a champion for litter clean-up in Limerick, there are plenty of Waterford Hurlers who could be champions for a similar programme here in Waterford,” said Cllr. Nugent. Mr. Galvin said the Council would examine the suggestion of using ‘champions’ in the battle against littering and illegal dumping. He pointed out that the Council supports over 60 voluntary clean-ups across city and county on an annual basis, involving many hundreds of people, and he acknowledged those volunteers and their fantastic efforts to keep their communities clean. DRAFT LITTER MANAGEMENT PLAN Meanwhile, Waterford Council has prepared a draft Litter Management Plan 2016-2019. It will be placed on public display for submissions from the public and statutory bodies.

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Dungarvan cemetery to get water provision By Christy Parker WATERFORD Council’s Director of Service for the Environment Ray Moloney says he will “fast track” the provision of a water source in Dungarvan cemetery. The Director was reassuring Cllr. Pat Nugent at June’s Dungar van-Lismore Municipal District meeting. Cllr. Nugent had

reminded the meeting that he had encountered a parent who still had to draw water to a grave despite a previous promise from the council to provide the facility Cllr. Damien Geoghegan recalled that the agreement was for some sort of rain harvesting device/water butt. Mr. Moloney apologised for the delay.

SEWERAGE, DISABLED PARKING ISSUES In other matters, Mr. Moloney agreed to investigate concerns from Cllr. John Pratt regarding “serious issues” at Cois Bríd estate in Tallow following on a new sewerage connection by Irish Water. Also, the meeting was told that the Council was

WATERFORD Council pays an average of €500 per court hearing when prosecuting a litter case although it can claim costs when actions are successful. Director of Services for the Environment Ray Moloney replied at June’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting in response to an inquiry from Cllr. James Tobin. The request sparked a wider discussion, in which Cllr. Damien Geoghegan complained of increased littering at Abbeyside beach. He asked if council crews that clear litter from Clonea might be deployed to Abbesyside also for “one or two patrols a week” if not daily. “It’s a beautiful area and such a shame to see bottles, cans and papers strewn around

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My Real Life, one man laid bare at Waterford’s Theatre Royal “DYING! So what? Big deal, everyone dies,” states Don Wycherley’s Noel, in a dark, quirky, and touching soliloquy in My Real Life at Waterford’s Theatre Royal. When Wexford man Noel leaves a rambling voicemail on his best friend’s phone, asking him for a good speech for the “afters”, we soon learn in Eoin Colfer’s My Real Life, the “afters” in question are Noel’s own funeral, as he decides to end it all. My Real Life is a one man play that will make you laugh and make you cry. The versatile nuances of Wycherley’s character shift imperceptibly from heartache to love, regret to euphoria, with soul bared and aching honesty. Wycherley provides us with a candid snapshot of the highs and lows of one man’s life as he comes to terms with his past, his loves and his MS. Wycherley is no stranger to the screen with an extensive bio including Sing Street, Moone Boy, Perrier’s Bounty, Father Ted, Bachelor’s Walk and Veronica Guerin. His theatre performances include Heartbreak House, Eden, The Government Inspector, Faith and After Sarah Miles, amongst others. On the role, Wycherley says, “I worked with Eoin (Colfer) and Ben (Barnes) on My Real Life as a short play in 2014. This time the play is extended to 90 minutes, which allows us to delve a little deeper into the life of Noel, and while his circumstances are tragic, the result is a wonderfully funny, dark, moving and richly engaging piece.” Wycherley takes up an artist residency in Waterford’s Theatre Royal as My Real Life embarks on a five week run from June 30th. He has visited Waterford on several occasions and most recently last

year, when he directed Gillian Grattan’s Hooked, which starred Tina Kellegher, Steve Blount and Seana Kerslake. Eoin Colfer, author of the international bestselling Artemis Fowl books and Iron Man: The Gauntlet (to be released in October 2016), brought My Real Life to life following a conversation many years ago with a friend in the pub, whose life had taken a turn for the worst. “I was writing leprechaun books at the time so it was a while before I got around to tackling the theme of an afflicted man alone with his thoughts. My chance came a couple of years ago when the Wexford Arts Centre were celebrating their 40th anniversary and I was asked to put a fifteen-minute piece together to slot in with offerings from John Banville, Billy Roche and Colm Toibín to be directed by Ben Barnes and scored by Eleanor McEvoy. No pressure there. I was stumped for a while, but then the power of what my friend had shared with me came to mind.” “From fifteen minutes to ninety minutes, so when I heard Don Wycherley was still in the chair, my confidence was boosted. Plus, the director, Ben Barnes is world class and Don takes the words places I have to pretend I meant to go all along.” My Real Life, by Eoin Colfer and directed by Ben Barnes Theatre Royal Artistic Director is at Theatre Royal Waterford June 30th to July 29th (Thursdays / Fridays). (June 30th Preview / July 1st, 7th & 8th, 14th & 15th, 21st & 22nd, 28th & 29th). Time: 8.00 p.m. Tickets: €17 / €15 concession. Booking: 051 874402 or www.theatreroyal.ie

THERE is an exciting lineup of events planned for July at the Copper Coast UNESCO Global Geopark. Art Exhibition: ‘Emanation’ Orlaith Hamersley is exhibiting her exciting new collection of acrylic paintings entitled ‘Emanation’ at the Visitor Centre in Bunmahon. Orlaith’s bright canvases echo the light and colour of the South Coast of Ireland where she lives and works with her family. An uninterrupted skyline allows undisturbed enjoyment magical sunrises, and evening walks on the beach finish with mesmerizing sunsets, both inspiring Orlaith’s most recent work. The exhibition will run for the month of July in the Visitor Centre. The Official Opening for the exhibition ‘Emanation’ will be performed by Gordon Collier from Wanganui in New Zealand on Friday July 15th at 8pm. Gordon’s late aunt was one of New Zealand’s foremost early 20th century artists, Edith Collier. Orlaith says “I

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am very honoured that Gordon Collier the nephew of world renowned artist, Edith Collier has agreed to open an exhibition of my art; I am proud to be on the Edith Collier’s Heritage Society committee and to have my exhibition opening as one of the official Gala Weekend events.” All are welcome! Gala Weekend: Members of the Collier family will be visiting Bunmahon to attend the Gala Weekend planned to celebrate Edith Collier’s connection with the South East of Ireland. A wide range of events including sand art, a costume reenactment, a vintage Tea Party, a walk are planned over the 3 day Gala Weekend on July 15th, 16th and 17th in Bunmahon. Annual Flower Show: The 9th annual Flower Show will take place in the Copper Coast Geopark Visitor Centre, Bonmahon on 23rd & 24th July. Entries are invited in the following categories: Decorative Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Home Produce, Arts and Crafts and Children’s Categories. Entries must be registered by phone, email, post or in person to the Visitor Centre by Thursday 21st July. Walking Art Tour of Bunmahon: On this walking tour, Orlaith Hamersley will guide you to beautiful locations around Bunmahon where you will

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‘Fairy Wonderland’ entry in 2015 Flower Show competition. have an opportunity to sketch plein-air a pretty street scene, a thatched cottage, dramatic cliff tops, secluded coves, a river with boats, and much more! Contact Orlaith Hamersley for more information at 087 1217143. Visitor Centre: The Copper Coast Geopark Visitor Centre is open every Thursday, Friday, Saturday,

Sunday and Monday from 11.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Enjoy lunch or coffee in the Café at the Visitor Centre, serving locally produced artisan food, while the Craft Shop is well stocked with an extensive range of superb, locally made crafts. For Further Information: Visit: www.coppercoastgeopark.com or Tel: 051 292828.

Summer Food Trails in Dungarvan and West Waterford WEST Waterford Festival of Food in association with Dungarvan Tourist Office is delighted to launch a season of Summer Food Trails which will run in Dungarvan this July and August. Following on from the success of the Restaurant Trails at West Waterford’s annual Festival of Food which are always an early sell out - these Summer Food Trails have been developed with the restauranteurs of the region to give participants a seasonal culinary tour of Dungarvan. The Summer Trails are hosted by a local expert

who will guide the group on a walking tour through Dungarvan, enjoying a leisurely three course lunch along the way, with each course served at a different local restaurant. These trails are always a great hit at the West Waterford Festival of Food weekend and give diners the opportunity to experience three different restaurants in the town, while being charmed by local hosts. Bookings for Restaurant Trails can be made via Dungarvan Tourist Office and through the shop on the Dungarvan Tourism Facebook page. The

Summer Restaurant Trails are limited to twelve people per trail, and tickets cost €30 per person. Food Trails will run throughout the Summer on Wednesdays, and current scheduled tours and trails are outlined below. For bookings and more information, contact Dungarvan Tourist Office on 058-41741 or check out Facebook /dungarvantourism 6th July – Restaurant Trail – Start at Nude Food on O'Connell Street, continuing on to Gourmet House on the Square and finishing up at The Anchor on Davitt's Quay.

20th July – Restaurant Trail – Start at Crew's Restaurant in the Georgian Quarter, continue on to The Moorings on Davitt's Quay and finish with dessert in The Interlude on the Quay. 3rd August – Restaurant Trail – Begins on the quay at Lawlors for your starter, heading to The Anchor for main course and finish up at the historic Merry's Bar for dessert. 17th August – Restaurant Trail – Begins at The Gourmet House, continues on to Murphy’s for Main Course and on to Crew’s for dessert.

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International McGrath Clan Gathering 2016. Group of McGraths from Canada pictured at the McGrath Clan Gala Dinner at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan, last weekend. [Sean Byrne]

Volunteers needed in Lismore to unlock the secrets of Round Hill VOLUNTEERS are being sought for a major training and exploration initiative which will see those interested in local heritage and culture uncover the significance of one of county Waterford’s key historic landmarks and probe its potential for the future. The free training sessions in Lismore will see groups shown how to use geophysical equipment as part of the next phase of the landmark ‘Adopt a Monument’ programme at Round Hill on the edge of the town. The training event runs from July 7th to 11th and teams of volunteers aged over 12 years will work with Archaeological Geophysicist Kevin Barton. He will show the groups how to record and appreciate the unique fauna and flora of Lismore, and specifically the Round Hill site which has remained largely unexplored for generations. The volunteers will also be shown how to best care for the monument and how to use surveying and mapping equipment and techniques to better under-

stand the significance of Round Hill and its place in history. What they uncover could further boost Lismore’s proud reputation as a major heritage hub which currently holds the Fáilte Ireland ‘Best Small Tourist Town’ badge of honour, according to Lismore Heritage Centre’s Mealla Fahey. “We’re encouraging people to get involved and join Kevin Barton at The Round Hill (The Líos) Lismore to carry out this geophysical and topographical study, learn about remote sensing, how to use the equipment and record data. “This programme is suitable anyone over 12 years of age. The volunteers are needed each day from 9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. and should sign up at Lismore Heritage Centre. Volunteers can put their name down for one day or every day! They’re advised to bring along a packed lunch if staying all day as there will be very little time for breaks. “This group will be part of uncovering the story of the

Round Hill and their findings from this project will be discussed as part of Heritage Week 2016 on 20th August in Lismore Heritage Centre. This is a Heritage Council initiative run in conjunction with Gallows Hill, Dungarvan, under the Adopt a Monument Scheme,” Mealla added. The training programme affords everyone in Lismore and the surrounding hinterland with an opportunity to learn how to best appreciate Round Hill and part of a close-knit team which will discover more about the significance of the site over the centuries, Ms. Fahey said. “Lots of similar sites have burial chambers beneath and we will be using geophysical equipment to check this out. This equipment cuts out the need for digging or any disruptive activity on the site but will give us a very clear picture as to what is inside the mound – if anything. It’s all going to be very exciting for Lismore and we really want everyone to play their part,” she concluded.

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THE Irish Summer can be somewhat unpredictable, often providing us with four seasons in one day. However, regardless of the weather more and more of us are getting out and enjoying the fresh air. When it’s wet, we know to bring an umbrella, or when it’s sunny, we apply a sun screen. Our natural instinct is to protect ourselves, however, we often neglect to look after our eyes, one of the most vulnerable and delicate parts of the body. Optometrist Richard Major of Major Opticians advises that more people need to be aware of the damage that can be caused by the varying weather conditions. “The majority of Irish people do protect their eyes and wear sunglasses when the sun is shining. However, in many cases, the protection afforded by some shades is not adequate to restrict damage.” “In order for sunglasses to offer you the most eye protection, they should eliminate ultraviolet (UV) light completely. Our eyes are the only internal tissues of our bodies exposed to the UV rays and when exposed can damage the cornea and retina.” Richard added, “Glasses should also protect against intense light and glare. Bright light can dazzle and glare makes it difficult to see, which is particularly dangerous when driving. A good pair of sunglasses can stop light entering the eyes by as much as 97% to avoid damage.”

Richard also stressed the importance of wearing sunglasses on cloudy days. “We often assume that there is no need for sunglasses, particularly when it’s cloudy. However, around 90% of the UV rays from the sun pass through clouds and can still pose a threat to our eyes. Reflective UV from surfaces such as roads, buildings and footpaths is also a significant cause of eye damage.” Children are especially at risk and Major advises that parents buy sunglasses for children that offer 100% protection against UV rays. “Just as you would apply a high sun factor to your children’s skin, sunglasses that protect our children’s eyes are imperative to protect against retinal and corneal damage at a young age.” When choosing sunglasses Major Opticians recommends: • Sunglass with the CE mark • Sunglasses that offer 100% UV block • Close fitting or wraparound sunglasses to protect the eye from all angles and from airborne objects such as dust, pollen or sand. • Wear sunglasses, even when it’s cloudy Major Opticians, with stores in Waterford and Carrick-on-Suir, are one of the longest practising opticians in the south east of Ireland, established in 1975. For further information, visit www.majoropticians.com or talk to the staff about getting the best protection for your eyes by calling 051 874392.

Ballymac’ resident fundraising for little boy who wishes to walk A BIG-hearted Ballymacarbry resident who donated her €1,000 winnings from a local competition to help a young boy with cerebral palsy, is to continue her fundraising efforts by participating in one of Ireland’s toughest physical and mental endurance challenges ‘Hell and Back’. Caroline Molloy, originally from County Donegal, now living in Ballymacarbry, County Waterford, for the past 20

years, with her family, husband John, and children, Kaitlin, John and Thomas, was champion of ‘The Cube’ fundraising competition which was held recently at Ballymacarbry Community Centre, in aid of the Mill Field Development Fund. The Cube competition had a prize of €1,000 for a charity / fundraiser of the winner’s choice. Caroline battled it out against the 32 other contestants to win the €1,000

prize, which she donated to the ‘Rory Gallagher’s Wish to Walk’ campaign. RORY GALLAGHER Three-year-old Rory Gallagher is from Caroline’s native County Donegal. He was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at eight months of age and his parents, Shauna and Gerry, were told the child would be in a wheelchair by aged 3 and would be non-verbal. Mum, Shauna said Rory does talk and with support from the public, she believes

he will walk independently, through a life-changing operation at US hospital, St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Rory’s family are fundraising so he can travel to America to have ‘Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy’ (SDR). Rory is considered “an excellent candidate” for the SDR procedure, by Dr. T. S. Park, who performs the lifechanging surgery. The surgery is hoped will improve Rory’s mobility and his sitting,

Caroline Molloy and her family presenting a cheque for €1,000, (which she won recently during ‘The Cube’ fundraiser at Ballymacarbry Community Centre) to the Gallagher family to go towards the ‘Rory Gallagher’s Wish to Walk’ fundraiser campaign. Left to right: John Molloy; Kaitlin Molloy; Shauna Gallagher and her son, Rory Gallagher; Caroline Molloy and Thomas Molloy.

standing, transitions between postures, balance and overall comfort, and gives Rory’s family hope that with the help of SDR, his life will be a much more independent life. Without the surgery, Rory will be confined to a wheelchair for the rest of his life, along with a lot of pain and discomfort. The campaign by the Gallagher family has received no support from the HSE or the Government. The Gallaghers, who live in Cliffoney, County Donegal, said they may be forced to sell their family home to help Rory and fund his needs. More recently, the family were snubbed by new Fine Gael Health Minister, Simon Harris, when they requested to meet with him. Minister Harris told them via letter that “due to a very busy schedule of Cabinet and Dáil business” he was not in position to meet with them. CAMPAIGN Caroline Molloy got to know about the Rory Gallagher fundraising campaign in her native Donegal through social networking site ‘Facebook’. She then met the family during an International Tribute Festival for little Rory’s namesake - the musician, Rory Gallagher, at Ballyshannon, County

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Ballinacarrow, Sligo, to help raise funds for little Rory’s operation. Team Rory will include Irish, European, World and Olympic boxing champion, Katie Taylor; World Champion boxer, Michael Conlan and other boxing champions, Paddy Barnes, Gary ‘Spike’ O’Sullivan, Eamonn ‘King Kane’ O’Kane, Paddy Holohan, Jason Quigley and Dublin comedian, Al Foran. For more information and to make a donation, members of the public can support little Rory by purchasing a wristband online at www.rorygallagherswishtowalk.com. The campaign is also on Facebook: Rory Gallagher's Wish To Walk.

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‘Forearm and Thumb Pain Musculocutaneous Nerve Impingement’ By Tomás Ryan, BSc.AHS, Ph. Th. MIAPT, Registered Physical Therapist based in Clonmel and Thurles PAIN into the outer forearm and Thumb region may not be a tendon injury but instead a Nerve impingement one, namely impingement of the Musculocutaneous Nerve. The Musculocutaneous Nerve comes from the vertebra of the cervical spine which we know as the Neck, it originates from the C5, C6, and C7 vertebra. Restriction on the nerve roots at these vertebra levels or along the nerve in the bicep muscle, or outer forearm can cause pain down the arm and into the Thumb. Musculocutaneous Nerve Impingement and DeQuervain’s Tenosynovitis condition of the thumb and wrist have similar symptoms. Hence it really important to correctly diagnose if there is nerve involvement through Neurodynamic testing. SIGNS & SYMPTOMS • Tenderness or Pain along the outside area of elbow & forearm, along the Biceps Tendon • Pain radiating into the thumb • Aggravated by constant sideways bending of the wrist, such as when using a Hammer

DEQUERVAIN’S TENOSYNOVITIS DeQuervain’s tenosynovitis which causes pain and tenderness into the palm of the hand at the base the thumb. It affects the tendons called Extensor Pollicis Longus and Abductor Pollicis Brevis which are used to grip an object such as a towel. With constant repetitive movements of the wrist and thumb, inflammation develops in the synovial sheath that covers these two tendons as they pass through the wrist joint. The synovial sheath’s function is to protect the tendons from friction from surrounding bones in the wrist, when the sheath becomes inflamed; the following symptoms can be felt; • Pain and swelling will be noted in the palm of the hand at the base of the Thumb. • Activities involving movement of the thumb & Thumb • Muscle weakness in the Thumb is often noted overtime. • Numbness may also be felt in the back of the thumb and index finger. TREATMENT OF MUSCULOCUTANEOUS NERVE IMPINGEMENT Firstly it is easily diagnosed with Neurodynamic testing in the clinic. A gentle treatment technique of identifying where there is tension or restriction on the nerve and then using nerve slider technique to mobilise the nerve. In tandem with this, manual soft tissue stretching of the tight muscles that overlap the nerve are important to in helping to release the nerve compression. Avoiding aggravating wrist movements and homecare nerve slider exercises is important also. Tomás Ryan is a Registered Physical Therapist with The Irish Association of Physical Therapy (MIAPT) and is based in Clonmel & Thurles. Email: tomaspryan@gmail.com, Contact Number: 0504 26672.

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A Fairy-tale Festival is happening right on your doorstep next month!

Regional radio station unveils details of this one-day family fun activity in the South-East BEAT 102-103 is delighted to announce its latest outdoor event; a Fairy-tale Festival at Shankill Castle, Paulstown, County Kilkenny, on Sunday, July 24th, from midday to 5.00 p.m. This magical festival includes a fairy trail, treasure hunt, storytelling from Glinda the Good Witch, (the Wicked Witch of the West is also rumoured to be making an appearance!), 4 bouncy castles, an outdoor games area with an

enclosed arts and crafts section. Children will also have the opportunity to be ‘knighted’ from the Queen of Hearts or bestowed a ‘Princess’ title by a Fairy Godmother and they’ll get to meet some of their favourite Fairy-tale friends like Elsa, Rapunzel, Christoph and Snow White. A variety of food stalls will also be on site. Chief Executive of Beat 102-103 Gabrielle Cummins is encouraging families from all five counties of the South

Kate Holden from Williamstown, Waterford, is getting into character for Beat 102-103’s upcoming Fairytale Festival. This magical family day outside will include a fairy trail, treasure hunt, storytelling, bouncy castles and more. The event takes place at Shankhill Castle, Paulstown, Co. Kilkenny, on Sunday, July 24th, midday – 5.00 p.m. More info at www.beat102103.com

East to come along to what she describes as a “truly magical, fun day outside for all the family. We were exploring various options around the South East for this event and when we visited Shankill Castle, our search ended. With over 100 acres of beautiful farmland with mystical, natural features already in place, I knew we’d found the right location where everyone can come along and have fun. Even if it’s raining, the children can bring their wellies and we’ll provide ponchos so everyone can get into the spirit of the surroundings and even do as Peppa Pig does and jump in muddy puddles!” added the Beat Boss. Shankill Castle is situated on a romantic setting near the ruins of an old church surrounded by mystical, ancient trees and manicured gardens boasting red tulips and pear trees. While the house itself is not part of the Fairytale Festival, it will be open on the day for guided tours by the owners, The Cope Family who will also provide wand making classes, by appointment only and spaces are limited. The wand making will be a separate nominal fee and can be booked online. Sybil Cope says she’s delighted to form this partnership with Beat 102-103, welcoming the

fact that her beloved home Shankill Castle will get to be seen and enjoyed by many families from the South East and beyond. “Bordering Carlow and Kilkenny, Shankill Castle is just 2 minutes from exit 7 on the M9. Just 40 minutes from Waterford and one hour from the M50,” added Sybil. Tickets for the event are €15 per person or €50 for a family of four and can be purchased online through

www.beat102103.com. Beat 102-103 has a reputation for bringing numerous successful events to the South East including Poptober with Jedward and Beat on the Street outdoor concerts along with award winning radio promotions like The Fugitive, 2 Strangers and a Wedding and The Driver so this latest outdoor family activity, The Fairytale Festival promises to be another memorable event.

Amelia and Freyja Barry from Ballygarron, Kilmeaden, County Waterford, are getting into character for Beat 102103’s Fairytale Festival. This magical family day outside will include a fairy trail, treasure hunt, storytelling, bouncy castles and more at Shankhill Castle, Paulstown, Co. Kilkenny, on Sunday, July 24th, midday – 5.00 p.m. More info at www.beat102103.com

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Council opening car parks to service Greenway WATERFORD Council is opening up a number of car parks to service the Greenway. At the June meeting of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr. Declan Doocey said there were parking problems in some locations and queried if the Council was creating car parks for the large amount of visitors and tourists expected to visit and use the Greenway when it opens. Cllr. Doocey noted that the Greenway is already a success “and it isn’t opened at all yet”. Director of Services for Roads, Paul Daly, said the Council is developing car parks along the Greenway route. “There are two car parks developed on the Clonea Road, one at Mahony’s in Durrow, one will be developed at McGrath’s Cross, and we are refurbishing the main car park in the middle of Kilmacthomas, and another car park will be provided at the Railway Station. We are looking at possibly connecting up to a third car park at the Rainbow Hall in Kilmacthomas,” said Mr. Daly. “We have developed a car park at the Workhouse, and we are talking to Roadstone about developing a car park at Carroll’s Cross.” Mr. Daly said the Council is also working with the Suir Valley Railway in relation to doing something with their car park. “We are providing a car park at Bilberry and we are working with

WIT about providing access from their Carrickpherish car park across to the Greenway as well,” Mr. Daly said. He said as time goes on, if needs develop for car parks in other locations, the Council will be flexible in providing them. JAPANESE KNOTWEED Meanwhile, Cllr. Doocey raised concern about the invasive species Japanese Knotweed, being spread from the Greenway to other locations. “A lot of material was moved from the Greenway and there is evidence that material was contaminated with Japanese Knotweed,” said Cllr. Doocey. He pointed out that other countries such as England, spent in the region of €225m a year trying to deal with Japanese Knotweed. “We seem to be losing the battle with it,” said Cllr. Doocey. “It is a serious problem and we need to look at it before it takes over the place.” Mr. Daly said this is the first he has heard of the possibility of Japanese Knotweed on the Greenway. It was noted that some of the material taken from the Greenway may have been reused by farmers on adjacent fields. Mr. Daly said if there is problems with Japanese Knotweed from the material taken from the Greenway, then the Council will deal with it. Mr. Daly agreed Japanese

Knotweed is a very virulent weed and said the Council has a policy of spraying it twice a year until eradicated. “If anyone sees Japanese Knotweed on the public road, let us know and we’ll deal with it,” Mr. Daly said. GREENWAY FACILITIES Cllr. Ray Murphy said he has received concerns in relation to the surface of the Greenway, regarding melting tar in hot weather, dog fouling and toilet facilities along the route. Cllr. John Hearne asked if there will be any businesses locating along the Greenway, such as cafés, bicycle rent shops and repairs, etc. Cllr. Hearne said many people who walk the Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage route across Europe receive medals / certificates to show they completed it. He suggested a similar award scheme for schools / people who complete the whole Greenway route. Mr. Daly confirmed there has been advertisements in the local newspapers about expressions of interest in companies wanting to start café, cycle hire, etc. “There are several companies gearing up to provide those services,” Mr. Daly said. He said that in order to answer queries / concerns and suggestions from Councillors, he would be willing to organise a workshop / presentation about the Greenway.

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Suspended jail sentence for drugs possession A DUNGARVAN woman who pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis for sale and / or supply was handed a suspended jail sentence last week. Caroline Moynihan (40) with an address at 18 Keating Street, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty at a previous sitting of the District Court to possession of cannabis with a street value of approximately €676, for sale and / or supply, contrary to Section 15 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at her home on 26th June, 2014. The court heard at the time that the accused has previous convictions, which includes three convictions for possession of controlled substances for her own personal use, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act. The case was adjourned for a Probation Services

report. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, solicitor Niall King said a Probation report was available to the court. He said the accused, a mother of two, is hopeful to get onto a CE scheme. He said the accused has been drug-free for the past 18 months and she making good progress with a counsellor. “She has changed her life around and does some voluntary work for the Cancer Society,” said Mr. King. “She wants to put her past behind her.” Judge Finn said the court had to note the accused’s previous convictions. He handed down a six month jail sentence, suspended for 12 months on condition the accused be of good behaviour and keep the peace.

Community service order for drink driving offence A DUNGARVAN man who admitted drink driving and failing to give a sample was handed a community service order in lieu of a jail sentence last week. Thomas Harty (36) with an address at 15 George’s Court, Dungarvan, had pleaded guilty at a previous sitting of the District Court, to drink driving, contrary to Section 4 (1) of the Road Traffic Act, at George’s Court, Dungarvan, on 10th November, 2015. He also pleaded guilty to failing to give a sample (of breath / blood or urine) for analysis, contrary to Section 12 of the Road Traffic Act, on the same date. The case was adjourned for consideration of penalty

and to see if the accused was suitable for a community service order. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Judge Terence Finn noted the Probation Service report. He handed down 120 hours community service in lieu of three months imprisonment for failing to give a sample for analysis. A consecutive order of 120 hours community service, in lieu of four months imprisonment was handed down for the drink driving charge. Judge Finn directed the accused’s licence be endorsed with the convictions and disqualified the accused from driving for six years.

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Court suspended for short time due to interruptions from mobile phones THE threat of having their mobile phone confiscated and destroyed did not encourage some members of the public to switch off their phones during last week’s Dungarvan District Court. On four separate occasions, while evidence was being given, mobile phones went off, interrupting the proceedings. This is despite earlier warnings from both the Garda Inspector, the District Court Clerk and the District Court Judge for the public to switch off their mobile

phones. There are signs posted on the doors and throughout the court building warning the public to switch off their mobile phones as usage of phones is prohibited in the court. However, due to the interruptions during proceedings last Wednesday morning, Judge Terence Finn suspended the court for a period of time, pointing out “The court cannot do its business with constant interruption”. As well as causing interruptions

to proceedings, the ringing of mobile phones is disruptive and irritating for the people who have to work and do business in the court, such as the legal profession, the judiciary, the Probation Service, the Gardaí and the media. Before the court resumed a short while later, the public were once again warned to switch off their mobile phones. Judge Finn drew the public’s attention to the warning signs posted in the court building indi-

Man accused of obstruction during water meter installation is sent forward for trial A LOCAL man who was part of a protest against the installation of water meters around Dungarvan last year was sent forward for trial at the Circuit Court last week. Declan Palmer (22) with addresses at 61 Cathal Brugha Place, and 6 The Beeches, Dungarvan, is accused of allegedly

obstructing the Water Services Authority, contrary to Section 12 of the Water Services Act, at two locations in Dungarvan on 15th May and 26th May, 2015. After hearing an outline of the allegations at a previous sitting of the District Court, Judge Terence Finn refused jurisdiction in the

case and adjourned the matter for service of a Book of Evidence. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, it was confirmed that a Book of Evidence was served on the accused. Judge Finn made an order sending the accused forward for trial to the next

Probation report sought on woman who stole from local shops A PROBATION Service report was sought on a woman who visited Dungarvan and stole from local retailers. Christina Smith (25) who had an address with the Simon Community, Cork, but now with an address at Sophia Housing, City Park House, Sullivan’s Quay, Cork, pleaded guilty to two counts of theft, from EuroGiant and Dunnes Stores, Dungarvan, on 22nd January, 2016. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector David Nolan told Judge Terence Finn that Gardaí went to Eurogiant following a complaint of theft. He said a description of the accused was given and Gardaí searched the area. He said the accused was found near the shopping centre with items stolen from Eurogiant. She was also found with

items stolen from Dunnes Stores. CCTV from both shops captured the accused taking items and leaving without paying. Insp. Nolan said the accused admitted both thefts. He said the property taken from both shops was recovered in a resaleable condition. The accused has previous convictions, including ten convictions for similar theft offences. Solicitor Niall King said his client was a heroin addict who is now in recovery. “Things have changed for her and she has been drug-free for over a year,” Mr. King said. He said his client is the mother of one young child. “My client apologises for her behaviour. She was going through a difficult time,” Mr. King said.

He said his client was on prescription drugs and on a methadone programme at the time and she had a lot of difficulties in her personal life. “She has conquered her drug addiction and matters are improving for her on a daily basis. She feels she is making positive progress.” However, Judge Finn said the only progress the accused is making is to expand her conviction record, noting that these offences happened only five months ago. Mr. King requested the court to give his client one further opportunity by adjourning the case and seeking the assistance of the Probation Services. Judge Finn adjourned the case to 14th September, 2016, for a Probation report.

Cannabis charge struck out after donation made to poor box A MAN who was found with a small amount of cannabis had the charge struck out when he made a donation to the court poor box. Jacob Krysinski (33) with an address at 41 Bridge Street

cating the use of mobile phones are prohibited in the court. “I’ll go one step further and have people searched and mobile phones removed before they enter the court if it’s the only way to have no more irritatingw interruptions,” Judge Finn warned. Unbeknown to some people, the interruption of court proceedings can also be considered a contempt of court - which is punishable by several days imprisonment at the discretion of the Judge.

Apartments, Dungarvan, 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 his address

on 23rd December, 2014. The case was adjourned for review and to allow the accused to make a €300 donation to the court poor box. At last week’s Dungarvan District

Court, solicitor David Burke said his client has not come to any further Garda attention and has paid the donation. Judge Terence Finn struck out the charge.

sittings of Waterford Circuit Criminal Court commencing from 5th July, 2016. Bail was granted to the accused, along with free legal aid, with solicitor David Burke assigned to the case, and one counsel for the trial. Judge Finn warned the accused he has 14 days to

furnish the prosecution with details of any witnesses he may call to the trial. Failure to do so and those witnesses won’t be entitled to give evidence. The accused indicated he understood. He signed a bail bond and was free to leave the court.

Fine imposed for public order offence A MAN who was found drunk near his home was fined last week. Bernard McDonagh (51) unemployed, with an address at Shandon halting site, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to being intoxicated in public at Shandon halting site, Dungarvan, on 29th November, 2015. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector David Nolan said Gardaí were called to the location and found the accused in a very intoxicated state. “He was unsteady on his feet and had to be arrested for his own safety,” said Insp. Nolan. He said the accused was found intoxicated just outside the halting site.

A fixed charge penalty notice which issued for the public order offence was never paid. Solicitor David Burke said his client would have paid the fine if he had received it. He said there are a number of Bernard McDonagh’s living at that location, which may have added to the confusion. He said his client has no previous convictions. Mr. Burke said there could have been an issue raised in the case about the locus of where his client was found, since his client lives at the location, but chose to enter a plea of guilty in the matter. Judge Terence Finn handed down a fine of €60.

Community service order for man who admitted growing cannabis A MAN who admitted growing cannabis plants for his own use was handed a community service order last week, in lieu of a jail sentence. Robert Swales (45) with an address at 59 Leacon Fionn, Dungarvan, had pleaded guilty at a previous sitting of the District Court to cultivation of cannabis, contrary to Section 17 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, and possession of the controlled substance for his own personal use, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at his address on 18th May,

2015. The case was heard at a previous sitting of the District Court and adjourned for a Probation Service report to see if the accused is suitable for a community service order. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Judge Terence Finn noted the report confirmed the accused is suitable. He handed down 200 hours community service in lieu of six months imprisonment for the Section 17 cultivation charge. The Section 3 charge was marked as proven and taken into consideration.

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Fine imposed for cannabis possession

Pictured in Lourdes with the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2016 were Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan with Tom Deegan, Pilgrimage President. [John Power]

Woman fined for thefts A YOUNG mother who made “silly choices” which resulted in her stealing from local retailers, was fined last week. Roseanne McDonagh (23) with an address at Bay 2, Shandon halting site, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to theft from Garvey’s Service Station, Coolagh Road, Dungarvan, on 27th October, 2014; and theft from Dealz, O’Connell Street, Dungarvan, on 2nd October, 2015. Inspector David Nolan told last week’s Dungarvan District Court that in both cases, the accused was captured on CCTV entering both premises, taking items

and leaving without paying. The court heard that the accused had a theft charge dismissed under the Probation Act last February. Solicitor David Burke said his client was “going through a difficult time”. “She made silly choices, and has now learned a valuable lesson,” Mr. Burke said. “She is a young mother who lives locally. She won’t be back before the court. She is optimistic and things are going well for her,” Mr. Burke added. Judge Finn handed down a fine of €200 for the theft from Garvey’s Service Station; and a €300 fine for the theft from Dealz.

A FINE was handed down to a local man for being in possession of cannabis. Kai Brown (38) with an address at 16 Colligan View, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to being in possession of cannabis for his own personal use, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at Shandon, Dungarvan, on 25th September, 2015. Inspector David Nolan told last week’s Dungarvan District Court that a Garda patrol came across the accused and he began acting nervous. Insp. Nolan said the accused was searched, and he handed over a piece of suspected cannabis to Gardaí. “He made a full admission that the controlled substance was for his own personal use,” said Insp. Nolan. “The value of the cannabis was approximately €10.” The court heard that Brown has two previous convictions for drug possession dating back to 2010 one under Section 3 and the second in relation to sale and / or supply, contrary to Section 15 of the

Misuse of Drugs Act, for which he received a community service order. Solicitor David Burke said his client accepted the record of previous convictions. “This is a man who has turned his life around,” said Mr. Burke. “But he unfortunately got back into drugs by doing a small bit of experimentation. “He no longer dabbles in illegal drugs.” Mr. Burke said his client will shortly begin a training course. Judge Finn said the accused’s previous convictions in 2010 are of “a serious nature”. Mr. Burke said that after 2010, his client engaged with the local drugs rehabilitation services. “He had a slip and foolishly started re-using. He is now clean of illegal drugs and is no longer involved,” said Mr. Burke. Insp. Nolan confirmed to the court that the Gardaí have no outstanding concerns regarding the accused. Judge Finn handed down a €300 fine to the accused.

Bench warrant issued A WOMAN who failed to appear in court last week had a bench warrant issued for her arrest. Eileen Moran (33) with an address at 112 Kilcohan Park, Waterford, is accused of alleged theft from Garvey’s Supervalu, Dungarvan, on 28th October, 2015. The accused failed to appear at last week’s Dungarvan District Court and with no reasonable excuse for her absence, Judge Terence Finn issued a bench warrant for her arrest.

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Fines and disqualification for man who admitted litany of road traffic offences A LEMYBRIEN man who pleaded guilty to a litany of road traffic offences was fined and disqualified from driving for two years. Tom Hill (24), formerly with an address at Shanbally, Lemybrien, now with an address at 17 Albury Avenue, Southways, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to all the road traffic charges at last week’s Dungarvan District Court. Judge Terence Finn handed down a €300 fine for a charge of dangerous driving, contrary to Section 53 of the Road Traffic Act, at Durrow, Stradbally, on 2nd July, 2014. Other charges of not having mudwings on the vehicle; on front identification mark; bald right rear and left front tyres; no silencer; no left or right rear reflector; no road tax; front identification mark

non-conforming; no stop lights; no directional indicators; and using a vehicle without an NCT were marked as proven and taken into consideration. In a second set of charges, Judge Finn handed down a €300 fine to the accused for driving without insurance at Hillside Close, Kilmacthomas, on 26th June, 2015. Giving evidence, Garda Damien Ryan said he observed the vehicle being driven by the accused on the date in question. He said the accused was using a mobile phone while driving at the time. Judge Finn disqualified the accused from driving for two years for driving without insurance. For using a mobile phone while driving, a €250 fine

was handed down. For driving without a licence, a €50 fine was handed down. Charges of using a vehicle without an NCT; failing to produce licence at the roadside and within ten days; failing to produce insurance; failing to produce NCT; and non-display of tax at the same location and date were marked as proven and taken into consideration. Meanwhile, charges in relation to theft, on 12th December, 2015, and 12th/13th January, 2016; and a charge of possession of stolen property on 5th March, 2014, were adjourned until next year to monitor the accused. A Probation Service report was available on the accused, which solicitor, David Burke, indicated that his client was at

“moderate risk of reoffending”. “My client takes full responsibility for the offences,” said Mr. Burke. He said his client was involved in substance misuse, and was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), “which is now under control”. Mr. Burke said his client has a passion for cars and will suffer as a result of the disqualification. He said his client now uses a bike to get around. Mr. Burke said his client was living with his father in Kilmacthomas for a while, but now lives in Dungarvan. Judge Finn adjourned the theft-related charges to 22nd March, 2017, to monitor the accused’s behaviour.

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River Rescue benefits as visitors climb aboard tall ship as part of Port of Waterford Company 200 years celebration WATERFORD City River Rescue has received a funding boost after local families and visitors climbed aboard the Dutch tall ship 'Morgenster' which berthed on the city's quays at the weekend. The tall ship's visit with Irish and European sail trainees on board was part of the Port of Waterford Company's celebrations marking 200 years since the establishment of its predecessor, Waterford Harbour Commissioners. Funds raised by ticketed tours of the elegant twomasted, square-rigged sail training vessel are being donated to Waterford City River Rescue with the Port of Waterford Company matching this amount. Speaking as the 'Morgenster' sailed out of Waterford, Frank Ronan, CEO, Port of Waterford Company, said:

"It was great that so many families were able to visit the ship on Saturday and get a glimpse of life on board. As

Waterford knows very well, there is something magical about tall ships and there was a tremendous atmosphere on board during the

tours. We're also delighted that the great team at Waterford City River Rescue benefit from the visit."

The Tall Ship “Morgenster” sailing out of Waterford recently.

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Damien Tiernan with his children Isobel and Sam Tiernan.

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Saoirse Moloney, Ardmore with Clodagh and Ellen Parkinson from Tramore.

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Waterford City River Rescue volunteer’s, Richard White, David Cassidy and Johnny McCarthy got in on the act as trainee sailor’s Robert McInerney and Saoirse Moloney were photographed on board the Tall Ship “Morgenster” last Saturday. [Noel Browne]

Therese McDermott, Ben Ryan, Sophie Ryan and Cadhla McGrath.

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Frank Ronan, CEO Port of Waterford Company pictured with Capt.Harry Muter, “Morgenster” and Waterford City River Rescue volunteer’s, Richard White, David Cassidy and Johnny McCarthy.

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Council to examine provision of wheelchairs at beaches WATERFORD Council is to examine a proposal to provide wheelchairs on beaches for people with disabilities, so they can also enjoy the coastal amenities. At the June meeting of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr. Jim Griffin said that with the recent good weather, many people were flocking to the coastline to enjoy the sunshine. He asked the Council to examine his suggestion. Director of Services, Paul Daly said providing wheelchairs on beaches was a proposal which was being dealt with by the Council before the amalgamation took place.

“We’ve nothing against it, it is just something we never got around to organising at the time. We will resurrect the proposal, I think it is a good idea,” Mr. Daly said. “We’ll see if we can find the money for it and organise it,” he added. Cllr. Mary Roche concurred with the idea, saying the local authority in Wexford has provided wheelchairs on its beaches and it is proving to be a big hit. Cllr. Adam Wyse also voiced his support, saying the wheelchairs on beaches were known as ‘sand-riders’. “It is a great initiative and we should have them on all our popular

beaches,” he said. Cllr. Damien Geoghegan said he agreed with the provision of wheelchairs on beaches. He pointed out that it would be a budgetary matter to provide the wheelchairs, and highlighted that the Irish Public Bodies are due to hand out dividends, meaning Waterford Council should be due to receive a dividend shortly. “We should be receiving money from the Irish Public Bodies, and a portion of that money could be put aside to provide the wheelchairs,” said Cllr. Geoghegan. “It would be money well spent.”

Council took immediate action to address sewage problem in Ring INDEPENDENT Councillor Seamus O’Donnell has welcomed work carried out in Ring over the weekend to address a problem with sewage. Cllr. O’Donnell said he was inundated with calls about sewage being washed ashore in the Ballinagoul and Ring areas. “The problem was caused by a sewage tank which had filled to capac-

ity and overflowed in Knockenpower. The sewage was then washed back in with the tide,” said Cllr. O’Donnell. “I immediately notified the Council of the problem and within 24 hours, the whole matter was sorted.” Notices were put in place by the Council warning people not to swim or bathe in the water. The Council re-tested the water the

following day and deemed it safe to remove the notices, allowing people to swim / bathe in the area. Cllr. O’Donnell expressed thanks to the Council for addressing the problem as a matter of urgency. “I am delighted the matter was sorted so quickly,” Cllr. O’Donnell added.

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Pictured in Lourdes with the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2016 were Mary McGrath and Margaret Brock with Caroline Prendergast. [John Power]

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Pictured in Lourdes with the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2016 were Ann Crowther and Noel Devereux. [John Power]

Pictured in Lourdes with the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2016 were Bishop of Waterford & Lismore Alphonsus Cullinan and Mary Fitzgerald. [John Power]

Pictured in Lourdes with the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2016 were Sarah Geoghegan, Sr. Thomas and Niamh White. [John Power]

Pictured in Lourdes with the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2016 were Anne O'Connor and Eamonn Cronin.

Pictured in Lourdes with the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2016 were Tricia Hearne and Pamela McMahon.

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Pictured in Lourdes with the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2016 were Mollly, Liam and Breda Chester. [John Power]

Pictured in Lourdes with the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2016 were Bridget Murray, Carmel O'Brien, Danny Corcoran, Catherine Tobin and Mary White. [John Power]

Pictured in Lourdes with the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2016 were Bishop Alphonsus [John Power] Cullinan with Mary Hughes, Kiera Hughes and Alex Chilcoat.

Pictured in Lourdes with the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2016 were Anna Grant, Joan Allen, Mai Connolly, EilĂs Daly, [John Power] Breda Murray and Ann Power.

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Council tenants living in bungalows cannot purchase their home COUNCIL tenants who are living in a bungalow cannot purchase their house under the Tenant Purchase Scheme under regulations created by Waterford City and County Council. However, there were indications that the Council will keep the regulations under review and may change them in the future. Cllr. Sean Reinhardt noted that the current policy of the Council does not allow Council-owned bungalows to be sold to tenants under the Tenant Purchase Scheme, because the

Council wants to maintain bungalows to assign to other Council tenants. “I have a problem with this policy, because if someone is living in a house and wants to buy it, obviously, they intend staying in that house,” said Cllr. Reinhardt. “Why can’t we alter this policy? When people own the houses they live in, they tend to invest more in them.” Director of Services for Housing, Ivan Grimes said bungalows were excluded by the Council from the

Tenant Purchase Scheme because the types of houses “are a high priority / high demand”. “The Tenant Purchase Scheme has only been operational for a couple of months, so we will keep it under review and relook at the exclusions in a number of months,” said Mr. Grimes. “But as of now, it wouldn’t make sense for us to be selling properties (bungalows) when we are trying to acquire them for prospective tenants,” he added.

Hedge-trimming needed at junctions CONCERN was raised at the June meeting of Waterford City and County Council, over sightlines at junctions which are reduced due to overgrown hedgerows. Cllr. Liam Brazil said it was necessary the Council trim the hedges at junctions because the roads were busier with visitors / tourists to the area.

Director of Services for Roads, Paul Daly, confirmed the Council will trim hedges at junctions and along road verges if there is a problem with sightlines and road safety. “If Councillors or the public are aware of any junctions that are dangerous with overgrown hedgerows, let us know and we’ll cut them back,” Mr. Daly said.

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estate. “Are we waiting for a fatality to happen before we act?” he questioned. “Because there is speeding around some housing estates late at night and early in the morning,” Cllr. Brazil said. Director of Services for Roads, Paul Daly said there is a whole process which has to be gone through before any speed limits and traffic calming can be installed. “There are measurements and assessments which need to be carried out,” said Mr. Daly.

“There is no point putting a sign up and expecting the Gardaí to enforce it.The signs have to come with traffic calming proposals, and it has to be designed and we can’t design it until we’ve done measurements of speed in housing estates. “We are going around measuring speeds in housing estates. If there are particular problems in a housing estate, we’ll prioritise. “We have all this measuring to do and the design, and if funding is available, we’ll install traffic calming and erect speed signs,” Mr. Daly added.

Conservation grants issued when work completed PAYMENT of a conservation grant is only issued on receipt of works being completed and properly invoiced, the June meeting of Waterford City and County Council was told. Cllr. John O’Leary had queried a €7,000 conservation grant paid over in relation to the derelict Cosy Thatch pub in Kilmeaden. Cllr. O’Leary welcomed the conservation grant, but noted the building “is in a dilapidated state and concerns are being voiced by local people involved in the Tidy Towns, who are trying to keep the place to a high standard”. He queried how long it would take to furnish the €7,000 conservation grant. In response, Director of Services, Lar

Power, said it was his understanding that payment of a conservation grant is only issued on receipt of works being completed and properly invoiced. FIRE Meanwhile, County Waterford Fire Service responded to a fire at the Cosy Thatch pub last week. Fire Brigades from Waterford, Portlaw, Dunmore and Tramore attended the blaze last Thursday, 23rd June. The fire destroyed part of the thatched roof on the building and gutted a section of the inside of the pub. The Cosy Thatch pub has been derelict for a number of years.

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Dungarvan Golf Club Captain’s Prize 2016 kindly presented by Jim Kiersey – Front row (l. to r.): Alan Thomas, Best Gross; Ethan Raher, Best Country Junior; Christine O'Keeffe, Vice Lady Captain; Bridget Aherne, Lady Captain; Niall Walsh, winner; Jim Kiersey, Captain; Jim Kirwan, Guest Captain, Carrick-on-Suir GC. Back row (l. to r.): Pat Power, 3rd; John Reynolds, Best Gross 1st 18; David Crowley, Catl 8/12; Owen O'Mahony, 4th; Diarmuid O'Neill, 5th; Eoin Stack, Best Gross, 2nd 18; Pat Stack, Past Captains; Michael McNamara, Cat. 13/18; Michael Buckley, Best Nett, 1st 18; Denis O'Brien, Cat. 19/28; Liam Carroll, President. [Pat Crowley]

Prizewinners in the Captain's Prize at the Gold Coast Golf Club kindly presented by Rafael Alvarez with seated from left John White (2nd Gross); Seanie Lenihan (4th); Austin Kiely (3rd); Derek Power (Best Gross); Rafael Alvarez, Captain; Dean Golds, winner; Lee Crotty (2nd) and Brian Fahey, President. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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Dungarvan Golf Club Bridget Aherne, Lady Captain making a presentation to Colette Power, for Best Individual Score. [Pat Crowley]

Dungarvan Golf Club Bridget Aherne, Lady Captain presenting the Walsh Cup to June James, winner. [Pat Crowley]

West Waterford Golf Club May Bank Holiday competition kindly sponsored by the Country Store. From left Dermot Drohan, Captain WWGC; Ger O'Connor (2nd Lady), Suzanne Dalton for Eleanor Murnaghan (Lady Winner), Conor Lannen, Country Store (Sponsor), Stephen Spillane (2nd), Conor Sheehan (Best Gross), Jean Conway, Lady Captain and Diarmuid Horgan, President WWGC. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Gold Coast Golf Club Vice Captain’s Prize. Brendan O'Connor, Vice-Captain presents his prize to the winner, Michael Whelan. Included are Brian Fahey, President and Rafael Alvarez, Captain, with seated John White (Gross), Michael Lenihan (2nd) and Tom Reynolds (3rd). [Sean Byrne]

Dungarvan Golf Club Donal Williams, winner Junior Scratch Cup; Liam Carroll, President making presentation. Also included is Jim Kiersey, Captain. [Pat Crowley]

Dungarvan Golf Club Ladies Waltz Team of 3 kindly sponsored by Country Store. L-R: Maria Ryan, Rena Landers, Ann Stack, 3rd; Miriam Halley, 1st; Conor Lannen, Sponsor; Kathleen Lonergan, 1st; Michael Mernin, and Bridget Aherne, Lady Captain 2nd. [Pat Crowley]

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The Newsreader THE WEEK THAT WAS IN IT . . .

The leaving of Britain SO, the unthinkable happened, Britain decided to leave the EU. Few believed it would happen, even some of those who promoted it. People on this side of the Irish Sea may be sick to their teeth of the ‘Brexit debate’, but it has possible grave repercussions for Ireland. We do not know precisely what, in fact no one knows precisely what the drawbacks – or even the advantages – of this action may be, not even Prime Ministers, European leaders or even Eurocrats.We are in the famous ‘uncharted waters, or even what some – even seasoned journalists – like to call ‘unchartered territory’. The Irish Times asked various poets and novelists for their reaction to this development and here are a few choice paragraphs from some of them. Nick Laird: I think Boris Johnson, in particular, deserves enormous opprobrium. This is a man sacked by both the Times and Michael Howard for mendacity, and he was a clear Europhile until he calculated that leading the Leave campaign would bolster his Prime Ministerial credentials against Osborne, automatically gaining him the Eurosceptic wing of the party. He was also obviously betting on a

Remain win. He looks now like a fat kid who’s lost his balloon. Caitriona O’Reilly: It is notable that the few conciliatory voices now calling for people to accept the result and to start building bridges are being drowned out by a collective howl of pain and rage, chiefly from the young, a majority of whom voted to remain, and who have seen many of their future educational and employment opportunities trashed by this decision. Sarah Crossan: I have never felt the need to obtain a British passport. What would be the point? We have been one Europe for so long – a red passport is enough. And I believed the converse about my daughter not holding an Irish passport. But what now? Now I am living in a country in which I am not a citizen and where I suddenly feel unwelcome. The Irish haven’t to deal with the same treatment as the Polish or Romanians, but what is clear is that nationality suddenly matters here. I’ve considered a move to Dublin. I’ve wondered whether I should ever have left New York. But for now I’m sitting tight and hoping there’ll be a way to reverse this. Colette Bryce: Newcastle, where I

live, was first to declare and the narrowness of the Remain win was to augur badly for the night ahead. Like so many Remain voters around the country, I watched through my fingers as the full horror of what was happening hit home. I saw Brexit supporters cheering in neighbouring Sunderland, a city that relies heavily on European funding and could stand to lose thousands of Nissan jobs as a result. But half of my mind is on that other frontier, my hometown of Derry that voted to stay in the EU.The border, that has calmed so much in recent years, is likely to be re-inflamed like a wound. For the Nationalist community in Northern Ireland, our shared EU membership with the Republic has been one of the few psychological consolations since Partition. It has made it easier to live with a fractured identity. For Northern Ireland to move forward as an unhappy outpost of an isolated Britain is a profoundly depressing prospect. As with Scotland, the local electorate hasn’t voted for that. For an emigrant in my position, “home” is harder than ever to define.”

The cost of alcohol THE Euro 2016 campaign brought into focus once again the Irish love affair with alcohol. Since earliest times, we have had a greater dependency on and problem with alcohol than many other countries our size. While this difficulty can be measured in personal suffering, domestic difficulties and other social deficits, it can be quantified in financial terms as well. A report commissioned by the Department of Health found that alcohol-related illness cost the healthcare system €800 million in 2013.There is also the problem that alcohol related illnesses occupy 1,500 hospital beds at any given time and with that, of course, the valuable and expensive time of Doctors, Nurses and other support staff. Worst of all, up to 88 deaths per month are caused by alcohol related illnesses. But the costs do not end there. The report estimated that alcoholrelated crime cost €686 million and alcohol-related road accidents cost €258 million. This latter has actually been reduced because of the reduction in road casualties as a result of the increased campaign of road safety. Meanwhile, the cost of lost

economic output due to alcohol was estimated to have been €641 million in 2013, with €195 million due to absenteeism; €185 million due to accidents at work, and €65 million due to premature mortality. The report, by Dr. Ann Hope, outlines the economic costs of deaths, illness and crime attributable to alcohol misuse in Ireland and estimates that the overall cost to Irish society in 2013 was €2.35 billion. What a dreadful amount of money to have to spend needlessly and what could be saved by people drinking in moderation, or not at all. Outside of the 1,500 hospital beds which are occupied for alcohol-related reasons 10% of all general in-patient hospital costs, 7% of GP costs and up to 30% of emergency department costs are alcohol-related. A 30% reduction in alcohol-related harm would save taxpayers an estimated €1 billion a year, according to the Chief Medical Officer of Ireland. The Government is reacting with its own legislative proposal, but without a cultural change in regard to alcohol in his country, progress is going to be very slow.

Dungarvan diver to feature in new radio documentary THE Old Lady and me is a new one hour documentary about one man’s 16 year relationship with the world’s second most famous shipwreck The Lusitania. Dungarvan man Eoin McGarry has dived the wreck more times than anyone in its history and in this fly on the wall documentary, we follow his relationship with the ship that McGarry and US owner Gregg Bemis affectionately call “The Old Lady”. The story of The Lusitania is one of espionage, intrigue and frustration and it’s a ship that carries to this day a deep dark secret which may never be answered, which is what caused the

Divers, Eoin McGarry and Pat Wade, with Radio Producer, Darragh Parker of CRY 104 FM. second explosion on the ship which led to it sinking within 18 minutes with the loss of 1,201 lives on the 7th May, 1915.

From his first dive on the ship to his emotional dive on Centenary day on the 7th May, 2015 when he placed a plaque on the ship along with a

capsule containing a list of the names of those who lost their lives, we follow McGarry’s often rollercoaster relationship with the ship that he

describes as “Like a very elusive woman who literally reaches out to you and pulls you in to her intrigue. She has got magnificent stories to tell

and she will only tell those stories to a select few. I think that I am one of those few. She reveals something new to me

every year.” Don’t miss this fascinating Radio Documentary on CRY 104FM on Thursday, 30th June at 4.00 p.m.

Councillors welcome new combi-road repair unit By Christy Parker DUNGARVAN-Lismore Municipal District councillors attending June’s monthly meeting expressed their appreciation for what James Tobin described as “the best repairs” in the

region that he had seen “for many a year” across the county in recent times. The councillor also welcomed the new combi-unit road repair machine that he understood had been deployed in the Comeragh district and hoped Dungarvan-Lismore

would be afforded their ‘fair share’ of it also. Executive Engineer Josephine McGrath said the new unit had only recently arrived but it would operate to a calendar schedule and would be deployed in Dungarvan-Lismore

accordingly. FILLING IN THE COST It remains unknown whether the machine has been purchased by the County Council, and if so how much it cost, or whether it is leased, as occurs in some UK jurisdictions, and

again if so, at what cost. A request to Waterford Council failed to unearth this information, or indeed even a picture of the mystery machine. Instead, the council said it “would be issuing a press release” about the device. Sometime down the road as it were.

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BUCKLEY (30th anniversary) – In loving memory of our dear son and brother John, late of Church Street, Cappoquin, who died on 2nd July, 1986. Times and years slip quietly by, But love and memories never die, Still loved, still missed, still very dear, As time unfolds another year. We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again.

–Always remembered by Dad, brothers, sisters and families. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 2nd July, in St. John The Baptist Church, Affane, at 8.15 p.m.

CURRAN (10th anniversary) – In loving memory of John Curran (J.C.), late of 7 Parklane Drive, Abbeyside, who died on 7th July, 2006. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 2nd July, at 7.00 p.m., in Abbeyside Church. As each day dawns, We think of you, As each night falls, We pray for you. And throughout our lives, No matter where, In our hearts, You are always there.

DALTON (24th anniversary) – In loving memory of Kevin Dalton, late of 2 Caseyville, Dungarvan, who died on 5th July, 1992. R.I.P. Masses offered.

McCABE (4th anniversary) – In loving memory of Tom McCabe, late of Knockaun, Ballinamult, who died on 1st July, 2012. R.I.P.

Will those who think of Kevin today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

A smile for all, A heart of gold, One of the best, This world could hold. Never selfish, Always kind, These are the memories, You left behind. Will those who think of Tom today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

–Sadly missed loving family.

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HEALY (15th anniversary) – In loving memory of Mary Healy (nee Murphy), late of Scrouthea West, Clonmel, and 48 Main Street, Dungarvan, who died on 4th July, 2001, aged 49 years. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 3rd July, at 10.30 a.m., in St. Mary’s Church, Irishtown, Clonmel. We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again. So rest in peace dear loved one, And thanks for all you’ve done, We pray that God has given you, The crown you’ve truly won.

–Always remembered by Seamus and the girls; Anne Michelle, Siobhán, Aisling and Niamh.

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MORAN (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Fr. Patrick, O.S.A. –Fondly remembered by his family, friends and the Augustinian Community. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Augustine’s Church, Abbeyside, on Friday, 8th July, at 10.00 a.m. and Ballybacon Church at 7.30 p.m.

–Always loved and sadly missed by your loving parents Tom and Nellie; sisters and brothers; nieces and nephews; sisters-inlaw and brother-in-law.

–Always loved, never forgotten, Phyllis, Kieran, Aoife, Sarah and grandchildren Ben, Lucy, Josh, Joe and Isabella. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on this Saturday, 2nd July, at 7.30 p.m., in Touraneena Parish Church.

KEARNEY (25th anniversary) – In loving memory of John Kearney, late of 47 Silversprings, Dungarvan, who died on 27th June, 1991. R.I.P. Mass offered. The years have swiftly passed, With sad and deep regret, But the hearts who loved you dearly, Are the ones who won’t forget.

–Sadly missed by his wife Cora and family John, Michael, Fergal, Cora and Nicola and grandchildren.

MULCAHY (3rd anniversary) – June 30th marks the Third Anniversary of a Husband and Father Paul “Mull” Mulcahy, late of “Dún Daingean,” Ballyknock Lower, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. The moment that you died, My heart was torn in two, One side filled with heartache, The other died with you. I often lie awake at night, When the world is fast asleep, And take a walk down memory lane, With tears upon my cheeks. Remembering you is easy, I do it every day, But missing you is heartache, That never goes away. It does not take an effort, For me to think of you, Each Mass I hear, each prayer I say, Is offered up for you. I cannot bring the old days back, When we were all together, Our family chain is broken now, But our memories will live forever.

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Down the path of memories, We sadly tread today, Our loving thoughts are with you, As life goes on its way. We cannot bring the old days back, When we were all together, But loving thoughts and happy days, Will live with us forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, Have mercy on his soul.

–Sadly missed by your loving wife Mary and family. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Church, Touraneena, on Sunday, 3rd July, at 11.15 p.m. POWER (8th anniversary) – In loving memory of Maurice Power, late of Ballinagulkee, Ballinamult, whose Anniversary occurs on 5th July. Gone are the days we used to share, But in our hearts you’re always there, Never more than a thought away, Loved and remembered every day.

–Sadly missed by Trevor, Sandra and Rowan.

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POWER (8th anniversary) – In loving memory of Maurice Power, late of Ballinagulkee, Ballinamult, whose Anniversary occurs on 5th July.

MULCAHY (3rd anniversary) – In loving memory of Paul “Mull” Mulcahy, late of “Dún Daingean,” Ballyknock Lower, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, who was taken from us on 30th June, 2013. How can we put on paper, The feelings we have inside, Of a broken hearted family, Who have missed you since you died. Our lives go on without you, But things are not the same, It’s hard to hide the heartache, When someone speaks your name. We miss you Paul “Mull.”

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WALSH (22nd anniversary) – In loving memory of a dear daughter, sister and aunt Mary, late of Modeligo, Cappagh, who died on 5th July, 1994. R.I.P. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 3rd July, at 10.00 a.m. in Modeligo Church. No length of time can take away, Our thoughts of you from day to day, Though absent you are always near, Still missed, still loved, still very dear. Loving you always, Forgetting you never.

–Always remembered by Mam; Siobhán and Pat; Christine and Tomás; Shelly, Mary Kate, Mickey Joe and Deuglán.

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Kilbrien, Ballinamult Acknowledgement and First Anniversary On this, the First Anniversary of Jamesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; death, his wife Kathleen and sons Pat, James and Declan would like to sincerely thank everyone who supported us at this sad time; to our relations, kind neighbours and friends and those who travelled long journeys to be with us, sent Mass cards and letters of sympathy; to all who attended the Rosary, funeral and burial. Thanks to Fr. Michael Kennedy who offered Funeral Mass for Jamie, assisted by Fr. Michael Collender; to John Collender whose singing and music made the Mass so special. Thanks to Bernie Flynn, the Sacristan. Thanks to Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, for their sensitivity and professionalism. Thanks also to Pat and Paraig Fitzgerald for looking after the grave. We hope this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions. First Anniversary Mass for James will be celebrated in St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church, Kilbrien, on Sunday, 3rd July, at 9.30 a.m.

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90 years of Equitation School celebrated at RDS School established to take part in first Nations Cup at 1926 Dublin Horse Show AT a special anniversary occasion in the RDS recently the establishment of the Army Equitation School was celebrated by members of the RDS and the Defence Forces. Created 90 years ago to compete in the first Nations Cup for the Aga Khan Trophy at the 1926 Dublin Horse Show, the School went on to become a significant force in international show jumping and one of Ireland’s pioneering representatives on an International sporting stage. The driving force behind the establishment of the School was RDS member, Judge William Wylie. His vision of bringing the Nations Cup to Dublin was the catalyst for the School’s beginning, while his political connections helped in getting the necessary support. Minister with Responsibility for Defence Paul Kehoe TD has welcomed the marking by the RDS of the 90th anniversary of the Army Equitation School and added “For decades, the positive relationship between the Equitation School and the RDS has been influential in showcasing the best of Irish horses to an International audience, and I look forward to the continuation of this successful partnership into the future.” This diplomatic significance of the School should not be underestimated.

Former Taoiseach Liam Cosgrave attended the lunch and has previously remarked that “until Ireland joined the UN, the only consistent mention of Ireland abroad was though the achievements of the Army Jumping School.” Commenting about the link between the Equitation School and the RDS, Matthew Dempsey, RDS President said: “For decades the RDS and the Army have worked in tandem to showcase the best Irish horses on an international stage. This relationship goes back to the very beginning of the School in 1926 and is a relationship that the RDS are particularly proud of. Equestrianism is an important component for both the RDS and the Defence Forces, and we both share common traits in our wider missions that benefit the entire country, so the relationship really is a meeting of minds.” The School was established in March 1926 and took part in its first competition in the Dublin Horse Show that August, finishing second to Switzerland. The following year was a challenging one for the School, but by 1928, with the aid of expert tutelage in the form of Russian Colonel Paul Rodzianko, the Irish team became very competitive. By the 1930s, the Irish team were a force among inter-

national show jumping teams, winning Nations Cups and Grand Prix at venues in many major cities. During this formative period the School was also helping to put Ireland on the map at a time when independence was still very new and Ireland had little resources to put into diplomatic relations. By competing with and beating well established international teams, including at the Dublin Horse Show and at many other venues too, the Army Equitation School was forcing other nations to take notice of Ireland. For many decades thereafter the School formed the backbone of many successful Irish international show jumping teams, showcasing the Irish bred horse on an International stage. This year the Army Equitation School will compete in various international classes at the Dublin Horse Show, which takes place July 20th24th in a break from the traditional August dates to accommodate the many Olympic riders taking part at the Show. An exhibition will run at the RDS Library from July 15th to September 2nd celebrating the 90 years of the Aga Khan Competition. Entry to the public is free apart from during the Dublin Horse Show, when admission to the Show is required.

Photographer David Clynch wins prize in European Greenways contest

Dungarvan student explains why he chose to study locally WATERFORD Institute of Technology student Donnchadh Fahey has just completed his third year in the Bachelor of Science in Applied Health Care Donnchadh Fahey, who has been a class rep for the Applied Healthcare class three consecutive years, lives with his parents Maurice and Maura Fahey in Windgap, Dungarvan. Former student at Meánscoil san Nioclas, An Rinn, Donnchadh, chose the Applied Health Care Course at WIT with the hope of finding a career in the Healthcare sector. “I looked at a lot of different courses in different colleges and none were

jumping out at me until I found the Bsc in Applied Healthcare course. I didn’t want to get a degree in one particular area such as nursing; I wanted the degree to be open and broad so I could explore every aspect of healthcare.” Donnchadh says he always wanted to study at WIT but it depended on the courses made available to him, “WIT was always going to be my number one choice if I found the correct course for me. Just because WIT is so close to home and I was able to drive daily with no hassle. Another appealing aspect of WIT is the classes are not massive so it gives you more of a

At a special anniversary occasion in the RDS the establishment of the Army Equitation School was celebrated by members of the RDS and the Defence Forces. Pictured at the event was Colonel (retired) Billy Ringrose and Captain Geoff Curran with horse Dunran Castle. [Orla Murray/ Ark Photography]

Donnchadh Fahey. chance to interact with the lecturers.” When offering advise to students currently sitting their Leaving Cert, Donnchadh says, “Never be afraid to contact the college about any questions you have because they are always happy to help. Something I believe is vital is don’t choose a course because your friend is doing it or they are going to that college, at the end of the day the only person that can make the right decision is you.”

David Clynch's photograph of the view of Clonea Strand from the new Deise Greenway track which won the Special Social Networks prize in the European Greenways Photo Contest. THE European Greenways sun shining”. He set up David Clynch 2016. You can see David’s Association announced this “I was delighted to be Photography in 2008 and wedding and commercial week that local photo- chosen as the winner of the since then has become a photography on his webgrapher David Clynch Social Networks Prize. Licentiate with the Irish site http://www.davidwon the SPECIAL Social This prize is all about Professional Photographers clynchphotography.com Networks Prize of the First spreading the word about Association (IPPA) and also He has got such a great edition of the European beautiful greenways and with the Society of reaction to this photograph Greenways Photo Contest we’re lucky enough to Wedding and Portrait and to the other local land“Photo of Greenways”. have one with stunning Photographers (SWPP). scapes, David created on He loves working as a David’s winning photo- views on our doorstep.The graph was taken on the photograph got a great photographer and is in big online gallery where you Deise Greenway looking response and feedback demand as both a Wedding can now purchase prints Photographer and online. If you want to back over Clonea Strand. online,” David added. David Clynch said of his David’s passion for Commercial Photographer. check out some more of He was delighted to be David’s landscapes then win: “I took the photo photography started while while cycling with my son living in Australia and con- nominated by wedding why not take a look at as it was such a beautiful tinued as a member of couples’ for a Mrs2B.ie http://www.clikpic.com/d view with the blue sky and Dungarvan Camera Club. Bride’s Choice Award cpclients/printshop.html

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Youghal ‘Queen of the Sea’ Festival Paul McElduff, Old Imperial Hotel, with Niamh Seward, Ardmore, at the launch of the annual Queen Of The Sea Festival in Youghal. [John Hennessy] Members of Youghal RNLI at the launch of the annual Queen Of The Sea Festival in Youghal. [John Hennessy]

Some of the contestants having fun during the launch of the annual Queen Of The Sea Festival in Youghal starting on Thursday, 8th July, and finishing on Sunday, 12th July, in aid of Youghal RNLI and Breakthrough Cancer Research. See Youghal Queen Of The Sea Facebook page for more details. (Further Info: Siobhan Sheehan, Youghal Chamber, 024 92447). [John Hennessy]

Kieran Groeger and Cliff Winser, both from Youghal, at the launch of the annual Queen Of The Sea Festival in Youghal. [John Hennessy]

Ellie McElduff, Glanmire, giving Minnie Mouse a high five during the launch of the annual Queen Of [John Hennessy] The Sea Festival in Youghal.

YOUGHAL “Queen of the Sea” Festival was officially launched at Farrell’s Summerfield Bar this year’s event takes place from the 8th - 10th July. Speaking at the event Festival organiser Padraig Sheehan commented “There are lots of activities for everyone so we invite you all to come along to the festival and experience the fun, colour and spectacle at

this year’s event”. Activities that are in store for you include the “Fancy Dress” contest on Nealon’s Quay, the Queen’s Preview “Mardi Gras” Style on stage followed by live open air concert with the Local Band the Outlaws on the GIG RIG, food and craft stalls where you can treat yourself to a taste of the finest local produce to be found in the area, crab catch-

Darren Johnston and Sammy Jo Hayes, 96FM and broadcast media sponsors, with Lauren McGrath, Ballymacoda, and Sam Forrest, Youghal, at the launch of the annual Queen Of The Sea Festival in Youghal. [John Hennessy]

ing contest or the sand castle building competition. Test your skills on the rock climbing wall, the bucking bronco, enter the wife/partner carrying race or the Rubbish at Golf. A Dog Show or join one of the other many fun activities planned for you during the festival. Enjoy the crowning of the Queen of the Sea followed by open air concert with Abba Tribute Band “back by popu-

lar demand” live on the Gig Rig followed by a Spectacular FIREWORKS Display. So come on, join in and get ready to have lots of fun and come to Youghal for the queen of the sea festival. Youghal Queen of the Sea Supports Breakthrough Cancer Research & the Youghal Lifeboat.

Some of the crowd at the launch of the annual Queen Of The Sea Festival in Youghal starting on Thursday, 8th July, and finishing on Sun[John Hennessy] day, 12th July, in aid of Youghal.

Sandra Kiely, Olympia and Flavia Rea, all from Youghal, at the launch of the annual Queen Of The Sea Festival in Youghal. [John Hennessy]

Ann O'Sullivan and Angela Collins, Cork Breakthrough Cancer, with Hermina Hakobyan, Ruby Lewis and Alanna Dingivan, all from Youghal, at the launch of the annual Queen Of The Sea Festival in [John Hennessy] Youghal.

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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: 1890 303 302. You are not alone! Please note change in time. (ind.)

St. Michael’s Hall Ballyduff Upper, Cards Result 1ST TOM & Margaret Ryan; 2nd Pat Kirby & Dinny Tobin. Lucky Tables: Mary Fitzgerald & Joan Hannon, John Conway & Mary Fennessy. Raffle: Margaret Ryan, Dinny Tobin, Tom Ryan, Mary Fennessy, Helen Cunningham, Pat Kirby.

Aglish Charity Gymkhana AGLISH Charity Gymkhana will take place on the lands of the Connery Family in Aglish on Thursday next, 30th June. There will be classes for all levels of Horses and Ponies and will have a leg of the 1.20 FBD Speed series and also the Munster 1.35m Red Mills Grand Prix. There will be rugs presented for all the pony classes and there will be a Dog Show on in the evening.

Robert ‘Sonny’ Cash Photographic Exhibition THE ‘Sonny’ Cash Photographic Exhibition will stay in place at the Heritage Centre for most of the Summer. Copies of the photos exhibited can be purchased for €10 (full size). Proceeds will go to the cost of erecting a memorial headstone on the unmarked grave of ‘Sonny’ Cash who lost his life when fire engulfed his home on Main Street in December 1916. His mother and brother also lost their lives in the fire. If anybody wishes to contribute to the cost of the headstone please contact any member of the committee. Committee members are Patsy Mullins, Walter Dunphy, Tom Grace, Michael Coady, Frank Walsh, Seamus McGrath and Gary McCarthy. The Staff of the Heritage Centre will also accept donations.

Summer Exhibitions in Old Market House Arts Centre THE Old Market House Arts Centre, Lower Main Street, Dungarvan is pleased to host the first of their Summer exhibitions. Maria Dowling from Fermoy, Co. Cork, has created new works titled ‘Around West Waterford.’ She has chosen many well known landmarks around the coast of West Waterford to depict in stunning oils. Artist Michael Fortune from Co. Wexford brings his Dresser Project to Dungarvan. The Dresser Project is a new body of work for which Michael travelled to selected counties documenting their particular dressers through a combination of photography, film and story. The foundation for his interest in this subject stems from his own recently deceased 103-year-old grandmother’s dresser. Michael is interested in how these constantly evolving and ever changing displays reflect the experiences, lives and values of their keepers. The Dresser Project has been supported by the Arts Departments of Carlow, Mayo and Tipperary County Council and Waterford City and County Council, in collaboration with the Folklore Department of University College Cork and the National Museum of Ireland – Country Life in County Mayo. Students from the VTOS Dungarvan’s Art Craft & Design course are showcasing their artistic creations made over the period of the course.There are a variety of skills on show in their exhibition ‘Kaleidoscope’ with sculptural works, batik, weaving, painting and mixed media from fourteen artists from Co. Waterford. The Old Market House Arts Centre (058/48944) is open Tuesday to Friday 11.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. (lunch 1.30 to 2.30 p.m.) and Saturdays 1.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. These exhibitions continue until late July. Admission is free and all are most welcome.

Ballymacarbry Montessori School – Another wonderful year at Ballymacarbry Montessori School comes to an end.

Starlight Express Auditions - 4th July SOUTH-Eastern Theatre Group Waterford, the company that brought the smash hit and sold out productions of Les Miserables, Miss Saigon and Phantom of the Opera, will hold Auditions for their production of the spectacular Andrew Lloyd Webber Musical “Starlight Express” that will be staged at Waterford’s Theatre Royal in October this year. If you are aged between 16 and 21 and you would like to be part of this production, then why not come along to the David Hennessy Stage School premises at Lacken Wood

Business Park, Waterford, this coming Monday, 4th July. Auditions will take place from 5.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. and you will be required to sing at least one song from Starlight Express. Rehearsals will take place at weekends commencing in August, so why not come along and be part of what will no doubt prove to be the musical event of the year at the Theatre Royal Waterford. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with the multi-award winning South-Eastern Theatre Group and award winning

production team that includes Director David Hennessy, Musical Director David Hayes and Choreographer Michelle Condon. No experience is required to audition for the production, so why not give it a go and come along on Monday, 4th July. For more information you can contact Brian or David on 087-2360330 or you can send us a message via our Facebook Page and we will happily answer any questions you might have. It’ Just The Fastest Thing You’ll Ever See.

Pictured in Lourdes with the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2016 were Tom, Maura and Daphne Power. [John Power]

Fundraising Event at Sallyfort Farm A FUNDRAISING event will be held on Saturday, 9th July, in aid of the Hospice, at Sallyfort Farm, Stradbally, at 9.00 p.m. ‘Never Heard Of ’Em’ will be playing on the night. Great band for a great cause, followed by a Disco. We will have a Dome with music outside as well for all your entertainment. On the night of our fundraiser, there will be spins home for people if required! As well on the night there will be a Waterford jersey for Auction, signed by the present Waterford team, thanks to Michael Walsh.This will be a great night in the build-up to the Munster Hurling Final. Our fundraiser is just under two weeks away and tickets will be available from this Wednesday onwards. To enquire about purchasing tickets please call us on 087 2729237. Tickets at €20 are also

available on the night at the door. On the night your main ticket will cover entry in a raffle. The prizes are: A night away in one of the Flynn Hotels and an evening meal, a €100 voucher for Glanbia, €100 voucher for Dawn Meats, €100 cash, bottles of Bushmills and much more. Bring your own drinks on the night and there will be tanks of ice available to keep your drinks cool. All the food you can eat on the night will be available such as a barbecue and hog roast. Please try your very best to come along to this charity night as all money raised will be given to the Hospice.

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Irish Red Cross Portlaw Branch WELL done to all who helped with the Garden Party in Dungarvan last week. It is wonderful to work together with the other branches in the Waterford Area on training, medical cover and of course the Health & Social Care activities. The Irish Red Cross Carer of the Year Awards are now open for nominations, an award that is to recognise the tremendous contribution of all the carers in our communities who look after family members or friends, often with little reward or

acknowledgment. If you know of someone who is deserving of recognition, please get in contact with us on 087-6646 824 or watch out for the nomination forms which will be distributed over the next few weeks. We are now looking forward to the Promenade Festival in Tramore this coming weekend – if you are around on Saturday, please come in to the Emergency Services Area where for a visit and a chat or maybe get your blood pressure taken.

Dungarvan welcomes Little Conquerors ON Saturday last, 11th June, a Coffee Morning was held in Sesame Preschool, White Strand, Dungarvan to launch Little Conquerors West Waterford Autism Parents’ Support Network. The Coffee Morning was a great success. New members had the chance to register with the group, and many people came to support this new worthy organisation. We are most grateful to Sesame Preschool for allowing us to use their wonderful facility, and to Helen and staff in Quikpick, Gerry and Brian in Eurospar, East Cork Oil for their generous donations, Siobhán Hubbard and to Catherine Power of Waterford Area Partnership, Geoff Harris and WLR FM, and to all who supported the event. Thanks also to Marie and the staff at The Moorings who facilitate us with a meeting room in their premises. The aims of Little Conquerors are as follows: 1. To provide Peer Support to parents and key information on supports and services for their child(ren) and family. 2. To organise information Seminars and Workshops on themes relating to parents and families to support them in the care of their child(ren). 3. To organise Social Events for parents and families. 4. To organise Fundraising Events to support events, seminars, administration, etc. 5. To link with relevant Agencies and Organisations

to support the development of the organisation and our activities. Membership of Little Conquerors is €10.00 annually for parent/family to support costs relating to communications, information and support provided by the organisation. New members are always welcome. For further information please contact Kevin at (086) 823 1653. Like and share us on Facebook to keep up to date with news of upcoming meetings and events. UPCOMING EVENT: BRICKX CLUB On Saturday, 2nd July a social skills Lego workshop run by the Brickx club will take place in Dungarvan. This workshop will run from 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m. The event is open to all ages and siblings are welcome to attend. Cost is €10 per child (family discount available). Spaces are limited so please contact us ASAP to secure your child's place. Parents are asked to stay for the duration of the workshop please. We look forward to many more social events, so please like and share Little Conquerors on Facebook to keep up to date with news of upcoming meetings and events.

Knockmahon N.S. pupils with Mrs. Byrne, Pauline Cunningham (Waterford Sports Partnership) and Jemma Jacob (Road Safety Officer - Waterford Council) celebrating National Bike Week 2016.

Bonmahon FLOWER SHOW This year’s Copper Coast Geopark Flower Flower Show will take place one week earlier than in previous years, on Saturday 23rd and Sunday, 24th July. More details to follow. Looking forward to seeing you all there again! IT’S YOUR COLUMN If you have any news you would like to share in this column, please send items to mareikerembold@eircom.net or contact 0874133522 by Thursday

evening for inclusion the following week. Thank you to all who have contributed to this column in the past! NEWS FROM KNOCKMAHON NS To celebrate National Bike Week our pupils took to the road with their bikes and headed for Faugheen lots of hand waves and beeps from passing cars and people on the way - the group led by Mrs Byrne, Keith Fitzgerald, Pauline Cunningham (Waterford Sports Partnership) and

Jemma Jacob (Road Safety Officer Waterford Council) made their way up Ballinasisla Hill with the all important escort car with flashing lights out front, thank you Stephanie. They made their way through Ballinagigla, Ballyvaden and then onto Faugheen Boreen. Down at the beautiful little church their bikes took a rest while the troops had a spot of lunch and a well earned drink. After a nice break it was

back on the saddle again and up the hill past the church onto Ballyristeen. They were then on the home run, down Kildwan Hill, around by Saleen and back to base. The junior classes took their bikes to the school grounds where some serious cycling went on. After a lap or two they took a well earned rest and a food/drink stop and then cycled for another lap. Well done everyone. A big tahnk you to all our helpers. Our

end of year mass will be held in Saleen Church on Monday 27th at 11.00 a.m. - all are very welcome to attend. BIRTHDAY WISHES A Huge, Happy DoubleDigit Birthday Matilda Corcoran! All your family and friends are wishing you a fun filled year ahead with many more adventures and memories to make. The happiest of birthdays also to Paula and Eddie McCarthy who recently celebrated their birthdays.

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Georgina Flood R.I.P. SINCERE SYMPATHY It is with great sadness that we report of the untimely passing of Georgina Flood, Mountpatrick, Kill, who was taken from us too young after a long battle bravely fought. A great family and community person, Georgie will be sadly missed by all who had the opportunity to meet her. Our thoughts and prayers are with her husband Matt and daughters Zoe and Caoimhe and all her family and friends, both locally and in Dublin. May she rest in peace. BIRTHDAY WISHES A very happy birthday to

Nick Power who celebrates his birthday this week – have a great day Nicholas! COPPER COAST GEOPARK BIODIVERSITY PROJECT A big well done to the team in the Copper Coast Geopark and the pupils of Kill NS on their final evaluation of the Biodiversity Project which commenced earlier this year. A patch of ground was prepared with wildflower seeds earlier this year and the result is simply stunning. The activity of wildlife and diversity of fauna and flora alike in this “left to its own devices patch” is incredible in comparison to maintained lawns.The results in each of the project locations around the Copper Coast were varied, due to differences in soil, air and more – congratulations to all on this rewarding project! IT’S YOUR COLUMN If you have any news you would like to share in this column, please send items to mareikerembold@eircom.net or contact 087-4133522 by Thursday evening for inclusion the following week.Thank you to all who have contributed to this column in the past!

The Copper Coast Geopark Team with pupils and teachers from Kill National School at the final evaluation of the Biodiversity Project.

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Ardmore ARDMORE TIDY TOWNS WEDNESDAY NIGHT POKER The final of the Poker game at The Round Tower Hotel last week was a solo run for Jerome Curran who was like a hedge fund shark in that he had everyone on the ropes from an early stage. Billy Harty, Ger Cronin and Brendan Griffin, in that order, were left fighting for the scraps. Battle will resume this Wednesday at 9.30 p.m. sharp. WEDNESDAY NIGHT TIDY UPS Despite a relatively small turnout last Wednesday, we still got some significant boxes ticked, especially with all the bollards painted where Marie Power and John Hennessy played a blinder. We’re nearly there now. This Wednesday we plan to do some weeding at

Cliff Road and sweep around the street especially now that the thatch is finished and what a fabulous job he did. NEW RAILING & SEATS As mentioned last week, the railing is well under way now and the lovely new seats are installed at The Storm Wall. Our thanks to Waterford Council for these. Next major issue we have raised with them and I understand they are working on is the condition of the actual storm wall itself, where some worrying cracks have appeared to worsen. FLOWERS & PLANTS Our window boxes and hanging baskets are looking splendid and we appeal to all householders to manage and care for them. Mary and Nora Hennessy,

Michael and Ann Supple have done a brilliant job on them. FARMERS MARKET & CAR BOOT SALE This wonderful addition to our Summer offering has opened again on Sunday mornings where locals and visitors can avail of the fabulous fresh locally produced food. The Car Boot Sale along side is also very popular and the event has become a real Sunday morning social outing with old friends and new generations catching up and reminiscing. ALLOTMENTS At long last after all the hard labour, I saw some of the allotment holders harvesting some fresh veg during the week – lettuce, spinach, cabbage and peas seem to be first out. Well done.

Dungarvan Camera Club THE club had a double field trip recently when we visited the Birds of Prey Centre at Kilmacthomas and afterwards to the gardens of Mount Congreve. The meeting with and handling of the beautiful birds was an experience to remember. It was close encounters of a wonderful kind. At Mount Congreve the gardens were in glorious colour with blooms of all kinds every step of the way. A photographer's paradise indeed. Soon we have a wedding photography ed and tech in a church complete with bride and groom. More of this anon.

OPEN GARDEN IN ARDMORE THE garden of Mark and Trish Horgan, Amberley, Rocky Road, Ardmore, will open on Saturday, 16th July, from 11.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. It's a Summer garden, divided into “rooms”, with distinct themes including traditional cottage style, tropical and modern architectural plants on one

acre. The garden contains about 500 hydrangeas, over 100 grasses and has over 2,000 sq. ft. of herbaceous borders and trees include banana, olive, eriobotrya japonica, trachy carpus, tree ferns, blenchnum tabulare, acadia dealbata mimosa, etc. All proceeds in aid of the St.Vincent de Paul.

Marie Walsh, Brian Power and Freida McGrath pictured at the Ardmore Community Choir Concert at St. Declan's Church recently. [Gerry O'Mahony]

Theresa Lenane and Breda Barron pictured at the Ardmore Community Choir Concert at St. Declan's Church recently. [Gerry O'Mahony]

Lyre Heritage News OUR 2016 season continues with a fresh influx of visitors including some fine singers and musicians. We are particularly looking forward to the return of the Kirwan family to the fun evenings at the old farmhouse. Health matters and school times intervened but are now out of the way and everyone is looking forward to Billy's singing of Danny Boy and Irene Good Night not to mention Mary's wonderful

coffee cakes. This week’s pictures include regular and new performers at Lyre recently and the very popular Brendan Payne from Waterford galvanising the crowd with 'If I Were A Rich Man'. Folks – do not let the 2016 season pass without experiencing the strange magic of Lyre.

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SPECIALS IN CONJUNCTION WITH SGC Throughout the year, we will have specials for our members in conjunction with the SGC Dungarvan. For the month of July, we will have St. Peter’s and the Papal Basilicas of Rome. Venue: SGC Dungarvan Date: Thursday, July 7th Time: 7.00 p.m. Tickets will be available for members at the museum for the reduced price of €10. This is a unique film event on the occasion of the Extraordinary Jubilee proclaimed by Pope Francis. An exclusive visit to the four major basilicas in Rome to discover the hidden treasure of the Eternal City. KEY DATES IN THE HISTORY OF DUNGARVAN 1649: Oliver Cromwell in Dungarvan. Reputedly, he ordered all the inhabitants to be put to the sword, but recalled his mandate in consequence of a ‘Mrs. Nagle’ drinking to his health as he entered the town. General Michael Jones died at Church Street. 1659: Census of Ireland – 213 people live in Dungarvan, 44 in Abbeyside. The town charter is renewed by Richard Cromwell. 1700: New church of Ireland built. 1799: United Irishman Edmond Power hanged from the Old Market House for his part in the 1798 rebellion against British Rule. 1801: Duke of Devonshire begins the expansion of Dungarvan with the construction of a new square, causeway and bridge. 1807: First Christian Brother’s School opened in Dungarvan. 1916 EXHIBITION To mark the 100th anniversary of the Easter Rising, we opened our new exhibition: “The Recent and Tragic Occurrences” 1916 and County Waterford. The exhibition highlights the Co.Waterford links with the Rising and some of the leaders. We were delighted to have medals and memorabilia from the Graves and Ó Reagán families who attended the opening. This exhibition is open and is the result of a lot of hard work. All are very welcome to call in and see

it. Open daily Monday to Friday, 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Admission is free. OLD PHOTOGRAPHS If you have any old photographs of people, places, ships, sports events etc. we would be very happy to accept them. We would scan them and give you back the originals. VISITING THE MUSEUM We welcome visits from schools, community groups, and local history societies. Please contact us at 05845960 to arrange a visit. Let us know if you are interested in a particular subject and we will focus on that during the visit. FIRST WORLD WAR WATERFORD CASUALTY LIST FOR WEEK ENDING JUNE 29th Name: Michael Ryan; Age: 21; Service No. Rank: 9912 Pr.; Service: Army; Unit: R.I. Reg. 3Bn.; Where Born: Lismore; Death Category: Wounds; Date of Death: 25/6/’16. Name: Patrick Prince; Age: 19; Service No. Rank: 26568 Pr.; Service: Army; Unit: Liv’pl Reg. 20 Bn.; Where Born: Waterford; Death Category: Killed in action; Date of Death: 26/6/’16. Name: Daniel McCarthy; Age: 45; Service No. Rank: 6341 Cpl.; Service: Army; Unit: R. Gar. Art. 21 Trench M; Where Born: Carrick Beg; Death Category: Killed in action; Date of Death: 26/6/’16. Name: Matthew Butler; Service No. Rank: 4772 L Cpl.; Service: Army; Unit: R.I. Reg. 2Bn.; Where Born: Waterford; Death Category: Killed in action; Date of Death: 27/6/’16. Name: Maurice Donnelly; Age: 27; Service No. Rank: 8747 Pr.; Service: Army; Unit: R. Innis. Fus. 2Bn.; Where Born: Crooke; Death Category: Killed in action; Date of Death: 27/6/’16. Name: James Kiely; Age: 21; Service No. Rank: 3180 Pr.; Service: Army; Unit: Leins. Reg. 7Bn.; Where Born: Waterford; Death Category: Killed in action; Date of Death: 27/6/’16. Name: John Hearne; Age: 28; Service No. Rank: 7549 Pr.; Service: Army; Unit: R.I. Reg. 3Bn.; Where Born: Waterford; Death Category: Killed in action; Date of Death: 28/6/’16.

Name: Pierce Butler; Age: 25; Service No. Rank: 9535 Rifleman; Service: Army; Unit: R.I. Rifles. 1Bn.; Where Born: Waterford; Death Category: Wounds; Date of Death: 29/6/’16. OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 10.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Admission is free. RECENT BOOK LAUNCH ‘WATERFORD AND THE 1916 RISING’ Congratulations to Dr. Pat McCarthy on the launch of his new book in Waterford Medieval Museum recently.The book is called Waterford and the 1916 Rising. In this book Dr. Pat McCarthy has weaved together the story of Waterford’s participation in the events of 100 years ago. In doing this, he has framed this participation within its local, national and international context. The recording of history often focuses on the events and the public leaders of these events and it is only right that we celebrate these national events in a meaningful and respectful way. This book looks at these events and tells the stories through the eyes of ordinary men and women from our county who lived in extraordinary times. This book fills the gap at a local level by providing information on Waterford’s role in the seismic events of 100 years ago. This book is a very interesting read and contains lovely photographs. It is a very welcome addition to any bookshelf. Dr. Pat McCarthy is a native of Waterford city and was educated at Mount Sion and UCD. He holds a PhD and an MBA. He has published extensively in the Irish Sword and in the Decies, the Journal of the Waterford Archaeological and Historical society.

Sean O’Connor, Jim Byrne, Tom Murphy (with Owl, O’Brien on shoulder), Cian Flaherty, Tom Hickey, Sara Claxton, Deirdre O’Connor (photo courtesy of Josephine Hickey) at the Rocking Stone on Claxton's farm Kilminion. The Rocking Stone, a legacy of the Ice Age, important to the pagan tradition as was the Druid's Alter only a few hundred yards away. It was our final stop on our Walk/talk on Thursday 23rd, a most beautiful evening. We started with a visit to Carrigbarrahane Summer House, some famous people lived in this place. more anon. Travelled anti clockwise, viewed some of the Old Iron (over one hundred years) Gates. Starting to disappear. Our next stop was on the “Weavers Bridge” over the River Tay as we drove through Fox's castle to Ballingown. An interesting inscription on the bridge wall read. "Declan Tobin died October 4th, 1865, aged 24 years. RIP. In the Old Graveyard Kilrossanty an inscription reads,"D Tobin fought in the last American War (Civil War) under General Sharman and all his battles. May he rest in peace Amen. Time was passing, the chat was good as we reached Cloghourish, where many a tale is told. Will revisit Cloghcourish at a future date.

Stradbally SYMPATHY Deepest symathy is extended to Tom and Ciss Hearne and family, K i l l e l t o n / K n o c k ro u r, Stradbally, on the death of Ann Beresford (nee Hearne), Castlequarter House, Ballyknock, Dungarvan, whose funeral took place at St. Gobnait’s Church, Kilgobinet, on Friday, 24th June, 2016, with burial in the adjoining cemetery. FIRST FRIDAY The First Friday Masses in the Parish of Stradbally will take place this coming Friday, 1st July, at Sacred Heart Church Faha at 9.30 a.m. and St. Ann’s Church, Ballylaneen at 7.00 p.m. TIDY TOWNS NEWS Welcome back to our local Overseer in the Comeragh Area, Ben Butler, who is looking fit and well and a word of thanks to his deputy Tom Whelan, who looked after us in Tidy Towns in Ben’s absence.We have been playing catch-up with the weeds between the showers and heat in the past week. We have seen a few wouldbe judges but as one is never sure until the report arrives in the post of when we are actually judged we continue to keep up the standards. We would ask locals and visitors to be mindful of litter and especially to those walking dogs to be mindful of dog poo on footpaths and green areas.

LOCAL SOCCER NEWS Well done to the Under 12’s who won their Cup Final v Seaview Celtic on a 2-1 scorline thus completing a Percy Kirwan Shield, League and Cup treble. A great group of players and fine mentors. The Stradbally Soccer Club AGM takes place on next Monday, 4th July, 2016, upstairs at the Clubhouse at 7.30 p.m. Here’s hoping to see all members and parents of the younger children attend to plan for the coming season. STRADBALLY MARKET Lots of visitors called to the Stradbally Market at the

Cove Bar last Saturday experiencing the warm welcome, the lovely cup of tea and the local products on offer. There is a great selection of fruit and vegetables, breads, scones, cakes, meat-pies and pastries. If you want a hand-made card with a local scene or a framed picture of Stradbally Cove that’s also available. Call in any Saturday from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and sample the local fare. MEMORABILIA Interesting pieces of Local History have being brought to us recently. 1829-1929 Catholic Emancipation medal, depicting Liberty Bell. A 1921 War of Independence

medal with a 50th anniversary 1971 medal. Eucharistic Congress medal 1932, a Daniel O’Connell picture signed. It is our intention to show (with owner’s permission) this material over the coming weeks. Any queries to tomaphickey@gmail.com or cianflaherty96@gmail.com. GREENWAY WALK/TALK Walk/Talk every Wednesday night 7.30 p.m. from new carpark across from O’Mahony’s pub. Adults €5, children accompanied free, all money to Barron Hall restoration fund. Tom 087-9386209 or Nicola 087-7160700.

Ned Gough at the 2015 Vintage tractor drive for the Barron Hall. Ned was the most senior member of the Barron Hall past pupils driving on the day. This Sunday, July 3rd, we will have our second annual Vintage Tractor Drive. Come and join us with your tractor, car, motor for a fun day. Silly games burgers and ice cream, the lads from RC Maniacs with their scale models will be present. All welcome. Registration 12.00 noon €20 includes burger. Enquiries to Nicola 087-7160700.

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Dungarvan selected for major Concert Event MARTIN Hayes and the acclaimed Masters of Tradition have chosen Dungarvan as the venue in which to open their much anticipated 1916 Commemorative Show. On Saturday, July 30th, Dungarvan will host the inaugural concert of the new Masters of Tradition, with International superstar Martin Hayes, his long-time associate Dennis Cahill, sisters Maighread and Tríona Ní Dhomhnaill and master piper and local man, David Power. Martin Hayes’ legendary performances with Dennis Cahill and The Gloaming are invariably sell-out events, filling city venues across Ireland, the U.K., Europe, Australia and the U.S. In contrast, when he gets an opportunity, Martin Hayes also enjoys playing to smaller audiences and has notably visited An

Rinn in recent years, where he relished the more intimate and relaxed venue of Tigh an Cheoil with friend and fellow collaborator, David Power. It was David who suggested that Dungarvan be the venue for the Masters first performance of their 1916 show. Titled “Love, Loss and Rebellion” the concert is a tribute to the men and women that lived, fought and died in our Island’s struggle for freedom. Devised and arranged by the Masters of Tradition, the unique programme of music and song celebrates and remembers the events of 1916. Also booked for the Kilkenny Arts Festival later in August, the Inaugural Dungarvan concert is already attracting huge attention, with booking enquiries arriving even before the tickets had been released.

In another ‘first’ for the town, the concert will take place in the main theatre venue of the SGC (Dungarvan Cinema). Dungarvan SGC has broadcast live coverage of many prestigious arts events in the past, but this is the first time that the 270-seater theatre venue will be used for a live concert performance. Supported by Waterford City and County Council, Déise Music, the concert organisers, have confirmed that tickets are now available from Dungarvan SGC,The Wine Buff,The Local Bar and Ben O’Neill’s music shop in Dungarvan town. A number of tickets are also available on-line via Déise Music facebook page/ www.eventbrite.ie website. Further enquiries to 087-1338616 or 087-2679713.

Youghal Cine Club . . . Sing Selma - Time Correction along YOUGHAL Cine Club presents the screening of ‘Selma’ this Thursday, 30th June, 2016, at the usual time of 7.30 p.m. in the Mall Arts Centre,Youghal not 8.00 p.m. We apologise for the confusion.

Grow It Yourself Club (GIY) OUR next meeting will be at Norman Wiseman’s property near Fethard, Wexford. The date will be Saturday, 16th July. We will meet outside Dillon’s Pub, Wolf Tone Road at 10.30 a.m.We will be travelling in convoy and there will be some car pooling if necessary. For those who went to his previous talk at Dillon’s, from all reports it was brilliant.We will be crossing on the Ballyhack Ferry and meeting Norman at his home at 1.00 p.m. We hope to include a visit to the famous Colclough gardens and have a bite to eat at The Local, Dunbrody House. Norman will want a rough idea of numbers, so I would suggest that you contact me at paulvart@eircom.net or tel. 087-9377274. We have just got back from back to back holidays approximately 5 weeks away with a few days intermission in between. The garden is a jungle and has required a lot of back breaking work. Whatever was put outside the polytunnel has done fine ie Rolet Squash, butternut squash, strawberries, lettuce, chives, rosemary, parsley etc. The tomato plants that were left inside did not fare well and require some tlc. They will revive with some liquid feed. Those tomato plants that we left outside withered on the cold hillside position. The growth is later this year due to the cold inclement weather. The lettuces and spinach bolted. The grapevine that we put in the polytunnel 3 years ago, has become a monster and is starting to produce grapes. Likewise, the tiny comfrey plant that was given to us 4 years ago, by one of our members, has

grown huge and has to be cut back drastically each year, the remnants go blackish and yet grows bigger each year, but the bee’s love it.The angelica plant is cut back every year and seems to grow bigger and taller up to about 9 ft. now. The angelica appears to be a cure all for just about anything, digestion, headaches, heart, skin etc. However, certain people can be susceptible to dermatitis, you need to be careful of your skin, if you have a susceptibility to rashes. Tastes a bit like celery and the root can be eaten. Look it up online, it will surprise you. The apples are growing and should have a good crop soon. The rhubarb is doing great and requires very little maintenance. We make rhubarb tart and jam. It’s not that easy to grow organic veggies due to the strength of the weeds, so one has to hoe around the growing area regularly.To know that you are growing pesticide and insecticide free veggies and fruit are going to be better for your health going forward. Do feed your veggies with the comfrey/nettle mix, just leave in a bucket of water for a few days and it will invigorate your plants and help them to grow stronger and seems to keep flying insects away. A big thank you to Andrew Malcolm the professional forager for taking out our group to Ballinclamper, Gold Coast, last month. A very interesting eveing was had by all. Next month I will do a report on companion planting. Happy GIYing Paul

with Frozen HAVE you got a child that’s obsessed with Disney’s most popular film ever? If so, they’ll thank you for bringing them along to the Theatre Royal on either Sunday, July 10th or 31st as Theatrebox present the ultimate ‘Frozen’ sing-a-long! Join Anna and Elsa live as they watch the movie and sing along with beloved songs such as ‘Let it go’, ‘Do you want to build a snowman?’, ‘Love is an open door’, ‘For the first time in forever’ and all the other classics that you have been listening to for the last three years! As well as watching the movie and singing all the songs, the kids will also get a chance to meet and greet the characters as well as getting a treasured photograph taken (no extra cost). The show starts at 3.00 p.m. on each of the Sundays and tickets are €10 or €36 for a family of four. See www.theatreroyal.ie or 051-874402 for tickets or more info.

Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill.

Ballysaggart BALLYSAGGART FIANNA FÁIL CUMANN Ballysaggart Fianna Fáil Cumann AGM will be held on Wednesday, June 29th at 8.30 p.m. in Ballysaggart Community Centre. Cllr. James Tobin and Cllr. Tom Cronin will be in attendance. All are welcome to attend this meeting. LEADERS GROVE 1916 COMMEMORATION GARDEN Work is ongoing to complete the Leaders Grove Commemoration Garden. Texts with details of the work will be circulated regularly and it would be very much appreciated if as many as possible would respond and get involved, any amount of time given would be a huge help. BALLYSAGGART LADIES CLUB Our annual summer outing takes place this year on Saturday, July 9th. We leave Ballysaggart village at 8.15 a.m. sharp with a pick up in Lismore. Our first stop is in The Midleton Park Hotel for tea, coffee, and scones, then it’s on to Clonakilty where you can browse at your leisure around this beautiful town, we then travel back to Mahon Point for a bit of

shopping and then back to Midleton for our evening meal. This trip is open to members and non members. Names are needed as soon as possible as a bus has to be booked, and we also need numbers for our evening meal. You can contact any of the following officers for more information and bookings, Bridie Murphy 087-6572776, Maureen Fennessy 087-9558671 or Mary Glavin 087-7421345. NEW ARRIVAL Congratulations to Emma Daly and Paul Boland on the recent birth of their son. GRAVE YARD MASS REMINDER This year’s Grave Yard Mass will take place on Friday, July 1st at 7.00 p.m. COMMUNITY COUNCIL 45 CARDS RESULTS 1st: Pat O'Connor and Pat Kirby. 2nd: Helen Morrissey and Eddie Sheehan. Lucky Tables: Fr. Cullinan and Stephen Cunningham. Tickets: Berie Neville, Fr. Cullinan, Nellie Devine and Rita Doocey. The Community Council would appreciate any help given for cleanup of graveyard for Friday evening.

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The Leaders Grove, Ballysaggart 1916 Commemoration Garden.

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Ballinameela Now is the Hour

By Donal Buckley Ok, everyone needs to calm down, chill out and cool the jets. The UK voted (marginally) to leave the European Union. Yes, there will be a certain amount of upheaval. Yes, the stock markets will panic for a while. Yes, people will have a fear of the unknown. No, the world will not end. No, there will not be a plague of leprosy, locusts or frogs. No, Spongebob is not going to become Emperor. Actually, Spongebob is going to be the Republican nominee for U.S. president. Rumours abound regarding Brexit. Most of it is creative scaremongering by vested interests whose high octane lifestyle may hit a speed bump. They will have to cut back to a mere 3 holidays in the Seychelles every year and confine themselves to 2 convertibles in the garage. Bless! The fact of the matter is that Britain is one of the biggest economies in the world. For centuries they have been trading all over the globe. Admittedly Britain, and especially England have made a lot of enemies in that time. Equally they have made a lot of friends, alliances and trading partners. For the best part of a millennium the relationship with Ireland was, to say the least, fraught. In the 21st century we are each others biggest economic trading partners.Time moves on. Borders change. Alliances are made and broken and made again. The European Confederation of States is not a dead duck, but its not perfect either. It has become bureaucratically stagnant and disconnected from its citizens. Actually, the Union needed a shakeup. There's always been a simmering distrust and petty jealousy between the tribes of Europe. Great empires sprang from great civilizations like The Romans, The Greeks, The Ottomans, France, Britain and Germany, etc,. That kind of power lingers in the DNA.There are a lot of Nationalist egos to be sated. A United Europe is a young ideal that has had its share of upheavals through its short history. The Iron Curtain and The

Cold War,The Fall of The Berlin Wall and the dissolution of the Soviet Bloc, the reunification of Germany, wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, The Balkans and Syria, The Economic Crash, bailouts for several member countries and the migration crisis all tested the resolve of the EEC, the EC and the EU. The European idea was built on coal and steel, economics and taxes. We were told it would prevent war on the continent and protect our resources. All of those things have been seen to be done, or at least paid some lip service.The rising tide was supposed to lift all boats. Everybody would be equally prosperous and live in a sort of Utopia. The fundamental problem is that not every body is equal.What started out as a glorified club for Europe's gentry, is now a conglomeration of mega banks and global corporations. Nothing has filtered down to the real citizens. Instead we are asked to pay more and have less. A United States of Europe is still a wonderful idea. But if the cost to the individual is sacrificing their identity, then its wrong on all levels. The people are expected to give up their heritage, culture and traditions so that we can all become some sort of grey Pan European peasants. It all sounds very Marxist to me. Of course, our politicians believe that their purpose is to pass on Brussels' instructions to us, instead of representing us in Europe. Who elected them? Not everything that comes from Strasbourg or Frankfurt is good for everyone. Individuality should be protected and nurtured, not bleached by financial cynicism. And what about us? What does the future hold for Ireland? Everything was made abundantly clear in France over the last few weeks.We are the Irish. Sure we'll deal with anybody! Ballinameela Creatives would like to thank Martin O'Neill, his staff and players for giving us so much drama and joy for the duration of the European Championships. As for the Irish fans.....they're mighty! German Author Gunther Grass said, “The European Union arose on an economic foundation, and it turns out that even this is not a solid base. Cultural identity has been neglected.”

BOOKING THE HALL There is still some available slots for the evenings, so if you would like to start your own in-door soccer games for the winter or other activity you can book the hall through our new booking officer – Alison Curran 0878289147. The centre is also a great place for kids parties etc and can be rented for €30. Anyone renting the hall, please pay the person who opens up the hall for you and please take away your own rubbish. If you are borrowing anything from the hall, these must be booked through our booking officer Alison Curran. Each month someone on the committee is responsible for opening and closing the hall, for the month of June is Pauline Ryan who can be contacted on 087-2480321. FINISK VALLEY AC NOTES Any children in our community who is interested 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). Saturday training is for jumps and throws only, age 9 up from 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m., this is to prepare kids for completion. Full programme on events can be

obtained at our training sessions. BADMINTON If you fancy a sociable game of badminton come along to Ballinameela Community Centre on Tuesday nights from 8 to 10 if interested contact Mairead at 087-7681975. COMMUNITY ALERT There is a Community Alert text system in place - text your name and mobile number to this number: 0873538347. 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.communityalert.ie VILLIERSTOWN WOODLAND LADYBIRDS, BROWNIES & GUIDES We are urgently seeking new leaders for: Ladybirds (age group 5-7); Guides (age group 10 years +). If anyone is interested would you contact the following people: Maureen (086-1703621) for Ladybirds & Louise (087-2796454) for Guides. Both take place on a Thursday during term time. Ladybirds 4.30 p.m. 5.30 p.m.; Guides 6.00 p.m. - 7.00 p.m.

FUN FIT DANCE CLASSES Fun Fit Dance Classes for the Busy Women - Come to the funeral of your love handles, muffin top and any excess calories at the most fun exercise classes! Optional 1.5kg weights for some of the routines. For all ages and abilities! Every Tuesday in Villierstown Church 7.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m., €5 per person. Starting in Aglish Community Hall on Thursday, 4th February then every Thursday after that 7.00 p.m. 8.00 p.m., €5 per person! Guaranteed to leave feeling fabulous both physically and mentally! No pre-booking necessary, just show up - it's that simple! LOTTO RESULTS 27/6/’16 – Numbers drawn were 18, 23 and 28. There was no winner. €20 winners were Sarah Maher, Knockalara; Catherine Duggan, Kereen; Bob Shead, Knockalara; Ena O’Shea, Cappagh; Karen Ryan, Cappagh. Next week’s Jackpot is €2,450 and the draw will take place in Kereen Bar. NOTES FOR INCLUSION If you have something you would like in the Ballinameela notes you can email Claire Tobin on fitz_tobin@yahoo.co.uk or phone 087-6808287. Follow and like us on facebook, Ballinameela Community Centre.

Kilmacthomas KILMACTHOMAS SOCIAL/DAY CENTRE What a lovely day was had by the folks from the Day Centre, sunshine all the way and a super trip. We visited Co.Wexford crossing over by the car ferry and then headed to Hook Head. Lunch was at 'Loftus Hall' and a short stop at 'Tintern Abbey' and on to a garden centre...plants/flowers were carefully stacked on the coach. Dinner was at ‘Oscar’s’ - always so nice there. A great sing song along the way brought a really happy feeling to the day out. Many thanks to Helen and Ellen. The Centre is open on Tuesday and Thursday, morning break with tea and scones, lunch and dessert. Lot’s of different activities during the day which starts at 10.00 a.m. until 4.00 p.m. €6.00.We are making items to sell at our Autumn Open Day - the date will be announced in the Kilmacthomas notes later. SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Schools out, we wish safe and happy holidays to all school children who commence their long Summer holidays at this time. GRAVEYARD MASSES The graveyard Mass in Newtown takes place on

Wednesday, 13th July at 7.30 p.m. and in Kill graveyard on Friday, 15th July at 7.30 p.m. Remember you loved ones. A collection will be taken up at these Masses for the upkeep of the graveyards. DEATH It is with deep shock and sadness we record the death of Edward (Ned) Curran, Hillside Crescent, Kilmacthomas which sad event took place at The University Hospital, Waterford following a very short illness. Reposing at his residence on Tuesday from 3.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.

Arriving at All Saints Church, Newtown on Wednesday morning for requiem Mass and burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. May he rest in peace. LOTTO DRAW Results of the Kilmacthomas AFC Lotto draw for Saturday, 25th June. Letters drawn were F, R, T and X. No jackpot winner. Five winners of €20 each to Johnny Dunne, Kilmovee; Margaret Barron, Faha; Michael Kiersey, Currabaha; Peter Troy, Riverview and Vinny Kirwan, Kealfoun,

Kilmacthomas. Next week’s jackpot €1,500 be in to win. WHIST Ballylaneen Whist Club results for Monday night, 27th June, Alice Walsh, Biddy Carroll, Mary Walsh, Carol Ann Wilkins, Eric Townsend, Hannah McGrath, Monica Gough, Mary Ann Coffey, Kay Veale, Josie Wells and Mary B. Bowdren. Raffle winners: Rosie Keane, Mary B. Bowdren and Hannah McGrath. Whist every Monday night at 8.00 p.m. in Ballylaneen. All welcome.

Johnny Joy, Kilmacthomas, pictured in 1886 on his side cart in the Bonmahon area. Photograph courtesy of his great grandson Billy Joy.

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Lismore THE working team is continuing with its work on Monday evenings and Wednesday mornings. In the past two weeks work has been carried out at the planted area at St. Carthage’s Home, sweeping and tidying at the Ice Houses on the Ballyduff Road, weeding at the stone depots on the Tallow, Vee and Cappoquin Roads. It was decided to remove the Photina/Red Robin hedging planted last year at the Chapel Street side of Lios an Oir as plants were dying to poor ground soakage. Gravelled beds at Lios an Oir were also weeded and raked. Our two CES workers have also been busy with the ditch at Bank Field being tidied up, fencing on Ferry Lane painted along with other street furniture and the completion of the painting of the fencing at the Zig Zag bed on the Cappoquin Road. On Tuesday morning last the working team plus our CES workers started painting the timber equipment in the children's playground and this work will be finished off in the coming week. This was a project that Lismore Tidy Towns agreed to undertake with Waterford City & County Council providing the paint and the labour provided by our group. Thanks to local area

engineer Ms. Josephine McGrath & General Services Supervisor Mr. John Foley for their help with the organisation of this. It is great to see another empty business property being sold and its frontage recently painted on Main Street and the new owner is wished well. ECO TIP OF THE WEEK For the next few weeks the tip of the week will be a brief summary note on the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan 2015-2020.This information has been taken from the website of the National Biodiversity Data Centre based in Waterford City www.biodiversityireland.ie/ pollinator-plan 1. POLLINATORS ARE VALUABLE: the annual value of pollinators for human food crops has been estimated at 153 billion euro world-wide and at least 53 million euro in the Republic of Ireland. The free service that pollinators provide is worth over 7 million pounds per annum for apples in Northern Ireland and 3.9 million euro for rapeseed oil in the Republic of Ireland. Other pollinator - dependent crops in Ireland include apples, strawberries, raspberries, currants, tomatoes, peas and courgettes. 2. IN EUROPE BEES ARE THE MAIN POLLINATORS: bees are entirely dependent on flowers for

their food. Other insects such as flies, butterflies, moths, wasps, ants and beetles are frequent flower visitors and do carry out some pollination but for many plants and wildflowers most pollination is carried out by bees. The All-Ireland Pollinator Plan is focussed on bees to better target the message and deliver the most benefit from the pollination perspective. Actions identified will benefit insects generally. 3. IRELAND'S BEES: in Ireland there are 98 species of bees including the honeybee which is a managed pollinator and then 97 wild bees. These include 20 bumblebee species and 77 solitary bee species. One third of Ireland’s - North & South - wild bee species are known to be threatened with extinction in Ireland. SYMPATHY Chairperson Mr. Willie Henry and the members of Lismore Tidy Towns wish to extend sympathy to our Deputy Chairperson Mr. Liam Ahearne, to his partner and Tidy Towns member Ms. Sheila Roche and Liam's extended family on the recent death of Liam's father Mr. Patie Ahearne, The Boreen, Lismore. May he rest in peace. GENERAL MEETING A general meeting of all members will take place this Thursday, 30th June at 8.00 p.m. in the St. Vincent de Paul rooms Chapel Place.

Some of the children who attended the Open Day at Lismore Tennis Club recently.

Lismore Tennis Club THANKS to everyone who turned out in force for the Club Open Day which took place recently. There was a wealth of talent on display from both new and experienced players - looks like we’ll have a fantastic season of battles and fun on court. Thanks to Brendan, Cillian, Billy and

J. J. for getting the courts ready for the day. Thanks also to Catherine, Helen and Padraig for the refreshments. Coaching for children, teens and adults is going well on Thursday afternoons. This current session is running for 6 weeks, and we're hoping to run

another session after this. If interested, please contact Helen at 085-7531298. Adult tennis continues every week as follows: Men’s Monday eve from 7.00 p.m., Ladies Wednesday eve from 7.00 p.m. and Mixed Friday eve from 7.00 p.m. Hope to see you out on the courts soon!

Parish of Lismore and Ballysaggart 24th JUNE - Feast of St. John the Baptist marked a turning point in the history of Europe. No doubt we will see effects in our Parish. What these may be who knows. The reasons for this great social, political change need to be honestly named by those competent to do so, in the hope that co-operation and solidarity among the nations may promote true social harmony. St. John’s Feast is set on the 24th that marked the shortening of the days, just as the feast of the Birth of our Saviour marks the lengthening of the days. John said ‘I must grow less, he must grow more. At personal and Parish our prayers for the guidance of elected representatives is ever more

urgent. The value of opinion polls in the light of Britain’s exit from the EU may have less value than the pundits give them. Lest we forget the ‘Year of Mercy’, we could pick up on the Spiritual work of Mercy to dialogue in truth and love with a person whose Faith is very unsure. It is a question of walking with that person in patient love, searching for the truth together. Summer time may be a time to do a little reading up on the faith, using ‘OneParish’. The corporal work of mercy you might reflect on is to visit the sick and the imprisoned. It truly puzzles me

how there could be great loneliness in a Christian community if those with a heart reached out to neighbours in nursing homes, living alone.To visit in a nursing home takes a totally different style to visiting a person in a general hospital or hospice. The chief difference is the duration of the visit. MASS TIMETABLE Weekday Mass at 10.00 a.m. Saturday, 2nd July - Vigil Mass in Lismore at 6.15 p.m. Sunday, 3rd July - 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

Split the Pot

Some of the Lismore Tidy Towns working team and CES workers painting equipment in the children's playground adjacent to the Millennium Park.

Ballinvella Community Centre SINCERE sympathy is sent to Sarah McGrath and family on the sudden death of John Jo, he will be missed. John Jo played 45 in the school house for many

years. Ballinvella Community Centre’s Annul Mass will take place on Thursday, 30th June at 8.00 p.m. All are welcome.

LISMORE AFC & Blackwater Athletic Club are running a new fund raising concept called SPLIT THE POT. It will be a weekly draw where you can simple enter by putting 2 euros into an envelope attached with your name, telephone number and place it in the box. The money will then be split between ONE WINNER and the other half between the two clubs. So for example if we collect €200, €100 will go to one person and the other €100 between the two clubs. Our boxes are available in various locations around Lismore. Both Clubs are hoping that our new fundraising event will be supported by the community. The money that will be raised will help to run both clubs. The first draw will take place Monday, 11th July and there after every Monday. Many thanks as always for your support.

Lismore Ladies Golf Club Vice President’s Prize to the Ladies 21st / 22nd May. Front Row Left to Right: Shaun Power (Vice President), 1st Jo Jo Tobin (Lady Captain) and Daphne Power.

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All award winners from the night.

Naomi and Nicole Aulsberry overall Club Members of the Year.

Lismore Foroige Club overall Club of the Year.

Helen O'Donovan and Elaine Miller from Ballyduff Upper Foroige Club winners of the Hilda O'Neil Memorial Trophy for Leaders of the Year.

Eleventh Annual Foroige Awards Night ON May 7th over 130 Foroige club members and leaders from all over Waterford and Tipperary gathered in Lawlor’s Hotel, Dungarvan, to celebrate the eleventh annual Foroige Youth Awards. The night started off with a meal and continued with the handing out of awards to each individual Club Member of the Year, Leader of the Year, Best Club, Friend of Foroige Award, and finally Over All Club Member of the Year. After the awards it was time to relax and enjoy the disco.

This event was organised by the club members with help from the District Council and our Regional Youth Officer Gail O'Sullivan.The members hosted the event and did it with great style and professionalism. Congratulations to all the winners from all the clubs who attended the Waterford Foroige Awards Night in Lawlor’s Hotel last night specially all our main winners: Club of the Year: Lismore Foroige Club.

Leaders of the Year: Helen O'Donovan and Elaine Miller, Ballyduff Upper Foroige Club. Club Members of the Year: Naomi and Nicole Aulsberry Outrage Foroige Club. All so well done to the club members who completed the level one Leadership for Life Programme, they collected there certificate at the awards night. Well done to everyone hope you all had a great night.

Source to Sea River Blackwater ON the 1st June, 2015 six local lads from the West Waterford Village of Villierstown set themselves the ultimate challenge. They were going to kayak the River Blackwater from the source to sea in Youghal Harbour over six days. This has been a long term ambition of the lads. These local lads are Stephen Mernin, Eric Moore, Philip McGrath, Brendan (Fox) Mernin, David (Wattle) Moore. They did this run as a charity event for Suicide Or Survive Charity. While this was a challenging week there was also a deep special bond formed within the group. As one local man named them Six mighty men. SOURCE TO SEA CREW We would like to send a massive thanks to everyone who helped in anyway. We are not going to name people but you all know who you are. Thanks again from the seven of us from the bottom of our

hearts. There was six men that did the trip and Regina kept things going on the ground.We raised an amazing €6,431.26 a great total and a great achievement considering there was only six of us. Thanks to each and every person as well as businesses who donated to

our cause. The presentation took place on a Friday night in An Cruiscin Lan with family, friends and invited guests. There was also a video production of the pictures which were taken by Regina O’Brien and Terry Conroy. This production was put together by Joan and

Elaine. We thank the two ladies as it a fabulous memory to have. We would like to thank everyone who attend our presentation evening. While this trip has been done before by other people from other counties, this is a

Pictured (l. to r.): Stephen Mernin (Blackwater Kayak & Canoes), Eric Moore, Philip McGrath, Brendan (Fox) Mernin, David (Wattle) Moore, Regina Ní Bhriáin. In front: Brendan Mernin. [Patricia Hurley, Aglish]

first for six from West Waterford as well as first for lads from the Village of Villierstown. For anyone who would like to try this or a section you can contact Stephen on 0870989813 or check out his business page on Facebook Blackwater Kayak & Canoes.

[Damien Landers]

On behalf of Suicide or Survive John Pratt accepting the cheque from proprietor of Blackwater Kayak & Canoes Stephen Mernin amazing total of €6,431.26. [Patricia Hurley, Aglish]

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Cappoquin Cappoquin Community Centre

A PICTURE FROM THE PAST – The Cheery Beery Brotherhood of Cappagh Men Lime Quarry – Back row (l. to r.): Paud O’Donoghue, Larry Looby, John Stack (RIP), Mick Long (RIP). Front row (l. to r.): John Kiely (RIP), Mike Killigrew and Jim Cliffe.

Modeligo MODELIGO NATIONAL SCHOOL LEAVERS Best wishes to the boys and girls of Modeligo National School who have completed their primary education and are moving on to Secondary School.The pupils who left are Ian Connors, Eoin Hickey, David Hodnett, Ellen O’Byrne, Chloe Power, Jamie Power, Emma Reddy, Annie Ryan and Jack Sheehan. SYMPATHIES Sincere condolences to the family of the

late Kelly Ambrose who passed away recently in the USA. Kelly’s mother, the late Helen Cooney was a native of Knockgarron in the Parish and is interned in the local cemetery. LOTTO RESULTS 25th JUNE Numbers drawn were 4, 13 and 29. No winner. €25 winners were Derek Kelly, Nick O’Donovan, Gerry Dennehy, Aileen O’Brien, Clashmore. Next week’s Jackpot €600.

Villierstown TIDY TOWNS 2016 Just a reminder that this is the time of year that judging usually takes place for the annual Tidy Towns competition. If everybody could help out and do a little bit like picking up some litter if you see it on the road or street it would really help everybody out. REELING IN THE YEARS 2016 That time of year is upon us again, mark Sunday 31st July into your calendar as we will be again hosting many various “old time” games around the village, including a return to the West Waterford Welly Throwing Championship!

There will be many more games and activities announced over the coming weeks, and also a dog show thrown in for good measure. Watch this space. A SUMMER SOCIAL EVENING There will be a Summer Social Evening held in Villierstown Church on Sunday, 10th July at 4.00 p.m. Tickets for this event are €15 each for live music and dancing along with a fantastic buffet prepared by local chefs. All are welcome, for more information you can contact Mary (0871371500), Michael (0876932503) or Christy (0872248065).

VILLIERSTOWN ON THE AIR! The CRY104fm programme recorded in Villierstown recently was aired on Thursday evening last.Well done to everybody who participated in this fine event, you truly did your village proud. MORE SPORTING HEROES Following on from our report last week of the locals who represented their clubs in Feile on the weekend before last, we would also like to congratulate Paudie Landers who represented Ireland at the World Clay Pigeon Shooting Championships in England last weekend.

Pictured in Lourdes with the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2016 were Josephine Hartery, Marie Lehane, Kathleen Kelly and Ann Seward. [John Power]

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY The Irish Blood Transfusion Service will be in the Community Centre on Thursday, August 18th from 5.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. The Sean Kelly Tour takes place this year on August 20th and 21st arriving at Cappoquin Community Centre on the 21st. COMMUNITY CENTRE LOTTO Lotto - 27th June, 2016 Jackpot €1,700. Numbers drawn were 2, 11, 15 and 23. No Winner. Consolation prize winners: Kathleen Manahan, Shanbally; John O’Connell c/o Glanbia Cappoquin; Paul McCormack, Killahala; Maureen Power, Kilbree; Dáire Slevin c/o Health Centre Cappoquin. Next week’s jackpot is on 4th July - €1,800. 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! GYM Fancy doing your training session before you go to Work/School or College well now you can as our

ultra-modern Gym will be open at 7.00 a.m. Our Gym is equipped with Ireland’s most ultra-modern equipment which can cater from all cardiovascular equipment to all resistance training machines and loose weights.You can pay as you go or join up as a member. Our prices are most competitive with yearly membership is €200, 6 months €100, 3 months €60 and monthly €25. CIRCUIT TRAINING Like to improve Strength and Power, Core stability and General Fitness while also decreasing body fat then Circuit training maybe for you.You do not have to be an athlete to train like one. Circuit training is a total body training system which involves high volume (repetitions), low resistance (weights) workout with short rest intervals. Every single session is varied and sessions can be regressed/progressed to any level of fitness. Conor (Fully accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach) runs this popular class every Tuesday and Thursday at 7.00 p.m. and can be contacted at 087-1247025. WEEKLY EVENTS IN HALL Gym opening times are 7.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m., Gym Instructor Conor

Prendergast available to offer every assistance on (087) 1247025. Ladies Exercise Classes 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. with Paul Murray ARA every Monday afternoon Pilates, Circuit Training Tuesday and Thursday nights. Quiddlers Mother and Toddler group and Ladies Exercise Classes

10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. with Paul Murray Thursday morning. Gymnastics every Friday. WATERFORD WEXFORD ETB Just a reminder anyone interested in doing a wide range of courses contact Edel Walsh, First Floor of the Community Centre.

Dr. Ben Murphy, Chairman and John McGrath, Treasurer, Cappoquin Development Company at the opening of the new Community Park.

Knockanore FETE WEEKEND 2016 Things are hotting up now for the big day on Sunday, July 3rd. The fancy dress outfits are being prepared, the spinner is being oiled up for the day, Picnic areas are being laid out for the families, beautiful cakes are already in the oven for the cake sale. Vintage tractors and cars are being cranked up and the old machinery is getting a lick of paint. Just in case we get the odd shower (which is very unlikely) we will have a few tents for shelter. I believe that Elvis Presley (or perhaps an impersonator) is due to make an appearance during the day. Make a note in your diary – Sunday, July 3rd, Knockanore, Festival of family fun. Knockanore, Co. Waterford, where the sun always shines, (well, most of the time ) in the Sunny South East on the edge of

the River Blackwater. See you there. KGK HERITAGE SOCIETY Local newspaper notes – 75 Years ago - 1941 (June 1941) Moorehill Gaels were busy preparing for the minor and junior championships and were expecting to give Lismore a run for their money. The annual pattern or Feast Day in honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to which the church of the Parish of Knockanore is dedicated was held on

Arriving early at the Fete.

Friday June 19th. Feast of the Sacred Heart, Masses were celebrated at the Church that morning at which very large congregations were present … On 22nd June a Parish Council meeting was held when Mr. J. J. Roche, Chairman presided and the following members were present – Messrs. W. O’Sullivan, E. O’Connell, J. Acres, M. Ahearne, M. Murray, T. Allen, T. Geary (snr.), B. Murray, C. Donovan, T. Geary (jnr.), J. Murray and Mr. D. Cody, Hon. Sec. Several matters in

connection with the turf scheme were discussed and members were pleased to learn that the cutting and saving of the turf is going ahead very satisfactory. Some subscriptions towards the turf fund were handed in during the meeting. (Note. I assume that the turf was cut in Kilwatermoy at “Bennet’s” farm. If anyone has any info on it, let us know). Does anyone know who played on the "Moorehill Gaels team", they were obviously there before St. Patrick’s Hurling team?

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An Ghaeltacht CLG - Buaiteoir Féile na nGael 2016. Jim Egan, Nicky Sheehan, Oliver Whelan and Jeddy Mulcahy working on their woodwork project for the Waterford-Wexford ETB.

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Billy Cowming cutting the hedge in bright sunshine.

Joe O’Reilly and Frank McClintock making a jig for cutting Winter firing.

SNÁMH URRAITHE CEANN HEILBHIC Beidh an 22ú Snámh Urraithe Bhliantúil i gCeann Heilbhic, ar mhaithe leis an Bád Tarrthála i gCeann Heilbhic ar siúl Dé Domhnaigh 14ú Lúnasa. Is féidir clárú anois don snámh. Beidh an snámh agus an BBQ ag tosnú ag 1i.n. Beidh rása 2km agus 4km ar siúl. Tuilleadh eolais: 087 821 0420; ofclancy@gmail.com The 22nd Annual Heilbhic Sponsored Swim in Ceann Heilbhic, in aid of the Heilbhic Lifeboat Station, will take place on the 14th August. The swim is now open for registration.The swim and BBQ will start at 1pm. There will be a 2k and a 4k race. Further Information: 087 821 0420; ofclancy@gmail.com”. CEARDLANNA RINCE SEITE Beidh ceardlanna rince seite do dhaoine fásta agus do pháistí seacht bliana agus níos sinne curtha ar fáil gach trathnóna Aoine i Mí an Mheithimh le Tom Hyland agus Caitríona Ní Ghealbháin. Beidh siad ar siúl i Halla Pobail na Rinne idir 7i.n. go 8.30i.n. Beidh an céad ceardlann eile ar siúl Dé hAoine 1 Iúil. Is é táille na ceardlanna ná €5 an duine nó €10 an teachlach. Tuilleadh eolais: 058 46664 nó cfdeise@gmail.com. Set dancing workshops for adults and children seven years of age and older will be held each Friday in June, they will be provided by Tom Hyland and Caitríona Ní Ghealbháin. They will be held in Halla Pobail na Rinne from 7pm to 8.30pm, the next workshop is on Friday 1 July.The fee per workshop is €5 per person or €10 per family. Further information: 058 46664 or

cfdeise@gmail.com. RANGANNA GAEILGE Tá ranganna Gaeilge ar an meánleibhéil ar siúl i Halla Pobail na Rinne, An Rinn i rith an Samhraidh. Bhí oíche clárúcháin ar siúl Dé Luain 27 Meitheamh ag 6.30i.n. agus thosaigh an céad rang ag 7i.n. an oíche sin. Is é an costas ná €30 ar sé seachtaine. Tar i dteagmháil liom ar 058 46664 nó ag cfdeise@gmail.com i gcomhair tuilleadh eolais. Intermediate level Irish classes are being held in Halla Pobail na Rinne, An Rinn during the summer. A registration night was held at 6.30pm on Monday 27th June and the first class started at 7pm that night. The fee is €30 for six weeks. Contact me on 058 46664 or at cfdeise@gmail.com for further information. FÉILE NA nGAEL Comhghairdeas leis An Gaeltacht as Craobh. Congratulations to An Gaeltacht on winning Féile na nGael 2016. AN GHAELTACHT CLG TREALLAMH DARA LÁIMHE Tá An Ghaeltacht ag lorg treallamh CLG dara láimhe atá agat sa mbaile! Camáin, clogaid, buataisí, láimhíní srl. Is féidir linn an treallamh seo a úsáid sna scoileanna agus bheadh sé thar a bheith úsáideach. Labhair le coach do pháiste má tá aon rud agat. Is féidir treallamh a fhágaint leis na coaches ag Halla Pobail Na Rinne aon oíche Aoine. An Ghaeltacht CLG are looking for any used GAA equipment you have at home! Hurleys, helmets, boots, gloves etc. We could restore and use this equipment in the schools and it could prove very useful. Please speak with your child’s

coach if you have anything. Equipment can be left with the coaches at the Friday night sessions in Halla Pobaile Na Rinne. CUIBHRINN SA SEAN PHOBAL Tá Coiste Cuibhrinn na nDéise ag lorg treallamh gharraíodóireachta dara láimhe. Má tá aon treallamh agat nach bhfuil uait a thuilleadh, tabhair go dtí na cuibhrinn sa Sean Phobal é. Potaí, tráidire síolta agus síolta go háirithe. Tuilleadh eolais: 087 0569907. The Allotments Committee in An Sean Phobal are seeking donations of any unwanted gardening equipment. Including pots of any size/seed-trays/seed's etc. To be brought to the allotments. Further information: 087 0569907. SPRAOI Beidh Spraoi ag teacht le chéile ar an Aoine seo: 10 r.n. - 12 i.n. i Halla Pobail na Rinne. Fáilte roimh cách! Is féidir teagmháil a dhéanamh leo ag 087-7479428. Spraoi: Parent & Toddler Group will meet after the Easter break again this Friday in the Halla from 10 am to 12 pm. Bigi linn! Further info: 087-7479428. GLÓR TEAGHLAIGH DHÚN GARBHÁN Beidh grúpa dátheangach do thuismitheoirí agus leanaí ar siúl ag Ghlór na nGael gach Céadaoin san Ionad Pobail & Óige i nDún Garbhán ó 10.30 r.n. go dtí 12 i.n.. Deis do theaghlaigh Gaeilge teacht lena chéile agus naisc a chothú agus a láidriú. Deis do theaghlaigh nach bhfuil Gaeilge in úsáid acu faoi láthair í a fhoghlaim is a úsáid i slí nádúrtha i suíomh compordach agus tacúil. Tuilleadh eolais ar fáil ó Cabríní de Barra 058 24642 / 083 4455914. Fáilte roimh chách.

A bilingual parent ant toddler group will meet each Wednesday in the Glór na nGael Community and Youth centre in Dungarvan from 10:30am to 12pm.This is an opportunity for families with Irish to get together and develop their connections with each other. It is also an opportunity for families without Irish to learn and use Irish in a comfortable and natural setting. Further information available from Cabríní de Barra 058 24642 / 083 4455914. Bígí Linn! SEIRBHÍS DOCHTÚRA Bíonn an Dr Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú ag feidhmiú ó Ionad Pobail na Rinne gach Máirt agus Déardaoin ó 9r.n. – 11r.n. ar maidin. Dr. Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú is available in the Health Centre in Ionad Pobail na Rinne on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9am – 11am. CUMANN NAOMH UINSEANN DE PÓL Má theastaíonn ó éinne teagmháil a dhéanamh le Cumann Naomh Uinseann de Pól sa cheantar, is féidir teacht orthu ag (058) 46125 nó 085-1422902. The contact numbers for the An Rinn / An tSean Phobail branch of St Vincent de Paul are (058) 46125 or 085-1422902. MEÁIN SHÓISIALTA / TEAGMHÁIL / CONTACT Is féidir an nuacht is déanaí agus eolas faoi imeachtaí a bheidh ar siúl sa Rinn agus sa Seanphobal a fháil ar an leathanach Facebook atá ag an gComhlucht Forbartha agus táimid ar fáil ar twitter anois chomh maith – @cfdeise. If anybody has events / news to be included in Nótaí na Gaeltachta, send them to cfdeise@gmail.com or 058-46664.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 July, 2016

Kilrossanty COLLECTION Thanks to all who contributed to the collection last weekend for Comeragh Community Develeopement Group. ENVELOPES Church envelopes are being distributed in the coming weeks. ICA The Guild will be going on a day trip to Hook Head on Monday, 11th July with a meal in New Ross on the way home. Names to Kay Veale or Molly Casey by July 5th please. The meal and bus will be in the region of €37 approximately if we get a big number going it may reduce the cost. We are not assuming you are going unless we get your name. The bus will leave Veales Supermarket on 11th July at 11.00 a.m. DEISE DRAW The club had three winners in the deise draw last Friday night in Ferrybank: Mark Lonergan won €1,000; Margaret and Mary Mulhearne won €200; Micheal Walsh,Wexford and formerly Kilrossanty won €200. Its good for the club to have a few winners. WHIST Winners 17/6/’16 – Mary O’Donnell, Breda Hennessey, Biddy Keating, Tessie Cusack, Betty

Murphy, Biddy Carroll, Nicola Carroll, Biddy Quinlan, Ellis Wilkins, Aileen Dowling, Seamus Dowling, Raffle; Biddy Keating, Carrie Wilkins, Margaret Riordan, Biddy Quinlan. Next Whist on 1st July at 8.30 p.m. New members welcome. CELEBRATION Celebration night this Friday night in Crotty’s Inn for newly elected Fianna Fail T.D. Mary Butler, with music and BBQ, Michael Martin leader of the Fianna Fail party will also be in attendance as well as other guests. A great night assured. Show your appreciation and come along on the night. DEATH Deepest sympathy to Brigid Curran, Kilmacthomas, on the death of her husband Edmond Ned who died over the weekend. Sympathy also to his daughters and sons on their sad loss; to his brother and sisters and all immediate family. May he rest in peace. BINGO Once again the Bingo drew a good crowd to Crotty’s last Friday night. The next Bingo will be held on 29th July at 8.30 p.m.

Touraneena SLIABH gCUA 1916 COMMITTEE As part of the 100th anniversary of the 1916 rising the above committee are organising two events.The first event will take place on Friday, 8th July meeting at Kilbrien Church at 6.30 p.m. where a public wreath laying service will take place and afterwards at the nearby Cullinan farmhouse in Bleantis. Orations will be delivered by Local historian John Power and Eamonn Ó Cuiv T.D. a grandson of the late Eamonn DeValera who took shelter in Cullinan’s farmhouse for 2 nights in 1923 with other members of the Irish Republican Movement. After this we will depart to the steel bridge in the Nire where a plaque will be unveiled by Eamonn Ó Cuiv T.D. The route the Republican movement Leaders took all those years ago. An open invitation is offered to the public to attend. The second event will take place in August with a wreath laying in Modeligo, Knockboy and Touraneena cemeteries. More details to follow.

Pictured in Lourdes with the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2016 were Roisín Fox and Jessica Lawlor. [John Power]

Some of the talented musicians, dancers and singers who will stage the Sonas Show in Ballyduff on July 13th in St. Michael's Hall.

Ballyduff Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann SONAS – THE NEXT GENERATION OF MUSICAL TALENT IN BALLYDUFF The multi talented junior members of CCÉ Ballyduff will perform at a special show in Ballyduff on Wednesday, July 13th, in St. Michael's Hall. We are very lucky in the branch to have top class musicians, singers and dancers who can take to any stage and present a show of the highest standard. On Wednesday, July 13th, the Summer season will commence with the Sonas Show and we look

forward to great night’s entertainment. MUSICIANS AND DANCERS COMPETING IN MUNSTER FLEADH Our local CCÉ branch o f Ballyduff/Ballinvella/Ballys aggart had a very high number of qualifiers who will go on to compete in the Munster Fleadh Cheoil which will take place in Listowel, Co. Kerry, in July. They are all currently practising and getting ready for their next competition.

Fiddle Competitions Bríd McMaugh and Éanna Hyland. Accordion: Seán Nugent and Seamus Hyland. Flute: Fiona Martin. Whistle: Cian Smith and Jason Turk. Piano Accordion: Jason Turk. Uileann Pipes: Cian Smith, Michael McMaugh and Éanna Hyland. Banjo: Thomas Ahern. Mandolin: Thomas Ahern. Piano: Jason Turk. Melodeon: Emma Corbett and Seamus

Hyland. Rogha Ghléas: Thomas Ahern. Slow Airs on Pipes: Cian Smith, Michael McMaugh and Éanna Hyland. Slow Airs on Whistle: Cian Smith and Jason Turk. Duets: Rena Meagher & Seán Nugent, Catherine Hynes & Aobhla Motherway, Emma Corbett & Thomas Aherne. Trio: Amy Kenneally, Michelle O'Donoghue & Róisín Leamy. Also qualifying from the Cork Fleadh are Rachel Lynch on accordion and

melodeon, Gormfhlaith Ní Shíocháin Ní Bheoláin in whistle and singing, Anna O'Sullivan on whistle and Rebecca Saich in concertina. Seamus Hyland is a member of the successful Trinity Céilí Band who are through to the Leinster Fleadh. In the dancing competitions, six teams from Ballyduff will compete in the céilí competitions while 12 teams will take part in the set competitions. Well done to all of the above competitors and best of luck in Listowel.

Jane O’Malley for Joan Clancy Gallery “WE are very proud to host an exhibition by Jane O’Malley” said Joan Clancy. “One of Ireland most recognized painters, Jane’s distinctive style has an elegance of composition, line, shape and colour and her work forms part of impressive private and public collections worldwide. The exhibition will be opened by Dr. Patrick Crowley,” she explains. Experience the perfect union of culture and nature at this uniquely-located art gallery which showcases some of the country’s best painters. Jane O’Malley in Joan Clancy Gallery, Mweelahorna, An Rinn, in the Waterford Gaeltacht in Ireland’s Ancient East. July 9th – 23rd. Open 11.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. daily including the weekends. info@joanclancygallery.com 086 813 4597 www.joanclancygallery.com

Jane O’Malley at work in her studio.

[Ignatius O’Neill]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 July, 2016

The boys and girls of Kinsalebeg National school pictured with Tadgh Bourke on Active Flag Raising Day at the school.

West Waterford BIRTHDAY GREETINGS Birthday greetings to my aunt Nellie Barron, Aglish, Cappoquin, who celebrated her birthday on Wednesday last, 22nd June. – From your niece Catriona Barron, Dromore. LOUGH DERG & KNOCK 2016 TRIP This is the final reminder to any of you wishing to be part of our annual Parish trip to Knock & Lough Derg [no bare feet] from August 23rd to August 25th – there are just a few places left for this year’s three day trip which will leave Clashmore on August 23rd and returning on August 25th. For bookings and any other information please phone Cait Hickey at 024 96239. AGLISH / BALLINAMEELA / MOUNT STUART PARISH NOTES Graveyard Masses as follows – Ballinameela on Monday, July 4th, at 7.30

Strings & Things Festival – Aoife O’Neill in festive dress.

p.m. Aglish on Wednesday, July 6th, at 7.30 p.m. Mount Stuart on Friday, July 8th, at 7.30 p.m. St. Declan’s Well Mass – The annual celebration of Mass at St. Declan’s Well will take place on Thursday, July 21st, at 12 noon and all are welcome. Registration for Holy Communion 2017 – We have had a great response for registration for First Holy Communion from the parents and we want to thank you all for that Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament each week in our Parish as follows – Ballinameela on Tuesday 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m. Aglish on Wednesday 11.00 a.m. to 12 noon. CLASHMORE / KINSALEBEG GAA LOTTO Jackpot €6,200 – The weekly Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg GAA Lotto draw took place on Monday night last, June 27th. Our numbers this week were 1, 8, 14, 24. We had no match four winner and our lucky €20 each spot prize winners were: Nichola Byrne, Modeligo; Aine Curran; Pat Walsh, Modeligo; Evie Walsh, Modeligo; Sean Seward, Grange. Our next draw takes place at the Decies Bar on Monday night, July 4th, when our Jackpot will be €6,200. Thank you to everyone for your support and congratulations to all

our winners . CLASHMORE 45 DRIVE On Monday night, June 27th, our weekly 45 Drive took place at the Decies Bar, Clashmore. 1st prize on eight games were John Motherway and Tom Osborne. In second place on seven games we had Tommy Osborne and Eileen Osborne, Nell Foley and Roger Hynes. Best of the Last Five were Paul O’Connell and Derry Cotter. Our Lucky Last Game winners were Anne Ledingham and Noel Nugent. Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support. ACT NEWS Clashmore Branch of Aid Cancer Treatment are holding their 28th Annual Flag Day in Youghal town on Friday, 1st July. Anyone who can help in any way throughout the day should contact our Chairperson Helen Trihy and your support will be very much appreciated as always all proceeds go to ACT at Cork University Hospital. KINSALEBEG N.S. ACTIVE FLAG RAISING We all worked hard this year keeping active at break times, and it all paid off as we were awarded our Active Flag. Tadhg Burke came to visit us, and he raised our flag for us.Thank you Tadhg for calling and for signing hurley’s and taking photos too! Well done to our Active Schools Committee who worked

hard during the year in helping us achieve the flag. These were Mikey Hynes, Aoife Ryan, Lauren Ryan, Megan Keogh, Kate Keogh and Jack O'Driscoll. Well done to our Girls Camogie team who were runners-up in the Roinn D Western Final. We had lots of qualifiers this year in the School Sports Athletics. Well done to Megan Keogh, who came 2nd in both her races in the U-14 races in the County Final. We were delighted that we won the Overall Small Schools Nora Healy Award for the 2nd year in a row, due to our successes in both the Western and County Finals. Well done also to Lauren Ryan who was selected on the Primary Schools Team, and played in Thurles. Thanks so much to Eddie O’Halloran for all his coaching during the year. It was lovely to see so many parents at our Flag Raising Day and we thank you all for your support on the day and throughout the year. Best of Luck to 6th Class – We would like to wish our 6th class all the best in Secondary School and in the future. Mikey Hynes, Megan Keogh, Lauren Ryan and Aoife Ryan were all a wonderful asset to our school and we wish them all the very best. RECENT PROMOTION Congratulations to Andrew Hickey, son of Mike and Nora Hickey, Kinsalebeg, on his recent

promotion to the rank of Chief Petty Officer in the Irish Navy. Continued success and best wishes from all you family and friends Andrew. LATE JIM FLAVIN The death took place during the past week of retired Youghal businessman Jim Flavin, 'Villa Marie', Killeagh Road, and late of Flavin’s Shoe Shop on North Main Street. For many years Jim ran a very traditional business where country and towns people alike were especially facilitated. If you wished to take home a number of pairs of shoes to “try on” and return them a few days later it was not a problem for Jim – and of course, there was the credit facility where you could pay for your purchases as you could afford it. For many families it was thanks to Jim and many other business in the town that we as children were able to return to school in September in their new shoes and clothes. A gentleman to the core his love and knowledge of his native area and its people was immense, his love of sport especially the dogs, and his great personality endeared him to all he met along the road of life.To his dearly loved wife Mary [nee Buckley] his children and their families and all his family and friends we extend our deepest and heart felt sympathy. Reposing at Egan’s funeral home, Jim’s removal took place on Friday

evening to Our Lady of Lourdes, Church, The Strand, Youghal, where Requiem Mass was celebrated on Saturday morning. Following Requiem Mass on Jim was laid to rest in North Abbey Cemetery. Ar dheis de go raibh a anam. CLASHMORE RAMBLERS ALPHA LOTTO RESULTS Our Clashmore Ramblers Alpha Lotto draw results for Sunday night last [June 28th], the letters drawn were O, D, L, P. We had no winner of our Jackpot so next week it will be €1,200 when our draw takes place on Sunday

night. €20 each goes to: Declan Foley, Katherine Fitzgerald, Ann Seward.Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your continued support. GARDA PAT O’SHEA RETIRES This week we extend best wishes for a long and happy retirement to Garda Pat O’Shea. Pat has been our Ardmore based community Garda for over thirty years and during that time he has always been most accommodating and helpful to the people of Ardmore, Grange, Kinsalebeg and the surrounding area, for that we thank you Pat and we wish you all the best.

Strings & Things Festival – Peg Brock and Bridie Condon enjoying the music.

SCHOOLS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 July, 2016

Busy year for Garranbane National School

The victorious 6th class team at the Willie Moran Memorial Tournament held in Tramore AFC.

5th class girls ready to take the water on their recent school tour to Dunmore East.

The entire school takes part in a Euro 2016 Flash Mob dance.

5th class girls prepare for a visit from the Bank of Ireland Dragon's Den. 6th class cycle home from Clonea Beach after their cycle picnic during Active Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Week.

Martin Skelly (FĂŠile Nationall President), WIllie Roche (Handball President), with other local GAA personalities present the school with sliotars.

Former principal Don Shiel raises our Green Flag for Transport.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 July, 2016

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Special Day at Glenbeg National School GLENBEG N.S. had another very successful year this year and to celebrate our achievements, Waterford Hurlers Tom Devine, Tadgh De Búrca and Patrick Curran visited the school. We were awarded the very prestigious Active School Flag. Our girls camogie team won the Roinn B County Final and our boys won the best overall big schools in athletics. What a fitting end to a fantastic year both academic and sporting.

The winning boys athletics team with Principal Catherine Fitzgerald, teacher Ms. Costin and Waterford Hurlers Tom Devine, Tadgh De Búrca and Patrick Curran. [Sean Byrne]

Tom O'Connell with Tom Devine Raising of the Active Flag. [Sean Byrne]

Members of Glenbeg Parents' Association - Janine Cummins, Marguerite Lavin and Donagh Cummins presenting the school with shorts and socks. Included are Waterford Hurlers Tom Devine, Tadgh De Búrca and Patrick Curran. [Sean Byrne]

The winning camogie team with Waterford Hurlers Tom Devine, Tadhg De Burca and Patrick Curran. Also included are Ms. Fitzgerald (principal), Ms. Costin (teacher), Pat Connaughtan (Brickey Rangers GAA) and Mr. Duhig (teacher). [Sean Byrne]

Glenbeg children wearing blue and white to greet their Waterford heroes.

[Sean Byrne]

The Active School Committee with the flag and Waterford Hurlers Tom Devine, Tadgh De Búrca and Patrick Curran. Included are Ms. Whelan Barret (teacher), Ms. Costin (teacher), Siobhán Gardner (parent nominee). [Sean Byrne]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 July, 2016

Knockanore NS raises a 5th Green Flag ON Thursday last, June 23rd, a 5th Green Flag was hoisted outside Knockanore NS. The 5th flag is awarded for work on biodiversity. Our special guest for the flag raising ceremony was local beekeeper and honey producer Micheal Moynihan. Micheal has been involved with bees for more than 50 years and we were delighted to welcome him to the school. His area of expertise was especially relevant to the theme of the flag. Micheal brought with him a demonstration hive with a glass panel so that viewers could see the thousands of bees contained within. He spoke about the work the bees do as they gather the nectar from flowers, carrying pollen

from one plant to another, thus ensuring a continuation of plant life. He also spoke about the life of the bees in the hive and the complex social system there. The children were absolutely fascinated by his talk and would happily have sat there for another hour listening to his wisdom and asking questions. We had to go out and attend to the business of the day, the flag raising. Mrs. Ronayne welcomed a good representation of parents who had joined us outside. The children sang All Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Creatures and our own Biodiversity Song, the flag was raised to mark the culmination of another good two yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work on Green Flag matters.

The school pupils and staff assembled in front of the flags.

Mr. Liam Kavanagh, Green Flag Co-ordinator, presenting Micheal with a hamper of local and Irish produce as a token of thanks.

And the flag goes up.....

The children were fascinated by the demonstration hive that Micheal brought in and coud have listened to his stories and information all day!

All God's Creatures Got a Place in the Choir.... a good biodiversity song!

Micheal with Mrs. Eleanor Ronayne, School Principal.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 July, 2016

Junior Infants enjoying their Teddy Bears Picnic inside because of the rain.

ST. MARYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PRIMARY SCHOOL, DUNGARVAN

6th Class Fashion Show ON Wednesday, 6th class held their annual fashion show in aid of The Missions and Irish guide Dogs. The girls and their teacher, Ms. Quinn put a huge effort in to the preparations and it was truly evident on the day. The show was fantastic

with a wide variety of different styles show cased. They all proved the could be the next top model.Well done girls, all for two great causes. 1st CLASS BOYS All of us here at St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s would like to wish

6th Class girls on the catwalk during the Fashion Show in aid of The Missions & Irish Guide Dogs.

our first class boys the very best in their new school. It was a pleasure to teach you all and we'll miss ye very much. MAKE IT UP DRAGONS DEN PRODUCT As you all know 4th class took part in the Dragons Den Competition this year and made some wonderful products. One product was called Make It Up, a game where you have three minutes to make specific things out of play-dough. The girls were very kind and played the game with Junior Infants this week. Both Junior Infants classes really enjoyed the game and felt very lucky to play this exclusive game that is only available in St. Mary's

All our First class boys heading off to their new school. Missing from photo is Oskar Kolaaszyc.

School. A big thanks to Ms. Coffey and 4th class for taking the time to show Juniors how to play the game. END OF SCHOOL YEAR As we come to the end of what was a very busy, active and extremely enjoyable school year we would like to thank you all for your support and help during this school year. To the students and teachers we thanks you all for your hard work during this past year. We wish all our pupils, parents, staff and friends a safe and enjoyable summer and we're looking forward to seeing you all on the 31st of August.

Bike Week winners from Ms. Hickey's class.

4th class playing their game Make It Up with Junior Infants.

PICTORIAL

Large group pictured at the launch of this year's annual Jim Power U-14 Inter-County football tournament in Lawlor's Hotel. Included are Theresa Power along with members of the Power family. Also included Paddy Joe Ryan (Chairman Adult Co. Board), Tom Behan (Waterford U-14 Football selector), Padraig Fitzgerald (Waterford U-14 Football selector), along with officers of County and Divisional Bord na nÓg). This year's tournament is on Saturday, July 2nd. [Rory Wyley]

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 July, 2016

Dermot O’Brien from Sallyfort Farm presenting Pat Fennell, Chairman Stradbally GAA with a set of jerseys for this year's Féile.

The Ballinacourty team after their win over the Nire in the Western U-14 Division 1 football championship final.

[Rory Wyley]

The Ballyduff team celebrated their win over St. Oliver’s in the Western Division 3 U-14 football final.

[Rory Wyley]

Billy Devine (Co. Bord na nÓg) presenting the U-14 Féile Hurling Skills competition prize to the winner, Niall Buckley (Abbeyside). Also included is Gavin Whelan. [Rory Wyley]

Ballyduff Upper U-8's who participated in the Lismore Hurling Tournament with Maurice Shanahan and Mentors Mick O'Donovan and Noel Casey.

Pictiúir grúpa An Ghaeltacht fé 13 a shroich chluiche leathcheannais an iarthar le déanaí.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 July, 2016

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Western Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Camogie finals 2016. Kinsalebeg beaten by Touraneena in the Roinn D Final. [Sean Byrne]

Western Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Hurling finals. Villierstown beaten by Kilbrien in the Roinn E Final.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Western Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Camogie finals 2016. Baile Mhic Airt beaten by Touraneena in the Roinn D Final. [Sean Byrne]

Western Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Hurling finals. Modeligo beaten by Knockanore in the Roinn C Final.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Western Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Camogie finals. Villierstown beaten by Kilbrien in the Roinn E Final.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Foireann faoi 10 Cuman CamĂłgaĂochta na Rinne a d'imir ag an blitz i dTulach an Iarrainn ag an deireadh seachtaine.

Naomh Chartaigh U-8s pictured with Lismore Clubman and County player Maurice Shanahan at a hurling blitz held in Lismore.

PICTORIAL

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 July, 2016

Players from Waterford’s victorious Butterfield Cup and Grade F Munster and All-Ireland winning teams pictured at Waterford Badminton Association’s Celebratory Social held in Lawlors Hotel on May 14th. Back Row: Michael McGrath (manager), Adee Ali, Sean Dalton, Eoin Walsh, Garvan Dunford, James Power, Ivan Cliffe, Dean Madden. Seated: Rachel Walsh, Nicola Morrissey, Natalie Brown, Gemma Tobin and Tanya Morrissey. Some members of this year’s Waterford Grade F team who were celebrating their great year at Waterford Badminton Association’s Celebratory Social held in Lawlors Hotel Dungarvan on Saturday May 14th. The team were crowned Munster champions in February and went on to claim the All-Ireland title in April, with a fantastic victory over Wexford in the final. Back Row: Adee Ali (Kilmac), Sean Dalton (Touraneena), Garvan Dunford (manager), James Power (Touraneena). Front Row: Rachel Walsh and Natalie Brown (both Kilmac).

Pictured at Waterford Badminton Association’s Celebratory Social in Lawlors Hotel Dungarvan on May 14th were players from the victorious Butterfield Cup team, who claimed Munster’s top team competition for the first time since 1993 were: Back Row: Ivan Cliffe (Lismore), Eoin Walsh (Kilmac), Dean Madden (Lismore), Garvan Dunford (Touraneena/Kilmac). Front Row: Nicola Morrissey, Gemma Tobin, Tanya Morrissey (all Lismore), Michael McGrath (manager).

Butterfield Cup winning team manager Michael McGrath and his wife Mary celebrating with team members and friends at Waterford Badminton Association’s Celebratory Social held in Lawlors Hotel on May 14th. Left to Right: Nicola Morrissey, Lorraine Hennessy, Eoin Walsh, Ciara O’Connor, Tanya Morrissey, Gemma Tobin, Mary and Michael McGrath, Rachel Walsh and Natalie Brown.

Members of the Waterford Butterfield Cup winning team pictured at the Waterford Badminton Association Celebratory Social which was held in Lawlors hotel Dungarvan on May 14th. Back row: Ivan Cliffe, Gemma Tobin, Tanya Morrissey, Nicola Morrissey, Eoin Walsh, Front Row: Dean Madden, Colin Coleman and Gary Alcorn.

Celebrating a great year for badminton in the County at Waterford Badminton Association’s Celebratory Social were: standing Mary and Michael McGrath (Melleray). Seated: Sham Denn (Melleray/Tourin) and Theresa Butler (Touraneena).

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 July, 2016

PICTORIAL

Record entry for Causeway Tennis Club Open Week WLRfm Causeway Tennis Club Senior Open Week 2016. Mixed Doubles Grade 5. L-R: James Reilly, Siobhan Slater, Hillview, Winners; Jillian Mahony, President CTC; Sean Drohan, WLRfm sponsor; Anne Hennebry, Denis O'Donovan, Runners-Up, Causeway Tennis Club. [Pat Crowley]

WLRfm Causeway Tennis Club Senior Open Week. Mixed Doubles Grade 1/2 L-R: Orla Hayes, Kevin Leach, Causeway, Runners-Up; Gillian Mahony, President CTC; Willie Reynolds, Tramore; Toni O'Keeffe, Sunday’s Well winners. [Pat Crowley]

CAUSEWAY Tennis Club’s Open Week 5th-11th June attracted a record entry of over 190 players. This is up from 100 players a few years ago. Great credit is due to club president Gillian Mahony and Tournament Director Sinead Conroy. These things don’t happen by accident, a lot of hard work goes

on behind the scenes. Allison Spratt, with the other club members kept the kitchen ticking over. Thanks is due to the members who supplied cakes, tarts, etc. and those who gave their time to ‘man’ the kitchen. Local winners were: Shane Minnock, men’s singles

grade 5. Graham Nagle, men’s singles grade 4. Ann McLoughlin, womens singles grade 4. Ann McLoughlin and Julieann Veale beat Sinead Conroy and Maeve Lattimore in an all Causeway final of the womens grade 4 doubles.

WLRfm Causeway Tennis Club Senior Open Week. Men’s Doubles Grade 1/2. L-R: Trevor Cleary, Kevin Leach, Causeway Runners-Up; Gillian Mahony, President CTC; Willie Reynolds, Tramore; Brendan Halligan, St. Anne’s, winners. [Pat Crowley]

WLRfm Causeway Tennis Club Senior Open Week. Ladies Doubles Grade 4. L-R: Shane Cooke, President Munster Tennis; Anne McLoughlin, Causeway Winner; Gillian Mahony, President CTC; Sinead Conroy, Maeve Lattimore, Causeway Runner Up; Julianne Veale, Causeway missing from photo. [Pat Crowley]

WLRfm Causeway Tennis Club Senior Open Week. Men’s Singles Grade 5. L-R: Shane Cooke, President Munster Tennis; Sinead Conroy, Tournament Director; Gillian Mahony, President CTC; Shane Minnock, Causeway winner.

WLRfm Causeway Tennis Club Senior Open Week. Ladies Doubles Grade 3. L-R: Shane Cooke, President Munster Tennis; Marcella Kelly, (Canon Hayes T.C.); Aine Lonergan, (Kilfeakle) Runner Up; Clare Dawson, (Naas), Mary Devlin, [Pat Crowley] (Tipperary Co.) winners; Sinead Conroy, Tournament Director.

WLRfm Causeway Tennis Club Senior Open Week. Men’s Doubles Grade 5. L-R: Shane Cooke, President Munster Tennis; Eamonn McGettigan, Pat Wallace, St. Anne’s Runner Up; Don Sheehan, Dave Clarke, (Youghal T.C.) winners; [Pat Crowley] Sinead Conroy, Tournament Director.

[Pat Crowley]

NEWS/OBITUARY

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 July, 2016

ALBERT JOHN NORWOOD Southampton and formerly of Johnstown, Kilmeaden We write with feelings of deep sadness on the passing of Albert Norwood on Thursday, May 5th, 2016. Born on the 18th November, 1931, Albert resided in Southampton for many years, where cremation took place on Monday afternoon, 23rd May, at Southampton Crematorium, West Chapel. Funeral Service in thanksgiving for Albert’s life was led by Rev. Melissa Jeffers on Friday, 10th June, in St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, Kilmeaden.The interment of Albert’s ashes took place in the adjoining churchyard. Our condolences to Albert’s relatives, neighbours and friends at this time. “The Lord’s My Shepherd, I’ll Not Want.” (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan

Our Under 15 Rambler Girls who lost to Carrick FC in Dungarvan. Missing from the photo are Katie Ahern and Neasa Keevers.

Kinsalebeg National School sixth class of 2016 pictured with Tadgh Bourke when he visited the school last week.

Just think of it! I’VE lately been reading a very thoughtprovoking book. It’s called “Into Extra Time.” No, it has nothing to do with the European Cup or the Munster Final. It was written by a member of the Jesuit Order, by name Michael Paul Gallagher.The principal part of the book is made up of a diary he began in January 2015 when he was diagnosed as having cancer. It is not morbid, neither is it page after page of self-pity, “Why me?,” “I don’t deserve this.” It’s an honest and realistic account of facing up to the fact that his life is changed. For instance, when he has to go to hospital for chemotherapy he has to accept that he no longer has control over his daily routine, and that his body

now has to play host to all sorts of strange chemicals, a mixture that has been decided by people he has never even seen. But he doesn’t lose his sense of humour: he laughs at himself when he discovers he is still carrying a comb in his pocket even though his hair has fallen out! But the important message that Fr. Gallagher wants to convey is, that he never felt abandoned by God. The medical personnel who had to care for him, the friends who thought of him and visited him, all helped to remind him of the reality of God’s supporting grace. But above all he was mindful all the time of the reality of Christ’s promise to be with us. Even during the

hours when his spirits were down – and being human it was inevitable that there would be such hours – he managed to remember that God still cared about him and wouldn’t let him down. I don’t think you can switch on that spirit of trusting God in the hour of crisis. You need to have practised it beforehand, simply by being faithful to a daily routine of praying at the time when you have control over your life. Michael Paul Gallagher died in November 2015, ten months after the first diagnosis. May he rest in peace. Fr. Robert Arthure, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford.

14th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Isaiah 66:10-14 - Towards her I send flowing peace, like a river. Galatians 6:14-18 - The marks on my body are those of the Lord Jesus. Luke 10:1-2. 17-20 - Jesus resolutely took the road for Jerusalem. I will follow you wherever you go. Celebrating 66 Years of the Angelus Bell: The broadcasting of the Angelus bell celebrates its 66th birthday in August. It was first broadcast on August 17th, 1950 on Radio Éireann from the Pro-Cathedral in Dublin. The Angelus V. The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary. R. And she conceived by the Holy Spirit. Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord is with Thee; Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen V. Behold the handmaid of the Lord. R. Be it done unto me according to thy word. Hail Mary, etc. V. And the Word was made Flesh. R. And dwelt among us. Hail Mary, etc. V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. LET US PRAY Pour forth, we beseech Thee, O Lord, Thy grace into our hearts, that we to whom the Incarnation of Christ Thy Son was made known by the message of an angel, may by His Passion and Cross be brought to the glory of His Resurrection.Through the same Christ Our Lord. Amen. Holy Year of Mercy 8/12/2015 – 20/11/2016: ‘We have to show mercy in order to receive mercy. Mercy joins a human heart to the heart of God, and this leads to immediate action.’ Pope Francis, 02/06/2016. First Friday of the Month: Next Friday is the First Friday of the Month. The priests of the Parish will be visiting the sick and housebound this week, and would be delighted to visit anyone who is confined to their home for a long or short period of time. Please contact the Parish Office at 42374 or one of the priests to arrange a visit. Annual Summer Gathering of Focolare: Annual Summer Gathering of Focolare takes place in the Gold Coast Hotel Complex from July 6th to 10th next. See church noticeboard for details or email www.focolare.org/ireland Youth 2000 Summer Festival: Youth 2000 Summer Festival for young people aged 16-35 at the Cistercian College, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary, Thursday, July 7th to Sunday, July10th next. See church noticeboard for details or email www.youth2000.ie St. Oliver Plunkett (1625-1681) Feast day: July 1st: Martyred for the faith at Tyburn on July 1st, 1681. Declared a saint of the Church on October 12th, 1975. Parish Office: Located in St. Mary’s Church and is open Monday to Friday office hours. If you want to book Masses or Baptisms call during these times. Phone 42374. Daily Mass broadcast on 98.5 FM. Phone No: Fr. Ryan 42374, Fr. Harris 42384, Fr. Cooney 41136. Emergency Phone No: To contact Priest on duty: 086-2334282.

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JOHN (Johnny) DALTON Shanbally, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford It is with a deep sense of loss and sadness in our hearts that we record the passing of John (Johnny) Dalton, Shanbally, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, and formerly of Ballyhane, Cappoquin, which sad event occurred peacefully on the 12th of June in University Hospital Waterford surrounded by his loving family. John was born on the 19th February, 1947. He was raised in Ballyhane by one of the most important women in his life, Ellen Walsh. It was a large, loving family. He was one of twelve children. This is where he got his strong love of family from. Johnny loved Ballyhane and one of his favourite pastimes with his brothers was “lamping”.The younger brothers would do the running and the eldest Pad Joe would do the heavy lifting.When Johnny had his own family he loved nothing more than piling them into the car on a Sunday to go out to “Granny’s”. It was a place where children ruled and ran wild. Johnny was an extremely hard working man. He was known by so many people from different walks of life. Like so many at the time, he worked in the late ’60s and early ’70s in London with his brothers Denny and Sean and his friend Jimmy Coughlan. Johnny had a varied working life and could turn his hand to anything. He worked for Jimmy Buckley building milking parlours. He spent many years in Moloney’s (Cappagh) where he was known as “Sandy” by his friends. Johnny and his brother Bernie had many an adventure in the lorry. He was very proud of the fact that he was the first driver hired by Tommy Hallahan (Hallahan’s Coaches). He spent many happy years driving both school buses and the bingo bus on a Friday and Sunday night. He worked at Flynn’s Hardware and in later years, up to his retirement, in GlaxoSmithKline in Dungarvan. He made great friends throughout his working life. When Johnny retired he was asked if he would be Sacristan in St. Mary’s Church in Cappoquin. This was a role Johnny loved and was very proud of. He was a perfectionist and never wanted to be idle. When he was hard at work, especially in the presence of any of his children, you would often hear him say, “If something is worth doing, it is worth doing right!” Johnny was a real people person and made good friends whenever he went. He was kind and generous and thought nothing of doing a good turn for someone. Johnny met the love of his life, Nellie, through Cappoquin Badminton Club and they married in 1975. They built a very happy home together, firstly in Lower Main Street and then Shanbally, Cappoquin. They had seven children, four boys (John, Christy, Justin and Alan) and three girls (Nora, Mary and Helena). Johnny was very proud of the fact that Nellie and he had two sets of twins. Johnny was always a very hands-on father (well before it became the norm) and many a Summer was spent as a family on the mountain cutting turf. Education was very important to him and he worked extremely hard to ensure all of his family got the opportunity to go to College. Johnny and Nellie had 41 very happy years together surrounded by family and good friends and neighbours in Shanbally. He was a devoted family man and loved Nellie, his seven children and nine grandchildren with all of his heart. Even throughout his illness his smile would light up the room when his grandchildren came to visit. Johnny was an avid collector of coins and model cars. His collection was a great source of envy by his grandsons. He loved all things vintage and got immense pleasure from restoring his Honda 70. Johnny and Nellie loved each other’s company and on any given weekend they could be found at Goatenbridge or Crotty’s waltzing, quick stepping or doing the “Slush”. They shared a love of Country & Irish Music and dancing. Johnny liked nothing more than heading off to the Paddy O’Brien Weekend or putting on his cowboy boots and hat to go to “The Outlaws”. He was a life-time Pioneer and was always proud of the fact that he “didn’t need a drink to have a good time”. This was certainly true. Johnny made many great friends through his love of music. Johnny really enjoyed travelling and meeting new people. Johnny and Nellie’s travels ranged from caravan parks with their family in the early years to Krakow, Lourdes, Fatima, Santiago de Compostela, Abu Dhabi and Australia. For their Fortieth Wedding Anniversary Johnny realised his life-long dream of a trip to Australia. Johnny fell ill in November last year. He was cared for by his wife Nellie and family and the Doctors and Nurses of Ardkeen Ward and Medical Ward 7 in University Hospital Waterford and also the Neurology Department in Cork University Hospital. During his time in hospital Johnny was visited by many relatives and friends and help was freely offered for which the family are very grateful. There were many times when Johnny’s strength and personality shone through and even though he was in hospital these are moments his family will treasure. Despite Johnny’s best efforts and the efforts of the hospital staff, it was not meant to be. A vey beautiful and very meaningful and personal Funeral Mass, which represented all that was important in Johnny’s life, took place in St. Mary’s Church, Cappoquin, on Wednesday, 15th June. The Funeral Mass was officiated by Rev. Fr. P. Gear, P.P., and assisted by Fr.

OBITUARY O’Connor, Fr. Bobby Power and Fr. Lucey. On arrival to St. Mary's Church, Christina O'Flynn (soloist) sang "Ave Maria" as Johnny's coffin entered the Church. During Johnny's Mass music was provided by Liam Dalton, Ollie Farrell and Paddy O’Brien and Connie, indeed a lovely selection of music and hymns were performed throughout the Mass. He was laid to rest as “Spanish Angels” was sung by Paddy O’Brien and Connie in St. Declan’s Cemetery. The loss of Johnny is deeply felt and he will forever be in the hearts of his loving wife Nellie; his sons John, Christy, Justin and Alan; his daughters Nora, Mary and Helena; his brothers Padjoe, Denny, Sean, Bernie, Monty, Jetty and Jim Walsh and Michael and Pat Dalton and his sisters Phyllis Begley, Theresa Byrne, Mary Aherne and Helen O’Donoghue; his sons-in-law Terry Conroy, Paul Mooney, David McGrath and daughters-in-law Edel, Eleanor and Wannisa; his grandchildren Éire, Micheál, Noel, Ruairí, Oisín, Rían, Nora, Fionán and Annie Ellen; his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law and extended family and friends. Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 9th July, in St. Mary’s Church, Cappoquin, at 7.30 p.m. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

JANE BRYAN Kilclare, Conna, Co. Cork, and Rockwood, Cashel, Co. Tipperary It is with sadness and regret we record the passing of Jane Bryan, Kilclare, Conna, Co. Cork, and Rockwood, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, which sad event occurred peacefully at her home in the care of her heartbroken family on 19th June, 2016. Lying in repose at her home Kilclare, Conna, on Tuesday where funeral prayers were recited in the presence of her loving family, relatives and friends by Rev. Walter Hill. Funeral service was celebrated at her home on Wednesday by Dean Philip Knowles, Rev. Walter Hill and Canon M. Fitzgerald. Readings during the service were shared by nieces Jennifer Bryan and Sonya Rohan, nephew Cathal Bryan and son Andrew Mitchell. Brother-inlaw James Manley recorded very special memories of Jane as a devoted and loving mother, a true friend to all who had the pleasure of knowing her and acknowledging the support the family has received from the community. Following funeral service, removal took place to The Island Crematorium, Cork, where Rev.Walter Hill and Dean Knowles officiated a service in the presence of her loving family. In Heavenly love abiding. Loving and devoted mother of Andrew, Cameron and Darragh; much loved and cherished daughter of George and Lily; dearly loved sister of Frederick, Alan, Irene, Stuart, Georgina Manley and Gordon; sadly missed by her loving sons, parents, brothers, sisters sisters-in-law Nikki, Nuala and Louise; brothers-in-law Seamus Rohan and James Manley; uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins, her devoted cousin Thomasina and friend Lysa; relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends, her boys’ father Anthony and his daughter Keely. Our heartfelt sympathy to all her loving family. Peace perfect peace. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

BERNIE HEHIR (nee Moore) Rice’s Street, Dungarvan We record with feelings of sadness and regret the passing of Bernie Hehir on Friday, 24th June, in the loving care of staff at St. Francis’ Unit, Dungarvan Community Hospital. Predeceased by her husband Jim and son Edward and other members of the Moore and Hehir families we extend our deepest sympathy to Bernie’s son Jim and his partner Bernadette; daughter Margaret; sisters Bridget and Mary; brother-in-law Billy; grandchildren Kirsten, Ruri, Siobhán and Róisín; great grand-daughter Deniz; other relatives and friends. Bernie lay in repose at the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan, on Sunday, 26th June. Sr. Philomena (Sisters of Mercy) led the Rosary. Removal took place on Monday morning, 27th June, to St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan. Fr. J. Harris, C.C., celebrated Requiem Mass on arrival and afterwards Bernie was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. May she rest in peace. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

EILEEN O’NEILL (nee Ahearne) London and Abbott’s Close, Seapark, Abbeyside With sadness and deep regret we record the passing of Eileen O’Neill which sad event occurred on Sunday, 19th June, 2016. Removal will take place today (Wednesday) to St. Patrick’s Church, Kilbrien, for Funeral Mass at 11.00 a.m. followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. To her daughters Angela and Lorraine, family, relatives and friends we extend our deepest sympathy. Full obituary next issue. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

55 JAMES POWER Park Terrace, Dungarvan, and formerly of Durrow, Stradbally Feelings of deep sorrow and regret were evoked with the passing of James Power which occurred peacefully on Thursday, 9th June, at University Hospital Waterford. Born on 20th October, 1925, James was a native of Durrow and was employed in his younger days at the Glue Factory and Waterford County Council. Like so many others of his generation, James subsequently emigrated to England and there took up a post as a mortician’s assistant. A well-respected, diligent employee, he was very popular with his work colleagues. After retiring, James returned to Ireland in the mid-1980s and took up residence in Park Terrace, Dungarvan, where he enjoyed the friendship of his great neighbours. Blessed with a love of music, Irish traditional was his particular favourite. James was a talented musician and could play many varied instruments including mouth organ, keyboard and accordion. Horse racing was also followed with interest, a keen student of the form, he often enjoyed a flutter at Noel Cummins’ Turf Accountants in Mary Street. Over the past duration of time James had been a resident of Dungarvan Community Hospital and had received the excellent care of staff at St. Enda’s Unit. Quiet and unassuming, James was one of nature’s true gentlemen and his passing is deeply regretted by his relatives who will sadly miss him. Predeceased by his sisters Gertie and Margaret, we express our deepest sympathy to his nephews Richard, Joe, Alan,Tony, Frankie and Christopher, niece Vera, cousins, other relatives, neighbours and friends. May James rest in peace. On Tuesday evening, 14th June, James’ relatives, extended family, friends and neighbours from Park Terrace and Durrow, Stradbally, gathered at the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan, where David Kiely led the recitation of the Rosary. Removal took place on Wednesday morning, 15th June, to St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan. Requiem Mass for the repose of James’ soul was offered by Canon Ryan, P.P. Billy Goode (neighbour) presented James’ mouth organ and cap as gifts with symbolic meaning in his life. Joe Power (cousin) read the First Reading and Psalm,Teresa Power (relative) shared the Second Reading with the congregation and recited the Prayers of the Faithful. Offertory Gifts of Bread and Wine were brought to the Altar by Margaret Foley (neighbour). Afterwards James was laid to rest in St. Mary’s Old Churchyard, the graveside blessing and Rite of Committal was led by Canon Ryan, P.P. I líonta Dé go gcastar sinn le chéile. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

ANNE BERESFORD (nee Hearne) Castlequarter House, Ballyknock, Dungarvan With sadness and regret we record the passing of Anne Beresford which sad event occurred on Wednesday, 22nd June, 2016. Removal was from her residence on Friday morning to St. Gobnait’s Church, Kilgobinet for Funeral Mass on arrival at 11.00 a.m. Burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. To her husband Lionel, family, relatives and friends we extend our deepest sympathy. Full obituary next issue. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

MARGARET (Lena) QUINN Broadfields, Ballinroad, and formerly of Castleconnor, Enniscrone, County Sligo We write with sadness and regret on the passing of Lena Quinn which sad event occurred on Friday, 24th June, in the loving care of staff at St.Vincent’s Unit, Dungarvan Community Hospital. A native of County Sligo and predeceased by her husband Tom, we extend our sincere condolences to Lena’s sons Tom and Edward; daughters Angela and Helen; daughter-in-law Pat; grandchildren Spencer, Lena, and Sarah; her seven great grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Lena lay in repose at the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan, on Sunday, 26th June, from where removal took place to St. Laurence’s Church, Ballinroad. Requiem Mass was celebrated on Monday, 27th June, and afterwards Lena was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. May she rest in peace. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

FARMING

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 8 January, 2016

FARMING

Round-up … IFA Brexit Response

Pictured briefing TDs and Senators in Dublin as part of a major IFA campaign to secure measures to relieve extreme income pressure are: Bryan Barry, IFA Acting General Secretary; John Fitzgerald, Waterford Chairman; Joe Healy, IFA President; Senator Paudie Coffey and John J. Byrne, Waterford Vice Chairman.

Healy launches major IFA campaign on farm incomes URGENT action is needed to address the deepening farm income crisis, IFA President Joe Healy at a briefing for TDs and Senators in Dublin on Wednesday 22nd June. The briefing is the start of a major IFA campaign to secure measures that will relieve the extreme income pressure being felt by farmers in almost every sector and every county of Ireland. At the briefing, IFA representatives spelled out the steps required by Government to deliver positive change for farmers. Joe Healy said, “With prices running below the cost of production on dairy and grain farms, the income crisis is being compounded by a clear market failure in the Irish financial sector. The cost of financing short-term working capital on farms is very high, with average quoted rates for overdraft facilities of 8%, and higher rates for merchant credit. These rates are totally out of line with interest rates of 2% or less available to some farmers on the continent. “The EU Agriculture Council has recognised the need to address cashflow pressures on farms with provision for State Aid through low interest loans or loan guarantees. Our Government needs to move now to provide low cost short-term loans to alleviate cashflow pressures across all sectors,” Joe Healy insisted.

FARM SCHEME SUPPORTS Direct payments make up a significant part of farm income, particularly for drystock and tillage farmers. IFA President Joe Healy said, “There is an opportunity to support farm income by raising the number of GLAS entrants to more than 50,000 and by bringing forward the Government commitment to increase ANC payments to the upcoming Budget. Prompt payments and a 70% advance on the Basic Payment in October are also needed to help cashflow. “The beef and sheep sectors make a significant contribution to Irish economic growth, through exports and employment, particularly in marginal areas. Despite their economic importance, farmers are not receiving a fair and sustainable income from these enterprises. To address this, IFA has made a strong case for the re-opening of Beef Data and Genomics Programme to applicants this year and for an increase in funding in Budget 2017. “The Government’s commitment to €25m for a new sheep scheme is essential to maintain our national ewe flock. This commitment must be acted on in Budget 2017 with the introduction of a simple and effective scheme that places minimal costs or bureaucracy on farmers.” FARM ASSIST Farm Assist and the Rural Social

Scheme are vital supports for low income farmers, Joe Healy said, “The review of Farm Assist, promised in the new Programme for Government, must reinstate the income and child disregards abolished by the previous Minister. Their abolition had a dramatic effect on the qualification criteria for Farm Assist and with farm incomes under severe strain across most sectors, it is important that changes are made and the assessment process carried out in a fair way reflecting the volatility of farm incomes.” STRONG STANCE IN BRUSSELS IFA President Joe Healy urged the Government to take a strong supportive stance on the campaign IFA is leading for the abolition of EU import tariffs on fertiliser, “A report by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), commissioned by IFA, clearly shows a failure of competition in the fertiliser market, costing European farmers up to €1bn. A strong Government stance is required to support the abolition, which will deliver between €50m and €70m in annual savings for Irish farmers. Joe Healy said Irish farmers also need Government support for stronger EU legislation to tackle the dominance of retailers and wholesalers in the food supply chain as well as a strong stand against damaging trade deals.

Dairy forum cash flow tool initiative worthwhile, but Minister must deliver actual, state aid backed, cash flow finance SPEAKING following the first Dairy Forum chaired by Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed, IFA National Dairy Committee Chairman Sean O’Leary said, that while the initiative to provide farmers with stakeholder assistance and training in planning short and medium term cash flow projections is very worthwhile, it is crucial that the Minister would deliver actual low- cost cash flow funding using the recent EU state aid concession, as proposed by IFA. “Many of us dairy farmers

aged over 45 have not had the benefits of financial management education, and in this respect, equipping farmers with better financial planning skills is undoubtedly very important,” Mr O’Leary said. “However, this must go hand in hand with providing farmers with access to low-cost, flexible cash flow finance that they can secure reasonably readily and, most of all, very promptly. IFA has made very specific proposals in this respect, as EU agreed concessions on State Aid have

opened the door for the Minister to provide such a cash flow funding scheme, with up to €15,000 of financial cost per farmer being permissible without need for EU vetting,” he said. “We know that such a loan scheme could be used by farmers to back up their current accumulated cash flow debts, whether due to superlevy, merchant credit or other outstanding bills.We have proposed that low-cost funding could be obtained by the state by securing farmers’

repayments on their peak month milk cheques from 2017/18, when producer margins will have recovered sufficiently,” he said. “While markets have hopefully started a real recovery, there is a way to go before milk prices come back up enough to even just cover costs. I know the Minister is positively disposed to our proposal, and now we need strong and urgent action to secure this vital cash flow funding,” Sean O’Leary concluded.

IFA President Joe Healy, while expressing disappointment at the outcome of the UK referendum, has emphasised the need for the Irish Government to immediately take decisive steps to allay the concerns in farming and the agri-food sector about the implications of this vote. He said, "The outcome of the UK vote has major implications for Irish agriculture and the agri-food sector. The Government must give a clear signal that the issues of major importance to this sector, our trading relationship with the UK and Northern Ireland and the EU budget, will be central to the EU-UK negotiations. Minimising uncertainty and setting out a clear strategy on the next steps is a priority."

Liquid milk producers will need 55c/l for Winter months just to break even SPEAKING after his first meeting as Chairman of the IFA National Liquid Milk Committee, recently elected John Finn said IFA calculations - based on two separate research projects carried out by Teagasc for IFA and FDC Accountants for Fresh Milk Producers - had shown farmers would need to be paid at least 55c/l over the Winter months just to meet the 40c/l figure both projects had identified as the annualised price breakeven for specialist liquid milk producers. “In the Autumn and Winter of 2015, the number of dairy calves born fell by 16%, while the overall 2015 number of dairy calves was up 8.5%. It is very clear that liquid milk producers are taking measures to either tighten their supply closer to their contracts, or indeed that some are voting with their feet and moving away from their high cost, high commitment systems,” Mr. Finn said. “Either way, this will tighten up winter supplies, and it is clear that dairies, retailers and consumers cannot take for granted adequate supplies of fresh, locally produced quality milk on the supermarket shelf year-round,” he said. Mr. Finn said the value of the national fresh milk market is around €530m, which is 16% of the overall value of Irish dairy exports (€3.24bn for 2015). He added that consumers value the product, and the success of the NDC mark campaign had shown they and retailers also value choosing locally produced milk. “The fresh milk market, which we supply domestically is crucially important to the overall dairy sector. I am pretty confident that, with dairy commodity prices still very low, co-ops involved in liquid milk are benefiting significantly

from the higher and more stable returns they get from the domestic milk market,” he said. “I am equally clear that retailers’ margins have improved on fresh milk in the last year,” he added. “Some of these margins will have to be redistributed in favour of farmers in very significantly increased winter payments if they are to have any hope of covering their costs, and paying themselves a modest wage – remember, we are not exaggerating when we say this will require around 55c/l over the 4 to 6 Winter months operated by different dairies,” Mr. Finn concluded.

IFA and Bord Bia make progress on key quality assurance issues AT a meeting between senior management in Bord Bia and the IFA Executive Council in Dublin, IFA President Joe Healy said very good and solid progress was made in addressing the key areas of concern to farmers on quality assurance, including farm audits, standards and compliance issues as well as a more farmer friendly approach. Joe Healy said IFA is very supportive of a strong Bord Bia Quality Assurance Scheme that is farmer friendly and delivers market and price benefits back to farmers. Aidan Cotter from Bord Bia told the IFA meeting Bord Bia is fully committed to taking farmers’ issues on board and addressing them in the New Sustainable Beef and Lamb Quality Assurance Scheme, currently being discussed. Joe Healy said Bord Bia has given a clear commitment to IFA that they will address the following key issues under the New Sustainable Beef and Lamb Quality Assurance Scheme: • introducing a new close out period, which will allow farmers to correct all compliance issues within a time frame, enabling them to remain and continue to trade in the scheme; • ensuring that the target timeframe for farm audits will be 90 minutes; • simplifying and consolidating the number of issues in the standard and the number of questions at audit; • introducing a pre-audit questionnaire that will be sent to farmers a week before the audit so as to simplify the process and reduce audit time; • removal of all reference to market requirements and specifications in the standard; and, • removal of all reference to EID for sheep. Joe Healy said “We need to move forward. IFA is very committed to increasing the number of farmers participating in the scheme. Bord Bia has agreed to take on board farmer concerns, address and resolve the key issues farmers have raised with Quality Assurance under the new scheme.”

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Farmers need to be aware of restrictions on antibiotic use FARMERS and vets need to be fully aware of the far-reaching implications of not complying with updated restrictions on the use of antibiotics in the treatment of sick animals. Dr Gabriel Beechinor, director of veterinary sciences with the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA), the regulatory body for all animal medicines sold on the Irish market, said in an effort to help address the problem of antibiotic resistance the labelling of many antibiotic classes has been revised in recent years and further changes on how antibiotics are to be used can be expected over the coming years.

He said failure to comply with any new restrictions could pose a risk especially for farmers producing food for human consumption. “More profoundly, it could have public health implications as well as posing a real challenge to the good reputation of the Irish food industry,” he said. Dr. Beechinor’s comments are contained in the foreword to the new edition of the Veterinary Data Sheet Compendium which has details on over 600 veterinary medicine products currently available on the Irish market. Published by the Animal and Plant Health Association (APHA), the 900-

page compendium, which was launched by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Michael Creed, gives details of medicines for food producing animals and for the equine and pet sectors. The Chairman of the animal health division of APHA Roy Geary said the compendium highlights the commitment of the animal health companies to providing the information that ensures that all animal health products are used correctly and safely. The order form for the 2016 Veterinary Data Sheet Compendium can be downloaded on the APHA website www.apha.ie

Michael Creed, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Roy Geary, chairman animal health division of the Animal and Plant Health Association (APHA) pictured at the launch of the 2016 edition of the Veterinary Data Sheet Compendium. Published by APHA, the compendium has details on over 600 veterinary medicines available on the Irish market.

Government has to focus on implications of Brexit for Irish farming IFA President Joe Healy, while expressing disappointment at the outcome of the UK referendum, has emphasised the need for the Irish Government to immediately take decisive steps to allay the concerns in farming and the agri-food sector about the implications of this vote. He said, "The outcome of the UK vote has major implications for Irish agriculture and the agri-food sector. The Government must give a clear signal that the issues of major importance to this sector, our

trading relationship with the UK and Northern Ireland and the EU budget, will be central to the EU-UK negotiations. Minimising uncertainty and setting out a clear strategy on the next steps is a priority”. Joe Healy said, “The 10-year average price differential for beef between Ireland and Britain is 27c/kg or about €100/head, and not the €300 per head seen in recent years. Sterling will stabilise and processors and other purchasers cannot be allowed take advantage of this short-term uncertainty by

pulling prices”. Mr. Healy said IFA will be putting agriculture and agri-food issues to the top of the political agenda when the negotiations open. The top two issues are: • Minimisation of any barriers to trade – no tariffs, continuation of free movement (or as free as possible) of agricultural produce between Ireland and the UK, particularly between Ireland and Northern Ireland. • Early agreement and certainty on the EU and

CAP Budget up until 2020 must be a priority. Other issues that will be of importance in negotiations: • Agreement on straightforward taxation rules for the supply of goods and services between the UK and EU (eg VAT on input supplies). • Animal Health – maintenance of coherent and comparable standards. • Specific attention and provision made for cross-border farmers who will be uniquely affected by this change.

READER’S QUERIES IFA President sets out 10-point action plan for hill farmers to Government

Question: I joined the first tranche of GLAS last year. As part of the plan I was to have wired something in the region of two thousand metres of watercourse. The time allowed to do this has been extended to sometime in July. I have most of this wired already since REPS. Will this REPS fencing suffice for GLAS? Also I have two drinking points on the outfarm. Are these permitted in GLAS? Can you please advise? Answer: The time allowed for the protection of watercourses from bovines in GLAS was extended from the end of March to the end of July due to poor ground conditions earlier in the year. The existing fence you have from REPS will suffice once it is located 1.5m out from the bank edge and is of permanent stakes and wire and is fit for purpose. Drinking points however are not permitted in GLAS and an alternative drinking source will have to be sought. I trust this will clear things up for you. Tip of the Week: Now that the school holidays are here, make farm safety your number one priority. Remember the farmyard is not a playground!

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IFA President Joe Healy recently announced details of a 10-point action plan for the survival of farming in hill areas. The IFA President launched the initiative at an IFA Hill Sheep Farmers’ Forum in Newport Co Mayo at which all issues relating to the survival and development of the hill farming sector were discussed. Joe Healy said the IFA Action Plan for Hill Areas, covering all of the key policy issues imposing on hill farming, must be a priority for the Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed and other Ministers. He said, the policy actions, if implemented, could have a very positive impact on hill farming and on wider rural communities, “Hill areas are generally economically vulnerable and policy responses from Government are needed to arrest the decline that has become more apparent in recent times.The IFA Action Plan is geared at positively promoting the sustainable development of hill areas.” IFA National Sheep Chairman John Lynskey said IFA had secured €25m in additional funding for a new targeted sheep support scheme under the Rural Development Programme. He said the scheme must be simple and effective with minimal expense, costs or bureaucracy on farmers. He added that it must involve a menu of optional measures, including a number of options that suit hill sheep farmers. IFA Hill Chairman Pat Dunne said that incomes of hill farmers are the lowest,

according to the 2014 Teagasc National Farm Survey. The average farm income in hill areas is €16,338 with direct payments representing 100% or more of income. He said a concerted campaign across a wide range of areas will be necessary to deal with the low-income crisis and decline in hill farmer numbers. Recent cutbacks to farm schemes and other vital supports have hit hill farmers more than most. IFA’S 10-POINT PLAN FOR THE SURVIVAL OF FARMING IN HILL AREAS New €25m sheep scheme: To be introduced in Budget 2017, simple and effective, with minimal costs and bureaucracy on farmers, involving a menu of optional measures, including options that suit hill farmers. GLAS: Increase in payments under GLAS. The €5,000 cap removed from the general scheme as well as the €7,000 limit for GLAS+. Increase in Commonage and Natura payment to €150/ha with greater flexibilities in Management Plans. Areas of Natural Constraint - €25m ANC increase: Programme for Government increase brought forward to Budget 2017. Increase payments up to a maximum of €6,000 in hill areas to better reflect the natural handicaps in upland areas. Knowledge Transfer: Special Hill Sheep Knowledge Transfer measure, with a payment of €1,000 per participant.This would

help hill farmers embrace the most up-todate Teagasc research and should also include a Bord Bia initiative on market requirements and promotion for light lamb. Beef Data and Genomics Programme: Payment of €200/cow should apply for hill farmers. Targeted Agri-Environment Output Scheme: A special upland environmental scheme similar to the Burren to reward farmers for collectively managing their farms under the locally-led targeted Environmental scheme. Eligible Land: Recent flexibilities on eligible land must allow farmers to claim land where they are not allowed to improve, such as Natura land. TAMS: Increase in standard costings to reflect the higher investment costs in hill areas where planning approval and other Natura restrictions apply Designated Land:Where restrictions are imposed on farming in designated land, compensation must be paid through the NPWS Farm Plan Scheme. Farm Assist: To support low income farmers, the restoration of the income and child disregards in the means test for Farm Assist must be a priority in the current review of the scheme. In addition, the related Rural Social Scheme should allow more places in peripheral areas as community employment type schemes play a vital role in these marginal areas where economic opportunities are limited.

Dungarvan Mart Report MONDAY 27th JUNE, 2016 DRY COWS 1 Fr. 540 kgs. made €965. 1 Char. 710 kgs. made €1,165. 1 Sim. 655 kgs. made €1,065. 1 Her. 660 kgs. made €960. BULLOCKS 5 Char. 392 kgs. made €950 each. 4 A.A. 327 kgs. made €780 each. 3 A.A. 448 kgs. made €975 each. 4 A.A. 408 kgs. made €895 each. 5 A.A. 344 kgs. made €780 each. 5 Frs. 458 kgs. made €810 each. 5 Her. 430 kgs. made €930 each. HEIFERS 3 A.A. 453 kgs. made €990 each. 4 A.A. 388 kgs. made €820 each. 6 A.A. 314 kgs. made €675 each. 6 A.A. 474 kgs. made €955 each. 1 Fr. 580 kgs. made €1,070.

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Teagasc . . . SOIL PH & LIMING ADVICE Nationally there is a large lime requirement on grassland farms with 65 to 70% of soils below the optimum soil pH 6.3 for maximum grass production. A recent survey clearly indicates that weather and paddock availability are the two largest constraints to lime applications on Irish farms. • Therefore, take advantage of good weather over the coming months to address lime deficiencies on farm. • Prepare a liming plan and discuss how lime will be applied over the next number of years with your adviser • After first cut silage provides a good opportunity to correct a lime deficiency • As the season progresses grazing rotation length will increase and lime applications should be planned with this in mind. The Benefits of Correcting a Lime Deficiency • Grassland soils release up to 80kg N/ha once restored to soil pH 6.3. • Maintaining the correct soil pH is critical for nutrient availability of P and K in the soil. • Increased survival and productivity of rye grasses and clover in the sward. • Research shows where soil pH was lifted from pH 5.5 to 6.3 grass produced increased by at least an extra 1.0 tonne DM/ha annually. • Increased grass production from lime is worth at least €161/ha/year. Importance of Soil pH on Grass Production Recent research from Johnstown Castle clearly shows the importance of lime in relation to the availability of soil P and the improved efficiency from P applied in bagged fertiliser. The application of lime to increase soil pH unlocks soil P and increases the efficiency of freshly applied P fertiliser. Correcting soil pH to close to the optimum pH will increase the production of grass annually.The application of 5t/ha ground limestone produced similar grass yields compared to the application of 40 kg/ha P fertiliser alone. However, the addition of lime + P fertiliser in combination produced 1.5 t/ha more grass. These results show how effective lime is for increasing the availability of both stored soil P (from previous fertiliser and manure applications) and freshly applied fertiliser P.

Teagasc / Glanbia Monitor Farm Focus Week Ending: 27/6/’16 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 24.68 3.98 3.52 1.85 0 610 172 1,600 64 84

Kilmacow, Kilkenny 23 4.79 3.6 1.94 0 513 185 1,300 47 82

Comments: Grange, Co. Waterford • Taking out more paddocks this week. • Calves weighed this week. Average was 141kgs, 4 calves under 130kgs will be separated and given preferential treatment. • Spreading 1 bag CAN per ac after grazing. Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny • Eight Hectars out for short time silage. • Blanket spread N on all the farm. • Treated cows with Eprinex.

Return on Investment (ROI) From Ground Limestone Usage When the pH of grassland soils are maintained close to the optimum range increased grass production by at least 1.0t DM/ha/year can be achieved. In addition to P and K release from the soil, N supply worth up to €80 may also be released, boosting Spring growth in particular. If this extra grass production is utilised by the grazing livestock it has the potential to reduce farm feed bills by at least €161/ha year. One tonne of additional grass production each year over a typical 5 year liming period (5 t/ha lime applied) represents a ~6:1 (grass €161/t : lime €25/t) return on investment in lime, not including the potential for reducing fertiliser costs into the future. For example for every €100 investment in lime there will be a return of approximately €650 in extra grass production annually or a return of €6.50 for every €1 invested in lime Lime Advice - Ground limestone • Lime can be applied at any time of the year, however, midSummer and Autumn are ideal as soils are dryer and firmer, there are increased spreading opportunities post silage and grazing and there is less interference with slurry or N fertiliser applications. • A 3-5 year liming plan for the farm should be developed to address the fields that urgently require pH correction and those that will need maintenance lime applications over the coming years. As part of this liming plan all lime applied to achieve the target soil pH should be based on the soil test report (lime requirement (t/ha) provided). • On heavier and organic soils there is often hesitance to applying lime for fear of “softening the sod” or increased poaching (due to rapid break down of soil organic matter). On these soils it is best to apply lower application rates of lime (<5 t/ha) on a more regular basis to control soil acidity and to avoid “softening the soil”. • Ground limestone (calcium limestone) is the most suitable liming material where soil pH is low and a large quantity of lime is required to increase the soil pH to the target range. • Apply Magnesium lime where soil Mg levels are low (Index 1 or 2) to replenish soil Mg reserves. • Don’t exceed 7.5t/ha in a single application. Where the lime requirement is large (>7.5 t/ha [3 t/ac]) split the lime application (i.e. apply 50% now and the balance in year 3). • On high molybdenum (Mo) soils maintain soil pH less than

6.2 to prevent negative effects on Cu uptake in ruminant animals. Only lime a proportion of the farm each year (e.g. 20% of the farm annually) to reduce the risk of an acute copper deficiency in grazing animals arising from high Mo levels (related to high soil pH) in grass across the entire farm. Magnesium lime is slower to increase soil pH and therefore maybe more suitable on high Mo soils to reduce the incidence of copper deficiency. • Leave at least 3 months between liming & silage harvesting. • Leave 7 days between applying urea / slurry and applying lime afterwards. • Leave 3 months between applying lime first and following with urea/slurry application. Granulated Limes Granulated lime is composed of fine lime (i.e. <0.10 mm sieve) and therefore it is all very reactive (i.e. ~ 100% will react within the year of application). Treat granulated liming products like a fertiliser in that they should be applied annually. Where soil pH is close to the target level, granulated lime could be considered as a maintenance type liming product.The rate of application for maintenance will depend on the level of lime loss and acid production (i.e. from N fertilisers and manure applications) annually. E.g. lime utilization and loss will typically range from 450 to 900 kg/ha per year. The industry recommends to apply granulated lime at a rate of 1:3 (compared to ground limestone) this would equate to a granulated lime application of 150 to 300kg/ha annually to maintain soil pH in optimum range. Consider costs over the 3-5 year period when considering granulated limes. IMPORTANT EVENT Beef 2016 A Beef Open Day will take place on the Teagasc Grange Research Farm, Dunsany Co. Meath on Tuesday, July 5th. It will feature live demonstrations of modern technologies for grazing management and reseeding techniques, carcase specifications, €uro Star Indexes and many others.There will also be a special forum on “Young Farmers in Beef ” where a number of young beef farmers will discuss how they are planning to develop a sustainable family beef farming business into the future. Teagasc Beef 2016 is your opportunity to see at first hand Teagasc’s comprehensive research and advisory programme and meet key stakeholders in the beef industry. All are welcome.

Managing Through 2016 Dairy Farm Walks DAIRY farmers are under extreme income pressure right now due to a drop in milk price, but small improvements can quickly add up to big savings.Teagasc, together with stakeholders from the Get Farm Financially Fit campaign, have organised a number of on-farm dairy walks which will provide timely advice in the following areas: • Grass budgeting • Winter feed budgeting • Cash flow management According to Teagasc Head of Dairy Knowledge Transfer Programme, Tom O’Dwyer; “The three key steps that should make up the process are: review perform-

ance, identify the problems and consider the options. Farmers need a realistic and a detailed budget in order to measure their current performance, identify problem areas and to predict cash generation. A solid budget will also provide credibility if more funds are required.” Teagasc Financial Specialist, James McDonnell said: “Many farmers do not complete cash flow budgets, but at these events we will show you how to complete a simple budget and discuss options where the cash flow situation is tight, such as what spending should be prioritised and what should be delayed.” Teagasc, together with Get Farm

Financially Fit stakeholders, are organising a series of meetings to address the current cash flow pinch and to help farmers examine solutions in confronting the current cash flow. Stakeholders include, MABS, Bank of Ireland, Allied Irish Banks, Ulster Bank, IFAC, Mental Health Ireland and Microfinance Ireland. The Managing Through 2016 farm walk dates are as follows:Wednesay, 29th June - Liam & William Cleary, Kilrea, Ardcroney, Nenagh, County Tipperary. Wednesday, 29th June - Niall O’Loughlin, Harristown Lodge, Nurney, County Kildare.

Wednesday, 29th June - David Murphy, Kilmore Cottage, Tallow, County Waterford. Thurday, 30th June - Chris and T.J. Tuffy, Doonally, Sligo, County Sligo. Thurday, 30th June - John and Edwin Thompson, Kilmore, Golden, County Tipperary. Thurday, 30th June - Pat & Patsy O’Keeffe, Killowen, Newmarket, County Cork. Friday, 1st July - Shay Ryan, Rochestown, New Ross, County Wexford. Wednesday, 6th July - Michael Gowen, Downing, Kilworth, County Cork.

Teagasc Technology Foresight Report presented to EU Commissioner THE Teagasc Technology Foresight 2035 report was presented to the European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Phil Hogan, at a conference in Brussels, on Wednesday, 22nd June. The Technology Foresight Project involved consultation with over 200 experts and industry stakeholders to identify the technologies which will transform the Irish agrifood and bioeconomy sector over the next twenty years. The conference was opened by Dr Noel Cawley, Teagasc Chairman, who said: “The Teagasc foresight report has identified the

technologies that will shape the farms and food companies of 2035 as farmers embrace the scientific understanding and knowledge that is continuously emerging from research. Farming and food processing is becoming smarter as more data emerges.” One of the central focuses of the conference is the Teagasc Foresight Poster Exhibition. Five technology themes were identified as being the priorities for Irish research and innovation in the coming years and each one is depicted on a single poster: Plant and Animal Genomics and Related Technologies

Human, Animal and Soil Microbiota Digital Technologies New Technologies for Food Processing Transformation in the Food Value Chain System The full report is available at http://www.teagasc.ie/publications/view_publication.aspx?Public ationID=3897 Teagasc Director, Professor Gerry Boyle, said: “New technical developments are emerging at an increasingly fast pace and progress is happening across a broad spectrum of technologies. These developments will allow the European agricultural

sector to tackle the challenges of climate change, wider sustainability concerns, on farm productivity, living standards in rural areas and the quality of the food produced.” Teagasc Director of Research, Dr Frank O’Mara said that one of the features of the technologies is the need for partnership to ensure their implementation. “New partnerships will be necessary at industry level, for instance between food and ICT businesses, and new research partnerships that bring about a convergence of disciplines will be needed to ensure the needed transformations of the agri-food sector can happen.”

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ICSA: EU must reflect very carefully on Brexit decision ICSA President Patrick Kent has said that Europe needs to reflect very carefully on what happens next and why it is that the EU has failed to win the hearts of so many voters in the UK. “There is no point in blaming Brexit on xenophobia; the reality is that many factors have come into play. The EU needs to reflect carefully on why the European project is out of step with so many citizens.” “The Irish government can play a vital role as a broker between the EU and the UK to help ensure that the single market continues to include the UK, given the huge and unique dependence of Ireland on

exports to the UK.” “Our government needs to take a strong line with the EU Commission on the need to ensure that this decision does not create chaos for Irish agriculture. CAP supports are going to be more vital than ever and increasing the CAP budget needs to be considered, regardless of the loss of the UK net contribution. The negotiating strategy for TTIP and Mercosur trade deals needs a total reappraisal and probably now needs to take a back seat to getting the terms of trade with the UK right.” “One thing is clear: the EU must draw back from any knee jerk inclination to

punish the UK.The process now needs to be managed on a cordial and consensual basis and retaining the trade levels between the UK and the EU must be paramount. This means that tariff barriers should not be considered.” “The EU should not see punishing the UK as the way to retain the loyalty of the other member states. Instead we need to have an open and honest dialogue about how to make the EU more attractive to all citizens and how to change the things that have disenchanted people.” “While Ireland is undoubtedly committed to the EU, it is the case that

many farmers are deeply frustrated with the way in which the CAP has failed to protect their incomes while bringing huge rafts of bureaucracy and regulation on small businesses. Meanwhile, the EU has failed to use its power to control the large multinational retailers and processors who have squeezed farmers to the point of non-viability while enriching themselves.” “The fact that meat company bosses, food processing executives, input suppliers and food company chief executives are getting obscenely rewarded from the hard work of primary producers cannot be

blamed solely on the EU. However, it is the apparent indifference of the EU to tackling this effectively that is so concerning.” “I don’t, for one minute, suggest that national governments would be better at tackling this, but it is clear that the EU must use its power more for the benefit of the ordinary citizen and less for the benefit of large scale businesses.” Finally, Mr Kent called for calm in terms of markets. “Meat factories may try to use this to create fear about prices for the rest of the year but one thing has become very clear: the expert pundits are not good at forecasts.”

Waterford Macra Improvements in na Feirme pigs trade must be

NOW that the Macra year draws to a close I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for all their efforts throughout the year. The success of Macra at county level is built on the efforts of that put in at club level and in this past year, we have enjoyed many successes not least of which was the establishment of the Ballyduff/Ballysaggart Macra club which we welcome into the Waterford Macra family. We’ve come through a year that was filled with both challenges and victories and how reassuring it is to know that we can count on all our members to do what they do best, to represent both club and county with pride at national level. With that in mind, to those members who have represented use in the past year, to our Chair Tom O’Donoghue who claimed first class honours at the county round of the dairy stock judging, our Secretary Mairéad Scanlan for representing us in Miss Macra, Carrie Smith who flew the flag in Tullamore at the Queen of the land festival. Also flying the flag for the Deise county back in April was Edmond Ledingham at the 11th annual Mr. Personality competition as did his sister Sarah Ledingham one month later in Athboy at the miss blue jeans festival and, of course, a huge congratulations and

well done goes to those who represented us at Macra competitions. Most recently Richard Houlihan progressed to the final stages of the national talent competition where he took on the long trip to Navan to represent club and county and although Richard did not succeed at the final we acknowledge the commitment and dedication it takes. Also out representing club and county last weekend were Darren Walsh, David Cunningham and Denis Hassett in the finals of the FBD Farm skills in Charleville where the boys did well but fell just shy of progressing to the later stages. And, of course, to all who took part in competitions throughout the year I thank you because without which Waterford Macra would become stagnant and lag behind the rest of the country. I would also like to take this opportunity to wish Ailín Walsh of the Ballyduff/Ballysaggart club the very best of luck at the Miss Macra festival later on in the Summer. Likewise, to Clodagh Hickey as she gears up to represent both club and county in the Queen of the land festival later on in the year. It’s been a busy few weeks in Macra circles and as we all know Macra CEO Edmond Connolly has recently tendered his resignation and has since stepped away from the top job, so in

light of this it was only fitting that his own county acknowledges the contributions he has made in his time in office. A presentation was made to Mr. Connolly by Waterford Chairperson Tom O’Donoghue at a meal in the Park Hotel Dungarvan in his honour. A great night was had by all and it was great to see such a turn out. Waterford City Macra recently held a 20km cycle which was well organised and a huge success and not least a credit to the Waterford City Macra Club for organising it and what a day for it too. Finally, please allow me to extend my personal and genuine appreciation to each and every one who has helped promote Waterford Macra both locally and nationally you’ve helped make my job that bit easier as your valuable contributions seem to know no end. In my time as PRO I have met so many wonderful people and got the opportunity to train up and travel. Promoting Macra especially to the school levers is no easy task, working to promote Waterford Macra this past year has been a pleasure. I’m a proud Waterford man and it was an absolute honour to promote my county and as I step down .I am left without a doubt that Waterford Macra is only going to go from strength to strength. Hope you all have a wonderful

fairly reflected in producer prices CHAIRMAN of IFA Pigs Committee, Pat O’Flaherty has said farmers are expecting the recent upward price trend to continue over the coming weeks and months. However, he warned that processors must reflect improvements in trade in producer prices in a timely fashion. A number of factors are influencing the price turnaround, including a strong export trade, tightening supplies and a steady demand for Irish product on the domestic market. Irish pigmeat exports saw growth in 2015 which has continued into 2016 with total Irish exports in quarter one increasing 8% year-on-year. The greatest increase has been in exports to China, which increased 71% for the first three months of 2016 compared to the same period last year, equating to an increase from 9,100t to 15,600t. The value of exports from Ireland to China increased 119% year-onyear for Q1 2016. The latest monthly statistical report released by the EU Commission states that pork is the agrifood product that witnessed the highest increase in monthly export values for April 2016. In addition, pigmeat imports are back 6% year-on-year for the same period to 21,900t. Bord Bia figures also indicate that overall pigmeat consumption has increased 1%, mainly driven by increased consumption in the sausage and rasher categories. Chinese pig supply is likely to remain tight for the remainder of 2016 and Ireland should continue to benefit from this going forward. Demand for offal over the past 18 months has shown the most modest growth. With consumers in this market willing to spend more on food items, in particular for pork, where food safety and animal welfare are highly regarded. All indications point towards further opportunities for Irish exporters into this market. However, it is crucial that any gains achieved from increased exports to markets such as China are fairly reflected in producer prices. Producers have experienced one of the worst price crisis in decades and it will take a long period of strong margins to recoup the loses of the past 18 months.

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2015 Basic Payment Scheme to commence THE Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, TD, confirmed that, following the recent definitive allocation of entitlements by his Department, the final instalment of payments under the 2015 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) and Greening will commence. In respect of the 2015 BPS, the final balancing payment will amount to in excess of €33 million. The Minister commented that “The rollout of the final balancing payments brings the total paid under the Basic Payment Scheme to some €1.2 billion and over 126,000 farmers have received payment to date.Taken together with payments under the Areas of Natural Constraints Scheme, this represents a total of over €1.4 billion in direct payments to farmers since last September.” The Minister added “This is a very significant financial boost for both individual farmers and the wider rural economy, and represents an important investment in the continued growth of our Agri-food sector.” Turning to the 2016 BPS, Minister Creed confirmed that “work is currently underway in my Department in relation to the processing of advance and full balancing payments in October and December for the 2016 BPS” The Minister continued “I am also delighted to note a substantial increase in on-line applications under the BPS in 2016 to over 101,000.The successful introduction of preliminary checks for these on-line applicants will help to improve the accuracy of BPS applications and to reduce penalties for farmers under the BPS and the Areas of Natural Constraints scheme”.

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Déise Brass pictured at Lismore Castle where they played for the launch of the Tour de Munster Charity Cycle in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland. The band are kept going of late. They also played at the Boathouse in Cappoquin for the christening of two new boats for the Rowing Club and did a concert for St. Mary's Church roof repair fund. The band members are: Peter Hayes, Dick Prendergast, Michael Grant, Danny O’Mahoney, Ria Drohan, Pat Morrissey, Pat Glasheen, Liam Dwyer and Liam Stack.

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Gemini ACROSS 1 Anagram of RASPUTIN (8) 5 Animal used in a quality mark stamped on British eggs (4) 9 Airline that was founded in 1927 and collapsed in 1991 (3,2) 10 Fiery Fred _ , the first bowler to take 300 Test Wickets (7) 11 Fell asleep (6,3) 14 The year _ , a very long time ago (3) 15 Relating to or occurring in the morning (9) 18 Polite title used in letters (abbreviation) (3) 19 One of the presenters of the BBC s The One Show (4,5) 20 Kind of payment to a public official or a church minister (7) 22 With reference to type, the opposite of bold (5) 24 An infantry weapon in days gone by (4) 25 A kind of pudding (4-4) DOWN 1 Thin lines of icing or cream (6) 2 Nursing organisation founded in 1916 (1,1,1) 3 Comment often made to a person who has lost it (6,6) 4 Word describing profit after deductions (3) 6 BBC Books novella by Gareth Roberts based on Doctor Who (1,2,1,5) 7 Age reached by HM the Queen in 2016 (6) 8 The world s oldest surviving steam locomotive, constructed in 1813/14 (7,5) 12 See 17 13 A group of eight lines of verse (5) 16 Make a pig s ear of a situation (4,2) 17 12 What the abbreviation PDQ stands for (6,4,5) 21 _ volente means God willing (3) 23 Word element meaning relating to the earth (3) SOLUTION

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Virgo August 23rd September 22nd

Libra September 23rd October 22nd

Scorpio October 23rd November 21st

TOP complaining about everything and do something positive instead! Have an honest discussion with someone who has been causing a blockage and you will both benefit from it.

INANCIAL matters are very much on your mind at the moment and it would be sensible to seek advice. Don t rush into anything try to think of some long-term solutions for a change.

ROMANTIC moment in the most unlikely of places will leave you with a warm, glowing feeling. If you want things to develop, you must make your thoughts known as soon as possible.

THER people s reactions to something you have just done will leave you feeling confused and hurt. There s nothing to worry about you have just misinterpreted their comments.

VENTS from a long time ago will be brought to mind this week. You are in the unique position of being able to offer genuine support to people who are very important to you.

N event which you were rather hoping would be a runaway success actually turned out to be a bit of a damp squib. Never mind there s a chance to put all of that right this week.

OMEONE who has been trying to apologise to you for ages finally manages to get the message across this week. It heralds the start of a new and important phase of your relationship.

IPE the slate clean this week and start making constructive plans for the future. You will be surprised at how powerful and purposeful it will make you feel in no time at all.

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BACK with a galactic bang, Independence Day: Resurgence has finally landed. Almost 20 years exactly since the original invaded theatres in 1996, grossing an out-of-this-world $817.4 million to become the most successful movie of that year, the stellar sequel, once again directed by Roland Emmerich, brings the battle for humanity’s survival to the big screens on an even bigger and bolder scale than before. Definitely worth the wait, Resurgence proves that annihilating evil aliens never gets old. Everything cinemagoers could want from a Summer blockbuster, this explosive comeback pulsates with adrenaline and is infused with a stirring spirit that overcomes its cheesier instants to accomplish a smooth landing. Set nearly two decades after the cataclysmic events of the original, we learn that this is seemingly not enough time for a grudge to diminish as a fleet of seriously annoyed aliens set course for earth to wreak revenge, once more threatening the entire human race. On the upside, all of the world’s nations have made peace in order to stand united against this common menace. Apparently all the world needed to

get on was an attack from a horde of avaricious aliens seeking to harvest our planet, go figure. With Will Smith’s Captain Steven Hiller no longer around to kick E.T.’s ass, having perished in a different mission, it is up to his son Dylan (Jessie Usher), along with a team of old and new faces, to vanquish the alien army and save our world. Luckily, we had 20 years to prepare. Oh, wait… so did they… uh oh. Zapping martian miscreants left, right and centre, Resurgence is loaded with explosive action shots and out of this world shootouts. Eclipsing its predecessor, the new alien ship is terrifyingly large thanks to the modern day moviemaking technology that’s light years ahead of what Emmerich had to work with back in 1996, so expect the enemy to arrive in formidable style. Fending them off, a lot of the original cast return, including Jeff Goldblum, Bill Pullman and Brent Spiner. Suiting up for the interplanetary battle for the first time are newcomers Liam Hemsworth, Maika Monroe and Jessie Usher, injecting fresh blood into this long-raging war. Exhilarating and wildly entertaining, Resurgence looks set to conquer the cinemas so watch this, well, space for an Independence Day 3. 4/5.

The Secret Life of Pets Review by Grace Collender FROM the cuddly to the crazy, The Secret Life of Pets’ lively litter of critters will have you howling with laughter while they capture your hearts. Rambunctious action sequences, well timed, witty gags and emotionally moving moments combine to create an instant classic. Directed by Chris Renaud, the man behind the Despicable Me flicks and the Minions, this colourful caper also features a terrific treat of two-for-one as audiences get a laugh-out-loud Minions short before the movie. Those yellow rascals are a tough act to follow but The Secret Life of Pets is just as fun, introducing a new gang of mischievous scamps that could yield any number of sequels so best dive in to the adorable action now. Our hero is Max (Louis C.K.), a Manhattan dog living the good life with his owner and best friend Katie (Ellie Kemper) until one day his world comes crashing down when Katie brings home a brother for Max in the form of Duke (Eric Stonestreet) and sibling rivalry takes over. Fighting in the park, the pair are caught by the authorities and hauled

off. Enter the villains, a group of separatist animals led by a cuddly, yet totally crazy bunny misleadingly dubbed Snowball (Kevin Hart). Staging an attack against animal control, Snowball frees Max and Duke only to force them to do his wicked bidding. The pair must now put their differences aside if they are to escape his soft, evil clutches and make it home to Katie. The star studded cast that lend their vocal talents to this energetic animation deliver side-splitting performances, most notably comedy legend Kevin Hart as the ferocious furball. Throughout, these colourful characters keep the laughs coming, such as Chloe (Lake Bell), an obese cat who really doesn’t care where the humans go all day and instead spends her time wrestling with the temptation to devour a turkey. Quips like this buoy the movie that, while hilariously entertaining, is far from fresh, strongly reminiscent of animated adventures that have come before it, most markedly Toy Story. Regardless, The Secret Life of Pets takes you on a fun and exciting journey strewn with lots of laughs and aww-inducing moments along the way. 4/5.

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Two centuries of the landmark bridge THE ever observant Chairman of the Dungarvan / Lismore Municipal Council and de facto Mayor, Damien Geoghegan earlier this week drew the attention of Facebookers to the fact that the bridge spanning the Colligan in the centre of Town has been bringing the people of Dungarvan and Abbeyside together since it was constructed exactly two centuries ago in 1816. The bridge is very much a focal point of the former urban district, an iconic structure of the area and is used on the notepaper of several local businesses. It has seen its share of drama over the centuries, including a collapse when it was originally nearing completion. Controversy has raged over the years as to whether it should be called Devonshire Bridge or Abbeyside Bridge. Over forty years ago, when an enthusiastic Council engineer decided – without success - to attach a cantilevered pedestrian walkway on the side of the bridge, a

diplomatic member of the Council technical staff decided to title the plans, Causeway Bridge, to which no one took umbrage. But great umbrage was taken at the proposal when people protested that the beautiful bridge facade would be visually ruined by an ugly galvanised structure stuck to its side and the proposal was quietly dropped. And, dangerous as it seems for pedestrians and cyclists in traffic, its accident rate has been minimal. There is a popular myth that the bridge is constructed on a foundation of horse-blankets, although they would be well rotted after a couple of years, yet the bridge still stands proudly after two centuries. It is little short of amazing that a structure built for the horse and cart should be capable two centuries later of carrying regular fortyfoot juggernauts over its gentle hump. As the plaque says, the bridge was designed by William

Atkinson and built by Jesse Hartley, who also built the Quay and major dock works in Liverpool as well. This is the second plaque to be erected there, the first having been stolen a few years back, presumably to add to a private collection somewhere. The following is from the Waterford County Museum Notes in June of last year. Quoting from the ‘State of Waterford 1813’ by John Christian Curwen 1756-1828 he wrote: “Nothing can exceed the beauty and richness of the vale from Cappoquin to Dungarvan; the soil is admirable and the crops of grain very weighty.” “It was quite dark before we reached Dungarvan, when, to our dismay, we found the flowing tide very high, the bridge broken down and the ferryboat so ill-calculated for the conveyance of horses, that, miserable as was the hovel on that side of the water, we preferred leaving them, to the risk of being lamed

in the dark. We ferried over to Dungarvan under no doubt of finding tolerable accommodations. But, we do not complain without reason, nor claim pity for trifles which happily a few hours will terminate. “Thirty-thousand pounds are said to have been expended by the late Duke of Devonshire in attempting to rebuild the bridge and, when on the eve of completion, the foundation gave way.The work is still proceeding and, if ever finished, it will be a great benefit to the place.” When Michael Collins addressed the public on Grattan Square on 22nd March, 1922, a man with a gun directed the driver of the lorry which was being used as a platform to drive away, he took the vehicle over the bridge to Abbeyside with a gun to his head, abandoning the vehicle and its political cargo before making his escape. But the happiest memory of the bridge must be the lines from Mai O’Higgins’ town anthem, Dungarvan My

Hometown. She wrote: “On the bridge I will linger at sweet eventide, Just to gaze o’er the waters at old Abbeyside.

Happy mem’ries come stealing as the soft shadows fall, On the fishing boats anchored there beside the Quay wall.”

Mai O’Higgins pictured beside the bridge she immortalised in song.

Baroness Nuala O’Loan who will speak in Dungarvan at the Focolare Gathering OVER the years, Dungarvan has had its share of significant guest speakers,

particularly from Northern Ireland. In the years when the Social Study

Baroness Nuala O’Loan who will speak in Dungarvan at the Focolare Summer Gathering.

Conference was held in St. Augustine’s College, many significant politicians and public figures from all over the island, including controversial speakers from Northern Ireland in the midst of ‘the Troubles’, came to address delegates there. Just a few weeks ago, Linda Irvine, from the Protestant Loyalist tradition came to Dungarvan to officially open the Tradfest 2016 and charmed everyone when she used her newly acquired words of Irish in her address. Now, the town is set to host other significant visitors when the Focolare annual summer gathering will be held here from the 6th to 10th July. Among the speakers will be Baroness Nuala O'Loan, a noted public figure in Northern Ireland who served as Police Ombudsman from 1999 to 2007. A peer of the UK House of Lords, she is a much sought after public speaker. In April last, she addressed the Faith in the Future: Religion in Ireland in the 21st century conference which was held in Boston. The Focolare movement was founded by Chiara Lubich and began in Italy in 1943 during the Second World War and is now present in almost every country of the world.

The movement arrived in Ireland in 1972 and has groups / communities in Dublin, Belfast, Kildare, Cavan, Meath, Dungarvan, Antrim, Limerick and Cork. Also on the list of speakers will be Dr. Lorna Gold who is an authority on Climate change and Head of Policy and Advocacy with Trócaire. With them will be over 250 people from all over Ireland will come together for the gathering which has the theme of 'Mercy Matters'. Bishop of Waterford, Dr. Alphonsus Cullinan and Bishop of Limerick, Brendan Leahy, will also speak at the event. The Focolare movement aims, collaborating with others, to work towards the fulfilment of Jesus' prayer 'Father may they all be one'. The movement began in the Catholic Church but spread to all the Christian denominations and now involves people of all faiths and none. Co-Director of Focolare in Ireland, Dungarvan’s Catherine Burke says that in the present climate where there is often mistrust of others, we feel our spirituality has a very important role to play in forging bonds of understanding and humanity between people and communities, especially where there

is conflict between people. "We will delve into the topic of Mercy as applied to Family and Church life, Climate Justice and Politics, especially in the context of the Pope's call to Mercy on all these fronts," said Co-Director David Hickey from Dublin. "Then we will try to apply the resulting conclusions to our daily life at home and in society generally." The Focolare summer gathering, or Mariapolis is a unique event, he says. "It is a retreat with a difference, an unforgettable holiday and a thought provoking forum, but most of all it is a moment of family with people of all ages and backgrounds making connections and discovering that it is possible to live as brothers and sisters no matter how different we are." This year's gathering, with its hub at the Gold Coast Hotel Complex and the Fusion Hall in Dungarvan will focus in particular on bringing the ethic of mercy into today's culture. Young people in particular, are looking forward to entering into conversations with Baroness O'Loan and Dr. Gold on the topical issues which are of such relevance to their future.

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European Silver Medallist Katy Laffan, a member of Dungarvan Taekwondo Club.

Second European silver for Katy Laffan DUNGARVAN Taekwondo Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Miss Katy Laffan has once again brought success to her club with a second silver at the European championships Tampere, Finland 2016. For team Ireland it was a massively successful Euros. The national team continues to excel as ambassadors for our sport and the martial art on and off the mats. Ireland finished in 4th place overall out of 30 countries with 5 Gold, 8 silver and 8 Bronze medals. Katy competed in the -50 kg senior female division with 18 in the section. As she had taken silver in the previous Euros in Scotland the pressure was on. Her first round against Poland was a tight affair, nerves played a part in

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loose scores but by the second Katy had found her form and closed out the match 4-0. Sweden was a one-sided match with Katy giving a demonstration in counter and offensive kicking her experience shone through. The semi-final with England was a tough match. The opponent Isszy Brider from England was a former world champion in the junior division and pushed Katy. Superior punching won the match for Miss Laffan, the umpires were not scoring her counter back kicks but could not deny her scores with hands. The finals gala was shown live on Finish State tv and late in the show was Ireland vs Italy. Silvia Farigu the pre-

vious European champion in blue and Miss Laffan in red. it was a show of consistency that these ladies met for a second time. Katy struck for an early lead hoping to control the pace of the fight, she was read by the Italian who scored a side kick to the head. The score swung back to Katy by half-time. The pressure was evident in the second and both ladies clamoured for scores by the last 30 seconds the Italian was ahead despite Katy scoring, Silvia took the match. Miss Laffan will take gold yet, passion resolve and talent will get her there. Keep your eyes open for the world championships in Dublin 2017. MORE PHOTOGRAPHS PAGE 6

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WEST WATERFORD AC West Waterford Athletic Club New heights achieved

Presenting the award to Dungarvan native Eoghan Flynn are Pat Murphy of St Dominic Credit Union and Phil Purcell of Waterford Credit Union. [Aileen Drohan]

Local youth wins ‘Juvenile Athlete of the Month’ at Waterford Credit Union DUNGARVAN youth Eoghan Flynn, who won a total of 13 medals over the month of May, including gold in both the javelin and discus at the Schools Munster Senior Championships, East Munster Championships and County Junior and Senior Championships, was named as winner of the Juvenile Athlete of the Month Award at Waterford Credit Union. He later followed this up by winning both the discus in the

Munster Club U-19, with a distance of 37.33 metres and the javelin in a Munster Championship record of 54.05 metres, on Saturday, 18th June, last. Eoghan is a member of Waterford Athletic Club. He was presented recently with the monthly award for May, by Pat Murphy of St. Dominic Credit Union and Phil Purcell of Waterford Credit Union.

FOR the 1st time ever in the history of the club we have passed the 300 senior membership mark and adding to this the 150 or so juvenile members this now makes us one of the largest athletic club's in the country. This didn't happen by chance of course as huge work goes into ours and any type of club to bring it to such a high pinnacle. There's our Juvenile club who are doing super work day in day out with all the young athletes, and in the senior club it’s ditto. With 63 organised club events in a calendar year no other club in the country can boast such a club schedule. Well done to all our coaches-committee members-helpers-sponsors and you the club members. "Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success."

Sympathy WEST Waterford Athletic Club extends sincere sympathy to the families and friends of Anne Beresford, Castlequater House, Dungarvan and Paul Walsh, Philip St. Waterford who passed to their eternal rewards last week. May they rest in peace.

Megan Keogh, Kate Killigrew and Rachel Flavin who all competed in the recent Munster Championships.

West Waterford Athletic Club Juveniles

Club championships continue this week THE final events of the club championship will be held on Wednesday night. The under 9, 10 and 11 girls will compete in the Turbo javelin. The under 12, 13 and 14 girls did the shot on Friday night and have completed all their events. In the boys section the under 11 and 12 boys must complete the long jumps. The under 9, 10 and 13 boys have completed all their events and will train as usual on Wednesday night. We will not post any results until all the events are completed. The presentation of prizes will take place on Wednesday July 6th. CLUB FLAG DAY ON THURSDAY JUNE 30th AND FRIDAY JULY 1st Thursday and Friday next the 30th June and 1st July are our annual club flag days this year. We are still looking

for collectors for both days and would appreciate the help of parents and our older athletes over the two days. All those who travelled to Cardiff for the cross country in January should have signed up to collect on both days. If you have not already signed up please contact Mary Ashe. DATES FOR ALL-IRELAND QUALIFIERS The following are the competition dates for our AllIreland qualifiers Sunday, July 10th: Orna Nic Aoire under 14 Hammer; Lucy Holmes under 15 800m. Saturday, July 23rd: Allanah Kelly under 15 Pole Vault Aoife Lie under 17 Pole Vault. Ryan Nic Craith 15 Pole Vault

Sam O’Neil 16 Pole Vault. Patrick Fitzgerald 16 Pole Vault. Craig Cloona 17 Pole Vault. Diarmuid Harty 17 Pole Vault. Ciara McKenna under 16 Javelin. Niall Blackwell under 18 3,000m. Caoimhe Dwyer under 18 400m and Triple Jump. Sunday, July 24th: Lucy Holmes under 15 1,500m. Kate Hickey under 16 1,500m. Josh Rockett under 18 Discus and Hammer. Training will continue until the end of July and we hope to have a large number competing at the Munster B championships in Waterford on Saturday, July 30th.

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Philip Harty wins WLRfm Waterford Viking Marathon OVER 2,000 took part in last Saturday’s WLR Waterford Viking Marathon. The race started in the city outside Waterford Crystal Building on the Mall with the Mayor John Cummins getting the event under way before he himself joined the runners to take part in the relay event. The weather conditions were not as warm as expected and there was quite a strong breeze making it difficult for runners especially those on the half and full marathon events. The event had 3 racing options for participants with a quarter-half and full marathon distances to choose from and of course there was the relay option also. The winner of the Quarter Marathon on the day was Ruairi O'Donnell of Ferrybank AC 36.21 with Raivis Zakis finishign 3rd here in 37.52,The ladies winner was Vanessa Bray in 43.59.

The winner of the Half Marathon was Sergui Ciobanu of Clonliffe Harriers AC with a time of 1.07.44 and the ladies victory for 2016 went to Molly Nunn from the USA 1.21.37.The winner of this year's Marathon was none other than Philip Harty West Waterford AC. Philip who had won the Cork City Marathon earlier in the month, once again showed that he is a class act when it comes to distance running as from the gun Philip raced into a lead whish grew and grew as the race progressed. Running the whole 26.2 miles on his own in very strong windy conditions he crossed the finish line at the RSC in a time of 3.37.17 to record his 2nd marathon victory in 3 weeks. Philip will rest now for a week or so before he starts his preparations for the October Dublin city marathon.

Philip Harty, West Waterford AC, winner of the 2016 Waterford Viking Marathon poses in front of the finish line. [Noel Browne] The Female winner was Tullamore Harriers, Pauline Curley who was also fresh from her City Of Derry Marathon win. Pauline was claiming her 4th Waterford marathon vic-

tory in a row clocking a time of 2.50.49. Well done to all our club athletes who competed over the three distances and those who took part on relay teams on the day.

Margaret Whelan wins 1st round of the Hallahan’s Pharmacy Predict Your Time Running League The Hallahan’s Pharmacy Predict Your Time running league will be held every Thursday night for the next 7 weeks and it’s all about being able to predict your own time over a distance that suits you. The clock will start at 45:00 minutes and work backwards so you head off on the time you think it will take you to do your run. Week 1 saw 33 athletes take on the challenge with a very even 17 on the fast side of the clock and 16 on the right side! Margaret Whelan was a clear winner hitting the clock bang on 00:00 – well done Margaret. Gerry Cummins and Angeline Drennan were the nearest to Margaret with Gerry 3 seconds too fast and Angeline 3 seconds too slow. Sharon Higgins and Ann Quinn were very close also with Sharon missing out by 4 seconds and Ann by 8 seconds. 20 athletes in total were within 20 seconds of hitting their predicted times which is good showing, well done lads. Thanks to Irene, Tom and Jim who took registrations and manned the finish line and a big thanks to Hallahan’s Pharmacy as without their continued sponsorship to this league it would not take place. Well done again to our winner for week 1 Margaret Whelan.

Pictured is Jim Fleming West Waterford AC committee presenting a prize to the winner of round 1 Margaret Whelan of the Hallahan's Pharmacy Fit4Life predict your time league at St. Augustine's College last Thursday evening.

GLOHEALTH NATIONAL SENIOR TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIP

Gold for Thomas Houlihan WEST Waterford's Thomas Houlihan took a deserving first gold medal at the weekends National Senior championship at Morton Stadium Santry, Thomas cleared 4.40 to beat all comers and the Ballinamuck man was delighted to be wining his very first senior title after dominating the juvenile and junior ranks for so many years. Yuri Kanash was very unlucky in the same competition to finish just outside the medals in 4th place with a vault of 4.20. James Ledingham after reaching the final of the 800 metres finished 8th in a tight finish in the final. Michael Power competed in the heat's of the 1,500 metres on Saturday but didn't progress to Sunday's final. well done to all.

Pictured is Br. Patrick Lennon with two of his West Waterford AC Pole Vault athletes, Thomas Houlihan who took gold in the men's Track and Field championships in Morton Stadium last Sunday and Yuri Kanash who was just outside the medals in 4th place.

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Brilliant Minnies Bar Fit4Life Summer League concludes SUN SHINES FOR THE FINAL ROUND AT ST. AUGUSTINE'S COLLEGE THE final round of the Minnies Fit4Life Summer running league took place last Wednesday night (16th June) and it was a fitting end to a great league with some excellent times posted by many. It could be said also that the best was saved till last weather-wise as the night was absolutely beautiful for the run. It was also plain to see that all the runners were intent on giving it their best shot for the final night and all are to be congratulated for their efforts and commitment to the league over eight very enjoyable weeks. Another great crowd was in attendance and thanks again to all the runners who made the league the success that it was. Firstly, our sincere thanks to Br. Patrick Lennon and all at St. Augustine's College for the use of this beautiful facility

to run in. To our brilliant crew looking after entries, times, tables, notes, photos. Shirley Flynn, Ray Burke, Ann Dunford, James Veale, Tom Leahy and Andrea Gaffney with special thanks to Pat O'Brien and all the family and staff at Minnies for sponsoring the league once again this year. Our thanks' especially to Vincent, and the boys who came along to present the winners with their prizes on the final night. ARTHUR WINS OVER 1 LAP The one lap league was won by Arthur Chizikov who was first home in 5 out of the 8 nights of this league including week 8. Arthur recorded his fastest time of 7.44 in week 7. Trevor O'Donnell who was first home on 2 nights finished second. Well done to our 1st and 2nd place runners in this year’s Minnie’s one lap challenge.

TRIONA SHALLOE A CLEAR WINNER OVER 2 LAPS Triona Shalloe was a very deserving winner of the two lap league. Triona ran all 8 nights of the league and recorded 5 firsts and 3 seconds. Triona fastest time was in week 6 when she ran an excellent 16.05. League regular, Gerry Cummins finished second. Gerry also recorded his best time in week 6 when clocking 17.31. Newcomer Ger Fitzgerald was the deserving winner of division 2. Ger improved his times consistently over the 8 weeks from 24.58 in week 1 to 20.31 in week 8. CIAN DOMINATES OVER 3 LAPS Cian O'Riordan was a commanding winner of the 3 lap league finishing first on each of the 7 nights that he ran. Cian recorded his best

time in week 6 clocking 20.33. The ever reliable Yevgeniy Chizikov finished second in this year's league. Yevs fastest time was 22.09 which he recorded twice in week 6 and week 7. MOSSIE TAKES 4 LAP CROWN Mossie was our Division 1 winner in the four lap league. Mossie ran well throughout this year’s league recording 3 first place and 4 second place finishes. Mossie’s fastest time was recorded in week 6 when he ran a super 27.43. Shane O'Riordan finished second. Shane got the league off to a flying start recording his fastest time of 28.43 in week 1. The Divison 2 winner was Ray Hahessy. Division 3 went to Gerry O'Connor while Division 4 was won by James Veale.

Jonathan Tutty presents Ger Fitzgerald winner in Division 2 of the 2 lap league with his prize. Included are Vincent and Calum Tutty at the Minnie's Bar Fit4life Summer League which ended at St. Augustine's College recently.

22nd ANNUAL GER WYLEY SPORTS/SKINS SUMMER SERIES 2016 - RACE 8

24th Annual Mooney’s Bar Rás na Rinne on this Friday, July 1st FIRSTLY when we mention this upcoming event now in its 24th year we must take the opportunity to sincerely thank Ann and Tom Gough and their family for their unstinted contribution to this event in An Rinne. The Gough family have supported and sponsored this race for all of 23 years and we are forever grateful to them for keeping the event alive for over 23 runnings of the race as year in year out they have helped in the smooth running of it, recently they have sold their world renowned public house know as Mooney's Pub and we wish them a long and happy retirement from the pub business which they so successfully ran in An Rinn for many years. We now welcome on board our new sponsor of the Ras Na Rinne Liam Morrissey and as the pubs new proprietor at Mooney's we wish him and his family all the success that his predecessors had in the premises. We thank Liam for his commitment to our race and we hope that our association will be as healthy and long as it was with the Gough family. We have now reached race number 8 in this year's series the Ras Na Rinne which will be held this coming Friday next 1st July at 8.00 pm, a

race that offers something a little out of the ordinary in road racing terms as much of the course takes in road, grass, water and sand over the famed An Coinigeár. The race will start from outside Coláiste na Rinne and the runners will proceed on the downhill first mile stretch towards An Coinigeár, taking a right turn at the bottom of the hill we will cross the stream on to the sand on the outward stretch on the Baile na nGall side of the Coinigéar loop, on reaching the end where we can almost touch St. Augustine’s Church in Abbeyside we will round the Paddy Lannen's Waterford flag point pole and return from An Coinigéar on the Dúngarbháin side. Then crossing the short stream again it’s back onto the road and up the hill that we ran in the first mile down, plenty of variety for everyone, downhill, uphill and along the beach. The entries for the race will be taken outside Halla Phobail Na Rinne from 6.30 p.m. onwards and the entry fee is just €5 if you pre register or it will be 8 euro on race night. The prize-giving will take place in Mooney’s bar where refreshments will also be provided. The usual prizes for individual and age categories will apply and there will also

be plenty of spots for nonprize winners on the night and of course the winner will be presented with the O’Droma family perpetual shield and we thank Mary Rose, Seamús and family for their ongoing association with this great race. RAS NA RINNE INFO. Glac páirt i Rás na Rinne rás bóthair /trá 6 mhíle ag tosnú ag 7.30pm ar an Aoine 7 Lúnasa, in aice gheataí Choláiste na Rinne. Clárú ar líne anseo, nó ar an lá ó 6.15pm – 8.00 pm, Ceadaithe ag an AI. Tabharfar t-léine teicniúil saor in aisce don chéad 100 a chláraíonn don Rás! Tá an Rás á reáchtáil ag West Waterford AC agus tá sé mar chuid den sraith Na Rásaí atá á reáchtail ag Oireachtas na Gaeilge, le deis a thabhairt do reathaithe le Gaeilge páirt a ghlacadh i rásaí Gaelacha!. *Tá seacht (7) rás sa tsraith *Bronnfar pointí ar dhaoine bunaithe ar a n-áiteanna i ngach rás, tógfar na torthaí is fearr ó aon 3 rás agus bronnfar duaiseanna na sraithe bunaithe ar na pointí sin le linn Oireachtas na Samhna i City West i mBaile Átha Cliath ar an 31 Deireadh Fómhair 2015: 1ú/2ú Bean agus Fear, 1ú Bean agus Fear os cionn 40, 1ú Bean agus Fear os cionn 50. This race is organised by

West Waterford AC and sponsored by Mooney's Bar it is also part of Na Rásaí, a series of races being organised by Oireachtas na Gaeilge to give Irish speaking runners the opportunity to run in an Irish speaking environment, so no matter how much Irish you have, use it as you run! There are seven (7) races in the Na Rásaí series. Participants will be awarded points based on their best results from any three races in the series. Series prizes will be awarded during Oireachtas na Samhna, in City West, in Dublin on Saturday, 31st October 2015. 1st/2nd Woman/Man, 1st Woman/Man over 40, 1st Woman/Man over 50. SPECIAL T-SHIRT There will 100 T-Shirts available for distribution by the following method, those who enter first online will pick up a t-shirt along with their number on the night of the race, if the 100 shirts are not all gone with the online registration the remainder will be distributed on a first come first served bases at registration on the night. PRE REGISTER FOR JUST €5 FOR RAS NA RINNE https://endurancecui.active .com/event-reg/selectrace?e=37291851

Jonathan Tutty presents Triona Shalloe winner of the 2 lap league with her prize. Included are Calum and Vincent Tutty at the Minnie's Bar Fit4life Summer League which ended at St. Augustine's College recently.

Calum Tutty presents James Veale winner of Division 4 in the 4 lap league with his prize. Included are Vincent and Jonathan Tutty at the Minnie's Bar Fit4life Summer League which ended at St. Augustine's College recently.

Damien Murphy 3rd in Shanagarry 5 VERY well done to club member Damien Murphy on his 3rd place finish from the 570 finishers at Thursday evening's at the Shanagarry 5 mile, race 2 of the Ballycotton Summer Series. Damien who had finished 2nd in our own Dromana 5 the previous Friday is currently in his best running form ever and is making brilliant strides in the sport. Race winner was Leevale's Mark

Hanrahan in a time of 24.28 while the ladies winner was Youghal's Aoife Cooke with a time of 28.23 which gave her 11th place overall. Mossie Keogh was also in action for the club in Shanagarry and he finished a very creditable 16th in a time of 29.00.Ray Hahesy was 3rd over 50 finishing in 32nd place with a great time of 30.39. Michael Dunford in the same age category as Ray and just 4 places

behind 36th in another great time for 5 miles 30.51 while Tomás Mahony was well under the 32 minute mark when he clocked a time of 31.26 and Marathon guru Ted O'Leary ran a solid time of 32.29.Bernie Prendergast was the 1st lady finisher over 55 with a time of 38.55 and Onra Power who hardly ever misses any of the Ballycotton races if any ran a time of 42.09. Well done to all.

Calum Tutty presents Arthur Chizhikov winner of the 1 lap league with his prize. Included are Vincent and Jonathan Tutty at the Minnie's Bar Fit4life summer league which ended at St. Augustine's College recently.

GOLF

Lismore Golf Club Phone 058-54026. Email: lismoregolfclub@eircom.net Website: www.lismoregolf.org

MEN’S RESULTS Saturday 25th - Sunday, 26th June 18 Holes Singles Stableford Sponsored By: McDonnell Bros Fermoy. Result: 1st – Paul Kenneally (11) 40pts; 2nd – Larry Kiely (23) 36pts B9; 3rd – Sean Daly (16) 36pts B9. C.S.S. Sat 70 Sun 68 Tuesday Bacon 21st June winnersL 1st Willie Henry, Stuart Daly, Frankie Corcoran 41 pts. Thursday over 60’s winners: 1st Theresa O’Connell, Anna Murphy, T.W. Murphy 22.4. FIXTURES Saturday 2nd - Sunday, 3rd July 18h Singles Stableford.; M.J. O’Brien Trophy GOY. Sponsored By Ian O’Brien. June 28th Tuesday Bacon Tee time 5.45 p.m. Ring ahead if you are going to be late and we will wait for you. Friday, 1st July Mixed competition teeing off at 6.30 p.m. All welcome STORY OF THE WEEK Paul Kenneally (11) went out in 19 points and back in 21 points. He had 7 pars and

birdies on 8th and 12th holes, it’s nice to see he playing solid golf. The sight of him driving the full length of the 18th (330 yards) to the centre of the green recently was something all of us in attendance will never forget. Larry Kiely (23) took second prize with a superior 19 points on the back nine and it’s good to see him on the podium again. His playing partner Denis Galvin surely picked up some good tips on how to score when the pressures on. Sean Daly (16) pipped John McGrath at the post with a great 18 points on the back nine. He had 6 pars and the rest was steady golf to take third place. Senior Golf over 60 (Na seilici) will continues on Thursday at 10.30 a.m. Absolutely nothing serious here but golf, stories, craic and barn brack. The gents wish to send the best of luck to our Ladies Team playing against Dundrum Golf Club in the Challenge Cup in Clonmel

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 HECTIC WEEK With kind weather and the course in fantastic condition it was another hectic week at the Club. Our Monday seniors continues to attract may visitors, and by lunchtime we had over a hundred entries on the course. The Maria Moloney sponsored ladies competition on Tuesday also attracted a great crowd with Bernie Hayes showing her class shooting 41 points. Our Sixty.com and Fiftysomethings on Wednesdays are always popular and offer a fun 9 holes for our members, both new and old. Indeed the Sixty.com got a new recruit last week as Fr. Milo hit the milestone birthday. There was even birthday cake in the Clubhouse on Sunday with a rendition of Happy Birthday. Scoring was hot over the weekend with Majella Moynihan continuing her great form shooting 66. Ger Kavanagh won the monthly medal with 67 and Frank O’Donoghue shot 66 on Sunday. Friday sees the start of Open Fortnight with a tremendous range of competitions for ladies and gents, young and old. The fortnight offers the perfect opportunity to invite some friends for a game at our course. All events are sponsored and we are expecting a great turnout. In other news, we endured a disappointing week on the club front. Our JB Carr team headed to Bandon with a

seemingly unassailable lead. However we lost all 5 matches to send the game to tie holes. Unfortunately, we were then beaten on the 20th. Our Senior Cup team were in West Waterford but were beaten by the hosts in the second round. Maybe we are like Guinness or a fine wine, we don’t travel well. But we thank all our players and managers for putting in the effort and for representing the Club with pride. Our Junior Cup team led by Diarmuid O’Neill are in action next Saturday at Faithlegg. We face Lismore in the first round of what we hope will be a long weekend. Our ladies into golf programme continues to be a tremendous success. Its fantastic to see the massive crowds on a Tuesday evening for the Scramble. Much praise is due to our lady members for getting behind this programme and making the participants feel very welcome and helping them to take their first steps into golf. Some say “form is temporary but class is permanent”. Just look at the Dublin senior football team. Lately at the club, wins are like buses, nothing for a while and then two show up together. Betty O’Brien, Majella Moynihan and Frank Lord have recored double victories in the last month. So spare a thought for our lovely Vice Captain, Christine. She was third last Tuesday and then second on Saturday.

Golf Club next Sunday, 3rd July. LISMORE LADIES Our 18 Holes Stableford competition this week was kindly sponsored by Karen's Beauty Salon in Cappoquin. The ladies were getting in practice before the Lady Captain's and the competition was fierce. Brid Henry had a great score of 40 pts and 2nd was Lady Captain JoJo with 39 pts. 3rd was an in-form Mary Ahern, her new handicap didn't faze her. Our Lady Captain's prize, kindly Presented by JoJo Tobin took place on Sat., 25th June. JoJo has won two Lady Captain's prizes so we all breathed a sigh of relief that JoJo herself couldn't take part. Ss we are very sure she would have featured! While she claims not to be able to control the weather, someone somewhere had a word in someone's ear and as the winner Patricia said it was "Not too hot and not too cold". The wind did get up a little later on, but nothing to really detract from a fantastic day and score. We were treated to scones and butterfly buns, tea and coffee before we went out, it's a wonder we could play at all. Then we were treated to Prosecco and strawberries and cream when we finished. JoJo certainly knows how to keep the ladies happy! All the Ladies were trying their best to pick up one of the

fantastic prizes on display. The winner with a fabulous score of 66 Nett was Patricia Lonergan, having presented her own Lady Captain’s prize two years ago, she was thrilled to be on the receiving end and beating the lady who had won her prize into 2nd place! Laoise Ní Chonchubhair was that lady with a 67 nett, Laoise has been playing well of late, the gross went to Amanda Power who redeemed herself on the back nine after a disappointing front nine. Third went to the Lady Vice Captain Sheila O'Leary, who was reminded on the night that it will soon be her turn to present her prize, with a 68 nett and 4th place went to a former Lady Captain Hannah Lucas with a 69 nett. All very fine scores. All the ladies returned on Saturday evening to a culinary feast prepared by Bernie Glavin and her staff. It was devoured and that was followed by the prize presentation and some dancing. JoJo was witty and generous in her praise for all involved in making her day a very memorable occasion. She was delighted and proud to have her family there to support her and she welcomed all her visitors to Lismore. We also had a treat on the day in the form of the road crossing - you can now cross from the bottom field to

Hang in there, the win is around the corner. OPEN FORTNIGHT FRIDAY, 1st JULY TO SUNDAY, 17th JULY Dungarvan Golf Club’s popular Open Fortnight commences this weekend and runs from Friday 1st July to Sunday 17th July. We will be hoping for a continuation of the fine weather as there is a magnificent line up of competitions to whet all golfers’ appetites with singles, fourballs, scrambles and rumbles events taking place throughout. We are very grateful as always to our sponsors for their continued support. For a full list of events see below and to book online visit www.dungarvangolfclub.com . FIXTURES Mon. 27th - Open Gents /Ladies Seniors (50+) Singles S/F Entry €10 Tues. 28th - Ladies Singles S/F (Ballinacourty Cup) ( Cliff House ); PING Demo Day Thurs. 30th - Open Gents Singles S/F SPAR, entry €15 OPEN FORTNIGHT Friday, 1st July to Sunday, 17th July. Fri. 1st July - Open 3 Person Scramble (Atec Fire and Security Group), Entry €15 Sat. 2nd July - Open Gents/Ladies S/F (Tom Daly Catering), Entry €20 Sun. 3rd July - Open Gents Fourball (Helvick Seafood), Entry €20 Mon. 4th July - a.m. Open Junior Golf (John Lynch) Entry: €5 Mon. 4th July - p.m. Open Gents/Ladies Singles S/F Special Value Monday, Entry €10 Tues. 5th July - Open Ladies 2 Person Rumble (Tannery), Entry €15 Wed. 6th July - Open Gents Singles (Member sponsored) Entry €15 Thurs. 7th July - Open Gents Singles S/F (Arachas), Entry €15 Fri. 8th July - Open 3 Person Rumble (Gleesons), Entry €15

Sat. 9th July - Open Gents S/F (Mahon Bridge Motors ) Open Ladies Singles S/F (Dan McCarthy), Entry €20 Sun. 10th July - Open Champagne Scramble (Any combination) Ann Power, Entry €20 Mon. 11th July - a.m Open Gents/Ladies Singles S/F Special Value Monday, Entry €10. Mon. 11th July - p.m.Open Mixed Foursomes (Moore Financial) Entry €15 Tues. 12th July - Open Ladies 3 Person Champagne Scramble (Rich Rags), Entry €15 Wed. 13th July - Open Gents Singles S/F (Deise Golf World, Graham Nagle), Entry €15 Thurs. 14th July - Open Gents Singles S/F (Dungarvan Nissan), Entry €15 Fri. 15th July - Open Gents Singles S/F (Thomas Coffey&Son), Entry €15 Sat. 16th July - Open 2 Person Rumble (GlaxoSmithkline), Entry €20 Sun. 17th July - Open Gents Singles Stroke Festival Trophy (Waterford Crystal), Entry €20 DRIVE FOR DOUGH FUNDRAISER & FAMILY DAY This popular fundraiser is underway. All members who have received a card are earnestly requested to enthusiastically support this fundraising event, and your efforts to sell booklets are greatly appreciated. The Clubs “Drive for Dough” will take place on Sat. 6th August. Booklets containing 20 squares at €5 each are being sold for this unique draw. The squares will be 2ft X 2ft and on the day of the draw 10 golf balls will be hit from a designated tee onto a fairway which will be transformed into a huge grid of 2ft X 2ft squares. These squares will be randomly numbered and the prizes will be allocated to each square in

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Lismore Golf Club Vice President’s Prize to the Men 21st / 22nd May: Shaun Power (Vice President), 1st Pa Morrissey and Daphne Power. the top field only, our thanks to the Captain Jack and all his helpers for making it possible. Best of luck to the Challenge Cup Team who take on Dundrum in Clonmel Golf Club Sunday, 3rd July. The seniors competition is still going ahead on Thursdays at 10.30 am, Willie Henry & Anna Murphy are in charge. Anyone interested please come along, 8 holes - the top field twice, with tea/coffee and cake afterwards. Junior golf is on Thursday evenings at 7 pm please contact either Laoise Ní Chonchubhair or Seán Daly. Our Adult beginners golf has started back on Mondays from 6.30 p.m. onwards the contacts are Mary Ahern or

Chrissie Denn. Please come along for these taster sessions to see how you might enjoy the game - equipment can be provided. Our mixed competition goes ahead (weather permitting) on Fridays at 6.30 p.m. loads of craic to be had, ring ahead if running late and your name can be added to the draw. Results: Sun 19th & Wed 22nd June - 18 Holes - Kindly sponsored by Karen's Beauty Salon: 1st Brid Henry (20) 40pts; 2nd JoJo Tobin (19) 39pts; 3rd Mary Ahern (32) 37pts. Lady Captain's Day Kindly presented by JoJo Tobin GOY 1st Patricia Lonergan (17) 66 Nett; 2nd

Laoise Ní Chonchubhair (30) 67 Nett Gross Amanda Power (11) 84; 3rd Sheila O'Leary (22) 68 Nett; 4th Hannah Lucas (23) 69 Nett; Category 1 : Joan Cahillane (14) 72 nett. Category 2: Sheila Denn (22) 72 nett. Category 3: Betty Daly (36) 73 nett. Past Captain: Katherine Moynihan (18) 72 nett. 9 Holes: Helen Leddy (36) 15pts Fixtures: Wed. 29th - 18 Holes S/Ford. Sun. 3rd & Wed. 6th July 18 Holes. Fees: All fees are well overdue, please send your completed forms and payment to the registrar John McGrath, Thank you.

which a ball rests. The ten prizes will range from first prize of €2,500 for the first ball hit, €1,000 for the 2nd prize and second ball, €500 for the 3rd prize and third ball, €250 for 4th and 5th prizes, and €100 for 6th to 10th prizes. All members are being contacted by a member of the committee for their support in order to sell a booklet each. Your support is much appreciated. GENTS RESULTS Mon. 20th Seniors 1 Frank Lord (9) 43pts, 2 J Condon (20) 40pts, 3 Mce Fennell (17) 39pts, Best Lady Una Cotter (18) 37pts. CSS 38pts. Thurs. 23rd Open Singles SPAR: 1st Barry Morrissey Jnr (15) 42pts, 2 Eddie Elstead (13) 38pts, 3 Pat Breen (15) 38pts, Best Gross Donal Williams (4) 32 gross points. CSS 71. Sat. 25th Monthly Medal David Hayes PGA: 1st Gerard Kavanagh (13) 67, 2 Ml Brackett (12) 67, Gross Donal Williams 70, 3 Ml O’Connor (7) 68, 4 Francis Power (9) 68. Sun. 26th Stroke: 1 Frank O’Donoghue (8) 66, 2 Frank Lord (8) 66, 3 Michael Drummy (8) 68, 4 Martin Walsh (12) 69, 5 Ml Brackett 69. CSS 71. LADIES RESULTS Open Singles S/F (Maria Moloney): 1st Bernie Hayes (17) 41pts, 2 Pat Flanagan (20) 41pts, 3 Christine O’Keeffe (24) 40pts, Visitor Marie T Curran (26) 33pts. Sat. 25th Singles: 1st Majella Moynihan (24) 66nett, 2nd Christine O’Keeffe (23) 69, 3rd Fidelma Fitzgerald (23) 70, 4th Ann Stack (28) 72. CSS 71. YOUNGONES Results 22nd June at Water Rock Golf Club: 1st Pat Flanagan, M. French, M. Kiersey (k) 57pts, 2nd B. Aherne, I Considine, M. Carthy 56pts, 3 B. Hayes, M. Fahey, D. Lyons 51pts. Next competition 29th June, front 9 at 3 pm. SIXTY.COM Next competition 29th June

2p.m. Results 22nd June 1st Donal Verling (18) 18pts, 2 Donal Connolly (22) 18pts, 3 Anna Harney (32) 11pts. SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP OFFER INCLUDING GOLF LESSON All of us who play know that Golf offers so much more. Not only is it a hobby for life, it offers a social outlet as well as a healthy lifestyle option. It can be therapeutic as well as fun. New members can avail of an Introductory Offer of just €300 including one complimentary lesson from our resident Professional David Hayes. Dungarvan Golf Club is the only members club in the town and our facilities include a Championship course and practice facilities, Bar (with the best pint in town), Restaurant (with the best steak in town) and Snooker Room, a resident PGA professional and fully stocked Pro-Shop. This offer is for a limited time only and is valid for the 2016 season. An application form can be downloaded from the club website www.dungarvangolfclub.com or alternatively contact the office on 058-43310 if you require further information or assistance. PROSHOP NEWS Our resident PGA professional David is hosting a Ping Demo day on Tuesday, 28th June from 12 to 4 pm which is fully subscribed. Don’t be disappointed as David is now taking appointments for a Calloway Demo Day for later in the month. David and Grace continue to offer a fantastic service to members and visitors alike. Aside from a busy retail outlet, Dungarvan Pro Shop and service agents for Glider and Powakaddy electric trollies, as well as offering free custom fitting on brands including Ping, Callaway, Mizuno and Wilson. With the best prices in town, you wont beat Dungarvan Pro Shop on value and professional

advice. You can follow the Pro Shop activities and special offers and more on his website at www.davidhayesgolf.com JUNIOR NEWS Our Summer season of Junior Golf kicks off this week. First up on Thursday is the Knocknagranagh Shield kindly sponsored by Mr. Maurice Troy. The Pennant Cup, sponsored by Mr. John Lynch follows next Monday. All junior events are open so bring a friend or cousin. We have 18 holes for our more experienced players as well as 9 holes for our beginners and prejuniors, and 9 holes for our Junior girls. A brochure containing our full Summer schedule is available from the Pro Shop and see below for details on upcoming Junior Girls Golf Taster Sessions. Tuition for our beginners and PreJuniors continues next Saturday at 3 p.m. We are attracting great crowds every week and it’s wonderful to see young golfers taking their first steps into golf. Tuition is open to non-members at a cost of €2 so come along. Any enquiries relating to junior activities can be directed to our Junior Conveynor David Hayes. David can be contacted at 058-44707 or email at golfpro@eircom.net. You can follow our junior activities on Facebook. JUNIOR GIRLS GOLF TASTER SESSIONS Taking place every Wednesday in July and August, Venue Dungarvan Golf Club Start Time: 11.00 a.m. – 12.00 noon Cost: €20 for 4 sessions Equipment provided Sample chipping, putting and long game Fun friendly environment Why not give it a try! Enjoy some exercise, fresh air and socialising with your friends! To book a place contact Irene: 058-41605.

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You can contact us by phoning 058-44055 Our email address is: goldcoastgolf@cablesurf.com Our website is: www.goldcoastgolfclub.com

FRIDAY EVENING SCRAMBLES Scrambles for beginners and regulars began on Friday, 24th June at 6.00 p.m. It is open to all members, male and female, and their friends and the entry fee is €3. Prizes will be presented in the Gold Coast afterwards. NEW WEEKLY 9 HOLE COMPETITION Starting this week there will be a weekly 9 hole competition starting om Monday and finishing on Sundays. The nine holes involved are the first five and the last four. Players can play this competition in conjunction with other competitions. TONY DUNFORD MEMORIAL Wednesday, 20th July is the date scheduled for this very popular competition. This has become a hallmark day in the Gold Coast and highlights the significance of the contribution which Tony made to the Gold Coast. This year, as always, there will be a new twist to the competition as extra holes will be added for the second 18 holes and players can earn double points by going for the new holes. Players must declare beforehand if they want to take this option. The competition is over two rounds with two scores to count on all holes. Burgers and sausages will be available on the 10th hole and tea/coffee and sandwiches will be served after the 18th hole. Following the golf there will be a three course meal in the Gold Coast with presentation of prizes directly afterwards. The cost per player is €30 and from that there will be a contribution to charity. Please let Bob or mark know as soon as possible if you intend to participate. The event is limited to 18 teams. SEMI-FINALS OF SCRATCH MATCH-PLAY Two matches to go to decide

who will meet in the final of our inaugural Scratch Match-play. The winner of this competition will have a designated car park space for twelve months and it will be interesting to see if it will be Derek’s car, Michael’s bike, Michael’s van or Ger’s wagon which will be adorning the car space later on this year. The draw will feature Derek Power playing Michael Lenihan and Ger Bagge playing Michael Kavanagh. Matches must be completed by 21st July. GOLD COAST CUP Here again we are down to the quarter-finals with the following players involved: Frank Waters v Austin Kiely, John White v Michael Kavanagh, Conor Clancy v Kieran Cullinan and Brian O’Connor v Dean Golds. All matches to be completed by 7th July. MICHAEL WHITE FOURSOMES The draw for this competition is as follows: Jimmy O’Dwyer & Johnny Ryan v Michael Lenihan & Rafael Alvarez, winners v John Flynn & Seanie Lenihan. Tony Sheehan & Stephen Greene v Micheal White & Des O’Brien, winners v Declan Kiely & John W Walsh. Kieran Cullinan & Frank Waters v Austin Kiely & Tom Reynolds, winners v John White & Bob O’Brien. Tom White & Michael Whelan v Ger Bagge & Johnny Hughes, winners v Austin Kiely Jnr & Paddy Walsh All 1st round matches must be completed by 21st July. BELVEDERE TROPHY Our return trip to Waterford Castle on Thursday last didn’t prove as successful as our last away trip and this time once again we needed to reverse a three/two score to take the match to a tie-breaker. Waterford Castle won two matches and then claimed the all-important half to take the overall match.

West Waterford Golf & Country Club Telephone: 058-43216. Fax: 058-44343. E-mail: info@westwaterfordgolf.com Website: www.westwaterfordgolf.com RESULTS CLUB COMPETITION – FRIDAY 24th & SUNDAY 25th JUNE 1st: Paul Carroll (18) 43pts, 2nd: Padraig Breathnach (14) 41pts b6, 3rd: Colman Walsh (10) 41pts. CSS: Sat 36, Sun 37. TUESDAY TREATS – TUESDAY 21st JUNE 9 HOLE COMPETITION Cat. 1 – 1st: Justin Spratt (19) 16pts. Cat 2. – 1st: Alan Twomey (17) 23pts, 2nd: Grant Fyffe (16) 22pts, 3rd: John Keane (14) 22pts. Cat. 3 – 1st: Keith Landers (18) 18pts, 2nd: Michael Culloo (18) 17pts. Nearest to Pin on 4th: Michael Kelly. Nearest to Pin on 9th: John Power. AL EILE OPEN GENTS QUALIFIER – WEDNESDAY 22nd JUNE 1st: Kieran Mulligan (23) 39pts, 2nd: Conor

Morrissey (2) 39pts, Extra Qualifiers: Justin Spratt (19) 38pts, Jimmy Quinn (22) 37pts. CSS 36pts. SCRAMBLE – FRIDAY 24th JUNE 1st: Ella Fay, Dermot Drohan, Emma Hallahan & David Condon, 2nd: Max Quinn, Liam Suipeail & Justin Spratt, 3rd: Thomas O’Grady, John Keane, Alan Twomey & Mary Spratt, Nearest To Pin sponsored by Captain Dermot Drohan: Thomas O Grady. FIXTURES Tuesday, 28th June – 9 Hole Open Competition Tuesday Treats Wednesday, 29th June – Al Eile Open Qualifier 18 Hole Stableford Sat., July 2/Sun., July 3 – Club Competition 18 hole stableford.

On the night the following players represented the Gold Coast: Francis O’Connor, Willie Moore, Leo Wall, John Queally, Rogie Cashin, Tony Lonergan, Rafael Alvarez, Des O’Brien, Michael Cronin and Willie Joe O’Connor. As always this team was in the capable hands of manager Liam Clancy. Liam would like to thank all the players involved in the different rounds for their efforts and co-operation. SENIOR CUP AT WEST WATERFORD Our team of Micheal White, John White, Eamon O’Donnell, Michael Lenihan put in a great performance against the hosts, West Waterford and with the match tied at 2 all everything depended on what would happen on the 18th hole as both players were level playing it. West Waterford finished with a birdie to win the hole and the match. Some great golf was played during the match and congratulations to both sides for a wonderful morning’s entertainment. We wish West Waterford all the very best for the rest of the tournament. Martin Murray and Jimmy O’Dwyer were in charge here and our thanks to them for a great effort on behalf of the club. Also thanks to all the players on the panel and the caddies who helped out. JUNIOR CUP AT FAITHLEGG Gold Coast travel to Faithlegg on Saturday morning next to play the hosts in the 1st round of this year’s Junior Cup at 9 10 a.m. Martin Murray and Jimmy O’Dwyer are in charge here and no doubt all the preparations have been top class and hopefully they get the result they deserve. Any support would be very much appreciated. MEMBERSHIP FOR €135 Gold Coast is introducing a new type of membership aimed at players between the ages of 20 and 35 years of age. It is a flexible membership and players will be able to get an official GUI/ILGU handicap. The player can play ten rounds of golf with this membership and if they wish they can purchase further rounds. Players can play in competitions after paying the relevant entry fee but cannot win 1st prize in any Golfer of the

Year competition. It is designed to get the age group mentioned above to start or come back playing golf. For more information contact Bob or Mark at 058 44055. OVER €4,000 IN PRIZES New Open Competition for Teams of 3 In association with McGuirk’s Golf. Format: 2 scores to count on all holes. Can be played anytime, Sunday to Friday. €50 per Team. Prizes each week. Top 2 scores to qualify for final in September. Finishing Sunday 18th September. FIXTURES Tuesday, 28th June: Open Seniors, 50+ Ladies and Gents. Friday 1st July: Open 18 Holes Stableford. Saturday, 2nd July: Club Competition Sunday, 3rd July: Club Competition Tuesday, 5th July: Open Seniors, 50+ Ladies and Gents RESULTS Tuesday, 21st June: Open Seniors, CSS Gents 38, Ladies 37. 1st: Paddy Walsh (13) 41 pts. 2nd: Robbie Robinson (14) 39 pts Ashbourne. 1st Lady: Mary Clancy (14) 38 pts. Friday, 24th June: Open Singles, CSS 37 pts. 1st: Barry Hamilton (6) 40 pts Dungarvan. Gross: David Murphy (6) 29 pts Carlow. Friday, 24th June: 3 Ball Scramble. 1st: Michael Cronin (24), Michael Whelan (13), Peig 7 Foley (36) 27 ⁄8; 2nd: Tom White (6), Bob O’Brien 1 (14), Breda Conway (27) 19 ⁄8. Saturday, 25th June: Club Competition, CSS 37 pts. 1st: Seanie Lenihan (12) 40 pts. Gross: Brian O’Connor (9) 29 pts. Sunday, 26th June: Bobby Buckley Half Sub Qualifier, CSS 37 pts. 1st: Brian Fahey (11) 41 pts. 2nd: Rafael Alvarez (20) 40 pts. Gross: Lar Whelan (6) 31 pts. LADIES NOTES Results: Lynch’s Greenhouse 18 Hole S/F: 1st Ger Hallinan (27 41 pts; 2nd Rosie Murphy (17) 40 pts; 3rd Mary Clancy (14) 37 pts. Denn Feeds 18 Hole S/F: 1st Anne Keane (36) 38 pts; 2nd Bernie Morrissey (28) 36 pts; 3rd Rosie Murphy (16) 36 pts. 10 Hole No. 2 Esther McGuckian (14) 17pts

Saturday, 2nd July – Men’s 9 Hole in conjunction with Lady Captain’s Prize. DATES FOR YOUR DIARY July 14th, 15th, 16th – Killeagh GAA Golf Classic at West Waterford Friday, July 22nd to Monday, August 1st – Open Week at West Waterford GC SENIOR CUP EAST MUNSTER SECTION Congratulations to Waterford Castle on their victory over West Waterford in the final of the East Munster section of the Senior Cup. The competition got underway on Saturday morning at 8.00 a.m. and concluded at 7.30 p.m. on Sunday evening. Victories over neighbours Gold Coast and Dungarvan saw West Waterford through to a semi final with a fancied Tramore side on Sunday morning. Showing no signs of fatigue from two rounds on Saturday our youthful team claimed victory in the deciding match on the 19th. This set up a final encounter with Waterford Castle on Sunday afternoon and once again the West Waterford team despite two tough days of competition acquitted themselves

admirably and made the opposition fight every inch of the way to claim a well deserved victory. Well done to our team, our managers and our caddies. This was a wonderful weekend of golf at West Waterford and we are proud to be associated with such a prestigious event. WELCOME TO WEST WATERFORD Thank you to everyone who came along to support the various teams at the weekend. We hope you enjoyed your visit and look forward to seeing you back in the near future. Thanks also to the course staff, the catering staff and the many volunteers all of whom contributed to a most successful weekend. MEN’S CLUB FOURBALL Team pairings and contact numbers are posted on notice board. Please note that the deadline for first round matches is Sunday, 3rd July. We earnestly request that all players involved make a special effort to play matches by the due date. BELVEDERE TROPHY West Waterford carved out 2 wins against a strong Lismore team on their home patch on Tuesday evening last. Team manager Edward Hickey will

Gold Coast Golf Club Ladies Competition kindly sponsored by John Foley Images. From left: Eilo Fitzgerald, Lady Captain (2nd); Marie Hayes for Mary O'Callaghan, Winner; Anne McGrath, Lady President and Martina Corkery (3rd). [Sean Byrne] 10 Hole No. 3 Patricia Doyle (32) 21pts Fixtures: 10 Hole Ongoing Competition. 18 Hole 2 card Competition sponsored by Bunmahon Sport Horses Sun., 3rd July Helvick Seafood 18 Hole S/F GOY. Mon., 4th July ILGU Munster Senior Trophy. Sat., 9th July David Hayes 18 Hole GOY. Committee Meeting: Our next meeting is scheduled for Friday, 1st July at 8 pm in Bunker Bar. ILGU Munster Senior Trophy: This is an 18 Hole S/F event open to all ILGU members aged 50 or over in the Munster District, and takes place at the Gold Coast GC on Mon., 4th July. To book your tee time please contact Frances 087-2378818, entry fee €15. Club Matchplays: Our club matchplays, namely the Ladies Foursomes and the Singles Matchplay kindly sponsored by Sheila Norris will be commencing in July, please add your name to draw sheet in kiosk. Open Competitions: Our Open Team Events will take place every month from now until September and will be a mix of Champagne Scrambles, Rumbles and Waltz Competitions, details of which will be posted in these notes.

We would encourage all our members to invite their friends and fellow golfers from our neighbouring clubs to partake in our open events and a list of same is available in the kiosk. Lady Captain’s Outing: Our outing this year is scheduled for Sat., 23rd July to Bunclody GC in Wexford with overnight stay in the Millrace Hotel. Package consists of golf plus dinner and B&B for €120 pps, for golf only €40pp, deposit of €60 required for overnight stay and €20 for golf only before Sat., 3rd July. Please add your name to list in kiosk if you wish to join us for a fun day out!! New Membership Offers: Golf is a very sociable game and a great way of meeting new people, it is the only game that can be played worldwide without a partner as having your name on a time sheet does that for you!! While many of us will never reach international status, we can still represent our club on a national level or just enjoy club competitions and social golf, with this game there is something for everyone!! Beginners Scramble: There will be a Scramble for the beginners every Tuesday at 6 pm with presentation of prizes afterwards in the Bunker Bar, entry €2. Our inaugural outing over 9 holes was a great suc-

cess and enjoyed by all, the beginners showed great enthusiasm and ability and loved the scramble format of no pressure (that’s only for tyres)!! The winning team on the night were Martina Corkery, Serena Roche and Mairead Ryan and the runners up were Breda Conway, Anne Keane and Mary Veale, well done to everyone who played!! Beginners Lessons: Ladies, if you would like to play a game of golf on our stunning 18 hole championship course, we are in the process of combining a very attractive and generous package for new members to include golf lessons with Ian Prendergast on Wednesday evenings at 6.15 pm at the practice area. We would encourage all our members to invite their friends along on this night. Names are now being taken, for details contact Bob or Mark in the kiosk. (05844055) Friday Night Invitational Scrambles: Our Friday night Scrambles are now started, and this is a great way of playing a mixed competition in a totally relaxed and fun format, and getting introduced to the members of the men’s club!! This event is played over 9 holes, starts at 6 p.m. and the entry is €3, ladies please come along and invite your friends for some Friday night fun!!

need to call on all his experience if we are to win the home leg at West Waterford on this Tuesday evening starting at 4pm. GUI INTER CLUB FOURBALL Youghal provide the opposition in round 2 on Wednesday, 29th June. Three matches will be played in Youghal with the other two being played at West Waterford. CHALLENGE TROPHY Cappoquin man Keith Landers takes a commanding lead in the Summer Challenge on 49pts for two rounds. Dinger Kenneally, representing The Local Bar, moves into 2nd position on 25 pts. 5 pts back is Kenny sponsored by The Flynn Group on 20pts. Summer Challenge 13 Hole Best Two Cards over months of June/July. ANOTHER PARK HOTEL SPORTS STAR MONTHLY AWARD FOR SEAMUS POWER Congratulations to our very own Seamus Power who won this month’s Park Hotel Sports Star Award. Well done Seamus from all in West Waterford. OUR WEBSITE Just a reminder that our

website carries all the information for the club. News, results and upcoming events are there for you to check out. Billy O’Sullivan continues to do a professional job on the site and is always available to update as required. Visit the site and see for yourself what’s happening at West Waterford. RESTAURANT OPEN FOR SUNDAY LUNCH Sunday Lunch at West Waterford is continuing to be a great success to date and wish to thank you all for your continued support. If you haven’t done so already why not come along and relax in the warmth of our bar and restaurant. Sunday lunch is available between 12.30 p.m. and 3.00 p.m. PARTY OR PRIVATE FUNCTION COMING UP? Do you have an event, party or a family gathering coming up? If you do then give us a call on 058 43216 or call into the bar or office at West Waterford to discuss your needs. We look forward to serving you. WEST WATERFORD GOLF CLUB LADIES NOTES LADY CAPTAIN'S PRIZE Ladies be sure to come along and enjoy the highlight of

the golfing calander, when Lady Captain Jean Conway hosts her Captain's prize on Friday 1st & Saturday, 2nd July. We wish Captain Jean a enjoyable weekend, full of many happy memories. Please be sure to put your name up on the sheets in Ladies locker room for the Lady Captain's Prize and Wednesday Captain's Scramble. Draw for partners will follow the scramble. Scramble Wednesday at 6.30 p.m. RESULTS 18 hole Stableford (Thursday or Sunday) kindly sponsored by Whitehorses – 1. Rosie Murphy (16) 41 pts.; 2. Mary Lou Carroll (18) 35 points (on count back); 3. Reena McDonnell (36) 35 points. CSS: Thursday 38, Sunday 37. Beginners 9 hole – 1. Bridget Blackwell; 2. Ella Fay; 3. Niamh Coffey. 9 hole June kindly sponsored by Marie T. Curran. Dalton Single's Matchplay – All first 2 matches to be completed by July 10th. DATE FOR YOUR DIARY Mna Eile Open Qualifier: Thursday, July 7th.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 July, 2016

Instructor and brother Mr. Luke Laffan, European Silver Medallist Katy Laffan.

Pictured are some of the members of Dungarvan Taekwon-Do Club with Miss Katy Laffan when she returned home from Finland.

Seamus Power is the winner of the Park Hotel May Sports Star Award. Pictured is Declan Moriarty, General Manager, Park Hotel presenting the award to Ned Power, who accepted it on behalf of his son, Seamus. Included are Jean Conway, Lady Captain, WWGC; Dermot Drohan, Captain WWGC and Ger Lawton, Adjudicator. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Dungarvan Taekwondo Club members who were successful at the Waterford Classic. Back row, left to right, Cormac Slevin, Eoghan Lattimore, Tom Feerick, Stacey Collins. Front row, left to right. Jamie Clancy-Hayes, James Feerick, James Collins, Tommie Mulcahy.

Success for Dungarvan Taekwondo Club at Waterford Classic ABOVE are some students who competed at the Waterford Classic which was held in the Kingfisher Sports Centre, Tramore Road, Waterford. All students did fantastic on the day and came home smiling from their achievements. Results are as follows. Cormac received Gold in Patterns and Silver in Sparring; Eoghan received Gold in Patterns and Silver in Sparring; Tom received Silver in Patterns

and Bronze in Sparring; Stacey Collins received Double Gold with having to move up 4 sections in sparring; Jamie received Bronze in Patterns and Silver in Sparring; James Feerick received Silver in Patterns and Bronze in Sparring; James Collins received Silver in Patterns and Gold in Sparring and Tommie received Bronze in Patterns and Silver in Sparring. Well done to all who competed on the day.

History maker Power honoured with Park Hotel Award MAY 1st is a date that Touraneena golfer, Seamus Power, will forever remember as that's the date that he created a bit of golfing history by becoming the first Irishman to win on the prestigious Web.com Tour. The event was the United Leasing & Finance Championship in Indiana and

the only bogey free round of the day, a 67, helped him to an overall total of -12 for the week to win the title with a record score for the event. On Thursday last his father, Ned and a large contingent from his home club, West Waterford GC, were at the Park Hotel to collect Seamus' fifth monthly

Park Hotel Sports Star Award. Seamus was also an Park Hotel overall winner back in 2005. Ned Power said that his son was 'over the moon' with his latest Park Award and was delighted to be recognised in his home county for his achievements thousands of miles away.

Aglish Charity Gymkhana this Thursday AGLISH Charity Gymkhana will take place on the lands of the Connery Family in Aglish on Thursday next, 30th June. There will be classes for all levels of Horses and Ponies and will have a leg of the 1.20 FBD Speed series and also the

Munster 1.35m Red Mills Grand Prix. There will be rugs presented for all the pony classes and there will be a Dog Show on in the evening. All welcome to attend

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 July, 2016

J. J. Kavanagh and Sons Senior Football Championship

Rathgormack up and running Rathgormack ………1-17; Ballinameela …………0-7. Report Courtesy of Thomas Keane BALLINAMEELA’S chances of reaching the knockout stages of this year’s Senior Football Championship received a major blow on Saturday evening last at Fraher Field when they went down to Rathgormack by 13 points. In recent years, Rathgormack have produced some good underage teams and will be hoping that they can now rebuild a team as good as they had in the 1990s when they were regular contenders for the Conway Cup. The winners had this game effectively won by the break at which time they held a 0-11 to 0-4 lead. But Ballinameela were quickest out of the traps in this game as Jason Morrissey put over the first of his four first half scores, all from frees in the first minute. But Rathgormack soon got a

grip on proceedings and at the end of the first quarter they held a five-point lead as Jason Curry and Conor Murray both landed a hat trick of scores and Michael Curry also got his name on the score sheet. Jason and Michael Curry both kicked further points before Cathal Crowch and Ronan Crotty also got on the scoresheet. Rathgormack eased up somewhat in the second half, yet still registered the first four scores of the second half, three from the boot of Jason Curry while Conor Murray brought his tally for the evening to four. Jason Morrissey and Jamie Gleeson swapped scores with five minutes remaining to leave 11 points between the sides, but any hopes Ballinameela might have had of staging any sort of late comeback were dashed four minutes from time when Jamie Kirwan finished to the net with his fist.

Jason Morrissey converted a sixth free, but their only score from play on the evening came two minutes from time when Brian Phelan split the posts. With the game well won, Jason Curry landed the winner’s final score with a free, as Rathgormack got their campaign up and running. Meanwhile, a long summer beckons for Ballinameela. Scorers – Rathgormack: Jason Curry (0-8; 0-6f), Conor Murray (0-4), Jamie Kirwan (1-0), Michael Curry (0-2), Cathal Crowch, Ronan Crotty and Jason Gleeson (0-1 each). Ballinameela: Jason Morrissey (0-6f) and Brian Phelan (0-1). Rathgormack: Donal Larkin; Michael Crotty, Ronan Cahill, Ciaran Fogarty; Brendan Behan, Conor Walsh, Padraig Larkin;

Cathal Crowch, Michael Curry; Robbie Flynn, Jason Curry, Ronan Crotty; Jamie Kirwan, Jason Gleeson, Conor Murray. Substitutes: Paul Drohan for Cathay Crowch, Dean Kirwan for Ciaran Fogarty, John Kirwan for Ronan Crotty, Daniel Crotty for Padraig Larkin, Brian Fogarty for Robbie Flynn. Ballinameela: James Maher; Rob Shine, Colin Walsh, Stevie McGrath; Kevin Phelan, Keelan Looby, Shane Flavin; Brian Phelan, Lorcan Looby; Eamonn Walsh, Mikey Phelan, Micheal Culloo; Jason Morrissey, Eddie Walsh, Donagh Looby. Substitutes: Aidan Ahearne for Eamonn Walsh, Mike Kiely for Donagh Looby, Caimin Radley for Shane Flavin, Jack McGrath for Michael Culloo, Shane Flavin for Stevie McGrath, James Shine for Lorcan Looby. Referee: Tommy Sullivan

JJ KAVANAGH AND SONS SENIOR FOOTBALL GROUP ONE LEAGUE TABLE p w d l for against diff pts. Stradbally 2 2 0 0 21 12 9 4 Clashmore 1 1 0 0 15 7 8 2 Kilrossanty 1 1 0 0 17 10 7 2 Rathgormack 2 1 0 1 14 16 -2 2 Brickey Rgs 2 0 0 2 18 27 -9 0 Ballinameela 2 0 0 2 15 28 -13 0

Rathgormack's Conor Murray with the ball against Ballinameela's Colin Walsh during their J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Co. Senior football championship match in Fraher Field. {Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Improved second half performance sees Ardmore win again Ardmore …………… 2-12; Gaultier ……………….0-13. ARDMORE took a giant step towards qualifying for the knockout stages of the senior football championship with a 0-5 victory over Gaultier at the impressive Leamybrien venue last Friday evening. The Kilrossanty club is certainly setting the standard in Grounds development at the present time and a trip down there for a peep or to enjoy a game would be time well spent. Ardmore have tough fixtures in store against Ballinacourty, Nire and An Rinn so the win here and likewise from their earlier outing against St. Saviours are four very valuable points in the bag. One area where Ardmore is not lacking is in raising green flags. They scored five against St. Saviours and last week a goal in each half by David Gartland and Kenny Murphy respectively secured their 100% record thus far. The free taking of James Kennedy also caught the eye and it was his second half efforts, after Gaultier held a 0-9 to 1-4 interval lead, that levelled matters in the 36th minute and later gave Ardmore the lead on two separate occasions. Gaultier’s JJ Hutchinson carried an injury into the game but he was still by far the most dangerous forward on view and he finished the hour with a total of 0-8 (2f) to his credit. Although the Gaultier team in general combined to score five of the last six points of the first moiety, Ardmore displayed a superior team ethic when it

mattered most, i.e. the second half which they won by 1-8 to 0-4. Referee Pat Casey and his sideline officials were the subject of some abuse at this match and when one of the Gaultier officials was ordered outside the railings, he refused to give the referee his name. It was eventually given by the Gaultier captain and if this incident is included in the referee’s report, the responsibility is with the Board to support their match officials and issue this individual with a lengthy and monitored sideline ban at the very least. Ardmore received the ideal start with an unmarked David Gartland palmed goal from a cross by Kenny Murphy as early as the 6th minute. At this stage the seasiders led by 1-2 to 0-1 via earlier points by team captain Wayne Hennessy and Gartland with Gaultier’s sole reply being a Sean White 4th minute pointed free. The contest intensified thereafter culminating in yellow cards being administered to White from Gaultier and James Salmon, Ardmore, the latter playing exceptionally well in the first half but lacking full fitness. There was no scoring for an undistinguished period of twelve minutes and when the dust settled, it was the Barony who worked the scoreboard with five of the next seven scores between the 18th and the 29th minutes. J. J. Hutchinson opened up with two fine points from play and following a David Gartland reply, Sean Whyte (f) and Conor O’Riordan left

Gaultier's Darragh Lynch with the ball against Ardmore's Ben Duffy during the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons County Senior football championship match in Leamybrien. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] just the minimum the difference at 1-4 to 0-6. The unlisted starter Dean Kearns levelled matters on the call of normal time and a Gaultier win looked very much a possibility when county player Hutchinson kicked two further scores in added time. Ardmore’s second half display was as unexpected as it was convincing and but for failing to complete some fine moves and a tally of six wides, they would have won by a lot more at the finish. From the very outset, they improved immensely on their second quarter display and David Gartland kicked his second point after just thir-

teen seconds. J. J. Hutchinson’s 33rd minute pointed free restored Gaultier’s 0-2 advantage but a mighty score by newcomer Ben Duffy and a pointed free by James Kennedy had the teams level for the third time eight minutes into the half, 0-10 to 1-7. Wayne Hennessy’s side squandered the opportunity to punish Gaultier’s inadequacies at this stage and their sole return from three good point scoring opportunities between the 42nd and the 48th minutes was another James Kennedy placed ball success. In one of their rare forays

into their opponents defence, it took a brilliant interception in front of goal by the hard working throughout Seamus Prendergast to prevent a 50th minute Gaultier green flag but J. J. Hutchinson had the sides on level terms for the fourth occasion two minutes later, 0-11 to 1-8. The two championship points were up for grabs at this stage but it was now that James Kennedy really proved his worth from placed balls and he pointed from a really difficult angle with seven minutes of ordinary time remaining which gave a permanent lead to his team. The key second moiety

score arrived one minute later when the speedy and almost impossible to mark Michael O’Neill put midfielder Kenny Murphy in on goal and his driving shot gave David Whitty no chance at all in the dressing rooms end of the field. Now leading by 2-9 to 0-11, the game was Ardmore’s to lose and David Gartland’s 58th minute point left 0-5 the difference. Fighting a lone battle up front all through and well marshalled by Niall Hennessy as much as possible, J. J. Hutchinson, from a free in front of the goal after 59 minutes and older brother Wayne, completed Gaultier’s scoring while Ardmore finished in style with minors by James Kennedy (f), (62), and sub Stephen Keating (66). The winners’ defence denied Gaultier a green flag while Kenny Murphy and James Salmon, in his first championship outing proved to be a handful for their opposite numbers. David Gartland was Ardmore’s most influential forward, while the individualistic Michael O’Neill can prove to be a huge asset with more emphasis on team play. Gaultier will be wondering how they flopped in the second half and left Ardmore away with the win. Their defence was opened easily for two match winning goals and up front they were over reliant on an injured J. J. Hutchinson to work the scoreboard. Ardmore occupy a healthy second place on the Group table while Gaultier are rooted to the bottom with no

points at all from their three outings to date. Ardmore’s Top Three: David Gartland, Seamus Prendergast, James Kennedy. Gaultier’s Top Three: J. J. Hutchinson, Conor O’Riordan, Brad Carroll. Observer’s Man of the Match: J. J. Hutchinson. Number of Scorers: Ardmore 5; Gaultier 5. Scores From Play: Ardmore 2-7; Gaultier 0-9. Frees For: Ardmore 17; Gaulter 21. Wides: Ardmore 9; Gaultier 7. Score of the Match: James Kennedy’s pointed free for Ardmore from a very difficult angle in the 53rd minute. Scorers – Ardmore: David Gartland 1-4, James Kennedy 0-5 (4f), Kenny Murphy 1-0, ayne Hennessy and Stephen Keating 0-1 each. Gaultier: J. J. Hutchinson 0-8 (2f), Sean White 0-2f, Conor O’Riordan, Dean Kearns and Wayne Hutchinson 0-1 each. Ardmore: Brian Keane; Daniel Power, Declan Prendergast, Michael Cronin; Niall Hennessy, Seamus Prendergast, Richie Hennessy; James Salmon, Kenny Murphy; Tom Power, Wayne Hennessy, James Kennedy; Tony Galway, David Gartland, Michael O’Neill. Subs: Ben Duffy for James Salmon (ht), Stephen Keating for Tony Galway (38), John O’Brien for Kenny Murphy (b/c, 62). Gaultier: David Whitty; Stephen Lynch, Darragh Lynch, Aaron Jones; Sean Whitty, Brad Carroll and Donal Power; Conor O’Riordan, Billy O’Keeffe; Dean Kearns, Sean Whitty, Sean Hogan; J. J. Hutchinson, Wayne Hutchinson, Gary Cullinane. Subs: Liam Murphy for Dean Kearns (39), Richard Hurley for Conor O’Riordan (inj, 43). Referee: Pat Casey (Affane).

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JJ Kavanagh and Sons Senior Football Championship

Ó Lonáin goals decisive as Án Rinn go top An Rinn ………………2-15; St. Saviours …………0-9. Report Courtesy of Phil Fanning TWO early second half goals by former county star Liam O Lonain and the sending off of two St. Saviours players on second yellow cards in the same period proved decisive here as the Gaeltacht side extended their unbeaten start to the senior football championship in Kill on Thursday last to claim top spot in their group with three games played. With two group games remaining against the Nire and Ardmore An Rinn are already assured of a place in the quarter finals while St. Saviours must now get something from their remaining games against Gaultier and Nire to be sure of avoiding the relegation playoff despite having already pulled off a big win over Ballinacourty. Despite starting without the influential Tadhg O hUllachain, An Rinn made the early running with Corey De Roiste opening the scoring with a point from a free inside a minute. Saviours were quick to reply with a Micky Merrigan point but a point from Liam O Lonain followed by two more from De Roiste saw An Rinn three points clear with under ten minutes

played. The city side were enjoying every bit as much of the play as their opponents but frustration on their bench with some decisions not going their way contributed to bouts of indiscipline on the field resulting in five first half yellow cards being shown with the result that two players were sent to the line on second yellow cards after half-time. After John Paul Jacob pulled a point back for Saviours in the 14th minute An Rinn hit back with points from Lorcan O Corraoin, Fergal O Cuirrin and Corey Roche to extend their lead to five points but Saviours finished the half strongly with points from Shaun Corcoran (F) and Garth Duffy leaving just three between the teams going into the second half with wind advantage to come. H.T. An Rinn 0-7, St. Saviours 0-4. With Brian Power sending over a fine point inside a minute on the resumption the Saviours comeback looked on but two minutes later the three point gap between the teams was restored with Liam O Lonain finding the target. It all started to unravel for Saviours when, in the 34th minute, they were breaking forward from the back only to give away possession with a

wayward pass in midfield that saw the ball sent forward for Liam O Lonain to shoot a splendid goal. Seconds later came the first of the two second half sending offs for Saviours when the outstanding Keelan Cassidy was sent off on a second yellow card after the linesman drew the referee’s attention to a late tackle on an opponent. Before they had time to regroup Liam O Lonain had the ball in the net again as he fisted Fergal O Ceallaigh’s centre past Paul Houlihan at the far post. From that point on it was an uphill battle for Saviours as An Rinn brought Tadhg O hUllachain on to consolidate their position and points from Fergal O Cuirrin (2) and Liam O Lonain against one from Adam Brophy in reply opened up a eleven point lead going into the last quarter. The sending off of the influential John Paul Jacob on a second yellow card in the 47th minute left no way back for Saviours. Further points by De Roiste (2) and Fergal O Ceallaigh made it a twelve point game but Saviours still battled on to the end, pulling back late points through Jason O’Halloran and the tireless Kieran Murphy (2). Having hit the heights last

time out with a great win over Ballinacourty this result will have been a huge disappointment to Saviours and while Liam O Lonain’s goals were the winning of the game for An Rinn the first half lapses in discipline that resulted in five yellow cards made the second half sending offs almost inevitable and killed off any likelihood of a comeback though certainly it must be said that the first yellow card against Cassidy looked extremely harsh and the young Saviours star did ship some heavy tackles when in possession. An Rinn will be pleased with their performance knowing that they are now assured of a quarter final place having two victories and a draw under their belts. With Liam O Lonain in goal scoring form and providing leadership up front they look capable of putting it up to the best. Scorers – An Rinn: Liam O Lonain 2-3, Corey De Roiste 0- 6 (4Fs), Lorcan O Curraoin 0-4, Fergal O Cuirrin 0-2. St. Saviours: Kieran Murphy 0-2, Mickey Merrigan, John Paul Jacob, Adam Brophy, Brian Power, Shaun Corcoran (F), Garth Duffy and Jason O’Halloran 0-1 each. An Rinn: Odhran O hUllachain, Fergal O Ceallaigh, Shane O Cuirrin, Cillian O

St. Saviours Adam Brophy holds on tight against An Rinn's Fearghal O Ceallaigh during the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons County Senior football championship match in Kill. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Murchadha; Deaglan O hArtaigh, Eoghan Breathnach, Jamie De Barun; Ray O Ceallaigh Ferdia O hAodha; Lorcan O Curraoin, Padraig O Murchadha, Conor O Cuirrin; Fergal O Cuirrin, Liam O Lonain, Corey De Roiste. Subs: Tadhg O hUllachain for

C. O Cuirrin, Cathal O Cuirrin for O hAodha, Cillian O Murrchadha for Breathnach. St. Saviours: Paul Houlihan, Joey Phelan, Kevin Boland, Michael O’Brien, Peter Crowley, Kieran Murphy, Martin Houlihan, John Paul Jacob, Keelan

Cassidy, Mickey Merrigan, Shaun Corcoran, Tadhg Meyler, Garth Duffy, Adam Brophy, Brian Power. Subs: Seamus Byrne for Power, Jason O’Halloran for Merrigan. Referee: Alan Kissane (Dunhill).

Radley Engineering Western Intermediate Football Championship

Clinical ’Courty halt Geraldines’ unbeaten run Ballinacourty ………. 3-10; Geraldines ………….. 0-10 BOTH these clubs approached their fourth game in this year’s Western Intermediate football championship from different perspectives at the, as always, well prepared Bushy Park venue last Saturday evening. Geraldines were already qualified for the knockout stages and they came into this fixture short key players such as Jerome Maher, Liam O’Connell, Ed Donovan, Stevie Halley, Mikey O’Brien (cruciate ligament) and Ray Connery. On the other hand, Ballinacourty required a win to keep their qualifying hopes alive after an earlier defeat to the Nire and a draw with 2015 junior champions Modeligo. Courty’s performance matched their ambition to win and they were clinical in their display which demonstrated their championship winning potential with a side that should not lose any players to their senior team. The first half was evenly matched until goals within a minute by the winners via Jason O’Brien and Eoin Kiely just before half-time and a third green flag just after the restart by full forward O’Brien

again put the lid on this one from a ‘Courty point of view. Credit Geraldines, they never threw in the towel and they scored five of the last six scores of the game as well as bringing a string of saves out of Richie Ryan in the Ballinacourty goal. The winners started as they meant to go on and points by Andrew O’Connor and Mark Gorman gave them an early initiative. Geraldines answered with scores by their top marksman Alan Lawlor (f), Aidan Dwyer (f) and Mark Ronayne before the experienced Gorman restored parity for the second time. Ger O’Donovan and Mark Gorman traded points before Ballinacourty began to take a grip on proceedings with Jason O’Brien’s fisted goal attempt testing the diving skills of Shane Lambden. An Andrew O’Connor pointed free gave Eddie O’Halloran’s charges a permanent lead in the 25th minute and the Gers were left with a mountain to climb when Eoin Enright and Eoin Kiely combined to send Jason O’Brien in for a goal and within the minute Jamie Ryan did likewise for Eoin Kiely to hammer the size 5 past Shane Lambden for the

second time. Kiely and Tiernan Murray, who were being fouled constantly by their markers before the ball came their way, gave their answer on the scoreboard and Murray’s point in added time gave his team a fine 2-6 to 0-4 half-time lead. The Geraldines improved in the second half but after an early Alan Lawlor pointed free they received a game losing setback when Andrew O’Connor placed Jason O’Brien for his second green flag. Two further O’Connor pointed frees left a clear 0-9 the difference at 3-8 to 0-5, ending the game as a contest. Whether ‘Courty took their foot off the pedal or the Geraldines improved, Kieran Cotter’s charges won the remainder of the half by 0-5 to 0-2 and it would have been by more but for the alertness of Richie Ryan in the winners’ goal. First of all Ryan saved well from Danny O’Keeffe at close range and then both the goalie and the hard working midfielder Laurence Hurney deprived a double Geraldines goal attempt. Former Nire player Alan Lawlor was the key Geraldines performer in the final quarter kicking 0-5 (3f) with Andrew O’Connor

and Mark Gorman bringing ‘Courty’s final tally to an impressive three goals and ten points. The winners were strong in every position in the field and if they can hold on to all of their players and repeat a performance such as the one here, it will take a very good team to deprive them of the title. Geraldines will not be too worried about this defeat for reasons already mentioned, yet apart from Aidan Dwyer and Alan Lawlor, the performances from their players was not up to scratch. Ballinacourty’s Top Three: Laurence Hurney, John Elsted, Jason O’Brien. Geraldines Top Three: Aidan Dwyer, Alan Lawlor, Steven Kennefick. Observer’s Man of the Match: Lar Hurney. Number of Scorers: Ballinacourty 5. Geraldines 4. Scores from Play: Ballinacourty 3-5. Geraldines 0-4. Frees For: Ballinacourty 17. Geraldines 13. Wides: Ballinacourty 5. Geraldines 7. Score of the Match: Ballinacourty’s 29th minute goal engineered by Eoin Enright and Eoin Kiely and executed by Jason O’Brien. Scorers – Ballinacourty: Jason O’Brien 2-0, Andrew O’Connor 0-5 (4f), Mark Gorman 0-4 (1f), Eoin Kiely 1-0, Tiernan

Murray 0-1. Geraldines: Alan Lawlor 0-7 (5f), Aidan Dwyer (f), Mark Ronayne and Ger O’Donovan 0-1 each. Ballinacourty: Richie Ryan; Gavin Breen, Martin Lavan, Diarmuid Henley; Jamie Ryan, John Elsted, Nicky Dee; James Beresford, Lar Hurney; Eoin Enright, Mark Gorman, Andrew O’Connor; Eoin Kiely, Jason O’Brien, Tiernan Murray. Subs: Colm Kindregan for Jason O’Brien, Kevin Dee for Tiernan Murray, Shane Crotty for

Eoin Kiely. Geraldines: Shane Lambden; Ricky Fitzgerald, Steven Fitzgerald, Shane Kenny; Johnny Healy, Jamie Landers, Steven Kennefick; Aidan Dwyer, Matty

O’Brien; Danny O’Keeffe, Alan Lawlor, Mark Ronayne; Peter Coughlan, Eamonn Mernin, Ger O’Donovan. Referee: John Condon (An Rinn).

RADLEY ENGINEERING WESTERN INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL LEAGUE TABLE p w d l for against diff pts Geraldines 4 3 0 1 55 46 9 6 Ballinacourty 4 2 1 1 55 46 9 5 Modeligo 2 1 1 0 24 17 7 3 The Nire 3 1 0 2 41 37 4 2 Dún Garbhan 2 1 0 1 23 22 1 2 Ballyduff Upper 3 0 0 3 22 52 -30 0

Referee John Condon (An Rinn) pictured with team captains Jason O’Brien (Ballinacourty) and Stevie Kennefick (Geraldines).

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 July, 2016

J. J. Kavanagh and Sons Junior Football Senior Attached Championship

Fourteen man Kilrossanty survives late Stradbally comeback

Referee Tadhg Tobin (Brickeys) pictured with team captains Paul Walsh (Kilgobinet) and James Casey (Geraldines).

Lawlors Hotel Western Junior ‘B’ Football Championship

Kilgobinet go top on the double Kilgobinet ………….. 1-12; Geraldines ……………2-5. HAVING already beaten Geraldines by 3-6 to 1-4 earlier in the championship, Kilgobinet completed the double with a deserving 0-5 victory at the Aglish venue last Sunday morning. Kilgobinet could have had this match wrapped up at the short whistle but for their inaccuracy in front of goal above and below the crossbar. On the other hand, Geraldines had a more potent forward sector than the winners but their problem was that they couldn’t get the football into them enough times over the hour and especially in the first half while Pat O’Donovan was on the field before he had to retire injured. It was all one way traffic early on and the winners led by 0-4 to 0-0 after eight minutes of play and even at this stage it should have been by more. Johnny Murphy, Paul Walsh 0-2f and Tomas Fahey all raised white flags before a Pat O’Donovan pointed free opened the home team’s account. Centre forward David Cullinane followed with a score from play and for all their early dominance, Kilgobinet led by just 0-4 to 02 at the end of the first quarter. Johnny Murphy and Geraldine’s captain James Casey traded points before Kilgobinet got the break they deserved when after the Geraldines had given away a needless sideline ball, Tomas Fahey’s delivery found wing forward Stephen Coffey and the 19 year old finished expertly past Gary Ronanyne in the far end goal 1-5 to 0-3. Credit the Gers, they

fought back into contention and following an earlier save by James Fennell in the Kilgobinet goal, Stevie Keane and Eric Kennefick combined to send Pat O’Donovan in for a peach of a goal. However, Kilgobinet replied in style with points by Paudie Fahey, Johnny Murphy (2) and Paul Walsh (f) to extend their advantage to 0-6 at 1-9 to 1-3 coming up to the half-time break. Just before the short whistle is always a morale boosting time to find the net and Stevie Landers did just that for the home side to keep them in a game that should have been long gone for them on a scoreline of 1-9 to 2-3. It was a much different Geraldines team that reappeared for the second half as they proved to be every bit as good as the winners and better at times. Kieran Mernin was introduced for the injured Pat O’Donovan in the 37th minute while the influential Cormac Power replaced Tommy Cullinane later on. There was no scoring for all of seventeen minutes of the second half before Man of the Match Johnny Murphy dissected the posts to give the winners a two score lead at least at 1-10 to 2-3. As per tradition, the Geraldines rallied again and 0-2 (1f) by Eric Kennefick left just 0-2 the difference with time running out. However, Kilgobinet reacted with Cormac Power making an impact around the middle of the field and two late Paul Walsh frees deservingly gave his team a further two championship points and the head spot on the Group table. Kilgobinet’s Top Three: Johnny Murphy, JJ

Fitzgerald, Tomas Fahey. Geraldines Top Three: Stevie Keane, Eric Kennefick, Pat O’Donovan Observer’s Man of the Match: Johnny Murphy. Number of Scorers: Kilgobinet 5. Geraldines 5. Scores from Play: Kilgobinet 1-7. Geraldines 23. Frees For: Kilgobinet 18. Geraldines 11. Wides: Kilgobinet 10. Geraldines 5. Score of the Match: Paul Walsh’s second pointed free in the first half for Kilgobinet. Scorers – Kilgobinet: Johnny Murphy 0-5, Paul Walsh 0-5f, Stephen Coffey 1-0, Tomas Fahey and Paudie Fahey 0-1 each. Geraldines: Pat O’Donovan 1-1 (1f), Stevie Landers 1-0, Eric Kennefick 0-2(1f), David Cullinane and James Casey 0-1 each. Kilgobinet: James Fennell; John Cass, Eddie Cullinane, Johnny Hallinan; Fergus Power, JJ Fitzgerald, Mark Dunford; Tomas Fahey, Paul Walsh; Stephen Coffey, Tommy Cullinan, Joe Curtin; John Murphy, Philip Curran, Paudie Fahey. Subs: John Moloney for Johnny Hallinan, Cormac Curran for Tommy Cullinan. Geraldines: Gary Ronayne; Vinny O’Brien, Nicky Aherne, Pa Hickey; Stephen O’Brien, Stevie Keane, Richie Lynch; James Casey, Morgan O’Connell; Eric Kennefick, David Cullinane, Mark Lynch; Vinny Lombard, Pat O’Donovan, Stevie Landers. Subs: Kieran Mernin for Pat O’Donovan (inj), Donnacha Tobin for Stevie Landers. Referee: Tadhg Tobin (Brickey’s).

Kilrossanty …………0-14; Stradbally ……………1-10. AGE old and arguably the greatest of rivals in Déise football, Kilrossanty and Stradbally provided a very entertaining junior football championship local derby at the splendid Leamybrien venue on Friday evening last. The home team led by 0-7 entering the final quarter but the dismissal of their wing back Michael Hassett on a straight red card completely turned the trend of this game around and they were hanging on by their fingernails when referee Paddy Smyth (Shamrocks) sounded the long whistle in the 64th minute. The very strong wind had a big part to play in this derby and the home side gave themselves a mountain to climb in the second half after deciding to play with the wind early on and led by just 0-3 at the interval on a scoreline of 0-9 to 1-3. The Comeragh team won the hard way after squandering two scoring chances one after the other after just ten minutes with Emmet Doherty’s goal effort hitting the post and Dale Power’s effort at a point coming back off the upright. A Stephen Keane goal for Stradbally in the 2nd minute was a huge boost to the Reds playing into the wing and the speedy full forward was a constant danger throughout to the home side’s winning ambitions. On this display, he can’t be far off a call up to the Coveside’s senior outfit. Kilrossanty’s corner forward Fintan Walsh opened the scoring with a first minute pointed free before young Keane put the home side back in its box with the only green flag of the hour following a darting run in to the heart of the winners’ defence. Kilrossanty replied in style, dominating for the next ten minutes in general play and resulting in the lead coming back into their court via scores by Fintan Walsh (f), hard working midfielder Michael Walsh and man of the match Willie Brazil, 0-4 to 1-0. Commendably Stradbally regained their composure and a left legged pointed free by corner forward Alan Darcy and a brace of similar right legged scores by centre forward Christopher Casey had the Reds back in front by the 20th minute at 1-3 to 0-4. With the force of the wind, there looked to be only one winner now but Kilrossanty gave themselves a lifeline with five excellent unanswered points between the 24th minute and the short whistle via Fintan Walsh (f), Dale Power (2), Ciaran

Referee Paddy Smyth (Shamrocks) pictured with team captains Nicky Connors (Stradbally) and Paul Lennon (Kilrossanty). Keating and Colin Dee, the latter a huge loss to the homesters when he had to retire injured early in the second moiety. Kilrossanty’s position became all the more precarious when the Reds wing forward Jack Navin opened the second half scoring with a mighty point after just 29 seconds. However, it was in this third quarter that the winners played their best football and their impressive team play produced five unanswered points by the 42nd minute. Fintan Walsh added two further valuable pointed frees, as did Willie Brazil from play, the latter a contender for score of the match, and their fifth and final score came from the boot of substitute Bobby Power. The scoreboard had a very healthy look about it from a Kilrossanty viewpoint, reading 0-14 to 1-4 but all of this was about to change when their wing back Michael Hassett, who enjoyed a tremendous game overall, received a 47th minute ‘straight red’. The rest of the match belonged to Stradbally, they dominated midfield and their opponents kickouts with sub Stephen Lawlor particularly outstanding in this period. Wing back Cormac Gough, the victim of Hassett’s later indiscretion kicked a morale boosting score and in one-way traffic, Alan Darcy pointed twice as did Stephen Keane either side of midfielder Ger Crowley’s white flag. 59 minutes on the clock and the score board reading 0-14 to 1-10, it seemed like just a matter of fact that Stradbally would level proceedings and snatch a winner. However, the Reds kicked a wide at the end of normal time and in a frantic finish, outstanding mid fielder Osgar De Paor blocked down what looked like a certain Stephen Keane pointed effort

and when the ball broke loose, referee Paddy Smyth sounded the final whistle in a thoroughly enjoyable local derby encounter. For the winners their midfield pairing of Michael Walsh and Osgar De Paor were influential throughout and they and their half back line of Seamus Veale and the Michaels Galvin and Hassett had much to do with their third quarter dominance against the elements. Five of Kilrossanty’s six forwards worked the score board while the remaining one Emmett Doherty showed tremendous levels of fitness in working hard in both attack and defence in facilitating his team mates’ scores. Willie Brazil is a big asset to the home club’s junior set up this year and he was particularly impressive when running and holding the ball up against the wind. Stradbally’s late comeback came very close to succeeding but they required more players of the calibre of full forward Stephen Keane. Alan Darcy and Christopher Casey gave him most support up front but they lost out in the midfield battle after the break in the third quarter. Their defenders in the centre Richie Jones and John Halpin were effective but overall too many of Kilrossanty’s forwards worked the scoreboard from play. Kilrossanty are joint top of the table with Brickeys after both clubs’ four wins from their four outings while

Stradbally with just one victory have it all to do to make the semi-finals. Kilrossanty’s Top Three: Willie Brazil, Michael Walsh, Paul Lennon. Stradbally’s Top Three: Stephen Keane, Richie Jones, Alan Darcy. Observer’s Man of the Match: Willie Brazil. Number of Scorers: Kilrossanty 7. Stradbally 6. Scores From Play: Kilrossanty 0-9. Stradbally 1-7. Frees For: Kilrossanty 18. Stradbally 14. Wides: Kilrossanty 5. Stradbally 7. Score of the Match: Willie Brazil’s 40th minute point from play. Scorers – Kilrossanty: Fintan Walsh 0-5f, Willie Brazil 0-3, Dale Power 0-2, Michael Walsh, Ciaran Keating, Colin Dee and Bobby Power 0-1 each. Stradbally: Stephen Keane 1-2, Alan Darcy 0-3 (1f) Christopher Casey 0-2f, Jack Navin, Cormac Gough and Ger Crowley 0-1 each. Kilrossanty: Richard Hayes; Paul Lennon, Jimmy Maher, Kenny Houlihan; Michael Galvin, Seamus Veale, Michael Hassett; Osgar De Paor, Michael Walsh; Emmett Doherty, Ciaran Keating, Willie Brazil; Fintan Walsh, Colin Dee, Dale Power. Sub: Bobby Power for Colin Dee (35). Stradbally: Andrew Kirwan; Paddy Kiely, John Halpin, Alex Pollox; Cormac Gough, Richie Jones, Paddy Doyle; Nicky Connors, Ger Crowley; Nicky Power, Christopher Casey, Jack Navin; Alan Darcy, Stephen Keane, Pat Weldon. Subs: Stephen Lawlor for Pat Weldon (35), Sean Barry for Nicky Power (45), Philip Curran for Cormac Gough (inj, 49), Walter Cullinane for Alex Pollox (61). Referee: Paddy Smyth (Shamrocks).

J. J. KAVANAGH AND SONS JUNIOR FOOTBALL SENIOR ATTACHED LEAGUE TABLE p w d l for against diff pts Brickey Rangers 4 4 0 0 69 40 29 8 Kilrossanty 4 4 0 0 57 43 14 8 An Rinn 3 2 0 1 24 20 4 4 Gaultier 3 2 0 1 22 22 0 4 Stradbally 3 1 0 2 52 32 20 2 Clashmore 3 1 0 2 37 30 7 2 St Saviour's 4 1 0 3 28 63 -35 2 Rathgormack 3 0 0 3 32 42 -10 0 Ballinameela 3 0 0 3 14 43 -29 0

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 July, 2016

Electric Ireland Munster Minor Hurling Championship Semi-Final – Waterford v Limerick

Home advantage should count in Déise’s favour WATERFORD will play Limerick in the Electric Ireland Munster Minor Hurling Championship Semi-Final on this Wednesday, June 29th at 7.30 p.m. in Walsh Park Waterford. A place on the same programme as the senior hurlers in the Munster Final in Limerick on Sunday week July 10th await the winners here and hopefully the Deise minors can pull out all the stops to have us doubly represented at the Gaelic Grounds. Prior to the Leaving Cert exams Limerick defeated Clare by 2-11 to 1-7 with subs John Ryan and Cian Magnier Flynn scoring the all important goals. The Limerick team and scorers that night as far back as Wednesday, April 6th, almost three months ago were as follows : Scorers for Limerick: C Magnier Flynn, J Ryan (1-0 each); M O’Dwyer (0-3, 0-3 frees); C Boylan, K Hayes (0-2 each); D Carroll, B Ryan, C McCarthy, C

O’Connor (0-1 each). Limerick: M Kelly (Croom); B Nash (South Liberties), W O’Meara (Askeaton), B Timmons (Murroe/Boher); J. Adams (Ballybrown), C. O’Connor (Kilmallock), F. Hourigan (Murroe/Boher); C. Nicholas (Monaleen), C. McCarthy (Kilmallock); K. Hayes (Kildimo/Pallaskenry), D. Carroll (Newport), B. Ryan (South Liberties); C. Boylan (Na Piarsaigh), A. Barrett (Kilmallock), M. O’Dwyer (Monaleen). Subs: C. Magnier Flynn (Kileedy) for Barrett (HT), J. Ryan (Doon) for O’Dwyer (45), D. Woulfe (Kilmallock) for McCarthy (58), C. Flahive (Mungret) for Timmons (58), D. Minihan (Ahane) for O’Connor (63).

Having won this quarter final match, this was the Limerick minor’s only championship outing to date. The Treaty side contain three of the Ard Scoil Ris Harty Cup winning team in B. Ryan (South Liberties), C. Boylan (Na Piarsaigh) and D. Carroll (Newport). Waterford also played on

Wednesday April 6th losing out to Cork by 0-17 to 1-10. Many were critical of this performance against a fancied Cork side but there wasn’t a whole lot between the teams overall and at the end of the game. Stephen Gough’s charges were back in action at the same venue two and a half weeks later on a Saturday afternoon in a do or die game against Tipperary. The team played exceptionally well and they were worth a lot more than their eventual 1-20 to 1-17 victory. In the lead up to this evening’s game, the Deise team has been dealt a severe blow with the loss of Mikey O’Brien to a cruciate ligament injury in a challenge match against Dublin in Walsh Park a few weeks ago. The St. Olivers and Geraldines player, operating at wing back was arguably our best performer in both games to date as he revelled in the championship hurling fare. It’s a diffi-

cult time for young players when this curse of an injury strikes after they have worked so hard to make a county team and play championship hurling. However, unfortunately it’s a fact of GAA life these days and the important thing is to get proper post operation professional advice and to recover fully and not rush back to the playing fields. Waterford have home advantage for this important semi-final game and that does mean a lot in what is expected to be a 50/50 encounter. A tremendous amount of work has been done by the players and the team management and hopefully, it will be all worthwhile and that we will be doubly represented in the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick on Sunday week. Throw-in is at 7.30 p.m. this evening, Wednesday and the man in the middle is Nathan Wall from Cork.

Lawlors Hotel Western Premier Junior Football Championship

Sean Phobail survives strong Tallow comeback Sean Phobail ………. 1-14; Tallow ………………… 3-6. 2014 WINNERS Sean Phobail reversed last year’s Group result against Tallow at the Bridesiders venue on Saturday evening. The Shocks were strolling to victory with a half time lead of 1-8 to 2-0 and later 1-12 to 2-1 before the home team woke up and scored 1-5 without reply to level proceedings with less than ten minutes remaining. Tallow enjoyed all the play at this late stage but Sean Phobail defended well and with half backs Stephen Conway, Andy Walsh and Shane Power outstanding, they prevented any further scores. A draw looked on the cards but Richard Stilwell popped up with a late lead point and John Power added another in added time to give John Phelan’s charges their third win and a position at the top of the Group table on scoring difference over Emmetts. The start of the game was all so different to its conclusion with the winners shooting six unanswered scores

via Graham Guiry, Diarmuid Curran (3) and Bryan French (2) before Tallow opened their account with a great goal by midfielder Mark O’Brien to counteract a lot of the winners’ early good scoring, 0-6 to 1-0. Bryan French steadied Sean Phobail with his third score but only temporarily as Mark O’Brien struck for his second goal to leave just a point between the teams at 07 to 2-0. Questions were being asked of Sean Phobail once more and they were answered again when Ray Terry, back from injury, came through from fullback to raise a white flag and following good work by full forward Patrick Conway, Bryan French found the net to give his side an 0-5 advantage at the short whistle, 1-8 to 2-0. Tallow’s best player Mark O’Brien opened the scoring in the second half with a point but Bryan French, again, Diarmuid Curran (2) and John Power all found the target to put the winners in what looked like the winners enclosure on a score of 1-12 to 2-1.

However, the Bridesiders were far from finished and when midfielder O’Brien struck for his third goal and further points by himself, Sean Gleeson and Jordan Henley, the fat was definitely in the fire with the scoreboard reading parity at 1-12 to 3-6. They say goals win games, but not on this occasion as Richard Stilwell and John Power had the final say with two fine points to eventually see of the gallant home side. In a good hard and clean contest, Ray Terry was solid at full back for the winners with Liam O’Reilly, Tomas Galvin and the half back trio also impressing. Padraig Healy covered every blade of grass from lár na páirce. Brian French finished with a tally of 1-4 while fresh from his Leaving Cert exams, Diarmuid Curran chipped in with a valuable 0-5. For Tallow, Mark O’Brien was the main man with a tally of 3-2 from midfield. The home side were short some key players and they may well have a say in this championship yet when the knockout stages eventually get underway.

Sean Phobail: Adam O Riordan; Liam O Raghallaigh, Ray O Turraoin, Tomas O Gealbhain; Stiofan O Conbhui, Andrias Breathnach, Shane De Paor; Padraigh O hEalaithe, Seamus O Flaibhin; Diarmuid O Cuirin, Graham O Gadhra, Risteard Stilwell; Bryan Frinnseach, Padraig O Conbhui, Sean De Paor. Fir Ionaid: Nioclas O Conduin, Aodhan MacGearailt. Tallow: David Tobin; A. Curley, R. McCarthy, S. Tobin; K. Henley, J. Henley, E. Hickey; M. O Brien, M. Curley; R. Grey, S. Gleeson, M. Murphy; T. Daly, S. Barry, M. Tobin. Referee: Thomas Walsh (Modeligo). OTHER GAMES In the other Junior football game that was played over the weekend, Ballinacourty, though losing by just a point at 1-10 to 2-6 gave Shamrocks a good game with the above scoreline not expected. While in the other two scheduled fixtures, Affane Gave a walkover to Sliabh gCua and likewise Lismore to Emmetts.

Western Board Fixtures and Results FRIDAY, 1st JULY Radley Engineering Intermediate Football – Ballyduff v. The Nire in Fraher Field at 8.30 p.m.; Ballinacourty v. Dungarvan in Fraher Field at 7.00 p.m. The Local Bar Junior Football Premier – Old Parish v. Shamrocks in Ardmore at 7.30 p.m.; Lismore v. Sliabh gCua in Cappoquin at 8.00 p.m.; Affane v. Colligan in Dungarvan Club Grounds at 7.30 p.m.

SATURDAY, 2nd JULY The Local Bar Junior Football Premier – Ballinacourty v. Tallow in Cappoquin at 7.30 p.m. SUNDAY, 3rd JULY The Local Bar Junior Football Intermediate Attached – Melleray v. Geraldines in Melleray at 12 noon. WESTERN BOARD RESULTS Radley Engineering Intermediate Football –

Ballinacourty 3-10; Geraldines 0-10. The Local Bar Junior Football Championship – Sliabh gCua w/o Affane conceded; Emmets w/o Lismore conceded; Tallow 3-6; Old Parish 1-14; Shamrocks 0-13; Ballinacourty 2-6. The Local Bar Junior Football Intermediate Attached Championship – Geraldines 2-5; Kilgobinet 1-12.

Geraldines corner forward Vinny Lombard pictured with his family Cora, Elsa and Oscar in Aglish last Sunday morning at the Western Junior Football Championship game against Kilgobinet.

JJ Kavanagh County Junior Football Senior Attached Championship

Seasoned Brickeys fifteen maintain unbeaten record Brickeys ……………. 0-15; Rathgormack ……….. 1-7. THE Brickey Rangers second fifteen are joint top of the Junior Football Senior Attached Group table along with Kilrossanty after a deserving win away to Rathgormack last Friday evening. The Brickeys were on top throughout and it was only a second half goal by the hosts that put a better look on the scoreboard from their point of view. For the winners, Barry

O’Halloran starred in his first game back in some time whilst near veteran players Dermot O’Neill and Conor Fitzgerald contributed 0-2 apiece to add to scores from their younger team mates such as Tadhg Tobin, Conor Morrissey and Gavin Flynn. Brickey: James Corcoran; Ian Walsh, Shane Nugent, Will Barron; Richard Halpin, Vinny McCarthy, Barry O’Halloran 0-1; Jamie Kiely 0-2, Mark Shalloe 0-2; Tadhg Tobin 0-1, Dermot O’Neill 0-2,

Conor Morrissey 0-4; Gavin Flynn 0-1, John Blackwell, Christy Power. Subs: Conor Fitzgerald 0-2, Will Queally, Darragh Tobin, Matt Kiely. In the other scheduled games, An Rinn gave a walkover to Gaultier and Kilrossanty edged out local rivals Stradbally at the Leamybrien venue by 0-14 to 1-10. A top of the table clash between the Brickeys and Kilrossanty will be played at the Leamybrien venue on Friday week, 8th July.

Jim Power U-14 Inter-County football tournament 2nd July 2016 Kindly sponsored by Bórd na nÓg Portláirge & The Power Family GROUP 1, VENUE: DUNGARVAN CLUB GROUNDS Team 1: KERRY SOUTH Team 2: TIPPERARY Team 3: REBEL ÓG EAST Team 4: CLARE GROUP 2, VENUE: BUSHY PARK (BRICKEY RANGERS GAA GROUNDS) Team 1: KERRY NORTH

Team 2: WATERFORD Team 3: LIMERICK Team 4: REBEL ÓG WEST First games to start at 11:00 am, Rd. 2 at 12:15 pm, and Rd. 3 at 1:30 pm Semi-Finals at 3:15 pm at Bushy Park, and Dungarvan club grounds Plate Final – Fraher Field, Dungarvan at 4:30 pm Cup Final – Fraher Field at 5:30 pm Games in group stages, and semi-finals = 15 minutes a-side Finals = 20 minutes a-side

Waterford GAA Results JJ Kavanagh & Sons Co. Junior Football Senior Attached Championship: St Saviour's W/O Ballinameela Brickey Rangers 0-14; Rathgormack 1-7 Gaultier W/O An Rinn Kilrossanty 0-14; Stradbally 1-10 JJ Kavanagh & Sons Co. Senior Football Championship - Group B: Ardmore 2-12; Gaultier 0-13 An Rinn 2-15; St Saviour's 0-9 John Murphy Eastern Junior Football C/Ship: Mt. Sion 1-8; Bunmahon 0-7 Ballyduff Lower 2-13; Roanmore 3-4 De La Salle 4-6; Naomh Pól 3-4 Radley Engineering Western Intermediate Football Championship: Ballinacourty 3-10; Geraldines 0-10 Senior Football League - Phelan Cup Group B: Clashmore Kinsalebeg 2-13; The Nire

0-9 Lawlors Hotel West Junior Football Intermediate Attached Championship: Kilgobinet 1-12; Geraldines 2-5 Lawlors Hotel West Junior Football Premier Championship: Old Parish 1-14; Tallow 3-6 Emmetts W/O Lismore Sliabh gCua W/O Affane Shamrocks 0-13; Ballinacourty 2-6 Tony Kirwan Plant Hire Eastern Intermediate Football Championship Group A: Kill 2-11; Newtown 0-8 Bunmahon W/O St Molleran's Tony Kirwan Plant Hire Eastern Intermediate Football Championship Group B: Portlaw 2-6; Kilmacthomas 1-8 De La Salle 2-9; Micheal MacCraith Tramore 0-8.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 July, 2016

Waterford Ladies Senior Footballers come up short against Kerry Kerry …………………………………....…………1-14; Waterford ………………………….……………… 1-7. WATERFORD’S Ladies Football team came up short against Kerry in their Round 3 match of the TG4 Munster senior championship played in Brosna in Kerry on Saturday last losing out by seven points on a scoreline of Kerry 1-14; Waterford 1-7. Playing with a slight breeze in the first half, Waterford were first to score with a pointed free from Maria Delahunty. This was quickly cancelled out by a point from Sarah Houlihan in the 5th minute. Bernie Breen kicked Kerry into the lead in the 8th minute and sharp shooter Sarah Houlihan rattled the Waterford net with a goal in the 9th minute to give the Kingdom a lead that they would not relinquish during the game. Unanswered points from Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh, Laura Rogers and Sarah Houlihan left Kerry comfortably in front after 16 minutes but Waterford got back into it with a goal from Michelle Ryan on 17 minutes. Cassandra Buckley steadied the Kerry ship with a point in the 18th minute, but Waterford hit back with two points of their own courtesy

of Maria Delahunty in the 19th and 20th minutes to narrow the gap to three. Waterford were playing good football at this stage but an inability to convert chances into scores was costing them dearly and Kerry took full advantage to slot over two points from Jane Lynch and Sarah Houlihan to close out the first half five points ahead Kerry 1-8; Waterford 1-3 Waterford opened the scoring in the second half with a point from Maria Delahunty but Jane Lynch cancelled this one out in the 4th minute. Delahunty and Lynch exchanged points in the 6th and 7th minutes to still leave five between them. Maria Delahunty kicked her sixth point of the match in the 9th minute but Sarah Houlihan replied with two of her own. Waterford were pressing well at this stage and missed two good goal scoring chances which would have brought them well back into the game but sharpshooter Houlihan added a Kerry point in the 19th minute to put seven between them again. Maria Delahunty kicked her and Waterford’s seventh point with four minutes to go but Kerry had the

last say with a point from Lorraine Scanlon in the last minute to leave Kerry winners and advance to a Munster final against Cork on the final score line of Kerry 1-14 Waterford 1-7. Best for Waterford in an over-worked defence were Karen McGrath, Aisling Mullaney and Mairead Wall. Up front Michelle Ryan took her goal well and Maria Delahunty really impressed with her tally of seven points. Waterford now turn their attention to the All Ireland series of games which will start at the end of July. KILROSSANTY BRICKEY RANGERS TAKE UNDER 14 C TITLE IN STYLE Kilrossanty Brickey Rangers took their first County title of the year in style when they overcame the gallant and brave challenge of St Oliver’s in Fraher Field on Saturday last. Aided by a strong breeze in the first half Kilrossanty Brickey Rangers took full advantage of the elements to build up a large lead by half-time. St Oliver’s came out with all guns blazing in the second half and got a quick goal and a point but bad luck in front of goal when they hit the post and the cross bar

meant that they were not able to peg back the lead and so Kilrossanty Brickeys ran out winners of a very entertaining contest. Well done to both teams on the wonderful display of footballing skills. GAULTIER AND BALLSAGGART REPRESENT WATERFORD LADIES FOOTBALL WITH PRIDE IN FEILE Gaultier and Ballysaggart travelled to Kerry and West Limerick to take part in Feile Peil 2016 last weekend and did their county proud. Gaultier based in the Old Mill club Newcastlewest in Limerick reached the semi final in Division 3 with good wins over An Tearmainn Donegal and Crossabeg/Ballymurn Wexford before losing narrowly by three points to eventual winners Mungret/St Pauls of Limerick. Ballysaggart were based in Tralee and had three great group games with hosts Kerins O’Rahilly’s, Loughrea of Galway and Beale/Ballyduff before going down in their quarter final clash to Tír Na nÓg Randalstown of Antrim. Well done to both clubs, their mentors and their loyal band of supporters in being wonderful ambassadors for Waterford Ladies Football.

ALL-IRELAND SENIOR CAMOGIE CHAMPIONSHIP

Limerick goals spoil Waterford’s bright start Limerick ………………2-14; Waterford ………………1-8 TWO Cliona Lane goals just before half time swung this second round contest in favour of Limerick at Kilmallock on Saturday afternoon. Underdogs Waterford led by six points after 25 minutes as full forward Beth Carton found the net. They conceded 2-1 in seven costly minutes however to leave the home side a point in front at the break. Player of the match Niamh Mulcahy spurred on the Shannonsiders. The Ahane wing forward claimed thirteen points including all ten of Limerick’s second half total. Judith Mulcahy, Niamh Richardson and Caoimhe Costelloe also contributed to their first win of the 2016 championship. Waterford improved considerably on their showing against Cork and used the ball smartly. Shauna Kiernan offered an assured presence at centre back throughout assisted by Kate McMahon and Iona Heffernan on the wings. Patricia Jackman imposed herself at midfield with Lorraine Bray and Niamh Rockett expending plenty of energy around the half forward line. Beth Carton showed well up front and posed constant questions of the Limerick full back division. The visitors made two changes as Claire Whyte and Jenny McCarthy started instead of Aoife Landers and Caithriona McGlone. Captain Charlotte Raher chose to play with the breeze for the first half. Mulcahy opened the scoring for Limerick with a free 70 seconds in. Niamh Rockett hit over an emphatic reply from the sideline after she received a pass off Iona Heffernan. Mulcahy and Carton traded points before

another Carton effort was signalled wide by the umpires following lengthy deliberation. Carton troubled her marker Muireann Creamer all afternoon and forced a save out of Limerick number one Claire Keating. Caoimhe Costelloe grabbed an eye catching score at the other end while running away from goal. Jackman levelled the contest for a third time on the quarter hour. The Waterford half back line and midfield sucked the life out of the Limerick attacks and the favourites were held scoreless for thirteen minutes. Lorraine Bray pounced on a poor clearance and laid the ball off to Jennie Simpson who sent the away team into the lead for the first time. Jackman added another free. On 23 minutes, Simpson scooped the ball inside to Carton and she buried the sliotar low past Keating. Mulcahy missed a free but Jackman made no mistake after Simpson was fouled (16 to 0-3). The Déise relinquished that strong position during a crucial period leading up to half time. Cliona Lane pulled to the net on 26 minutes after Costelloe delivered a low ball around the goalmouth. Mulcahy subsequently converted a free entering injury time. In the final act of the half, Waterford goalkeeper Tracey Kiely lost possession and Lane blasted home her second major (2-4 to 1-6). Beth Carton levelled up matters for a fourth occasion three minutes into the second period after she collected Jackman’s pass. With the elements now in Limerick’s favour, their marquee forward took control. Mulcahy broke her duck from play on 35 minutes and registered her second immediately afterwards. Tracey Kiely saved a fierce drive from Costelloe as the

hosts turned up the temperature. As Waterford wilted, Mulcahy produced seven points on the trot to develop a 2-11 to 1-7 lead after 49 minutes. Simpson had a half chance for a goal but her scrambled effort was easily stopped by Keating. Carton tapped over a consolation free from close range with eight minutes remaining. Three more points from Mulcahy wrapped it up for Limerick. Don McMahon’s charges welcome Wexford to Walsh Park on Saturday afternoon at 2.30 in round three of the All Ireland series. Scorers for Limerick: Niamh Mulcahy 0-13 (9fs), Cliona Lane 2-0, Caoimhe Costelloe 0-1. Scorers for Waterford: Beth Carton 1-3 (1f), Patricia Jackman 0-3 (3fs), Niamh Rockett, Jennie Simpson 0-1 each. Limerick: Claire Keating; Marguerita McCarthy, Muireann Creamer, Judith Mulcahy; Rebecca Delee, Fiona Hickey, Niamh Richardson; Siobhan Enright, Karen O’Leary; Cliona Lane, Mary O’Callaghan, Niamh Mulcahy; Deborah Murphy, Caoimhe Costelloe, Chloe O’Brien. Subs: Sinead McNamara for O’Brien, Niamh Ryan for O’Callaghan, Caoimhe Lyons for Lane. Waterford: Tracey Kiely; Claire Whyte, Charlotte Raher, Mairead Power; Kate McMahon, Shauna Kiernan, Iona Heffernan; Fiona Morrissey, Patricia Jackman; Lorraine Bray, Jennie Simpson, Niamh Rockett; Jenny McCarthy, Beth Carton, Aisling Power. Subs: Aoife Landers for Aisling Power, Shauna Prendergast for Mairead Power, Becky Kavanagh for McCarthy, Ciara Jackman for Simpson.

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FROM THE FILES OF THE DUNGARVAN OBSERVER Saturday, 29th June, 1996 SARGENT CUP SENIOR HURLING SEMI-FINAL

Lismore for Sargent Cup final Lismore 2-7; De La Salle 0-11. LISMORE Senior hurlers who had Mark O’Sullivan back at full back edged their way into a Sargent Cup final meeting with County champions Ballygunner and it should be an attractive encounter. The teams were on level terms at the interval – 1-3 to 0-6 – with Sean Daly scoring Lismore’s goal. It was nip and tuck throughout the second half with Paul Prendergast’s well taken goal being the decisive score.

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Derek McGrath, who was assisting UCC in the Cork championship, was an absentee for De La Salle. Johnny Brenner was on holidays. While Michael Hickey, likewise was missed from the Lismore attack. Seamus Prendergast came on as a late substitute. Scorers – Lismore: S. Daly 1-1; P. Prendergast 1-1; D. Bennett 0-3; D. Shanahan 0-1; B. Lawton 0-1. De La Salle: N. Dalton 0-4; G. Brenner 0-3; A. Kelly, F. O’Brien, M. Kinsella and F. O’Brien 0-1 each. Lismore: B. Ormonde; Michael O’Sullivan, Mark O’Sullivan, A. Whelan; B. Crowley, J. O’Connor, K. O’Gorman; B. Prendergast, P. Prendergast; P. Quinn, S. Daly, D. Ormonde; D. Shanahan, D. Bennett, B. Lawton. Sub: S. Prendergast for B. Lawton. De La Salle: S. Brenner; L. Hearne, K. Cushen, A. Power; J. Walsh, O. Dunphy, T. Clancy; A. Kelly, J. Deegan; F. O’Brien, N. Dalton, M. Kinsella; G. Brenner, M. Murphy, F. O’Brien. Referee: Pat Moore.

Patrick Curran was the winner of the WLR FM/Granville Hotel Monthly GAA Award for May and is pictured receiving his award from Jackie Cusack, Granville Hotel and Neil Gough, WLR FM. Also included were standing: Judges Stephen Frampton and Thomas Keane; Pat Curran, Cathal Crowe, Granville Hotel and judge, Tomás McCarthy. Seated were: Cormac, Brian and Margaret Curran and Paddy Joe Ryan, Chairman Waterford County GAA Board. [Noel Browne]

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Last Week’s Forecasts: 6 Forecasts. 5 Correct. 1 Incorrect. Success Rate: 83%. This Week’s Forecasts: Sargent Cup: Fourmilewater v (Ballyduff), Abbeyside v (Cappoquin), Dungarvan v (Portlaw), De La Salle v (Roanmore), Fourmilewater v (Passage), Mt. Sion v (Tallow), Ballygunner v (Ballyduff). JFSA: Clashmore/Kinsalebeg v (St. Saviours), Brickeys v (Gaultier), Rathgormack v (Ballinameela), Kilrossanty v (An Rinn). County MFC: Division 1: Rathgormack v (Dungarvan), Nire v (Gaultier) Division 2: Ardmore v (St. Olivers). West IFC: Ballnacourty v (Dungarvan), Nire v (Ballyduff). West PJF: Sean Phobail v (Shamrocks), Sliabh gCua v (Lismore), Emmetts v (Affane), Tallow v (Ballinacourty). West JFIA: Melleray v (Geraldines). To Date: 226 Forecasts. 141 Correct. 85 Incorrect. Sucess Rate: 62%

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Teams of Twenty Years Ago SCOIL MHUIRE ABBEYSIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL HURLING TEAM Competition: Corn Na mBraithre Western Division 2 Final. Date: May 25th, 1996. Opposition: Coolnasmear/Kilbrien. Half-Time Score: Abbeyside 2-5; Coolnasmear/Kilbrien 1-4. Full Time Score: Abbeyside 6-7; Coolnasmear/Kilbrien 2-7. Stephen Power; Gary Dunford, David McGrath, Seamus Lavan; Andrew Moroney, Seanie Kiely, Pa Enright; Willie Morrissey, Eoin Ryan, Eoin Enright, John Hurney. Subs: Sean Cleary, Alan O’Kennedy, David Troy, Sean O’Connor, Robert O’Neill, Thomas Cashin, Sean Byrne, Patrick Cashin. Scorers: Seanie Kiely 3-3, Willie Morrissey 2-2, John Hurney 0-2, Pa Enright 1-0.

Ballyduff Upper Juvenile Chairman Noel Casey making a presentation to John Heffernan, Chairman Turin Juvenile, Co. Westmeath to mark the occasion of the 2016 Feile na nGael.

PATRICK Curran is the May winner of the WLR FM Granville Hotel GAA Award. He was outstanding in the League Final and in the replay against Clare striking 1-9 which included a goal after just 16 seconds at Semple Stadium. The 20 year old was in top form for his club Dungarvan in the Senior hurling championship shooting 1-8 in their win over

Passage. Chairman of the Judging Panel Stephen Frampton says Patrick Curran was outstanding in his overall play for both the Waterford Senior Hurlers and his club Dungarvan during the month of May. We wish Patrick and the Waterford Senior Hurling Team the best of luck in the Munster Final on July 10th.

John A. Murphy Memorial Senior Hurling Tournament Final

Dungarvan GAA Club remembers former club stalwart Johnny Murphy Dungarvan v Midleton Friday, July 8th at 8.00 p.m. ALL roads lead to the Dungarvan Club Grounds on Friday, July 8th for the inaugural John A. Murphy senior hurling tournament final between East Cork side and 2013 county champions Midleton and the home club for this attractive Waterford v Cork inter club challenge. Midleton are flying high in the Cork championship at present as they seek to regain their 2013 title while, similarly, Dungarvan has a 100% record after recent wins over Portlaw and Passage. The late John A. Murphy was a larger than life figure in his own club and county and beyond. He was a key figure in the Dungarvan club for decades, holding the officerships of both secretary and PRO. The Cashel native served terms as chairman of the Western and County Board and he was of course a wordsmith and highly regarded as a journalist dur-

ing his working life with the Cork Examiner, Irish Examiner, Evening Echo, The News and Star and in his first ten years in the county with the Dungarvan Observer. A personal friend of so many people, Johnny Murphy made a monumental contribution to the Dungarvan Club especially during the lean years of the 1970’s ensuring with a minority of others to keep the club functional. The Murphy family retains strong links with the Dungarvan club today with Johnny’s wife Eileen serving as joint membership officer while his grandchildren play with the Blues’ underage teams. This tournament final promises to be an intriguing encounter. The Magpies defeated Newtownshandrum in round 2 of the County Championship on Saturday, June 18th in Pairc Ui Rinn by 3-21 to 1-15. This game confirmed Midleton’s panel resources as up to ten players were unavailable due to travel, injury and exams. They led comfortably at the break by 1-12 to 0-7 and

goals from Brian Hartnett and Conor Lehane closed out the game leaving the East Cork team as deserving winners. Team: Tommy Wallace, Killian Burke (0-1), Finbar O'Mahony, Cillian Hurley, Declan Ryan, Aidan Ryan, Seamus O'Farrell (0-1), Padraig O'Farrell (0-1), Leslie Coughlan, Padraig O'Keeffe, Conor Lehane (1-5), Cormac Walsh (0-8, 5 frees), Brian Hartnett (2-1), Luke O'Farrell (0-3) & Seanaidh Smyth (0-1). Sub used Sean O'Meara for Declan Ryan (inj), subs not used Liam Franklin, Billy O'Shea, Cormac Beausang, Shane Ryan, Adam Daly, Padraig O'Brien & Mark O'Keeffe. The former champions have also recorded wins over St. Finbarrs by 0-16 to 0-13 and against Carrigtwohill by 0-16 to 3-6. The host club Dungarvan experienced an indifferent start to the Waterford championship when they were fortunate to stave off a late comeback by last year’s intermediate champions Portlaw after leading by 0-8 with two minutes of normal time remaining. Final Score:

Dungarvan 0-21; Portlaw 2-14. Their second game against 2013 Waterford champions Passage was a different affair as the Blues ran out deserving 1-16 to 2-8 winners. Scorers – Dungarvan: Patrick Curran 1-8 (6f, 1’65’), Ryan Donnolly 0-3, Mike Kiely, Kieran Power (f), Colm Curran, Cormac Curran and Jamie Nagle 0-1 each. Dungarvan: Darren Duggan; Luke Egan, Darragh Lyons, Aaron Donnolly; Mike Kiely, Kieran Power, Kenny Moore; Gavin Crotty, Conor Sheridan; Colm Curran, Jamie Nagle, Liam Ryan; Cormac Curran, Patrick Curran, Ryan Donnolly. Subs: Eoin Healy for Cormac Curran (55), Sean Ryan for Liam Ryan (60). This game will be worthwhile preparation for both clubs’ respective championships and it should attract a big attendance to the Dungarvan venue. The man in the middle will be Roanmore’s Michael Wadding and the admission with no passes in operation is €5.

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Gaelic Jottings Regretted death of former hurling star Seamus Power A LINK to Waterford's All-Ireland winning team of 1959 has been broken with the sad passing of Seamus Power last weekend. The Waterford and Mount Sion 'legend' who was born in 1929 lined out at midfield in the ‘59 3-12 to 1-10 All-Ireland final replay victory over Kilkenny while he netted the allimportant goal in the 1-17 to 5-5 drawn encounter. He finished on the losing side in the Liam MacCarthy deciders of 1957 and '63 but also picked up three Munster SHC, six Railway Cup and NHL medals during his illustrious playing career. On the club front, Seamus accumulated a remarkable sixteen senior championship medals – twelve for hurling and four for football. After hanging up the hurley, he made a name for himself in coaching and acted as trainer, coach and selector to the Deise senior squad and Mount Sion teams. He was also a noted referee and took charge of a National League final in New York in the sixties. As an administrator, Seamus served as secretary of the Mount Sion club from 1955 to 1969 and subsequently took over as club chairman from Pat Fanning when he became GAA President. He also became one of Waterford's representatives on both the Munster Council and the GAA Central Council. Long after his playing days were over he was selected at centre-field, alongside Philly Grimes, on the Waterford Centenary Team 1984 and the Waterford Millennium Team 2000. The Observer extends its sincere sympathy to the Mount Sion legend’s son Tom, daughter Joanne, his grandson Donal Power who plays senior hurling with Passage and senior football with Gaultier at this sad time for them.

Ticket Prices for Munster Senior Hurling Final WATERFORD will face Tipperary in this year's Munster Final in the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick on July 10th at 4 pm! Ticket Information: Adult Covered Stand: €35. Adult Uncovered Stand: €30. Adult Terrace: €25. Student’s/OAP: Purchase

Adult tickets and receive a €10 concession at designated turnstiles prior to entry. Under 16’s: €5.

Waterford Supporters Club Dublin Annual Golf Day WATERFORD Supporters Club Dublin is holding its annual golf day on Friday, 22nd July in Palsmerstown House Estate, Johnstown Co. Kildare. This is one of the top parkland courses in Ireland and the tee is reserved from 12.30-3 p.m. Cost of entry is €400 per fourball which includes golf, dinner and prizes. WSCD are also seeking individuals or companies for tee box sponsorship at a cost of €100. To reserve a tee time or sponsor a tee box email: craigduignan@icloud.com or telephone 087-2678065.

Munster Under 21 Hurling Championship THE 2016 BORD Gáis Energy Munster U-21 hurling championship got underway last night in Páirc Uí Rinn. The winners will advance to a clash against Tipperary on 13 July at the semi-final stage. While the other last four tie will feature Waterford, All-Ireland champions at the corresponding minor grade back in 2013, and Clare in opposition on 13 July in Walsh Park. The final is scheduled for Thursday, July 28th.

This Weekend’s County Board Fixtures THE stand-out fixture in the Sargent Cup is the meeting of Abbeyside v Cappoquin at the Burgery Grounds this Saturday evening at 7.30 pm and this should be well worth a visit by local Gaels. It is advisable to check day and time of these Sargent Cup games as they can often change from the time they are first announced. Sargent Cup Senior Hurling League Thursday, 30th June at 7:30 pm. Ballyduff Upper v Fourmilewater in Ballyduff Saturday, 2nd July at 7:30 pm. Fourmilewater v Passage in Ballymacarbry. Mount Sion v Tallow in

Mount Sion. De La Salle v Roanmore in Gracedieu. Abbeyside v Cappoquin in Abbeyside. Ballygunner v Ballyduff Upper in Ballygunner. Portlaw v Dungarvan in Portlaw.

Déise Draw Results June 2016 €10,000 Sean Flynn, Kilcooley (Dungarvan) €2,000 Catherine Thornmton c/o K. Burns (Fenor) €1,000 Mark Lonergan c/o K. Lonergan (Kilrossanty) €500 Gertie Murphy, Dungarvan Road (Tallow) €200 each M. M. Mulhearne, Ashgrove (Kilrossanty) Tom Fitzgerald, Ballinroad (Abbeyside/Ballinacourty) Susan Cronin, Union Road (Waterford Ladies) Tom Wall, Newcastle (Erin’s Own) Jeddy Kelly c/o Billy Kelly (Erin’s Own) Michael Walsh, Piercetown (Kilrossanty) E/M Power, Kilmeaden( Ballyduff Lower) Mary Purcell, Seafield (Ferrybank) Colette Phelan c/o T Power (Mount Sion) Pat O'Donovan c/o Declan Sheridan (Geraldines) W. Beresford c/o C. Lyons (Dungarvan) Pat Foley, Knockmahon (Bonmahon) Hanna Power c/o T Power (Mount Sion) Roger Kiely, Ballyguiry (Sliabh gCua) Declan Hurley, Monea (Ardmore) €100 each: Thomas Casey, Castlecraddock( Dunhill) Miriam Keating, Suncrest (Tramore) Seamus Crotty, Brown Street (Portlaw) Geraldine Fahey, Clonmel (The Nire) Donna Thompson, An Guillan (St Saviours) Gerry Casey, Faha (John Mitchels) Tommy Butler, New Houses (Clonea) Orla/Alanna Kirwan (Rathgormack) Breda Bannon, Ballymacmague (Dungarvan) Mary Walsh, Carrigahilla (Stradbally) Specials: Catherine Lyons, Dungarvan Richie Walsh, Bonmahon Next Draw: Ballymacarbry Community Centre on Friday, 29th July

Club Deise Supporting Waterford Minor Hurlers Training Fund. James Lacey, Club Deise, making a presentation to minor captain Michael Mahoney ahead of their Munster semifinal clash with Limerick. Also included left to right: Stephen Gough, team manager; P. J. Ryan, Waterford County GAA Chairman and Billy Nolan.

St. Olivers v Ardmore in Ballinameela Rathgormack will be fancied to cement their position in the Division 1 minor football championship at home to Dungarvan this Sunday morning while the Nire v Gaultier game in Ballymacarbry should be a much closer affair as should the Division 2 play-off match between St. Olivers and Ardmore at the Ballinameela venue.

Future of Senior Football Manager Undecided WATERFORD Senior Football manager Tom McGlinchey is to take his time in reference to deciding on his future in the role. McGlinchey was in no mood to discuss his future in the aftermath of their All-Ireland SFC qualifier exit to Leitrim. The two-year term that McGlinchey was appointed to do has come to a close and it remains to be seen if he will want to stay on or if the Waterford County Board will want to keep him. “It is not the time to talk about that,” was McGlinchey’s reply to the Waterford News & Star when asked about his future. “We lost the game and we need to have a think about it afterwards to see where we go from here. He added: “We’re still in Division Four and we still haven’t won a championship game, so there’s no progression there. It will take time. “If you look at Tipperary, Cavan and Roscommon, they’ve built and won minors and under-21s but that takes time.”

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Hooli Long Puck – 1969 All-Ireland Long Puck champion Billy Tobin from the Shamrocks Club pictured promoting the David Houlihan Memorial Long Puck in Dungarvan GAA Ground on Saturday, July 9th with all proceeds going to the Kevin Bell Repatriaton Fund. Billy used a shorter hurley in the Cuala Mountains when he won his All-Ireland title to avoid his swing getting caught in the rushes. The ‘69 champion will be participating in the Hooli Long Puck on Saturday week.

FRIDAY, 1st July at 7:30 pm. Clashmore Kinsalebeg v St. Saviours in Clashmore. Brickey Rangers v Gaultier v Bushy Park. Ballinameela v Rathgormack in Ballinameela. An Rinn v Kilrossanty in Ring. The Junior senior attached football continues over the next few weekends with victories predicted for the home teams in the first two games and for the away teams in the latter two encounters. JJ Kavanagh & Sons Co. Minor Football Championship Sunday, 3rd July at 12 noon (Division One – Round 5). Rathgormack v Dungarvan in Rathgormack. The Nire v Gaultier in Ballymacarbry. Sunday, 3rd July at 12 noon (Division Two – Play-Off).

Friday, 1st July Intermediate Football: An Bhaile Dubh v An Uidhir-Fraher Field at 8.30 pm-. Baile na Cuirte v Dun GharbhanFraher Field at 7 pm. The stand-out fixture here is the local derby between Ballinacourty’s second fifteen and Dungarvan at the Fraher Field on Friday with ‘Courty fancied to add to last week’s win against Geraldines in Bushy Park. In the other game, Nire should have that extra football craft against Ballyduff but the Reds require the win to stay in the championship so beware the wounded animal as they say. Junior Fooball Premier: Old Parish v Shamrocks –Ardmore at 7.30 pm- Lismore v Sliabh gCua – Cappoquin at 8 pm Affane v Emmets -Dungarvan Club Grounds at 7.30 pm

Saturday, 2nd July Junior Football Premier Ballinacourty v Tallow-Cappoquin at 7.30 pmThe often universally referred to meaningless league stage of the junior football championship continues this weekend with table toppers Sean Phobail and Emmetts favoured to account for Shamrocks and Affane respectively. Sliabh gCua should account for Lismore as would Tallow be expected to defeat a Ballinacourty side who suffered three defeats to date, remain competitive in this championship. Sunday, 3rd July Junior Fooball Intermediate Attached: Melleray v Geraldines – Melleray at 12 noon Melleray gave a walk-over in their first game in their junior football grade so they will have to field here to remain in the championship and it’s a game they can win too.

Fraher Field Classics THIS week’s featured game on the Fraher Field Facebook page, courtesy of the editor of the Dungarvan Observer and from the pen of John A. Murphy is the Waterford senior Hurling championship game between Cappoquin and Sarsfields on Sunday, 17th August, 1961.

Scór Na Seachtaine JAMES Kennedy’s pointed free for Ardmore from a very difficult angle in the 53rd minute of their Senior Football Championship game against Gaultier in Leamybrien last Friday week.

Sympathy THE news of the passing of Jim Forbes saddened all of those fortunate to work with him over the years. Jim served in numerous roles for the Cork County Board up to and including County Chairman from 2003 to 2005. Jim was elected as Public Relations Officer for the Munster Council in 2008 for a 3 year term, during which time he was awarded the Gaelic Writers Association PRO of the Year award in May 2010 for his outstanding work. In recent years, Jim was heavily involved in the Rebel Óg underage structure in Cork. An unassuming character, Jim was respected throughout the GAA world and beyond for the efficient manner in which he dealt with whatever task he was assigned to. May he rest in peace.

An Ghaeltacht FHÉILE NA nGAEL Ba iontach an ghaisce a dhein buachaillí fé 14 na Gaeltachta an deire seachtain seo chaite nuair a thugadar leo craobh Roinn a 6 de Fhéile na nGael tar éis buachaint ar Rockwell – Rosegreen as Tiobraid Árann sa cluiche ceannais thíos ar phríomh pháirc Carraig an Fhómhair. Tá boinn uile Éireann buaite ag cúigear is fiche imreoir ó Ghaeltacht beag na nDéise agus ní dheinfidh aoinne acu riamh dearmad ar an deire seachtain a bhí acu. Níl aon argóint ach go raibh an chraobh tuillte go maith acu agus bíodh is go bhfuil réaltanna agus sár imreoirí ar fúd na páirce, is de bharr an spioraid fóirne agus cairdeas na n-imreoirí a bhuadar. Ní neart go cur le chéile a deir an sean-fhocal agus cinnte, is mar sin a bhí ag an deire seachtain. Tá seachtar den fhoireann ar an aois, cúigear fé 13 agus na leaids fágtha fé 12. Bhí an deire seachtain ag Kyle sa chúl agus ní raibh leigheas ar bith aige ar an dhá chúl a chuaigh thairis. Bhí Seán O Floinn ar fheabhas sa chúinne agus is mó ionsaí a stop sé. Bhí Jack dochreidte mar leathchúilí lár agus chlúdaigh Cormac & Caolán, beirt lúthchleasaí, gach órlach de gach pháirc ar a d’imríodar. Fuair Cathal agus Nioclás go leoir scóranna ag amanna ciniúnach agus chuir an bheirt acu go leoir obair isteach chomh maith. Tá Lúcás fós faoi trí déag ach níor tháinig aoinne gairid do mar lán-chúilí thar an deire seachtain. Bhí Conall thar barr agus é ag glanadh liathróidí fad na páirce go riallta. Bhí deire seachtain an-mhaith ag Soren agus ní dheinfidh Conor Ó Flanagáin, scoláire sa choláiste a thainig chugainn don bhliain, dearmad go deo ar na cairde a dhein sé anso. Ba iontach Nathan a fheiscint ag imirt chomh maith san, fear a thosnaigh ar ais ag imirt linn cúpla seachtain ó shoin. Ba mhór an cailliunt dúinn Oisín Ó Dúnaigh a bhí thar lear. Tá an obair déanta aige i mbliana agus feabhas mí-nádúrtha tagtha air dá bharr.Shíleamar ná raibh aoinne a gheobhadh bróga Oisín a líonadh ach sheas Darragh sa bhearna agus shábháil sé sinn go minic. Bhí Darragh i measc deichniúir buachaillí faoi 12 a d’imir linn sa chomórtas. Bhí Tadhg ar fheabhas sa líne leath-chúl agus dhein Mark sár obair thar an deire seachtain. Bhí cúl agus cúilín scórálta ag Liam taobh istigh den chéad cúig nóiméad thuas i MaighDheilge ar an Aoine agus bhí tionchar mór aige ar chlár an scór as sin go deire an chluiche craoibhe . Bhí Ruadhán agus Eoghan istigh go riallta agus ghlac Tony, Ben, Rian agus Cian páirt ag amannta difriúla. Bhí Domhnall Ó Faolán ar laethanta saoire agus bhí an mí-ádh ar Aindriú gur bhris sé a chos cúpla seachtain ó shoin. Ba dheacair locht a fháil ar an fhoireann agus an cur chuige a bhí acu i ngach cluiche agus seasann an choimhlint ar an Satharn le Boherlahan Dualla amach mar ceann de na cluichí is fearr a d'imir foireann ó'nGhaeltacht riamh. Bhí sé cosúil le Ali agus Frasier na blianta fada ó shoin agus bíodh is go rabhadar ar a ghlúine ní ghéillfidís. Bhí an chosaint ar an dhá thaobh do-chreidte ach ba linn an lá ar deire agus éacht déanta ag buachaillí na Gaeltachta. Bhí tacaíocht iontach againn i bPortláirge ar an Domhnach agus ba dheas ar fad an garda onórach a thug Luke O'Tooles don fhoireann agus iad ag rith amach ar an bpáirc. Fuair Rockwell-Rosegreen cúl luath sa chluiche ach tar éis feall ar Liam sa chearnóg scóráil Chaolán an poc éirice agus níor fhéachamar siar ina dhiaidh sin. Tar éis gur bronnadh an Chorn chan na buachaillí 'Chuaigh an dá Shéan' in airde staighre agus bhí an céilliúradh faoi lán sheol. Chuamar go dtí an Halla Pobail tráthnóna san agus ba dheas go raibh laoch óg an Chonntae Patrick Curran ann chun na boinn uile-Éireann Na féile a bhronnadh ar laochra óga na Gaeltachta. Bhí obair iontach déanta ag an foireann bainistíochta leis na imreoirí seo agus a chabhraigh leo an t-éacht seo a bhaint amach. Ba iad Seán Uada, Billy Ó Síothcháin, Tomás & Séimí Mac Craith a bhí i mbun na fóirne a roghnú agus a eagrú don chomórtas. Painéal: Kyle Mac Seoin, Darragh Mac Craith, Lúcás Uada, Seán Ó Floinn, Tadhg Breathnach, Jack Ó Floinn, Conall Ó Ceallaigh, Caolán Mac Craith, Cormac Ó Mathúna, Mark Ó Mathúna, Nioclás Breathnach, Cathal Ó hÓgáin, Nathan Ó Mathúna, Liam Ó Síothcháin, Soren Ó Dubhshláine, Conor Ó Flanagáin, Ruadhán Ó Floinn, Eoghan Ó Crotaigh, Tony Ó Cathbhuaigh, Ben Mac Bhloscadh, Rian Frinnseach, Cian Ó Riagáin, Oisín Ó Dúnaigh, Aindriú Breathnach, Domhnall Ó Faoláin. Thosnaigh an deireadh seachtaine le cluichí I Maigh Dheilge in aghaidh Athleague/Treamore ó Ros Comáin agus an dara chluiche in aghaidh Naomh Bríd. Thaistealaíomar thar n-ais dtí Halla Colmán ansan do soláistí agus comhluadar agus fáiltíodh foireann Luke O'Tooles dtín Gaeltacht. Ar maidin Dé Satharn d'imríomar in aghaidh Luke O'Tooles i bPáirc Cholmáin. Síos linn ansan dtí Páirc Uí Shíothcháin don cluiche 1/4 in aghaidh Tuairín ó Co. Mhaigh Eo. Tar éis an chluiche seo ar aghaidh linn dtí Baile Mhic Cairbe don chluiche leathcheannais in aghaidh Boherlann/Dualla ó Tiobraid Árann. B'é seo an chluiche is dian a bhí acu agus na himreoirí ar fad ag éirí tuirseach, ach fós bhí bua iontach

GAA CLUB NOTES cróga ag na leaids. Is i gCarraig an Fhómhair a d'imríodh Craobh an Fhéile maidin Domhnach. Chun críoch a chur leis an deire seachtaine bhí árd oíche, le slua an-mhór i láthair i Halla Pobail Na Rinne nuair a bronnadh na mboinn ar na buachaillí. Dé hAoine 17/6/16 i Maigh Dheilge An Ghaeltacht 3-10 Athleague 0-4 Scóranna: Caolán1-05, Liam 1-04, Nioclás 1-0, Cormac 0-1 An Ghaeltacht 0-12 Naomh Bríd 1-03 Scóranna: Caolán 0-04, Liam 0-02, Cormac 0-2, Cathal 0-1, Nioclás 0-1, Jack 0-1, Mark 0-1 Dé Satharn 18/6/16, Páirc Cholmán at 10:30 An Ghaeltacht 0-04 Luke O'Tooles 0-02 - Scóranna: Caolán 0-02, Nioclás 0-02 Páirc Uí Shíothcháin at 2:30 An Ghaeltacht 2-09 Toureen 0-00 - Scóranna: Caolán 2-04, Cathal 0-02, Nioclás 0-01, Cormac 0-01, Soren 0-01 Baile Mhic Cairbre at 6:30 An Ghaeltacht 003 Boherlahan-Dualla 0-02 Scóranna: Caolán 0-02, Nioclás 0-01, Dé Domhnaigh 19/6/16 Carriganore AnGhaeltacht 1-09 Rockwell-Rosegreen 1-05 Scóranna: Caolán 1-05, Nioclás 0-02, Liam 0-01, Cormac 0-01 Buíochas mór le gach éinne a chabhraigh leis an foireann don deireadh seachtaine ó tús go deireadh. Bhí lucht tacaíochta láidir ag an bhfoireann a thaisteal leo, agus bhí an paróiste ar fad bródúil astu idir óg agus aosta. Ócáid mór stairiúil é seo agus ní déanfar dearmad ar choíche. Comhghairdeachas mór le laochra óga Na ngaeltachta. POC FADA. Comhghairdeachas le Ciarán Ó Mathúna a tháinig sa dara áit sa Poc fada Fé 16 ag Eas Na Machan. GRÚPA FÉ 8 Tá an ghrúpa buachaillí seo tosnaithe sraith iomáint agus peil gach oíche Luan ar feadh cúpla seachtaine. Tá siad ag baint taitneamh as na gcluichí. CÚL CAMPA Tá spásanna fós ar fáil don campa atá ar siúl 4-8 Iúil i bPáirc Uí Shíothcháin. Má tá suim agat déan teagmháil le Olivia ar 087-6234219. FEILIRE AN GHAELTACHT Tá clár le cluichí atá ag teacht suas agus amanna traenála ar fáil i bhféilire an Ghaeltacht ag www.anghaeltacht.ie. Cuirtear eolas ar an idirlíon seo go rialta.

Ballysaggart Ladies Football JOHN WEST FEILE NA nGAEL 2016 The U14 girls were unsuccessful with winning medals this weekend at Feile which was held in Kerry. But were successful in both team performance and team spirit. They were a credit to the club, the jersey and most importantly themselves. Thanks girls for making more happy memories for Ballysaggart Ladies Football Club. On Friday, the girls played Loughrea and were beaten 2-1 to 0-1 and later played Ballyduff/Beale and after a very close encounter, the girls lost on a narrow Scotland of 2-8 to 3-3. The girls then played Kerins O’Rahilly’s who hosted Ballysaggart on Saturday but were defeated in the day. Ballysaggart Ladies Football would like to thank Kerins O’Rahilly’s GAA Club who hosted our girls and supporters for the weekend. A very exciting and enjoyable few days was had by all. Also a very big thank you to our mentors for the U14 this year, Martina Landers, Mark Ardern, Jennifer Meagher and the backroom staff. Of course, not to mention all our fantastic supporters and parents of the girls that have followed the girls not only this weekend but all year round. JUNIOR LADIES FOOTBALL First round of championship takes place this Sunday, 3rd July, in the 15-a-side. Fixture TBC.

Kilgobinet JUNIOR FOOTBALL Aglish was the venue for our second outing in Junior Football last Sunday morning. We opened the scoring with a point from John Murphy, followed by two points from well taken frees by Paul Walsh. John Murphy registered another point before Stephen Coffey hit the back of the net with a superbly taken goal. The Geraldines hit back with two goals in quick succession. At half-time Kilgobinet lead 1-9 to 2-3. John Moloney came on at the turnover, with Cormac Power replacing Tommy Cullinan 11 minutes into the second half. It took us 18 minutes before we raised the white flag in the second half with a Philip Curran point. Paul Walsh put over two more frees before the full time whistle sounded. We came away with a well earned victory. The final score was 1-12 to 2-5. Our next fixture will take place on the 7th of July in the Fraher Field at 7 pm, where we play Abbeyside in Junior Hurling. TRENCH MASS The trench mass will take place on 7th of July at half seven.

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SYMPATHY On behalf of all associated with our Club, we would like to express our sincerest sympathies to Lionel, Katie and Micheal and extended Beresford family on the untimely death of Ann. RIP.

John Mitchels INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL Our game against St. Mollerans in the first round of the intermediate Football is now off due to our opponents withdrawing from the championship. Our next game is now against Kill on Saturday week in Kilmac at 7:30 p.m. UNDERAGE Our u-8's played in Kilrossanty last week and had some great games. This Monday we are at home in Fews at 6:15 p.m. Training continues at 6.30 p.m. every Thursday. DEISE DRAW We had one winner in June's draw. Gerry Casey was the lucky winner of €100. IRONMAN Well done to clubman Niall Barry and John O’Rourke who took part in the Galway Ironman last Sunday. In very tough conditions the boys did very well to complete the course in great times.

County Finals Portlairge Allianz Cumann na mBunscol 2016. Breda Cleary, Secretary Cumann na mBunscol, Portlairge, presents the County Roinn B Camogie Shield to Glenbeg's Joint Captains, Emma Byrne and Beth Gardner. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Kill CLUB LOTTO Dunphys Bar hosted the latest instalment of the club lotto last Monday night, 20th June, where a jackpot worth €10,000 was up for grabs. However, there was no winner, nor any Match 3’s, so the lucky dip prizes went to Peg Kiely, New Houses, and Michael O'Regan, Boatstrand. Each received €25 for their troubles. The numbers drawn on this occasion were 4, 5, 13, 26. Next weeks draw is in Kirwans. TONY KIRWAN PLANT HIRE INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Two goals in the space of five minutes midway through the first half saw us gather the two points in the opening round of the championship last Thursday evening, 23rd June, in nearby Dunhill. Otherwise, our neighbours Newtown gave as good as they got, but despite ample possession our opponents couldn't break down a stubborn Kill defence in the second half. On a beautiful but breezy evening in which the wind blew across the pitch it made for difficult conditions to play in, however it was Newtown that opened the scoring with a point. Eric Lonergan soon equalised and it was tit-for-tat in those opening 15 minutes before Shane Rellis got a trademark goal. Shortly after Ray Hennessy got in on the act and those two goals gave us a cushion for the remainder of the game. At the break we led by 2-7 to 0-5, and in the opening moments of the second half we added to the lead when the very accurate Ben Gallagher pointed from a free. Newtown put us under pressure for a spell but with Jim Halley, Luke Middleton, John Flynn and Niall Hennessy in superb form at the back we kept them at bay. Ben kept the scoreboard ticking with some fine pointed frees and by the time the full time whistle blew we had ran out winners on a scoreline of 2-11 to 0-8. Our team was:- Kieran Dunphy, Fergie Whelan, Niall Hennessy, Luke Middleton, Mikey Nicholls, Jim Halley, Peter Casey, Eric Lonergan, Anthony Kiely, John Flynn, Ciaran Kirwan, Ben Gallagher, Conor Rockett, Shane Rellis, Ray Hennessy. Subs used; Corey Kennedy. A good start to the year for the lads, with John Mitchell facing us in two weeks time in Round 2. JUNIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Our 'second’ string outfit have a busy week ahead of themselves. Firstly, Ferrybank face us in Kill on Tuesday night, 28th June, and three nights later on Friday evening, we travel in to the city to take on Mount Sion in Round 5. A couple of wins wouldn't go astray as we have only the one after 3 Rounds, and we need to get some points on the board if we are to qualify for the knockout stages. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Kilrossanty CLOTTO SPONSORED BY KILL AGRICULTURAL LTD. CLOTTO RESULTS No winner of Jackpot of €8,600 held in Crotty’s Inn, Leamybrien, on Sunday Night last. Numbers drawn were 8, 23, 25, 27. €30 won by the following people, Elieen Stratford, Leamybrien; Aoife Murray, Adramone. Sellers prize of €30 Anthony Mulhearne, Mahonbridge. Next week’s Clotto to be held in Micilins Bar, Kilrossanty, on Sunday night 03/07/16 for a jackpot of €8,700. JUNIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Our junior footballers had a hard fought win over our near neighbours Stradbally on Friday night last on a scoreline of 0-14 to 1-10. This was the lads fourth win in the championship and they head to An Rinn this coming Friday evening to take on the home side at 7.30 p.m. Team: Richard Hayes, Paul Lennon, Jimmy

Maher, Kenny Houlihan, Michael Galvin, Seamus Veale, Michael Hassett, Oscar de Paor, Michael Walsh, Emmett Doherty, Ciaran Keating, Willie Brazil, Dale Power, Colin Dee, Fintan Walsh. Subs: P.J. Houlihan, Bobby Power, Conor Walsh, DEISE DRAW JUNE 2016 Congratulations to three winners in The Deise draw for June – €1,000 went to Mark Lonergan c/o K. Lonergan; €200 each M/M Mulhearne, Ashgrove and Michael Walsh, Piercetown. Tickets can still be purchased for the remaining draws. Next Deise Draw to be held in Ballymacarbry Community Centre on Friday, July 29th. MUNSTER FINAL TICKETS Ticket orders are now being placed for the Munster Final so anyone hoping to travel please get you order into Jason before the weekend. JUNIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Our Junior hurlers are due to play Abbeyside in their next championship game. This will be the lads second game after winning their opener against Shamrocks a number of weeks ago. This game is to go ahead in Fraher Field on Friday, 8th July with a 7 pm throw-in. MINOR FOOTBALL Our Minor Footballers are due to play Cois Bhride in their County Final on next Wednesday evening, 6th July with a 7.30 p.m. throw-in. When we played each other in the league section of the championship it ended in a 3-9 a piece draw. So let’s hope next week’s game is as exciting and the lads come out on top. UNDER 16 HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Our Under 16 hurlers played their first championship game last Sunday morning at home in Leamybrien against Ardmore. This was a very high scoring exciting game with the lads losing out after a great performace on a scoreline of 215 to 4-12. Team: James Power, Patrick Power, Rian Hogan, Seamus Fitzgerald, Paddy Hayes, William Walsh, Aidan Behan, Anthony Lonergan, Michael Lawlor, Eoin Power, Luke Ryan, Oisin Walsh, Padraigh Fitzgerald, Darragh Walsh.

Lismore (Kindly Sponsored by EAMONN'S PLACE) LISMORE GAA WEEKLY LOTTO Our Lotto draw was held in the Community Centre on Tuesday evening last June 21st at 7.30 p.m. For a Jackpot of €20,000. Numbers drawn for this jackpot were as follows: 6, 13, 14, 30. No winner. Consolation prizes of €20s went to Norma Tobin, Tina & Yvonne Power, Frank Morgan & Tina O'Flaherty. Next week's draw for a JACKPOT of €20,000. Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5. SYMPATHY Lismore GAA Club extends its sympathy to the family and relatives of Mick Landers, Ballysaggart, Lismore who died recently. May he rest in peace.

Melleray Glen Rovers WEEKLY LOTTO Week ending Sunday, 26th July, numbers drawn on the night were as follows: 12, 17, 18 & 27. There was no winner of the €2,800 jackpot. Consolation prizes went to Tom Duggan, Martin Keohane and Jonathan Hayes. Next week's draw for prizemoney of €2,850.00 will take place in the Cats Bar, Melleray, on Sunday night, 3rd July, at 9.00 p.m. Many thanks to all those who

continue to support our weekly lotto, much appreciated. UPCOMING FIXTURES In Hurling, Melleray Glenrovers take on Ring in Bushy Park on Saturday, 9th July, at 7.30 p.m. In Football, we take on Geraldines in Melleray on Sunday, 3rd July, at 12.00 noon. Your support for the lads would be greatly appreciated. CLOTHES COLLECTION Again many thanks to all those who continue to support our regular Clothes Collections at Melleray Glenrovers G.A.A. Club. These are very important fundraisers for the club and greatly contribute to the various expenses that go with running on a club on a weekly basis. Your support as always is greatly appreciated. DATE FOR YOUR DIARY Our Annual Field Day will take place in Melleray on Sunday, 17th July. Like previous years, we hope to have a large crowd in attendance with plenty of activities and events happening throughout the day for young and old, making it once again a great family day out. We will advertise a programme of events nearer the time and will have plenty of reminders along the way! MELLERAY GLENROVERS OFFICIAL CLUB GEAR We are in the process of ordering official gear for the club in the form of Polo Shirts/tee shirts and 1/4 front zip up Tops for both Juveniles and Adults. It is hoping that we will be confirming in the next week or two with suppliers on prices and will have delivery of stock fairly soon afterwards. Anyone with queries for same or would like to place orders can contact Sharon Power on 086/4039270 or Pa Lyons on 086/8214284 for details. There will be a sizing evening on Thursday, 30th June, in St. Mary’s Hall, Melleray, for anyone wishing to purchase club gear, between 8.00 and 9.00 o’clock. All welcome to attend.

Newtown/ Ballydurn MUNSTER HURLING TICKETS If anyone would like to order tickets for the Munster hurling final from the club please contact Toni Galvin on 0876737724. Last orders on Wednesday thank you. COME DINE WITH ME All from the club would like to thank everyone for there effort and support with the Come Dine With Me on Saturday, 18th June. A special thank you to Phelan’s Centra, Kilmacthomas, Tom Halloran’s Butchers and Mick Harney also for there sponsorship. A great night was had by all.

Naomh Cartaigh Juveniles (LISMORE/BALLYSAGGART JUVENILE GAA NOTES) U-8S Our U-8s played in the play and stay blitz at home last Monday night and played great hurling. U-11s Naomh Chartaigh U-11s played Dungarvan away in the final game of the Town & Country League last Monday evening and finished the game with a fine win. U-12s Our U-12s had a match against Kilara in Kilworth last Saturday and also played really well and came away with a win.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 July, 2016

Tulach an Iarainn SPONSORED BY McGRATH’S PHARMACY JUNIOR FOOTBALL Tallow 3-6; Old Parish 1-14. Old Parish were our guests at Pairc Eamonn De Paor last Friday night in the junior football championship and they were well satisfied with their visit as they emerged two point winners in a patchy contest. Graham Guiry opened the scoring for an Seana Phobail and in truth we were chasing the game after that. The most remarkable thing about this sedate championship clash was the performance of Mark O’Brien who scored 3-2 from play – a toure de force. He’s a humble lad and no doubt will take this in his stride. Don’t rule out a call up to the Waterford senior football panel. No end to this lad’s talent. Old Parish were that bit more cohesive and their ability to pick off points proved decisive when Tallow drew level with five minutes remaining. Both teams were missing players (some of them wandering around France) but Old Parish deserved the points, just. We were rusty and this was evident at times in our distribution and and wayward kicking We had a number of good individual performances however. Alan Curley was competitive and on balance more than held his own. Bob McCarthy is a natural defender and didn’t put a foot wrong. Jordan Henley is a breath of fresh air with his direct running. He’s attack minded but just needs to refine the final ball. I’ve already paid homage to Mark O’Brien. His midfield partner Mikey Curley is very talented. He has vision and uses the ball intelligently. Tommy Daly has plenty of footballing ability. In this game of football you need a ball carrier; he’s well able to do it. Every game I see him in (hurling or football) Mickey Tobin is improving. The lad trains, has the right attitude. Veteran of the team, Stuart Barry, showed well for every ball and Sean Gleeson picked off a couple of points. Tallow: Davey Tobin, Alan Curley, Bob McCarthy, Jack Tobin, Kevin Henley, Jordan Henley, Eric Hickey, Mark O’Brien (3-2), Mikey Curley (0-1), Ryan Grey (0-1), Sean Gleeson (02), Martin Murphy, Tommy Daly, Stuart Barry, Mikey Tobin, Brian Henley, Terence McSweeney. Our next game is against Ballinacourty at the weekend. Players will be notified by text of date. JUNIOR HURLING Tallow play Ballyduff in Lismore on Friday, 8th July at 7.30 p.m. in the Junior Hurling Championship. COMMITTEE MEETING Our monthly meeting takes place at 9.00 p.m. this Thursday night in the clubhouse. DEISE DRAW Congratulations to Gerty Murphy who had a win in this month’s Deise Draw.

Shamrocks CLUB LOTTO Last week's winning lotto numbers were 12, 17, 24, and 25, and there was no winner. €20 winners were Tomás Roche, Alan O'Callaghan, Tracey Murphy, Maura Smith, and Liam O'Brien. Next week's jackpot will be €15,450. JFC: SHAMROCKS 0-13; BALLINACOURTY 2-6. With 7 or 8 first choice players unavailable due to work, exam, injury, and intercounty reasons, there was every reason to fear the worst when Ballinacourty goaled midway into the second half to extend their lead to two goals last Sunday in Ardmore. Some errant shooting especially in the first half when we were generally on top looked likely to cost us dear. The scoreline at half-time was 0-4 to 1-1, and it summed up the game, full of effort, but lacking in quality. Ballinacourty started the second half much better, and this game would have fizzled out except for an excellent comeback. Shamrocks kept plugging away and despite being two goals down, we took over the last ten minutes, and just got over the line. Padraig Ahearne was our leading scorer from frees and play, and Edward Hynes also contributed some fine scores. But I must give great credit to some of the more mature players who lined out last Sunday, men like Sean Murphy, Eoin Murphy, Ciaran O'Keeffe, John O'Donovan, Tim Lenehan, Alan Kelly, Liam Dalton, and especially Paidi Tobin who has had more than his share of health problems over the last couple of years. It was great to see you back Paidi! These men are leaders, they played to the final whistle, and they got their reward. Panel; Ciarán O'Keeffe, Martin Delaney, Brian Harnedy, Kelvyn O'Farrell, Adam Crawford (0-1), Cathal Herlihy, Edward Hynes (0-4), Padraig Ahearne (0-7), Eoin Murphy (0-2), John O'Donovan, Padraig Tobin, Liam Dalton, Tim Lenehan, Alan Kelly, Mike O'Neill, Edward O'Neill, John A. Kelly. We are scheduled to play Old Parish this Friday evening at 7.30 in Clashmore. JFC V OLD PARISH Just to confirm, we play Old Parish this Friday at 7.30 in Clashmore. U-13 HURLING SKILLS Well done to Mark Dalton who won the U-13

Western Hurling skills last week, and has qualified for the county final which is on this Thursday in St. Mollerans. Tom Dalton also qualified, so we wish them both the best of luck. KNOCKANORE FETE & FESTIVAL Some of the attractions in this year's festival in Knockanore are a 4 mile Road Race /Fun Run/Walk on Friday, followed by a card drive in the Shamrock Inn. Saturday there's a soccer tournament in the J. F. Kennedy Park, followed by a Monster Quiz in the Shamrock Inn at 9 p.m. Then on Sunday there will be a whole list of activities in the Field with the Annual Fete and Vintage Fair. Something for all the family, so do come along and enjoy the day.

Stradbally SEÁN AHEARNE KELLOGG’S G.A.A. CÚL CAMP The Camp begins on Monday, July 4th and finishes on Friday, July 8th. The camp is open to boys and girls from six years of age to thirteen years of age. The camp begins at 10.00 a.m. And finishes at 2.30 p.m. daily. It will promote all Gaelic Games including Football, Hurling, Handball and Rounders. The cost is €55 for the first child, €45 second child and €40 third and fourth child. If you want any information please log on to www.kelloggsgaaculcamps.gaa.ie or contact club co-ordinator Tomás Walsh. Online registration closes on Friday, June 26th. PRESCHOOL CAMP Our preschool camp continues this year; it’s for children aged four and five. You can only register on Monday, July 4th for this camp. The cost of the camp is €40 and it takes place from 10 am to 12 noon daily. Each child will receive their Cúl camp kit and bag. CÚL CAMP REGISTRATION You can register on the morning of July 4th from 9.30 am onwards. Please remember to bring your own gum shield. Also bring along your hurley and helmet if you have them. Hurleys and helmets will be provided.There will be a shop but children should also bring a packed lunch. If all clothing and hurling and football gear could be labelled that would be great. JUNIOR FOOTBALL Our Junior Footballers played Kilrossanty last Friday evening but were beaten by just 1 point, hard luck to all concerned. Sincere sympathy to all the Hearne family on the death of Ann Beresford (nee Hearne) whose sad death occurred last Wednesday. May she rest in peace. 50/50 DRAW 50/50 draw on this Sunday night. Last draw, Robert Ahearne won €300. We would ask everyone to support this draw, pitch development is in everyone’s interests. A big thank you to everyone who supports this every two weeks.

Sean Phobal JUNIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPONSHIP An Sean Phobal 1-14; Tallow 3-6. Bhí maith agus olc sa chluiche seo ach bua a bhí ann ag deireadh an lae. Bhí an chroí go láidir ionainn agus scór deas ar an gclár ina raibh seachtar imreóirí páirteach. Tá seans againn anois an chuid lag den taispeántas a dheisiú don chéad cluiche eile. There was good and bad in equal measure in this display. The usual spirit and unity in the team was evident. Our ability to hold possession and work the ball out of defence was admirable (even Dunphy and Giles would be impressed!). The score of 1-14 (seven different scorers) would win you most games and having relinquished a good lead, the final two scores showed great determination to drive on and win it. The bad in our display were the three goals conceded when Tallow seemed to walk it in from a long way out. If 1-14 would win most games then it has to be balanced against the fact that conceding three goals will lose most games. A worry also is the fact that many of the influential players of the first half seemed to have far less influemce as the game wore on. If it was fitness then the field is the place to sort that out. An Foireann: A. Ó Riordáin, L. Ó Raghlaigh, R.Turraoin (0-1), T. Ó Gealbháin, S. Ó Conbhaidhe, A. Breathnach, S. De Paor, S. Ó Flaitheabháin, P. Ó hÉalaithe, D. Ó Cuirrín (0-5), G. Ó Gadhra (0-1), R. Stilwell (0-1), B. Frinnseach (1-4), P. Ó Conbhaidhe, S. De Paor (0-2). Fir ionaid: N. Ó Condúin, A. Mac Gearailt. NEXT UP We travel to Ardmore on Friday evening next to take on Shamrocks in the next round. Let us hope that we can continue on our winning way and show further imrovement in the areas required. SUPPORTERS Where are all our supporters gone? Remember the fun and excitement of 2014 when we went all the way to the county final? Remember our fantastic support against Modeligo, Colligan (twice) and two days also against Kill? The players appreciated the support and responded to the encouragement. If you are one of those missing supporters please come

County Finals Portlairge Allianz Cumann na mBunscol 2016. Killian O'Reilly, Chairperson Cumann na mBunscol, Portlairge presents the County Roinn B Hurling Shield to Scoil Naomh Gobnait's Captain, Tom Dukes. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

back- the fun and excitement is still there. You could make the difference. Bígí linn arís sa Ard Mhór ar an Aoine agus tabhar spreagadh agus gríosadh do na 'Shocks' arís.

Rathgormack U-13 EASTERN FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Well done to our U-13 footballers who put in a great performance last Sunday night In Kill in the Div. 2 county final against Brickey Rangers. Unfortunately, we were to heartbreakingly lose out to a late injury time pointed free to the opposition. This was a very entertaining game with end to end football throughout with some fabulous scores from both teams. Brickey Rangers took control of the match early on and for us before half time kept us in touch, leaving us four points behind at the break, 3-2 to 1-4. Another early goal at the start of the second half for the Brickeys from their lethal full forward put them comfortably in the driving seat and with a little over ten minutes left we were a total of 10 points behind. We staged the most remarkable comeback and with goals from Reece O’Mahoney and a fabulous strike from Scott Mackey we took the lead with a few minutes to go. Brickeys responded with their full forward busting his way through our defence and blasting an unstoppable shot to the net. But two Glenn Power frees for us left it all square entering injury time. No one would have begrudged both teams extra time to try to decide the contest but a free to the Brickeys which was very well converted gave them the lead for the last time as we lost out on a scoreline of Rathgormack 5-8, Brickey Rangers 7-3. The club would like to commend both teams on an excellent game. We can be very proud of our boys as they did everything in their power to try to win but just came up a little short. Hopefully, it will stand to them in the years to come and they will learn from it and improve accordingly. Congratulations to Brickey Rangers on a deserved victory. The club would like to thank team coaches Jamie Kirwan and Jason Curry for the great work they did with the lads this year. Well done again to our boys and we would like to wish the boys, the majority who play with Clonea the best of luck in the up-coming U-13 and U-14 hurling championships and the Feile competition that goes ahead locally next weekend. If they show the same spirit as last Sunday night they won’t go too far wrong. Team. Adam Murray, Tommy Power, Paidi Fahey, Thoams Daly, Barry Power, Gerard Hahessy, Peter Walsh, Scott Mackey, William Sullivan, Glen Power, Francis Roche, Reece O’Mahoney, James Cotter, Chris Comerford, John Walsh, Conor Power, Jamie Skehan. RATHGORMACK GAA FOOTBALL TEEN SUMMER CAMP 2016 Rathgormack Gaelic Football Club are running a teenage Gaelic Football Summer Camp over 3 days, Wed. 29th June - Fri. 1st July, from 10 AM- 2:30 PM, for 13-16 year old boys & girls. Camp to include advanced coaching of team play etc., physical & psychological preparation,

skills development, nutrition for sports participation, recovery techniques & Camp mini-league. Coolfit camp training top for all participants. Confirmed guests & coaches Fergal O’Brien, Waterford Senior Hurlers 2016 physical trainer Richard Kennedy, Freakfitness.ie, Strength & Conditioning Specialist & personal trainer Charlie McKeever, Tipperary All Ireland Minor Football winning manager 2011 & current manager of Munster Senior Football champions, Clonmel Commercials. Wellness & Mental Health talk by special guest. Coaching sessions with current mens & ladies senior football inter county stars - names of guests to be confirmed in coming week. Camp coordinator Kenny Hassett, DKAM Sports. Cost €45. Pre-booking essential. Book early as places limited & booking has been strong since camp announced. Contact Kenny 087-9140767, hassettk@yahoo.com to secure your place & avoid disappointment. MEMBERSHIP Membership is now due for the 2016 season payable to Paul Drohan or any member of the committee: €60 – Adult, €30 – Under 21, €30 – Non playing member, €10 - Juvenile.

Nire/ Fourmilewater PHELAN CUP Hard luck to our Senior footballers who lost out to 2-14 to 0-8 against Clashmore in the Phelan Cup last Saturday. MINOR FOOTBALL Best of luck to our minor footballers who take on Gaultier next Sunday at noon in the Milfield. SARGENT CUP Best of luck to our Senior Hurlers who take on Ballyduff Upper in Ballyduff tomorrow evening June 30th. Throw in 7.30 p.m. SEAMUS POWER RIP We would like to express our deepest sympathy to the family and our friends in Mount Sion GAA Club on the death of of the great Seamus Power. Waterford and the entire GAA family has lost one of our greatest ever players. RIP ANNUAL GILLIAN MOORE TOURNAMENT Ballymacarbry Ladies Football Club’s annual Gillian Moore Memorial Match will take place on Friday, 1st July at 7.30 p.m. in the Mill Field versus Division 4 league champions Limerick. Our U-8's and U-10's will play games at 6.30 p.m. before the Senior Game. This will be a great evening of football to honour the memory of Gillian so please try you very best to come and attend for what promises to be a great occasion! FOURMILEWATER 45 CARD RESULTS 45 card Game: Joint Winners: Kathleen Coleman & Eddie Byrns; Michael Creed & Patsy Halloran; Joe Loughnane & Mickey Nugent. Lucky Tables: Eileen Kelly & Alice Ryan; Christy

Skeahan & Martin Moore; FOURMILEWATER WEEKLY LOTTO RESULT No winner. Five by €30 winners: Seamie Wall, Rodger McCarthy, Patricia Whyte, Mary Guiry, Claire Walsh. Next week’s jackpot €750. Numbers drawn 3, 4, 11. NIRE WEEKLY LOTTO Numbers drawn 1, 5, 17. One Winner: Andrew Ryan, Clonanav Jackpot €1,400. Next week’s Jackpot €500. NEW WEBPAGE Delighted to announce that at last the Nire/Fourmilewater webpage is up and running. You can access the page at http://www.nirefourmilewater.gaa.ie The webpage is in its infancy and over the coming days and weeks we will be updating it. Please be patient but at least we are on the World Wide Web!. Spread the word. NIRE/FOURMILEWATER JUVENILE NOTES U-13 Hurling: Well done to our U-13 hurlers who made the long journey to Ballyduff Upper and had a fine win. Special mention to Padraic Byrne and Gerald Long who made their debuts for the U-13 team last Monday night week. U-10 Hurling: Our U10's came upjust short in a great battle tonight in the final of the Clerihan tournament. They a tough battle with Rosegreen and with only two mins to go we were level, but Rosegreen stuck 2 late goals and ran out winners. Thanks again to each and every player and to all the supporters tonight. This will only make us stronger. Thanks Dale: It's fair to say we had many helpers and volunteers over the Feile weekend and in the weeks leading up to it which helped make the tournament such a success. In those circumstances it is hard to single out any one individual but Dale Long our Juvenile Secretary deserves particular credit. From the Monday leading up to Feile and all through the weekend he was on hand to make sure Fourmilewater got everything in order both on the field on off it. Hurling Skills Training: Our Hurling skills continue every Sunday morning at noon. All juvenile age groups are welcome. Replica Jerseys: Anybody interested in buying a Nire replica jersey, they are available now from Declan Spelman (087) 763 7616 Reminder: We would ask all parents to respond to texts received from club mentors when asked if your child will or will not be attending games training etc. Training – U-13: Our U-13 Train every Wednesday at 7.00 p.m. in the Milfield €1. U-11/12: Our U-11/12 training continues every Monday in the Millfield between 6.00 p.m. - 7.00 p.m. €1. Our U-9/10 training continues every Thursday between 5.00 p.m. and 6.00 p.m. in the Millfield. Club Notes: If you would like anything included in the Club notes, Facebook or Twitter updates, please contact Muiris Walsh at 0868159136 or at baronpark20@gmail.com Respect: Respect your teammates, Respect your opponents, Respect your coaches, Respect officials and Respect the games. Ar agaidh an Uidhir agus An Caislean Cuanach.

Kilrossanty Kilrossanty Brickeys Brickeys Ladies Football U14’S CROWNED CO. CHAMPIONS 2016 Kilrossanty Brickeys 5-5; St. Oliver’s 1-1. On Saturday morning last, June 25th, our girls took the short trip to Fraher Field to take on St. Oliver’s in the “C” U-14 County final. Their place in the final followed a very good championship campaign, topping their group with victories over Abbeyside, Tramore, St. Oliver’s and Dungarvan. A convincing victory over Abbeyside in the semifinal set them up for a final against St. Oliver’s who had scored a good victory over Dungarvan in the other semi-final pairing. We often hear the phrase, hitting the ground running, and that’s exactly what our girls did. From the throw in, our midfield pairing of Áine O’Neill and Emily Murphy dominated, giving a good supply of ball to our forwards. We got on a lot of good ball but found it difficult to break down the St. Oliver’s defence to get into good scoring positions. As the game progressed this changed. Áine O’Neill was first on the score sheet kicking a great point and this was quickly followed by a Beth Gardiner goal. At this point, the half forward line of Emma Power, Ellen Kirwan and Beth Gardiner were well on top, creating good scoring opportunities. Ellen opened the scoring spree – she won a good ball on the 40, took on her marker and crashed a left footer to the back of the net. Shortly afterwards Beth found the net for the second time getting on to the end of a long floating ball from Áine O’Neill and fisted into goal. St. Oliver’s did not give up and tried to work the ball down field but our backline stood strong and the half-back line of Helena Barry, Ava Healy and Aoibhín Walsh cut out a lot of ball while the full back line of Ciara Stratford, Ellen Maye and Aoibhe Kirwan were always in control and moved the ball intelligently out of defence throughout the game and dealing with any threats that came their way. Our forwards continued to win good ball. Our full forward line of Ailbhe, Amy and Alannah worked hard and won a lot of possession but were unlucky not to score and were unable to break through a strong St. Oliver’s fullback line. Emma Power was next on target, taking a good pass from Ellen, she side stepped her marker and finished to the net and followed this up with a point a few minutes later. Ellen then added another point before St Oliver’s broke down field to get their first score of the game on 25 minutes, a well taken goal. From the kick out, the girls worked the ball up field and Beth scored her 3rd goal of the day – hat trick! Ellen added her 2nd point before half-time to leave the score 5-4 to 1-0. The second half kicked off in similar fashion with the girls dominating and gaining a lot of possession but not showing this on the scoreboard. The girls knew victory was in sight but could not sit back – they continued to work tirelessly throughout although scores were hard to come by. We had numerous attempts on goal either dropping short into the goalies hands or off target. Our only score of the half came from the hardworking midfielder Áine O’Neill. At this point we had introduced three substitutes, Zara Stratford, Abby Ryan and Keely Cunningham who all contributed as the game went on. St. Oliver’s managed just one point in the second half and this emphasises the dominance of our backline. We also introduced Aoife Curran and Clara Jane Organ for the remaining 10 mins and they instantly showed their hunger for the game. At the final whistle, the girls had delivered and were victorious on a score line of 5-5 to 1-1. This was an impressive team performance and well deserved victory, not just for the performance in the final but for the commitment and work rate throughout the championship. In goal Aoife Barry has had a fine campaign including an important penalty save in our first game. The full back line of Ciara Stratford, Ellen Maye and Aoibhe Kirwan stood tall throughout the game and together with a strong halfback line of Helena Barry, Ava Healy and Aoibhin Walsh, played the ball intelligently out of defence all day. At centre field, Áine O’Neill and Emily Murphy were dominant with both girls covering every blade of grass on the field and Áine rowing in with two points for good measure. The half forward line of Emma Power, Ellen Kirwan and Beth Gardiner proved a winning formula shooting 5-3 between them. The inside line of Ailbhe Shanley, Amy Kirwan and Alanah Szajda worked tirelessly and made life difficult for the full back line and all our substitutes contributed to this victory not only on the day but all throughout the campaign. Let’s not forget the two girls who missed the final due to holidays, Nadia Power and Lia Cunningham, both played a big part in getting the team to the final. Team and scorers: Aoife Barry, Aoibhe Kirwan, Ellen Maye, Ciara Stratford, Helena Barry, Ava Healy, Aoibhin Walsh, Áine O’Neill (0-2), Emily Murphy, Beth Gardiner (3-0), Ellen Kirwan (1-2), Emma Power (1-1), Alanah Szajda, Amy Kirwan, Ailbhe Shanley. Subs: Zara Stratford, Abby Ryan, Keely Cunningham, Clara Jane Organ, Aoife Curran, Lia Cunningham and Nadia Power. Amid great scenes of excitement, Co.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 July, 2016

Chairman Nicky Sheehan congratulated the winning team and presented the trophy to joint captains Ellen Kirwan and Amy Kirwan – both girls thanked the opposition for a great game; they thanked team mentors, parents and supporters and especially their team mates for contributing to the success.

Cumann Camógaíochta na Rinne CRAOBH AN CHONTAE D’imir foireann camógaíochta na Rinne an Chraobh fé 14C ar an 11ú Meitheamh i gcoinne Dún na Mainistreach i bPáirc Uí Fhreachair. Bhí na cailíní ag teacht isteach sa chluiche seo le gach cluiche buaite acu ó na babhtaí agus dhá ceann acu seo i gcoinne Dún na Mainistreach. Thosnaigh An Rinn go láidir le Bríannagh agus Róise ag fáilt an lámh in uachtar go luath i lár na páirce. Bhí an chéad scór ag An Rinn trí poc saor ó Bhríannngh. Chuaigh Dún na Mainistreach ar an ionsaí ansin agus fuaireadar cúl dóibh féin ach sé seo an t-aon scór a bhfuaireadar. Cé go raibh cúl báire agus cúlaithe Dún na Mainistreach ag déanamh a ndícheall chun an liathróid a choiméad amach, shocraigh An Rinn isteach sa chluiche ansin agus chuadar chun chinn le cúl ó Róise. Bhí na cúlaithe againn féin ag déanamh sáriarracht chun Dún na Mainistreach a choiméad ciúin le Caoimhe, Treasa agus Róisín ag stopadh gach rud a bhí ag teacht ina treo. Le Aoibh agus Onelia ag obair go dian sa líne leath tosaigh, bhí carn soláthar liathróide ag an líne lán chúl agus scóranna eile ag teacht ó Rachel (1-0), Katie (20), Ríonach (1-0), Róise (1-1) agus ’45 iontach ó Bríannagh chun an scór ag deireadh an chéad leath a fhágaint - An Rinn 5-4; Dún na Mainistreach 1-0. Lean An Rinn sa dara leath ag cur brú ar Dhún na Mainistreach le scóranna ag teacht ó Ella (1-0) agus Róise(1-0), Katie (1-0) agus Bríannagh (0-4). Fuair Dún na Mainistreach seans ar scór ach bhí an líne lán chúl de Niamh, Ádhmhín agus Seoda agus Meadhbh a tháinig isteach do Niamh, réidh dóibh agus leis ár gcúl báire sa dara leath, Lilly, ghlanadar amach pé liathróid a bhí ag teacht isteach. Léirigh na himreoirí óga, Sadhbh, Ríona agus Keira spiorad iontach chomh maith nuair a thángadar isteach sa dara leath. Tar éis taispeántas iontach de imirt foirne agus scileanna iománaíochta agus an scór deireanach ag teacht ó Róise le chúilín álainn eile, shéid an réiteoir an fheadóg leis an scór ag críochnú - An Rinn 8-8; Dún na Mainistreach 1-0. Ghlac captaen na foirne Bríannagh Nic Craith an chorn ó John Flood ó Bhord an Chontae. Ghabh sí buíochas leis an lucht leanúna, na traenálaí, an réiteoir agus Dún na Mainistreach do chluiche iontach. The girls played their U-14C county final on the 11th June against Abbeyside in Fraher Field. An Rinn started well with Bríannagh and Róise getting the upper-hand early on in the game in midfield. An Rinn secured the first score from a pointed free from Bríannagh. Abbeyside then went on the attack and managed a goal, which was to be their only score of the game. Despite Abbeyside’s goalie and full back line doing their best to keep them at bay, An Rinn settled themselves into the game and soon went ahead with a goal from Róise. After that there was no looking back. Our own half back line were playing a blinder with Caoimhe, Treasa and Róisín stopping anything from getting past them. With Onelia and Aoibh working tirelessly in the half-forward line our full forward line were enjoying plenty supply with further scores coming from Rachel (1-0), Katie (2-0), Ríonach (1-0), Róise (1-1) and a superb ’45 from Bríannagh to leave the half-time score An Rinn 5-3 to 1-0. An Rinn continued where they left off in the second half by putting pressure on Abbeyside with further scores coming from Ella (1-0) and Róise (1-0), Katie (1-0) and Bríanngh (0-4). Abbeyside did advance and have an opportunity to score but our goalkeeper in the second half Lilly and our full back line of Niamh, Ádhmhín and Seoda and Meadhbh who replaced Naimh in the second half, were ready and cleared everything from their lines. We introduced our younger players, Sadhbh, Ríona and Keira into the game in the second half and they too showed great determination. Having shown some great display of team work, and hurling skills, Róise finished the game with another lovely point. The referee blew the whistle leaving the final score An Rinn 8-8; Abbeyside 1-0. Our captain Bríannagh Nic Craith accepted the trophy on behalf of the team from John Flood from the County Board. She thanked the supporters, the trainers, the referee and Abbeyside for a good game. FÉILE 2016 Ba mhaith le Cumann Camógaíochta na Rinne míle buíochas a ghabháilt le gach duine a chabhraigh linn & a dhein sár obair chun Féile na

The Kilrossanty Brickeys u-14 team celebrating after their victory over St. Oliver’s in the County Final. nGael a chuir i bhfeidhm sa cheantair. D'imir An Rinn i Roinn a 3 tráthnóna Dé hAoine i gcoinne Maigh Nuaid & Rodaithe na Brice. Dhein na cailíní a dícheall ach faraoir bhí an dá fhoireann ró láidir dúinn. Tar éis na cluichí chuir An Rinn fáilte roimh ár gcuairteoirí An Míseal C.C. as Contae Ceatharlach & bronnadh Criostal na Rinne mar bhronntanas ar an mbainisteoir Anita Donaghue as Míseal. Maidin Dé Sathairn d'imir An Rinn i gcoinne Míseal & bhí ard cluiche againn. D’éirigh le Míseal leanúint ar aghaidh agus an chraobh a imirt ar an Domhnach & d'imir An Rinn i gcoinne Port Chladach sa Sciath. Ba é seo an cluiche deireanach a bhíagainn i bhféile agus sár iarracht déanta ag cailíní na Rinne. Maith sibh cailíní. Bhí ard oíche againn i Halla Phobail na Rinne le BBQ agus tráth na gceist. In ár dteannta, bhí Míseal, CLG Luke O Tooles as Cill Mhantáin, CLG An Ghaeltacht (A bhuaigh Féile na nGael Roinn 6 comhgháirdeachas libh buachaillí) & CC Na Rinne. Bhí ard oíche ag gach duine. Ba mhaith linn ár mbuíochas a ghabháil le Mary Rafferty & Hulaí a sheinn ceol álainn dúinn ar an oíche. Tá cairde nua ag na cailíní anois le cailíní Míseal agus tá súil againn go leanfaidh an cairdeas amach anseo. Ba mhaith linn ár mbuíochas a ghabháil le gach duine a chabhraigh ag an deireadh seachtaine. Buíochas leis na tuismitheoirí a thóg na cailíní, na traenálaithe agus tiománaí an bhus; leis na daoine a dhein ceapairí agus na daoine a cabhraigh sa siopa tuc & na mná tae, Buíochas chomh maith le Nioclás Mac Craith a dh’oibrigh go dian agus a dhein sár obair le linn an deireadh seachtaine mar oifigeach na Féile. Míle buíochas le gach duine a chabhraigh linn sa pháirc le linn na cluichí & míle buíochas le Declan Metcalfe a chabhraigh linn an bunting a chur in airde & go raibh míle maith agaibh dos na hurraitheoirí ar fad a chabhraigh linn roimh ré le costaisí agus chun na cailíní a ghléasadh. An Rinn C.C. Would like to thank everybody who made our féile weekend such a resounding success. After many months of preparation Féile 2016 was finally upon us. Our girls were playing in Division 3. On Friday evening we played Maynooth and The Brickeys. Both teams proved to be a little too strong for us on the day but An Rinn girls put up a hard battle till the end. After the games on Friday we had the Official welcome of our visiting team Myshall C.C. from County Carlow. We presented Anita Donaghue, Myshalls trainer with a gift from our club kindly commissioned from Eamonn Terry of Criostal na Rinne, Míle Buíochas Eamonn. On Saturday morning An Rinn girls played Myshall, who went on to contest the cup final on Sunday in Walsh Park. An Rinn played and fought hard again but alas it wasn't to be. We went on to play Portlaw/Roanmore in the shield quarter final in Portlaw that afternoon. This was the end of our Féile journey after a very spirited effort by the An Rinn girls. Maith Sibh Cailíní. Saturday evening proved to be entertaining with a BBQ and Table quiz in Halla Pobail na Rinne. There were four teams involved, An Rinn C.C., Myshall C.C., CLG An Ghaeltacht (Who went on to win the cup on Sunday morning Comhgháirdeachas libh) and CLG Luke O’Tooles from Wicklow. Great craic was had by all. Míle buíochas to Mary Rafferty and the Hulaí group for providing such lovely music for us to enjoy. An Rinn girls forged great friendships with the Myshall girls and continued on to support them in the cup final in Walsh Park on Sunday morning. These friendships look set to continue through a positive féile experience. We would like to thank everyone who helped out over the weekend. The parents who hosted the visiting team, mentors and bus driver.

Kilrossanty-Brickeys Ladies Football Joint Captains Ellen Kirwan and Amy Kirwan receiving the trophy from Chairman of the Ladies County Board, Nicky Sheehan.

Everyone was very well looked after. A massive thank you to all who provided sandwiches and especially the tea ladies (you know who you are), tuck shop girls who all did trojan work organising and serving the refreshments. It really enhanced a very sociable weekend enjoyed by all. Míle buíochas to all who gave up their time to make the féile weekend an enjoyable, memorable and hugely successful one. A massive thank you to the trainer and mentors who put in such effort in the build up and over the weekend. Special thanks to Nioclás Mac Craith our Féile official who did a sterling job throughout the féile weekend, and not forgetting all the Umpires, parking stewards, groundsmen and linesmen/women, thank you one and all. Sincere thanks to Declan Metcalfe who kindly helped to make the Parish very colourful for the weekend. Míle buíochas to all the sponsors who helped fund the weekend which included the girls féile gear. An Rinn U-14 Féile Panel: Niamh Ní Laoire, Seoda Ní Raghallaigh, Treasa Ní Fhaoláin, Meadhbh Nic Gearailt, Lilly Anne Nic an Ghiolla, Ella Ní Réagáin, Katie Ahearne, Bríannagh Nic Craith, Róise Ní Mhuirí, Ríonach Breathnach, Rachel Flavin, Keira Salmon, Onelia Ní Fhaoláin, Aoibh Ní Mhurchadha, Ríona Ní Chadhain, Sadhbh Ní Dhuibhir, Caoimhe Ní Dhuibhir, Ádhmhín Ní Riordáin, Róisín Ní Chadhla.

Modeligo CLUB GEAR Anyone interested in placing an order for club gear can now do so by contacting Reg Fitzgerald on 0879215637. A full range of what's available can be seen on both Facebook and Twitter by searching for the Modeligo GAA Club pages. Please note that all orders and money must be handed in before Friday, July 1st, and unfortunately, No money means NO ORDER! CAMOGIE With the Exams now over, both the Minor and U-16 County Camogie Championships will get underway shortly. Training for these groups continues on Sunday mornings at 11.00 a.m. Meanwhile, the U-14's are due to play St. Anne's in their re-arranged County semi-final on Tuesday of this week so fingers crossed that the

girls can upset the odds and reverse the result of the game in the Féile competition recently between the sides. The U-12's have one game to play in their group against Lismore. This squad are playing very well and are showing some great potential. MUNSTER MINOR HURLING SEMI-FINAL Best of luck to the Waterford lads who face Limerick on Wednesday (29th) at Walsh Park, Waterford. Throw-in is timed for 7.30 p.m.

Tourin Tourin UPCOMING TRAINING AND MATCHES We may be only a few weeks out to championship so it is important to keep the great turnouts at training. We will play a challenge match in Castlemartyr, versus Castlemartyr on Thursday night at 7.30 pm. BEST OF LUCK Best of luck to Waterford Minors versus Limerick at Walsh Park Wednesday night. Well done to Mark McConnell on his work so far with them as fitness coach. CLOTHES COLLECTION Just a reminder of the upcoming Clothes Collection we are having at the Hall this weekend. So if you or anyone that you know has some unwanted clean clothes that you wish to get rid of, then please be sure to drop them down to the Hall on or before this Friday-July 1st, alternatively give them to a club member. Your help is as always greatly appreciated. CONDOLENCES All here at the Club send their condolences, thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of the late Patrick (Patie) Ahearne, Lismore. Patie won Junior title medals wearing the Tourin colours and he played with the Club in the 1950 Senior winning team. May he rest in peace.

Sliabh gCua/St. Marys Sliabh gCua LOTTO RESULTS Week ending 26th June. Numbers drawn were 3, 5 and €20. Winner Jackpot €1,000 - Mary Morrissey. New Jackpot €200. Promoter’s Prize €20 - Tom Gleeson. Next draw will take place in Dunne’s on Sunday, 3rd July, 2016. Best of luck to Waterford in the Munster Final.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 July, 2016

Abbeyside/ Abbeyside/ Ballinacourty JACK THE JOKER Our ever popular Jack the Joker fundraiser continues this Sunday night in Alice O’Connors where the jackpot is €6,400 as on Sunday night last Neil Moore was drawn out of the drum and chose card number 20, which when turned was not the Joker though he did win €50. Chris Morrissey and Kitty Morley won €25 each. As well as our group of ticket sellers tickets can be purchased from Convenience Store Ballinroad, Village Flowers, Spar, Mousies Takeaway, Minnies Bar, Abbeyside Post Office and Crotty’s Corner Bar. INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL On Saturday night last our Intermediate Football recorded a very good win, their fourth game of the Western Championship when they defeated Geraldines in Bushy Park thanks to a very good display of football. After suffering a big defeat in the first game of the championship the team have bounced back very well and a victory over Dungarvan this Friday night would guarantee that we qualify for the knock out stages of the championship. Team: R. RYAN, G. BREEN, M. LAVAN, D. HENLEY, N. DEE, J. ELSTEAD, J. RYAN, L. HURNEY, J. BERESFORD, E. ENRIGHT, M. GORMAN, A. O’CONNOR, E. KIELY, J. O’BRIEN, T. MURRAY. JUNIOR FOOTBALL We were defeated by Shamrocks in the Western Junior Football Championship on Sunday morning last in Ardmore. Whilst it was unfortunate to lose the match the team can be very proud of the performance that they gave on the day. This Saturday night they play Tallow at 7:30 in Cappoquin SENIOR HURLING LEAGUE We play Cappoquin this Saturday night at 7:30 in Abbeyside in the Sargent Cup. HOOLI LONG PUCK Following Waterford’s great win over Clare last Sunday the weekend of the Munster Final in July is sure to be full of excitement as hurling fans look forward to what will surely be a cracker of a game. Why not get into the spirit of the weekend by taking part in the first Hooli Long Puck in Dungarvan GAA Grounds on Saturday, July 9th, which is in aid of the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust. Held in remembrance of the late David Hoolihan it promises to be a great success with entry forms available in Alice O’Connors and entrance is €10 per person. That night there will be the prize giving ceremony and raffle with wonderful prizes held in Lawlors Hotel, which should help get everyone in the form for the Munster Final the following day. For further information contact Michael O’Halloran. BOOKING OF PITCHES As teams start back training over the next few weeks we remind all team managers that they must book the pitches/astro turf with Michael Donovan prior to training and also managers are asked to remember that the main pitch remains closed until further notice. CLUB BINGO Our club bingo will continue this Sunday night in the the CBS Hall with a jackpot of €1,850. JUVENILE NOTES Under 11: The U-11's were due to play their last Town & Country match against Fourmilewater on Friday 24th last at the Mill Field, but at the request of FMW this game will now ahead in Abbeyside on Sunday morning the 3rd at 11 a.m. We had a good run out with the U-12's last week and hope to do it a few more times this year. Training goes ahead this Friday 6-7 p.m. Under 14: Hurling for this age group continues at the pitch every Monday and Wednesday evenings in preparation for the championship. Flag-day: If you would be interested in helping out with our flag day this weekend please contact club committee member Damian Cliffe. This is a vital fundraising weekend for the club so all help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Best of luck: Best of luck goes to two clubmen who tonight (Wednesday) play for the Waterford minor hurling team in the Munster semi-final in Walsh Park against Limerick. The two representatives we have are Darragh McGrath and Neil Montgomery. We wish these two and their colleagues well and hopefully they can qualify for a Munster final. Under 10: Our under 10 football team play the last round of their football blitz in Ballinameela tonight (Wednesday) and play a hurling challenge on this Saturday morning against Ballybacon/Grange. Hopefully, the lads will do themselves justice in these matches as they have been training really hard of late. Under 16: We play the first round of our under 16 hurling championship at home to Passage at 12 o’clock on Sunday morning the 3rd July. Congratulations also to Michael Kiely on winning the county under 16 Poc Fada last week and now goes on to The Burren to represent his club and county in the Munster final this Saturday, 2nd July and all in the club wish Michael the very best of luck. Kelloggs Cul Camp: Our camp for the Kellogs Cúl Camp this year is from the 4th to the 8th July. This is always a great camp and we

always have big numbers attending. To book your place on this camp you can do so online on www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie Acedemy: Our academy training sessions will continue this Saturday morning for players between under 5 and under 10 at the club grounds between 10.30 and 11.30. Hurling on the Green - 2016: HOTG is back in 2016 & coming to a green near you very soon. The committee are currently finalising plans for this year’s HOTG, which will run in July and August. More details over the coming weeks.

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