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The scene of the three vehicle crash at Kiely’s Cross last Monday afternoon, where a woman in her 50s was tragically killed. [Gerry O’Mahony]

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At the Dungarvan Agricultural Show on Thursday last, were: Kilkenny hurler, Henry Shefflin with Joe Walsh, Kilrossanty, and children Oisin, Darragh, Aoibhín and Cathal and Spanish student Iker Lamas. See our special 8-page pull-out inside [Rory Wyley]

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GARDA efforts to tackle drug crimes in the Dungarvan District has seen a huge increase in the number of detections

for sale and supply. In the first six months of this year, Dungarvan Gardaí carried out 121 searches under the Misuse of Drugs Act, and as a result of those searches, 16 offences were detected for

sale and supply, contrary to Section 15 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, all of which are under investigation, with suspects expected to be brought before the courts in due course.

A WOMAN in her 50s was tragically killed in a three vehicle traffic collision which occurred at Kiely’s Cross, Ardmore, at approximately 5.30 p.m. last Monday, 28th July. Emergency services rushed to the scene and the N25 at Kiely’s Cross was closed in both directions and diversions were

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put in place. The woman was a backseat passenger in the vehicle. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The other two occupants of the vehicle were taken to hospital with injuries described as “not life threatening”. Continued on page 3

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WEATHER OUTLOOK DRY and bright on Wednesday with some sunshine. Highest temperatures of 18-21 degrees with a moderate westerly wind. OUTLOOK: Rather unsettled for the later part of this week; cloudy with outbreaks of rain during Thursday and Friday; rain mainly affecting the northwest and west this weekend. Temperatures close to or slightly below normal. WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Many areas staying dry overnight with a mix of cloud and clear spells, possibly some mist and fog locally with just light southwest breezes. West and northwest counties will however see some rain and drizzle from time to time, heaviest towards morning. Lowest temperatures 11 to 13 degrees Celsius. THURSDAY: Much of the midlands, south and east will begin largely dry with some sunny spells. However cloud and rain elsewhere will extend countrywide later in the afternoon and evening, with some heavy over Ulster and Leinster later. Rain in the west and southwest petering out. Feeling mild and humid with highest temperatures of 17 to 21 degrees Celsius in a moderate southwest wind, temperatures will widely hit 20 degrees Celsius, with best values over Leinster and the east of Munster. FRIDAY: Overall quite dull with scattered outbreaks of rain on and off through the day, some heavy pulses at times. Feeling cooler with highest temperatures 14 to 18 degrees Celsius, in a mostly light southwest breeze. SATURDAY: Rather cool on Saturday with outbreaks of rain across the northern half of the country, heavy over northern counties. Temperatures of 16 to 20 degrees, in a moderate westerly breeze. SUNDAY: Feeling a little milder in light south to southwest breezes; highest temperatures 17 to 20 degrees Celsius. Overall a lot of dry weather, but patchy rain, drizzle and mist will occur at times across Atlantic counties. Some sunny spells at times further east, but overall a lot of cloud across the country. Present indications suggest it will remain rather mixed or unsettled into next week.

NOW there’s even more reason to watch TG4’s various weather services as the Irish language channel has unveiled a totally new HD look for its TV and Web output and introduced a new batch of presenters to bring it all to life with style and wit. Among the main features launched for TG4’s weather are: • A HD makeover with a totally new design and visual style for all TG4 weather output, (TV set, maps, graphics and symbols etc). The new look ranges across all Web and TV broadcasts for weather-related output. It has been created and produced by the channel’s award-winning inhouse design and graphics team in conjunction with the external specialist provider Metra Weather. • The new approach also includes the posting on the Website of an initial list of Irish language weather terms and

phrases in each of the major dialects (www.tg4.ie/aimsir) as well as real-time weather pictures from a camera sited in Gaoth Dobhair in the Donegal Gaeltacht. This spectacular realtime weather ‘feed’ will supplement the existing TG4 provision from cameras located in the West Kerry and Connemara Gaeltachtaí. • The channel has also introduced three new presenters for its popular An Aimsir Láithreach TV broadcast weather bulletins. The new presenters, selected after public competition, are also representative of the rich variety of dialects of Irish. They include Irial Ó Ceallaigh (An Rinn in the Waterford Gaeltacht), Fiona Ní Fhlaithearta (Connemara Gaeltacht) and Caitlín Nic Aoidh (Donegal Gaeltacht). Pádhraic Ó Ciardha, Deputy CEO of TG4 welcomed the new developments: “It is sometimes

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THERE is strong speculation circulating on social networking site Facebook, that an anti-drugs march is to be staged in Dungarvan this coming Saturday, 2nd August. According to the speculation on Facebook, the march will begin at Crotty’s Corner, Abbeyside, at 7.00 p.m. While an invitation was extended to ‘all concerned parents’, to participate in the planned march, local Gardaí said that so far (as of Tuesday afternoon) they have not received any official notification of any demonstration or march to take place in Dungarvan this week-

end. Usually, Gardaí would be informed of such demonstrations taking place on the public roads so that safety measures in relation to traffic, can be taken. It is understood that the proposed march is being planned in response to the scourge of drugs, such as heroin, which has found its way into the town in recent years. Last week, the Tipperary town of Roscrea organised a public meeting in relation to the escalating drugs crisis there. Over 700 people attended that public meeting, which then marched to their local Garda Station.

claimed that Irish people (especially Irish speakers) must begin every conversation with remarks on the weather,” he said. “The Irish language certainly contains, across all the dialects, a rich vocabulary of terms for different kinds of weather. TG4’s mission is to present weather information in a way that is both visually attractive and accessible to all while demonstrating and celebrating that richness and diversity. We are sure that the new look will encourage people to engage with us on e-mail (eolas@tg4.ie ) and in the ongoing Twitter dialogue (@AimsirTG4).” IRIAL Ó CEALLAIGH Irial is a native Irish speaker from An Rinn, the Waterford Gaeltacht, Ireland’s smallest Gaeltacht region, renowned for its singing and traditional music. He is 26 years of age and has been working with TG4 since

October. He is a singer of traditional songs and sean nós and has a keen interest in hurling and football. Now playing with a local team, Cumann Mícheál Breathnach, in Galway, he had been playing both sports with Na Gaeil Óga, an Irish speaking team, in Dublin. Whilst in Dublin he worked in the International Policy Division of the Department of Justice during Ireland’s Presidency of the European Council and had been working for a short period with Citibank in the IFSC before beginning with TG4 and moving to Galway. Previous to that he finished a Masters in International Policy and Diplomacy with Spanish in UCC where he had previously been studying History and Politics. He is the son of sean nós singer Áine Uí Cheallaigh and fisherman Paddy Kelly.

Overgrowth problem at former Council offices THE grounds around the former Lismore Town Council offices is becoming overgrown - a problem which the Municipal Authority said would be addressed. At the July meeting of Dungarvan / Lismore Municipal District Council, Cllr. John Pratt raised the issue of the overgrowth on the grounds of the former Council offices in Lismore. He pointed out that there was

overgrowth at the wheelchair access point, and when it was raining, the surface can become slippy and dangerous due to falling leaves. Cllr. Pratt said since the caretaker had gone from the building, “the upkeep has lost its momentum”, Director of Services, Michael Quinn, said he would get the issue addressed as soon as possible.

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Rumours of Ardmore Pattern’s imminent demise greatly exaggerated By Christy Parker SPECULATION that the future or even the survival of Ardmore Pattern Festival might be a cause for serious concern appears to be premature and unfounded. This year’s manifestation of the immensely popular celebration was a much curtailed event, with activities confined to Thursday night’s St. Declan’s Walk, a Friday night concert by the Three Priests group, an excellent Synergy band session organised by a local bar and the traditional penalty shoot-out contest managed by the local soccer club on Sunday afternoon.

All were successful occasions but many visitors to the scenic village on Sunday last were unaware that, besides trying to beat a goalkeeper from 12 yards, the festival was over. Not that Ardmore with its wide beach, cliff top walk and friendly bars and restaurants did not offer plenty of recreation anyway. Rumours as to why the programme was short included one wildly fanciful notion from a disappointed parent that “the church had decided not to fund it any more because it was no longer religious enough!” The truth is far more mundane and logical. “Basically the organisers could

not commit in terms of numbers or of working hours,” says committee member John Kennedy. “For various personal reasons there were just three of us this time round and last January we decided it would be totally impractical to try to produce a similar level of festival as has been held for the previous six years. “It’s a huge undertaking.We felt it was better to do less and do it better than try to do too much and not get it right.” John dismisses further speculation that cutbacks in Waterford Leader Partnership funding contributed or caused the reduced fare. “We are of course very grateful for their contribution but 90%

of our funding is locally sourced through fundraising and so on, so cutbacks were not really an issue for us,” he says. “In some ways, the break as such may not have been a bad thing,” he adds. “It gives everyone a chance to regroup and take stock before the next festival.” The good news is that Pattern 2015 may well see a return to the high octave event of the past. “We are down to three committee members but we are working on recruiting another five or six before the end of the year,” John informs. All’s well with St. Declan in Ardmore then, one might say.

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Increase in detections of drug crimes FROM FRONT PAGE The substantive increase in the detection of sale and supply of drugs offences in the Dungarvan District is due to the continued effort of Gardaí exercising their powers in the combat of drugs crime in the area. According to Sergeant Mark Allen, Sergeant-inCharge at Dungarvan Garda Station, two extra Garda members were allo-

cated to the Detective Branch over the period to assist in the combat of drugs crime in Dungarvan District. Gardaí have also made use of a drug-sniffer dog, which has been used in searches in the District. “The situation in relation to drugs is ever evolving,” said Sgt. Allen, speaking to the Dungarvan Observer.

“People are arrested and brought before the courts in relation to Section 15 drugs offences, but then someone else steps in and fills that vacancy, so circumstances change in relation to tackling drugs crime. It is an ever-evolving scenario which we need to constantly act upon and we will continue in every way to combat the misuse of drugs,” he said.

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Fatality in three vehicle collision FROM FRONT PAGE Two occupants of the second vehicle were also taken to hospital and their injuries were described as “minor”. It is understood that the two occupants of a third vehicle involved in the collision were “uninjured”. The injured people were taken to Waterford and Clonmel Hospitals. The road was closed for a time to facilitate an examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators but

has since reopened. The 18-year-old driver of the third car was arrested at the scene and taken to Dungarvan Garda Station where he remains in custody. Gardaí have made an appeal for witnesses to come forward. Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to contact Dungarvan Garda Station on 058 48600, the Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

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‘Operation Safe Roads’ is extended by one week Wednesday, 30th July, to Wednesday, 6th August THE Garda August Bank Holiday road safety operation, titled ‘Operation Safe Roads’, will be extended this year, from Wednesday, 30th July to Wednesday, 6th August, incorporating the August Bank Holiday Weekend. The operation, which will be held throughout the Dungarvan District, will involve hi-visibility policing; patrols and checkpoints; speed intercepts; detection of offences such as holding a mobile phone while driving and non-wearing of seat belts. The operation will be led by the Garda Traffic Corps and the regular Garda units, to ensure compliance with road traffic legislation by sustained enforcement. Alongside that, there will also be Mandatory Alcohol Testing (MAT) checkpoints in continued operation throughout the district. “There will be a focus on the N25 and N72 with hi-visibility checkpoints,

while there will be patrols on other routes,” said Sergeant Mark Allen, Sergeant-in-Charge at Dungarvan Garda Station. “Gardaí are asking people to comply with all legislation and drive safely,” said Sgt. Allen. He pointed out that the roads are particularly busy during the Summer season and asked motorists to give due consideration to other road users, such as pedestrians, and cyclists. Motorists should ensure that all passengers in the vehicle are wearing a seat belt. Drivers should not hold a mobile phone while driving and stay within safe speed limits. OPERATION FOCUS Meanwhile, on 6th August, 2014, ‘Operation Focus’, will operate in the South East region, including Dungarvan and its environs. The operation is an initiative where the Gardaí, supported by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) will focus their

enforcement resources in a concentrated fashion on offences around the main causes of death on the roads - speeding; driving while under the influence of an intoxicant (alcohol or drugs); dangerous driving; non-wearing of seat belts; and holding a mobile phone while driving, while Gardaí will work in conjunction with the RSA in terms of Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) which traverse the district. Speed checks will be carried out by Garda patrols, as well as safety cameras. “Again, hi-visibility checkpoints and patrols will be key to the operation,” said Sgt. Allen. “There will be MAT checkpoints, as well as both intercept and non-intercept speed checks, with a focus on the primary routes, such as the N25.” Sgt. Allen added that the focus of the Garda operations also goes towards denying criminals the use of the road networks.

Useful information: IN AN EMERGENCY, CONTACT 999 / 112 Dungarvan Garda Station: 058-48600 Lismore Garda Station: 058-72030 Garda Confidential Line: 1800-666-111 www.garda.ie

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Benches sought at Clonea BENCHES have been sought for some areas of Clonea. At the July meeting of Dungarvan / Lismore Municipal District Council, Cllr. Pat Nugent asked if benches could be provided in Clonea, near the bike parking facility. “Some people have approached me about it and the older generation like to sit down, just for the Summer time,” said Cllr. Nugent. Director of Services, Paul Daly, said he would look into it.

Historian and author Julian Walton to host talk on ‘Castles of West Waterford’ at Tourin House & Gardens THE Waterford Garden Trail summer series of events will come to a close on August 23rd and 24th as historian and author Julian Walton will host a talk on ‘Castles of west Waterford’ at Tourin House and Gardens on Saturday, August 23rd, and Dromana House and Gardens and Tourin House and Gardens throw open the gates for a charity open day on Sunday, August 24th. According to Julian, The whole history of medieval Ireland from Strongbow to Cromwell is exemplified in the castles of west Waterford. The Round Hill near Lismore is one of the country’s finest examples of a mote-and-bailey. Mocollop is an unusual example of a 13th-century castle. There are impressive tower-houses at Lisfinny and Tourin and a 17th-century “stronghouse” at Ballyduff. The castles at Lismore, Dromana and Tourin also feature in the Waterford Garden Trail. The location of the talk is the wonderful Tourin House and gardens, and like most historic houses Tourin has evolved over time to accommodate lifestyle changes. Originally it began as a tower house dating from about 1560. The name Tourin means ‘bleach green’ and refers to what must have been the local industry of retting or soaking flax in bogs, before pulling out the threads and transforming it into cloth.The tower house, built alongside Tourin quay, would have served as a departure / arrival point along the Blackwater as well as a focal point for river commerce. The original garden design was laid out during the 1820s and Richard Beamish, a great friend of Richard Musgrave’s and part owner of Beamish and Crawford Brewery helped design the present gardens at Tourin ‘at the beginning of the 20th century. He was renowned for his beau-

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tiful garden in County Cork. The talk also includes the iconic Lismore Castle and Gardens. Built in the Middle Ages as the residence of the Bishops of Lismore, the castle was owned in turn by Sir Walter Raleigh and Richard Boyle, First Earl of Cork, before passing to the Fourth Duke of Devonshire in 1753. The Castle is designed in Gothic style and contains some of the finest examples of domestic Pugin furniture still in private hands. The gardens, laid out over eight acres within the 17th century outer defensive walls, are believed to be the oldest in Ireland and retain much of their original Jacobean form. Also included is the wonderful Dromana House and Gardens which has remained in the same family for some 800 years.The oldest architectural feature at Dromana is a square tower overlooking the river, once part of a castle and dating back to the 13th century. It is upon these medieval foundations that a low house was built in the late 17th century, following the sieges of the 1640s, which had left Dromana in a ruinous state. Entering the house today, through the Gibbsian doorway, which has survived from the original low house, you can be in no doubt that whilst it is a family house it retains all the layers amassed by history. During the summer of 2014 the Waterford Garden Trail hosted over fourteen events at one of the fifteen different Garden Trail attractions including charity open days, garden tours and talks, bird watching days and more. The Waterford Garden Trail locations remain open to visitors. For further details on the August 23rd and 24th events see www.waterfordgardentrail.com

Lismore public toilets funding should continue FUNDING for the public toilets in Lismore should continue until at least the next budget, it was stated at the July meeting of Dungarvan / Lismore Municipal District Council. Cllr. Siobhan Whelan asked if the Council would still fund the public toilets following the dissolution of Lismore Town Council. Cllr. Whelan said there were people concerned about loosing funding for the public toilets in Lismore following the Council merger. Chairman, Cllr. Damien Geoghegan said that all of Lismore Town Council’s responsibilities passed to the newly merged Council and he presumed that funding would continue. Cllr. Declan Doocey said the funding should continue until the next budget and he would be “making sure” that funding is made available for the public toilets in Lismore.

Query over Tallow cemetery ownership DUNGARVAN / Lismore Municipal District Council is to investigate the ownership of the Church of Ireland cemetery in Tallow? At the July meeting of the Local Authority, Cllr. James Tobin made the request. “Whose responsibility is the cemetery?” asked Cllr. Tobin. “What if I want to get in and clean a headstone - how do I get in and who do I get a key from?” Ray Moloney, Senior Executive Officer, said he was not aware whose ownership the cemetery is in and said he will investigate it.

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DON’T MISS OUT! Campaigners Mary Coughlan and Willie Doyle highlighting the fact that Waterford and the South East does not have 24/7 cardiac cover at Waterford University Hospital, pictured outside the Civic Offices in Dungarvan, following the July meeting of Waterford City and County Council.

Lack of 24/7 cardiac cover in Waterford could be fatal for heart attack patients By Paul Mooney WATERFORD City and County Council is due to discuss a Notice of Motion at its September meeting calling on the Taoiseach and Minister for Health to introduce 24/7 Cardiac Cover at Waterford University Hospital. Currently, the Cardiac Unit at WUH do operations only on a Monday to Friday, from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m., meaning if a person is having a heartattack outside of those times, they will have to be transferred to Cork. The Notice of Motion, brought by Cllr. Davy Daniels and Cllr. Cha O’Neill, is seeking Waterford City and County Council to call upon Taoiseach Enda Kenny and the Minister for Health to implement 24/7 Cardiac cover for the South East immediately. The motion was before the July meeting of the Council. However, it was deferred to the September meeting due to a lack of time to properly discuss the motion. The motion was only taken at 6.55 p.m. and Cathaoirleach, Cllr. James Tobin, indicated that the meeting was to finish at 7.00 p.m. Both Cllr. Daniels and

Cllr. O’Neill indicated that they were happy for the motion to be deferred to the September meeting. “This issue is very important and needs more than five minutes to discuss it,” said Cllr. Daniels. The Cardiac Cath Lab at WUH was officially opened in 2010, with the HSE stating its intention to extend the service and allow patients 24 hours a day access. However, to date, the service still has not been extended to 24 hours a day, which could lead to lifethreatening delays for heart attack patients. Representatives of the ‘24/7 Cardiac Cover for the South East’ campaign were present at the meeting and held a demonstration following the meeting, to bring awareness to the issue. Willie Doyle, one of the campaign organisers, agreed that the motion needed more than five minutes to be discussed by Councillors. He outlined to the Dungarvan Observer that if someone has a problem with their heart, such as a heart-attack and requires a stent to be put in, such a procedure can only take place between 9.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. Monday to Friday. He said that outside those hours the person has to be taken to Cork, which

is putting people’s lives in jeopardy. The issue was highlighted by Mr. Doyle after his daughter was admitted to WUH with chest pains. It was discovered she was having a heart attack and a procedure was needed. “She arrived at hospital at 4.30 p.m. on a Friday and was able to receive the necessary treatment,” said Mr. Doyle. “The consultant told us that if she had arrived at the unit after 5.00 p.m., she would have died.” Drawing attention to the bizarre situation of a cardiac unit only being open from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m., he said that if a person had a heart attack after 5.00 p.m. on the previous Friday (4th July), which was a particularly stormy day, that person would have to be taken from WUH to Cork for a procedure / operation. “The main road (N25) was blocked last Friday afternoon because two trucks had crashed,” Mr. Doyle pointed out. “That ambulance would have likely been diverted down the Coast Road on the Friday evening, during a storm! The person is suffering a heart attack, not a broken leg or arm,” he said. “The Cardiac unit is there at WUH, they just don’t have enough people to keep it going, so it is only open for a short number of hours. Those hours need to

be extended,” Mr. Doyle added. It is understood that hospitals in other major urban areas, such as Cork, Limerick, Galway and Dublin have 24/7 Cardiac Units. The fact that Waterford and the South East does not have 24/7 Cardiac cover will come as a huge surprise and concern for local people. What will also shock people is that the Cardiac unit at WUH will be closed for one afternoon a week during July in relation to staff holidays, while the unit will be completely closed on 13th August for maintenance. It is understood that in emergencies, there is a phrase called ‘The Golden Hour’, which is the time from when an incident happens until medical intervention. In an emergency situation in Waterford where a person is suffering a heart attack, it is unlikely that outside normal hours (9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.) a person will get a stent within the hour - which could lead to deaths. Campaigners said they will continue to highlight this important issue. More information on social networking site Facebook - www.facebook.com/WRHCardiacC are.

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Council to seek sanction for €21m loan WATERFORD City and County Council gave the go-ahead to seek sanction from the Department of Environment for a loan of €21m. Chief Executive Officer, Michael Walsh, told Councillors at the July meeting of Waterford City and County Council, that the loan will help to invest in the city and county as a whole, and implement the proposed capital programme over the next five to seven years. He said the restructure of the Council’s finances was critical, or it would not be viable to implement the plan. “I am recommending this as it will clear up all legacy issues, giving us a balanced budget, manage our overdraft and put us in a position where we can invest,” said Mr. Walsh. Mr. Walsh said that the overdraft facility was necessary for the Council because they accrue all their income and capital programmes in arrears, so the first six months of the year is carried in costs through the overdraft facility and at the end of the year, the overdraft should be brought back to zero once rates, capital funding, etc., is paid. In relation to the Municipal Districts, Mr.Walsh said the budgetary process would be different to the historical process of Town Councils. He said there would be discussions around the Local Property Tax which will begin in September, and any decision on the LPT will be a matter for Councillors. Mr. Walsh said that each Municipal District will end up with a general allocation and there will be discretion for each District to vary local charges, such as parking, etc.

He said that the executive are only coming to terms with the guidelines since the merger of the County and City Councils, but that from 1st September, there would be meetings between officials and Councillors on the budgets. Cllr. Mary Roche said anything that allows the Council to go forward in a positive way is to be welcomed. Cllr. Davy Daniels queried how the budget would be split between the Municipal Districts. Mr. Walsh replied that it would be a matter for the main plenary Council. Cllr. Pat Fitzgerald said it is understood that the LPT can be adjusted plus or minus 15 percent by the Council and queried if submissions had to be in by a certain date. Donal Murphy, of the Council’s Finance Department, said there will be a public consultation process in relation to the LPT which will begin in July, following newspaper advertisements, and continue for 30 days until 22nd August. Submissions from the public on the LPT can be sent to: Local Property Tax Consultation, Finance Section, Waterford City and County Council, City Hall, Waterford, or email LPT@waterfordcouncil.ie. A decision will be expected to be made in late September. Cllr. Joe Conway requested that the Council create a comprehensive list of outstanding development charges. Mr. Walsh said a report on any outstanding development charges would be made available for the September meeting of the Council.

Council adjourns discussion of local issues to District meetings PLANNING matters, problems with roads and other issues unique to a certain district of Waterford will no longer be discussed at the main plenary Council meeting and instead will be reverted back to the Municipal District meetings. At the July meeting of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr. Cha O’Neill suggested that local planning matters should be referred back to the area meetings. “If I have problems with planning, it should be referred back to the area meetings, otherwise we could be arguing the toss at this plenary meeting and someone from the other side of the county wouldn’t be interested,” he pointed out. Cllr. Damien Geoghegan supported Cllr. O’Neill’s suggestion. “Planning in a particular

area should stay in that area,” said Cllr. Geoghegan. “Otherwise, the plenary meetings will get out of hand. “The same goes for roads and any other issues - they should be dealt with at local level,” he added. Chief Executive Officer, Michael Walsh, said he was happy to have planning issues and other local matters be diverted for discussion at the District meetings. “However, we will not be discussing live applications at meetings,” he pointed out. “I have no difficulty with other planning issues being dealt with at District level,” he said. Cllr. John Hearne proposed to send local issues back to the relevant Districts. “It gives local democracy a better say and it will take the weight off this plenary

meeting, because there are more pertinent issues which we should be getting through,” said Cllr. Hearne. It was agreed to send all local issues, such as planning, roads, etc., back to the Municipal District meetings. Meanwhile, Cllr. Pat Fitzgerald enquired if the Council still operates preplanning / consultation meetings with the public. Director of Services, Brian White, confirmed that the Council still operates the service. He said the turnaround for a response to an applicant on pre-planning enquiries is usually four weeks. He said that some applicants may not need to meet a planner, but if there are problems down the line, a site visit can be organised. Mr. White said site visits are not arranged at the preplanning stage.

Pictured at the official opening of the renovated Lismore Heritage Centre were back row left to right: Chairman Michael Quinn with staff members Aoife McCabe, Eithne Sheehan and Mealla Fahey. Front row: Roseanne Leddy, Trisha Ryan, Margaret Lonergan and Gearóid Morrissey.

Discovered footage shows army on historic March from Cappoquin to Youghal By Christy Parker RARE footage has emerged of an army unit marching from Cappoquin to Youghal as part of one of Ireland’s most historic military events. The march, known as ‘Exercise Youghal,’ formed part of what the then Cork Examiner described as the Irish Army’s “first peace-time exercise” on Sunday, July 22nd, 1956. The exercise saw over a thousand soldiers file past FG Taoiseach John A Costelloe, Minister for Defence, Gen Seán MacEoin, Minister for External Affairs Liam Cosgrave and a plethora of army top brass. A large crowd of locals and tourists also witnessed the soldiers parade past the watching dignitaries by Clancy’s bar on the Cork Road at the Strand. The footage, which does not have audial commentary, is a compilation from different locations and perhaps traversing several days. The long march from Cappoquin is captured as it enters Youghal and heads towards the North Main Street and then, presumably, to the Strand. At the time Youghal had a military

camp at Summerfield close to the Front Strand’s shooting practice ground, known as ‘the Butts’ and presumably the soldiers amassed there prior to the parade. VIEW ONLINE W e b s i t e Youghalonline.com –and its Facebook manifestationconverted the footage to digital format and features the footage. The site invites comments and input from anyone for whom it stirs memories or interest. Lasting about six minutes, the material was discovered by retired teacher, Green Party member and former Youghal Town

Councillor Liam Burke. It was taken by his late father, James Burke, formerly a Youghal chemist and keen photographer. James had served in the Local Defence Force (LDF) during the Emergency (Second World War). The Cork Examiner of July 23rd, 1956, records that the exercise had run over 10 days, “in various parts of the country.” The concluding ceremony began “with open air Mass in a field outside the town, where the troops had gathered since Wednesday.” The Mass was celebrated by Rev C.P. Crean Head Chaplain to the forces. The day’s

musical honours were rendered by the band of Southern Command under Capt. R .B. Kealy The newspaper notes that the Taoiseach expressed immense pride in the army which he described as “the servants of the Irish people.” He also observed that Ireland had sent abroad two types of warriors –those who spread the spiritual message and those who had “fought for Ireland in foreign armies.” It was now an army that was “there for defence and not for conquest” and one that “compared favourably with any army in the world.”

Taoiseach AJ Costelloe (near left) inspecting army units at the Strand Youghal on July 22nd, 1956.

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Volume of crime drops in Dungarvan By Paul Mooney THE volume of crime in the Dungarvan District has dropped 18 percent in the first six months of this year, compared with the same period last year. Volume of crime is in relation to property, such as burglaries, theft, shop thefts, thefts of vehicles and theft from vehicles. According to Sergeant Mark Allen, Sergeant-inCharge at Dungarvan Garda Station, the detection rate for volume of crime in the Dungarvan District is 50 percent. BURGLARIES AND PUBLIC ORDER Burglaries are down 21 percent in the period January to June, 2014, compared with the same period in 2013. While the number of public order are up slightly during the first six months of 2014, it is expected that this figure will drop in the latter half of the year. Sgt. Allen said that there

has been an unusual trend over the past number of years, where figures for public order offences are up in the first half of the year, but go down in the second half of the year. Sgt. Allen said the Garda roster is being utilised in such a way so that at core times, there will be double the number of members working. “We will improve the visibility of Gardaí in the community through estate patrols, town patrols, road traffic enforcement, and crime operations, which includes drugs operations,” said Sgt. Allen. “The core times would be the weekend at nighttime. We want Dungarvan to maintain its good reputation, so there are double the number of Garda members on duty at core times on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.” Sgt. Allen encouraged people to join a Neighbourhood Watch if they live in the town, or a

Community Alert, if they live in a rural area. “We are asking people to get involved in Neighbourhood Watch / Community Alert in their area. If they want to set up a group, feel free to contact their local Garda Station, or Dungarvan Garda Station,” said Sgt. Allen. He pointed out that the Dungarvan District has a dedicated Community Policing Officer - Garda Claire Courtney. A text service is also used by the Community Alert / Neighbourhood Watch schemes in relation to an anti-crime initiative involving the Gardaí and local communities. As part of an anti-burglary initiative, there are rural Garda patrols carried out daily in West Waterford. “We are tackling people travelling into the area to commit crime,” said Sgt. Allen, who added that Dungarvan Gardaí ‘leave no stone unturned’ when it comes to tackling crime,

and have travelled to areas such as Galway, Wexford and West Cork this year to make arrests. DRINK DRIVING In the first six months of 2014, there have been 21 people arrested on suspicion of drink driving. UNDETECTED CRIME Sgt. Allen pointed out that any crime which goes undetected by the Gardaí, a review is carried out every month and every quarter, to see if any further steps can be taken in the investigation to bring the perpetrator to justice. ROAD TRAFFIC OFFENCES There were over 1,100 people who received fines on the spot for road traffic offences during the first half of this year in the Dungarvan District. Offences the fixed charge notices were issued for include speeding, holding a mobile phone while driving, and non-wearing of seat belts.

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Willie Whelan, Waterford County Museum; Cllr. Damien Geoghegan, Chairman of Dungarvan / Lismore Municipal District Council; and Willie Fraher, Waterford County Museum, with David Murphy from Red Heaven Design, pictured at one of the new heritage signs on Davitt’s Quay, Dungarvan. [David Clynch Photography] WATERFORD County the rich heritage that is all phone users. Scanning the Dungarvan Town Council, Museum have just around them. In essence we QR code will allow you to Waterford County Council, launched their latest wanted to bring our access the Dungarvan Go Dungarvan and the project, a series of museum on to the streets of Heritage Trail App, an Irish Waterford Leader Dungarvan heritage signs Dungarvan. Secondly we language translation of the Partnership for their suplocated at The Pond, wanted to inform people of signs and a series of short port of the project. Abbeyside, Grattan the free visitor attractions videos about the 27 stops “We were delighted with Square, Davitt's Quay and that exist in the town. The on the Dungarvan Heritage the support the museum King John's Castle. corner of each panel has the Trail. The first 7 of these received for this project William Whelan, who contact details of Waterford videos has already been creco-ordinated the project on County Museum, ated for the museum free of from a wide range of bodbehalf of Waterford County Dungarvan Arts Centre, charge by ies, in particular I'd like to thank Bernadette Guest, Museum, indicated that the Dungarvan Library and Rememberwhen.ie.” purpose of the signage was Waterford County Archive William Fraher, Curator Waterford County Heritage threefold: Service. Lastly using a QR of Waterford County Officer for being an enthu“Firstly the museum Code we wanted to deliver Museum expressed his siastic proponent of the wanted to alert people to extra information to smart- thanks to the staff of project from an early stage.”

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Best wishes to new Minister THE announcement of the elevation of Paudie Coffey, TD to the role of Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government with special responsibility for housing, planning and co-ordination of the Construction 2020 strategy comes as very good news for the Deputy, his family and for the Constituency as a whole. The announcement just missed the deadline in the issue of that week and consequently, it is now timely and appropriate that his achievement be acknowledged in these columns and to extend the congratulations of the people to someone who has achieved a very high and significant office. While we have had a number of our TDs appointed as Ministers and Junior Ministers over past decades, the arrival of a new Junior Minister in our Constituency is to be warmly welcomed. His appointment enhances the stature of the Constituency and will inevitably result in an increase in economic activity. Since first entering the 23rd Seanad on the Industrial and Commercial Panel, the new Minister has been striving industriously on behalf of this Constituency, a fact which was acknowledged by his election to the Dail at the last General Election. Minister Coffey is not short on political pedigree, his father having held a County Council seat before him for a lengthy period. He was elected to Waterford County Council in 1999 and re-elected in 2004 and then was subsequently elected to Seanad Éireann where he served from 2007 to 2011 as Fine Gael Spokesperson on the Environment, Community and Local Government. He was also a Member of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment and Local Government and a Member of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Energy, Security and Climate Change. During his time on the council, Minister Coffey served as Deputy Mayor of Waterford County and as Chairman of the South East Regional Authority. He was also a member of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment and was also chairperson of the Fine Gael Internal Committee on Environment,

Incorp. Munster Industrial Advocate Community and Local Government. He was ViceChairperson of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications. So, he takes up office well experienced in parliamentary affairs. We wish the new Minister a successful term of office and know that his constituents can rely on him to serve their best interests with integrity and endeavour.

Fighting drugs menace THE fight against the spread of illegal drugs is a non-stop one and the Gardai are to be commended on their dedication to this cause and the successes they have achieved in eliminating this scourge of society. The local Gardai have made this element of criminal practice a priority and have consistently scored significant successes over the years. Recently, the numerous searches which the Gardai have carried out have turned up some quantities of drugs for sale or supply and appropriate prosecutions have taken place. They are under no illusions that as one criminal is taken out of the system, there will be several others to step into vacant shoes. While the situation in Dungarvan is not anywhere near crisis point, the Gardai are aware of the consistency of this crime and the potential threat to our society if it gets out of hand. Their finger is firmly on the pulse and when a prosecution is possible, it is taken. All over the country, the progress from soft drugs to the more harmful and dangerous varieties continues and Dungarvan has no special protection against this threat. However, the Gardai have been consistent in this battle, particularly where young people are at risk and they are dependent to a great extent on the vigilance and co-operation of the public. The spread of the drugs menace would be a threat to the entire community and specifically to those who have

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been drawn into the vicious net. The public must respond actively and play their civic part in fighting the menace of the drug culture. Whatever information, however small and apparently insignificant people may have, may be a vital clue for Gardai and the difference between the elimination of a drugs threat or not. The public are asked to play their part and not leave it to others, or adopt the cliché of the moment: ‘someone should do something about it’!

New Tourist Office THOSE who can remember back to the early days of the promotion of Dungarvan as a Tourist destination will recall the modest beginnings of the Tourist Office in the town in the 1960s. Working from the basic accommodation of a caravan and phone in Grattan Square, the kind lady gave directions, booked accommodation and gave out whatever limited brochures with which she had been supplied. Upgrading from the caravan saw the office located in several buildings around the town and finally it alighted in the Courthouse administration block beside the Courtroom proper. Inevitably this means that on court days there are several Garda patrol cars and prisoner transfer vehicles parked in the immediate area and a procession of Gardai, witnesses and defendants in handcuffs in and out of the Courtroom. Without disparaging anyone waiting for the Court, this is an unsatisfactory situation and made it an inappropriate location for this public service. So, it is good news that the Tourist Office is to be relocated to a premises near Garveys Supermarket, an area served by a ready and extensive carpark. This is a very essential service for the town and district, so it is important that the public can transact their business in a suitable location. With the good weather generally prevailing and with a wide range of attractions available, not least the new bicycle and pedestrian facility on the old railway track, it is hoped that visitor numbers will continue to increase. This is a significant step forward for the town and one that is long overdue. We hope that the new premises will see increased business reflecting greater economic activity in the town and an additional increase in wealth for everyone.

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Calls to local Samaritans jump 20% in 2 years CALLS to the local branch of the Samaritans have increased by almost one fifth in the last two years, newly released figures show. The Waterford and South East Branch of the listening organisation received almost 20,000 calls during 2013, making it the branch’s busiest year to date. At the launch of the branch’s Annual Report for 2013, Director Ann Barron said demand for the Samaritans services had never been greater, with concerns about money, family and health a feature in a majority of calls to the local branch last year. Branch volunteers handled 7,306 listening hours throughout the year, with conversations reported to be lasting longer than ever before and becoming increasingly serious in nature. Eighty-two per cent of callers to the local branch were considered ‘distressed’, while 15% of callers ‘expressed suicidal intent’, according to Ms Barron, who noted the impact that financial worries and debt were having on people in Waterford. “Other recurring issues would be the break-

down of relationships, both personal and professional, mental health issues, including depression and various mental illnesses, as well as abuse and its aftermath”, she continued. In recent years, the branch has experienced an increase in contacts from men, which Ms. Barron said is a major positive. “Traditionally, men were slower to come forward and speak about their feelings but that has started to change.” Over 100 local volunteers contribute to the operation of the Waterford and South East branch, each of whom commits to three hours duty per week and a six hour overnight duty every six weeks, as well as undergoing a rigorous programme of initial and ongoing training. Local volunteers also support outreach work in colleges and schools across the region. The Waterford and South East Branch of the Samaritans is located at 16 Beau Street and is open from 9 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. daily. The Samaritans helpline is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. FREEPHONE 116123, text 0872609090, email jo@samaritans.org

Pictured are members of the Samaritans that includes Maura Saddington, Anthony Hamilton, Chair.; Cllr. Liam Brazil, Avril Halley, Ann Barron, Director; Rory Fitzgerald, Brigid Duggan and John Cunningham presenting the annual report for 2013 to Lola O'Sullivan, Mayor of Waterford Metropolitan District. [John Power]

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MARGARET WALSH – O&A Hairdressers, Cappoquin

CAOIBHE PRENDERGAST – Micilín’s Bar, Kilrossanty

McKENZIE DALY – Tom Morrissey Builder

KAYLEIGH VEALE – Bachelors in Trouble

NIAMH FARRELL – Farm Relief Services

MARY WALSH – Crotty’s Inn, Leamybrien

CIARA WALSH – Kill Agri, Kilrossanty

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SINEAD HOGAN – Old Parish GAA

Paddy O'Brien and John O'Shea WLR-fm with some of the Comeragh [Photographs by Will Cusack] Queen girls.

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KAYLEE NORRIS – Cllr. Liam Brazil

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CELINE CASEY – Comeragh Development Group

JENNA WHYTE – Sheep Breeders’ Association

COURTNEY TAYLOR – Day To Day Supermarket

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Public to have a say in Council’s draft Corporate plan

Haven seeks Builders to travel to Haiti IRISH charity Haven seeks 20 skilled volunteers to participate in a specially designed volunteer programme in the region of Les Cayes in Southern Haiti. Builders, carpenters, electricians, plumbers, ground workers and foremen are needed to renovate a Vocational Training Centre for the people of Les Cayes. Volunteers will depart for Haiti on the 31st of October 2014 returning the 9th of November 2014. This Skilled Trip will be based in a Vocational Training Centre in Southern Haiti where volunteers will live and work together for the week.Volunteers will be renovating and equipping the centre making it ready for the first batch of Haitian students. Here the students will learn income generating skills and in doing so will provide the capacity for sustainable development in the region of Les Cayes. Haven’s Country Director of Haiti John Moore has said, “Vocational education is one of the key steps in eradicating poverty in developing countries like Haiti.Volunteers on this trip will be giving one the most important gifts that they could give; the means of educating. The centre will be used to teach students skills used in the hospitality and catering sector, which is flourishing in Haiti at the moment and will give them the opportunity to gain employment in this sector.” To participate in the trip, volunteers will be expected to raise €4,500 (inc. €500 deposit), which many will achieve by their own innovative fundraising activities. More information is available on Haven’s website www.havenpartnership.c om or by emailing antonia.king@havenpartnershiap.com

THE public are being given a chance to have a say in the formation of a new corporate plan for Waterford City and County Council. At the July meeting of the local authority, Chief Executive Officer, Michael Walsh, said he was seeking the Councillors agreement to put the draft corporate plan on public display for submissions from the public. “We will put the document on the Council website for public perusal and we will then take all the submissions, suggestions and commentary from the public and Councillors and report back to the September meeting of the Council,” said Mr. Walsh. Cllr. John Cummins said the draft Corporate plan was very good and welcomed the fact that the public were having a say. Councillors agreed that the document be placed on public display for submissions.

Ruth Kelly from Casino Marino pictured with a Golden Eagle. National Heritage Week takes place nationwide from 23rd – 31st August, 2014. Co-ordinated by the Heritage Council, over 1,500 events are scheduled to take place during the week nationwide, the majority of which will be FREE to attend. More details can be found on www.heritageweek.ie

National Heritage Week is coming to Waterford

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Families encouraged to GET INVOLVED this August NATIONAL Heritage Week 2014 is coming to Waterford this August from 23rd – 31st August 2014. Coordinated by the Heritage Council, over 1500 events are scheduled to take place during the week nationwide, the majority of which will be FREE to attend. 2014 is the UN 20th Anniversary of the International Year of the Family and to celebrate, the theme for National Heritage Week 2014 is, ‘Family … generations exploring heritage together’. There are a wide range of events taking place in Waterford including: Dungarvan Castle Treasure Hunt, Research your Family Tree Online, 1914 Re-enactment and Living

History Display, Walking Tour of Historical Lismore and Road Bowling. Speaking about the week, Michael Starrett, CEO of the Heritage Council said “The diversity and sheer number of events that take place in every county across Ireland during National Heritage Week is what makes it unique. This year we are focusing on families, encouraging young and old to get out and connect with the heritage ingrained in all of us. For the older generation, the week is a fantastic opportunity to share their experiences and knowledge with children and grandchildren, in particular reflecting on the changes that have taken place over the years. For families of all ages, it is also a chance to

take a break from the daily grind and explore the hidden treasures of our heritage, whether it is our built, cultural or natural heritage”. 50,000 copies of the National Heritage Week Event Guide will be available in the coming weeks free throughout the country in Fáilte Ireland Tourist Offices, Libraries, OPW Sites, Bus Eireann Stations, County Council Offices etc. Complete event listings are also available on the National Heritage Week website, www.heritageweek.ie. Celebrating Heritage Week 2014, two exciting competitions are also open to the public.The first offers a six night touring holiday around Ireland, with two nights for two people in

three of the 27 luxurious Manor House Hotels. Visit www.heritageweek.ie and click on the competition area to enter. The National Heritage Week Photography Competition invites people to submit original photographs interpreting the theme of this year’s Heritage Week. More details can be found on www.heritageweek.ie Heritage Week is coordinated by The Heritage Council and is part of European Heritage Days, which is celebrated in over 40 countries across Europe. More information is available on www.heritageweek.ie and on Twitter ( @ H e r i t a g e We e k / #HeritageWeek) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/heritageweek).

WHAT happens when our inner child is exposed as an adult? The paradox and collision of past and present expectations, vulnerabilities, and relationships are central to Angela Keane’s work, as she explores the process of change and our transient understandings. BANK Studios is delighted to present a new series of work by one of its own. This will represent her first solo show, and for this delicate body of work Angela plays with the mediums of drawing, collage and found objects. Originally from Co. Waterford, she was educated in Crawford College of Art & Design, specialising in painting drawing, textiles and photography. Please join us for the Opening Night which takes place on the 1st August in BANK Studios’ Gallery at 7.30 p.m. This beautiful exhibition can be viewed on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 8th, 9th and 10th of August, from 1.00 p.m. – 6.00 p.m. each day.

Waterford IT firm awarded Education and Training Board Managed Services Contract! WATERFORD based IT company, HCS Business Solutions, are very proud to announce we have been awarded a significant Managed IT contract to provide IT services to the Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board. (WWETB) Following a competitive national

e-tender, the contract will see HCS providing WWETB with a comprehensive managed IT services contract covering multiple site locations and over 50 individual organisations across the breadth of both counties from Lismore in Co.Waterford to Wexford town and up to Bunclody, Co.Wexford.

HCS are providing support to just under 8,000 hardware items across all sites as well as proactive remote IT monitoring and support services to servers, backups and critical devices. “This is a significant contract and an important win for HCS. It demonstrates the high quality of our services and our

ability to compete successfully on a national level. We are delighted to be working with the WWETB.” Sean Hegarty, Director of HCS. For further details about the Software, Infrastructure and IT services HCS Business Solutions provides, visit www.hcs.ie or call us on 051 595200 | 01 873 4120.

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Ten good things about EU membership PART three of a series of ten. At a time of increasing tensions when the entire concept of the European Union seems to be under threat of falling apart, when Europeans take to the streets of their towns and cities to protest against austerity and the corrupt practices that brought it about, when mainstream British politicians seem to be looking for an escape clause, we ask the question: What has the European Union done for us? We continue our look at ten ways in which European Union membership has improved our lives. NUMBER 3: THE SINGLE CURRENCY The euro is the single currency shared by (currently) 18 of the European Union's Member States, which together make up the euro area. The introduction of the euro in 1999 was a major step in European integration. It has also been one of its major successes: more than 333 million EU citizens now use it as their currency and enjoy its benefits, which will spread even more widely as other EU countries adopt the euro. Despite the threats the single currency has faced in recent years, it is likely to remain a central part of Europeans' everyday life. Most Europeans see the benefits it brings to them as travellers – not having to convert money while away on holiday or business. But its main practical benefit has to do with economic growth. It has helped to strengthen the EU's international standing and improve integration within the union itself. The euro is the currency of the 333 million people who live in the 18 euro area countries. It is also used, either formally as legal tender or for practical purposes, by other countries such as close

neighbours and former colonies. It is therefore not surprising that the euro has rapidly become the second most important international currency after the dollar. Apart from making travelling easier within the EU, a single currency makes economic and political sense. The framework under which the euro is managed underpins its stability, contributes to low inflation and encourages sound public finances. A single currency is also a logical complement to the single market and contributes to making it more efficient. Using a common currency increases price transparency, eliminates currency exchange costs, facilitates international trade and gives the EU a more powerful voice in the world. The size and strength of the euro area also better protect it from external economic shocks, such as unexpected oil price rises or turbulence in the currency markets. Last but not least, the euro gives the EU’s citizens a tangible symbol of their European identity. There are multiple opportunities for EU citizens and consumers to benefit from the euro. These arise because the euro and its political framework, the Economic and Monetary Union, offer lower costs, stable prices, more transparency and economic stability. Some of these consumer benefits are direct, such as easier-tocompare prices while shopping; others are indirect, such as the longterm benefits economic stability brings to interest repayments on a bank loan for a new car. In both cases, the opportunities the single currency offers are wide ranging, covering not only everyday transactions, but also employment opportunities and European citizens’ quality of life. The following are examples of these opportunities:

• A more competitive market • Stable prices • Easier, safer, and cheaper borrowing • Lower travel costs • More growth and jobs • More public investment The E UROPE DIRECT Contact Centre is a service which helps you find answers to your questions about the European Union. It offers information on all sorts of subjects related to the EU including your rights and opportunities as an EU citizen and how to take advantage of them. It can provide direct responses to general inquiries and, if you have more detailed questions, signpost you to the best source of information and advice at EU, national, regional and local levels. Article courtesy of:Waterford Europe Direct Information Centre, Central Library, Lady Lane, Waterford City • 051 849975 • www.twitter.com/EUDirect • www.facebook.com/eudirect • www.europedirect.ie The Europe Direct initiative was launched in Ireland in 2005. The European Commission wanted to create a network of accessible, local information centres in all member states. The mission of the network is to distribute information and advice about the European Union’s policies, actively promote local and regional debate about the European Union, allow the European institutions to disseminate local and regional information and give the public the opportunity to send feedback to the European Union institutions.

Introducing the Brehon Law Academy THE Brehon laws of early Ireland have been variously described as "lost", "forgotten" but also as "hidden treasures". Based on principles of natural law the Brehon laws were far superior to con-

temporary systems in areas of social justice, freedom of contract, property ownership, and equality of women to name a few. To introduce people to this hugely significant but often overlooked aspect of

Irish heritage the newly formed Brehon Law Academy has launched a one-day course in Early Irish Law and Culture. The next course will be held in the Maldron Hotel, Cork City, on the 9th

Problem of lead piping found in Dungarvan homes LEAD piping going into several Dungarvan homes was found recently when Irish Water went to install water metres. Cllr. Seamus O’Donnell told the July meeting of Dungarvan / Lismore Municipal District Council that there were at least three houses found with lead piping recently when Irish Water went to install water metres. Concurring, Chairperson of Dungarvan / Lismore Municipal District Council said the problem of lead piping would be in older houses in Dungarvan. David McGrady, Acting Senior Engineer with the Council’s water services, pointed out that if the lead piping is in the householder’s property, then it is their responsibility and nothing to do with Irish Water. Cllr. Geoghegan noted that lead piping supplying drinking water to homes would be one of the many ‘hangovers’ going back 100 years when the Town Council began supplying water.

“These are the types of issues which will come up over the next while,” said Cllr. Geoghegan. Cllr. O’Donnell said the Local Authority should be in charge of water, which Cllr. Geoghegan said he agreed with. “Responsibility for water should never have been taken away from the Local Authority,” said Cllr. Geoghegan. Cllr. O’Donnell noted that the three houses affected by the lead piping are all connected to one water metre. “Are they going to be charged for water?” asked Cllr. O’Donnell.“Because the ballcock is out on the footpath and it supplies three houses,” he said. Cllr. Geoghegan said a lot of old terraced houses are connected in such a way. Mr. McGrady said there are negotiations to regulate the price of water and it is not clear how people on such connected systems will be charged.

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Waterford Council appointed to administer joint contracts for bridge repairs Chairperson of SPCs announced THE chairpersons of Special Policy Committees (SPCs) were announced at the July meeting of Waterford City and County Council. Director of Services, Brian White, said that the chairpersons of SPCs were selected by Councillors and agreed at the Corporate Policy Group (CPG) meeting. Cllr. Lola O’Sullivan is the chairperson of the Economic Development and Enterprise SPC; Cllr. John Hearne is the chairperson of Environmental Protection SPC; Cllr. Joe Kelly is the chairperson of Transport, Infrastructure and Fire SPC; Cllr. John Carey is the chairperson of Housing, Community, Culture, Sport and Recreation SPC; and Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan is the chairperson of Planning and Corporate SPC. Mr. White said that every District should have representation on each of the SPCs. He said no elected member can sit on more than two SPCs and that the selection of Councillors to sit on the SPCs will begin with the Dungarvan / Lismore Municipal District Council meeting. However, Cllr. Pat Fitzgerald said he believed it was unfair, because the positions on the SPCs would be filled on a first-come, firstserved basis. “If Dungarvan / Lismore hold their meeting first and their members are elected to the SPCs, by the time it gets to the East of the county, there will be no seats left on the SPCs,” said Cllr. Fitzgerald. However, Mr. White said everybody would get a chance to sit on an SPC. “Each area is to be represented on each SPC,” said Mr. White.

WATERFORD City and County Council has agreed to carry out the administration of contracts for repair and maintenance of bridges across the South East. Director of Services, Paul Daly, delivered a report to the July meeting of the local authority, which outlined the ‘Munster Expansion Joint Contract 2014’, under a Section 85 Agreement between Waterford City and County Council, Tipperary

County Council, Cork County Council, and Cork City Council under the Local Government Act (2001). Mr. Daly explained that the programme involves work on 10 bridges throughout the four local authority jurisdictions. “The National Roads Authority are responsible for the maintenance of bridges on national roads,” said Mr. Daly. “For economic reasons, they

bundle a number of jobs together and tender them as a single contract. There are ten bridges in this bundle - three in Waterford; three in Cork County; three in Cork City and one in Tipperary. “For administrative reasons, the NRA asks one local authority to administer the contracts for the tendering and management process. It is a routine matter, and this

year, they asked Waterford City and County Council to administer the contracts and we agreed. “There are no additional costs or benefits, it is just an administrative process which is done from year to year,” Mr. Daly said. Cllr. Davy Daniels asked who looks after advertising of the planned work. Mr. Daly said Waterford Council would advertise the work on behalf of the other local

authorities. Cllr. Daniels said some local contractors have been ruled out of projects in the past and queried if any criteria was laid down in relation to contract work. Mr. Daly said the NRA have their own criteria laid down for tendering of contracts. “It’s their money and contract and they determine the limits,” Mr. Daly added.

Draft protocols to clear up clash between Cathaoirleach and Mayor roles City-based Councillors express anger at Mayor being ‘downgraded’ to Third Citizen . . .

Pictured at the annual Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford, Vintage Tractor Run the proceeds of which went to the Solas Centre, Waterford, were Ebonie and Braydon Casey. [John Power]

Know Your Rights Non-Principal Private Residence charge arrears Question: I bought a holiday home in October 2012. I paid the Local Property Tax for 2013 but I thought the NPPR had been abolished. Do I still have to pay it? Answer: The Non-Principal Private Residence (NPPR) charge was payable for the 5 years 2009 to 2013 for residential property that was not the owner’s only or main residence, so you will owe this charge in respect of 2013. The NPPR is no longer charged from 2014 onwards, but outstanding liabilities and payments are still being collected by the local authorities and these can be substantial. The NPPR charge was €200 for each relevant property that you owned on the liability date each year and was due to be paid within 3 months. In general, the liability date was 31st March and the payment was due by 30th June each year. A late fee of €20 was charged for each month, or part of a month, after each due date.These late fees increased each month. They are shown on a table of charges at nppr.ie. If you owned your holiday home on 31st March 2013 and have not paid the

NPPR for 2013, you now owe €380. If you do not pay your liabilities in full by 31st August 2014, or agree settlement terms by that deadline, you will incur additional penalties and you will then owe €750. There will not be any further increase. To avoid these additional penalties, you should arrange as soon as possible to pay the 2013 charge plus the late fees that have accrued. You can pay online at nppr.ie or else use a paper form. You should also check any other taxes and charges that may still be due on your holiday home – such as the Household Charge (payable for the year 2012 in addition to the NPPR), and the septic tank registration charge (if relevant). Know Your Rights has been compiled by Dungarvan Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public. Tel: 0761 076550. Address: Scanlons Yard, Dungarvan. FLAC (Free Legal Advice Clinic), 1st Thursday of every month at 1.00 p.m., by appointment only. Information is also available online at citizensinformation.ie and from the Citizens Information Phone Service, 0761 07 4000.

THE Corporate Policy Group (CPG) of Waterford City and County Council is to work on a set of protocols in an effort to clear up the lack of clarity between the role of Cathaoirleach of the Council, the Metropolitan Mayor and Chairpersons of the Municipal District Councils. While there is no longer a Mayor of Waterford County, following the recent amalgamation of Waterford County Council and Waterford City Council, the city of Waterford retains an historic right to have a Mayor. While Dungarvan / Lismore and Comeragh District Councils have elected a Chairperson, the Metropolitan Area Council (which includes Waterford City South, Waterford City East, Waterford City West and Tramore) have elected a Mayor. However, with the amalgamation of Waterford Councils, the First Citizen of Waterford City and County is considered to be the Cathaoirleach of the Council, not the Metropolitan Mayor. In the draft protocol document, it states that the Cathaoirleach of the Local Authority “is the First Citizen of Waterford and should accordingly take precedence at all events being attended”, including speaking first and being addressed first. The document states that the role of Mayor is to preside over meetings of the

Metropolitan area. CEO of Waterford City and County Council, Michael Walsh, said there is a lack of clarity between the historical role which existed for the Mayor in the city and the Cathaoirleach position. Mr. Walsh said that there appears to be a conflicted role of the Cathaoirleach and Mayor, as well as a lack of clarity in the public domain. “Let’s be clear about it, the Cathaoirleach of the full Council is the First Citizen of the City and County, there is no ambiguity on that,” said Mr. Walsh. But, he said the set of roles of Mayor and Chairpersons of Municipal Districts are not clearly defined. “This is not easy, but it is the best attempt by the CPG and ourselves to put protocols together which give us an operating practice,” said Mr. Walsh. “It can be reviewed at any stage, but the simple reality is that the protocols are necessary.” He said it was a matter for the Council to decide on and the final document on protocols will be reflected in Standing Orders. It was Cllr. Joe Kelly who said he saw it as a “downgrading” of the role of Mayor for Waterford City. He pointed out that Waterford has historically, had a Mayor, and this year, Waterford is celebrating its 1,100th year - being the oldest city in the country. “We are trying to attract

people into the city,” said Cllr. Kelly. “Yet at the same time, we are downgrading the Mayor, who is now the Third Citizen of Waterford,” he pointed out. “The First Citizen is the Cathaoirleach, which means the Second Citizen will be the Leas-Cathaoirleach, and the Third Citizen is now the Mayor,” he said. “It is a huge denigration of the role of Mayor for the city and a further blow to Waterford city, an area which has been hit with high unemployment,” said Cllr. Kelly. “To restrict the role of Mayor to very few ceremonial events doesn’t bode well and I don’t agree with seeing our Mayor being downgraded to Third Citizen. The amalgamation was a bad idea and I was never a supporter of it.” Cllr. Kelly said that if this is the trend, then it will be only a matter of time that there may not be a Mayor at all for Waterford. “I have strong views on this and we should be defending the city as the historical city it is, and not denigrating, or downgrading it,” Cllr. Kelly added. Some of the other Councillors based in the Metropolitan area agreed with Cllr. Kelly’s sentiments. A decision on the proposed protocols was deferred to the next meeting of the plenary Council, and in the meantime, the CPG are to examine the draft protocols.

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Jennifer Smiddy, daughter of Mary and Pat Smiddy, Clashmore pictured on her Wedding Day with her husband Peter Moloney, son of Jimmy Moloney, Cushcam, Dungarvan. The wedding ceremony was in Clashmore Church and the reception was held in the Clonmel Park Hotel. [David Clynch Photography]

Over 90% of violent MUNSTER crime is detected in Dungarvan area OVER 90 percent of violent crime in the Dungarvan District was detected by Gardaí in the first six months of this year. Violent crime includes simple assaults - Section 2 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act;

assault causing harm Section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act; robbery and any crime where violence is threatened. According to the figures for crime in the Dungarvan Garda District, from January

to June, 2014, violent crime is down 20 percent on the same period last year. Dungarvan Garda District extends from Lemybrien to Youghal Bridge; outside Clonmel to Dungarvan; and from outside Fermoy to Dungarvan.

Sergeant Mark Allen, Sergeant-in-Charge at Dungarvan Garda Station, said figures for the first half of 2014 indicate that offences of assault causing harm are down 30 percent, compared with the same period last year.

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‘Achy Buttock Pain due to Upper Hamstring Tendonitis’ By

Tomás Ryan BSc.AHS, Ph.Th. MIAPT, Registered Physical Therapist based in Clonmel & Thurles FOLLOWING on from last weeks article on ‘Achy Buttock Pain’, this week I will discuss Hamstring tendonitis as a stand alone source of achy buttock pain which is a real nuisance when sitting down. The Hamstrings muscle group consists of three muscles that all originate or have an attachment at the Ischial Tuberosity Bone that is located in the buttock. The three hamstrings muscles are Semitendonosis, Semimembranosous (both located on towards the inside of hamstring region) and finally the Biceps Femoris that is located on the outer hamstring area. The three standout roles of the hamstring muscles include: bending the knee, extend the hip backwards, helps the trunk or spine bend forward by helping to stabilise the pelvis in a standing position. CAUSES OF PROXIMAL HAMSTRING TENDONITIS Anterior Tilting of the Pelvis - This occurs when pelvis assumes an abnormal forward tilting position due to tight Hip Flexor muscles and weak gluteal, hamstring, lower back, and abdominal (stomach area) muscles. Overtime this can stress the attachment point of the Biceps Femoris (outer hamstring) to ischial tuberosity. Overly Dominant Hamstring Muscles – the hamstring muscles may be overly active in extending the Hip backwards due to a poorly firing Gluteus Maximus muscle. This issue would also suggest excessively tight Hip Flexor muscles. Signs that would suggest such a problem include prolonged or heavy heel striking of the patient when walking/running. TREATMENT & MANAGEMENT In treating this injury, I would advise the patient to refrain from aggravating activities such as hamstring stretching, running, cycling and instead rest the leg with the use of ice on the ischial tuberosity in order to reduce inflammation. Once the inflammation has matured to the formation, collagen or scar tissue manual therapy to the hamstring belly and upper attachment can commence. Manual stretching of the cause factors namely the tight hip flexors is important also. Exercise rehabilitation in a phased load progression is extremely important. This means that the patient should commence isometric strengthening of the hamstring muscle which involved placing tensile constant at a very basic level on the hamstring muscles without moving the knee joint, thus helping to strengthen the hamstring tendon without aggravating pain. Once the symptoms begin to reduce in severity after 1-2 week duration, the patient can then progress onto more stressful hamstring exercises. Strengthening of the gluteus maximus and lower back muscles is also included. In terms of the Athlete, a further progression is added that involves greater load be placed on the hamstring tendons with movement. Tomás Ryan is a Registered Physical Therapist with The Irish Association of Physical Therapy and is based in Clonmel & Thurles. Contact Number: 0504-26672. Email your queries to: info@tipp-phyiscaltherapy.ie

Taking part in Tourism Ireland’s business tourism workshop and networking event in Düsseldorf, Germany, were from left to right: Aoife Kernan, Tourism Ireland; Christoph Haustein, TIFCO Hotel Group; Paula Carroll, Ashford Castle; Cathy Joyce, Citywest Hotel; Bronagh McKee, Ballsbridge Hotel; Stefanie Bück, Advantage ico; Susan Sheahan, Clyde Court Hotel; Karina Dunne, Druids Glen Resort; Michelle Blake, The Marker Hotel; Julia Rozenberg, Aer Lingus; Gina Passi, Royal Marine Hotel, Dún Laoghaire; John Callely, Odyssey International; and Áine Comerford, Waterford Castle Hotel & Golf Resort.

Business ‘Buzz’ for Waterford in Germany TWELVE Irish tourism enterprises – including Waterford Castle Hotel & Golf Resort – were in Germany last week, taking part in a business tourism workshop and networking event in Düsseldorf – organised by Tourism Ireland to highlight the island of Ireland as a world-class conference and business tourism destination. The Irish delegation met and did

business with 40 senior representatives of German companies involved in the MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and events) industry, who are responsible for organising international conferences, meetings and large-scale incentive events around the world for their clients. Zoë Redmond,Tourism Ireland’s manager for Central Europe, said:

“We are delighted that so many of these influential German business tourism buyers have taken the time to meet with our Irish tourism partners, to hear about some of the superb facilities on offer right around the island of Ireland. Business tourism is an important, high yield sector and Tourism Ireland has a busy programme of promotional activity in place to

grow this type of tourism in 2014. Our promotions are highlighting the ease of access to Ireland from Germany, as well as the good value rates available for meetings and conferences.” Business tourism is the most lucrative form of tourism, with visitors travelling here for business purposes spending about 2.5 times more than the average visitor.

NCBI seeks a fair budget which creates level playing field for people with sight loss in Waterford NCBI, the national sight loss charity, is seeking a restoration of €8 to the weekly rate of the Blind Pension in Budget 2015. The organisation believes that reversing the 2011 cut will go some way to meeting the additional costs that people who are blind or vision impaired face in making a sighted world accessible to them. There are 322 people who are blind living in Waterford, with an additional 5,254 people with vision impairments in the county. NCBI is also urging the Government to honour its commitment to ensuring “that the quality of life of people with disabilities is enhanced and that resources allocated reach the people who need them” (1) by taking stock of what it takes for a person who is blind or vision

impaired to have the same rights, opportunities and choices as their sighted peers. People with disabilities are significantly more at risk of poverty than the general population. (2) Those with sight loss also face substantial additional living costs as a result of their disability, such as the costs of aids, equipment and technology to enable them to live independently. According to Des Kenny, CEO of NCBI Group, not only have personal payment rates been cut but more and more medical card holders are being denied the provision of essential low vision aids, putting people at even further disadvantage: “The additional costs that we are talk-

ing about are not for luxury items, they are for low vision aids or technology that would allow a person who cannot see well enough to read standard print, or someone who cannot see at all, to be able to access the same information and services as the sighted world. The provision of such essential items is being denied to more and more medical card holders around the country as funding for low vision aids is either reduced or cut entirely. Delays in prescribing magnification aids can mean that the person’s eye sight has deteriorated by the time they finally begin to use a low vision aid, resulting in more support from NCBI as they adjust to using magnification at a much higher level. People who are blind or vision impaired are also subject to the

increases in taxes and charges through property tax, water charges and prescription charges so NCBI believes that a restoration of the €8 that was cut from Blind Pension in 2011, is one step in the right direction.” The number of people with sight loss is increasing as our population ages. Five people per week became blind in Ireland between 2010 and 2013 – approximately 260 per annum. This is despite 75-80% of blindness being preventable. (3) In 2015, there will be just under 250,000 people in Ireland living with mild (from when a person is no longer allowed to drive due to their sight), moderate and severe sight loss. This figure will rise further to 271,000 by 2020. Kenny urges the Government to

examine the impact of Budget 2015 on people with sight loss: “Recent budgets have consistently failed to take into account the fact that people with sight loss are living on low, often inadequate incomes. In addition to this, people who are blind or vision impaired face extra costs if they are to operate on a level playing field with their sighted peers. Failure to take these issues into account is serving to further isolate and disadvantage this group. NCBI is asking the Government to assess the impact of Budget 2015 on people with sight loss to ensure a fair and just budget.” Read NCBI’s submission in full here: www.ncbi.ie

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Housing lists of three former local authorities being merged into one Councillors call for more transparent scheme for housing list applicants By Paul Mooney THE housing lists of the three former local authorities Dungarvan Town Council, Waterford County Council and Waterford City Council - are currently being merged into one housing list for the whole of Waterford County and City, the July meeting of Dungarvan / Lismore Municipal District Council was told. Raising the issue, Cllr. Siobhan Whelan pointed out that there appeared to be no housing list in Dungarvan and people were feeling as though there is no transparency in relation to the housing list. “What is happening with the housing list and the people on it?” questioned Cllr. Whelan. “I know of one lady who is eight years on the housing list and has never been offered a house.” Agreeing, Cllr. Damien Geoghegan said that previously, when Dungarvan Town Council was in existence, people could come into the Civic Offices in Dungarvan and inspect the housing list. “You saw exactly where you were on the list and where everyone else was on the list,” said Cllr. Geoghegan. “It was fair and open and a very transparent system. We fought long and hard for its retention, but it was removed.” Cllr. Geoghegan said Councillors were told at the time that there were “data protection issues”. “I’m not so sure and I personally don’t accept that, to be quite frank,” said Cllr. Geoghegan. “We now have a system that is not open and is not transparent, and we don’t know if it is being dealt with fairly or otherwise. I know that is a strong state-

ment to make, but it needs to be open and transparent, at the very least, make the housing list available to Councillors,” added Cllr. Geoghegan. Concurring, Cllr. John Pratt pointed out that Councillors don’t get houses for people. “But we are able to guide them and help them in any way we can,” he said. Cllr. Geoghegan said people want to know where they stand on the list and what progress they have made from the previous year. “That system had been in place for many years in Dungarvan and it was fair to everybody,” said Cllr. Geoghegan. “I got no complaint from anybody to say their name was on public display,” he said. “It was open to everybody - that was the way the system was and it should be returned to that way.” Cllr. Seamus O’Donnell said the new system “looks like a closed door now”, and wanted to know what happened to all the 340 or so people on the housing list in Dungarvan. Ciara Hartley, Acting Senior Executive Officer for Housing told the meeting that the Council is looking to ‘stream-line’ the housing list policy for city and county. She pointed out that different people would have different priorities, such as current housing situation, medical need, time on the list, and if there is a homeless situation. Ms. Hartley pointed out that the system which operated in Dungarvan was not operated in Waterford City. “We never operated in the city where a list was provided or displayed,” she said. However, Cllr. Geoghegan said when the housing list was on public

display in Dungarvan, it gave an indication as to how long a person would be waiting on the list before they got a house. “The system you are outlining, it isn’t quite clear,” said Cllr. Geoghegan. Ms. Hartley said that any applicant who wants a live update on their housing application can visit the Council’s customer service desk at Dungarvan or Waterford City. Ms. Hartley said there is a timeframe in terms of area of choice, and generally a person could be on the housing list for three or four years and not receive an offer of social housing. “The time spent on the list depends on the area of choice and whether an applicant has a pressing need or medical situation,” said Ms. Hartley. Director of Services, Michael Quinn, explained that the complications being encountered by the Council was merging three entirely different housing list schemes. “We are in the process of merging those lists,” said Mr. Quinn. “It is a bit complicated and leading to a bit of ambiguity in terms of where people sit on the merged lists,” he said. Mr. Quinn said the merging of the lists won’t come to a full conclusion until the Council have a common letting scheme in relation to social housing. He said a common letting scheme would have to be considered at the Special Policy Committee (SPC) first, to make recommendations on what the best overall scheme is for the Council. Mr. Quinn said it was hoped to bring the matter to the SPC in September, and then bring the recommendations to the October meeting of the Council. “It is hoped that one

housing list would be in place in 2015,” he said. Cllr. James Tobin enquired if he could get a copy of the housing list when it was compiled. “I see no change in any legislation stopping any elected member from getting the housing list,” Cllr. Tobin pointed out. “Elected members should be entitled to see the full list.” Cllr. Tom Cronin requested to see an up-todate housing list. However, Mr. Quinn said it was “not just a simple re-order of the housing list”. “There are a lot of factors to take into consideration,” said Mr. Quinn. Cllr. Pat Nugent suggested that there should be a workshop or a meeting held for Councillors to brief them on housing matters, such as the RAS scheme and other housing situations. Cllr. Geoghegan pointed out that the former Dungarvan Town Council used to hold housing meetings separate to the Council meetings, which were closed to the public / press, and where representatives of the Council’s housing sector, HSE, Gardaí, etc., were in attendance to discuss local housing issues. “That is something we should replicate and would be useful to us as Councillors,” said Cllr. Geoghegan. Cllr.Whelan asked if the Council would buy back former Council houses. Mr. Quinn replied “only in very exceptional circumstances”. “Our funding for buying houses is limited,” he said. Mr. Quinn pointed out that the Council recently received €756,000 to refurbish vacant houses across Waterford County and City, and those houses will be brought on-stream for occupants.

Cllr. Seamus O’Donnell with Enda O’Coineen, founder and Chairman of Kilcullen Kapital Partners, at the opening of new holiday cottages at Pulla, Ring, recently.

Brent Pope, Peter Clohessy and Anthony Foley pictured at the launch of the Limerick World Club 7s Festival. [©INPHO/Morgan Treacy]

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Local Employment Service (LES) continues to support Job Seekers Nursing Home crisis in Ireland sees increase in elderly home care “THE home care sector in Ireland is expected to care for an increasing number of older people as a result of the recent waiting list crisis for the Fair Deal Scheme”, says Danette Connolly, Director of Care, Home Instead Senior Care Waterford. Waiting times for nursing home funding have doubled over three months new figures from Nursing Home Ireland reveal. The number of people on the waiting list further increased by more than 500 over three months.This can leave families with a bill of up to €15,000 before any funding is received. The Fair Deal scheme was introduced five years ago to provide state financial support for nursing home costs and it is feared the long waiting times could be putting older people’s health and quality of life at risk. Ms. Connolly said, “Priority should be given to dealing with the Fair Deal waiting list crisis and care options for older people in the local community. We need a policy that favours home and community-based care in addition to institutional care. Older people are suffering and missing out on needed care as a result of this waiting list crisis.” “We are receiving more home care enquiries as a result of the long wait for nursing home care. Older people and their families are struggling to cope and are in need of more help than is currently being provided by the Fair Deal Scheme”, she added. Home care is a very personal and intimate type of care. A home caregiver will deliver one-on-one care that matches the needs of the older person. There is no waiting for help with activities of daily living which may happen in an institutionalised care setting. A caregiver spends quality time with the person and is readily available. Tax relief of up to 41% is available on home care fees and home care grants are readily available. For more information on care options in the local community call Home Instead Senior Care Waterford on 051 333966 or visit www.homeinstead.ie

IT’S been a very busy year so far for the staff of the Local Employment Service (LES), Dungarvan and Lismore offices. By the end of June, over 290 jobseekers had registered with the Service in Dungarvan and Lismore and the LES is pleased to announce that there are a number of new opportunities for jobseekers over the coming months. The following SOLAS (Further Education Training Authority) Training Programmes are currently recruiting participants in Dungarvan: Information Technology Applications (commencing September 1st); IT Maintenance (commencing September 15th); Basic Computers (commencing October 10th); Preparation for European Computer Driving Licence, ECDL (commencing October 7th); Occupational First Aid (commencing October 14th); CV and Interview Preparation (commencing October 14th) There are also exciting new programmes being offered under the Momentum Scheme -

Tourism & Hospitality (FETAC Level 5, including modules on Sport and Recreation Studies; Customer Service; Safety & Health at Work, commencing on 13th October) and IT Customer Support and Sales Programme (commencing in January, 2015 and including modules on IT Support Skills; Microsoft Office Specialist; Sales & Customer Service Skills and Work Placement) There are many other training courses available in other locations, including Waterford City, and those interested in participating on any Courses or requiring any Training assistance should contact Niamh and Paula in the LES in Dungarvan on 05844077. The Local Employment Service (LES) is a specialist adult guidance service. Our core work is to help jobseekers back into employment, training and/or education. The jobseeker, in working with our qualified Employment Guidance Officers, creates a personal career path plan that both Employment Guidance Officer

and jobseeker agree upon. For the duration of the jobseeker’s work with us they will actively follow their plan to achieve their goal. To achieve this, the jobseeker will work on a one-to-one basis with the Employment Guidance Officer exploring options to assist return to work, including Education & Training; Jobbridge; Community Employment (CE). The LES (Co-ordinated by Waterford Leader Partnership Ltd.(WLP Ltd.) under contract to the Department of Social Protection (DSP) is based at the Presentation Building, Mitchell Street in Dungarvan (and by appointment in Lismore Business Park) and assists job seekers with taking those practical steps needed to secure employment, training and educational opportunities. The LES refers job-seekers to a wide variety of training and education courses, for example SOLAS (Further Education & Training Authority); ETB (Education & Training Board, formerly VEC); Waterford Leader Partnership Ltd. (WLP Ltd.) Local

Community Development Programme (LCDP); Skillnets; FIT (Fast-track to IT); Momentum and Springboard (3rd Level) and provides support with the completion of Business Plans for the Back to Work Enterprise Allowance (BTWEA). Assistance is also provided with CV’s; Job Applications; Interview Preparation. Our Information areas contain weekly copies of the Waterford County & City; South Tipperary newspapers; including DSP touch-screen job vacancy listings (open to all Job-Seekers) and our notice-boards are full of information to assist jobseekers using our services. Please use this facility to check and identify suitable job vacancies, CE Schemes, Internships (Jobbridge) which are available in Waterford (County & City); South Tipperary; Cork (County & City) and further afield. By the end of June 2014, over 555 jobseekers registered with the County Waterford Local Employment Service (in our offices in Carrick-on-Suir;

Dungarvan and Lismore) and a total of 433 job-seekers who worked with the LES progressed into employment; self-employment; community employment and education / training. The LES also posts information on current job vacancies on the Jobseekers page on WLP Ltd’s website, www.wlp.ie where jobseekers can view the job vacancy listings, along with Education & Training Course information. The Local Employment Service Network (with its 25 locations countrywide), has also redeveloped and enhanced it’s interactive website, www.localemploymentservices.ie To register with the LES in Dungarvan or Lismore or for more information on training supports available please contact Paula (Administrator, Dungarvan Office) on 058-45750. The office is open, Monday to Friday, from 09.00-17.00 - the LES is a free service to all individuals in receipt of a Social Welfare payment.

Elaine Crowley gets ready to judge Littlewoods Ireland Best Dressed Ladies Series - Irish Celebrity to Judge Best Dressed Ladies at Tramore Racecourse WATERFORD’S fashionable ladies are expected to turn out in style for the Littlewoods Ireland Best Dressed Series at Tramore Racecourse on Saturday, 16th August. The style stakes will be high as Elaine Crowley heads to Tramore to talk fetlocks and finery and find Waterford’s next fabulous fashionista at the penultimate event of the Littlewoods Ireland Best Dressed Ladies Series. Commenting on her involvement with Littlewoods Ireland, Elaine Crowley said: “This is my first year judging the Littlewoods Ireland Best Dressed Ladies Series and I am thrilled to be involved! As a proud Munster lady myself, I am really excited about seeing all the stylish ladies of Munster – I know it is going to be a great day!” Sharing what style she will be looking for on the day, Elaine said: “On the day, I’ll be looking for something that stands out from the crowd – but doesn’t cost the earth. It’s too easy to spend a fortune in a boutique and be dressed by an expert. I’d love to see someone mix the high street with more classic pieces to create a unique outfit!” Describing what she will be wearing on the day herself, Elaine added: “I’ll be wearing Littlewoods of course – depending on the weather, I have my eye on a gorgeous trouser suit or a beautiful bodycon dress in summer corals!” Sue Phelan, Tramore Racecourse Manager said: “We are delighted to have Elaine Crowley judge our Best Dressed Ladies Day at Tramore Racecourse. With the very best in racing and fashion, our

event is always one of the highlights of the horse racing season and with the involvement of Littlewoods Ireland the fashion just gets bigger and better every year!” Hilda Lyons, Marketing Manager, Littlewoods Ireland commented: “We’re delighted to be involved once again with the summer racing season and the Best Dressed Ladies Day at Tramore Racecourse. Each year the feedback from our customers has always been really positive and we look forward bring them another season of style and racing”. The winner of each Best Dressed Lady day will win a €1,500 shopping spree with Littlewoods Ireland and the 9 remaining finalists at each event will receive a €100 voucher. Be part of the Littlewoods Ireland Best Dressed Series 2014 at Tramore Racecourse on August 16th or at the final race meet on Saturday, 23rd August with presenter Sinead Desmond in Killarney. Look to littlewoodsireland.ie for racing fashion inspiration this season, from dresses and hats to shoes and accessories, achieving your own racing style has never been easier! For further details, visit www.littlewoodsireland.ie Elaine Crowley is the judge for the Littlewoods Ireland Ladies Day series which is taking place in Tramore Racecourse on the 16th of August.

RNLI crew member John Condon aboard an attendant boat which formed part of the safety flotilla for the Helvick Swim across Dungarvan Bay. [Joan Clancy]

Chloe Kiely and Emma Fahey aboard Sea-U which formed part of the safety flotilla for the Helvick Swim across Dungarvan Bay. [Joan Clancy]

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 August, 2014

Canada’s ‘mini-Youghal’ creator passes away By Christy Parker A WEST Waterford man who earned international renown for mini-replicas of Youghal buildings that he constructed and displayed in his garden in Canada, has died. Jim Allen, from Kinsalebeg, passed away on July 10th, at the age of 80, following a two-month illness. Jim’s reconstructions featured many of Youghal’s most notable landmarks, including the Clock Gate, Myrtle Grove, the Green Park band stand and St. Mary’s Collegiate Church, as well as business premises he recalled form his youth. Jim was the younger brother of Billy Allen, a retired overseer with Waterford County Council who, along with his late wife Mary, man-

aged a shop and post office in Kinsalebeg. Billy still lives at the couple’s home in Clashmore, while their son Liam, a trade union official based in Mallow, resides in Kinsalebeg. As a plasterer and decorator Jim emigrated to London with Billy in the early 1950’s intending to proceed to Australia. However, a proposal from a priest he met during a mission in Kentish Town saw Jim change plans and undertake a six-week journey to Terrace, a remote town in British Columbia, where he would help to build and establish a church. Situated about 200 miles north of Vancouver, Terrace holds a population of 7,000, mostly of whom are of Scots and Irish extraction. In time, Jim met his

wife-to-be, Josephine, a native of Tralee. The couple were married for 55 years, reared four boys and two girls and had four grandchildren. Josephine died five years ago. BAGPIPES Jim’s obituary in the Terrace Standard notes stated that he “worked for the Government and then opened Jim’s Painting Service, painting people’s houses and putting in gyproc.” It also reports that he was “a long-time member of the Legion and was with the Knights of Columbus for 50 years.” A self-taught bagpipes and accordion player, the paper further relates that “he played with the Terrace Pipes and Drums and serenaded his wife with the bagpipes on

their 50th anniversary.” Sometime in 2001, a woman asked Jim to make a dog kennel. “She never came back”, he recalled. “Josephine suggested I do something else with it so I transformed it into a cottage, which people said looked like old Irish and Scottish houses.” His imagination fired, Jim began building replicas of Youghal from memory and from photographs he would request from home. TINY TOWN GROWS Looking across his half-acre garden, along with the iconic structures mentioned above, he would cast his eye over St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Cromwell’s Arch, the Lighthouse (including 40 watt bulb), the tourist office, Farrell’s

Bakery, Merrick’s and Jack Sullivan’s barber shop. The attention to detail was absolute; little piles of firewood neatly stacked behind a home, itty-bitty shoes peeking nestling behind the cobbler’s windows, etc. He even developed a pond to represent Youghal harbour, complete with replica quayside and boats, only stopping short (probably!) of mackerel breaking the surface in September! In Winter ‘the Canadian Youghal’ became a lighted Winter village. He called his creation ‘Tiny Town.’ The spectacle drew visitors of many nationalities and became a haven for children. “They’re in their glory,” he once said. “If Barbie got married, she’d insist on hav-

Jimmy Allen (left), in Youghal, aged 15 with unknown companion.

ing her wedding at St. Mary’s Church!” Visitors to Tiny Town/Youghal usually made donations which Jim forwarded to a local children’s cancer charity. RE-LOCATED

Jimmy Allen on right at his home in Terrace, Vancouver, with Liam Allen on left.

In later years personal circumstance dictated that the buildings be moved. A local voluntary group re-located the project first to an empty unit in a shopping mall and then to a city property. “It’s actually in a more touristy area now and will probably attract even more visitors,” says Liam, who recently returned from his uncle’s funeral and cremation in Terrace. The service, at Terrace’s Sacred Heart Church, was attended by a large cortege of family, friends and admirers. Jim’s reverence for

Youghal was matched only by a lifelong adherence to his faith. “I was told by Boston curate Fr. Teary Brock, who officiated at the funeral, that whenever the church wanted anything done, Jim was able and willing,” Liam informs. Jim’s visits home were sporadic and his last return “coincided with the Queen’s visit to Cork in 2012, actually” Liam recalls. Meantime through the years others regularly arrived “to visit ‘the real thing,’ having seen his recreations,” he adds. Were Jim still with us, he would doubtless prepare them appropriately by ripping up a few streets and erecting half a dozen temporary traffic lights! May he Rest in Peace and his lovingly crafted ‘home from home’ stand forever in his honour.

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Seating at ‘The Lookout’ will not be removed Council confirms

The first graduates of the Food Academy Start Programme, a collaboration between SuperValu, Bord Bia and Local Enterprise Offices are back row (l. to r.): Sandra Power, The Early Bird Egg Company; Kenneth O’Connor, SuperValu Local Project Manager; Ciaran Cullen, LEO Waterford; Eamon Clancy, Caulfied’s Operations Manager, and Ria Jones, Sea of Vitality. Front row (l. to r.): Sarah Dunne, Gino’s Ice Cream; Mark Bergin, Ponticelli Coffee, and Edel Lawlor, Edelicious. [Garrett FitzGerald Photography]

Food Academy gives small food producers a big chance SuperValu Waterford showcases five local food graduates from Food Academy WHAT began as a collaboration between SuperValu, Bord Bia, 31 Local Enterprise Offices and hundreds of small food producers, has seen the first ‘class’ of food producers graduate from the Food Academy Start programme. Local producers from Waterford City and County; Gino’s Ice-cream, Ponticelli Coffee,The Early Bird Egg Company, Edelicious and Sea of Vitality took part in the tailored retail programme and this week saw their products displayed on the shelves of Caulfield’s SuperValu in Waterford. Thomas Caulfield of Caulfield’s SuperValu Group, welcomed the new producers to the aisles of the Morgan Street store, commenting that “There is a rich tapestry of tastes and flavours on offer from the five companies, from coffee roasted exclusively in Waterford and bread made from seaweed to fresh flavoursome ice-cream, home-made sauces and accompaniments and organic, farm-fresh, freerange eggs.” He added, “We are delighted to offer these new businesses the opportunity to showcase their products in our store and to introduce these new, exciting, indigenous ranges to our customers.The producers in question are in start-up or

early start phases and the products they are bringing to market are the embodiment of all that is good about Irish foodstuffs and we are proud to support them on this journey.” In September 2013, ‘Food Academy Start’ was launched in order to help develop Ireland’s artisan food industry, to deliver a consistent level of food marketing knowledge created for new and earlystage food business owners and to provide small food business with a solid foundation to progress to shelves of retailers. The five Waterford producers partic-

ipated in a series of workshops and one-to-one mentoring followed by a process of focus group testing and brand development. Anike Tyrrell of Local Enterprise Office Waterford which implemented and funded the programme was pleased to be involved with the initiative. “SuperValu and Bord Bia developed a challenging yet rewarding programme for the participants. The five Waterford businesses have unique food products which they worked hard to develop. They deserve the opportunity to reach a wide customer base on the shelves of

SuperValu, and they will achieve this now as their product will be available in local SuperValu stores for a period of twelve weeks.” “The food culture in Waterford has shifted perceptively in the last few years. While consumers look for value, they still want, where and when possible, to support local producers because of their assured quality and traceability. Here in Waterford we are lucky to have a dedicated group of food producers who are making great strides in putting Waterford on the Irish food map.”

The five local food producers will be trialed throughout the rest of the Waterford SuperValu stores and will be on the shelves of Garvey’s SuperValu Dungarvan, Quish’s SuperValu Tramore and Kelliher’s SuperValu Cappoquin from September 2nd. If you have a business idea, find out about what assistance is available to you from your Local Enterprise Office at 32 The Mall in Waterford City or the Civic Offices in Dungarvan. Alternatively you can email info@leo.waterfordcouncil.ie

The first graduates of the Food Academy Start Programme, a collaboration between SuperValu, Bord Bia and Local Enterprise Offices are (l. to r.): Eamon Clancy, Caulfied’s Operations Manager; Tom Jones, Sea of Vitality; Eimhin ni Chonchuir, Waterford LEO; Trevor Power, Early Bird Egg Company, and Kenneth O’Connor, SuperValu Local Project Manager. [Garrett FitzGerald Photography]

THERE are no plans by the Council to remove seating along the front of the Lookout in Dungarvan. Recently, there was speculation that four seats which are located along the Quay wall at the Lookout, would be removed, or relocated, following a complaint made by a member of the public to the Gardaí in relation to a traffic safety issue. At the July meeting of Dungarvan / Lismore Municipal District Council, Chairman, Cllr. Damien Geoghegan, outlined his “total opposition” to the removal of the seats at the Lookout. “Seating in that area of the Lookout has been there since the 1800s,” said Cllr. Geoghegan. “There has never been an issue in regards to safety in the past, as far as I’m aware. “Those seats are located between two speed ramps so cars can’t speed at that location.” Cllr. Geoghegan said he has been inundated with people contacting him about the matter. “They have very strong views on it,” he said. “That

is the oldest part of the town and many people go for walks there. The name itself is a giveaway - people go down to ‘lookout’ over the Habour and Bay,” said Cllr. Geoghegan. Senior Executive Officer, Ray Moloney confirmed “there is no proposal to remove the seats” at the Lookout. He confirmed the Council received correspondence from the Gardaí in relation to a complaint from a member of the public about a possible traffic safety issue regarding the seats. He said a request was made to relocate the seats. Mr. Moloney said he has requested an Area Engineer to look at the location and identify what improved measures can be put in place to remove any traffic hazard which might be there, rather than relocating the seats. Cllr. Geoghegan welcomed Mr. Moloney’s confirmation that the seats would remain at the Lookout. “I’m sure a solution will be found and the seats will remain in place,” said Cllr. Geoghegan.

Abbeyside Heritage Archive THE Archive will open this Sunday at the Parish Office Strandside South, 2.30 p.m. -5.30 p.m., parking is available at the Pond. The picture displayed was recently donated to the Archive and shows Dungarvan Brass Band, may be you can recognise relatives in the crowd? There will be a great deal of information, photographs, articles and books on display relating to the Parishes local history this Sunday. WORLD WAR ONE CENTENARY August 4th marks the 100th centenary of Britain entering the War. We would like to develop a comprehensive record of the stories and pictures of local men and women’s involvement during WW1. We would also like to appeal to family members to donate photographs or stories. Not forgetting the women also involved as many served as nurses

around Europe or worked in UK to help the War effort. The Imperial War Museum in London list of over 900 OBE’s (Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) awarded to women for their outstanding contribution from 1917. A number of Irish women are included in this list including: Mrs. Mary Gough (Dower), Dungarvan, County Waterford. The decoration ascended from 1-5 from highest, 1 Dame Grand Cross (GBE) to 5 - Member, MBE. Which decoration Mary received we hope to discover soon or maybe a relative can shed more light on her story? Any information, photos or stories would be appreciated and can be dropped in the Parish Office this Sunday or sent to us online via our Facebook Page ‘Abbeyside History’. We look forward to welcoming you this Sunday.

Local community devastated at death of climbers in French Alps TWO climbers who were founding members of Rathgormack Climbing Club, which is based in the Comeragh Mountains, were tragically killed in a fall in the French Alps last Monday. The bodies of Colm Ennis (37) from Waterford and Peter Britton (55) from South Tipperary were found around 4.00 p.m. last Monday. It is understood they fell approximately 200 metres while climbing in the Dent du Geant area of the Mont Blanc range in the French Alps. The local Mountain Rescue ‘PGHM Chamonix’ told the media the two men had been “very well equipped” but it appears that their rope came undone as they were going up the ‘Giant’s Tooth’, an area of Dent du Geant. The rescuers said the men would have died instantly in the fall. The news of the two tragic deaths has devastated

communities in County Waterford and South Tipperary. Both men were friends and understood to have had many years experience in climbing. Colm, a HR Manager for Amazon’s Customer Service operations in Cork, was well known in Scouting circles. According to Mountaineering Ireland, both men were very experienced climbers, and both had contributed a great deal to sport and encouragement of young people into sport. The Department of Foreign Affairs said it is providing consular assistance to the two men’s families, through its embassy in Paris. Just last week, two Finnish climbers, aged 25 and 40, were killed in the same Mont Blanc mountain range, after they slipped and fell into a crevasse.

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Flooding at Youghal Bridge “beggars belief” By Paul Mooney FLOODING at Youghal Bridge “beggars belief ”, the July meeting of Dungarvan / Lismore Municipal District Council was told. Describing the situation when it rained, Cllr. Declan Doocey said that when there is heavy rain, the bridge floods.

“It beggars belief,” Cllr. Doocey told the Municipal meeting. “Youghal Bridge should never flood because there are plenty of ways for the water to drain away,” he said. “When there is heavy rain the manholes get blocked with silt. It should be simple to get rid of the water, and let it fall into the

River Blackwater, but those manholes get silted up and need to be cleaned out manually.” Concurring, Cllr. Tom Cronin said the situation at Youghal Bridge “is a serious accident waiting to happen”. “The bridge gets flooded on both sides,” said Cllr. Cronin.

Director of Services, Paul Daly, said he would investigate the problem with the gulleys at Youghal Bridge and get them fixed. “It has been an ongoing problem for a good while,” Mr. Daly admitted. “The water comes down off the high ground and blocks the gulleys.” Mr. Daly agreed that the

flooding could be a hazard, especially during winter, when there is the threat of frost. “I spoke with the National Roads Authority about a drainage scheme and they seem to be in favour of giving us a bit of funding, so hopefully we will get something in the Autumn,” Mr. Daly added.

Footpath problem at Master McGrath junction A REPORT is to be carried out on a section of footpath near the Master McGrath monument which is causing a problem for motorists. At the July meeting of Dungarvan / Lismore

Municipal District Council, Cllr.Tom Cronin said the problem has existed since the new road layout was put in at that junction. Cllr. Cronin said that motorists coming from the

Cappoquin direction, turning left just before the petrol station are clipping the footpath. “Even when giving due care you could still hit the path, and motorists are hitting it on a regular basis,”

said Cllr. Cronin. He pointed out that it has been a year and a half since he raised this issue and nothing has happened. Director of Services, Paul Daly, said he was at the location and observed

motorists hitting the kerb of the footpath as they turn left onto the Military Road. Mr. Daly said he has sought a report on the particular area of the junction.

Beach picnic at Ballyquinn Beach in aid of the Hoja Project A FUNDRAISING beach picnic which promises to be a magical evening for all the family will be held at Ballyquinn Strand, Ardmore, next Friday, 8th August, from 8.30 p.m. The event is suitable for all ages, so bring your family and friends and enjoy bia, ceoil, agus craic, with entertainment by the Wobbly Circus and much more! All musicians and performers welcome. The event is being held in aid of the Hoja Project, which is a char-

ity supporting communities in Southern Tanzania. There will be great hot food, plenty of live

music, entertainment and fun, and all for a good cause! The Hoja Project was started by a group of

A packed Ballyquinn Beach at last year’s Beach Picnic in aid of the Hoja Project.

young people, including Julia Brownlow (daughter of Virginia Brownlow, Molly Keane Writer’s Retreat, Ardmore). The Hoja Project works in an area of Southern Tanzania, East Africa, called Tanga Ward, which consists of six villages. The project enables the people of the villages to make changes they wish to see in their communities and involve school education, vocational training (such as building, tailoring and carpentry), community seminars and theatre (on topics such as HIV/AIDS, women’s and children’s rights), as well as income generating programmes and village libraries. Money raised from the Beach Picnic at Ballyquinn Beach this year will go towards the income generating projects, which will have a positive effect on the communities in Tanga Ward, Southern Tanzania. The Hoja Project is administered by COCO (Comrades of Children Overseas), an international children’s charity

People who attended last year’s Beach Picnic at Ballyquinn Beach had a magical time, with plenty of bia, ceoil, agus craic, for all the family. This year’s Beach Picnic will again be held on Ballyquinn Beach this coming Friday, 8th August, from 8.30 p.m.

and non-governmental organisation (NGO) working with local communities in remote regions of the developing world to alleviate the poverty preventing children’s education. The Hoja Project is

COCO’s biggest project, which aims to increase opportunities available to young people helping the whole community to develop, and to move away from poverty. For more information, check out the Hoja

Project’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/hoj abeachpicnic. In case of rain, please check the Facebook page for updates, or alternatively, text or phone 0862847495 after 2.00 p.m. on Friday, 8th August.

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Dungarvan man’s assault on female was a “nasty incident” AN assault by a County Waterford man on a former female neighbour was described as a “nasty incident” by Judge Pauline Codd in the Circuit Criminal Court in Waterford, last week. Wayne Ducey (20) a native of Dungarvan with an address at No. 9, Boher Mocuda, Lismore, was sentenced to 18 months in custody with the final 15 months suspended for assaulting Sarah Keohane causing her harm. The court heard the injured girl Sarah Keohane was punched into the face and was left with a small scar over her left eye. The row erupted near Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan, just before 2.00 a.m. on November 24th, 2003. The Gardai were called to an apartment in Friary Street shortly afterwards and found Sarah Keohane with an injury to her left eye. She was visibly upset and was bleeding from her right knee and she complained of a pain in her ankle. Following enquiries Wayne Ducey presented himself at Dungavan Garda Station on December 13 and during interview he admitted assaulting the girl. On the night in question Sara Keohane and another man met the accused and a dispute arose and she was punched in the face and fell. She suffered a black eye and was disorientated. They both knew each other since childhood and she was not afraid of him

except when he was drunk. On the following day he apologised and when she told him that he should not have hit her he became cross again. Garda Phil Dee, Dungarvan, said the accused man had a total of 29 previous convictions, three of which were for assault. He also had convictions for criminal damage, misuse of drugs and the unauthorised taking of vehicles. Most of his convictions were linked to the abuse of alcohol and drugs. Barrister Jamie Burke, defending, said his client went to the Garda Station by appointment and he cooperated and made full admissions.The relationship between him and the injured party was that they had been neighbours and grew up together. She recovered from her injuries but still had a small scar over her left eye. For much of his youth he was in care and was currently in custody. The injured party was aware the case was before the court but she did not wish to attend. Before the court was a report setting out his family background and deep underlying issues regarding anger and he felt part of his childhood had been taken away from him. Mr. Burke urged the court to take into consideration the difficult family background and the lack of a father figure to give him guidance.

The accused and injured party were back on speaking terms. The DPP consented to deal with the case in the District Court but jurisdiction was refused. The court heard that the accused was given sentences of 14 months in prison for assault, engaging in threatening behaviour and criminal damage and his release date was April 30, 2015. Judge Pauline Codd said the assault on the woman was a “nasty incident” and it left her with a small scar over her left eye. That was an aggravating factor but the woman did not bear a grudge against him. He blamed his girlfriend for the incident which diminished his apology. While he came from a difficult background he seemed to be a young man who did not take responsibility and had a long list of previous offences for someone who was 20 years of age. He did not seem to have an insight into his offending. But he seemed to have a good work ethic and he got involved in various projects at Oberstown Boys Centre. He needed to take responsibility and address his anger issues. The Judge imposed a term of 18 months detention and suspended the final 15 months of the sentence on his undertaking to keep the peace and be of good behaviour and remain under the auspices of the probation services and undergo counselling.

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Council found not guilty at end of four day trial WATERFORD City and County Council was found not guilty in the Circuit Criminal Court in Waterford, last week, of four breaches of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act arising out of the death of a road worker during pothole tarring operations in Tallow, Co. Waterford. On the directions of the trial Judge Pauleen Codd a jury returned the not guilty verdicts at the end of a four day trial last week. Father of three John Vincent Delaney of Chapel St., Tallow, died instantly from head injuries suffered when he was knocked down by a reversing council truck while filling potholes on the Mountainfair Rd., Tallow, on July 12th, 2011. The Council pleaded not guilty to failing to ensure a planned and organised work system without risks to employees; failing to provide a safe place of work and failing to adequately supervise workers, as a consequence the fatal accident occurred. Judge Codd said the State had led evidence which was contradictory in that three of four witnesses who could give any sort of expert evidence had given evidence that would tend towards the Council being not guilty of any offence. The only person who gave evidence tending towards guilt was HAS Inspector David Barry. Dealing with whether the Council had failed to provide supervision over the road crew, the Judge indicated she was mindful of the family of the deceased man and noted that they were in court during the entire trial. She said the State had

urged on her that at the height of the evidence there was a lack of supervision. This was not borne out by the evidence. Examining the evidence of Ml. Delaney, John Curley and Jos. Power, Acting General Services Supervisor, the Judge said she was satisfied there was a person appointed to supervise and that all of the men were well trained on the systems in place. On that basis the Jury would be directed to find the Council not guilty on those two counts. In relation to the two charges that the Council had failed to provide a vehicle controller, the Judge said that taking the prosecution case at its highest they had only established it was mandatory to have a vehicle controller. She pointed out that the evidence of Jos. Power and Ml. Delaney showed that there was a vehicle controller available. The SSWP should have been filled out at the start. All of their training showed that was necessary and all of the personnel were responsible. The overwhelming evidence was that this was a highly trained crew and the obligations in relation to safety, and one of them acting as vehicle controller, was imposed on all of them. No blame could be laid on the Council and for that reason she directed the Jury to bring in a not guilty verdict. Judge Codd said the Jury shared her view that this was a very tragic event and she extended sympathy to the Delaney family. The issue of costs was adjourned for mention on the opening day of the next sessions in October.

On the third day of the trial, HAS Inspector David Barry said he found it surprising that the truck driver reversed a distance of 18 meters up-hill to drive over the filled-in pot hole in order to compact the tarmac. It did not make sense and at first he could not believe it. The driver focused on targeting the pot hole and did not use his second rear mirror. There was absolutely no supervision on the job, he said. While there was a system of work in place it was ignored or disregarded. In his opinion the “beeping” of the reversing truck would not have warned the deceased road worker because he was used to hearing it all afternoon. The truck driver John Grey operated the truck as a “roller” and not as a vehicle. He used the left hand mirror to reverse and the deceased was struck by the right hand side of the truck. Inspector Barry said he had no criticism of the safety features on the truck. The wing mirrors and safety camera were devices to assist the driver to see a person behind the truck when reversing. During further crossexamination Inspector Barry said on the day of the accident Ml. Delaney was not the “supervisor” on the job. He was one of the most senior men in the crew and was about to fill the SSWP document when the accident occurred. He agreed that the Waterford County Council safety statement stated that the SSWP firm should be filled out before the start of work and a risk assessment carried out. But the SSWP

was only a general statement and was not specific enough. It was not an “onthe- job” risk assessment that identified hazards and put controls in place. The risks covered the issues of supervision and a vehicle controller. It was mandatory to have a supervisor and he agreed that Ml. Delaney had been taken off another job in Tallow that day and put on the pot hole repair team. But he was not the supervisor. Nobody was delegated to supervise the job and take responsibility and fill out the paper work. “Somebody, anybody and nobody were to take responsibility and that is a recipe for catastrophe because nobody was in charge, said Inspector Barry. At the close of the prosecution case, Mr. Noel Whelan, BL., for the DPP., told the Jury of seven men and five women that John Grey, the truck driver, was prosecuted in Waterford Circuit Criminal Court last year for dangerous driving causing the death of John Vincent Delaney and recklessly placing at risk the safety, health and welfare of an employee. At the end of that trial the Trial Judge directed that the two charges should not go to the Jury. Instead of dangerous driving causing death, a charge of careless driving was preferred against him and he pleaded guilty to that charge. M. Aiden Doyle, Sc., instructed by Michael Lanigan of Poe, Kiely, Hogan Lanigan, solrs., were for Waterford City and County Council.

Waterford to get fibre broadband by 2016 TOWNS and villages across County Waterford should have upgraded fibre broadband by 2016. Economic Development Officer, Fearghal Reidy, told the July meeting of Dungarvan / Lismore Municipal District Council that there are 17 towns and villages listed in County Waterford which are scheduled to receive fibre broadband by 2016. He was responding to a question by Cllr. John Pratt, who enquired if there was any progress in upgrading

the broadband network in County Waterford. Mr. Reidy said a Department of Communications spokesperson over the broadband programme said there are specific plans for the county. He noted that Dungarvan already has fibre broadband in place. “We will work with the Department to stimulate the plan for the county and see if we can advance it more quickly,” said Mr. Reidy.

Cllr.Tom Cronin asked if small rural areas will be included. “In places like Dromana and in between, there is a line there where you can’t get broadband,” said Cllr. Cronin. “People are trying to operate businesses from home and have no broadband.” Cllr. Declan Doocey agreed saying that north of the River Blackwater, reception for broadband as well as mobile phone signal “is terrible”.

“There are huge pockets of areas where there is no mobile phone service or broadband,” said Cllr. Doocey. Mr. Reidy said it would be a matter for the Department of Communications. He pointed out that there are two national broadband strategies in place. “In some places, the broadband may not be satisfactory, but we will try to avoid a digital divide,” said Mr. Reidy.

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Bobby Kerr launches free Retail Mentoring Programme for Dungarvan Efforts made to make Dungarvan an Excellent Retail Experience

At the Launch of Rethinking Retail Dungarvan in the Park Hotel were Bobby Kerr, Chairman, Insomnia, RTE's Dragon's Den; David Fitzsimons, Chief Executive, Retail Excellence Ireland and Cllr. Damien Geoghegan, Chairman Dungarvan & Lismore Municipal Council. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

At the Launch of Rethinking Retail Dungarvan in the Park Hotel were Cllr. James Tobin, Chairman Waterford & City County Council; David Fitzsimons, Chief Executive, Retail Excellence Ireland; Bobby Kerr, Chairman, Insomnia, RTE's Dragon's Den and Fearghal Reidy, Senior Executive Officer with Waterford City and County Council. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

FAMOUS entrepreneur, broadcaster and Dragon with RTE’s Dragon’s Den launched the Dungarvan Retail Mentoring Programme ‘Rethinking Dungarvan Retail’ last Wednesday, 23rd July. Speaking at the event, Mr Kerr provided some valuable insights into retail success, based on his experience as Chairman of Insomnia Coffee Group. Mr. Kerr illustrated that how in difficult times the customer looks for good value and a well presented offer that meets their needs. David Fitzsimons, CEO of Retail Excellence Ireland, who was also speaking at the event, set out the expectations of modern customers. He highlighted that shoppers either want convenience, particularly midweek, or an experience at weekends when they have time to enjoy their town. Dungarvan is an ideal town to attract shoppers looking for that overall experience, with a beautiful setting,

top-class restaurants, bars and cafés and a good retail offer. But retailers need to innovate and be creative to stay ahead. Speaking at the event, Fearghal Reidy, Senior Executive Officer with Waterford City and County Council highlighted that the initiative emerged as a result of consultation with Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber of Commerce and representatives of Dungarvan Town Council. It is part of a stimulus package for Dungarvan that also includes the Town Painting Scheme, improved Dungarvan Algow for Christmas, a new Tourist Information Office and enhanced interpretation of the Town. He urged retailers and service providers to apply for the mentoring programme, and stated that if it is a success Waterford City and County Council would consider running a second programme.

At the Launch of Rethinking Retail Dungarvan in the Park Hotel were Suzanne Dalton, Dalton Jewellers and David O'Riordan, Slateways. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

At the Launch of Rethinking Retail Dungarvan in the Park Hotel were Pat Whyte, Marian Moloney, Allrounder Sports; Nicky McKenna, McKenna's Computers and David Gaffney, Murrays Pharmacy. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

To improve Dungarvan’s retail experience and make sure retailers can deliver the experience that modern shoppers are looking for, Waterford City and County Council put in place a Retail Mentoring Programme – Rethinking Dungarvan Retail. Participants on the programme will engage in workshops and one-to-one mentoring to help them to improve their offering, consider their finance, merchandising, buying and display. The programme is free, but places are limited to 20. The programme is also open to service providers such as cafés and restaurants. For further information and an application form please contact Catherine O’Mahony, Economic Development Unit, Civic Offices, Dungarvan or Tel 058 22000. Alternatively, you can contact Jenny Beresford at Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber of Commerce at 058 – 45054.

At the Launch of Rethinking Retail Dungarvan in the Park Hotel were Lucy Whelan and Louise Clark, Nude Food. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

At the Launch of Rethinking Retail Dungarvan in the Park Hotel were Yvonne Baumann, Baumann Jewellers; Linda Hogan, McCarthy's Wallpaper and Paint and Olivere Lannen, Olivere’s Health & Beauty Salon. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 August, 2014

8 to 9 year old Group at the Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp in Clashmore/Kinsalebeg GAA Grounds organised by Waterford Coaching & Games with Coaches Gavin Whelan and Patrick Curran.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

11 to 13 year old Group with Waterford Hurler, Stephen Molumpy at the Kelloggs GAA Cúl Camp in Ballyduff Upper GAA Grounds organised by Waterford Coaching & Games.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

7 to 8 year old Group with Waterford Hurler, Stephen Molumpy at the Kelloggs GAA Cúl Camp in Ballyduff Upper GAA Grounds organised by Waterford Coaching & Games.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 August, 2014

Ongoing problems with sewerage system in Tallow estate

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IRISH Water are to be informed of a problem with the sewerage system in Willowbrook, Tallow, but Council executives believe the chances of the matter making the priority list are “quite small”. Cllr. John Pratt raised concerns about the sewerage system problem at the July meeting of Dungarvan / Lismore Municipal District Council. Cllr. Pratt said it is an ongoing problem and needs to be addressed. “I know Irish Water are in charge of sewerage now, but they need to be

The Dungarvan Observer has a family pass (two adult and two children 10–17 year olds, 0–9 go FREE) to give away to the lucky winner of our competition. All you have to do is answer the following question and post your entries into Moxigen, Dungarvan Observer, Shandon, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, on or before 12 noon on Tuesday, 5th August. Editor’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

informed and it needs to be followed up,” he said. Director of Services, Michael Quinn said a survey of the network was carried out and there was damage to the pipes. He said one of the problems was that people had built up over the sewerage network and currently there were funding constraints to address the problem. Mr. Quinn said he would contact Irish Water and draw their attention to the matter, but the chances of it making a priority list were quite small.

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Minister hints at Seanad representation QUAN BUTLER and Presidential 087-2525327 voting for Irish abroad How Ireland’s all wind policy will affect us SUPPLIERS OF SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEM

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DR. WHO WIN

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By Christy Parker

Peter Capaldi's first full episode as the Doctor – Deep Breath – will be screened in SGC Dungarvan on 23rd August, 2014. Doctor Who makes a spectacular return to the big screen in the feature-length premiere episode of Series 8, Deep Breath. Directed by acclaimed director Ben Wheatley (Sightseers, A Field in England) and written by lead writer and executive producer Steven Moffat, the beginning of the Twelfth Doctor’s era stars Peter Capaldi as the Doctor, Jenna Coleman as his companion Clara Oswald and sees the return of fan favourites The Paternoster Gang – Madame Vastra (Neve McIntosh), Jenny Flint (Catrin Stewart) and Strax (Dan Starkey) – in a pulse-racing adventure through Victorian London. Steven Moffat comments, "Last November the Doctor didn't just conquer the world on television, he did it in the cinemas too. And like the show-off he is, he can't resist another go - one taste of the silver screen is never enough. On August 23rd the new Doctor will begin his new adventures on BBC One and in cinemas all over the world. Movie-land beware - Capaldi is coming to get you!" The Dungarvan Observer, in association with SGC Dungarvan, has a pair of tickets to give away to the lucky winner of our competition. All you have to do is answer the following question and post your entries into Dr. Who Competition, Dungarvan Observer, Shandon, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, on or before 12 noon on Tuesday, 19th August. Editor’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

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IRISH passport holders abroad could soon acquire representation in the Senate, following observations made by Minister for the Diaspora Jimmy Deenihan. The minister was speaking during a ‘thinktank’ discussion with local tourism and service representatives at the Youghal Comhaltas Brú na Sí headquarters. Responding to suggestions that voting rights would instil “a sense of belonging” to the estimated one million Irish passport holders worldwide and thus encourage them to visit, Minister Deenihan said it would be impractical to provide full voting rights as there could be more voters outside a constituency than within it. However, he would advocate voting rights for Presidential elections and also the appointment of three senators, each serving the interests of the diaspora in either the

Americas, UK/Europe or Australia/the remainder. They “could prove to be worth more than the taxpayer is paying to have them there,” he continued. “They would be making a very important connection with the diaspora and could be using that connection to pursue investment. It would be a two-way process.” It was the minister’s first public pronouncement on issues relating to the newly formed Diaspora remit within the Department of Foreign Affairs. He said he had informed Taoiseach Enda Kenny “when he was compensating me,” he joked that there was no point in having the new portfolio “unless there is some action plan” to accompany it. “The last thing you want to do is build up hopes and not deliver,” he elaborated. “It could become counter-productive if people don’t see results.”

A BEAUTIFULLY photographed feature length film documents one community’s experience with a wind farm development. Thought provoking, insightful and educational for anyone who wants to know how Ireland's All Wind policy will affect us. This film comes highly recommended and can be viewed in The Blue House, Main Street, Lismore, on Friday 8th at 7.30 p.m., Saturday 9th at 7.30 p.m. and Sunday 10th at 2.30 p.m. At €3.00 per seat all proceeds will go to St. Carthage’s Home, Lismore.

Observer Competitions Winners 2014 Discover Ireland Dublin Horse Show Anne Power, Presentation House, Youghal Road, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Winner can collect prize at Dungravan Observer offices, Shandon, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes & SGC Dungarvan Anna Sheehan, Mill House, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford. Winner can collect prize at SGC Dungarvan.

IN MEMORIAM

In Memoriam MAHONY (9th anniversary) – In loving memory of Michael Mahony, late of Coolroe, Old Parish, who died on 4th August, 2005. Anniversary Remembrance Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 3rd August, at 10.00 a.m., in Old Parish Church.

FITZGERALD (3rd anniversary) – In loving memory of our son and brother Seán, late of Knockalahara and formerly of 5 Kilrush Park, Dungarvan, whose Anniversary occurs on 6th August. If tears could build a stairwell, And memories were a lane, I would walk right up to Heaven, And bring you home again. No farewell words were spoken, No time to say goodbye, You were gone before we knew it, And only God knows why. Our heart still aches in sadness, And secret tears still flow, What it means to lose you, No one will ever know.

–Loved and missed dearly by Dad, Mam, sister and brothers. Mass has been offered.

HOULIHAN (19th anniversary) – In loving memory of Seán Houlihan, late of Furraleigh, Kilmac-thomas, and of Feddans, Rathgormack, who died on 6th August, 1995. 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.

–Sadly missed by your wife Ellen; sons, daughters, grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law and great grandchild.

MORAN (3rd anniversary) – In loving memory of Mary Moran (nee Franklin), late of 16 Danforth Close, Southways, Abbeyside, who passed away on 30th July, 2011.

POWER (58th anniversary) – In loving memory of Geoffrey Power, late of 80 Congress Villas, Dungarvan, who died on 29th July, 1956. R.I.P. In the silence of midnight, You heard a gentle call, You took the hand of God above, And gently left us all.

–Forever in my thoughts and prayers, remembered always, son Jimmy, grandchildren and their families.

–Always loved and remembered by your brother Eamonn, Niamh, Cal and Cian.

MORAN (3rd anniversary) – In loving memory of Mary Moran (nee Franklin), late of 16 Danforth Close, Southways, Abbeyside, who passed away on 30th July, 2011. If only we could meet you, Just for a little while, To tell you how much we miss you, Just to see you smile. To put our arms around you, But this we cannot do, So until we meet again, May God take care of you.

–Always loved and remembered by Róisín and Meadhbh, XOXO.

WALSH (9th anniversary) – In loving memory of Paul Walsh, late of 2 Doirebeg, O’Connell Street, Dungarvan, who died on 2nd August, 2005. –Sadly missed and always loved by Brigid, Katherine and Christopher; brothers, sisters and mother-in-law Kathleen.

BEREAVEMENT Support and help available Service – Free & Confidential Tel. 058-46100 www.westwaterfordbereavement.org

For Quick Results KIELY (4th anniversary) – In loving memory of James Kiely, late of Glendalligan, Leamybrien, who died on 5th August, 2010. R.I.P. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 3rd August, in Kilrossanty Church at 10.30 a.m. Every day in some small way, Thoughts of you come our way, Simple words but very true, We will always remember and pray for you.

–Sadly missed by your son Tom; daughter-in-law Shirley and grand-daughter Megan.

MORAN (3rd anniversary) – In loving memory of Mary Moran (nee Franklin), late of 16 Danforth Close, Southways, Abbeyside, who passed away on 30th July, 2011. Look around your garden Lord, For an Angel with a smile, She won’t be hard to recognise, She must stand out a mile. So put your arms around her Lord, And kiss her smiling face, For she is very special, And can never be replaced.

–Always loved and remembered by Mam and Dad.

Acknowledgement

MORAN (3rd anniversary) – In loving memory of Mary Moran (nee Franklin), late of 16 Danforth Close, Southways, Abbeyside, who passed away on 30th July, 2011. A heart of gold, A life so true, Loved and remembered, By all she knew. Always willing, Helpful and kind, What beautiful memories, She left behind.

–Always loved and remembered by Ger, Ann, Mark, Emer, Micheala and Max, XX.

We, the family of the late Nan Carey, would like to thank most sincerely those who sympathised with us on our sad loss. Our sincere thanks to all those who sent Mass cards, sympathy cards and floral tributes. A huge thank you to all our kind relatives – especially the Veales, neighbours and good friends. A special thank you to Nan’s neighbours and friends in Cahir whom she thought highly of – you were much appreciated. With sincere thanks to all the staff in St. Vincent’s Unit and Dunabbey House, Dungarvan Community Hospital. Your professionalism, your commitment to care, your attention to detail and your kindness to Nan will never be forgotten – for that we are truly grateful. Most sincere thanks to Fr. Delaney for performing the Rosary and Funeral Mass and for his well chosen kind words. Thank you to James Drohan, Undertakers. Everything was done perfectly, professionally and with great sensitivity. To anyone who we may have unintentionally missed – your kindness will always be appreciated and remembered. Please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for all your intentions. Month’s Mind Mass for Nan will be offered on Sunday, 3rd August, at 10.30 a.m. in Kilrossanty Church.

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MORAN (3rd anniversary) – In loving memory of Mary Moran (nee Franklin), late of 16 Danforth Close, Southways, Abbeyside, who passed away on 30th July, 2011.

–From your heartbroken husband John Paul, XOXO. Anniversary Mass was celebrated on Sunday, 27th July, in Abbeyside Church at 9.30 a.m.

Cahir Abbey, Cahir, Co. Tipperary, and formerly of Furraleigh, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford

A lot in life has altered, A lot in life is new, But the things that never alter, Are memories of you. It isn’t what we write, It isn’t what we say, It’s how we feel inside, When we think of you today.

I thought of you with love today, But that is nothing new, I thought about you yesterday, And days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name, All I have are memories, And your picture in a frame. Your memory is my keepsake, With which I will never part, God has you in His keeping, I have you in my heart.

† NAN CAREY

Suaimhneas sioral dá anam dílis.

–Always remembered by his loving wife Eileen; his brother Paddy Joe; nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 August, 2014

Use the Small Adverts. Section Call our Office or use your Credit or Debit Card by Phone Dungarvan Observer, Shandon, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Tel. (058) 41205 / 42042. Fax: (058) 41559.

POWER – Birthday remembrance of my dear and beloved husband Patrick (Paddy) Power, late of Kilmurry, whose 72nd birthday occurs on 2nd August, 2014.

POWER – Birthday remembrance of my dear and beloved dad Patrick (Paddy) Power, late of Kilmurry, whose 72nd birthday occurs on 2nd August, 2014.

Thinking of you on your birthday Pat, But that is nothing new, For no day dawns or no day ends, Without a thought of you.

I wish you were here today, Even for just a little while, So I could say happy birthday Dad, And see your beautiful smile.

–Always loved and never forgotten, your loving wife Maura.

–Always remembered and loved by your daughter Michelle.

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

POWER – Birthday remembrance for Seano Power, late of Gurteen, Ring, whose birthday occurs at this time. Always in my thoughts, Especially this time of the year.

–Pat.

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Legal Notice

AN CHUIRT DUICHE THE DISTRICT COURT PUBLIC DANCE HALLS ACT, 1935 SECTION 2 (as amended) NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PUBLIC DANCING LICENCE District Court Area of Lismore District No. 21 TAKE NOTICE that Mary Burke of The Sportsmans Inn, Cappoquin in the County of Waterford, Nominee of Podgate Limited, intends to apply to the District Court at Lismore on the 12th day of September 2014 at 10.30 a.m. for the grant of a licence to use a particular place, The Public House known as “The Sportsmans Inn” to wit: - The Sportsmans Inn situate at Main Street, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford in court area and district aforesaid, for public dancing. Dated this the 28th day of July 2014. Signed: David Burke & Company, Solicitors for the Applicant, 24 Mary Street, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. TO: The District Court Clerk, District Court Office, The Courthouse, O’Brien Street, Mallow, Co. Cork. The Superintendent, An Garda Siochana, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. The Sergeant in Charge, Cappoquin Garda Station, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford. The Chief Fire Officer, Waterford County Council, Civic Offices, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. The Secretary, Waterford County Council, Civic Offices, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 August, 2014

Advertising

Classifieds Deadline for all adverts is 10.00 a.m. each Tuesday

Telephone: (058) 41205 / 42042 e-mail: adverts@dungarvanobserver.ie

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Re-Upholstery

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

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Decorating Service

DECORATING SERVICE – All internal / external painting. New house spraying before second fix. Tired old kitchen units hand-painted, hygiene coatings. Epoxy floor paint systems. Qualified local tradesmen. Free estimates. Insurance work. Fully insured. VAT registered. Call: Prodec Painters. Padraig (087) 7730520. Steve (086) 8410901. (31-12)

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Tree Surgeon

QUALIFIED TREE SURGEON AVAILABLE – For all aspects of Tree Surgery, Tree Felling, Reductions, Wood-chipping, Hedge Cutting. Contact your local professional Fergal Colbert at (087) 7933481. FULL PUBLIC AND EMPLOYERS LIABILITY INSURANCE. (31-12)

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Tarmacadam

TARMACADAM & TAR & CHIPPINGS – Drainage and Kerbing. Michael Fennell, Stradbally, (086) 8342233 / (051) 293943. (12-9)

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Carpentry & Construction

MARK BURKE CARPENTRY AND CONSTRUCTION – Highest standards, best price guaranteed. Available for maintenance, renovation and new builds. No job too big or small. Free quotations. Call 086 318 0612 or find us on Facebook. (1-8)

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Computer Services

COMPUTER AND LAPTOP REPAIRS – On Site Repairs, Set-ups, Upgrades, Data Recovery and Training. Virus and pop-up removal. Qualified computer Engineer and Trainer. 20 years experience. Reasonable rates. Tel. Shane Deevy (087) 9872006. (ind.)

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Soccer Coaching

SOCCER COACHING – Vinny Sullivan runs Just4Strikers Soccer Coaching School in Dungarvan every Sunday morning for Boys and Girls aged between 6–14 years old. For more information call Vinny on (087) 7501059. (1-8)

Notice to Advertisers It is a condition of acceptance of advertisements orders that the proprietors do not guarantee the insertion of any particular advertisement on a special date or at all. Although every effort will be made to meet the wishes of the advertisers; further they do not accept liability for any loss or damage caused by an error or inaccurracy in the printing of any advertisement. They reserve the right to refuse or alter any advertisement, no matter by whom or where accepted for publication; also to discontinue the publication of any advertisements previously published. Advertisements paid or otherwise are therefore accepted only subject to the above conditions. The advertiser undertakes to indemnify the proprietors against all liability for any civil action arising out of publication of the advertisement. (ind.)

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Gardening Services

COMERAGH LANDSCAPING – The landscaping professionals. Garden design and layout. Planting, water features, patios, stonework, kerbing, fencing, etc. Lawn laying turfed and seeded. For a professional and affordable service contact Paul Curran (087) 2908403. www.comeraghlandscaping.ie (ind.) SUMMER LAWN LANDSCAPING – Professional Landscaping and Garden Construction. Grass, Hedge and Tree Cutting, Scarifying and Lawn Laying. Planting of Shrubs, Hedges and Trees. Large and Small Maintenance Contracts undertaken. Construction of Sleeper Beds, Gravel Gardens, Paving, Decking, Concrete and Timber Fencing, Block and Brick Walls, Powerwashing, etc. Good quality work at a reasonable price. Phone: Eamonn (085) 7784335. (22-8)

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Supervised Study

SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS/PARENTS – Supervised study now enrolling at Deise College. Don't be disappointed in September, enrol now to ensure your place. Flexible options available each evening and on Saturdays. Very cost effective (from €10 per week), quiet environment, conducive to getting solid work done. Be organised and ring Alan on 058-48623. (8-8)

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Self Storage DUNGARVAN

HOUSEHOLD / BUSINESS STORAGE SOLUTIONS – Phone us today for a cost effective option. Phone: (058) 42211. (26-9)

To Let

SHERRY FITZGERALD REYNOLDS LETTINGS – Urgently require Houses and Apartments TO LET in all areas of Dungarvan and West Waterford. Please contact Gerardine Reynolds on 087 2458848 / 058 23444. (ind.) 4 BEDROOM BUNGALOW TO LET – Ballyduff Upper. Newly refurbished with or without furniture. 4 miles from Lismore, 3 miles from Ballyduff Village, 2 miles from Ballysaggart, 2 miles from Araglen. Immediate availability. Tel. (087) 9272000. (1-8) 2 BED HOUSE TO LET IN CAPPAGH FROM SEPTEMBER – 6 miles from Dungarvan. Fully furnished. Tel. (086) 8890671.

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DEAD & DISABLED CATTLE COLLECTED IN ALL AREAS – Ring: Fitzgerald’s Licensed Knackery, Coolagown. (025) 36662 or (086) 8193202 / (087) 8193202. (ind.)

Divorce

DIVORCE – Apply in July / August. Get your Divorce for €295. YES €295! Well established service. Phone: (085) 8104504. (1-8)

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TYRES! TYRES! TYRES! – Full callout breakdown service. Quick puncture repairs. Lorry, tractor and car. Also all makes of car serviced and repaired. Contact: Eamonn Beresford, THE CASTLE GARAGE, Dungarvan. Open 6 days, 8.30 a.m. to 6.00 p.m., including dinner hour. Tel. (058) 43540 / (086) 8128184 / www.castlegaragetyres.c om (ind.) HAY FOR SALE – Ardmore/Old Parish. Clean AEOS Hay Meadow, no fertiliser. Suitable for Horses. €22.00. Tel. (087) 9485082. (1-8) SMALL SQUARE BALES OF BARLEY STRAW FOR SALE – Tel. (086) 8136796.

RIVER TRIPS FROM YOUGHAL www.blackwatercruises.com

087-9889076 (15-8)

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Agri Sale

GALVANISED GATES – Barriers, Cubicles, Cattle Crush Panels, Cow Mats. Ryan Brothers, Ballymacarbry / www.ryanbrothers.ie / Laurence (087) 7994737. (6-15)

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Holistic Energy Healing

HOLISTIC ENERGY HEALING – Discover new ways to heal, e.g. Stress, Anxiety & Trauma, using Reiki, Integrated Energy Therapy (IET) and Shamanic healing. For more information or to make an appointment call or text Ed (086) 4049104. (15-8)

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Summer Courses

1st-6th YEARS – Deise College Intensive Irish, French and Maths Summer courses now enrolling. First 2 weeks of August. Study skills incorporated, only €100 for a full 5 days (9.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m. each day). Excellent, experienced teachers who are DES examiners and have reputations for consistently helping students obtain high grades in JC and LC exams 058-48623. (8-8)

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DÉISE COLLEGE GRINDS – Now enrolling for September. Cost effective (from €20 per week), small groups, delivered by very experienced teachers renowned for getting the best out of each student. Different classes for different years and levels. Further info ring Alan for a chat on 058-48623. (8-8)

FULL RANGE OF QUALITY BLINDS, CURTAINS AND ACCESSORIES Quotes, Measurements & Fitting Free of Charge You’ll be “BLINDED” by our SPECIAL PRICES & SERVICES

DON’T DELAY! CALL TODAY ON 024 92850/93469

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Telephone: (058) 41205 / 42042 e-mail: adverts@dungarvanobserver.com MUNSTER TRUCK, TRAILER AND BUS SERVICES – Tachograph Calibration and Installation • Speed Limiter Installation and Repair • DOE Preparation • Servicing • Sand Blasting • Spray Painting • Contact: Gerard on 058-68855 or 087-2884113 • www.truckrepairs.ie • info@truckrepairs.ie • Garryduff, Colligan, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. (ind.) ............................................................................................... MURRAY’S ROOFING DUNGARVAN – Re-roofing specialists. Slate/Tile • flatroofs • guttering/downpipes

• chimney work • chimney cowls • ridge tiles • lead flashing lead valleys • supply fit roof velux windows • UPVC fascias/soffits • insurance work under-taken • all work holds a full written guarantee • all areas covered • For a free written quotation and emergency work call Paul on (058) 43992, mobile (086) 2109547. (ind.) ............................................................................................... WALL’S CHIMNEY & BOILER SERVICE – Chimney & Boiler Services. Gutters and Drains Unblocked. Contact us on (087) 9931571.

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SUMMER BRIDGE CLUB (23/7/2014) – 1st Bridie McHugh & Kay Kirwan; 2nd Cait Christopher & Doreen Keane; 3rd Cora Queally & Anne Fitzgerald; 4th Joint Phil Barry & Ned Whelan, Joan Mansfield & Andrew McGrath.

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Situations Vacant

FULL-TIME CHILDMINDER REQUIRED IN THE RING AREA – For 2 children under 3 years. Experience and/or qualifications an advantage. Contact: (086) 8117880. (1-8)

CHILDMINDER REQUIRED FOR BABY AND 3 YEAR OLD – Full-time start September 1st. To mind in childminder’s home, Abbeyside / Ballinroad area. Must be able to drop and collect to pre school. Please reply with references to Box No. 5444. (8-8)

FARM WORKER REQUIRED FOR DAIRY FARM IN WEST WATERFORD – Milking experience required but not essential. Accommodation supplied if required. Reply to Box No. 5439. (1-8) CHILDMINDER REQUIRED TO MIND THREE CHILDREN IN THEIR OWN HOME – Abbeyside area, five days per week. Non Smoker. Children aged between 2 and 7 years. Immediate start for suitable person. Reply in writing to Box No. 5441. (1-8) EARN EXTRA CASH! – National Charity requires persons for door-to-door fundraising venture. Please phone Dave on (086) 1046996 for details.

Office Administrator FULL AND PART-TIME POSITIONS For busy retail office

† Drohan Monumentals † Headstones in Marble, Granite & Limestone Inscriptions Cut Existing Stones Cleaned & Restored Graves Chipped Tel. (058) 43211. Mobile: (087) 2540295. www.drohanfuneraldirectors.ie

The successful candidate must have at least two years experience in an office/accounts environment with responsibility for the following: • Debtors and Creditors ledger • High volume data entry • Proficiency in Word and Excel • Good interpersonal skills • Excellent attention to detail • Ability to work as part of a team Please send handwritten cover letter with CV to: Box No. 5443. Closing date for receipt of applications 05/08/2014.

Are you an experienced Care Support Worker interested in supporting a person living in the Dungarvan & Waterford communities?

DAVID KIELY

Are you available to work split shifts, evenings and weekends?

MONUMENTAL WORKS

If so, this could be the opportunity for you!

KILADANGAN, DUNGARVAN Showroom at Kiladangan (near Radley’s Engineering Ltd.) over ONE HUNDRED headstones on display Telephone: (058) 42200. Mobile: (086) 2525663. Fax: (058) 48712. www.davidkielymonumentals.com

Community Care Support Worker (part-time) – Dungarvan & Waterford Communities 1 position: 15 hours per week to cover a Leave of Absence (Salary Dependent on Experience) th

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

Closing date – Monday, 11 August 2014

Distance no problem to us – Member of Guild of Master Craftsmen

The Role: In this role you will be supporting a lady with physical disabilities in all aspects of daily living, including personal care, in her own home and family homes in the local communities of Dungarvan and Waterford.

Ring for appointment: Open Saturday and Sunday

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

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

Floral & Artificial Wreaths Supplied Obituary Notices

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

The Person: The successful candidate will be someone who is flexible and able to work the hours required in response to the needs of the lady being supported. This will include split shits of varying lengths spread across the day and evening according to her needs, including at weekends. For this reason, the role would ideally suit someone living in the Dungarvan area. The Successful candidate will be committed to the principles of rights based, person centred services and will have the ability to work effectively in partnership with the person being supported and other members of the Waterford Cheshire team, as well as being able to operate independently with good use of initiative. The successful candidate will hold FETAC Level 5 or equivalent care qualification, a full clean driving licence, be able to write and speak English fluently and will have the right to live and work in Ireland. For a full role profile and person specification please log onto www.irishjobs.ie or onto www.cheshire.ie. Applications (CV and Cover Letter) quoting reference CSW/WC/JUL14a to be submitted to Cabríní de Barra via e-mail to cabrini.debarra@cheshire.ie or by post to Cabríní de Barra, Service Manager, Waterford Cheshire, John’s Hill, Waterford.

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WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – I, David Battye, wish to apply to the above Authority for planning permission for a 4 bay slatted unit with single slatted tank, monopitch roof with canopy over feed (housing 32–36 animals), 3.5 metre slats and meal trough at back of pen, 4 pens @ 4.8 x 4.1 metre each = 19.68 metre squared, at Glenstown, Clonea-Power. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Section, Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford, during its public opening hours, and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. WATERFORD CITY & COUNTY COUNCIL – I, Lynda Barry, intend to apply for planning permission for change of use of ground floor from Bookmakers premises to Off-Licence premises, internal ground floor alterations and associated signage at 85 O’Connell Street, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. This is a protected structure under RPS No. 169 and NIAH No. 22821091. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority (Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford), during its public opening hours (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 August, 2014

Kill Foroige members are about to hit the waves!

Kill KILL 7K AND NATIONAL HEN RACING CHAMPIONSHIPS A big Well Done to all who took part in the recent Kill 7k and the National Hen Racing Championships. Brian Murphy from Carrick-onSuir AC won the overall first prize and trophy as fastest man with a time of 0:23’00, followed by Patrick Roche (0:25’27), also from Carrick and Ian Grant in third place (0:26’42). In the Ladies’ results, Naomi Doonan took home the prestigious Kill 7k trophy with a time of 0:29’48. Runner up was Stephanie Culligan (0:30’01) followed

by Evelyn Horan in third place (0:30’32). Well done to all who took on the challenge in the simmering heat on the day! A big Thank you to all the sponsors who made a great prize fund possible – Kirwan’s Bar, Kill Community Centre, Kill GAA, Peter Kirwan and many more. The Hen Racing Championships saw a clear winner with Velma – owned by Fionn Mongey and trained by Belle Mongey defending her title in a head to head with Henrietta, following a rather rocky start. Henrietta was Marc Richards rent-ahen on the day and trained by Enya Eccleston. Well

Fionn and Belle with Velma, Ireland’s Top Hen for the second year running, and their wonderful prize of a €100 dinner voucher kindly sponsored by the Copper Hen Restaurant, Fenor.

done to all. Don’t forget, if you haven’t already got our number to contact the team in cases of emergencies, please make a note of it near your phone or save it on your mobile and make sure all your friends and neighbours within a 5km radius of the village do the same: 087-3746108 – this number is for life threatening emergencies only. Our team responds to assist with breathing difficulties, chest pain, cardiac or respiratory arrest, suspected stroke, unconsciousness and choking until the arrival of the emergency ambulance. BIRTHDAY WISHES Best wishes to Amber Moran and Davyn Hogan who will both be celebrating their birthdays this week – have a great day! FORÓIGE We had a ball at our last outing before September – well done to all the participants who headed off to Tramore shortly after the above picture was taken to participate in surf classes – we are delighted with our group and very proud of the great achievements to date. Thank you to all the adult volunteers, without whom this group could not exist. A big thank you to Loretto Power for initiating and organising Foroige for Kill and also to Kill com-

munity Centre for facilitating and supporting the activities. LITTER PICK An army of litter pickers were spotted throughout the week, collecting and disposing of all the litter that had become exposed on the Kill to Kilmeaden Road once the hedges had been cut recently. A huge well done to these men and women who went out of their way from the Dunhill area to give their time in this fabulous weather to pick up rubbish – within just three evenings, they had filled a staggering 44 bags! What a great show of community spirit and pride in our countryside. The hard work done reminds us all to always take our rubbish home with us and to teach our children the same respect to our surroundings. IRISH WATER SAFETY SWIMMING CLASSES It’s great to see all the works carried out in Boatstrand just in time for the annual Irish Water Safety Swimming Classes. This year’s classes will take place on Boatstrand Pier from Sunday, 3rd August to Friday, 8th August. Enrolment day is on Saturday, 2nd August. We are looking forward to another year of safe fun in the water!

MUSEUM VISIT TO HELVICK We had a successful visit to Helvick last week in glorious Summer sunshine. The group was led by Nioclás Ó Griofáin and Willie Fraher. We started the evening at Solas Na Mara where we enjoyed delicious cakes and refreshments. Nioclás gave a brief history of the pier at Helvick and the links with the Villiers Stuart family of Dromana. He then brought us to Grandison Cove and explained about Helvick Lodge, built as the Summer home of the Villiers Stuart’s. We then visited the recently restored well dating from 1800 and admired the panoramic view from the site. Our final visit of the evening was to Rock House where we were welcomed by the owner, Mrs. Eileen Moloney. Willie explained that the Sham-Gothic style house was built in the 1870s by John Thomas Hudson of Glenbeg. We were all taken by the unusual design of the house and the magnificent setting by the waters edge. Nioclás told us the story of the Helvick Curing House which was built in the 1840s on the site of Rock House. We concluded the evening relaxing in the walled garden. WATERFORD MEN AND WWI On 4th August, 1914, war was declared between the alliance of Britain, France, and Russia and the Entral Powers of Germany and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The trigger for British entry was the breach of the Belgian neutrality by Germany in demanding and enforcing free passage of its armies to invade France. Many Irish men and some women who fought on the side of the Allies lost their lives in the course of

the war, on land and at sea. Over the period of the centenary of the years of the conflict the Museum Notes will publish the weekly list of deaths of Waterford men and women, beginning on the week ending 23rd August, in which the first engagement between the British and German armies took place at Mons in Belgium. HERITAGE WEEK – 23rd to 31st August This year the Museum Society are teaming up with the County Heritage office to present a talk by Mr John Martin titled – 'Dungarvan – Historic Town Atlas'. The town atlas is a project of the Royal Irish Academy which was first launched in 1981. A number of towns and cities have already been published. Waterford city and Dungarvan are both being researched at present and John Martin has been commissioned to write and research Dungarvan. The talk will take place on Monday, 25th August, in the Town Hall Theatre at 8.00 p.m. Admission is Free.The brochure for the Waterford events is now available at the Museum. VISITING THE MUSEUM We welcome visits from schools, community groups, and local history societies. Please contact us at 058-45960 to arrange a visit. Let us know if you are interested in a particular subject and we will focus on that during the visit. OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Saturday 1-5. Phone 058-45960. Email: info@waterfordmuseum.ie Web: www.waterfordmuseum.ie • www.facebook.com/waterfordcountymuseum

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 August, 2014

NEWSREEL … Anxious or Depressed?

COME to our Support Group Meeting in Dungarvan. Venue: Deise Day Care, Dungarvan, Community Centre, Mitchel Street. Date: Every Tuesday at 8.00 p.m. Helpline: 1890 303 302.You are not alone! (ind.)

Been affected by Suicide? YOU are not alone – Been Bereaved through suicide? Meet people in similar circumstances for a free tea or coffee and chat. 1st Tuesday of every month from 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon - Charity Vintage Tea Rooms, St. Mary’s Church of Ireland. Contact Breda Maher on (086) 9822498.

Art on The Railings Joins Spraoi! FOR one weekend, the Art On The Railings outdoor exhibition will be joining the Spraoi festivities on Saturday, 2nd August from 11.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. Looking for something to brighten up your home? There will be over 35 artists showing their work on the railings around Bishops Palace and Christchurch Cathedral with quirky, affordable pieces of work. The exhibition space has grown since the artists first started exhibiting in June of this year and the artists are delighted to have a chance to show their work in Waterford. A joint collaboration between Destination Waterford City Tourism, Waterford Arts office and The Viking Triangle Trust Co., this is a first for Waterford. So join us on Saturday, 2nd August from 11.00 a.m. onwards and something may just catch you eye!

Killarney outing with Monica and Frances ANYONE who has given their name in for the Monica and Frances trip to Killarney, please make sure you have paid your deposit now and fully paid up by the middle of September please.

BANK Studios presents ‘Twice Shy’ by Angela Keane WHAT happens when our inner child is exposed as an adult? The paradox and collision of past and present expectations, vulnerabilities, and relationships are central to Angela Keane’s work, as she explores the process of change and our transient understandings. BANK Studios is delighted to present a new series of work by one of its own.This will represent her first solo show, and for this delicate body of work Angela plays with the mediums of drawing, collage and found objects. Originally from County Waterford, she was educated in Crawford College of Art & Design, specialising in painting drawing, textiles and photography. Please join us for the Opening Night which takes place on the 1st August in BANK Studios’ Gallery at 7.30 p.m. This beautiful exhibition can be viewed on the 1st – 4th and 8th – 10th of August, 1–6 p.m. each day.

Maurice Kiely at the helm of his boat Sea-U and daughter Chloe who formed part of the safety flotilla at the 20th Helvick Swim across Dungarvan Bay.

Bonmahon BONMAHON COMMUNITY SOCIETY Last week’s draw saw no jackpot winner, bringing the total up to a fantastic €7,000 for this week’s draw. Martin Mulcahy, Darren Power and Michael Halligan were the Lucky Dip winners and the numbers drawn were 4, 17, 18 and 31. Be in with a chance to win and get your ticket! HOUSES FOR THE DEAD Dr Elizabeth Shee Twohig will look at the various types of "dolmens" (megalithic tombs) in the area and discuss their use and the people who built them. Explore the 5,000 year old “Dolmens" of East County Waterford with us at the Copper Coast Geopark Centre on Wednesday, 30th July, 2014 at 8.00 p.m. Admission is €5.00 and refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact Copper Coast Geopark Centre, Bonmahon, Co. Waterford. Tel: 051-292828 or email info@coppercoastgeopark.com IT’S YOUR COLUMN If you have any news, notes or announcements for this column, please contact Mareike on 087-4133522 or email to mareikerembold@eircom.net. NEEDLE NATTERS The Flower power heart collage was created by the ladies from the Needle

Natters club this time last year. The Art is a 2.5m square textile collage made up of over 1,500 yarn flowers depicting a heart in the colours of the rainbow. It has been worked on by a group of local knitters from Bonmahon with donations of flowers from over 150 individuals from all over Ireland! If you didn't get a chance to see this lovely piece of community art you will have an opportunity to view it in the Coastguard Cultural Centre Tramore in conjunction with Orlaith Hamersley's "Working Hands" exhibition which will run until the 5th August. WALK FROM A TO B We had a considerable number of enquiries about what you should bring with you for a 144 mile walk, especially in your day-pack. The list is not exhaustive, nor definitive but aims to assist you in preparing for the upcoming challenge. This list may also give you an idea of the adventure you are letting yourself in for! Our suggestions for your day-pack: 1 - 2 litres of water (this can be replenished at half way point), small snacks (fruit, cereal bars, chocolate), dry socks, wet gear and sunscreen (for the climate we live in!), some warm clothes, a small first aid pack is always useful, Phone, camera (there are thousands of opportuni-

ties for great scenery as well as candid shots), a knife or pen-knife, team contact details (just in case...) The idea is to keep the day pack as light as it can be whilst at the same time making sure your journey is as safe and enjoyable as possible. See you all in a few weeks and looking forward to meeting up with others from past adventures (for that's what it is, a great adventure) and meeting some new friends face to face. For more information about the walk from Allihies to Bonmahon see www.walkfromatob.wordpress.com COPPER COAST GEOPARK FLOWER SHOW The Copper Coast Geopark is delighted to host this year’s Flower Show again on Sunday 3rd and Monday, 4th August from 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. at the Visitor Centre. Decorative arrangements, cut flowers, arts & crafts, children’s categories and tea rooms will be just some of the attractions for visitors on the day. To enter one of the categories or for more information, please contact Paula on 051292828 or 087-9148100 or mail to paula@coppercoastgeopark.com or contact Breda on 051-292210 or 087-2392625. All details can also be seen on our website www.coppercoastgeopark.c om

[Joan Clancy]

Irish Red Cross Portlaw WELL done to all our members and our colleagues from the Waterford City and Dungarvan Branches for a great night’s training last week. Many members participated in the radio procedures course for the first time while others recertified with lots of practice on radio communications. Well done all.

Touraneena SLIABH gCUA LOTTO Week Ending 27th July, 2014. Lotto Jackpot €2,200. Winning numbers drawn were 6, 16, 19. The lucky winner of the jackpot was Veronica Troy. New jackpot for next week is €200. There were no 5 x €20 winners as the jackpot was won. Promoter's Prize €20, Thomas Keane. Next draw in Dunne's Bar, Ballinamult on Sunday, 3rd August, 2014. Tickets are €2 each and can be purchased from committee members, designated promoters and all the local retail outlets. SLIABH gCUA JAMBOREE Due to a backlog of championship fixtures, the 2014 Sliabh gCua Jamboree will take place on Sunday, 3rd August. The new schedule is as follows: The day will start off in Kirwan Park at 12.00 noon with the Girls U-14 Football match. At 1.00 p.m. the Michael Kiely Tournament will be played. At 2.00 p.m. the Bob Keane Memorial Shield will be played. At 3.00 p.m. there will be family

rounders. 4.00 p.m. will see the start of the ladies parish football match and 5.00 p.m. the start of the Men's parish football match. At 6.00 p.m. the Sharpshooter competition will start and at 6.45 p.m. the 2 mile Sliabh gCua walk will commence. The walk is in aid of St. John's Special School Playground Development Fund and at 8.00 p.m. the party will commence in the Village. All are welcome! GET WELL WISHES We extend get well wishes to Kitty Hickey, Touraneena, who is currently in hospital. We send all the best wishes to Kitty for a speedy recovery. TOURANEENA VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT Clean and sweep is taking place in the village, tonight, Wednesday, 30th July, at 7.30 p.m. in advance of Bank Holiday Jamboree weekend. All are welcome to join in, some music and fun at Dunne’s Bar on Sunday evening at 8.00 p.m.

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Lismore LISMORE TIDY TOWNS The Tidy Towns unit in the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government recently announced that this year's Super Valu's Tidy Towns competition is still as competitive as ever with 849 entries for the 2014 competition. It is the fourth year in a row that entries have exceeded 800.The results of the 2014 competition will be announced in the Helix Theatre, Dublin on Monday, 8th September. This competition has been a positive force in Irish life for the past 56 years and Super Valu have been sponsors of the competition for the past 23 years.

Many towns and villages all over the country including Lismore are expecting a second adjudication around this time and tidy towns members are busy trying to maintain a high standard of presentation of their own place. In Lismore the working team continue their work evenings and in the past week all of the box topiary at Canal View Park has been trimmed. Our C.E.S. worker has cleaned and tidied up a ditch at Bankfield, washed street furniture and done some painting,The painting of the Credit Union building on Main Street which started some weeks ago is being finished off. Two timber seats have been placed on the grassed bank

of the Owenashad river at the Strand and the gate at the entrance to Lady Louisa'sWalk is presently being painted. Thanks to John Foley and the outdoor staff Waterford City and County Council for work being done around the town. ECO TIP OF THE WEEK: Do your bit to look after the environment when on holiday by doing some or all of the following: • when staying in a hotel turn the lights and air conditioning off when leaving your hotel room • ask your room towels to be washed everyother day rather than every day • when on holiday consider hiring a bike to explore the local area rather than hiring a car.

LISMORE CRAFT COLLECTIVE PART OF THE

LISMORE MAIN STREET REGENERATION INITIATIVE

JANE JERMYN - CERAMICS

JOAN CASEY - MOSAIC & FELT MAKING

LEN CANTON - LEATHERWORK

EUGENE YOUNG - IONA IRISH CRYSTAL

MORITZ SCHURMANN - JEWELLERY DESIGN

Lismore Craft Collective FOLLOWING the successful “BRAND LISMORE” competition 2013 in which Lismore’s visual identity was chosen for the town’s marketing and promotional needs, the Lismore Marketing Committee set out to initiate a pilot venture for the revitalisation of the town’s Main Street. This would be to partner creative artisans with property owners who had vacant spaces for use. LISMORE CRAFT COLLECTIVE is the first iteration of this partnership and the first step in the Main Street Regeneration

Initiative to bring life back to the heart of the town for locals and visitors alike. Lismore Craft Collective consists of Jane Jermyn – Ceramics, Joan Casey – Mosaic and Felt Making, Len Canton – Leatherwork, Eugene Young – Iona Irish Crystal, Moritz Schurmann – Jewellery Design and will be open until the end of August. Come along and see these five craft workers in action at their premises on Main Street, Lismore. Opening hours 10.00 a.m. – 6.30 p.m. 7 days per week, open this

bank holiday weekend. The Lismore Marketing Group would like to thank the premises owner for the use of the property and Waterford City and County Council for their assistance in this project. Lismore Marketing Committee have plans to extend the initiative in the near future. For more information contact Mealla Fahey 058 54975 or meallafahey@lismoreheritage.ie. Make Lismore your destination for this Bank Holiday Weekend.

IN our piece this week I would like to draw your attention the works of Thomas Berry. He is a prophetic voice inviting us to respect and value the earth and all life that it sustains. Environmental issues are no longer for the elite. Our own bishops wrote us a letter on this matter. He,Thomas Berry, says ‘we might summarise our present human situation by the simple statement; that in the 20th century, the glory of the human has become the desolation of the Earth and now the desolation of the Earth is becoming the destiny of the human. From here on the primary judgement of all human

institutions, professions, programmes and activities will be determined by the extent they inhibit, ignore, or foster a mutually-enhancing human/Earth relationship. The universe is the primary revelation of the Divine, the primary scripture, the primary locus of divine communication. With this in mind our minds and hearts must be worn out with graphic accounts of war and destruction going on in many places in our world. We need to pray and do all we actively can to promote peace and harmony in our reign of influence and that is much greater than we may think.

Parishioners who are unable to gather for Mass due to health reasons are visited this week, being the start of a new month. If you are, or a family member or a neighour who would appreciate a visit contact you priest. MASS TIMETABLE Weekday Mass at 10.00 a.m. Saturday, 2nd August - Vigil Mass in Lismore at 7.30 p.m. Sunday, 3rd August - Morning Mass in Ballysaggart at 9.30 a.m. Sunday Mass in Lismore at 11.00 a.m. PRO Pastoral Council Parish Radio Link 103.9FM

Philip Turner Workshop Lismore Parish of Lismore & Ballysaggart Community Festival EXPERT stonemason, Philip Turner, will lead a day long workshop on carving stone, using the materials and tools that would have been used to rebuild Lismore Castle in the 19th Century on Saturday, 30th August from 10.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m., with lunch provided. €80. Strictly limited places available For more information or bookings please contact Paul McAree, Exhibitions & Events Co-ordinator, Lismore Castle Arts, Lismore Castle, Lismore, Co.Waterford.Tel. 05854061.

Ballinvella SUNDAY, 10th August, is a special day for Ballinvella Schoolhouse as we welcome back Mr. Gerard Hennessey past pupil and son of Mrs. Eilo Hennessey, the last teacher that taught in Ballinvella before its closing. Gerard will present the committee of Ballinvella with a collection of all the MEMORABILIA that was collected to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the building of the schoolhouse. So we the committee of Ballinvella Community Centre invite all past pupils, friends and family to join us on Sunday, 10th August from 3.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. Looking forword to seeing all our friends on the day. Please phone the PRO on 0877855107 or contact any committee member for details.

ROLL up, stroll up, for a shake, rattle and roll extravaganza week starting next Monday evening, August 4th. The Lismore Community Festival will kick off (literally!) with a mixed-gender/soccer-blitz at the sports field and finish on the evening of Sunday, 10th with the ‘very’ Fancy Dress competition on Sunday evening in the Millenium Park. All in all a magical mix of all-sorts for all-sorts. The world and its mother will be welcome there to engage, participate and ‘enthusiate’. Pongo-mania will prevail throughout the week. Please see the advertisement in this paper for further detail on all the events. Proceeds of the festival to St. Carthage's House. GALA DAY AT ST. CARTHAGE'S HOUSE Congratulations to the whole shebang who worked, contributed and supported the Gala-fundraising day on Sunday past. There was a great turn-out all round, and a wonderfully warm welcome back to the doughty ‘cyclists’, who arrived back in triumph from their Donegal-to-Deise ‘maracyclathon’. Our hats go off to the 'Lismore 4' - Mike and Mark Whelan, Alan Landers and Davy Nugent. Bualadh bos go gach aon le cheile. The day sported a wide selction of sales items, fun and entertainment for all, and thankfully the weather held good throughout. Thanks weather-person!

Villierstown JACK THE JOKER Jack the Joker draw took place on Sunday night last in An Cruiscín Lán because village nightlife was too hectic over the weekend to facilitate the draw on its usual Saturday night slot. €50 was won by Nora Cullinan with Card Number 43, the Eight of Hearts. Congratulations Nora. Jackpot next week is €1,800. Remember if you are not in … you can’t win. This is a joint community fundraiser. Tickets can be bought locally. BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND ENTERTAINMENT Can you believe it … Another weekend of entertainment. An Cruiscín Lán, the Carlton family celebrates 40 years in business and what a weekend they have lined up for us. Saturday night, 2nd August, 10.30, JJ Jupiter. Sunday, 3rd August, 5.00 p.m. BBQ; 9.00 p.m. – Fire Performers; 10.00 p.m. – Kevin Casey.Tickets available for BBQ at the Bar. THANK GOD, MONDAY’S A BANK HOLIDAY … Last Weekend … lots of people still recovering. On Friday night last the village rocked with the Booley House Extravaganza. Not only were we entertained by the Booley House troupe but the display of local talent was amazing. Singers, dancers, musicians, all homegrown talent was showcased. By the end of the evening the

atmosphere was electric with the packed audience happily clapping to the beat and ready to party the night away. The Church Hall Committee would like to thank Julie Keane who provided the very refreshing and much needed Apple Juice as the refreshment on the evening. Also to thank everyone who provided raffle prizes on the night. And a very special thanks to Thomas Hyland and the Booley House Show. The Booley House Show continues in Ballyduff every Wednesday evening throughout August. On Saturday the FINAL of the InterPub-Quiz was held in An Cruiscín Lán to another packed house. The winning team, after a very tight final was Tom and Seán Cullinan, Pat O’Brien and Christy Morrissey. Congratulations to all and the winning team took home €400. Sunday saw the “Reeling-in-theYears” fun day on the village green. Once again there was a huge family turnout. The children had such fun with the roar of laughter drifted across the village thanks to the Community Council. POTTERY CLASS – COMING SOON Contact Carol:- 087-6635465. CRAFTY CRAFTERS The Crafty Crafters would like to extend an open invitation on Sunday, 10th August, to “A Village Tea Party” being held in the Church Hall Facility in Villierstown. From 12 noon onwards. WELL DONE Josh Conroy completed his SKYDIVE

in aid of the “Burns Unit” in Crumlin Hospital Dublin recently.Well done Josh. ATTENTION ALL THE MRS. DOYLE’S OUT THERE … The First Tea & Coffee 3 Day Festival takes place at the RDS from September 12th-14th. Let’s book the bus and go … DEISE AGAINST PYLONS We are a local community group concerned with the impact the proposed EirGrid upgrades will have on the environment, health, agriculture and tourism in our county and beyond. We can be contacted by phone, email or facebook. Re-Think Pylons launches its response the Government’s Green Paper On Energy Policy. Download our Response at. www.rethinkpylons.org SAFE TALK If you need someone to talk to or just needs someone to listen. We are lucky in Villierstown to have a trained “Safe Talk Councillor.” Call Carol on: - 0876635465. I NEED YOUR HELP If any group or individual has anything they would like to be include in these notes, just let me know. Remember if I don’t know what’s happening I can’t include it. All local news very welcome. A THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK My husband and I divorced over religious differences. He thought he was God! …

CAMPHIRE HORSE TRIALS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 August, 2014

Camphire International Horse Trials & Country Fair

Siobhan Carroll and Brianne Stanley (Texas) with Sinatra Frank Baby, pictured at last weekend's Camphire International Horse Trials. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images] J. P. Sheffield (GB) on Gulfstream completing his Dressage test with Camphire House in the background.

[Vincent Morrissey]

Nana Dalton (GB) on Romany Piper during her Dressage test at Camphire.

[Vincent Morrissey]

Sophie Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Alton (Irl.) on Willows Ambition.

[Vincent Morrissey]

Jim Newsam (Irl.) on Megennis pictured during the Dressage stage of Camphire Horse Trials. [Vincent Morrissey]

Ireland's Sam Watson on 'Horsewear Lukeswell' pictured on their way to top prize in the CIC Three Star Class at Camphire International Horse Trials. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

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Camphire International Horse Trials 24th - 27th July, 2014 CAMPHIRE International Horse Trials, set on the grounds of the historic Camphire House on the stunning Blackwater River in County Waterford, had a record number of entries this year, and a truly international field that included riders from Qatar, Hong Kong, the USA, Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand and Sweden. “When the entries came in and they were up 30% we had to stop and think about what we were going to do”, says Camphire HT organiser Paul Brady. “We thought about balloting, but we really wanted to accommodate everyone. So we added an extra day of dressage, and we doubled the number of stables on-site and it’s worked out really well.” The cross-country course was designed by world-renowned course designer Mike EtheringtonSmith, who created a course that flowed over the naturally undulating grounds of Camphire House and the neighbouring farm of J. Browne, with several innovative fences including one made from an enormous fallen tree. The course rode very well, but the time was tight in the CIC3* class and no one was able to complete it within the time allowed.

Ireland’s Sam Watson won the Castleacre Insurance Brokers and Chubb Insurances CIC3*, Camphire’s showcase class. Sam Watson has been selected to represent Ireland in the World Equestrian Games in Normandy this August, and his second son Toby was born just days before Camphire began. Watson had a difficult start to the weekend, with minor injuries to his horses, including his top horse, Horseware Bushman. Left with only his upcoming nine-year-old Irish Sport Horse Horseware Lukeswell in a highly competitive field of 41 that included silver medalist Australian Lucinda Fredericks and British Flora Harris, the odds looked stacked against him. However, Horseware Lukeswell and Watson put in a beautiful dressage performance on Friday to earn the best score of 42.3. A clear round in the showjumping followed by the fastest clear round crosscountry (with only 4 time faults) garnered him the winner’s place on the podium. In the TRM CIC 2**, Ireland’s Ciara Glynn and the 7-year-old Guidam gelding Gee Que bred by Mary Quinlivan won, while the Horse Sport Ireland CCI 2** was won by Great

Camphire Horse Trials – Elizabeth Halliday-Sharp (USA) on Fernhill By Night. [Vincent Morrissey]

Britain’s David Doel on Miss Caruso. Doel was on form at Camphire, also winning a second in the TRM CIC 2** on Billy Pastime. The West Waterford CCI1* class went to another British rider, Heidi Woodhead on DHI Bruce Almighty. The Eventing Ireland CIC1* was won by the USA’s Elizabeth Halliday-Sharp, the American LeMans race car driver and television presenter. The Bucas Young Rider CIC2** went to Great Britain’s Sophie How, riding Bojangles HRS. The Bucas CIC1* Young Horse class was picked up by British star Laura Collet and Mr. Bass, a 6-year old gelding by the Holstein sire Carrico. Both the Horse Sport Ireland 5-year-old and 4year-old Masterclasses were won by Emma Jackson of County Down, adding to her third placing in the West Waterford CCI1*. Jackson rode her own Cushla’s SkyImp, a mare by Master Imp, in the 5-year-old class, and her gelding The Cool Guy by Womanizer in the 4-year-old class. The Masterclass was held on Sunday morning, and featured a new Skylighter Trophy, cast in solid bronze and presented by Joe Craig, who sponsored the trophy. The young horses were assessed on their confirmation, flatwork, a short showjumping course and an inviting short course of cross-country obstacles. “The objective is the find the horse with the most potential as an event horse, not necessarily the finished product”, says Judge Judy Bradwell, who helped establish a similar class at Badminton Horse Trials. The class is intended as a showcase of Irish event horse breeding, and Horse Sport Ireland provided a prize fund of €1000 for each class. The event was blessed with sunshine throughout the weekend, and attracted a record number of spectators for its country fair, dog show and food and trade stands.

Cappoquin IRISH WHEELCHAIR ASSOCIATION COLLECTION A Big thank you to all who contributed to this Annual fundraiser. This great organisation has a centre in Dungarvan to cater for the West Waterford area. It is an extension of the one in Waterford city and is open on Monday and Friday. It is a lovely place to meet other people and provides opportunities to go on outings and holidays with a very caring staff. Limited transport is available. Phone 058-24645 for enquiries. DAWN CHORUS WALK Dawn Chorus Walk in association with Cappoquin Community Development Company Ltd. on Monday, 4th August, 2014. Meeting at 6.00 a.m. at Cappoquin Community Centre. This is something that you should do at least once in your life time! Cooked Breakfast will be available afterwards included in the registration fee of €20. Come and have a sociable chat after the walk and enjoy your breakfast served up in the multi-purpose hall of Cappoquin Community Centre. €100 prize for best promoter. For more details phone Cappoquin Community Development Company Ltd. Office 058-

52746 or 087-2473120. Join us on face book or email:ocappdev@eircom.ne t. Registration cards available in office or alternatively register on the morning of the walk. TOMMY TIERNAN Tommy Tiernan comes to Cappoquin Community Centre on Saturday, 13th September, 2014. Tickets €28. Doors open: 7.30 p.m. for an 8.30 p.m. show. Booking details: 05852746. Reserve your tickets now. CLONMEL CYCLING CLUB Clonmel Cycling Club have a Food/Water stop in Cappoquin Community Centre on Sunday, 3rd August, as part of the Cycling race. MARIO ROSENSTOCK GIFT GRUB LIVE 3 19 shows sold out to date. Due to phenomenal demand 15 extra dates added! Last chance to see the smash hit show of 2014! Tickets €36 on sale from Ticketmaster and Cappoquin Community Centre, box office, 05852746. We are delighted to announce that due to phenomenal demand extra dates have now been added for Mario Rosenstock’s brand new show Mario Rosenstock Gift Grub Live

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3 (19 shows have been sold out to date!). The latest Gift Grub Live Tour is following its wildly successful predecessors footsteps - the 2010 & 2012 Gift Grub Tours sold out with sales of over 100,000 tickets! MARIO ROSENSTOCK GIFT GRUB LIVE 3 features a host of brand new characters developed on 'THE IAN DEMPSEY BREAKFAST SHOW' on TODAY FM and over two series of the critically acclaimed ratings smash 'THE MARIO ROSENSTOCK SHOW' on RTÉ Two. Expect to see Francis Brennan, Marty Morrissey, Davy Fitz, Donal Skehan and Miriam 'Genuinely' O'Callaghan 'live on stage' as you've never seen them before! There's the return of Keith 'Howya Buddies' Duffy, Joan Burton, José Mourinho, Michael Noonan, and of course Mario's inimitable take on Vincent Browne. But most of all Mario is delighted to bring back probably his most celebrated character - Roy Keane - "Roy's back, José's back - it's a perfect storm" he says of MARIO ROSENSTOCK GIFT GRUB LIVE 3 "I can't wait for people

to see the new show - and there's going to be even more audience interaction this time so, watch out, If you're in the audience, you might be in the show too!" MIKE DENVER Cappoquin Community Centre - Friday, 12th December -what an amazing line up for Cappoquin Community Centre. Watch this space for more line-up for 2015. LOTTO Monday, 28th July, 2014. Jackpot €1,800. No Winner. Numbers: 4, 7, 10 and 28. Consolation Prizes: Eithne Ashby, Olivia Coughlan, James Morrissey, Tom Stapleton, Staff East Cork Oil and Marian Roche. Draw: Tuesday, 6th August, 2014. €1,900. All Proceeds goes towards the Community Centre. CAPPOQUIN TIDY TOWNS As the second round of judging for Tidy Towns is due we would ask that all businesses and property owners sweep, clean, wash or paint their property. Please be vigilant of litter so that we can improve on our marks for 2014. Community Clean-Up this Wednesday night, 30th July, 2014. Meet in the Square at 7.30 p.m. All helpers welcome.

Cappoquin Civic Link FORÓIGE ACTIVITIES Here is a photo of all those Foroige members who completed module 1 of Albert Schweitzer Leadership for Life Programme. The programme, amongst other

things, helps young people realise personal goals, develop confidence and their sense of citizenship. Cappoquin Foroige members were all glamour as they received their certificates at the Awards night. (The sunglasses must be a reflection of the bright futures!!). Cappoquin club member Glenn Curtin is in Maynooth this week Monday, 28th July, – August 1st, completing Module 2. There are always far more applicants than there are places, so Glen’s application obviously showed his potential!! He will be attending lectures, taking part in workshops and enjoying the evening activities in the company of people his age from all over the world. Well done to everyone in the club for providing and taking this excellent educational opportunity, and just to show that there is also some fun to be had amongst the serious stuff, we also include a picture from this year’s canoeing event on the Blackwater.

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Stradbally RECYCLED CLOTHES What a wonderful turnout for the Barron Hall clothes collection over the weekend, Thank-u. It was a most pleasing and enjoyable meeting the people who supported the “Clothes Collection”, showing them the development that is completed, the costings where their money is going and the Barron Hall future plans. What is also encouraging are the innovative ideas these people were coming up with and they would be supportive. More Anon. We regret we did not get to meet with all who called. WALK\TALK On Thursday 17th July a convoy of cars left the Barron Hall, headed in the direction of Drumlohan. The much anticipated visit to the "Cilleens Field" was under way. Local historian and Committee Chairman Tom Hickey led the group out along a quiet farm track to the site where we found ourselves looking out over a group of hummocks and a ringed wooden area. Our Archaeologist Dave Pollock, explained how this site is important due to its repeated use by our ancestors over the years and its proximity to the Old Road. A fact reinforced by the concentric field boundaries centring around one of these mounds, now overgrown with scrubs. The first artefact on the list was the most accessible-the souterrain (a manmade underground passage) where Dave explained that there are many theories on the original use, including food storage or a hiding place from attackers, no one really knows why they were built. Dave is confident if there was a dig it would show that a dwelling was built over or adjacent to the souterrain. To add to the intrigue, the Drumlohan soutterrain is lined and covered with ogham stones all of which bear a name in an ancient form of Irish. Thought to be boundary markers, these particular Ogham stones he said could have being gathered from their original sites. Dave also explained that satellite pictures show the signs of a Ringfort north of the souterrain, not now visible in the "Cilleen Field" and is not marked on any Ordinance Survey Maps. Next Tom showed us the 'Wart Well" embedded in the walls of the

early Church. The Baulaun stone remained hidden and could not be found in the brambles and gorse. Maybe it was meant to be, this stone was returned after a brief and controversial stay in the Holy Cross Church Stradbally.Thank you to all who came along to the Walk\Talk, to the Kirwan family for allowing access,and also for making the electric fence system user friendly. The next Walk\Talk takes place on Thursday, 31st July and explores the area around Ballyvooney. This part of Stradbally has its own hidden History, “Tobar Cillagh” on the farm of Tom Cunningham, there is lots more, famous for its shipwreck, come and find the Cross in Coill Beagh (Little Wood) brought from the Ancient Monastery in Ballyvooney. Find out what happened in the “Dead House” 150 years ago. Pass the home of a famous Stradbally poet who taught in the Barron School, later became a barrister in America. Meet in the Barron Hall at 8.00 p.m.where we will car share again. Adults €5, accompanying children free. A free pass for the first person to correctly name the stream that flows into Ballyvooney Cove.The Walk\Talk will take approx,. one hour and then return to the Barron Hall for Tea and biscuits. All money collected will go to buy chairs etc for the Hall. The Hall is right beside the Holy Cross church. Any queries, please contact Nicola 085-1501762. THANKS Thanks to everyone who supported the outdoor events and Mass at St. Anne’s Well, Ballylaneen on Friday evening last. The sum of €900 was raised to be donated to Waterford Hospice on the evening. FIRST FRIDAY The first Friday Masses for 1st August will take place at Sacred Heart Church, Faha at 9.30 a.m. and at St. Anne’s Church, Ballylaneen at 7 p.m. TIDY TOWNS NEWS The Riveria weather brought throngs to both Stradbally and Ballyvooney Coves over the weekend. the Tidy Towns committee would like to thank those civic minded people who brought home their rubbish and left the beaches in perfect condition after their visit.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Bountiful best wishes to Liam Clancy, Island who celebrated a significant birthday among family, friends and the best of musicians and singers recently in the Cove Bar, Stradbally. SOCCER NEWS No jackpot winner of the Soccer lotto.The numbers drawn were: 2, 15, 22 and 24. The consolation prizes went to Minnie Leahy, Holly Sheehan and Marian Fitzgerald.The promoters prize went for Francis Sheehan. Next draw will take place in Whelan’s Bar on the 27th July with a jackpot of €1,600.The clubs adult team had a get together on Thursday night to plan for pre-season. Anyone interested in playing this season are most welcome. Training has now commenced for the new season for the adult team contact Team Manager John O’Shea for more details. FAI national draw tickets are currently on sale with valuable prizes including motor cars on offer. Tickets only €10 from all committee members. Once more the Stradbally Soccer Summer Camp was an unqualified success, blessed with good weather over 130 children had a fun filled week with plenty of learning on the side. Lots of surprise guests added to the enjoyment.There will be a full and comprehensive report next week when the camp co-ordinator has had time to recover. STRADBALLY MARKET The Stradbally Market played host to lots of visitors last weekend, it was the obvious place for families to meet and sample the local products on Saturday morning from 10.30 a.m. til 12.30 p.m. with stalls brimming with vegetables, fruit, jams, sweets and cakes.There are local hand-made cards and cards with local scenes for all occasion. You can sit and enjoy a cup of tea and scones and catch up on the local happenings. If you are a visitor and someone on a leisure cycle do drop in any Saturday. COVE BAR Music Saturday night Finnegans Wake. Also Sunday 6.30 p.m. Music by Pat Weldon and BBQ.

Kilrossanty WHIST RESULTS Lucy Shanahan, Margaret Riordan, Aileen Dowling, Kay Veale, Kathleen Fieldhouse, Maudie Cusack, May O’Brien, Mary Drohan, Mary Kirwan, Seamus Dowling. Raffle - Mai O’Brien, Seamus Dowling, Eily Cusack. Next Whist on Friday, 1st August at 8.00 p.m. DEISE DRAW The club had no winner in the Deise Draw last Friday night. Any outstanding money by promoters please pay as soon as possible. Next draw is in Molleran’s.

COLLECTION Thanks to all who subscribed to the collection last weekend for Irish Wheelchair Association. HALL Meeting on 12th August at 9.00 p.m. MASS Mass in the Old Graveyard on Wednesday, 13th August at 8.00 p.m. Cup of tea afterwards in hall. COMERAGH QUEEN Friday, 1st August Juvenile Match Kilrossanty v Stradbally at 6.15. p.m. for Mary Power Cup. Kilrossanty v Kill for Crotty Cup same night at

7.30 p.m. Quiz later that night in Micilin’s at 9.30 p.m. Teams of four €30. €130 for the winners. Spot prizes also. Hope to see many teams take part in this quiz. Saturday, 2nd August Sports in GAA field at 6.30 p.m. Many side shows and novelty events for all ages, face painting races for all ages. BBQ in the field. Music in Crotty’s Country Roads. Music also in Micilin’s with BBQ. Sunday, 3rd August Kilrossanty and Ardmore 1964 senior football teams being honoured with dinner and presentation in Crotty’s Inn at 8.00 p.m.

Guest will be Mick O’Dwyer Kerry. Music Gerry Walsh and his band. Limited number of tickets still available contact Sean Lennon at 0876318094. Monday, 4th August Crowning of Comeragh Queen 2014 in Crotty’s Inn. Dancing to Paddy O’Brien and his band starting at 9.15 p.m. Special guest Trudi Lalor. MC for the night John O’Shea WLR. SYMPATHY Sympathy to Kay Maguire on the death of her brother Sean Whelan, Dungarvan recently. May he rest in peace.

Pictured at the annual Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford, Annual Vintage Tractor Run the proceeds of which went to the Solas Centre, Waterford, were Betty Cahill, Nora Gordan and Ursula Breslin. [John Power]

Ballyduff Upper BALLYDUFF GALA FESTIVAL Count down for gala festival 2014 is well underway! This year’s festival kicks off on Friday, 15th August with a pub talent competition in the Log Cabin Pub, this event is open to all and there was some great talent at it last year. We have brought the fancy dress forward to the first Saturday evening this year with some entertainment after, we have a car treasure hunt, table quiz, 45 card drives and many more events throughout the week, finishing up on Sunday, 24th August with our traditional Gala Day. Our two main nights in St. Michael's Hall are Friday, 22nd August, with 'Lana Gibson' and her band, doors open at 10.30 p.m. and tickets are €10 and can be

bought on the night and on Saturday 23rd “Hell for Leather” will take to the stage, doors open at 11.45 p.m., admission €10 both events have full bar facilities, over 18's, ID required! On Thursday, 21st August, the history club will give a talk in St. Michael's Hall to celebrate 70 years of the building, all are very welcome to come along on the night to mark a great occasion. Keep an eye on local papers nearer the time for more about the festival and times of events etc. If anyone is interested in taking a stall on Gala Day please contact Mag at 0876693702 or Noreen at 0879728768. For more information on Ballyduff Gala Festival please contact 087-6693702 or look up our facebook page Ballyduff Upper Gala

Festival. COMMUNITY ANNUAL OUTING Ballyduff Community are holding their annual outing on Saturday, 9th August. Leaving the village at 9.15 a.m. approximately. The first stop will be the Suir Valley Railway in Kilmeaden, followed by a visit to Mount Congreve Gardens, from there we head to Waterford for a spot of retail therapy, we then head to Tramore for some relaxation. We finish off the day with dinner in the Park Hotel Dungarvan, everybody welcome, names before Tuesday August 5th, cost €50 all inclusive. For more information or to book a place contact: Nellie 087-9150992, Celia 0874120837, Paddy 0877697326.

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menssheds.ie THE week moves on in the Shed, with the fine weather making it easier to work outside. So, there was plenty of sawdust flying around the garden to the annoyance of Ger and Tommy! The log cabin Paudie is making is coming along nicely, we can't wait to see the finished 'house'. Plenty of painting and framing going on, with the perspex case project nearly completed, and Geddy’s wishing well’s roof just waiting for some tiles. Don’t forget Shedders and anyone else interested, Fetac Level 3 wood work course starting in September, now probably Monday - Tuesday mornings, 4 hours a week for 10

weeks, with the chance of progressing to a further level 4 course. This should be a great course, with some basic wood working skills taught (basic joints, how to square wood and the design and making of some fairly simple projects). So, watch this space for info on how to join up, or simply call to the Shed some morning at the old Tech between 10.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. Another week in the Shed with plenty going on for a Monday morning. Lots going on in the workshop and pre-fab 4 as we get it ready to open. The garden is looking fabulous, and everybody enjoyed the spuds we grew, plus plenty of lettuce and courgettes. The garden project in the Hospital was finished at the end of last week, and a fabulous job it is too. Great work by Tommy and Nicky, the residents are delighted with the lovely space they have to sit and relax in!

Nicky, Tommy, Sandra and the residents enjoy the new garden.

West Waterford NEW ARRIVAL Congratulations and best wishes to proud parents Teresa [nee O’Halloran] and Alan Ryan, Kilgabriel, Clashmore, on the birth of their son whom they have named Joey. A most welcome baby brother for Laila and Ava and grandson for Rosemary and Michael O’Halloran and Leonie Ryan. VISITING CLASHMORE Maisie O’Shaughnessy [a native of Grague, Aglish] from St. Albans, in Surrey, has just enjoyed one of her regular visits with her brother Davy Foley in Clashmore. Great to see you looking so well Maisie! Hope to see you back here soon again. SYMPATHY Our deepest sympathy is extended to the family and friends of former Clashmore lady Teresa (Terry) Dalton, Ballydasoon, Youghal, and formerly of Coolbagh, Clashmore, who died unexpectedly at her home on Monday, July 14th. Wife of the late Jim Dalton, Teresa was also predeceased by her parents Lil and Paddy. Reposing at Egan’s Funeral Home, Youghal, her removal took place to Glendine Church and following Requiem Mass on Thursday, July 17th, Teresa was laid to rest in North Abbey Cemetery. Teresa is sadly missed by her brothers Denis, Paddy and John; her sisters Peggy Russell and Eileen O’Callaghan; her step-son Pat Dalton and his family and her step-daughter Maura Joyce and her family; her brothers-inlaw, sisters-in-law, nephews,

nieces and a wide circle of relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace. CRYSTAL SWING DANCE Tickets for a dance in aid of “Solas Waterford” and “Cancer Services at UHW” are now available for sale. The very popular band Crystal Swing will provide the music for this fundraising dance which will take place at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan, on Sunday, August 31st. Doors open at 9.00 p.m. and dancing will take place from 10.00 p.m. – 12.00 midnight. Tickets are just €10 and they can now be purchased in Dungarvan from Flynn’s Pharmacy, Murray’s Pharmacy, Capitol Cleaners and The Park Hotel – hope to see you all there. CLASHMORE RAMBLERS ALPHA LOTTO DRAW - Sunday, July 27th Here are the results of the weekly Clashmore Ramblers Alpha Lotto Draw – which took place in Clashmore last Sunday night, July 27th. The letters drawn were B.W.V.G.We had no jackpot winner so last Sunday night week’s jackpot will be €2,700. €20 each went to: Pa, Helen, Liam, c/o Liam Troy; Paddy Ready, Cappoquin; Killian McGrath, Coolbagh. Thanks to all our friends for your continued support! KINSALEBEG COMMUNITY GROUP NEWS Congratulations from the Thursday Club to Gabrielle Power on coming 2nd. With her tasty Brown Bread at Dungarvan Show. Well done!

CLASHMORE / KINSALEBEG GAA LOTTO Our weekly Clashmore / Kinsalebeg GAA Lotto draw took place on Monday night, our four numbers were 1, 5, 21, 23. We had no match four ticket in the drum. Next week’s jackpot will be €1,400 when our draw takes place at the Decies Bar. Well done to the following who were the lucky winners of €20 spot prizes: Y. McGrath, Knockanore; El. Power, Clashmore; Louise Coughlan, Ballycurrane; Louise & Sarah, c/o Ladies Football; Tom Dee. Thanks as always to all our supporters. ANNUAL BOAT RACE Our very popular Clashmore Ramblers Annual Boat Race takes place this year on Sunday, September 7th – starting at 12.00 noon. Lines now on sale €2 per line or 3 for €5. CLASHMORE 45 DRIVE Our weekly Clashmore 45 Drive took place at the Decies Bar on Monday night, our top prize winners this week jointly on nine games were Pat O’Halloran and Eugene O’Halloran, Mike Hunt and Gabriel Hynes. In third place on eight games we had Margaret and Dan Leahy. Best of the last five were Kathleen Osbourne and Eileen Dower, Tom Osbourne and John Motherway, Michael and Mairead Fahey. Cards as usual on Monday night at 9.00 p.m. sharp. Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support.

Lyre Heritage News By Marie O’Shea MAKE TIME TO PONDER WHY? Because, I think a lot of us in the ‘West’, (including me), sometimes forget how lucky we are and take so many things for granted, which people in other parts of the world would die for, and do so, on a regular basis.We witness it every day on our TV screens. The Arts have always been a huge part of my life. And this is my mantra: Without the arts, We have no culture. Without culture, We have no society. Without society, We have no civilisation. And without civilisation, We have anarchy. Maggie’s Kitchen in Lyre gives us a wonderful opportunity for free expression of our Arts. To be free and able to sing patriotic songs, to dance an old time waltz, to recite a piece penned by one of our great poets, tell a few funny yarns, etc., all to an appreciative audience, is one very important way of preserving our cultural heritage through the medium of the Arts. This week we had some great singers, Pat Phelan and John Meade from Waterford, Eddie Bennett, Tommy Finn from London, Joe Power, Matt Connolly and Jimmy Fraher from the Singers Club, Dungarvan, Paudie

Murphy on accordion and harmonica in addition to our “usuals”! Peter and Eileen Queally got lost on the way but found us in the end!! Come and join us on Thursday. Relax and enjoy the fun. Have a cup of tea and one of Mary K’s delicious scones or home-made chocolate cake – what better could you have? See you there. Lift the latch and you are welcome in. 8.30 p.m. start. [Photographs by Marie O’Shea]

Maureen, Tommy and Sharon Finn

Eileen and Peter Queally

Pat Phelan and John Meade

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Noreen Fennell and Stella Kinsella, both from Dungarvan, with Mary Daly, Cappagh, at a concert by 'The Priests', in St. Declan’s Church, Ardmore, organised by the Ardmore Pattern Festival Committee. [John Hennessy]

'The Priests', Fr. Eugene O'Hagan, Fr. David Delargy, and Fr. Martin O'Hagan, with their accompanist, Ruth Ginley, Derry, with some of the members of the Ardmore Pattern Festival Committee, Maurice Power, Ciara Griffin, John Kennedy, Ciara Mitchell and John Supple, before the Priests concert in St. Declan’s Church, Ardmore, organised by the Ardmore Pattern Festival Committee. [John Hennessy]

'The Priests', in concert at St. Declan’s Church, Ardmore, organised by the Ardmore Pattern Festival Committee. [John Hennessy]

‘The Priests', in concert at St. Declan’s Church, Ardmore, organised by the Ardmore Pattern Festival [John Hennessy] Committee.

Marie Forde and Anne Stearn, both from Dungarvan, at a concert by 'The Priests', in St. Declan’s Church, Ardmore, organised by the Ardmore Pattern Festival Committee. [John Hennessy]

Margaret Walsh, Clashmore, and Clare Jones, Co. Clare, at a concert by 'The Priests', in St. Declan’s Church, Ardmore, organised by the Ardmore Pattern Festival Committee. [John Hennessy]

Anne Fox and Vera O'Brien, Stradbally, at a concert by 'The Priests', in St. Declan’s Church, Ardmore, organised by the Ardmore Pattern Festival Committee. [John Hennessy]

Mary and Michelle Dowley, both from Co. Kilkenny, at a concert by 'The Priests', in St. Declan’s Church, Ardmore, organised by the Ardmore Pattern Festival Committee. [John Hennessy]

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Ardmore ARDMORE AFC PENALTY KICK 2014! Well, the King is dead, long live the new King! Or something like that! My reign as Ardmore Penalty Kick Champion came to a rather abrupt end last Saturday afternoon when, even with months and months of practice behind me, I still managed to get knocked out in the first round of this years contest! I suppose in one way it was a sign that the goalkeeping skills of Brian and Conor are improving year on year! Or else my aim is getting worse…Ah well, there’s always 2015! After a wonderful afternoon, in the grounds of the Round Tower Hotel, of highquality spot taking, high quality goalkeeping and high quality food courtesy of John, John, Dermot and the one and only Connie; we had four titles all done and dusted! For the record books here we go… The main event of course was the Adult one where we saw Mike Veale emerge victorious, very well done Mike but watch your back, I’m gunning to reclaim that crown next year! What about the other categories? Well, the results so; Under 10’s was won by Calum Barron, 11-16’s was claimed by Gerry Reardon and this year the Ardmore AFC Penalty Kick contest had a brand spanking new category; Ladies Only! The inaugural winner of this was the one, the only, Breda Flaherty from College Road! It has to be said that the Ladies event was very strongly contested and will definitely be on the agenda for next year!! So all titles won by Ardmore! A fantastic afternoon of fun, of craic, of good food, of good music on the PA; shur what else would you want on a sunny glorious Pattern Weekend! Ardmore AFC would like to very sincerely thank all those who once

again supported the event, which has now firmly established itself as a truly outstanding stand-alone event around Pattern time. It is very much appreciated and here’s looking forward to another successful one next year! TRY THE TYRE! Ardmore Juvenile GAA would like to sincerely thank all those who supported their Try The Tyre competition last Sunday at the Round Tower Hotel, where a good and assorted group attempted to become the first TTY Champion! Prizes were sponsored by James and Anne Foley (Vegetable Growers) and the winners were; Juvenile: Billy Foley, Adult: Adrian O’Donnell. JUVENILE GAA CAKE SALE A Monster Cake Sale in aid of the Juvenile GAA Club will take place this coming Bank Holiday Sunday, just after Mass in Ardmore. Sale will take place opposite the church, along by the Storm Wall. Parents are asked to contribute what they can in the line of cakes etc, and any help on the day will be very much appreciated. For any further information on this please get in touch with Breda Cronin before Sunday. BARRETSTOWN RAFFLE AT LIDL YOUGHAL A Prize Raffle in aid of Barretstown Kids Camp will be starting this week at the Lidl branch in Youghal, once again being co-ordinated by Clashmore lady Caroline Prendergast. Caroline has run a number of these events recently and is very appreciative of all the support received to date. She is hoping that once more the people who frequent the store will be supportive of this raffle. Prizes are First Prize: €100 Hamper, Second Prize: Family Ticket Trabolgan, Third Prize:

Blackwater River Cruise For Two (sponsored by Tony Gallagher). Tickets will be on sale at the store for this from the middle of this week, contact Caroline at the store for more information. BARRETSTOWN WALK AT LIDL YOUGHAL A Sponsored Walk in aid of Barretstown Kids Camp will take place from the Lidl Youghal store on Friday August 15th next, so mark that down in your book of thingsto-do. The walk will be from the Lidl sore at Mill Road in Youghal to JJ’s Truckstop adjacent to Youghal Bridge and back again. Sounds like it could be great fun indeed! Prior to the walk, at the store car-park, there will be pre-walk entertainment including a bouncy castle, Moonshine Magic Balloons etc…This is being coordinated by Clashmore lady Caroline Prendergast and if you feel you could help in any way, then get it touch with Caroline at Youghal Lidl. More details on this next week, and watch for updates on FB. WATER SAFETY CLASSES Having just completed a very successful week of Irish Water Safety classes, the second week of same will commence on next Monday, August 4th. Registration at Curragh end of Ardmore beach at 10.00 a.m. that day. CARDS AT KEEVERS Cards will be taking a two week break now and will resume on August 7th next. RIA MUSIC EXAMS Jayne Knight, Music and Singing Teacher in Ballinamona, Ardmore, has pleasure in announcing the following excellent results for all 5 of her local candidates in the recent Royal Irish Academy of Music examinations. Hanna Roche-Perks Distinction Piano Grade 1.

John Joe Brockie Honours Piano Grade 3. Gabrielle Humphries Honours Singing Grade 2. Hannah Kiersey - Honours Singing Grade 1. Lyra Hall - Distinction Singing Grade 1. Lyra has been selected to audition for a RIAM High Achievers Award in Limerick this October, following her exceptional distinction result. Very well done to all HOJA BEACH PICNIC Well now I just have to make sure I make an appearance at this years HOJA beach picnic, on Friday night, August 8th at Ballyquinn beach! That’s my birthday! This is always a well-supported event and I’m sure this year will be no different, so mark it on your calendar and shur if I do make it, there might be a little birthday cake there for me with…candles on it! SUMMER DISCOS! Summer Discos returned to Halla Deuglán recently, when Ardmore AFC started a four week run of Friday night Kids discos! Cool tunes, cool weather and a light/smoke show which is always top class from the one, the only, Mr. Thomas ‘TP’ Power! So don’t forget the remaining dates; August 1st and August 8th! AN TOBAR ARDMORE Music line-up for the August Bank Holiday weekend. Saturday night Baker Street and Sunday night we have Otherside. ROUND TOWER HOTEL GIGS Friday, 1st August - Rescheduled July 'Last Friday Session'. Sunday, 3rd August - 'Gig in the Garden' with Sampson in conjunction with the Tidy Towns Bank Holiday BBQ from 5.00 p.m. Monday, 4th August - 'Gig in the Garden with Cider Wasps at 5.00 p.m.

Launch of Barretsown Camp Raffle at Lidl Youghal. Pictured here are Pat Carey, Caroline Prendergast and Zaneta Mista; raffle will take place on August 15th next at the Youghal store. [Gerry O'Mahony]

Breda Flaherty, the first ever Ladies Penalty Shoot-out Champion, pictured here with Paul Mitchell from Ardmore AFC after another successful Penalty Kick Competition at the Round Tower Hotel last Saturday. [Gerry O'Mahony]

Some young football stars of the future pictured at the Ardmore AFC Summer Soccer School last week with their coach Christopher [Gerry O'Mahony] Power.

Ardmore AFC Chairman Declan Barron congratulates the Penalty Shoot-out Champion for 2014, Mike Veale, after another very successful Penalty Kick Contest at the Round Tower Hotel, Ardmore. [Gerry O'Mahony]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 August, 2014

Swimmers David Power, Feargal Concannon, and Darren Ó Droma at Ballinacourty Lighthouse prior to the start of the 20th Sponsored Swim across Dungarvan Bay. They have the distinction of participating in the inaugural Helvick Swim in 2005 where they commenced from the same spot, and Darren has not missed a swim since. [Joan Clancy]

Nótaí na Gaeltachta le Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise

FÉILE NA NOISRÍ / OYSTER FESTIVAL Tá deireadh seachtaine den scoth eagraithe i gcomhair Féile na nOisrí a bheidh ar siúl i dTigh an Cheoil, Baile na nGall an deireadh seachtaine beag seo. Beidh ceol ar an Satharn le Monkfish agus leis an Dizzy Blues Band ar an Satharn. Lá mór is ea an Domhnach le ceol ó Húlaí na Rinne ag a dó agus Full Circle ag a cúig. Beidh comórtas na bportáin ag 4.30 agus péintáil aghaidh ar an gcé. Beidh dioscó do na páistí ansin ag 5.30. Leanfaidh an siamsaíocht ansin le Banríon na nOisrí ag 9.00 le ceol ó Nuadán (Más suim le haon cháilín os cionn 17 a bheith páirteach, is féidir labhairt le Niamh Nic Ghiolla Chuda ar 087-9286981. €300 an chéad duais agus bíonn anoíche i gceist.) Beidh dioscó Gaelach ina dhiaidh. Ar an Luan beidh comórtas caithimh crú chapaill ag 5.30 i.n. agus ceol den chéad scoth ina dhiaidh ag 8.30 sa Marquee le Martin Hayes agus David Power. (Cead isteach €15, ar mhaithe le S.N. na Rinne). Ticéidí ar fáil ó Sheán Mac Craith, Tigh an Cheoil – 46455. A great weekends entertainment is in store in Baile na nGall, an Rinn, this Bank Holiday weekend with the annual Oyster Festival. There will be live music on Friday with Monkfish and the Dizzy Blues Band on Saturday. Sunday is an action packed day with music from Húlaí na Rinne at 2.00 p.m., Full Circle

at 3.00 p.m. and a Crabbing competition at 4.30 p.m. The Oyster Queen will begin at 9.00 p.m. in the Marquee with music from Nuadán. If there are any girls interested in taking part, please contact Niamh on 087-9286981. There is always great fun and a first prize this year of €300. There will be a disco Gaelach to bring the night to a close. Monday sees a horseshoe throwing competition at 5.30 p.m. with Martin Hayes and David Power perfoming a concert at 8.30 p.m. Brendan Clancy, Paddy Tutty and Caoimhín Ó Fearghaíl will bring proceedings to a close with music later in the night. Further information from Seán Mac Craith on 058-46455. HÚLAÍ Bhí deireadh seachaine den scoth ag gach éinne ó Húlaí a bhí ag an bhFleadh Cheoil i gCill Áirne le déanaí. Comhgháirdeachas leo ar fad. Beidh seisiún eagraithe ag Mary mar chuid d’Fhéile na nOisrí ag 2.00 an Domhnach seo i mBaile na nGall. Beidh an campa samhraidh Húlaí ag tosnú anois an tseachtain seo chughainn ón Mháirt go dtí an Aoine, 10 – 2 gach lá. Campa den scoth le ceol, rince, amhránaíocht agus siamsaíocht. Tuilleadh eolais ó Mary Rafferty. A reminder that the Húlaí camp begins next Tuesday, August 5th - Friday, August 8th. 10.00 a.m. - 2.00 p.m. at the Meánscoil San Nioclás, An Rinn.The Húlaí, in its 4th consecutive year, provides funfilled days while embracing our

Traditional Roots. Music, song and dance classes will commence in September. For more info: Mary Rafferty 0872714671 or email: mary@hulai.ie (There will be a session this Sunday as part of the Oyster Festival at 2.00 p.m. in Baile na nGall). CACHE OF THE SEA TAISCE NA FARRAIGE IN JOAN CLANCY GALLERY Beidh na míle fáilte romhat bualadh isteach chuig Dánlann Joan Clancy don taispeántas nua dár teideal ‘Taisce na Farraige’ a fheiceáil. Tá taispeántas an-shuimiúil curtha le chéile ag Joan arís an uair seo agus píosaí den scoth mar chuid de. Beidh an Dánlann ar oscailt gach lá go dtí an Luan, 4 Lúnasa óna 11 – 5. Celebrate this wonderful summer with a visit to Cache

of the Sea Taisce na Farraige group show in Joan Clancy Gallery, An Rinn. “...Joan Clancy is an insightful owner of a renowned art gallery which showcases some of the country's best painters....” (Nationwide RTE Supporting the Arts). “This year we formalised our association with CIT Crawford College of Art & Design and presented Fine Arts Honours Grads Maria O’Sullivan and Lee Lucey with prizes at the graduates show along with CCNs Helen Williams and they are exhibiting with us” explained Joan. “There are some wonderful new pieces by Dave West, Caoimhghin Ó Criodheain, Blawnin Clancy and Rayleen Clancy that capture the essence and energy of the artists in abundance.” Cache of the Sea Taisce na

An grúpa Húlaí ag seinnt ag Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan.

Farraige Group Show: Friday, July 25th – Monday, August 4th, daily 11.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. including the weekends. For more info: info@joanclancygallery.com; 086- 8134597; w w w. j o a n c l a n c y gallery.com CÚRSA GAEILGE Tá i gceist go mbeidh cúrsa nua sa Ghaeilge á eagrú ag Coláiste na hOllscoile, Corcaigh, i gColáíste na Rinne ón Mheán Fómhair ar aghaidh. Teastas sa Ghaeilge an cháilíocht atá i gceist, agus beidh béim ann ar theanga agus ar litríocht na Gaeilge, fé mar a bhaineann le Gaeilge na nDéise go háirithe. Pádraig Ó Macháin, Ollamh le Gaeilge sa Choláíste Ollscoile, a bheidh ina stiúrthóir ar an gcúrsa. Tuilleadh eolais ó Phádraig faoin gcúrsa: 021 490 2340 nó p.omachain@ucc.ie

The Department of Modern Irish in UCC hope to run a Certificate course in the Déise Irish and culture, starting in Coláiste na Rinne this September. Further information on the course is available from Pádraig Ó Macháin, organiser, on 021 490 2340 nó p.omachain@ucc.ie PÁIRC UILE AIMSIRE Is féidir an pháirc uile aimsire a chur in áirithe tré glaoch a chur ar Ann Hogan ar 0861655137. The all-weather pitch in An Sean Phobal can be booked by calling Ann Hogan on 0861655137 CUMANN NAOMH UINSEANN DE PÓL / SVP Má theastaíonn ó éinne teagmháil a dhéanamh le Cumann Naomh Uinseann de

Pól sa cheantar, is féidir teacht orthu ag (058) 46125 nó 0851520494. The contact numbers for the An Rinn / An Sean Phobal branch of St Vincent de Paul are (058) 46125 nó 0851520494. MEÁIN SHÓISIALTA / TEAGMHÁIL / CONTACT Is féidir an nuacht is déanaí agus eolas faoi imeachtaí a bheidh ar siúl sa Rinn agus sa Seanphobal ar an leathnach Facebook atá ag an gComhlucht Forbartha – www.facebook.com/comhlucht.forbartha agus táimid ar fáil ar twitter anois chomh maith – @cfdeise. If anybody has events / news to be included in Nótaí na Gaeltachta, seol iad chuig cfdeise@gmail.com nó 05846664.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 August, 2014

Kilgobinet/Colligan/Kilbrien MASTER McGRATH'S "FAMILY" Part 9 of the Colligan Lodge Saga LADY SARAH A lot of sharp eyes would have noted the swelling. There'd be talk, and close attention paid. Soon enough, even untrained eyes would have spotted the Lady's condition. There could have been no doubt. Lady Sarah was in the family way. Everyone, of course, knew the father's identity. He was Master Dervock, the very pick of his lordly litter. They'd all noted Dervock sniffing around, the whirlwind "courtship"... and now the aftermath, a winter birth date. Which meant that Colligan Lodge would soon be home to a new and very valuable set of greyhound pups, now that sire Dervock had done his job.Two great bloodlines had joined. Lady Sarah and Dervock - now there was a match with promise. Lady Sarah certainly came of distinguished stock. With her handsome black coat, she looked every inch the scion of Kentish Fire and Linnet, her great grandparents on her mother's side. Here was family of glorious name. On the other hand, at the same time that Kentish Fire was setting the Home Counties ablaze, an entirely different set of forefathers - and mothers also contributed their genes to the young Lady. On her father's side, Lady Sarah's ancestors came with short and simple names. Names like Sam and Tollwife. This particular pair of progenitors were black of colour, but with some white. This fact was carefully noted and written down. Kentish Fire and Sam, from both sides Lady Sarah inherited her deep and unrelieved black. DERVOCK As for that young stud Dervock, his fawn coloured line also included a foreign sounding name or two. Frericica, for instance. There wasn't much written about Frericica, but the registry was emphatic about her colour.

Black. Dervock, himself, was fawn coloured, though his coat was shot through with white. Probably the white came from great grandfathers King Cob and Scythian, the red from Marquis or the Empress. Colour - Other than their names, the only personal information given about each of the forbears in the pedigree lists was the dog's colour. We know their colour, and this has to stand in for myriads of other attributes. And from this information, we can deduce that the breeder who brought Dervock together with Lady Sarah wasn't concerned about purity of colour. He was breeding from two lines of animals who he knew had pelts from white to red, blue to black and brindled. All sufficed. What the kennel master at Colligan Lodge wanted had nothing to do with colour. He was breeding greyhounds to produce a champion courser. Colour in coursing greyhounds simply didn't matter. Speed was what was needed. Above all, speed! GREYHOUNDS Greyhounds were designed for velocity. For hundreds of years, breeders had moulded the greyhound for one thing to go fast, faster than any other breed of dog, faster than any land animal except the cheetah and pronghorn. Greyhounds had long powerful legs and a flexible spine that could gather for the spring, then uncoil on the power stroke. Their deep chests provided plenty of space for lungs to expand and contract, room enough to burn oxygen at prodigious rates. And they were slim so greyhounds didn't carry a lot of extra weight. An adult greyhound was built to run 40 miles an hour. Once they got going greyhounds could streak 60 feet per second. And they hit that speed after only three or four strides. From a standing stop! These dogs were fast. But, speed alone was not good enough.The best coursing dogs needed to be aggressive. Often enough, young dogs ignored

hares and rabbits entirely. The successful breeder wanted to produce an animal that would see a hare and instantly, instinctively give chase. Which meant that stamina was another crucial goal. The dog might have to chase that hare a good distance. The winning dog had to leap hedges and water-filled ditches without fear in unflagging pursuit. Endurance was essential. And, since mountain hares were such difficult quarry, the best greyhounds needed intelligence, that is, the intelligence of a predator chasing its prey.To turn the hare, and earn a point at coursing trials, the dog needed to anticipate the hare's goal and force it to change course. The dog had to be smart. Stamina was the easiest trait to breed for. Bigger animals could generally run longer and harder than smaller dogs. Breeding for aggression was a trickier business. It's said that one of Dervock or Lady Sarah's ancestors was a bulldog. Possibly it was Kirtles, the only one of the ancestral dogs recorded with no colour. Once the Greyhound Stud Book took shape, such admixtures were not allowed. But, if there was one thing Bulldogs were bred for, it was aggression. So, the greyhound blood which carried over a bit of bulldog had an advantage. BREEDING A WINNER More than the two dogs were involved in this coupling. Dervock was owned by a Mr. Doughlas, Lady Sarah by Lord Lurgan of Armagh. Lord Lurgan left all matters relating to the breeding and training of the dogs to his confederate Mr. Galwey of Colligan Lodge. So, it was undoubtedly Mr. Galwey who arranged for Dervock to visit Lady Sarah. This mating would have cost a pretty penny. Nowadays, top greyhound sires command stud fees of more than €2,000. An equivalent amount would have been paid back in 1866 to Mr. Doughlas for Dervock's services. Clearly, the greyhound breeding game called for steady nerves, a tolerance for gam-

The fine summer weather and the wafting smell of barbecue resulted in a fine turnout at the Comeraghs Comhaltas barbecue. Members performed very well at the Munster Fleadh and many local musicians have gone forward to the All-Ireland Fleadh coming soon in Sligo. bling, deep knowledge of dogs, and deeper pockets. Mr. Galwey fulfilled the first set of requirements. Lord Lurgan, one of the wealthiest men on the planet, satisfied the last. If Mr. Doughlas' Dervock fitted the bill, then no matter how high that bill, the two men were willing to pay.They could afford the best breeding stock on the entire island of Ireland. IRELAND? Ireland! That was the rub. Ireland wasn't exactly England. Generations of English country squires and earls and dukes and kings had bred hunting dogs, including greyhounds. The English countryside, peaceful and plump, just had too much of a head start in the greyhound breeding business for Ireland to ever catch up. Even a smattering of Kentish Fire and English bulldog couldn't overcome this enormous lead. Besides, Ireland was in disarray. Famine, emigration, uprisings... what kind of place was that to raise a winner? Who could name a single Irish dog that had ever beaten an English

champion? If the Irish dogs were so good, why were there no Irish champions? No sir, the cognoscenti might have declared, England's the top dog - and fie on your Irish mutts! Note: This is one of a continuing series tracing the history of Colligan Lodge. Future installments will appear sporadically in the coming weeks. FUN RUN/ WALK 3rd August, Sunday - The Kilgobinet GAA club are holding a fun run/walk in aid of a local cause on the 3rd of August Meeting at Bohadoon centre at 1.30. It is open to anyone who wishes to take part, you can get a sponsorship card from any committee member or you can give a donation on the day and take part. All are invited to join the walk and support this worthy cause. LOURDES 2014 3rd August, Sunday night A DVD of the Waterford and Lismore Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2014 will be shown in Downeys Bar on Sunday night,

3rd of August. All are welcome. COOLNASMEAR HALL CLOSED 4th August, Monday Coolnasmear Hall will be closed due to renovations from Monday, 4th August, until further notice. Insulation and an upgraded electric system will be installed. CÚIL CHEOIL SUMMER SHOW 5th August,Tuesday - Always a great show, this year's Seisún has raised the bar. Producer Eimear Fahey has put together an awesome evening's entertainment The cast includes numerous All-Ireland winners and the group showcases Irish song, music and dance. The show continues through most of August, every Tuesday night at the Park Hotel, starting at 8.30 p.m. KILBRIEN TODDLER TRAIN RIDE 6th August, Wednesday - It's time for the annual summer adventure.The Kilbrien Parent & Toddler Group will meet in Kilbrien Hall this coming Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Then

we'll all head to the station of the Suir Valley Railway to ride the train from Kilmeaden to Waterford. If you prefer, you can meet us at the station of the Suir Valley railway at 11:30, for the midday departure. Everyone is more than welcome to come along. Details of the summer night out for the older members will be decided soon, so come to Kilbrien Hall any Wednesday and join the fun. The Group meets every Wednesday in Kilbrien Hall from 10:30 to 12:30 right through the summer. MASS ON CRUACHAN MOUNTAIN 17th August, Sunday Reminder:The annual mass on Cruachan Mountain is scheduled for 3.00 p.m. close to the mountain top.Transport to take people to the top of the mountain will be available. Refreshments afterwards in Kilbrien Church. INCLUDE YOUR INFO Scott Simons - greenhillsofireland@gmail.com

Historic merger of Irish Charities TWO Irish development charities with strong Waterford connections completed an historic merger, last weekend. Self Help Africa and Gorta unanimously approved their amalgamation at two extraordinary general meetings of their memberships, at the weekend. The merger creates one of Europe’s largest agricultural development charities working in Africa. Self Help Africa’s chairman and one of the architects of the historic merger is Tom Corcoran, a well-known cattle breeder and dairy farmer from Bohadoon, Dungarvan. Formerly the founder chair of Glanbia PLC, Mr. Corcoran and the outgoing CEO of Gorta, Pete Power from Rathgormack were instrumental in negotiations to bring together the two charities. CEO or the merged charity Ray Jordan said that by working together,

Gorta and Self Help Africa would save costs on administration, and help more people in rural Africa in the years ahead. “We do the same thing, in many of the same countries. When we sat down and started looking at this together it made complete sense that we should team up, ultimately for the benefit of the people in Africa that we serve,’ he said. In the coming year the newly merged charity estimates that it will support more than three million people in 12 African countries. The focus of work will be on supporting farming communities to grow more and earn more from their land. Both charities have a long history of working in agricultural development in Africa, and have deep roots within farming in Ireland.

Self Help Africa has been the longstanding charity of choice of the Irish Farmers Association, while Gorta was founded almost half a century ago arising from an initiative to combat global hunger that was spearheaded by the Department of Agriculture. The new charity, to be called GortaSelf Help Africa in Ireland, will have a turnover of close to €20million, this year. “We believe that farming is the key to ending hunger and poverty in some of the poorest countries in the world,” CEO Ray Jordan said this week. “More than 70% of people in subSaharan Africa survive from what they can grow on small farms. By helping them to produce more and source new markets for their produce we can make a big impact in the effort to end hunger and poverty,” he added.

Outgoing Gorta CEO Pete Power from Rathgormack and Tom Corcoran, chairman of Self Help Africa, shake hands as the merger of the two charities is approved, last weekend.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 August, 2014

Ballinameela

RNLI Hon Fundraising Committee member John Quealy with his son John Joe and friend Michael Kiely formed part of the safety flotilla across Dungarvan Bay for the 20th Helvick Swim & BBQ in aid of the Helvick Lifeboat. [Joan Clancy]

THE count down is on for the BBQ Fundraiser! So far we have had great support with lots of tickets sold, so it should be a great evening! The evening will start promptly at 8.00 p.m. on Friday, August 8th to raise some money for the Community Centre while having a social evening to meet friends and neighbours. This fundraiser is vitally needed to fund the upkeep of the hall, just to give you an idea of the costs within the next 2 months is nearly €10,000 to cover: new railings, insurance, sanding the pitch, fixing broken windows, replacement of cups and tables. We value your support. If you haven’t bought your tickets yet, they are still available from any of our tickets sellers: Anne Fogarty, Jackie Buckley, Honor and Elaine Looby, Noeleen Osbourne, Caroline O’Connor, Amanda Mansfield, Eamonn Feehan, Midi Walsh, Janice Barry, Mary Curtis, Benny Fitzgerald, John Longan, Bernie Flavin, Jim Power, Bridget Harrington, Eleanor McGrath, Maureen Culloo, Bernie Glavin, Michael Stack, Viki Mulhall, Alison Maher, Mary Curran, Pauline Ryan, Niamh Reynolds, Alison Curran, Claire Tobin, Marcella Scanlon, Hurley’s Shop Aglish and the Country Store. If you require a vegetarian

option please contact your ticket seller or text / phone Viki on 087-8196264. Similar to last year we encourage you to bring your own drinks, BYO (Bring Your Own). We are asking you to buy your tickets as soon as possible as we need to confirm numbers for ordering enough food. Thank you to all those who are selling the tickets – it is much appreciated. Anyone who would like to donate a prize for the raffle contact one of the committee members. Thank you also to Noel Walsh who will be our DJ for the night. Monies raised will go back into the community centre to keep it to the high standard for all the community to enjoy. The centre is a wonderful amenity for you to use for indoor soccer, parties etc. To book the hall or equipment in the hall please contact our booking officer Pauline on 087-2480321. Each month one of the committee is responsible for opening and closing for events on in the hall, July is Ger Flavin 0877443244. Current events on in the hall and local community: Finisk Valley AC News: Any children in our community who are interested in running, jumping or throwing and would like to get involved in athletics, call down to

Ballinameela community pitch/hall, training times are Wednesday and Friday evenings from 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. Summer Camps in the Centre: Running 2 camps. Week 1: 11th – 15th August. Week 2 18th – 22nd August. Suitable for all primary school kids including incoming junior infants. From 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. Some games include obstacle course, rounder’s, quiz, tag rugby, dodge ball, treasure hunt, arts and crafts, capture the flag, team building activities and much more! To book please ring Cathy 087-2356928 or Lisa 087-9494894. €50 BALLINAMEELA GAA 50KM FUN CYCLE Well done to all those who took part in the cycle on Sunday. DANCE A Dance on Sunday 31st of August has been organised by a local lady at the Park Hotel Dungarvan. Crystal Swing will play from 10.00 p.m. 12.00 midnight. Doors open 9.00 p.m. Profits to Solas Waterford and Cancer Services University Hospital Waterford. Tickets are available from the 1st August at Flynn’s Pharmacy, Murray’s Pharmacy Grattan Square, Capital Cleaners O’Connell Street and the Park Hotel. Tickets cost €10. Please sup-

RNLI crew Mike Tobin and Sean Young in Ballinacourty prior to the start of the 20th Sponsored Swim across Dungarvan Bay in aid of the Helvick Lifeboat. [Joan Clancy]

Sponsored swimmer Muiris de Paor from Youghal, after his first time completing the swim. [Miriam Foley MacLeod]

Michael Daly and his son at the 20th Helvick Swim & BBQ in aid of the Helvick Lifeboat. [Miriam Foley MacLeod]

Trish Brabazon at the 20th Helvick Swim & BBQ in aid of the Helvick Lifeboat. [Miriam Foley MacLeod]

NO matter how clever you are, you’ll never be clever enough to convince a stupid person that they are stupid. Intelligence is not incremental. There is no procedure to get someone from simple to complex. All the education in the world won’t create an Einstein from a doorknob. How do you measure intelligence anyway. Organizations like MENSA have their I.Q. tests. These can only measure your problem solving ability, e.g. if X = 4 and Y = a monkey’s uncle, how many snowballs fit in a toaster? That kind of thing is alright if you're building a spaceship out of lycra! (I know, thats stretching it a bit). But it’s not really going to be any help to a mother of 5 children, trying to organize meals, activities, work and a social life while massaging the deflated ego of her partner. Nor will it aid the travels of the Eskimo, as he tries to find food, clothing and shelter for his family in the barren wastelands of the Arctic. Are skills not considered to be intelligence? Skills are created by experience and especially from hard work. And what about “talent”? Talent is usually something you are born with, unless you are Katie Price! In which case, a mediocre surgeon with a boundless disdain of ethics, is all you need. When asked to explain his most famous theory, Albert Einstein once said, “When you are courting a nice girl, an hour seems like a second. When you sit on a red-hot cinder a second seems like

an hour. That's relativity.” If you look at the the subject of art, (which is what I should be doing anyway), are the cave dwellers who daubed their walls with images of fat cattle and skinny people, more or less intelligent than the Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci? Was Stone Age mans invention of the flint arrowhead more or less important than Stephen Hawking's discoveries about the universe. It’s all relative! And what about courage? Having the “cojones” to stand up for what’s right, rather than for what’s popular is a special type of cleverness. As a species, we have multiple

port, should be a great evening! COMMUNITY ALERT There is a Community Alert text system in place text your name and mobile number to this number: 087 3538347. It works in 2 ways, firstly a message regarding any suspicious activity is sent to your phone so you can be on the lookout. Secondly you can send details of suspicious activity to this number where it will be re-sent around to the community and to the Gardai who treat it as serious and act immediately. Follow on facebook www.facebook.com /parish.communityalert LOTTO RESULTS 28/7/’14 – Numbers drawn were 4, 13 and 24. There was no Jackpot winner. €20 winners were Catherine Duggan, Kereen; Christy Morrissey, Villierstown; Mary Daly, Barnastook; Geraldine Power, Ballylemon; Declan Glavin, Affane. Next week’s Jackpot is €2,450 and the draw will take place in Maureens Bar. NOTES FOR INCLUSION If you have something you would like in the Ballinameela notes you can email vikimulhall@gmail.com Follow and like us on facebook, Ballinameela Community Centre.

strengths and weaknesses. These attributes are not evenly distributed among us. In some cases, there isn't even a consensus as to what constitutes strength or weakness. Sympathy, compassion and mercy are claimed by both sides. So too are aggression, ambition and progress. We are all blessed, (or cursed) by the varying degrees of our vices and virtues. We are an imperfect species and it is this flaw that makes us unique. Intelligence is not the personal preserve of a chosen few. Each and every one of us has at least one unique skill. The important thing is to keep looking for them. That would be the intelligent thing to do. Another quote from the great Albert Einstein,"The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits" Ballinameela Creatives meet at Midi's place, every Wednesday at 7.30 p.m. approximately. I leave you, this week, with a painting by Donal Buckley (me) that won the acrylic section in the Dungarvan Show last week.

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Participants in the Successful Coding Camp Ran in Dungarvan Enterprise Centre pictured with Graham Cuddihy, Tutor and Mags Durand-O'Connor, Dungarvan Enterprise Centre.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Successful Coding Camp ran in Dungarvan Enterprise Centre DUNGARVAN Enterprise Centre, in association with the Local Enterprise Office and Darock Media, successfully ran a Coding Camp for children last week, July 21st to July 25th. In the week long camp, fifteen children aged between 8 and 14 from the local Dungarvan area gained practical experience developing skills such as

writing HTML, creating themes, coding websites and building apps. At the end of the five day camp, each of the participants received a graduation certificate to acknowledge their hard work and achievements in developing their skills in computer coding. “The talent and ability in the group was remarkable, I was very impressed

by the websites created” says Mags Durand O’Connor, who is a major advocate of developing coding skills in young people, “The reality is that coding skills and computer programming are now basic requirements on a par with reading and writing for today’s young people. The world of technology is moving at a ferocious pace and

we need to prepare our kids for the future by ensuring they have these skills.” Parents are reminded that in September, the non-profit programme, DEC Coder Dojo, will be returning to Dungarvan Enterprise Centre. Coder Dojo is a global movement that teaches children coding skills.

There are over 420 Dojos in 43 countries. The programme is free and runs on Saturday mornings throughout the school year. For further updates stay tuned to the DEC Coder Dojo Facebook page: www.facebook.com/coderdojodec.

Cache of the Sea Taisce na Farraige opens in Joan Clancy Gallery THERE was a large crowd at the opening of Cache of the Sea Taisce na Farraige group show in Joan Clancy Gallery last Thursday night, July 24th.

The splendid new works by Maria O’Sullivan, Lee Lucey, Dave West, Caoimhghin Ó Criodheain, Blawnin Clancy, Rayleen Clancy and

Catherine Harty, Joan Clancy and Anne Whelan.

Therese McDermott pictured at the opening.

Helen Williams was the icing on the cake to a perfect summer’s evening. Joan Clancy Gallery is

located in Mweelahorna near Ring College and the Cunnigar beach in the scenic Co. Waterford

Gaeltacht, 10k from Dungarvan, 15k from Ardmore. Cache of the Sea Taisce

na Farraige Group Show: Open 11.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. daily including weekends until Monday August

4th. info@joanclancygallery.c om; 086-8134597; www.joanclancygallery.com

[Rayleen Clancy]

[Joan Clancy]

Exhibiting artists Lee Lucey, Maria O’Sullivan, Rayleen Clancy, Blawnin Clancy, Helen Williams and Joan Clancy and at the opening of Cache of the Sea Taisce na [Joan Clancy] Farraige group show in Joan Clancy Gallery, Mweelahorna, An Rinn on Thursday night, July 24th.

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Rory Wyley opens Dungarvan Camera Club Annual Exhibition TONY Walsh, Chairperson of the Dungarvan Camera Club welcomed all to our new exhibition, including our Guest Speaker Mr. Rory Wyley, a veritable institution in Dungarvan and indeed a fine photographer who is woven into the fabric of this place. His career spans over sixty years in photography, including recording the Dungarvan Day & Point to Point for over fifty years, which is just amazing. Also present was professional photographer Pat Crowley an original member of DCC back in the seventies. Tony gave DCC Technical Officer John Pelham a special mention describing him as “an ever patient and totally knowledgeable mentor”, who is our guiding light in the intricacies of the

technical aspects of photography. He went on to thank all the members of the club who have put so much work and interest in presenting and hanging their work for your pleasure, to enjoy and to criticise. “Part of the fun of attending an exhibition is the ability to be critical of other people’s work. Enjoy, but don’t be too critical,” he said. “I am coming to the end of my first year as chairman of this club – I have another year to go, if they keep me! I look forward to this next year as this has been a great one for me.” Another pleasant duty was for him, on behalf of all the members, to thank our sponsors for their continued support of this club. They are:- The Park Hotel, The Dungarvan Shopping Centre

The Chairperson of DCC Tony Walsh, excellent panel Tony and a very good exhibition put together by you and your fellows, very well done and congratulations.

Management & Staff, Murray’s Pharmacy, Dillon’s Bar, The Moorings and Pat Ahearn of Dreoilin Glass, who mounted the pictures. Our thanks also to the two local papers the Observer and the Leader who use Dungarvan in their nameplates but who are really county wide newspapers at this stage. They publish our club notes and pictures and we thank them for this.Without our sponsors wonderful support our continued existence as a club would be much more difficult. He then introduced Dungarvan’s very own RORY WYLEY to resounding applause. Rory reflected on his career and his life as a photographer, noting the changes in equipment and methods of capturing and processing images. Rory honoured us by opening the exhibition to great cheers and applause.What a man, massive respect from DCC membership. Rory & Pat Crowley spent the rest of the evening chatting with members about their work on show and photography in general, and to say that the members were delighted, would be an understatement. The Exhibition is now open in the Dungarvan Shopping Centre from Thursday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (and including Bank Holiday Monday). Sundays 12 noon to 3.00 p.m. Richard Cutbill

Member Mary Tobin (centre) enjoying the moment with guest professional Photographers Rory Wyley and Pat Crowley.

Beautiful Pictues - Beautiful Girls! namely Spanish Student Patricia Lopez Gay Martinez, Bronwyn Ní Ruairc, Sar'anne O'Rourke & Breffní Ní Ruairc.

DCC PRO Marie O'Shea with 2 Large prints from her massive collection, a lovely picture of Mahon Falls, but I cannot remember the castle, but still very nice image.

Richard Cutbill LIPF beside his panels.

[John Pelham]

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

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Members of Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan attending the recent workshop in the Town Hall Theatre facilitated by Fidelma Meaney. Great fun was had by all! [Marlene Kirby]

Word of Life TRULY I tell you, if two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, it will be done for you by my Father in Heaven. For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them (Mt.18; 19-20). This, it seems to me, is one of the things Jesus said that most fills our hearts with joy. How many needs in life, how many good desires we don’t know how to satisfy! Possibly you feel sure that only divine intervention, a grace from heaven, can gain what your whole being longs for. And now you hear words of amazing clarity and absolute certainty coming from Jesus’ lips: Truly I tell you, if two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them. You have probably read in the gospels how often Jesus urges us to pray, and he also teaches us how to receive what we ask for. But this prayer is truly original. For it to be answered, it must be offered by several people, by a community. Jesus says: ‘If two of you....’Two. It’s the smallest number for a community. What matters to Jesus, therefore, is not the number, but that there should be more than one believer. In Judaic tradition, as you may know, it’s an accepted fact that God takes pleasure in prayer offered together, but here Jesus says something new:‘If two of you agree....’ He wants several people, but he wants them united; he stresses their unanimity. He wants them to have one voice. Of course, they have to agree on what to ask, but their request must be based above all upon the agreement of their hearts. Jesus affirms, in

practice, that the condition for getting what we ask is our mutual love. Truly I tell you, if two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, it will be done for you by my father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them. You might be wondering why prayers offered in unity are more pleasing to the father.The reason, perhaps, is that these are the most purified kinds of prayers. For isn’t it true that our prayers are often reduced to little more than a series of selfish requests that make you think more of beggars before a King than of children with their father? What we ask for together with others is certainly less tainted with personal interests.In contact with others we are more likely to be open to their needs and share them. But it’s not only that. It’s easier for two or three people to understand just what to ask the Father. So, if we want our prayer to be heard, it’s better to keep exactly to what Jesus says, namely: Truly I tell you, if two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them. Jesus himself tells us of this prayer’s success. It’s summed up in those words, ‘gathered in my name’.When we are united like this, he is present among us, and whatever we ask together with him will be received more easily. For it is Jesus, present where mutual love unites hearts, who himself asks the Father together with us for the grace we seek. Can you imagine the Father not hearing Jesus? The Father and Christ are one. Isn’t this amazing? Doesn’t it inspire

trust? And make you confident? Truly I tell you, if two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them. At this point, you’re probably interested in knowing what Jesus wants you to pray for. He himself makes it very clear: ‘anything’. He sets no limits. From now on, then, why not add this type of prayer to your daily life? Perhaps your family, or you yourself, or your friends, or the groups you belong to, or your country, or the world round about you, lack countless useful things because you’ve not asked for them Get together with the people close to you, with whoever understands you or shares your ideals. Having set yourselves to loving one another as the Gospel commands, be so united that you have the presence of Jesus among you.Then ask. Ask as much as you can. Ask during worship. Ask in church. Ask anywhere at all. Ask before making a decision. Ask for anything. And, above all, don’t act in such a way as to disappoint Jesus by not caring after he has given you such an opportunity. People will smile more; the sick will find hope; children will grow up better protected, homes will be more harmonious; the world’s huge problems will become faceable even in the intimacy of our families....And you will gain Paradise, because prayer for the needs of the living and the dead is also one of the works of mercy that will be asked of us when we are judged at the end of our lives. CHIARA LUBICH

The Burgery, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, Co.Waterford. Dear Editor, As a parent it is with increasing dismay and horror I view the news reports and traumatic images of slaughtered children coming out of Gaza. It is shameful to see the inadequate response from the Irish Government, Ireland failed to support a UN resolution on Gaza. The UN resolution is reasonable and balanced. It reads: ‘The Human Rights Council… Condemns all violence against civilians wherever it occurs, including the killing of two Israeli civilians as a result of rocket fire, and urges all parties concerned to respect their obligations under international humanitarian law and international human rights law.’ The refusal of the Irish government to support this resolution was a shameful act of political cowardice. I wonder what are the views of our local Oireachtas members? The bombing by Israeli forces of a UN school and the killing of at least 15 Palestinian civilians, is further evidence of the failure of the Irish government and others in the international community to defend the civilian population of Gaza. The Israeli government is acting with impunity and the EU and the Irish government are failing to stand up to Israeli aggression. The statistics of death and destruction, and in particular the slaughter of women and children, has to be stopped. The government should move immediately to expel the Israeli ambassador in a clear message of condemnation of the actions of the Israeli government. The hospitals in Gaza, already under dire pressure due to the illegal siege, are now in an overwhelming, Israeli-made crisis, running on generators, with zero stock of many vital medicines and a medical community that is under constant military assault trying to deal with mass injuries and fatalities. Hospitals, schools, mosques, homes, the entire infrastructure of Gaza is being targeted and the people there are being terrorised and traumatised by the world’s fourth largest military, It could hardly be made any clearer than Israel is deliberately targeting civilians.The attack, and their initial lies about this savage massacre, have brought home to the world their basic indifference to Palestinian suffering, something that has been evident throughout the last eight years of violence and siege. The sickening irony is that this atrocity comes so soon after Ireland abstained on the UN Human Rights Council motion to investigate Israeli war crimes. It is a disgrace that Ireland was dragged into an EU language of ‘balance’ that is just a front for shameful capitulation to Israeli and American intransigence. This latest attack on a UN school shows Israel’s utter contempt for the international community and, of course, for the people of Gaza. People who had already been made homeless by 17 days and nights of relentless Israeli bombard-

ment, taking shelter in what they thought was a safe place, were bombed. This is a crime against humanity and Israel must face sanctions for its war crimes against the Palestinian people. The thousands of people all over Ireland that have taken part in actions and marches in solidarity with the Palestinian people shows clearly that the Irish Government is blatantly acting against the wishes of the Irish people by its shameful abstention on the UN vote yesterday. Two hospitals have been bombed by Israel we are aware of in the two weeks of this onslaught, where one of the world’s most sophisticated military machines has pitted itself against a locked in, half starved civilian population. Where are the international community? Where are the guardians of the laws demanding that this stop? I saw Navi Pillay, High Commissioner for Human Rights with the UN on television. The bit that jumped out and slapped me in the face was where she expressed her “concern”. Concern? I am concerned about things like the size of my phone bill and whether my cat has settled in to her new home. Concern for Gaza, where now over 570 people have been killed, 80% civilians, last count 132 of them children. Over 3,500 people injured and maimed – a 5 year old with her legs amputated, Concerned? What about outraged? Appalled? Horrified? The UN are concerned and the mask is off. This latest holocaust against Gaza has exposed a world where our media lie, and spin the truth. Where craven politicians will not stand against power – John Kerry saying Israeli is besieged by Hamas- do I laugh or cry? Our Government repeating the zombie mantra about Israel’s right to defend itself as they watch women and children buried in the rubble of their own homes. And all the while Israel continues its colonization of Palestine, settling jews from Eastern Europe and the Bronx on land that is not theirs, criminalising – labeling as terrorists the rightful owners, to make their misdeeds acceptable to a willing to be appeased just give us the right-soundbite global audience. Say “Hamas” often enough and no one will notice. Exposed is a world where the institutions of human rights and justice offer platitudes but no action and hold yet another emergency meeting, having never implemented the recommendations of the last report, or the one before, as to do so would “jeopardize the peace process” according to the US and Israel. What bloody Peace Process? We have seen that in your system human rights are not for everyone, that one life is precious and another is less than insignificant. We have seen that not all children are treasures to be cherished and childhood is not a sacred space for all children.We have seen that in your world it is ok for homes and places of worship, hospitals and schools to become the killing zones, the tombs of innocent people. We have seen how liars and psychopaths with power are bowed down to. But justice will prevail because now we, the people know. Regards, BRENDAN MANSFIELD.

St. Mary’s Parish, Dungarvan 18th SUNDAY in Ordinary Time – Isaiah 55:1-13 Come and eat. Romans 8:35, 37-39 No created thing can ever come between us and the love of God made visible in Christ. Matthew 14:13-21 They all ate as much as they wanted. The Holy Name of Jesus – 2014 is the year of the Holy Name for the poor Clare Communities and Franciscans throughout Ireland. This year recalls the 100th anniversary of the new wave of devotion to the Holy Name in Galway in 1914. The HIS are the Greek letters, the first three Greek letters of the six letters for the name of Jesus (IHSOUS) Blue tiles with the HIS were placed over doorways in Galway and throughout the country. Healing & Renewal Retreat – Friday 1st to Sunday, 3rd August, 2014, in Mount Melleray Abbey, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford. Contact St. Partick’s Community. Tel 071-9620175 / 087-3623996 for further bookings and information or Email: stpatrickscommunity@yahoo.ie Eucharistic Adoration – Eucharistic Adoration in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, St. Mary’s Parish Church, on Tuesdays,Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. All are welcome. Pilgrimage to the Shrines of Portugal – St. Mary’s Parish & Augustinian Friary pilgrimages to the Shrines of Portugal from 19th –27th September.Visiting Fatima, Santarem, Lisbon, Braga and Balasar. A Spiritual Director will lead the pilgrimage. For further details please contact Noel: 058-44350. Parish Office – Located in St. Mary’s Prish 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. St.Vincent de Paul Helpline No. 087-7747870. Emergency Phone No: To contact Priest on duty: 086 233 4282. Week-day Masses – Please note that on the occasion of funerals in St. Mary’s Church, there will only be one morning Mass at 11.00 a.m. (No 9.30 a.m. Mass). Masses already booked on those occasions will be rescheduled for the next available time.

Just think of it! THE Creed at Mass doesn’t really get a fair chance. When the time to say it arrives we’ve been listening to the sermon (“I thought he’d never stop) and we just want to get on with the Mass which has lasted too long already (Irish people believe that the real value of any Mass lies in its speed!). So we charge through the Creed without giving ourselves a chance to savour what we are saying. And the very first words we say have serious implications for us. If we say that we believe in God, then we are distinguishing ourselves from all the people who don’t believe in God, and that’s a fair number of people. And because you say you believe in God then, if you want to be honest, you’ve got to get straightened out in your mind what kind of a God do you believe in. Which means that you’ve got to do a certain amount of serious thinking, and that could result in your having to make a change in the way you get on with God, and how you pray to God, and it might even mean that you have to give up blaming God for everything that goes wrong, and you might have to admit that we human beings are the cause of a lot of the evil and the unhappiness in the world. Then, having said that we believe in God we go on to say that we believe in Jesus Christ. That means that we stand by Jesus, we’re on his side. And there are parts of the world where that can be dangerous. Furthermore, if you say that you believe in Jesus, then you’ve got to accept what he teaches - so his presence in the Eucharist, his arrangements for forgiving sins, his emphasis on life after death, and so on: they’re not just nice ideas to keep small children quiet, they’re deadly serious matters that could decide whether you’re going to finish up rejoicing with God or cursing yourself for being so pigheaded and stubborn. This prayer we call the Creed needs to be taken seriously, not looked on as so much mumbo-jumbo. Fr. Robert Arthure, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford.

OBITUARY EDMOND (Eddie) MURPHY Villierstown, Cappoquin With profound sorrow and deep regret we record the passing of Edmond (Eddie) Murphy, Villierstown, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, which sad event occurred peacefully at Dungarvan Community Hospital on 19th July, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. Reposing at Aidan Walsh & Sons Funeral Home, Cappoquin, on Sunday evening Rev Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P., recited funeral prayers and Rosary in the presence of his loving family, relatives and friends. On Monday evening Rev Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P., recited funeral prayers in the presence of his loving family and friends before removal took place to the Church Of Assumption, Aglish. On arrival to the Church Of Assumption, Aglish, his remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Tuesday morning by Rev. Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P., and was assisted by Rev. Fr. P. Fitzgerald, P.E. Before Mass niece Nora Crotty delivered a lovely tribute to Eddie by recalling to the congregation about his comings and goings in his life. Symbols representing Eddie’s life were presented to the Altar by Noreen Wright – Eddie’s Motorbike Helmet; Tracy Fraher – a CD; Jackie Fleming – TK Lemonade; Kitty Tutty – Eddie‘s Rosary Beads. Readings during the Mass were recited by Pat Tutty and Eddie Fraher. Prayers of the Faithful were recited by Nick Murphy, Kay Kew, Steve Kew, Ward Fraher and Eda Costin. Dina Walshe and Paddy O’Brien provided a lovely selection of hymns and music during the Mass. The Offertory Gifts were presented to the Altar by Anna Fraher and Peg Fleming. Following Funeral Mass burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. Rev Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P., officiated the graveside prayers. Niece Mary Cahill recited a graveside poem in the presence of his loving family, relatives and many friends. May he rest in peace. We extend our deepest sympathy to his loving sisters Mae McGrath, Kitty Tutty, Noreen McGrath, Peg Fleming and Anna Fraher; brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

BRIDGET (Biddy) MURPHY (nee Walsh) Coole, Ballysaggart It is with sincere sadness and deep regret that we record the passing of Bridget (Biddy) Murphy, Coole, Ballysaggart at University Hospital, Waterford on Monday, 21st July, 2014 following a short illness. Reposing at her residence, removal took place on Wednesday evening to St. Mary’s Church, Ballysaggart. Funeral Mass took place on Thursday morning after which Biddy was laid to rest beside her late husband Timmy in the adjoining cemetery. To her loving daughter Jane (Daniels); sons Timmy, Pat, Mike, John, Liam and Tom; sisters Mary (Morrissey), Nora (Fahey), Helen (Barry); brothers Tom and John; grandchildren, great grandchildren, son-inlaw, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and her many friends, we extend our sincere sympathy. Full obituary next issue. (Funeral arrangements by Ryan’s Funeral Directors, Lismore).

DAVID BROPHY 1 Convent Road, Dungarvan With sadness we record the passing of David Brophy which sad event occurred on Wednesday, 23rd July, 2014. Removal was from his residence on Saturday morning to St. Mary’s Parish Church. Following Funeral Mass on arrival burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. Full obituary next issue. To his partner Teresa; sons David and Joe; daughter Naomi; parents Canice and Cait; brother Stephen; we extend our deepest sympathy. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

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SEÁN WHELAN Two-Mile-Bridge, Dungarvan It is with deep sadness and loss that we record the death of Seán Whelan which occurred peacefully at his home on Thursday, 17th July, surrounded by his family. Seán was born in Shears Street, Abbeyside, on the 16th September, 1942, son of the late Bridget and Pakeen Whelan. In 1958 the family moved to Cloneety Terrace, Dungarvan. Sean emigrated to England in 1961 where he met his wife Rose and married in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, in 1964. They subsequently moved to Two-Mile-Bridge, Dungarvan, in 1966 where they reared six children; Kathleen, Pat, Mary, Danny, Judith and Deirdre. Pat predeceased Seán following an accident in 1973 aged six and a half years. Seán had great entrepreneurial skills, starting businesses over the years including in vegetables and fishing, notably opening a small fish shop, “Whelan Fish Products”, finally working in construction industry employed by “Semiton”, Clonmel. Retired for the past six years Seán spent many hours fishing in his boat, tending to his garden, enjoying the company of his grandchildren and all their activities. He greatly valued the time spent down at the “Lookout” with his friends and faithful dog “Rocky”. A great supporter of the GAA, Seán was a passionate follower of the Waterford hurlers, the fortunes of the Déise were always close to his heart. Seán had a great gratitude for all the blessings he received in life and was a true philosopher and spiritual man. In later years he travelled the world with his wife Rose, stopping off in many countries on his trips to New Zealand, to where his eldest daughter had emigrated. I líontaibh Dé go gcastar sinn le chéile. Reposing at his residence on Friday, 18th July, a large number of friends and neighbours came to pay their respects and console the bereaved. Rosary that evening by Fr. Seamus Humphries, O.S.A., and Sr. Patricia, Mercy Convent, Dungarvan. On Saturday morning Funeral Mass in thanksgiving for Seán’s life was celebrated in St. Mary’s Parish Church by Canon W. Ryan, P.P., assisted by Fr. C. Kelleher, P.P. (Touraneena/The Nire). The Gifts were presented at the Altar by his beloved grandchildren, Molly and Joey Curran, Laura and Sarah Sheehan and Tomas WhelanHenderson. The Offertory Gifts of Bread and Wine were presented by Seán’s wife Rose, daughter-in-law Nicola and grandchild Donnacha Whelan.The Liturgy of the Word was shared with the huge congregation by Mary Regan (sister-in-law) and Kathleen (daughter). A Communion Reflection was shared by Denise O’Brien (niece). Throughout the Mass the music was played and sung beautifully by Lorna Jane Murray and Lena Walsh (neighbour). Words of Gratitude were delivered by son Danny ending with Seán’s favourite Prayer, “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can and wisdom to know the difference”. After Mass Seán was laid to rest in the adjoining Cemetery beside his beloved Dungarvan Bay where Canon Ryan, P.P., imparted the graveside blessing in the presence of a huge gathering. In tribute to Seán’s great love of all things maritime the Lonesome Boatman was played. Seán is survived by his wife Rose; daughters Kathleen (New Zealand), Mary, Judith and Deirdre; son Danny; sons-in-law Doug Henderson, Paul Curran, Paul (Kidney) Sheehan and Tommy Devine; daughter-in-law Nicola Whelan; brother Donie; sisters Eileen Shepherd, Kay Maguire and Josephine O’Riordan; eleven grandchildren, nieces and nephew, other relatives and many friends. May Seán rest in peace. Month’s Mind Mass for Seán will be celebrated on Saturday, 30th August, at 10.00 a.m., in the Friary Church, Dungarvan. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

IRENE MURPHY (nee Whelan) Church Street, Lismore It is with deep sadness that we record the passing of Irene Murphy (nee Whelan), Church Street, Lismore who passed away on Sunday, July 20th, 2014 in the loving care of the Matron and staff of Conna Nursing Home. Irene was predeceased by her husband Noel; brother Paddy and sister Elizabeth. Rosary was recited on Monday night in Conna Nursing Home. Removal took place on Tuesday evening from St. Carthage’s Mortuary, Lismore to St. Carthage’s Church, Lismore. Following Funeral Mass on Wednesday morning, burial took place in St. Carthage’s Cemetery. To her loving sisters Babs, Teresa, Dolly, Esther, Agnes and Annie; brothers Tommy, Mikie and Harry; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends we extend our sincere sympathy. Full obituary next issue. (Funeral arrangements by Ryan’s Funeral Directors, Lismore).

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EDWARD JOSEPH (Ned) VEALE Parklane Green, Abbeyside, and originally Mitchell Terrace, Dungarvan It is with deep regret we mark the passing of Ned Veale in the early hours of Thursday, July 10th last, after a short illness at the age of 81. Pre-deceased by his loving wife Eileen, Ned is survived by his son Kieran; daughter Emer; grandchildren Graham, Samantha, Ciara, Shauna, Jack, Aidan, Maeve, Sabrina, Mia and Noah; great grandchildren Savannah and Akeem; his sister Nuala; brother Pat; sister-in-law Lily and the many nieces and nephews both here and abroad. The third youngest of the children of Laurence A.Veale of Mitchell Terrace and the New Line, Abbeyside, Ned was a skilful hurler in his youth representing his school the CBS Dungarvan, The Sarsfields, Dungarvan, Abbeyside and The Mitchells as well as representing Waterford at Minor level. A talented musician Ned also played the Pipes in both the Dungarvan Pipe Band with his brother Oliver on drums and Pat who carried the Colours, and in the Connradh na Gaeilge Pipe Bands in his youth. In 1958 Ned followed the love of his life Eileen Anderson from the New Line to England where they married in Staines in Middlesex surrounded by her family, that same year. Here he worked several different jobs before becoming a storeskeeper for British Airways in the late ’60s where he also followed in his father’s footsteps becoming involved in the Union movement. Family played a large part in Ned’s life and he was a popular uncle with both nieces and nephews, who remember him as a down to earth and fun loving uncle always singing to them and getting up to mischief. In 1969 Ned and Eileen started their family when Kieran arrived and two years later Emer came along. With the escalation of the Troubles in the mid ’70s and the rampant anti Irish feelings in Britain at the time, like many Irish of the time Ned returned with his family to Dungarvan in late 1975 and took up the post of Rent Collector in Dungarvan UDC, the family settling in Parklane Green, Abbeyside. Ned eventually went on to become a revenue collector in the Council, a position he held until his retirement in 1997. When his wife Eileen became ill in 1998, Ned dedicated his time to caring for her and was by her side through her long battle with Cancer which she lost in January 2001. This left a big hole in his life as they were so close and devoted to one another. Ned now devoted himself to his grandchildren and they often talk about their Grandad sharing his love of music with them and showing them how to play the mouth organ or spoons. In his later years Ned increasingly needed 24 hour care due to the onset of dementia and he eventually moved into CareChoice where he was a most popular resident. It was here after a short illness he finally said his farewells to family before passing away silently in his sleep. After Rosary in Kiely’s Funeral Home on Friday night Ned was removed to Abbeyside Chapel for Requiem Mass on Saturday morning.The personal items were presented by grand-daughters Ciara and Shauna and nieces Sinead, Deirdre, Paula and Therese. The Readings were read by niece Julianne and nephew Paddy. Prayers of the Faithful were read by grandson Graham and nieces Mary, Áine and Regina and nephew Peter. After Mass a personal tribute was read by son Kieran after which Ned was laid to rest beside his loving wife Eileen in the adjoining cemetery. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

SEOSAMH Ó FOGHLÚ Joe Foley Cuan Mhuire, Baile na nGall, An Rinn We record with great sadness the passing at his residence on Saturday last of Seosamh Ó Fohglú (Joe Foley). Cuimhnimíd ach go hairithe ar a bhean chéile Philomena (Ena) nach maireann. In his late eighties, Joe was a native of Ferrybank and was the last surviving member of his family. Deeply mourned by his daughters Catherine, Miriam and Rose-Ann; his grandson Joseph; his son-inlaw George Mae Leod; his nephews, nieces, especially Donal Musgrave, his cousins and all his extended relatives and friends. We sympathise with all on their loss. Bhí an tórramh sa bhaile ar an Luan, tugadh corp Sheosaimh go dtí Séipeál San Níoclas ar an Mháirt. Bhí Aifreann na Marbh ann ag meánlae agus bhí an adhlucadh sa Reilig Nua indiaidh an Aifrinn. Guímid ar Mhuire Mháthair agus ar a mac Íosa a bheith ag gardáil a anam go Cathair na Gloíre. Bhí Muintir Uí Chadhlaigh mar adhlacoirí ag an gclann. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

OBITUARY MARY (Mamie) CAREY Coumglen, Ballysaggart It is with much sadness and deep regret that we record the recent passing of Mary (Mamie) Carey, Coumglen, Ballysaggart, who was called to her eternal reward on Thursday, 26th June, 2014, peacefully after a short illness. Born on 24th February, 1952, Mamie was daughter of the late Nora and Michael Cashell and was a hugely popular and much respected member of the community. After finishing school she worked in the Faber Castell factory in Fermoy for a number of years until her marriage to Mick Carey on 2nd August, 1973, and over the next few years they were blessed with three children, Noreen, Nuala and Patrick. Following her marriage she was a hard working woman on the farm and at the same time always ensuring that her children were tended to with loving care. She loved animals and the outdoor life and her pony ‘Star’ held a special place in Mamie’s heart. Gardening was also a big love for Mamie, tending to her flower beds and pots of wonderful colours. She was also heavily involved in the Ballyduff, Ballinvella and Ballysaggart Comhaltas groups and had a great love for Irish song and dance, meeting people and having the craic at various events and passed this love for music and song on to her own family and was especially proud to see her grandchildren keeping on this tradition. But above all Mamie was a family person. Only last August she and Mick celebrated their Ruby Wedding Anniversary. She adored her husband and children and had a special bond with each of her grandchildren and while her passing has left a huge void in their lives, they can cherish forever the wonderful happy memories they shared. May Mamie now enjoy the fulness of life in her eternal home. Mamie lay in repose at her home in Coumglen on Thursday night and Friday where family Rosary was recited on both nights. On Saturday evening she lay in repose at Ryan’s Funeral Home, Lismore, where later that evening after prayers, recited by Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P., Lismore, her removal took place to St. Michael’s Church, Ballyduff, where her remains were blessed and received by Fr. G. McNamara, P.P. Funeral Mass and a celebration of her life was offered up on Sunday morning. Celebrant was Fr. G. McNamara, P.P. At the beginning of Mass, symbols of her life were brought to the Altar by her grandchildren: Cian (memory stick), Odrán (farm animal), Eva and Shannon (flowers) and Niamh (bingo pen), with her son-in-law Liam Conway giving a brief description on the significance of each. The readings were read by her cousin Mag Carey and nephew Eugene O’Brien. The Prayers of the Faithful were offered up by her nieces Mag Cashell and Noreen O’Brien and her nieces-in-law Caroline Fitzgerald and Sinead Kelly. The Offertory Gifts were presented to the Altar by her daughters Noreen and Nuala and son Patrick. The Eulogy was jointly delivered by her friend Pam Burton and best friend and close cousin Carmel McGuinness. The Communion Reflection hymn “Arms Of An Angel” sung by Dawn Conway and the music and singing by Riognach and Seamus Hyland, Fiona, Sinead and Brenda Ahearne would no doubt have met with Mamie’s approval. After Mass the cortege proceeded to St. Michael’s Cemetery, Ballyduff, where after final prayers recited by Fr. G. McNamara, Mamie was laid to rest in the family grave. After the burial one of her favourite songs “Because You Are Our Grandchild” was played in her memory. The huge concourse of mourners at both the removal and burial was a true reflection of the high esteem that the Carey and Cashell families are held in, not only in the community, but over a much wider circle. May she rest in peace. To her loving husband Michael (Mick); daughters Noreen (Heaphy) and Nuala (Conway); son Patrick; brothers Martin and John; sisters Teresa (O’Brien) and Breeda (McDonagh); sons-in-law Pat and Liam; grandchildren Niamh, Eva, Odrán, Shannon and Cian; brothers-inlaw, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and her many friends, we extend our sincere sympathy. Month’s Mind Mass for Mary (Mamie) Carey will be celebrated on this Sunday, 3rd August, at 11.00 a.m., in St. Michael’s Church, Ballyduff. (Funeral arrangements were by Ryan’s Funeral Directors, Lismore).

BRENDAN WHELAN Kilossera, Dungarvan With profound sorrow we write on the passing of Brendan Whelan on Sunday, 27th July, 2014, at University Hospital Waterford. Predeceased by his parents Gerard and Ellen Whelan we offer our deepest sympathies to Brendan’s brothers Michael, Francis, Joe, Colm, Gerry and Kevin; his sisters Alice, Helen and Geraldine; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. May he rest in peace. Rosary was recited on Monday evening at the Kiely Funeral Home from where removal took place on Tuesday morning to St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan. Requiem Mass was celebrated on arrival by Fr. M. Cooney, O.S.A. Afterwards Brendan was laid to rest in the adjoining Cemetery. Full obituary next issue. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

45 SR. TERESA TOBIN Convent of Mercy, Dungarvan, and formerly of Convent of Mercy, Kilmacthomas Catherine Tobin, daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Tobin, was born on 13th April, 1923, in Ballyverassa, Ballylooby, Co. Tipperary. She was the second eldest of a family of nine – seven boys and two girls. She went to the local National School in Duhill and continued her education in the Mercy Secondary School – Scoil Chriost Ri in Cahir. Having completed her Secondary education she felt called to the Religious life and was directed to Kilmacthomas Mercy Convent by a Fr. Sinnott. She made her First Profession on 28th June, 1944, and her Final Profession on 28th June, 1947. She went to the Teacher Training College in Carysfort, Dublin, in 1954. Having graduated as a Primary School Teacher, she returned to Kilmacthomas where she taught until her retirement in 1988. Sr. Teresa had a broad view of education, involving the holistic development of the individual student. She was much loved by all her pupils and they have many happy memories of her. If, on occasion, she had reason to reprimand them for a misdemeanour, she would later send them down to the Convent for a bun! A School Inspector, at one time, requested that the Sisters would give extra lessons outside of school hours as there was no Secondary School in Kilmacthomas at that time. In response to this request, French, Algebra and Geometry were taught to boys and girls. Sr. Teresa branched out into Business Studies. She had the noteworthy honour of teaching Tony Beatty who later became a top class Accountant and founder of “The Irish Post” newspaper in the UK. In later years, even though somewhat frail, Sr. Teresa went to London for the launch of her brilliant student’s book entitled “From Post To Post.” When the Convent in Kilmacthomas closed in 2003, Sr.Teresa chose to transfer to the Mercy Convent in Dungarvan. While there she spent some time with her brother Fr. Ned who had retired and was incapacitated. Sr.Teresa’s own health declined in 2012 and she spent the last year of her life in CareChoice Nursing Home in Dungarvan. During her time in CareChoice she bore her weakness and infirmity with dignity and courage. She was gracious at all times towards those who cared for her and those who visited her remarked that her smiling face was an indication of her inner peace and serenity. On the evening of Monday, 14th July, Sr. Teresa breathed her last. Faoi bhrat Mhuire go raibh sí. On Tuesday, 15th July, Teresa’s remains were received at a special Liturgy in the Convent Chapel. The remains were lying in repose on Wednesday, 16th July, and huge numbers came to pay their respects. A large gathering assembled for Evening Prayer at 7.30 p.m. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Mary’s Parish Church at 11.00 a.m. on Thursday, 17th July.The chief celebrant was Canon Willie Ryan, P.P., and the concelebrants were Fr. John Harris, C.C.; Fr. Tony Egan, O.S.A.; Fr. Seamus Humphries, O.S.A.; Fr. Michael Curran, P.E., and Fr. Ml. Enright, P.E. The Liturgy commenced with a presentation of Symbols – the Bible and Mercy Constitutions brought by Sr. Annunciata and Sr. Alice, representing Teresa’s commitment to following Christ in the Mercy way of life; her Poetry book, symbol of her poetic genius, was brought by her grandniece Niamh Tobin; a tin whistle, symbol of her love of music and drama, was brought by her grandniece Ciara Howard; a Globe, representing Teresa’s love of travel and adventure, was brought by grandniece Coleen Tobin; a Rainbow, reminding us of Teresa’s colourful personality, was brought by grandnephew David O’Brien. Sr. Eileen was Commentator as the symbols were presented. The Liturgy of the Word was read by Sr. Teresa’s niece Caroline and by Sr. Assumpta. The Responsorial Psalm was sung by Sr. Maria McCarthy. The Prayers of the Faithful were read by nephews Pascal Tobin and Rory Tobin, Sr. Philomena, Sr. Assumpta Hackett, niece Barbara and Colleen O’Connell, a retired Kilmacthomas teacher. At the Offertory, the Bread and Wine were brought to the Altar by nieces Eimear Howard and Elizabeth O’Brien. The poem “Solitude” written by Sr.Teresa herself was read by Sr. Angela as a Communion Reflection. The Parish Choir provided a harmonious and prayerful atmosphere throughout which enhanced the Liturgy and helped to make it the memorable occasion it was. After Mass Sr. Teresa’s remains were brought to Ballylooby Cemetery where the interment took place and the strains of the “Salve Regina” filled the air as Sr. Teresa was laid to rest. Ar dheis laimh Dé go raibh a hanam dhilis. The chief mourners present were her brother Dick and Kathleen; brother-in-law Ml.Walsh; sisters-in-law Peggy and Mary Tobin; nephews Noel Walsh, Rory Tobin, Michael Tobin, Thomas Tobin (Thurles), Thomas Tobin (Kildare), Pascal Tobin, Richard Tobin; nieces Elizabeth O’Brien, Barbara Tobin, Caroline Howard, Eimear Howard, Miriam Hartnett; grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives and friends and the Mercy Community, Dungarvan. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

DANIEL (Dan) LOOBY Clonea, Dungarvan In our obituary tribute to Daniel (Dan) Looby in last week’s issue the address should have read Clonea, Dungarvan.

KILMEADEN ANNUAL VINTAGE TRACTOR RUN

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 August, 2014

Pictured at the annual Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford, Vintage Tractor Run the proceeds of which went to the Solas Centre, Waterford, were Jamie Walsh, John O'Leary and Karen Walsh. Pictured at the annual Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford, Vintage Tractor Run the proceeds of which went to the Solas Centre, Waterford, were Mary Ryan and Issac O'Sullivan. [John Power]

[John Power]

Pictured at the annual Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford, Vintage Tractor Run the proceeds of which went to the Solas Centre, Waterford, were Emma Lonergan and Dale O'Regan. [John Power]

Pictured at the annual Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford, Vintage Tractor Run the proceeds of which went to the Solas Centre, Waterford, were Conor and Fiona Cullinane. [John Power]

Pictured at the annual Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford, Vintage Tractor Run the proceeds of which went to the Solas Centre, Waterford, were Adam, Dermot and Jack Casey. [John Power]

Pictured at the annual Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford, Vintage Tractor Run the proceeds of which went to the Solas Centre, Waterford, were John O'Grady, Lauren O'Grady and Pat Fitzgerald. [John Power]

Pictured at the annual Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford, Vintage Tractor Run the proceeds of which went to the Solas Centre, Waterford, was John Phelan. [John Power]

Pictured at the annual Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford, Vintage Tractor Run the proceeds of which went [John Power] to the Solas Centre, Waterford, were Maisie, Trudie and Sophie O'Reilly.

Pictured at the annual Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford, Vintage Tractor Run the proceeds of which went to the Solas Centre, Waterford, [John Power] were Billy and Makayla Laffan.

Pictured at the annual Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford, Vintage Tractor Run the proceeds of which went to the Solas Centre, Waterford, were the Power family from Bonmahon. [John Power]

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 August, 2014

KILMEADEN ANNUAL VINTAGE TRACTOR RUN

Pictured at the annual Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford, Vintage Tractor Run the proceeds of which went to the Solas Centre, Waterford, were Mick Hewetson and John McGrath. [John Power]

Pictured at the annual Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford, Vintage Tractor Run the proceeds of which went to the Solas Centre, Waterford, were Michelle O'Brien, Karen Hewetson, Hazel Fitzgerald and Pat Fitzgerald. [John Power]

Pictured at the annual Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford, Vintage Tractor Run the proceeds of which went to the Solas Centre, Waterford, were Francis Casey and John O'Brien. [John Power]

Pictured at the annual Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford, Vintage Tractor Run were Liam Corbett and Martin Fitzgerald. [John Power]

Pictured at the annual Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford, Vintage Tractor Run the proceeds of which went to the Solas Centre, Waterford, was Richard Delahunty. [John Power]

Pictured at the annual Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford, Vintage Tractor Run the proceeds of which went to the Solas Centre, Waterford, were Mick Luton, Nicholas Casey and Pa O'Grady. [John Power]

Pictured at the annual Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford, Vintage Tractor Run the proceeds of which went to the Solas Centre, Waterford, were John Fitzgerald, Tom Fitzgerald, Mary Flynn and Pat Fitzgerald. [John Power]

Pictured at the annual Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford, Vintage Tractor Run the proceeds of which went to the Solas Centre, Waterford, were Vincent Flynn, Martin Hogan, Tom Stone, Aidan Hogan, Tom Whittle and Gabriel Lodge. [John Power]

Pictured at the annual Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford, Vintage Tractor Run the proceeds of which went to the Solas Centre, Waterford, [John Power] were Paddy Halley, Conor Behan, Sean Murphy and Tom Irwin.

FARMING Quality assurance vital for exports IFA President Eddie Downey said farmers recognise that the Bord Bia Quality Assurance Schemes across all the main farming sectors including beef, dairy and sheep are essential for market access to the higher value retail outlets in the UK, Europe and internationally. He said IFA are very supportive of a Quality Assurance Scheme that rewards farmers and reassures our retail and food service customers across the world that Irish food is of the highest standard and quality. A robust Quality Assurance scheme also underpins market confidence should a problem arise in the supply chain. Eddie Downey said farmers have made a major investment in the Beef Quality Assurance Scheme (BQAS) and need to be fairly rewarded for this commitment. “The way factories and others are undermining the scheme by imposing dual base pricing, and new specification cuts under the QPS

(Quality Payments Scheme), is very damaging.” The IFA President said livestock farmers are very angry and frustrated over the way their incomes were hit this year, and particularly the way the factories imposed specification cuts and undermined Quality Assurance. Eddie Downey said, “A key element of the IFA beef price campaign over the last number of months is the demand that Minister Coveney insist that the meat factories honour the agreement they entered into with their farmer suppliers on the QPS and remove the unfair specification cuts imposed on dual pricing and weights, which are seriously undermining returns to producers.This is a key recommendation of the Dowling report from the Beef Forum and it is the job of the Minister for Agriculture to ensure it is implemented”.

Round-up … Extension of PRSI to assist spouses of self employed a positive move IFA Farm Business Chairman, Tom Doyle has said that the recent extension of PRSI eligibility to partners of selfemployed, such as farmers, who assist in the business, is a positive move. This group can now make PRSI contributions in their own rights. Mr. Doyle said, “IFA has always argued that access to the Social Insurance contributory system should be open to all. Where possible, individuals should be entitled to make PRSI contributions which would qualify them for their own individual future benefits, such as the Contributory Pension. Over many years, IFA fought to ensure that spouses of self-employed would be eligible to qualify for and make contributions to the PRSI system. He continued, “Prior to this, spouses of self-employed farmers who assisted in the farm work, but who were not operating a partnership structure, did not qualify to make PRSI contributions. From 2014 on, this group will be entitled to make PRSI contributions, provided their income from all sources exceeds the minimum insurability threshold of €5,000. “This will be of benefit for individuals who between now and their turning 66, can make sufficient contributions to bring them up to a minimum of 10 years of contributions, thereby qualifying for a contributory pension. It is critical that the rules for participation are straightforward and accessible for those to whom this extension applies. “However, the continued exclusion of spouses of selfemployed farmers who are employed in the PAYE system on the farm is unfairly excluding a category of individuals from the Social Insurance system and IFA will continue to pursue this issue”. IFA Farm Family Chairman, Maura Canning, said, “ As a future investment, it is critically important for farm families that they keep up to date with their PRSI contributions, including voluntary contributions where the farm income in any year falls below the minimum PRSI threshold. IFA will be producing an information leaflet on the PRSI system and how it applies to farm families in the coming weeks, to ensure that individuals are aware of how to safeguard their future income”.

IFA meet lamb processors on prices and incomes

In a meeting with the Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney following his re-appointment, Eddie Downey sets out the key issues that must be tackled during the remainder of this Government.

Eddie Downey sets out key issues for Minister for Agriculture following his re-appointment IN a meeting with the Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney following his re-appointment, Eddie Downey sets out the key issues that must be tackled during the remainder of this Government. Eddie Downey said ensuring that the Beef Forum works for farmers to restore profitability and address issues on Quality Assurance specifications, Winter contracts and live export competition is vital. The IFA President said the farming sector continues to deliver growth in food exports and jobs and he expects Minister Coveney to ensure this year’s October Budget delivers funding for the new RDP programme so that payments can be made under GLAS and TAMS schemes in 2015. In addition, the Minister must ensure that

in the Agri-Taxation Review, key issues relating to farm income volatility, land mobility, transfer and on-farm investment are fully addressed. The IFA President also highlighted the major threat to the Irish farm family sector from unfair trade deals currently being negotiated with Mercosur and the US. As part of CAP implementation issues, Minister Coveney must address outstanding concerns on greening, the Sheep Grassland Payment and allocation of national reserve, Downey said. Eddie Downey also highlighted the need for the Minister to deliver a Charter of Rights that works for farm families and reduces the stress and bureaucracy involved in on-farm inspections.

THE lamb price cuts over recent weeks were excessive and seriously damaged sheep farmers’ incomes. Lamb prices can rebound based on market returns and must be maintained to restore confidence to the sector. These were the strong messages delivered by the IFA President Eddie Downey and National Sheep Chairman John Lynskey in a meeting with all of the major lamb processors and Meat Industry Ireland in Dublin this week. Eddie Downey said sheep farmers need a return of at least €100 per lamb and the combination of price and weight has to be adequate to deliver this type of return and maintain confidence in the sector. He said “With up to 50,000 additional new season lambs already moved over recent weeks and higher prices in both the UK and France, there is an opportunity to restore and stabilise returns here.” The IFA President told the factories price cuts of over €1.00/kg or €20 per lamb in a 2 to 3 week period cannot be justified and it clear the price cuts raced ahead of the market. He said based on current UK and French market returns, processors could lift price to Irish farmers. IFA National Sheep Committee Chairman John Lynskey said there was a major overhang of income problems on sheep farms from last year, with Teagasc recently outlining an income fall of 39% to just €11,160 for 2013. He said sheep farmers must be given the opportunity to recover this year and strong lamb prices are essential to returns. He added the recent price cuts were very disappointing and a major shock to producers. John Lynskey said with the excellent grass growing conditions farmers should select their lamb carefully to maximise returns and avoid selling under finished or overweight lambs. In addition he called on the factories to make the adjustment on carcase weights up to 22kgs sooner rather than later. The IFA sheep farmers’ leader said the store trade has

already kicked in and the good grass growing conditions were helping the trade. There was a good return for store lamb finishers last year on the back of New Zealand shifting greater volumes out of the EU to China. John Lynskey said a large volume of ewe hogget’s were killed earlier this year and combined with the strong ewe trade, this should help drive the demand for ewe lambs this season. John Lynskey said consumption remains a real challenge on lamb and the recent price cuts have to be matched with strong promotions from the retailers in order to shift more volumes on the domestic market. At the meeting with MII it was also agreed to set up a working group between IFA, the lamb processors,Teagasc and Bord Bia on the light lamb trade. John Lynskey said a lot of work needs to be done on the light lamb market going forward across the full area from production to consumption.

Minister Coveney’s GLAS start-up date unacceptable IFA President Eddie Downey has strongly criticised a statement from the Minister for Agriculture, Simon Coveney, suggesting that GLAS contracts will not commence until September 2015. This is totally unacceptable as it will lead to significant income pressures on thousands of farms throughout the country who will have finished their REPS agri-environment schemes. Eddie Downey said that the Minister must ensure that farmers who apply for GLAS later this year have a start-up date of 1st January next with a full year payment being paid later in 2015. Paying a part-payment from September as Minister Coveney suggests will mean that those farmers who qualify will only get a maximum payment of €1,666 for 2015. This compares to the full year payment of €5,000 which the Minister promised when the plan was sent to Brussels earlier this month. The IFA President called on the Minister to put all his efforts into ensuring the earliest start-up date for applications and payment. Thousands of mainly livestock farmers are dependent on direct supports, which underpin low farm income and supports agricultural production which impacts on the rural economy. Rural Development Chairman Flor McCarthy said that the priority for the Minister must be to ensure that in the forthcoming October 2015 Budget that sufficient funds are available to ensure that a significant number of farmers get paid under the GLAS scheme and that this payment is meaningful and not at the level as is being suggested by the Minister.

Political action required to break up input price cartels IFA President Eddie Downey said that current price offers for new crop grain for the 2014 harvest are unsustainable as they are significantly below the cost of production. He said, “This downward price pressure driven by speculative investment coupled with increased costs arising out of greening requirements under the new CAP post-2014 threatens the viability of grain farming in Ireland”. Mr. Downey said, “Increasing speculative investment in soft commodities in recent years, particularly grains, by the investment community is resulting in excessive price volatility and this coupled with spiralling input costs is undermining the viability of many family farming units. There has been an abject failure by the political establishment both at EU and world level to limit speculative investment and break up price cartels operating on the input supply side, particularly for fertilisers. Urgent political action is needed on these two fronts to curb price volatility and excessive input costs”. IFA National Grain Committee Chairman Liam Dunne said, “Variable production costs for spring barley this season is in excess of a €1,000/ha, with winter wheat at €1,400/ha. Based on a trend yield of 6.4t/ha it would take a green price of €156/t for spring barley to cover out variable costs alone. Current price offers are significantly below this level and growers will struggle to meet their bills”.

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Anna May McHugh (NPA MD); Jane McEvoy, (Aldi Advertising Manager) and Liz Wall, (ICA president) at the launch of the National Brown Bread Baking Competition at the Ploughing. [Alf Harvey/hrphoto.ie]

Huge interest as hundreds enter the National Brown Bread Baking Competition Prize Fund Worth Over €7,000 for Bread Baking at the Ploughing Championships THE National Brown Bread making competition has sparked great interest throughout the country as 421 bakers from every county in Ireland have entered breads of a seriously high quality, to be named as “The Best Brown Bread Baker” in Ireland at this year’s Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Co Laois. The twenty seven individual county winners will now qualify for the Regional Final in An Grianán in Termonfeckin, Co. Louth on 14th August, where the top 2 from each province will be selected to go to the Ploughing Championships for the semi-finals and final in the Aldi Marquee. The NPA are delighted that the

National Brown Bread Baking Competition is making a comeback to the Ploughing for the first time since 1991. In association with the ICA and the generous sponsorship of Aldi this exciting project is taking shape. The prize pot is huge with €2,000 in Aldi Vouchers going to the overall “breadwinner”. The runner-up will receive €1,000, third €500, 4th €300 and the other 4 semi-finalists €200, all in Aldi Vouchers. All 27 County Winners will receive a €100 voucher which brings the prize fund to a figure of over €7,000. FORMAT OF THE COMPETITION Two winners from each province

will qualify to compete in the semifinals at the National Ploughing Championships in September 2014 where the competition will take place in front of a live audience. There will be 2 semi-final heats over Tuesday 23rd/Wednesday24th September. The contestants placed first and second in each heat will qualify for the final on Thursday 25th September in the Aldi Tent at the National Ploughing Championships. RULES OF THE COMPETITION 1. Each competitor will produce a home baked cake using not less than 10 oz of wholemeal and not more than 6 oz of white flour. Competitors can use any ingredi-

ents they please provided they keep the above proportion of wholemeal to white flour. A 2 lb loaf tin or round tin can be used. 2. Professionals and staff members are excluded from competing. 3. Competitors Note: For the National Semi-Finals and Final, competitors will be obliged to use the ingredients supplied by Aldi. Competitors may bring their own baking tin. 4. The Judges decision in all competitions shall be final and binding on all competitors and the fact of entering shall be deemed an acceptance of this rule. For details see www.ica.ie www.npa.ie www.aldi.ie

Question: I am a lowland dairy and beef farmer however I do have a share of mountain commonage that I haven’t used in a few years. I would like to join GLAS when it comes out but have heard that one must have a minimum stocking rate on the commonage to apply. If I recommence using my share it may put other shareholders noses out of joint and jeopardise my GLAS application. Can you please advise? Answer: Yes, it is envisaged that a min/max stocking rate will apply for commonages based on the stocking figures released by the DAFM last year however these stocking densities will be subject to review by the commonage review committee. More importantly for you is the fact there must be a collective agreement between 50% of the active shareholders in order for any shareholder on the commonage to have priority access to GLAS. You might not be seen as an active shareholder by other shareholders as you have not used the commonage for a few years. You should also be aware that from 2015 all commonage shareholders must be in possession of hill sheep for a sheep only commonage, or suitable cattle breed such as Galloway where the commonage is permitted to be grazed by cattle and sheep in order for the commonage lands to be eligible for single farm payment. It has also been signalled that commonage min and max stocking densities will be attached to single farm payment eligibility somewhere down the line. I think it’s time to be investing in some sheep wire. I trust this will clear things for you. Tip of the Week: Farming, A Way of Life. Let’s keep it that way, see www.farmsafely.com For assistance with Farm Safety, contact Terence on 087-2430067.

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Dungarvan Mart BULLOCK SECTION 4 Lim. 576 kgs. made €1,235 each. 5 Lim. 516 kgs. made €1,140 each. 2 Lim. 397 kgs made €1,065 each. 4 A.A. 505 kgs. made €1,045 each. HEIFER SECTION 2 A.A. 592 kgs.made €1,170 each. 4 Char. 450 kgs. made €1,005 each. 3 Char. 405 kgs. made €925

each. DRY COW 1 Fr. 775 kgs. made €1,120. 1 Fr. 695 kgs. made €1,080. 1 Fr. 665 kgs. made €1,010. PLEASE NOTE There will be No Sale at Dungarvan Mart on Monday next, 4th August (Bank Holiday).

History made by Waterford Macra Member WATERFORD City Macra member Kate Thompson made history even before the commencement of the landmark 30th National Final of the Macra National Talent Competition in The Solstice Arts Centre, Navan, Co. Meath, on the 5th July. Kate of Powerscourt Gardens, Dunmore Road, Waterford had become the first person in the history of the competition to qualify for the National Final in both Solo Instrumental Music and Solo Singing, two of the eight entirely seperate events, some for individuals, some for groups, which make up the National Talent competition. She qualified from

the national semi-final held in Cashel in May. In the Solo Instrumental Music section Kate played the piano but despite excellent performances of her two pieces, “Nocturne in E Flat” by Chopin and “The Heart Asks Pleasure First” she finished out of the top two in a very high standard event. The winner was button accordion player Grace Dowling from Dublin with guitarist Danny Dineen from Cork second. The fourth finalist was fiddle player Orla McGeeney from Louth. Kate fared better in Solo Singing

however and her rendition of “A Friend Like You” on which she accompanied herself on the piano won her second place behind the winner Ruth Tynan from Athboy Macra in Meath. The other finalists were from Termonfeckin, Co. Louth and Clonakilty, Co. Cork. It was a successful as well as historymaking night therefore for Kate who also reached the National Final in the Solo Instrumental Music section last year in the The Helix, Dublin. She was presented on stage with her runners-up Solo Singing trophy, a piece of engraved Dublin Crystal, by Macra na Feirme National President Kieran O’Dowd.

At the All-Ireland final of the Macra National Talent Competition in the Solstice Arts Centre, Navan, Co. Meath, are Kieran O’Dowd (Macra President), Kate Thompson, Waterford City Macra, Solo Singing Runner-up, and Mary Harrahill (Secretary Macra National Talent Competition).

FARMING

Teagasc News CATTLE White clover for beef systems Fertiliser nitrogen (N) price has doubled in the last decade and each 1 kg fertiliser N now costs an average of just over €1.White clover has rhizobia bacteria in its roots that “fix” nitrogen from the air, and this can supply 50-200 kg N/ha per year. Increasing the clover content in grassland can result in increased herbage production and quality (Table 1). Table 1 — Herbage production, herbage quality and nitrogen (N) fixation from grass and clover plots with zero fertiliser N input at Teagasc Solohead research farm in 2009.

Annual Sward Clover Content (%) Tonnes Herbage DM Produced/Ha Crude Protein Content (% of DM) Organic Matter Digestibility N Fixed (Kg/Ha)

0 7.4 21 77 0

15 9.4 23 79 89

20 9.8 23 79 108

25 10.5 24 80 144

30 11.0 24 80 160

35 11.1 25 80 187

Establishing white clover on your farm Oversowing: The cheapest way to introduce white clover on your farm is to over sow (broadcast) it on existing grassland using a fertiliser spreader, slug pellet applicator or similar machine during late spring: 1. Get a soil test.The ideal soil fertility for clover is the same as for grass: soil P and K index of 3 and a pH of 6.0 to 6.8. However, clover is not tolerant of low pH. 2. Get weeds such as docks under control before introducing clover. Herbicides that don’t kill clover are usually quite expensive. 3. Seed-to-soil contact and high soil moisture are essential. Ideal conditions are an open sward (e.g. after first cut silage) where soil moisture is likely to remain high for the next 4-6 weeks. 4. Over sow 5 kg white clover seed/ha. This can be achieved with a fertilizer spreader by mixing the seed with a zeroN fertilizer (e.g. 0:7:30). The seed and fertilizer will separate out during motion, and should therefore be mixed regularly during the over sowing. 5. Do not apply fertilizer N for the remainder of the year. This may result in lower herbage production from this area during the year of sowing, but is essential for the establishment of the clover. 6. Graze tight late into the following autumn, and graze again in early spring. Do not let heavy covers of grass shade out the newly-established clover during the winter. Reseeding: Reseeding is a more expensive option but might be recommended to establish more productive perennial ryegrasses on old grassland. The above principles for over sowing clover also apply to establishing clover in a reseed. Grazing management of white clover Beef farmers should achieve better success with oversowing and maintaining clover if a paddock system is used. The recommended grazing management for white clover is very similar to the recommended best practices for perennial ryegrass. However, there are certain management practices that promote clover in grassland: 1. Only apply fertiliser N in spring. Excessive use of fertiliser N reduces clover’s natural N fixation and can deplete the clover from the sward. Therefore, total fertiliser N use on grass-clover swards should be kept to less than 100 kg per ha in spring, with no fertiliser N applied after April. 2. Graze tight. A post-grazing height of 4 cm is beneficial to herbage production from grass clover swards. It is particularly important in late autumn and in spring. 3. Extend the grazing season as much as possible. The ground cover by clover in a good grass-clover sward typically reaches a peak of 50-60% each autumn and declines to less than 10% each winter and spring. Therefore, leaving a heavy cover of herbage throughout the winter and spring can shade out clover. Extend the grazing season as much as possible with early turnout and late housing. Use the Teagasc autumn and spring rotation planners to achieve this. Teagasc research has found clover to be very suitable for building covers in autumn (as long as there is a tight grazing before closing the paddock for winter) and it can also do well after a silage harvest, as long as there is at least one grazing in spring. Bloat Clover has an excellent feeding value, and livestock show high intakes and performance when grazing clover-rich herbage. However, clover can cause bloat (a potentially fatal condition). That said, Solohead Teagasc Research Farm has used clover for the last 10 years and has yet to encounter a case of bloat. However, the following points should be observed: 1. Don’t put very hungry (e.g. fasted) livestock straight onto clover-rich sward. 2. Introduce livestock gradually to clover-rich swards. Livestock that are not used to clover are at a higher risk of bloat. 3. Be extra careful when livestock are moved from a grass-only sward (particularly a poor quality one) onto a cloverrich sward. 4. If the sward has a high content of clover (> 50%), consider increasing roughage by providing straw or allowing pregrazing herbage mass to increase. 5. If in any doubt, provide an anti-bloat additive in the feed or water. IMPORTANT EVENT Milking skills training Familiarity breeds contempt and we all develop bad habits in our job the longer we are in it. It is good to do a refresher course every now and again to remind yourself of the basics and identify areas of weakness. The Farm Relief Service, assisted by Teagasc and Animal Health Ireland, are running a number of milking skills courses within the county. Each course is over 2 days and covers preparation for milking, milking routine, cluster attachment, milk quality, washing up, mastitis prevention and drying off. The programme is designed to develop your skills as a milker to ensure that all cows are milked effectively and efficiently. Contact FRS at 1890 201000 or check out www.frstraining.com/milkingcourse Organic Demonstration Farm Walk Teagasc and the Dept. of Agriculture will hold a farm walk on the organic beef and tillage demonstration farm of Eleanor and Richard Murphy, Robinstown House, Glenmore, Co. Kilkenny on Thursday, July 31st at 2.00 p.m. Teagasc specialists, specialists from the organic organisations and the Murphys will discuss the farming system. All are welcome.

Teagasc figures re-emphasise difficulties in drystock sector ICSA President Patrick Kent says that final figures from the Teagasc National Farm Survey 2013 highlight yet again the serious difficulties facing suckler farmers and beef finishers. “The Teagasc figures confirm that, on average, net losses on suckling enterprises were 167% higher in 2013 than in 2012,” said Mr. Kent. “Suckler farmers lost an average of €123 per hectare, which is more than twice the level of the average negative net margin in 2012. In terms of loss per cow, the figure was €171, more than twice the 2012

figure and clearly representing an unsustainable level of losses.” “Cattle finishers also fared badly, generating on average a net loss of €133 per hectare in 2013.This loss per hectare is 166% higher than that incurred in 2012. Of even greater concern is the fact that there doesn’t seem to be any end to this crisis in sight, with the Teagasc Mid-Year Outlook predicting a further decline in margins for cattle finishers this year despite lower costs of production.” “While the sheep figures do at least

show a profit, the drop of 75% in net margin per hectare, from €165 in 2012 to €41 last year is cause for concern,” continued Mr. Kent, noting that this decline in profitability was driven by large increases in direct and overhead costs. “All the above figures compare very unfavourably with the dairy sector, where net margin per hectare was up from €783 to €1,290, an increase of 64%. Unless action is taken to restore profitability to the drystock sector, what is the future for these farm systems?”

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 August, 2014

Farms Benefit from falling production costs in 2014 IN its mid-year assessment of likely farm profitability in 2014,Teagasc economists have highlighted falling production costs as the main driver of farm incomes in 2014. Speaking on the release of the Teagasc Mid-year Outlook for Irish Agriculture 2014, Teagasc economist Trevor Donnellan said; ”Following two high production cost years in 2012 and 2013, Irish farmers are finally now seeing a reduction in their input spending”. With generally good grass growing conditions to date in 2014, the main driver of the fall in production costs has been reduced expenditure on concentrate feeds, which have now reverted back to a level which would be considered normal. Compared with

this time last year, feed prices are also lower, bringing additional savings to livestock farmers. So far this year, farmers have also experienced reductions in their fertiliser and fuel bills, while inflation in other costs continues to remain low. As a result of these falling production costs, dairy, sheep and cattle rearing farms should see an increase in their gross margins in 2014. However, Dr Kevin Hanrahan, Teagasc economist said; “It is not all good news, with the fall in the costs of production being insufficient to offset the fall in the price of cattle received by beef finishers, whose margins are now forecast to decline in 2014”. With a large global crop harvest now forecast for

2014, it would appear that cereal prices this year will be lower than those of the 2013 harvest. Nevertheless cereal producers will also benefit from a reduction in their costs, although not to the same extent as grassland farmers. Dr. Fiona Thorne, Teagasc economist said; ”Even if yields in 2014 are to exceed average trend yields as indicated by crop growth and early harvest indications, it is unlikely that this would be sufficient to overcome the impact of lower cereal prices and therefore cereal margins in 2014 are forecast to be lower than in 2013”. The Teagasc Mid-year Outlook for Irish Agriculture 2014 is available at www.teagasc.ie

Urgent progress required on Northern Trade FOLLOWING the meeting between Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney and Northern Ireland Minister Michelle O’Neill last week, IFA President Eddie Downey said livestock farmers expect immediate progress on opening up the live trade for cattle to Northern Ireland. Eddie Downey said earlier this week IFA met with meat processors in Northern Ireland who want the live trade to open up and are prepared to slaughter cattle from the Republic of Ireland

provided the necessary labelling arrangements are cleared up. He said branding and labelling options, which meet the EU labelling requirements, have been submitted to the Department of Agriculture. The IFA President said urgent action is required on this important issue before the autumn cattle trade picks up at the livestock marts where Northern Ireland buyers play a significant role.

TEAGASC/GLANBIA MONITOR FARM FOCUS Week Ending: 28th July, 2014 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

Faha, Kilmacthomas 19.90 3.94 3.46 1.47 5 598 193 1,750 42 30

Ballynoe, Cork 16.20 4.02 3.54 1.26 0 597 200 1,500 53 80

Comments:

Faha, Kilmacthomas, Waterford

Conna, Ballynoe, Cork

• Currently feeding 5 kgs of meal to cows as drought is affecting grass cover. • Silage bales to be introduced from Wednesday 30th July to reduce meal feeding and slow rotation. • Spreading 2 bags of 18:6:12 per acre after grazing.

• Taking out two paddocks for bales this week. • Growth still remaining high.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 August, 2014

FARMING

Teagasc National Farm Survey Publish 2013 Enterprise Factsheets THE final results from the Teagasc National Farm Survey 2013 show that the average income level on Irish farms remained steady in 2013 at an average of €25,437 per farm (preliminary estimates were published on the 27th of May, 2014). However, the stability in the average income level, masks dramatically contrasting fortunes across the different farming enterprises. Today, the Teagasc National Farm Survey also publish their Enterprise Factsheets for 2013, for the Dairy, Single Suckling, Cattle Finishing, Mid-season Lamb and Cereal enterprises. For all grassland based farming enterprises, the late spring in 2013, following on from the impact of the fodder crisis in 2012, led to dramatic increases in purchased concentrate, bulky feed and fertiliser expenses, while in the second half of 2013 expenditure on fertiliser increased as farmers sought to restore stocks of conserved forage. Average dairy margins and winter wheat margins in 2013 increased, but margins for all the other enterprises decreased due to higher costs of production. DAIRY Gross Margins on farms with a dairy enterprise increased in 2013 by 28% to €0.23 per litre, almost fully reversing the large decline experienced in 2012. In 2013, milk produced per hectare increased by 9% while average dairy farm net margin per hectare was up 64%. Trevor Donnellan of the Teagasc Agricultural Economics and Farm Surveys Department said that “The increase in dairy farm margin was driven by the large increase in the milk prices received by farmers along with additional production per hectare. Like other grassland systems, direct costs of production on dairy farms (mostly feed and fertiliser) increased in 2013, direct costs were up 8% on average while total fixed costs increased by 6%. However, unlike cattle and sheep farmers, the increases in output prices received by dairy farmers were sufficient to deliver strong margin growth”. CATTLE FINISHING For the Cattle Finishing

Enterprise, owing to the increase in average feed usage, there was a notable decline in the number of farmers achieving the concentrate feed usage targets as set out in the Teagasc Beef Production Road Map. Total direct costs of production increased by almost one fifth (18%) between 2012 and 2013.This increase was mostly due to the increase in expenditure on concentrate feeds (+20%) and pasture/forage costs (+19%). On average, Cattle Finishing enterprises generated a negative net margin of -€133 per hectare in 2013; this loss is 166% higher than the loss incurred in 2012.The sale prices for finished animals declined by circa 10% between 2012 and 2013. Anne Kinsella of the Teagasc Agricultural Economics and Farm Surveys Department said “There is a notable difference between the margins earned on the top performing and bottom one third of farms, mostly due to superior productivity rather than differences in prices paid and received for animals. In 2013 one tenth (11%) of cattle finishing enterprises earned a negative gross margin, i.e. where direct costs were greater than output value, representing a two fold increase relative to 2012 (5% 2012). Over one third earned a gross margin of €500 or more per hectare in 2013.” SINGLE SUCKLING Single suckling to weanling is the most prevalent production system, operated on one third of farms. However, single suckling farms that take cattle to finish was the most profitable suckling system in 2013. Despite declining prices for majority of cattle categories in 2013, gross output on Suckling farms increased by 4%, on average. The increase in output value was, however, insufficient to cover the large increase in production costs, direct and fixed costs which increased by 20% and 4% respectively, with expenditure on concentrate feed increasing by almost one third (30%). On average the negative net margins (losses) on suckling enterprises were 167% higher in 2013, increasing from -€46 in 2012 to €123 in 2013. When farms are classified on the

basis of gross margin per hectare, farms in the top group i.e. the best performing one-third of farms, typically achieve a 10 to 22% price premium for their animals when compared to farms in the Bottom group. Anne Kinsella of the Teagasc Agricultural Economics and Farm Surveys Department said “This suggests that the top group of farms are producing animals that are better aligned with what the market is demanding.” The natural advantage conferred by good soil quality on the top group is also evident with over two thirds (69%) of these farms operating on very good soils. This group earned a gross margin of €588 per hectare in 2013, more than 13 times higher than the margin earned by the Bottom Group MID-SEASON LAMB In 2013 the share of mid-season lamb producers achieving the weaning and stocking rate targets that are set out in the Teagasc Road Map for sheep production has increased.The average weaning rate per ewe increased by 8% (to 1.3 lambs/ewe) while the average stocking rate per hectare increased to 7.5 ewes/hectare. Performance along the other technical indicators deteriorated with the poor weather requiring increased levels of concentrate usage. “The hard winter and late spring of 2012/2013 however, meant that some of this improvement in weaning and stocking rates was offset by higher levels of lamb mortality, which increased by 13% in 2013”, said Dr Kevin Hanrahan of the Teagasc Agricultural Economics and Farm Surveys Department. Overall the volume of lamb carcass produced per hectare in 2013 increased by 14kg (8%) in 2013. There are just 16% of farms with flocks of 150 ewes or more, these farms accounting for 17% of total lamb production. In 2013, a quarter of mid-season lamb enterprises earned a gross margin of less than €300 per hectare while at the opposite end of the distribution, one tenth of farms earned a gross margin of €1,000 or more in 2013. When Mid-Season Lamb farms are classified on the basis of gross margin per hectare;

the gross margin per hectare earned is almost five times higher on the top farms as compared to the Bottom farms. Gross output on the best performing one-third of farms (top Group), is more than double the output of the Bottom group of farms, due to higher weaning and stocking rates. However, total direct costs are only 6% higher on the top Group verses the Bottom group, despite the significantly larger output. On average, total direct costs increased by a quarter (26%), with expenditure on concentrate feed increasing by 40%. Average net margin per hectare declined by 75% in 2013 as compared with 2012. TILLAGE - CEREALS On the tillage side Dr Fiona Thorne of the Teagasc Agricultural Economics and Farm Surveys Department said ‘it is difficult to generalise about the outcome for 2013 margins on cereal farms as it was a year of mixed fortunes for individual crops’. Yields were however in general higher in 2013 than those experienced in 2012, and price generally significantly lower. Where the differences occurred was the magnitude of the yield increases and price decreases for individual crops. For example, for Winter wheat gross margins actually increased slightly in 2013 relative to 2012 as price decreases were more than compensated by yield increases. On the other hand, gross margins for Spring barley declined in 2013 relative to 2012 as a decline in price negated movements in yields and costs. The average gross margin for Winter wheat and Spring barley in 2013 was €915 and €534 respectively. Dr. Fiona Thorne went on to say that ”behind these average figures there remains a wide variation in terms of economic performance of individual cereal farms nationally”. The top half of Spring barley producers received a market based net margin €280 per hectare, while the bottom half of producers received a market based net margin of - €190 per hectare. The final Teagasc National Farm Survey 2013 and the enterprise fact sheets can be viewed at www.teagasc.ie/publications

Minister has to resolve outstanding RDP issues FOLLOWING last night’s meeting in Tuam, IFA Connacht Regional Chairman Tom Turley said a number of outstanding concerns relating to the new Rural Development Programme remain, which the Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney needs to urgently address. He said, “The over-riding priority must be that the new GLAS and TAMS programme are open before year end, and funding delivered in October’s Budget so that up to 30,000 farmers are paid a full-year payment in 2015”. IFA remains opposed to the 50%

collective agreement rule. While progress was made on the initial RDP proposal that 80% of all farmers would have to participate in a collective agreement on the commonages, IFA does not accept the Minister’s current position that 50% of active farmers, or 50% of the commonage area, has to be included to secure priority access. Tom Turley again called on the Minister to review this issue. He said IFA will hold the Minister to his commitment that in the event of the collective agreement not being achieved in any commonage for

legitimate reasons, active farmers affected will still get priority to participate in GLAS. The IFA Regional Chairman said the Association has fought very hard to secure €580m per annum for the next seven years, and at least 50,000 farmers will have access to the new, €5,000 GLAS Scheme. “Progress has been made on most of the key issues relating to GLAS, including the increase in the commonage payment to €120 per hectare which will benefit smaller farmers, and eligibility to the GLAS+ payment. However, the

Minister must address the Natura payment issue and bring it up to other designation payments. The absolute priority is to get the scheme open and secure the Budget for thousands of farmers in vulnerable sectors and regions who need support.” IFA remains fully committed to ensuring that all farmer concerns, including those on the hills, are fairly addressed. Tom Turley again called on the Minister to announce a start-up date for the Commonage Implementation Committee.

Marguerite Barry

WATERFORD MACRA NA FEIRME . . .

Marguerite Barry to represent Waterford at this year’s Miss Macra Festival THE annual Miss Macra festival is once again fast approaching and takes place in Dundrum, Co.Tipperary over the August bank holiday weekend. Cappoquin Macra’s Marguerite Barry will be sporting the Waterford sash at this year’s event. Marguerite joined Macra last year and instantly became a very active member; attending a lot of the sport and social events and just recently helping to

recruit new members at this year’s Dungarvan Show. She is a secondary school teacher that has a keen interest in art, keeping fit and playing the pianowhich will be her chosen talent to perform on stage on the Saturday night! Miss Macra proves to be a very popular event every year and we hope all clubs will show support for Marguerite throughout the competition. Best of luck from all at Waterford Macra!

ICSA questions Meat Industry Ireland assertions ICSA suckler chairman Dermot Kelleher has questioned recent assertions by Meat Industry Ireland that adoption of the technologies recommended by Teagasc and the ICBF would deliver a more efficient and profitable beef farming sector into the future. “At the Teagasc Open Day at Grange, figures showed that a farmer operating at a very high level of efficiency, with 70 sucklers on 40 hectares, can expect to generate no more than €100 per hectare net profit on this enterprise. Farmers cannot operate any more efficiently than they are doing,” said Mr. Kelleher.

“Teagasc themselves recently confirmed that in 2013, suckler farmers lost an average of €123 per hectare. If suckler enterprises on good quality land can’t make money, what chance have farmers on marginal land, regardless of how efficient they are?” “The elephant in the room here is that suckler farmers are simply not getting a high enough percentage of the final retail price to be profitable. What they really need is not a lecture on efficiency but a vibrant live export sector and the removal of arbitrary specification requirements such as the 380kg weight limit for quality continental bulls.”

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Aries March 20th April 19th

Taurus April 20th May 20th

Gemini May 21st June 20th

DOWN 2 Means of communication dating back to 1971 (5) 3 Surname of two Australian singer-songwriter sisters (7) 4 Part at the base of a stringed instrument to which the strings are attached (9) 5 A home-based activity (1,1,1) 6 A spirit of the air (5) 7 Play and 1984 film about Mozart (7) 12 A group of moving parts that interact to perform a function (9) 13 A guide who travels with tourists (7) 14 The _ Revolution in Russia in 1917 took place during November in our calendar (7) 16 Up to the time of (5) 18 _ Castle, fortification of Norman origin in Dorset (5) 20 Bird of the crow family (3)

SOLUTION

Cancer June 21st July 22nd

Leo July 23rd August 22nd

Virgo August 23rd September 22nd

Libra September 23rd October 22nd

Scorpio October 23rd November 21st

VERYBODY makes mistakes, so don t get angry at somebody when they make a small one. If you upset them by getting cross, their bite back might be bigger than you bargained for.

OLLOW your instincts when you get confused this week. It may be a difficult decision, but if you make the right one, you will be heading in the right direction for success.

HE worst thing you could do in your situation this week, is panic. Stay calm and collected. If you don t you will upset other people and ruin any relationship you have with them.

NY praise you receive this week is well deserved. You have worked very hard and need someone to recognise your efforts. Be proud of yourself and keep up the good work.

ET up and get active. You must stop being lazy because you are missing out on great opportunities.. You will find if you continue like this you will be left behind everyone else.

ORK is beginning to filter into home life and people there are getting fed up with the stress you are bringing back with you. Take some time off to relax and get away from work.

OU know that a friend of yours is about to make a bad decision, normally you wouldn t interfere. It would be better if gave her a nudge in the right direction this week.

RGUMENTS may occur between two of your best friends this week and you will struggle to know who s side to take. The best thing to do is to keep your nose out and let them make up.

OU may doubt your sense of direction this Sagittarius week, but if you learn to trust yourself and November your instincts, you will end up just where you 22nd December 21st wanted to. Don t misjudge yourself.

Capricorn December 22nd January 19th

Aquarius January 20th February 18th

Pisces February 19th March 19th

F you believe in yourself then you will achieve things which you never thought you could. Spend time alone to understand yourself again and you will find skills you didn t know you had.

LD friends will be around the area this week. You might be lucky and bump into them somewhere nearby. Don t be shy, organise to go out somewhere, they are likely to agree.

OMEONE you know will be looking for love this week and you may be in luck, even if you never suspected this person liked you. If you are not interested, let them down gently.

- Madame Vastra (Neve McIntosh), Jenny Flint (Catrin Stewart) and Strax (Dan Starkey) – in a pulse-racing adventure through Victorian London. Steven Moffat comments, "Last November the Doctor didn't just conquer the world on television, he did it in the cinemas too. And like the show-off he is, he can't resist another go - one taste of the silver screen is never enough. On August 23rd the new Doctor will begin his new adventures on BBC One and in cinemas all over the world. Movie-land beware - Capaldi is coming to get you!"

Guardians of the Galaxy 3D Opens 31st July FROM Marvel, the studio that brought you the global blockbuster franchises of Iron Man, Thor, Captain America and The Avengers, comes a new team – the Guardians of the Galaxy. An action-packed, epic space adventure, Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy," in theaters August 1, expands the Marvel Cinematic Universe into the cosmos, where brash adventurer Peter Quill finds himself the object of an unrelenting bounty hunt after stealing a mysterious orb coveted by Ronan, a powerful villain with ambitions that threaten

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ACROSS 1 A window border hiding curtain fittings (6) 5 Anagram of BRAIDS (6) 8 Word made by putting 16 in 20 down (8) 9 Word relating to gold in very thin sheets (4) 10 Satirical character created by comedian Sacha Baron Cohen (3,1) 11 A small variety of publication (8) 13 A person who is irritatingly knowledgeable (6,5) 15 Loud horn much in evidence at the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa (8) 17 Fasten temporarily with long loose stitches (4) 19 A plant or a lot of money (4) 20 Colloquial term for a convict (8) 21 Surname of Father Ted in the television sitcom (6) 22 A type of felt-tip pen (6)

PETER Capaldi's first full episode as the Doctor - Deep Breath - will be screened in SGC Dungarvan on 23rd August, 2014. Doctor Who makes a spectacular return to the big screen in the feature-length premiere episode of Series 8, Deep Breath. Directed by acclaimed director Ben Wheatley (Sightseers, A Field in England) and written by lead writer and executive producer Steven Moffat, the beginning of the Twelfth Doctor’s era stars Peter Capaldi as the Doctor, Jenna Coleman as his companion Clara Oswald and sees the return of fan favourites The Paternoster Gang

the entire universe. To evade the ever-persistent Ronan, Quill is forced into an uneasy truce with a quartet of disparate misfits – Rocket, a gun-toting raccoon; Groot, a treelike humanoid; the deadly and enigmatic Gamora; and the revenge-driven Drax the Destroyer. But when Quill discovers the true power of the orb and the menace it poses to the cosmos, he must do his best to rally his ragtag rivals for a last, desperate stand--with the galaxy's fate in the balance.

Step Up All in 3D - Opens 1st August ALL-STARS from the previous Step Up installments come together in glittering Las Vegas, battling for a victory that could define their dreams and their careers. DIRECTOR: Trish Sie CAST: Briana Evigan, Ryan Guzman, Alison Stoner, Stephen Boss, Adam G Sevani and Izabella Miko. The franchise is about dance, it’s culture, what it means to those in it, what they are willing to do just to stay dancing and how it makes them feel to be on the dance floor.

You may be tricked into thinking the film is about hip hop dance, but as you patiently go through it, you will pick up that almost all dance genres are included. This swiftly takes us to Beyonce’s Who Runs The World video, where she fused some Pantsula in her routine. That’s the biggest lesson in Step Up – All In. The story amalgamates people from different walks of life. If you liked the previous Step Up movies, you will enjoy this.

Nut Job - Opens 1st August THE NUT JOB is an action-packed comedy in fictional Oakton that follows the travails of Surly (voiced by Will Arnett), a mischievous squirrel, and his rat friend Buddy, who plan a

nut store heist of outrageous proportions and unwittingly find themselves embroiled in a much more complicated and hilarious adventure.

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Advance Notice - Now Booking ONE DIRECTION: WHERE WE ARE – THE CONCERT FILM One Direction’s epic “Where We Are” World Tour is coming for one unmissable weekend this October. Global pop superstars, One Direction, are bringing their epic ‘Where We Are’ world tour to cinemas all around the world for just one weekend on 11th and 12th October, giving fans the chance to see the live show on the big screen for the very first time. One Direction: Where We Are – The Concert Film will give fans an un-missable opportunity to join Niall, Zayn, Liam, Harry and Louis on their sell-out world tour for the One Direction concert experience. Recorded at the iconic San Siro stadium

in Milan from the sell-out Italian leg of the tour, this one-off cinema event offers the chance to experience the live concert, featuring all of One Direction’s biggest hits from ‘What Makes You Beautiful’ to ‘Story Of My Life’. Before the concert, fans will also get the chance to go behind the scenes with a 15 minute never before seen interview with the band cut with exclusive backstage tour footage. This global and exclusive One Direction film weekend is a chance to watch the band’s tour for the first time, or to re-live the moment with friends and get closer than ever before in true high definition and cinema surround sound.

Across: 1 Pelmet, 5 Disbar, 8 Jauntily, 9 Leaf, 10 Ali G, 11 Pamphlet, 13 Clever clogs, 15 Vuvuzela, 17 Tack, 19 Mint, 20 Jailbird, 21 Crilly, 22 Marker. Down: 2 Email, 3 Minogue, 4 Tailpiece, 5 DIY, 6 Sylph, 7 Amadeus, 12 Mechanism, 13 Courier, 14 October, 16 Until, 18 Corfe, 20 Jay.

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Fossett’s Ireland’s National Circus returns to Dungarvan this weekend IT'S that time of year again. Summer holidays, ice cream, family outings to the beach and the annual family visit to Ireland's National Circus - Fossett's! Each year at this time, the 126 year old family run circus arrives into Dungarvan and invites locals and

tourists alike to sample its own special kind of magic. Nothing can equal the expression on the faces of mothers and fathers as they relive their own childhood visit to Fossett's. Countless generations have brought their sons and daughters, grandchildren and cousins

to be thrilled, amazed and entertained under the Fossett Big Top. It is a family tradition that has continued from way back and which shows no sign of going away. This year, the Fossett family are delighted to present one of t h e i r strongest productions in recent years. It has been thrilling audiences all over the country since their 2014 tour began back in March and they are looking forward to welcoming their many fans when they visit Dungarvan this week. The 2014 show features jugglers, acrobats, aerialists, ponies, chair balancing and a death

Old Fashioned Afternoon Teas for St. Mary’s Church Repair this Saturday

Make like these vintage dames and head down to St. Mary's Church of Ireland, Dungarvan, this Saturday, 2nd August, 2–5 p.m. There will be a book and vintage china sale, cake and produce stall and facepainting as well as the teas. All fundraising will go to the church and graveyard repair funds. Find us on Facebook – charity vintage tea rooms.

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defying high wire finale! The audience will also be amazed by an exciting aerial Straps Act all the way from Germany, a contortionist from China, Fire Juggling from Romania, Diabolo p re s e n t a tion from Italy, a h i g h school equestrienne from the UK and of course Fossett's very own clown, Otto. This year Otto takes a little break from his usual antics during the show to present a rarely seen circus presentation involving bubbles. He will still no doubt, be the cause of side splitting

laughter and the huge smiles plastered across the faces of everyone leaving the tent at the end of a Fossett performance. They have helped Dungarvan families forget their troubles for over 125 years and will still be inviting us to join them in their own magical world well into the 21st century. An experience not to be missed. They are appearing in their trademark Blue & White Big Top on the Waterford Road on Thursday, 31st July, at 4.30 p.m. and Friday, 1st August, at 4.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. If you can't make those dates they are moving on to Youghal for the August Bank Holiday Weekend. Ticket prices start at only €10 per child and €12 per adult. Booking is always advisable to ensure your seats and you can do this on w w w. f o s s e t t s circus.com

Moxigen supports Pieta House Waterford MOXIGEN is an independent music festival and simply the local event not to be missed ! We have a fantastic line-up of 4 top Tribute bands, that were specifically chosen to please a wide audience range and we’ve got some awesome music by Paula K as Katy Perry, The Knights of Leon, The Kopy Kat Killers and Live Forever (Oasis Tribute). Also performing on the day will be the Cider Wasps, DJ T and just announced, DJ Michael Duggan. Held outdoors in Fraher Field, which is a stunning venue to hold music festivals, come on over, chill out on the grass and enjoy great live music of the bands you love without the big price tag! We heard that Pieta House are trying to raise funds to open a house in Waterford for the people of

Waterford county and city, and we are delighted to announce that we are donating €1 from every full paying adult ticket to Pieta house in support of this worthy cause which will benefit so many people locally. Blue Fire Events wants to put Moxigen’s mark on the local event calender and become an annual event to look forward to. Save €5 now by buying Early bird tickets on sale online now at Eventbrite.ie and at Wozza Menswear and New Look Dungarvan. Adult €17, Young 10 – 17 years €10, Child 0 – 9 FREE Early bird tickets on sale locally from Saturday, 12th July, check out our Facebook page for outlets. Like and share our Facebook page Blue Fire Events and follow us on twitter @bluefireeventmg

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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Cast members

MICHAEL O’MAHONY Photographs by Marc Daly Born in Abbeyside, Michael got involved in performing when he started school. He played the fool, and, as he says himself, he excelled in the role! Michael decided to get involved in theatre when he finished working in the Glass Factory, as he was missing the opportunity to perform in front of a live audience. Apparently, he gave some of his finest performances on the factory floor. His most accomplished acting was reserved for the weekly Production Meetings, for which he would invariably have forgotten to read the script (no getting away with that now Michael!) and had to ad lib as he went along. According to Michael, he never had any idea what he was talking about or what was coming next, and as for cues… well that didn't seem to matter. As a matter of fact, his weekly performances were eagerly anticipated by his fellow managers and he received several (no doubt well-deserved) standing ovations for his efforts. Michael decided to get involved in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest because, well, he wanted to “terrify” himself, plain and simple! He can be spotted on sunny days wandering or cycling the countryside, rehearsing for his role as Scanlon and perfecting his broad American accent.

MICHAEL WRIGHT Photographs by Marc Daly Michael is well known to the people of Dungarvan, perhaps best known as Nurse Nelly in Dungarvan Encore Stage Academy’s production of Snow White and as the Evil Stepmother in Cinderella - both performances went down a storm! He’s “playing” the part of Martini in Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan’s staging of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest in October – we say “playing” because, well, it’s a part that suits his personality perfectly. Right from the first audition, we all knew he was born to play this part! Despite years of performing as his alter ego, The Mad Hatter, on various stages, Michael has always yearned to try some “serious drama” – just one of the things on his bucket list apparently - and got involved when the director, Fidelma Meaney, gave him the “gentle” push he needed. Michael is a driver with Waterford County Council and plays Texas Hold ‘em in his spare time. Michael is currently working on some short stories, and is looking forward to sharing stories from his colourful life with you all after the play is over.

Becky and Ellen McCluskey, Lismore, with Fiona Aherne, Ballyduff, who are singing every Wednesday evening in The Booley House, Ballyduff.

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TOMMY TIERNAN on Saturday, September 27th Tickets available from hotel reception at €28.00 each

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Bathers beware the dreaded Weever fish BATHERS and sun-seekers flocking to the county’s beaches to enjoy the current heatwave are being warned to be wary of the dreaded ‘Weever fish’. Weever fish are venomous and found all around the coast, including beaches

Weever fish. in County Waterford. When a person steps on

a Weever fish, the spines of the dorsal fin on the fish embed themselves into the human flesh and discharge their poison. The area stung by the fish will go red and in all cases create excruciating pain for the victim.

The most effective way to treat such a sting by a Weever fish is to place the affected area into warm water for 20 minutes, which will alleviate the pain. The warm water increases blood flow, which assists natural cleaning and

The dreaded Weever fish buried in the sand. Beach-goers are being warned to be wary of the fish along the County Waterford coast. healing, while the heat also helps to break down the poison. The fish are renowned for burying themselves in

sand where the water is warm and shallow, and only the venomous black dorsal fin with spikes are visible. It is understood that a

number of incidents of people stepping on Weever fish has been reported on some County Waterford beaches, including Clonea Strand.

104 acres sold in three lots in Dungarvan A 104 ACRES farm situated at Cappagh, Dungarvan, County Waterford, sold in three separate lots for a combined €1.26m at auction last Thursday week.

The farm was sold in separate lots because parts of the farm are located miles apart. According to Margaret Harty of Harty Auctioneers, Dungarvan, there was a strong amount

of local interest in the land and a huge crowd turned out for the auction, with over 60 people in the room at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan. The first lot comprised circa 34 acres and bidding

opened at €350,000 with four bidders making offers. The offers rose to €400,000 and the land was then put on the market, before finally selling for €510,000

(€15,000/acre). The land was bought in trust by a Cork solicitor. The second lot comprised of 28 acres and was bought by a local dairy farmer for €262,000 (€9357/acre).

Having opened at €200,000, the land was contested by two bidders, with the final surpassing the reserve. The final lot of 41 acres was sold for €487,000 (€11,878/acre).

The land was contested between three or four bidders, having opened at €250,000. It was sold in trust to a solicitor, believed to be acting on behalf of a local farmer.

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SHOW Sun shines for another successful Dungarvan Show

Irina and Angelina Duane pictured at Dungarvan Agricultural Show. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Friday, 1st August, 2014

DUNGARVAN AGRICULTURAL SHOW

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 August, 2014

Home Industries Results FLORAL EXHIBITS 1. Have a Go - 1st Catherine Kennedy, Waterford. 2. Just Foliage - Margaret McGrath; 2nd Phyllis McCabe. 2a. Catherine Kennedy. 3. A Design Incorporating Three Flowers - 1st Catherine Kennedy; 2nd Phyllis McCabe. 4a. Flower Show - 1st Sue Wilson; 2nd Phyllis McCabe. JUNIOR CLASSES 5. Miniature Garden - 1st Davide Ranaldi; 2nd Pádraig Hynes; 3rd Lucy Walsh. 5a. Miniature Farm - 1st Pádraig Hynes; Joint 2nd Dearbhla Beresford and Mary Bradfield; Joint 3rd Darragh McKeon and Gemma Ahearne. 6. Make a Model - 1st Gearóid Coffey; Joint 2nd Pádraig Hynes and Chloe Walsh; 3rd Katie and Jade Delaney. 7. Wild Flowers - 1st Conor Moore; 2nd James Walsh. 8. Favourite Flowers From My Garden - 1st Catherine Hynes; 2nd Caoimhe Kiely. 9. Gearóid Coffey; 2nd Billy Hynes. CUT FLOWERS 10. Best Rose - 1st Margaret McGrath; 2nd Maura Kindregan. 11. Hybrid T - 1st Margaret McGrath. 12. Floribunda - Carol Anne Wilkins. 13. Sweet Pea - 1st Maura Ahearne; 2nd Rita Curran. 15. Herbaceous - Margaret Walsh. 16. Shrub Variety - 1st Sue Wilson; 2nd Maura Ahearne. FRUIT AND VEGETABLES 18. Gooseberries - 1st Ellis Wilkins. 19. Cabbage - 1st Michaeli Waide. 20. Onions - 1st Michaeli Waide; 2nd Margaret Walsh. 21. Peas - 1st Joan Kirwan; 2nd Tom Murray. 22. Kidney Potatoes - 1st & 2nd Ellis Wilkins. 23. Round Potatoes - 1st Michaeli Waide. 26. Rhubarb - 1st Joan Kirwan; 2nd Michaeli Waide. 27. Michaeli Waide. 29.Veg. Collection - 1st Ellis Wilkins; 2nd Michaeli Waide. 30. Herbs - 1st Maura Kindregan. 31. New Entrant Veg. Basket - Kilbrien N.S. Horticulture Award sponsored by Orchardstown Garden Centre – Ellis Wilkins. EGGS E1. Brown - 1st Mary Delaney; Joint 2nd Annie Ryan and Helen Patmore. E2. Duck Eggs - 1st Mary Delaney. JAM 32. Strawberry - 1st Andree Cunningham; 2nd Declan Flanagan. 33. Raspberry - 1st Kathleen Whyte. 34. Blackcurrant - 1st Kathleen Whyte; 2nd Claire Cullinan. 35. Gooseberry - 1st Andree Cunningham. 36. Any other Variety - 1st John Hobbs; 2nd Martina Cullinan. 37. Marmalade - 1st Declan Flanagan 38. Chutney - Carol Ann Wilkins; 2nd Declan Flanagan. HOMEMADE CAKES AND PASTRIES 39. White Soda - 1st Margo Slater. 40. Brown Soda - 1st Anne Veale. 41. Scones/Plain - 1st Carol Ann Wilkins. 42. Scones/Fruit - 1st Josephine Morrissey. 43. 1st Mary Phelan; 2nd Josephine Morrissey. 44. Light Fruit Cake - 1st Carol Ann Wilkins. 45.Tea Brack – 1st Carol Ann Wilkins; Joint 2nd Anne Veale and Andree Cunningham. 46. Brown Bread/Loaf Tin - 1st Maura Kindregan; Joint 2nd Gabrilla Power and Noreen Kane. 47. Coffee Sponge - 1st Carol Ann Wilkins. 48. Novelty Cake - 1st Martina Cullinan. 49. Tart - 1st Julie Hannigan. 50. Plain Sponge - 1st Deirdre Collender. 50a. Apple Crumble - 1st Carol Ann Wilkins. 50b. Show Madeira Cake - 1st Carol Ann Wilkins. 50c. ‘On a Cake Stand’ Tea Time Treats for Two - 1st Loretta Power.

For the first time in the Home Industries Section we had entries from mainland Europe and they won prizes. Pictured are Dearbhla Beresford with Davide Ranaldi, from Italy, who won 1st prize in the Best Miniature Garden.

JUNIOR BAKING 51. Queen Cakes Under 12 - 1st Alison Walsh; Joint 2nd Billy Hynes and Michael D. Beresford. 52. Queen Cakes U-16 - 1st Heather O’Leary; Joint 2nd Elena Rubio and Anna Cullinane; 3rd Mary Fitzgerald. 53. Plain Scones - 1st Emma Phelan; 2nd Mary O’Donnell. 54. Biscuits - 1st Catherine Hynes; Joint 2nd Alison Walsh and Emily O’Brien. 55. Tart - 1st Alison Walsh. 56. Healthy Lunch Box - 1st Pierce Morrissey; 2nd Gemma Ahearne; 3rd Sarah O’Brien. Best Junior Baking Cup - Heather O’Leary. CRAFTS 57. Junior Handknit U-14 - 1st Jane Walsh. 58. Junior Needlework - Jane Walsh. 58b. Junior Cross Stitch - 1st Aoife Taffe; 2nd Laura Young. 59. Handknit by an Adult - 1st Lillian Patterson; 2nd Ita Dalton. 60. Handknit for Child Under 5 years - 1st Ita Dalton; 2nd Kay Hannigan. 61. Aran Handknit - 1st Noreen Patterson. 62. Child’s Aran - 1st Isabella Walsh. 63. Hand Knit for a Baby - 1st Maureen Hackett; 2nd Kay Hannigan. 64. Wool Crochet Garment - Helen c/o Bygone Times. 65. Crochet - 1st Ann Broderick; 2nd Karen Coleman. 66. Cotton Crochet - 1st Peggy Reynolds, Cappoquin; 2nd Mary Walsh, Springfield. 69. Soft Toy - 1st Lillian Patterson; 2nd Maria Prendergast, Lismore. 69a. Knitted Family - 1st Anne Broderick. 70. Article for which no Class exists - 1st Maria Prendergast; Joint 2nd Kay Hannigan and Breda Tobin. 70a. Tea Cosy - 1st Mary Ahern; 2nd Bríd O’Riordan. 71. Scarf - 1st Isabelle Walsh; 2nd Hazel Daniels. 72. Tapestry - 1st Liz Patterson. 72a. Cross Stitch - 1st Noreen Patterson. 73. Best Cushion - 1st Noreen Patterson; Joint 2nd - Jo Roche, Isabelle Walsh and Lillian Patterson. 74. Hand Made Jewellery - 1st Mary O’Gríofa; 2nd Mary McGrath. 75. Embroidery - 1st Peggy Moloney. Best Craft Cup (Most Outstanding Exhibit) – Peggy Reynolds, Cappoquin. Grateful thanks for Craft Prizes sponsored by Dalton’s Jewellers and Muireann Mhic Dhonncha, daughter of the late Moya Uí Dhómhnaill. CHILDREN’S HANDWRITING 4-8 years - 1st Michael D. Beresford; 2nd Emma O’Donnell. 9-13 years - 1st Alison Walsh; 2nd Rebecca McSweeney. JUNIOR ART COMPETITION 4-8 years ‘A Day at the Show’ 1st Gearóid Hynes. 9-12 years - 1st Catherine Hynes; Joint 2nd Rebecca McSweeney and Pádraig Hynes. Bookmark - 1st Caoimhe Kiely; Joint 2nd - Pierce Morrissey and Emma O’Donnell; 3rd Gemma Ahearne. ADULT ART COMPETITION Oils - 1st Mary Curran; 2nd Kathleen Connery. Acrylics - 1st Donal Buckley. Watercolours - 1st Mary Walsh, Grange; 2nd Mary Curran. Results of Colouring Competition in the Dungarvan Observer and Dungarvan Leader newspapers sponsored by Dungarvan Credit Union 4-6 years - 1st Megan Power; 2nd Robyn Power; 3rd Dominic Sellars. 7-9 years - 1st Chloe Walsh; 2nd Kevin Curran; 3rd Pierce Morrissey. 10-12 years - 1st Catherine Hynes; 2nd Isobel Cunningham; 3rd Jessica McSweeney. RAFFLE Thank You to all our prize sponsors. 1st Baumann Jeweller Voucher - Margaret Leahy; 2nd Whitehorses Ardmore Voucher Gwen Gray; 3rd Vale Oil Voucher - Mary O’Reilly; 4th Dawn Meats Voucher - Helen Walsh; 5th Park Hotel Voucher - Mary Cashman; 6th David Walsh Office Supplies - Tony Veale; 7th Village Florist Voucher - Marie Forde; 8th Shaws Gift - Monica Dwane; 9th Lynch’s ‘Greenhouse’ Fruit Hamper - Marion de Búrca; 10th New Images Salon - Tony O’Sullivan. Special thanks to main sponsors IFA Farm Family for their continued support. Thanks to all our sponsors: Cladagh School of English; Dungarvan Flower & Garden Club;Tom Curran; Brigid Ballot Flowers; Monica’s Shop Mary St.; Houlihan, Mary Looby, Motor Factors;Tom Fennell JCB Hire; Mike Fennell Tarmacadam; Pat & Robert Fennell Agri. Repair Service; Margaret Murray; Ann Power; Maureen Veale; Caitríona Keating; Bernie Dwane Farm Lodge B&B; Fiona Power Tigh Súgradh Creche; Ballinroad ICA; Michelle Dwane Barnawee Foods; Paddy Dwane Tool Hire; Ardmore Open Farm; Ormond’s Cafe and all the Committee members. Thanks to the Judges and all who entered our section. Thanks to all who came to see the Show. Well done to the Home Industries Committee: Anne Veale, Monica Dwane, Bernie Hobbs, Kay O’Flynn, Alice Houlihan, Margaret Leahy, Ann Phelan, Patricia O’Brien, Anne O’Sullivan, Margaret Browne, H.I. Secretary Dina Walshe, Main Show Chairman Pat Cunningham and Secretary Sharon Mulcahy. Thanks also to Timmy on WLR, the Tourist Office Staff, Jane Casey Florist, Credit Union, Dungarvan Observer and Dungarvan Leader Newspapers, Fiona Fitzgerald Principal of St. Mary’s School. Thanks to our helpers Eleanor, Ivy, Fiona, Mary, Katy, Marion, Mary White, Liam Curran, Mattie Wall, Eamonn Foley and Ollie Walshe.

For the first time in the Home Industries Section we had entries from mainland Europe and they won prizes. Pictured is Conor Moore winner of the Wild Flower Class with Elena Rubio from Spain who won 2nd prize for Decorated Queen Cakes.

Breda Keane of IFA Farm Family presenting their sponsorship to Monica Dwane, Dungarvan Show Home Industries with Pat Cunningham, Chairman of the Main Show Committee. [Ollie Walshe]

Anne Veale Dungarvan Show Home Industries Committee and Liam Moore, representing Dungarvan Credit Union, sponsors of the Childrens Colouring Competition in the Dungarvan Observer and Dungarvan Leader Newspapers pictured here with the winners. From left to right: Isobel Cunningham, Kevin Curran, Pierce Morrissey, Jessica McSweeney, Chloe Walsh. Front from left: Dominic Sellars and Megan Power. Missing from picture Robert Power and Catherine Hynes.

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Pat O'Sullivan pictured with his daughter Sarah and her dog Angel, at Dungarvan Agricultural Show. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

AJ, Orla and Hannah Hayes pictured at Dungarvan Agricultural Show.

Tara Fitzgerald, Stradbally, pictured after she took part in the showjumping at Dungarvan Agricultural Show.

[Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Niamh Cahill, Mary Killigrew and Bernie Dwane, pictured at [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images] Dungarvan Agricultural Show.

Breffni Ni Ruairc and Jessica O'Flynn, pictured at Dungarvan Agricultural Show. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Ann Tobin and Mary Walsh, pictured at Dungarvan Agricultural Show. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Laoise Beresford, Aoibhe and Kate Bluett, pictured at Dungarvan Agricultural Show. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Eoghan, Conor and Michael O'Gorman pictured at Dungarvan Agricultural Show. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Group of young visitors at Dungarvan Agricultural Show.

[Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

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Michael Beresford receives his prize from Louise Moloney, Colligan Equestrian Centre, at Dungarvan Agricultural Show. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

David Beresford, Kilmurray, received a Special Production Award for his Holstein - Friesian Cow who produced 3000 KGS of Protein during her Life span. He is pictured here with Michael Keane, Chairman Glanbia and Pat Nugent, Glanbia. [Rory Wyley

Shane Moloney and Valtaire receive their rosette from Tom Kiely, Kiely's Tyre Centre, sponsors of the 1.10 Two phase competition at Dungarvan Agricultural Show. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Dog Show 3 o’clock Judging sponsored by Gain – Paulina Golab, Winner, with herdog Shira (1st Prize), Bianka Mikolajczyk, Ann O’Brien, Country Life Glanbia, Judge, Deirdre Daunt Walsh, Anna Barlow with her dog Holly (2nd Prize). [Pat Crowley]

2. o’clock Dog Show Judging sponsored by Gain – Winner Tom Murphy, Ballincourty with his dog Eddie Doberman Pincher (1st Prize). Also included in photo Adam Dunford, dog handler; Ann O’Brien, Country Life Glanbia. [Pat Crowley]

Conor Costello receives his winners rosette from Jack Power, Radio Fence Ltd, sponsors of the 138/1m pony competition at Dungarvan Agricultural Show. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Philippa Manseragh Wallace receives the Clodagh Connors Memorial Trophy from Hannah Curran and Ronnie Bailey, (judge), after she won the Ladies Hunter Side Saddle Class at Dungarvan Agricultural Show. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images] Home Industries Section Kay Flynn Committee congratulates Michael Wade for The Best Cabbage in the Show. [Pat Crowley] Judge Margaret Miller presents the Noel Devereux Trophy to Katie Wyse, Fethard riding All That Jazz. [Pat Crowley]

Champion Hunter of the Show – John Flahavan, Sponsor, presenting The Bellard Cup to Rosemary Connors. Also included are Harry Gray, Show Committee and Judges Ronnie Bailey and Sean O’Donovan. [Pat Crowley] Roisin Kiely receives her prize from Louise Moloney, Colligan Equestrian Centre, at Dungarvan Agricultural Show. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Katie Power & Kiltomer Ruby receive their prize from Mathew Henley, Cleanzone Technology, following the 128cm 90cm Grand Prix competition at Dungarvan Agricultural Show. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Eva O'Reilly and La Belle Rouge, receive their prize from Chris Kelly, iEye Individual Eyewear, Dungarvan [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images] at the Dungarvan Agricultural Show.

Champion 4 year old – Harry Gray, Show Committee, presents the The Woodfield Cup to Claire Connors. Also included are Alan Connors and Judges Ronnie Bailey and Sean O’Donovan. [Pat Crowley]

Dog Show – 1. o’clock Judgingsponsored by Gain – Winner Anna Noctor, Abbeyside with her Dog [Pat Crowley] Mobhi. Also included Lisa Curran, Country Life Glanbia.

Paul Cusack, Waterford ICMSA Chairman presenting the trophy for the Champion Junior Stock Person to Kevin Smith. [Rory Wyley]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 August, 2014

Horse Showing Results Cup Winners RIDDEN HUNTERS Bellard Cup – Champion Ridden Hunter. Ruth Looney's Bellevue Cigaro, 6 yr. old Bay geld by Arkansas. Woodfield Cup - Champion 4 yr. old Hunter. Patrick Cotter's Rehy I'm a star, 4 yr. old bay geld by Harlequin. Robin Hunt Memorial – Champion Working Hunter. Monica Hartley's Scart Hill Kingdom 5 yr. old chest geld by Kiltealy Kingdom. Clodagh Connors Memorial Trophy - Ladies Side Saddle. Philippa's Manseragh Wallace Kilbride Billy Jo grey geld by Billies Bank. YOUNG HORSES Fitzgerald Trophy – Champion Young Horse of Show (Bridgie Terries): Aidan Ryan's Clauinpeata bay geld by Mr Clover. Jim & Angela Lynch Cup – Champion Filly of Show: Denis Collins Forans Matilda grey filly by Shanondale Sarco. Lenihan Cup – Champion Yearling: Seamus Lehane’s Ballard Jackson bay geld by Lougahoe Guy. Waterford Hunt Cup – Champion Two Year Old: Seamus Lehane’s Ballard Wise Guy bay geld by Loughahoe Guy. West Waterford Hunt Cup – Champion Three Year Old: Aidan Ryan's Clauinpeata bay geld by Mr Clover. BROODMARES Observer Cup – Champion Broodmare (Non – Thoroughbred):Tom Power's Queenie 5 yr. old bay mare by Kings Master. Beeches Stud – Nominations to Imperial Monarch and Sans Frontier 1 Michael McGrath's Beg la Eile 11 yr. old bay mare by Lahib 2 John Hyde's Rockfield Mist brown mare by Mister Lord. SHOW HUNTER PONIES Ita Carroll Memorial Cup - Champion Show Hunter Pony – 1. Olivia Marnane's Wyndham Limelight 8 yr old bay geld by Wyndham Crackerjack; 2. Amy Lonergan's Ard Fhionain Springtime 6 yr. old bay mare by Templebready Bosun. Devereux Menswear Cup – Champion First Ridden/Leading Rein Pony: 1. Kate Wyse's All that Jazz 10 yr. old chest geld; 2. Emily Widger's Haighend Miss Gergette 13 yr. old bay mare by Lechlade Quinee. Eamonn Dwane – Champion Pony confined to Co. Waterford: Emily Kate Robinson's Chico 14 yr. old grey geld. Bobby Kennedy Cup – Champion Local Leading Rein: Hannah Curran's Miss Moppett black mare. O’Sullivan Pharmacy, Limerick – Junior Side Saddle: Kobee Fawkes's Harneys Girl 6 yr. old piebald mare. Lenihan Family – Champion Working Hunter Pony: 1. Judie Quirke's Roan Presley 7 yr. old grey geld; 2. Kym Jolly's Cue to Call dun mare.

RIDDEN HUNTERS Heavyweight (A.I.B) – 1. Ruth Looney's Bellevue Cigaro, 6 yr. old bay geld by Arkansas; 2. Jason Furlong's Mongorry Mighty Dan, 6 yr. old chest geld by Mountain Pearl; 3. Mark Cleary's Coolnaboy Ruben 5 yr. old bay geld by Tasset. Lightweight (Newtown Stables, DIY Livery & Martin Curran)– 1,Val Hyde's The Publisher, 9 yr. old bay geld by Buster King; 2. Jennifer Maher's Cosimo 7 yr. old bay geld by Ghareeb; 3. Patrick Cotter's Rehy I'm a star, 4 yr. old bay geld by Harlequin 4 Claire Connors's Woodfield Humour 8 yr. old bay geld by Power Blade. Small Hunter (Deise Vets) – 1. Avril Riordan's Castlemoyles Kilkee Castle 8 yr. old bay geld by Powhaton; 2. Patrick Cotter's Kilcandra Welcome 5 yr. old chest geld by Welcome Diamond; 3. Sharon Hallahan's SBS Glamours Gucci 5 yr. old piebald mare by Apache Warrior; 4. James Casey's Knocklong Fibber 5 yr. old bay geld by Ballinclea Festival. Ridden Hunter Champion Ruth Looney's Bellevue Cigaro, 6 yr. old bay geld by Arkansas. Reserve Hunter Champion Val Hyde's The Publisher, 9 yr. old bay geld by Buster King. Amateurs (Mary Ronayne Solr) – 1. Monica Hartley's Scart Hill Kingdom 5 yr. old chest geld by Kiltealy Kingdom; 2. Claudia Felsted's Subaltern Will 8 yr. old Dark bay geld by The Artist; 3. Sharon Hallahan's SBS Glamours Gucci 5 yr. old piebald mare by Apache Warrior; 4. Stephanie Hennessy's Knockroa Ocean Dubh 10 yr. old bay geld. Working Hunter (West Waterford Hunt) – 1. Monica Hartley's Scart Hill Kingdom 5 yr. old chest geld by Kiltealy Kingdom; 2. Jason Furlong's Mongorry Mighty Dan, 6 yr. old chest geld by Mountain Pearl; 3. Robert Hyde's Yogi B 6 yr. old bay geld by Cobra; 4. Danielle Murphy's Little Artist skewbald geld by The Artist. Amateur Working Hunter (Kirwan Elect) – 1. Carmel Melody's Nire Valley Belle 6 yr. old Grey mare by Frederisminde Hazy Match; 2. Stephanie Hennessy's Knockroa Ocean Dubh 10 yr. old bay geld; 3. Jennifer Maher's Mr Dunlea 16 yr. old grey geld by Baron de Chantepie; 4. Fidelma Curran's Philip palomino geld. Working Hunter Champion Monica Hartley's Scart Hill Kingdom 5 yr. old chest geld by Kiltealy Kingdom. Reserve Working hunter Champion Carmel Melody's Nire Valley Belle 6 yr. old Grey mare by Frederisminde Hazy Match. Ladies Hunter Side Saddle Class (Alan Connors) – 1. Philippa's Manseragh Wallace Kilbride Billy Jo grey geld by Billies Bank; 2. Claire Connors Woodfield Humour 8 yr. old bay geld by Power Blade; 3. Jennifer Maher's Mr Dunlea 16 yr. old grey geld by Baron de Chantepie; 4. Rosey Caplice's Tommy is Kingdom 5 yr. old grey geld by Star Kingdom. YOUNG HORSES Yearling Colt/Gelding/Filly (Master McGrath Bar): 1. Seamus Lehane’s Ballard Jackson bay geld by Loughahoe Guy; 2. Sue Phelan's Bespoke chest filly by Crosstown Dancer. 2 Year Old Colt/Geld/Filly (Al Eile Stud) – 1. Seamus Lehane’s Ballard Wise Guy bay geld by Loughahoe Guy; 2. Henry Allen's grey geld by Glenteven Rebel; 3. Liam Leddy's grey geld by WRS Sunrich. 3 Year Old Colt/Geld/Filly (The Family of the Late Marcella Fitzgerald) – 1.

Aidan Ryan's Clauinpeata bay geld by Mr Clover; 2. Denis Collins Forans Matilda grey filly by Shanondale Sarco; 3. James Lynch's 'Barnacurra Maximus Meridius' bay geld by Golden Lariat; 4. Raymond Beresford's 'Talk to Joe' chest geld by Notnowcato. The Irish Shows Association & Bantry Show Society The Conoco Ireland Three year old Filly All-Ireland Championship – 1. Denis Collins Forans Matilda grey filly by Shanondale Sarco. BROODMARES Half-Bred Broodmare in Foal (Lismore Estates) – not suckling a Foal: 1. Denis Collins Forans Matilda grey filly by Shanondale Sarco; 2. Rosemary Connors's Woodfield Valier 10 yr. old bay mare by Lucky Valier; 3. Sandra Maher's SKS Chance to Dance 4 yr. old bay mare by Kings Master; 4. Paschal Connolly's Kilmanahan Ruby Diamond 4 yr. old dark bay mare by Colin Diamond. Half-Bred Broodmare with Foal at Foot (P. Cunningham/S. Mulcahy & Kelly Pharmacy) – 1. Tom Power's Queenie 5 yr. old bay mare by Kings Master; 2. Louise Lyons Dartans Valerie; 3. Richard Drohan's Sarah Rhodes bay mare by Porter Rhodes; 4. Ray and Ruth Fennell's Miss Kitty 8 yr. old chest mare by Sailorman. Colt Foal (Frank Nugent Centra Abbeyside) – 1. Paschal Connolly's bay colt by ARS Vendi; 2. Louise Lyon's colt foal by Obos Quality; 3. Tom Clancy's chest colt by Obos Quality. Filly Foal (Benny Crowley) – 1. Tom Power's bay filly by Spirithouse; 2. Richard Drohan's filly by Spirithouse; 3. Ray and Ruth Fennell's bay filly by Watermill. Bantry Show Society and The Bantry Show Irish Draught Foal Munster Championship – 1. Tom Power Queenie 5 yr. old bay mare by Kings Master. Thoroughbred Broodmare stinted in Foal or with Foal at Foot (The Beeches Stud, Lismore and Hal Chavasse) – nominations to the Beeches Stud, Sans Frontiers and Imperial Monarch: 1. Michael McGrath's Beg la Eile 11 yr. old bay mare by Lahib; 2. John Hyde's Rockfield Mist brown mare by Mister Lord. Best Colt Foal – Dermot Kiely, Ballingown, Lemybrien, Co. Waterford. Best Filly Foal – John Hyde, Ballymacoda, Co. Cork. SHOW HUNTER PONIES Open 153cms (Country Store) – 1. Jamie Robinsons's Tizira Hall black mare; 2. Tessa Clifford's Heavenly Hazel bay mare; 3. Kathy Power's 6 yr. old appaloosa geld. Open 143cms (John Halpin Farrier) – 1. Olivia Marnane's Wyndham Limelight 8 yr. old bay geld by Wyndham Crackerjack; 2. Amy Lonergan's Ard Fhionain Springtime 6 yr. old bay mare by Templebready Bosun; 3. Sarah Jane Hackett's Money's Pippa 6 yr. old mare 4 Sarah Rohan's Cottage Cat Baloo palomino geld. Open 133cms (Gillian King) – 1. Giorgie Morrissey's Nutshell skewbald geld by Ceulan Septimus. Open Show Starter Stakes not exceeding 133cms (Finnisk Valley Riding Centre) – 1. Jessica Murphy's Trewola Truffles; 2. Susan Judge's Carrow Baun Fire Flyer chest geld; 3. Alexandra Hourigan's Little Rock Hopscotch grey mare; 4. Sarah Rohan's Mighty Murphy grey geld. Open Show Hunter Pony First Ridden not exceeding 123cms (Printmaster) – 1. Kate Wyse's All that Jazz 10 yr. old chest geld; 2. Jessica Collender's The Jazz Lady 10 yr old grey mare; 3. Emily Widger's Misley Legacy 12 yr. old bay mare by Rhona Havana. Open Leading Rein Class (The Local) – 1. Emily Widger's Haighend Miss Gergette 13 yr. old bay mare by Lechlade Quinee; 2. Joseph Gaule's Caridines Marquise 5 yr. old brown geld by Lowland Pizzaz; 3. Amelia O'Halloran's Fielden Chrys O Lite 4 Melissa Murphy's Waxwing Pimm. Leading Rein confined to Co. Waterford (Five Naughts Stud) – 1. Hannah Curran's Miss Moppett black mare; 2. Georgia de Bromhead Penant Jogin grey mare by Revel He Ho; 3. Mia de Bromhead Razzle Dazzle 19 yr. old grey mare; 4. Michael Widger's bay geld. Un-Registered Ponies confined to Co.Waterford not exceeding 138cms. (Copper Coast Mini Farm) – 1. Emily Kate Robinson's Chico 14 yr. old grey geld; 2. Orla Queally's Garrison Red 14 yr. old skewbald geld; 3. Sasha Jolly's Belle of the Ball 14 yr. old skewbald mare; 4. Mary Kate Seaward's Teddy grey geld. Un-Registered Ponies confined to Co Waterford exceeding 138-158cms (Raymond Beresford and Padraig Supple Farriers) – 1. Lilly O'Callaghan's Aviva 10 yr. old bay mare; 2. Sylvia Coffey's Juno 16 yr. old grey mare by Cloonisle Cashel; 3. Kate O'Callaghan's Mouse 6 yr. old dark bay mare; 4. Danni Leahy's Sammy dark bay geld. Junior Side Saddle Riders 8 – 20 years Ponies up to 153cms (O Sullivan Pharmacy, Limerick): 1. Kobee Fawkes's Harneys Girl 6 yr. old piebald mare; 2. Isobel Connors, Bobby Jo 12 yr. old grey geld; 3. Lauren Hincks Groveside Buzzy Bee 11 yr. old blue roan mare. CONNEMARA & WORKING HUNTER PONIES Connemara One,Two & Three Year Old Mare or Gelding (Comeragh Oil) shown in hand – 1. Emma Cunningham's Mia 3 yr. old Grey filly by Templebready Fear Bu; 2. Eleanor Widger's Clooneybreen Jimin 2 yr. old grey geld by Castle Night. Registered Connemara Mare or Gelding to be shown under saddle (Hunt Family) – 1. Margaret O'Neil Lickeen Finnbar grey geld by Dunloughan Lad; 2. Phillippa Manseragh Wallace’s Derrymore Paddy Finn 13 yr. old grey geld by Cloonisle Cashel; 3. Heather Kent's Casa in Airde 7 yr. old grey geld; 4. Carmel Melody's Nire Valley Belle 6 yr. old grey mare by Frederiksminde Hazy Match. Open 153cm Working Hunter (Fairybridge Farm) – 1. Natasha Blanchfield's Shannonbay Star 9 yr old grey geld by Windys Boy; 2. Kate Walsh's Pixie Heather 10 yr. old skewbald mare; 3. Christine Molloy's Doire Mhainaigh Earl Grey 10 yr. old grey geld; 3. Kobee Fawkes Cloonsle Killegar Dream 9 yr. old chest mare by Gurteen Paddy. Open 143cm Working Hunter (Comeragh Veterinary) – 1. Judie Quirke's Roan Presley 7 yr. old grey geld; 2. Kym Jolly's Cue to Call dun mare; 3. Sarah Rohan's Cottage Cat Baloo palomino geld; 4. Amy Lonergan's Ard Fhionain Springtime 5 yr. old bay mare by Templebready Bosun. Open 133cm Working Hunter (Gray Brothers Agric Contractors) – 1. Sarah O'Donnells Blessington Springdale 13 yr. old chest geld; 2. Vivien Leslie's Stonehaven's Tweety grey geld; 3. Alexandra Hourigan's Little Rock Hopscotch grey mare; 4. Kym Jolly's Belle of the Ball 15 yr. old skewbald mare. Open Working Starter Stakes not exceeding 133cms (Copper Coast Mini Farm) – 1.Vivien Leslie's Stonehaven's Tweety grey geld; 2. Ray and Ruth Fennell's Craddock Ash 18 yr. old grey geld; 3. Sarah O'Donnell's Blessington Springdale 13 yr. old chest geld; 4. Richard Rohan's Might Murphy grey geld.

Emmet Walsh receives his prize from Louise Moloney, Colligan Equestrian Centre, at Dungarvan Agricultural Show. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Showjumping Results 1.20m two phase (M.M.G. Ire. Horserail Ltd.) – 1. Francis Connors's Drumin Jacqueline; 2. Aisling Mikis's Lassban Miss Conegniality; 3. John Buckley's How Ya Pa; 4. Paddy O'Donnell's Grovina King Cobra; 5. Darragh Crowdle's Carnagh Imp; 6. Francis Connors's Primo Pandora. 1.35m Munster Connolly's Red Mills Grand Prix – 1. Francis Connors's Uskerty Diamond Lady; 2. Tomas Doyle's Ballycapple Mist; 3. Tommy Harty's Little Bighorn (Wilson). Amateur Grand Prix (Fennells Garage/DOE test Centre & Munster Region SJI) – 1.Thomas J. O'Riordan's Garraunfadda Bo Son; 2. Edel Kelly's Delphi Flyer; 3. John Buckley's How Ya Pa; 4. Shannon McGuire's Lakeview Clovers Council; 5. Jessie O'Flynn Hall's Brookpark Will; 6. Michelle Griffin's Hillviews Rough Diamond. 1.10m Two Phase (Kiely's Tyre Centre) – 1. Neilus O'Donoghue's Limestone First Lady; 2. Patrick Joyce's Nelgara Vixen; 3. Shane Moloney's Valtaire; 4. Sarah Kate O'Donovan's Valenthina; 5. Edel Kelly's Delphi Flyer; 6. Jack O'Sullivan's Dicksgrove Maple. U8 60cm National Discovery League (Colligan Equestrian Centre) – 1. Ben Cassidy's Brookhall Monica; 2. Donna Regan Murphy's Cannaway Lad; 3. Olivia Devereux's Dancing Crystal; 4. Ellen Power's High Star Flyer (Jenny); 5. Roisin Lucey's LEC Just Jordan; 6. Andrew Costello's Seanie Thunder; 7. Robyn Lee's Wee Willie Winkie. U10 70cm National Discovery League (Colligan Equestrian Centre) – 1. Emma O'Connor's Are you nearly there yet; 2. Seamus Hennessy's Ballynoe Badger; 3. Olivia Shanahan's Biliffwl; 4. Eabha Cassidy's Charlie; 5. Eric Mellerick's Cherokee Red; 6. Anna Coffey's Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. 128 90cm (Cleanzone Technology) – 1. Jack Geaney's Tinahalla Boy; 2. Anna Browne's Jingle Belle Rock; 3. Jane Cassidy's Greenacres New Reel; 4. Edward Hennessy's Miss Giggles; 5. Katie Power's Kiltormer Ruby; 6. Jesa Widger's Desarbre Faloon. 128 1m (Mary T. Ronayne Solicitor) – 1. Mark Moloney's Sprinters Magic; 2. Ciara Five's Jackoo; 3. Anabelle Heffron's Miss Elegant. 138 1m (Radio Fence Ltd.) – 1. Conor Costello's Golden Copper; 2. Shane Moloney's Cappagh Sparrow; 3. Hazel Harte Ms Houdini; 4. Abbie O'Sullivan's Newhaven Natasha; 5. Orla Queally's Dawn Dusty; 6. Katie Power's Glountane Beauty. 148 1.10m (Glidawn Stud) – 1. Katie Houlihan's Castlebaldwin Golden Arrow; 2. Ciara O'Neill's Chuinche Fear Sneachta; 3. Niall Dalton's Mr Paparazzi; 4. Niall Dalton's Blesing Lady. Newcomers 50cm (Colligan Equestrian Centre) – 1. Louise Keane's Blackie The Star; 2. Joss Widger's Tabita Captain Couragous. 128 70cm Equine Warehouse Carling King League (Crest Cleaners) – 1. Louisa Keane' Blackie The Star; 2. Hazel Barrett's Crystals Tigerilly; 3. Olivia Devereaux's Dancing Cystal; 4. Alice Power's High Star Flyer (Jenny); 5. Jack Lucey's LEC Another Butterfly; 6. Jack Kelly's Pallas Fondi. 128 80cm (Helen Harty) – 1. Hazel Barrett's Crystals Tigerlilly; 2. Alice Power's Oak Deborah; 3. Jack Kelly's Pallas Fondi; 4.Tristan Redmond's Parc Snoopy; 5. Cian O'Brien's Tontaggis Miss; 6. James McCloughan's Tullibards Silver Princess. Equine Warehouse Carling King League 138 80cm (Tom Fleming) – 1. Samantha Foley's Jerpoint Dancer; 2. Katie Hickey's Joe 111; 3. Emma Jane Harte's Ms Houdini; 4. Liam O'Brien's Youghal Paddy; 5. Brendan Lynch's Young Dylan; 6. Ellen Boland's Beau Spark. 138 90cm (Eleanor Widger Pallas Equestrian Centre) – 1. Killian Hennessy's Cartloe King; 2. Sarah Keane's Jacky Chan; 3. Brendan Lynch's Young Dylan. 148 90cm (Eleanor Widger Pallas Equestrian Centre) – 1. Jessie McCarthy's Atlantic Spartacus; 2. Ciara Browne's Cois Bride Julie; 3. Ali Flynn's Glencairn Sixpence; 4. Maud O'Callaghan's Moneyboe Charlie. 148 1m (Raymond Beresford) – 1. Shane Moloney's Ballynoe Galway Girl; 2. Conor Costello's Clio Baby; 3. Ciara Browne's Creggruah Maggie; 4. Holly Hurley's Drumlohan Glen; 5. Andrew Phelan's Graignacullen Bens Boy; 6. Maud O'Callaghan's Moneyboe Charlie. 90cm Horses (i eye individual eyewear) – 1. Padraig Five's Big Chilli; 2. Eva O'Reilly's La Belle Rouge; 3. Peter Moloney's Newmarket Valentine; 4. Tara Fitzgerald's Tonagh Fire Fox.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 August, 2014

DUNGARVAN AGRICULTURAL SHOW

Cattle Results

Super Cow Award, Michael Keane, Director Glanbia presenting the Glanbia Super Cow award to Michelle McGrath. Included is Roger McGrath. [Rory Wyley]

Liam Curran, Chairman Cattle Committee presenting the trophy for the Overall Dairy Champion to Tom McGrath. Included is Henry Skehan, Judge. [Rory Wyley]

David O’Riordan presenting the Reflections Crystal Trophy for the Champion Simmental to Garret Behan. Judge Tom O’Riordan. [Rory Wyley]

Mossie Donovan, Cattle Committee presenting the trophy for the Champion Hereford to Daithi Carroll. Included is Brian Jeffery, Judge. [Rory Wyley]

CUP WINNERS 2014 Maher Memorial Cup – Overall Dairy Champion: Michael McGrath. Radley Spire Trophy – Overall Beef Champion: Albert De Cogan. I.C.M.S.A. Cup – Champion Junior Stock Person: Kevin Smith. Galtee Cup – Friesian Heifer in Milk: Sean Kelly. Central Dairies Cup – Friesian Junior Cow: Michael McGrath. Nell Collender Memorial Cup – Best in Calf Heifer: Noel Hennesy. Pat Denn Junior Championship Trophy – Pat Denn Junior Champion: Pat Smith. Bronze Cow – Best Exhibitor Bred Friesian: Michael McGrath. Glanbia Trophy – Super Cow: Michael McGrath. Coolmore Stud Cup – Champion Aberdeen Angus: Albert De Cogan. Reflections Crystal Trophy – Champion Simmental: Garrett Behan. Terrance Morrissey Cup – Champion Hereford: David Carroll. Villier Stuart Cup – Champion Limousin: Keith Vickery. Albert De Cogan 50 Years On Trophy – Best Aberdeen Angus Bull: Albert De Cogan. Ped or non ped. Freisian Heifer calf born on or between 1/8/’13 and 31/12/’13 (Jim Quinn). Class 01 – 1st 04 property of Pat Smith shown by Kevin Smith; 2nd 02 property of Pat Murphy shown by George Murphy; 3rd 08 property of Micheal Mcgrath shown by Michelle McGrath. Ped or non ped. Freisian Heifer calf born on or after 1/1/’14 (Kill Agri Services). Class 02 – 1st 01 Pat Smith shown by Claire Smith; 2nd 02 Pat Smith shown by Brian Smith; 3rd 06 Sean Kelly shown by Katie Kelly. Ped or non ped. Freisian in calf heifer born on or between 1/8/’12 and 30/04/’13 (Forestry Services Ireland). Class 03 – 1st 04 Noel Hennessy; 2nd 03 Michael McGrath; 3rd 01 Pat Smith. Class 04 Pat Denn All Ireland Junior Champion - Ped or non ped friesan heifer born on or after 1/8/’12. 1st 17 Pat Smith; 2nd 07 Pat Murphy; 3rd 16 Noel Hennessy; 4th Michael McGrath; 5th Michael McGrath; 6th Pat Smith. Class 05 Ped or non ped. friesian heifer in milk (Farm Relief Services). 1st 02 Sean Kelly; 2nd 03 Noel Hennessy. Class 06 Ped or non ped. friesian Junior Cow, confined to animals which have had two calves (Merell Eppiner). 1st 03 Michael McGrath; 2nd 04 Michael McGrath. Class 07 Ped or non ped. super cow having had two or more calves (Glanbia). 1st 05 Michael McGrath; 2nd 02 Billy Hassett; 3rd 03 Billy Hassett; 4th 06 Michael McGrath; 5th 04 Sean Kelly. Class 08 A group of three ped or non ped femalse by the same owner (ABS Progen). 1st 03 Michael McGrath; 2nd 01 Billy Hassett; 3rd Sean Kelly. Dairy Champion: Michael McGrath Class 07-05. Reserve Dairy Champion: Billy Hassett Class 07-02. HEREFORDS Ped male or female born on or after 1/9/’13 (McDonnell Bros) – Class 10: 1st 02 Tom Roycroft; 2nd 01 Tom Roycroft. Ped male or female any age (Terrance Morrissey) – Class 11: 1st 01 Daithi Carroll; 2nd 02 Tom Roycroft; 3rd 03 Tom Roycroft. Champion: Daithi Carroll Class 11-01. Reserve Champion: Tom Roycroft Class 10-02. SIMMENTAL Class 12 Ped, female born on or after 31/7/’13 (IFAC) – 1st 01 Garrett Behan; 2nd 02 Gordon Salter; 3rd 03 Gordon Salter. Class 13 Ped. male born on or after 31/7/’13 – 1st 01 Garrett Behan. Class 14 Ped. female born on or between 1/8/’13 and 31/12/’13 (Dovea AI) – 1st 03 Keith Vickery; 2nd 04 Gordon Salter; 3rd 02 Garrett Behan. Class 15 Ped. male born on or between 1/8/’13 and 31/12/’13 (Terrance Morrissey) – 1st 02 Keith Vickery; 2nd 01

Garrett Behan. Class 16 Ped. male or female born on or after 1/1/’14 – 1st 02 Gordon Salter; 2nd 01 Garrett Behan. Champion: Garrett Behan Class 13-01. Reserve Champion: Keith Vickery 15-02. ABERDEEN ANGUS Class 22 ped. female born on or between 1/9/’11 and 31/7/’13 – 1st 03 John Tait; 2nd 04 Jim Kingston; 3rd 01 Albert De Cogan. Class 23 ped. cow any age (Dairygold) – 1st 01 James Shanahan; 2nd 02 Edward Dudley; 3rd 03 Jim Kingston. Class 24 Ped. male born or after 1/8/’13 (FBD Insurance) – 1st 01 John Tait; 2nd 03 Keith Vickery; 3rd 02 Edward Dudley. Class 25 Ped. female born on or after 1/8/’13 (Roadstone) – 1st 03 Edward Dudley; 2nd 04 Keith Vickery; 3rd 02 James Shanahan. Class 26 Ped.male born on or before 31/7/’13 (Osmonds/Jim Foskin) – 1st 01 Albert De Cogan. Champion: Albert De Cogan Class 26-01. Reserve Champion: James Shanahan Class 23-01. LIMOUSIN Class 28 Ped. male or female born on or after 1/9/’13 (FDC) – 1st 02 Keith Vickery; 2nd 01 Steven Tierney; 3rd 03 Keith Vickery. Champion: Keith Vickery Class 28-02. Reserve Champion: Steven Tierney Class 28-01. Class 29 Beef Pair Class (Murray's Pharmacy) – 1st 04 Gordon Salter; 2nd 01 Garrett Behan; 3rd Keith Vickery. Class 30 Junior Beef Championship (Dawn Meats) – 1st 06 Daithi Carroll; 2nd 01 Garrett Behan; 3rd 02 John Tait. Class 31 ICMSA Junior Stockperson – 1st Kevin Smith; 2nd Brian Smith; 3rd Maeve Keane; 4th Thomas Cody. Overall Beef Champion: Albert De Cogan Class 26-01. Reserve Beef Champion: Daithi Carroll Class 11-01.

Sheep Section The Boolattin Perpetual Challenge Cup Pat Whyte. John Harrington Cup for the best Shearling Ram - Billy Fraher. William Carey Cup for best Hogget Ewe Pat Whyte. Michael Walsh Comeragh Inn Cup for best Scotch Ewe Lamb - Benny Whyte. Tommy Fahey Breeders Cup for Breeders Class - Pat Whyte. Flynn Cup, Park Hotel for best Scotch Ewe Lamb shown by child under 12 - Kate Fraher. Class 1 Best aged ram (James Walsh) – 1. John Hennebr;y 2. Noel P. Walsh; 3. David Cunningham. Class 2 Best Shearling Ram (Paddy Cooney) – 1. Bill Fraher; 2. Noel P. Walsh; 3. Pat White. Class 3 Best Ewe Aged – 1. Pat Hannon; 2. Pat Whyte; 3. Pat Whyte. Class 4 Best Hogget Ewe (Pat Whyte) – 1. Pat Whyte; 2. Pat Whyte; 3. Noel P. Walsh. Class 5 Best Ewe lamb (Noel P. Walsh) – 1. Benny Whyte; 2. Pat Whyte; 3. Pat Keating. Class 6 Best ram lamb (Jackie Fraher) – 1. Pat Whyte; 2. Pat Whyte; 3. Billy Fraher. Class 7 Breeder Class (Matt Fahey) – 1. Pat Whyte; 2. Billy Fraher; 3. Patricia Fennell. Class 8 Children's Class: Best Scotch Ewe Lamb (Tom Walsh) – 1. Billy Fraher; 2. Patricia Fennell; 3. Benny Whyte; 4. Benny Whyte. Class 9 Children's Class: Best Ewe Lamb, any breed – 1. Padraig Keane; 2. Patricia Fennell; 3. Benny Whyte; 4. Michael Hourigan. Class 10 Best pair or factory lambs any breed – 1. Padraig Keane; 2. Pat Hannon; 3. Michael Hourigan. Class 11 Best pair of hogget ewes any breed – 1. Jack Keane; 2. Pat Hannon. Champion: Pat Whyte. Reserve: John Hennebry.

DUNGARVAN AGRICULTURAL SHOW

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 August, 2014

Scotch Blackface Best Aged Ewe at Dungarvan Show owned by Noel P. Walsh (Glendalligan). Also included Mike Walsh and Ciaran Killen (Judge). [Gary Norris]

Scotch Blackface Overall Champion at Dungarvan Show owned by Pat Whyte (Kilrossanty). Also included Pa Whyte, Jackie Fraher, Ciaran Killen (Judge) and Rep of Sponsors Permanent TSB. [Gary Norris]

Scotch Blackface Best Ewe Lamb at Dungarvan Show owned by Jack Whyte (Kilrossanty). [Gary Norris]

Scotch Blackface Best Ram Lamb at Dungarvan Show owned by Pat Whyte (Kilrossanty). Also included Jackie Fraher (Waterford Sheep Breeders President) and Ciaran Killen (Judge). [Gary Norris]

Scotch Blackface Reserve Champion at Dungarvan Show owned by John Hennebry (Rathgormack). Also included Declan and James [Gary Norris] Hennebry with Ciaran Killen (Judge).

Vol. 102

Friday, 1st August, 2014

SPORT

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Waterford’s Darragh Lyons and Conor Prunty race for the ball with Dublin’s Eoghan Dunne at the All-Ireland Minor Hurling quarter-final at Semple Stadium, Thurles on Sunday last. [Noel Browne]

Resilient minors advance to semi-final See page 4 POWERFUL LIMERICK FINISH DENIES GALLANT MINORS Pages 2 & 3

AN tSEAN PHOBAIL OUTSCORE SHAMROCKS

SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND-UP

Page 6

Pages 10 & 11

SUPPORTERS AT MUNSTER MINOR HURLING REPLAY

Supporting Waterford against Limerick in the Munster Minor Hurling Final Replay in Thurles were Mary and Jamie Gleeson from Waterford City. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Waterford's Manager Derek Lyons in a discussion with selector Donncha Enright during the Munster Minor Hurling Final Replay in Thurles. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 August, 2014

Supporting Waterford against Limerick in the Munster Minor Hurling Final Replay in Thurles were Tommy Phelan with Bronagh, Sean and Muiris Walsh, Ballymacarbry. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Limerick in the Munster Minor Hurling Final Replay in Thurles were Ellen, Pat and Maria Fogarty from Rathgormack with Megan Walsh, Ardmore. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Limerick in the Munster Minor Hurling Final Replay in Thurles were Kevin, John and Nicola McCarthy, The Brickeys. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Limerick in the Munster Minor Hurling Final Replay in Thurles were Rachel, Thomas and Katie Walsh from Dungarvan. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Limerick in the Munster Minor Hurling Final Replay in Thurles were Group of young supporters from Dungarvan. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Limerick in the Munster Minor Hurling Final Replay in Thurles were Austin Flynn, Jim Dee, John and Chris Meehan from Dungarvan. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Limerick in the Munster Minor Hurling Final Replay in Thurles were Jessica and Ciara Lacey with Tasha O'Brien from Cappoquin. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Limerick in the Munster Minor Hurling Final Replay in Thurles were Seamie Crotty, Lucie O'Shea, Jason [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Dunford, Laura Cusack, Molly Curran and Gary Hynes from Dungarvan and Stradbally.

Supporting Waterford against Limerick in the Munster Minor Hurling Final Replay in Thurles were Ben and Sam O'Dwyer, Leah Sheridan and Angela Whelan from Ballygunner.[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 August, 2014

ELECTRIC IRELAND MUNSTER MINOR HURLING FINAL REPLAY

Powerful Limerick finish denies gallant minors Limerick ………………0-24; Waterford …………… 0-18. REIGNING champions and this year’s potential All-Ireland champions, Limerick, were asked serious questions by Waterford in Thurles last Tuesday evening and, in fairness to the Shannonsiders, they answered them all in the second half and especially in the last quarter when they proved too powerful for a gallant Déise side, who left everything out in the field in a tremendous effort to succeed. An announced attendance of 6,165 patrons turned up for this game with both stands in operation and, apart from the sweltering heat for the players, conditions were ideal for this eagerly awaited replay. Limerick were favourites the first day and again this time round but Derek Lyons’ charges gave the winners a searching test and in the process restored pride in the County jersey after two disap-

pointing displays in the recent under 21 and Senior championships. Waterford deservingly led at halftime by 0-13 to 0-11 with our defence improving a hundred fold on the drawn game and Patrick Curran and Colm Roche leading by example with a string of fine scores both from play and from placed balls. From the beginning, there was a marked improvement in Waterford as they took the game to their opponents and matched them score by score before edging ahead in the final minutes of the first half. This trend continued after the restart before Limerick, who made some match defining switches drew level by the 44th minute and, after that, their ambition of consecutive wins in this grade was becoming a stark reality minute by minute as Waterford, though trying their utmost, became overpowered by the Shannonsiders.

Disappointment shows on the face of Shane Bennett following the final whistle. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Team Captain Shane Ryan was recalled for this game and this was justified by a fine display by the De La Salle player. Similarly, Ballygunner’s Eddie Hayden was placed with effect at full back and though Andy Molumby lined out at wing forward, his injury picked up the last day curtailed his fast running game. Eddie Meaney replaced the Cappoquin player for the second half and once again he showed that he is worth his place on the field. Patrick Curran enjoyed as good a first half as we have seen from him and once again he was targeted for special treatment by some of the Limerick players. He was well held in the second half as he continues to build his fitness after a spate of recent injuries. An Eddie Meaney point was our sole return from the 38th minute as Limerick with full forward and Man of the Match, Tom Morrissey and corner forward and last year’s goalie Colin Ryan both being switched outfield to telling effect. The fact that these moves were made is a tribute to the Waterford challenge as both, and Morrissey in particular, turned the game around in their team’s favour. Morrissey scored three consecutive points between the 44th and the 47th minutes to turn a 0-1 deficit into a 0-2 advantage at 0-19 to 0-17. The big plus from a Waterford view point was how much our defence tightened up since the drawn game with no goal being conceded. However, Peter Casey was a constant thorn in the Deise side and this was something that could have been addressed early on. Billy Nolan once again proved his worth between the posts and despite some commentators shouting for a penalty when he came out to catch a

Waterford's Minor Hurlers who lost to Limerick in the Munster Minor Hurling Final Replay in Thurles.

high ball in the 8th minute against a lurking Limerick forward, it was, in our view brave goalkeeping and the referee concurred by awarding a free out to Waterford. Some patrons expected Limerick to dominate this tie from the outset but Waterford were contesting the general play very well and they deservingly went on to be the best team in the first half hour. The Déise boys scored four unanswered points via Colm Roche, Peter Hogan, Patrick Curran (f) and Shane Ryan between the 28th and 31st minutes with one score being better than the next. Indeed Hogan’s score may well have been a goal as he showed a clean pair of heels to his chasing defender. There were five goals scored in the drawn game but for a variety of reasons the green flags were unemployed in Thurles. Limerick custodian made a brave save from Darragh Lyons in the 8th minute and Billy Nolan made an even better outstretched stop at the welcome expense of a ‘65’ from Seamus Flanagan in the 38th minute at a stage when the Déise led by 0-17 to 0-15. The short puck out continues to kindle debate on its merits or otherwise and especially so here in the 17th minute when Patrick Curran, reminiscent of Croke Park last year, intercepted one and popped the sliotar over the bar from a difficult angle. TITLE FAVOURITES Waterford, themselves, could have been further ahead at the short whistle but for some self inflicted mistakes that gifted white flags between the 20th and 24th minute to Ronan Lynch, Barry Nash and Tom Morrissey, the latter his only score off Eddie Hayden. A number of patrons have been critical of Waterford’s

Waterford's Andy Molumby gets in his stroke against Limerick's Cian Lynch during the Munster Minor Hurling Final Replay in Thurles. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] last quarter barren scoring spell but, in our view, the team played to their current best form against the favourites for this year’s title and in a week best forgotten in the Déise county, they restored pride in the jersey in an honest to goodness effort to succeed. Limerick’s Top Three: Tom Morrissey, Peter Casey, Ronan Lynch. Waterford’s Top Three: Patrick Curran, Colm Roche, Eddie Hayden. Observer’s Man of the Match: Tom Morrissey. Number of Scorers: Limerick 7. Waterford 6. Scores from Play: Limerick 0-16. Waterford 0-12. Frees For: Limerick 9. Waterford 9. Wides: Limerick 7. Waterford 4. Score of the Match: Peter Casey’s 32nd minute point, controlled on the hurley near the sideline and then popped over the bar after a searching run through the Déise defence.

Views of the Paying Public *Limerick’s second half performance won the day. *Tom Morrissey coming outfield the difference. *Brilliant first half display by Waterford. *Too much changing around in the Waterford line-out during the game. *€10 admission fee very reasonable. *Waterford tired against a stronger team but didn’t stop trying. *Referee was brutal on both sides. *Pitch in its traditional best condition. *We are still in there (Tuesday, July 22nd) and hopefully we will be when you read this!

SCORERS AND TEAMS Scorers for Limerick: R. Lynch 0-10 (6f, 3 65s), T. Morrissey 05, P. Casey & B. Nash 0-3 each, C. Ryan 0-2, R. Hanley 0-1. Scorers for Waterford: P. Curran 0-8 (6f), C. Roche 0-4, S. Ryan & E. Meaney 0-2 each, C. Curran & P. Hogan 0-1 each. LIMERICK: E. McNamara; S. Finn, P. O’Loughlin, J. Porter; L. Lyons, A. La Touche Cosgrave, C. Byrnes; R. Hanley, C. Lynch; R. Lynch, B. Nash, S. Flanagan; C. Ryan, T. Morrissey, P. Casey Subs: E Doyle for Lyons (37). WATERFORD: B. Nolan; D. Prendergast, E. Hayden, M. Cronin; C. Prunty, C. Gleeson, J. Mullaney; S. Bennett, C. Curran; P. Hogan, C. Roche, A. Molumby; P. Curran, D. Lyons, S. Ryan. Subs: E. Meaney for Molumby (half-time), A. O’Sullivan for Hogan (50), S. Murray for Prendergast (53). Referee: J. McCormack (Tipperary).

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

ELECTRIC IRELAND MINOR HURLING QUARTER FINAL

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 August, 2014

Resilient minors advance to semi-final Waterford …………….2-18; Dublin ………………...0-19. SIMILAR to 2013, Croke Park reserved player welfare for theory rather than practice for the young hurlers of Waterford when they were pitted against Dublin in Thurles at noon last Sunday, less than five days after their Munster Final game with Limerick. Hats off to all the panel and their team management for the resilience they displayed in beating a physically stronger Dublin outfit and in the process they played some of their best hurling in the championship so far. The pace of this match wasn’t as intense as the Munster Final and this suited Waterford who started well against the breeze and it was noticeable from early on that their skill levels were higher than that of their opponents. Despite playing with the wind, Dublin left Déise centre back Conor Gleeson on his own and the Fourmilewater man played this freedom to perfection to clean up numerous ball and to spread it intelligently into his forward line. Team Captain Shane Ryan from De La Salle was the goal scoring hero here with one in each half and it says a lot for him as both a player and a person that he has come back from being on the bench to stake his position on the team and to lead Derek Lyons’ charges into a

semi final tie against Kilkenny. Waterford’s most improved unit is undoubtedly our defence and having been criticised for their display in the Munster Final the first day, conceding three goals of the soft variety, they have responded in style, led by Ballygunner’s Eddie Hayden at the edge of the square resulting in clean sheets in the past two games. They are now proving very difficult to break down and hopefully this will be the case again in the semi final. Colm O’Callaghan opened Dublin’s account in the first minute, soon to be replied to by a Patrick Curran trademark score. When Shane Ryan was fouled in the 5th minute, Curran gave his team a lasting lead as they refused to let the Dubs jump ahead of them at any stage on the scoreboard. Cormac Curran enjoyed a good hour’s hurling and his fifth minute point, 0-3 to 0-1, was a confidence booster for match winning ambitions. The Waterford players also weren’t moved around as much in their positions in this game and it had a settling effect on the team. Dublin’s top scorer, Chris Bennett shot over a 6th minute free but the remainder of the first quarter belonged to the Deise with Peter Hogan scoring a super point, Shane Ryan goaling from a Patrick Curran delivery and Shane

Cllr. Pat Nugent (left) and Tom Condon supporting the minors.

Bennett hitting a sideline cut over the bar. The Leinster’s team sole response was a further pointed free from Chris Bennett as they trailed by 1-5 to 0-3 . In fairness to Dublin, who were managed by Mount Sion’s Padraig Fanning, they responded well in a second quarter that they won by 0-5 to 0-3 with four of these scores coming from placed balls as a resolute Deise defence were determined not to be breached one way or the other. Chris Bennett slotted over four frees and St. Vincent’s Rian McBride also raised a white flag. Waterford’s last three points before the break came from a Patrick Curran free, from Shane Bennett, following an Andy Molumby pass and from Shane Ryan, who ended the hour with 2-1 to his credit. The team could also quite easily have had a second first half goal as a driving Peter Hogan strike ricochet off the crossbar in the 25th minute. Unnoticed, Dublin introduced wing back Tom Fox in the 27th minute and following his two splendid second half points it was difficult to fathom why he wasn’t on the starting 15, bar an injury concern. Having led at the short whistle by 1-8 to 0-8, Waterford won the second half by 1-10 to 0-11 with Shane Ryan’s goal again proving crucial. Dublin, though they played better against the wind, couldn’t get in for a goal and they were very aggrieved that a Colm O’Callaghan booted effort, just after Shane Ryan’s second goal, was disallowed by the referee because the Dublin player threw the sliotar on to the grass, according to the official in charge, before he kicked it past Bill Nolan, who enjoyed another sound hour here between the sticks. It was a bit of bad luck for Dublin and it was good fortune for the winners, who matched their opponents on the scoreboard at 0-6 each

Waterford Minors hurlers who beat Dublin in Semple Stadium, Thurles on Sunday last.

for the final twenty minutes of the match. On the restart, Dublin reduced Waterford’s lead to the minimum with scores from Chris Bennett (f) and from Eoghan McHugh as Cappoquinn’s Shane Murray was introduced in the 33rd minute. Peter Hogan, Colm Roche and Cormac Curran all worked the scoreboard for the winner’s and the story of the second half showed Waterford replying to Dublin anytime they raised a white flag. The defining scores of this very enjoyable game came in a two minute period when Colm Roche and Cormac Curran supplied Shane Ryan for his second goal, followed by a tremendous point by Darragh Lyons from the centre of the field after he had hooked a Dublin player in possession. These scores by the 43rd minute told us it was going to be Waterford’s day and, more importantly, they cemented the player’s belief that they were going to leave Thurles as winners with their championship campaign very much alive in contrast to the uncertain manner in which they left Semple Stadium four days and eighteen hours earlier.

Déise supporter Ann Ryan pictured at Semple Stadium.

The Murray family, Cappoquin at Semple Stadium on Sunday last.

Gavin Whelan, Billy Tobin, Jason and Dave Long supporting the minor hurlers at Thurles. Both sides were guilty of some poor second half shooting while scores that will remain in the memory include Tom Fox’s brace and sub Sean Gray’s 0-2f contribution for the Dubs and Darragh Lyons’ second score in the 50th minute from an Eddie Hayden pass. Most important of all was that Dublin were kept scoreless for the final nine minutes of play as Waterford finished strongly with scores from Cormac Curran (55), Peter Hogan (57) and Shane Bennett (59) as the Deise ran out worthy winners by 0-5 with a date with Kilkenny in Croke Park to look forward to on Sunday Week the 10th of August. Waterford’s Top Three: Shane Ryan, Darragh Lyons, Eddie Hayden. Dublin’s Top Three: Chris Bennett, Eoghan McHugh, Tom Fox. Observer’s Man of the Match: Shane Ryan. Number of Scorers: Waterford 7. Dublin 7. Scores from Play: Waterford

2-14. Dublin 0-10. Frees For: Waterford 9. Dublin 12. Wides: Waterford 7. Dublin 4.

Score of the Match: Shane Ryan’s 41st minute goal, assisted by Colm Roche and Cormac Curran.

Views of the Paying Public *Waterford on top from the start. *Hard to find a good referee at under age level. *Shane Ryan’s goals the difference. *Waterford defence improving from game to game. *Leaving Conor Gleeson free at centre back played into Waterford’s hands. *Darragh Lyons never stops working. *Shane Bennett’s skill produced 0-4, including a sideline cut. *Seven of the players from midfield up scored from play. *If it was a draw, there would have been extra-time.

SCORERS AND TEAMS Scorers: Waterford: S. Ryan 2-1, P. Curran (0-3, frees) S. Bennett (0-4) each; C. Curran, P. Hogan (0-3) each; D. Lyons (0-2), C. Roche (0-1). Dublin: C. Bennett (0-8, frees) E. O Conghaile, S. Gray (0-1, ‘65), T. Fox, C. O’Callaghan (0-2) each; R. McBride, E. McHugh, S. Ryan (0-1) each. Waterford: B. Nolan; D. Prendergast, E. Hayden, M. Cronin; C. Prunty, C. Gleeson, J. Mullaney; D. Lyons, A. Molumphy; S. Bennett, C. Curran, C. Roche; P. Hogan, P. Curran, S. Ryan. Subs: S. Murray for Prendergast; M. J. Sutton for Murray; E. Meaney for Sutton; J. Allen for Ryan; A. O’Sullivan for P. Curran. Dublin: J. Treacy; M. McCallion, D. Butler, S. Barrett; C. O’Sullivan, J. Malone, C. Brady; R. McBride, E. Conroy; S. Ryan, E. McHugh, E. O Conghaile; E. Dunne, C. O’Callaghan, C. Bennett. Subs: P. O’Dea for Brady; T. Fox for O’Sullivan; S. Gray for Dunne; F. Whitley for O’Dea. Referee: J. Heffernan (Wexford).

[Noel Browne]

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 August, 2014

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Gaelic Jottings County SFC ROUND 3 of the county senior football championship saw Ballinacourty and Nire qualify for the quarter-finals. In group 1, there were wins for Ballinacourty and Rathgormack while Clashmore/Kinsalebeg and Kilrossanty drew at Fraher Field on Saturday evening. In Group 2 there were wins for Nire, Gaultier and St. Saviours with Nire very impressive in their 3-11 to 3-6 win over Stradbally. Games in round 4 will be played this week with games from Wednesday to Friday inclusive. The fixtures are as follows: Wednesday, July 30th: Group 1 - at Fraher Field Kilrossanty v. Rathgormack; At Bushy Park - Ardmore v. An Rinn; At Stradbally, De La Salle v. Nire. Thursday, July 31st - at Fraher Field Clashmore/Kinsalebeg v. Ballinacourty; at Walsh Park - St. Saviours v. Gaultier. Friday, August 1st - at Fraher Field Stradbally v. Ballinameela. All games at 7.30 p.m. J. J. KAVANAGH & SONS SFC LEAGUE TABLES Group 1 P W D L Pts. Ballinacourty 3 3 0 0 6 An Rinn 3 2 0 1 4 Rathgormack 3 2 0 1 4 Kiilrossanty 3 1 1 1 3 Clashmore 3 0 1 2 1 Ardmore 3 0 0 3 0 Group 2 P W D L Pts. Nire 3 3 0 0 6 Stradbally 3 2 0 1 4 Gaultier 3 1 1 1 3 St. Saviours 3 1 0 2 2 De La Salle 3 1 0 2 2 Ballinameela 3 0 1 2 1

Minor Hurlers advance WATERFORD minor hurlers have advanced to an All-Ireland semi-final meeting with Kilkenny at Croke Park on August 10th following their quarter-final win over Dublin in Thurles on Sunday last. The Deise side recovered well from their Munster final replay defeat to Limerick five days earlier. Waterford had a 2-18 to 0-19 victory over the Dubs at Semple Stadium after the winners led by 1-8 to 0-8 at half-time having played against the wind. A brace of goals from team captain Shane Ryan in the 11th and 42nd minute laid the foundation for the Deise win. Four points in the opening 8 minutes of the second period per Patrick Curran (free), Peter Hogan, Colm Roche and Cormac Curran were crucial scores. Ryan’s second goal after he was set up by Colm Roche saw Waterford lead by 2-14 to 0-16. Dublin had cut the deficit to the minimum shortly after half-time but Waterford responded in style. Late points from Cormac Curran, Peter Hogan and Shane Bennett closed out the game. One concern for team manager Derek Lyons and his coselectors must be the large number of frees conceded by his side. This is something they have to work on before the clash with Kilkenny. The meeting with the Cats is a repeat of last year which Waterford won before going on to win the All-Ireland title. In actual fact, the route to Croke Park is along a similar road to 2013 when again Waterford lost to Limerick after a replay and had to again play a quarter-final 5 days later. It is great to see a Deise minor team back at headquarters on Sunday week. Well done to the players,

management team and all associated with the team on Sunday’s great win. Incidentally, two Waterford men were in charge on the sideline last Sunday as Dublin were managed by Mt. Sion native Pat Fanning, son of former President of the GAA Padraig O Fainin.

All-Ireland hurling quarter-finals TWO atrocious All-Ireland SHC quarterfinals at Semple Stadium on Sunday last as both Limerick and Tipperary ran out easy winners. The beaten Munster finalists had a 4-26 to 1-11 win over Wexford with 4-21 coming from play. It was a 24 point hammering for Wexford who beat Waterford a week earlier. A brace of Shane Dowling goals in injury time at the end of the opening half saw Limerick lead by 3-15 to 0-8 at halftime. A brace of John O’Dwyer goals in the 51st and 64th minutes saw Tipperary record a 2-23 to 0-16 win without ever coming out of third gear. Tipperary had 13 points to spare at the final whistle but tougher tests lie ahead for both Limerick and the Premier side.

Ned Burke Memorial Cup ON FRIDAY evening last at Cappoquin Brickey Rangers junior footballers won the intermediate attached section Divisional title. They were presented with the Ned Burke Memorial Cup which was first presented to the board in 2007 by the Burke family, Touraneena in memory of Ned. The roll of honour as follows: 2007 - Geraldines; 2008 - Dungarvan; 2009 - Emmetts; 2010 - Geraldines; 2011 - Dungarvan; 2012 - Ballinameela; 2013 - Dungarvan; 2014 - Brickey Rangers.

All-Ireland SHC Semi-Finals THE pairings for the semi-final of the 2014 All-Ireland senor hurling have been finalised as follows: Kilkenny v. Limerick on Sunday, August 10th and Cork v. Tipperary a week later. Both games in Croke Park.

Sympathy SINCERE sympathy is extended to daughter Jane; sons Timmy, Pat, Mike, John, Liam and Tom; sisters Mary, Nora and Helen; brothers Tom and John along with the extended Murphy and Walsh families on the death of Biddy Murphy, Coole, Ballysaggart. Her grandsons Christy and Barry Murphy were members of the Ballysaggart team that won Divisional County and Munster JHC titles in 2013. The Observer also extends sympathy Babs, Teresa, Dolly, Esther, Agnes and Anne; brothers Tommy, Micheal and Harry along with the extended family of the late Irene Murphy (nee Whelan), Church Street, Lismore. Sympathy is also extended to Brendan Cotter, a former player and mentor with the Ballyduff club on the death of his mother Marguerite, Kilshanna, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork. May they rest in peace.

Munster U-21 HC Final CLARE will be bidding to win back to back Bord Gais Energy Munster U-21 Hurling championship titles at Cusack Park, Ennis. Cork will provide the opposition for the reigning All-Ireland champions. Clare needed extra time to see off Tipperary in the semi-final on a 5-19 to 1-25 scoreline. The Rebels had an eleven points victory over Waterford in the other semi. This evening’s (Wednesday) final will be shown live on TG4 from 7 p.m. onwards and the station must be complimented on their coverage of the U-21 championship to date in 2014.

West HL Final THE final of the Divisional Board Hurling league between Brickey Rangers and Modeligo will take place at the Colligan venue on Friday, August 8th at 7.30 p.m.

From Semple Stadium to Kirwan Park ON SUNDAY next, 14 non playing members of the Sliabh gCua/St. Mary’s GAA club will form replay teams from Semple Stadium to Kirwan Park in Touraneena to run the 41 mile distance. All proceeds from the run will be divided equally between funding the proposed Kirwan Park Running track and towards the day-to-day running costs of the club. Locally, a fun walk will take place with all proceeds in aid of St. John’s Special School Development Fund. Certainly a busy day in Touraneena on Sunday next.

County MHC THE third round of games in the county minor hurling championship will be played on Tuesday, August 12th due to the Leaving Certificate exam results on Wednesday, 13th August inst. The fixtures are as follows: Division 1 - De La Salle v. Ballygunner; Mt. Sion v. Dungarvan; St. Carthage’s v. Passage; Cois Bhride v. Roanmore. Division 2 - Clan na nGael v. Abbeyside; Clonea v. Brickey Rangers; Ferrybank v. Sacred Heart; Glenshelane v. St. Declan’s (East). Division 3 - Group 1 - St. Saviours v. Tramore; St. Marys (East) v. St. Olivers; Stradbally v. Portlaw. Group 2 - Clashmore/Kinsalebeg v. Fourmilewater; Ardmore v. Ballyduff Upper; An Gaeltacht v. Naomh Brid. P.S.: First named team have home venue. All games at 7.30 p.m.

Bunmahon Pitch opening SATURDAY, August 9th will be a special occasion for all associated with Bunmahon GAA Club as they will host a county senior hurling championship fixture. In opposition will be De La Salle and Fourmilewater and the match will mark the official opening of the club grounds. A host of past and present

Anthony Galvin, Dawn Power, Patricia and Pat Langan and Dick Waide at Semple Stadium last Sunday to support the Waterford minor team against Dublin. inter-county players will be in action, amongst them John Mullane, Brian Phelan, Kevin Moran, Shane Ryan, Jamie Barron, Liam Lawlor, Conor Gleeson and Shane Walsh. A great night for Bunmahon GAA Club.

County SHC THE dates and venues have been announced for Round 3 of the county senior hurling championship as follows: Thursday, August 7th at 7.30 p.m. at Fraher Field - Dungarvan v. Ardmore; At Walsh Park - Ballygunner v. Mt. Sion. Friday, August 8th at 7.30 p.m. at Lismore - Ballyduff v. Tallow. Saturday, August 9th, at Walsh Park, at 6 p.m. - Lismore v. Roanmore; at 7.30 p.m. - Passage v. Abbeyside; At Bunmahon, at 7.30 p.m. - De La Salle v. Fourmilewater. Round 4 will be played on the weekend of August 15th, 16th and 17th with the last round a week later.

Annual Long Puck THE St. Mary’s/Sliabh gCua GAA Club will host the annual Dan Fraher Long Puck competition on Monday next, August 4th. It will commence from Kirwan Park at 5 p.m. with an entry fee of €15 for adults and €10 for U-18’s. There will be prizes for the winners in both categories.

Eastern Board Results INTERMEDIATE Football Championship: Mt. Sion 1-11; Kilmacthomas 1-5. John Mitchells 1-14; Newtown 0-5. Junior Football Championship (Premier): Kill 2-15; Roanmore 1-9.

Football Qualifiers BEATEN Munster finalists Cork got their All-Ireland championship campaign back on track last weekend with a qualifier win over Sligo. The Rebels were well on top and ran out 7 point winners on a 0-21 to 1-11 scoreline with 10 points contribution from Colm O’Neill. The concession of soft goals cost Tipperary dearly as they went down to Galway by 5 points in a high scoring contest. The

Premier County side conceded 2 goals before and another 2 immediately after half-time. To their credit they fought back and late goals saw them cut the margin to 5 points. Galway will not be happy with their defending. Two of the AllIreland quarter-finals will be staged at Croke Park on Sunday afternoon. In the opening game, at 2 p.m. it will be Cork v. Mayo followed by the meeting of Kerry and Galway at 4 p.m. The last of the qualifiers in Round 4B will take place at headquarters on Saturday evening as follows: At 5 p.m. Armagh v. Meath; at 7 p.m. Kildare v. Monaghan. Hopefully, a good weekend of football at headquarters.

McCartan steps down THE Down County GAA Board are on the look-out for a new senior football team manager after James McCartan stepped down at the weekend. McCartan had been in charge since 2009. During his tenure the Mourne County contested the All-Ireland final in 2010 losing out to Cork. It was Down’s first final appearance since 1994. He himself won All-Ireland medals in 1991 and 1994.

Ned Burke Cup THE Ned Burke Cup is presented annually to the winners of the Western Junior Football Championship, Intermediate Attached and the following are the winners of this fine sized cup todate. 2007: Geraldines. 2008: Dungarvan. 2009: Colligan Emmetts. 2010: Geraldines. 2011: Dungarvan. 2012: Ballinameela. 2013: Dungarvan. 2014: Brickey Rangers.

Scór na Seachtaine SHANE Ryan’s second goal for Waterford in the 41st minute of their All Ireland Minor Hurling Quarter Final in Thurles last Sunday after lead up play by Colm Roche and Cormac Curran.

Sympathy THE Observer extends its sincere sympathy to the Brophy Family, Convent Row, Dungarvan on the death of their son David, who was an outstanding under age hurler with Dungarvan a number of years ago. As a mark of respect, the National flag flew at half mast at Western Board games in Cappoquin last Saturday evening.

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Western Board Championship Previews A CRUCIAL weekend for a number of clubs in the final series of games in the Divisional football championship with six games down for decision. In the Radley Engineering Intermediate championship there is one semi-final place to be filled while the meeting of Ballyduff and Nire will see the losers relegated. In the Lawlors Hotel Premier Junior section, Modeligo opponents in the league final will be decided with three teams in contention. Results will also decide the pairings for the quarter-finals. A lot to play for. RADLEY ENGINEERING IFC Geraldines -vSliabh gCua at Lismore on Friday, August 1st at 7.30 p.m. This is a crunch game for both sides as the winners will advance to the semi-final stages. In fact, a draw will suffice for Geraldines to take fourth place in the group. Gers lost their opening two games before getting their season back on track with a big win over Ballyduff. Since then, they drew with Nire and accounted for Dungarvan last Saturday. Sliabh gCua have had wins over Ballyduff and Nire both by a point. They lost out by eleven points to Brickey Rangers last weekend. When these sides met last season Geraldines won by 1-6 to 0-3 with both sides reaching the semi-finals. There is a lot at stake in this encounter with a big prize for the winners. Geraldines have been impressive in their recent games under new manager Kieran Cotter. Verdict - Geraldines. Dungarvan -vBrickey Rangers at Colligan on Thursday, July 31st at 7.30 p.m. The outcome of this game will determine who will play in the semi-finals. Both sides

are qualified for the knock-out stages and pride is only at stake here. This is a meeting of the county intermediate champions of recent years and both sides have experience of playing in a higher grade. Brickeys kicked 18 points in their win over Sliabh gCua last Saturday while Dungarvan went down to Geraldines. This will be a keen local derby but will back serious championship bite. Verdict - Brickey Rangers. Ballyduff -vNire at Cappoquin on Friday, August 1st at 7.30 p.m. This is a relegation battle as the losers are destined to play in the junior grade next season. Ballyduff have had a most disappointing campaign winning only one game as the current divisional champions. Nire’s second XV have found the going tough in the group this season, drawing with Geraldines two weeks ago. They were unlucky to lose to Sliabh gCua and pushed Ballinacourty all the way last Friday evening. There is a lot at stake in this fixture and it is bound to be a tense affair. If the Reds can pick it up, they should have enough to retain their status. Verdict - Ballyduff. LAWLORS HOTEL PREMIER JFC Affane -vShamrocks at Ballyduff Tonight, Wednesday, July 30th at 7.30 p.m. A win here for Affane would put them in with a chance of qualifying for the league final and also going straight to the semi-final stage of the championship. Affane were the more impressive of the two teams last weekend. Paul Landers has been very impressive all season at centre back or midfield and has been contribut-

ing hugely on the scoreboard. Shamrocks lost out to An Sean Phobal last week by 0-16 to 3-3 when these sides met last year, Shamrocks recorded a 4-10 to 3-4 victory at Knockanore. Verdict - Affane. Emmetts -vKilgobinet at Cappoquin on Thursday, July 31st at 7.30 p.m. After a slow start to their campaign Emmetts have won their last three games on the bounce. They inflicted the first defeat of the season on Modeligo last Saturday evening. Kilgobinet have yet to record a win this season but will relish a local derby clash with their neighbours. With John Wall, Colin Dunford and Sean Dempsey back in the fray, Emmetts should have too much up front. Verdict Emmetts. An Sean Phobal -vTallow at Ardmore on Thursday, July 31st at 7.30 p.m. An Sean Phobal have won three matches to date and a win here depending on other results could see them go straight to the semi-finals. They kicked 16 points against Shamrocks last Thursday night after conceding early goals. There is a hard work ethic in this An Sean Phobal side and that was evident last time out. They have defeated Emmetts, Kilgobinet and Shamrocks and in those three games they have kicked forty-one points in the process. Tallow conceded three goals against Affane last Friday evening some of which were of the soft nature. Tallow champions in 2012 have recorded wins over Kilgobinet and Shamrocks. The Shocks have been the more impressive of the two sides to date. Verdict - An Sean Phobal.

Waterford GAA Results Tony Kirwan Plant Hire East Intermediate Football Championship Group 1: Mt. Sion 1-11; Kilmacthomas 1-5 John Mitchel's 1-14; Newtown 0-5 J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Senior Football Championship - Group 1: Kilrossanty 1-9; Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 0-12 Rathgormack 0-14; Ardmore 0-11 J J Kavanagh & Sons J J Kavanagh & Sons Senior Football Championship - Group 2: St Saviour's 1-8; Ballinameela 0-6 The Nire 3-11; Stradbally 3-6 John Cullinane Plant Hire Eastern Premier Junior Football Championship: Naomh Pól W/O Erins Own Ferrybank W/O Ballyduff Lower Kill 2-15; Roanmore 1-9 Junior Football Sr Attached - Group 1: Rathgormack W/O An Rinn Kilrossanty 1-18; Ardmore 2-8 Junior Football Sr Attached - Group 2: Ballinameela 7-21; De La Salle 0-2 Stradbally 0-15; Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 1-7 John Cullinane Plant Hire John Cullinane Plant Hire Eastern Junior Football Championship Intermediate Attached: Bunmahon 4-10; Micheal MacCraith Tramore 4-6 Portlaw 3-9; Kill 1-11 Dublin Branch of Waterford Supporters Club U16 H Div 3:

Ballyduff Upper 2-24; Kilrossanty 5-2 Lawlors Hotel Junior Football Intermediate Attached Championship: Brickey Rangers 0-11; Mt. Melleray 1-4 Div 1 Waterford Dublin Supporters Club: Clonea W/O Cois Bhride De La Salle W/O St. Oliver's Abbeyside 8-12; Mt. Sion 1-4 Roanmore 4-8; Ballygunner 1-4 Mt. Sion 9-7; Clonea 1-3 De La Salle 6-13; St. Carthages 3-7 Roanmore 5-10; St Oliver's 2-3 Ballygunner W/O Cois Bhride Div 2 Waterford Dublin Supporters Club: Scared Heart W/O Portlaw Brickey Rangers 4-9; Ballygunner 1-5 St. Mary's Juvenile 2-11; Dungarvan 0-6 Tramore 7-8; Passage 6-7 Dungarvan 0-9; St. Patrick's 2-2 Kilrossanty 5-9; Ballygunner 5-4 Micheal MacCraith Tramore W/O Portlaw An Ghaeltacht 6-6; Scared Heart 3-5 Div 3 Waterford Dublin Supporters Club: Kilmacthomas 5-13; Butlerstown 5-4 Div 4 Waterford GAA Dublin Supporters Club: St. Saviour's W/O Stradbally Clashmore/Kinsalebeg W/O Na Gaeil St. Molleran's W/O Na Gaeil St. Saviour's 3-9; Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 5-3

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An tSean Phobail outscores Shamrocks at Fraher Field LAWLORS HOTEL PREMIER JUNIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Sean Phobal ………..0-16; Shamrocks ………........3-3. MORE often than not, goals win games but this one played at the Fraher Field last Thursday evening was a classic example of the reverse situation, when Sean Phobal kicked over 0-16 to quench the effect of three first half Shamrock goals in this very enjoyable encounter. Both teams were short a number of players due to holidays while Colm Roche was County tied for the game against Dublin minors last Sunday. The ‘Shocks’ dominated the start with Shamrocks finding it difficult to gain any meaningful possession in the first ten minutes. Graham Guiry opened the winner’s account with a point after just 25 seconds and following a good save by Richie Murphy from Diarmuid O Cuirrin in the second minute, Deuglan De Paor increased his team’s lead to 0-2. Sean Phobal were doing all the hard work but in a rare foray up the field Shane Roche placed Chris Murphy for a clever goal. Team Captain Shane De Paor and Graham Guiry replied by the 12th minute but once again Shamrocks struck for a major score when a Martin Murphy cross into the town end goal was met and finished perfectly by Nat Smyth to curb the winners dominance from general play, 2-0 to 0-4. Once again Sean Phobal worked the scoreboard between the 16th and 23rd minutes via Declan Ryan (2), Ray Terry and Shane Power before a Paudie Aherne free in the 25th minute registered Shamrocks first point of the game, (0-8 to 2-1). Graham Guiry and Chris Murphy traded 26th minute scores and just on the stroke of half time Nat Smyth was felled in the penalty area and following a brilliant stop by Aodhan De Paor, Jamie Ahearne planted the rebound in the net for goal number three for the Shamrocks. For all their dominance from general play Sean Phobal went in at the break trailing by 3-2 to 0-9 with questions to be answered, could they stop the trend of this game. Well, the ‘Shocks’ maintained their grip on the game overall and importantly, they stopped the Shamrock’s goal rush as they confined the far West side to a solitary second half 0-1. Their defence tightened up considerably and Man of the Match Andy Walsh played exceptionally well at wing back. Both teams lost a player to a Black card and between the 34th and 54th minute, the winners kicked 0-5 unanswered points including the score of the match from full back Paudie Conway. Ray Terry, Declan Ryan (f),

Shaking hands before the Sean Phobal and Shamrocks Junior Football game are Shane De Paor, Captain Seana Phobail and Brian Harnedy, captain Shamrocks. Deuglan De Paor and Padraig Healy all contributed as Sean Phobail held a 0-14 to 3-2 lead by the 50th minute. Chris Murphy placed Kieran O’Keeffe for their team’s only second half score in the 54th minute following a missed goal scoring opportunity five minutes earlier. Sean Phobal finished the stronger and fir ionaid Raymond De Paor and Tomas O Cuirrin staked their claim for a first fifteen place when both of them dissected the posts with two of the best points scored on the night. Both teams will be that bit stronger if they meet again but, one way or the other, there is always very little between these teams at the end of the day. Sean Phobal Top Three: Andy Walsh, Declan Ryan, Dan Murphy. Shamrocks Top Three: Chris Murphy, Paudie Ahearne, Kieran O’Keeffe. Observer’s Man of the Match: Andy Walsh. Number of Scorers: Sean Phobail 9. Shamrocks 5. Scores from Play: Sean Phobail 0-15. Shamrocks 3-2. Frees For: Sean Phobail 21.Shamrocks 14. Wides: Sean Phobail 6. Shamrocks 9. Score of the Match: Paudie Conway’s 36th minute point. Sean Phobal: Aodhan De Paor; Sean Uadha, Padraig O Conbhai 0-1, Domhnaill O Murchu; Andrias Breathnach, Stiofan O Conbhai, Ian O Cuirrin; Shane De Paor 0-2, Micheal Froinnseach; Diarmuid O Cuirrin, Graham O Gadhra 0-3, Padraig O hEalaithe 0-1; Raimond O Turraoin 0-2, Deuglan De Paor 0-2, Deuglan O Riain 0-3 (1f). Fir Ionaid: Breandan O hOgain, Raimond De Paor 0-1, Tomas O Cuirrin 0-1. Shamrocks: Richie Murphy; Tom Donovan, Sean O’Neill, Tim Lucey; John Paul Lucey, John Murphy, Brian Harnedy; Shane Roche, Paudie Ahearne 0-1f; Nat Smyth 1-0, Jamie Murphy 1-0, Ed. Hynes; Chris Murphy 1-1, Martin Murphy, Kieran O ‘Keeffe 0-1. Subs: Liam Dalton, Alan Kelly, Paddy Roche. Referee: Timmy Organ (Ballinacourty).

Observer Man of the Match Andy Breathnach from An tSean Phobail.

Sean Phobal Trainer John Phelan pictured before his team’s win against Shamrocks. John enjoyed previous successful spells with Moyle Rovers and Nire and in his younger days he was a member of Donore Harriers Athletic Club in Dublin that won National Senior Cross Country team titles in the 1960’s and ‘70’s. The Tipperary born former teacher also represented Ireland in the World Cross Country championships on a number of occasions.

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Western Board Championship Results BALLINACOURTY, Brickey Rangers and Dungarvan have advanced to the semi-final stages of the Radley Engineering Intermediate Football Championship following last weekend’s games. There were wins for Ballinacourty, Geraldines and Brickey Rangers with Geraldines and Sliabh gCua now in contention for the fourth and final place in the semis. In the Lawlors Hotel Premier Junior football championship, Modeligo lost their unbeaten run when going down to title holders Emmetts

while there were wins for An Sean Phobal and Affane. Modeligo despite this defeat are still qualified for the league final and championship semi-final. Anyone of three teams namely An Sean Phobal, Affane and Emmetts could still qualify for the league final. Meanwhile, Brickey Rangers won the Lawlors Hotel Junior Football championship intermediate attached section final at Cappoquin on Friday evening when they had a 0-11 to 1-4 win over Melleray in a keenly contested final.

Brickeys advance to semi-finals RADLEY ENGINEERING IFC Brickey Rangers ........ 0-18; Sliabh gCua ....................0-7. A COMPREHENSIVE eleven points winning margin for Brickey Rangers at Colligan on Saturday evening. A win that puts the Bushy Park outfit into the semi-finals of the championship with one game still to play. The winners led by 0-8 to 0-2 at half-time with scores from Conor McGrath, Emmett Gaffney, John Morrissey, Carthach Barry and Carthach Shalloe. Sliabh gCua’s opening score came from Jason Sheehan in the 4th minute while David Whelan converted a free 5 minutes later. SECOND HALF Brickey Rangers outscored their opponents by double scores, 0-10 to 0-5 in

the second period. Substitute Kevin Sheehan kicked a brace of Sliabh gCua points in the opening 10 minutes of the second half. The response from Brickeys was swift and decisive with a succession of points from Darragh Duggan, Conor McGrath, Gaffney Morrissey and Barry along with Carthach and Mark Shalloe. Sliabh gCua had a brace of points from David Whelan, one from a ‘45 along with one from Conor Tobin but there was no denying Brickeys a fully deserved victory. Sliabh gCua have one last chance to make the knock-out stages with a victory over Geraldines this weekend. Brickey Rangers: J. Grant; D. Tobin, C. Phelan, P. Walsh; M. Scanlon, K. O’Neill, T. Lynch; M. Cummins, D. Duggan (0-1); C. Barry (0-3), C. McGrath (0-5), J.

Morrissey (0-2); E. Gaffney (0-3), O. Casey, C. Shalloe (0-3). Subs: M. Shalloe (0-1) for Cummins; S. McGrath for Scanlon; J. Kiely for Casey; C. O’Grady for Duggan; Duggan for Morrissey. Sliabh gCua: J. Carroll; C. Tobin (0-1), J. Power, J. Ahearne; A. Hickey, D. Coffey, S. Coffey; E. Kearns, M. Kearns; O. Barron, S. Fitzpatrick, D. Tobin; K. Barron, D. Whelan (0-3), J. Sheehan (0-1). Subs: K. Sheehan (0-2) for Fitzpatrick; A. Fitzpatrick for J. Sheehan; R. Gleeson for M. Kearns. Referee: M. Curran (An Sean Phobal).

RADLEY ENGINEERING IFC LEAGUE TABLE P W D L Pts. Ballinacourty 6 5 0 1 10 B/Rangers 5 4 0 1 8 Dungarvan 5 3 0 2 6 Geraldines 5 2 1 2 5 Sliabh gCua 5 2 0 3 4 Ballyduff 5 1 0 4 2 Nire 5 0 1 4 1

Ballinacourty remains on top RADLEY ENGINEERING WESTERN FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Ballinacourty ………..1-11; Nire …………………….1-8. BALLINACOURTY returned to winning ways in Colligan last Friday evening when they had three points to spare over an improving Nire team as this championship progresses. ‘Courty are assured of top place on the table and this is some achievement for a club’s second fifteen. In a well contested hour’s football, the winners led at half time by 1-6 to 1-3 with the green flags being raised by Evan Collins and Connie Power respectively. Laurence Hurney and David Ferncombe equally

accounted for 0-2 each with Eoghan Bergin and David Looby also dissecting the posts. Craig Guiry, David Prendergast and Gearoid Hearn kept the Nire men in touch for a second half that was even steven with both teams scoring 0-5 each. Evan Collins popped over 0-2 for ‘Courty with David Power, Bergin and Ferrcombe also contributing while Hearne (2), Kenneth Brazil, Craig Guiry and Diarmuid Wall replied for Nire. Some of the latter’s team will now be pushing for places in their Senior set up as they will not be figuring in the knockout stages here, while it looks as if ‘Courty will be playing the fourth placed team in the

Semi-Finals. Ballinacourty: Richie Ryan; Diarmuid Henley, Martin Lavan, Shane O’Gorman; John Elsted, Patrick Lynch, Steven Deering; Laurence Hurney 0-2, Eoin Enright; Eoin Bergin 0-2, David Looby 0-1, Colm Kindregan; David Ferncombe 0-3, Evan Collins 1-2, David Power 0-1. Subs: Maurice Power, Nicky Dee. Nire: Shane Mullins; Eamon Wall, John Paul Fitzgerald, Aidan Condon; Oliver O’Gorman, Shane Lawlor, Stephen Ryan; Craig Guiry 0-2, Tommy Cooney; Gearoid Hearne 0-3, John O’Gorman, David Nugent; David Prendergast 0-1, Connie Power 1-0, Kenneth Brazil 0-1. Subs: Diarmuid Wall 0-1, Oliver O’Gorman, Johnny Hannigan. Referee: John Condon (An Rinn).

Lismore Camogie Club JUNIOR CAMOGIE TEAM Well done to our juniors who played Roanmore on Thursday night drawing with them on a score line of Lismore 1-4; Roanmore 1-4. They now go on to play Ferrybank in the next round tomorrow evening Thursday at 7.30 pm. SENIOR CAMOGIE TEAM Well done also to our senior team who played St. Anne's in the BCS field on Friday night in the second round of the senior championship beating them on a score line of Lismore 2-14; St. Anne's 18 . These girls now go on to play Butlerstown in the final round tonight Wednesday at 7.30 p.m. in Lismore GAA field. MINOR CAMOGIE TEAM Our minor team will play their next round of their championship on Tuesday night away to An Rinn. U-12 CAMOGIE TEAM Our U12 Camogie team have

completed all their first rounds of their league and are now in a three-way play-off. They play Dungarvan tonight Wednesday evening at 6.30 pm in Cappoquin where the winners play Portlaw next week. WATERFORD PRIMARY DEVELOPMENT SQUAD Well done to our 4 girls Leann Landers, Isabella Markiewich, Abbie Roche and Katie Meagher who represented our club in the primary squad blitz in Ennis on Sunday last. WATERFORD U-16 TEAM Well done to Sharon Williams and Ellen Curran who are our reps on the co u-16 team who play Down in the all Ireland semifinal in 2 weeks time. WATERFORD INTERMEDIATE CAMOGIE TEAM Best of luck also to Nicola Morrissey, Shauna Prendergast, Shauna Kiernan, Shona Curran Ruth Geoghegan and Caithriona

McGlone who are on the Co. Intermediate panel who are also in an all Ireland semi final V Limerick in 3 weeks time. RECENT CLOTHES COLLECTION A huge thank you to all who contributed to our recent clothes recycling and to all who helped out in the collection of the clothes for it. SINCERE SYMPATHY All in Lismore Camogie Club would like to sympathise with the family of the late Irene Murphy (nee Whelan) who passed away to her eternal rest during the past week. Irene who was a member of the old Lismore camogie club, played camogie in the late 1940's before she emigrated to England. Irene played camogie with the infamous May Nugent at the time who was a member of the Waterford team who played in the first Camogie All Ireland for Waterford. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh sí.

Geraldines team that defeated Dungarvan. Back row left to right: Eamonn Mernin, Johnny Healy, Ricky Fitzgerald, Stephen Hally, Jamie Landers, Matty O’Brien, Brendan Ormonde. Front row left to right: Stephen Fitzgerald, Jason O’Keeffe, Aidan Dwyer, Danny O’Keeffe, Pat O’Donovan, Peter Coughlan, Roy Connery, Stephen Kennefick.

Geraldines remain in contention RADLEY ENGINEERING INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Geraldines ……………2-8; Dungarvan …………0-10. LAST year’s finalists, Geraldines won this game in Cappoquin last Saturday evening by 0-4 and if they had taken a number of good other goal and point scoring opportunities, they would have been run away winners here. Under the recent leadership of Kieran Cotter, the Gers are an improving outfit and their team play, determination and fitness ensured a deserving win at the cornerstone venue. Dungarvan produced a disappointing performance here and they never looked like winning this tie or reproducing some of their earlier form. The Blues are qualified for the semi finals and the odds are that they will finish fourth in the group and play Ballinacourty in another local derby game. Prior to this game, a minute’s silence was observed in memory of former Dungarvan juvenile player David Brophy, who died during the week and the National flag flew at half mast for the duration of both games on Saturday. Playing with the strong breeze in the first half, the Gers were slow to settle and they led by just 0-4 to 0-3 at

Geraldines Peter Coughlan Man of the Match. the end of the first quarter. Steven Kennefick opened their account and Dungarvan replied with scores from Liam Ryan and Gavin Crotty. Ray Connery and Ryan Donnelly (f) traded scores and the winners should have raised their first green flag in the 11th minute as an attempt at the town end of the field sailed wide. As the half progressed, Geraldines’ amount of untaken scoring opportunities increased while Dungarvan custodian, Darren Duggan was in tremendous form between the posts, saving three certain goals, including a penalty in the second minute of added time after Steven Kennefick was hauled to the ground. Prior to this, Gers kicked four unanswered points via Eamonn Mernin, Aidan Dwyer (2) and Jason

O’Keeffe between the 11th and 23rd minutes as their impressive team play continually opened up the Dungarvan side. Ryan Donnelly kicked the Blues first score in a quarter of an hour in the 25th minute and Danny O’Keeffe ended an uninspiring 30 minutes of football with the final score of the half, 0-7 to 0-4 in favour of the team in white. Geraldines may have been slow to start in the first half but that criticism cannot be levelled at them on the restart as they had two goals up on the board by the 35th minute, which effectively ended the game as a contest. Jamie Landers opened the way in the 42nd minute when his cracking shot at goal came back off the cross bar but a brace of green flags, engineered by Johnny Healy, developed by a couple of his team mates and expertly executed by Peter Coughlan, put the winners firmly in the driving seat at 2-5 to 0-4. Stephen Kennifick and Gavin Crotty (f) traded scores by the end of the third quarter and Geraldines remained scoreless thereafter. Points by Ryan Donnelly and Gavin Crotty, two frees each and Liam Ryan reduced the deficit to 0-4 by the 59th minute and if they had opted for points at scoring attempts during this period of dominance, they may have been closer to the

winners at the long whistle. Geraldines play Sliabh gCua this weekend and the winners of this game will qualify for the Western SemiFinals. Dungarvan will play Brickeys in a local derby game this Thursday with both sides already qualified for the knockouts. Geraldines Top Three: Peter Coughlan, Ricky Fitzgerald, Steven Fitzgerald. Dungarvan’s Top Three: Darren Duggan, Derek Barry, David Houlihan. Observer’s Man of the Match: Peter Coughlan. Number of Scorers: Geraldines 7. Dungarvan 3. Scores from Play: Geraldines 2-7. Dungarvan 0-4. Frees For: Geraldines: 14. Dungarvan 22. Wides: Geraldines 10. Dungarvan 2. Score of the Match: Peter Coughlan’s 35th minute goal. Geraldines: Pat O’Donovan; Ricky Fitzgerald, Steven Fitzgerald, Brendan Dwyer; Johnny Healy, Eamon Mernin 0-1, Stevie Hally; Matty O’Brien, Ray Connery 0-1; Aidan Dwyer 0-2 (1f), Jamie Landers, Steven Kennefick 0-2; Jason O’Keeffe 0-1, Danny O’Keeffe 0-1, Peter Coughlan 2-0. Sub: Ed Donovan. Dungarvan: Darren Duggan; John Havens, Derek Barry, Darragh Fitzgerald; Conor Sheridan, Karl Duggan, Mickey Power; Sean Ryan, Michael Kiely; David Houlihan, Liam Ryan 0-2, Aaron Donnelly; Ryan Donnelly 0-4 (3f), Trevor Crotty, Gavin Crotty 0-4 (3f). Subs: Seamus Cunningham, Aidan Kirwan. Referee: Pat Casey (Affane).

Third win for Affane LAWLORS HOTEL PREMIER JFC Affane ........................... 3-14; Tallow ............................. 2-7. A 10 point win for Affane at Lismore on Friday evening saw them record their third win of the championship and put themselves in a strong position for a semi-final place. It was Tallow who led at the break by 2-4 to 1-5 after they scored 1-2 without reply in the opening 6 minutes. The goal came from Kevin Henley in the 6th minute after Kieran Geary opened the scoring. Affane were right back in the game on 9 minutes, when Finan Murray scored a great individual goal.

The winners took the lead when Paul Murray who had another great hour kicked a point on the quarter-hour. Tallow responded with a brace of points before centre forward Brian McCarthy had a 27th minute goal to leave his side 2-4 to 1-4 in front. SECOND HALF Affane got the ideal start to the second period when Paul Murray ran through the centre of the Tallow defence to blast the ball to the net. The winners went on to lead by 3-10 to 2-5 , the third goal coming from Keith Landers after a quickly taken free, at the three quarter stage. Affane finished the game the

stronger with points from Paul Murray and Shane O’Rourke with a brace to leave them 10 point winners. Tallow had an injury time penalty but Brian Henley’s effort was saved. Scorers: Affane: P. Murray 1-5; C. O’Sullivan 0-4, F. Murray 1-0; K. Landers 1-0; S. O’Rourke 0-3; C. Murray 0-1; P. J. Curran 0-1. Tallow: K. Henley 1-2; B. McCarthy 1-2; W. Curley 0-2; K. Geary 0-1. Affane: D. Curran; Padraig Landers, D. McCarthy, C. Landers; F. Murray, T. Looby, K. Landers; Paul Murray, C. Murray; S. O’Rourke, S. Coughlan, G. McCarthy; K. O’Farrell, T. Mansfield, C. O’Sullivan.

Subs: F. Keneiry for Padraig Landers; J. Cunningham for G. McCarthy. Tallow: J. P. Grey; A. Curley, E. Hickey, J. Tobin; J. Neville, B. Henley, K. Fraser; A. Pratt, K. Geary; E. Sheehan, B. McCarthy, M. Curley; K. Henley, W. Curley, S. Pratt. Subs used: J. Power, S. Curley, James Tobin. Referee: T. Organ (Ballinacourty).

LAWLORS HOTEL PREMIER JFC LEAGUE TABLE P W D L Pts. Modeligo 6 5 0 1 10 An Sean Phobal 5 3 0 2 6 Affane 5 3 0 2 6 Emmetts 5 3 0 2 6 Tallow 5 2 0 3 4 Shamrocks 5 2 0 3 4 Kilgobinet 5 0 0 5 0

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First half goals stand to Colligan Emmetts LAWLORS HOTEL PREMIER JUNIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Colligan Emmetts ……4-7; Modeligo ……………1-10. GOALS in the 14th, 17th and 26th minutes by Mark Flynn, John Morrissey and Colin Dunford respectively gave Emmetts a strong hold on this Group game in Cappoquin last Saturday evening and a fourth goal by Morrissey in the first minute of added time in the second half confirmed both the result of the match and Emmetts deserved win on the day. The winners were much the hungrier outfit over the whole hour and in Man of the Match Dean McKenna, they possessed a custodian that thwarted the best efforts of Modeligo to raise urgently required green flags. When he was eventually beaten it was from a Michael Troy’s 56th minute penalty. There was an edge to this game and there is nothing wrong with a very competitive affair, but for teams that played together at under age, a minimum of the tackles were dangerous in the extreme and legs could quite easily have been broken which is not a runner when players have to go to work the following day. Emmetts had first use of the strong breeze and they attacked the town end goal from the very outset. We had to wait for eight minutes for the first score and a good one it was too, coming from the boot of P. J. Coffey from a difficult angle. Johnny Wall added a second before Michael Troy opened Modeligo’s account from a placed ball in the 13th minute. Dean McKenna made the first of his fine saves one minute later from a Michael Troy effort and Pa Walsh levelled the game at 0-2 apiece.

Back: Johnny Wall, Dean McKenna, Alan Walsh. Front: Sean Byrne, Mark Flynn, Ray Bannon who played leading rolls in Colligan’s win over Modeligo. Colin Dunford and Johnny Wall combined to send Mark Flynn in for the opening goal and it heralded a second quarter of Emmetts dominance on the scoreboard. Ross Browne set up John Morissey for the first of his two goals either side of white flags by Johnny Wall (f) and by P. J. Coffey. McKenna was called upon again to save a major score, this time from Jamie Troy in the 21st minute and Shane Troy (f) kicked Modeligo’s first score in 12 minutes shortly before half time. Modeligo were finding it impossible to stop the winners’ attacks on their last line of defence and four minutes before the short whistle, Midfielder Darren Dunford, who enjoyed another good hour here, placed Colin Dunford for his team’s third goal. Modeligo’s veteran goalie Shane Reddy had to retire with a leg injury, being replaced by corner back Brian McCarthy and a Michael Troy free ended the

first half scoring at 3-4 to 0-4 with a mountain to climb for Modeligo after the break. With the breeze behind them, Modeligo had more of the play in the second half and it was Emmett’s turn now to soak up the pressure. Darren Dunford opened the scoring in the 35th minute, following two Michael Troy pointed frees and one from play by Thomas Walsh that got Modeligo’s effort up and running. Emmett’s team Captain Mark Flynn scored an important 40th minute point at this stage to settle his side against the wind before Modeligo came forward again resulting in scores from Michael Troy (2) and a ‘45’ from Thomas Walsh. Modeligo’s Shane Troy had two goal scoring opportunities in the 46th and in the 54th minute with Dean McKenna again denying his opposition the latter attempt. The score stood at 3-6 to 0-10 in the 55th minute when Colin Dunford and Johnny Wall combined to send

Darren Dunford in for a morale boosting score and it was an important one as one minute later Sean O’Donovan was taken down in the penalty area and Michael Troy’s successful spot kick left just one kick of the ball between the teams. Five minutes of tense competitive football followed before John Morrissey put the contest to bed in the 61st minute when centre back John Flynn and Ross Browne combined to set him up for a defining match winning goal. Referee Pat Casey, who officiated at the two evening games in Cappoquin, sounded the long whistle with the large attendance hoping that these two sides will meet again later in the championship. Emmett’s Top Three: Dean McKenna, John Morrissey, Michael McGrath. Modeligo’s Top Three: Pa O’Donovan, Michael Troy, Sean O’Donovan. Observer’s Man of the Match: Dean McKenna. Number Of Scorers: Emmetts 5. Modeligo 4. Scores from Play: Emmetts 4-6. Modeligo 0-3. Frees For: Emmetts 13. Modeligo 12. Wides: Emmetts 7. Modeligo 5. Score of the Match: Darren Dunford’s 55th minute left legged point against the wind. Emmetts: Dean McKenna; Bryan Fraher, Alan Walsh, Michael McGrath; Sean Browne, John Flynn, Ross Browne; Darren Dunford 0-2, John Morrissey 2-0; Ray Bannon, Mark Flynn 1-1, PJ Coffey 0-2; Johnny Wall0-2(1f), Brian Flynn, Colin Dunford 1-0. Sub: Johnny Kiely. Modeligo: Shane Reddy; Brian McCarthy, Kieran McCarthy, Sean Hennessy; Pat Fitzgerald, Pa O’Donovan, Johnny McGrath; Thomas Walsh 0-2 (1’45’), Jamie Troy; Sean O’Donovan, Pa Walsh 0-1, Nicky O’Donovan; Michael Troy 1-6 (1-5f), Shane Troy 0-1f, Rian Reddy. Sub: Robbie Buckley. Referee: Pat Casey (Affane).

Senior Football championship continues this week GROUP I An Rinn will be favourites to get back to winning ways in Bushy Park this Wednesday evening but they will have to improve on last Sunday’s showing against Ballinacourty if they hope to move up to six points on the league table. Ardmore may be rooted at the bottom of the group but there is always a big game in them and they need this win a lot more than their near neighbours. Kilrossanty and Rathgormack should be an even enough game at the Fraher Field this Wednesday evening with Kilrossanty needing a positive result that bit more than their opponents. Rathgormack have 4pts after beating Ardmore last week and Kilrossanty are on 3pts with Ballinacourty to

GROUP 1 ARDMORE V AN RINN In Bushy Park, Wednesday, July 30th at 7.30 p.m. KILROSSANTY V RATHGORMACK In Fraher Field Wednesday, July 30th at 7.30 p.m. CLASHMORE/KINSALEBEG V BALLINACOURTY In Fraher Field Thurday, July 31st at 7.30 p.m. GROUP 2 DE LA SALLE V NIRE In Stradbally Wednesday, July 30th at 7.30 p.m. GAULTIER V ST. SAVIOURS in Walsh Park Thursday, July 31st at 7.30 p.m. BALLINAMEELA V STRADBALLY in Fraher Field Friday, August 1st at 7.30 p.m. come in their final Group outing. Ballinacourty will be favourites, as they have been in all their games to date, to keep Clashmore / Kinsalebeg in the relegation zone. Again, the big game for the latter team will be their local derby against Ardmore which may quite well decide who will be

in the relegation play off. GROUP 2 The Gaultier and St. Saviours game in Walsh Park is a huge game for both clubs in the qualifying and in the relegation sides of the championship. Gaultier have 3pts and Savioiurs have 2pts and without hedging the outcome, this is a classic 50/50 tie.

Stradbally will be odds on to return to winning ways following last week’s defeat to Nire, while Ballinameela are suddenly in a very tough position with their fifth round game against De La Salle now taking on monumental importance in their quest to avoid a relegation play off. De La Salle played quite well against Stradbally before losing out by 1-12 to 1-6 and, though caught at the post by Gaultier last time out, they have the ability to qualify for the quarter finals. They will probably come away empty handed from this game after putting up a good display but it is their game v Ballinameela in Round 5 that will reveal their fate in their first year up Senior. See Gaelic Jottings for the Group Tables.

Colligan’s Man of the Match Dean McKenna pictured with Niamh and Liam Dalton and Michael Tobin.

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FORDE’S DAYBREAK FORECAST CORNER Jim Dee’s Success Rate: 19 Forecasts. 8 Correct. 10 Incorrect. 1 Drawn. Success Rate: 42.1%. This Week’s Forecaster: Tyler Walsh Senior (Fourmilewater). All-Ireland SFC Quarter Finals (2 Games): Cork, Kerry. All-Ireland SFC Round 4A (2 Games): Meath, Kildare. Munster Under 21 Hurling Final (1 Game): Clare. County Senior Football Championship (6 Games): An Rinn, Rathgormack, Ballinacourty, Nire, St. Saviours, Stradbally. Western Intermediate Football Championship (3 Games): Nire, Brickeys, Geraldines. Western Junior Football Championship (3 Games): Affane, Sean Phobal, Emmetts. To Date: 366 Forecasts. 229 Correct. 128 Incorrect. 9 Drawn. Success Rate: 62.5%. Leading Forecaster: Aidan O’Connor (Dungarvan): 92.8%.

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SOMEBODY or bodies have put a huge amount of work into developing this site and it has become a daily reference for anyone wishing to keep abreast of activities in the province of Munster. This site is professional, informative and very much up to date and current important information on fixtures is readily available at the push of a button. One could spend hours perusing the different pages on this site with all the Inter County games and their newspaper reports back to 2009 detailed while every winning team in every grade since the inception of the championships are listed for all to see. The Senior Football championship was initiated in 1887 and all the teams up to and including the Kerry team that won a few weeks ago are documented. One Waterford team won the Senior Football championship and that was the Erins Hopes, Dungarvan team in 1898 when club teams represented their County.

titions and not surprisingly as every fixture is already listed in all the different Colleges games for the season 2014-2015. All the Waterford schools can view their fixtures here in any grade and in every age group in both codes. In the upcoming Harty Cup Competition, the Group games will be played on October 1st, 15th, November 5th, 19th and December 3rd. Blackwater C. S. first outing will be against the reigning champions Ard Scoil Ris and Dungarvan C.B.S. will play Clonmel High School. Waterford Minor hurlers have played in five of the last Provincial finals, not counting replays, and the archive site tells us that the last title before our current spell of success was won in 1992 when the team lined out as follows.

The team captain was James Wall and the players included M. Cullinane, P. O’Sullivan, W. Meade, Jas Meade, Jas Nagle, T. Nagle, W. O’Brien, M. Murphy, J. Franklin, N. Noonan, J. Power, M. Power, T.C. Healon, J. Flynn, C. Hogan, R. Rockett and T. Kennedy.

Patrick Harnan (Ballygunner), Tom Morrissey (Dungarvan), Paddy O’Donnell, (Capt), (Lismore), James O’Connor (Lismore); Anthony Kirwan (Portlaw), Ger Harris (Ballyduff Lower), Tom Feeney (Ballyduff Upper); Tom Kiely (Colligan), Fintan O’Shea (Portlaw); J. P. Fitzpatrick (Touraneena), Derek McGrath (De La Salle), John Joe Ronayne (Dungarvan); Ray Ryan (Touraneena), Paul Foley (Stradbally), Paul Flynn (Ballygunner). Subs: Keith O’Neill, Barry Browne (Mt. Sion).

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LAWLORS HOTEL JUNIOR FOOTBALL (INTERMEDIATE ATTACHED) FINAL

Brickey Rangers wins Ned Burke Memorial Cup Brickeys ……………...0-11; Melleray ………………..1-4. THERE was a fine gathering in Cappoquin last Friday evening for this game that turned out to be a much more closer affair than most had anticipated. Brickeys were deserving winners, no doubt, of the cup in memory of a great Sliabh gCua man Ned Burke and Melleray made them fight all the way to earn the right to bring it home to Bushy Park. The sides were level at half time at 0-5 to 1-2 and it took some inspired substitutions from the Brickey bench to eventually see off the very spirited Melleray challenge. Seasoned players Vinny McCarthy, Martin Houlihan and James Cooney were all sprung from the bench early in the second half and they all had an influence on the play, resulting in their team scoring 0-6 second half points compared to 0-2 for the local team. Mellerary had twelve subs togged out here and their determination and organisation of a small club is surely what the grass roots of the GAA is all about and it must

not be forgotten or lost in the huge business that this Association has now become. Similarly, Brickeys have built up their stock with tremendous work at underage grades and their success was youth orientated in the first half and experienced based after the short whistle. This very entertaining Final was only 45 seconds old when Brickey’s full forward Paul Whelan was taken down inside the penalty area but the resultant kick went just wide of the posts. Brickeys continued to dominate and by the end of the first quarter, they held an 0-4 to 0-0 advantage, courtesy of scores from Niall Collins (2), Noah Whelan and Stevie Ahearne. Melleray’s first score came from Colm O’Callaghan in the 16th minute but their title winning ambitions received a set back when their towering centre forward John Begley was lost to the dreaded Black card. He was replaced by Conor Donnellan who looked set to have an influence on proceedings before he was forced to retire injured. There was no further score

for nine minutes as Melleray fought hard to get back into the game and following a Stevie Ahearne second point in the 25th minute for the winners, they were rewarded with a Stephen Phelan score in the 26th minute and the only goal of the game from the alert corner forward John Broderick two minutes later, 0-5 to 1-2 at half time. Mellerary took the game to the Brickeys after the restart and John Broderick kicked the score of the match, a ‘45’ in the 34th minute. The Brickey sideline reacted quickly and the introduction of Vinny McCarthy and Martin Houlihan heralded their subsequent dominance of proceedings. Melleray were confined to one further point from a placed ball by John Broderick while the Brickeys took over on the scoreboard, commencing with a 37th minute point by team Captain Richard Halpin. Martin Houlihan kicked the winners ahead in the 39th minute and Christy Power placed Vinny McCarthy for a further Brickey score in the 49th minute after a great ten minutes of effort by both

sides. Brickeys won this battle for supremacy and subs Tadhg Tobin and Martin Houlihan combined to provide a score for Conor Walsh and the game ended with a fisted pointed from Houlihan in the 56th minute and a further white flag from another sub Sam Keohan in the 59th minute. In a low scoring game, Brickey subs scored 0-4 of their second half total as their team management didn’t have to stay clear of their club members after the game. Chairman of the Western Board, Eddie Cunningham presented the Ned Burke Cup along with Championship sponsors Michael Burke of Lawlors Hotel to the winning Captain Richard Halpin amid scenes of considerable excitement. The Cappoquin pitch was in excellent condition for this final and there has been hardly any summer venue over the years that can match it when it looks like this. Brickeys Top Three: Vinny McCarthy, Mark Mulvihill, Christy Power. Mellerary Top Three: John Broderick, Colm O’ Callaghan,

Eddie Cunningham, Chairman Western GAA Board presents the Junior Football Cup to the Brickey's Captain, Richard Halpin. Included is Michael Burke Jnr. Lawlors Hotel, Championship sponsors. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Michael Crowley. Observer’s Man of the Match: Vinny McCarthy. Number of Scorers: Brickeys: 8. Melleray 3. Scores from Play: Brickeys 0-11. Melleray 1-2. Frees For: Brickeys 12. Melleray 21. Wides: Brickeys 11. Melleray 7. Score of the Match: John Broderick’s 34th minute ‘45’ kick.

Brickeys: Conor Fitzgerald; Ray Landers, Shane Nugent, Darragh O’Grady; Richard Halpin 0-1, Jack O’ Donnell, Ian Walsh (M.O.); Niall Collins 0-2, Micheal Barry; Stephen Ahearne 0-2, Mark Mulvihill, Christy Power; Noah Whelan 0-1, Paul Whelan, Conor Walsh 0-1. Subs: Vinny McCarthy 0-1, Martin Houlihan 02, James Cooney, Tadhg Tobin, Sam Keoghan 0-1. Mellerary: James Crowley;

Pa Cummins, Gary O’Connor, Philip O’Rourke; Brian Hennessy, Eoin O’Donoghue, Pa O’Connor; Ray McClone, Colm O’Callaghan 0-1; Michael Crowley, John Begley, Ciaran Flynn; John Broderick 1-2 (1f,1’45’), Stephen Phelan 0-1, Robert Stuart. Subs: Conor Donnellan, Ciaran Kelly, Dave O’ Connell, Dermot Casey, Eugene Lyons, Simon Power. Referee: Shane Reddy (Modeligo).

The Brickeys who beat Melleray/Glenrovers in the Lawlors Hotel Sponsored Western Junior Football Final (Intermediate Attached) played in Cappoquin.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Melleray/Glenrovers who lost to the Brickeys in the Lawlors Hotel Sponsored Western Junior Football Final (Intermediate Attached) played in Cappoquin.

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SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 August, 2014

Nire well on top SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Nire ............................... 3-11; Stradbally ...................... 3-6. ALL the excitement in this game at Fraher Field on Saturday evening was packed into the closing six minutes during which time Stradbally scored three goals. At the three quarter stage, Nire held a commanding 12 point lead, 2-11 to 0-5 in what was a very low key contest. The impressive Shane Ryan converted a Nire free in the opening minute and his side led from there to the final whistle. NIRE GOAL The winners led by 1-7 to 0-4 at the break with the goal coming from Shane Ryan on the quarter hour when he fisted the ball to the net from a Jamie Barron delivery. Nire had two goal chances saved by Stradbally keeper Oliver

Costelloe before Ryan struck. The Stradbally defence were under severe pressure as Ryan and full forward Liam Lawlor caused them endless problems. Ryan kicked 3 first half points while Liam Lawlor added a brace. The hard working Robert Ahearne opened Stradbally’s account in the 4th minute from a placed ball and he added another in the 16th minute from play. Paddy Kiely and Shane Ahearne had late opening half points for the Reds to leave them six adrift at the break. SECOND HALF Nire dominated the early exchanges in the second half scoring 1-3 without reply in a 10 minute period. Dermot Ryan, Liam Lawlor and Keith Guiry kicked the points before Diarmuid Wall goaled in the 40th minute to leave his side 2-9 to 0-4 in front. The next

15 minutes were lack lustre and the game was edging its way to its conclusion, a comfortable Nire victory as they held a 2-11 to 0-5 lead with 10 minutes to play. STRADBALLY GOALS The Stradbally goal rush started in the 55th minute when county minor Michael Sweeney rattled the net after he was set up by Christopher Casey. The in-rushing Casey had goal number two inside 60 seconds when he fisted a Kevin Lawlor cross to the net. Liam Lawlor lifted the seige for the Nire and eased nerves when he goaled in the 59th minute after he was set up from a Keith Guiry foot pass along the ground after Guiry had dispossessed Michael Walsh. MORE DRAMA With a minute left on the clock, a well taken John Coffey goal for the Reds left

only 5 points between the sides. Stradbally won the kick-out and drove forward and came within inches of another goal but Paddy Kiely’s effort went narrowly wide. Nire were relieved to hear the final whistle after being in cruise control. Nire: Tom Wall; Justin Walsh, Thomas O’Gorman, Jack Guiry; Seamus Lawlor, Brian Wall, Darren Guiry; Craig Guiry, Diarmuid Wall (1-1); Dermot Ryan (0-1), Alan Lawlor (0-1), Jamie Barron; Shane Ryan (1-4, 0-2 frees), Liam Lawlor (1-3), Keith Guiry (0-1). Sub: T. Cooney for D. Guiry. Stradbally: Oliver Costelloe; Paddy Doyle, Ger Power, Richie Jones; Kevin Lawlor, Michael Walsh, Luke Casey; Paddy Kiely (0-1), John Coffey (1-0); Paul Tobin, Shane Ahearne (0-1), Cathal Cusack; Michael Sweeney (1-0), Robert Ahearne (0-3, 0-1 frees, 0-1 ‘45), Christopher Casey (1-1). Sub: S. Cunningham for Tobin. Referee: A. Kissane (Dunhill).

Nire's Alan Lawlor hand-passes under pressure from Stradbally's Shane Aherne and Paddy Kiely during the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Co. Senior Football Championship match in Fraher Field. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Late O’Connor point earns Clashmore a draw

Kilrossanty's Tommy Prendergast in possession against Clashmore's Paul O'Connor during the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Co. Senior Football Championship match in Fraher Field. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 0-12; Kilrossanty .......................1-9. A POINTED free from Paul O’Connor earned Clashmore/Kinsalebeg a deserved draw in the opening game at Fraher Field on Saturday. In what was one of the best games in the championship to date, this was a highly competitive encounter as both sides strove majestically for the league points on offer to boost their chances of making the play-offs. Clashmore played the entire second half with 14 players after Paudie O’Rourke was dismissed a minute before half-time. On the stroke of half-time Kilrossanty’s Niall Walsh was shown a black card. CLASHMORE LEAD A contribution of 3 points from top scorer Paul O’Connor and a brace from Brian O’Halloran, his second on the quarter hour was fisted

over after a defence splitting run. Worryingly, for Clashmore they only recorded one point in the second quarter. A Tommy Prendergast point saw Kilrossanty trail by 3 midway through the opening half. Late points from Prendergast, Paul Whyte (free) and Willie Brazil saw Kilrossanty cut the deficit to the minimum at the break, 0-5 to 0-4. Clashmore should have been further ahead at the interval considering their early supremacy and the fact they dropped three balls into the goalkeeper’s hands. Kilrossanty courtesy of Joey Veale and Paul Whyte (free) had taken the lead inside 4 minutes of the restart. Clashmore responded with 3 unanswered points to lead by 0-9 to 0-6 entering the closing quarter. Cillian O’Keeffe, Declan Allen with a great solo effort and O’Connor who capitalised on a poor Kilrossanty

kick-out to create what was a goal chance but he took his point. KILROSSANTY GOAL The only goal of the game came in the 49th minute when Barry Prendergast found the net to leave his side 1-7 to 0-9 in front after Conor Doyle had an earlier point. O’Connor who was unerring from play and frees and who contributed 8 of his sides points had a brace in a 3 minute period to restore Clashmore’s lead, 0-11 to 1-7. The sides were level for the fourth time in the second half when Stephen Prendergast found the range. Kilrossanty were reduced to 14 players in the 57th minute when Michael Kirwan was red carded after an incident in the midfield area in which two other players received yellow cards. EXCITING FINISH Tommy Prendergast looked to have snatched it for Kilrossanty on the stroke of

full-time before O’Connor converted an injury time Clashmore free to tie up the game. Clashmore won the kick-out to set up one last attack for the winner but Cillian O’Keeffe’s effort drifted wide. A draw a fair result. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg: Declan Hickey; Sean Bourke, Ciaran Bourke, Ed Beresford; Aidan Trihy, Gavin Dower, Philip Dee; Tadgh Bourke, Jason Seward; Declan Allen (0-1), Brian O’Halloran (0-2), Shane Russell; Paul O’Connor (0-8), Cillian O’Keeffe (0-1), Paudie O’Rourke. Kilrossanty: Seamus Veale; Killian Whelan, Mark Prendergast, Kevin Delahunty; Michael Kirwan, Niall Walsh, Barry Prendergast (1-0), Paul Whyte (0-2), Tommy Prendergast (0-3), David Power, Stephen Prendergast (0-1), Conor Doyle (0-1); William Brazil (0-1), Joey Veale (0-1), Pa Whyte. Subs: Owen Cummins for Walsh (black card); Alan Quinn for Whelan; Pa Cunningham for Brazil. Referee: T. O’Sullivan (Affane/Cappoquin).

Vital win for Gaultier in derby clash J. J. KAVANAGH & SONS S.F.C. - GROUP 2 Gaultier ………………..2-9; De La Salle …………..1-11. THIS local ‘Derby’ clash between eastern rivals Gaultier and De La Salle in Walsh Park on Sunday evening last proved a well contested affair with Gaultier coming away with the narrowest of victories as a result of two points in the closing minutes. It was a vital win for the Barony side, their first of the championship, and it lifts them to fourth place in the table, leaving them in control of their own destiny regarding reaching the quarter finals. De La Salle will, no doubt, be very disappointed at the manner in which they lost this game for they had dominated the tie for most of the second half and looked set for victory

when they regained the lead with five minutes remaining having fallen behind to a Sean White goal for Gaultier that came against the run of play in the 49th minute. Playing into the breeze in the first half Gaultier got off to the best possible start when, inside a minute, J. J. Hutchinson broke through the De La Salle defence along the end line and after his shot was blocked he was fouled getting on to the rebound and the penalty awarded which he despatched with authority to the net. De La Salle quickly recovered from the early blow with points from Mitchell Casey and Paddy Kennedy before J. J. Hutchinson pointed a free in the 12th minute. Two minutes later a lobbing ball from Casey under the Gaultier

crossbar was fumbled by the goalkeeper and Colm Morris took advantage to get the touch on the breaking ball and slip it to the net. De la Salle were enjoying the greater amount of possession as Ian Cantwell added a point in the 18th minute but the introduction of Adam O’Donoghue into the Gaultier attack was making a difference and after J. J. Hutchinson weighed in with a great point in the 22nd minute O’Donoghue followed up with another fine score to level the tie in the 25th minute. With the game going into added time Derek Jordan and J. J. Hutchinson eased their side into a two point lead but De La Salle hit back with an Ian Cantwell point to leave the minimum between the teams at the break on a score of

Gaultier 1-5; De La Salle 1-4. Despite playing into the stiff breeze it was De La Salle who took the initiative at the start of the second half with points from Ian Cantwell, Mitchell Casey and Cantwell again inside six minutes to take a two point lead. J. J. Hutchinson hit back with a point, from a free, but further points from Colm Morris and Mitchell Casey opened up a two point lead for De La Salle going into the fourth quarter. De La Salle had missed some clear cut chances to increase their lead during that period of dominance and though Derek Jordan pulled a point back for Gaultier the city side were still looking comfortable. The situation changed however in the 47th minute when Adam O’Donoghue laid the ball off

into the path of Sean White who, arriving at speed, caught the De La Salle defence on the wrong foot and raced clean through on goal to give David Dennisson no chance from close range and so put his side into a one point lead. While the score clearly lifted Gaultier De La Salle retained their composure and by the 55th minute they were back in front with points from Colm Morris and Lee Hayes. With Wayne Hutchinson and Gary Molloy coming strongly into the game in midfield Gautier were taking on the De La Salle defence and in the 57th minute a quickly taken free caught the De La Salle defence napping and Ian Hatton raced in to fist the equalising point. A minute later J. J. Hutchinson got

through for the lead point and in the closing minutes Sean White had great chance of a second goal but drove wide from close range with only the goalkeeper to beat. Gaultier retained possession in added time to hold on for a hard won victory. For the winners Brad Carroll, Mark Wyse, Wayne Hutchinson, Gary Molloy, Adam O’Donoghue, Derek Jordan and J. J. Hutchinson stood out while for De La Salle David Kennedy, Chris Sheehan, Ian Cantwell, Mitchell Casey Colm Norris and Lee Hayes were best. Scorers:- Gaultier – J. J. Hutchinson 1-5 (1-0 pen. 0-2Fs), Sean White 1-0, Derek Jordan 0-2, Ian Hatton and Adam O’Donoghue 0-1 each. De La Salle – Colm Morris 1-2, Ian Cantwell 0-4

(1F), Mitchell Casey 0-3, Paddy Kennedy and Lee Hayes 0-1 each. Gaultier: David Whitty, Aaron Jones, Thomas Dunphy, Ronan McDonagh, Brad Carroll, Rory Walsh, Mark Wyse, Wayne Hutchinson, Gary Molloy, Ian Hatton, J. J. Hutchinson, Billy O’Keeffe, Sean White, Richard Finnegan, Derek Jordan. Sub: Adam O’Donoghue for Finnegan. De La Salle: David Dennisson, David Kennedy, Colm Clancy, Chris Sheehan, Stephen Dalton, Thomas Kearney, Oran Keevers, Jack Kennedy, Ian Cantwell, Stephen Walsh, Mitchell Casey, David Greene, Colm Morris, Lee Hayes, Patrick Kennedy. Sub: Conan Watt for Morris. Referee: Kieran O’Toole.

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First half scoring spree secures victory for Rathgormack J. J. KAVANAGH & SONS SENIOR FOOTBALL Rathgormack ………0-14; Ardmore …………… 0-11. RATHGORMACK recorded their second win in the Senior Football Championship with a hard fought win against Ardmore in Bushy Park. Gavin Nugent opened the scoring within the first minute before John Gartland replied for Ardmore. Rathgormack hit a purple patch between the 2nd and 7th minute with points from Nugent and Jason Curry stretching their lead to 5 points. With both sets of defences on top there was no score until the 15th minute when Conor Walsh soloed through the Ardmore defence to kick a fine point. This was followed by further points by Nugent and Curry to put Rathgormack

7 points clear. Eventually, the Ardmore midfield got some quality possession to their forwards and in the 25th minute James Veale kicked a well taken score. Gavin Nugent who was giving the Ardmore defence all kinds of problems kicked his 5th point of the half and this was followed by a Jason Curry point to leave the halftime score Rathgormack 0-10; Ardmore 0-3. The second half began with another Nugent point but eventually the Ardmore team began to play some good football and points from Conor O’Shea and Seamus Keating reduced the deficit. Rathgormack responded with a point from hard working Ronan Crotty in the 12th minute of the second half. From this point on, with Seamus Prendergast

becoming a big influence in the game, Ardmore began to eat into the Rathgormack lead with pointed frees from Keating in the 17th and 21st minutes. Gavin Nugent raised the white flag for his 7th point of the game to give Rathgormack some respite. Ardmores Kenny Murphy who launched attack after attack from the Ardmore half back line set up Wayne Hennessy for a well taken point and further points from Hennessy and Keating put just a goal between the teams. A huge free from Rathgormack’s Jason Curry put 4 points between the teams entering injury time and try as they might Ardmore were unable to find the goal they needed and the scoring finished with a Wayne Hennessy point in the second

minute of injury time. The resulting kick out led to the referee sounding the final whistle. Best for Rathgormack on the night were in defence Nigel Skehan, midfielder Cathal Crowch and up front Gavin Nugent and Jason Curry. Best for Ardmore were centre back Seamus Prendergast, midfielder Seamus Keating and number 10 Wayne Hennessy. Rathgormack: B. Crotty, M. Crotty; P. Larkin; B. Power; D. Kirwan; N. Skehan; G. Kirwan; M. Curry; C. Crowch; J. Curry R. Cahill; C. Walsh; G. Nugent; J. Kirwan; R. Crotty. Subs: J. Gleeson for M. Crotty; C. Murray for R. Crotty. Ardmore: S. Barron; M. Cronin; D. Prendergast; D. Power; N. Hennessy; S. Prendergast; K. Murphy; S. Keating; E. Conway; W. Hennessy; D. Gartland; J. Gartland; J. Kennedy; C Shea; C. Hennessy. Subs: T. Power for C. Hennessy.

Setback for Ballinameela in Stradbally COUNTY SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP St. Saviours …………...1-8; Ballinameela ………..… 0-6. THIS loss by Ballinameela in Stradbally last Saturday evening not only puts a dent in their quarter final qualifying hopes but it also puts them adrift at the end of the Group 2 Championship table with just one point from three games played. The local team is playing Stradbally this weekend so a move up the table doesn’t look on the cards any time soon. Saviours’ 0-5 win at the Coveside venue leapfrogs them over the Western side

and if they can beat Gaultier this Thursday, they will put themselves in with a chance of making the quarter-finals. Playing with the strong coastal breeze, Ballinameela led this game at half-time by 0-4 to 0-0, courtesy of scores from Jason Morrissey, Eamonn Walsh, Jim Curran and Mike Walsh. As expected, the City side improved considerably in the second half and scores from Peter Crowley, Adam Brophy, Michael Brophy and Brian Power had the sides level by the 43rd minute. A significant moment came in the 45th minute when Saviours goalie Paul

Holohan made a point blank save, following which Micheal Walsh restored Ballinameela’s lead with a point one minute later. The winners strengthened their grip on the game after this and a fisted point by Michael Merrigan was followed by the only goal of the game when Brian Power got a flick to a high ball in the 53rd minute. Michael Kiely (f) brought the deficit back to one kick of the size 5 in the 54th minute at 1-6 to 0-6 but, with the elements at their backs, Saviours finished the stronger with scores from Kieran Murphy on the hour and from

Brian Power in the first minute of added time. St Saviours: Paul Holohan; Darren Tuohy, Peter Crowley 0-2 (1’45’), Brian Quinn; Jack Flavin, Kieran Murphy 0-1, Kevin Boland; Joey Phelan, Nicky Jacob; Michael Merrigan 0-1, Adam Brophy 0-1, Anthony Jacob; Michael Brophy 0-1f, John Paul Jacob, Brian Power 1-2. Ballinameela: Paul Curran; Kealon Looby, Kevin Phelan, Colin Walsh; John Harrington, David Phelan, Jason McGrath; Brian Phelan, Brendan Phelan; Mikey Phelan, Eamonn Walsh 0-1, Micheal Walsh 0-2; Cian Culloo, Jim Curran 0-1, Jason Morrissey 0-1. Sub: Mike Kiely 0-1f. Referee: Timmy Organ (Ballinacourty)

Waterford County Camogie Adult Championships WITH Waterford Intermediate teams break between the Liberty Insurance All Ireland Championships league phase and their All-Ireland semi-final on August 16th against Limerick, the action has switched to Waterford Club action. SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP The second round of this years championship was played this past weekend. The matches up for decision this week were Lismore hosting St. Anne's and Gaultier hosting Butlerstown. The Lismore match against St. Anne's was a repeat of the 2013 Senior Championship final and saw a considerable number of Waterford's Intermediate team face each other as opponents. St. Anne's had such Waterford players as Becky Kavanagh, Pauline Cunningham, Claire Whyte, Mairead Murphy, Charlotte Raher, Karen Kelly, Niamh Rockett and Sinead Cummins. Lismore have their own Waterford players such as Shona Curran, Nicola Morrissey, Shauna Prendergast, Shauna Kiernan and Ruth Geoghegan on their team. Only two points separated the teams at halftime with Lismore edging the 1-5 to 1-3 scoreline but Lismore pulled away in the second half to be eventual winners of 2-14; to St. Anne's 1-9. Some of Lismore’s scorers were Aoife Hannon (1-8), Ruth Geoghegan (1-0) and Caithriona McGlone (0-3)

while St. Anne's relied on scores from placed balls when Karen Kelly converted seven frees. Butlerstown conceded a walkover to Gaultier in the other match. The next round of the Senior championships matches sees Lismore host Butlerstown while St. Anne's host Gailltir and are scheduled to be played on Sunday, 3rd August. INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP The second round match saw Portlaw host Cappoquin and Brickey Rangers host An Rinn. An Rinn followed up their win against newly promoted Portlaw from last week with another win against Brickey Rangers. Cappoquin won their match against Portlaw which means that both An Rinn and Cappoquin are joint top of the table which means that next weeks match between Cappoquin and An Rinn will surely decide which team will top the table and be placed straight into the final, while the loser will be destined for the semi-final play-off. The other match sees Brickey Rangers host Portlaw and the winner of this will also reach the semi-final play-off as third placed team. JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP The second round of matches saw Roanmore host Lismore and Ferrybank host Tallow. Lismore won their previous encounter against Tallow

last week and travelled to Roanmore to hopefully continue the run. The Roanmore team had been beaten in the previous round by Ferrybank and were hoping to get a result from the game. In a tight game where both sides had scoring chances the result ended up a draw. The other match saw Ferrybank continue their winning ways when they won the encounter against Tallow. Next week’s matches sees Lismore host Ferrybank and Tallow host Roanmore with results determining final table positions. Ferrybank are top of the table at the present but Lismore can overtake them if they win the game. Tallow can still make the semi-final spot at the expense of Roanmore if they win the match so no team in this section can afford any slip-ups. U-16 CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND-UP Now that we have completed three rounds of the U-16 Championships the positions that teams occupy is becoming clearer. Section A: The clash of the two top teams occurred earlier this week when Gaultier travelled into De la Salle for the encounter. In a match that will surely go a long way to determining which of these two teams will top the table at the end of the league phase it was the city side that prevailed in the end. Cappoquin recovered from

their previous rounds result against Gaultier to beat St. Anne's in a high scoring match and the final match in this section saw Brickey Rangers beat Dungarvan. At this moment it looks like De la Salle will top the group but all other teams are in with a chance to reach the semifinal play-off. The next round of matches are scheduled to be played on August 5th and sees Cappoquin host De la Salle, St. Anne's host Dungarvan and Brickey Rangers host Gaultier. Section B: Both Lismore and An Rinn sit in joint first position at the moment as Lismore beat Clonea/Portlaw and An Rinn beat Ferrybank. Tramore had a bye this week so they will be eager to get back to playing and will face a test against the unbeaten An Rinn. Lismore will host Ferrybank with Clonea/Portlaw having the bye. Section C: The only fixture fulfilled in this section was Modeligo against St. Mollerans. Modeligo followed up their first round win with another win in a tight encounter against St. Mollerans to move them clear at the top of the table with maximum points. Although suffering a defeat this week, St. Molleran's share second spot with Tallow who had a bye this week. The Abbeyside and Ronamore match was rescheduled. Next round match sees Abbeyside host St. Molleran's while Tallow face Modeligo.

Brickey Rangers Under 8's who played in Abbeyside recently.

Easy win for champions COUNTY SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Ballinacourty ………..0-18; An Rinn ………………...1-6. GOING on results beween these two teams over the past two years, this was expected to be a much more closer affair at the Fraher Field last Sunday evening. An Rinn’s goal in the 57th minute was of the consolation variety and but for two splendid saves by Tomas O Cadhla in the 11th and in the first minute of added time in addition to Shane O’Donovan’s 18th minute effort hitting the butt of the upright, this game would have been well and truly over by the time the short whistle sounded. As it was, and playing with the strong wind, the County champions held an 0-9 advantage at half-time on a score of 0-12 to 0-3 with seven ‘Courty players getting on their scoresheet. Mark Ferncombe and the Hurney brothers Patrick and Gary were particularly industrious around the field and on the scoreboard and this trio accounted for 0-7 of their team’s first half total. The wind was a factor, no doubt, in the first half yet the winners scored 0-6 against it in the second half in comparison to

0-3 for An Rinn, whose marksmen were Bili Breathnach (f), Fergal O Cuirrin and Ferdia O hAodha. An Rinn’s cause was not helped by eight second half wides compared to three for the winners in the first half but, one stat or another, Ballinacourty were the superior side as the scoreline indicates. The only negative aspect, if any, from the winner’s viewpoint is that Gavin Breen was upgraded from the club’s Intermediate team when there was no requirement for it as ‘Courty’s second team are still very much in contention for championship honours and will top the Table when the group’s games are finished. An Rinn were short the services of Liam O Lonain and Shane O Cuirrin and a full squad is imperative for any team hoping to give the champions a game of it. Courty’s total of scorers rose to nine in the second half when centre back Sean O’Hare and sub Ronan Sheehan added their names to the list. Overall, it wasn’t a game that did any good for the present championship format and there could be another few the same in Round 4 this week.

Ballinacourty’s Top Three: Patrick Hurney, Mark Ferncombe, Gary Hurney. An Rinn’s Top Three: Tomas O Cadhla, Donie Breathnach, Fergal O Cuirrin. Observer’s Man of the Match: Patrick Hurney. Number of Scorers: Ballinacourty 8. An Rinn 4. Scores from Play: Ballinacourty 0-17. An Rinn 1-5. Frees For: Ballinacourty 15. An Rinn 14. Wides: Ballinacourty 5. An Rinn 10. Score of the Match: Conor Moloney’s 22nd minute point, assisted by Gary Hurney. Ballinacourty: Stephen Enright; David Collins, Brian Looby, Gavin Breen; Conor Moloney 0-1, Sean O’ Hare 0-1, Shane O’Donovan; James O’Mahoney, John Hurney; Patrick Hurney 0-5, Mark Ferncombe 0-4, Michael O’ Halloran 02(1’45’); Jason O’ Brien 0-1, Gary Hurney 0-2, Mark Gorman 0-1. Subs: John Power, Ronan Sheehan 0-1. An Rinn: Tomas O Cadhla; Declan O hArta, Ray O Ceallaigh, Cillian O Murchadha; Noel O Murchadha, Tadhg O hUallachain, Jamie De Baruin; Ferdia O hAodha 0-1, Cathal O cuirrin; Lorcan O Corraoin, Padraigh O Murchadha, Donie Breathnach 1-2; Cian O Conchubair, Bili Breathnach 0-2 (1f), Fergal O Cuirrin 0-1. Fear Ionad: Lucas O Cuirrin. Referee: Dessie O’Leary (Erins Own).

Déise Draw Results JULY 2014 HOSTED BY CLASHMORE/KINSALEBEG GAA CLUB €10,000 Elizabeth Barry, c/o Kevin Burns Fenor €500 Friary Handball c/o Bro.Spring Colligan €500 Ml Hennessy, Kilnagrange John Mitchels €500 Mary Walsh, St. Martin’s Place Fourmilewater €400 Pauline McParland, Maolfoirne An Rinn €400 Aidan Walsh, Drumroe, Cappoquin/Affane €300 David Kennedy c/o Pat Cullen Tramore €300 Billy Maley, Rockenham Ferrybank €200 Gary Hurney c/o Pakie Hurne Abbeyside/Ballinacourty €200 Ml Murray, Ballinamertina Geraldines €100 Jimmy Lenihan, Murphy Place Abbeyside/Ballinacourty €100 Mags Foley, Claddagh Clashmore/Kinsalebeg

€100 Sean/Cathal Hogan c/o Ann O'Keeffe Shamrocks €100 Ogra an Sean Phobal c/o Ann Hogan Old Parish €100 John Clancy c/o Alice Hunt Clonea Power €100 Paddy O'Sullivan c/o Gary Whelan John Mitchels €100 Kitty Collins, Dungarvan Brickeys Co-ordinator prize: Kevin Burns Fenor GAA. Catherine Lyons, Dungarvan. Specials: 2 All-Ireland Hurling Tickets: Peg Ryan c/o Noreen Cotter De La Salle. 2 All-Ireland Football Tickets: Ann-Marie Burke, Abbeyside/Ballinacourty. Next Draw: 29th August hosted by St. Molleran’s GAA Club.

Western GAA Results & Fixtures FIXTURES Wednesday, 30th July Lawlors Hotel Junior Football Premier: Shamrocks V Affane at Ballyduff 7.30 pm Thursday, 31st July Radley Engineering Intermediate football: Dungarvan V Brickey Rgs at Colligan 7.30 pm Lawlors Hotel Junior Football Premier: Kilgobinet V Emmetts at Cappoquin 7.30 pm Tallow V An Sean Phobal at Ardmore 7.30 pm Friday, 1st August Radley Engineering Intermediate Football: Nire v Ballyduff at Cappoquin 7.30 pm

Sliabh gCua V Geraldines at Lismore 7.30 pm RESULTS Radley Engineering Intermediate Football: Ballinacourty 1-11; Nire 1-8 Brickey Rangers 0-18; Sliabh gCua 0-7 Geraldines 2-8; Dungarvan 0-10 Lawlors Hotel Junior Football Premier: Emmetts 4-7; Modeligo 1-10 An Sean Phobal 0-16; Shamrocks 3-3 Affane 3-14; Tallow 2-7 Lawlors Hotel Junior Football Intermediate Attached Final: Brickey Rangers 0-11; Melleray 1-4

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 August, 2014

Dungarvan 8 year old plus group at the Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp in Dungarvan GAA Grounds, organised by Waterford Coaching & Games.. Included is Liam Cheasty, Waterford Coaching & Games.

Ballyduff Upper Ballyduff Upper SENIOR HURLING CHALLENGE Ballyduff played Cork-side Ballinhassig in a challenge match last week, coming out on top with a 4-10 to 0-17 win. Team was: Eoin Scanlon, Jamie Hannon, Tom Molumphy, Michael Kearney, Cian Leamy, Shane Kearney, Ger Feeney, Seamus Hannon, Brian Kearney, Jamie Kearney, Stephen Molumphy, Brendan Hannon, Mikey Kearney, Kevin Casey, Andrew Casey. Subs: Shane Hannon, Martin Feeney, Tommy Feeney, Denis McDonagh.

MINOR HURLING The minors played their second group game of the championship last Tuesday, details to follow next week. FIXTURES Ballyduff seniors are due to play Tallow in the third round of the hurling championship on Friday, August 8th. The fourth round versus Dungarvan goes ahead on Saturday, August 16th, while the final group game against Ballygunner is set for Saturday, August 23rd. The Intermediate footballers are in action this Friday, August 1st against The Nire, knowing defeat with mean relegation back to junior. Throw-in at 7.30 p.m. in Cappoquin. The junior hurlers are due to play Fourmilewater in the final group game over the weekend of August 9th/10th. LOTTO The numbers drawn in last week’s lotto were 10, 14, 25, 29. There was no jackpot winner. €30 winners were Sean & Mike (Corner House), Bobby Nugent, Garry Watton, John Kenny Jnr. The lotto for next week stands at €3,850.

Abbeyside/Ballinacourty JACK THE JOKER Our popular Jack the Joker Fundraiser will continue this Sunday night in Kennedy’s Live where the Jackpot will be €6,560 as on Sunday night Kevin and Nora Tobin were drawn out of the drum and picked card 21 which wasn’t the Joker though they did win €50. Jim Egan and and J. J. Whelan won €25 each. As well as our group of ticket sellers tickets can be purchased from Convenience Store, Ballinroad, The Village Inn, Village Flowers, Kennedys Live, Spar, Mike Kiely’s Butchers and Mousie’s Takeaway. SENIOR FOOTBALL On Sunday evening last we defeated Ring in Round 3 of the County Championship in Fraher Field. Team: S. ENRIGHT, D. COLLINS, B. LOOBY, G. BREEN, S. DONOVAN, S. O’HARE, C. MOLONEY, J. HURNEY, J. O’MAHONEY, P. HURNEY, M. FERNCOMBE, M. O’HALLORAN, M. GORMAN, G. HURNEY, J. O’BRIEN, Subs: J. POWER, R. SHEEHAN.

On Thursday night we play Ring in the County Championship at 7:30pm in Fraher Field. SPONSORED CYCLE After months of very careful planning and indeed hard training by many of the participants our Sponsored Cycle from Limerick to Abbeyside goes ahead this Saturday. When Liam O’Connor first mentioned the idea of the sponsored cycle last year few could have envisaged that it would be as successful as it now looks like being, which is thanks to the hard work of the small group of people who worked so hard behind the scenes. On Saturday morning 30 cyclists will depart

Limerick city at 8.30am for the 130kms to Abbeyside. While many of the group are experienced cyclists, a good few are new to the sport. Many hours of training has gone into preparing for the cycle. For the people that are joining the group on the route please be in Glenshenane Woods car park at 2 p.m. Family cycle will leave Quill’s The Pike at 2.45 p.m. We would like to invite all club members to get out the bikes and join in the cycle. Children must be accompanied by an adult and helmets must be worn by all participants. Finally we would also like to say a big thank you to all our sponsors, and we look forward to seeing a big turnout on Saturday to cheer home the cyclists in Abbeyside at 3 p.m. SUMMER BARBECUE To round off what should be a great day for the club on Saturday we are holding a Summer Barbecue in Kennedys Live at 8 pm. Music on the night is by the Waxies and we will be holding a raffle on the night for some very attractive prizes. 1st prize 2 nights B&B in the Clarion Hotel Limerick. 2nd prize Newbridge Cutlery set. 3rd prize €100 Holiday voucher. 4th prize €100 Eason voucher Plus many more prizes. Tickets for barbecue and 5 tickets for raffle cost only €5. Please come along and show your support for the club at what promises to be a great nights entertainment. CLUB BINGO This Sunday our Club Bingo returns to the CBS Hall hall at 8:30 pm where the jackpot is €1,050. INTER-COUNTY ACTIVITY On behalf of all in the club we would like to congratulate the County Minor Hurlers on their great victory over Dublin on Sunday last in Thurles. Conor Prunty was on the team while Stephen Cliffe and Sean Daly were on the panel and Donnchadh Enright and Pat Moore are part of the backroom team. TICKETS Anybody looking to order tickets for the All Ireland Minor Semi Final against Kilkenny is asked to do so by this Friday by contacting Jonathon Donovan. BOOKING OF PITCHES All team managers are reminded to please ensure that they have booked the pitch for training or matches with Michael O’Donovan. We would also ask team managers to please try and do as much heavy training in the areas behind the goals. JUVENILE NOTES Under 14: Last Monday our under 14’s travelled to Waterford to play Mt Sion in the hurling championship. Our boys started this game very well, with some well taken goals early on, and maintained this momentum throughout the game to record a win 8-12 to 1-4 being the final score. Next match in this age group in at home to Clonea, Monday, 11th August and away to Ballygunner on the 18th. Panel: Jake O’Riordan, Eoin Ahearne, Daniel Raher, Sean Kent, Meldan O’Dwyer, Eoin Flynn, Shane Kiely, Daithi Brunnock, Jamie Walsh, Ben Flynn, Senan Travers, Cian O’Riordan, Michael Kiely, Patrick Fitzgerald, Oisin Hallahan, Danny Reynolds, James Riordan.

Under 13: Our under 13’s played Dungarvan

on Monday evening just gone in the final round of the Under13 hurling.Result next week. Minor hurling: Our minor hurlers were down to play the next round of their County championship last night Tuesday away to Ferrybank. At the time of going to print the result of this match was unavailable but will be included in next week’s notes. Under 16 hurling: Our under 16 hurlers play the next round of their county championship away to Roanmore tomorrow night Thursday. Best of luck to all. Under 11: Our under 11 hurlers travelled to Fraher Field on Saturday morning last to take part in a Gala day. We played two games on the day against Cappoquin and against Youghal and played well in both. We won both games and tremendous credit must go to all the player’s involved. The next event for this group of players in the Town and Country football league which takes place soon. Outdoor hurling: Our underage outdoor hurling continues this Saturday morning the 2nd August at the Burgery at 10. 30 a.m. All are welcome. This covers all age ranges from under 5 to under 10. Anyone who has not paid their membership yet is asked to pay it on the morning for insurance reasons. Membership forms will also be given out on the morning. Helmets are compulsory and if required can be purchased at a reduced price of €50. There will be a €2 cost also to cover expenses.

Brickey Rangers Rangers Brickey LOTTO Last week’s lotto was held in The Local. Numbers drawn were 1, 2, 14, 16. There was no jackpot winner. €25 to each of the following: Jim McGrath, Jerry Tobin, Eilish O'Keeffe and Ber. Burke. Next week’s draw will take place in The Enterprise Bar where the jackpot will be €2,500. DEISE DEVELOPMENT DRAW Congratulations to Kitty Collins who won €100 in the July draw. JUNIOR FOOTBALL WESTERN FINAL: Our junior footballers had a good win over Melleray on Friday last to take the Western Title on a score line of Brickeys 0-11; Melleray 1-4. Team captain Richard Halpin thanked fellow players, selectors, manager, first aider, supporters and all that helped in any way with this team as he accepted the Western Cup from Michael Burke, Lawlors Hotel, sponsors. Team: C. Fitzgerald, R. Landers, S. Nugent, D. O'Grady, R. Halpin (Capt.), J. O'Donnell, I. Walsh, M.Barry, N. Collins, C. Power, M. Mulvihill, S. Ahearne, C. Walsh, P. Whelan, N. Whelan. Subs: J. Cooney, M. Houlihan, T. Tobin, V. McCarthy, S. Keohan, I. Walsh, M. Kiely.

INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP: We had an eleven point win over our opponents Sliabh gCua on Saturday evening last. In a game that we had control of from start to finish a win here was never in doubt. To date we have won all our games in the championship. Team; J. Grant, D. Tobin, C. Phelan, C. O'Neill, M. Scanlan, P. Walsh, T. Lynch, D. Duggan (0-1), M. Cummins, C. Barry (0-3), C. McGrath (0-5), J. Morrissey (0-3), C. Shalloe (0-3, 2F), O. Casey, E. Gaffney (0-2). Subs Used: M. Shalloe (0-1), C. O'Grady, S. McGrath, J. Kiely.

Our last match in the group against

Dungarvan is due to be played either Thursday or Friday evening. Day not confirmed at time of going to print. WATERFORD MINOR HURLING: Well done to the minor hurlers who defeated Dublin on Sunday last in Thurles, especially our own clubman Cormac Curran. We wish them the best of luck in the All-Ireland semi-final against Kilkenny on August 10th. BRICKEY COW DROP FUNDRAISER: Promoters are out and about at the moment selling tickets for this novel fundraiser. All support would be greatly appreciated. Squares €5 each or 3 for €10. First prize €2,500. 4 runner-up prizes €250 each. SYMPATHY The sympathy of the club is extended to Pat Murphy and family, Kilossera, on the death of his mother in Ballysaggart. To the Murphy family, Knockaun, and the Donnelly families on the death of their mother and sister Mrs. Joan Murphy. To the Brophy and Wall families on the death of David. May they rest in peace. JUVENILE NOTES: UNDER 7 AND 8’S HURLING: We travelled to Cappoquin on Wednesday last to play the home teams in U-7 and U-8 games. Despite being down quite a few players in the U-7 team all Brickey players dug deep and we were narrowly defeated in a highly entertaining game. For many of these children it was their first outing so well done to all. We were also missing a few players in U-8 game but this did not lessen the Brickey performance. This was a cracker of a game with the Brickeys scoring 2 late goals to draw the game. A fair result for an honest, entertaining and hard fought game. Well done to both Brickey teams who despite the heat and the odds did very well. A special mention and 'pat on the back' to all new Brickey players who played in their first challenge game. Training as normal Saturdays at 10.30 am. We would ask all players to take water bottles for training. If any parent wishes to help with coaching please let one of the coaches know. UNDER 10 The above hurling league will commence with a home fixture to St. Pats on Tuesday, 5th August and will continue every Monday night for the next 6 weeks. UNDER 12 FOOTBALL: The above league will commence in the next few weeks, players will be notified. UNDER 13 HURLING: We will have played Cois Bride in the final match of the group stage of this championship on Monday last, hopefully we will have got a favourable result which would ensure that we are at the business end of the championship. UNDER 14 HURLING: Our match scheduled against St. Mary’s on Thursday last was deferred following a death in the St. Marys club, we await a re fixture. Our next match is away to St. Pats on the 11th August. UNDER 16 HURLING: We are scheduled to play round three of the Co Championship at home on Thursday, 31st July. Throw in at 7 pm. CLUB MERCHANDISE: All club merchandise to be collected from Joanie this week, any orders not collected will be sold.

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CAMP BRICKEY: The long awaited Camp Brickey will commence on Tuesday next, 5th August for 4 days, Any child not registered cannot be guaranteed a place as there is a limited number of coaches this year. Please contact Joanie on 087-2310220. Age 5 to 12 years only. CAMOGIE: Our Intermediate girls played their first championship match last Friday evening in Bushy Park against An Rinn. This unfortunately for us was a very one sided affair with An Rinn proving much too strong, for it must be said our very young team. Our Minor team played Ferrybank last night, report next week. JUNIOR FOOTBALL: We played our first Championship match in junior football last Sunday evening in Bushy Park against Na Deise. We had a great start and lead at halftime by 6 points. The second half was a much tighter affair with Na Deise coming out winners in the end. Final score Na Deise 3-13; Brickey/Kilrossanty 2-11. Training tonight Wednesday at 7 pm in Bushy.

Kilgobinet CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Toby and Lee on their recent wedding. Best wishes in the future from all in Kilgobinet GAA. JUNIOR FOOTBALL We play Colligan on Thursday night at 7.30 p.m. in Cappoquin. This is our last game in the group. We will have a play-off game in a few weeks. FUN/RUN WALK The club is holding a fun run/walk in aid of a local cause on the 3rd August. It’s open to anyone who would like to take part. You can get a card off any committee member or if you would just like to give a donation on the day and take part. Anyone who will have their sponsorship cards ready to return before next Sunday please return to Mick this week and the committee will be in Bohadoon Friday night from 8.30 p.m. and will collect cards and money then also. SYMPATHY The club would like to extend its sympathies to John Murphy and family on the recent death of his grandmother Joan. The club would like to send its sympathies to the Hallahan family, Kilbrien on the recent death of David Brophy.

Ballysaggart MINORS OVERCOME DUBLIN Well done to the Waterford Minor hurlers on their great win over Dublin last Sunday in Semple Stadium, Thurles on a score of 2-18 to 0-19. Well done to Shane Bennett who contributed 4 points on the day. They now play Kilkenny in the All-Ireland semi-final in Croke Park on Sunday, August 10th. SYMPATHY The club would like to express its sympathies to Barry, Christy, Kevin and Padraig Murphy and to all the Murphy and Walsh families on the death of Biddy Murphy, Coole, last week.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 August, 2014

GAA CLUB NOTES

Affane/Cappoquin Affane/Cappoquin WESTERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP FIXTURE Ath Meadhan v Shamrocks at An Baile Dubh 7.30 p.m. - Wednesday, July 30th. Please note Official Notice re-fixture for your Club (as per agreement by both clubs). COUNTY U-16 H CHAMPIONSHIP FIXTURE Round 3 - Thursday, July 31st - Cappoquin (H) v De La Salle at 7.30 p.m. COUNTY MINOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP FIXTURE Round 2 - Tuesday, July 29th - Cappoquin (A) v Clann Na Gael in Dunhill at 7.30 p.m. Wednesday, August 6th - Round 4 Cappoquin (A) v Ferrybank at 7.15 p.m. U-13 WESTERN HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP FIXTURES Wednesday, July 30th - Cappoquin (H) v Ballydfuf at 7.00 p.m. U-14 COUNTY HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP FIXTURE Monday, August 11th - Cappoquin (H) v Ardmore at 7.00 p.m. CLUB LOTTO The numbers drawn in our Club Lotto for the jackpot prize €3,400 on Monday, July 21st were 14-15-19-27 and there was no winner. The five €20 consolation prize winners were: William Scanlon, Ballyhane; Mick/Gillian Hennebry, Shanbally; Paul Flynn Hardware; James/Betty Devine, Moonboy; and Mary, Caoimhe and Aaron Coughlan. This week’s draw was held Monday July 28th and the results will appear here next week. WESTERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Superb Second Half Performance Sees Affane Coast To Comfortable Win Affane 3-14; Tallow 2-07. At the Castle Farm venue last Friday evening, Affane took on Tallow, in an evenly contested first half. The Bridesiders went in at the interval leading by four points 2-05 to 1-04, with Finan Murray rocking the net with with a terrific goal for Affane. In the second half Affane gave a masterful display of high fielding and long kicking, with two well taken goals from Paul Murray and Keith Landers and with some sweetly struck points they ran out comfortable winners at the end of the hour. Affane: Darren Curran, Colin Landers, Damian McCarthy, Paudi Landers, Finan Murray, Tim Looby, Keith Landers, Paul Murray, Conor Murray, Shane O’Rourke, Shane Coughlan, Gavin McCarthy, Tom Mansfield, Killian O’Sullivan, Keith Farrell. Subs used: P.J. Curran, Frankie Keniry, John Cunningham.

THREE TO ANSWERS 1. Who captained Waterford in both the National Hurling League final and the All-Ireland final in 1963? 2. What Limerick Minor selector managed Lixnaw to win their last Kerry senior Hurling championship in 2007? 3. What County has won the most national hurling league titles? LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS 1. Mick Daniels captained Dublin to win their last All-Ireland senior hurling title when they defeated Waterford in the 1938 decider. 2. Dublin defender Paul Schutte plays for Cuala. 3. Waterford senior hurlers won both the Munster and National league titles in 1963 and 2007. INTERMEDIATE HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP FIXTURE Ceapach Chuinn v An Rinn at Bushy Park 6.00 p.m. - Saturday, 9th August. Cappoquin/Affane Juvenile GAA Club Field Day starts at 11.00 a.m. Saturday, August 9th. U-11/U-8 Hurling Tournaments, U-10/U-8 Camogie Tournaments, Long Puck, Bouncy Castles, Dog Show etc. U-13 WESTERN HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Cappoquin 7-8; St Olivers 5-5 Cappoquin took on St. Olivers in the Sportsfield last evening in an evenly contested game St. Olivers with the aid of the breeze led at half-time by a point 3-3 to 3-2. In the second half the Cornerstone lads upped their game and when Jamil Casey cracked home a great goal with a first time pull on a moving ball to set Cappoquin up for a good win. Cappoquin Panel: Tom Troy, Luke O’Rourke, Louie Lomano, Matt Meaney, Gavin Fives, Evan Murray, Cian Murphy, Rory Mangan, Tiernan Cullinane, P. J. Kiely, Jamal Casey, Tony Browne, Niall Collender, Sam Uniacke, John O’Donnell, Conor Rooney, Mark Ormonde.

ALL-IRELAND MINOR HURLING QUARTER FINAL Well done to the local lads Andy, Aaron and Shane and all the Waterford minor hurling squad on a good win over the Dubs in the All-Ireland quarter-final played last Sunday in Semple Stadium, Thurles.

Geraldines Geraldines WESTERN INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL Geraldines 2-10; 0-8 Dungarvan. The Geraldines started the match with a determination that was needed right to the finish to ensure victory in this Western Intermediate Football match in sunny Cappoquin on Saturday evening last. Right from the throw-in the

Naomh Chartaigh U-12 hurlers attending the Croke Park activity day on Monday, July 7th.

Geraldines moved up the field and Stephen Kennefick scored a point. Dungarvan’s first attacked ended in a wide, but their movement before the final kick at goal, told the Geraldines players that tight marking and sharpness would be the order of the day to ensure that Dungarvan’s forwards would have a fruitless evening. Dungarvan got the next two points as our marking was a bit too tight and we conceded frees, however on a positive we made them work hard for their scores. To level the game at 2 a piece Stephen Hally powered through from wing back to provide Ray Connery with an excellent opportunity to level the game. We were starting to dominate the ariel duals and launched another attack however it was fruitless and the game remained level. The next score was to be Dungarvan’s after a fast paced attack. This provided the impetus to us to start our passing game and it started to put Dungarvan under pressure and a rampaging run through the Dungarvan defence by Eamon Mernin resulted in a fine point. After another good passing move Aidan O’Dwyer registered his first score of the evening and put us a point up at 4-3. Johnny Healy launched another attack from defence, however we came away empty handed on this occasion. During this period of the game our defence was solid and our attacks started from this springboard, however our shooting was a bit wayward and this allowed Dungarvan to stay in the game. Aidan O’Dwyer put us another point ahead before a strong tackle by Eamon Mernin lead to a small stoppage. This tackle was a statement to Dungarvan from our backs “you shall not pass too easily”. However, Dungarvan were not prepared to throw in the towel and a quick attack by them resulted in a 45 after a sharp save by Pat O’Donovan. Dungarvan failed to capitalise on this chance as it dropped short and we were able to launch another attack which resulted in a point for Jason O’Keeffe, after some hard work by Aidan O’Dwyer. Some mistakes in defence lead to a Dungarvan point and the score now stood at 6-4 to us. As the half entered its final minutes the excitement really started as the Dungarvan keeper made a mistake and gifted the ball to Stephen Kennefick, who was hacked down for a penalty as he was shooting; however, the keeper made amends for his mistake by saving Aidan O’Dwyer’s penalty. We did finish the half with a point from Danny O’Keeffe. This gave us a 7-4 lead at half time and the talk at half time was whether or not 3 points was enough after playing with the breeze. Edmond Donovan replaced Jason O’Keeffe at half-time and this lead to some positional switches in the forward line. We started the half positively with Jamie Landers rattling the cross bar after some good passing play. We were dominating the game at this stage but we were poor in possession. But this was to change when after some intricate passing Peter Coughlan rattled the Dungarvan net to give us a 1-7 to 4 lead. Dungarvan could not break our stranglehold on the game and an attacked launch by Johnny Healy with some fine hand passing allowed Peter Coughlan to rattle the Dungarvan net again. This stirred Dungarvan into life and it would be fair to say they won the possession battle after this. We were even treated to some wrestling in the corner as the pressure of close marking got too much for the Dungarvan forwards. However we were able to tack on another point from Stephen Kennefick after some great fielding in the middle by Matty O’Brien. This made the score 2-8 to 5 points in our favour, but it was to be our last score of the game. Our defence stood firm and broke up attack after attack, however we were wasteful in attack ourselves and spurred on Dungarvan even more and the pressure was mounting on us. We stood firm for a period with strong tackles from Brendan O’Dwyer, Steven Fitzgerald and Ricky Fitzgerald.

But if was inevitable that the pressure would eventually tell and we fouled for an easy free which Dungarvan converted to make it 2-8 to 6. Dungarvan were to score again from a free as we tired and gave away the ball easily, however the backs were still making it very hard for Dungarvan to score and the clock was ticking away. Two more points from frees for Dungarvan continued the pressure on us, as the score was now 2-8 to 8. Another free allowed Dungarvan to close the difference, and the pressure was really mounting as the game ticked into its final few minutes. We continued to be strong in defence however we were guilty of some poor decision making in attack and this allowed Dungarvan to attack more as the game went from end to end. Despite being very strong in defence we did foul and this allowed Dungarvan to tack on 2 more points from frees, as a positive we never gave up a goal chance despite their pressure. We had some fine performances throughout the field but our half backline were outstanding both in defence and attack. Team and scorers:- P. O’Donovan, R. Fitzgerald, S. Fitzgerald, A. O’Dwyer, J. Healy, E. Mernin (0-1), S. Hally, M. O’Brien, R. Connery (0-1), A. O’Dwyer (0-2), J. Landers, S. Kennefick (0-2), J. O’Keeffe (0-1), D. O’Keeffe (0-1), P. Coughlan (2-0).

Training continues this week. Fixture:- Intermediate football V Sliabh gCua in Lismore Friday at 7.30 p.m.

Kill CLUB LOTTO The jackpot has reached the 8K mark after last Monday night’s draw (21st July) in Dunphy’s Bar produced no winner. We had no 'Match 3's' either on the night so the lucky dip prizes of €25 each went to Frank Donovan, Kilmac and Jacinta Quirke, Bansha, Co. Tipperary. The numbers drawn on the night were 5, 10, 12 and 16. The next draw is in Kirwans. JOHN CULINANE PLANT HIRE 'PREMIER' JUNIOR FOOTBALL C'SHIP We eventually got to see some game time last Friday evening, 25th July, when we completed the league section of the championship with a good win over a useful Roanmore XV. On a beautiful summer’s evening, with the Roanmore pitch, hard but in excellent condition, we started with a few early points from John Flynn and Peter Torpey. However, Roanmore were keeping tabs on us, and despite a green flag from John Flynn, we just couldn't shake them off in that first half. Some terrific points from Ben Gallagher and a few from Ray Hennessy edged us in front by 1-8 to 1-6 at the half time whistle. A much improved showing in the second half brought about by the move of Niall Hennessy to midfield helped our cause. With the back tightening up and the forwards working harder we started to 'stretch our legs' and so to speak. A couple of Paidi Raher points and a few more from Ray put us seven ahead, and when John Flynn goaled for a second time the two points were secure. Despite the best efforts of the city side our backs stood firm in the dying minutes for Kill to run out winners on a scoreline of 2-15 to 1-9. The team was:- Chris Beresford, Brian Flynn, Niall Hennessy, Fergie Whelan, Mark O'Rourke, Jim Halley, Conor Hennessy, Luke Midleton, Ben Gallagher, John Flynn, Ray Hennessy, Peter Torpey, Paidi Raher, Michael O'Brien, Stevie Connors. Subs used:- Flannan Cleary, Niall Flynn and Kieran Dunphy.

STATE OF PLAY With the league section now finished the path is clear for the semi-final stages of the championship. We now play St. Pauls with Roanmore playing Ferrybank in the other semi. These games will take place in the late Aug./early Sept. DEISE DRAW Still 5 draws remaining with the next one on the 29th Aug. and its hosted by St. Mollerans. SPEEDY RECOVERY To Mikey Nicholls who received a nasty eye

injury in a recent minor hurling game. Also on the list is club stalwart Anthony Kiely who has an ankle injury. Hopefully both will be back by the knockout stages of the championship. One man who should be back soon is clubman and staunch Eddie Power. Eddie had a knee operation last week that wiill keep him out of action for Galway Races. All going well he will be back for Tramore and Listowel Festivals!! CONGRATS To player John Mulcahy who hasn't seen much action this year due to no fault of his own and his bride Teresa Heffernan on the occasion of their marriage last Saturday. We wish both many years of happiness from all in the club. JOHN CULLINANE PLANT HIRE JUNIOR FOOTBALL 'ATTACHED' Our '2nd string' played their second game in this year’s championship (group stages) last Saturday night, 26th July, when they travelled to Portlaw to take on the home team. Short a few from our opening win against Bonmahon due to holidays and injury we started very slowly and found ourselves 2-2 to no score down inside the opening 10 minutes. Gradually we got into the game, and when a speculative David O'Sullavin shot ended up in the net we were right back into the match. However, everytime we threatened to edge ahead, Portlaw called get a score and that was the story of the game. At half-time we trailed 3-2 to 1-6 with Sean Cheasty and Anthony Raher leading the way in the scoring department. The tannerymen with the wind and hill at their backs for the second half were going to be hard to peg back. And so it proved. Despite the best efforts of Conor Ryan and Jim Murphy we just couldn't get on level terms, as Portlaw ran out winners on a scoreline of 3-9 to 1-11. The team was:- Brian O'Sullivan, Michael J. Queally, Jim Murphy, Colm Casey, Cormac Walsh, David O'Sullavin, Thomas Foran, Anthony Raher, Conor Ryan, Ritchie Cullinane, Sean Cheasty, David Casey, Owen Kiely, Paul Clooney, Kevin Walsh. Subs used:- Joe Kennedy.

ST. MARYS JUVENILE U-14 Hurling:- We took on Dungarvan last Monday evening, 21st July, in the next round of the championship and recorded a morale boosting win of 2-9 to 0-2 to keep our interest alive in the destination of this years title. U-11 Hurling Gala Day:- We travelled to Walsh Park last Saturday morning, 26th July, to take part in the games and development Gala Day. We played two matches against Portlaw and Ballygunner 'B', winning both, playing some good direct hurling. Our panel was:- James Harney, Dan Halley, Brian Dowdall, Josh Mc Cormack, Anthony Mullins, Geoff Dowdall, Aaron Foran, Jack Hennessy, Robert Mooney, Ritchie Mullins, Adam Moynihan, Dylan Mooney and James Lennon.

Cul Camp:- This years Cul Camp takes place from Tuesday, Aug 5th-Friday, Aug 8th and is open for children within the parish of Kill, Newtown and Bonmahon from the age of 6-12. You can just turn up with your child and money on Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. if not already booked.

Modeligo CARDIAC SCREENING Modeligo GAA Club is hoping to be able to offer the service of "HEARTAID" to all its members in the very near future. The local Club is gathering numbers for a Cardiac Screening for Sudden Adult Death Syndrome. This involves a consultation with a cardiologist, a 12 lead ECG Examination with a doctor, blood pressure measurement and an obesity screening. This will only take 25 minutes and is available for anyone aged 12 years plus and this will take place somewhere in the community once numbers are gathered and all final arrangements are in place. Please Contact Katie 0872563227 to arrange your place in this screening programme & for all further details.

WESTERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Colligan 4-7; Modeligo 1-10 This game went ahead on Saturday evening last in Cappoquin Sportsfield in beautiful conditions, but unfortunately for us brought a first defeat in either Hurling or Football Championship this year for Modeligo. A poor opening half left a lot of work to be done if we were to get anything from this game, as Colligan played the far better football. However, a very good and very much improved display in the second half by the lads, saw Modeligo fight their way back into it, leaving the game in the balance right up to the final minutes until Colligan scored their fourth goal to seal a deserved win. Despite this loss, the lads still advance to the League Final and Western Championship Semifinals, so it’s not all "doom and gloom." Best wishes also to Shane Reddy who picked up an injury during Saturday nights game and we wish him a speedy recovery. WESTERN INTERMEDIATE HURLING LEAGUE FINAL 2014 We now have a date for the Hurling League Final, where we will pair off against The Brickey Rangers in Fraher Field on Friday, August 8th at 7:30 pm. This will really be a stern test of how things are going for the lads on the hurling front,but nevertheless, there is still a Western League title at stake here. Please come along and support the lads. CHAMPIONSHIP DATES FOR THE GAA DIARY We now have a few dates for upcoming Championship game for the club, but please note that these are just provisional dates and times until further notification is confirmed. 2014 Western Intermediate Hurling League Final: Friday, August 8th; vrs. Brickey Rangers in Fraher Field at 7:30 pm 2014 Western Junior Hurling Championship: Weekend of August 15 / 16 / 17th; vrs. St. Marys Touraneena; Time and Venue to be confirmed. 2014 WESTERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE FINAL Time, Date and Venue to be confirmed. Opponents will be known after this coming weekend’s final round of games, where we have a Bye.

Naomh Chartaigh Naomh ChartaighJuveniles Juvenile (Lismore/Ballysaggart Juvenile GAA Notes) U-14 HURLING Our u-14’s played De La Salle in the GAA field last Thursday evening amidst glorious sunshine. Even though we didn't win this team again showed great commitment. KELLOGG’S CUL CAMP Reminder that the Kellogg’s Cul Camp for hurling and football will be taking place in our club during the week of August 18th to 22nd.

Fraher Field Field Fraher MOXIGEN On Saturday, 9th August Blue Fire Events presents MOXIGEN TRIBUTE FESTIVAL in the showgrounds of the Fraher Field. The event is commencing at 5.00 pm until 11.00 pm and will feature Katy Perry tribute, The Killers tribute, Oasis tribute, Kings of Leon tribute and D.J. Tyrone. Fully licenced bar will be available. Tickets are on sale now and are available from www.eventbrite.ie. For enquiries telephone 0868298706. ADVERTISING Please contact paddygcoyne@hotmail.com or phone 087 9804373. FIELD BOOKINGS Please contact gercotter@hotmail.com or phone 087 7568493.

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Tramore SYMPATHY Sincere sympathy to Francis Rockett and family on the recent death of his father, Francis (Senior). Francis was a popular Bar/Centre Manager in the Club for some years. Go nDeana Dia Trocaire ar a hanam Dilis. JUNIOR FOOTBALL We played Bonmahon in our first game of the junior football championship last Saturday night. After a rocky enough start we eventually got to grips with the opposition in the second half. Despite a storming last 20 minutes, we left ourselves with too much to do and it ended up a 4 point defeat. Tramore 4-6; Bonmahon 4-10. HURLING Our U-11 hurlers had a couple of good games recently. First we played a challenge against Abbeyside last Monday , a great team effort helped us shade a close game. Craig Crowley, Sam Morrissey and Feidhlim Jennings all had goals and James Power, James Fitzgerald and Cian Egerton did well in defence. On Friday our Division 3 team played in the gala blitz, we lost our games but hurled gamely against Division 1 team Mooncoin and Division 2 winners Clonea. U-12 FOOTBALL Our U-12 footballers had a useful challenge against Dungarvan last Saturday, we fielded 2 teams and the lads put in good solid displays to see off Dungarvan by the odd score in both games on a very hot day. We go to Pairc Ui Chaoimh on Wednesday this week for an U-12 Blitz. CUL CAMP Tramore Kellogg's GAA Cul Camps takes place from 18th - 22nd August, in Tramore GAA Club, 10.00 a.m. - 2.30 p.m., Monday to Friday, €55 for 1st child, €45 for 2nd child, and €40 for 3rd and subsequent children. Contact Denise Connor 086-2470899 to book a place on the camp. LOTTO The next draw takes place tonight, Wednesday, 30th July, when the Jackpot will be €2,600. Tickets €2 each are on sale in the usual outlets. There was no winner of the €2,500 Jackpot in last Wednesday weeks draw. The numbers drawn were 12, 13, 17 and 24. Lucky Dip winners of €40 each were Barry Connor, Fieldstone, Sharon Keoghan, c/o GAA Club and Frank King, Amusement Park. Thanks to all who support the Lotto. DEISE DRAW David Kennedy, c/o Noel Cullen, won €300 in the July Deise Draw, held in Clashmore on Friday. Local members draw winners were Mary O'Loughlin, Sweetbriar, Nicky Power, Sweetbriar and and Denis Douglas, Meadowbrook, while Noel Cullen won the promoters prize. The August draw takes place in St Molleran's GAA Club on Friday, 29th August. CARDS NIGHT Eamonn McCormack, Jack O'Brien and Ted Crowley beat Nicky Grace, Josie Connors and John Dunne in last weeks final. Friday draw winners were Eamonn McCormack and David Dooley. Cards every Friday at 9.30 p.m. and all are welcome. Recent Bonus Ball were Noreen Condron and Richard “Anfield” Doogan.

Rathgormack SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP The Senior team played the latest round of this year’s championship game when they took on Ardmore in Bushy Park. Gavin Nugent opened the scoring in the 2nd minute. Ardmore equalised in the 3rd minute. Gavin Nugent put us back in front in the 4th minute. From here we took control in the scoring stakes when we scored 6 unanswered points by the 20th minute. The scores came from Jason Curry in the 5th minute, Jamie Kirwan in the 8th minute and Gavin Nugent in the 9th and 14th minutes, Conor Walsh in the 12th minute and Jason Curry in the 19th minute. Ardmore responded with a point in the 21st minute before Gavin Nugent scored his 5th point of the half in the 24th minute. Ardmore responded with a score of their own before Jason Curry completed the scoring in the first half to leave a half-time score of Rathgornanck 0-10; Ardmore 0-3. Gavin Nugent opened the scoring in the second half before two quick Ardmore scores reduced the lead to 6 points. Corner forward Ronan Crotty then got on the score sheet in the 40th minute. From here we failed to score for the next 15 minutes and Ardmore with the aid of the wind came back into it. They scored 3 unanswered points to set up a nervous finish. Top scorer Gavin Nugent in the 24th minute and Jason Curry in the 29th minute completed the Rathgormack scoring and by this stage the lead was down to 3 points but our lads to their credit defended well in the closing stages to close out the game and record a deserved win. The game also saw three young players making their Senior Championship debuts with Dean Kirwan starting and both Liam Mulligan and Conor Murray introduced as substitutes and all contributed to a fine victory. One other statistic from the game was the team that finished the match featured nine U-21 players which bodes well for the future.

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Team: Brendan Crotty, Michael Crotty, Padraig Larkin, Billy Power, Dean Kirwan, Nigel Skehan, Gerard Kirwan, Cathal Crowch, Ronan Cahill, Conor Walsh (0-1), Michael Curry, Jason Curry (0-4), Ronan Crotty (0-1), Jamie Kirwan (0-1), Gavin Nugent (0-7) Subs Used: Jason Gleeson for Michael Crotty, Liam Mulligan for Ronan Crotty, Conor Murray for Jamie Kirwan.

SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Rathgormack V Kilrossanty. Wednesday 30/07/14 in Fraher Field. Throw-in at 7.30 p.m. JUNIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Our Junior team have qualified for the knockout stages of the championship. CÚL CAMP This years football summer camp gets underway in Rathgormack on Monday, 11th August from 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. each day for the week. Registration from 10 a.m. Monday morning and its open to all boys and girls from aged 6 to 13.

Fourmilewater 45 CARD DRIVE RESULTS - 11th JULY 2014 Winners: Patsy O’Halloran and Mary Murphy. Joint 2nd: Michael Nugent and Joe Loughlane; Mary Guiry and Pat Guiry; Walter Wall and Jerry O’Grady; Tony Doocey and Maurice Prendergast. Lucky tables x 2: Vincent Wall and Paddy Wall; Helen Ryan and Catherine Whelan. 45 CARD DRIVE RESULTS - 18th JULY, 2014 Winners Jimmy Quinn and Michael Creed. Joint 2nd: Mai Kennedy and Nellie Nugent; Michael Power and Richard Harte; Michael Ormonde and John O’Donovan; Mary Ryan and Maurice Prendergast; Eddie Cooney and June Cooney. Lucky tables x 2: Kathleen Coleman and Eddie Byrne; Catherine Whelan and Helen Ryan. MINI LOTTO No jackpot winner. Numbers drawn were: 14, 18, 23. Next week’s jackpot €1,500. Match 2 number winners: Pat Power, St. Martin’s Place; Pa Horkan, Castlereigh; Roger McCarthy, Nire Road; Declan Spellman, Knockaune; Willie Halley and Tom Kearney, Toureen. 45 CARD DRIVE RESULTS 25th JULY, 2015 Mary Murphy and Mary Kearns; Walter Wall and Gerry O’Grady. Lucky tables x 2: Eileen Ryan and Jim Queally; Michael Power and Richard Harte. DEISE DRAW Congratulations to Mary Walsh (Snr.) on her win in the Deise Draw. MINOR HURLING Well done to Conor Gleeson and the Waterford minors on a magnificent win against Dublin last Sunday and the best of luck to them all when on the 10th August they will play Kilkenny in the All-Ireland semi-final. The club would like to sympathise with the family of the late Tommy Carey from Ring. Tommy was a regular at our 45 card game every Friday night. SMILE ON Tony can smile for at least another 3 weeks.

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Clonea U-11 team who won the U-11 City League, having won all their games.

Semi-Final: The Nire 3-7; Ballinacourty 1-10 Final: The Nire v’s St. Saviours, venue and date/time to be decided. Intermediate Football Championship: Nire 2-10; Sliabh gCua 3-8 Nire 2-6; Dungarvan 3-11 Nire 2-3; Brickeys 1-19 Nire 2-10; Geraldines 2-10 Nire 1-8; Ballinacourty 1-11 Next Intermediate match Friday, 1st August at 7:30pm v’s Bauin.

Nótaí CLG na Rinne PEIL Níor éirigh leis an Rinn sa chluiche peile i gcoinne Baile na Cúirte ar an Domhnach. Bhíomar gann roinnt imreoirí agus bhí Baile na Cúirte níos láidre ar an oíche. Scór deiridh Baile na Cúirte 0-18; An Rinn 1-6. Beidh an fhoireann ag imirt arís ar an gCéadaoin, 30 Iúil, i gcoinne na hAirde Móire i bPáirc na Sceach ag 7.30 i.n. agus an cluiche seo thar a bheith tábhachtach anois. Tá an cluiche deireanach sa ghrúpa socruithe don deireadh seachtaine 30/31 Lúnasa. IOMÁINT Tá an chéad chluiche eile socruithe don Satharn, 9 Lúnasa, i bPáirc na Sceacha i gcoinne Ceapach Choinn, ag a sé. TORTHAÍ LOTTO Torthaí ó 14 Iúil - uimhreacha ná 9, 15, 28, 29 Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir. €25 an duine buaite ag Míchéal Ó Cuirrín, Niamh Mhic Craith, Tommy Mic Craith. Beidh €5650 sa phota óir an tseachtain seo chughainn agus déanfar an tarraingt i dTigh uí Mhuirithe.

JUVENILE BLOTTO Next draw is this Sunday, August 3rd in Clancys after the Field day and the Pat Mear’s tournament and the Jackpot is now €4,500. TOMMY FINN TOURNAMENT The Annual Tommy Finn Under 12 tournament came to a thrilling end last Saturday when St. Martin’s of Wexford beat Danesfort of Kilkenny in the final. Ciaran Joyce from Kiltha Og in Cork was awarded the Player of the Tournament award. Thanks to all the clubs from Cork, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford who participated and the club members and supporters who helped out throughout the tournament. We are already planning for 2015! CLONEA HURLING AND CAMOGIE CLUB FAMILY FIELD DAY The Club will hold a Family Field Day this Sunday, August 3rd from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Plenty fun activities for young and adults including Novelty Inflatable games, Long Puck, Tug of War, Horse Shoe throwing, Penalty shoot out, Bale Stacking, Cake Sale, Face Painting and much more. Admission is free. The Field Day will be followed by the Pat Mears Memorial tournament final at 6 p.m. It should be a great for all in the Parish. We look forward to your support.

ANNUAL FIELD DAY Our annual field / fun day is on Saturday the 10th of August. This will begin at 12 o’clock. Matches, games, music by DJ Tyrone and lots more. Come and enjoy the day with neighbours and friends. INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP We recorded our third victory of this years championship with a win over Newtown last Saturday night. A good team effort by all the panel. We have our last league championship match this Friday night at 7.30 p.m. in Kill against Mt. Sion. Come along and support the lads. DÉISE DRAW Please hand in any Déise draw money due to Gary and Molly please.

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SENIOR FOOTBALL Championship: Round 1: Nire 3-22; Ballinmeela 0-2 Round 2: Nire 2-10; St. Saviours 1-3 Round 3: Nire 3-11; Stradbally 3-6 Round 4: Nire v’s De La Salle in Stradbally Wednesday, 30th July at 7:30 pm Round 5: will be played on weekend of 29th/31st August Phelan Cup: Nire 1-13; Gaultier 0-12. Rathgormac 0-12; Nire 2-5. The Nire 2-16; Ballinameela 3-7.

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SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Our Senior footballers were back in action on Saturday evening last after a long championship lay-off as they squared up to Kilrosssanty at the Fraher Field. Our lads started off brightly here and registered the first few scores here and indeed after playing against the slight breeze they led by 0-5 to 0-4 at half-time. They controlled much of the possession during this game but unfortunately a goal for the Kilrossanty men in the 18th minute stole the lead we had held from the start and our lads had to dig deep to go level again and indeed had chances to win this game

but in the end both teams had to be happy with a draw on a scoreline of 1-9 to 0-12. Our lads can be happy with the determination and good interplay they showed at times during this game but this will be tinged with disappointment as the game was certainly there for the taking before the end. Team: 1. D. Hickey, 2. C. Bourke, 3. E. Beresford, 4. S. Bourke, 5. A. Trihy, 6. G. Dower, 7. P. Dee, 8. T. Bourke, 9. J. Seward, 10. D. Allen (0-1), 11.B. O'Halloran (0-5), 12. S. Russell, 13. P. O'Connor (0-6), 14. C. O'Keeffe (0-1), 15. P. O'Rourke. Sub used: N. Smyth.

They will not have to wait long for another shot at getting that first championship win as they must now face up to a perenially strong Ballinacourty side tomorrow evening at 8pm in the Fraher Field so we urge as many supporters as possible to go along to the Shandon field to cheer the lads on here as they try to pick up some more points in this one. As a footnote to this it seems a bit much that the fixtures committee decided to squeeze two championship games into the space of six days at the end of July when there wasn't a ball kicked in anger for close to 100 days due to Inter-county games, yet again proving that the club player is always the one to suffer at the end of the day. DÉISE DEVELOPMENT DRAW Our club was lucky enough to have one winner with Margaret Foley, Cladagh winning one of the €100 prizes so well done to you Margaret. JUNIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Our Junior footballers played at home last week as Stradbally were the visitors to Clashmore on Friday night last but unfortunately they lost out to what was probably a more experienced opposition as they lost out by 0-15 to 1-7.

Tallow SPONSORED BY McGRATH'S PHARMACY, TALLOW TALLOW GAA LOTTO – SUPPORTED BY KEARNEY'S RESTAURANT, TALLOW 28/7/’14 Numbers Drawn 7, 15, 17, 24. No Winner. Consolation Prizes: Peg O’Keeffe, Maureen O’Doherty, Martin and Geraldine, Larry McGrath. Promoter: Seamus O’Brien. Next Draw 5/8/’14 Lukie’s. Jackpot €8,000. JUNIOR FOOTBALL We play Old Parish in the next round of the junior football championship in Ardmore at 7.30 p.m. this Thursday, 31st August. CHAMPIONSHIP Our next game in the senior hurling county championship is most likely to be on the weekend of August 8th against Ballyduff. Given that our last game was against Dungarvan on May 4th, it's a neat three months since our last outing. It's almost irrelevant complaining about fixtures at this stage and yes I know it's due to the Cork Waterford replay but still, three months? There was a lot of wailing and gnashing of teeth at Donegal's decision to postpone club games until after the county team are finished but at least it's a firm decision. Club players know for certain that it'll be mid to late June before they have to be ready.

Stradbally SENIOR FOOTBALL We played The Nire in the Senior Football Championship last Saturday evening in Fraher

Field and were beaten by five points, in a high scoring game in which six goals were scored (three for each side). The Nire were the better team on the night, as they took their points better than we did. The final score was, The Nire 3-11; Stradbally 3-6. The Ref on the night was Alan Kissane. JUNIOR FOOTBALL We played Clashmore / Kinsalebeg in the Junior Championship last weekend and secured a good victory against a very useful side in Clashmore Grounds. The final score was Stradbally 0-15 to Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 1-7. ON COUNTY DUTY On County duty last weekend was Jack Mullaney who helped the Waterford Minors to reach the semi-finals by beating Dublin. They will play neighbours Kilkenny on Sunday, 10th August in Croke Park. Jack hurled superbly last Sunday in the No 7 jersey. Tickets for that day will be in high demand CAKE SALE A cake sale will take place on next Saturday evening after 7.30 p.m. Mass in Stradbally.Your support would be very much appreciated, the proceeds will go to underage activities. For any more information contact Michelle Mullanney who is organising the sale. SENIOR FOOTBALL FIXTURE We play Ballinameela next Friday evening in Fraher Field in the championship at 7.30 pm. Referee J. Condon. JUNIOR FOOTBALL FIXTURE In the Junior football championship we will meet De La Salle in Gracediu at 12 noon on Sunday next, 3rd August

Dungarvan U-14 Last Thursday night, Naomh Brid were visitors to Clogherane for the latest round of the U-14 hurling county championship. We were level with 4 points each at half-time but Naomh Brid pressed on early in the second half to go 4 points up. With 5 minutes to go we stepped up to the plate and scored unanswered points to win by 1 point. Well done to everybody. INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL We travelled to the famous Cappoquin venue on Saturday evening to play the Geraldines in the Intermediate football championship. After a great win against Ballinacourty expectations were high of a victory. However, nobody told the Geraldines and they bossed the game from the start to run out easy winners. Score: Geraldines 2-8; Dungarvan 0-10. Team: D. Duggan, D. Fitzgerald, D. Barry, J. Havens, C. Sheridan, K. Duggan, M. Power, S. Ryan, M. Kiely, D. Houlihan, L. Ryan, A. Donnelly, T. Crotty, G. Crotty, R. Donnelly. Sub: A. Kirwan, S. Cunningham.

SYMPATHY The club would like to extend its sympathy to the Brophy family on the death of David. He was a former player with the club. ALL-IRELAND QUARTER-FINAL Well done to Derek Lyons, Patrick Curran, Joseph Allen, Darragh Lyons on a wonderful victory in Thurles on Sunday. They can not look forward to an All-Ireland semi-final on the 10th August. LOTTO NUMBERS The numbers drawn were: 9, 16, 17, 29. No winner. Next week’s jackpot €4,100. Jacinta Shiel won the €100.

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Sliabh Mary's SliabhgCua/St. gCua/St. Mary's FUN WALK IN AID OF ST. JOHN’S SPECIAL SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT FUND The Sliabh gCua/St. Mary’s GAA Club will hold a fun family walk this Sunday, August 3rd. All profits will be donated to St. John’s Special School in Dungarvan who are currently fundraising for a brand new playground within their school grounds. The walk will be a 2 mile course and we would welcome everyone to come along and support this very worthy cause. Buggies, prams and pets are permitted. We would like to invite everyone to come along to Kirwan Park on Sunday where a complete day of fun and games begin at 12 noon. The walk begins at 18:45 where a €5 donation would be appreciated. FINISK FIGHTERS V COMERAGH WARRIORS Can anyone who is not yet a Sliabh gCua/St. Mary's GAA member but is interested in playing our "FINISK FIGHTERS V COMERAGH WARRIORS" parish matches (Both men & women). Please contact Mush Keane (087) 9634993, Kate Tobin (087) 6850841 or Mike Murray (087) 7428032 immediately. Everyone is welcome to play. SLIABH gCUA JAMBOREE SUNDAY AGENDA 12 noon - Girls U-14 Football Match 1 pm - Michael Kiely Tournament – Naomh Brid V St Pat’s (U-10) 2 pm - Bob Keane Shield – Naonh Brid V Ballygiblin (U-13) 3 pm - Family Rounders 4 pm - Parish Football Match (Women) Finisk Fighters V Comeragh Warriors 5 pm - Parish Football Match (Men) Finisk Fighters V Comeragh Warriors 6 pm - Sharpshooter 6:45 pm - Sliabh gCua Walk – in aid of St. John’s Special School Playground Development Fund 8 pm - Party in the Village!! THE “ANNUAL DAN FRAHER” LONG PUCK THIS MONDAY The hugely popular “Dan Fraher Long Puck” takes place again this year on Bank Holiday Monday, 4th August. Our supporters will be delighted to hear entry fee will be now only €15 per adult and €10 for U-18’s. Our 2 categories of prizewinners continue to be Winners and U-16 winners. The course will once again take its usual course, starting in Skehens, with participants hurling their way back to Kirwan Park. Each team MUST bring one extra sliother. All supporters will be treated to a FREE BBQ along with music and crack. The club would like to sincerely thank Martin Johnson of Melody’s, Ballymacarbry for his generous sponsorship of the event. Martin has always showed strong support towards the club, to which we are deeply appreciative. The long puck commences in Kirwan Park, Touraneena at 5 p.m. All are welcome. Thanks again for your continued support. If you have any questions or queries, please feel free to contact Brendan Tobin on 087 2701947 or email to secretary.stmarys.waterford@gaa.ie CLUB LEGENDS REMEMBERED OVER JAMBOREE SUNDAY Kirwan Park is the place to be this Sunday as our club host our GAA Jamboree Sunday. There will be plenty of action over the duration of the Bank Holiday weekend as players of all ages and playing standards will attempt to make a name for themselves between the white wash lines. The main sporting function of the weekend is to provide a platform for all past, present and future players of the club to be part of the action at both competitive and recreational levels. A very important platform will also be provided to remember and acknowledge the contribution both as players and volunteers of former members who are now deceased. The memory of such members will be central to the weekend’s activities as memorial trophies in their honour will be presented to winning captains of various teams over the duration of the weekend. One of these legendary figures was Jimmy O’Keeffe, a member of the 1936 junior football winning team where his exploits on the playing pitch have often been relayed in stories in many a house and local watering hole over the years. Bob Keane’s contribution to the club will never be forgotten. He was the “kit-man” for near on 40 years and the club’s original “first aid” man while the Renault 4 was packed to capacity when following the Sliabh gCua/St.Mary’s teams around the county for many years. Michael Kiely was a valued playing member of the local football and hurling teams in the late 70’s/early 80’s before going on to play for the Thurles Kickams club. The names of all four will be fittingly remembered next weekend and their contributions to the club over the years will be rightly acknowledged. THURLES – TOURANEENA “From one field of legends to another” On Sunday, 3rd August next, 14 non playing members of the club will form a relay team that will run the 41 mile distance from the gates of Semple Stadium in Thurles to the gates of our own Kirwan Park. Each runner has been tasked with organising 4 people along with themselves to sell a card of 25 lines at €2 a line, where the aim is to predict the time it will take the 14 to run the 41 mile distance. All monies raised will be

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divided equally being the proposed ‘Kirwan Park Runnng Track’ and the general day to day running expenses of the Club. All support is greatly appreciated by all. The run is taking place over the upcoming ‘Sliabh gCua Jamboree Weekend', which runs from Friday, August 1st to Monday, August 4th with activities planned for all the family. The 14 who will take to the roads are as follows: Kate Tobin, Mairead Tobin, Mike Murray, Tom Condon, Brendan Tobin, Sarah Gleeson, Sue Genc, Pat Keane, Maria Gleeson, Marie Coffey, Mush Keane, Aisling Hallinan, Claire Fitzpatrick and Johnny McGrath.

INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Sliabh gCua 0-7; Brickey Rangers 0-18. A much depleted Sliabh gCua panel took on the fancied Brickey Rangers in Colligan on Saturday evening. Losing the likes of J. J. Coffey, Dan Flynn and John Queally through injury and with Tom Tobin and Kevin Sheehan struggling with match fitness, we were always going to face an uphill struggle. Nevertheless, our team gave a 110% performance but unfortunately came out on the wrong side of a comfortable Brickey’s win. With some great passages of play in the first half, we went in at half-time trailing by 0-8 to 0-2, with points coming from Jason Sheehan and David Whelan. The introduction of Kevin Sheehan for the final 30 was vital and Kevin kicked two fabulous points with-in 10 minutes of the re-start. Again, the scoreline may not justify our lads efforts, and Brickey Rangers ended with a comprehensive 018 to 0-7 victory. David Whelan (2) and Conor Tobin rounded of the Sliabh gCua scoring. We lined out as follows: Jonathon Carroll, Conor Tobin (0-1), Jack Power, Johnny Ahearne, Aidan Hickey, Denis Coffey, Stephen Coffey, Eoin Kearns, Mike Kearns, Owen Barron, Sean Fitzpatrick, Dermot Tobin, Kieran Barron, David Whelan (0-3) (capt) and Jason Sheehan (0-1). Subs: Aiden Fitzpatrick, Kevin Sheehan (0-2), Ronan Gleeson (all used), Tom Tobin, Declan Roche & Dave Meaney.

HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP FIXTURE St. Mary’s have received their fixture for their 2nd match of the Junior hurling championship campaign. Naomh Mhuire V An Coillegaein in Ceapach Chuinn 7.30 pm, Saturday, 9th August. FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP FIXTURE Sliabh gCua V Na Geraltaigh in Lios Mhor 7.30 pm, Friday, 1st August. DEISE DRAW Tickets are available any month for €10 from Mush Keane, Mike Murray or J. P. Fitzpatrick. ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED!! The club are delighted to have learned of the engagement of club stalwart Johnny Ahearne and his now bride-to-be Christina Dunford over the weekend. Johnny and Christina are a young couple that have been together for many years. Congratulations on your engagement and may you always experience the joy and happiness that life offers.

Melleray Glen Rovers WESTERN FINAL Last Friday, Melleray took on the Brickeys in the Junior Football Western Final in Cappoquin. The lads knew they were up against it due to the good number of Brickeys players with Senior experience and recent U-21 and Minor Football Championships wins to their name. But we were still hopeful as a lot of training and matches had the team prepared. We had a shaky start with the concession of an early penalty, which was put wide to the relief of our large support. It took us a while to get up to pace with the Brickey's fast movement and we were 4 points down after 15 minutes. In the first half we also lost a player to a black card, but the lads dug deep and by halftime were level thanks to a John Broderick goal and points from Colm O’Callaghan and Stephen Phelan. We had played some good football and deserved to be level 1-2 to 0-5. At the start of the second half we pushed on again and led 1-4 to 0-6 with 20 minutes left. However, the experience of the Brickeys came to fore and they put over 5 unanswered points to win by 0-11 to 1-4. We missed scores at crucial times when ahead, and also when a few points down which could have changed things, although in fairness to the Brickeys they also missed a number of chances especially in the last 10 minutes. The boys were disappointed at the end but all can be proud the way we fought till the end, playing some very good football and pushed the Brickeys team to the wire. We congratulate a fine Brickey's side on their win, we threw everything at them, but we came up only just short. Overall an very enjoyable game to watch with 2 teams that battled hard, a beautiful sunny evening, superb pitch, and a referee that let the game flow. Heads up and full steam ahead with the small ball now lads! Team: J. Crowley, P. Cummins, G. O’Connor, P. O’Rourke, B. Hennessy, E. O’Donoghue, P. O’Connor, R. McGlone, C. O’Callaghan, M. Crowley, J. Begley, C. Flynn, J. Broderick, S. Phelan, R. Stuart. Subs: C. Donnellan, C. Kelly, D. O’Connell, D. Casey, S. Power, E. Lyons, D. Buckley, C. Power, D. Byrne, C. Byrne, P. Lyons, V. Byrne, M. O’Rourke, J. O’Dwyer, J. J. Devine, R. Lyons, C. O’Shea, I. Cliffe.

Our thanks to all our supporters who cheered the team on and to all who helped with First aid and water. It was also great to see so many children at the game supporting Melleray and gives great hope for the future. Our thanks also to Mike

The Fourmilewater team after their win over Naomh Brid in the Division 2 U-16 Western hurling Championship Final.

and Tina for the food after the game. The club would like to thank again all those who supported the clothes collection in the past number of weeks. It has been a tremendous success and will help greatly with the general expenses of running the club, all monies raised from the collection will be directly utilised within the club. One of the main benefactors of this money will be the 20 Year Melleray Glen Rovers GAA Reunion night taking place on Friday, August 29th in The Cats Bar. This night will be honouring the 1992, 1993 and 1994 Hurling and Football teams to include past and present players. All involved in those teams are very welcome to attend on the night, it would be great to see so many turn up and the night and chat with old friends and new about the past 20 years and also to look forward to great times ahead for the club, players and supporters alike. This evening will include a meal followed by music, dance and craic, so a great night guaranteed. Anyone interested in attending the meal should contact John O'Dwyer as soon as possible on 087/6970169 as there are limited tickets available for the meal. However, in the event that people cannot attend the meal for one reason or another, everyone is still welcome to attend afterwards for music and dance. So come along and enjoy what is to be a great night of entertainment and reminiscing for players and supporters alike. The Annual Melleray Community Festival 2014 will take place from Wednesday, 27th August, to Sunday, 31st August. Of the many events that are planned for this year’s festival, Melleray Glen Rovers GAA Club will run their Reunion Night in conjunction with this on the Friday night as previously stated. We will also host a number of Juvenile games in the field on Saturday, 30th August, details to follow next week re juvenile teams participating. The Breeda Lyons Perpetual Cup will also take place on Saturday evening in which we hope to retain the title once again. We would urge all players and supporters to get involved as much as they can in these events and make them memorable for all involved. Over the past number of weeks it has been great to see so many young people attend both training and games, it gives the club great hope for the future. The Annual Sports day will take place in the field on Sunday 31st August which will prove to be a great day all round for both young and old, there will be plenty of activities on the day for what promises to be a great family day out, so please come along and support this event. There will also be a bumper raffle taking place on sunday with some fantastic prizes up for grabs, a 2 night weekend break with an evening meal, 2 All Ireland Football tickets, a family pass to Fota Wildlife Park with €100 spending money, an East Cork oil voucher and a hamper to name a few. Tickets will be available next week and can be bought from either Club and Committee members or players. Full detail to follow next week. At time of going to press we have had no fixtures re Hurling Championship but as soon as club officials have been notified, players will be contacted. We are in a great position this year re championship, so the club would urge all players to be proactive and attend training sessions as required and where possible, it would be fantastic to get some silverware at year end but without 100% commitment from players, this cannot happen. What better way to end the hurling season, than in a celebratory style!!

Kilrossanty CLOTTO SPONSORED BY KILL AGRICULTURAL LTD. CLOTTO RESULTS No winner of a Jackpot of €14,600 held in

Crotty’s Inn, Leamybrien, on Sunday night 27/07/14. Numbers were 2, 7, 20, 27. €30 winners: Toddy Lawlor, Leamybrien; Noel Armstrong, c/o Crottys Inn. €30 seller’s prize: Jimmy Doocey, Kilminnin. Next Clotto held in Miclins Bar, Kilrossanty on Tuesday night 5/8/14 for a Jackpot of €14,700. On duty on the night Liam Brazil and Pierce Whyte. Places where Clotto can be purchased: Crotty’s Inn, Leamybrien; Miclin’s Bar, Kilrossanty; Veale’s Supermarket, Leamybrien; Walsh's Day-To-Day Service, Leamybrien; Monica’s, Dungarvan. RECYCLED CLOTHES We are still collecting old clothes, shoes, curtains, sheets etc. So if you are doing a clear out please bring them to the GAA club and put them in the recycling bin. COMERAGH QUEEN The Comeragh festival will take place this weekend on Friday evening August 1st. Our u14’s will play Stradbally for the Mary Power Cup in the field followed by the junior team playing Kill for the Crotty Cup. The annual table quiz will take place in Miclins later that evening. Then, Saturday evening will once again be the time for our field day. This was a great success last year and promises to once again be a very enjoyable night for all the family with the usual games and side shows. That night Miclins will host a BBQ with all funds raised on the night going to the club, with music by Mick Walsh. On Sunday evening, August 3rd the highlight of the weekend events will be the reunion of the 1964 championship winning team in Crotty’s Inn. Special guest on the night will be Kerry great Mick O'Dwyer and the Ardmore team will also be in attendance to catch up on times past. Tickets can be purchased from Sean Lennon. Contact Number 087-6318094. Monday Bank Holiday night in Crotty’s Inn, Leamybrien Grand finale of the Comeragh Queen Festival. 14 queens on stage with John O’Shea MC (WLRfm). Dancing to Paddy O’Brien and his band, dancing 9:15 p.m. sharp. Special Guest appearance Trudi Lalor. JUNIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Well done to our Juniors who a great win in the Junior Championship over Ardmore in a high scoring game. They won on scoreline of 1-18 to 2-8 to Ardmore. They are now through to the County semi-final. SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Well done to Senior Footballers who earned a draw against Clashmore on a scoreline of 1-9 to 0-12, the Kilrossanty goal coming from Barry Prendergast. We now play Rathgormack this Wednesday evening, 30th of July at 7:30 p.m. in the Fraher Field, Dungarvan. Please come along and support the men in green and gold. JUVENILE NOTES Training: Training continues on Monday evening for 8’s to 12’s at 7 p.m. unless otherwise advised. All new members are welcome membership is €10 per child. Parents of 6 and under are requested to stay at the pitch for the duration of training. Under 11 Hurlers – Town and Country: Well done to our under 11 hurlers who took part in the Town and Country Gala day in Fraher Field last Saturday. They played St. Pats and An Gaeltacht, 2 division 2 teams, well done boys you did great. As many as 5 players were away on holidays for this Gala, but this did not prevent our boys from putting up a great battle on the pitch. As Kilrossanty were the overall winners of Division 3 Town and Country League, Captain Alan Dunwoody was presented with a plague on the day. Well done to everyone involved players, parents and Mentors Kevin and Micheal. Under 11 and 12 Football Town and Country Leagues: The Under 11 and 12 Town and Country Leagues are commencing in the

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next week or two. The first game for the under 12’s is fixed for August 5th and the under 11’s a week later on August 15th. These dates are subject to change so watch out for correct dates. Players will receive a text prior to the games. Cúl Camp: This year’s Cúl camp was a great success with over 70 children participating in the camp. Thanks to all the coaches and to Damien Ryan, Co-ordinator. Comeragh Queen Festival Weekend: Do not forget that this weekend is our Annual Festival, which starts on Friday evening 1st August with an under 14 game versus Stradbally in ‘The Mary Power Cup”. This game kicks off at 6.30 p.m. Field Evening and BBQ at 5.30 p.m. Saturday, 2nd August: The Annual Field evening kicks off at 5.30 p.m. with mixed under 10 and 8 mini Football Blitzes. There are many events on the evening from ‘Fancy Dress’, Sports – Sprints, 3 legged Race, Egg and Spoon etc etc. ‘Crazy Golf, Wellie Throwing, Feed the Chimps, Flip the Penguin and many, many more events taking place on the evening We also have the return of the ever popular - ‘Dunk Tank’ – and we are hoping to see volunteers to be dunked. !!!!! So come along for some good fun and entertainment, we ask all parents of members and nonmembers to come out on the evening and support this event. Teas and coffees will also be available so we would ask parents to make a few buns/cakes and bring them along for the ‘Tea Tent’ any donations would be greatly appreciated.

Cois Bhride Sponsored by Cunningham's Hardware, Tallow U-13 HURLING Our U-13 hurlers played another exciting but tough game against Brickey Rangers on Monday evening in Bushy Park. Unfortunately, Brickey Rangers were the slightly stronger team on the night and came out winners on a score line of 2-13 to 3-14. U-12 HURLING Our U-12 hurlers travel to Ballymacarbry this Wednesday evening to play Fourmilewater at 7.30 p.m. Best of luck to all involved. COIS BHRIDE CÚL CAMP Cois Bhride Cúl Camp is on in Tallow from August 11th - 15th. Parents can register their children on the Cúl Camp website with Cost at €55 for first child, €45 second child etc.

Big win for Ballinameela JUNIOR FOOTBALL (SENIOR ATTACHED) Ballinamela ……………...…………7-21; De La Salle ………………...…………0-3. THE scoreline tells its own story here and the end result is that Ballinameela have topped their group, won all their games and have qualified for a semi final spot in this championship. The team and scorers in this recent win lined out as follows: Ballinameela: James Maher; Joe Shine 0-1, James Shine, Darren Mulcahy 0-1; John Fletcher 0-1, Robbie McCarthy 0-1, Shane Flavin 0-4; Eddie Walsh 0-1, Aidan Ahearne 0-1; Micheal Culloo 3-0, James Fletcher, Caiman Radley 1-5; Donagh Looby, Benny Fitzgerald 0-1, John Stack 0-4. Subs: David McCarthy 3-0, Aidan Browne, Jack McGrath, Terry McCarthy 0-1, Patrick Scanlan.

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Pictured is Zuzana Malikova presenting the winners of sports massage vouchers for Zuzana to Niamh O’Donovan and Anthony Flynn at last Friday evening’s Ballymacarbry 5. Zuzana is a Neuromuscular Physical Therapist and Massage therapist and is based at the Complementary Health Clinic, Tournore, Abbeyside. She can be contacted at 087-1218721.

The lead runners out from the start line at last Friday evening’s 19th annual Doocey’s Bar Ballymacarbry 5, race 9 in the 20th annual Ger Wyley Sports.

HALLAHAN’S PHARMACY FIT4LIFE PREDICT YOUR TIME LEAGUE Pictured is race sponsor and race director of last Friday evening's 19th annual Doocey's bar Ballymacarbry 5, Michael Doocey (sponsor) with his children Olan and Noah and Frank Bolger (race director).

Gerry O’Connor, Micheal O Cuirrin and Donal O’Donoghue battle to the line at last Friday evening’s 19th annual Doocey's bar Ballymacarbry 5.

Sean Kennedy comes into the finish line at last Friday evening’s 19th annual Doocey’s Bar Ballymacarbry 5.

KCK ATHLETIC CLUB

Jacinta Sheil pictured as she came in to complete the recent 19th annual Ballymacarbry 5.

Ellen Boylan wins Overall Athlete at Araglin FANAHAN McSweeney Athlete Club hosted their annual open sports competition, attracting athletes from the three surrounding counties. A nice evening in Araglin GAA club saw KCK represented by a small group of athletes. Ellen Boylan was the star of the night for the club as she walked away with the cup for the best overall female athlete. Ellen produced excellent performances across the board, taking victories in her middle distance, high jump, long puck and a fine second in her sprint. Her running, jumping and camogie skills were all on display and in her last event having beaten the older athletes in the U16 long puck was a deserving winner of the cup. Well done Ellen! The club had more success on the night with trophies flowing thick and fast. Young Shane Power took a fine win in the U-8 80m, claiming the first trophy on the night for KCK. Paudie Barry kept the winning up, taking home two second places in the U-10 ball throw and 300m. Colm Barry edged a very good 3rd place in the boy’s U-10 80m taking home a trophy. A few centimetres behind him was new comer

Eanna Drohan who finished a well placed 4th in the same race. Kayleigh Cass, Helina Barry and Nadia Power all enjoyed good evenings taking home trophies of their own in the U-10 and U-12 age groups. Well done to all those who travelled and to the host club Fanahan McSweeney for putting on a great evening of events. UPCOMING FIXTURES August 4th: Rising Sun AC Open Sports: CIT Cork: 1.00 p.m. August 10th: Liscarroll AC Open Sports: Liscarroll GAA Grounds: 1.00 p.m. August 24th: Bandon AC Open Sports: Town Park: 12 noon. August 31st: Munster B Track and Field Championships: Templemore, Co. Tipperary. TRAINING The club will take a small summer break and resume training on Tuesday, August 12th. The cross country season will begin in September. Cross country provides an ideal opportunity to introduce the sport of athletics to children, there will be both individual and team competitions coming up in the next few months.

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The club will be fielding teams for all ages from U-9 right up, with a minimum of 4 needed to make up a team. So whether to just get fit and stay healthy, build up your stamina, take part in competitions or make new friends, now is a great time to start training with the club. For further info you can check out the club website on www.kckac.ie or email kckac@hotmail.com with your questions. THANK YOU The club would like to thank all the parents and officials who assisted with the club’s recent fundraiser. Also a thank you to coaches Richie Browne and Breda Keane on their continued work week in week out. The club will also be seeking more volunteers to become involved once training restarts. If you would like to get involved please get in contact with Breda or Richie. The club is run solely by volunteers and a small helping hand can make a big difference. WEBSITE Visit www.kckac.ie for all details of upcoming fixtures as well as the latest news. Followed on twitter www.twitter.com/kckac

Orna Murray took the recent 19th annual Ballymacarbry 5 in her stride as she is pictured with 100 metres to go to the finish line.

National Masters Track and Field entries PLEASE note that the National Master’s track and field is on in Tullamore on the Saturday 10th of August and that closing date for entries is quickly approaching. Any athletes wishing to take part must contact the club’s track and field co-ordinator Jim Fleming 087 2891151. No entries will be taken on the day of competition.

Sunshine and shades time again at the Friary WEEK 5 of this popular Hallahan’s Pharmacy predict your time league took place at the Friary grounds (by kind permission) last Tuesday evening in beautiful if testing conditions. Sunshine was the order of the day as along with the rest of the country we basked in glorious sunshine at the college venue. It doesn’t make running easy but if you take your time and take plenty of fluids on board then the heat should not stop you getting out for a run. Perhaps leave your run until the night time and this should help also. Beginners and regulars are welcome to this league and with the variety of distances on offer we have something for everyone. The league begins at 7 p.m. every night so come along at about 6.50 p.m. in order to get registered. The weekly fee is €2 each night and everyone is welcome on any night that they can make it. It doesn’t matter if you can’t run every night; just do your best to come whenever you can. See you out there! LORNA LANDS THE PRIZE For a relative newcomer to the Friary Lorna Murphy has shown that you don’t have to be a regular to figure well in this league. Lorna has not only scored well each week taking points on all 5 nights to date but she went a step further this week and got the timing just right crossing the line just as the clock reached zero. Well done Lorna and congratulations on your 30 points for the Champions League Table. Last week’s winner Rose Power very nearly made it 2 in a row as just 2 seconds was the difference between victory and second place this week. Yevgeniy Chizhikov was as usual close to the winner’s enclosure and just 3 seconds slower than his predicted time. Bernie Walsh (6 sec) and Stephen Hogan (8 sec) can also count themselves unlucky as they too were very close to top spot. JUST ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE CLOCK Sue Thomas was the unlucky runner this week who had 4 seconds showing on the clock when she crossed

Jamie Hallahan (sponsor) presents Lorna Murphy winner of week 5 with her prize at last Tuesday evening’s Hallahan's Pharmacy Fit4life guess your time league at St. Augustine's College. the line and just in front of her was Brid Condon on 5 seconds. A. J. Finn (6 sec) and Margaret Whelan (11 sec) were also very close on the night while Karen Coleman (15 sec) was also close to the mark. Well done to all 18 runners who were too fast this week! HALLAHAN’S PHARMACY PREDICT YOUR TIME CHAMPIONS LEAGUE TABLE Every year we have a Champions League Table where the winner each week gets 30 points and the second place finisher 29 and so on while the person who finishes before the clock reaches zero gets 20 and so on. Tom Leahy was marked absent this week and dropped out of the top 5 but he is not out of contention yet. Our new leader after week 5 is Micheal Moynihan who has amassed 117 points from his 5 nights while Yevgeniy Chizhikov has moved up into joint second place on 107 points with Rose Power who

has exactly the same total. Lorna Murphy’s 30 points moves her up to 4th spot this week on 106 points while Onra Power (102 points) completes the top 5 but with just 41 points separating the top 10 it’s all still to play for and a win any week could really put you in contention in this league. The top 10 is as follows: THANKS West Waterford Athletic Club would like to thank all those that have helped in the running of the league. Thanks so much once again to the Friary College for permitting the use of the grounds and of course thanks to Shirley, Sharon and Liam for taking the entries, times and results, it’s very much appreciated and of course James for setting up the finish line and most importantly, bringing the water!. Thanks again to Patrick, Jamie and our sponsors at Hallahan’s pharmacy and as always we would like to invite our members and participants in our leagues to support our sponsors where possible.

HALLAHAN'S PHARMACY FIT4LIFE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE TABLES 2014 Week 1 2 3 4 5 Total 1 MICHEAL MOYNIHAN 23 28 28 15 23 117 2 YEVGENIY CHIZHIKOV 25 6 20 28 28 107 3 ROSE POWER 14 17 17 30 29 107 4 LORNA MURPHY 19 18 22 17 30 106 5 ONRA POWER 13 25 20 25 19 102 6 TOM LEAHY 30 29 21 18 98 7 CONOR COLEMAN 26 30 29 13 98 8 STEPHEN HOGAN 16 15 16 20 26 93 9 DECLAN CONDON 21 16 13 20 22 92 10 ANGELINE DRENNAN 20 20 25 11 76

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19th Annual Doocey’s Oriel Bar Ballymacarbry 5 mile road race YOU can't get to much better than this as our race sponsor commented. Yes the sun was shining and one of the largest turn-out of runners seen for many a year attended last Friday evening's Ballymacarbry 5 mile road race, the third last race in the 20th annual Ger Wyley Sports /SKINS Summer series for 2014. Anyway, The Doocey’s Oriel Bar sponsored Ballymac 5 mile road race saw a field of 175 complete the scenic course on the night. Our sincere thanks go for the 19th time to the Doocey family of Doocey’s Oriel bar who once again this year sponsored the race. Thanks to Michael Doocey who was on hand to present the winners with their prizes. We are indebted to Race director Frank Bolger for all his practical help ensuring the runners had a safe and enjoyable run in the Nire Valley. Frank was one of the founding race committee members way back in 1995 when this race started and his still the leading figure each year since. Frank was our honorary race starter last Friday evening also and finished off his evenings work by also doing race sweeper, many thanks Frank. Our thanks to Coillte and local forester Kevin Power for his ongoing help and assistance with holding the event through the wood. Thanks to Danny O’Rourke all at the community centre for permitting the use of the fabulous facilities, entries were taken at the hall and changing and showers were also available which was really appreciated by one and all. We would like to especially thank John Condon once again this year as indeed he has now for many years given us permission to go through his land which is part of the race course. Thanks to our committee members who

made the sandwiches, to John of DC Images on camera duty. To Ann for the prizes and to Brid, Megan, Shirley, Sharon and Liam for the entries and results. Our thanks to Jim Fleming for all his help with this race also. Thanks to Conor, Jamie and their new assistant Patrick who were on duty out on the course and to Liam O’Donnell on the van duty. Our thanks and appreciation to the Spellman family who provided the water station at mile 2 mark this was much appreciated by the runners. All in all another great community effort saw a most enjoyable nights racing in the beautiful Nire valley. See you all in 2015. KEVIN MANSELL GIVES POWERFUL DISPLAY TO WIN HIS FIRST Running the Ballymacarbrty 5 for the first time is a goal for many but for one individual who not alone was running the race for the first time last Friday evening but he actually went on to win the race, now that is defiantly some achievement. One of Tipperary based club's finest athletes on the circuit presently Kevin Mansell put in a brilliant run to take the title for 2014 with a time of 25.55. Holding off a stiff challenge from previous race winner Philip Harty, West Waterford AC who was 2nd in 26.11. The two battled together for the first 3 miles with Philip actually setting the pace for all of the first 3 miles of the race, when in the Wood section of the course on the hill after the 3 mile mark Kevin put in a surge which was to settle the battle between the two as he opened up a nice gap on Philip over the top of the climb and by the time the race was back on the downhill road section there was only going to be one winner as Mansell powered his way over final mile to cross the line 16 seconds ahead of Harty.

Michael Doocey sponsor of the 19th annual Doocey’s Bar Ballymacarbry 5 presenting the over 40 ladies prize to winner Brigid Coffey.

The split time's for Kevin were 5.08 mile one, 10.29 mile two, 15.45 for mile three and 20.48 for mile four. Waterford's Trevor Power who was with the first two finishers for the first 2 miles finished 3rd in 26.54. Well clear of twice race winner Raivis Zakis, West Waterford AC who was 4th in 27.43. The over 40 category was claimed by Alan Ryan, West Waterford AC 30.52 with Waterford’s Jim Baldwin taking the over 45 prize in 29.56. Ray Hahesy, West Waterford AC has recently being making the over 50 section at all local races his own and last Friday evening was no exception as he once again claimed that category with a very good time of 31.09 Tommy Cahill, Clonmel AC claimed the over 55 prize with a time of 33.51. Well done to all winners and runners. RESULTS 1st Kevin Mansell, Clonmel AC 25.55 2nd Philip Harty, West Waterford AC 26.11 3rd Trevor Power, Waterford AC 26.54 0/40 Alan Ryan, West Waterford AC 30.52 0/45 Jim Baldwin, Waterford AC 29.56 0/50 Ray Hahesy, West Waterford AC 31.09 0/55 Tommy Cahill, Clonmel AC 33.51 Junior Philip Hunter, Sligo AC 30.42

ORNA MURRAY RUNS 2ND FASTEST TIMES EVER TO WIN LADIES RACE Young Orna Murray set the Nire Valley alight last Friday evening with a brilliant run in the Ladies section of the race. Orna who recently returned from athletic scholarship in Stony Brook College will pursue her academic career next year in UCC as she goes on to further her studies. Oran runs with Ferrybank AC and her time of 30.12 was the 2nd fastest time ever recorded by a lady over this Ballymac course. The record is held by Pauline Lambe who in 2009 set a time of 29.48. Onra from the gun meant business clocking 5.49 for the first mile and followed with a 6.15 a 6.07 and a 6.08 over the hilly wood section of the course, she finished 8th overall from the field of 175 finishers, brilliant running from young Orna who we can expect to see a lot off in the winner enclosure in future races. Previous winner of the race Clonmel's Angela McCann finished in second place with a time of 31.16, this was a very good run by Angela as this time would on another day be good enough to win this race but for the exceptional run for Orna. One of the leading contenders for this year's overall series West Waterford's Sinead Mansfield finished in third place in a time of 32.20. The category prizes were

over 35 Mary Molloy 39.23, over 40 Brigid Coffey for the 2nd year in a row 39.23, over 45 Ann Dunford 34.34 who also won this section in 2013. the over 50 winner was Una Uí Mhuirithe 37.46 mother of our race winner, and Ciara Burke once again picked up the Junior prize with another solid 37.46. Just to mention a big well done to all the Ladies who were running their very their first Ballymac 5 last Friday evening Ye did superbly well, we hope it won't be your last outing over this beautiful scenic course. LADIES RESULTS

First 3 men at last Friday evening’s 19th annual Doocey's Bar Ballymacarbry 5, Philip Harty, West Waterford AC; 2nd Kevin Mansell, Clonmel AC 1st and Trevor Power, Waterford AC 3rd.

1st Orna Murray, Ferrybank AC 30.12 2nd Angela McCann, Clonmel AC 31.16 3rd Sinead Mansfield, West Waterford AC 32.20 0/35 Mary Molloy IND 34.55 0/40 Brigid Coffey, West Waterford AC 39.23 0/45 Ann Dunford, West Waterford AC 37.49 0/50 Una Uí Mhuirithe IND 34.34 Junior Ciara Burke IND 37.46

ZUZANA MALIKOVA VOUCHER WINNERS FOR BALLYMAC 5 For each race in this year’s Summer Series, as she has also done for the past 2 years, Zuzana Malikova has generously sponsored 2 massage vouchers. The winners of the vouchers for the Dooceys Bar 5 mile race are Niamh O'Donovan and Anthony Flynn. Zuzana is a Neuromuscular Physical Therapist and Massage therapist and is based at the Complementary Health Clinic, Tournore, Abbeyside. She can be contacted at 0871218721 20th ANNUAL GER WYLEY SPORTS/SKINS SUMMER SERIES 2014 22nd ANNUAL MARINE CLIMB ON FRIDAY AUGUST 8TH Race number 10 in the 11 race 20th annual Ger Wyley sports/SKINS summer series 2014 will take place on Friday August 8th next at 7.30 p.m. with the 21st annual Marine Climb 6 mile road race. Traditionally this was the first race in the series but with the changed dates and format this year the Marine climb now slots in as the 10th race on the programme. A large turn-out is expected for this race as its always a great test as to how our current form is. Our thanks to sponsor of 22 years Christy and Helen O’Neill of the Marine Bar. The club are grateful to Christy and Helen and all the race committee at the Marine for all their work and help with the event for all those years and our wish is that we will continue with this association with the Marine for many more years to come. Please note race entries will be take at Dungarvan Sports Centre, Quann's from 6.15 p.m.

First 3 ladies across the finish line at last Friday evening’s 19th annual Doocey's Bar Ballymacarbry 5, Sinead Mansfield, West Waterford AC 3rd; Orna Murray, Ferrybank AC 1st and Angela McCann, Clonmel AC 2nd.

Churchtown Piltown south 5 mile 10K A RECORD 588 runners took part in this year's Churchtown South 5 mile road race, the third race in the Ballycotton Summer Series held last Thursday evening. The club had 3 athletes among the field, first home was Mick Concannon in a time of 37.33 with John Foley next in 40.42 and Onra Power finished in a time of 47.44. All 3 athletes also ran their club race in Ballymacarbry Friday evening. The overall winner on the night was Michael Harty, East Cork AC in 25.27 and the ladies winner was Ann Marie Holland, St. Finbarr’s AC in 31.18. Final race in series is on Thursday, August 21st with a 7.30 pm starting time.

OUTFIELD SPORTS 3 COUNTIES CHALLENGE MORRIS OIL PILTOWN 10K THE Final Race of the Outfield Sports 3 Counties Challenge takes place on Friday, 1st August at 7:30 with the 7th running of the Morris Oil Piltown 10Km Road race. This race, organised by Carrick on Suir A.C. starts in the beautiful grounds of Kildalton Agricultural College, taking in the grounds and lake of the college before looping around the Piltown Countryside before ending at Piltown GAA Club. Registration takes place at the Piltown GAA complex from 6:00 p.m. The usual 3 Counties prizes will be given on the night as well as the overall Race series Shield.

Conna 5K GOES AHEAD THIS THURSDAY EVENING St. Catherine's AC are holding their 5k road race and walk on this coming Thursday, 31st July with the walk getting under way at 6.30 p.m. and the race at 7.30 pm, entry is €8 with registration at the Community Hall in Conna, there are a host of the usual prizes on offer plus plenty of spots and a great cuppa after.

Committee Meeting THE Senior clubs monthly committee meeting takes place on Thursday, August 7th at 8.30 pm in Minnie’s Bar.

Win for John Foley at Ballynonty 10 CLUB members John Foley and Ann Dunford ran last Sunday’s Ballynonty 10 in Tipperary where 86 completed the course. John was 1st over 60 in a time of 81.25 while Ann ran a very solid time of 78.48. Well done to both. The overall race winner was Brian Maher, Kilkenny City Harriers 53.24 and Angela McCann, Clonmel AC took the ladies win in 63.53.

Pictured is John Foley being presented with the prize for first man over 60 prize at Sunday’s Ballynonty 10. Making the presentation is John Durnin of Ballynonty AC.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 August, 2014

DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB Tel. Office 058-43310, Fax. 058-44113, Pro Shop 058-44707. Website: www.dungarvangolfclub.com; Email: dungarvangc@eircom.net ANOTHER busy week has passed with some outstanding golf being played. Golfers of the week include Tony Power shooting a 62, Daniel Raher and Joanne Fitzgerald shooting 69 to win. With fantastic weather and the course in brilliant shape members and visitors alike are taking to the course in droves. Monday last saw the quiet man from Dublin George win the seniors but Irene’s mammy came down from Mallow to show her daughter how to play. Juniors were to the fore this week with two juniors in the prizes on Thursday and one again on Saturday. With the bank holiday approaching another busy week is forecast. Members are reminded that voluntary work continues every Tuesday evening at 7 pm. If you fancy some fresh air and a bit of banter, come and join us and help keep the course in great shape. PRESIDENT’S PRIZE – NEW DATE ! TIME SHEETS NOW OPEN Timesheets are now opened for the president’s prize. Our esteemed President Maurice Cliffe has worked tirelessly and selflessly for the benefit of the club for many years. The new date of the prize is Friday 8th, Sat. 9th & Sun. 10th August. GENTS RESULTS Mon. 21st Open Seniors: Winner George Walsh (17) 43pts; 2nd Sean Power (19) 41pts; 3rd Michael Morrissey (16) 40pts; 4th Alan Dilloughery (20) 39pts; Best Lady Noreen Howell (20) 34pts CSS 37. Thurs. 24th Open Singles Winner Colm Kindregan (6) 41; 2nd Daniel Raher (14) 40; Gross Peter Mullaney 38 pts; 3rd John Treen (17) 40 CSS 37. Fri. 25th Adult Junior Fourball sponsored by Deise College 1st Declan Walsh & Daniel Raher 47 pts; 2nd Graham Nagle & Charlie Treen 45 pts. Pre-Junior David Byrne & Tomas Nee. Sat. 26th Singles sponsored by David Hayes PGA Winner Tony Power (19) 62; 2nd Frank O’Riordan (22) 65; Gross Peter Mullaney 71; 3rd John Treen (16) 67; 4th Donald Daly (22) 67 CSS 71. Sun 27th P. I. POWER CUP: Sponsored by Des Power. 1. John G. Moloney (9) 67; 2. Donal Williams (5) 67; Gross Alan Thomas (-1) 68; 3. Jimmy O’Donnell (6) 69 CSS 72.

UPCOMING FIXTURES Mon. 28th Open Seniors Ladies & Gents (50+). Tues. 29th Ladies Open Team of Three sponsored by Garveys. Wed. 30th John Casey Shield Junior Open/ Prejuniors. Wed. 30th Young Ones at 2.30 pm Thurs. 31st Gents Open Singles Fri. 1st Gents Open Singles. Sat. 2nd Open Ladies & Gents Singles. Sun. 3rd Gents July Monthly Medal. Mon. 4th Open Ladies & Gents Singles PRESIDENTS PRIZE 8th, 9th & 10th August LADIES RESULTS Ladies Singles: Winner Joanne Fitzgerald (16) 69; 2nd Mary Fleming (29) 71. Cat A Carmel O’Brien (16) 71. Cat B Bertha O’Connor (22) 74. Cat C Anna Harhen (30) 71 CSS 71. Sun. 26th Ladies Singles sponsored by David Hayes PGA Winner Bridget Ahearne (15) 68; 2nd June Hayes (25) 68; 3rd Mai O’Brien (19) 69. ANNUAL LEFTHANDERS COMPETITION The 39th Annual Lefthanders competition which took place on Saturday, July 26th, The winner with a magnificent score of 62 Nett was Tony Power to win the trophy for the 2nd time. This was the best winning score ever in the competition which was first held in 1976. 1st Tony Power (19) 62 nett; 2nd Bridget Aherne (15) 68; 3rd Mai O'Brien (19) 69. A big thank you to all the players who took part CLUB RAFFLE Dungarvan Golf Club Big Raffle is fast approaching and it’s not too late to be in with a chance to win one of a fantastic array of prizes. There is a weeks holiday accommodation in studio apartment in Cannes, a mahogany hall table, 2 nights B&B + 1 dinner at McWilliam Park Hotel Claremorris, a Watercolour painting, 2 nights B&B + 1 dinner in a choice of Flynn Hotels, 1 night accommodation + 1 dinner at Treacys Hotel Enniscorthy and Dinner for 2 in White Horses Ardmore. All members received a book of 5 raffle tickets €2 each and we would be grateful for members support buying or selling these tickets and returning them to the office or bar in the coming weeks. The draw will take place on 17th August. Thank you for

Dungarvan Golf Club David Crowley, Captain presenting the Minor Scratch Cup to Denis O’Brien winner. Also included in [Pat Crowley] photo Maurice Cliffe, President.

your continued support. FANTSTIC NEW GREEN FEE RATES FOR MEMBERS OF LOCAL CLUBS Dungarvan, Gold Coast and West Waterford Golf Clubs are now offering new Green Fee rates for Members playing other courses for only €10 Monday to Friday. The three local clubs have agreed to this rate for members of the three local courses from Monday to Friday on the production of their GUI/ILGU card. This rate does not include competitions. Normal green fee rates apply on weekends. YOUNGONES Results Wed 23rd Winner Carmel Fox (27) 19 pts; 2nd Maria Ryan (24) 18 pts. Next competition Wed 23rd Back 9 at 2.30 p.m. SIXTY.COM Winner Jack Elstead (19) 22pts; Best Lady Bertha O’Connor (22) 13pts; Best Gent Mossie Walsh (7) 19pts. Next Competition: Wed 30th at 2 p.m. JUNIOR NOTES Daniel Raher has just had a fantastic week. Entering the season playing off 30 handicap, he has just gone mad winning the Captain’s Prize to juniors with a 61. The following day he was second in the mens competition and on the next day, he helped his playing partner Declan Walsh to first place in the Adult Junior Fourball. His handicap is currently 14 and he is the most recent addition to the Mens Board. Congrats Daniel. In a busy week for juniors, the Captain’s Prize to Juniors was a tremendous success with a high entry and many visitors taking to the course. Prizes were generously provided by club captain David Crowley. Our Adult Junior Fourball on Friday was another success thanks to Mr. Alan Ryan from Deise College who has generously sponsored this event since its inception. This week we have the John Casey Shield kindly sponsored again by Jane Casey Florist in memory of her dad John who was an avid supporter of Junior Golf in Dungarvan for many years. Tuition for our Pre-Juniors and beginners continues next Saturday 2nd at 3 pm under the watchful eye of Club Professional, David Hayes. Tuition is open to non members and all equipment is provided. Tuition for our Junior girls continues on Wednesday morning at 10 am with Joanne and Niamh at the helm. Wed 23rd Captain’s Prize to Juniors presented by Mr. David Crowley Winner Daniel Raher (19) 61 nett. 2nd Jack McGrath (35) 67; 3rd Sean Kent (22) 68 nett; Gross David Walsh Waterford Castle 78. Cat 1 Sean Whelan Barrett 70 nett. Cat 2 Michael Troy 70 nett, Steven Murray 70 nett. Cat 3 Cameron Wagenaar Tramore 70 nett, Ethan Raher 70 nett. PRE JUNIORS RESULTS Winner Conor Kent (45) 22; 2nd Eoin Power (36) 22; 3rd Sean Callaghan (40) 21. Juniors are reminded to play their matches on time and record the results in the locker room.

Dungarvan Golf Club Open Fortnight Open 3 Person Rumble kindly sponsored by Gleesons. Front Row L/R: Ann Bennett and Pat Morrissey, 2nd; Roger O’Connor and Liam Carrol, winners; Martin O’Driscoll, 2nd. Back Row L/R: Maurice Cliffe, President; Paul, Jake and Frank O’Riordan, 3rd; David Crowley, Club Captain. [Pat Crowley]

You can contact us by phoning 058-44055 Our email address is: goldcoastgolf@cablesurf.com. Our website is: www.goldcoastgolfclub.com RESULTS Tuesday, 22nd July: Open Seniors, CSS 39pts; 1st: Michael Keating (11) 42 pts Greystones; 2nd: Eddie Brophy (22) 39 pts Cahir Park; Gross: Tom Considine (9) 29 pts. Best Lady: Mary Keating (26) 37 pts Faithlegg. Friday, 25h July: Open Singles, CSS 37 pts. 1st: Frank Moran (13) 38 pts County Tipperary. 2nd: Liam Wall (9) 38 pts; Gross: David Murphy (7) 30 pts Carlow Saturday, 26th July: Club Competition, CSS 37 pts. 1st: Darren Williams (6) 38 pts. 2nd: David Mulvihill (18) 37 pts. Gross: Derek Power (4) 31 pts ; 3rd: Martin Murray (17) 36 pts. Sunday, 27th July: Gold Coast Cup, CSS 36 pts. 1st: Michael Wall (12) 42 pts. 2nd: Johnny Ryan (16) 41 pts. Gross: Colin McArthur (8) 38 pts. 3rd: Roy Ware (12) 39 pts. FIXTURES Tuesday, 29th July: Open Seniors, 50+, Ladies and Gents. Friday, 1st August: Open Singles. Saturday, 2nd August: Club Competition. Sunday, 3rd August: Club Competition. Tuesday, 5th August: Seniors50+, Ladies and Gents. BELVEDERE TROPHY Gold Coast now meet Faithlegg in a two-legged final in this tournament, the home match in the Gold Coast on Monday, 28th July and the away match in Faithlegg on Friday, 8th August. Best of luck to Liam and his team. WIND AND PIN POSITIONS Course analysis following

the Gold Coast Cup on Sunday showed just how much even a light wind and pin positions can affect the playing difficulty of the various holes. This week the 16th proved the toughest hole on the course with an average score of 6.47 and this was followed by the 18th hole which had an average of 6.46. The 17th hole which is normally the toughest hole on the course came 4th with an average of 5.31 behind the 8th which had an average of 4.39. The easiest hole on the course was the 11th with 4.49 GOLFER OF THE YEAR 2014 The committee decided this year to eliminate both the Vice-Captain’s Prize and the Vice President’s Prize from the Golfer of the Year competition and limit the number to 15 counting competitions. Captain’s x 2, Presidents x 2, Monthly Medals x 6, Gold Coast Cup, Half Sub and the three match-play competitions, Singles, Foursomes and Fourball. In last week’s notes we published the current standings and the Vice-Captains was included. This has now been adjusted and the current standings following the Gold Coast Cup are as follows: Kieran Cullinan 28, James Hayes 27, Des Doyle 26, Michael Wall 24, Ger Bagge 21, Michael Kavanagh 21, Derek Power 20, Jack Moore 19, Paddy Walsh 18, Roy Ware 18, Darren Williams 17, Rafael Alvarez 16, Tom White 16, Conor Clancy 15, David O’Connor 15, John White 15, Michael Whelan 15, Colin McArthur 14, Nicholas Fitzgerald 14.

MEN'S PRESIDENT'S PRIZE This year it will be played over two weekends with the qualifying on Friday 22nd and Saturday, 23rd August. The final round will take place on Saturday, 30th August. COMPETITIONS FOR AUGUST Sunday 3rd will feature an 18 holes Stableford off the whites, this will be followed by the Vice-President’s prize the following week 10th August, which is Stableford off the Blues. On Sunday, 17th August the August Monthly Medal will be played, on Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd qualifying will take place for the President’s Prize. Sunday, 24th August will feature an 18 holes Stableford competition, Wednesday, 27th August is the date for the President’s Skins from 4 p.m. and Saturday 30th August is the date for the final round of the President’s Prize. Sunday 31st is an 18 Holes Stableford competition. DUNGARVAN, GOLD COAST AND WEST WATERFORD GOLF CLUBS New Green Fee rates for Members playing other courses. €10 Monday to Friday. The three local clubs have agreed to a green fee rate of €10 for members of the three local courses from Monday to Friday on the production of their GUI/ILGU card. This rate does not include competitions. Normal green fee rates apply on weekends. JUNIOR NOTES Coaching continues every Monday evening at 6.30 p.m. Results: Junior Competition on Thursday,

24th July: Cat 1: Daniel Flynn (13) 38 pts. Cat 2: Shane Kiely (22) 45 pts. Cat 3: John McArthur (36) 34 pts. Adjusted Golfer of the Year Pts: Michael Lenihan 21 pts, Lee Crotty 20 pts, Dean Gold 19 pts. Fixtures: Junior Competition Thursday, 31st July at 1.30 p.m. Fred Daly Plate: Gold Coast now face the winners of Faithlegg and Slievenamon towards the end of the month. LADIES NOTES Results: Conserv Ltd Ladies Champagne Scramble 1st: Phil Kelly (22), Anne Purcell (25) and DD Fahey (28) 83 pts All West Waterford. 2nd: Helena Fitzgerald (15) Gold Coast, Kate Buckley (21) Dungarvan and Brigid Mullins (31) Gowran Park 79 pts. 3rd: Tricia Treacy (17), Loretto Morrison (20) and Patricia Kearney (27) 78 pts All Youghal. 18 hole competition sponsored by David Hayes PGA. 1st Breda Conway (27) 67; 2nd Josephine Fennell (22) 69; 3rd Aisling Fennell (9) 69. Fixtures: Sunday, 3rd August Presidents Prize to the Ladies kindly presented by Frank Waters. (GOY). 18 hole ongoing competition (2 cards to count) sponsored by The Cliff House Hotel Ardmore. 10 Hole ongoing competition for a voucher. Qualifying round for Eileen Murphy Foursomes can be played any day up to Sunday, 3rd August. Winners will go on to represent the Gold Coast at Cork Golf Club on 8th September. Omni Group10 Hole competition every Thursday. Draw for partners at 2 p.m. Ladies Matchplay: Ladies Matchplay, very kindly sponsored by Sheila Norris. Second round matches to be played by 4th August. Coaching for Ladies on Monday evenings at 7.15 p.m. Committee meeting Friday, 8th August at 8 p.m.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 August, 2014

Lismore Golf Club Phone 058-54026. Email: lismoregolfclub@eircom.net Website: www.lismoregolf.org LISMORE LADIES RESULTS After the excitement of the Captain’s prize last weekend it was back to basics on Wednesdy with another hot and clammy day of golf to be played. JoJo Tobin stayed the coolest to take the top spot with the ever in form Sheila Denn once again in the prizes taking second. It will be a busy week on the course this week as Club championships are reaching semi final stages and our very popular Open Champagne Scramble goes ahead on Wednesday. Wed 23rd July - 18 Holes S/Ford - Members prizes 1st JoJo Tobin (20) 34 pts; 2nd Sheila Denn (22) 33 pts FIXTURES Sun. 27th & Wed 30th, 3 ball Champagne Scramble Kindly Sponsored by Cavendish Computing Ltd. Sun. 3rd & Wed. 6th Aug, 18 Hole Stroke, GOY, Medal. M Willoughby Trophy, Kindly Sponsored by A Muckly Jewellers. Sun. 10th & Wed. 13th Aug – 18 Hole Stableford, Kindly Sponsored by

Monica’s. July 1st – 31st Monthly ongoing, 9 hole stableford. DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES Desperate housewives continues on Monday nights as usual. So, any lady out there who is interested in giving golf a go or would like to see if it would suit them please come along on any Monday night at 6.30 p.m. to meet other like minded ladies and have some guidance and a laugh with a few more experienced ladies who will show you the ropes. SOCIAL MIXED Social mixed will continue next Friday from 6.15 pm. All Men and ladies welcome, phone ahead if you are running late to be included in the draw.. LADIES OUTING Our annual ladies outing is going ahead on Saturday, August 30th and Sunday, 31st this year to the fabulous Mount Wolseley Golf Club. Details of weekend is posted up on notice board, please check out your options make your choice and put your name down asap.

West Waterford Golf & Country Club Telephone: 058-43216. Fax: 058-44343.E-mail: info@westwaterfordgolf.com Website: www.westwaterfordgolf.com OPEN WEEK RESULTS Monday, 21st July – 9 Hole. Gents: Pat Power (20) - 22pts b3, Ladies: Reena McDonnell (35) – 22pts b3. Tuesday, 22nd July – Champagne Scramble: 1st. Michael Kelleher (28), Cyril Power (28), Tom Melody (12) – 102. Dungarvan 2nd. David Mulvihill (18), Teresa Quealy (23) Gold Coast, & Billy Quealy (21) – 101 Dungarvan. 3rd. Jim McSweeney (19), John O’Connor (20), Pat O’Brien (19) – 100 Cahir. 4th. Frank North (15), Michael French (21), Sergi Quinn (16) – 99. Wednesday, 23rd July – Open Gents Singles: 1st Thomas Conway (5) - 38 pts, 2nd Peter Lehane (13) - 38 pts Youghal, Gross Eoin Conway (4) - 34, 3rd/Visitor Harry Kelly (6) - 37 pts Castle GC. CSS Home 35pts, Away 34 r/o. Thursday, 24th July – Gents 9 Hole – 1st Liam Grace (10) - 22pts, 2nd. Tom Butler (14) - 21pts. Friday, 25th July – Open Gents Singles: 1st Daniel Whelan (22) - 46pts Kinsale GC, 2nd Brian Hilliard (15) 44pts, Gross Luke Cummins (2) - 36pts, 3rd/Visitor Sergei

Quinn (16) - 41pts. CSS Home 37pts Away 36pts. Saturday, 26th July – Fourball 1st. Richard Hyde (7) & Brian Cashman (13) – 44pts b9, 2nd. Eddie Fogarty (16) & Jim Hennessey (19) – 44pts b9, 3rd. Luke Swayne (11) & Ger Donnelly (17) – 44pts b9. Sunday, 27th July – 18 Hole Stroke 1st. David Tobin (18) – 71 b9 Cork GC, 2nd. Brian Shanahan (6) – 71, Gross: Mark Shanahan (+2) – 72, 3rd. Mike Drohan (8) – 72. CSS: 72. 3 Person Waltz: 1st. John Quinn, Max Quinn and Sergei Quinn – 58pts, 2nd. John Joyce, Phil Kelly and Deirdre Fahy – 57pts. 3rd. Des Cleary, Justin Spratt and Pat Power – 56pts. FIXTURES Tuesday, 29th July – 13 hole Tuesday Special. Wednesday, 30th July – Al Eile Open 18 hole Qualifier. Friday/Saturday, 1st/2nd August – Open 18 Hole 3 person Waltz. Sunday, 3rd August Gents 18 Hole Stableford till 1p.m. Complimentary 9 Hole Scramble from 2 p.m. – Ladies Gents or Mixed. Pick your team.

Dungarvan Golf Club Peter Cusack Memorial Trophy Prizes kindly sponsored by Jackie Ahearn Classic Gents. Jackie Ahearn presenting the Peter Cusack Memorial Trophy to Joe Kiely winner and Ned O’Connor 2nd. Front Row: Jimmy Moore, winner of the Wooden Spoon and Paul O’Riordan. Happy Hooker Cup won by Jake O’Riordan. Also included David Crowley, Club Captain; Maurice Cliffe, President; David Hayes, PGA Professional and friends. [Pat Crowley]

Dungarvan Golf Club David Raher, Vice Captain presenting the Intermediate Scratch Cup to David Crowley, Club Captain winner. Also included in photo Maurice Cliffe, President. [Pat Crowley]

Dungarvan Golf Club Open Fortnight Festival Trophy kindly sponsored by Waterford Crystal. Front Row L/R: Michael Brackett; 2nd; Jim Walsh, representing Waterford Crystal sponsor; Frank O’Donoghue, winner; David Crowley, Club Captain. Back Row L/R: Mark Raher, 3rd; Jerry Raher, accepting visitor prize for Noel Sammon, Gold Coast GC; Peter Mullaney, Gross; David Raher, Vice Captain. [Pat Crowley]

Bank Holiday Monday, 4th August – Club Competition – 18 Hole Stableford. OPEN WEEK 2014 On Sunday evening last our Open week ended as it started, in brilliant sunshine. Throughout the week we had a steady stream of members and visitors from far and wide. We thank you all and hope you enjoyed the experience at West Waterford. Don’t forget to avail of the loyalty vouchers and we hope to see you in the near future. As always, our sponsors are the backbone of the Open Week and we wish to express our gratitude to all. AUGUST WEEKEND - 21st ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION With the open week successfully concluded we can now look forward to our August weekend celebration events. On Friday 1st / Saturday, 2nd August we are holding a 3 person Waltz open to ladies, gents and or mixed teams. Don’t forget your steps 1, 2, 3. On Sunday morning 4th August we have an Open gents 18 hole stableford competition. Starting at 2 pm all are welcome to a complimentary 9 hole scramble for ladies, gents and or mixed teams. You can pick your own team but dont worry if you arrive on your own as we will facilitate you on a team. When you’ve finished your game why not come along to the clubhouse for a Buffet meal from 4 – 7 pm followed by presentation of prizes, music and a good old sing along to round off the weekend. We are most

come along on Tuesday when you are assured of a real West Waterford Welcome. Past members and guests are especially welcome. See you on Tuesday. CLUB FOURBALL This competition has now reached the semi final stage and we thank all concerned for their cooperation. With so many club competitions in progress it is most important that all matches be played on schedule. CLUB SINGLES MATCHPLAY 2014 Draw is now posted on the notice board. All preliminary rounds should now be completed CLUB MIXED FOURSOMES Anyone interested in playing please put name and details on entry sheet now posted. UPCOMING EVENTS August 8th/9th/10th – Intermediate and Minor Scratch Cup at West Waterford. Online booking available shortly. SUMMER CHALLENGE CUP There is a new leader on the Challenge trophy with only 1 week to go in July. Michael Byrne (Dungarvan Soccer) carded 2 birdies in sizzling temperatures to score 40pts and move to 118pts for 3 cards. Michael is 4 pts clear of Clashmore player Seamus Budds. Karl Duggan holds 3rd position and also improves by 3pts. Biggest move this week goes to Robert Torpey for

grateful to Coolcormack residents who have once again come up with a generous sponsorship for the weekend. FRED DALY TROPHY Following a successful campaign in 2014 our Fred Daly team bowed out to Limerick in the Munster semi final played in East Cork GC. The panel consisted of Luke Cummins Eoin Conway, Conor Morrissey, Darragh Herlihy, Aaron Crotty, Jonathan Hanlon, Jack Foley, Maurice Daly and Conor Sheehan. Well done to all and we look forward to seeing you all in action next year. Thank you to Michael Byrne and Justin Spratt who put in numerous hours in preparing the team. PRESIDENT’S PRIZE 2014 Owing to our Junior Cup team being involved in the Munster semi final, the date for Mr. Pat Murray’s President’s Prize has been rescheduled for Friday/Sat/Sun., August 22nd/23rd/24th. NEW LOOK TUESDAY 13 HOLE – A GREAT SUCCESS This event has been going from strength to strength with entries on the increase each week. Great to see so many former members and newcomers mixing with the regulars to create a truly friendly atmosphere. A special word of thanks to our multi talented barman John Joyce for co-ordinating the competition and taking the time to share a few words with all participants. If you haven’t tried it yet please

10th position, a player to keep an eye on. This popular event can be played any day of the week and at weekends please ring the office at 058 43216 for tee times. Best 3 Cards Count over the Summer. Check the leaderboard on West Waterford’s FaceBook page. JUNIOR NOTES Junior Open Competition – Monday, 21st July 1st Stephen Donovan(10) 44pts, 2nd Conor Morrissey (4) - 43pts, 1st Gross Luke Cummins (2) – 40 gross, 3rd Maurice Daly (11) - 43pts, 4th Cian Mooney (11) - 43pts Waterford GC, 5th Ciarán Power (22) - 42pts, 6th Stephen Murray (23) - 41pts, Best 36 Rory Curran (36) 37pts, Best 9 Hole Mark Blackwell (36) - 16pts. LADIES NOTES RESULTS 9 hole Ladies Competition on Sunday, 20th July, sponsored by Deise Golf World – Jo Swayne, Youghal G.C. (15) 20 points (Back 6); Finola Butler (23) 20 points. Ladies 9 hole on Monday, 21st July, sponsored by Friends of WW Golf Club – Winner: Reena McDonnell (35) 22 (Back 3). Open Ladies 3 ball on Thursday, 24th July, sponsored by Murray’s Pharmacy – Finola Butler (23), Joanne Fox (24), Vera Webb (14) 55 points; Jean Conway (19), June Whyte (16), Margaret O’Sullivan (23) 53 points; Margaret Costin (36), Geraldine Hickey (29), Mary Herlihy (36) 50 points. Ladies 9 hole on Friday,

25th July, kindly sponsored by Tony Condon – Winner: Margaret O’Sullivan (23) 22 points. FIXTURES 18 hole S/F – Wednesday 30th or Thursday, 31st July, kindly sponsored by Helen’s Lingerie. Monday, August 4th - 18 hole stableford kindly sponsored by O'Dwyer Footwear. AUGUST CELEBRATION WEEKEND West Waterford celebrates its 21st birthday over the August bank holiday weekend with an Open 3 person Waltz – Ladies, Gents, or Mixed on Friday 1st / Saturday, 2nd August. On Sunday there will be a complimentary members 3 person 9 hole Scramble from 2.00 p.m. Buffet available from 4.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. Presentation of Prizes at 7.00 p.m., followed by Music and Craic. Club Mixed Foursome will also commence shortly – there’s a sheet in the Ladies Locker room so please put your name down immediately to ensure you are in time for the draw. MATCHPLAY Ladies please remember that the first round of the matchplay MUST be played by 3rd August. MNÁ EILE Mná Eile open competition on Thursday, 7th August – this is the second last chance to qualify for the grand final in September – the final qualifier will be on Thursday, 4th September.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 August, 2014

Dungarvan United FC DUNGARVAN UNITED AFC 25th ANNIVERSARY REUNION FOR ALL IRELAND YOUTHS WINNING TEAM OF 1989 The actual anniversary took place back in April when Dungarvan United decided to hold a 25th anniversary reunion for our players, management and supporters of our winning All-Ireland Youths team of 1989 on Friday, 8th August in Kilrush Park. A great night is being planned and it is hoped all those involved will make it to Dungarvan on the night. With management and players taking up their allocation of tickets the night will be a sell out. For further details on tickets contact David Walsh davidwalsh1@hotmail.com or texting 087-6896983. DUNGARVAN UNITED 1ST DIVISION NEWS Our friendlies are going very well at the moment and a great work out on Saturday last at home to Southend. Training continues every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 pm, only change to training this week as we travel to Piltown tomorrow night. New players are always welcome contact manager Stan Cummins on 087 918 5871 for any information. DUNGARVAN UNITED 2nd DIVISION We had a great start last week as we drew 4-4 against park rangers in pre-season friendly, we have more preseason games coming up over the coming weeks. The whole squad are training very hard, a super effort being made by all. The players fitness levels at this point of pre-season is very good many thanks to Tony Keane our fitness trainer. Training continues every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 pm. Anyone is interested in playing 2A for Dungarvan United for the coming season contact team manager Robert Drummey on 087 7717522. DUNGARVAN UNITED 3rd DIVISION Dungarvan United 3rd division played a mixture of Ballinroad’s 1st division and 2nd division teams, of course Dungarvan being a league or 2 below Ballinroad we would be the underdogs. Ballinroad played all 2nd division players in the first half. DUNGARVAN UNITED AFC SCHOOLBOY/ SCHOOLGIRL MANAGERS FOR THE FORTHCOMING SEASON Due to the un-precendent response to the schoolboy trials we have an excess number of children looking to play football with Dungarvan United. We would like to facilitate all the children who are interested in playing football for the coming season. But to do this we will now require managers for the following teams a second U-11, U-14, U-16 teams also U-14 girls. If you are a parent who may be interested in getting involved in some way please contact us. For further information please contact David Walsh by emailing davidwalsh1@hotmail.com or texting 0876896983. To put in a second U11 team to get everyone a game we need a few more

boys born in 2004 for further information text 086 – 8588239. DUNGARVAN U-16 Dungarvan United play at home to Ferrybank on Monday last for a pre-season friendly, after the game they U-15 and U-16 player of the year awards will be held at the clubhouse. Good luck to all players and well done on last season. If you are interested in playing for Dungarvan United U-16A or U-16B please contact Craig Shead on 0873695033 or Ger Murphy on 0876834289 CLUB HOUSE The club house looks really well after getting painted recently. We are going through photos at the moment and would be delighted if anyone had some old photos that we could take a copy of for the clubhouse. We would make sure that they are copied and returned. Text/Call Susan 086 – 8588239 many thanks. ASTRO TURF/CLUB HOUSE Fablous facitities available we have a clubhouse with astro that is available for hire, it is ideal for children’s party or clubhouse hire for any party or family function. Great rates available contact John for more details on 087 – 0607226. ACADEMY NEWS The whole academy came together on Saturday at 1 pm for our annual presentation of medals and awards. With such large numbers the older boys relished the opportunity of playing on the main pitch which is looking superb for the coming season. After a great session with parents looking on everyone assembled onto the AstroTurf and the shower held off while Head Coach Billy Coleman thanked all the children and parents for coming to the club for the last year. Mentions were given to the tournaments we attended and did so well in, but more importantly how well the children have represented Dungarvan United at such events. Billy gave special thanks to all the committed coaches who give up a chunk of their Saturday every week to give our players such high standards of coaching as well as Vicky for her help in the academy. Each coach presented medals to every academy member and awards were given out in each age group for Best Effort and Most Improved player. Congratulations to all the boys who won, each trophy was so very well deserved. Best Effort, Jonathan Tutty, Scott Collins, Luke Power, Peter Cummins. Most Improved, Oisin Hallahan, Billy Hickey, Conaire O Siothchaín and Alex Petit. The academy will continue right through the summer months. See you next week. Academy times: Boy’s Academy 2006-2007 1 pm to 2.15 pm, 2004-2005 2.30 pm to 3.30 pm Parents please be aware that all children must be accompanied to training by an adult, each child must wear shin guards, bring a non fizzy drink and two euro contact 086 3053109 for any further assistance.

CLUB GEAR Ken is available at Academy times each Saturday if you want to discuss anything with him, an easy payment option is also available. The shop has an ongoing Special Offer which includes a Dungarvan United Kit (top, shorts, socks) Dungarvan Utd hooded Rain Jacket and crested Dungarvan Utd. Umbro hat all for €65.00 kids €70.00 adults, to order anything at the moment please call (087) 632 6611. LOTTO DRAW No Jackport winner. Numbers drawn: 17, 24, 28. €100 winner Sarah Cummins. Next week’s Jackpot €3,650. The management committee have decided that from Saturday, 2nd August our three numbers drawn will be the first three numbers in the national lottery which is drawn on RTE. If the jackpot is not won we will draw the €100 winner on a Monday evening at 7.30 pm. Our lotto is a continues fundraising effort and we would appreciate your support, please contact the committee for further details. MATCH REPORT 3rd DIVISION Ballinroad 4; Dungarvan 3 Dungarvan gave Ballinroad a fright when Martin Carroll scored the opening goal against his former club. To be fair to Dungarvan at this point they kept playing nice football against a team a league above them. Hard hitting Jamie Meehan made some brilliant challenges and saved the Blues a number of times with some strong sliding tackles. A free kick came for Ballinroad near the sideline and somehow it found the net. 1-1 but not for long as Martin Carroll popped up again to make it 2-1 before half-time. In the second half Ballinroad brought on the big guns’ seven of their 1st division players came on to do the business. They came at Dungarvan really hard but Dungarvan kept defending really well, but Ballinroad got a chance and took it, 2-2. Again it's pre-season and Dungarvan’s manager made a lot of changes as all 9 substitutes got a good run against our local rivals. Fran Fraher came on up front and received an amazing through ball from Trevor Walsh, to make it 3-2 to Dungarvan. The packed sideline of around 50 people were actually chanting Fran. Ballinroad at this stage were shooting from all cylinders but it was a penalty to make it 3-3. Near the last few minutes a cross came in and Craig Barry shouted keepers and had his hands on it, but sadly a push in the back that the referee didn't see put Craig off balance and he pushed it away off his goal for it to land on a Ballinroad player to tap it in. The game ended 4-3 to Ballinroad but in all honesty Dungarvan were very unlucky on this evening. Training every Tuesday at 8 p.m. Anyone interested in playing 3rd division or for any further details contact team manager Ger Murphy on 087 6834289.

Pictured above are the Dungarvan United AFC All-Ireland Youths winning team from 1989. The club are delighted to be holding a reunion for players and supporters on Friday week 8th August in the clubhouse in Kilrush Park, Dungarvan.

Dungarvan United FC academy winners who received their awards on Saturday last.

One of the many groups who attended the Dungarvan United FC Soccer Summer Camp recently.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 August, 2014

21 TRIED & TESTED TRIATHLON CLUB

Busy season for local triathletes

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Patsy Hackett collecting sponsorship from Quinlan’s Butchers.

CUNNIGAR PITCH AND PUTT CLUB

National Gents Strokeplay CONGRATULATIONS to Ger O'Brien who played great pitch and putt in the National Gents Strokeplay and was unlucky not to make the play-off. However, to finish in the top 12 in Ireland is a great achievement. These finals were held in Stackallen County Meath. CUNNIGAR PITCH AND PUTT PUB LEAGUE This year for the first time we are going to hold a pitch and putt pub league. This league is open to members and non members, it will be teams of 3, only 1 pitch and putt member is allowed on a team (it is not required to have a pitch and putt member on your team). It is €10 per person and each team is guaranteed at least 2 games. Names with contact numbers and money to be handed in to the pub you are representing by the 12th August, NO LATER. Teams to be drawn in an open draw on the 15th August at 6.00 p.m. FIPPA.NET AWARDED COURSE OF THE MONTH MARCH 2014 TO THE CUNNIGAR PITCH AND PUTT CLUB Fippa is the official website of the International Pitch and Putt Federation. 'JUDGES QUOTE' Dungarvan is a seaside resort town and harbour on the south coast of Ireland in the Province of Munster. Dungarvan is the county town and administrative centre of County Waterford. The town's Irish name means "Garbhan's Fort", referring to Saint Garbhan who founded a church there in the seventh century. Dungarvan has a magnificent 18 hole Championship Pitch and Putt course, 900 metres in length, set in the picturesque surrounds of Dungarvan Bay – Cunnigar. Cunnigar welcomes new members and visitors all year round (weather permitting). And the weather can be huge factor in playing Cunnigar. The coastal winds can play havoc. The Cunnigar is a beautiful three kilometre long stretch of sandy beach land that juts out into Dungarvan bay like a pointed finger. The name Cunnigar is the Irish translation for rabbit warren. The first golf course in Dungarvan

was situated on the Cunnigar. Coastal erosion eventually put paid to that. Cunnigar Pitch and Putt club was built on wasteland across the bay from the Cunnigar stretch of beach land. The club officially opened its gates on 15th June, 1990. It was the brainchild of Councillor Paddy Power, Chairperson of Dungarvan Urban Council. The modern day course boasts beautiful teeboxes with wide gravel surrounds. CLUB OUTING There will be a club outing on the 23rd August to St. Canice’s Pitch and Putt Kilkenny. Anyone interested in going you can put your name on sheet in club house. Now that the Club is open, if anyone has an hour or two to spare to give a hand helping on the course, you would be very welcome. MONDAY GAME Names to be in for 6.00 p.m., tee off 6.30 p.m. Nett: Cait Mulcahy, Richard O'Leary. Gross: Lorraine Troy, Patsy Hackett. WEDNESDAY GAME Names to be in for 10.00 a.m., tee off 10.30 a.m. Nett: Stella Kinsella. Gross: Lorraine Troy. Nett: Mary Daly. Gross: Maureen Widger. THURSDAY GAME Our Thursday Games are now underway, all our members are welcome to play so have your names in by 6.00 p.m. and we will be teeing off at 6.30 p.m. Nett: Oliviere Walsh, Paddy Noonan. Gross: Lorraine Troy, Eddie Lenihan. This was kindly sponsored by Quinlan’s Butchers. HOLE IN ONE This year we are having a prize for the most hole in ones during the season. These must be in a Club competition at the Cunnigar Pitch and Putt and cards must be verified by the tournament committee. To date Patsy Hackett and Paddy Noonan, John Carroll, Michael Havens, Liam Simms (2), Richard O'Leary and Ivan Fitzgerald have each got one in competition. Ladies to date are Breda O'Donnell and Sadie Ui Mhiachain, Lorraine Troy, Breda Foley, Margaret Shanahan and Maureen Power.

JUVENILES COMPETITIONS The juvenile competitions are proving to be a great success, at the moment we are in the middle of a league with 2 weeks left to play, it is being played on a points system and includes different games each week. At the moment Toby Taylor is ahead with 11 points, closely followed by Kyle Hackett with 10 points, Colm O'Shea with 9 points and Alex Shanahan with 8 points, with the rest of the players following closely behind the gap between 1st and last is very small and can change dramatically each week. Juvenile Competitions are now underway they will be played on Fridays at 12 noon all members are welcome to play and this will also be great practice for the Munster Schools Competition. MUNSTER SCHOOLS COMPETITION The Cunnigar Pitch and Putt Club are hosting the Finals of the Munster Schools Competition. If you would like to represent your school in this competition contact Corinne McGee for more details. BONUS NUMBER Bonus number this week is 9, the lucky winner is Margaret Shanahan. PITCH MARKS Leaving Pitch Marks when playing destroys the greens, it takes a lot of care and attention to keep them in pristine condition. So all members and green fees are asked to repair them and use the correct repairer when doing so. DID YOU KNOW? When someone is playing their shot do not make noise, do not stand too close or behind them. All monies must be paid before names are sent to P.P.U.I. for competitions. MEMBERSHIP FEES Membership fees are now due and can be given to any committee member. Family €150; Adult €80; Over 60 €50; Juvenile €45; Life members €30. GREEN FEES Because of the increased popularity of pitch and putt, we are now opening from 10.00 a.m. and last tee off 800 p.m. Adults €5; Juveniles €3; Hire of clubs €2. Club jumpers, tee shirts and caps are for sale in clubhouse.

2014 IS proving to be a very active season for our members with large numbers competing at events, both near and far. We had 34 members competing on July 13th in Carrick Tri Club’s annual event, all of whom enjoyed it thoroughly. The race organisers made changes to the course this year, with new cycle and run routes, both of which went down very well with competitors. Swimming with the current in the Suir river proved to be a lot easier than the open water in Clonea for our newer members so some super times were recorded. First home for Tried & Tested was Michael Moloney in 1:01:33, followed by Marc Flavin in 1:08:52 and Bryan Hallissey in 1:09:47. Natalie Shaw Hamilton was our first lady home in 1:12:09, giving her a second place finish in the ladies (vet) category. Natalie was third in this category last year….no pressure for 2015 so! Natalie’s son Thomas won the Junior race in a superb time of 1:11:36. The following Saturday, a group of 22 headed to Kilkenny for the TriGrandPrix to compete over the various distances on offer on the day – Olympic, Sprint, ChooseToTry and SuperSprintDuathlon. All races take place in and around the grounds of Kilkenny Castle, except the cycle course obviously, making this a very scenic and enjoyable course and a relatively flat one too. Worthy of mention are Liz Murray and Natalie Shaw Hamilton who came second and third respectively in the Olympic distance, Andrea Gaffney who did her first Sprint Triathlon and Clare Walsh who crossed the finish line after the ChooseToTry race with a huge smile on her face. On Saturday last, four members travelled to Kinsale for Cork Tri Club’s ‘King of the Hill’ Sprint Triathlon. The clue is in the name as the uphill run straight out of transition from the cycle is a really tough one. Patrick Lannen was best of the bunch here, with Aidan McCarthy bowing out after the cycle due to injury. NEXT GENERATION PERFORM IN KIDATHLON IN KINSALE A super day was had on Sunday last in Kinsale when some budding triathletes got their first taste of Triathlon in Kinsale Tri Club’s second annual Kidathlon which catered for ages 5-15. It was a very well organised event with over 150 children, including 13 from Dungarvan racing over the three disciplines. The younger children

did a Duathlon, which started on the beach and it was a fabulous sight to behold the little ones managing their transitions like pros! From age 8 upwards, participants swam, cycled and ran over distances which varied according to their age and really gave it their all in every way. This was a Triathlon Ireland sanctioned event designed to encourage participation and fun, so there were no times recorded or prizes awarded. When we retire gracefully from the sport, we can be guaranteed the next generation will take over from us. HELVICK SWIM Well done to club members who participated in the annual Helvick swim recently. Conditions on the day were perfect, the sea flat calm and the sun shining on the crowds who gathered to watch them swim into the pier in Helvick. Swimming the distance were Lawrence Boland, Elaine O’Grady, Emmett Mullally, Dave Campbell, Aidan McCarthy, Liz Callaghan, Joe Kelly, Pat McDonald and Toby Bedell while other members helped out in safety kayaks. CLUB AQUATHLON Our next Club Aquathlon will be on Wednesday August 13th at Clonea Beach. This is for members only and comprises a 750m swim followed by a 5km run. These club races have been well attended this

season and we’d like to encourage as many members as possible to come along to this one as all proceeds will go to charity. The chosen charity is ‘Straight Ahead’, which raises funds to allow children who require “time critical” orthopaedic surgery be taken off the waiting list to have their surgery. Surgeries take place at weekends and during holiday periods and the medical teams involved give their time for free. Natalie and Rob Shaw Hamilton are training at the moment for a Malin to Mizen cycle commencing on September 4th to raise funds for this charity. For more information see www.straightahead.ie CLUB TRAINING Training continues as usual with the Sunday spins, Ballyvoile Brick sessions on Tuesdays, 20k Time Trials on Thursdays and Saturday sea swims (with optional 5k run). The local event may be over for this year, but there are plenty of other Triathlons run by neighbouring clubs in the coming weeks and months. Don’t hang up the wetsuit and discard the bike and runners yet, you’ve done your first event so you’ve taken some of the fear out of competing in a Triathlon, why not have a look at the Race Calendar and choose your next challenge? For all information on club training, events, benefits of membership etc please check out our new website www.dungarvantri.com. If you’re interested in getting involved in Triathlon, please contact us via the website or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TriedTestedDu ngarvan

Natalie Shaw Hamilton coming into Transition off the bike in Carrick-On-Suir.

Happy group before the start of the Kinsale Kidathlon. Back L-R : Mark McGarry, Dani Cunningham, Conor Coleman, Elia Tutty. Front L-R: Hannah McCarthy, Ally Cunningham, Leah Cunningham, Emma Fleming, Amy Ryan, David Gaffney, Louis Campbell, Sarah Gaffney, Cal Tutty.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 August, 2014

It’s a family affair for the Moloneys at this year’s Dublin Horse Show THE Dublin Horse Show is a real family affair this year for the Moloney brothers, with all three; Peter, Shane and Mark, competing together at the show for the first time. While Peter and Shane are veterans, this is Mark’s first RDS outing. Peter, a successful International rider, has qualified two 5 year olds, “MHS Walk the Line” and “MHS Peyton”, as well as 4 year old

“Ballichaco”. Shane (14) is coming off the back of a great year, having supplied Ireland’s only double clear in the Nations Cup in Deauville, France and taking a haul of 5 prizes between Deauville and Haagen, Germany over the course of two weeks away. Shane won the Cavan qualifier to take “Valtaire” to the Children on Horses competition.

The youngest of the trio, Mark (11) is jumping the evergreen “Sprinter’s Magic” at 128. Mark took the first qualifying spot in Mullingar on this super little pony, who’s competing at the RDS for the 10th time, having already seen success with Shane and older sister Aimee. The boys are all based at Colligan Equestrian Centre, Dungarvan.

Francis Connors and Uskerty Diamond Lady on their way to victory in the tenth round of the Connolly's RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix League at Dungarvan Show in Co. Waterford. [Sonya Dempsey]

Francis Connors extends lead in Connolly’s Red Mills League By Brian Hennessy FRANCIS Connors extended his lead at the top of the Connolly's RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix League by winning the tenth round of the series at a sun-baked Dungarvan Agricultural Show in Co. Waterford, where once again his winning mount was Hilda Anthony's Uskerty Diamond Lady. The same partnership had landed the ninth round of the league four days earlier at Newcastlewest and jumping much closer to home in Dungarvan, Waterford's Francis Connors collected the winners cheque and Jim Phelan Memorial Cup, in a competition sponsored by John Fennell's DOE Test Centre in Dungarvan. Just three of the 21 starters managed to make it through to the second round jump-off, with a large group of ten riders finishing Alan Wade's first round course with one fence down. First to go against the clock was junior rider Tommy Harty from the nearby gaeltacht area of Ring in Co. Waterford, riding Helen Harty's Little Bighorn. Harty, who is a former

Children On Horses European Championships gold medal winning team member,.picked up four faults early on in the course at the double, but recovered well to finish on that score in 39.45 seconds to eventually finish in third. Tomas Doyle from County Wexford was next to enter the arena and he posted an impressive second clear round with Ballycapple Mist in a time of 37.22 seconds to take runner-up spot at the finish. Francis Connors was last of the trio to jump against the

clock and he never looked like touching a pole with Uskerty Diamond Lady, coming home clear in 35.61 seconds to take the win. Patrick Joyce from Killeagh, Co. Cork was the fastest of the four faulters from round one, finishing in fourth place with Piltown S, while Colligan's Peter Moloney took fifth place with Ballyconnery Wood. Seamus Hayes collected valuable league points when finishing sixth with Barichello W and now lies sixteen points behind Francis Connors at the top of the table.

Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix League – Round 10 – Dungarvan Show Co. Waterford 24/7/2014 1. Francis Connors / Uskerty Diamond Lady 0/0 35.61 2. Tomas Doyle / Ballycapple Mist 0/0 37.22 3. Tommy Harty / Little Bighorn 0/4 39.45 4. Patrick Joyce / Piltown S 4/ 71.47 5. Peter Moloney / Ballyconnery Wood 4/ 71.86 6. Seamus Hayes / Barichello W 4/ 72.68 7. Francis Connors / GRC Tadmus 4/ 72.80 8. Darragh Crowdle / Carnagh Courage Lady 4/ 73.16 21 Starters 3 Into Jump-off Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix League Table Top Six Following Round 10 - Dungarvan Show 24/7/2014 1. Francis Connors 67 Points 2. Seamus Hayes 51 3. Liam O Meara 41 4. Peter Moloney 36 5. Ethan Ahearne 18 6. Maura Counihan 15

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Manchester United Supporters Club - Waterford Branch MEETING THIS THURSDAY There will be a meeting on this Thursday, July 31st in Lawlors Hotel at 7 p.m. sharp. The committee and general meeting will coincide with each other so as not to hold anyone up. A full attendance is requested at both meetings. TICKET ALERT All members are warned that tickets for ALL home games outside of category "A" matches go on sale on August 1st. Category "A" games are Chelsea. Man City, Liverpool and Arsenal which must be booked through the secretary ONLY (the reason for this will be outlined at the meeting on Thursday night). GUARANTEED TICKETS The branch enjoys guaranteed tickets for ALL home games. These tickets may not be to everyones liking but they are guaranteed. The reason for the above alert is should you prefer to try your luck in a ballot feel free to

do so but if unsuccessful be mindful that the deadline for branch allocation will also have passed, so it’s a puzzle for you to gamble on or not. WATERFORD BRANCH MEMBERSHIP It is imperative that ALL members contact a member of the committee to arrange payment of your membership fees. Remember these fees go to maintaining the club throughout the season and providing a buffet on the group trip also. The membership fees are as follows: €10 for adults and €5 per junior (u-16) still the cheapest branch in THE WORLD!!! WATERFORD BRANCH T-SHIRTS We have designed t-shirts available for purchase in Surfnsheep in O’Connell Street, Dungarvan, beside Bob Troy's. The t-shirts were the talk of the Sir Matt Busby way last season so we are hoping to have the same

effect this season on our group trip and also encourage everyone to wear them when travelling to a match. Call into Ronan and he will sort you out with the correct size etc. A sample is available for viewing in the shop. WATERFORD BRANCH BADGES We will have our branch badges in the next few weeks and these will be distributed as soon as they arrive. They will be distributed at the next meeting, so please ensure your attendance. GROUP TRIP The group trip will be Burnley game in February, so if interested please contact the secretary to secure your place. Names are being taken from the meeting Thursday night on. NEW SIGNINGS SHINE It was great to see Luke Shaw and Ander Herrara shine on tour in America. The signs are good for attacking football to return to H.Q sooner rather than later.

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Stradbally FC TRAINING Pre season training for the clubs adult side continues. Contact team manager John O'Shea for further details. LOTTO Numbers drawn in the Lotto Draw in Whelans on Sunday were 4, 8, 14, 25. There was no jackpot winner. €25 to N. Gough, Mary Sheehan and Tomás Power. Promoter’s prize to The Cove Bar. The next draw is on August 10th in The Cove Bar with a jackpot of €1,700. NATIONAL DRAW Tickets for the FAI National Draw are now

on sale from all committee members. Only €10 each with loads of prizes including motor cars. For more information contact club treasurer Gerry Dunne. SUMMER CAMP The Stradbally Soccer Club Summer Camp was once more a resounding success. Blessed with gorgeous weather, over 130 children had a great week. Big thanks to all the Special Guests, Club Members and especially to the local young people who helped out. Looking forward to 2015 Camp already!!

Ballinroad FC BALLINROAD SOCCER PITCH DEVELOPMENT LOTTO DRAW 27th JULY, 2014 Current jackpot €7,800. Numbers drawn were: 3, 5, 7, 19. No winner. Winners of €20 each: Nora Flynn, Cas, c/o A. Ryan, Ellie Tobin. New jackpot €7,900. Next draw will be held in Lord Maguires Pub, Ballinroad on Sunday, 10th August, 2014. Thank you for your support.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 August, 2014

Talking Horses Taghrooda a new star

Upcoming Fixtures Galway – Wednesday, 30th July (First Race 3:00) Galway – Thursday, 31st July (First Race 1:50) Galway – Friday, 1st August (First Race 5:05) Galway – Saturday, 2nd August (First Race 2:35) Galway – Sunday, 3rd August (First Race 2:15) Cork – Monday, 4th August (First Race TBC) Naas – Monday, 4th August (First Race TBC) Cork – Tuesday, 5th August (First Race TBC) Roscommon – Tuesday, 5th August (First Race TBC) Sligo – Wednesday, 6th August (First Race TBC)

A NEW star of flat racing emerged in the Group 1 King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot on Saturday, with the John Gosden-trained Taghrooda defending her unbeaten record by seeing off the best middle-distance colts around with a very classy display. Having just the fourth run of her life, the undefeated daughter of Sea The Stars quickened up very well to beat Telescope by three lengths under Paul Hanagan. Her longterm target in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp in October and she is now the favourite for that contest.

Smullen completes treble at Wexford PAT Smullen dominated Saturday’s card at Wexford, completing a treble on the day. He got off the mark in the Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Fillies Maiden, with him making all the running on the Sabrina Harty-trained Empress Toorah to win by a length. Just over an hour later he doubled his tally by riding the Dermot Weld-trained Renown to make a winning debut in the Littlewoods Ireland Ladies Day Maiden. His day’s work was completed by his victory on the Jim Lambe-trained Hunting Tower in the Gorey Handicap.

Pique Sous out for the Season Tallow jockey Mark Beecher now based in the US is the Park Hotel Waterford Sports Star Award winner for May. In early May in Nashville Tennessee he won The Mason Houghland Memorial Timber stakes worth $50,000. The following day he won the feature race, the Willowdale Steeplechase worth $25,000. He followed up later in May by riding a double winning the Novice Timber and maiden hurdle. These two wins along with the others throughout the season clinched Mark the title of - Leading timber (NH/jump) rider and overall Leading rider Award in Maryland for the season. Mark Ronayne, Park Hotel presents the May Sportstar Award to Mark Beecher. Included are Mark's parents Tim and Marian with Kieran O'Connor, Adjudicator. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Patrick Prendergast in double form at Down Royal Get

PATRICK Prendergast is well on his way to having his bestever season and he was the man to follow at Down Royal on Friday evening, saddling a double on the card. He opened his account in the Apple Orchard Handicap with Windward Passage making all the running to record a comfortable 2¼ lengths victory under Fergal Lynch. The pick of his brace came in the featured Her Majesty’s Plate, with Manalapan also making all the running to record an easy 2½ lengths victory under Chris Hayes. For good measure, Prendergast was also among the winners at Wexford the following afternoon, where Bogardus scored narrowly.

Devils Bride wins again at Limerick THE Willie Mullins-trained Devils Bride was the star performer at Limerick on Thursday, winning the featured Grant Thornton Novice Chase to make it two-from-two over fences and five wins from just seven career starts. The seven-yearold made most of the running under Paul Townend and ran out the easy 5½ lengths victor. In terms of individual performances, Kevin Sexton was the man to follow with him riding the John Nicholson-trained Well Tuned to win the Tote Jackpot Mares Novice Hurdle and the Henry De Bromhead-trained Enjoy Responsibly to win the Limerick's Live 95FM Beginners Chase.

More On Top at Wexford THE most valuable contest on Friday evening’s card at Wexford was the Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Chase and it was the Shay Slevin-trained Get More that took the spoils. The seven-year-old hit the front early on the run-in and forged on to prevail by 1¼ lengths under Patrick Corbett. The pick of the remainder of the action was the Saltees Islands Handicap Chase and it was the Tom Nagle-trained Best Value that came out on top by 4¾ lengths under Mick Darcy.

Mr Chihiro Atsumi Ambassador to Japan presents the trophy to Eddie Fitzpatrick (Coolmore) and Joseph and Aidan O'Brien after Gleneagles won "The Japanese Racing Association Tyros Stakes" GR3 at Leopardstown. [Alain Barr]

O’Brien’s in charge at Leopardstown THE all-conquering team of Aidan and Joseph O’Brien took centre stage at Leopardstown on Thursday, completing a double that included the featured Group 3 Japanese Racing Authority Tyros Stakes with Gleneagles. Given a confident ride by Joseph, the son of Galileo ran out the authoritative ¾-length victor.

The O’Briens completed their brace courtesy of Annus Mirabilis in the concluding Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Maiden. The other Group 3 on the card was the Jockey Club Of Turkey Silver Flash Stakes and it saw the Jessie Harrington-trained Jack Naylor spring a 14/1 surprise under the in-form Fran Berry.

Walsh doubles up at Ballinrobe

Minalisa claims Naas Feature THE prize for the featured Listed Yeomanstown & Morristown Lattin Studs EBF Stakes will be heading across the Irish Sea after the Rae Guest-trained Minalisa ran out the ready winner of it on Wednesday evening. The five-year-old had finished a close second in the race last year, but made no mistake on her return trip, prevailing by 1½ lengths under Fran Berry. Elsewhere on the card, Ger Lyons and Colin Keane teamed up to complete a double, with Ainippe making an impressive winning debut in the Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Maiden and Vector Force winning the Naas Racecourse On Facebook Handicap.

ROYAL Ascot hero Pique Sous has been ruled out of the Galway Hurdle and for the rest of the season. The Willie Mullins-trained grey claimed the Queen Alexandra Stakes last month and was a hot favourite to make a winning return over jumps at Ballybrit this week before a likely tilt at the Ebor at York. However, all plans are now on hold for the talented dualpurpose performer according to owners Supreme Horse Racing. They posted on their Twitter feed: "Bad news, Pique Sous is out for the season. We are gutted as was in fantastic health. He will come back next season."

MARK Walsh was the man to follow at Ballinrobe on Tuesday, completing a double that included the featured McGrath Limestone Works Ltd. Handicap Hurdle on the Niall ‘Boots’ Madden-trained Whatever It Takes. The six-year-old hit the front before the final flight and forged on to score by 2¾ lengths. That completed Walsh’s brace, as he had already ridden the Jessica Harrington-trained Rae’s Creek to run out the very easy 9½ lengths victor in the Paddy Smyth Memorial Maiden Hurdle.

Father-And-Son success at Ballinrobe Minalisa and Fran Berry win the Yeomanstown & Morristown Lattin Studs EBF Stakes (Listed) Naas. [Patrick McCann]

THERE was a notable father-and-son success at Ballinrobe on Monday, with Tom and Rory Cleary teaming up with Truly Delightful to win the featured Live The Dream With Tote Rated Race. Trained by Tom and ridden by Rory, the four-year-old made all the running and held on by ¾-length. The pick of the National Hunt action was the Tote Trifecta Rollover Handicap Hurdle and it saw Denis Hogan train and ride Royal Shot to an easy 8½ lengths victory.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 1 August, 2014

Dungarvan Rugby Club

Lismore’s U-11 cricketers who defeated Midleton last Saturday. Back row: Alex Fuller, Nathan Jenkins, Dylan Conway, Darryl Walsh, Adam Hornibrook, Andrew McCarthy. Front Row: Ava Kuhne, Aidan Buchalin, Harry Huskinson, Caleb Campion, Bailey Stuart.

Lismore Cricket Club LISMORE’S U11 cricketers took centre stage last weekend as they played host to Midleton at the Castle Farm ground and ran out comfortable winners. Midleton won the toss and invited Lismore to bat first under overcast skies. Openers Caleb Campion and Dylan Conway got the innings off to a solid start, with Conway finding the boundary regularly. Further boundaries were struck by Darryl Walsh, Andrew McCarthy and Nathan Jenkins as all the Lismore players contributed.

When the innings closed after the allotted 12 overs, Lismore had scored 98 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. After the break, the Lismore bowlers set out to give nothing away and were supported by excellent wicket-keeping and fielding. Midleton could not keep up with the required rate and were hampered by the regular fall wickets. Tight overs from Alex Fuller, Bailey Stuart and Ava Kuhne further built the pressure which resulted in a number of run-outs. In the end,

Lismore ended up worthy winners, but both teams enjoyed a good afternoons cricket. The team was: Caleb Campion, Dylan Conway, Darryl Walsh, Aidan Buchalin, Adam Hornibrook, Nathan Jenkins, Harry Huskinson, Bailey Stuart and Ava Kuhne. Next weekend the U-13’s are in action for the first time this season as they take on Waterford and District on Saturday morning, while the adults have another run-out against the same club in the afternoon. Until next week, keep the willow swinging!

ROSSYS DO DOUBLE IN PLAY OFF THE Rossys led by Cillain Cockery completed a double in a three-way play off last Friday night. They had a comfortable win over Big Units and they followed this up with win in a close game against local rivals, BH Agri. In the other game in this play off, BH Agri beat Big Units 7-4. The final of the Elite Group will be between The Anchor Bar and the Bull Frogs on pitch 1 at 8.00 p.m. Also at 8.00 p.m. will be the much awaited clash between the Red Roosters and Sheehananigans. Both teams had comfortable wins last week. The final game at the later kick off time is between the Seanachai team and Boom Boom. Action on Friday night kicks off at 7.15 p.m., with games on all five pitches. Players are asked to be on time. The club would like to thank the Tag Rugby Committee and the referees for all their work over the past few weeks to make the tournament a success. FINAL FIXTURES Fancy a Quick tag v Try Hards Pitch 1, 7:15 Ranchers v Blaa Guards Pitch 2, 7:15 KFC RFC v Specials Pitch 3, 7:15 Rossys v Double Scrum and Coke Pitch 4, 7:15 Anchor v Bullfrogs Pitch 1, 8:00 Red Roosters v

Sheehananigans Pitch 2, 8:00 Seanachai v Boom Boom Pitch 4, 8:00 Tag em Young v BH Agri Pitch 5, 7:15 BH Agri v Big Units Pitch 5, 7:45 Tag em Young v Big Units Pitch 5, 8:15 SEMI-FINAL RESULTS Bullfrogs 20 v 10 Try Hards Anchor 7 v 0 Fancy Tag Blaa Guards 9 v 15 Sheehananigans Red Roosters 23 v 12 Ranchers KFC RFC 9 v 12 Boom Boom Seanachai 7 v 0 Specials Tag em Young 7 v 12 Double Scrum Big Units 3 v 13 Rossys Big Units 4 v 7 BH Agri Rossys 2 v 0 BH Agri PRIZE PRESENTATIONS All roads lead to the Anchor Bar on Friday night for prize giving ceremony. Thanks to the Anchor Bar for their continued sponsorship of the club. The presentations will start 10pm on Friday night and all players and supporters are welcome. ONE DAY TAG The annual One Day Tag Tournament will take place at the club's grounds at Ballyrandle on Saturday, August 16th. Entry is now open and you may contact Mossie Keith, Director of Rugby, to register your entry. PRE SEASON The mens and women's team have recommenced pre season training. They are training on Tuesday and

Action from last Friday night's Anchor Bar sponsored Tag Rugby Tournament. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Action from last Friday night's Anchor Bar sponsored Tag Rugby Tournament. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images] Thursday nights at 7.30 pm (sharp). New players are welcome. MUNSTER RUGBY CAMP The annual Munster Rugby Camp in Dungarvan is little over two weeks away. It

starts on Monday 11th and finishes on Monday 15th. The camps is open to boys and girls between 6 and 12 years. Booking is easy, you just go to www.munsterrugby.ie and book online.

The Park Hotel Waterford Sports Star Award for June has been jointly won by International Ferrybank athlete Thomas Barr and Aglish international amateur golfer Garry Hurley. In Geneva Thomas Barr smashed the Irish 400 metre Hurdles 18 year old record to bring it under 49 seconds barrier for the very first in a time of 48.90 which was the fastest in Europe at that stage of the season plus a time to qualify for the upcoming European Championships in Zurich in August. Mark Ronayne, Park Hotel presents the June Sportstar Award to Thomas Barr. Included are Martina Barr, mother; Alan Golden, Ferrybank AC and Kieran O'Connor, Adjudicator. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Dungarvan's Maria Foley who has been selected on Munster panel. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Dressed for the occasion at the Fancy Dress Tag Rugby Night at Dungarvan Rugby Club were Owen Simms and Donna Sheehan. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

The Park Hotel Waterford Sports Star Award for June has been jointly won by International Ferrybank athlete Thomas Barr and Aglish international amateur golfer Garry Hurley. West Waterford's Garry Hurley won The Leading Amateur Award at the Open. He did so by shooting an opening round of 72 and by a very impressive 5 under par 2nd round to be the only amateur to make the cut when some big names like Rory McIlroy failed to do so - and finished the week on Sunday with a 73 to end up Leading Amateur at the event. Jacinta Barry, Park Hotel presents the Sportstar Award for June to Gary Hurley. Included are Bertie Hallahan, Captain West Waterford Golf Club; Justin Spratt, Juvenile Officer, West Waterford Golf Club and Kieran O'Connor, Adjudicator.

Dressed for the occasion at the Fancy Dress Tag Rugby Night at Dungarvan Rugby Club were Mossie Keith and Johnny Lynch.

Courtney Taylor and Louis Pettit pictured at the Fancy Dress Tag Rugby Night at Dungarvan Rugby Club.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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