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By Paul Mooney FEARS are growing that the voluntaryrun Citizens Information Service (CIS) and MABS (Money Advice and Budgeting Service) in Dungarvan could be closed in the near future in a move by the Citizens Information Board to restructure the organisations into a regional office serving Munster, which is

believed, may be operated by a paid regional manager. MABS, based at the Civic Offices, Dungarvan, was founded by volunteers, was formed to address issues of poverty and crippling indebtedness. The Citizens Information Service in Dungarvan was established in 1982 to help people access their rights through the provision of information and advice. The Citizens Information Service moved to its

current premises at Scanlon’s Yard in 2010. However, it is understood that the lease on the building at Scanlon’s Yard is due for renewal sometime next year and there are growing fears that the lease won’t be renewed, as part of the plans by the Citizens Information Board to restructure the services on a regional basis. The Citizens Information Board, which supports the network of Citizens Information Services around the country

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and also funds and supports MABS, wants to restructure the two services by disbanding the governance structures for the 93 CIS and MABS companies around the country and instead create “a more streamlined regional model” consisting of 16 regional structures (eight regional companies in the Citizens Information Service network and eight regional companies in the MABS network). cContinued on page 2

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John McGrath, originally from Knockanore, County Waterford, International Oarsman, Motivational Speaker and Coach to many of South Africa's top sportsmen and women, including World Champion Long Jumper Luvo Manyonga. John has been asked to speak in Croke Park in January at the GAA Games Development Conference and two weeks ago he broke his own World Strongman record in New York. He also has black belts in five different martial arts disciplines. John is pictured with Bronwyn and Breffni O'Rourke after his Motivational Talk in the Boathouse, Cappoquin, last week. SEE PAGE 31 [Dan McGrath]

EXPECTATIONS are high in West Waterford this week that both the Sacred Heart and St. Enda’s Wards at Dungarvan Community Hospital are about to re-open fully. The optimism follows the most recent residents’ forum meeting attended by the hospital’s Director of Nursing Paula French. The forum provides a bi-monthly platform by which residents and families of DUH and nearby Dunabbey House care centre, to provide input into the day-to-day business of the care services.

The Sacred Heart unit closed last May with the loss of 19 beds, with patients and 16 care staff being assigned to other wards. The areas affected were physiotherapy, rehabilitation, and palliative care.The HSE attributed the closures were temporary and due to health and safety issues caused by staff shortages. St. Enda’s a 24bed unit, had closed over a year earlier following refurbishments. The Sacred Heart closure sparked public protests and the formation of the Dungarvan Community Hospital Action Group (DCHAG) which has since liaised with the hospital management towards restoring services. That unit partially re-opened on September 11th, with six long stay and six rehabilitation patients returned and the promise of more to follow. NEW NURSES Ms. French reportedly informed the forum meeting that the recent recruitment drive had been “very positive” with an unspecified number of new staff having enabled the partial re-opening and another nine nurses set to join them. The latter group were completing their adaptation training at University Hospital Waterford and it was proposed that they would transfer to DCH on November 12th. This would pre-empt the full re-opening of the Sacred Heart unit “on or about” November 27th. cContinued on page 6

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to NS are high being assigned EXPECTATIO this week The areas affected were physiopalliain West Waterford rehabilitation, and Sacred Heart therapy, The HSE attributed the that both the Wards at tive care. and due were temporary and St. Enda’s issues caused Community closures health and safety Dungarvan about to to staff shortages. St. Enda’s a 24Hospital are optimism by unit, had closed over a year bed re-open fully. The most recent earlier following refurbishments. follows the Heart closure meeting The Sacred residents’ forum hospital’s protests and the the sparked public attended by Paula formation of the Dungarvan Director of Nursing Hospital Action Community which has French. a (DCHAG) provides Group

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hospital The forum by which since liaised with the restoring bi-monthly platform of DUH management towards families residents and House services. re-opened and nearby Dunabbey input into That unit partially with six care centre, to provide 11th, business of the on September the day-to-day six rehabilitation long stay and and the care services. patients returned follow. to promise of more NEW NURSES reportedly French Ms. forum meeting informed the recruitment drive that the recent positive” with an had been “very of new staff unspecified number the partial having enabled another nine and re-opening them. nurses set to join were comThe latter group training Pat Grant, Chairman Western pleting their adaptation Waterford GAA Board Hospitalthe presents at University Junior they A Football that Cup to Sliabh gCua's Joint and it was proposed on to DCHCaptains would transfer Conor Tobin. Included Jason Sheehan and November 12th. the full is Michael Burke Jnr, Lawlors Hotel, This would pre-empt Heart sponsors. the Sacred re-opening of [Sean Byrne//Deise November Sport] unit “on or about” 27th. on page 6 cContinued

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WEATHER OUTLOOK WEDNESDAY will be mainly cloudy. Rain and drizzle in the west will gradually spread across the country during the day. Highest temperatures of 10 to 13 degrees in moderate to fresh southwest winds. Forecast for Thursday/Friday – Mainly dry on Thursday apart from a little patchy light rain or drizzle. Highest afternoon temperatures of 13 or 14 degrees in moderate westerly winds.Thursday night will be mostly dry apart from the odd spot of drizzle Lows of 9 or 10 degrees. Mostly cloudy on Friday with outbreaks of rain. Highest afternoon temperatures of 13 or 14 Celsius with moderate to fresh southwest winds which will veer northwest by evening. Further rain overnight with lowest temperatures of 6 or 7 Celsius. Forecast for Saturday/Sunday – A good deal of dry weather on Saturday with a mix of cloud and bright or sunny spells. Highest afternoon temperatures of 11 to 12 Celsius with moderate to fresh northwest winds. Some outbreaks of rain overnight with lows of 4 or 5 Celsius. Sunday is likely to see a lot of dry weather also with some sunshine. Cool with highest afternoon temperatures of around 9 degrees Celsius with moderate to fresh northwest breezes. Outlook (Monday/Wednesday) – The early days of next week look set to see a fair amount of dry weather apart from a little patchy drizzle. However more persistent rain is likely midweek. Afternoon highs generally 10 to 12 Celsius.

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Pictured left: the barriers as they were in the Summer. Pictured right: One barrier has been removed from each side, allowing room for pedestrians to pass on the footpath. INDEPENDENT Councillor which were forcing wheelchair tech dictate to people walking on Seamus O’Donnell has said he users and parents with prams the public footpath?” Cllr. O’Donnell said he has is pleased and delighted that onto the road to circumnavigate been in contact with Council the Council has rectified an the offending structures. Cllr. O’Donnell said at the engineers about the matter since issue over railings erected on the footpath outside the Adult time that the Education Centre day one. “The Council has removed Education Centre on Wolfe had asked the Council to erect Tone Road (known locally as the barriers to prevent cyclists one of the railing barriers on and people walking out in front each side of the driveway leading the old tech). Earlier in the Summer, Cllr. of cars going in and out of the into the tech.The barrier doesn’t hinder pedestrians now and I am O’Donnell said he was inundated premises. However, he slammed the pleased the matter has now been with complaints from the public Cllr. Seamus O’Donnell. about the restrictive barriers, move saying: “Why should the rectified,” Cllr. O’Donnell said.

Fears grow for future of local MABS and CIS cFROM FRONT PAGE The Citizens Information Board seem intent on bringing forward the restructuring changes at governance level, as their Annual Report for 2016 notes: “During 2017 an implementation group will be working towards the deployment of this new regional model”. However, questions are being raised over the Citizens Information Board’s course of action, as it is understood that stakeholders and volunteers have not been consulted on the plans. This is also despite being told by the government’s Joint Committee on Social Protection that their plan “is flawed and illconsidered” and a majority of TDs voting against the proposed restructuring in a Dáil motion, brought by Fianna Fáil, which was carried with 90 in favour (Fianna Fáil, Solidarity-PBP, the Social Democrats, Independents4Change, Rural Independents group, Labour, Green Party and remaining Independents) to 51 against (Fine Gael, Independent Alliance, and Independent TD Michael Lowry), last March, which called for a halt to the plans by the Citizens Information Board to regionalise the two services. The report by the Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection, published in June, 2017 said the restructuring plan for MABS and the Citizens Information Services “is flawed and ill-considered and should be discontinued”. The Joint Committee Chairman, John Curran, noted that both MABS and CIS “had independently evolved from the ground up, as examples of local volunteerism of the best kind” and the plan by the Citizens Information Board to restructure the two organisations into regionally-based companies raised fears that the regional structure would precipitate a loss of local volunteers, training and local knowledge and experience.

“Having heard from many stakeholders, the Joint Committee is satisfied that the fears of those opposed to the prospective restructuring are justified,” Mr. Curran said. “The regional proposal will distance the services from their local customers, volunteers, staff and board members; and will irretrievably alter the actual essence of both organisations.” In October, Mr. Curran expressed considerable annoyance and frustration when the Citizens Information Board declined to appear before the Joint Committee to discuss a recently published cost-benefit analysis in relation to the restructuring proposals for the Citizens Information Services and MABS. Mr. Curran accused the Citizens Information Board of refusing to appear before the Joint Committee so that they could “steamroll ahead with the restructuring process despite the passing of a Dáil motion calling for the restructuring process to be halted”. The cost-benefit analysis, which was prepared by KHSK Economic Consultants and published recently, shows the proposed reorganisation would involve additional expenditure by the Citizens Information Board of €4.55m over eight years. Thousands of volunteers are involved with CIS and MABS, both of which would have huge credibility and local knowledge in their respective areas - all of which would likely be lost in new regional structures. The report by KHSK valued volunteer time according to average earnings in Ireland (€22.25 per hour) and the reorganisation would lead to a reduction of 36,960 hours of volunteering per annum - bizarrely, the report said it would mean a saving in volunteering to the value of €4.92m up to the year 2025, despite these people not being paid for their time. KHSK said that additional operational

costs would include the 16 regional managers - each on a salary of €65,093 per year (€77,967 when allowance for pension contributions and employers PRSI is included). The report also found that “the CIB would be more expensive to operate following the reorganisation when compared to the ‘no change’ alternative”. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is well aware of the proposed restructuring from his days as Minister for Social Protection, but he doesn’t seem to be aware of the increased anger and fear being expressed locally should these voluntary services be discontinued in favour of remote regional structures, particularly as the number of people seeking the services of MABS and CIS is increasing annually. Figures for MABS and Citizens Information Services in 2016 make for interesting reading, because it is clear there are an increasing number of citizens using the services, particularly with the average level of recorded debt for new clients at €65,900 (according to Citizens Information Board Annual Report 2016), a significant increase on the 2015 average recorded debt, which was €46,700. The Annual Report also reveals there were over 600,000 callers to Citizen Information Services across the country in 2016, with over one million queries to the services - increases on the 2015 figures.Their website (www.citizensinformation.ie) had more than 19.3 million visits - an average of 911,887 unique visitors per month. In 2015 there were 17 million visits to the website with an average of 802,000 unique visitors per month. In relation to MABS, they dealt with over 40,000 people in 2016 - an increase on the 2015 figure of 35,000 people who sought help with their debt. The MABS helpline dealt with over 20,000 calls in 2016.

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New Abbot installed in Mount Melleray AT a very moving and inspirational celebration in Mount Melleray Abbey last Saturday, Dom Richard Purcell, OCSO, was installed as the new Abbot for a period of six years. Dom Richard had been elected to the office on the 11th August last and Saturday’s ceremony saw him formally installed as the Spiritual leader of the Melleray Community. The Celebration was attended by five Bishops, eight Abbots, over forty other members of the clergy from around the Diocese, together with Mother Maria Fahy, Abbess and the Sisters of the St. Mary’s Abbey, Glencairn as well as representatives from other Orders in the Diocese. The Consecrating Bishop and Celebrant of the Mass to invoke God’s Blessing on the new Abbot and his Abbatial Ministry, was Most Rev. Alphonsus Cullinan, DD, Bishop of Waterford and Lismore. He was accompanied by the Bishop Emeritus, Waterford and Lismore Dr.William Lee; the Archbishop of Cashel and Emly, Dr. Kieran O’Reilly; the Bishop of Killaloe, Dr. Fintan Monahan and Bishop William Walsh, Bishop Emeritus, Killaloe. Also present were Cllr. Pat Nugent, Mayor of Waterford City and County and Mr. Michael Walsh, CEO of the Council. Mount Melleray has been without an Abbot for the last three years and now, with the arrival and elevation of Dom Richard Purcell, a new era commences in the Abbey. As part of the Liturgy, Dom Richard lay prostrate on the ground, a traditional symbol of unworthiness for the office to be assumed and his dependence upon God and the prayers of the Christian community. Then the Litany of Saints rang out as Dom Richard’s Brethren invoked their Heavenly Blessing on the new Abbot and Community. Finally, after receiving the Rule of the Order of St. Benedict from Bishop Cullinan, a very poignant Sign of Peace followed, where all the members of the Cistercian Community embraced the new Abbot.

THE magnificent Cruciform Monastery Church was full to overflowing for the simple, yet moving celebration. As well as many local parishioners, Civic Leaders and friends of Mount Melleray from near and far, there were Priests and Religious from across the Diocese; eight Abbots or representatives from twenty-four other Monasteries in Ireland, Wales, Scotland, England, Norway, USA, Canada and other countries across the world. Unfortunately, representatives from the Monastery in New Zealand, which is a Daughter Foundation dating back to the mid ’Fifties could not be present. Represented also were the Parishes from which extensive help came at the time of foundation. These included Clogheen, Lismore, Aglish, Newcastle, Modeligo, Ballylooby, Ardfinnan, Dungarvan and Clashmore. On occasions, up to two hundred men came with shovels to clear the scrub and heather and help with the building in what became known as ‘Work Retreats’.

Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly (Cashel & Emly), Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan (Waterford & Lismore), Dom Richard Purcell, Bishop Fintan Monahan (Killaloe) concelebrate Mass at the installation of Dom Richard as Abbot of Mt. Melleray Abbey last Saturday. [Tom Keith] Throughout the Ceremony Hymns were sung by the members of Music Ministry led by Ian Callanan and Gavin Byrne on piano. Together from Roscrea which Dom Richard had established.They were joined by some members of local choirs. THE RITUAL At the formal installation, Fr. Denis Luke asked for prayers for Dom Richard Purcell, ‘the new Abbot of our Monastery in Mount Melleray, of the Order of the Strict Observance in the Diocese of Waterford and Lismore. We ask you to pray for us that the Lord will support him in his Ministry among us’. Bishop Cullinan asked if Dom Richard had been duly elected. “We know and testify that he has,” replied Fr. Denis Luke. “Thanks be to God,” replied the Bishop. Bishop Cullinan then read the formal prayers and handed over the book of the Rule of St. Benedict. BISHOP’S HOMILY In his Homily, Bishop Cullinan quoted from the Rule of St. Benedict which says that: “The abbot should always remember what he is and what he is called to, and should know that to whom more is committed

from Him, more is required, let him understand also what a difficult and arduous task he has undertaken” “We can all appreciate how difficult a task being the Abbot of a Monastery in Ireland is right now,” Bishop Cullinan continued. “Ireland has changed.The Church has changed. So many voices telling us we are out of date and passé. The questions we must ask are: Where is our faith? On whom do we depend? In a few weeks time, at Christmas, we will read: ‘Out of the darkness a light shines…. A light shines in the darkness and the darkness cannot overcome it.’ Bishop Cullinan said that there is a principle which is firmly established in Christianity, that is about the way God works. He quoted Bishop Robert Barron, Los Angeles who cited many instances from the Bible where the most unlikely events happened which were unexpected, or even impossible at the time. “God has a way of bringing the best from the worst, the most wonderful from the least expected place. This is seen over and again in the Bible and in Church history. “Abraham and Sarah cannot

Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan with the newly installed Abbot, Dom Richard Purcell, bearing his Pastoral Staff at the [Tom Keith] end of the ceremony.

have children as he is 100 and she is 90, but from them comes the Isaac, the leader of Israel. Joseph is sold into slavery but becomes the Vizier and a kind of saviour of the people in that he provides the grain to feed the multitudes. He also quoted the success of Moses ‘who could not speak well’, but was chosen to lead his people out of bondage. David, the youngest son to whom no one pays attention, receives the promise of the Spirit of the Lord and becomes the King in the golden age of the Hebrew people. “A man called Benedict will seek God in silence and solitude,” he said, “but God called him beyond this quiet life to an even deeper solitude, and he will found a way of life which continues after almost 1,500 years.” “Summing it all up,” said Bishop Cullinan, “a crucified criminal hanging on the cross is God the Son. He dies, almost alone, but will rise from the dead and is the Saviour of the world.” “God uses a different logic, he continued, “not the logic of the world, not the logic you will hear from commerce, or politics, or human wisdom by which we are all conditioned or at least by which we are very much affected - what we hear from TV screens or radios or ipads. Worldly wisdom speaks of outward success, and success builds on success. Weakness is shunned. Big is good. Image is all important.The logic of the world. But God does not see as man sees. God’s logic is as Bishop Robert Barron says: a Theo logic not human logic.” Concluding, Bishop Cullinan said: “Let us have faith. Let us pray for greater faith. In this month of the Holy Souls, let us ask all those resting in the cemeteries just near these walls to intercede for this new Abbot, this community and us all, to increase our faith. Let us not curse the darkness but light a candle. And let us remember that: A candle does not fear the darkness. DOM RICHARD’S THANKS In his words of thanks and appreciation, Dom Richard said

that he was grateful to the large congregation for being there and for praying for the new Abbot and the success of his Ministry. “Today is very much a day for prayer,” he said. “and recognising that the Lord has done something in us and that, with His grace, we can do so much more. “Today I say welcome to you, which might seem a little bit odd for many of you who have been coming here for so long and who feel so much part of the Mount Melleray family, to be welcomed by this outsider and particularly, by a Monk who was in Roscrea.” He explained that it was more usual for an Abbot to be elected from among the Brothers of the Monastery. “Perhaps there is a growing recognition among the Irish communities that all of us Irish Monks are the Cistercian Brothers of Ireland. It is not insignificant then, that the Monks of Mt. Melleray have elected a Monk from another Community. He welcomed everyone in the congregation, the Bishops; the members of the other Monastic Communities, Cistercians and Benedictines; the representatives of the Church of Ireland and all of the Religious from the Diocese. He also welcomed the Civic Representatives and the present and former staff of the Monastery and all of whom were present, ‘most especially the neighbours, those who are very much part of the Mount Melleray family’. He welcomed his father, his sisters, his brother and their families and the wider Purcell and Hackett families. “Christian life is a journey and Monastic life is a journey too,” he said. “Just as we as people go on journeys, all religious com-

munities go on a journey too. “On the morning when I was elected here in Mount Melleray, I said to the Monks that this is very much a milestone along the journey. All of us Monks and Nuns have seen huge changes in Cistercian life, particularly in Ireland over recent years. And so, it is a changing time, a time in which we do not know where we are being led to. If anyone is speculating why this new Abbot was elected, it was simply to lead the Brothers. “St. Benedict tells us the Community lives under an Abbot and by a Rule,” he continued. Here, they had the Rule, but didn’t have an Abbot. And so my role here is only one thing: to do my best to lead this community in faith, very conscious of my own weaknesses and my own shortcomings, also confident that the Grace of God is so much more powerful and can do many things through us, more than we can ever imagine.” SPECIAL THANKS In conclusion, Dom Richard thanked everyone who had contributed to the arrangements for the special celebration. He mentioned especially Joe O’Flaherty, Christina O’Flynn and Tadhg Foley ‘who have led the Mount Melleray staff in all the preparations for today’. He also thanked Music Ministry Together ‘whom I was very happy to establish and work with a few years ago in Roscrea and who provided such beautiful music leading us in the celebration today’. There are many challenges facing the new Abbot and his community in Mount Melleray, but is confident that with the Grace of God the Monastery will continue to prosper in the Faith.

The new Abbot, Dom Richard Purcell, prostrates himself before the Altar during the Mass for the New Abbot of Mount Melleray. He is accompanied by [Tom Keith] Fr. Donal Davis (left) and Fr. Denis Luke O’Hanlon.

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Liberty Blue Estate Agents celebrations in Dungarvan THE business community of Dungarvan and West Waterford gathered at the Dungarvan Harbour Sailing Club to celebrate Liberty Blue Estate Agents first year anniversary in Dungarvan. This multiple award-winning property business has been operating very successfully across County Waterford from its Waterford City base for over 20 years.The decision to open a Dungarvan office was taken as part of a strategic plan for growth for the

company.The Dungarvan office will look after sales, lettings and property management for all of West Waterford. “We recognise the potential of Dungarvan and West Waterford – it is such a beautiful area with so many fabulous amenities.The people living here are so welcoming and we are honoured and delighted to live and work amongst them.” Commented Regina Mangan, Managing Director.

In the past year the company has successfully sold property in Dungarvan, Cappoquin, Colligan, Lismore, Ballymacarbry and Cappagh. Liberty Blue Estate Agents pride themselves on their extensive knowledge of the property market and its workings, their clear and practical advice, excellent communication and going the extra mile for their clients. The office is based in Grattan Square, in the heart

Carmen Walsh, Michelle O'Hanlon, Catriona Dempsey, Maria Clifford, Regina Mangan, Sinead Flynn, Laura Flemming and Philip Bagley.

Willie White, Olive White, Tracy Quinlan, Mags O'Riordan and Mary Beresford.

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Richie Walsh, Michael Burke, Irial Mac Murchú and Fiachra Mac Murchú.

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of Dungarvan. Managing Director Regina Mangan said “My team and I have been made so welcome in Dungarvan and I really look forward to working and contributing to the community. I recently moved to Ring and I have to say I love life in West Waterford. I am surrounded by awesome beauty.” If you are a property seller or landlord please call on 058 44000. Liberty Blue Estate Agents would love to hear from you.

Lar Power and Nora Widger.

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Expected reopening of Dungarvan Hospital wards Regina Mangan and Maria Clifford pictured at the Liberty Blue Estate Agents First Year Anniversary celebrations which was held in the Dungarvan Harbour Sailing Club. [John Foley]

Draft plan to develop cultural quarter in Waterford City WATERFORD Council is preparing a draft plan for a cultural quarter in the city, which will re-imagine an urban space as a place where creativity flourishes and which is co-authored by its resident multi-cultural communities. The draft Cultural Quarter Plan was created in response to the planned development of a Cultural Quarter in the O’Connell Street area of Waterford City, which is outlined in the City Management Plan 2013-2019. The draft plan, which can be viewed on the Council’s website: www.waterfordcouncil.ie/projects/waterford-cultural-quarter/, was placed on public display for submissions until 3rd November. It is commissioned by Waterford City and County Council with a view to exploring the potential for a Cultural

Quarter which will play a transformative role for the O’Connell Street district of the city and for the capacity, confidence and sustainable growth of the cultural and creative sectors of the city and region. In doing so, it will play a vital development role for Waterford City centre, nurturing and attracting distinctive cultural and creative production and generating a dynamic cultural life for the area that enhances the city’s retail and tourism offering and transforming urban living for local communities. Waterford City’s O’Connell Street is steeped in history and was an area of significant wealth, prosperity and economic import to the city during the 18th Century, when the port was the third largest in Ireland and a bustling trade route. However, while O’Connell Street remains a distinctive part

of central Waterford, it has lost much of its economic and cultural energy. Delivery of a successful Waterford Cultural Quarter will require strong public / private sector support along with the establishment of a business development group responsible for identifying investment and development opportunities. Following the period of public consultation, all submissions will be reviewed and a more detailed work plan will be developed. The final plan will serve to animate further possibilities which the Cultural Quarter can deliver for Waterford. It will include a proposed governance model and funding framework for the Cultural Quarter, finalised strategic development priorities and an implementation plan for the short, medium and long term development of the Cultural Quarter.

Comeragh Council could soon have their own emblem displayed in Chamber COMERAGH Municipal District Council could soon have their own emblem displayed in the Council Chamber at the Civic Offices in Dungarvan. Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan had requested at previous meetings that some sort of emblem / insignia should be displayed in the Chamber to represent Comeragh, as the

Municipal District holds its monthly meetings there. At the October meeting of the Municipal Authority, Cllr. O’Ryan asked if there was any update on his suggestion, and said he was aware it was discussed at CPG (Corporate Policy Group) level. Meetings Administrator Eddie Ruane confirmed the

suggestion of branding for Comeragh was discussed at a recent CPG meeting. “There was a concern about the costing of it, but the sentiment coming from this Council is that it shouldn’t be a major cost,” said Mr. Ruane. “So, we will explore something that should probably meet the need,” he added.

cFROM FRONT PAGE Furthermore, according to DCHAD Chairwoman Nan O’Brien, a re-opening date for St. Enda’s is likely to be announced later in November. The chairwoman says her group is “delighted and relieved that our beloved community hospital is returning to near full use for those that need it most.” As a victory for diplomacy, dialogue and determination looks set to reap a fulsome reward, the HSE was unable to confirm the expectations at time of going to press. GENERAL ISSUES In further developments, the meeting also saw the hospital management introduce local

woman Geraldine Carroll as the new advocate for DCH. Ms. Carroll remit will include weekly visits and relaying areas of concern or of interest between family members or residents and management. Meanwhile, activities co-ordinator Antoinette Coffey gave the attendance a detailed report on activities, outings and so on within the hospital’s services. These included a vintage car run on September 24th, several picnics, cinema trips, a visit to the Greenway, arts & crafts, coffee mornings etc., all of which had been very favourably received by residents. Other innovations had included the acquisition of bird

feeders, a mobile library service, Sonas (therapeutic activities for those with dementia) programme, a ‘bake off competition, men’s night club and movie nights. Again there was praise for these care aspects. DUNABBEY HOUSE DCHAG also paid tribute to services provided at Dunabbey House, whereby a HIQA applied “excellent ratings” in all aspects of its care standards.“This is a great example of the exemplary community care, service and provision received from our local community hospital and is exactly what family members, future users and community advocates stood together to protect last May”, she concludes.

Engineer to examine drainage issues at Mahonbridge THE District Engineer for the Comeragh area is to examine a drainage issue at Mahonbridge. Cllr. Liam Brazil told the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council that there was flooding in the area and one eye of the bridge at Mahonbridge was blocked.

District Engineer, Maria Goff said she would examine the drainage issue at Mahonbridge. “I think there might have been a collapsed drain which caused the flooding on the road in the area. I will have a look at it this week,” she assured.

O’Donnell welcomes roll-out of superfast broadband in An Rinn & Sean Phobal INDEPENDENT Councillor Seamus O’Donnell has welcomed the roll-out of superfast broadband to An Rinn and An Sean Phobal. Cllr. O’Donnell said he was pleased and delighted that broadband has been rolled out to the Gaeltacht by Eir, saying that it is very important for businesses in the area. “I have written to Minister Denis Naughten and asked that broadband be rolled out to Ardmore because it is badly needed there as well,” Cllr. O’Donnell said. “I am hopeful that broadband will be up and running in Ardmore in the next six or seven months,” he added.

Congratulations to Ellen Coyne, Dungarvan, who was honoured at the Newsbrands Ireland Journalism Awards. Ellen’s report on the ownership of the new National Maternity Hospital was named ‘Political Story of the Year.’

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Four Waterford food businesses shortlisted for prestigious industry awards

BORD BIA ANNOUNCES SHORTLIST FOR THE FOOD AND DRINK INDUSTRY AWARDS

MORE than 350 Irish food and drink industry leaders will gather for Bord Bia’s biannual Food and Drink awards, hosted by Broadcaster Miriam O’Callaghan, on Wednesday 29th November in the RDS Concert Hall. Bord Bia has announced the details of 24 companies who have been shortlisted for these awards which recognise excellence and celebrate success in Ireland’s largest indigenous industry. The shortlist, which includes Dawn

Meats, Flahavans, Pip & Pear and The Little Milk Company, represents the most progressive, ambitious and forward-looking companies in Ireland’s thriving food and drink industry. A high number of quality submissions were received by Bord Bia which were then adjudicated by a team of seven independent judges* with extensive experience in business, global markets, media, marketing, and sustainability. Following a comprehensive judging

process, the shortlisted companies have been selected. The Little Milk Company of Dungarvan and Dawn Meats in Grannagh have both been shortlisted for two awards. Dawn Meats and The Little Milk Company are shortlisted for Export Awards, which recognise the outstanding achievement of Irish food and drink companies who continue to grow their business overseas. The Little Milk Company can be found in 14 coun-

The Little Milk Company

Conor Mulhall, The Little Milk Company. [Chris Belloew/Fennell Photography]

Dawn Meats DAWN MEATS, established in County Waterford in 1980, is a second-generation family owned Irish company with operations in nine European countries marketing quality beef and lamb products to a global customer base in over 50 countries. Dawn Meats sells approximately 90% of its products in overseas markets and employs more than 7,000 people at 25 locations in Ireland, the UK, Continental Europe and Asia. In 2015 and 2016 the company undertook a strategic review of its export strategy which resulted in a renewed focus on three key areas including: growing branded sales; growing added value / further processed sales; and developing markets for novel/premium cuts.This approach resulted in a revamp of the company’s four brands in order to become more relevant to changing consumer needs identified at a global level. The Dawn Meats export

THE Little Milk Company was established in March 2008 to act as the product development and marketing body for 10 organic milk producers located throughout Ireland. Collectively, their total milk pool amounts to 3 million litres per annum. In the last number of years, the group started producing premium cheddars and soft cheeses made with local organic ingredients. They now boast a number of multi award winning cheeses and sell 70% of their products to 14 countries on the export market. Digital Marketing: Having established a premium offering in the German market the group realised that a bigger marketing effort was required in order to grow their market share which was limited to 58 stores at a value of €125,000.The first step was to invite German buyers for a farm

strategy is based upon having local on the ground resource, in all relevant territories with an understanding of both the local market conditions and culture, as well as in depth knowledge of the origins of the product and manufacturing capabilities. The company has also developed a robust consumer and market insight process to ensure its strategies are grounded in up to date, relevant market data. This includes utilising local Bord Bia offices, independent market researchers and where relevant, third level institutions to assist with retail store visits for product gap analysis, pricing and weight matrices and merchandising and customer flow information. There is also a similar protocol for foodservice which includes menu analysis. This information is then used to tailor customer presentations specifically to the needs of the market segments in the countries in which they are being presented. Dawn Meats has been a verified member of Origin Green, Bord Bia’s sustain-

tries while Dawn Meats do business in over 50 countries around the world. In addition, Dawn Meats has been shortlisted for the Sustainability Award, which recognises companies that have executed sustainable commitments in relation to sourcing, resource efficiency and contributions to their local community, while The Little Milk Company will also compete with Flahavan’s for the Digital Marketing

and cheese tour in Ireland in order to experience first-hand the story of the brand. They quickly realised the benefit of the approach but also the limitations in terms of time and cost to replicate this on a large scale. Following feedback from a visiting buyer who commented that he wished all of his customers could experience the same trip, the idea for a marketing communications video was borne. The Little Milk Company set about capturing a 360-degree video encompassing the entire story of the brand.This featured the cows grazing outdoors, walking in to be fed, being milked, the cheese being made, prepared and packaged for sale. In order to deliver this directly to buyers and consumers, the brand and invested in 360 VR viewers for the Irish, German, French and US market allowing the Little Milk Company to directly deliver their message to key influencers, buyers and consumers in key target markets. As a result of this marketing approach, the Little Milk

ability programme for the agri-food industry, since 2012 and its updated sustainability strategy was developed with stakeholder engagement during 2015/2016.This strategy is built across five key pillars including Sustainable Sourcing; Animal Welfare; Resource Management; People and Community; and Innovation and Nutrition. Dawn Meats launched its first formal CSR report “Together” in 2017 which outlined the company’s significant achievements and leadership in this area. Dawn Meats believes that its sustainability programme, and association with Origin Green, offers a distinct commercial advantage in engagement with customers, stakeholders and thought leaders across the world. To date Dawn Meats has achieved a 57% reduction in CO2 intensity, 45% reduction in water intensity, and a 41% reduction in energy intensity.Through the installation of heat exchange pumps, air source heat pumps, operational efficiencies, solar powered street lighting, an integrated

Award, showing how the imaginative use of digital platforms can strengthen a company’s brand and profitability. Flahavan’s has been shortlisted for its online campaign for ‘National Porridge Day’ in conjunction with RTE’s Operation Transformation and The Little Milk Company for the production of an innovative 360-degree video. In the Innovation Award category, Pip & Pear, based on George’s Street in Waterford, has been short-

Company has increased its listing in Germany to 300 stores and a value of €375,000. The communication has also been used to secure new listings in the US, Holland and France. Since the development of the materials the Little Milk Company has seen an increase in overall sales of 15%. Export: In recent times the Little Milk Company has predominantly focussed on Germany, France and the USA which offer some of the biggest opportunities for the brand. In Germany, for example the value of the organic market is almost ten times that of the Irish market at €10billion. The strategy in these countries has involved developing local expertise through the placement of a Bord Bia Marketing Fellow on the ground in each market, forming local distribution partnerships, assessing all available market reports to track trends in organic cheese and investing in a programme of events, trade shows and in market visits in each location.This has allowed

constructed wetland and 100% renewable energy, one Dawn Meats site is now operating with a 95% reduction in CO2 equating to a saving of approximately 4,200 tonnes of CO2 annually. In November 2015, through new waste management contracts, the company set a target of zero waste to landfill by 2020, which was achieved at the end of 2016. In 2015 Dawn Meats established a specific department called “Innovation@Dawn” to accelerate progress in process technology and improve carcase utilization which has led to a number of innovations driving sustainability. Dawn Meats is now part of a consortium headed by Waterford Institute of Technology looking to establish an innovation centre to increase the deployment of ICT technology in agriculture (Precision Agriculture Centre of Excellence). Dawn Meats is the only Irish food manufacturing business to achieve BITC’s Business Working Responsibly Mark for its flagship plant in Waterford.

Flahavans

Pip & Pear

FLAHAVAN’S have been milling Irish oats in Kilmacthomas, County Waterford for over 230 years.The brand operates in the highly competitive Irish breakfast cereal market, which has seen a lot of new entrants into the porridge category. Flahavan’s were aware of high levels of loyalty to their brand, which was evident through Bord Bia Brand research, and believed there was an opportunity to engage consumers and to remind them about the quality and range of Flahavan’s products, flavours and formats. In recent years the company established a partnership with RTE’s Operation Transformation, one of Ireland’s most successful TV programmes and a huge champion for the health benefits of oats. Flahavan’s teamed up with the show to create Ireland’s first ever ‘National Free Porridge Day’ to offer Ireland’s 200,000 households a limited edition, complimentary Operation Transformation Flahavan’s Oats pack. As the partnership was linked to a TV programme with radio support, traditional media was an obvious part of the marketing mix, but for Flahavan’s, the opportunity to engage directly with consumers was driven through social media focussing their content strategy on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. A bank of content was created including videos with the OT experts, a teaser time-lapse video, media drop to key Influencers and recipe videos, supported by a digital advertising campaign. Critically, bespoke content was produced for all the supporting retailers for use through their channels.

PIP AND PEAR founded by mother of two and restaurateur, Irene Queally produces a range of chilled baby foods which are designed to be just like homemade nutritious, tasty and filled with vibrant flavours and textures. The range won gold, silver and bronze at the 2015 Blas na hEireann National Irish Food Awards which led to strong interest from supermarket buyers. Pip & Pear can now be found in select SuperValu and Dunnes stores, Aldi stores nationwide and on trial with Lidl in the Republic and Northern Ireland. Creating a new category within the baby food sector was a big challenge and so the company has relied heavily on research to understand the demographics, market trends and analyse competitors in order to identify the consumer’s underlying needs and attitudes towards baby food.This showed that, due to busy lifestyles, parents tended to rely on long shelf life ambient jars and pouches as there was no short shelf life alternative which were of similar quality and taste to their own home cooked meals. The initial product range launched by the company catered for babies from 5 - 10 months but, having listened to parents and recognising a demand for a natural range of meals beyond 10 months and into the toddler years, Pip & Pear further innovated to develop a Toddler Range.This was an innovative step and one which greatly increased the length of time a consumer would purchase and enjoy Pip & Pear.This in turn has led to a greater loyalty to the brand, likely to follow through for second and

John Noonan, Flahavans [Chris Belloew/Fennell Photography]

listed for its development of a fresh food offering for babies and toddlers and demonstrating that they are thinking ahead and proactively delivering solutions to meet everevolving consumer needs. The overall award winners in each category will be announced at a Gala Luncheon at the RDS Concert Hall on Wednesday, 29th November, 2017. For further information, visit www.bordbia.ie/awards.

the company to develop a deep understanding of what sells in each market in order to tailor the brand message and packaging to attract the local consumer. Insights show that organic cheddar is a fast-growing market segment and so the company has invested heavily to ensure that they are correctly positioned in the market to exploit this. For the Little Milk Company Brexit offers a business opportunity in this regard as the trade barriers between the UK and EU will mean that they are ideally placed as the main organic cheddar producer in Europe. The Little Milk Company has experienced steady export growth since 2013 and estimates for 2017 forecast figures of approximately €1.2million. The company plans to invest heavily to further develop their main target markets and is also looking to develop opportunities in the South Korean and Japanese markets as a result of the new EU Organic Trade deals that have been completed in the last year.

David O’Flynn and Paul Nolan, Dawn Meats. [Chris Belloew/Fennell Photography]

third children.The company’s marketing strategy has been largely focused on building relationships with mothers, the main target market for the brand. They have done this through initiatives such as the Pip & Pear Little Ambassador Club of Mums; online communications including newsletters, social media, blogs and recipes; the sponsorship of the Alison Curtis Weekend Breakfast Show on Today FM which is targeted at young families; and instore tastings; and parent targeted events such as the Parenting and Baby Fair and Bloom.

Clodagh Phelan, Pip and Pear. [Chris Belloew/Fennell Photography]

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Councillor calls for survey of N25 bridge after second pot hole appears in surface A COUNCILLOR is calling on the Council to carry out a survey of a bridge in Dungarvan after a large pot hole appeared in its surface for a second time. Cllr. Seamus O’Donnell said the pot hole appeared in the surface of the bridge on the N25 last week, which is known locally as the ‘Canal Bridge’, near the junction for An Rinn. “I bought the matter to the attention of Gabriel Hynes, Senior Engineer, and the hole was filled the following morning,” Cllr. O’Donnell said.

“However, I have concerns about the bridge as this is the second pot hole to appear in its surface. I’m calling on the Council to carry out a survey of this bridge immediately,” he said. Meanwhile, he said another large pot hole which appeared at the Park Hotel roundabout last week has also been filled. “I received a number of complaints about that pot hole and I contacted Mr. Hynes about it, who ensured it was filled the following morning,” Cllr. O’Donnell said.

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Electricity supply lines should be named on ESB bills - O’Ryan A COMERAGH Councillor has asked the local authority to write to the ESB and request that they put the area of the customer’s local supply line on their electricity bills. Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan said it was during Hurricane Ophelia that he discovered townlands listed on the ESB’s Powercheck.ie website where an electricity fault occurs does not bear any direct relation to where the customer lives. “I recommend that this Council write to the ESB and see if it is possible that the customer’s local supply line be written on their future electricity bills, so if there is an outage people can directly relate to the website or App and can get more upto-date information on their current supply line, because two neighbours could be on different supply lines. “There were many people coming to me and asking why they haven’t electricity, yet their neighbour’s electricity was restored.” He acknowledged that there is an MPRN number for people to quote when they ring the ESB about power outages, “but some people can’t remember their MPRN number”. “Or, if it is someone ringing up on behalf of a relative and the MPRN number isn’t available, but they might remember the name of the supply line they are connected to,” Cllr. O’Ryan said. “Bear in mind that there were

some 380,000 premises without electricity last week. I feel that a person won’t remember their MPRN number but would remember the name of their supply line if they are making enquiries to the ESB,” Cllr. O’Ryan added. Concurring, Cllr. Ray Murphy said people may not always have their MPRN number to hand. “If a relative is trying to report a fault on behalf of a family member who lives elsewhere, they may not know the MPRN number, but know the district if it is on the electricity bill. I think having the name of the supply line on the electricity bill would have a tremendous use in the future and I fully support the idea,” Cllr. Murphy added. Cathaoirleach Cllr. Seanie Power said he would like to see a special phoneline which Councillors can ring to obtain information on behalf of the public - something similar to what Irish Water are operating. “What I found frustrating during the storm was trying to find someone to speak to physically at the ESB,” he said. “I couldn’t speak to anyone in the ESB. The only contact I had was when I happened to meet with an ESB man on the road.” He suggested the letter to the ESB should also include a request for a dedicated helpline for Councillors to speak to someone directly for updates on behalf of the public.

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Ministerial visit to North Korea THERE is no doubt that in some respects, Ireland’s reputation worldwide is an enviable one, from the education and social work which our missionaries undertook over several centuries and continue to this day, to the contribution our emigrants have made to the countries in which they found refuge. In more recent times, our troops wearing the Blue Beret and operating under a United Nations mandate have gained distinction, not only for their bravery in the field in whatever country in which they are asked to serve, but also their understanding and diplomacy in dealing with people under great stress and danger. Which is why our three stalwart Ministers of State may have decided to undertake a mission to North Korea to negotiate a peace deal between the United States and North Korea which would bring the Korean nuclear programme to a conclusion, bring the threat of nuclear war to an end and establish a stable peace in the region. The Ministers have been ‘ridiculed and vilified’ which is wrong, but the wisdom of their mission must be questioned in the light of the chances of success. North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un has defied all powers, large and small, including the United Nations and it is unlikely that any power exists which could negotiate meaningfully with this brutal dictator. The chances of a three person delegation from a small nation the dictator hardly knows about, being crowned with success is small indeed. Basing the mission on a cultural visit a couple of decades ago is hardly a likely basis for success. One of the strongest arguments put forward by the public who oppose this excursion, is that all Ministers have more than enough work to do in their Departments at home rather than traipsing half-way around the world in a futile mission. This is certainly true of Transport

Incorp. Munster Industrial Advocate Minister, Shane Ross who has studiously avoided taking any action to prevent the transport strikes. It is the aim and the wish of most transport ministers worldwide to make the trains run on time. Irish people this week would dearly like him to make the trains run at all. He has studiously, as a matter of policy or principle, or laissez faire culture, to not intervene in the transport strike, which, in the view of many, is a blatant neglect of his duty. Travelling in their own time and at their own expense does not change things much. It is probable that the majority of the 150,000 people without public transport this week, with more to follow, would agree. The likelihood of Kin Jong Un changing course at the request of three Junior Government Ministers from a country he hardly knows is slim to nil. It is not just regime change that is needed in North Korea to bring about a solution, but a whole culture change in that country’s administration. The likelihood of our delegation achieving this is slim indeed. Very slim.

Bullying is widespread THE present stream of exposés in regard to inappropriate behaviour seems to have exposed a culture of bullying and exploitation in many a workplace.

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After a lifetime of what was considered second-class citizenship, women have begun to take a more active stand against bullying and discrimination, not alone in the workplace, but in the home, places of leisure and in public. No reasonable person could object to this, rather applaud the courage of those who lead the campaigns. The frequency of court cases involving the severe exploitation of children in the home seems to be on the increase, with high profile cases being featured in news bulletins all too regularly, including this week. The exposing of any serious wrong is very welcome, but society must ensure that the gates do not open and a flood of mischievous accusations emerge. Once an allegation is in the open, then it would be very difficult to redress if incorrect. In Dungarvan another type of bullying seems to be rife. A recent meeting of the City and County Council was told that the number of anti-social behaviour complaints has decreased significantly. Unfortunately, it is unlikely that this is due to any reduction in the number of anti-social infringements, but rather a reluctance on the part of victims to make complaints. Despite the positive downward trend, there is no place for complacency for the actual number of occurrences does not reflect that. Threats against the complainants and those who are seen to be complaining are causing people to fight shy of taking any action, like contacting and telling the Gardai, for fear of reprisals. Despite all anti-social behaviour complaints being treated confidentially and the necessary assurances given, people are still reluctant ‘to get involved’. Fear of reprisals is the main reason for these cases not to be pursued, a situation with which it is not easy to deal. Without being able to give people a cast-iron guarantee of anonymity which they will believe and accept, unfortunately, there will be little in the way of progress with the problem.

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Council officials to review 50 km/h speed limit at Kilmeaden after public outcry OFFICIALS at Waterford Council have given a commitment to review a speed limit just outside the village of Kilmeaden, after huge public outcry at its reduction from 80 km/h to 50 km/h. Cllr. John O’Leary had raised the issue at the October meetings of both Waterford City and County Council and Comeragh Municipal District Council. Speaking at the Plenary meeting, Cllr. O’Leary said the reduction of speed limits to 50 km/h along roads into towns and villages has been welcomed by the public at large, but said one particular road, the R680 between Kilmeaden and Adamstown has caused huge outcry from the public after it was reduced from 80 km/h to 50 km/h following a review of speed limits in general across Waterford City and County. Director of Services, Fergus Galvin explained that the special speed limits were adopted by the Council back in April, 2017, but the bye-laws were brought back to the Council’s October meeting for re-adoption following legal advice, as email proofs the Council received from the TII (Transport Infrastructure Ireland) were insufficient and required a signed letter from the CEO of TII to remove any doubt or question over potential prosecutions on

the speed limit law changes in relation to the national roads. “We have been asked to adopt the bye-laws with a later date than April. There are no changes to the bye-laws, just a date change to remove any potential legal challenge at some point in the future,” Mr. Galvin explained. However, Cllr. O’Leary sought a review of the decision to change the speed limit at Kilmeaden from 80 km/h to a 50 km/h speed limit. He said that with the operation of the privately-operated Go Safe speed detection vans in the area, many people believe it will be a “cash cow” for the company. Concurring, Cllr. John Cummins sought to change the re-adoption of the speed limit bye-laws by changing the 50 km/h between Kilmeaden and Adamstown back to an 80 km/h limit. Cllr. Seanie Power supported the call, pointing out that a three mile stretch of the R680 from Kilmeaden into Waterford City has speed limits which are “all up and down, and all over the place” with 50 / 60 and 80 km/h speed limits. “It could end up that cars will try and overtake on the new 50 km/h stretch because some motorists might get annoyed and it now seems to take for ages to get through,” Cllr. Power said.

Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan said the 50 km/h speed limit “should start at the housing residential element, not half a mile down the road where there is no-one”. Cllr. Jim Griffin said the Orchardstown junction “is a lethal junction” and said there are residents who live adjacent to the Holy Cross bar and restaurant who have been ‘rear-ended’ turning into the entrance of the estate. “We should review that whole area of road,” Cllr. Griffin said. Mr. Galvin said the Council went through an 18 month process of multiple consultations and meetings with the public, Gardaí, TII and other agencies. He said the reviewed speed limits were agreed at District Council level and signed off by the Council members. “I can’t change any aspect of the bye-laws at this stage without going back to a round of consultations with the Gardaí, the TII and a full public consultation on it,” Mr. Galvin said. He said he was conscious of the issue at Kilmeaden but in response, the Council has erected electronic signage in the area alerting motorists to the fact that the speed limit has changed. He said the rationale for the speed limit change was due to the number of rear-ending type collisions along that road over the

years, particularly at the junctions. Mr. Galvin gave a commitment to review the stretch of road in 2018, along with any other areas which may need revisited. “We made some extensive changes to speed limits across the city and county, so it is inevitable that there would be one or two areas that are not working,” Mr. Galvin said. However, Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan suggested that the review should be carried out immediately. Mr. Galvin confirmed he could undertake the review “very shortly”. He said he would have to check the legislation and timelines, but would aim for the December meeting of the Council to bring back the review. At the Comeragh meeting, Mr. Galvin updated Cllr. O’Leary that he would be able to start the review within a month. “I will come back to the Council in due course in terms of going to public consultation and submissions phase,” Mr. Galvin said. “But by the time we get through all that, and realistically, if there are no hitches along the way, it will be early in the new year before we get that finalised,” Mr. Galvin added.

Steep drop causing access difficulties to clean-up rubbish at Portlaw Woods COUNCIL workers are finding it difficult to clean-up some of the existing rubbish and litter in Portlaw Woods, because it is down a steep drop and difficult to access. At the October meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council, Cllr. Declan Clune thanked the Director of Services, Fergus Galvin, for the installation of barriers at two of the entrances of the woods to prevent vehicles entering the location to dump rubbish. “Illegal dumping has been an ongoing issue there for years and earlier in the Summer there was a fire in the woods,” Cllr.

Clune said. “The installation of these barriers should go a long way to halting illegal dumping activity in those woods.” He asked if the Council had any plans to remove the existing rubbish littered around the woods. Mr. Galvin said Council outdoor staff are looking at the problem. “Some of the rubbish is difficult to access as it is down a steep drop. Part of the grant we got was to fund clean-ups, so I’ll talk to the engineers about it, but there are access difficulties getting to some of the rubbish.

No Comeragh properties in Repair and Lease Scheme THERE are no proprieties in the Comeragh area which are participating in Waterford Council’s vacant housing repair and leasing initiative, which aims to bring properties up to standard for rented accommodation. Cllr. Declan Clune made a query at the October meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council whether there was much uptake for the initiative. Housing Administrator, Sinead Breathnach told the

meeting that there were two expressions of interest in the Comeragh area. “However, they were deemed not suitable because they were either too remote or we didn’t have a demand for them in the areas they were in,” she said. Ann Kiely, of the Council’s planning section added that there was a total of ten expressions of interest which were signed up from across the county, but confirmed none of them were in the Comeragh area.

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Second Dog Warden expected to be appointed before Christmas A SECOND Dog Warden should be appointed before Christmas, officials told Councillors at the October meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council. Cllr. Declan Clune made the query at the meeting. Director of Services Fergus Galvin said an interview board will be carrying out interviews shortly. “We expect a second Dog Warden to be appointed well before Christmas, and that will bring us back up to full strength,” Mr. Galvin added.

Director of Services investigating derelict house in Kilmacthomas THE Director of Services for Housing is investigating ownership of a derelict house in Kilmacthomas, which has been vacant for over ten years. Cllr. Liam Brazil has raised on several occasions the vacant house at Hillview Estate, Kilmacthomas, which is now falling into a state of dereliction. “That house has been vacant since 2004,” he said. “The neighbours are very concerned about the house because it has been idle for so long. I would like this matter to come to a conclusion.” Housing Administrator, Sinead Breathnach said the house in question is currently being investigated by the Director of Services.

Congratulations to Ballymac’ Ladies on Munster B Championship win CONGRATULATIONS were extended recently from the members of Comeragh Municipal District Council to the Ballymacarbry Ladies Footballers who won the Munster B Championship recently. Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan led the congratulations, noting that the Ballymac’ ladies beat Cahir with a score of 5-20 to 2-10 in the B final, progressing to the Senior A final to take on Mouranabbey. Cllr. O’Ryan wished the team the best in the rest of the competition. Cathaoirleach Cllr. Seanie Power concurred with the vote of congratulations. “Well done to the ladies,” he said.

Philip Sheridan, Country Manager at City & Guilds, Christopher Pimm and staff from McDonald’s Dungarvan and Martin Ryan, Head of Consumer & Business Insights at McDonald’s Restaurants of Ireland. [Keith Arkins]

Five McDonald’s employees from County Waterford awarded City & Guilds qualifications FIVE employees from McDonald’s in County Waterford have been awarded City & Guilds qualifications. The employees from McDonald’s in Dungarvan were amongst over 300 McDonald’s staff members to receive qualifications at a ceremony at Croke Park in

Dublin on October 25th. As part of workplace training, employees from 57 of McDonald’s network of 91 restaurants across Ireland received City & Guilds internationally-recognised qualifications this year – a Level 2 Diploma in either Hospitality Service or Customer

Care. McDonald’s now has 1,586 staff members who have had their workplace training certified by City & Guilds, which is equivalent to a level 4 qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications. McDonald’s, which is renowned for its

commitment to providing further education and skills development to its crew, has been working in partnership with City & Guilds since 2009 when the programme was launched with the first 50 candidates awarded qualifications in 2010.

Waterford’s successful Choice Based Letting Scheme now being rolled out nationwide THE pilot Choice Based Letting Scheme has been a huge success for Waterford and it is now being rolled out nationwide. To date, there have been over 3,500 expressions of interest in vacant Council houses across Waterford City and County. At the Comeragh Municipal District Council, Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan queried how the scheme was operating and voiced concerns about local people unable to obtain housing in their own rural area and whether the scheme could spell the end for rural communities, if people opt to take a house in more urban locations.

“You can’t stop people moving into towns and cities, which could further decimate rural schools and services,” he said. Housing Administrator Sinead Breathnach said the scheme, which is still at pilot stage, has been very successful for the allocation of houses. “It allows people to go outside their areas of choice and people are opting to do that,” she said. Ms. Breathnach said officials would examine the list where there are a small number of people, particularly for rural areas, rather than putting it on the Choice Based Letting

Scheme. “The scheme has been very successful to date with over 3,500 expressions of interest. We are hoping to roll it out to the majority of our vacant Council houses, except for those that are specially adapted, bungalows, and where there are small numbers on the list - we’ll look at those lists locally, rather than put them on the Choice Based Letting Scheme.” Ms. Breathnach added that the Choice Based Letting Scheme “is definitely a worthwhile project and it has been rolled out nationally, so it is the way forward”.

Department still hasn’t answered Councillor’s query over ‘paltry funding’ for storm damage THERE are still no answers from the Department of Transport over the ‘paltry funding’ which Waterford Council received to deal with the cost of flooding and storm damage caused during the Winter of 2015 / 16. At the October meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council, Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan sought an update on whether there has been a response from the Department.

It was at the July meeting of the District Council when Cllr. O’Ryan raised the matter, and produced figures (based on a reply from the Minister for Transport to a Parliamentary Question) which showed that Waterford was ranked 25th out of 28 local authorities to get what they requested, despite Waterford bearing the worst brunt of the storm at the time. Waterford Council had sub-

mitted the highest request for funding in the country €28.7m, but only received €7.35m from the Department, which represents 25.6 percent of what Waterford Council had requested - which Cllr. O’Ryan described as “a paltry sum” to try and repair damage caused. It was at the September meeting of the Comeragh Council that Director of Services, Fergus Galvin said there was no response

from the Department of Transport on the matter. At the October meeting, Mr. Galvin said there was still no answers from the Department. He said a letter was sent to the Department six or seven weeks ago. “I will send them a reminder in the next few days and then chase it up for a response,” Mr. Galvin assured.

Vacant property at the Pike discussed COUNCIL officials have agreed that a vacant property at the Pike Hill, Dungarvan, which has been lying idle for ten years or more, would be an ideal location for badly-needed accommodation in the West Waterford area, following the success of the Greenway. At the October meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council, Cllr. Liam Brazil said planning permission was granted by the Council in 2006/7 for an hotel at the location, but the property known as the Old Pike Inn has been “lying idle ever since”. “It would be great if we could turn it into a hotel or hostel because it would give us more accommodation for people wanting to walk the Greenway,” Cllr. Brazil said. “There aren’t enough beds in Dungarvan.” Housing Administrator, Sinead Breathnach said she would pass on Cllr. Brazil’s comments to the Director of Services for Housing, Ivan Grimes. “We are waiting for someone to come in with a proposal. It would be an ideal location for extra accommodation that is required,” she said.

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Council officials not happy with reduction in number of anti-social behaviour complaints WHILE the number of anti-social behaviour complaints are down this year in comparison to last year, officials at Waterford Council have said they are not happy with the figures because they believe it is not an accurate reflection. The number of anti-social behaviour complaints received by Waterford Council in 2016 was 258. However, in the year to date (up to 11th September, 2017) Waterford Council received 118 anti-social behaviour complaints. “If that trend continues to the end of this year, the number of complaints for anti-social behaviour will be down 30 percent year-on-year,” Director of Services, Ivan Grimes told the recent meeting of Waterford City and County Joint Policing Committee. “You would think we’d be happy with that, given that it is a positive trend downwards, but we are not actually happy because we don’t think it is an accurate reflection of the volume of anti-social behaviour incidents,” Mr. Grimes said. He stressed that all anti-social behaviour complaints made are treated confidentially. “We will not give information about the complainant to anybody, particularly to the person subject of the complaint,” Mr. Grimes assured. He said it was important that the Council are informed of all incidents of anti-social behaviour in order to build a case against the offender. “If we are to address more extreme cases and seek legal enforcement, including eviction, unless we have the evidence on file we can’t take those cases, so it is important the public report to us all incidents of anti-social behaviour,” Mr. Grimes said. “All complaints of anti-social behaviour are recorded and followed up by either ourselves in the Council, or referred to other agencies.” Mr. Grimes noted that a very positive discussion was held during a meeting of the Council’s Housing SPC (Strategic Policy Committee) about anti-social behaviour, and while there were no immediate solutions forthcoming, he said it was agreed a workshop is to be held with all Councillors to discuss ways of tackling anti-social behaviour. “If any members of the public have any sugges-

tions on how we can deal with anti-social behaviour, or how to better deal with it, then we would be happy to take those suggestions on board,” Mr. Grimes said. BREAKDOWN OF FIGURES According to the figures for anti-social behaviour complaints this year, out of the total 118 complaints, 37 related to violence, harassment or intimidation; 29 related to noise or disturbance; 13 related to other tenancy breaches; nine related to drugs complaints; five complaints related to defacement of property / graffiti; five related to abandoned houses; five complaints related to rubbish / maintenance / illegal dumping; four complaints related to illegal occupiers; three complaints related to children nuisance; three complaints related to parking / boundary disputes; two complaints related to general disturbance; two complaints related to dogs; and one complaint related to vandalism. Of the five reports of abandoned houses during the year, three were found not to be abandoned, while two are still under investigation. There were four reports of illegal occupiers in the year. One was found not to be illegally occupied, while three are still under investigation. In relation to the 118 anti-social behaviour complaints this year, action taken by Waterford Council included 87 verbal warnings; three cases where the first warning letters were issued; and 28 cases which were closed. Six of the 258 anti-social behaviour cases from 2016 are still under investigation / being monitored as of September, 2017. Ongoing investigations include the monitoring of, and numerous meetings with the tenants; discussion of the cases at the Housing Case Conference; discussions with the Council’s environment section at the enforcement conference; discussions with the Gardaí and other agencies where required - all of which are done before a final report and recommendation is made by the anti-social behaviour agent. Waterford Council’s emphasis is on behaviourial change, which will continue into the future. Reports of anti-social behaviour can be made confidentially to the Council on 0761-10-20-20.

Wreath laying ceremony remembers 97th Anniversary of Piltown Cross Ambush THE 97th Anniversary of the Piltown Cross Ambush was commemorated with a poignant wreath laying ceremony last Monday. Chaired by Liam Allen of the Piltown Cross Ambush Committee, wreaths were laid at the monument on behalf of the many groups who joined together to remember the brave volunteers who took part in the Ambush of British Army troops at Piltown Cross on 1st November, 1920. The Piltown Cross Ambush Memorial Monument was unveiled in 2008 and is a fitting tribute to the courage of the volunteers of that night and to all men and women who have fought for Ireland’s freedom. The first wreath was laid on

behalf of the Piltown Cross Ambush Committee by Shane Allen, followed by Martin Coffey on behalf of Óglaigh na hÉireann, the Republican movement.

Sinn Féin Councillor, Siobhán Whelan was then invited to lay a wreath before Paddy Foley laid the final wreath on behalf of the West Waterford I.R.A. Brigade Committee.

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Kilmac’ to get bicycle stands in the coming weeks BICYCLE stands should be installed in the Kilmacthomas area in the coming weeks. At the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council, Cllr. Liam Brazil said he was aware that the Kilmacthomas area was to get bike stands for the Greenway, and sought an update on the matter. District Engineer, Maria Goff said bike stands are being procured at the moment and should be installed in the area in the coming weeks.

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Results of traffic survey at dangerous junction being correlated for TII THE results of a traffic survey carried out on the N25 at Downey’s Cross, are being correlated for submission to Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII). Cllr. Liam Brazil has raised safety concerns about Downey’s Cross on countless occasions at Council meetings, ever since the TII changed the road marking layout at the location. Cllr. Brazil said the junction has now become extremely dangerous since the changes and said he believes it is an accident waiting to happen.

Cllr. Brazil raised the matter at the recent meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council, and was told by Director of Services, Fergus Galvin, that a traffic survey was carried out at the location recently. “The TII asked that the traffic count be undertaken. The information and results are being correlated and that will be brought back to the TII,” he said. STONE DRAIN Meanwhile, Mr. Galvin said a stone drain which is in place further up the road at

Gortavickory will remain in place as it helps to take water off the surface of the road. Cllr. Brazil said the side of the road at Gortavickory looks unfinished and he recently observed a lorry pulled in, which was stuck in the stone drain. Mr. Galvin explained that the stone drain is a feature that is necessary to take water off the road. He acknowledged there was the potential for motorists to pull into the hard shoulder on a dark night and get caught amongst the

stones. “I don’t know if there is anything we can do. I will talk with the TII and see if there are some warning signs that could go up,” Mr. Galvin said. PEDESTRIAN CROSSING Mr. Galvin informed Cllr. Brazil that a some acquisition of land has to be approved by the TII in relation to the development of a pedestrian crossing and traffic calming at Lemybrien. “We are waiting for the TII to come back to us on it,” Mr. Galvin added.

3 Steps to Suicide Prevention Simple New Wallet Card Demonstrates How to Help Those in Suicidal Crisis SUICIDE Prevention charity 3ts has launched a simple new wallet card ‘3STEPS to Help Prevent Suicide’ which aims to help people to safely address the issue of suicide with someone that they believe may be in crisis. The pocket-sized easy to use resource is based on the simple 3 steps of knowing the signs of suicide; knowing the words to use when speaking with someone who may be in suicidal crisis and knowing the crisis and emergency supports that are available in their area should they need help or intervention. Available either as a download directly from www.3ts.ie or by contacting info@3ts.ie to order hard copies, these cards are intended to be a useful resource for Teachers, Community Groups, Sporting Organisations, GPs, Pharmacies and workplaces all over the country. “Hopefully, we can teach people to be better equipped to help their friends and loved ones who may have mental health struggles” according to 3ts’ Mental

Health Co-Ordinator, psychotherapist Clare O’Brien. “It’s important to realise that stigma is still something that holds people back from opening up about what’s going on for them. One in four Irish people will suffer with a mental health issue in their life-

time so we need to start asking each other if we’re ok and learn how to help when people may not be ok.” Some of the tell-tale signs highlighted in the wallet card prompt readers to spot ‘red flags’ in another’s behaviour e.g. 1) Has

their behaviour changed? 2) Are they drinking or using drugs more than usual? 3) Do they speak in more negative/ pessimistic tones? 4) Do they talk about being a burden or feeling hopeless or have they had previous suicide attempts or major losses in their lives? Whilst listing contact details for well-known national supports, The Samaritans and Pieta House, the wallet card encourages carriers to research their own local supports and allocates a space for those resources to be listed. “Knowing your local supports is critical – for example – are there counsellors or GPs in your area who specialise in helping someone who is struggling with mental health or is in a crisis? Get to know these in advance. There can be a fear that asking someone if they are suicidal will act as a trigger, this is not the case and they will probably be relieved that you’ve noticed they are struggling and that you are prepared to help them get the help they need,” says O’Brien.

Refused solar farm in Cappoquin appealed to An Bord Pleanála

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A SOLAR Energy company which was refused permission to construct a solar farm in Cappoquin has appealed the decision to An Bord Pleanála. Highfield Solar Ltd., was refused permission on 26th September, last by Waterford Council, for development of a Solar PV Energy farm within a total site area of up to 62.8 hectares, to include substation building, electrical transformer / inverter station modules, solar PV panels ground mounted on

steel support structures, and associated site works at Ballyard, Ballyhane and Clashnagoneen, Cappoquin. (Council planning reference: 17564). Waterford Council refused the application by Highfield Solar in September, for three reasons: that the proposed development would involve the use of an extensive area of agricultural land (circa 62.8 hectares); the company has not demonstrated that glint and glare generated from the proposed develop-

ment could be appropriately mitigated; and the proposed development is on lands which are identified as an area of high and moderate flood risk. Highfield Solar Ltd., which is based in Dublin, appealed the Council’s decision to An Bord Pleanála on 23rd October, 2017. (Board reference: 300004). While An Bord Pleanála has listed the appeal as ‘active’ it has not given a date for when a decision is expected.

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Railway Cottage on the market THE Railway Cottage adjacent to the Scartore Car Park (4km east of Dungarvan) on the Waterford Greenway has just come to the market with Dungarvan Agents Brian Gleeson Property. This cottage is certain to attract plenty of attention and Brian Gleeson has already confirmed brisk viewing. Gleeson, whose modern new office is adjacent Scanlon's Yard car park in Dungarvan, said: "This property was the home to the late Mrs Annie Pender and the property is well known locally as the Railway Cottage. It was always a pivotal location on the Railway crossing to Clonea, but since the opening of the Waterford Greenway and its position adjacent to the Scartore Car Park this cottage has attracted the attention of entrepreneurs looking for commercial potential on the Greenway. Obviously, it will require planning permission.... it is four km from Dungarvan and would make a magic coffee/tea room." The Railway Cottage comprises of small porch, sitting room with open fireplace and kitchen. Upstairs there are two bedrooms. There is a single story extension with shower/toilet.The property is in need of a complete makeover. Book your appointment to view The Railway Cottage – Full Steam Ahead!

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Dungarvan Scouts (l. to r.): Conor McGuinness, Hon. Secretary DCU; Cian Young, Dungarvan Scouts; Brian O'Halloran, Orla Dawson, DCU. [Sean Byrne Photography]

Dungarvan Rescue Kennels (l. to r.): Conor McGuinness, Hon. Secretary DCU; Angeline Drennan, Dungarvan Rescue Kennels; Brian O'Halloran, Orla Dawson, DCU, and Garvan, DCU Mascot. [Sean Byrne Photography]

Kilbrien Community Hall (l. to r.): Conor McGuinness, Hon. Secretary DCU; Brian O'Halloran, Tom Corcoran, Kilbrien Community Hall and Orla Dawson, DCU. [Sean Byrne Photography]

Irish Red Cross (l. to r.): Conor McGuinness, Hon. Secretary DCU; Katie Buckley, Irish Red Cross; Brian O'Halloran, Anna-Maria O'Donnell, Irish Red Cross; Orla Dawson, DCU. [Sean Byrne Photography]

Dungarvan Brass Band (l. to r.): Conor McGuinness, Hon. Secretary DCU; Brian O'Halloran, Ciara Connolly and William Dee, Dungarvan Brass Band; Orla Dawson, DCU. [Sean Byrne Photography]

Curtain Call Productions (l. to r.): Conor McGuinness, Hon. Secretary DCU; Brian Sheehan, Curtain Call Productions; Brian O'Halloran, Mary Kelly, Curtain Call Productions; Orla Dawson, DCU. [Sean Byrne Photography]

Sean Dun Community Gardens (l. to r.): Conor McGuinness, Hon. Secretary DCU; Martin Hayes, Sean Dun Community Gardens; Brian O'Halloran, Kai Brown, Sean Dun Community Gardens; Orla Dawson, DCU. [Sean Byrne Photography]

Kilrossanty Brickey Ladies Football Club (l. to r.): Conor McGuinness, Hon. Secretary DCU; Siobhan Gardner, Kilrossanty Brickey Ladies Football Club; Brian O'Halloran, Orla Dawson, DCU. [Sean Byrne Photography]

Waterford County Museum (l. to r.): Conor McGuinness, Hon. Secretary DCU; Brian O'Halloran, Christina O'Connor, Waterford County Museum; Orla Dawson, DCU. [Sean Byrne Photography]

Solas Cancer Support Centre (l. to r.): Garvan, DCU Mascot; Conor McGuinness, Hon. Secretary DCU; John Lawless, [Sean Byrne Photography] Solas Centre; Brian O'Halloran, Orla Dawson DCU.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 10 November, 2017

Sisters in the Gaeltacht are doing it for themselves

Dungarvan Scouts (l. to r.): Marylou Mahony, Dungarvan Scouts, and Teresa Collins, DCU. [Sean Byrne Photography]

A NEW film-making venture, based in An Rinn in west County Waterford, was launched this week by the independent film-making company run by RoseAnn Foley and her sister Catherine Foley. With the new Fiber Optic Broadband line recently installed in the west Waterford Gaeltacht, they are able to compete with others in this competitive market. The pair plan to make web videos for companies that want to establish a stronger presence on the world wide web.

inaugural short film event at the Oireachtas Media Awards 2016. It all began in 2006 when RoseAnn, as part of the Nemeton WIT post-graduate course, directed a TV documentary about her late uncle, the journalist Donal Foley. “We had great fun working on our first film back in 2006.When I think about it now we had a brilliant line-up - Maeve Binchy, Geraldine Kennedy and the filmmaker Muiris Mac Conghail,” RoseAnn recalls. Her documentary Man Bites Dog: M’Uncail,

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Catherine Foley and Rose Ann Foley in Grattan Square, Dungarvan, outside the RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta ródaí, after being interviewed on An Saol ó Dheas by Helen Ní Shé.

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With a track record in sharp editing, strong story-telling and compelling images, the two are already making short films at affordable prices for companies that aim to enhance their business websites. Based in the village of Baile na nGall in Ring, An Corsaiceach has both pre and post in-house production facilities and offers competitive rates. Short snappy videos on your website will beat the competition, enhance your website and tell your whole story. They produce, write, direct and edit films to suit all budgets. Their slogan is “a picture tells a thousand words - video tells the whole story”. Catherine and RoseAnn have been making documentaries for TG4 for the last ten years. They have also made shorter films for the station’s magazine programme, Dúiche. After working together over many years, they formed their own company in 2014 and to date they’ve had films shown at international film festivals, including festivals in Toronto, Canada and New York; their documentary about the Blaa opened the Waterford Harvest Festival in 2014 and their short film about 1916 was shown at the

which was edited by Julie Flavin, filmed by Trish Hastings and presented by Catherine, was screened on TG4 in 2007 as part of its Cogar series. With the recent roll out of the new Fiber Optic Broadband, their company has seized on the opportunity to diversify.This new web-video venture will add a new dimension to their company’s portfolio. They each bring their individual skills to the table, Catherine has worked as a journalist with The Irish Times and as a writer in both English and Irish. While RoseAnn with a background in engineering working with the Cork based Project Management Group, has the ability to see the whole picture and resolve problems as they arise. The name of their company, An Corsaiceach, is the Irish for The Corsican, in tribute to their great grandfather Joe Martel who came from Corsica, the small Mediterranean island off the coast of Italy and settled in Passage East. For a quote and more information contact: info@foleyfilms.com and their newly-launched website is www.foleyfilms.com

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 10 November, 2017

Conditional discharges for two Waterford brothers involved in burglary Dungarvan District Court; Court of Appeal

Dungarvan man made dramatic changes to his lifestyle A DUNGARVAN man who pleaded guilty to assault and obstruction has made dramatic changes to his lifestyle. Mark McCarthy (31) who had addresses at: 16 Keating Street; 35 Childers Estate and 7 Cluain Garbhan, Dungarvan, but now with an address in Waterford, had previously pleaded guilty to assault and to resisting / obstructing a Garda in the execution of his duty at Keating Street, Dungarvan, on 31st August, 2014. The court previously heard that the incident required Gardaí to deploy the use of pepper spray during the incident at the time. The charges were adjourned to allow the accused to focus on his rehabilitation efforts. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, solicitor David Burke said his client now resides in Waterford and has made “dramatic changes to his lifestyle” and apologises for the incident. Inspector Larry Sheahan confirmed the accused’s lifestyle “has stabilised” and he has not come to any further Garda attention. The court heard that the accused has over 100 previous convictions. Judge Terence Finn noted the accused taken the opportunity to reform himself and has not come to any adverse attention since. He handed down a €300 fine for the assault charge and marked the charge of obstruction as proven and taken into consideration.

TWO Waterford brothers who admitted to burglary of a local retailer were given conditional discharges last week. Anthony Ahearne (21) and Thomas Ahearne (20) both with an address at 45 Mount Sion Avenue, Waterford, and previously of 135 Viewmount Park, Waterford, had pleaded guilty at a previous sitting of the District Court to burglary at Campus Oil Filling Station, Kilrush, Dungarvan, on 21st March, 2015. Thomas Ahearne also pleaded guilty to criminal damage at the same location and date. The court heard at the time that the front window of the service station was smashed and a quantity of alcohol was taken. The cost of compensation came to over €1,000. The case was adjourned to allow the two accused and a third indi-

vidual involved, to come up with compensation. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, solicitor David Burke said his two clients have come up with their share of the compensation and have remained out of trouble. He said his clients were homeless for a period of time. Inspector Larry Sheahan confirmed that the two brothers have moved to sheltered accommodation / independent living in Waterford. “They’ve settled down and have remained out of trouble. They’ve made great efforts to stabilise their lives,” Insp. Sheahan said. Judge Terence Finn conditionally discharged the two brothers under Section 1 (2) of the Probation of Offenders Act, meaning the charge was marked as proven, but no penalty imposed.

Woman who stole from local retailers given another five months to gather compensation A CORK woman who stole a total of €491 worth of goods from local retailers has been given five months to come up with compensation. Lorna Delaney (29) with an address at 31 Ravensdale Road, Mahon, Cork, pleaded guilty at a previous sitting of the District Court to theft from Coolagh Road Service Station and Eurospar, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, on 19th January, 2016; and theft from Eurospar on 27th January, 2016. The court heard at the time that the value of items taken across all three theft incidents totalled €491.

Her solicitor, Niall King, said she was going through a bad patch at the time and she had addiction problems. The accused has previous convictions. The case was adjourned to allow the accused to pay compensation. However, at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Mr. King said his client “has no money”. Mr. King explained that his client was in rehab in Dublin until July, so was unable to earn any money to put aside for compensation. He said his client has a daughter who was prematurely born, and her grandmother

recently passed away. “In the last three weeks she has been part-time employed as a cleaner. She accepts she ought to have had some compensation, but while she was in rehab she was unable to put money together. She is only now in a position to deal with the matter,” Mr. King said. Judge Terence Finn said he required compensation to be paid to the local retailers. Adjourning the case to 14th March, 2018, Judge Finn said it should be sufficient time for the accused to get the compensation together.

Legal aid granted to former Councillor for Woman to make donation Supreme Court appeal to court poor box

A FORMER Fine Gael Councillor who was previously convicted of receiving corrupt payments was granted legal aid for a Supreme Court appeal. Fred Forsey junior (46) with an address at Coolagh Road, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, was convicted of receiving €60,000, €10,000 and €10,000 in three corrupt payments from a prop-

erty developer in 2006. He had pleaded not guilty to the charges. The former Dungarvan Town Councillor was found guilty by a jury at Waterford Circuit Criminal Court in June, 2012, and sentenced by Judge Gerard Griffin to six years imprisonment, with the final two years suspended. A three-judge Court of Appeal

dismissed an appeal against Forsey’s conviction on all grounds in July, 2016. However, last Friday, solicitors acting for Forsey were at the Court of Appeal seeking a legal aid certificate for an appeal to the Supreme Court. The legal aid certificate was granted by Mr. Justice George Birmingham.

Jenny Beresford, Mags O’Riordan and Aisling Cahill pictured at the Liberty Blue Estate Agents First Year Anniversary which was held in the Dungarvan Harbour Sailing Club. [John Foley]

A WOMAN who admitted being intoxicated in public, but failed to pay a fixed charge penalty notice because she moved house, has been given two weeks to make a donation to the court poor box. Danielle Considine (23) with an address at 40 Childers Estate, Dungarvan, had failed to pay a fixed charge penalty notice, which issued after she was arrested for being intoxicated in public, contrary to Section 4 of the Public Order Act, at Wolfe Tone

Road, Dungarvan, on 11th February, 2017. Solicitor David Burke told last week’s Dungarvan District Court that his client had moved house at the time, and would have paid the penalty notice if she had received it. Inspector Larry Sheahan confirmed to the court that the accused had moved address. Judge Terence Finn adjourned the case to 8th November, 2017, to allow the accused to make an €80 donation to the court poor box.

Niamh Ní Chonghaile, Racel Kiely, Maurice Kiely and Orla Brady pictured at the Liberty Blue Estate Agents First Year [John Foley] Anniversary which was held in the Dungarvan Harbour Sailing Club.

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New Estate Management Unit will work to tackle anti-social behaviour A WATERFORD Council official has insisted that a new Estate Management Unit established within the local authority’s housing section will continue the work of liaising with social housing estates and dealing with anti-social behaviour, which was previously carried out by the now defunct Sustainable Neighbourhood Units (SNUs). SNUs were phased out before the amalgamation of Waterford City and County Councils in 2014 and since then there hasn’t been any replacement, leading one Councillor to claim that there is “a breakdown in the system” and a member of the Public Participation Network (PPN) saying that communities have suffered as a result. Director of Services for Housing, Ivan Grimes, insisted that the new Estate Management Unit, which was established last year, will be fully operational before the end of this year and will be tasked with working within social housing estates throughout Waterford City and County. Cllr. Eddie Mulligan described the removal of community officers in the SNUs as “a breakdown in the system”, which has resulted in a loss of liaison between communities and the Council, resulting in an increased workload for Councillors. “We are actually acting like community officers in addition to doing our day-to-day work as a Councillor,” Cllr. Mulligan told the recent meeting of Waterford City and County Joint Policing Committee. Cllr. Mulligan said that the community officers were able to liaise between social and private housing estates to tackle antisocial behaviour, and although it was stated in the past that the Council has no enforcement powers in private estates, he said Waterford Council is local government and should be able to deal with anti-social behaviour, rather than always referring it to the Gardaí. Giving another example, Cllr. Mulligan said littering was going on in some areas where some private houses and social houses are involved. “We should have a community person working on the ground acting as liaison between Councillors, the Gardaí, and the Council to get solutions. I feel we have a missing link,” he said. Concurring, Breda Halligan of the PPN said from a community point of view, she couldn’t reiterate enough the loss the communities are suffering when SNUs were discontinued. “They worked very well, I don’t understand why they were taken out. It means it is a lot harder for people to make a complaint about anti-social behaviour because before all they had to do was go to the SNUs. Now they have to go through customer service in the local

authority if they want to make a complaint, which is totally diluting the thing,” she said. While she accepted that antisocial behaviour complaints are treated in strict confidence by the Council, if they have to go to court, the person making the complaint wouldn’t have anonymity. Mr. Grimes replied that the Council “has a very elaborate system of monitoring all phone calls” to ensure they are assigned to the relative department, and disagreed with Ms. Halligan’s perception. “The customer service desk is the public face of the Council. They are trained and regularly briefed and updated on all aspects of the Council’s services,” Mr. Grimes said. “Customer Service is the first point of contact within the Council for the public.” Ms. Halligan said she was not criticising the staff on the customer service desk. “The issue is that you have to explain to the person answering the phone and details are taken. If it’s a report of anti-social behaviour, some people will be nervous of the fact and have concerns about where the information is going. That information goes up the line - how many eyes see that information?” she asked. “Whereas with the likes of the SNUs, you could report to the SNU officer directly and deal with that person directly,” Ms. Halligan explained. Cllr. Cha O’Neill concurred that the community officers with SNUs did great work and didn’t only focus on anti-social behaviour in social estates, but in the wider community including private estates. “We have more HAP (Housing Assistance Payment) houses in private estates than we ever did and the government is telling us that this is the way forward into the future. For someone living in a private estate that has a HAP house alongside them and can’t get the help if that individual in the HAP house is giving trouble, or vice-versa, that is where the community officers came in,” Cllr. O’Neill said. “Our community officers were the ears on the ground out there.They got more information than anyone else on the ground. Going forward we have to bring those people back. “In private housing estates, where we have so many of our own tenants living, we have to take those into account as well if there are complaints,” he added. Mr. Grimes said the SNUs have not been in place since 2014 when the Councils merged, but last year the Estate Management Unit was established with four posts. “Unfortunately, we were only operating at 50 percent for most of this year,” he said. Mr. Grimes said that situation should improve over the coming weeks as the two vacant posts will be filled, meaning there will

be a total of four Estate Management Officers in the unit. Mr. Grimes acknowledged that social housing estates “have been let go in recent years”, but said the Estate Management Officers will be tasked with getting back in on the ground and ensuring the management of Council estates and tackling antisocial behaviour. “Our powers within our own estates are greater than anything we could do in private estates, because we have tenancy agreements with our tenants and we can enforce those tenancy agreements,” Mr. Grimes said. “We have no enforcement powers in private estates, even in relation to HAP tenants - the tenancy agreement is between the landlord and the HAP tenant,” he pointed out. “The Council has no enforcement powers in relation to those HAP tenancies. They are governed by the Residential Tenancies Board and if there is disobedience, that is a matter for the Gardaí.” Mr. Grimes said the Council will work with the Gardaí, “but our priority now is working to bring back our own estates”. Ms. Halligan again questioned if the SNUs were working so well within communities, why they were discontinued. “Who decided that SNUs were no longer the thing?” she asked. Mr. Grimes said he was unable to answer that question as it was before his time, but said the new Estate Management Unit would work over the next couple of years within Council estates. “At a point in the future, if where we fell we can re-target our resources, we will consider that. But for the time being, our priority is our own estates,” Mr. Grimes said. Cllr. Mary Roche pointed out that not all anti-social behaviour is caused by HAP tenants. “Quite a lot of anti-social behaviour emanates from private tenants who have nothing to do with the Council. It is worth making that point and obviously the Gardaí would have a role in that,” she said. Cllr. Roche concurred with Ms. Halligan, that the system previously in place with SNUs was working. “Now we have a system that is less good - it doesn’t make any kind of sense to me,” Cllr. Roche said. She asked if the matter could be strategically re-examined by the Council. Cllr. Mulligan said he also sees deficiencies and it needs to be looked at, because previously, community officers were able to liaise between social and private estates, as well as liaise and collaborate with different agencies. Mr. Grimes said he gave a commitment to re-examine the matter sometime in the future. “But, our immediate priority

over the next couple of years is getting our own estates back on course,” Mr. Grimes said. He said the four officers within the Estate Management Unit will be on the ground meeting with residents and residents’ associations, and dealing with lower level anti-social behaviour incidents. “We have a qualified, external agent who deals with more extreme anti-social behaviour issues,” Mr. Grimes said. He acknowledged that it has been “a stretch” for two officers, but with the addition of two more officers, he was confident they will be more visible on the ground and will be adequate to cover all the estates in the city and county. Ms. Halligan again stated that communities are suffering because they have no point of contact and questioned “who, in their wisdom, got rid of SNUs”. “SNUs were in place and were working very well,” she said. Cllr. John Pratt intervened and said it would have been a management decision. “Councillors would have no say in that decision,” Cllr. Pratt said.

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GRATTAN SQUARE HERITAGE PROJECT

Our Daily Bread PLAQUE LOCATION: ORMOND’S CAFE, 5 GRATTAN SQUARE, DUNGARVAN, CO. WATERFORD IN early 19th century Dungarvan what you ate was a signifier of your social status. Dungarvan had a long tradition of potato growing. The historian Charles Smith commented in 1746 that: 'The lands at Kilrush...afford great plenty of potatoes, with which the markets of Dublin are yearly supplied, upwards of 18,000 barrels having been sent thither in one season from this place.' In 1752, anthropologist Dr. Pococke, noted that Dungarvan was 'famous for the export of potatoes to many parts of Ireland.' Times were changing though and so were people's eating habits. In 1836 Beresford Boate, of Tournore, gave an interesting insight into the evolving diet of the tradesmen and artisans: "Bread is much more used as food in the town and neighbourhood...35 years ago there were only two bakers in the town of Dungarvan, there are now nearly 50...The tradesmen and artisans of the town generally eat bread at least at one meal in the day...small farmers, as well as labourers, eat potatoes because they cannot afford to eat bread." The number of Dungarvan bakeries was very significant well into the 20th century.The work was not very well paid and the hours were long, but bakeries around the town employed a considerable number of men (and a lesser number of women). Mass production, preservatives and an improving transport system led to the demise of these local bakeries. Power's, Merry's,

The shopfront of Ormond's Café showing the heritage plaque at the threshold.

Power's Bakery bread vans and drivers c1930. The horse drawn carts were also used for delivery. Moloney's, Dee's and Lenihan's were all well known bakeries in the reasonably recent past. It is only recently that people realised what mass production was doing to local food culture. The Slow Food Movement was founded in 1989 to prevent the disappearance of local food cultures and traditions.Today the inheritors of the town's baking traditions are the local coffee shops & restaurants producing baked goods in-house. ROBBING FROM THE STARVING One of the most vile crimes ever committed in Dungarvan involved bread. By 1847 the bakery at Dungarvan Workhouse (now Dungarvan Community Hospital) was staffed primarily with paupers, due to a shortage of finance to pay for extra baking staff. A statement made by two paupers to a visiting

Employees of Moloney's Bakery, Main Street, Dungarvan, photographed in front of the ovens on 8th December 1930. Back row left to right: Michael Power, ? O'Gorman, Michael Gambon, David Gambon, Paddy O'Gorman, Tom Gambon, Unknown, Martin Whelan. Front row: Phillie Duggan, Johnny Greaney, Michael Duggan.

investigating committee revealed an extraordinary level of corruption among the bake-house staff. James Power and John Murphy stated that they were not receiving enough to eat. When questioned further they complained that bread was allowed to turn mouldy in the bake-house store rather than being handed out to the starving. They further complained that bread was being sold to paupers with enough money to pay for it by the bakery's workforce. A pauper named Ellen Picket was implicated as the ringleader in the sale of bread. A few hours later her son Peter Picket was discovered assaulting James Power, no doubt to ensure his future silence. Peter Picket's intervention came too late to prevent the whole sad story being uncovered however. The bread stores were inspected and 'a quantity of black mouldy bread was found.' Power told of further incidents of bread being sold by the paupers in the bakehouse and even detailed an instance when an attempt was made to smuggle bread out of the Workhouse in a coffin. A large quantity of rotten bread was discovered buried in the Workhouse grounds during the Summer of 1849. At least ten people were reported to the constabulary for crimes relating to the mismanagement of the bread store at this time. To place these events in context, these crimes were occurring when people were dying of hunger on the streets of Dungarvan. So desperate were the paupers for food,

the Dungarvan Workhouse management were keeping the courtyards weeded to prevent the 2,000 starving inmates eating the weeds in desperation. WHY WAS THIS SUBJECT SELECTED? The images of the Dungarvan street vendors from 1828 are playful, simple and of historic interest. Roch’s sketches are very democratic, including women and working class people, two groupings that are very under represented in our history. Featuring food vendors on the plaques also acknowledges the part played by food in the current incarnation of Dungarvan as a tourist town. WHAT IS THE IMAGE ON THE PLAQUE? The original illustration for the plaque is after a sketch of a street vendor in Grattan Square done by famous miniature portrait painter, Sampson Towgood Roch. In 1828 he took his sketchpad with him while visiting Dungarvan and gave us the first colour images of locals. His original sketches are described as "...one of the most significant and yet understated items from the entire Ulster Folk & Transport Museum collection." Two hundred years later these Dungarvan bakers, labourers, farmers and merchants are seen again in the streets of their town. The volunteer run Grattan Square Heritage Plaque Project was managed by Willie Whelan for Waterford County Museum. Rachael Power drew the illustrations and William Fraher did much of the original historical research.

An illustration by Sampson Towgood Roch of a bread seller in Dungarvan c1828. Copyright Ulster Folk & Transport Museum.

The illustration by Rachael Power after Towgood Roch on which the plaque engraving was based.

The engraved plaque at the threshold of Ormond's Café.

Employees of Power's Bakery outside the shop at O'Connell Street, Dungarvan in 1930. Left to right: Mamie Donovan, Mary Dunford, A. Scanlan, Joan Power, Alice Power, Rita O'Connor, Esther Gough, Bridget Riordan, Rita Fahey, Joe Power (standing). Centre row: Mickey Organ, Johnny Greaney, Willie Sullivan, Tommy Power, Phillie Duggan, Nicky Keohan, Paddy Sullivan, Jack Duggan. Back row: John Power, Phil Heaney, John Dunford, Michael Whelan, Mickey Riely, Jim Cronin, Richie Whelan.

Bakery Workers outside Merry's Bakery c1900.

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Marcella O'Shea and Marcella Scanlan pictured at the Whitechurch Reunion Night organised by Modeligo GAA Club at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan.

Marcus and Lorraine Dixon pictured at the Whitechurch Reunion Night organised by Modeligo GAA Club at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan.

Jackie Casey, Eleanor Casey and Geraldine O'Rourke pictured at the Whitechurch Reunion Night organised by Modeligo GAA Club at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

[Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Phana Hickey pictured with John and Mary Power pictured at the Whitechurch Reunion Night organised by Modeligo GAA Club at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Liam Nugent, Catherine Nugent and Emma Nugent pictured at the Whitechurch reunion Night organised by Modeligo GAA Club at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Patty Power and Katie Barry pictured at the Whitechurch Reunion Night organised by Modeligo GAA Club at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan.

Anna Marie Kiely, Lisa Welsh Horwood and Katrina Welsh pictured at the Whitechurch Reunion Night organised by Modeligo GAA Club at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Stephanie Hickey, Anita McGrath and Ailish Morrison pictured at the Whitechurch Reunion Night organised by Modeligo GAA Club at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Cora and Eddie Lawlor pictured at the Whitechurch Reunion Night organised by Modeligo GAA Club at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan.

[Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

HANGING ON BY ITS TRUNK NE victim of storm Ophelia was the Elephant Rock in Ballyvoile Cove. In the first of the photographs (left), taken in June 2009, its resemblance to an African elephant is clear. The second, taken recently, has one wondering just how long it will be before this is just another rock off the Copper Coast.

O Elephant Rock, Ballyvoile, June 2009.

[Michael Loftus]

Elephant Rock, Ballyvoile, 23rd October, 2017, following Storm Ophelia. [Michael Loftus]

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Waterford Community and Voluntary Awards PRESENTATION OF SPONSORSHIP & SHORTLISTED NOMINEES THE presentation of the Community and Voluntary Awards sponsorship took place recently in City Hall, Waterford. Without the generous support of the Sponsors the awards could not take place. Now in its 13th year, these awards recognise and reward the contribution made by the Community & Voluntary sector across Waterford. A total of 56 nominations were received this year. Congratulations to everyone and best wishes to the shortlisted groups and those nominated for the Billy Mc Carthy Individual Volunteer Award. A huge thanks has to go out to our independent panel of Adjudicators who had an unenviable task, but a very rewarding one. The winners and runners up will be announced at the Gala Ceremony on November 23rd in The Woodlands Hotel, Waterford where all nominated groups have been invited to attend. WLRs Oliver Carroll and Mary Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill will be copresenting on the night.

Local Link - Sponsors of the Community & Civic Pride Award. James O'Donoghue, Local Link; Cllr. Pat Nugent, Mayor of Waterford City & County Council; John Hawkes, Waterford PPN and Cllr. Pat Fitzgerald, Local Link. [Dan McGrath]

BHP Insurance - Sponsors of the Arts & Culture Award. Cllr. Pat Nugent, Mayor of Waterford City & County Council; Muriel Tobin, Waterford PPN and Mark Phelan, BHP Insurance. [Dan McGrath]

Waterford City & County Council - Sponsors of the Mayors Award & RunnerUp Prizes. Frank Nolan, Waterford PPN and Cllr. Pat Nugent, Mayor of Waterford City & County Council. [Dan McGrath]

Dungarvan Credit Union - Brochure Sponsors. Cllr. Pat Nugent, Mayor of Waterford City & County Council; Nathaniel Ademoye, Waterford PPN and [Dan McGrath] Orla Dawson, Dungarvan Credit Union.

Glanbia - Sponsors of the Healthy, Active & Youth Award. Cllr. Pat Nugent, Mayor of Waterford City & County Council; Andrea Galgey, Waterford PPN and Michael Keane, Glanbia. [Dan McGrath]

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Portrait of an artist …

By Donal Buckley

Bus Éireann - Sponsors of the Social Inclusion Award; Anthony Hackett & Fiona Connolly; Bus Éireann; Cllr. Pat Nugent; Mayor of Waterford City & County Council; Michael Faherty; Bus Éireann and Frank Nolan; Waterford PPN. [Dan McGrath]

Neil Barry

WLR - Sponsors of the Billy McCarthy Award. Andrea Galgey, Waterford PPN; Cllr. Pat Nugent, Mayor of Waterford City & County Council; Mary O'Neill and Sean Drohan, WLR and Nathaniel Ademoye, Waterford PPN. [Dan McGrath]

Local Enterprise Office - Sponsors of the Community/Social Enterprise Award. David Walsh, Local Enterprise Office, Cllr. Pat Nugent, Mayor of Waterford City & County Council; Jacqui Gaule, Local Enterprise Office and Nathaniel Ademoye, Waterford PPN. [Dan McGrath]

Waterford City & County Council - Sponsors of the Environment Award. Frank Nolan, Waterford PPN; Cllr. Pat Nugent, Mayor of Waterford City & County Council; Nathaniel Ademoye, Waterford PPN and Don Tuohy, Waterford City & County Council. [Dan McGrath]

I REMEMBER going to the Christian Brothers School in Fermoy many years ago. Because it’s more years than I care to remember, most of those memories are in sepia tone. Everything looked brown. Brown clothes, brown desks, brown books and browned off schoolboys. Brown like the earth. It wasn't very inspiring for most of us, even though the Brothers seemed to think that a brown strap would help in that direction. It didn't. One of my classmates, Neil Barry, rose above it all and decided to turn that brown earth (tenuous link, I know) into something more colourful, something more productive, something to make all our lives healthier and more enjoyable. As a horticultural lecturer and consultant, he has helped many people to establish gardens and bring colour in to their lives. He is an artist that works with the environment as his canvas, mixing a little water on an organic pallet to create something altogether splendid. Neil is originally from the Parish of Conna, on the boundary of Ballyduff. As a young man he moved to London town and got himself a sensible job in the telecommunications industry. He rose through the ranks by sheer hard graft and dedication. Anyone who has worked in the hustle and bustle of a big city will tell you, it can be stressful. As a therapeutic exercise, he took up gardening as a hobby. When did you first get a taste for gardening and what decided you on a career in horticulture? My earliest memories are of being beside my mother as she busied herself in our own vegetable patch. She was a very keen gardener and was particularly proud of the fact that, at mealtimes, everything on the table was homegrown. When I had my first garden in London, I enjoyed pottering around in it and found I remembered many of the things I learned by her side. It was an enjoyable pastime and a great way to unwind. I started volunteering at The Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew and eventually got an opportunity for a career change and I never once regretted that decision. I took some college courses to underpin my practical skills. On those courses I met with some fantastic lecturers who inspired me to take up teaching and share my passion with others. Of all the plants you have encountered, what is your favourite? There are so many. But, if I could only have one plant in my garden, it would be The Tibetan Cherry (Prunus serrula). The bark of the tree has a deep red polished look. It has a flourish of white blossom in the Spring and foliage of autumnal colours. It has a long season of interest as a feature of any garden. For gardens with limited space, you can get "Branklyn" (Prunus serrula branklyn) which gives you all of the colour but will stay relatively small. Have you a favourite book? "A thing in disguise - the visionary life of Joseph Paxton" by Kate Colquhoun. It tells the story of a young man from humble background who had the ambition to become head gardener at Chatsworth House. As the Duke of Devonshire's head man, he was also influential in the layout and maintenance of Lismore Castle gardens through his many visits there. His crowning glory was the 'Crystal Palace', built for the 1851 Great Exhibition in London. His original design was doodled on a piece of blotting paper and would become the largest building (6 times the size of St. Paul’s Cathedral) in London covering 18 acres with glass and steel.

Neil Barry Where is your favourite garden? On a recent holiday back home (it will always be 'home'), I had the pleasure of visiting Mount Congreve for the first time and was simply blown away by the scale of it. I look forward to many more pleasurable visits there to explore it further. Closer to my adopted home, the Gower Peninsula in South Wales, we have the National Botanic Gardens of Wales in Carmarthenshire. Here I have the pleasure of teaching Royal Horticultural Society courses to keen gardeners and also to those wishing to make a career in the industry.The Botanic Gardens are home to a vast array of plants from all over the world including Mediterranean, Rain forest, Asian and North European. It now also includes a Butterfly House. In your travels, what is the most memorable place you have visited? In August 2016, I had the pleasure to visit Butchart Gardens on Vancouver Island, Canada. It was created on a limestone quarry over 100 years ago and is one of the most stunning gardens in North America. Summer concerts are held with finale's of fireworks synchronised with the water fountains. All of this in the spectacular setting of the Pacific Coast and snow capped mountains. Neil Barry is a consultant with the Royal Horticultural Society. He gives lectures at Coleg Sir Gar at the National Botanic Gardens of Wales, at WEA YMCA CC Cymru and at Capel Manor College. He began his studies at Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew and continued at Berkshire college of Agriculture and Capel Manor, Gunnersbury. He is constantly giving away all our secrets by giving lectures on the" Gardens of Cork and Waterford" (as well as other topics) to garden clubs and societies in Wales and England. Fortunately he brings his knowledge back to Ireland on a regular basis as well. He has worked on many community projects involving integration of migrants and the rehabilitation of the severely traumatised. He is a regular contributor to the Lynn Bowles Show on BBC Radio Wales and has most recently been on Bay TV in Swansea discussing gardening and the Community Voice Green Spaces Project, which he manages. Neil is extremely knowledgeable in all things horticultural but he is never dogmatic in his opinions. Walking through a garden in his presence is at once relaxing and informative. He is the epitome of "local boy done good". I think we should all be proud of his achievements. Well done, sir.

Rachel Power, Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber of Commerce; Mags O'Riordan, WAP, and Jenny Beresford, Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber of Commerce, pictured at the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber of Commerce annual Budget Breakfast in association with Hayes & Hayes Accountants, in the 360 Cookhouse, Dungarvan. [Dan McGrath]

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Mary Beresford, Coadyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Quay Management; Ursula Walsh and Clare Walsh, David Walsh Office Supplies, pictured at the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber of Commerce annual Budget Breakfast in association with Hayes & Hayes Accountants, in the 360 Cookhouse, Dungarvan. [Dan McGrath]

Pat Browne, Allied Irish Bank; Mary Sheridan, Allied Irish Bank; Michael Pettit, 360 Cookhouse; Karl O'Doherty, Allied Irish Bank, and Denise Radley, Denise Radley Auctioneers, pictured at the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber of Commerce annual Budget Breakfast in association with Hayes & Hayes Accountants, in the 360 Cookhouse, Dungarvan. [Dan McGrath]

Anna Reynolds, Paul Drummy Motors, and Eric Moore, Moore's Garden Machinery, pictured at the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber of Commerce annual Budget Breakfast in association with Hayes & Hayes Accountants, in the 360 Cookhouse, Dungarvan. [Dan McGrath]

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Michael Pettit, 360 Cookhouse; Lucia Quealy, Terra Nua; Michael Moore, Moore Independent Financial, and Margaret Harty, Harty & Co., pictured at the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber of Commerce annual Budget Breakfast in association with Hayes & Hayes Accountants, in the 360 Cookhouse, Dungarvan. [Dan McGrath]

Eugene Tobin, SGC Cinema; Matt Houlihan, Graphic Print & Signs, and David Reynolds, Sherry Fitzgerald Reynolds, pictured at the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber of Commerce annual Budget Breakfast in association with Hayes & Hayes Accountants, in the 360 Cookhouse, Dungarvan.

Vincent Pettit, 360 Cookhouse; Vincent Hayes, Hayes & Hayes Accountants; Jenny Beresford, Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber of Commerce; Ann Marie Rossiter, President Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber of Commerce, and Shane Hayes, Hayes & Hayes Accountants, pictured at the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber of Commerce annual Budget Breakfast in association with Hayes & Hayes Accountants, in the 360 Cookhouse, Dungarvan. [Dan McGrath]

Dolores Reddy and Patricia Feeney, JBW Accountants, pictured at the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber of Commerce annual Budget Breakfast in association with Hayes & Hayes Accountants, in the 360 Cookhouse, Dungarvan. [Dan McGrath]

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Vincent Hayes, Hayes & Hayes Accountants, and Michael Hogan, Glanbia, pictured at the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber of Commerce annual Budget Breakfast in association with Hayes & Hayes Accountants, in the 360 Cookhouse, Dungarvan. [Dan McGrath]

Jennifer Hickey, Bank of Ireland; Gerardine Reynolds, Sherry Fitzgerald Reynolds; John C. Flood, Dungarvan Nissan, and Anne Cotter, Bank of Ireland, pictured at the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber of Commerce annual Budget Breakfast in association with Hayes & Hayes Accountants, in the 360 Cookhouse, Dungarvan. [Dan McGrath]

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County Waterford poet on Irish Book Awards shortlist for Irish Poem of the Year DUNGARVAN poet, Clodagh Beresford Dunne has been shortlisted for the Listowel Writers’ Week Irish Poem of the Year Award, at the Irish Book Awards. The shortlist was annouced at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre last Thursday and Clodagh is one of four poets in the running for the award. Now in its twelfth year, the Bord Gais Energy Theatre Irish Book Awards were founded to celebrate and promote Irish writing, to the widest range of readers possible. Each year it brings together a huge community passionate about books

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The poem, Seven Sugar Cubes - first published in The Irish Times on 8th April, 2017, and now shortlisted for Listowel Writers' Week Irish Poem of the Year at the Bord Gais Energy Irish Book Awards.

Surviving the Winter By Mandy Tompkins BEFORE the cold weather comes, Hedgehogs begin to look for a good place to build their Winter nest. This nest is often made under bramble bushes to keep enemies away, but it can also be under a dense pile of leaves in a garden. After collecting dry leaves and grass into a pile, the Hedgehog burrows into the middle of it and, with prickles raised, combs the nest into shape by rolling round and round.

From the end of October until March, the Hedgehog goes into hibernation. This deep sleep saves energy. As it sleeps, its body temperature drops from about 37 degrees to about 4.5 degrees. Its heartbeat slows from 180 beats per minute right down to about 20 beats per minute and by using the layers of fat built up during the Summer, this is just enough to keep the Hedgehog alive. Hedgehogs forage now looking for their last meal before hibernation and a dish of dog or cat food and clean water in the evening could mean the difference between life and death for a Hedgehog born late in the Summer.

librarians – to recognise and celebrate the very best of Irish writing talent. The public are invited to vote for their favourite poem, before midnight on the 21st November, and the winner will be announced at the RTE-broadcast Awards ceremony, at the end of November, during which UK writer David Walliams will be presented with the 2017 International Recognition Award. Clodagh Beresford Dunne, whose nominated poem “Seven Sugar Cubes” appeared in the The Irish Times last April, has been the recipient of a number of literature awards and bursaries from the Waterford City and County Arts Office and Art Links, and in 2016 she received the Arts Council of Ireland Emerging-Writer Award. Her poems have appeared in Irish and international print and online journals in Ireland, the UK and the USA. In April, 2016, as part of Culture Ireland’s International Programme, Clodagh delivered a series of readings, interviews and lectures, in universities in Pennsylvania, and in February, 2017, she participated in a crosscontinental, five-female poet reading and discussion panel at the AWP Conference and Book Fair in Washington, DC. Clodagh holds degrees in English and in Law, and is a qualified solicitor, having trained and practiced in general, corporate and criminal law in Dublin. She is also a qualified Public Speaking teacher (LAMDA) and during her university years was deeply involved in international intervarsity debating, representing Ireland on three occasions at the World Universities Debating Championships, including those hosted by Princeton University, NJ. Educated in the Presentation Convent, Dungarvan, and Rockwell College, Cashel, her

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writing was first committed to print at the age of 8 and, in the past, she held various roles as journalist, legal advisor and subeditor there, and was also a member of the NUJ. Described by Irish poet, Thomas McCarthy as “A writer of great seriousness and purpose,” Beresford Dunne’s poetry has been hailed as “Announcing a new vision to us, a new vortex of energy that localises human experience and domesticates genius.” The award winning American poet, Jan Beatty is quoted as saying “Clodagh Beresford Dunne’s poetry is stellar, riveting and from the heart. Hers is a necessary voice, one which brings courage and hope

to her readers and listeners.” Clodagh’s poems straddle a variety of universal themes including grief and loss, the frantic pace of parenthood, modern motherhood and womanhood, emigration, suicide, as well as international issues of environmental activism and governance. She lives in Dungarvan with her husband and four young children, and is presently assembling her first full collection of poetry, for publication. For more information see: www.clodaghberesforddunne.com To vote for Irish Poem of the Year, visit: http://writersweek.ie/the-listowel-writersweek-irish-poem-of-the-year2017-winners/

Pictured above is author Clodagh Beresford Dunne. [Eileen O'Flynn Hyland]

SECTION 177 AE PLANNING NOTICE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ACT 2000-2015 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS 2001-2015 Provision of a pedestrian and cycleway between the Sports Centre and the Youghal Road in the townlands of Ringnasilloge and Borheen submission of further information Waterford City and County Council wish to advise that signiﬁcant further information in relation to the proposed development has been furnished to An Bord Pleanála in seeking approval of An Board Pleanála under Section 177AE of the Planning and Development Act 2000-2015 as inserted by Section 57 of the Planning and Development (Amendment) Act 2010 for a proposed shared pedestrian and cycleway facility comprising inter alia; Provision of a 2.5m wide pedestrian and cycleway (mainly at grade level with the exception of a raised section as described on project drawings) between the Sports Centre and the Youghal Road in the townlands of Ringnasilloge and Borheen including the provision of public lighting and appropriate fencing. The development has been the subject of an Appropriate Assessment in accordance with Article 6(3) of the EU Habitats Directive (Directive 92/43/EEC) and the Planning and Development Acts 2000-2012. The Council has submitted to An Bord Pleanála, a Natura Impact Statement prepared in accordance with Section 177AE of the Planning and Development Act 2000 in respect of the proposed cycleway and footpath development. Further information pertaining to the plans and particulars of the above development will be available for inspection or purchase for a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at Waterford City and County Council, Civic Ofﬁces, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford between the hours of 9.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. on Mondays to Fridays (bank holidays excluded) from 8th of November to 29th November 2017 (inclusive of both dates). The Board may, in relation to an application for approval under Section 177AE, by Order, approve the application for development with or without conditions or may refuse the application for development. Submissions or Observations may be made in writing to the Board at its address at An Board Pleanála, 64 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1, in relation to: •

the implications of the proposed development for proper planning and sustainable development of the area concerned;

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the likely effects on the environment of the proposed development; and

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the likely signiﬁcant effects of the proposed development on a European Site,

between 8th of November to 29th November 2017 (inclusive of both dates). There is no fee required for submissions or observations. A person may question the validity of any such decision by the Board by way of an application for judicial review, under Order 84 of the Rules of the Superior Courts (S.I. No. 15 of 1986), in accordance with Section 50 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. Practical information on the review mechanism can be accessed under the heading PublicationsJudicial Review Notice on the Board’s website wwwpleanala.ie or on the Citizens Information Service www.citizensinformation.ie Further information can be sought from: Paul Daly, Senior Engineer, Civic Ofﬁces, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Telephone: 0761 10 20 20 Email: pdaly@waterfordcouncil.ie DATED: 8th November 2017

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 10 November, 2017

IN MEMORIAM BERESFORD (30th anniversary) – In loving memory of Jim, late of Castlequarter, Dungarvan, who died on 9th November, 1987. Masses offered. I seldom ask for miracles Dad, But today just one would do, To leave my door wide open, And see you just walk through. My heart still aches with sadness, My eyes shed many a tear, God only knows how much I miss you, As it dawns another year. A prayer, a Mass, Are all I can give, And those you shall have, As long as I live. Too good to be forgotten.

–Your fond daughter Ann and son-in-law Peter, Tipperary.

LYNCH (17th anniversary) – In loving memory of Matthew Lynch, late of Ballykerogue, Stradbally, who died on 6th November, 2000.

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ENRIGHT (3rd and 4th anniversaries) – In fond and loving memory of our parents Johnnie and Pauline Enright, late of Mitchell Street, Dungarvan. Pauline who died on 25th October, 2013, and Johnnie who died on 10th November, 2014. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 26th November, at 10.00 a.m. in Ballinroad Church. Gone from our sight, But never our memories, Gone from our touch, But never our hearts.

–Always remembered by sons Tom and John Kerry and the Enright and O’Regan families.

DUNFORD (3rd anniversary) – In loving memory of John, late of Lackendarra Lower, Colligan, and Touraneena, whose Anniversary occurs on 6th November. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 11th November, at 7.30 p.m. in St. Ann’s Church, Colligan. Every day in some small way, Memories of you come our way, Though absent, you are always near, Still missed, loved and always dear.

–Always loved and remembered by all your family.

STACK (3rd anniversary) – In loving memory of our dear mother Mary Stack (nee Dahill), late of Canty, Cappagh, who died on 7th November, 2014. Mass offered.

KEANE (9th anniversary) – In loving memory of Richard Keane, late of Ballinroad, who died on 8th November, 2008. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 12th November, in Ballinroad Church at 10.00 a.m.

We think of you with love today, But that is nothing new, We thought of you yesterday, And the days before that too.

A loving nature, A heart of gold, The very best, This world could hold. Never selfish, Always kind, These are the memories, You left behind. A silent thought, A quiet prayer, For a special person, In God’s care.

We think of you in silence, As we often speak your name, All we have are memories, And your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake, With which we will never part, God has you in his keeping, We have you in our hearts.

–Always remembered and loved by your wife Margaret; daughers Yvonne and Elaine and sons Paul and Patrick.

FLAVIN (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Kathleen Flavin (nee Gee), late of Ballymullala, Cappagh, Co. Waterford, whose Anniversary occurs on 21st November. Kathleen’s Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. James’ Church, Ballinameela, on Saturday, 11th November, 2017, at 7.30 p.m. A mother’s love is a blessing, A gift beyond compare, You only know its meaning, When you find she is no longer there. So hold her in your arms, dear Lord, Treasure her with care, For you have in your possession, A mother beyond compare.

–Always in our thoughts, sadly missed by Sean and your loving family. Ar dheas Dé go raibh a anam.

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We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again.

–Fondly remembered today and always by your loving family.

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WALSH (28th and 26th anniversaries) – In loving memory of Maurice and Ellen Walsh, late of Ballyhane, Cappoquin, whose Anniversaries occur at this time.

–Always remembered by your loving family.

BRIDGE AFFANE BRIDGE CLUB (9/10/2017) – 1st Andrew McGrath & Kathleen O’Mahoney; 2nd Mary Fletcher & Helen McGrath; 3rd Nellie Moloney & Laboure Cliffe; 4th Mary O’Connor & Valerie Coughlan. KILMACTHOMAS BRIDGE CLUB (1/11/2017) – 1st Shane Prendergast & Claire Cummins; 2nd Tess Cusack & Beth Spollen; 3rd Catherine M. Power & Mary Prendergast; 4th Evan Walshe & Anne Marie Brown; 5th Nan Murphy & Mary Cummins. HARBOUR BRIDGE CLUB (2/11/2017) – 1st Gabriel Mullins & Breda Cleary; 2nd Mai Mernin & Joan Colbert; 3rd Colette Power & Robert Mielczarek; 4th Ann & Pat Stack; 5th Declan O'Keeffe & Lorraine Vart. CUNNIGAR BRIDGE CLUB (1/11/2017) – 1st Mary O'Brien & Walter Murphy; 2nd Aida O'Neill & Margaret Hanafin; 3rd Ann Veale & Nuala de Paor; 4th Ann Moran & Tom Power. DUNGARVAN BRIDGE CLUB (2/11/2017) – 1st Therese Dipple & Kathleen Deasy; 2nd Tom Prendergast & Justin Spratt; 3rd Maureen Power & Pauline Dempsey; 4th Colin Carthy & Siobhan Wall. DEISE BRIDGE CLUB (6/11/2017) – 1st Moira Ormond & Ina Considine; 2nd Helen McCarthy & Nuala O'Donovan; Joint 3rd Angela Freyne & Mary French, Des O'Toole & Sheila Veale; 5th Justin Spratt & Colin Carthy.

As time unfolds another year, Memories keep you ever near, Silent thoughts of time together, Holds memories that will last forever.

–Always loved and remembered by your loving family. Remembrance Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 12th November, at 10 o’clock in Modeligo Church.

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O’RIORDAN (7th and 16th anniversaries) – In loving memory of my wife Marian and our son Michael, late of Kilossera. Marian whose Anniversary occurs on 20th October and Michael whose Anniversary occurs on 7th November. Rest in peace. When you are walking down the street and you’ve got me on your mind, I’m walking in your footsteps only half a step behind, And when you face the gentle breeze or the wind upon your face, I’m giving you a great big hug or just a soft embrace, So please don’t be unhappy just because I’m out of sight, Remember that I’m with you every morning, noon and night. “They never die who live in the hearts they leave behind.”

–Sadly remembered by your husband Paddy.

–Fondly remembered by your loving father Paddy.

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SITUATIONS VACANT CHILDMINDER WANTED TO TAKE CARE OF TWIN GIRLS AGED 3 MONTHS (will be 5 months when employment begins) – In the childrens’ own home, Knockanore, Co. Waterford. Approximately 18 days per month, flexibility with hours and occasional overnight is required due to shift work and travel. Should have a good standard of English, if this is not the first language. Own transport with full clean driving licence is required. Please send a one-page Cover Letter outlining your experience, skills and general suitability for this role and a CV (CV to be no longer than 2 pages), to monicapmurphy@gmail.com (watch out for the p in the middle of the email address) – trial days will begin in late November and December 2017 with a view to starting employment in early January 2018. All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence. PART TIME BOOK KEEPER REQUIRED IN DUNGARVAN AREA – Duties include management of AP, AR, VAT, payroll, bank & BS reconciliations, general administration duties. Knowledge of a computerised package such as Sage, QB & payroll software a distinct advantage. Box number 6057.

THANK YOU Glennon Brothers Cork Ltd is part of one of Europe’s leading sawmill groups. We have immediate vacancies for:

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We have opportunities for energetic, self motivated operatives to work in our modern manufacturing plant in Farran South, Fermoy. Previous experience in a similar position is desirable but excellent communication skills are essential. Manual Handling Certificate or Forklift Licence will be an advantage. Please send CV to: Glennon Bros. Cork Ltd., Farran South, Fermoy, Co. Cork.

THE QUILL FAMILY, The Pike, Ballymacmague, would like to thank all our loyal customers, friends and tenants for their support over the past decades. The Quill Family have been associated with The Pike since 1933, when it was purchased by Thomas and Bridget Quill. Best wishes and success in the years ahead to the new owner Riona Shalloe.

Glennon Brothers is an equal opportunities employer

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KIND RELIABLE LADY REQUIRED TO MIND 2 CHILDREN – Toddler (1⁄2 days only) and 9 month old baby (full-time). 3/4 days per week. Pick-ups required. Non-smoker please. Dungarvan area. email: childminderdungarvan@gmail.com with relevant details. QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN REQUIRED – Dungarvan area. Please reply in writing with CV to Box No. 6058. (17-11)

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Counter Assistant Part-time In busy retail outlet in Dungarvan Must be flexible – week days and weekends email: Harrington’s Bakery at info@harringtons.ie or hand in your CV

PLANNING PERMISSION NOVENA 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. B.R.

A PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (Never known to fail) – O most beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this my necessity. O Star of the Sea help me and show me therein you are my mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me in this necessity; there are none that can withstand your power. O show me herein you are my Mother. O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to Thee (3 times). Holy Mother I place this cause in your hands (3 times). Holy Spirit you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goal, you who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances of my life you are with me. I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from You in eternal glory. Thank You for Your mercy towards me and mine. The person must say this prayer three consecutive days. After three days the request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favour is granted. K.H. NOVENA PRAYER – Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I have 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 three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail P.C.

COMHAIRLE CATHRACH AGUS CONTAE PHORT LÁIRGE – Beartaímse, _Siubhan Ní Chriostóir, iarratas a chur isteach ar Comhairle Cathrach agus Contae Phort Lairge chead chun forbairt a dhéanamh ag an láithreán seo Cnocán a’Phaoraigh Uachtarach, An Rinn, Co. Phort Láirge. Is é atá i gceist san fhorbairt ná tigh nua aon urlár a thógaint chomh maith le slí isteach, cur leis an bóthar atá ann cheana fhéin, ceangal le seirbhísí poiblí agus gach gné d’oibreacha láithreáin a bhaineann leo. Is féidir an t-iarratas pleanála a iniúchadh nó a cheannach in oifigí an Údaráis Phleanála, Foirgneamh Menapia, An Meall, Phort Láirge, le linn na gnáth uaireanta oscailte, 9.30 a.m. – 1.00 p.m., 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m., Luain go hAoine (seachas laethanta saoire poiblí), ar chostas nach mó ná an costas réasúnta a ghabhann le cóip a dhéanamh, agus is féidir aighneacht nó tuairim maidir leis an iarratas a thabhairt i scríbhinn don Údarás Pleanála ach an táille fhorordaithe (€20.00) a íoc taobh istigh de thréimhse 5 seachtaine ón dáta a bhfuair an tÚdarás Pleanála an tiarratas. WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – Seacrest Farm Ltd. intends to apply for planning permission to construct a cattle underpass beneath the public road adjacent to the farmyard and associated site works at Ballynagorkagh, Annestown, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority (Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford), during its public opening hours (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application. WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – I, John Fitzgerald, wish to apply to the above Authority for planning permission for a slatted tank, cubicle shed, feed passage and associated site works at Kilmoyemoge West, Portlaw, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Section, 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.), 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.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 10 November, 2017

Winners announced for Dungarvan & West Waterford FBD Chamber Business Awards 2017! FOLLOWING in-depth independent adjudication by the team at RIKON, Ireland's leading Service Innovation Centre based in Waterford Institute of Technology, the much anticipated winners of the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber FBD Business Awards 2017 were announced in an Awards Ceremony at Lismore Castle on Friday, 3rd November. During an elegant, entertaining evening, the deserving winners in each category were recognised and the winner of the Overall Grand Prize, sponsored by FBD and worth €2000 was announced. The overall Business of the Year award was won by Nemeton TV, based in An Rinn. Now in its second year, the popular ‘People’s Choice Award’, which allows the public to vote for their favourite business through social media, engaged huge numbers of. After a two week public poll that was hotly contested, The Country Store in Dungarvan was

Bernie Glavin pictured with John McGrath after his Motivational Talk in the Boathouse, Cappoquin. [Dan McGrath]

chosen as West Waterford’s favourite business for 2017. The evening was brought to a close with wonderful entertainment from local master musician David Power and Triona Marshall, harpist with the Chieftains. The winners in this year’s awards are: Customer Service Excellence Award - sponsored by Dungarvan Leader • The Moorings Excellence in Local Produce Award - sponsored by The Cliff House Hotel • Dungarvan Brewing Company Emerging New Business Award – sponsored by AIB • Flexiwage Success & Innovation Award – sponsored by Eurofins Food Testing • SGC Dungarvan Best Social Media Presence 2017 Award – spon-

Sar'ann Walsh pictured with John McGrath after his Motivational Talk in the Boathouse, Cappoquin. Pic: Dan McGrath. [Dan McGrath]

Olive Cliffe pictured with John McGrath after his Motivational Talk in the Boathouse, Cappoquin. [Dan McGrath]

John McGrath, Kate Veale, Rachel Wyley, Ger Wyley and James Veale pictured with John McGrath after his Motivational Talk in the Boathouse, Cappoquin. [Dan McGrath]

Dan McGrath and John McGrath pictured after John's Motivational Talk in the Boathouse, Cappoquin. [B. O'Rourke]

sored by WLR FM • Club Deise Best Place to Eat – sponsored by Dungarvan Credit Union • The Moorings Irish in Business Award – sponsored by Foras na Gaeilge • Nemeton TV Arts, Culture & Heritage Award - sponsored by SGC Cinema • Lismore Opera Festival Export Company of the Year (Service or Product) - sponsored by Sunlife Financial • Nemeton TV Business Man of the Year - sponsored by McDonalds • David Walsh – Better Finances Business Woman of the Year - sponsored by Denise Radley Auctioneers

• Elizabeth Murray – CarePlus Pharmacy People’s Choice Award – sponsored by Terra Nua Building Contractors • The Country Store Winners in each category received a framed certificate, a beautiful trophy sponsored by Munster Signs & Print and were put forward for the Overall Grand prize sponsored by FBD. This year’s overall Dungarvan & West Waterford Business of the Year winner is Nemeton TV. For further details contact Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber, The Plaza, Dungarvan - 058 45054 – Email: info@dungarvanchamber.ie - Web: www.dungarvanchamber.ie * FBD Insurance is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. Terms & Conditions apply, all awards independently adjudicated by RIKON based on published judging criteria, using RIKON's methodology and scoring.

Isobell Cunningham, Katie Cliffe and Claire Murphy pictured with John McGrath after his Motivational Talk in the Boathouse, Cappoquin. [Dan McGrath]

John McGrath, originally from Knockanore, County Waterford, International Oarsman, Motivational Speaker and Coach to many of South Africa's top sportsmen and women, including World Champion Long Jumper Luvo Manyonga. John has been asked to speak in Croke Park in January at the GAA Games Development Conference and two weeks ago he broke his own World Strongman record in New York. He also has black belts in five different martial arts disciplines. John is pictured with Michael Cahill, Mike Barron, Bernie Glavin, Tom Ormonde and Robbie Collender after his Motivational Talk in the Boathouse, Cappoquin. [Dan McGrath]

Isobell Cunningham makes a presentation on behalf Tony O'Donnell pictured with John McGrath after his John Walsh congratulates John McGrath after his Cappoquin Rowing Club to John McGrath after his Motivational Talk in the Boathouse, Cappoquin. Motivational Talk in the Boathouse, Cappoquin. Motivational Talk in the Boathouse, Cappoquin. [Dan McGrath]

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DUNGARVAN & WEST WATERFORD FBD CHAMBER BUSINESS AWARDS 2017 (Photographs by Dan McGrath)

Conor Lannen, The Country Store, receives the Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice Award from Terra Nua Building Contractors (sponsors). Included are Michael Daly, Theresa Fitzgearld, and Jimmy Cockwell, The Country Store.

Irial Mac Mhurchu, Tomas Mac Craith and Paula Ui Uallachain, Nemeton TV, receive the Export Company of the Year (Service or Product) from Edel Spillane, Sunlife Financial (sponsors).

Irial Mac Mhurchu, Niamh Nic Ghiolla Chuda and Fiachna Mac Mhurchu, Nemeton TV, receives the Irish in Business Award from Una de Paor, Foras na Gaeilge (sponsors).

Ann Marie Rossiter, President Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber, makes a presentation to Michael Walsh, CEO Waterford City & County Council, and Lar Power, Director of Services, Waterford City & County Council, in appreciation of Waterford City & County Council's development of the Waterford Greenway. Included is Joe Roche, Vice-President, Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber.

Anthony Cronin, Flexiwage, receives the Emerging New Business Award from Karl O'Doherty, AIB (sponsors).

Claire Dalton and Tom Dalton, Dungarvan Brewing Company, receives the Excellence in Local Produce Award from Norma Troy, The Cliff House Hotel (sponsors).

Jennifer O'Connell, Lismore Opera Festival, receives the Arts, Culture & Heritage Award from Janos Bartos and Martin Linnane, SGC Cinema (sponsors).

Karen Dempsey and Niamh Dempsey, Club Deise, receives the Best Social Media Presence 2017 Award from Sean Drohan, WLR FM (sponsors).

Elizabeth Murray, CarePlus Pharmacy, receives the Businesswoman of the Year from Denise Radley, Denise Radley Auctioneers (sponsors).

David Walsh, Better Finances, receives the Businessman of the Year from Christopher Pimm, McDonalds Dungarvan (sponsors).

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Marie Quinn and Jim Quinn, The Moorings, receives the Best Place to Eat from Sean Cleary and Orla Dawson, Dungarvan Credit Union (sponsors). Also included are Diarmuid Ring and Kevin Walsh, The Moorings.

Betty Sheehan, Caroline Kinghorn, Janos Bartos and Martin Linnane, SGC Dungarvan, receive the Success & Innovation Award from Michelle Fitzgearld, Eurofins Food Testing (sponsors).

Irial Mac Mhurchu, Nemeton TV, receives the FBD Dungarvan & West Waterford Business of the Year from Michael Colivet and Claire Walsh, FBD (main sponsors). Included are Niamh Nic Ghiolla Chuda, Tomas Mac Craith, Paula Ui Uallachain and Fiachna Mac Mhurchu, Nemeton TV.

COUNTY NEWS NEWSREEL … Anxious or Depressed?

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

St. Michael’s Hall, Ballyduff Upper Card Results 1st Dan Howard & Eddie Sheehan; 2nd Pat Kirby & Finbarr Byrne; Mary Fennessey & John Conway; Henry & Mary Allen. Lucky Tables: Bill Leddy & Sean Higgins, Mary & Aaron Pratt. Raffle: Hugh Geary x2, Mary Allen, Pat Noonan, John Conway, Eddie Sheehan, Ann Geary, Stephen Cunningham.

Pictured at Dunphy's Bar, Kill for the launch of the Michael Power Christmas Day Memorial Swim in aid of Touching Hearts, which takes place at Kilmurrin Cove on Christmas Day at 12.00 noon were Tom Power, Chair Michael Power Christmas Day Memorial Swim; Joanne Lenihan, Secretary; Dermot Doole, Touching Hearts; Michael Power Memorial Swim Committee Members and committee members of Touching Hearts. [John Power]

KILL

Ballinroad ICA BALLINROAD ICA will hold their monthly meeting tonight, Wednesday in St. Laurence’s Hall, Ballinroad at 8 p.m. New members welcome.

St. Michael’s Hall Ballyduff Upper Card Results 1st Dan Howard & Eddie Sheehan; 2nd Pat Kirby & Finbarr Byrne; Mary Fennessey & John Conway; Henry & Mary Allen. Lucky Tables: Bill Leddy & Sean Higgins, Mary & Aaron Pratt. Raffle: Hugh Geary x2, Mary Allen, Pat Noonan, John Conway, Eddie Sheehan, Ann Geary, Stephen Cunningham.

Donna’s Equine Sancturary - Table Quiz DONNA'S Equine Sanctuary, based in Kilgobinet, are having a Table Quiz in Paddy Foley's, Dungarvan, on Friday, 17th November, at 8.30 p.m. There will be a raffle and spot prizes on the night. €20 per table (max. 4 people). So grab a friend and come along! With kind thanks to Brian Gleeson Property.

COFFEE MORNING Touching Hearts, this year's beneficiary of the Michael Power Memorial Swim, are holding a Coffee Morning this Friday, 10th November from 10.00 a.m. in the Sweep Bar. All are welcome to attend this morning and all donations are most welcome. MOVEMBER IS BACK! Kirwan's Bar are again taking part in this year's Movember fundraiser for Men's Health Awareness. Following the successful event last year, register as a member of the Kirwan's Bar MoBro Team this Friday, 10th November at 9.00 p.m. in Kirwan's. All are welcome and the registration will be followed by a Trad Session from 9.30 p.m. STRICTLY DANCE Best wishes to all our local contestants in the upcoming Waterford GAA Strictly Dance competition, which takes place this Saturday, 11th November in the WIT Arena. Sweep them off the floor! Anyone who is still looking for tickets, please contact Tommy Hennessy. SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN I know it’s early but we have to share Kill Action and Alert Groups latest plans and they need your help: This year, in conjunction with Kill Community Centre and Waterford Area Partnership, Kill Action and Alert Group will host the Blessing of the Village Crib and the lighting of the Christmas Tree, featuring a Christmas Choir

and a visit by "You-Know-Who", which will all take place on Friday December 1st, beginning at 6.30 p.m. and culminating with refreshments in Kill Community Centre from 8.00 p.m. Not only all that, they also wish to host a Christmas meal for our older residents in Kill Community Centre and need your help to compile a list of invitations. Names can be given in complete confidence to Secretary Marie Cleary at 086-8385928 or Grace Colbert at 086-3289212 or any member of the Kill Action and Alert Group. Please let us know who should be there for lovely meal, entertainment and maybe another visit from “YouKnow-Who”! A big thank you to Kill Community Centre, Waterford Area Partnership and the Irish Red Cross Portlaw who are all coming together to make this happen. Transport can be arranged for anyone who may have difficulties travelling. CHRISTMAS CHOIR As Kill's Primary School children have been rehearsing for the past few weeks, we would now like to invite all members of our community to join our Christmas Choir with rehearsals taking place every Wednesday from 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. in Kill Community Centre. All are most welcome! For queries, please contact Grace on 086-3289212. BIRTHDAY WISHES Best wishes to Marie Mooney who celebrates her birthday this week. Have a great week and an

even better year ahead! KILL GAA LOTTO At last week's Lotto draw in Dunphy's Bar, there was no winner of the €10,000 Lotto jackpot. There was one match 3 winner who was Eddie Power. The numbers drawn on the night were 5, 13, 16 and 28.The Lotto draw was sponsored by Murphy Firewood Carrigeen, Kill. For All your Firewood needs this winter contact Ray on 085-1193074. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Tom and Hannah Power on their Wedding anniversary last week. All your friends and family would like to wish you another 44 years of wedded bliss!

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 10 November, 2017

BONMAHON BONMAHON COMMUNITY SOCIETY LOTTO The numbers drawn at the recent Bonmahon Community Society Draw were 6, 16, 13 and 29. We had no Jackpot or match 3 winners. Congratulations to our 2 Lucky Dip winners who receive €50 each: Louie Walsh and Fionn Buckley. Our next jackpot up for grabs is €9,200. Make sure you're in with a chance to win and get your tickets before the draw on Thursday. DUNHILL 94 BRIDGE CLUB Bridge takes place every Monday evening in the Dunhill Enterprise Centre at 7.00 p.m. New members are always welcome. For anyone interested in learning how to play, lessons are commencing on Monday, 6th November. For further details contact Bríd on 0866003124. IT'S YOUR COLUMN If you have any notes, announcements or news you would like to see in this column, please send your items on to mareikerembold@eircom.net or contact 087-4133522.

ARDMORE ARDMORE TIDY TOWNS LADIES FOOTBALL A.G.M. Ardmore/Grange Ladies Football Club are holding their A.G.M. on Friday night, November 10th at 8.00 p.m. in The Clubhouse.This is a very important meeting and all who are interested in Ladies Football are asked to attend. POKER AT ROUND TOWER HOTEL Jerome Curran bounced back to form last week and his win takes him right up to within just 9 points of long time leader, Redmond Foley whose mere 2 points keeps him just top of the table – but I hear threats from several quarters that it’s time he was overtaken!! Paula Froude made significant progress with

second place and returning Jason Lenane was third. Nathan Bryan and Mary Ann Troy scooped the loot at the runners up table. PROGRESSIVE 45 AT KEEVERS Des Fitzgerald & Gerry O’Brien shared 1st place with Martin & Laurence Keevers and James Flavin & John Cronin. Terry McGrath & Anne Halley were best of the last 5 & Tom Power & Michael O’Reilly won the last game. SYMPATHY Ardmore Tidy Towns extend sincere sympathy to the Allen Family, Ballyquin on the passing of the much loved, Patrick Allen, which sad event occurred last week. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé.'

Barony of Gaultier Historical Society

And they Waited: The Last hours of the SS Formby and SS Conningbeg

Waterford Lion's Club President Michael Harte and Lion's Club members launching the annual Christmas Hamper Appeal.

[John Power]

BALLYSAGGART SOCIAL DANCE The next Social Tea Dance will take place on Friday, November 10th in the Community Centre from 9.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. CHRISTMAS FAIR On Friday December 1st Ballysaggart Community Development will host their annual Christmas Fair.There will be Flower Arranging with Sherley and craft stalls to browse through and maybe make a start on some Christmas shopping. Hope to see you all there. BALLYSAGGART LADIES CLUB Due to unforceen circumstances our planned night for November 13th has had to be ccancelled, sorry for any inconvenience. Our Christmas night out on November 30th is as follows - meal at The Corbett Court and then to The Village Arts Centre to Paddy O'Brien and Louise Morrissey.Tickets for

this event are almost sold out so names are urgently required, plesae contact any of the three officers a bus will be travelling to these events. COMMUNITY COUNCIL CARDS RESULTS 26/10/17 – Pat Kirby and Sheila Lonergan, Peg Murray and Helen Cunningham. Lucky Tables: Dan and Bridie Brien, Tess Hale and Nellie Devine, Bill Leady and Christy Higgins. Tickets: Helen O’Keeffe x 2, Fr. Cullinan,Tess Hale and Helen Morrissey. 2/11/2017 – Joan Hannon and Kathleen Coleman, Mary Byrne and Helen Walsh. Lucky Tables: Pat Ryan and Sheila Lonergan, Dan Howard and Fionuala Hynes, Eddie Sheehan and Helen Morrissey. Tickets: Joan Hannon, Bill Leady, Helen Cunningham x2 and Kathleen Coleman.

SS Formby THE Barony of Gaultier Historical Society commemorates, in its November talk, the 81 men and 2 women who never came home when their ships, the SS Formby and SS Coningbeg were torpedoed in the Irish Sea, ten hours from home, in the days before Chirstmas, 1917. Ray McGrath will deliver the commemorative lecture entitled - And… They Waited: The last hours of the SS Formby and SS Coningbeg, two Waterford-based Clyde Shipping Company steamers on the Waterford-Liverpool run. Ray draws on the log and memoirs of Ernest Hashagen, the commander of U-62, the U-Boat that fired the fatal torpedoes and follows the thoughts of Friend and Foe in steamer and submarine in those fateful last hours.The talk takes place in the Lifeboat Station, Dunmore East on Wednesday, November 15th and start time is 8.00 p.m. All welcome. Proceeds from admission fee of €5 will go to Dunmore East Lifeboat.

Pictured are TÚS participants Johnny Lonergan wtih outgoing Eddie Tobin and incoming Tom Sullivan. Thank you to Eddie for all his hard work during the past year. Dave Fenessy is missing from photos as co-ordinator of Tus on behalf of BCD Company CLG.

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Pictured (l. to r.): Katie Fennell, Ruby Curran, Margaret Murray, Grace Breen, Molly Fennell, Grace Hogan, Barry Fennell, Stradbally PP Father Gerry Condon, Roisin Breen, Photographer Colette Linehan, Robyn Foley, Mary Bagge, Megan O’Brien, Brodie Foley and at the rear of the group Richard Hickey Proprietor of The Cove Bar.

Stradbally 2018 Charity Calendar Launched at Country Market FOLLOWING the 2017 Charity Calendar success Colette Linehan is delighted to introduce her new 2018 Charity Calendar featuring some stunning local views of the Stradbally village area. This year her chosen charity is the

local branch of St. Vincent De Paul. As with last year the launch venue was the very popular Saturday morning Country Market in the very comfortable Cove Bar in Stradbally Village. The Parish Priest Father

Gerry Condon introduced the 2018 Calendar to the crowded Cove Bar, praising the photography and was certain it would sell out as did the 2017 edition. [Richard Cutbill]

Carol Elstead Thomas as Baroness Bad-ass.

Dungarvan Town Pantomime “Beauty and The Beast” dedicated to the late Nancy Kelly DUNGARVAN Town Pantomime presents their 6th Panto Beauty & The Beast.The Family event of the year, from the team that brought you “Oliver”. Yet again we are bringing another hit show to Dungarvan Town! Tickets for the much anticipated 2017 Panto are selling very fast!!! This Pantomime is the most Magical Yet! With a fabulous array of songs, dances and disney characters. Mrs Potts! Chip! Belle! and many more. It will be staged nightly on December 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, at 8.00 p.m. and we have 2 Matinees on December 3rd

and 10th at 2 30 p.m. Tickets on sale in The Wine Buff and Kelly’s Chemist Abbeyside. Family & Group Concessions are available. This year Tickets are also available Online at EVENTBRITE.IE We are thrilled to dedicate this year's Pantomime to the Late Nancy Kelly. The original choreographer to the old Dungarvan Musical Society & Pantomimes. Before the show starts this year, our Audiences may take a look down memory lane at Photographs & memorbilia of Nancy Kelly and wonderful bygone

days of past Dungarvan Shows in The Friary Hall. We have fantastic cast this year with lots of new faces to hit the stage. Book your tickets ASAP as they are selling fast! For further information you are welcome to contact Aileen Hogan on 087 6299508 anytime. For up to date announcements keep your eyes on the papers and on facebook http://www.facebook.com/EncoreStageA Emma Walsh and Eleanor Hennessey as cademy Bettina and Belinda.

Ollie Kiely as Professor Bertram.

Michael Drummy as Baron Bad-ass.

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STRADBALLY NOVEMBER NOVENA The Novena of Masses for the Holy Souls for November is as follows in the Stradbally parish: Holy Cross Church, Stradbally Tuesday, 7th November Mass 7.30 p.m. Holy Cross Church, Stradbally Wednesday, 8th November Mass 7.30 p.m. Holy Cross Church, Stradbally Thursday, 9th November Mass 7.30 p.m. Mass for all those in our community who died during the year will take place on Thursday, 30th November 2017 at 7.30 p.m. in St. Ann’s Church, Ballylaneen. Please inform the priest or altar society of the names of who have died in our community well before Thursday, 30th. COMMUNITY ALERT The opening times of our local Garda Station in Kilmacthomas are as follows: Monday - Tuesday Wednesday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Thursday 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday 8.30 p.m. - 10 p.m. The mobile numbers for Kilmacthomas are 086 858 1043 or 086 858 1044. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to all Waterford All Star Award winners especially our local hero Michael ‘Brick’ Walsh who now has four All Star Awards to his credit. Michael’s leadership qualities shines out both on and off the field.Very best wishes to him, his

wife, family and club for a memorable season. TASTER SESSION A taster session of acupuncture and Guided Meditation will take place at the Barron Hall, Stradbally on Wednesday, 15th November at 7.30 p.m. Limited places, enquiries to Breda Cummins at 087-9514584. STRADBALLY TIDY TOWNS Stradbally Tidy Towns Committee would like to support our friends at Stradbally GAA Club who are hosting a Scrap Saturday next Saturday, 11th November from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Our committee supports the reuse and recycling of all unwanted materials to be collected in this initiative.The GAA Club has a list of volunteers who can assist with the removal of scrap from your premises. Please phone Tom Cunningham on 087 678 5250 to arrange collection. Please note that all materials must be metal. The Scrap Company will take old cars once they are accompanied by a log book, they also take batteries. Please note no fridges or freezers on environmental grounds. Take a look in you backyard or garage and get rid of all your unwanted metal scrap. STRADBALLY MARKET Friends and producers gathered at the Cove Bar last Saturday morning for the launch of the Stradbally calendar. Fr. Condon launched the calendar with

words of encouragement and blessings. It contains the results of months of local photography by Collete Lenihan, Knockrour. Already the calendars are selling well and will be making their way to England, America and Australia as Christmas gifts. Margaret tells me that the selection box of vegetables are still on offer next week at €6.You now can even select your favourites, this is an offer you cannot refuse. Mary has a new secret recipe for sausage rolls. Richard was trying out the flavours and offering advice last week. Lots of home produce on offer, just drop in any Saturday from 10.30 a.m. until 12.30 p.m. to the Cove Bar, Stradbally. LOCAL SOCCER NEWS There was no jackpot winner in the Club Lotto draw recently. The numbers drawn were: 1, 4, 12, 21. The €25 winners were: Marion Morrissey, Nicky Comny and Elaine D’arcy. The promoter’s prizewinner was John Whelan. The next draw will take place on Sunday, 12th November in the Bally Inn. The jackpot prize on offer will be €1,100. Thanks to all who continue to support our lotto. After a good win over Ballyduff last weekend, it’s the top of the table clash away versus Abbeyside on Saturday, kick-off 2 p.m. Come along and support our local boys in blue.

Cleary Family - Durrow House CONTINUED story from “Booklet of Information about Cleary family, Durrow House 1830-1852.” Photo (below right) of Catherine Cleary Hannon with son, Michael J. Hannon circa 1870 in Brooklyn N.Y. This is the Catherine Cleary who designed and embroidered the “Sampler” in Stradbally National School 1842.The original is in the Cleary family home in California, and a copy will be on display in the Barron Hall, in the near future. Records of the Passenger List of the ship FALCON which sailed from Liverpool to New York in 1852, shows the Cleary family, John age 54 (father), Andrew age 29, Ellen age 27, Catherine age 26 (in photo), Bridget 25 (cousin?) and Mary age 20. The Passenger List from the Falcon, on same page as the Cleary family, also shows names recorded in the Griffith Valuation from this area, Power, Curran, Walsh, Browne ages 20 to 30 years. Catherine Cleary was born 1825, parents John and Mary (Power) was baptised in Stradbally Church. This would have being the old thatched Church, the foundations still visible in the Graveyard of Holy Cross Church. Catherine is one of eight chil-

dren recorded to this couple between 1824 and 1834. The records also show that Catherine married Michael Hannon in the Stradbally Parish area circa 1850. Michael Hannon possibly from the Lismore area. Certificate of Death from Health Department of Brooklyn City 1873 reads:

John Cleary age 74, lived in the City for 20 years, occupation, Gentleman. To be continued next week “Travel Diary from 1895” when grandchildren of John Cleary visit Durrow House. Any queries to Tom 087-9386209 or cianflaherty96@gmail.com

Pictured at the opening of the Waterford Art Group Annual Exhibition and Uisce group exhibition of seascapes and water scenes at Garter Lane Arts Centre was artist Blawnin Clancy next to one of her exhibits in "Uisce - Seascapes & Landscapes". [Noel Browne]

Scór na nÓg County Finals THE County Final of Scór na nÓg (under 17) will take place on Friday, 1st December at 7.00 p.m. with a venue to be confirmed in the coming days. After a very high standard in all entries for Scór na bPáistí earlier this year, it would be great to have a

carry on to Scór na nÓg. The Waterford winners will go through to the Munster semi-final, to be held ion 10th December. Further information from Rúnaí, Moll Shiels 087-9526685 or Cathaoirleach Míchéal Ó Drisleáin 087-7938709.

TOURANEENA LIONS CLUB HAMPER APPEAL There will be a fundraising night held in Dunne's Bar, Touraneena, on Wednesday night, 15th November at 9.30 p.m. The night is in aid of the Lions Club Christmas Hamper Appeal. The Lions club was started in Chicago in 1917 by Melvin Jones, a 38 year old businessman with a simple question 'what if people put their talents to work improving their communities?'. Melvin Jones own personal code was - 'You can't get very far until you start doing something for someone else'. 100 years later the Lions Club is the world's largest service club organisation with its 1.4 million members dedicated to bettering the quality of life for the poor, the sick, the disabled and the aged. The motto of the Lions Club International is 'WE SERVE' and the Lions club members live this motto with enthusiasm. The Lions Club do tremendous work not only at Christmas but throughout the year and we hope to see a big turnout in Dunne's for this fundraising night. Music will be supplied by the fabulous Sunset Sounds, all are welcome and the more the merrier. SLIABH gCUA LOTTO The lotto jackpot still wasn't won last Sunday night. The winning numbers drawn were 11, 14, 29. The 5 x €20 winners were 1) Monica Cullinan, 2) Trevor Cullinan, 3) Edel Halley, 4) Eileen Keane, 5) Seamus Skehan.The promoters prize of €20 was won by Hanrahan's Bar. Next draw will be in Hanrahan's Bar on Sunday night, 12th November for a €2,000 jackpot, hopefully there will be a winner this week and some lucky person will have a lovely Christmas shopping spree! WESTERN FINAL Huge congratulations to Sliabh gCua on their junior football Western final win over Old Parish. Sliabh gCua had a comfortable win with a scoreline of Sliabh gCua 1-14, Old Parish 1-05. Their opponents for the county final will be the Eastern winners, Ballyduff Lower, next weekend.

We hope to see a huge turnout in support of the lads. STRICTLY DANCE Don't forget the next Strictly Dance night in aid of Waterford GAA will take place this Saturday night, 11th November. Tickets are selling fast, so don't miss out. Tickets are available online at https://www.collectit.ie/strictly-dance-2017/ BONNIE'S BOUQUETS HALLOWE’EN FANCY DRESS PARADE Veronica & Johnny Troy, Bonnie's Bouquets, Lismore, sincerely thank all who attended and participated at their Hallowe’en Fancy Dress Parade at Lismore Castle. This was the 15th year of the parade and the standard of costumes was higher than ever. We also take this opportunity to sincerely thank Lord and Lady Burlington for the use of their castle and thank the sponsors, FDI, Lismore, Cliff Hotel, Ardmore, Inka, Lismore, Roches Centra, Lismore and Ballyrafter Filling Station, Lismore. Thanks also to Tom for supplying the music, to Angela for the face painting, to the members of Storybox, Mother and Toddler Group and The First Responders for their assistance throughout the day. Monies raised for the parade went to Storybox, Mother and Toddler Group, Lismore with a donation to the First Responders, Lismore. Hope to see you all again next year. TOURANEENA BADMINTON Reminder of our Quiz on Friday night, 17th November in Hanrahan’s Bar.Your support on the night. Please bring a friend, table of four €20. Practice nights Monday nights at 8 p.m. Anyone interested in a social game of badminton come along, have fun and get fit. NA DEISE FUN QUIZ Many thanks to all who participated in the Na Deise Fun Quiz on Friday night. Thanks also to those that couldn't attend and sent spot prizes and table entries. All support for the club is much appreciated.

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Recent QQI Awards Ceremony at Cappoquin Adult Education Centre – WWETB - Cappoquin Adult Education Centre congratulates the participants of its BTEI programmes (Healthcare Support, Early Childhood Care & Education, Information Processing, Office Skills, Catering and First Aid) who recently received their certificates at an Awards Ceremony in Cappoquin Community Centre. Also included in the picture is Michael Kirwan – Adult Education Office; Mary Upton – BTEI Co-ordinator; Edel Walsh - Resource Worker; Niamh Reynolds – Teacher and Ollie Wilkinson – Cappoquin Development Company. [John Foley]

MUSEUM ANNUAL FUNDRAISING BOOK SALE Our annual fundraising Book Sale was held over the last two

weekends and was a huge success. Our thanks to all those who donated books, to all those who purchased books, and for all those who were involved in any way

OBJECT OF THE WEEK

Poster for ‘The Merry Widow’ 1973

This poster was printed by the Dungarvan Leader and is from the archive of the Dungarvan Musical & Choral Society which was founded in 1959. Gertie Morrissey was a founding member and musical director for 37 years.

with the organisation of this event, especially Eddie Cantwell, and all the volunteers who worked at the sale. Our thanks also to Liam Power and Garvey’s SuperValu for allowing us to use the former Mill Restaurant for the sale. YOUR CHANCE TO SUPPORT THE MUSEUM Museum membership is available for an annual fee of €15 if you would like to support the work of the Museum. The Museum relies heavily on membership fees, donations and fundraising activities, so we would be delighted if you would join us as a member. As a member you will benefit from knowing that you are supporting the important work of the Museum in County Waterford, plus being informed of various talks, new exhibitions and activities taking place throughout the year. There is also a member’s annual trip and Christmas meal. Please do consider joining us as a member. You can see the very varied and interesting work of the Museum on our website www.waterfordmuseum.ie including volunteers taking part in local archaeological digs. Call in to see us in Friary Street, or ring us on 058-45960 for more information. DONATION OF OBJECTS AND OLD PHOTOGRAPHS The Museum relies on donations of objects from members of the public. We do not have funds to purchase objects, so we would be very grateful for any objects of local historic interest which you

Waterford’s First Arts Centre? The Story of Dungarvan’s original Town Hall A LECTURE BY WILLIAM FRAHER

may have in your possession which you would be willing to kindly donate to us. Also if you have any old photographs of people, places, ships, sports events etc. with a County Waterford connection we are very happy to accept them. We can scan them to add to our extensive photographic archive and give you back the originals. By donating items to us you will be playing your part in helping to preserve local history for future generations. You can drop items into us in Friary Street, or call us on 058-45960 to discuss any items you are thinking of donating. VISITING THE MUSEUM We welcome visits from schools, community groups, and local history societies. Please contact us at 058-45960 to arrange a visit. Let us know if you are interested in a particular subject and we will focus on that during the visit. OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 10.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Admission is free.

FIRST WORLD WAR WATERFORD CASUALTY LIST FOR WEEK ENDING 8th NOVEMBER, 2017 Surname Manning Fenton

First Name Patrick James

Age Service No. Rank 24 24646 Pr. 41953 Gunner

Service Army Army

Unit Welsh Reg. 1/5 Bn. R. Gar. Art. 112 H. Batt.

Where Born Death Category Date of Death Rathgormack Killed in action 3/11/17 4/11/17 Lismore N.S.

THE Old Provincial Bank in Bridge Street was prominently sited and was built in an imposing design of cut stone. However, it didn't start off as a bank. William Fraher has uncovered its fascinating history and why it was originally built, who designed it and those responsible for its creation. William Fraher is Dungarvan’s foremost historian. He is the Curator of Waterford County Museum Dungarvan. William has devoted his life to the History of Dungarvan and he is always the first man to see if you are seeking information about any aspect of history of Dungarvan. The drawing here is also an illustration by William. William’s talk takes place at the Dungarvan Sailing Club on Davitts Quay on Wednesday, 15th November at 8.00 p.m. All are welcome. Entrance fee €5. As always this is a talk not to be missed.

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BALLINAMEELA By Donal Buckley

Peace In Our Time, Boi . . . .....Pyongyang......July 5th 2018.....Kumsusan Palace of the Sun...10.00 a.m. (local time). John Halligan and his entourage arrive in a stretch rickshaw, specially imported from China for the occasion. A small cherubic man with tall hair approached the group with hand outstretched. "Here, Boi" said Mr. Halligan, "run upstairs and tell your boss I'm here" Shane Ross interjected,"John, that’s Kim Jong Un, Supreme Leader of the Democratic Peoples Republic of North Korea" "Of course it is," said a flustered Halligan, "My name is John and I bring gifts to you from the Peoples Republic of Southern Ireland." "I like gifts", said Kim Jong Un, "What you bring?" John Halligan replied,"I brought you this Waterford Hurling jersey, signed by all the players on the All-Ireland Final team of last year." "Thank you, John" said the Supreme Leader," we are honoured to have you in our country. Your heroism and exploits are much admired here." "That's very kind of you." said Halligan,"Exactly which exploits impressed ye the most? Was it my poll topping election results? Was it my tireless work as Minister for State at the Department for Training and Skills? Was it my campaign to bring a second Cath Lab to Ardkeen Hospital?" Kim Jong Un smiled and said, "No, it was the three goals you scored in 2003 Munster Final against Cork" "That was John MULLANE." exploded the Halligan A puzzled look appeared on Kim's face, and he asked,"then who are you?" "I'm John Halligan,"said John Halligan, "politician and poet" "Aaah, you are a poet." said the diminutive leader, "Make poem." "What? Now?" "Now!" insisted Kim, as his bodyguards gripped their machine guns tighter. "Ok, ok!", said John the poet,"here's one for ye." From Ireland to Korea is five thousand miles, We're sitting that long, it’s given us piles. Our mission of peace is really a farce But we didn't expect a pain in the a**e You remind me a lot of Old Donald Trump American’s would say 'a pain in the rump' Why're ye always on each others back, If ye got together, there'd be a mighty crack. We don't need the threat of nuclear war. It’s like a match between Dunhill and Portlaw It would help me out if you called a truce So as I don't go home to a load of abuse. There was silence for a moment, until the despot broke into rapturous applause, closely followed by his minions 'spontaneous' ovation. "Very good, Mr Mullane" "Halligan!" "Whatevs. Please do come inside for tea and Blaa's" said The Kim John Halligan was taken aback,"Do ye have the famous, freshly baked, Waterford Blaa here too, Boi?" Kim replied, "No, no, no, we give the people black bread and they say 'Blaagh!'" And so it was, that this great meeting of minds brought peace to the world, much to the amazement of the United Nations, and everyone else. Ballinameela Creatives are always available for Diplomatic missions in Tuscany, Crete or The Canaries. In fact anywhere warm. Winston Churchill said," Diplomacy is the art of telling people to go to hell in such a way that they ask for directions."

CURRENT EVENTS ON IN THE HALL AND LOCAL COMMUNITY BODY CONDITIONING AND CIRCUIT TRAINING CLASSES Body Conditioning and Circuit Training Classes on in Ballinameela Community Centre ever Monday night between 7.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. Classes cost €5. All levels of fitness catered for. Enquiries text or call 0878229762. LADIES INDOOR SOCCER Ladies Indoor Soccer on every Tuesday night at 7.00 p.m. in the Community Centre. Contact Noirin Kelly on (086) 836 2695 if interested. BALLINAMEELA ADULT & TODDLER GROUP The Ballinameela Toddler Group meets every Thursday from 9.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. in the Halla of Whitechurch National School. New parents, childminders, grandparents with toddlers very welcome. For more information contact Janice on

087-9718945. FINISK VALLEY AC NOTES Any children in our community who are interested in running, jumping or throwing and would like to get involved in athletics, call down to Ballinameela Community pitch/hall, training times are Monday & Wednesday evenings from 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m., Minimum age limit is 5 years old (Child needs to be School going). Full programme of events can be obtained at our training session. BADMINTON If you fancy a sociable game of badminton come along to Ballinameela Community Centre on Tuesday nights from 8.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. Contact Mairead on 087-7681975 if interested. COMMUNITY ALERT There is a Community Alert text system in place - text your name and mobile number to this number: 087-3538347. It works in 2 ways.

VILLIERSTOWN JACK THE JOKER Jack the Joker Draw took place last Wednesday night and the winner was Jack Lombard with card number 30 who wins €50. Congratulations Jack. Next week’s jackpot is €3,100. Draw will take place on Wednesday night at an Cruiscin Lan. NEWLYWEDS Congratulations to Gary Ronayne, Villierstown and Suzanne Phelan, Stradbally on their recent marriage in Garryvoe Hotel.The very best of health and happiness for their future life together. YOGA FOR BEGINNERS Beginners yoga commencing: Monday nights 7.30 p.m. 8.30 p.m. Aglish Hall Tuesday mornings 12th from 10.00 a.m. - 11.00 a.m. VECP room,Villerstown. For more info or to book your place contact Bláthnaid on 0872076189. STUDY GROUP Villierstown Study Group from 4.20 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday evenings. For more information please contact Zoe 087-6168303. CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR Villierstown Christmas Fair is

on Sunday, 26th November. 11.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. A great chance to pick up those stocking fillers and have a cup of tea surrounded by Christmas cheer. To book your table call Zoe on 087-6168303 now or you may miss your chance of a space. BLACKWATER ECO TOURS Fancy a trip down the river? Get to explore the fantastic scenery we have to offer. Then why not get in touch to plan your family fun day out or a team bonding day. Phone 089-2538699 for more information. VECP VECP Villierstown (Main Street) have a conference/training room for hire (complete with access to the internet).This venue is also an ideal location for social and childrens party events. Contact: 089-2538699 I NEED YOUR HELP! If I don't know it's happening I can't put it in the news please contact the email address below for any upcoming events or local news you want advertised on here Villierstownews@yahoo.ie

Firstly a message regarding any suspicious activity is sent to your phone so you can be on the lookout. Secondly you can send details of suspicious activity to this number where it will be re-sent around to the community and to the Gardai who treat it as serious and act immediately. Follow on facebook www.facebook.com/parish.com munityalert.ie BOOKING THE HALL If you would like to start your own indoor soccer game for the Winter or other activity you can book the hall through our booking officer Alison Curran on 087-8289147. The Centre is also a great place for kids parties etc and can be rented for €30. Anyone renting the hall, please pay the person who opens up the hall for you and please take away your own rubbish. If you are borrowing anything from the hall, contact Alison Curran also. Viki

Mulhall is responsible for the month of November for opening and closing the Community Centre and can be contacted on 087-8196264. LOTTO RESULTS 6/11/17 – Numbers drawn were 4, 22 and 23. There was no Jackpot winner. €20 winners were Sarah Maher, Knockalara; Jim Hallahan, Ballingown; Kitty Longan and Mary Downing c/o Kereen; Mrs. Theresa Ryan, Lauragh; Darren Curran, Cappoquin. Next week’s Jackpot is €4,550 and the draw will take place in the Welcome Inn. NOTES FOR INCLUSION If you have something you would like included in the Ballinameela notes you can email Brigid Byrne on brigidmhallahan@gmail.com or phone 0879194287. You can also Follow and like us on our Facebook Page Ballinameela Community Centre.

Lismore Dramatic Society’s “One Night Only” an outstanding success Our variety concert “One Night Only” was an outstanding success playing to a full house on Saturday night last. Wonderful to see so much quality talent on display which augers well for the future of our Society. Thanks to Becky, Ellen and Sally Anne and all who helped in any way with this production.Well done to an amazing cast and our special guests on the night the "Aimee Morrissey dancers" and to "Biddy Brady" who brought the house down! Thank you to you the public for supporting our production and we look forward to seeing you all soon for “The Beauty Queen of Lennane” tickets now available at the Heritage Centre 058-54975 AUDITIONS Auditions take place in the Courthouse Theatre this Saturday, 11th November between 11.00 a.m. and 1.00 p.m. for anybody interested in taking part in a West End Musical Mix which will be staged in March. Rehearsals will commence in Early January. Places for all from 12 years and upwards or if you are interested in helping back stage or front of house please come along for a chat. Auditions held in private so don't be shy.You won't regret giving it a shot!! We look forward to seeing you!! If you can't make Saturday contact Amy on 087-9634977 or John on 087-9189688.

Waterford Regional Gardening Club WATERFORD Regional Gardening Club – in association with Kavanagh Travel – Tour to the Gardens of Normandy by Ferry – 17th June, 2018, to 23rd June, 2018. Visiting Claude Monet’s garden and 5 other RHS recommended Normandy gardens. Tour Cost €810 pp sharing - €100 single supplement (Deposit €100 is required by 8th December, 2017). Full itinerary by email or post on request. Phone: 087-6502067 – Email: thewrgc@gmail.com

Aglish, Villierstown, Ballinameela and Mount Stuart Parish Community Alert PARISH Community Alert will hold its Annual General Meeting in Aglish Community Centre on Wednesday, 15th November, 2017, at 8.00 p.m. We would encourage all households to send a representative to this meeting. We have a number of guest speakers and also an amount of items to distribute amongst the householders of the parish. We would like to thank the emergency services, our local civil

defence and Ballinameela Community Centre for their fantastic support and assistance during the recent spate of very bad weather. It was great to see a Community functioning so well together. A reminder that the text alert number is 087 3538347 and should you wish to be added to the text alert system and living within the Parish of Aglish, Villierstown, Ballinameela and Mount Stuart please send your name and address to this number and you will be added.

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The Beauty Queen of Leenane opens next week!

Preparing to plant shrubs at Castlecourt Lismore are a group of Lismore Tidy Towns members. The shrubs were donated by Mr. Clive Blackwell, Ballyea, who brought them on himself from cuttings and the Tidy Towns group are very grateful for his generosity. From left Joan Ahearne, Sheila Roche, Nora O'Connor, Michael McBride, Clive Blackwell, Liam Ahearne, George Hennessy and Willie Henry.

LISMORE Lismore Tidy Towns ONE vacancy will be coming up soon on the Community Employment Programme for Lismore Tidy Towns as sponsor. For anybody interested please email your details to info@lismoretidytowns.com or call into Liam Flynn the CE programme supervisor at his office in the Community Centre Lismore any Thursday after 12.00 noon for information. This programme is facilitated by the Department of Social Protection. Work wise the Tidy Towns

work and CE teams have been very busy. The CE workers have removed Summer bedding from the bed at Foley's on the Mall, cleaned out the timber containers on Main Street and brought them indoors for winter storage. We also offered the services of our CE team to Tidy Towns member Anne Brennan to do work on the planted areas at the entrance to the Mills Housing Estate. Thanks to Henry for the work carried out. Members were out and about

on Wednesday and Thursday morning last doing the following work: strimming the perennials at the bed near the hotel, planting shrubs donated by Mr. Clive Blackwell at Castlecourt, tidying and cutting back at the bed across from the Monastery, cutting back and tidying the Bee & Butterfly corner at the Grotto West Street, cutting back the perennials at Eric's seat in the Millennium Park and cutting back and weeding at the Obelisk area in the Millennium Park. We welcome Kamila a

Transition Year student at Blackwater Community School Lismore who is doing an hour long litter pick up every weekend for twelve weeks as part of work in the community for the Gaisce Award. We wish her well. ECO TIP OF THE WEEK: Herbaceous perennials with fleshy roots can be propagated successfully from root cuttings during late Autumn/early Winter - Verbascum, Primula, Japanese Anemone, Acanthus, Oriental Poppies and Phlox are all suitable species for this method.

LISMORE Dramatic Society will proudly present this Martin McDonagh’s Tony award winning play at the Courthouse Theatre, Lismore from Friday, 17th to Sunday, 19th November and also from Friday, 24th to Sunday, 26th November This is the society's main autumn production, it's a dark comic tale, featuring comedy and tragedy in equal measure. We witness the relationship between mother and daughter living in 1980's rural Ireland. We witness their love and hate and the loneliness of a daughter confined to the care of her elderly mother and its tragic consequences. We will laugh out loud at this McDonagh script and also be sympathetic to the tragedy as it unfolds. A tony award winning play made famous by our own Anna Manahan this was Martin McDonagh first drama in his Leenane trilogy. The play is set in the title’s remote Killary Harbour town, Leenane where dark walls hold up a faded painting of the Virgin Mary. It’s here that the aging Connemaran of the title lives. She’s meant to be a recognizable type: yearning, unfulfilled, a 40-

year-old dreaming of a new life without her demanding mother, to whose care she’s begrudgingly given her life. Young Ray Dooley provides comic relief to this drama throughout with his visits to the old lady Mag Folan and their relationship built of watching the eighty's tv show "The Sullivans". In the lead role of Mag Folan for which Waterford's own Anna Manahan won a Tony Award on Broadway is Blanaid Hennessey and she is looking forward to the challenge. Maureen Folan is played by local actress Rachel Owens who has competed with Brideview Drama on the Open Festival Circuit. Pato Dooley is played by the experienced Kevin Roche and to play Ray Dooley we welcome to Lismore Dramatic from Knockanore Drama Liam Motherway. Rehearsals are coming to an end and this promises to be a night of theatre and drama not to be missed! Tickets Adults €12, Students €6 can be booked at Lismore Heritage Centre on 058-54975 and on 085-7714828 from 6.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. from November 1st.

Parish of Lismore and Ballysaggart BEGINNINGS are full of promise and hope. Endings can often be full of foreboding and fear. Parish life revolves around beginnings and endings. Moments of personal and community life are solemnly marked. We use another word for that human experience.We call it Passover. We are constantly passing over from one moment to another, from one experience to another, from mortality to eternity in God. The Sunday Mass at its core celebrates and makes present for us Jesus’ Passover as a Present reality for us. We are often not aware of the dept of meaning of the Mass. So often we see it just as a Service that offers us fresh insights into what we should or should not being doing.We hear of special themes for Mass.There is only one theme for Mass. It is Passover. It is what God is doing for us in Christ. Our lives are going somewhere. We are either becoming more and more aware of the Presence and Power of Christ or we are not tuned in. Nothing is

more real that to be aware of the physical and religious happening in our lives. No matter how long we may live we are facing endings in every aspect of our lives. Our Faith leads us to the rising Sun not to the setting. Someone wrote that Death is the quenching of the candle for the true Dawn has come. It is not easy speaking about death, for our own experience of death is never a simple experience even if we are saturated with a death images in the secular media. The human race seems to have death wish. Human life seems such an disposable commodity. Isn’t it extraordinary that many who are vehemently anti blood sports are so ambiguous about human at is most vulnerable beginning. We begin our Novena to pray for our dead at the 6.15 p.m. Mass on Saturday, November 11th and we will continue in the following days. Do try and bring in your November list and offering. On Friday, November 17th at 7.00 p.m. we will pray for those who died

between September 2016 - September 2017. A family member will take a candle to the altar at the start of the Mass. The reason we choose September to September is that the pain of grief is intense and feel its inappropriate to expect a family to be ready for this ritual. St John’s Pastoral Centre provides a bereavement support service. In our own parish we have Michael Houlihan, Michael Hale, & Ann Devine who have completed the bereavement support programme. Choose life then each day in your thoughts, in your words and in your deeds. MASS TIMETABLE Weekday Mass at 10.00 a.m. Saturday, 11th November - Vigil Mass in Lismore at 6.15 p.m. Sunday, 12th November - Morning Mass in Ballysaggart at 9.30 a.m. Sunday Mass in Lismore at 11.00 a.m. PRO(E) Pastoral Council Parish Radio Link 103.9FM

Photo shows the cast of "The Beauty Queen of Leenane". From left to right: Kevin Roche (Pato Dooley), Rachel Owens (Maureen), Liam Motherway (Ray Dooley) and Blanaid Hennessy (Mag Folan) Rachel, the play opens at the Courthouse Theatre, Lismore on November 17th.

Bonnie's Bouquets Hallowe’en Fancy Dress Parade VERONICA and Johnny Troy, Bonnie's Bouquets, Lismore, sincerely thank all who attended and participated at their Hallowe’en Fancy Dress Parade at Lismore Castle. This was the 15th year of the parade and the standard of costumes was higher than ever. We also take this opportunity to sincerely thank Lord and Lady Burlington for the use of their castle and thank the sponsors, FDI, Lismore, Cliff Hotel, Ardmore, Inka, Lismore, Roches Centra, Lismore and Ballyrafter Filling Station, Lismore. Thanks also to Tom for supplying the music, to Angela for the face painting, to the members of Storybox, Mother and Toddler Group and The First Responders for their assistance throughout the day. Monies raised for the parade went to Storybox, Mother and Toddler Group, Lismore with a donation to the First Responders, Lismore. Hope to see you all again next year.

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Recent QQI Awards Ceremony at Cappoquin Adult Education Centre – Cappoquin Adult Education Centre congratulates the participants of its Adult Learning group (Cooking, Computers, Irish and Craft) who recently received their QQI certificates at an Awards Ceremony in Cappoquin Community Centre. Also included in the picture is Michael Kirwan - Adult Education Officer; Nicola McCarthy Hanlon - Adult Literacy Organiser; Edel Walsh - Resource Worker and Ollie Wilkinson – Cappoquin Development Company. [John Foley]

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Cappoquin Community Centre Phone (058) 52746 – email ocappdev@eircom.net – Facebook – Cappoquin Community Centre THE THREE AMIGOS Cappoquin Community Centre are delighted to announce that The Three Amigos are to play live in concert in the Community Centre on Monday, 8th January, 2018. Tickets are available from the Community Centre office (058) 52746. Check out our Facebook page Cappoquin Community Centre for our The Three Amigos competition. HALL BOOKINGS With November upon us, all users of the Community Centre, individuals, clubs, groups are reminded to book their preferred time for using our facilities. Demand this year is higher than ever with the great success of the Waterford/Wexford ETB classes. GYM Fancy doing your training session before you go to Work/School or College well now you can as our ultra-modern Gym. Our Gym is equipped with Irelands most ultra-modern equipment which can cater from

all Cardiovascular equipment to all Resistance training machines and loose weights.You can pay as you go or join up as a member. Our prices are most competitive with yearly membership is €200, 6 months €100, 3 months €60 and monthly €25 QUIDDLERS The popular Quiddlers Group from 10.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon on Wednesdays mornings and all are welcome for play for the kids and chat for parents. WEEKLY EVENTS IN HALL Gym opening times are 8.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m., Gym Instructor Conor Prendergast available to offer every assistance on (087) 1247025. Ladies Exercise Classes 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. with Paul Murray, Monday Affane Bridge. Quiddlers from 10.00 a.m. 12.00 noon on Wednesdays Thursday morning 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Ladies Exercises with Paul Murray, Community Soccer 8.30 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. Friday evenings Gymnastics 5.00 p.m. to

Ten most successful years on, picture of Mr. John O’Donoghue Minister of Art, Sport and Tourism, Dr. Tom Cavanagh, Very Rev Fr. Arthure and Cappoquin Development Company Chairman Mr. Ollie Wilkinson TD at the unveiling of the plaque at the opening of the Cappoquin Community Centre in 2007.

8.00 p.m. MARY BUTLER TD Mrs. Mary Butler TD Fianna Fail will hold a Clinic on the first Saturday of every month at 12.30 p.m. in the Community Centre. All are welcome. WATERFORD WEXFORD ETB Just a reminder anyone interested in doing a wide range of courses contact Edel Walsh (058) 52570 First Floor of the Community Centre. COMMUNITY CENTRE LOTTO JACKPOT HITS €4,100 Lotto draw 31st October, 2017 - Jackpot €3,900. Numbers drawn were 20, 24, 25 and 27. No Winner. Consolation Prize winners: Mary Tobin c/o Walsh’s Hotel; Eddie & Jean Cahill, Coolagortwee; Alice, Caroline & Michael Tobin, Melleray; Joan Cahillane, Lacken; Claire Reddy, Carrignagour. Next week’s draw is on the 6th November with a jackpot of €4,000. Lotto draw 6th November, 2017 - Jackpot €4,000. Numbers drawn were 1, 7, 11 and 16. No Winner. Consolation Prize winners: Jessica Glavin & Michael Hennebry c/o Cliffe’s Bar; Cara McGrath, Lower Main Street; Olivia Maher, 19 Abbey Glen; Eileen Prendergast, Mogeha; Pat Barry, Ballinwillin. Next week’s draw is on the 13th November, with a jackpot of €4,100. Remember anyone looking to buy our Lotto tickets, call to any of the local shops in Cappoquin, the Community Centre, Miriam Coughlan or Carmel Prendergast will look after you. If you wish you can also buy the popular annual tickets, if you’re not in you can’t win!

CHRISTMAS FAIR 2017 Cappoquin Heritage Group plans to put on a Christmas Fair in the locality on Friday the 1st and Saturday, 2nd December. We haven’t finalised details or venue at this stage, but would be delighted to hear from any local crafts people if you would be interested in having a stand. It will be similar to our successful fair last year. Heritage group member, Una McCarthy, will be delighted to hear from you, at 087-7825662, or by email to umc71@hotmail.com. More details will follow in the next week or two. IT’S ‘NOW OR NEVER’ No, it’s not the return of Elvis (yet!) but rather the title of a unique exhibition of artworks due to open at the Coastguard Cultural Centre, Tramore, on Saturday, 11th November, at 3.00 p.m. This will feature works by three artists, including Anna Moore of Cappoquin, her mother Eleanor Moore and her sister-in-law Trish Mulcahy. The preview photos look quite amazing, and many congratulations are due to Anna, a most active member of Civic Link here. The exhibition will run till 30th November, and could be tied in very nicely with a brisk walk on Tramore beach, some candy floss and a few goes on the ‘amusements (all within easy reach). Go on, make a day of it.

THIS WEEK’S PHOTOGRAPH When Bridget O’Connor died in 2014, a lot of people outside of her family members had little idea of the extraordinary career the ninety-four year old had had in the US Military. For this lady, originally from Cluttahina, had served as a nurse and risen through the ranks of the US army, serving in both Korea and Vietnam in the 1950s and ’60s, respectively. We are delighted to report that Bridget’s story, along with some of her certificates and photographs, will feature in the Heritage Group’s 2018 publication on the history of Cappoquin women.You can get a sneak preview of this particular chapter’s contents in the window of the Credit Union for the next few weeks.This week's pictures show Bridget in her service uniform, and the bronze star which Bridget received for service in Vietnam between 1967 and 1968, along with her military dog tag which she later used on the keyring for her front door in Barrack Street. Our sincere thanks to Margaret Foley of Abbeyside – and always of Cappoquin – for her great work on this chapter. Anyone with an interesting story of Cappoquin women, through history or more recently, is heartily welcome to contact anyone in the Heritage Group with material, photographs and histories. Our main point of contact on this project is Kevin McCarthy at 087-6501042.

Bridget O’Connor

Bronze Star and Dog Tag.

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KNOCKANORE Check us out on our Facebook pages (Knockanore Area KGK Community Council) and (Knockanore Heritage and History) LINE DANCING Line Dancing has resumed for the Winter months in KGK Sports Hall on Thursday nights. KGK HERITAGE SOCIETY The final date for receipt of articles and ads for our Parish Magazine is this Friday, November 10th, 2017. Anything after that date cannot be included in this year’s issue. Many thanks to those who have already submitted items. TIMES PAST One of our photos this week shows a three-masted schooner docked at Headborough Quay on the River Bride in 1948, taking on a cargo of locally harvested logs for export to the coalmines of Wales.

The “Ailsa Craig” was a regular visitor to these shores, bringing coal from Wales to Janeville and Moorehill Quays for distribution to merchants in the area. The “load back” usually consisted of logs to be used as pit props in the mines. These were winched on board at Headborough or Killahala Quays. If anyone has information on the business end of this trading operation, who organised the export and import sides, what types of communications were used, names of the companies involved and so on, we would be delighted to receive it. Also any photos of locals involved in any aspect of the operation, would be greatly appreciated.

Paddy Murphy and Frank Mills boating on the River Bride in the 1950s.

Brideview Drama, Tallow

Opening Night in Tallow this Thursday AFTER eight weeks of learning lines, screeching, singing, dancing, keening, set building, prop hunting, costume fitting and having way too many laughs, it’s time for Brideview Drama Club to put “The Shaughraun” on the stage. Director John Roche has displayed the patience of Jobe and has been encouraging and supporting the cast of twenty people since day one. The clever set, which satisfies eight locations in the play, has been built by Jack Aherne, Liam Roche and James Aherne. The painters – Veronica Henley, Ava

O’Donoghue, Jack Aherne and Emily Aherne - have been mixing and matching all sorts of colours and have really channelled their creative talent. Brideview Drama always encourages young people to be involved in their shows and this year our stage management crew is made up of three wonderful young women: Rachel Roche, Ava O’Donoghue and Emma Roche. The cast and crew are very excited to finally be putting on the show in front of an audience on Thursday night. If you are look-

ing for a show that is overdramatic, full of action, simple fun and full of all your favourite local blackguards, then this is the show for you. There are seven performances in Tallow Community Centre, opening this Thursday night. The performance dates are: Thursday 9th, Friday 10th, Saturday 11th, Thursday 16th, Saturday 18th, Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th. Tickets are available at the door for €12 and the seating arrangement is first come first served. Curtain 8.00 p.m.

The Schooner Ailsa Craig at Headborough Quay in 1948.

TALLOW Tallow Enterprise Centre’s Trick or Treat for Temple Street a phenomenal success ON Thursday last Tallow Enterprise Centre hosted a Trick or Treat for Temple Street Movie and Munchie morning. We were overwhelmed by the response with a total of 55 children attending. A fantastic morning was had by all with many of the children coming in fancy dress and the staff also got the fancy dress bug, which added to the atmosphere. The children had fun bobbing for apples colouring Halloween pictures and enjoying all the Halloween goodies which were provided by the Centre. There was even a prize for the best dressed boy and girl in Halloween costume. This was the first time Tallow Enterprise Centre had undertaken such a fundraiser but hopefully it will be the shape of things to come and may even become an annual event. A sincere thank you to all the parents who brought their little ones along to support this very worthy cause. A total of €320 was raised on the day with pledges of more to come, so all in all a very successful and fun morning.

Marilyne Montpellier, Samantha Delaney, Aisling Curran (Manager) Helen Bennett.

Tallow Christmas Swim Cast of Brideview Drama’s upcoming production of “The Shaughraun”.

TALLOW’S Christmas Swim will take place as usual on Christmas Day at 12.00 noon, in Youghal. So it’s time to be getting in training now! This year the swim is in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland and the Alzheimer’s Unit in Dungarvan Hospital. Further details on this in the coming weeks.

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Dungarvan Singers Club OVER the last year or so, we were blessed in The Dungarvan Singers Club by having a delightful couple from Cobh with us. Conor and Jessie Anthony are both lovely singers and Conor also plays excellent guitar while Jessie plays tunes and airs on the tin whistle. The are mainstay of the folk and trad scene in their hometown Cobh and also in Cork City where they have featured strongly in the Cork Folk Festival for many years. Between them they have a simply amazing, wide-ranging repertoire of songs and tunes; and they have been extremely popular on every occasion they have joined us, both at the Singers Club in Merry's and our wonderful weekly session in the Marine on Friday's. Now we are honouring them as our special guests at the DSC; and if they are anything like our last husband-and-wife team of Mike and Debbie Lawrence, we are in for a treat. They will feature with us on Monday, November 13th, so be sure to come along and support them. November will be a month for couples and for Cobh. Every now and then, when a group from overseas in in Ireland on tour we snap them up for the DSC, and have a special Club night to suit their schedule, even if they cant make the usual second Monday. So, on the following Monday, November the 20th, we'll have a rare opportunity to see and hear a wonderful duo now based in Sussex, Rosie Hodgson and Rowan Piggott, who are over promoting Rosie's new album “Rise Aurora”, which

she'll be selling on the night! You might know Rosie as the lead singer in Crossharbour, a famous English folk group, who have toured here in Ireland. Her new album was released at the famous folk capitol the Cecil Sharp House last May, got rave reviews in, amongst others, the bible of folk, “froots”.Who called it “an entertaining and thoroughly engaging release” and “definitely a successful album for Rosie.” Rosie was a finalist in the BBC Young Folk Awards also. Froots described the music as “audible magic woven with voice, fiddle and guitar”. Rowan Piggott is a brilliant, smooth yet driving fiddle player and his partner Rosie Hodgson an absolutely gorgeous singer with a sweet voice midway between Kate Rusly and Neil Ní Chroínín, or between Cara Dillon and Ann Mulqueen. What's more, she is also an accomplished dancer in the English mode, often called clogdancing or Morris dancing. She hails from Sussex, the hotbed of English folk music, which also produced Shirley Collins, the English equivalent of Dolores Keane; and the Copper Family, themselves a musical dynasty in the manner of the extended Keane family or indeed our very own Coffey Family! Rowan himself is a son of Charlie Piggott, a founder member of Dé Danann and a regular visitor to us, both in the Singers Club in Merry's and also our wonderful weekly session around the fire in the Marine every Friday night at 9.00 p.m. Charlie lived for years in Kinvara, Co.

Galway, during the Dé Danann years when the band was largely Galway based, and Rowan grew up there. But Charlie has since moved back to his hometown Cobh. There's a marvellous video on Youtube of Rosie & Rowan’s charming version of “the Tide full In”. This is a song written by Francis Fahy another Kinvara man! Be sure to check out this suberb video as a sneak preview to their visit to us in Merry's. It's one of the best vidoes ever. And featuring Rowan's sweet fiddleplaying, Rosie's heavenly vocals and also some of her wonderfully evocative dancing. Charlie Piggott himself will also be along on the night with his accordion, so we'll have a few tunes as well between him on box, Rowan on fiddle and of course, Rosie Dancing. But of course, Charlie is also a fantastic singer in his own right, with many extremely rare songs that he collected himself while living in Kinvara from Pat Keane, now deceased but in his time a very important source singer with many songs in his repertoire that nobody else had. So Remember: Not one but two nights for your diary. Monday, November 13th at 9.00 p.m. - Upstairs in Merry's Bar and Restaurant, Lr. Main St., Dungarvan – Conor and Jessie Anthony Monday, November 20th – Rosie Hodgson, Rowan Piggott, and Charlie Piggott. Same Venue at 9.00 p.m. Both, Admission Free – and therefore, still the best night's free entertainment in town!

MODELIGO LOTTO RESULTS 4th November, 2017 – Numbers drawn were 2, 6, 9. No winner. €25 winners - Elaine O’Grady Broe,Teresa O’Connell, Clashmore; Louise Hodnett Ballyhane and Val Mangan. Tickets can be got from any member of the community centre. Next week’s Jackpot €2,200. CIRCUIT TRAINING Circuit training takes in Modeligo Community Centre, every Monday & Thursday night at 7.00 p.m. for all ages. For further info contact Shane on 087-1345574. NA DEISE LADIES FOOTBALL CLUB Na Deise Ladies Football club would like to thank everyone who supported our Quiz last Friday night. Thank you to Chrissie and Michelle for the use of the bar and for providing hot food on the night, big thank you to all who gave a prize towards

the raffle on the night. MODELIGO / AFFANE PARISH Novena Masses for the Dead - Affane 11th November; Modeligo 12th November. Affane Mass 18th November at 8.15 p.m., candles will be lit for all deceased members of the Parish over the past year at this Mass. Modeligo Mass - Sunday, 19th November at 10.00 a.m., candles will be lit for all deceased members of the Parish over the past year at this Mass. May they rest in peace. NOTES Anyone wishing to include items in the Parish notes, please contact Monica on 087-4112798 or email marymonicaobyrne@gmail.com before 9.00 p.m. on Monday night. BOOKINGS Anyone looking to book the Astro-turf or Hall please contact John Power on 087-2834600.

Congo Commander honoured in his home village COLONEL Pat Quinlan the leader of more than 150 Irish UN peacekeepers has been honoured with the unveiling of a Memorial erected to his memory at Coomakista Pass near Waterville, County Kerry on Saturday, October 28th last. The Memorial pays tribute to the leadership of then Commandant Pat Quinlan at the Battle of Jadotville in the Congo in September 1961 when his company held out against a vastly superior force. The company surrendered after nearly a week when they ran out of food and water.

This heroic achievement was largely forgotten for decades. Recent books and an acclaimed film The Siege of Jadotville starring Jamie Doran have given Pat Quinlan and the men of A company 35th battallion the centre stage they deserved. The ceremony which had to be held indoors due to weather was attended by many of the Quinlan family and many former survivors of the battle along with a large crowd and unveiled by the former Taoiseach Enda Kenny.

Pictured at Dooley's Hotel attending the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2017 annual reunion were Jim Hally, Mary Power and Liam O'Shea. [John Power]

NOTAI NA GAELTACHTA AONACH AN PHÁTRÚIN Beidh Aonach an Phátrúin, maragadh Nollag na nDéise, ar siúl arís i mbliana, Dé Domhnaigh 3ú Nollaig in Ionad Pobail na Rinne. Beidh ábhar ilgnéitheach le díol agus is deis breá é cúpla rud a phiocadh suas don Nollaig. Tuilleadh Eolais: 058 46664 / cfdeise@gmail.com. Aonach an Phátrúin, the Christmas Market in the Waterford Gaeltacht will be back again this year ón Sunday the 3rd of December in Ionad Pobail na Rinne. A great varity of good will be on sale and it is a great chance to pick up a few things for Christmas. Further Information: 058 46664 / cfdeise@gmail.com CLEACHTADH CUARDA Bíonn cleachtadh cuarda in Ionad Pobail Na Rinne gach Máirt 7 i.n. – 8 i.n. €8 an rang nó 4 sheachtain ar €24. Déan Teagmháil le Michelle ar 086 7330061 AN GHAELTACHT CLG TREALLAMH DARA LÁIMHE Tá An Ghaeltacht ag lorg treallamh CLG dara láimhe atá agat sa mbaile! Camáin, clogaid, buataisí, láimhíní srl. Is féidir linn an treallamh seo a úsáid sna scoileanna agus bheadh sé thar a bheith úsáideach. Labhair le coach do pháiste má tá aon rud agat. Is féidir treallamh a fhágaint leis na coaches ag Halla Pobail Na Rinne aon oíche Aoine. SPRAOI – GRÚPA SÚGARTHA NA RINNE Tiocfaidh Spraoi, Grúpa Súgartha do thuismitheoirí agus páistí, le chéile i Halla Pobail na Rinne ar an Aoine beag seo ón 10 r.n. go 12 i.n. Beidh comhrá deas agus cupán tae/caifé ar fáil. Tuilleadh eolais: tar i dteagmháil le Bríd: 087 7470428.

GRÚPA SÚGARTHA I nDÚN GARBHÁN Beidh grúpa súgartha do leanaí agus tuismitheoirí ag teacht le chéile Dé Máirt i nDún Garbhán.Tá an grúpa lonnaithe i Leabharlann Dhún Garbhán gach Máirt ón 10.30r.n. go 12i.n. Beidh scéalaíocht, rannta, ealaíon agus cluichí. Tuilleadh eolais: téigh i dteagmháil le Cabríní 083-4455914 nó cuir r-phost ag cabrini@glornangael.ie. An Irish language playgroup will meet in Dungarvan Library from 10.30am to 12pm on Tuesday. Further information: contact Cabríní on 083-4455914 or email cabrini@glornangael.ie SCÉIM TÚS An bhfaigheann tú an Liúntas Cuardaitheora Poist? An bhfuil tú dífhostaithe agus ag iarraidh obair a dhéanamh ar tograí pobail? Bíonn deiseanna ar fáil faoin scéim TÚS do dhaoine dífhostaithe sa Rinn agus sa Sean Phobal. Más rud é go bhfuil tú faoi 25 bliain d’aois, tá buntáiste mór ar fáil. Déan teagmháil le cigire TÚS Cian O hAileasa ag 087 3770256 nó Bainisteoir Comhlacht Forbartha na nDéise, Críostóir Ó Faoláin ag 058 46664 nó cfdeise@gmail.com Are you on job seekers allowance? Are you Unemployed and interested in working in Local Community Projects? Tús provides work opportunities for all unemployed people in the An Rinn/An Sean Phobal area. If you are less than 25 years of age there will be a major financial incentive for participating. Contact the Tús supervisor Cian O hAileasa at 087 3770256 or the manager of Comhlacht Forbartha na nDeise, Críostóir Ó Faoláin 058 46664. CAIRDE NA GAELTACHTA Buaileann Cairde na Gaeltachta, Cumann

Gníomhaíochta Lucht Scoir i nGaeltacht na nDéise, le chéile an céad Máirt den mhí ag 3 i.n. in Ionad Pobail na Rinne. Tá fáilte is fiche roimh cách. SEIRBHÍS DOCHTÚRA Bíonn an Dr Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú ag feidhmiú ó Ionad Pobail na Rinne gach Máirt agus Déardaoin ó 9r.n. – 11r.n. ar maidin. Dr Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú is available in the Health Centre in Ionad Pobail na Rinne on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9 am – 11 am. CUMANN NAOMH UINSEANN DE PÓL Má theastaíonn ó éinne teagmháil a dhéanamh le Cumann Naomh Uinseann de Pól sa cheantar, is féidir teacht orthu ag (058) 46125 nó 0851422902. The contact numbers for the An Rinn / An tSean Phobail branch of St Vincent de Paul are (058) 46125 or 085-1422902. SCÉIM FOLÁIREAMH DO SHEANÓIRÍ Más maith leat cnaipe práinne agus siogairlín a fháil faoin Scéim Foláireamh do Sheanóirí, tar i dteagmháil linn – 058 46664, cfdeise@gmail.com. If you think you could benefit from a panic button and pendant under the Seniors Alert Scheme, contact us on 058 46664, cfdeise@gmail.com. MEÁIN SHÓISIALTA / TEAGMHÁIL / CONTACT Is féidir an nuacht is déanaí agus eolas faoi imeachtaí a bheidh ar siúl sa Rinn agus sa Seanphobal a fháil ar an leathanach Facebook atá ag an gComhlucht Forbartha agus táimid ar fáil ar Twitter anois chomh maith – @cfdeise. If anybody has events / news to be included in Nótaí na Gaeltachta, send them to cfdeise@gmail.com or 058-46664.

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Ardmore Players are back with an hilarious new production WIDOWS’ Paradise, a three-act comedy by Sam Cree and directed by Declan Hennessy, promises to be one of the funniest plays the group have staged to date. This farcical comedy is set in the 70s and the action takes place in a seaside caravan with five ladies embarking on a strictly Women Only weekend away. Ruby (played by Claire Flavin) is a strong-willed widow with a decided distaste for all men and is adamant to make the other four ladies follow her lead and write-off the opposite sex for a life of peace and quiet. Her fellow musketeers follow somewhat bewildered with this quest. Lucy (played by Ita Keevers) is a dizzy loveable character who must hide her never-ending faith in finding true love. Vanessa, another widow (played by Linda

Troy) is only interested in the finer things in life but has she an agenda of her own in taking this trip ? Then we have Rachel (played by Carole Troy) a relationship lightweight, whose overall fear of men makes her one of the most entertaining characters thrown into the female mix. These selfconfessed widows are followed by Ruby’s gorgeous daughter, Sylvia (played by Saoirse Moloney) who has been taken along on the trip to learn from their mistakes. A case of mistaken caravan identity sends the Widows’ Paradise into disarray with the subsequent arrival of no nonsense alpha-male Harry (played by Séamus Keevers), his dim-witted sidekick Ernie (played by Anthony O’Brien) and Harry’s handsome young son Alan (played by Ciarán Keating). Add

a couple of surprise visitors in the form of Wilfred and Farmer John (hilariously played by John Supple and Michael Lynch) and you have what can only be described as hysterical chaos. What was supposed to be a scene of peace and quiet turns into a riotous clash of the sexes, each of the ten characters with his or her own story to tell ! The Ardmore Players Cast and crew have been enjoying the busy rehearsals for what promises to be a cracker of a comedy. Many will remember previous very successful productions including ‘It’s the Real McCoy’ and ‘Sive’. Widows’ Paradise will be staged from November 24th – 26th in St Declan’s Hall, Ardmore, Tickets €10 are available in Ardmore from Quinn’s Foodstore & Keevers Bar or call 086-2330810 or 085-1741614.

Science Week Ireland for Lismore SCIENCE Week Ireland takes place from November 12th–19th. We are delighted to announce here in Lismore Heritage Centre we are holding a FREE Family Fun Day on Sunday, November 12th, in conjunction with Calmast WIT.

This exciting festival for families is being held as part of the South East Science Festival and National Science Week. On the day, visitors are welcome to participate in a number of different events for all ages including hands-on science and maths

activities. In addition, James Soper, the Juggling Scientist, will perform on stage and Caroline Ainslie will engage the younger audience in bubbly maths activities. THE REAL SCIENCE OF THE CIRCUS WITH JAMES SOPER The Real Science of the Circus is a live science show like no other. Performed by James Soper, the juggling scientist, the show is a spectacular combination of top quality circus skill and science education. Spectacular juggling and balancing tricks are used together with lots of volunteer help to show how forces work and combine when real circus performers show off their skill. BUBBLY MATHS WITH CAROLINE AINSLIE Caroline Ainslie - aka Bubblz the Mathematical Clown - brings laughter and games to rich mathematical activities. In an audience engaging show Caroline covers topics such as shape, space, problem solving and mathematical thinking. All activities involve either giant balloon shapes or soap bubbles. We are looking forward to seeing you all here from 2.00 p.m. – 5.00 p.m. All the shows are free so come along and join in the fun. For more info call us on 0761102157.

Presentation of cheque for €755 by Greenway Joggers and Kiersey's Bar and Tearooms, Kilmac to Waterford Hospice. [Michael Faulkner]

KILMACTHOMAS GOOD LUCK Good luck to Tara Jane Power, Kilmac and her partner Michael Kelleher, Abbeyside who will take part in the Waterford County Board “Strictly Dance” fundraising event in WIT Arena, Waterford on Saturday night, 11th November. MASS Mass will be celebrated in Newtown on Thursday, 30th November at 7.30 p.m. and in

Kill on Friday, 1st December at 7.30 p.m. for all those who died during the year. LOTTO Kilmacthomas AFC lotto draw results for Saturday, 28th October. Letters drawn were G, J, S and Y. No jackpot winner. Five winners of €20 each to Michael Kiersey, Currabaha; Mary Butler, Clonea; Danny Sutton, Hillside Crescent; Anna Hearn, Old Road and Damien Carey, Craughaun

View, Kilmac. Next week’s jackpot €2,450. Be in to win. Results for Saturday, 4th November. Letters drawn were A, K, S and U. No jackpot winner. Five winners of €20 each Kathleen Downey, Kilmac; Patrick (Nobby) Power, Union Road; Damien Carey, Craughaun View; Terry O'Grady Dunne, Kilmac and Johnny Power, c/o PPI. Next week’s Jackpot €2,500. Be in to win.

The Dungarvan/Lismore Fianna Comhaire Ceantair AGM was held recently in Lawlors Hotel. The meeting was addressed by Deputy Mary Butler and Cllr. James Tobin and Cllr. Tom Cronin and a wide range of topics were discussed. The new officer board was elected as follows:– Chairperson: Michael J. Walsh; Secretary: Joe Walsh; Treasurer: Willie John Kenneally, and PRO: Michelle Cullinane; Youth Officer: Daniel Bray.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 10 November, 2017

KILROSSANTY (1917-2017) CENTENARY

Unveiling of the Thomas Ashe (1885-1917) Memorial Plaque ON Saturday, 28th October, over fifty people gathered for the unveiling of the Memorial Plaque to commemorate the life of our great Fenian. The evening commenced by inviting the Chairperson of Comeragh Electoral Area Cllr. Seanie Power to the podium for the opening address.Whereby he welcomed all present for the occasion, including his colleague Cllr. John O’Leary. Moving on he gave an overview of the life of Thomas Ashe from his birth in Lispole to teacher training in the De La Salle College, Gaelic League activity, the GAA and onto the volunteers. The death sentence in 1916 following the Battle of Ashford moving onto the general amnesty in 1917 and the protest by the prisoners, for political status, that ended with the death of Thomas Ashe. Cllr. Power concluded with the events that surrounded the funeral Mass. Maurice Lenihan, a former student of the De La Salle College, unveiled the Plaque, which was draped beforehand with the flag of Munster. Geraldine Lenihan then

Thomas Ashe Memorial Plaque. handed our wreath to the Paddy Joe Ryan, Chairperson of the GAA County Board, to place at the plaque on behalf of all present. After which he spoke about the tragic death of Thomas Ashe and that it was only right for us to remember those who gave all for the freedom that we enjoy today. Following a minute’s silence Stephen Hennebry played the Last Post. Swiftly followed by a number of readings beginning with Donna Quinlan: Let me

Joe Walsh and his daughter Aoibhine and Cathal Walsh.

[Michael Faulkner]

carry your cross for Ireland Lord. Aoibhín Walsh: Political Status. John Paul Quinlan: Mayor of Dublin. Conor Fennell: The Inquest and finally Jamie Quinn with the Graveside Oration. John P. Quinn recalled that Thomas Ashe would have known the Gaelic Scholars of the Deise and that his death inspired the volunteers during the turbulent years that followed. Bell, Grainne and Greta then closed the evening with a selection of music and the National Anthem. We would like to thank everyone for their participation throughout the evening and look forward to your social media posts, which will of course reflect our non-political ethos. Apologies: Cllr. Liam Brazil. Plaque: David Kiely. Camera Roll: Michael Faulkner. Leacht Cuimhneacháin i gCill Rosanta: Maire Seo Breathnach. Sound: Kilrossanty GAA. Folklore: John F. Quinlan. Facility: Helen Guiry, Cathy Walsh, Jason Dee and P.J. Cowman. Refreshments: Micilin’s Bar. Finally, to all that helped in any way we are of course forever indebted.

Maurice Lenihan of Newtown unveiling the plaque.

[Michael Faulkner]

Helen Guiry with John Quinn.

[Michael Faulkner]

Paddy Joe Ryan, Chairman of the Waterford GAA laying a wreath.

Musicians who played at the unveiling.

[Michael Faulkner]

Cllr. Seanie Power one of the key speakers at the unveiling.

KILROSSANTY WHIST Whist this Friday night in the hall at 8.00 p.m. SALE OF WORK Sale of Work on Sunday, 19th November in Crotty’s Inn at 3.00 p.m. Collectors will be collecting this week for donations for this annual event. A donation can be given to any committee member. Tickets for the draw which will be held on the day and are available from outlets in the parish and also from any of the committee. DINNER Christmas Dinner in the hall on December 10th at 1.30 p.m. SYMPATHY Sympathy is extended to Mary O’Donnell, her brothers John and Joe on the unexpected death of their brother Declan O’Donnell who died over the weekend. Declan formerly of Comeragh was predeceased by his parents Dennis and Bridget and also his sister Nonie Power. He is also survived by his nieces,

nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews and all other relatives and friends. Burial took place in Kilrossanty Cemetery. May he rest in peace. DOG NIGHT Don’t forget the Dog Night in Kilcohan Park on 2nd December for Fews National School Funds. For tickets for this event contact Louise Galvin 087-6807713. ICA Kilrossanty Guild of the ICA will hold their monthly meeting in the hall next Monday night at 8.00 p.m. There will be a Cookery Demonstration at this meeting and non members are very welcome. At the last meeting Greg Ashe was our guest speaker. On the night he brought along some of his pottery pieces and demonstrated the art of pottery. Very interesting. Peggy Cotter had the best arrangement of Autumn leaves. Kathleen Whyte and Kay Veale were the raffle winners. Names for the Federation

Dinner which will be held in Tramore on 2nd Decemeber should be given at the meeting next Monday night. QUIZ Thanks to all who supported the Quiz last Friday night in Crotty’s Inn to support Jason Dee who is taking part in Strictly Dancing in WIT this Saturday night. To all who helped in any way, to Crotty’s Inn for the use of the premises, prizes and refreshments, to all who gave prizes for the raffle. Best of luck to Jason on Saturday night. LIONS CLUB QUIZ Quiz this Friday night in Micilins for the Lions Club. Teams of three or four €10 per person. This is in aid of the Christmas hamper. KEEP FIT Keep fit this Wednesday night at 7.00 p.m. and Monday night next week at 7.00 p.m. New members welcome. Fee is €5. It takes place in the hall.

Paddy Joe Ryan, Chairman of Waterford GAA with Cllr. Seanie Power, Cllr. John O’Leary and John Quinn.

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WEST WATERFORD KINSALEBEG COMMUNITY GROUP - THURSDAY CLUB Hallowe’en Outing: Last week we went on our Hallowe’en Outing to Stephen Pearses where we were shown how to make and glaze a jug. We went across to the Kilkenny shop, the Christmas stock is in, it was very colourful and pretty. More shopping in Midleton before we had a lovely meal in Midleton Park Hotel. It was a nice outing enjoyed by all. Shoeboxes for the kids: Santa came early to the hall today. A big table was filled with brightly covered shoeboxes, filled with all kinds of toys, books, knits, soaps, for the little children. I'm sure they will enjoy receiving them,thank you for taking the time to make someone's Christmas a bit more special. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg New Year Senior Citizen Parish Party: We hope to hold our New Year Parish Senior Citizen Party on 14th January in Kinsalebeg. This weekend the 11th/12th. November, we will be holding Church Gate Collections to help fund this event. We need your support to fund this event, and make a great party to kick off 2018. Thank you for your ongoing support to our club. CLASHMORE AND KINSALEBEG COMMUNITY COUNCIL CALENDAR 2018 The Community Council Calendar is now available from An Siopa Nua and Country Stores at a cost of €10. All proceeds will go to local projects like defibrillators. Many thanks to all the photographers who took part in the monthly competitions and to our secret judge. TABLE QUIZ THIS WEEKEND St. Mary's N.S. Grange, Parent's Association are having a fundraising Table Quiz in The Round Tower Hotel this Saturday, 11th November at 8.45 p.m. Tables of four €10 per person. Raffle on the night with lots of prizes to be won, your support will be very much appreciated. ARDMORE NEW YEAR'S DAY CONCERT 2018 Ardmore announces the now very popular New Year's Day Concert in Ardmore for 2018. Sales are brisk and this concert will be a sell out which is evidence of how popular this artist has become over the last two years. Born in Omagh she is one

of Ireland's leading female performers and her big hit "Jealous of the Angels" has now over 92 million You Tube views! We are delighted to announce the amazing Donna Taggart will perform at 4.00 p.m. on the day. Tickets are €25 and are available at Ardmore and Grange Post Office and from John on 086-2330810 or Maurice on 085-1741614. If interested, it is a must buy as soon as possible or you will be disappointed. SUNDAY BINGO Our very popular weekly Bingo continues here in Kinsalebeg Hall every Sunday night. With the long nights of Winter fast approaching what better way to spend a Sunday evening with friends and it now commences at 7.30 p.m. each week. A bus (costing just €2) leaves Youghal at 6.45 p.m. each week and returns to town after the bingo. All are welcome. CHURCH GATE COLLECTION Don’t forget when you head out to Mass this weekend (the 11th &12th of November) to put an extra euro in your pocket for the Annual Church Gate Collection to help fund the Clashmore & Kinsalebeg Annual New Year Senior Citizen Parish Party. For many people this is one of the great highlights of their year. It is hoped to hold this years New Year Parish Senior Citizen Party on 14th January in Kinsalebeg hall. CLASHMORE / KINSALEBEG GAA LOTTO Clashmore/Kinsalebeg GAA club weekly Lotto draw took place on Monday night last, November 6th. Our numbers this week were 5, 11, 16, and 26. We had no match four ticket so our Jackpot for next week’s draw will be €1,200. Next week our draw takes place at The Rising Sun, Clashmore. Congratulations to the following who were our weekly lucky spot prize winners of €20 - Gerry Conol, Killian McGrath, Mark Foley, Ethan Casey and J. & M. Seward. Congratulations to al our winners and thanks to everyone for your support. CLASHMORE 45 DRIVE This week’s 45 Drive took place at the Decies Bar, Clashmore on Monday night last, November 6th. Our winners this week on nine games were Paddy Kelleher and Edmond Og Ledingham. In second place on eight games we had Liam Curran

and Thomas Power. In joint third we had Mary Anne and Bobby Connery, Tony Keane and Gabriel Hynes. Ours best of the last five winners this week were Roger Hynes and Eugene O’Halloran. Lucky last game winners were Noel Nugent and Pat O’Halloran. Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your continued support. CLASHMORE RAMBLERS WEEKLY ALPHA LOTTO RESULTS The weekly Clashmore Ramblers Alpha Lotto draw took place in Clashmore on Sunday night, November 5th and the following were the letters drawn X, H, J and W. We had no Jackpot winner so next week’s Jackpot will be €4,250. The lucky winners of our weekly €20 spot prizes were Pa Burke, Peter Deady and Maura Keogh. Congratulations to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support. PILATES CLASS AT BLACKWATER Starting this Thursday, November 9th for 6 weeks, we have another series of popular weekly Pilates Classes with our Chartered Physiotherapist Eilis at the Blackwater Garden Centre 11.30 a.m. - 12.30 a.m. Costing just €60 for the 6 weeks or €12 per drop in. These classes are Suitable for all levels... but booking essential. To book phone 083-8180832. THE LATE EILY AHERN The death has occurred peacefully at Youghal and District Nursing Home, on Monday last, 30th October of Eily Ahern, late of Aherns Bakery Grocery and Filling Station, Tallow. Predeceased by her loving brothers Michael, William, Richard and her sister Mary (O’Connell, formally of Clashmore Post Office). To her sister Nora (O’Brien), sister-in-law Trudy, and all her extended family and friends we extend our deepest sympathy. May she rest in peace. Reposing at Aidan Walsh & Sons Funeral Home, Tallow, Rosary was celebrated on Tuesday evening at 7.00 p.m. Eily’s removal took place on Wednesday evening to The Church Of Immaculate Conception, Tallow, where her Requiem Mass was celebrated for the happy repose of her soul on Thursday morning and she was then laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.

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Parish of Aglish, Ballinameela and Mount Stuart AGLISH CHURCH SUNDAY MASS TIME Sunday, October 15th saw a permanent change of the Mass times at Aglish Church. Mass will now be celebrated each Sunday morning at 11.15 a.m. Please note there is no change of times in Mount Stuart Church it remains at 10.00 a.m. NOVEMBER - NOVENA MASS TO THE HOLY SOULS 2017 Saturday 18th - Novena Mass in Ballinameela 7.30 p.m. Sunday 19th - Novena Mass in Mount Stuart 10.00 a.m. Sunday 19th - Novena Mass in Aglish 11.15 a.m. Monday 20th - Novena Mass in Aglish 7.15 p.m. Tuesday 21st - Novena Mass in Ballinameela 7.15 p.m. Wednesday 22nd - Novena Annual Mass for all the dead Ballinameela 7.15 p.m. Thursday 23rd - Novena Mass Aglish 9.30 a.m. Friday 24th - Novena Annual Mass for the dead in Aglish 7.15 p.m. Saturday 25th - Novena Mass Ballinameela 7.30 p.m. Sunday 26th - Novena Mass Mount Stuart

10.00 a.m. Sunday 26th - Novena Mass Aglish 11.15 a.m. People who have lost a family member during the year are invited to fill up a form in the Sacristy. PRAYERS IN THE GRAVEYARDS Prayers in the graveyards to remember all at rest there will be celebrated this month (November) as follows – Mount Stuart - Sunday 18th at 9.45 a.m. Ballinameela - Saturday 25th at 7.15 p.m. Aglish - Sunday 26th at 11.00 a.m. POPE JOHN PAUL II AWARDS GROUP 2018 The Pope John Paul II awards group 2018 are: Ali Landers, Emma Stubbs, Caoimhe Aherne, Ella Ronayne and Kate Quinn. WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES The Bell and Icon will be in this Parish of Aglish, Ballinameela & Mount Stuart from Monday, December 11th to Sunday, December 17th starting with Mass in Ballinameela on Monday 11th at 7.30 p.m. and ending with Mass in Aglish on Sunday, December 17th. Throughout the week the Bell and Icon will travel around the Parish visiting our schools, Mount Stuart Church and St. Declan’s Well. More details are available on the Church notice boards.

Thomas Beausang from Clashmore competing at the Clashmore Ploughing match.

Clashmore & Piltown Parish News SUNDAY MASSES Vigil Mass: 6.00 p.m. Saturday - Piltown Church. Sunday Morning: 9.00 a.m. - Clashmore Church NOVEMBER – THE MONTH OF THE HOLY SOULS During the month of November we remem-

ber all our loved ones who have died. This week Fr. Kelly will celebrate three Masses for all our dearly departed loved ones here in Clashmore Church on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 7.30 p.m. each evening. All are welcome to come and remember their loved ones, each evening.

Cian McGrath with his nephew Noah at the Clashmore Ploughing match.

Evelyn McGrath with her son Flynn at the Clashmore Ploughing match.

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The Clashmore Ploughing Association members and 2017 committee pictured with James Sutton, National President and Denis Keohane, National Chairman following their successful Annual Ploughing Match.

Clashmore Ploughing Match Results DESPITE being postponed on the previous week, we had some very competitive ploughing again this year in Clashmore. Our thanks to the Connery family who provided us with an ideal site in Ballingown for ploughing this year. Our thanks also to our judges, our catering team who provided the refreshments on the field, the Decies Bar, all our sponsors and everyone who helped in any way to make our event so successful. Our prize winners this year were as follows Reversible Under 28 – Thomas Houlahan, Waterford. Reversible Snr – 1st Jimmy Cotter, Waterford; 2nd Connor Butler, Waterford. Standard Reversible – 1st Paddy Power, Waterford; 2nd Niall Connery, Waterford; 3rd Maurice Ledingham, Waterford. Vintage 2 Furrow Hydralic – 1st Moss Fleming, Cork; 2nd Michael Cooney, Cork; 3rd Tommy Keatley, Kilkenny. Trailer 2 Furrow Vintage – 1st Trevor Fleming, Cork; 2nd Oliver Power, Waterford. SNR Conventional 2 Furrow – 1st Larry Bergin, Tipperary; 2nd Michael Lehahan, Cork; 3rd Maurice Walsh, Waterford. Novice 2 Furrow – 1st Hugh Keane, Tipperary; 2nd Mary O’Callaghan. 3 Furrow Conventional – 1st Jay Prendergast,

Waterford; 2nd James Murphy, Tipperary. 3 Furrow Standard – 1st James Foley, Waterford; 2nd Shane Beausang, Cork; 3rd Kevin McGrath, Waterford. 3 Furrow Novice – Shane Fenton, Waterford. Congratulations to all our prize winners and thanks to all our competitors for supporting us on the day.

Enjoying the Clashmore Ploughing match.

James Sutton, National President presents Jay Prendergast winner of the 3 Furrow Conventional with his cup. Also included is Dennis Keohane, National Chairman; David McGrath and James Coughlan of Clashmore Ploughing Association.

Moss Fleming winner of the Vintage Two Furrow Hydraulic is presented with his plaque by James Sutton, National President. Also included is Dennis Keohane, National Chairman; David McGrath and James Coughlan of Clashmore Ploughing Association.

Jay Prendergast presents Trevor Fleming winner of the Single Furrow Vintage with his cup. Also included are Dennis Keohane National Chairman; James Sutton, National President and David McGrath, Clashmore Ploughing Association.

The Connery family Mary, Niall, Padraig and Brian pictured with Dennis Keohane, National Chairman; James Sutton, National President and Clashmore Ploughing Chairman Jay Prendergast.

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Members of South East Cardiac group attending Hand on Hart Cardiac Activation Event in Dungarvan Shopping Centre, 4th November, 2017.

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[Pat Crowley]

Health Equality For the South East (hefse.com) THE Hand On Heart campaign to secure 24/7 Cardiac Care in the South East region moved to Dungarvan at the weekend. Activity was launched from Dungarvan Shopping Centre by Waterford senior hurler and Hand On Heart campaign supporter Stephen Bennett. Campaigners from HEFSE, SEPAG and 24/7 Cardiac Care for the South East were assisted by Dungarvan Red Cross

and other local first responders who did an excellent job in demonstrating CPR to an enthusiastic audience, young and old. Health Equality For the South East (HEFSE) spokesperson Matt Shanahan said they were ‘delighted with the reaction and support of people on the ground in Dungarvan’. ‘People were very exercised and vocal and approached from all directions seeking to add their

Cardiac Care for the South East Region – Stephen Bennett and Anne Marie O’Donnell, Redcross. Hand on Heart [Pat Crowley] Cardiac Activation Event in Dungarvan Shopping Centre recently.

names to a declaration of voting intent on the issue’ he said. This declaration signals people’s intention not to vote at the next general election for regional TDs or parties whom they feel are failing to deliver politically on the issue.‘Our campaign has now covered the major urban centres in Wexford, Kilkenny, South Tipperary and Waterford and we plan to step up activity to allow regional patients the opportu-

nity to add their names to the growing list seeking 24/7 Cardiac Services in the South East’. ‘It’s a very hard time to be a cardiac patient in the South East region at present but the future might become even harder for politicians and their parties who are not delivering on this vital issue’ he said.The South East remains the only region nationally without a 24/7 Interventional Cardiac Care service.

Dungarvan Orchard Ladybirds dressed up for the Hallowe’en meeting. The Ladybrids prepared and created their own Hallowe’en treats. Great fun was had by all.

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Ms. Prendergast and pupils from Junior Infants Scoil Naisiunta, Cill Rosanta are pictured with Mary Walsh, Electric Ireland and Colette Whyte, ESB. ESB Networks have teamed up with the Road Safety Authority to call on parents, guardians and teachers to ensure road safety, in particular cycle safety, is on the lesson plan for all children as they return to school in September, and are distributing free high visibility vests to all children starting school this year across the country.

ESB presents Kilrossanty National School Junior Infants with Hi-viz vests High visibility vests to be distributed to every child starting school THE Road Safety Authority (RSA) and ESB Networks are calling on parents, guardians and teachers to ensure road safety, in particular cycle safety is on the lesson plan for all children as they return to school in September, and will be distributing free high visibility vests to all children starting school this year. To provide practical cycle safety and skills training to promote competent and confident cyclists, the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, the RSA and Cycling Ireland, with input from central and local agencies and other groups have developed Cycle Right, the National Standard for Cycle Training. “Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross said: “Now that the children are returning from holidays and going back to school it is important to remind motorists to be mindful of our most vulnerable road-users. We would encourage parents and teachers to use our new cycle training programme to educate children to be vigilant when out walking or cycling to

school and ensure they have all the correct safety gear; high vis jackets, lights and helmets for doing so.” Speaking at the launch of this year’s back-to-school campaign, Moyagh Murdock, Chief Executive, Road Safety Authority said: “With children returning to school over the coming week, road users need to be vigilant. In addition to the inevitable increased traffic levels, motorists and other road users should be conscious of children walking and cycling to and from school. Drivers need to pay attention to their speed, particularly in urban areas. Children are the most vulnerable of our road-users so it is really important that parents and teachers ensure that they learn how to stay safe on the roads.” Marguerite Sayers, Managing Director, ESB Networks DAC, said: “We are delighted to be working with the RSA again to ensure that school children are visible on the roads. Wearing a high-vis vest is so important whether you are walking, cycling or travelling on the school bus. We would

encourage all schools to register for the ‘Back to School’ packs and be safe, by being seen. Our partnership with the RSA reflects ESB Networks' ongoing commitment to promoting safety at all times. This initiative is part of our wider ‘Stay Safe, Stay Clear’ electrical safety campaign which we are promoting throughout schools in the Republic of Ireland.” Geoff Liffey, CEO Cycling Ireland, administrators for Cycle Right, said: “Using a bike for the first time and learning to cycle has been a rite of passage for generations of youngsters. I would urge all parents, guardians and teachers to encourage safe cycling by giving children proper guidance and instruction at an early age to ensure that basic safety rules are absorbed while young. This can be achieved through the Cycle Right programme which delivers best-practice cycle training across Ireland and gives primary schools the chance to train to cycle their bikes with skill and confidence and to experience cycling on the road.”

As well as the ‘safe cycling’ message, the RSA is reminding parents to ensure their child is visible when walking or cycling on the roads, or when waiting for the school bus. The RSA has also issued recommendations to schools if they intend to hire a bus to carry children. The bus company concerned should be asked to confirm in writing that it is providing safe and legal transport services. The RSA has compiled a useful Declaration of Compliance which outlines a checklist of important minimum legal requirements from bus owners. This can be downloaded and printed off from www.cvrt.ie. For the seventh year running, the RSA and ESB Networks will distribute free high visibility vests to every child starting school in September. To date, this partnership has provided 800,000 children throughout the country with high visibility vests. Schools can now register online for the RSA’s ‘Back to School’ road safety packs which will be sent to primary schools nationwide over the coming months.

THE ‘BACK TO SCHOOL’ CAMPAIGN Teachers are encouraged to register online for the RSA ‘Back to School’ Pack for Primary Schools, which contains: • A high visibility vest for every child starting school in partnership with ESB Networks • ‘Going to School’ leaflets for junior infants entering education. This is a parent’s guide to getting children to school safely; • A ‘Safe Cross Code’ promotional pack including a CD of the song and a poster with the words of the ‘Safe Cross Code’ song and dance to be taught in the classroom; • The ‘Educational News’ newsletter; ESB Networks safety information leaflet about a fun, exciting and educational way for pupils from Infants to 6th Class to discover the benefits of electricity, while learning to be safe around it

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Helen O’Byrne Memorial Walk 2017

PICTURED at the recent Cheque Presentation to Mrs. Brid Duggan, Principal, Bunscoil Gleann Sidheain, Cappoquin for the new ASD Unit are members of the Byrne & O’Byrne families, Rudy Lyons, along with Mr. James Casey, Deputy Principal, Mr. John Toomey, and Mrs. Eilish Curran. Total raised was €3,480 from our our annual walk held in memory of Helen. We are extremely grateful to everyone who donated and/or walked from Melleray Community Centre to

Modeligo Community Centre and a special word of thanks to all those who helped us in any way to make this event happen successfully. Thank you to JP Ryan, and members of Modeligo GAA players panel who gave their time even though they had a match that evening, Hallahan Coaches, Bumster’s of Modeligo, Laura & Eoin at Centra Lismore, Alice and all at Murray’s - Cappoquin, Sacha Bulfin Print & Design, Keane's Apple Farm, Denny Moroney, Coillte, PTSB Dungarvan, Local County Council,

Fintan Strain, Miriam & Budden family, Fr. Kiely, Melleray & Modeligo Communities, Helen Landers, all who displayed posters. To all those who made and brought sandwiches, cakes etc. all at registration points and those on stewarding duties. A special word of thanks to Rudy, Jen and Pa Lyons for their ongoing help and support in the organisation of the annual walk. We look forward to seeing everyone again next year.

ST. MARY’S NATIONAL SCHOOL, TOURANEENA

Busy week in St. Mary’s N.S., Touraneena MATHS Week 2017 was a very busy and fun time in St Mary’s Touraneena National School. Lots of enjoyable maths activities were carried out during the week. Here are some of the activities that the pupils participated in: maths games for homework, board games based on maths, maths games on

the interactive white board, maths trails, maths during physical education, identifying ways we used maths during the day, challenging themselves at the problem-solving station. The students and staff from St. Mary’s Touraneena National School dressed up on the day of the Hallowe’en holidays and went for a short

Winners of the ‘Summer Stars’ reading programme.

Maths Week 2017 in St. Mary’s National School, Touraneena.

St. Mary’s National School, Touraneena dressed up for Hallowe’en.

walk around the village.The children had great fun and really enjoyed getting some extra physical activity. Two students from our school received awards from the Cappoquin Library following their participation in the ‘Summer Stars’ reading programme. Well done to these students.

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St. Augustine’s College – CSPE Action Project - As part of their CSPE action project entitled “The Work of An Garda Siochana” the 3.1 class invited Garda Christine Kenny and Garda Aidan McCarthy to visit the college to give the class an insight into the work of An Garda Siochana. The students enjoyed a very informative workshop. Many thanks to Christine and Aidan for taking the time to chat with the class and also Mr. Donal Williams (CSPE Teacher). Pictured with 3.1 Class is Mr. Donal Williams, Garda Christine Kenny and Garda Aidan McCarthy.

St. Augustine’s College – Pictured at the Study Skills Workshop given by Ms. Elaine Moore to 1st and 2nd Year students from left: Mary Power, Jenna Walsh, Shauna O'Mahoney, Kellie Mulcahy, Lia Cunningham, Mary-Ellen Kelly (2nd Year Students).

Speakers from all over the South-East gathered in the impressive surroundings of the Large Room in Waterford’s City Hall to battle it out to be crowned regional Europe Direct Soapbox champion last Wednesday, 25th October. Pictured taking part Jeanne Harrington, Árd Scoil Na nDéise, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford pictured with her mum Juliette. [John Power]

Speakers from all over the South-East gathered in the impressive surroundings of the Large Room in Waterford’s City Hall to battle it out to be crowned regional Europe Direct Soapbox champion last Wednesday, 25th October. Pictured taking part were Ben O’Donnell, Rosa Wheaton and Sophie Cummins, St. Declan’s Community College, Kilmacthomas. [John Power]

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St. Augustine’s College – Creative Learning Methods in Science – Adriana Cardinot, (NUI Galway PhD student in Physics Education who is researching Creative Learning Methods in Physics and Promoting STEM by Creating Fun and Educational Board games), showing students how board games can improve learning in science today. Pictured with Adriana are 2nd Year students: Mollie Murphy-Nix, Hannah Cloona, Maria Grant and Amy Keating. Many thanks to Mr Michael Kavanagh (Science Dept.) who organised the visit.

HALLOWE’EN CAKE SALE The annual Hallowe’en Cake Sale and Coffee Morning took place on Friday, 27th October and a fun morning was had by all the kids, staff and families before the mid term holidays. The Parents Association raised €1,253.73 on the day and are delighted with the proceeds. Many thanks is due to all the parents and families who donated cakes and buns on the day. Thanks also to Tony the caretaker for all his hard work in preparing the School Halla for this event. THIRD CLASS QUIZ The Third Class Quiz will take place tonight Wednesday, 8th

November from 7.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. The cost is €4 per student and includes a strip of raffle tickets for each person. There are no other costs on the night. No sweets or drinks are allowed in the halla on the night.Third class students from other schools are welcome to attend. BAG 2 SCHOOL RECYCLABLE CLOTHES COLLECTION The Bag 2 School reusable clothes collection will take place on Tuesday 14th November. This is a perfect opportunity to declutter pre-Christmas. Items accepted include adults and children’s clothing, hats, belts, handbags and soft toys.

No bedding, curtains, towels or bric-a-brac please. All donated bags can be dropped during Hallowe’en Cake Sale

school hours on Monday, 13th November and before 10.00 a.m. on Tuesday, 14th November.

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SCOIL GHARBHAIN

Gléasadh d’Oíche Shamhna BHÍ gach saghas ban draoi, taibhse, dúnmharathóir, dragúin, daoine sáite i gcuisneoirí agus i reoiteoirí Hairicín Ophelia, creatlaigh puimcíní, gan trácht ar charachtar scanrúla eile le feiscint i gclós na scoile ar lá na laethanta saoire. Bhí sé fíor dheacair ar ár moltóirí – Múinteoir Muireann agus Múinteoir Fíní cinneadh a dhéanamh maidir le duaiseanna a bhronnadh mar bhí an caighdeán ana ard go deo i mbliana. Molaim sibh a thuismitheoirí agus a dhaltaí as dúthracht bhúr gcuid samhlaíochta gan trácht ar an méid mór milteach oibre a bhí i gceist leis na páistí a ullmhú don ócáid seo. Bhí lá iontach againn, bhí sibh ar fheabhas COSTUMES FOR HALLOWE’EN We had every witch, ghost, serial killer, fantastic dragons,

scary people in fridges and in freezers, hurricane Ophelia, skeletons, pumpkins and not to mention other gruesome characters in the school playground on the day of the holidays. The standard was so high this year that our adjudicators Múinteoir Muireann and Múinteoir Fíní found it extremely difficult to judge the most creative costumes. Well done to all our pupils and especially to our parents for the fantastic work on the costumes. The thought, imagination and effort was unbelievable in preparing the children for this occasion. We had a fantastic day everyone, it was excellent. LEABHARÁIN LE RANG 3 D’OÍCHE SHAMHNA Más rud é gur mhaith leat a bheith scanraithe mholfainn go

mór duit an bailiúcháin de scéalta atá scríofa ag rang 3 a léamh. Is iontach go deo iad. Tá rang 3 ag obair orthu le cúpla seachtain anuas agus dhein gach dalta a chlúdach pearsanta féin a dhearadh don leabhar. Tá na scéálta foilsithe i leabhar ag gach dalta. Maith sibh Múinteoir Fíní, Múinteoir Clár agus rang 3. A COLLECTION OF HALLOWE’EN STORIES If it’s a scary story that entices you, I’d highly recommend a reading of Rang 3’s collection of stories for Hallowe’en. They are fantastic. Rang 3 have been hard at work with some weeks now writing and editing their collection. Each pupil has personally designed the cover. Well done to Múinteoir Fíní, Múinteoir Clár and to rang 3.

Roinnt de Bhuaiteoirí na Scoile ó Chomórtas Oíche Shamhna.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 10 November, 2017

Scoil Gharbhain – Rang le Múinteoir Fíní agus le Múinteoir Clár le Labhair na Samhna.

Scoil Gharbhain – Roinnt de Bhuaiteoirí na Scoile ó Chomórtas Oíche Shamhna.

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LETTERS/NEWS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 10 November, 2017

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

New stroke support network for younger stroke survivors

Morning and Afternoon Class at “The Little School” of Montessori, Abbeyside, who had a Pyjamas Day recently and raised €134.90 in aid of Childline which was sponsored by Cheerios.

Dear Editor, We would like to invite readers under 65 years who have been affected by stroke to be part of a new support network for younger stroke survivors, launching on 27th November. The rate of younger stroke in Ireland is rising rapidly, with people of working age now accounting for more than one in four of some 8,000 cases every year. Despite the sizeable number of strokes happening in Ireland, there remains a severe lack of community supports which are vital to help stroke survivors make the best possible recovery. The Irish Heart Foundation is currently developing a national network of weekly stroke support groups that are open to all ages – these are most popular with over-65s who make up the vast majority of stroke survivors in Ireland. However, to cater for the specific needs of younger people affected by stroke, we are launching a new working age stroke support network at a national meeting in Croke Park on Monday, 27th November. This will include discussions on many relevant topics, such as relationships, returning to work, positive mental health, anxiety and depression, fatigue and communication difficulties. We invite younger stroke survivors to join us in Croke Park if you can, or most importantly to contact us if you are interested in being part of a support network for people affected by stroke in working age (under 65 years). If you are interested in coming to Croke Park or being part of the new stroke support network for under 65s, please contact Helena O’Donnell at 01-634 6925, or at hodonnell@irishheart.ie Yours Sincerely, CHRIS MACEY Head of Advocacy, Irish Heart Foundation

Honouring Waterford’s Heroes

St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time – Wisdom 6:1216 - Wisdom is found by those who look for her. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 - God will bring with him those who have died in Jesus. Matthew 25:1-13 - The bridegroom is here! Go out and meet him. Visit of Holy Family Icon and Bell – The visit of Holy Family Icon and Bell to this parish as part of our diocesan preparation for the World Meeting of Families 2018 will take place from 13th to the 20th November next.The programme of events for the visit will be printed in next weekend’s newsletter. Please drop into the church during the week, Monday, 13th – Monday, 20th November, ring the bell and pray for your family, all families and next year’s World Meeting of Families.

Official Family Prayer for WMOF 2018 – God, our Father, we are brothers and sisters in Jesus your Son, one family, in the Spirit of your love. Bless us with the joy of love. Make us patient and kind, gentle and generous, welcoming to those in need. Help us to live your forgiveness and peace. Protect all families with your loving care, especially those for whom we now pray: [We pause and remember family members and others by name]. Increase our faith, strengthen our hope, keep us safe in your love, make us always grateful for the gift of life that we share.

This we ask, through Christ our Lord, Amen Mary, mother and guide, pray for us. Saint Joseph, father and protector, pray for us. Saint Joachim and Anne, pray for us. Saints Louis and Zélie Martin, pray for us Holy Souls Novena – These nine Masses for the souls of the faithful departed will be celebrated here in St. Mary’s Parish Church on the last nine days of the month, beginning on Wednesday, November 22nd until Thursday, November 30th inclusive. Fuller details in church porches and in next weekend’s newsletter. Prayer when Visiting a Cemetery – May God bless all the company of souls here,

May God and Mary bless you. You spent a while here, just as we are now, And we too will join you soon. May we all be adorned in the beauty of the Bright King of heaven. Amen. Parish Office – Located in St. Mary’s Church and is open Monday to Friday office hours. If you want to book Masses or Baptisms call during these times. Phone 058-42374. Daily Mass broadcast on 98.5 FM. Phone No: Fr. Ryan 42374, Fr. Harris 42384, Fr. Cooney 41136. Emergency Phone No: To contact Priest on duty: 0862334282. St. Vincent de Paul Helpline No.: 087-7747870.

Dear Editor, I am writing in connection with the 43rd national People of the Year Awards and I was wondering if you could help us. Each year the People of the Year Awards, which are organised by Rehab and shown live on RTÉ One television, shine a light on some of the many unsung heroes who are living in communities throughout Ireland. We need nominations from your readers to help to identify this year’s Award recipients. If you think you know someone who has done something extraordinary, who has made a real difference, who has gone above and beyond the call of duty and whom you feel deserves a People of the Year Award, then nominate them now.You could also nominate in one of our specific categories, Young Person of the Year, International Person of the Year, Sports Person of the Year or Community Group of the Year. The closing date for entries is Friday, December 1st and it’s quick and easy to nominate someone – simply fill in the short nomination form on www.peopleoftheyear.com. You can also contact the People of the Year Awards office for a nomination form on 01 205 7397. This is your chance to honour inspiring people in your county. Awards will be presented live on RTÉ One television on Saturday, March 3rd 2018 at the Mansion House in Dublin, and who knows, one of this year’s winners could well be from Waterford. Yours sincerely, KATHLEEN O’MEARA People of the Year Awards Rehab Group Roslyn Park Sandymount Dublin 4 Tel: 01 205 7397

Ring and Old Parish Parochial Council HOLY Souls Novena to take place in Ring Church during the week of 13th-17th November at 7.30 p.m. For more updates please visit our website at www.anrinnseanphobal.ie

KCK November Masses for the Dead Kilbrien - 13th, 14th and 15th November at 7.30 p.m. Colligan - 16th and 17th November 7.30 p.m. 18th November at 10.00 a.m. Kilgobinet - 20th, 21st and 22nd November at 7.30 p.m.

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EILEEN (Eily) AHERN Convent Street, Tallow With sadness and regret we record the passing of Eileen (Eily) Ahern, Convent Street, Tallow, late of Ahern’s Bakery, Grocery and Filling Station, Convent Street,Tallow, loving sister of the late Michael, William, Richard and Mary (O’Connell), which sad event occurred peacefully on 30th October, 2017, in the loving care of the management and staff of Youghal and District Nursing Home. Lying in repose at Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Home, Tallow, on Tuesday evening. Rosary was recited by Rev. Fr. M. Melican, I.C., in the presence of her loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing on Wednesday evening funeral prayers were recited by Rev. Fr. M. Melican, I.C., in the presence of her loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends before removal took place to the Church of Immaculate Conception, Tallow. On arrival Eily’s remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. G. McNamara, P.P. On Thursday morning Funeral Mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr. G. McNamara, P.P. Readings during the Mass were read by grandnephew Mark O’Brien and grandniece Sarah O’Brien and the Psalm was sung by great grandnieces Leah and Érin Ahern. Prayers of the Faithful were read by grandnephews Ian O’Brien and Brian Coleman, grandnieces Eleanor Ahern and Lisa O’Brien and nephew David O’Connell. A lovely selection of music and hymns were provided by great grandnieces Leah (soloist and organist) and Érin Ahern (soloist and guitarist). The Offertory Gifts were presented to the Altar by niece Ann Coleman and niece-in-law Kay O’Brien. Following Communion grandnephew John O’Brien delivered a very fitting eulogy paying a lovely tribute to his Aunt Eily and reminiscing on past events. Following Funeral Mass burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Fr. G. McNamara, P.P., officiated the graveside prayers where Eily was laid to rest in the presence of her loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace. May we extend our deepest sympathy to her loving sister Nora (O’Brien); sister-in-law Trudy; nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, great-grandnephews, great-grandnieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

PATRICK ALLEN Ballyquin, Ardmore With sadness we record the passing of Patrick Allen which sad event occurred on Tuesday, 31st October, 2017. Removal was from Drohan’s Funeral Home on Wednesday evening to Grange Church. Following Funeral Mass on Thursday morning, celebrated by Fr. Guiry, P.P., burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. To his wife Mary; daughters Mary and Ann; sister Mary; family and relatives, we extend our deepest sympathy. (Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Director, Dungarvan).

OBITUARY NUALA DALTON Boston, U.S.A., and formerly of Park Terrace, Dungarvan With feelings of great sadness we write on the passing of Nuala Dalton in Boston on Tuesday, 17th October, after a short illness. A native of Park Terrace, Nuala was born on the 24th December, 1927, and was daughter of the late Peter and Nell (nee Meehan) and was predeceased by her siblings Terry Dalton, Nancy Ryan, Raymond Dalton and Eileen Lannen. Educated at the local Presentation Convent, Nuala subsequently completed a Secretarial Course at Dungarvan Technical College. She started work for P. Sexton and Co., The Quay, Dungarvan, until her emigration to the United States in 1959. Nuala was an accomplished executive and held a number of positions at Harvard University. It was back in 1966 that she took out American citizenship, but always loved to return to Ireland for annual holidays. Nuala was a keen tennis player and also played camogie for Dungarvan. She was a member of the Waterford camogie panel that played Antrim in the All-Ireland final at Cappoquin in 1945, Antrim winning by a narrow margin. In her younger days Nuala was also a valued member of the Friary Choir. Nuala passed away peacefully at her home in the Gables of Winchester, U.S.A., on the 17th October, 2017, in the company of her cousin Sheila Doherty. She will be sadly missed by Sheila and all the Doherty family and all her friends, especially Natalie Fitzpatrick and Cathy Hegan. Nuala is survived by her sisters Bernadette Norris and Phyllis Kingston; her nephews Donal and Terrance Kingston, Paddy, Raymond, Killian and Shane Lannen; nieces Moira Connors and Neasa Lannen; other relatives and friends. Funeral Mass in thanksgiving for Nuala’s life was concelebrated at St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan, on Saturday, 4th November, by Canon William Ryan, P.P., and Fr. Jim Mountain. The Liturgy of the Word was shared with the congregation by Shane Lannen, Linda Bradfield and Nicola Lannen.The Prayers of the Faithful were recited by Grainne McGrath, Jack McGrath, Mary Bradfield and Maeve Bradfield. The Offertory Gifts of Bread and Wine for consecration were presented at the Altar by Neasa Lannen and Paddy Lannen. Throughout the Mass sacred hymns were sung and played beautifully by Dina Walshe which was greatly appreciated. Afterwards Nuala’s Ashes were interred in the adjoining Cemetery in the presence of a large concourse of mourners who had come to remember and bid farewell. The Rite of Committal was led by Fr. Mountain and Canon Ryan. In a final tribute and signifying Nuala’s love for her native place “Dungarvan My Hometown” was played at her graveside. Suaimhneas síoraí dá hanam uasal. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

CELINE HANRAHAN Lion House, Douglas, Cork, and formerly of Main Street, Lismore It is with deep regret that we record the passing of Celine Hanrahan which sad event occurred on Tuesday, 31st October, 2017, at Powder Mill Nursing Home, Ballincollig. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Thursday morning in St. Carthage’s Church, Lismore, after which burial took place in St. Carthage’s Cemetery, Lismore. To her loving nephews Alf, Patrick and Alf; nieces Angela Forde and Edel Gimblett; grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives and friends we extend our sincere sympathy. (Funeral arrangements were by Ryan’s Funeral Directors, Lismore).

PAD JOE NUGENT Coole, Ballysaggart It is with sincere sadness and deep regret that we record the passing of Jad Joe Nugent which sad event occurred on Friday, 3rd November, 2017, at Waterford Regional Hospital. Reposing at his home, Rosary was recited on Sunday night. Following prayers, recited on Monday morning, removal took place to St. Mary’s Church, Ballysaggart, for Requiem Mass after which Pad Joe was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. Full obituary to follow. To his loving family Evelyn, Mark, Davy and Leonard; brothers Dan, Dick and Jack; sisters Bridie (Lenihan), Sheila (Costigan), Mary (Fitzgerald) and Noreen (Lawless); daughters-in-law Diane, Marie, Rebecca and Siobhan; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and his wide circle of friends, we extend our sincere sympathy. (Funeral arrangements were by Ryan’s Funeral Directors, Lismore).

DECLAN O’DONNELL Comeragh, Lemybrien With profound sorrow we record the passing of Declan O’Donnell which sad event occurred on Friday, 3rd November, 2017. Removal took place on Tuesday morning from the residence of his sister Mary, St. Bridget’s Terrace, Lemybrien, to St. Brigid’s Church. Following Funeral Mass on arrival, burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. To his sister Mary; brothers John and Joe; family and relatives, we extend our deepest sympathy. (Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Director, Dungarvan).

Dungarvan Christian Fellowship BIBLE VERSE OF THE MONTH “It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” Galatians 2:20. THIS WEEK – 5th NOVEMBER, 2017 Tuesday night worship and prayer meeting 7.00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer meeting 11.00 a.m. Wednesday evening Bible study 7:30 p.m. Adam and Monika’s. Friday Morning tea/coffee 10:30 a.m. Euroroute. Friday evening Bible study 7.30 p.m. Tomek and Asia’s. Saturday 7.00 p.m. Pastor Robert Baxter will be sharing on the work of the International Christian Embassy in Jerusalem, and teaching on ‘Why the Feast of Tabernacles is important to all believers.’ 12th November next Sunday service 10:30 a.m. – Pastor Robert Baxter. UPCOMING EVENTS Sunday, 19th November - Extraordinary church meeting to outline proposals for the future leadership of the church.

55 TOMMY DOWNEY Congress Villas, Dungarvan We write with feelings of deep sorrow and regret of the passing of Tommy Downey which occurred, peacefully, at University Hospital Waterford on Thursday, 12th October. A native of Dungarvan, Tommy completed his formal education at the CBS Dungarvan and Dungarvan Technical College. In his younger days he worked at the Boston Cleaners in Mary Street and also with his uncle in Youghal where he developed his lifelong love of horses. Like so many people at that time Tommy emigrated to England where he met his wife Anna. After a duration in London he returned to Ireland in the early 1970s and took up employment at Quigley Magnesite and also worked as a fisherman and in the building trade. In more recent years Tommy developed a great interest in pigeons as evidenced by the large gathering of pigeon enthusiasts at his funeral obsequies. Suffering from ill-health in later years Tommy passed away on the 12th October, 2017, at University Hospital Waterford. The Downey family wish to express their appreciation to Tommy Mulcahy and all the friends and neighbours in Congress Villas for their care and support to Tommy over the years. On Saturday afternoon, 14th October, Tommy lay in repose at the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan. Many people came to pay their respects to Tommy and console the bereaved. Following Rosary and Funeral Prayers, recited by Fr. Michael Enright, P.E., the removal took place to St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan. On arrival a Guard of Honour from the Pigeon Club stood in respectful tribute at St. Mary’s. Canon W. Ryan, P.P., led the Service of Reception. Requiem Mass in thanksgiving for Tommy’s life was celebrated by Fr. M. Cooney, O.S.A., on Sunday, 15th October. Also in attendance was Canon Ryan, P.P. The Liturgy of the Word was read by Ross Downey (nephew) and Francine Downey (daughter). The Prayers of the Faithful were recited by Mary Leahy (niece), Brendan Downey (nephew) and Therese O’Connell (cousin). The Offertory Gifts of Bread and Wine were presented at the Altar by Mike and Tony Downey (brothers). Throughout the Mass sacred hymns were sung beautifully by Muriel Coleman. Afterwards Tommy was laid to rest at the North Abbey Cemetery, Youghal, where Canon D. Herlihy, P.P., imparted the graveside blessing and led the Rite of Committal. “Dungarvan My Hometown” was played in remembrance of Tommy and pigeons were released in a fitting and moving tribute. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé. We extend our deepest sympathy to Tommy’s wife Anna; sons John, Thomas, Mark and Brian; daughters Marie, Donna, Dolores, Angelique and Francine; brothers Mike, Seamie and Tony; sister Ann; grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends. Month’s Mind Mass will be offered at 12 noon on Sunday, 26th November, in St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

Just think of it! NOVEMBER, the month when so many of us think of those who have gone before us, ar slí na fírinne, to use the lovely Irish phrase. What happens after death? Are there ghosts? Can the dead put in one more final appearance? What will heaven be like? Will we look like young people, in our prime, or the way we look when we leave this world? So many questions present themselves about the life that is beyond the gate of death. The Church is very reserved in what it teaches, because it doesn’t know all the answers. It does tell us that the human spirit, when it leaves this earthly life, may not be capable of seeing God, the vision of God may be more than our spiritual sight can take in. So it’s as if these spiritual cataracts have to be removed. And what will remove them? The thought of being so near to God will generate such a desire, such a longing to be wholly with God, that this desire will be like a purifying fire that removes the obstacles that are between us and God. Is that what is meant by the fire of Purgatory? The Church tells us that our prayers, our acts of love for our fellow members of Christ’s Body the Church, can help and support these souls in their longing to encounter the Redeemer, accompanying them on their journey to a place of light, refreshment, and unending peace. We’re not separated from the souls in Purgatory: they know us and can pray for us. Fr. Robert Arthure, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford.

FARMING Round-up … Outstanding payments urgently needed due to fodder and cashflow crisis GIVEN the seriousness of the fodder situation in parts of the country, particularly in the north-west, it is imperative that all BPS payments are made without any further delay, IFA Deputy President Richard Kennedy has insisted. Around 11,000 farmers have yet to receive their advance BPS payment of 70%.The main issues holding up payments are inspections, including satellite inspections, digitisation, transfers, dual claims and over claims. These issues must be resolved without delay, the IFA Deputy President has urged. Richard Kennedy acknowledged the commencement of Knowledge Transfer payments. He said it is important that the Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed proceeds with GLAS payments to 50,000 farmers who are due their 2017 payment. Payment delays under GLAS will not be tolerated by farmers given the difficulties that arose with last year’s payment. The IFA Deputy President also called on farmers in GLAS I and II who have not yet submitted their nutrient management plans to do so immediately, as they cannot be paid their final 15% for 2016 until the plan is submitted, and their 2017 payment will also be held up. In relation to commonage plans, Richard Kennedy said it is important that farmers continue to send in their plans, even though the deadline of October 31st has now passed. IFA has received a commitment from the Department that payments will be made once commonage plans are submitted. Payments under the Sheep Welfare Scheme, BDGP and Organic Scheme are also due to farmers before the end of the year. Richard Kennedy reminded farmers that the IFA operates a payments helpline service and any member who has an issue can contact IFA for assistance on 1890 989 878 or payments@ifa.ie

Fixed milk price contracts are a valuable risk management tool, but are not for everyone - O’Leary Commenting on the announcement recently by Lakeland and Aurivo of 3-year fixed milk price contracts for their suppliers, IFA National Dairy Chairman Sean O’Leary said that for farmers to have the option to fix the price for a portion of their production could be a very valuable way of managing volatile incomes. This, he said, could be especially important for a farmer with relatively high financial commitments. However, he urged farmers to examine critically what is being offered to them before deciding whether to participate or not. “The two schemes offer different price points over the same 36 months period for milk at 3.3% protein and 3.6% butterfat. Lakeland’s contract averages at 29.41c/l + VAT between a lower summer (28.46c/l + VAT) and higher winter price (30.36c/l + VAT). Aurivo’s offering is 31.78c/l + VAT across the full period. They also offer different volumes, with Lakeland suppliers able to fix 5 or 10% of their 2016 supplies, while Aurivo suppliers can fix up to 10% of their ongoing monthly supplies over the period of the contract. By comparison, the average of the Farmers’ Journal League for milk at 3.3% protein and 3.6% butterfat for the last 3 years todate was 27.5c/l + VAT, with a 5-year average just in excess of 30c/l + VAT,” Mr O’Leary said. “This illustrates the complexity of those schemes, and some of the reasons why farmers need to analyse carefully whether it makes sense for them to participate. Are they comfortable with the price on offer, relative to current market prices and their own production costs, likely future developments - and these are obviously impossible to predict accurately over 3 years - and their own risk management strategy? Do they know that the price on offer will allow them cover their costs, and are they happy to take the risk that, for the volume they fix, the day-to-day market price may turn out to be better - or worse - than the fixed price being proposed by their co-op?” he added. “IFA has urged co-ops to support farmers by providing them with optional risk management instruments such as fixed milk price schemes, and we welcome the initiatives taken by a rising number of co-ops, many supported in this by Ornua. However, we also urge farmers to first think very carefully and analytically to decide whether the fixed milk price schemes on offer from their co-ops suit their business,” Sean O’Leary concluded.

Nagle Centre to provide free Agfood training for farmers WATERFORD Nagle Centre has teamed up with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide free Agfood Training for farmers. Starting on Wednesday, November 22nd, the course is designed to help farmers become more proficient in computer use, with modules including an introduction to Internet; Online safety and

purchasing online and the setup of a valid current e-mail address. More specifically, the course will guide and inform farmers about registration to www.agfood.ie, which is the site for viewing herd profiles and registration of calf births, CMMS compliance, animal change of ownership, online movement of animals, submission of online payment

applications and viewing of historical reports on previous years of animals kept and payments received. The course will run each Wednesday for five weeks and is free, although spaces are limited and pre-booking is essential. Since 2003, the Nagle Centre has been providing a wide range of IT and computer training courses to the

local community. The courses are designed to suit those of different abilities and levels of competence. To find out more about the Nagle Centre computer training courses or to register for the free Agfood training call the Nagle Centre, Millennium Building, Church Road, Lisduggan, Waterford, on 051 357731 or visit www.naglecentre.com

Department agrees to full re-think on Tractor Testing IFA has recently secured a commitment from the Department of Transport that there will be full negotiation with the IFA and other key stakeholders ahead of the implementation of any aspects of a roadworthiness test for tractors. Earlier this year, when IFA raised farmers’ concerns on the issue, Minister for Transport Shane Ross gave a clear commitment that ahead of the draft-

ing of any national regulations on tractor testing, the RSA would engage with key stakeholders affected. This did not happen and Minister Ross proceeded to sign the relevant Statutory Instrument into law last month without any consultation. At the meeting with IFA recently, the Department of Transport today fully accepted that the commitment to consul-

tation had not been honoured and assured the IFA delegation that full consultation would now take place on all aspects of the relevant Statutory Instrument. The Statutory Instrument will be reviewed in the coming weeks. Following the meeting, IFA President Joe Healy said, “There was an acceptance that the consultation process promised to IFA will now take place in full

At a meeting with the Department of Transport, IFA received a commitment that there will be full negotiation ahead of the implementation of any aspect of a roadworthiness test for tractor (l-r) Thomas Cooney, IFA Environment Chairman; Liam Dunne, IFA Grain Chairman; and, John Daly, Galway IFA Grain Representative.

with all aspects on the table. We will now get down to negotiations with the Minister and the Department to ensure that normal farming activities are excluded from tractor testing. We expect all tractors used for farming and for bringing farm produce and raw materials to and from the point of sale will not be subject to testing.” Liam Dunne, IFA National Grain Chairman welcomed the Department’s commitment, saying it is very important that the realities of farming and the obligations farmers already face are taken into consideration. He said, “Famers are legally required under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 to ensure that brakes, handbrake, mirrors, lights, indicators, wipers and hitches are all in working order. There is no need to duplicate the requirements imposed on farmers.” Thomas Cooney, IFA Environment Chairman said many farms are divided into several parcels, with outfarms some distance away common place. “The majority of farmers are not involved in commercial haulage and are not getting paid for transporting their livestock to marts and factories, which are often some distance away. Once farmers are compliant with the 2005 Act, this should be sufficient and should not be duplicated by the Department of Transport.”

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Aurivo’s three year 33.5cpl Fixed Price Scheme described as “the Sector Benchmark” THE Chairperson of ICMSA’s Dairy Committee has welcomed the announcement by Aurivo Co-op of their intention to launch a three year fixed milk price scheme at a price of 33.5 cpl, a price that, according to Ger Quain, effectively sets the benchmark for future fixed milk price schemes being considered by other Co-ops. “Fixed milk price schemes afford farmers the opportunity to ‘lock away’ a proportion of their milk supply at a certain

price on a voluntary basis and the concept is indeed playing a role in addressing milk price volatility. But farmers have been clearly saying that the price set in recent schemes was just too low and needed to increase. This Aurivo announcement represents a significant move in the right direction with the price of 33.5cpl well above previously announced schemes and on that basis it will now serve as the benchmark for similar schemes offered by milk processors in

Ireland. This scheme is now the new minimum acceptable and Aurivo deserve some credit for recognising reality and acting on it”, said Mr Quain Stressing that the voluntary nature of these schemes is hugely important, Mr Quain went on to say there was also an onus on the Co-ops or processor offering fixed price schemes to make them transparent and ‘unfussy’ without concealed obligations or negative implications for the base milk price.

comes at a time when that market is in a delicate balance and is already faced with the potentially very serious consequences of Brexit. Against the Brexit backdrop, now more than ever, market diversification is of the utmost importance. In that regard, I would like to thank Commissioner Hogan for his work in helping to develop and expand trade opportunities.There have been many positive developments in this area in recent times both of trade agreements and market access improvements – and none more so than in the EU-Japan Economic Partnership

COUNTY WATERFORD SHEEPBREEDERS’ ASSOCIATION

Annual Mass for Deceased Members will be celebrated this

Friday night, 10th November at 7.00 p.m.

in Ballysaggart Church ALL ARE WELCOME

READER’S QUERIES Gerald Quain, Chair of ICMSA Dairy Committee.

Creed expresses concern on Beef Quota in Mercusor THE Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Michael Creed TD has expressed his concern about a Mercusor trade deal that could seriously disadvantage the Irish and European beef sector. The Minister was speaking at a meeting of the European Council of Agriculture and Fisheries Ministers meeting. Minister Creed said: In relation to Mercusor, I have grave concerns about the offer of a beef tariff rate quota in last month’s round of discussions which gives rise to potentially very serious consequences for the Irish and EU beef sector in particular. This

Agreement. Later this week, I will lead a Trade Mission to Japan and Korea to build on this opportunity for the Irish agri food sector. Ministers also had the opportunity to discuss the sustainable use of pesticides.The Minister said it was important for the EU continue working together reducing the risks and impacts of pesticide use on human health and the environment as a whole. He noted that fact finding missions conducted by the Commission have identified a range of good practices operating in Member States. Ministers also discussed sustainable soil management.

Question: I am a participant in the BDGP. I received a text from the DAFM in the past week to inform me that a carbon navigator plan must be submitted by the 31st of October. I had received a letter or two prior to this but I had ignored them as my planner had completed this on my behalf last year and I had assumed the same would be the case for this year. I rang my planner and was told that he hadn’t submitted anything on my behalf this year as he wasn’t asked to and he said I’d better get my skates on if I was going to meet the deadline or I could face a 10% penalty. I then had to go around gathering up stuff for him and felt under a compliment to him. Why the change from last year? Why wasn’t I informed? Can you please advise? Answer: A farmer under a compliment! There’s a first for everything. To assume is a dangerous thing as it can only make an “ass” out of “u” and “me.” The DAFM paid for agents to complete all first year carbon navigators on behalf of BDGP participants last year. The farmer could choose the agent. Farmers then kicked up that their money was being paid out to agents and they wanted all the money paid to them in subsequent years so they could decide who would complete it. Therefore, the DAFM dealt directly with farmers for second year carbon navigator plans and gave them the option of completing it themselves or having their agent complete it with the cost to be met by the farmer. One can’t have their bread buttered on both sides. I trust this will clear things up for you. Tip of the Week: Farmers! Before working at height, visit www.hsa.ie

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Dungarvan Mart Prices IFA insists on flexibility in commonage framework plans with no GLAS payment delays IFA National Hill Committee Chairman Pat Dunne has insisted that maximum flexibility be shown by the Department of Agriculture in the implementation of commonage framework plans for more than 9,000 farmers on 3,500 commonages throughout the country in the GLAS scheme. “With commonage plans due to be submitted by the end of October, IFA is urging planners to submit plans now. However, the Department of Agriculture should continue to accept plans after the date, and payments to hill farmers must not be held up.” Pat Dunne said the appeals mechanism through the Department of Agriculture and the Commonage Implementation Committee (CIC) must be used to review the minimum and the maximum ewe equivalent figures as in many instances the proposed stocking figures bear no relationship to the actual situation on the ground. In a number of cases the figures are obsolete as they refer to the situation in 2012 when commonage stocking levels were last reviewed. The National Hill farmers’ leader said that if the stocking figures are not changed it will lead to a situation where commonage plans will be very difficult to implement. He stressed that it is critical that

commonage plans are workable, practical and flexible for farmers. Pat Dunne said farmers or planners should get a review of stocking levels in the first instance from the Department of Agriculture. If there are still problems the case needs to be made to the CIC. He said the CIC under the independent chairmanship of Padraic Gibbons must deal with appeals swiftly. He pointed out that the remit of the CIC includes: • to examine cases where there is disagreement by shareholders over proposed minimum/maximum stock levels; • to assist farmers with instances where difficulties emerge securing agreement between shareholders; • to assist where there is disagreement on the assigned commonage advisor; and, • other issues on implementation that may arise. “GLAS is worth up to €50m for commonage farmers and is a vital support mechanism for hill farmers, for whom direct payments make up a very significant part of farm income. Ensuring that farmers can maximise all schemes is of critical importance”, Pat Dunne concluded.

MONDAY, 6th NOVEMBER DRY COWS 1 Fr. 745 kgs. made €995. 1 Fr. 836 kgs. made €1,120. 1 Fr. 700 kgs. made €905 1 Fr. 750 kgs. made €985. 1 Fr. 505 kgs. made €580. 1 Fr. 505 kgs. made €580. BULLOCKS 9 Her. 412 made €800 each. 3 Char. 411 kgs. made €905 each. 4 Her. 501 kgs. made €960 each. 4 Her. 476 kgs. made €905 each. 5 Sim. 501 kgs. made €960 each. 4 A.A. 382 kgs. made €795 each. 6 A.A. 458 kgs. made €880

each. 4 Frs. 522 kgs. made €940 each. 8 Frs. 556 kgs. made €965 each. 10 A.A. 443 kgs. made €830 each. HEIFERS 3 Her. 436 kgs. made €805 each. 2 A.A. 407 kgs. made €750 each. 4 A.A. 472 kgs. made €900 each. 3 Char. 465 kgs. made €925 each. 2 A.A. 407 kgs. made €750 each. Weanling Sale this Thursday, 9th November, 2017. This Sale includes several lots of bucket-fed weanlings. Sale at 11.30 a.m.

Next Weanling Sale will be held on Thursday, 23rd November, 2017. Entries are now being taken at 058-41611. REMINDER MONDAY’S SALES OF CATTLE AND CALVES START AT 11.00 a.m. SHARP. Next Monday, 13th November, special entry of 6, 2 yr old Heifers (4 Sim, 2 A.A) scanned in calf to a 5 star Lim Bull.

IFA demands higher beef prices for feeders IFA National Livestock Chairman Angus Woods said the cattle trade is stronger this week with factories very anxious for cattle. He said the grass cattle are more or less gone and factories will have to pay a lot more to get cattle out of sheds. Some plants have paid a base of €3.80/kg for steers and €3.90/kg for heifers but were attempting to keep the quotes 5c/kg less. He said the improvement in the weather have also taken the pressure off farmers having to house store and weanling cattle. With the Christmas market kicking in and prices much stronger in our main export market in the UK and EU, Angus Woods said farmers should dig in hard and demand a strong lift in prices at this stage. “With cattle prices in our main export market in the UK at

the equivalent of €4.40/kg and prices in the main EU markets up 25c to 35c on this time last year, it is clear the market can pay a price increase. In addition, market demand for beef is strong especially for manufacturing beef, which is reflected in higher cow prices by 30c/kg.” Angus Woods said young bulls were making €3.80/3.90 for R/U grades and some plants had offered €3.90/4.00/kg to shift numbers. Cows are moving at €3.30/3.35 for O’s and €3.50 for R grades. On supplies, he said the factory kill is already up 75,000 head. With this increase in the kill, lower carcase weights by an average of 6kgs, and increased weanling live exports of 40,000 to Turkey, future supply numbers may be much tighter than originally anticipated.

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Teagasc GRASSLAND FARMER OF THE YEAR – LEINSTER REGION WINNER Congratulations to Billy, Mary, Liam and Mark Heffernan, Caherleske, Dunamaggin, Co. Kilkenny who were finalists in the first ever Grassland Farmer of the Year competition and were the Leinster Region award winners.The Heffernan family have worked very closely with Teagasc adviser Michael Freaney over many years and have shared their knowledge and experience by facilitating many Teagasc walks on their farm.The Heffernans recognise the value of quality grass and are very focused on optimising the grass intake of their dairy herd to maximise profit. This award is deserved recognition for the very high standards of management being achieved on this farm. DAIRYING October grass is Spring grass November is a crucial month for Spring grass supply. If too much grass is taken off the farm during this month then there will be less grass available to graze in February and March. About two-thirds of the grass grazed in the first 40 days in Spring is grass that grew during October/early November. Therefore, it is essential that the fields/paddocks closed during October are not grazed in November.The grazing targets for November are outlined in Table 1. Every farm should have an average farm cover in late November of 550kg DM/ha or higher.

Lime Two-thirds of Irish grassland is currently deficient in lime. Low pH soils ‘lock up’ phosphorous (P) until lime is applied and have a lower response to nitrogen (N) fertiliser. Lime can be spread all year round but winter time is best if the weather allows you to travel on the land. Contact Teagasc to arrange soil tests which will identify your soil pH levels and provide lime recommendations. Replacement heifer indoor diets To reach weights for breeding next Spring, replacement heifers will need to gain 18-20kg per month over the winter housing period. This holds true even if heifers are to be turned out to grass early in Spring. An average daily gain of at least 0.6kg is needed for heifers on or above target weight at housing, and up to 0.8kg per day for those heifers falling below target.Table 2 outlines some diet guidelines to meet these targets. How much dry matter will weanling heifers eat per day? A useful guide is about 1% of bodyweight as fibre (NDF). Better quality silage has lower fibre content so the ‘fill-effect’ is reduced. For example, a 220kg heifer can consume 2.20kg NDF per day. This equates to 5.0kg of a 74% dry matter digestibility (DMD) silage (44% NDF), but only 3.7kg of 66% DMD silage (58% NDF). Table 3 shows estimated meal feeding required for target weight gains on ad-lib silages at different DMD. The concentrate used has high UFL and PDI values; higher feed rates will be needed if ration quality is lower. Energy (UFL) and protein (PDI) intake drive daily gain. To achieve such gains the following actions need to take place now: 1. Treat heifers for parasites at or shortly after housing – talk to your vet for advice. 2. Segregate light from on-target/above-target heifers. The target liveweight for November 1 is approximately 40% of pre-calving weight or 220kg for Holstein Friesian heifers. 3. Ensure that there is 0.3m (1ft) of feeding space per heifer, particularly for the lighter heifers, at all times while they are indoors or performance will be reduced. 4. Weigh heifers six weeks after housing to assess progress. 5. Plan to turn the lighter heifers out to grass in early February. Heifers will gain 1kg/day on spring grass alone, or on a combination of grass and meals if grass is scarce.

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Integrating forestry with farming can increase efficiencies and create new source of income IFA Farm Forestry Chairman, Pat Collins has encouraged farmers to consider integrating forestry into their farm enterprise. He said that tree planting can offer potential benefits to livestock enterprises and create a valuable source of capital for the future. “By taking poorer ground out of agriculture, it is possible to get your farm to work more efficiently, maintain stocking level and reduce management problems associate with farming on poorer ground”, said Mr. Collins. “In addition the forest can improve shelter for the livestock, which in turn can improve the performance of animals”.

The Farm Forestry Chairman said that growing a commercial timber crop on your farm creates value, especially when it is established with the existing land uses in mind. He said the forest premium creates a positive cashflow to allow for investment elsewhere on the farm and timber sales an alternative source of income in the future and it is worth noting that both sources of income are income tax free. The Afforestation Scheme provides grant aid that covers the cost of establishment, in most instances, and a premium payment for up to 15 years. The minimum area grant aided for a conifer plantation is 1 hectare,

IFA timber price survey shows increase across all product types IFA Farm Forestry Chairman, Pat Collins said the latest timber price survey shows that farmers are getting a higher price across all product types in the last quarter. The largest increase was for sawlog, which saw farmers being paid up to €80 per tonne at roadside for quality sawlog. This represents an increase of over 10% in price since the last quarter. Pat Collins said that prices for other products, including pulpwood, stakewood and palletwood, had seen a minimal increase depending on local market conditions. He emphasised that the prices paid for timber varied significantly, for example the pulp prices quoted ranged from €18/tonne to €30/tonne, depending on distance to markets,

access to the site and the size of the sale. “When you are selling timber it is so important that you get to know the local market. I would advise any farmer selling to contact their local IFA Farm Forestry representative or talk to a farmer that has sold timber. The more informed you are, the more likely you are to have a positive experience selling your timber”. Pat Collins stressed that the primary aim of thinning is to improve the quality of the forest, by focussing the growth on the best quality stems to maximise quality sawlog production. He recommended that farmers use a reputable contractor and make sure that fee structure and prices are clearly set out in the contract.

Teagasc / Glanbia Monitor Farm Focus Week Ending: 6/11/17 Milk Kg/Day Fat % Protein % Milk Solids/Day KG Meal KG/Cow/Day Average Farm Cover Cover Per Cow Pre Grazing Yield KG DM Demand KG DM HA Growth KG DM HA

Grange, Waterford 12.50 5.57 3.99 1.20 4 655 262 1,500 40 23

South Kilkenny 13.6 5.51 4.24 1.32 3 622 263 2,200 35 21

Comments: IMPORTANT EVENT Managing the Spring Workload on Dairy Farms A Teagasc Waterford Kilkenny farm walk on Managing the Spring Workload on Dairy Farms will take place on the Kinsella family farm, Clogga, Moncoin, Co. Kilkenny on Tuesday, 14th November at 11.00 a.m. Teagasc advisers and specialists will discuss how dairy farmers can plan for the peak workload that occurs in Spring time by organising facilities, work practices and labour. FRS and Kildalton College staff will also discuss the availability of labour and students. This is a DAFM approved Knowledge Transfer event. All are welcome. The farm will be signposted from the old Waterford to Mullinavat road, from Mooncoin Church and from Kildalton College.

while the minimum broadleaf area is 0.1 hectare. “Obviously, on smaller farms the scope for planting is reduced but there is still potential to farm with trees, which will add to the profitability of the farm. Although it may not be possible to establish a commercial timber crop, you may be able to plant a small woodland that could be used to provide shelter and as a source of fuel on the farm in the future”. A farmer can plant land and receive both Basic Payment and Forest Premium on the land as long as at least 10% of the eligible hectares are retained in an agricultural activity subject to a minimum of 3 hectares.

Grange, Co. Waterford • 80% of the milking platform grazed and closed to date. • Dried off the 1st Calvers last week. • Completed last milk recording last week also. • Sold some of the empty cows this week to reduce stocking rate. South Kilkenny • Dried off over 20% and will dry another 10% this week. • Silage will be introduced this week at 6kg dm/per head. • 85% of farm closed.

IFA welcomes commencement of Knowledge Transfer payments IFA Rural Development Chairman Joe Brady has welcomed the commencement of payments under the Knowledge Transfer scheme to 19,000 farmers in 1,100 groups. Joe Brady urged Knowledge Transfer group facilitators to pass on payments to farmers without delay and reminded that payments to facilitators will only be made by the Department once it is confirmed that the facilitator has passed payment to the farmer. The Department of Agriculture has confirmed that payments are due to be made to farmers in sheep and beef groups this week (31 Oct) with payments to farmers in other sector groups to issue shortly. Joe Brady said the Department must clarify when precisely payments will be made to farmers in other sectors. Where a farmer has met all the requirements of Year 1 of the scheme, the payment is €750. In cases where a farmer is in two Knowledge Transfer Groups, the farmer will receive a total payment of €1,225.

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Good performance in the first nine months of 2017 for Glanbia â&#x20AC;˘ Reiterating full year guidance of 7%-10% growth in pro forma adjusted earnings per share from the continuing Group, constant currency â&#x20AC;˘ Glanbia plc, the global nutrition group ('Glanbia', the 'Group' or the "plc"), is issuing this Interim Management Statement for the nine month period ended 30 September, 2017. COMMENTING, SiobhĂĄn Talbot, Group Managing Director said: "Glanbia delivered a good result in the first nine months of 2017 with wholly owned revenue from continuing operations growing 6.6% in the period. Glanbia Performance Nutrition ("GPN") was the main driver of revenue growth with Glanbia Nutritionals ("GN") continuing to perform well. Our Joint Ventures delivered strong revenue growth as a result of improved dairy markets. The outlook for the remainder of 2017 is positive and we reiterate our full year guidance of 7% to 10% growth in pro forma* adjusted earnings per share, constant currency, for the continuing Group." PERFORMANCE UPDATE In the nine months ended 30 September 2017, wholly owned revenue from continuing operations increased 6.6% on a reported and constant currency basis when compared to the same period in 2016. On a constant currency basis, this was driven by volume growth of 2.4%, pricing growth of 0.9% and a contribution from acquisitions of 3.3%. Total Group Revenue, including Glanbia's share of Joint Ventures and Associates, increased 13.5% on a reported basis and 13.7% on a constant currency basis. This was driven by 2.3% volume growth, 6.4% price improvement and a 5.0% contribution from acquisitions. GLANBIA PERFORMANCE NUTRITION (Constant Currency**) GPN delivered a satisfactory performance in the first nine months of the year. In that period, revenues increased by 9.0%. This was driven by a 2.7% increase in volume, 7.4% growth from the acquisitions of Amazing Grass and Body & Fit offset by a 1.1% price decrease. The overall volume movement year to date reflected branded revenue growth offset by a decline in contract business. The drivers of growth have been a good perform-

ance in the online and mass channels in the US as well as a strong performance across the EMEA and LAAPAC markets. The price decrease was primarily a function of brand investment and innovation support in the US with full year pricing expected to be broadly in line with year to date levels. Innovation continues to be a driver of growth with a range of products focused on convenience formats and plant based ingredients performing well across the branded portfolio. The pipeline of new product launches will continue into the fourth quarter and will be broad based across channel, format and territory. The full year 2017 outlook for GPN is good. GPN continues to expect delivery of like-for-like branded revenue growth in the mid-single digit range for the full year recognising a seasonal uplift in quarter four. Full year EBITA margins are expected to be in the mid teen range broadly in line with half year 2017 levels. GLANBIA NUTRITIONALS (Constant Currency**) GN delivered a good performance in the first nine months of 2017 with revenue growth of 4.6%. This was driven by a price increase of 2.5%, mainly as a result of improved dairy markets, versus prior year and volume growth of 2.1%, driven by Nutritional Solutions. Nutritional Solutions delivered good price and volume increases in the period. This was driven by increased sales of value added dairy and micro-nutrient solutions which continued to perform well with customers across developed and emerging markets. US Cheese performance was somewhat challenged in the period with product mix adverse due to cheese market dynamics where supply has outpaced demand for certain formats. Overall, pricing was in line with prior year and volume declined marginally. The full year 2017 outlook for

Waterford ICMSA meet in Dungarvan to elect officers for 2018 WATERFORD ICMSA will meet next Thursday, 9th November at The Moorings, Dungarvan, at 8.30 p.m. in order for delegates to elect its officers for the coming year. Delegates of the local executive of the Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s specialist dairy farmer organisation will elect a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary and five members who will represent Waterford on the ICMSA National Council. The meeting will be addressed by the President of the Association, John Comer, and the agenda will also cover dairy and beef outlook, CAP Post 2020, Nitrates update and a range of other issues affecting local farmers. A warm welcome will also be extended to Sean Molloy, Glanbia Director of Strategy and Supply who has kindly indicated that he will attend.The meeting will be Chaired by Billy Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Callaghan, Carrick-on-Suir, with Catherine Quinlan of Dungarvan acting as Secretary. All queries about attendance and eligibility to the Area Development Officer, John Wallis, 087-1732455.

GN is good. Revenue and EBITA growth is expected to be driven by volume and pricing growth in Nutritional Solutions. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS The sale of 60% of Dairy Ireland and related investments in Joint Ventures was completed on 2 July 2017 and has been classified as discontinued operations. Revenues in 2017 for discontinued operations are as reported in Glanbia's half year 2017 results which were published on 10 August 2017. The Dairy Ireland business is now consolidated within the Glanbia Ireland Joint Venture. JOINT VENTURES (Constant Currency**) Joint Ventures ("JVs") delivered a strong performance in the first nine months of 2017 with revenues increasing by 33.6% versus the same period in the prior year. This was driven by a price increase of 21.9% as a result of improved dairy markets, volume improvement of 2.3% and acquisitions providing 9.4% revenue growth as a result of Glanbia Ireland's acquisition of 60% of Dairy Ireland. JVs are expected to deliver a strong performance for full year 2017 primarily as a result of improved dairy markets. FINANCING Glanbia's net debt at the end of the third quarter of 2017 was â&#x201A;Ź482 million which represents a decrease of â&#x201A;Ź144 million versus the net debt position at the end of the third quarter of 2016. This was primarily driven by the receipt of â&#x201A;Ź210 million in net cash proceeds relating to the Dairy Ireland transaction, somewhat offset by the acquisition of Amazing Grass and Body & Fit, and increased working capital primarily due to acquisitions, higher activity levels and higher commodity markets. The full year 2017 net

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Movie Reviews Table Quiz for Helvick Lifeboat A Bad Moms Christmas a t M i n n i es In association with SGC Dungarvan

By Bill Tubbritt

MINNIES well known bar in Abbeyside, Dungarvan are hosting a Table Quiz in aid of the Helvick Lifeboat Station at 8.30 p.m. on Friday, 17th November. Tables of four are €40 or €10 per person. “The Quiz promises to be a night of fun and hilarity with some great prizes. Everyone is welcome to attend for a most worthy cause” said Anne McCarthy, Hon Sec of Dungarvan & Helvick Fundraising Branch.

The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. FB: Dungarvan Bay and Helvick Head RNLI Fundraising Branch. Pictured is the RNLB Robert Armstrong, the Helvick Lifeboat in Dungarvan Bay with the Blackrock in the background, with Liam Harty at the helm and crew Tomás Rua Ó Cadhla, Richard Haynes and Cathal Reilly. [John Foley]

Éigse Sliabh Rua celebrates 40th Anniversary ÉIGSE Sliabh Rua will open at the Rhu Glenn Hotel on Friday, November 10th. Rev. Brian Griffin will open the 40th Éigse at 8.00 p.m. After the official launch of Éigse the premier of a new film featuring numerous local people and places will take place. The film, which concentrates on the local and oral history of the locality, is entitled ‘Slieverue: A social History’. Saturday, November 11th will see the annual children’s tour which this year will visit Irish Agricultural History Museum at Johnstown Castle. On Sunday, November 12th Éigse will visit the new interactive experience in Waterford “The King of the Vikings” at 12.50 p.m. Dr. Eugene Broderick will speak to Éigse on Tuesday, November 14th at the John O’Donovan

Centre in the village of Slieverue at 8.00 pm. Eugene will lecture on the eventful year 1917 and the events of that year that changed 20th century Irish history. “All has changed, changed utterly”. Mr. Raymond McGrath will speak at Éigse on Thursday, November 16th, also at the John O’Donovan Centre at 8.00 pm. His theme is “Maritime history from St Brendan to the Coningbeg”. Éigse closes on November 19th with the usual much anticipated Musical Evening at the Rhu Glen featuring the return of ‘Sionnach’ who played at the first Éigse in 1978. The newly formed Slieverue group ‘Simply Singing’ will also perform. More information at www.slieverue.com

The Drama Circle THE nights have drawn in and the evenings are getting colder. It can be hard to leave the comfort of the fireplace, unless you are thinking about coming along to Drama Circle, where a pleasant evening among friends awaits. In the intimate and cosy room upstairs in Merry’s at 8.00 until 9.30 on Tuesday, 14th November, with thanks to Emilene Stafford. If you haven’t been before, and are a bit nervous of coming along on your own or having to do

something, please feel at ease.You are among friends. You will not be coerced into anything, and if you would just like to listen to whats going on to get a feel for the evening, we welcome you. We always need an audience for our little performances, whether they are original short stories, extracts from books, poetry, or little monologues or duologues, or anything else that takes our fancy on the evening.

It is free, so come along, get your favourite tipple or a coffee from the bar and see what it’s all about. For more information contact 087-2655645 after office hours.

BAD Moms Christmas is a sequel to last year’s very popular Comedy Bad Moms. The movie was again written and directed by Jon Lucas and Scott Moore. It was great to see the whole cast from the previous movie returning as Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell and Kathryn reprised their roles as the Bad Moms. This time, however, they are joined by their own even worse moms who are played by Christine Baranski, Cheryl Hines and Susan Sarandon. Bad Moms Christmas is, of course, centred around the Christmas as the moms find themselves under pressure to provide the perfect Christmas for the family. When each of them receive visits from their own moms for the Christmas holiday their wilds ways from the first movie soon returned as they rebel against their own controlling mothers and their attempts to control Christmas. The First Bad Moms movie was full of raunchy crude jokes and adult themed hilarious scenes with this, the sequel, being no different in that regard.The movie itself may be a bit of a slow burner to start with, but is worth sticking with as the second half is definitely where it comes into its own and has some really genuinely funny

moments. Bad Moms Christmas is a slight stepup from the first movie and is sure to be popular with cinema audiences. Rating 3.5/5

Thor: Ragnarok By Natália Uí Fhaoláin SCANNÁN fuinniúil, greannmhar, cliste, lán le haicsean. Is deacair lochtanna a aimsiú ann. Baineann an scannán so úsáid as fothéacs cruthaithe le the Avengers (2012) chun sárlaochra eile a chur i gcumarsáid le Thor, gan mhearbhall ar na lucht féachana. Faigheann Thor amach go bhfuil a dheirfiúir Hela (bandia an bháis) saor óna príosún agus ag iarraidh Asgard a rialú. Tá sí i bhfad níos cumhachtaí ná Thor agus Loki le chéile, só is mór an dúshlán atá rompu sula bhfuil an ríocht ar fad scriosta aici. Déanann Thor iarracht ruaig a chur uirthi ar aon nós agus cailleann sé a chasúr uilechumhachtach. Bíonn sé trína chéile dá bharr agus tagann ionadh air nach bhfuil sé chomh cumhachtach agus a cheap sé. Dár ndóigh, tagann sé ar phlainéad eile trí thimpist (Sakaar), áit ina mbíonn sé gafa agus curtha chun príosún ag an Grandmaster (tiarna naircisíoch, déanta ag Jeff Goldblum) le cabhair Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson). Is ansan a thagann sé ar Hulk, seanchara a chuireann beagáinín níos mó misnigh air de réir a chéile. Breathnaítear ar Thor lag, dobrónach sa scáileán, ach ní hea gur chaill sé a chumhacht – chaill sé a chasúr, siombail dá chuid féinmhuiníne. Bheadh sé lán-ábalta gach éinne sa phlainéad san a shárú murach sin. Só ar deireadh, ní bhaineann an scannán so le sárlaoch ag seasamh do namhaid, ach do choimhlint siceolaíoch ina intinn féin: idir a athair agus cuid dá fhéiniúlacht a chailliúint, cuireann sé bac ar a chumhacht féin... Agus is féidir linn go léir an streachailt sin a thuiscint ar leibhéal daonna. An t-aon locht is fiú a lua ná go raibheas ag súil le cogadh níos spéisiúla ar deireadh. Léirítear ag tús an scannáin gur namhaid iontach deacair le sárú í Hela, ach níl go leor dúshláin ag Thor

agus a chairde ag deireadh an scannáin. Ina theannta san, taispeántar cúpla radharc nach féidir a chreidiúint, fiú ó thaobh ficsin-eolaíoch de: ní dóigh liom go mbeadh Hulk in ann ainmhí 3 uair níos mó ná é féin a mharú gan aon chabhair, mar shampla. Cé is moite de sin, ní fhéadfainn a rá nach bhfuil gach uile comharc iontach spéisiúil, le gluaiseachtaí iontacha, éifeachtaí an-taitneamhacha agus greann cliste anois is arís. Tá go leor léirmheastóirí ag déanamh comparáide idir an scannán so agus a leithéidí The Dark Knight Rises (2012) agus Gladiator (2000). Is fíor go bhfuil cosúlachtaí ann sa scéal, ach níos tábhachtaí fiú, tá Ragnarok in ainm is a bheith iomráiteach amach anso, cosúil leis na scannáin thuasluaite. Mura bhfuil tú tar éis féachaint air, molaím go mór dul ‘dtí an phictiúrlann go luath agus gach seans go mbainfidh tú sult as. Rating: 5/5

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“Of Mice and Men” One Week to Opening Night! YES, just one week to the opening performance of our November production of John Steinbeck’s OF MICE AND MEN directed by Club member Des Feeney ,who, along with his cast of 11 and Stage Manager Lisa, has been working extremely hard for the past 10 weeks to bring this classic story from page to stage. So be sure to book your tickets at 086-3244175 or purchase them at The Wine Buff Grattan Square or Kelly’s Pharmacy Abbeyside. Remember that we are making a donation to Dungarvan Men’s Shed from door takings so the more support we get from you, the more we can give to this worthy organisation. Also you can avail of the chance to win two tickets to the opening nights performance by entering our competition, details of which you can find elsewhere in this newspaper. Be sure to check out our Facebook page where you can meet the actors who will briefly tell you about their roles in the play and give you a sneak preview of the action at rehearsals. It is 80 years exactly since OF MICE AND MEN made its Broadway debut directed by George S. Kaufman and featuring the first African- American

member of Actors’ Equity Association, Leigh Whipper, as Crooks. It returned to Broadway in 2014 and starred James Franco as George and Irish actor Chris O’Dowd as Lennie. But you don’t have to go as far as New York to see this iconic American drama- Dungarvan Dramatic Club is bringing it to you, starting next Wednesday, November 15th and running for 4 nights only to Saturday, 18th November in Dungarvan Town Hall Theatre. Be sure not to miss it!

Pictured are Martin Landers, Fidelma Meaney, Mary Kelly and Emma Walsh from Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan (CCPD) making a donation from the proceeds of their recent production of Cheshire Cats to Liz Walsh and Betty Condon from South East Radiotherapy Trust (SERT). [Martin Landers]

Curtain Call supporting SERT SINCE CCPD’s first production in October 2014, we have staged 6 great productions, and are delighted to say that we have donated over €6,000 to local charities from the proceeds of our bi-annual drama productions. As a community-based, non-profit drama group, we are honoured to be in a position to be able to give back to our local community in thanks for the amazing support we have enjoyed since we first took to the stage here in Dungarvan three short

years ago. Where possible, we like to choose a local charity relevant to the theme of the play. Our recent production, Gail Young’s Cheshire Cats, was about a group of women doing a charity walk in London in aid of a breast cancer research charity. So we felt it would be very appropriate to donate some of our proceeds to a cancerrelated charity. €2 from each ticket sold for Cheshire Cats was given by the club to the

South East Radiotherapy Trust (SERT), an organisation that provides a fantastic service to those in the local community undergoing treatment for cancer (SERT provides free and confidential transport for cancer patients living in the South East who require radiotherapy). Curtain Call would like to thank the members of SERT and of the Dungarvan and wider West Waterford area for their fantastic support.

Aisteoirí and tSean Phobail Go West! Paul Coffey who plays Whit, in Dungarvan Dramatic Club’s “Of Mice and Men”.

Pat Power as Slim and Brian Pattwell as George in Dungarvan Dramatic Club’s “Of Mice and Men”.

THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN In 1934, Robert Flaherty, the renowned American film director, launched the film/documentary, Man of Aran. It was filmed on location on Inis Mór and it describes life on the islands and in particular the struggles inherent in making a living from the sea.When the film was released it was hailed as a masterpiece and it triggered huge interest in the islands among the Irish and the European and American public. Islanders hold that it marked the beginning of the modern tourism era. One can only imagine the sense of excitement and anticipation among the local island people at the time. They must have been shocked and puzzled that a dull dreary existence such as theirs could be of any interest to people who were accustomed to the glamour and glitz of Hollywood. Martin McDonagh uses Man of Aran as a backdrop to his play The Cripple of Inishmaan. His keen eye and sharp ear, honed over many youthful Summers in Connemara, enables him to assemble an array of colourful characters and wraps them

around Man of Aran to produce a tale that is funny, sad, dark, comical, outrageous, poignant. McDonagh's take is interesting in that on the one hand you have the Yanks coming to ape the island way of life on film whilst on the other hand you have many of the same islanders longing to escape to America – a clas-

sic case of Bíonn adharca fada ar na buaibh thar lear! Like all McDonagh plays this will make you sad, might make you cry or might make you angry. You might shock yourself at what might make you laugh.The moral you take from it (if a moral is your thing) may be completely

Aren't they catching a shark missus, and a big shark.

at odds with the view of the person beside you. That's a Martin McDonagh play for you! You can see The Cripple of Inishmaan presented by Aisteoirí an tSean Phobail, directed by Declan Terry in Halla Colmán, An Sean Phobal from Thursday, November 30th, to Sunday, December 3rd.

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The Dungarvan Observer, in association with Dungarvan Dramatic Club, are giving one lucky reader the chance to win a pair of tickets to Dungarvan Dramatic Club’s production of John Steinbeck’s “Of Mice And Men” from Wednesday 15th to Saturday, 18th November, in Dungarvan Town Hall Theatre. All you have to do is answer the following question and send your entries into “Of Mice And Men” Competition, Dungarvan Observer, Shandon, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, on or before 12 noon on Monday, 13th November, 2017. Winners to be announced in this newspaper next week. Editor’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

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Déise Newsround A new Abbot in Mount Melleray tomekeith@hotmail.com

AS people can see from the news reports, a new Abbot was installed in Mount Melleray Abbey last Saturday.The Blessing of Dom Richard Purcell was a beautiful and uplifting ceremony, which embraced both the traditional and the modern, enhanced by magnificent singing and the beautiful surroundings of the full to capacity cruciform Church. A couple of days later I was back in Mount Melleray to meet with Dom Richard to ask him about his arrival in Mount Melleray and hear his views of the six year tenure which lies before him as Abbot. But first, was he nervous about the formality and sense of occasion last Saturday? “Not especially,” he said. “I knew I was among friends and everyone present was with me. There was a great sense of support in the fact that the Bishop was here and four other Bishops, so, it was not so much about me as a sense praying. It was really about the Community of Mount Melleray.” “A great deal of work and planning had gone into the celebration over the previous ten days, but when I came out at the beginning of the ceremony I felt a tremendous sense of peace and the prayerfulness of the Mass struck me.

“I also felt the support from many different quarters, from the Monks of our own Community and the other Cistercian and Benedictine Communities in Ireland and Britain that were here. I also knew I have the support of the local people and our neighbours from around the Diocese.” Dom Richard is not without experience, as his career in religion to date will show. He entered Mount St. Joseph Abbey in Roscrea in 1997 having studied Music, French and Italian in UCD. After a few years in Roscrea, he went to Maynooth to study philosophy and subsequently, went to Oxford where he studied and earned a Degree in Theology. “When I returned to Roscrea,” he said, “I was appointed Bursar for five years and at a later date, I was appointed Prior. I was elected Abbot in 2009.” At the end of his eight years there, he was elected by Mount Melleray as their Abbot. Dom Richard is originally from Rathgar in Dublin and is the eldest of four children As Dom Richard was Ordained in 2005 his mother had had the pleasure of being at his Ordination. At the ceremony on Saturday his father, John was present with

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the rest of the family, but sadly, his mother passed away in 2011. His father remarried and his new wife Cora was by his side. With him were Dom Richard’s older sister Suzanne Berry, his second sister, Emma Cannon and his brother Patrick Purcell with their families. His arrival in Mount Melleray is not only welcome, but a little historic too. “I was Abbot of Mount St. Joseph in Roscrea for the last eight years,” he said, “and then on the 11th August last, I was elected by the Community of Mount Melleray to be the Abbot there. “Normally speaking, Abbots are elected by the Monks of their own Community,” he said, “It can happen that a Monk from another Community can be elected Abbot, but what cannot happen is that an Abbot from one Community be elected Abbot of another, with one exception: the Abbot of a Daughter House can be elected as Abbot of the Parent House. Which is the case with Mount Melleray and Mount St. Joseph in Roscrea.” Dom Richard is very conscious of the history of the Monastery and the strong and close relationship between it and the local people going back to its very foundation.

Which is why the parishes who had helped out in those early years with the work of reclaiming the rough mountainside and building the Monastery itself were individually invited to the ceremony. Sometimes up to two hundred men would arrive on a Monday to work for the day, an act which became known as the ‘Work Retreats’ “The place of Mount Melleray is very important in the locality and perhaps even in wider Irish society,” he believes, and he mentions his neighbours who surround the Monastery and who have had long connections with it, perhaps for generations. As our conversation winds down and he has to return to Monastic affairs, Dom Richard emphasises the primary purpose and duty of Monastic life. “A Monastic Community, as St. Benedict says, lives together under a Rule and an Abbot.The only thing that Monks are called to do is to seek God, so, it is very much in the role of the community to seek God “Day and night throughout the year, it is the Monk’s function to pray in the Church seven times a day.” So, whatever the future holds for the Monastery, the campus and the Community, we are

Interesting book on Hadden’s out soon IT is only our middleaged and older readers who will remember Hadden’s Store in Main Street, the fore-runner of Shaws specialising in ladies and gents clothing as well as a wide range of China, Delph, Glassware, Wallpaper and Stationery. My memory of this was refreshed recently with the news that a book about the three branches of Haddens will be launched here in Dungarvan on Thursday of next week, the 16th November. Modesty forbids me to say who will be launching the magnificent volume compiled by Avril Hogan, nee Hadden, which is full of interesting information about the three branches, Dungarvan,

Carlow and Wexford. There are beautiful photos to complement the interesting history, as well as reminiscences by former staff. Everyone likes a little bit of history and this highly interesting book, which makes addictive reading, allows us to take a glance back a century or more, in the years up to 1976 to see what life in the big shop was like back then. There will be numerous exclamations as you read, much of ‘I don’t believe it’ and the more modern ‘Are you kidding me’, to ‘Is that a fact?’ Yes, it was a different age back then, so, to find out a little more about it chalk in to your diary The Park Hotel Thursday night of next week.

Staff of Haddens in the 1950s, May Ross, Ann Long and Noel Reid from the forthcoming book ‘Hadden’s, 1848 – 1976’.

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assured that the Monks of Mount Melleray will continue to serve the wider community as they have vowed to do through

prayer and work, which are interlinked in their very motto: “Laborare est orare’, ‘to work is to pray’.

Dom Richard Purcell

A happy ending REGULAR readers of this page will recall a story which appeared here about the survival of the Statue of Our Lady of Lourdes in the aftermath of Hurricane Ophelia and Storm Brian a few weeks ago. During the extremely strong wind, trees had fallen into the Lourdes Grotto at Carriglea Convent, but had not damaged either the statue of Our Lady which was on a height, or that of St. Bernadette below. I published a photograph with the story which showed the statue untouched amidst the branches prior to the workers clearing away the fallen trees. On a sunny morning last week, Sr. Mary made one of her regular visits to

the Grotto and captured this beautiful photo of Our Lady’s statue with the rays making a very colourful aura around Her. It makes an even happier ending to a very uplifting story.

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John Treacy Dungarvan 10 mile training now starting Entries closed so time to start training

Colm Ryan West Waterford AC winner of the under 60 kg weight category is presented with his prize by sponsor Liz Murray at the 24th Annual Murray's Careplus Pharmacy Brickey 5k last Sunday.

Winner of the under 100 kg category Niall Cuack at the 24th Annual Murray's Careplus Pharmacy Brickey 5k last Sunday.

OUR 14 week club plan for the John Treacy Dungarvan 10 mile race is now starting. For the winter we have a new venue and will now be meeting in Eurospar in Abbeyside for registration from 6.15-6.30 p.m. Please do your warm-up before you arrive as we have no indoor facility this winter. Eurospar have very kindly come on board to support us so, if at all possible, please give them your support. There is plenty of parking at the Pond in Abbeyside or on the Causeway or if you are living close by why not run over. As the clocks have now changed it is more important than ever that everyone has a hi-vis so that they can be seen. Training is open to all club members and the club plan consists of a weekly session on a Tuesday, structured plan for the week which progresses over 14 weeks to get you to race day in peak condition. For further information contact Irene on (086) 8242348.

5th lady home Natalie Sheehanat the 24th Annual Murray's Careplus Pharmacy Brickey 5k last Sunday.

Waiting list for John Treacy Dungarvan 10 now in operation WE have set up a waiting list for the John Treacy Dungarvan 10, as you now know the race is full with 2,750 entries now received, but through myrunresults our chip timing experts if you didn't manage to get your entry in on time you can register your interest to go on the race waiting list where if a number becomes available it can be transferred to another runner, you need to go to the web site www.myrunresults.com and click on dungarvan 10 , on line entries on home page, this will open an entry to you to register for the waiting list

3rd man home for the 4th year in succession Raivis Zakis West Waterford AC with his prize after the 24th Annual Murray's Careplus Pharmacy Brickey 5k last Sunday.

Gerry Cantwell completes another New York Marathon

24th Annual Forde’s Daybreak Winter League starts this evening - Are you ready for the challenge THERE was a great turn-out last Wednesday night for registration night for this year's winter league. Our thanks to all those runners who came along last week to register it will take a lot of pressure off our registration volunteers for tonight. The 24th year of the event kicksoff tonight Wednesday with round one of the 13 week league with the traditional two week break over Christmas. If you didn’t manage to get down for registration last week you can, of course, come along and register tonight or indeed you can join in the league at any point you wish. Both the long course and the short course will both remain the same as last year and both will be stewarded. We, of course, want each and every runner to come along and enjoy the event but safety for all is paramount to the league success. With this in mind we ask all runners to please obey the organisers and stewards at all times. They are there for our safety and if we can keep each other safe out on the road it will add greatly to our enjoyment at the event. The main aim of the winter league is and has been for all of 24 years to promote health and fitness through running, especially for those that have never ran before. If it's your first winter league we are there to help you in any way that we can, indeed the league itself is structured in such a way that it's ideally set up for all no matter what your standard of fitness is as our league handicap system which is used has the total beginner in mind. The first night of the league will get underway at the new earlier time of 6.50 tonight when we fire the starter’s pistol. TONIGHT’S ROUND 1 OF THE WINTER LEAGUE 1. Tonight we will get the 24th annual Forde's Daybreak winter league under way with the traditional mass start for both the short and long routes. First league the short course will be off at 6.50 sharp followed 5 minutes later by the second league, the long route. 2. When you arrive at the centre

tonight, register upstairs. If you have a number go to the desk on the right, if you need to get a number go the desk on the left. 3. If you have a number it’s €3 weekly for non-members and €2 for members. If you have paid up in full for the league in advance you MUST still register at the desk directly inside the sports centre front door, if your registering weekly you do so up stairs in the sports centre each night of the league. 5. You can, of course, also pay for the entire league with a once off payment and save yourself some money by doing so. For club members you can pay €30 (this includes the €5 once-off number payment) and for non members you can pay a once off payment of €40 which also includes the €5 number payment charge. 6. The number provided to you at registration is Water proof and also has a chip timing device on the back which must not be removed, the number will be your number for the duration of the entire league. SAFETY ON THE ROADS IS PARAMOUNT TO THE SUCCESS OF THE WINTER LEAGUE The first rule of safety when running on the road is that all runners must wear their reflective bib at all times. Bibs can be bought at any sports shop or hardware shop. We must obey the stewards at all times. They are there for our own safety and are not to be ignored. Please be wary of traffic at all times but especially when crossing the road or overtaking somebody. IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING WATCHES, IPOD’S AND REFLECTIVE BIBS Under no circumstances will any runner be allowed to take part in the Winter League without a reflective bib. If you have not yet got a bib please do so before the official start of the league tonight. Watches and iPod’s or any music devices are strictly against club rules and penalty points will apply in all cases.

WINTER LEAGUE TEAM COMPETITION Some years ago we introduced the team competition and this has been a brilliant fun aspect to the league these past few years with great number of teams competing. Teams again this year will be comprised of three members and can be all male, all female or mixed. The scoring will be based on the positions of the two best placed members on the team on each night of the league from the normal winter league results. There is no extra charge to register a team. Once you are registered for the winter league, you will be eligible to go on a team. All members of the team need to be registered to run the same course in the league. Anyone who is interested in going on a team, but is new to the league or doesn’t know people to go on a team with, can leave their name and we will help to find a team for them. All teams must be registered before week 4 of the league (i.e. before 29th November 2017). Details of how register your team will be provided at the Winter League. 24th ANNUAL FORDES DAY BREAK WINTER LEAGUE "TOP OIL" ASSOCIATE WINTER LEAGUE SPONSORS We are delight once again to welcome the return of Top Oil to the Winter league as associate sponsors. Our thanks to club member Kevin Casey and James O'Sullivan of Top Oil for their kind sponsorship again this year for the second year in succession. There will be two prizes on offer each week one of the short course and one of the long course runners and the 50th person to finish the two leagues each week will be awarded a prize courtesy of Top Oil. Winners are asked to pick up their prize when registering the following week. If a runner wins a prize on a given week they are omitted for the rest of the league from this competition and the prize will be awarded to the next finisher.

CONGRATULATIONS to the clubs road racing co-ordinator and committee member Gerry Cantwell who completed his 10th New York Marathon last Sunday. Unfortunately, for Gerry he came down with a severe tummy bug for 48 hours prior to the race but nonetheless was on the start line to try and get around, this he did in a time of 3.39.51.

Michael Roche Carpets Series up and running

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THE first race in the Michael Roche Carpets Series as part of the Brickey Run took place last Sunday and did not disappoint with a great number of runners already entered the series. We have four more races to come in this series with your best four out of the five finishes counting for the final tables.

LEAVE your watch on the kitchen table and go–freely, like a child.

New beginner / improver run group starts next week AS a follow on from our Let’s Run lunchtime and evening groups we are now launching a new group to run to improve. If you struggle to run alone and enjoy a group atmosphere and the social side of running then this group is for you. You decide how much you want to push yourself to become a stronger and faster runner. This group will help improve your speed and technique with a different emphasis every week. You will also receive a structured training plan to either improve your 5k time or increase the distance you currently run as well as online support, if that is what you want. So whether you can run 5k in 30 minutes and want to improve that time or are happy with the time and want to just enjoy running in a group this is ideal for you. To book your spot contact Irene Clarke on 086 8242348 or Claire Kennedy on 087 911 6997.

Ladies runner-up Kate Veale West Waterford AC at the 24th Annual Murray's Careplus Pharmacy Brickey 5k last Sunday.

These four races are the Marine Turkey Trot which takes place at the Marine Bar on the 19th November with the remaining races taking place after Christmas and these include the Colligan Cup on January 21st; The Kilmac 5 on the 25th February and finally the Dungarvan 10k on the 11th March where the final results will be tallied

and prizes presented by our sponsors for this league Michael and Brigid Roche and family. Our thanks to Michael and Brigid and family for their very kind sponsorship and their long record of supporting athletics in West Waterford. Remember you can still enter the series at any of our events.

Michael Roche Carpets Series - Race 2

Solas Centre to benefit from Paddy Joe Curran Memorial Turkey Trot Friedricie Rieger was a participant at the 24th Annual Murray's Careplus Pharmacy Brickey 5k .

ON SUNDAY, November 19th the 9th Annual Paddy Joe Curran Old Parish Turkey Trot 5 mile run and 4 mile walk will take place at the Marine Bar, Pulla, Dungarvan.

All proceeds from this year's event will go to the Solas Centre. The 4 mile walk will begin at 11 am, while the 5 mile run will get under way at 12 noon. If you would like

further information or would like a sponsorship card for the event contact Padraig on 086-1054012 or email oldparishturkeytrot@hotmail.com.

WEST WATERFORD AC

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 10 November, 2017

Jack Curran presents the Martin Curran Memorial Cup to the race winner Andrew Connick Ferrybank AC at the 24th Annual Murray's Careplus Pharmacy Brickey 5k last Sunday. Included is race sponsor Liz Murray.

Stacey Lyons presents the Jim Lyons Memorial Shield to the ladies winner at the 24th Annual Murray's Careplus Pharmacy Brickey 5k last Sunday Lizzie Lee Leevale AC. Included is race sponsor Liz Murray.

MICHAEL ROCHE CARPETS RACE SERIES

Brilliant entry for the Murray’s Care+plus Pharmacy Brickey 5k last Sunday RACE number 1 in the club’s Michael Roche Carpets Series for 2017, the 24th Annual Murray's Care+plus Pharmacy sponsored Brickey Run was held last Sunday in ideal running conditions. Our sincere thanks to all out in the Brickey GAA who had everything running like clockwork for the event, with special thanks to Conor Blackwell for his work behind the scene on the race. Two years ago we changed this race from a 4 mile to the 5k distance which seems now is the popular choice among runners presently and this proved to be the case with a large field of 180 runners taking part and the largest entry of walkers ever for coming along on the morning when we had 55 families registered to do the walk also. As mentioned already this event is a real community effort by all at the Brickey Juvenile GAA club and they are to be congratulated on the effort they put in getting the local community out and about last Sunday supporting their efforts. It was also great to see and worthy of a mention the various fit4life, couch to 5k and Let’s Run groups who targeted this race, they also helped to make the numbers grow this year. All great events need great sponsors and we have been fortunate again this year to have Murray's Care+plus Pharmacy Dungarvan on board, to proprietor Liz Murray and David for her kind

gesture of sponsoring this event again in 2017 a big thank you. Liz and family were on hand on the day to present all the winners with their prizes. At the prize presentation the club chairman Tom Leahy thanked all who helped with the race especially all the stewards under the stewardship of Conor Blackwell and our own West Waterford AC crew who once again did an excellent job. To Jack Curran who came along to present the Martin Curran Memorial Cup to the men’s winner, and Stacy Lyons who presented the Jim Lyons Memorial Shield to the first lady home. A special thank you go to the ladies of the Brickey club who looked after the refreshments after the race. Thanks to the Gerry Tobin for his help at the clubhouse. Thanks also to our great team of registers, timekeepers, recorders, etc. and to all those who put out the race signs. This race was of course race number 1 in the Michael Roche Carpets Series and were delighted to report that a large proportion of the field of runners signed up for this year series, if you missed the opportunity to sign on you can do so at the next race in the series the Turkey Trot on Sunday, November 19th. See you all back in the Valley next year. ANDREW CONNICK CLAIMS THE MARTIN CURRAN MEMORIAL CUP The 24th Annual Murray’s

Care+plus Pharmacy Brickey 5k was held last Sunday in what was akin to a spring day rather than an Autumn one, from the starting gun it was game, set and match as Ferrybank's Andrew Connick raced into a lead which he was to keep all the way round the fast 5k Brickey course. Andrew covered the first km in a very fast 3.05 leaving a group of 6 battling it out at this stage for the minor placings, this group behind included among them previous winners Dzintars Klava and Raivis Zakis, West Waterford AC, Niall Sheilds, St. Killians AC, Warren Roche and Jake Bagge also Ferrybank AC. Connick raced through 2km in 6.10 and followed this with another fast split going through 3km in 9.30 with the gap still at 100 metres or so to the chasers. Over the final two kilometres the Ferrybank man clipped through 4km in 12.35 as he went on to cross the finish line in 15.46 the fastest winning time on this course to date. Andrew was our cross country winner in the clubs open race in October also. A great battled ensued for the other placings with Niall Sheil breaking away from the group at the 3k mark and last year's winner came home 2nd on this occasion in a time of 16.02 which incidentally was 3 seconds faster than his winning time of last year. Ravis Zakis secured that 3rd

place spot in a time of 16.16 for unbelievably the 4th year in succession that he has filled that position. The first Junior man home was Jake Bagge, Ferrybank AC in a time of 17.07, this gave him 7th place overall. The novel weight categories for men were won as followed: Colm Ryan won the under 60 kg, Dzintar Klava took the under 70 kg prize, Warren Roche won the under 80 kg while Michael Ahearne won the under 90 kg and Niall Cusack took the under 100kg. Well done to all. MEN’S RACE RESULTS BRICKEY 5K 2018 1st Andrew Connick, Ferrybank A.C. 15.46 2nd Niall Sheil, St. Killians A.C. 16.02 3rd Zakis Raivis, West Waterford A.C. 16.16 1st junior Jake Bagge, Ferrybank A.C. 17.07 WEIGHT CATEGORIES U/60 Colm Ryan, West Waterford.A.C. 17.33 U/70 Dzintars Klava, West Waterford A.C. 16.32 U/80 Warren Roche, Ferrybank A.C. 16.55 U/90 Michael Aherne N/A 18.35 U/100 Niall Cusack N/A 24.37 RIO OLYMPIAN LIZZIE LEE TAKES THE JIM LYONS MEMORIAL SHIELD It was a special day in the Brickey valley last Sunday as we the event was graced by not one but two Olympians, one running

and one supporting. Lizzie Lee, Leevale AC was the participant on the day and was an Olympian at the Rio Olympic games when she participated in the marathon as was clubmate of Lizzie's, Michelle Finn who also competed in Rio in the ladies 3,000 metre steeplechase, Michelle was at the race on Sunday in a supporting role as she prepares for the upcoming national cross country championships. Just like the men's race it was resounding gun to tape victory for Lizzie who was running her first race in well over a year as she has recently giving birth to a beautiful baby boy. The Leevale lady ran a superb time that will stand as the new course record on this course for many a year to come I predict as she finished 5th overall in the race clocking a time of 16.51 which is brilliant running when you consider most 5k races won in the ladies category is more often than not in and around the 18 minute mark. In second place was Kate Veale, West Waterford AC who on another day would be the outright winner with her time of 18.39 which was a minute and a half better than her time of last year when she also finished 2nd and it was also a faster time than last year's wining time. Louise Morgan, Ferrybank AC had an excellent run also when she was 3rd in 20.11. In 4th was another Ferrybank AC athlete Aisling Lowe who

Group pictured of the West Waterford AC "LET’S RUN" group who were running their very first 5k race at the 24th Annual Murray's Careplus Pharmacy Brickey 5k last Sunday.

clocked a time of 20.32 and in 5th place was Natalie Sheehan, West Waterford AC in a time of 20.42 and the 6th lady home was Emily Gough, Ferrybank AC in 20.457. Yet another Ferrybank athlete from the very strong club representation on the day Orla Queally was 7th in 20.59 and 8th lady home was West Waterford's Laura Flavin in a time of 21.34 and rounding off the senior ladies prizes was Sinead O'Brien also West Waterford AC in 21.42. Our junior prize for ladies was claimed by Aoife O'Neill Ind in 28.23. For the ladies race it's the top 9 finishers in the prize categories so well done to all. LADIES RACE RESULTS BRICKEY 5K 2018 1st Lizzie Lee, Leevale A.C. 16.51 2nd Kate Veale, West Waterford A.C. 18.39 3rd Louise Morgan, Ferrybank A.C. 20.11 4th Aisling Lowe, Ferrybank A.C. 20.32 5th Natalie Sheehan, West Waterford A.C. 20.42 6th Emily Gough, Ferrybank A.C. 20.57 7th Orla Queally, Ferrybank A.C. 20.59 8th Laura Flavin, West Waterford A.C. 21.34 9th Sinead O'Brien, W.W.A.C. 21.42 1st Junior Aoife O'Neill N/A 28.23

GOLF

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 10 November, 2017

DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB Tel. Office 058-43310, Fax. 058-44113, Pro Shop 058-44707. Bar/Restaurant Tom Daly Catering 087 2680597 Timesheets online at www.dungarvangolfclub.com Email: dungarvangc@eircom.net ANOTHER busy week at the club despite the Winter weather. The Bank Holiday Monday attracted a great crowd with visitors highly complimentary of our greens. But with Winter conditions, we remind members to replace divots and repair pitchmarks. Even a short shot will leave an indentation on the putting surface. It was great to see our popular publican/builder Paddy O’Brien enjoying a pint at the bar this week. This week sees the start of the Deise Golf Winter League. In a change of format, the league will be played over 14 holes, namely the first thirteen and up eighteen until further notice. If you wish to compete, please contact the club immediately. Fun and craic are promised this Friday evening with the return of the Tom Mul’s Quiz. A large crowd is expected so get your team of four together. The quiz kicks-off at 8 pm and Tom’s daughter Jennie has promised a variety of topics to test your memory. Turkey and ham competition sponsored by Liam Rossiter, Finest Quality Meats, O’Connell Street, Dungarvan continues. Entry €3 in the Pro Shop. FUN FRIDAY MIXED FOURSOMES We were delighted to have a large group play last Friday in the foursomes. We really appreciate your support. There was a great

buzz around the club for this popular 9 hole social event. Winners - Jack Elstead and Karen Frizelle; Second - Pat Power and Mary Ann Coffey; Third Bernie Hayes and Anne Hennebry. Well done to everyone who participated and looking forward to having you back next Friday, November 10th to play in this 9 hole competition. Assemble at 9.30 am, draw takes place at 9.45 am, ready to play at 10 am. Visitors are welcome. TABLE QUIZ Tom Mul’s Table Quiz takes place in the Clubhouse this Friday, 10th November. Questions by Jennie Mulcahy and all proceeds to Dungarvan Golf Club. All are welcome. ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS The annual subscription rates for next season due for payment on the 1st October were recently emailed to all members. If you were not in receipt of an email or accompanying attachments please contact Irene Lynch Secretary/Manager on dungarvangc@eircom.net or 05843310. We thank members for making payments already and for confirming Standing Order participation. Thank you for your continued support. SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP OFFER & INTRODUCTORY RATE FOR U-35’S New members can avail of a

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

www.westwaterfordgolf.com RESULTS Club Competition Sat. 4th/Sun., 5th November 16 Hole Stableford: 1st Shane Roche (10) 37 pts; 2nd Mark O’Sullivan (8) 34 pts b8; 3rd Wilf Bracegirdle (11) 34 pts. South East Junior Alliance: 1st. Michael O’Brien (11) 33 pts b9 Dungarvan, 2nd Phil Kinsella (13) 33 pts b9 WW, Gross: John O’Brien 24 pts b9, 3rd Tommy Butler (16) – 33 pts WW, 4th John Byrne – Waterford, Back 9: Martin Fehelly – 19 Clonmel. Tuesday Treats 9 Hole – 31st October: 1st Des O’Rourke (4) 14 pts. Wednesday Open 1st November: 1st John O’Connell (10) 33 pts b2. Friday Open 9 Hole – 27th October: 1st John O’Connell (10) 22 pts. Cheers Bar Society: 1st Francis McCarthy, Chris Albert, Jim Sheehan – 50 pts; 2nd Dan Kelleher, Michael O’Doherty, Des Quirk – 47 pts; 3rd Dave Waters, Mick Conroy, Bryan O’Mahoney43 pts

FIXTURES Wednesday, 8th November – Autumn Open Gents Singles – 16 Hole Satbleford. Friday, 10th November – All day Open 9 hole singles Ladies and Gents. Saturday 11th/Sunday, 12th November – Gents Club Competition 16 Hole Sfd. Sunday, 12th November – Captain and Lady captain’s end of year 13 hole scramble. Shotgun start at 1.30 pm COMMITTEE MEETING – Tuesday, November 7th The final committee meeting of the current committee will be held on Tuesday, 7th November at 7.30 in the clubhouse. All committee members are requested to attend. CAPTAIN’S AND LADY CAPTAIN’S END OF YEAR SCRAMBLE Our end of year scramble and presentation of all club match play prizes is scheduled for Sunday, 12th November. A 13 hole mixed scramble gets underway at 1.30 with a shotgun start. This will be

special Introductory offer of just €300 including one complimentary lesson from our resident Professional David Hayes. Dungarvan Golf Club is the only members club in the town and our facilities include a Championship course and practice facilities, Bar, Restaurant, Snooker Room, a resident PGA professional and fully stocked Pro-Shop. Contact Irene Lynch Secretary/Manager on 05843310 or dungarvangc@eircom.net for further details. GENTS RESULTS Monday, 30th M O’Mahony (14) 40, 2 D Power (19) 39, Gross J Reynolds (1) 37, 3 P Power Tramore (19) 37. 2nd Nov. 1 S Kirby Tramore (13) 40, 2 B McLean Clonmel (5) 40, Gross A Thomas (+1) 36, 3 M Conway (11) 38. 3rd/4th Nov 1 Ml Brackett (12) 36, 2 Tom Curran (11) 36, Gross K Stack (+1) 33. Sun. 5 16H 1 PJ Barry (20) 37, 2 J Hayes (5) 36, Gross P Mullaney (1) 33, 3 J O’Riordan (3) 36. LADIES RESULTS Mon. 30th Singles: 1 C O’Mahony Whelan (8) 35. Tues 31 11H. 1 L Buckley (34) 25, 2 I Lynch (7) 23, 3 B Hayes (17) 23, 4 Niamh Reynolds (10) 22. Sat. 4 1 C O’Mahony Whelan (8) 33, 2 L Buckley (34) 30, 3 Niamh Reynolds (10) 29. Ladies Home Alliance Tues 11H: CAT 1 1st Irene Lynch (7) 23, 2nd Bridget Aherne (17) 22, CAT 2 Maeve Fitzgerald (25) 21, 2 Creina O’Sullivan (28) 19, CAT 3 1 Maeve Carthy (31) 17, 2 Rosarie Shanahan (36) 14. SAT 16 H: CAT 4 1 Pat Flanagan (20) 33, 2 Bernie Hayes (17) 26, CAT 5 Christine O’Keeffe (23) 27, 2 Ann Stack (27) 23. UPCOMING FIXTURES Wed., 8th Youngones, Sixty.Com, Gents 14H Winter League Thurs., 9th Nov. Thursday Open Gents 14 Hole S/F Fri 10 Friday Foursomes, Gents/Ladies 14 Hole Singles S/F Sat 11 Gents/Ladies 14 Hole Singles S/F

Sun 12 Gents 14H Singles S/F. Mon 13 Open Gents/Ladies Seniors (50+) 16H Singles S/F Tue 14 Ladies 11 Hole S/F YOUNGONES Next competition Wed., Nov. 8th Front 9 at 12 noon. Results 1st Nov. 1 A Stack (27) 17, 2 R Kiely (22) 13. LADIES COASTAL ALLIANCE Next competition West Waterford Golf Club this Thurs. Nov. 9th Tee time 10 – 11.30 am. SIXTY.COM Results: 1st Nov Scramble: 1 J Elstead (19), R O’Connor (19), Tom Phelan (28) 251/4. 2 M Walsh (6), B Frizelle (16), G Turner (25) 281/8. 3rd P Sarsfield (19), L Carroll (18) B Morrissey (19) 30. Next competition 8th Nov, draw for partners 1 pm., tee-off 1.30 pm. If you are aged 60 or over and you are interested in joining the 60.com we would be delighted to see you. Just turn up any Wednesday at the

above starting time. PROGRESSIVE 45 Thursday nights all are welcome. Results 1st November, T Phelan & Ml Fitz; 2nd J Motherway & P Corkery, Last 5 D Brennan & F Ryan. Lucky Table: Tom Osbourne and P Hallahan. SOCIAL BRIDGE Social Bridge Friday mornings at 11 am, all are welcome. PRO SHOP NEWS Temperatures have dropped but Dave has you covered. From the new Sunderland Rainsuit with a lifetime warranty to fleece lined trousers, the ProShop has all you will require for Winter golf. Footjoy boots are proving very popular as well as the Dungarvan crested Gilets. As always Dave has many special offers with massive reductions on shoes, bags, and clubs. You can follow all the bargains on David’s website at www.david-

hayesgolf.com. JUNIOR NEWS Hallowe’en saw our annual junior competition kindly sponsored as usual by Mr. Pat Norris Jnr. Formerly the Baker Tilly Trophy, the tournament has been rebranded as the RSM Trophy with Pat providing a huge array of prizes. A great turnout in each section with Rody Morrissey, Maisie Breen and Daragh Crowe playing the best golf and taking the spoils. A great day was had by all and we sincerely thank Pat for his most generous sponsorship. Tuition for our beginners and prejuniors will conclude next Saturday as we take a winter break. All are welcome to attend at 3 pm. Any enquiries relating to junior activities at Dungarvan can be directed to Junior Convenor, David Hayes. David can be contacted at 058-44707 or email at golfpro@eircom.net

followed by presentation of prizes at 5 pm approx. Finger food will be served and we also have entertainment lined up. So come along and support Mary and Pat whom I’m sure you agree have put in an exceptional year as lady captain and captain of the club. The following presentations will be made on the evening. Club Singles: John O’Connell. Runner-Up. John Keane Club Four Ball: Pa McCarthy and Liam Troy. Runners Up: John O’Connell and Pat Lennon. Club Foursomes: Eddie Glavin and John C. Byrne. Runners-Up. Morrie Ferncombe and Kenny Walsh. Club Mixed Foursomes: Des Cleary and Ciara Donnelly. Runners-Up. Diarmuid Horgan and Denise Nugent. Al Eile Qualifier Final: 1st Stephen Spillane, 2nd. Colm O’Callaghan, Gross; Jake O’Riordan, 3rd. Denis Conway, 4th Sean Drohan. Minor Scratch Cup: Eddie Ahearne. As a token of gratitude to our sponsors we earnestly request all prizewinners to be present on the day. PAST CAPTAIN’S, PAST PRESIDENT’S AND COMMITTEE ANNUAL DINNER Our Annual Past Captain’s, Past President’s and Committee Dinner will be held on Friday, 17th November. 13 Hole Singles at 1 p.m followed by dinner at 5 p.m Invitations will be forwarded during the coming week.

WINTER LEAGUE 2018 The response to date has been most encouraging and we earnestly ask those who have not yet signed up, to do so immediately. This will enable us to form the teams and start the league on schedule. Weather permitting we hope to start the Winter League on Monday, 20th November with a view to having round 1 completed by early December. The tried and trusted format remains the same and all we ask of members is to play their regular game each week when they have the opportunity to win a weekly prize in each of the four categories. The winter league rounds will run in conjunction with the weekly competitions so you are killing two birdies with the one stone. Following the qualifying rounds the top 8 teams will progress to the matchplay stage when the real action gets underway. We would like to see as many members as possible playing in the league so please put your name on the entry sheets currently displayed on the notice board. Remember it’s no big deal, just play your regular weekly golf and support your club. BUNKERS OUT OF PLAY Due to prevailing weather conditions, all bunkers are currently out of play. The good news is that work has been completed on the bunkers on the first and tenth holes, and the results appear to have been positive. As soon as weather permits work on the remaining bunkers will continue and all bunkers will be back in play on

a phased basis over the coming weeks. WINTER RULES Due to the prevailing weather conditions some competitions are now being played under Winter Rules. Players are advised to check notices regarding local, rules as those may vary from week to week depending on weather conditions. It should be remembered that Winter Rules are not your own rules and must be observed as stated. Placing: When placing is in play you firstly mark the position of your ball. You then lift and clean the ball and place within 6 inches. The ball when placed must not be nearer the hole. Once you have removed the marker you cannot touch or replace the position of your ball. Doing so will incur a penalty. Whereas it is impossible to monitor this rule we would appeal to all players to observe the rule as stated. RECORDING AWAY SCORES Members are reminded that all away scores must be reported to the home club. For this purpose, an Away Score Recording Sheet for Qualifying, Non Qualifying, Society, Fourball, and Team Events is posted on the members Notice Board. OPEN 9 HOLE COMPETITIONS AT WEST WATERFORD Each Tuesday and Friday we are hosting an Open 9 hole competition at West Waterford. You can play anytime morning, afternoon or evening subject to booking. Prizes are awarded in 3 categories so don’t worry if you are only a beginner. You will be made

most welcome and our members will be glad to assist you if required. Try it and see, but beware you may become addicted. Don’t forget our popular 18 hole Open Competition each Wednesday during the Autumn/Winter season. LADIES RESULTS ‘QUEEN OF THE 9 HOLE’ Last Sunday saw the first of a new competition held this year ‘Queen of the 9 Hole’. The top 3 players from May through to October played off in a one day singles round of 9 holes. Deirdre Ruane (17) 18 pts. proved the best on the day to win the trophy. 13 HOLE BREAST CANCER COMPETITION This 13 Hole competition which ran for the month of October in aid of Breast Cancer Research was well supported by the ladies considering the bad weather we had this month. Congratulations to our winners: 1st June Whyte (17) 29 pts.; 2nd Deirdre Ruane (17) 28 pts.; 3rd Ciara Donnelly (31) 25 pts. (on countback). FIXTURES Monday, 6th November – 13 hole ongoing competition to mark the end of the 2017 season and continues through to Saturday, 18th November. DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Change of date – Coastal Alliance deferred from 2nd November to Thursday, 9th November – at West Waterford Golf Club – tee times 10.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Sunday, 12th November – Final Captains' Scramble, Ladies & Men. Shotgun start 1.30 p.m.

Dungarvan Golf Club Open Weekend kindly sponsored by Sheridan/Ford Derek Sheridan. Front Row L-R: Jake O'Riordan, 3rd; Brian Morrissey, 1st and Graham Nagle, 4th. Back Row L-R: Declan Walsh, Captain; Séan O Ciarba, Vice Captain; Pat Stack, accepting Gross prize for Kevin Stack; Eamonn Moore, 2nd and Liam Carroll, President. [Pat Crowley]

GOLF

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 10 November, 2017

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

goldcoastgolf@cablesurf.com www.goldcoastgolfclub.com ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING DATE CHANGED The Annual General Meeting of the Men’s Club will be held on Tuesday, 21st November at 8.00 p.m. The change of date is due to a clash with Ireland’s World Cup play-off game. The nomination sheet is posted in the kiosk. WINTER RATES ARE NOW OPERATING IN THE GOLD COAST Monday to Friday: Golf €15, Golf and Carvery Lunch €25. Saturday/Sunday: Golf €20, Golf and Carvery Lunch €30. PREMIER BUTCHER AT DAWN MEATS WINTER LEAGUE 2017/2018 The league got underway on Monday last and thankfully the weather played it’s part in helping to get so many out on the course. The entry for the week even surpassed last year’s week one with 77 playing during the week and a further 79 entries over the weekend. All the scores for week one are on the website: goldcoastgolfclub.com COURSE ANALYSIS Some interesting facts relating to the course over the weekend. One eagle was scored on the 6th hole while a total of 35 birdies were recorded, 9 birdies on the 6th, 5 on the 5th, 4 on the 1st,3 on the 3rd and 12th and single birdies an a number of holes. The 16th hole played the easiest with an average score of 5.24 (0.24 above par) while the 10th was the toughest hole with an average score of 5.09 (1.09 above par). During the midweek part of the league the 7th was the easier hole and the 17th was the tough-

est. TEAMS FOR THE WINTER LEAGUE Dungarvan: Pat Power, David O’Connor, Kieran Cullinan, Pat Crowley, Jimmy O’Dwyer, Tim O’Driscoll, Patsy Walsh, Anselm Hayes, Des O’Brien, Pat Murphy, Billy Long, Noel McCann and John D. Walsh. Copper Coast: Liam Clancy, Niall Curran, Tomas Wall, Darren Power, Patrick Queally, Ger Darcy, Colin McArthur, John McArthur, Leo Wall, Mick Ahern, Thomas Power, Ciaran Buckley, Freddie McGuckian. Dunhill: Tom White, John White, Michael Kavanagh, Micheal White, Tom Moore, John W Walsh, Brian Dunbar, Willie Flavin, Jack Moore, Willie Moore, John Queally, John Flynn, Eamonn O’Donnell. Deise: Nicholas Fitzgerald, Michael Wall, Tommy Long, Frank Waters, Mick Cronin, Willie Bloomer, Nicholas Power, Sean Carmody, Gerry Comerford, Ger Bagge, Michael Whelan, Barry Power and Martin Morris. Tourneena: Roy Ware, Brian Fahey, John Hallinan, Brendan O’Connor, Larry Whelan, Joe Meade, Jimmy Beresford, Tom Reynolds, Neil Dermody, Darren O’Droma, Jody Hallinan. Ballinacourty: Bob O’Brien, Paddy Walsh, Mark Lenihan, Michael Lenihan, Seanie Lenihan, John Hughes, Jerome Maye, John Enright, Dave O’Connor, Alan Landers, Lee Crotty, Patrick O’Connor, Conan Watt. Abbeyside: Tom Considine, Declan Kiely, John Burns, Tony Lonergan, David

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

www.lismoregolf.org MEN’S RESULTS Sun/Mon., 29th/30th October. 18 hole singles s/ford GOY - Sponsored by Pat Moore Transport Cappoquin - 1st Eoin Bennett (17) 38 pts; 2nd Martin O'Driscoll (13) 37 pts B9; C.S.S. Sun 37 Mon 36. Tuesday, 31st Oct. to Saturday, 4th Nov. 12 holes Turkey singles s/ford Sponsored by Happy Gilmore - 1st Eoin Bennett (16) 34 pts; 2nd Craig Scotton (15) 31 pts. FIXTURES Mon., 6th / Sat., 11th November 12 hole singles s/f sponsored by the Ballynoe Divot Taker. Sun 12th 12 hole singles s/f sponsored by Dublin Jackeen. STORY OF THE WEEK This week is the start of our annual 2 weekly 12 holes Turkey and Ham competitions. As the competition on Sunday didn't get the required numbers, the cards submitted will roll over to this week’s weekly competition. The winner of the week competition was Eoin Bennett who is the man in form at the present in the club. In the heavy conditions Eoin just played to the best of his ability and was "only" 2 above level 2s after seven holes with 16 pts. Paring the 8th and 9th left him with 22 pts so he only had to par the next 3 holes for a winning 31 pts surely. So with shots on the next 3 holes he birdies each one for 12 pts and a score of 34 pts in total.

Eoin's playing partner P. J. Coughlan was delighted to be a witness to the event. Craig Scotton, on the other hand just played steady golf throughout the 12 hls. He was 2 above level 2s after 6hls, helped by a great birdie on the 4th, in his game with Alf Barden. He had 23 pts by the 9th but was "only" level par from there to home. In another week 31 pts would collect the Turkey, then again it could take some of us two weeks addition to score anything like these totals. Congratulations to our winners and well done to all who played. ASHES RESULT Vice Captain Nicholas Walsh led his team of 24 warriors to Dungarvan Golf Club on Sunday to do battle in the return match of the annual Ashes contest. The first round in Lismore proved to be a resounding success for Lismore who won by 39hls, so they went to Dungarvan naturally feeling a little more confident than other years. 12 matches had a shotgun start at 12 noon with the usual banter between each group. Ideal conditions with the sun shining and not a puff of wind. The final result shows that Lismore won the two leg competition by 20 hls and so brought the shield back to the clubhouse. Congratulations to all who played both in the home and away legs. DATES FOR YOUR DIARY The Captain’s Dinner for 2017 is

Hallahan, Geoff Collins, Rogie Cashin, Conor Clancy, Maurice Fennell, Austin Kiely, Niall Cronin, Joey Veale, Nicholas Keane. WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER We can offer really attractive family packages tailored to suit all requests. For more information contact 058 44055 and talk to Bob or Mark. FIXTURES Mon., 6th Nov. – Fri 10th Nov.: Winter League Week 2 Tuesday, 7th Nov.: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+ Friday, 10th Nov.: Open Singles. Sat., 11th/Sunday, 12th Nov.: Winter League Week 1 Tuesday, 14th Nov: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+ RESULTS Tuesday, 31st October: Open Seniors 1st: Nicky Keane (23) 44 pts. 2nd: David Kiely (20) 36 pts. Monday, 30th Oct.-Friday, 3rd Nov: 1st: Neil Dermody (10) 45 pts; 2nd: Des O’Brien (19) 45 pts. Gross: Richie Condon (4) 38 pts, Callan; 3rd: Nicholas Keane (23) 44 pts. Saturday, 4th/Sunday, 5th Nov: Winter League Week 1: 1st: Paul Lawton (20) 42 Pts. Cat 0-9: Colin McArthur (6) 42 pts. Cat 10-14: Willie Flavin (13) 40 pts. Cat 15-18: Dave O’Connor (16) 39 pts. Cat 19+: Jimmy Beresford (21) 36 pts. 10 Holes No. 9: Niall Curran 10 Holes No 10: Niall Curran 10 Holes No 11: Paul Lawton LADIES NOTES Fixtures: 10 Hole Ham Competition. 13 Hole Winter league Round 2. Results: Sunday, 22nd Oct: 18 Holes S/ford kindly sponsored by Breda Conway 1st: Lorraine Troy (20) 37 pts. 2nd: Patricia Doyle (33) 34 pts. 3rd: Esther McGuckian (13) 33 pts. Sunday, 29th Oct: 18 Holes S/ford kindly sponsored by Elaine Goss. 1st: Lorraine Troy (20) 42 pts. 2nd: Esther McGuckian (13) 35 pts. 3rd: Mary Kiely (13) 34 pts. Moorings Winter League Round 1: (13 Holes): 1st: Mary Kiely (13) 27 pts. 2nd: Margaret Mulhearne (30) 26 pts. 3rd: Esther McGuckian (13) 25 pts. Friday, 10th. This is a great night and it’s an occasion where we as members get a chance to thank our sponsors personally. Without our sponsors our Club and month to month activities would be much much poorer. The men’s AGM will take place at the Clubhouse on Monday, 13th. Please attend lads as it’s the one place you can praise or vent your frustration about whatever. The Parent AGM is set for Tuesday, 28th again at the Clubhouse. I suspect all of these meetings are set to start at 8 pm. The Ladies AGM is due to be on Tuesday, 14th November. MIXED FOURSOMES FINAL The final of the Club Championship Mixed Foursomes was finally played on Sunday last. It was a match that was always going to be close and would probably be won by one hole. Seamus and Mary Beecher were getting 6 shots from Katherine Moynihan and Cal Aherne which meant Kay and Cal were going to have to play to their best throughout. Kay and Cal began the match much better than Seamus and Mary to the extent that they were 4 up by the 6th hole. But the Beecher’s don’t do panic and stayed with the task in hand. On the turn they were only 2 behind. The 10th was halved but when Cal’s great tee shot, best of the day, on the 11th was never see again due to the soft conditions the Beecher’s found themselves only 1 behind. Seamus and Mary levelled the match on the 17th to push the four very tired players on to the 19th with the light or lack of, now playing its part. Mary and Seamus took one shot less on the 20th which proved to be a winning move. Congratulations to Mary and Seamus Beecher with their win to be Mixed Foursomes Champions for 2017. Also, well done to Katherine and Cal on reaching the final, as the journey was long and arduous. GOLFER OF THE YEAR 2017 When this competition started, the leading names at the beginning was dominated by John McGrath and James Bennett. Sometime around August Denis McCarthy showed his head together with in form Cal Aherne and P. J. Coughlan, who is always around. Going into the last Golfer of the Year Competition Sponsored by Pat Moore

Gold Coast Golf Club Intermediate and Minor Scratch Cups. Brian O'Connor (Captain), Ray Moloney (Intermediate Scratch cup winner), Leo Wall (Minor Scratch Cup Winner), and John Queally (President). [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

WINTER LEAGUE SPONSORED BY THE MOORINGS BAR & RESTAURANT Our winter league kindly sponsored by The Moorings Bar and Restaurant over 13 holes started, and despite the inclement weather there has been some very high scores posted!! There will be two weeks to play each round unless inclement weather prevails and round 2 runs to Sun 12th Nov. Team managers are very busy contacting and encouraging their team members - remember a point is awarded for each round played even when your score is not counting!! 18 HOLE 2 CARD COMPETITION SPONSORED BY JOHN FOLEY IMAGES A two-card competition was run for the month of October, kindly sponsored by John Foley Images. John is a local photographer from Ballinacourty and he has captured the beauty of our sur-

rounding coastline and areas of historical importance with flair and imagination, the results are stunning!! We were thrilled to have some of his work amongst our Captain’s prizes, we are delighted that he is now sponsoring this competition and a very large entry has resulted! Results to follow next week. SOUTH EAST COASTAL ALLIANCE CHANGE OF DATE Our next outing will be to West Waterford on Thursday, 9th Nov., tee 1011.30 am, please note change of date and tee times!! LADIES CLUB AGM Our AGM took place on Friday, 3rd Nov., immediately after presentation at 8 p.m. Our grateful thanks to the 2017 committee, to those stepping down and those staying on for a great achievement in 2017, and to our Lady Captain Gerardine who did a sterling job and deserves all our praise – Thank You Ger!!

The committee officers are as follows: Lady captain: Bernie Morrissey. Lady President: Mary O'Callaghan. Secretary: Kay Claasen. Treasurer: Ann Keane. Handicap Secretary: Patricia Doyle. PRO: Mary Kiely. Officers: Eilo Fitzgerald, Marie Hayes, Elaine Goss, Margaret Mulhearne, Alice Collins, Gillian Cashman, Ger Hallinan, Angela O'Connor and Ruth Hannigan. Trustees: Margaret Mulhearne, Joan Mansfield. To our incoming officers and committee, we wish you the very best for 2018 and looking forward to a great year of golf!! MEMBERSHIP OFFERS We here at the Gold Coast are very proud of our course and it’s natural beauty, if you would like to sample same, please contact Bob or Mark on 058-44055 for some very tantalising deals on offer at the moment for new members.

Lismore Golf Club David Hayes sponsored 18 hole competition. Sheila O'Leary Lady Captain pictured presenting prizes to Daphne Power, Patricia Bolger-McCarthy and Mary Beecher.

Transport Cappoquin Denis McCarthy was 4 pts ahead of that man P. J. and the ever improving Eoin Bennett who was at 29 pts followed by Cal Aherne on 25 pts. All to be play for, no doubt. The Competition was played in heavy conditions so going was tough and as it was over the Sunday / Monday of a Bank Holiday weekend some people had to make a special effort to play. Its said you will be rewarded for effort and so it was for Eoin Bennett. He came up from Waterville in Kerry to play on the Monday, and to his credit took the first prize on the day to insure he also got Golfer of the Year for 2017, by collecting the 10 pts needed. P. J. Coughlan was in second place 3 pts behind with Denis McCarthy on third only 1 pt behind again. LISMORE LADIES It is great to see the Ladies out on the course with the fine weather, while it might be a little bit colder than what we are used to, at least it was dry! As the weather played ball last week we only had one week for Round 2. First in Category 1 was Helen Farrow for Team E with 19pts, Category 2 was won by Chrissie Denn with 15 pts and Category 3 was won by Jennifer Kingston (even

with a 2 shot winners penalty from last week) with 20-2 = 18 pts - fantastic achievement Jennifer well done - keep up the good work. Round 3 is only one week - so long as the weather behaves, so get out while it's dry. With the Autumn league make sure you get out and play at least once a week for your team as you never know when your score might count. Don't leave it to others to do all the work - "If you're not in, you can't win" and "every little helps" as the sayings go! Captains and Sponsors night on Friday, 10th November - tickets €15 from committee members or Anne in the bar. Make sure when you are in the clubhouse to read the notices so you don't miss out on any upcoming competitions or any changes that are taking place. Team A: Patricia B McCarthy, Hannah Lucas, Esther Hornibrook, Mary O'Neill & Mary (Cal) Ahern Team B: Betty Joyce, Sheila Denn, Chrissie Denn, Joan Geary & Ber O'Keeffe Team C: Joan Cahillane, Mary Beecher, Helen Leddy, Mag Cashell & Mary O'Donovan Team D: Katherine Moynihan, Mary

M. Murphy, Betty Daly, Theresa McGrath & Katie Dunne Team E: Helen Farrow, Marion Moore, Laoise Ní Chonchubhair, Patricia O'Neill & Avril Doocey Team F: Brid Henry, Mag Morrissey, Alice Henley, Jennifer Kingston & Ann Lane. RESULTS Cat 1: Helen Farrow (18) 19 pts Cat 2: Chrissie Denn (32) 15 pts Cat 3: Jennifer Kingston 20 - 2 = 18 pts Team Totals: Team F: 107 pts, Team E: 102 pts, Team C: 96 pts, Team A: 95 pts, Team B: 94 pts, Team D: 90 pts. FIXTURES Sun., 5th Nov to Sat., 11th Nov Round 3 - 9 Holes S/Ford Sun., 12th Nov to Sat., 18th Nov Round 4 - 9 Holes S/Ford Sun., 19th Nov to Sat., 25th Nov Round 5 - 9 Holes S/Ford All competitions are subject to change, so please check the notice board regularly for any changes. It's that time of year again, you will be receiving your renewal notices in the post or they will be left in the clubhouse - your prompt payment would be much appreciated.

GENERAL SPORT

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 10 November, 2017

Waterford Raceway Round 10 of Driver ot the Year Championship

Alan D’Arcy takes Dick Mackey Cup WATERFORD Raceway was up against it in a couple of respects leading up to Round 10 of their Driver of the Year Championship on 15th October. The first potential problem was the threatened arrival of Hurricane Ophelia. As the weekend approached it appeared that the impact of the worst storm to hit Ireland since 1961 was moving from the west and north to the whole of the south coast, but looking on the bright side, Ophelia would only hit land on Monday morning, so everyone could enjoy a day’s racing before worrying about it. With dull, damp and drizzly weather coming ahead of the storm, the biggest concern was the threat of fog descending on the track, which is about the only thing that can put a full stop to racing at the Pike, but fortunately the mist stayed over the hills. The second problem was slightly more frustrating. Although the whole Irish racing community had been delighted by the re-opening of the Tipperary Raceway the previous week, the new management at Rosegreen needed to make up for the two month closure by scheduling additional dates, and moving others, which meant that they’d now clash with the Pike’s last two race days, which had been carefully planned to avoid clashes with Rosegreen’s original fixture list. Irish Hot Rod racing very much needs both these venues in neighbouring counties to thrive. Although they’re very different tracks and to an extent cater for different levels of racing (international ORCi classes at Rosegreen and club racing at the Pike) there’s still a big overlap in their support. Looking at the results from this week’s clashing meetings we reckon that both

Action from the Waterford Raceway Dick Mackey Cup held recently. tracks were around a dozen to fifteen cars short as a result of the clash (across the Production/Class 1, Junior, Premier Rod/Stocks and Open Hot Rod classes) with maybe a bigger effect on the spectator banks (as many Pike racers like to support Rosegreen as spectators). The combined effect was the smallest turnout for a while, with 45 cars and 46 drivers signed on, but despite the damp and tricky track conditions, there was a full day of very competitive racing with no major incidents – although in view of the conditions, the safety-first approach meant a number of red flags after relatively harmless spins and breakdowns. The three JUNIOR classes were well supported as usual. In the ROOKIES, the first two heats, with drawn/reversed grids, were won by Darragh Healy and Ian Kelleher, both just holding on to their race-long leads. The third round, with a handicap start, saw Liam Kiersey in front, taking a good win over Darragh Healy, Tadgh Foley, Brian Scannell, Ian Kelleher, Ross Ryan and Toby McGuire.

Completing the field after a very promising debut was the latest addition to one of the Pike’s leading racing families, Conor Fitzgerald. Darragh Healy was top points scorer for the day’s trophies, with Liam Kiersey second and Brian Scannell and Tadgh Foley joint third. JUNIOR CLASS 1b saw plenty of close action with Cathal McGivern and Evin Harding taking the two heats. The final needed two restarts before a tangle between Luke O’Donovan’s Starlet and the Micras of Ben Dunlea and Aiden Heney brought out the reds, just after Cathal McGivern had made it through from the back to take the lead from Ben Furlong. Other contenders were Joey Dilworth and Pike newcomer Cian Clancy. Cathal McGivern won overall from Ben Furlong and Aiden Heney. The Modified JUNIOR CLASS 1 unusually featured runaway wins in the two heats with Cian Deasy and Jack Hickey taking the honours. The final race saw Alex Loftus also taking a convincing win, chased by Mark O’Connor’s Starlet

which held off Jack Hickey, Jack Pollard (again sharing Anita’s Starlet), Cian Deasy and points leader Ronan Foley uncharacteristically bringing up the rear, just proving how evenly matched this group are. Overall winner was Jack Hickey from Mark O’Connor and Cian Deasy. The LADIES laid on some of the day’s best entertainment. The three Wexford girls, Jamie and Katie Egan and Chantelle Wallace, headed the first race while Anita Pollard and Anita Lonergan stayed in front in race two after Jamie and Katie’s close racing got a bit too close! In the final Anita Lonergan, having recovered from chucking a front wheel into the woods during the first race, held off the advances of Chantelle and Jamie for a good win. The trophies all went to Wexford with Katie first, Chantelle second and Jamie third. The STOCKS class suffered more than the others from the Rosegreen clash but still proved very competitive. Joe Fitz won the first round in the Almera while the two Mazdas of Paul and Brian Weston held off the pack in a very close second heat. Brian Weston’s day, after an incident packed practice and first race, continued to improve as he passed Alan Houlihan’s Lantra to head the final, holding off Jamie Condon’s Carisma to win, with Joe Fitz, Paul Weston and Alan Houlihan close behind after Marty O’Riordan had problems with the Focus. Jamie took the overall win from Brian and Joe. The senior groups were split into two, with Class 1, 2 and 3 and Class 4, 5 and 6 racing together, just contesting two rounds of class racing to ensure that everyone was

Action from the Waterford Raceway Dick Mackey Cup held recently. ready for the big cup race at the end of the day. CLASS 1 saw Michael Baldwin take maximum points ahead of newcomer Raymond Barry and Jamie Condon. In CLASS 2 Stephen Healy’s Fiat-powered Starlet was the only contender while in CLASS 3 the battle continued between Alan D’Arcy’s Starlet-Suzuki and Ronan Waters’ Starlet-Honda, with Alan coming out on top. Peadar Wall’s 1600 8-valve 206 was the onlyCLASS 4 entry, but CLASS 5 was contested by a trio of Honda-powered Starlets. Birthday boy Andy O’Brien shared the honours with Andy Foley while the third of the Wexford drivers, Craig Kinsella, had problems with his newly finished car (we don’t think we’ve ever seen Craig race the same car twice!). In CLASS 6 Donal Linehan’s 206-Honda won both races outright, chased by Brian Whelan’s Nissan-powered 205 and Martin Fitz’s Colt. The main event of the day was the 20-lapper for the DICK MACKEY CUP. All the runners from Classes 1 to 6 were eligible

and 12 cars made the grid, with nearly two laps difference in the start handicap between the leading Class 1s and Donal Linehan at the back. Raymond Barry set off well to lead for three laps, before Jamie Condon took over, but Alan D’Arcy was making very fast and undramatic progress in the slippery conditions and made it past the battling Class 1s of Jamie and Michael Baldwin while they were trying to find a way by some theoretically quicker cars at the back of the field. After 16 laps there was obviously no way Alan was going to be caught as the red flags came out when Brian Whelan coasted to a halt. Alan was a proud winner of the trophy with Jamie Condon in second from Michael Baldwin, Ronan Waters, Stephen Healy, Donal Linehan, Peadar Wall, Andy Foley, Andy O’Brien, Raymond Barry and Martin Fitz. A good race to round off a wellrun meeting, leaving everyone looking forward to the 2017 championship decider on November 12. Keep the revs up Jeffery Parish

West Waterford Athletic Club Juveniles

Munster Cross Country Championships Day two THE second day of the Munster Cross Country championships will be held in Galbally, Co. Tipperary on Sunday next, November 12th. This is a new venue for us and it sits in a beautiful location on the western side of the Glen of Aherlow just 14km from Mitchelstown. For those who are driving this is the best route head to Mitchelstown and from there continue on the Limerick Road in the direction of Ballylanders, after a few miles you will see a sign for Galbally. The course can be accessed by a very short walk through the rugby club and there is also parking near the school and church on the outskirts of the village. WWAC have a very large entry for this event so please let Mary Ashe know at training on Wednesday if you are travelling by car or bus. ENTRIES FOR MUNSTER CHAMPIONSHIPS GALBALLY Sunday, Nov. 12th Under 9 Girls: Eimear Dower, Kyla Flavin, Niamh McCarthy, Orlaith Ní Chondúin, Riona Towey. Under 9 Boys: Rory Donnelly, Charlie Gleeson, Owen Morrissey, Aedán O Raghallaigh, Cormac O'Regan Eoin Prendergast. Under 11 Girls: Sarah Gaffney, Aoife Lattimore, Doireann Moloney, Aoife O'Donovan, Leah O'Riordan, Sarah O'Riordan, Hannah Power. Under 11 Boys: Sam Blake, Liam Broderick, Adam Fitzpatrick, Nicky Fitzpatrick, David Gaffney, Joseph Kelly,

Angelina Chizhikova both shaved 24 & 23 seconds respectively off their best times of last year while David Gaffney knocked 17 seconds and David Nyhan 19 seconds off their best times. The 11 teams for the league have now been compiled and can be seen on the board at training. The team competition starts on Wednesday so it is important that every member of the eleven teams turns up to run. If you missed out on the team part so can still run in the league and compete for individual prizes. Below are the times recorded for all athletes on Wednesday, 1st November 2017.

Grainne Moore will be in action in the girls under 13 race next Sunday.

Ian Holmes improved his time in the Winter League by 24 seconds.

Angelina Chizhikova who improved her time in the Winter League by 23 seconds.

Paddy McCarthy, David Nyhan, John Power, Ben Qualter, Cillian Towey. Under 13 Girls: Angelina Chizhikova, Éle McDermott, Grainne Moore, Aisling O'Donovan, Eimear O'Neill, Fiona O'Riordan, Caoimhe Prendergast, Alanna Willans, Cathy Ní Sheanlaoich. Under 13 Boys: Ian Holmes, Eoghan Lattimore, Rody Morrissey, Darragh O’Regan, Cal Tutty, Tom Ferrick. Under 15 Girls: Lia Cunningham, Emma Hickey, Kate Keogh, Megan Keogh, Kate Killagrew, Sarah Nyhan, Eve Power. Under 15 Boys: Mark Blackwell,

Eoin Buenaventura, Asier Del Rio, Rory Fennell, Tommy Fennell, Pete Finnegan, Oisin O'Riordan, John David White. Under 17 Girls: Dani Cunningham, Lucy Holmes, Orla Keane, Aoife O'Brien, Mary Kate Prendergast, Elia Tutty. Under 17 Boys: Conor Mullany, David O'Connor, Cian O'Riordan, Jordan O'Rourke, Luke Power, Micheal Troy, Kieran Whelan. Under 19 Girls: Caoimhe Dwyer, Sophie Landers, Sinead O'Brien, Dairina Shanley, Rachel Wyley. Under 19 Boys: Nial Blackwell, Ciaran Buenaventura, Michael Power.

DAY 2 OF ELVERYS INTER- SPORT CROSS COUNTRY LEAGUE Last Wednesday was the second day of the trials for Tony's League. With school midterm break, numbers were down from the previous week, just 64 athletes taking part. Conditions underfoot were more favourable this week so many of our young athletes improved on their times of the previous week. Eoin Prendergast had a great run finishing in 7.27 Ian Holmes and

Cian O’Riordan 5.50 Oisin O’Riordan 6.21 Tommy Fennell 6.23 David Gaffney 7.01 David Nyhan 7.02 Rory Fennell 7.10 Ian Holmes 7.12 Ben Qualter 7.26 Eoin Prendergast 7.27 Rachel Wyley 7.29 David O’Connor 7.33 Darragh O’Regan 7.33 Eoghan Lattimore 7.34 Pete Finnegan 7.35 Caoimhe Prendergast 7.36 Sinead O’Brien 7.40 Kate Keogh 7.41 Megan Keogh 7.44 Nicky Fitzpatrick 7.46 Kate Killigrew 7.50 Adam Fitzpatrick 7.53 Sophie Landers 7.58 Angelina Chizhikova 7.49

Darina Shanley 8.02 Dani Cunningham 8.03 Sarah Gaffney 8.11 John David White 8.13 Sam Blake 8.23 Eoin Morrissey 8.24 Sarah Nyhan 8.32 Aidan O’Donovan 8.41 Conor Keane 8.42 Liam Broderick 8.44 Paddy Mc Carthy 8.45 Rody Morrissey 8.52 Cian O’Regan 8.55 Ele McDermott 8.58 Kieran Dower 9.02 Kyla Flavin 9.03 Thomas Broderick 9.08 Mattie Kupczyk 9.09 Fiona O’Riordan 9.12 Aoife Lattimore 9.12 Cillian Towey 9.13 Meabh Kiely 9.13 Gráinne Moore 9.22 Crea Frisby 9.26 Hannah Power 9.30 Lia O’Riordan 9.31 Sarah O’Riordan 9.39 Tara Casey 10.27 Doireann Moloney 10.30 Shima Lannigan 11.00 Lia Cunningham 11.01 Cal Tutty 11.34 Emer Dower 11.51 Luke O’Riodran 14.48 Short Lap Rory Donnelly 4.10 Aodan O Raghallaigh 4.11 Sean Nyhan 4.17 Simon Power 4.21 Cormac O’Regan 4.22 Orla Ni Chonduin 4.49 Riona Towey 5.27

GAA

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 10 November, 2017

Sliabh gCua footballers bridge six year gap Lawlors Hotel Western Premier Junior Football Final

Sean Phobal's Micheal Froinnseach in possession against Sliabh gCua's Dermot Tobin during the Lawlors Hotel Western Junior A Football final in Fraher Field. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Sliabh gCua ……………… 1-14; Sean Phobail ……………… 1-4. TOURANEENA side Sliabh gCua were trap to line winners of this year’s Western Junior Football championship at a badly cut up Fraher Field last Saturday evening under lights. In doing so Dermot Dee’s charges bridged a six year gap back to 2011, a year in which they also won the County title against city side Mount Sion. At no stage did Sean Phobail look like challenging for the title here, though they did improve for a while during the second half but they could not translate this on to the scoreboard. The condition of the field itself was just not acceptable for a game of such importance, a Western final, and the playing of two under 21 hurling games in the afternoon were the culprits along with a heavy rainfall for the quagmire endured by the players slipping and sliding throughout. From the off, Sliabh gCua dom-

inated territorially, though it took them some time to take the scores that their dominance deserved. Free-taker Jason Sheehan opened their account in the 5th minute and Dermot Tobin and Sheehan, again, kicked minors in the ninth minute before Cormac Nugent opened Sean Phobail’s account from a free one minute later. The winners continued to dominate though, starving Sean Phobail of possession and Dermot Tobin kicked his second point followed by three pointed frees by Jason Sheehan which began to put the game beyond the reach of Liam O Lonain’s charges, 0-7 to 0-1. The Sliabh gCua defence blocked down a good goal scoring opportunity on Sean Phobail’s John Conway before Tiarnan O Foghlu claimed Sean Phobail’s only other score of the half in the 21st minute from a pass by Cormac Nugent. Sliabh gCua finished the half strongly with Jason Sheehan lofting over his fifth pointed free and his

sixth point of the half and Denis Coffey’s score ensured that there was 0-7 between the sides at the short whistle on a score of 0-9 to 0-2. The one-way traffic continued for the first ten minutes of the second half resulting in Eoin Kearns kicking two fine points either side of another pointed free by Jason Sheehan. Behind by 0-12 to 0-2, Sean Phobail badly needed a boost and it arrived in the shape of a goal by Diarmuid O Cuirrin in the 40th minute which injected some life into his team. Sean Phobail enjoyed much more of the play from this stage on and it resulted in points from play by Bryan French and Cormac Nugent to leave five points the difference with 47 minutes on the clock, 0-12 to 1-4. Questions were now being asked of Sliabh gCua’s resolve and in fairness they regrouped well to put Sean Phobail on the backfoot once again. Kevin Sheehan had a

Sliabh gCua Lawlors Hotel Western Junior A Football Champions 2017. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

goal chance in the 52nd minute after good work by Cillian Tobin and as time progressed towards the hour mark, Jason Sheehan (f) and Stephen Coffey kicked points in the 55th and 56th minutes respectively to stretch their side’s advantage back out to 0-7 on a score of 0-14 to 1-4. At the town end of the field, Daniel Flynn made a good save from Aodhan Mac Gearailt and then Stephen Coffey put the icing on the cake for Sliabh gCua when he cooly slotted home a 58th minute goal from a Jason Sheehan pass which then matched the greatest lead they had at any stage in the game. Substitute Tomas O Cuirrin kicked a pointed free for Sean Phobail on the call of normal time but the honours went where they were truly deserved and the Chairman of the Western Board, Pat Grant presented the Doocey family cup to Sliabh gCua joint captains Jason Sheehan and Conor Tobin.

Sliabh gCua’s Top Three: Jason Sheehan, Denis Coffey Stephen Coffey. Sean Phobail’s Top Three: Micheal Froinnseach, Aodhan Mac Gearailt, Tiarnan O Foghlu. Observer’s Man of the Match: Jason Sheehan. Number of Scorers: Sliabh gCua 5. Sean Phobail 5. Scores From Play: Slaibh gCua 1-7. Sean Phobail 1-3. Frees For: Sliabh gCua 16. Sean Phobail 18. Wides: Sliabh gCua 5. Sean Phobail 7. Score of the Match: Cormac Nugent’s 47th minute point for Sean Phobail. Scorers – Sliabh gCua: Jason Sheehan 0-8 (7f), Stephen Coffey 1-1, Dermot Tobin and Eoin Kearns 0-2, Denis Coffey 0-1. Sean Phobail: Diarmuid Curran 1-0, Cormac Nugent 0-2 (1f), Tiarnan O Foghlu agus Bryan Froinnseach 0-1 an duine, Tomas O Cuirrin 0-1f.

Sliabh gCua: Daniel Flynn; Gearoid Hallinan, J. J. Coffey, Jack Skehan; Dylan McCarthy, Brendan McGourty, Sean Fitzpatrick; Eoin Kearns, Stephen Coffey; Denis Coffey, Mike Kearns, Cillian Tobin; Dermot Tobin, Kevin Sheehan, Jason Sheeehan. Subs: Ronan Gleeson for J. J. Coffey (inj.), Aidan Fitzpatrick for Dermot Tobin, Tom Tobin for Kevin Sheehan, Owen Walsh for Mike Kearns. Sean Phobail: Aodhan De Paor; Liam O Raghallaigh, Reamonn O Turraoin, Seamus O Flaibhin; Stiofan O Conbhui, Micheal Froinnseach, Aindreas Breathnach; Aodhan Mac Gearailt; Bryan Froinnseach, Cormac O hInnseaduin, Tiarnan O Foghlu; Sean O Conbhui, Graham O Gadhra, Diarmuid O Cuirrin. Fir Ionaid: Padraig O hEalaithe do Tiarnan O Foghlu, Tomas O Cuirrin do Stiofan O Conbhui, Domhnall O Murchu. Referee: Pat Casey (Affane).

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 10 November, 2017

AIB Munster Club Intermediate Hurling Quarter-Final

An Rinn succumb in second half Kilmaley …………………... 0-24; An Rinn ………………………1-8. AN announced attendance of 804 witnessed a very good Kilmaley side advance to the next stage of the Munster Intermediate Club hurling championship at Cusack Park, Ennis last Sunday afternoon. The word from a Clare hurling follower was that Kilmaley were relegated unexpectedly from the Clare senior hurling championship in 2016 and that they enjoy a wide selection of players including the footballers from the Miltown Malbay club. An Rinn more than held their own in a first half that quite surprisingly was lengthened by five minutes of added time and it was during this latter period that the winners opened up a 0-10 to 1-4 interval lead. Throughout this game the Kilmaley forward sector was top class, their team play, skill and running with the ball was a constant threat to the An Rinn defence but Padraig O hArtaigh’s charges

coped very well in the first moiety with both Conor O Cuirrin and Shane O Cuiirin especially standing out as two of the best players on the field. The An Rinn forwards didn’t possess the same threat but Tadhg O hUallachain was the exception and he turned in one of his best displays in a club jersey. For once, Donie Breathnach was not the usual influential figure but this was not the reason for An Rinn’s defeat, Kilmaley are a serious outfit and it will be interesting to see if any side can halt their march to championship honours. An Rinn hadn’t scored a goal for a number of games but Feargal O Cuirrin rectified this as early as the second minute and just two minutes later the cheer went up for what was thought to be a second An Ryan major in a goal line melee but somehow or other the sliotar didn’t cross the line. At the other end of the field, the An Rinn defence were coping well

An Rinn's corner back Conor O Cuirrin clears his lines ahead of Kilmaley's Cian Moloney in Ennis last Sunday.

with such as Ray O Ceallaigh and Shane O Cuirrin affecting block downs on scoring attempts but the pressure was incessant and each of Kilmaley’s forwards was a scoring threat in a very unified style of play. However, An Rinn commendably, held the lead against the wind up to the 28th minute when a point from a 20th minute sub Michael O’Neill, wearing number 30, from a Daire Keane pass levelled proceedings at 1-4 to 0-7. Prior to this An Rinn gave as good as they got with Liam O Lonain and Christy Breathnach shooting two fine points and Donie Breathnach (f) and Tadhg O hUallachain also finding the target. Kilmaley had only one point scored at the end of the first quarter via Daire Keane with Eamon Bracken, man of the match Michael O’Malley, Sean O’Loughlin from a short An Rinn puck out and Cian Moloney (2f) hauling in An Rinn’s advantage. By the 28th minute all of the six Kilmaley forwards on the pitch at this stage had scored. Where the five minutes of added time came from is known only to referee Nathan Wall, maybe it was because of the time wasted in flashing seven first half yellow cards but it was more of an advantage to a wind assisted Kilmaley and Cian Moloney (f), Padraig McNamara and Eamonn Bracken made best use of this added time with three unanswered scores, 0-10 to 1-4 at the break. One would have thought that with the breeze at their back that An Rinn would come back into the game on the restart but it was Kilmaley who opened best with points by Daire Keane and Sean O’Loughlin, giving the first sign of daylight between the teams and a further inkling of the quality of their team. Credit An Rinn, Donie Breathnach (f) and Ferdia O hAodha replied to bring their deficit

An Rinn's best player in Ennis Tadgh O’hUallachain soloes through the Kilmaley defence in their Munster Intermediate club hurling championship game last Sunday.

back to 0-3 at 0-12 to 1-6 by the 35th minute but Kilmaley’s distribution of the sliotar to their forwards was top class with County player Conor Cleary commanding this sector, as was the recipients use of it and between the 36th and 40th minute the winners registered six unanswered scores via Eamonn Bracken (2), Daire Keane, Cian Moloney, Michael O’Neill and Padraig McNamara to effectively end the game as a contest with the scoreboard reading 0-18 to 1-6. Interestingly though, An Rinn then had three goal scoring opportunities by Feargal O Cuirrin in the 46th, 52nd and 56th minutes but Bryan O’Loughlin in the Kilmaley goal was up to the task each time. Donie Breathnach pointed a 43rd minute free and Noel O Murchadha scored his team’s last point in the 50th minute, whereas Kilmaley finished very strongly with further scores by Michael O’Malley and Michael O’Neill, two each, Sean O’Loughlin and Cian Moloney to

Sliabh gCua seeks return to Intermediate ranks JJ Kavanagh and Sons County Junior Premier Football Final SLIABH GCUA V BALLYDUFF LOWER Sunday, November 12th in Fraher Field at 2.00 p.m. FRAHER Field is the setting for this year’s County Junior Premier football final this Sunday when newly crowned Western champions Sliabh gCua take on the Eastern champions for the past two years, Ballyduff Lower to determine who will make the step up to the Intermediate grade for 2018. Both Divisional finals took place last weekend with Sliabh gCua overcoming Sean Phobail easily here in the West while Ballyduff Lower came through in a dour final against Erin’s Own down East. Favourites Ballyduff duly retained their Eastern title in Dunhill on Saturday last but they will be only too aware that they will have to show considerable improvement if they hope to atone for last year’s narrow county final defeat by Colligan when they face newly crowned Western title holders Sliabh gCua on Sunday next in Fraher Field. This was a dour contest in which both sides struggled for scores to the extent that the game was almost twenty minutes old before we saw a second score to follow Calum Lyons’ point for

Ballyduff in the opening minute. In that period we saw some dreadful finishing, particularly by Ballyduff who were dominating the play, the most glaring miss being when Erin’s Own goalie Sam Robinson’s kick out went directly to Jack Lyons and he shot wide of an open goal in the 10th minute. Another clear goal chance was missed when a Calum Lyons shot came back off the crossbar in the 17th minute. The defending champions got the break they needed in the 29th minute when a quickly taken free by John O’Leary was moved on to Eoin Cummins and with the Erins Own defence caught napping the latter’s shot sped to the net, taking a deflection, past Robinson to give Ballyduff a 1-1 to 0-3 lead going into the second half. The champions came out for the second half looking a different side as they confidently sent over five points on the bounce in the third quarter from Emmet Power, Cormac Dunphy, Declan Cheasty, Calum Lyons and Eoin Cummins to take a comfortable 1-6 to 0-3 lead. Over the hour Ballyduff were the better side and it was their poor first half finishing and Erin’s Own’s battling qualities that kept the city side in the game right up to the final whistle. Scorers – Ballyduff Lower: Eoin Cummins 1-1 (0-1F), Jack Lyons 1-0, Calum Lyons 0-2,

Emmet Power, Cormac Dunphy, Declan Cheasty and Kieran Dunphy 0-1 each. Ballyduff Lower: Adam Carroll, Gavin O’Rourke, John O’Leary, Coleman Power, Niall Clifford, Marcus Millea, Anthony Whelan, Cormac Dunphy, Calum Lyons, Emmet Power, Brian Power, Eoin Cummins, Jack Lyons, Declan Cheasty, Liam Dunne. Subs: Jack Kennedy for Dunne (36), Kieran Dunphy for B. Power (52). Sliabh gCua had matters all their own way at the Fraher Field last Saturday evening and a tally of 1-14 in such trying conditions was a fair reflection of their impressive performance. Despite this, the Touraneena club will go into this weekend’s County final as slightly under dogs as Ballyduff will feel that they should have won last year’s decider against Colligan Emmetts after a replay and they will possess every motivation to make the step up to the higher grade this time round. The two clubs met in the Junior hurling County final at the Shandon venue last year with the Easterners winning easily. However, Sliabh gCua will feel that they have a 50/50 chance of succeeding going into this final and if they play to their full potential they can bridge a six year gap back to 2011 when they defeated Mount Sion. Forecast: Sliabh gCua.

run out the most deserving of winners by a thirteen point margin. Kilmaley’s Top Three: Michael O’Malley, Conor Cleary, Eamonn Bracken. An Rinn’s Top Three: Tadhg O hUallachain, Conor O Cuirrin, Shane O Cuirrin. Observer’s Man of the Match: Michael O’Malley. Number of Scorers: Kilmaley7. An Rinn 7. Scores From Play: Kilmaley 0-20. An Rinn 1-5. Frees For: Kilmaley 8. An Rinn 10. Wides: Kilmaley 8. An Rinn 3. Score of the Match: Eamonn Bracken’s 38th minute point for Kilmaley. Scorers – Kilmaley: Cian Moloney 0-5 (4f), Eamonn Bracken and Michael O Neill 0-4 each, Daire Keane, Michael O’Malley and Sean O’Loughlin 0-3 each, Paraic McNamara 0-2. An Rinn: Feargal O Cuirrin 1-0, Donie Breathnach 0-3f, Liam O Lonain, Christy Breathnach, Tadhg O hUallachain, Ferdia O hAaodha agus Noel O Murchadha 0-1 an duine.

Kilmaley: Bryan O’Loughlin; Martin O’Connor, Colin McGuane, Eoin Enright; Conor McMahon, Conor Cleary, Sean Kennedy; Brian Cahill, Michael O’Malley; Ken Kennedy, Eamonn Bracken, Cian Moloney; Sean O’Loughlin, DaireKeane, Paraic McNamara. Subs: Michael O’Neill for Ken Kennedy (20); Conor Neylon for Martin O’Connor; John Clohessy for Sean Kennedy; Padraig O’Connor for Conor McMahon; Barry Lynch for Daire Keane. An Rinn: Donie O Murchadha; Conor O Cuirrin, Darach O Cathasaigh, Lorcan O Corraoin; Noel O Murchadha, Ray O Ceallaigh, Shane O Cuirrin; Ferdia OhAodha, Donie Breathnach; Tadhg O hUallachain, Cian O Conchuir, Padraig O Murchadha; Liam O Lonain, Christy Breathnach, Fearghal O Cuirrin. Fir Ionaid: Jamie De Baruin do Ferdia O hAodha, Fearghal O Ceallaigh do Cian O Conchuir, Aodan Mac Gearailt do Liam O Lonain, Declan O hArtaigh do Padraig O Murchadha, Eoghan Breathnach do Ray O Ceallaigh. Referee: Nathan Wall (Cork).

Close decider anticipated in Bushy Park Lawlors Hotel Western Junior Football Intermediate Attached Final BALLINACOURTY V KILGOBINET Bushy Park Sunday, November 12th at 12 noon MANY historical shoots outs have taken place at 12 noon and this will be the case in this Western Junior Football final at Bushy Park this Sunday when Ballinacourty and Kilgobinet contest the 2017 decider. The teams met already in the Group section in the Burgery Grounds with Ballinacourty winning well early on but Kilgobinet came with a late rally to leave just 0-1 the difference on a score of 1-10 to 1-9. Ballinacourty led by 0-8 to 0-5 at the short whistle and Alan Deegan’s goal gave them a 0-6 advatage before Kilgobinet won the remainder of the game by 1-4 to 0-2. With the game well into injury time, Kilgobinet reduced the deficit to the minimum and they had two further opportunities to

level matters but their six second half wides proved the ultimate cost with ‘Courty deserving their win over the full hour’s play. Ballinacourty: Philip Cashin; Shane O’Gorman, David Morrissey, Joey Mullen; Conor Brennan, Jamie Organ, Ruairi Conway; Shane Crotty, Pa Collins; Stephen Cliffe, David Hickey, Anthony Fitzgerald; Alan Deegan, Sean Daly, Ben Mulligan. Subs: Cian O’Connell, Darragh Walsh, Dion Ryan, Darragh O’Riordan, Steven O’Connor. Kilgobinet: James Fennell; Jimmy Cullinan, Eddie Cullinan, Jack Cullinan; Mark Dunford, J. J. Fitzgerald, John Murphy; Tomas Fahey, Paul Walsh; Ger Hickey, Joe Curtin, Johnny Hallinan; John Curran, Philip Curran, Paudie Fahey. Sub: Tommy Cullinan.

The referee for the Group game was Domhnall O Murchadha and he is the man in charge again this Sunday in Bushy Park. Tradition favours Ballinacourty to win this one but Kilgobinet showed in the corresponding hurling final against Brickeys that they will battle to the final whistle and this encounter may well mirror the Group game. Forecast: Ballinacourty.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 10 November, 2017

Munster AIB Club Junior Hurling Championship Quarter-Final

Ardmore qualifies for Munster semi-final this weekend Ardmore …………………… 4-20; St. Patricks (Limerick) ……. 0-11. WATERFORD Junior hurling champions Ardmore eased into the Munster club semi-finals at the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick last Sunday afternoon with a comprehensive win over the home County’s representatives St. Patrick’s.

Playing with the aid of the breeze in the first half, the winners received an ideal start with just four minutes on the clock when corner forward Kieran Conway shouldered the St. Patrick’s goalie David Geary, disposed him and rattled the back of the net. Wayne Hennessy and Seamus Prendergast added minors and when James Flavin

provided for a David Gartland goal on eight minutes, the trend of the game was set and matters only deteriorated for the home side. Flavin had the opportunity to make it three goals one minute later before David Gartland, man of the match Seamus Keating and Seamus Prendergast, 0-2 (1f) all had scores to leave the seasiders

Ardmore supporters at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick Referee Philip Kelly (Tipperary) pictured with team captains Declan Prendergast (Ardmore) on left and Brendan Mullins (St. Patrick’s).

well ahead after 22 minutes on a scoreline of 2-5 to 0-3. St. Patrick’s were depending on Calvin Moran for their scores from placed balls and indeed he was deadly accurate throughout. Team captain Brendan Mullins, County player Gearoid Hegarty and Jack Doyle managed points from play before the break but the inspirational figure on the field was Seamus Keating at centre back for the winners, striking two further minors from play with Seamus Prendergast punishing further St. Patrick’s indiscretions. Ardmore led at the short whistle by 2-10 to 0-7 and there looked to be no way back for the locals even at this stage with the breeze to come at their backs. Ardmore actually played better hurling against the wind in the second moiety, adding a further 2-10 to their tally while St. Patrick’s were confined to 0-4 and just one of them from play. MOVE OF MATCH The move of the match arrived five minutes into the new half when Seamus Keating played the ball low into Seamus Prendergast who turned his marker and buried the ball in the road end goal. Two top drawer points were added by Keating and David Gartland and when James Flavin got possession from a Seamus Prendergast free on 44 minutes, the green flag was raised for the fourth and final time, 4-15 to 0-10 and Ardmore’s first venture in this year’s Munster club championship was well and truly successfully completed with one quarter of the match remaining.

John Gartland was upended in front of goal in the 46th minute but David Geary saved the resultant penalty strike by Seamus Prendergast very well. Seamus Prendergast, 0-2 (1f), David Gartland, the same amount and type and John Gartland all raised white flags as the Ardmore management emptied their bench to give a number of their players a taste of Munster club championship hurling. The winners’ corner back Daniel Power was lucky not to see red in the 43rd minute, something his club can ill afford as the stakes and the opposition will be higher this weekend against Bodyke from Clare in the semi-final of the championship. St. Patrick’s captain Brendan Mullins wasn’t as lucky as he was ordered off the field in the 44th minute and overall one felt that Ardmore got the rub of the green from the referee in the 50-50 situations throughout. Ardmore goalie Jack Walsh had a quiet day as had his full line of Niall Hennessy, Declan Prendergast and Daniel Power, a lot of the reason being the superb performances from their outside defenders, Gavin Williams, Seamus Prendrgast and Richie Hennessy. Wayne Hennessy and Kenny Murphy worked hard at midfield and up front Seamus Prendergast and David Gartland were the pick of the forwards with that early goal by Kieran Conway a nice one for his CV into the future. Ardmore’s Top Three: Seamus

Keating, Seamus Prendergast, Wayne Hennessy. St. Patrick’s Top Three: Calvin Moran, Gearoid Hegarty, Brendan Mullins. Observer’s Man of the Match: Seamus Keating. Number of Scorers: Ardmore 7. St. Patrick’s 5. Scores From Play: Ardmore 4-14. St. Patrick’s 0-5. Frees For: Ardmore 13. St. Patrick’s 11. Wides: Ardmore 10. St. Patrick’s 9. Score of the Match: Kieran Conway’s 4th minute goal for Ardmore. Scorers – Ardmore: Seamus Prendergast 1-9 (5f), David Gartland 1-4 (1f), Seamus Prendergast 0-4, Kieran Conway and James Flavin 1-0 each, Wayne Hennessy 0-2, John Gartland 0-1. St. Patrick’s: Calvin Moran 0-7 (6f), Brendan Mullins, Gearoid Hegarty, Jack Doyle and Mike Geary 0-1 each. Ardmore: Jack Walsh; Niall Hennessy, Declan Prendergast, Daniel Power; Gavin Williams, Seamus Keating, Richie Hennessy; Kenny Murphy, Wayne Hennessy; David Gartland, Sean Barron, John Gartland; Kieran Conway, Seamus Prendergast, James Flavin. Subs: Stephen Keating for Sean Barron, James Kennedy for Niall Hennessy, Eoin Conway for James Flavin, Christopher Power for Seamus Prendergast, Joe Murphy for Daniel Power. St. Patrick’s: David Geary; Gavin Mullins, Mark Phelan, Thomas O’Grady; Jack Greenwood, Gearoid Hegarty, Wayne Cronin; Kevin Maher, Niall Phelan; John Mullane, Brendan Mullins, Mike Geary; Jack Doyle, Andrew Hannigan, Calvin Moran. Subs: David Clancy for Jack Doyle, Colin Earls for John Mullane. Referee: Philip Kelly (Tipperary).

Abbeyside contest County Junior Hurling Final in Carrickbeg JJ Kavanagh County Junior ‘B’ Hurling Final ABBEYSIDE V DE LA SALLE Friday, November 10th in Carrickbeg at 8 p.m. LOCAL side Abbeyside have been waiting patiently in the wings for this delayed County ‘B’ Junior Hurling Final since their victory over Ballyduff Upper in the Western decider ten weeks ago and the momentum will be with De La Salle who won their Divisional final as recently as last weekend when they scored a thrilling 0-1 victory over Mt. Sion on a score of 2-9 to 1-11 after being beaten by the same opposition in 2016. DLS got received a boost in the fourth minute when Luke Lawlor caught Conor Dunphy’s delivery

and crashed the ball to the net. Christopher Sheehan followed with a point in the eight minute after good work by Lee Hayes and Jamie Sage pointed a minute later before a period of Mount Sion dominance saw them hit five unanswered points to lead 0-8 to 1-3 after twenty one minutes. DLS were back in front in the 27th minute when Eamonnn Fitzgerald goaled after good approach play by Lee Hayes and Jamie Sage. Mount Sion equalised in the 29th minute but the winners were back in front on the stroke of half time when a foul on Christopher Sheehan saw Eamonn Fitzgerald point to lead 2-4 to 0-9 at the break. There was no score for the first fourteen minutes of the second half but DLS’s Conor Bohane made a superb penalty save in the ninth

minute. A Mount Sion free got lost in the lights and ended up in the net, 1-10 to 2-5 in favour of Mt. Sion. DLS responded well and Jamie Sage pointed immediately. Conor O’Toole equalised in the 22nd minute from a long range free after he was fouled himself and the winners were back in front two minutes later when Eamonn Fitzgerald pointed after a foul on Ian Condon. Back came Mount Sion to equalise in the 25th minute. In the first of three additional minutes Ian Condon, now operating in the half back line, proved to be the match winning hero when he sent over an excellent point from out the field. After the game there was much delight as Conor O’Toole was presented with the Man of the Match trophy and team captain Conor Bohane received the cup from Board Treasurer and

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De La Salle Scorers: Eamonn Fitzgerald 1-3 (0-3 frees), Luke Lawlor 1-0, Jamie Sage 0-2, Christopher Sheehan, Lee Hayes, Conor O’Toole (free) and Ian Condon 0-1 each. De La Salle Team: Conor Bohane (captain), Tom Crotty, David Sutton, Darragh Fitzpatrick, Eoin Treacy, Alan Fitzgerald, Mark Joy-Kinsella, Conor Dunphy, Conor O’Toole, Ian Condon, Lee Hayes, Christopher Sheehan, Eamonn Fitzgerald, Jamie Sage, Luke Lawlor, Sean Power, Tom Wiltshire, Ciaran Corrigan, Barry Twomey, Thomas Kenny, Kieran O’Donohue, Jack O’Donohue, Ronan O’Connor, Niall Walsh, Philip Burke, Niall O’Sullivan (injured), Jeff Cahill (injured).

DEPLETED ABBEYSIDE TEAM Abbeyside were a class apart in this year’s Western championship as their 3-22 to 1-9 victory over Ballyduff Upper in the final tells us.

The Villagers possess a number of experienced former senior hurlers as well as some promising youngsters so they can enter this decider with some confidence of winning despite having to wait since the first week of September for the game and losing a number of their side for various reasons. Abbeyside have lost the services of John Hurney, James Beresford, Eoin Brackett, Sean Whelan-Barrett, Tom Looby and Mark Twomey to the senior grade while Mark Gorman is on honeymoon and Lar Hurney is injured. A frustrating time for team management, no doubt, but perhaps some further resources can be drafted in from their good minor team and their subs the last day to fill positions here and there. Richie Ryan and James Beresford scored their goals

against Ballyduff, Mark Gorman lofted over 0-9, all from frees and Lar Hurney struck 0-4 from play. The Villagers provided ten scorers in total in the Western final, a good sign of a good team, but the big question here is can they survive the loss of key players. Abbeyside Team v Ballyduff: Seamus Ryan; Conor McCarthy, Gavin Breen, Mikey Coleman; Shane Briggs, Patrick Lynch, Diarmuid Henley; John Hurney, Eoin Brackett; David Hickey, James Beresford, Eoin Enright; Richie Ryan, Mark Gorman, Lar Hurney. Subs Used: David Sweeney, Mark Fives, Pa Collins, Jason O’Brien.

This will be a case of Abbeyside’s second team playing DLS’s third outfit and so the locals may still be in with a shout of bringing a County hurling title back to the club. Forecast: Abbeyside.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 10 November, 2017

AIB Munster Senior Club Hurling semi-final

Ballygunner reaches ninth Munster Final Ballygunner ……………................. 1-18; Sixmilebridge ………….................. 1-17. A MAGNIFICENT second half rally saw Ballygunner overturn a five-point half-time deficit to overcome Sixmilebridge in a gripping Munster Club semi-final at Walsh Park. J. J. Hutchinson, scorer of 1-3 during the Gunners’ second half recovery, rifled a 58th minute goal though a mass of limbs to edge Fergal Hartley’s side two points clear before a 2,492-strong crowd. When Billy O’Keeffe, followed by Hutchinson landed further superb points in additional time, one felt Ballygunner had done enough to secure their place in

the Provincial decider for the ninth occasion. But as the game trickled into its third extra minute, redeployed centreback Seadna Morey slammed the sliotar past All-Star goalkeeper Stephen O’Keeffe to hand Sixmilebridge a lifeline. But time ran out for the Clare men, who had dominated the opening half, going in 0-11 to 0-6 up at the break. Sixmilebridge’s Jamie Shanahan and Ballygunner’s Pauric Mahony traded the opening points inside five minutes before Shane Golden and Conor Deasy pushed the visitors ahead. Mahony and Shanahan exchanged further frees in the 10th and 12th minutes,

before Sixmilebridge took control of the half, dominating both the individual and sectoral battles between then and the interval. Mahony turned over a 13th minute free before 41-year-old Niall Gilligan landed a superb point Mahony’s frees kept Ballygunner in touch while Jamie Shanahan’s accuracy over the dead ball pulled the Clare men four points clear before Gilligan landed his second point in additional time. Ballygunner re-emerged a transformed unit and they’d drawn level by the 39th minute thanks to points from Billy O’Keeffe, J. J. Hutchinson (2) and Pauric Mahony (2).

SLUGGED IT OUT Over the next 20-plus minutes, the sides slugged it out, with Jamie Shanahan turning over two superb points for Sixmilebride in the closing stages, but the qualities exemplified by Mahony, O’Keeffe and Hutchinson ensured the day was Ballygunner’s. Scorers – Ballygunner: P. Mahony (0-11; 0-8f, 0-1 65), J. J. Hutchinson (1-3), B. O’Keeffe (0-3), S. O’Sullivan (0-1). Sixmilebridge: J. Shanahan (0-9; 0-6f), S. Morey (1-0), N. Gilligan (0-2), C. Deasy, C. Malone, A. Morey, B. Corey, S. Golden and A. Mulready (0-1 each).

Ballygunner: S. O’Keeffe, E. Hayden, B. Coughlan, I. Kenny, P. Mahony, W. Hutchinson, S. Walsh (jc), H. Barnes, S. O’Sullivan, P. Hogan, D. O’Sullivan, P. Mahony (jc), C. Power, JJ Hutchinson, B. O’Keeffe. Subs: B. O’Sullivan for S. Walsh (41); D. Walsh for Hogan (59). Sixmilebridge: D. Fahy, N. Purcell, S. Morey, B. Fitzpatrick, A. Quilligan, C. Morey, E. McInerney, J. Shanahan, C. Deasy, C. Malone, N. Gilligan, S. Golden, B. Corry, A. Morey, A. Mulready. Subs: K. Lynch for Mulready (53); B. Carey for McInerney (55). Referee: J. Murphy (Limerick).

Sean Byrne Photography Western Under 21 ‘A’ Hurling Championship Semi-Final

Abbeyside on course to retain title Abbeyside ………………… 4-17; St. Carthages ………………1-10. WITH all of their 2016 Western championship winning team available bar the over aged Brian Looby, Abbeyside left nobody in doubt but that they are on course to retain their title and perhaps claim the big one, the county title when they easily defeated St. Carthages in their semi final game at the Fraher Field last Saturday afternoon. The heavy rain between both semi finals had not been drained from the Shandon venue by the time this game started and as a result conditions were less than ideal for hurling and the pitch deteriorated quickly. Not that this had anything to do with the result of this game as Abbeyside looked a much more seasoned and more focussed under 21 team than their opponents and it showed throughout on the scoreboard. The Villagers would have won this encounter by even more if they had not shot six first half wides from a combination of placed balls and in general play. Abbeyside enjoyed virtually all

the possession in the first half and after 19 minutes they led by 0-7 to 0-1 with their scores coming from Stephen Cliffe (f), Neil Montgomery 0-3 (1f), Tom Looby, Sean Whelan Barrett and Eoin Kiely. The winners kept St. Carthages scoreless from play in the first moiety, they having to be content with 0-3f while Abbeyside with two excellent goals per Eoin Kiely and Tom Looby in the 25th and in the 29th minutes respectively led by 2-8 to 0-3 at the break. St. Carthages improved temporarily on the restart with Jack Prendergast pointing a free after 40 seconds, followed by a goal by Stephen Mangan. After an Eoin Kiely point for the winners, Finbarr Reaney, Stephen Bennett (f) and Jack Prendergast (f) brought their deficit down to 0-5 by the 40th minute on a score of 2-9 to 1-7. However, Abbeyside reacted quickly and five unanswered scores via Stephen Cliffe 0-3 (2f), Neil Montgomery and team captain Sean Daly made it a double score situation at 2-14 to 1-7. The final quarter belonged to the winners, outscoring St. Carthages

by 2-5 to 0-3 with the two major scores coming from Neil Montgomery and Stephen Cliffe in the 57th and in the 58th minutes respectively while Sean Whelan Barrett lofted over a contender for score of the match in the 55th minute. Abbeyside’s Top Three: Neil Montgomery, Conor Prunty, Mark Twomey. St. Carthages Top Three: David Prendergast, Stephen Mangan, Shane Bennett. Observer’s Man of the Match: Neil Montgomery. Number of Scorers: Abbeyside 6. St. Carthages 5. Scores From Play: Abbeyside 4-12. St. Carthages 1-2. Frees For: Abbeyside 18. St. Carthages 17. Wides: Abbeyside 9. St. Carthages 12. Score of the Match: Sean Whelan Barrett’s 55th minute point for Abbeyside. Scorers – Abbeyside: Stephen Cliffe 1-5 (2f), Neil Montgomery 1-5 (3f), Eoin Kiely 1-2, Tom Looby 1-1, Sean Whelan Barrett and Sean Daly 0-2 each. St. Carthages: Jack Prendergast 0-6f, Stephen Mangan 1-0, Shane Bennett 0-2f, Liam O’Gorman and Iarlaith Daly 0-1 each.

Referee Tadhg Tobin (Brickeys) pictured with joint St. Carthages captains Shane Bennett on left and David Prendergast and Abbeyside captain Sean Daly on right.

Abbeyside: Seamus Ryan; Conor McCarthy, Jack Duggan, Mikey Coleman; Mark Twomey, Conor Prunty, Shane Ahearne; Sean Whelan Barrett, Darragh McGrath; Neil Montgomery, James Beresford, Stephen Cliffe; Eoin Kiely, Sean Cliffe, Tom Looby.

Subs: David Looby for Eoin Kiely, Kevin Dwane for Tom Looby. St. Carthages: Michael Ryan; Jack Roche, David Prendergast, Shane Coughlan; Iarlaith Daly, Shane Bennett, Stephen Mangan; Paddy Foley, Aaron Whelan; Liam O’Gorman, Jack

Prendergast, Finbarr Reaney; Fionn Daly, Sam Ryan, Kyle Bennett. Subs: Rob Troy for Liam O’Gorman, Elliott Coolbear for Paddy Foley. Referee: Tadhg Tobin (Brickey Rangers).

Curran’s late goals deny Cois Bhride Dungarvan ………………... 3-11; Cois Bhride ……………..… 0-18. COIS Bhride had prepared well for this Western ‘A’ under 21 hurling semi-final at the Fraher Field last Saturday afternoon and it looked as if it was going to pay off as the Tallow/ Shamrocks combination led by 0-16 to 1-9 with 53 minutes on the clock after being ahead at halftime by 0-13 to 1-4. The injured Colm Roche started in goal for Cois Bhride while Dungarvan were short fellow 2016 County under 21 player Darragh Lyons, out of action of late and for some time to come with a leg injury. Playing with the wind, Cois Bhride started well with points by Ian Beecher and John Paul Lucey before Dungarvan earned a tonic score when Luke O’Callaghan fiercely struck the sliotar into the country end goal in the 4th minute. Dungarvan matched Cois Bhride for the first quarter with points by O’Callaghan and Patrick Curran (f) parallel to scores by Jordan Henley, Jake Neviile and Ryan Grey (2f) before the latter side drew clear up to the short whistle. Three pointed frees by Ryan Grey and the same tally of superb minors by Darah Buckley from play

gave Cois Bhride a stranglehold on the scoreboard at half-time at 0-13 to 1-4 with Patrick Curran claiming two more pointed frees but the winners had not scored from play since the 10th minute. Dungarvan improved on the restart in a half that they won by 2-7 to 0-5. Patrick Curran (f) and Mick Devine brought their team ‘s deficit back to 0-4 by the 38th minute but at the end of the third quarter there was still 0-4 the difference with Ryan Grey again accurate from frees while Blues midfielder John Devine struck a mighty point from play, 0-15 to 1-8. Sean Crotty, for the winners, and Eddie Hynes traded points from play with just under 10 minutes to go but the game was really in the melting pot once Joe Allen, Mick and John Devine combined to send Patrick Curran through in the 53rd minute for Dungarvan’s second goal and it was really game on now with the scoreboard reading 0-16 to 2-9. Patrick Curran levelled the game from play one minute later but credit Cois Bhride, with Ryan Grey gone off injured, John Paul Lucey pointed a free and Darah Buckley claimed his fourth point to put their

side back in front by 0-2 at 0-18 to 2-10 with 60 minutes played. Five minutes of added time was played for the two injuries to Ryan Grey and in the first of these Patrick Curran pointed a free to leave the minimum between the sides. The game’s winning score followed shortly when Aaron Donnolly made a great solo run out of defence before passing to Patrick Curran who struck for his second goal inside ten minutes and his team’s third to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. Cois Bhride will be very disappointed with losing a game they looked be winning for so long but as in other such type games you need a goal to go along with all your points if you want to finish off your opposition before the final minutes of a game. Dungarvan crept over the line here and they have a lot of work to do if they are going to regain a title they lost to their Western final opponents, Abbeyside, in 2016, in a few weeks time. Dungarvan’s Top Three: Patrick Curran, Aaron Donnolly, Luke O’Callaghan. Cois Bhride’s Top Three: Darah Buckley, Jordan Henley, Ryan Grey. Observer’s Man of the Match:

Patrick Curran. Number of Scorers: Dungarvan 5. Cois Bhride 7. Scores From Play: Dungarvan 3-6. Cois Bhride 0-9. Frees For: Dungarvan 14. Cois Bhride 18. Wides: Dungarvan 7. Cois Bhride 10. Score of the Match: Darah Buckley’s 29th minute point from play for Cois Bhride. Scorers – Dungarvan: Patrick Curran 2-7 (6f), Luke O’Callaghan 1-1,

Mick Devine, John Devine and Sean Crotty 0-1 each. Cois Bhride: Ryan Grey 0-8f, Darah Buckley 0-4, John Paul Lucy 0-2 (1f), Ian Beecher, Jordan Henley, Jake Neville and Eddie Hynes 0-1 each. Dungarvan: Brendan Cullinane; John Havens, Peter Queally, Kealan Daly; John Curran, Aaron Donnolly, Jack Lacey; Mick Devine, John Devine; Patrick Curran, Joe Allen, Aidan Kirwan; Luke O’Callaghan, Sean Crotty, Conor Duggan. Subs: Gary Donnolly for Conor

Duggan, Mark Boland for Aidan Kirwan. Cois Bhride: Colm Roche; Jack Tobin, Jake Beecher, Padraig Roche; Robbie Geary, Jordan Henley, Adam Crawford; Darah Mulcahy, Ian Beecher; Jake Neville, John Paul Lucey, Ryan Grey; Eddie Hynes, Kelvyn O’Farrell, Darah Buckley. Subs: Billy Hynes for Darah Mulcahy, Mark Stuart for Kelvyn O’Farrell, Tom Roche for Ryan Grey (inj.) Referee: Killian O’Sullivan (Cappoquin).

Referee Killian O’Sullivan (Cappoquin) pictured with team captains Jordan Henley (Cois Bhride) on left and Patrick Curran (Dungarvan).

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Gaelic Jottings Hurlers win five All Star Awards THE County’s appearance in this year’s All Ireland senior hurling final was recognised in Stephen O’Keeffe, Noel Connors, Jamie Barron, Kevin Moran and Michael Walsh being awarded All Star Awards in Dublin last Friday night. This number equals the 2007 tally by Deise hurlers when Ken McGrath, Tony Browne, Michael Walsh, Dan Shanahan and Stephen Molomphy were recognised at this level. HURLER OF THE YEAR – JOE CANNING Galway All-Ireland winner Joe Canning has been named the 2017 GAA/GPA PwC All-Stars Hurler of the Year for 2017. The prolific Portumna star takes home hurling's top individual prize following last Friday night’s gala banquet, beating off competition from Waterford pair Jamie Barron and Kevin Moran. The 29-year-old proved an instrumental figure as Micheal Donoghue's men delivered a first Liam MacCarthy Cup success for Galway in 29 long years. In his 10th season with the county seniors, Canning was oustanding throughout the campaign and produced many memorable moments most notably the late match-winning point in the AllIreland semi-final against Tipperary. It was a double for the Tribesmen at Dublin’s Convention Centre tonight as Conor Whelan scooped the Young Hurler of the Year gong. The Kinvara starlet was a short-odds favourite for the award all summer with Mark Coleman (Cork) and Conor Gleeson (Waterford) also being nominated.

Statement from Waterford CCC “WE would like to confirm that Derek McGrath and his Management Team have committed to the 2018 season with Waterford. This was unanimously ratified at a meeting of the Waterford Executive Committee tonight (Monday).’’ The De La Salle clubman has been at the Na Deise helm since October, 2013 and guided Waterford to the 2015 national hurling league crown. He led the Suirsiders to this year’s All-Ireland SHC final but intimated in an emotional interview after the narrow defeat to Galway at Croke Park that he would be taking time out to consider his future. After a couple of months of reflection, McGrath has opted to stay on for a fifth season and this decision was unanimously ratified at a meeting of the Waterford Executive Committee last Monday night

Strictly Dance this weekend ALL roads lead to the Carriganore centre this Saturday evening for the County Board’s Strictly Dance Fundraiser. This has already proven to be an outstanding financial success and a great night’s entertainment is assured for all local Gaels.

Ardmore travel for home fixture THE Ardmore camp informs us that their AIB Munster Junior Hurling Semi-Final game against Bodyke of Clare will take place in Carriganore this Sunday, November 12th at 2 p.m. because the Fraher Field isn’t in good enough order to play the game there. This is disappoint-

ing for the Ardmore team as Carriganore cannot be regarded as their home venue. The only other game in the Shandon venue this weekend is the County Junior Football Premier final between Sliabh gCua and Ballyduff Lower on Saturday at 2 p.m.

Hutchinson the hero BALLYGUNNER’S provincial ambitions remain intact after they came out on top in a thrilling semi-final clash with Sixmilebridge at Walsh Park last Sunday. The hosts narrowly got the better of their Clare opponents by 1-18 to 1-17 thanks largely to J. J. Hutchinson’s 58th minute goal. That left the scoreboard reading 1-16 to 0-17 and the same player tagged on a point, along with Billy O’Keeffe, soon after which meant the Waterford champions could absorb the concession of a late Seadna Morey goal. In securing a place in this year’s decider, the Gunners overturned a 0-6 to 0-11 half-time deficit. The influential O’Keeffe got the ball rolling with the first score of the second half and his team was back on level terms by the 39th minute. Pauric Mahony was responsible for the levelling point and the county star finished as his team’s top scorer with eleven in total. Jamie Shanahan sent over 0-9 (6 frees) at the opposite end of the field but his efforts proved to be in vain. Ballygunner will now face their Limerick counterparts Na Piarsaigh in the final which is fixed to be played on Sunday, November 19th. THE OLD DOG FOR THE LONG ROAD J. J. Hutchinson left Walsh Park with the praise of manager Fergal Hartley ringing in his ears after his 1-3 helped Ballygunner to a dramatic Munster club SHC semi-final victory over Sixmilebridge last Sunday The former Waterford footballer only started after first-choice full forward Brian O'Sullivan was ruled out with an injury he sustained in the quarter-final win over Thurles Sarsfields. "JJ is an old dog," "He did it against Lismore in the county semi-final, he came on and scored that crucial point against Thurles Sarsfields last week and again today. We knew that was in J. J. and that's what a strong panel is all about." The ex-Deise skipper was delighted with Ballygunner's second half display after they had trailed by 0-6 to 0-11 at the break. "They were a better team than us in the first half, we were lucky to be only five points down. We could have been down by seven or eight," he admitted. "The instruction was we need to get it together. They were doing to us what we expected to do to them. They were fighting for every ball and winning the breaks, we weren't doing that. We had to get it together, we weren't right." THURLES TO HOST FINAL Semple Stadium will be the venue for the Munster club SHC final on Sunday, November 19. The final, which throws in at 2 p.m., is a repeat of the 2015 decider between Na Piarsaigh and Ballygunner, which the Limerick champions won on a 2-18 to 2-11 scoreline at Semple Stadium. In last Sunday’s semi-finals, Na Piarsaigh maintained their unbeaten Munster record by easily overcoming Cork representatives Blackrock, while Ballygunner had just a point to spare over Clare kingpins Sixmilebridge. WE WANT MUNSTER- O’SULLIVAN Winning the Munster club SHC title is very much high on the list of priorities for Ballygunner, according to midfielder Shane O'Sullivan. The Waterford champions are just one

game away from achieving that goal having navigated their way with wins over Tipperary side Thurles Sarsfields and Clare champions Sixmilebridge. “I think we have the potential to win but potential is not worth anything unless you go out and perform. You might be one of the best teams but you're given a date and a time and if you're not right on that date and that time, it's no good to you,” said O'Sullivan. “We really have to perform. We do want to win Munster. It's not good enough for us just to be winning counties anymore. That's no disrespect to the battles we had during the year, we were very lucky to get over Lismore. “If this team doesn't win Munster, it's a failure. That's not putting pressure on anyone. That's a realistic state of mind.”

Hurlers absent from Munster SHL THE upcoming Munster SHL will be notable for the absence of All-Ireland hurling finalists Waterford. The start of the pre-season competition is clashing with the Waterford team holiday to New York and Cancun, and so the Deise aren’t in a position to take part. On the plus side, Tipperary will return to the competition after opting out last season, while holders Cork, Limerick, Clare and Kerry will also be competing. Meanwhile, four counties have so far been confirmed for the McGrath Cup football competition. Both the Munster SHL and the McGrath Cup will throw-in on Saturday, December 30 and will be completed before the start of the Allianz Leagues on the last weekend of January.

Presentation of Houli Long Puck Proceeds THE proceeds from this years Houli Long Puck Competition will be presented to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust, in Paddy Foley's Bar, The Square, Dungarvan this Saturday evening, November 11th at 6.30 p.m. The sum being presented is in the region of €14,000, following from a very successful fundraiser at the Dungarvan GAA Grounds and in The Park Hotel last July. All are welcome to attend.

Late Senior Football Fixture WORD has just come through that the Nire and Rathgormack will play one another in the County Senior Football Championship in the Fraher Field on Sunday at 3.45 p.m. as Gaultier will not be lining out against the Nire in Leamybrien this Wednesday evening.

2018 Championship dates ACCORDING to the GAA’s 2018 Master Fixtures Plan, which has been tweaked following changes voted in at Congress, it has been confirmed that the All-Ireland hurling final moves to August (Sunday, 19th), while the Sam Maguire decider is relocated from its traditional thirdSunday-in-September slot to Sunday, September 2nd. The football and hurling leagues throw-in simultaneously on Saturday, January 27th and the Division One and Two football league finals on April 1st are the only inter-county fixtures scheduled for April. On Saturday night, June 23rd, the national hurling league final and Munster football final will both be staged.

Joanie McGrath, representing Brickey Rangers GAA, Co. Waterford, is presented with the Official Healthy Club Award by Seán Cavanagh, Healthy Clubs Ambassador and former Tyrone Footballer. The special ceremony held in Croke Park saw 58 GAA clubs recognised as the first official ‘Healthy Clubs’ on the island of Ireland. For more information, visit: www.gaa.ie/community. [Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile]

Helping the clubs THE GAA’s head of games Feargal McGill has admitted that they thought long and hard about ‘conceding a certain amount of the sports territory’ in September when debating the new-look master fixtures plan. It was confirmed at the beginning of November that the All-Ireland hurling and football finals will move from their traditional dates in September. “That point was raised several times and without a doubt of course that's a concern for the association that you are conceding a certain amount of the sports territory if you like in September. “But again the idea to bring the All-Ireland forward didn't arrive overnight. “It came after a lot of discussion and that was one of the huge arguments against it but at the end of the day we need to help the club game and that's why we have taken the decision. “It's not a decision anyone would take lightly but it's one on balance that Congress felt had to be taken.” CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS UNLIKELY TO BE PLAYED IN APRIL - DUFFY Paraic Duffy reckons the GAA's new intercounty Master Fixtures Plan will be of major benefit to clubs. The Association's director-general singles out the lack of county games in April as the most obvious positive from clubs' perspectives, although he reasons that club championship matches are unlikely to be played so early in the year. Duffy also points out that a scenario could still arise where county managers prevent their players from representing their clubs. "Personally, I think you'll find that not many counties will play club championship matches in April. "If you look at it another way, by the 15th of July there will be four teams left in the hurling championship. I think most teams will say that they'll play their club championships after that. "In football, by the 8th of July, there will be eight teams left so I think you're going to see championships being played in July, August and September. "In April, I think you're going to have a lot of league games in counties, giving a regular series of games. The real issue is, will managers let county players play? And that's something that every county has to work out for themselves. "We can't

enforce that. That will probably be an issue. But the weekends are there exclusively for clubs so it should make a huge difference." It’s up to the GAA at central level to make sure that county players are released to play with their clubs next April, according to Club Players’ Association chairman Micheál Briody. Reacting to the launch of the GAA’s 2018 master fixture plan, Briody is quoted as saying “It is a positive development that there will be more club weekends at the back of the year and in April as well. “It's a designated period that they're looking to do in April and we had called for that in our master plan earlier in the year. “The key question is will there be certainty over which weekends those will be (reserved for club action) and will all clubs have their inter-county players available for those periods. “I think leadership has to come from the top on this. “It can't be left to 32 different county boards and clubs within them. There should be clear direction coming from Croke Park on that. “I'm a bit disappointed that that was more or less even said at the launch of it, it's more or less giving an opening to county managers as to will they or won't they release their county players for April. “They should. Martin O'Neill and Joe Schmidt can work within a defined player release so county managers should be able to do that too and the GAA should be able to frame that into the rule-book to reflect that.”

Scór Na Seachtaine KIERAN Conway’s 4th minute goal for Ardmore in their AIB Munster Junior Hurling Club Championship quarter-final game against St. Patrick’s of Limerick at the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick last Sunday.

Fraher Field Classics THIS week’s Fraher Fields Classics feature game courtesy of the Dungarvan Observer and from the pen of John A. Murphy is the County Intermediate Football Championship Final between Tramore and Old Parish on the 19th of November, 1967.’’ – Tramore Take Title,” “But Old Parish Went Down Spiritedly’’.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 10 November, 2017

Strictly Dance Fundraiser in aid of Waterford GAA on November 11th

The Dancers are on their toes for Strictly! DANCERS from right throughout the county of Waterford are busily practising these days in preparation for the Strictly Dancing night, which will be held in the splendid WIT Sports’ Complex in Carriganore on this Saturday, 11th November. The night is in aid of the Waterford GAA County Board and a specially formed committee, under the chairmanship of Sean Michael O’Regan, has been busy this last three months laying the foundations for what is hoped to be a stunning success. Thirty-two dancers in all will showcase their talents on stage, some who are actively involved with GAA clubs, and others who simply answered the call! There have been gatherings in Crotty’s, Lemybrien every Saturday morning where the participants have been expertly tutored. As well as practicing, the dancers have also been fundraising and there have been table quizzes, bucket collections, raffles, cake sales, coffee mornings, etc., you name it and these great volunteers have had them! Tickets at €20 for the night itself are selling well, but the odd one might still be available. It promises go be a fantastic night’s entertainment and fun. Dancer Club / Organisation 1 Tommy Hennessy Kill 2 Johnny Landers Kilgobinet 3 Tommy O’Brien Clonea 4 George Henderson Passage 5 Michael Dalton Modeligo 6 Nicky Keating Ardmore 7 Tommy Byrne Ballyduff Upper 8 Pat Power Stradbally

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Marc O’Neill Jason Dee Pat Grant Ger Harris Mark Lynann Michael Kelleher Tommy O’Sullivan Gerry O’Rourke

Ballyduff Lower Kilrossanty Presentation School Ballyduff Lower Tramore Abbeyside Cappoquin Melleray Glen Rovers

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Tina Gleeson Maria Scanlon Aoife Dunphy Becky Kavanagh Tara-Jane Power Catherine Bernos Kathleen Power Ruth Beadle Karen Power Lorraine Bray Taylor Murray Helena Gough Nuala McKenna Valerie Daly Catherine Taylor Joanne Mahony

Mount Sion Cappoquin Portlaw St. Ann’s / Dunhill Kirwan’s Pharmacy Sanofi Tramore Sanofi Hooper Dolan Melleray Glen Rovers Dungarvan The Local Tramore Nutrilicious Food Bar Bonmahon Ballygunner

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 10 November, 2017

Bord na nÓg Under 16 County Finals sponsored by Waterford GAA Supporters’ Club Dublin Branch

Late Caolán Mac Craith points seal victory for An Ghaeltacht in thrilling contest UNDER 16 DIVISION 2 HURLING COUNTY FINAL An Ghaeltacht ……………2-12; Tramore …………………… 2-11. AN GAELTACHT and Tramore faced each other in this year’s Under 16 Division Two County Final played at Dunhill GAA Grounds last Saturday and the large crowd in attendance were treated to an absolutely pulsating game with the destination of the Championship Trophy unknown right to the very last strike of a ball. A gripping first half saw Tramore go to the break ahead by two points on a score line of 1-7 to 2-2 but it was An Gaeltacht that got the better start to the second half scoring three points without reply before Caolán MacCraith scored a twelfth minute free to put his team in front by a point. Another free from the same man

a minute later extended the Gaeltacht lead by two. Further point from Matthew Breathnach and Donnchadh MacSiomóin delivered a commanding five point lead to An Gaeltacht with barely ten minutes left on the clock. Tramore were in dire need of a score and they got it when Donal O’Connor fired an unstoppable shot to the back of the of the Gaeltacht net to put his team right back in contention reducing the lead to just two points. The lead was down to the bare minimum shortly thereafter when Tramore Captain David O’Connor scored a nice point from play and a draw was very much on the cards when Cian Rellis hit the equaliser for Tramore with only three minutes of normal time remaining. An Gaeltacht hadn’t scored for over ten minutes but managed to fi-

nally get their noses in front with two excellent points from play and a free both coming from ace full forward Caolán MacCraith. A late pointed free from Tramore’s Cian Rellis wasn’t enough to bridge the gap before the final whistle rang out crowning An Gaeltacht County Under 16 Division 2 Champions for 2017. MAN OF THE MATCH There were many contenders for man of the match from both teams in a very close game. For Tramore Cian Rellis and the O’Connors, Donal & David can be happy with their exploits. An Gaeltacht were well served with fine performances from many of their players however the scores that won this game came off the stick of Caolán MacCraith and he is the deserving recipient of the man of the match award. An Gaeltacht: 1. Kyle Mac Seoin, 2.

Oisín Ó Dúnaigh, 3. Micheál Ó Floinn, 4. Lúcás Uada, 5. Kristjan Ó Dúbhshláine, 6. Jack Ó Floinn, 7. Seán Ó Floinn, 8. Oisín Ó Ceallaigh, 9. Cormac Ó Mathúna, 10. Cathal Ó hÓgáin, 11. Nioclás Breathnach, 12. Conall Ó Ceallaigh, 13. Soren Ó Dubhshláine, 14. Caolán Mac Craith, 15. Mathew Breathnach, 16. Donnchadh Mac Siomóin, 17. Liam Hamilton, 18. Mark Ó Mathúna, 19. Liam Ó Síothcháin, 20. Tadhg Breathnach, 21. Ruadhán Ó Floinn, 22. Eoghan Ó Crotaigh, 23. Micheál Ó Duibhir, 24. Cian Mac an Óige, 25. Nathan Mac Mathúna Tramore: 1. Feidhlim Jennings, 2. Eliijah Nyangasi, 3. Eoin Hayes, 4. Philip Lavery, 5. Luke Hurley, 6. Keith Flynn, 7. Oisin Jennings, 8. Jack Keoghan, 9. Conor Butler, 10. David O'Connor Capt., 11. Conor Phelan, 12 Cian Rellis, 13. Thomas Murray, 14. Donal O'Connor, 15. Michael Brennan-Capt., 16. Liam Cuddihy, 17. Sean Evans, 18. John Finnegan, 19. Oisin Crowley, 20. Joe Barry, 21. Devan Enright, 22. Patrick O'Neill, 23. Zak O'Connor.

An Gaeltacht Captain receiving the Under 16 Division 2 Cup from County Bord na nÓg Chairman Billy Devine.

Early second half goal spree secures County title for Clan na nGael UNDER 16 DIVISION 3 HURLING COUNTY FINAL CLAN na nGael faced St. Pat’s Naomh Brid in the Under 16 Division 3 Hurling final in Kill GAA grounds last Saturday. Clan na Gael got off to a great start with centre forward Chris Kavanagh knocking over 3 early points from placed balls inside seven minutes with St Pats Joe Booth responding with a pointed free. In the eighth minute the lead was extended to 5 points when Clan na Gael scored the first of six goals putting them in control at an early stage of the game. Four more points, two off the stick of Chris Kavanagh had Clan na Gael eight clear before St Pats centre forward Bernard Wright fired his team’s first and only goal of the match. Two points from St Pats corner forward Jamie Power had the deficit down to three before Clan na Gael Captain Niall Long inter-

cepted a stray pass on his own half back line and ran the length of the field to score a lovely point off his left hand. Half- time saw Clan na Gael ahead by 4 on a scote of 1-9 to 1-5. Clan na Gael really stepped up the pace in the second half and within four minutes of the restart had the lead extended to eleven points after two goals in quick succession from Niall Long and Chris Kavanagh. Further goals from 10 and 9 put the result of the game beyond the reach of a brave St Pats teams who finished the game well with three points from Joe Booth, Jamie Power and substitute Sean Condon SCORE OF THE GAME Some excellent scores were taken by both teams during this match. However, Clan na Gael’s Niall Long’s point from play late in the first half after he intercepted a stray St. Pat’s pass on his own half back line was the score of the

game. MAN OF THE MATCH For St. Pat’s Luke Power worked very hard throughout the game as did Joe Booth and Jamie Power who pitched in with some fine scores. Bernard Wright had a fine game and never gave up despite the score line and his goal did a lot to keep his team in the game. All the candidates for man of the match were on the Clan na Gael team given their convincing victory. Captain Niall Long played well from start to finish as did 10 and 9 However, the man of the match goes to centre forward Chris Kavanagh. Chris set the tone early in the game with several scores from play and frees and indeed he had a hand in many of his colleagues scoring opportunities. PRESENTATION County Bord na nÓg secretary Gavin Whelan thanked both teams for an excellent game and a very sporting contest. Gavin also

praised the work of his fellow Bord na nÓg Officers who give so freely of their valuable time to organise and manage these underage GAA fixtures. St. Pats Naomh Bríd Panel: 1. Niall Dalton, 2. Tom Dukes, 3. Fionn Timmins, 4. Eoin Hickey, 5. David Condon, 6. Cian O’Gorman, 7. Tomas Coffey, 8. Luke Power - Capt., 9. Tadgh O’Gorman, 10. Bernard Wright, 11. Joe Booth, 12. Jamie Power, 13. Gavin McGrath, 14. Mikey Walsh, 15 Sean Condon, 16 Shane Kirwin, 17 Mikey O’Brien, 18 Dean Carroll, 19 Mikey Joe Curran, 20 David Hickey. Clan na nGael Panel: 1. Jack Richardson, 2. Mark Allen, 3. Jack O’Keeffe, 4. David Cheasty, 5. Paul Condon, 6. Fionn O’Brien, 7. Bryan Brown, 8. Niall Long - Capt., 9. Christopher Kavanagh, 10. Oliver McAllister, 11. Shane Doyle, 12. Alex Cronin, 13. Jordan Power, 14. Eoghan Dunphy, 15. Conor Burns, 16 Adam Barry, 17. John Keane, 18. Scott Power, 19. Cillian O’Brien, 20. Liam Culbert, 21 Mark Murphy, 22. Isaac Brazil, 23 Damien Farrell.

Clan na Gael Captain Niall Long receiving the U-16 Division 3 Champions Cup from Bord na nÓg County Secretary Angela Whelan.

Paddy Leavey clinches a draw for Ballygunner with two injury time points UNDER 16 DIVISION 1 HURLING COUNTY FINAL Ballygunner ……………...... 1-11; Passage …………………..... 0-14. BALLYGUNNER and Passage faced each other in the Under 16 Division 1 County final last Saturday in Kill GAA Grounds. This highly anticipated clash certainly did not disappoint and produced an excellent game of hurling with some of the county’s best underage talent on display. The game opened at a frantic pace and two early pointed frees from Passage centre forward Mickey Cummins got them off to a great start before The Gunners Tom Gallagher found his range from a placed ball. Cummins struck again with a pointed 65 and shortly

thereafter Captain Eoghan Reilly at full forward and midfielder Patrick Flynn hit nice point of their own from play. Midway through the first half Passage were in front by three points before Ballygunners Paddy Leavey fired over two points from frees that came as a result of sustained pressure reducing the deficit to just a point. Tom Gallagher was winning lots of possession in the middle of the field for Ballygunner and was the launchpad for many attacks and their goalkeeper Mark Kilgannon was very brave on several occasions when seeing the danger ran off his line to get on the ball and deliver a relieving clearance. The critical score of the first half score came in the twenty first

minute when Ballygunner full forward Conor Berry got on the end of a well worked move to strike a fine goal and put his team in front for the very first time in the match. Passage held their nerve and despite relentless pressure kept their opponents scoreless for the last ten minutes of the half and managed to reduce the lead to a single point when Mickey Cummins hit a nice free just on the stroke of halftime that saw Ballygunner ahead on a score of 1-4 to 0-6. Passage started the second half with renewed determination and had scored four points without reply – two apiece from Stephen Corcoran and the ever dependable Mickey Cummins inside six minutes.

However, between the seventh and eighteenth minutes of the second half in an absolute ding-dong battle for supremacy Ballygunner scored five unanswered points of their own - the first of which came from wing forward Niall McSweeney and the rest bar one from play coming from free-taker Paddy Leavey putting the Ballygunner men two points clear midway through the half. Passage responded yet again with another point from play from Niall McSweeney and a well taken free by Tom Gallagher to equalise the match with seven minutes left in normal time. The pressure was building on Ballygunner but their goalkeeper in particular managed to pull off a couple of super saves

that undoubtedly kept his team in the game. A wonderful flicked point from an Eoghan Reilly crossfield ball by Stephen Corcoran had his team back in front with three minutes to go and the lead was extended when Mark Fitzgerald scored from a long range effort. All seemed lost for Ballygunner with time running out, however Passage conceded a late free that was converted by Paddy Leavey to reduce the lead to just a point. Moments later another attack yielded a 65 late in injury time and Paddy again showed no nerves to fire the ball between the Passage posts and send the game to a replay – a fair result all thing considered.

Ballygunner: 1. Mark Kilgannon, 2. John Walsh, 3. Tom Dalton, 4. Niall O’Kennedy, 5. Paul Cotter, 6. Sean Harney, 7. Kevin Mahony, 8. Paddy Leavey - Capt., 9. Ciaran Power, 10. Niall McSweeney, 11. Tom Gallagher, 12 Gavin Corbett, 13. Luke Doyle, 14. Conor Berry, 15. Barry Mullally, 16. Owen Murphy, 17. Ronan Power, 18. Ruari Fitzpatrick, 19. Ely Cullen, 20. Eoin O’Brien, 21. Padraig Sullivan, 22. Jake Foley, 23. James Ruddle. Passage: 1. Cormac Walsh, 2. Billy Doherty, 3. Brendan Flynn, 4. Adam O’Brien, 5. Luke Fleming, 6. Ciaran O’Neill, 7. David Corcoran, 8. Patrick Flynn, 9. Mark Fitzgerald, 10. Killian Lynch, 11. Mikey Cummins, 12. Stephen Corcoran, 13. Eoghan Power, 14. Eoghan Reilly - Capt.,15. Kieran O’Donnell, 17. Sean Arnold, 18. Jack Furlong, 19. Harry Nolan, 20. James O’Shea, 22. Killian Power.

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Preparations for upcoming Munster Final is well underway in Lismore Camogie Club SATURDAY next, November 11th all roads will head over the Knockmealdowns as the Lismore Senior Camogie team will take on Corks Newcestown in the 2017 Munster Intermediate Club final in Cahir GAA Grounds for a 2 p.m. start. Lismore Senior team had a tough campaign heading into this final which will stand to them as they take on Cork’s Newcestown. In the County Championship the Lismore girls beat St. Annes and De La Salle and drew with Gaultier and Cappoquin thus earning them a place in the County semi-final which was against De La Salle

where they had a comprehensive win. It was then on to the County Final on October 7th against last year’s County Champions Gaultier. This game was a very tough affair in which the Lismore girls came out victorious on a score line of Lismore 2-10; Gaultier 0-11. Next up was the Munster semifinal which was against Tipperary’s Silvermines away on October 27th. The girls once more strutted their stuff and overcame the Tipperary champions on a score line of Lismore 4-6; Silvermines 1-10. This will be Lismore’s 6th Munster final since 2010 and have

won four of the last five they have played in. So they are now going for their 5th victory in this competition. We urge all to come out in large numbers on Saturday to shout on our girls in Cahir. AN INTERESTING FACT! In 2005 Lismore’s U-14 team took part in the u-14 Feile na nGael competition in Cork and their host club at the time was Newcestown. Five of this year’s panel were part of this U-14 team who reached the Feile final that year. GUESS THE SCORE As there was no one guessed the correct score for the semi final a draw was held with the names on

all cards and the winner of €100 was Claire Byrne. CHEQUE PRESENTATION Jim Russell presents a cheque for €681.37 to Lismore Camogie Chairperson Eilish McGlone and Senior Team Captain Nicola Morrissey from half the proceeds collected from "The Jim Russell memorial 45 card drive and raffle" held last week. This money is to help defray the costs for the upcoming AIB Munster Camogie Intermediate Club Final in Cahir on Saturday next. Included in pic are members of the Senior Camogie team and manager Brendan Landers.

Jim Russell presents a cheque from the Jim Russell Memorial 45 Card drive and rafflle to Lismore Camogie Chairperson Eilish McGlone and team captain Nicola Morrissey.

Lismore Senior Camogie team and backroom staff as they await the Munster Final V Newcestown in Cahir on Saturday next.

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FORDE’S DAYBREAK FORECAST CORNER GREAT WIN FOR DUNGARVAN CBS Championship: Munster Colleges Senior B Hurling. Venue: Castlemartyr. Date: Wednesday, 15th October, 1997. Halftime score: Dungarvan CBS 0-7; Coláiste an Spioraid Naomh 1-3. Full-time score: Dungarvan CBS 2-12; Coláiste an Spioraid Naomh 2-4. Dungarvan CBS: Raymond Connery (St. Olivers); John Veale (Dungarvan), Eoin Sheridan (do.), Walter O’Grady (Naomh Brid); Michael Kiely (Abbeyside), Alan Harney (Dungarvan), Vincent Lynch (Kilgobinet); Jason O’Mahony (Dungarvan), John Paul Keohane (Abbeyside); Raymond Terry (Gaeltacht), Paul Veale (Abbeyside), Richard Scanlan (Cappoquin); Diarmuid Keating (Dungarvan), James Cooney (Brickey Rangers), Alan Harty (Dungarvan). Subs: David Morrissey (Dungarvan) for Richard Scanlan (50 mins.); Mark Shanahan (Dungarvan) for James Cooney (52 mins.)

Waterford GAA County Board Fixtures Friday, 10th November Junior B Hurling County Final: Abbeyside v De La Salle in Carrickbeg at 8 p.m. Sunday, 12th November Junior Hurling Final: Sliabh gCua v Ballyduff Lower in Fraher Field at 2 p.m. SFC - Round 4: Rathgormack v The Nire in Fraher Field at 3.45 p.m.

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WESTERN BOARD GAA RESULTS U-21 Hurling Championship Cois Bhride 0-18; Dungarvan 3-11. Abbeyside 4-16; St. Carthages 1-10. Ballyduff Upper W/O; Brickey Rangers conceded The Local Bar Junior A Hurling Final Sean Phobal 1-5; Sliabh gCua 1-14.

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Kildare take the points Kildare 0-16; Waterford 2-5. KILDARE Senior footballers, as expected, duly collected both points in this Church & General National Football League game played at the Fraher Field on Saturday afternoon last. The Lillywhites who, due to the colour clash, lined out in Green and White jerseys, had first use of the breeze playing down into the country goal. When Paul McCormack was pulled down they were awarded a penalty in the first minute of the game. Martin Lynch’s well struck effort was brilliantly saved by Tom Brennan with Andrew McAndrew driving the rebounding ball against the upright. Kildare went on to lead by 0-5 to 0-0 by the 13th minute, before Niall Curran jinked his way through the visitor’s defence to score a delightful goal in the 14th minute. Kildare stuck back to score four further points, before Niall Curran struck again when he got his fist to a neatly chipped ball by Michael Cosgrave to score a second goal in the 26th minute. Martin Power added a point from free in the 27th minute. 0-9 to 2-1 at the interval and Waterford were still very much in the hunt here. Martin Power and Glen Ryan had some keen clashes in the opening half.

FOURTEEN PLAYERS On the turnover, Padraig Brennan who scored a total of 0-6, added a brace of points, with Eddie McCormack scoring another. 0-12 to 2-1. Then in the 40th minute, following the intervention of the goal umpire, referee Paddy Russell sent Waterford’s Mike Fenton to the line. He had been previously booked in the first half. Nevertheless it was a harsh decision. Kildare, who persisted in a short passing game at all times, stayed on top with the help of the extra player scoring four points. Waterford had points per Don McMahon, Niall Curran (frees), Niall Geary and Martin Power, 0-16 to 2-5. If Waterford had had the use of all their best players the result could well have been different. As with only one player each from Nire and Rathgormack, Waterford are well short of their best. Kildare scorers: P. Brennan 0-6, E. McCormack 0-3, G. Ryan, A. McAndrew and P. McCormack 0-2 each, A. Rainbow 0-1. Waterford scorers: N. Curran 2-1, M. Power 02, D. McMahon and N. Geary 0-1 each. Kildare: C. Byrne; K. Doyle, J. Finn, R. Quinn; M. Ryan, G. Ryan, D. Maher; M. Lynch, A. Rainbow; E. McCormack, D. Kerrigan P. McCormack; P. Brennan, B. Murphy, A. McAndrew. Sub: B. Quinn for B. Murphy. Waterford: T. Brennan; O. Costello, G. Walsh, M. Fenton; N. Geary, B. Byrne, K. Whelan; D. McMahon, D. Burke; S. Cunningham, L. Daniels, M. Kiely; N. Curran, M. Power, M. Cosgrave. Subs: C. Keane for M. Cosgrave; F. Halpin for L. Daniels; A. Hubbard for K. Whelan. Referee: P. Russell (Tipperary).

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 10 November, 2017

St. Pats St. Pat’s UNDER 15 LADIES FOOTBALL COUNTY FINAL Hard luck to St. Pat's under 15's. They took on a very strong Brickeys/Kilrossanty team in Bushy Park last Friday evening under lights. On the night the Brickeys were just too strong for our girls. UNDER 16 HURLING COUNTY FINAL Commiserations to the St. Pat's/Naomh Brid under 16's who lost out to a strong, talented, Clan na Gael team last Saturday morning in Kill. MINOR HURLING COUNTY FINAL Our minor hurlers came off second best on the 30th October in the Division 2 Minor Hurling Championship Final held at the Fraher Field versus St. Carthage’s of Lismore. Despite falling short at the final hurdle, the players and mentors of all these teams deserve great credit for the effort put in over a long season. "In the dust of defeat as well as the laurels of victory there is a glory to be found if one has done one's best." Eric Liddell PROGRESSIVE 45 The Progressive 45 cards in aid of St. Pat's are on every Thursday at 8.15 pm in Coolnasmear Hall. FUNDRAISING Paul Walsh was October's winner of €205 in the St. Pat's monthly fundraiser "Split The Pot". The draw took place on Sunday, 29th October in Quill's Bar. The promoter was Béibhínn Walsh. Tickets for the next draw on the 26th November in Queally's Bar, Bohadoon are available from parents - mentors - Healy's Daybreak, The Pike Service Station - Quill's Pub, The Pike, Dungarvan - Queally's Bar, Bohadoon and Tommy Hallinan's Pub, Kilgobinet. Tickets €2 or 3 for €5. St. Pat's is a growing club with lots of financial commitments, your support of this draw is much appreciated. CLUB KIT The official Saint Patrick's Club Kit is available at www.oneills.com NOTES If any coaches or mentors have content for the notes please forward same to Willie Whelan 086 2748377 william@deisedesign.ie

Lismore (SPONSORED BY EAMONN'S PLACE) MINOR HURLERS WIN COUNTY MINOR TITLE (DIVISION 2) St. Carthage’s Minor hurlers, giving their best display of the season, captured this year’s Minor Hurling County Championship Divison B Title, defeating a very fancied St. Pat’s on a scoreline of 2-22 to 1-8. This victory is a just reward for a very committed and dedicated panel of players who came through the entire campaign undefeated, while their display of skill, team work and discipline won them a lot of admirers. Those vital attributes were expertly perfected by endless hours of training and coaching under their very experienced management team of Barney Prendergast, Pat Reaney & Sean Prendergast. Well done also to all the back room team, hurley carriers, first aid and water boys who contributed to the team’s success. Congratulations again to all involved. Team: Fionn O’Gorman, Ryan O’Keeffe, Jeff Howard, Conor Howard, Carthach Daly, Iarlaith Daly, Paddy Foley, Damien Prendergast, Robert Crowley, Joe Lenihan, Finbarr Reaney, Jordan Murphy, Ben Shanahan Quinn, Oisin O’Gorman, Kyle Bennett, Ryan Bennett, Alex O’Shea, Tadgh Glavin, Cian Aldred, Elliott Coolbear, Ronan Kelleher, John Roche, Grahem Stuart.

UNDER 21 HURLING Our Under 21 hurlers suffered a heavy defeat in the championship in Fraher Field on Saturday evening last going under to a well balanced Abbeyside team, 4-16 to 1-10. CLUB FUNDRAISER All welcome to come along to Lismore GAA Community Centre on 30th November 2017 to enjoy a Christmas Cookery Demonstration with internationally renowned chef Catherine Fulvio, exhibits also from Local Artisan Producers. Raffle prizes also on the night with exclusive door prizes including: Overnight stay for 2 with Dinner in Jury’s Croke Park Hotel, Dublin, Flavahan’s Hamper & Glanbia Hamper. Demonstration kicks off at 7.30pm sharp, €20 per ticket and these can be purchased from Trish Morrissey by contacting 086-8598598 or any club official. Great night guaranteed so let’s kick start the festive season in Lismore with a cheese & wine reception in great company on November 30th. LOTTO RESULTS Weekending Tuesday, 31st October, 2017. Numbers drawn on the night were as follows: 12, 13, 17 & 18. There was no winner and consolation prizes of €20 went to Patricia Coleman, Mossy Ryan, Michael O'Sullivan and M. Ormonde. Lotto results of Monday, 6th November, 2017 were as follows: Numbers drawn on the night were: 5, 6, 15 and 25. There was no winner and €20 consolation prizes went to Ben O'Sullivan, Donie, John and Brian, Chloe Harty and M. Ormonde Next week’s Lotto for a Jackpot of €17,450 will take place on Monday night next 13th November

An Ghaeltacht under 16 team who defeated Tramore last Saturday in the Division 2 hurling County Final.

and tickets can be purchased from any committee member or in local outlets, costing €2 each or €5 for 3. SYMPATHY Lismore GAA Club would like to extend its sincere sympathy to the Doocey family, Ballinaraha on the recent passing of Liam (Bill) last week. Also sympathies are extended to the Nugent family, Ballysaggart on the recent passing of Pad Joe Nugent. May they rest in peace.

Fourmilewater JAMIE BARRON Congratulations to Jamie Barron on his deserved second successive All Star award last Friday night. Jamie has been one of the counties and countries most consistent hurlers over the last number of years. His dedication to the game is an example to all of us, young and old. It was yet another proud moment for Jamie, his family and for our club. Jamie must have been very close to securing the Hurler of the Year Award too. Congratulations also to Stephen O’Keeffe, Noel Connors, Kevin Moran and Michael ‘Brick’ Walsh on their awards. CONOR GLEESON Congratulations also to Conor Gleeson on his nomination for both an All Star and young Hurler of the Year. Conor’s performances this year has seen him cement his place on the Waterford team. Like Jamie he is an inspiration to all of us and we are confident that Conor will go on to win plenty of awards in his career. SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Our long awaited Senior Football championship match versus Gaultier takes place this Wednesday in Lemybrien at 8 p.m. Best of luck to Benji and all the players. FOURMILEWATER 2017 AGM The Annual AGM of An Caislean Cuanach/Fourmilewater GAA club will take place on Friday, November 24th at 8 pm in Ballymacarbry Community Centre. Nomination papers will be available to download on our webpage or by contacting club secretary Muiris Walsh. Nomination papers will also be sent to club members where an email address is available. All nominations and motions must be returned by Sunday, November 12th to Baronpark20@gmail.com or sent to Muiris Walsh, 3 Deerpark View, Ballymacarbry, County Waterford. FOURMILEWATER LOTTO RESULTS Numbers drawn 4, 9, 27. 5 x €30 winners: Nellie Nugent, Mary Murphy, Till Lynch, Nora Whelan, Con Dwyer.

Gaeltacht AnGhaeltacht An CLUICHE CEANNAIS IOMÁNA FÉ 16 An Ghaeltacht 2-12; Trá Mhór 2-11. Dé Satharn seo chaite thug buachaillí fé16 na Gaeltachta aghaidh ar an dTrá Mhór i gcluiche cheannais an Chontae Roinn a 2 thíos i nDún Aill. Nuair a d’imir na fóirne seo a chéile luath sa séasúr bhuaidh an Trá Mhór go bog ach bhí gach aoinne ag súil le cluiche i bhfad níos iomáíoch an t-am seo. Chonaic gach duine a bhí i láthair coimhlint den chéad scoth ó thús deiridh. Gan dabht ar bith bhí buachaillí an oirthir níos mó agus níos láidre ach ag deire an lae ní ghéillfadh buachaillí na Gaeltachta agus le scil, crógacht agus croíthe móra fuaireadar an lámh in uachtar le cúilín amháin. Bhí cúl scórálta ag an Trá Mhór taobh istigh den chéad nomait ach níor thóg sé i bhfad orainn é sin a cheallú le cúl ó Chaolán agus go gairid ina

dhiaidh sin tar éis pas iontach ó Oisín bhí an dara chúl báite san eangach aige agus lucht leanta Trá Mhór ciúnaithe. Fuair Nioclás agus Caolán dhá chúilín gleoite ina dhiaidh san ach bhí formhór na h-imeartha sa leath seo ag an Trá Mhór and le go leoir pocanna saora chríochnaíodar dhá chúilín chun chinn ag leath am. An Trá Mhór 1-7; An Ghaeltacht 2-2. D’imir an Ghaeltacht i bhfad níos fearr sa dara leath agus de réir a chéile fuaireadar an lámh in uachtar go hiomlán le scóranna ón imirt ó Chonall, Oisín agus Liam Ó Síothcháin agus pocanna saora ó Chaolán and Oisín. Bhí cúig cúilín le spáráil againn agus gan ach cúig nomáit fágtha ach thaispeáin an Trá Mhór crógacht agus spioraid iontach iad fhéin chun an cluiche a chothromú le cúl ó’n imirt agus dhá chúilín ó pocanna saora. Ar ais arís le fir na Gaeltachta lé cúilín iontach eile ó Liam agus poc saor ó Chaolán. Ba dheacair an Trá Mhór a cheansú agus chothramaíodar arís é domhain in am ghortaithe. Ar ais leis an Ghaeltacht ar an ionsaí agus nuair a deineadh feall ar Chaolán thimpeall seasca slat ó’n chúl chuir sé an poc saor idir na cúillí agus bhí an lá linn. Sin mar a bhí an scóráil ach is bua fóirne a bhí anseo le taispeántaisí iontach ar fud na páirce. Bhí Kyle ar fheabhas sa chúl gan leigheas ar bith aige ar an dá chúl agus tacaíocht brea a fháil aige ó’n líne lánchúl – Oisín, Micheál & Lúcás. Taobh amuigh dóibh san d’oibrigh Kristjan, Jack agus John an chruaidh tríd an cluiche go léir in aghaidh líne thar a bheith láidir an Trá Mhór. Thug Cormac sár-thacaíocht do Oisín a bhí ina laoch ó thús deire. D’oibrigh na tosaithe an chruaidh le go leoir hookáil agus blockáil déanta acu I measc a gcuid éachtanna scórála. Cathal, Nioclás agus Conall sa leath líne le Soren, Caolán agus Matthew istigh. Tháinig beirt laoch óg, Liam Ó Síotcháin agus Mark, isteach thart ar leath am agus bhí tionchar an-mhór acu ar an toradh iontach seo. Gan an páirt a ghlac gach imreoir ar an bpainéal seo ins na cluichí sraithe ní bheadh an chraobh seo buaite agus tá bonn luachmhar tuillte ag gach duine acu. Gan amhras tá éacht ar leith bainte amach ag an grúpa seo le craobh peile Roinn a 1 buaite níos luaithe sa bhliain acu. An Ghaeltacht 2-12; An Trá Mhór 2-11 Kyle Mac Seoin, Oisín Ó Dúnaigh, Micheál Ó Floinn, Lúcás Uada, Kristjan Ó Dúbhshláine, Jack Ó Floinn, Seán Ó Floinn, Oisín Ó Ceallaigh (0-3), Cormac Ó Mathúna, Cathal Ó h-Ógáin, Nioclás Breathnach (0-1), Conall Ó Ceallaigh (0-1), Soren Ó Dubhshláine, Caolán Mac Craith (2-5), Matthew Breathnach. Ionadaithe: Liam Ó Síothcháin (0-2) do Matthew and Mark Ó Mathúna do Soren., Donnchadh Mac Siomóin, Liam Hamilton, Tadhg Breathnach, Ruadhán Ó Floinn, Eoghan Ó Crotaigh, Micheál Ó Duibhir, Cian Mac an Óige, Nathan Mac Mathúna Roghnóirí: Billy Sheehan, Tomás Mac Craith, Bilest Ó Muirithe, Séimí Mac Craith, Seán Uada.

Juveniles Mary’s Juveniles St.Mary’s St. U-21 HURLING We have been paired with neighbours Clann Na Gael in the semi final of the U-21 ‘B’ hurling championship. This game will possibly take place this coming weekend, but we have no official fixture as of submitting these notes. INDOOR HURLING Hard to believe but that time of year is upon us, as all our younger members head to Kill Community Centre on Friday nights for the indoor hurling season. As usual we have the 3 sessions with the first one getting underway at 5pm for the youngest group. If it’s a first time all you need do is bring your child with tracksuit, runners, helmet and €2 and we will look after the rest. Looking forward to another successful season.

U-15 EASTERN FOOTBALL FINAL St. Paul’s home grounds in Lisduggan was the venue for the Eastern Final last Sunday morning, 5th Nov. as we took on Clann Na Gael. We received a bye to the final while the opposition had the benefit of a semi-final game, but judging by the opening half you wouldn’t have thought this. Our boys despite playing against the breeze and the slight uphill nature of the pitch took the game to their more fancied opponents and by the break we only trailed by a point with Colyn Power netting twice. We should have been ahead at this stage with our backs on top, and midfield more than holding their own, but we couldn’t make it tell on the scoreboard. The second half saw no scores for the opening quarter, but our hopes were to meet a setback when the influential Dermot Behan picked up 2 yellow cards and had to leave the fray. However, soon after we hit the front when Colyn got his hat trick to put us ahead for the first time in the game. Unfortunately, it seemed to spurn on our opponents as they netted 2-2 in a 5 minute spell. We gamely battled away to the final whistle but a solitary point was our sole reward as Clann Na Gael ended up victors on a 4-3 to 3-1 scoreline. We had many heroic performances with Sean Walsh and Scott Bowdren having their best games ever in a St. Mary’s shirt, while Cathal Scanlon and Dermot Behan drove the team forward at every opportunity. Our forwards worked tirelessly but found scores hard to come by. Finally, thanks to Gerry Walsh for looking after this bunch, and Ray Hennessy who assisted on the day. Our panel was: Cormac Walsh, Anthony Mullins, Dan Halley, Sean Walsh, Mike Halley, Scott Bowdren, Cathal Scanlon, Dermot Behan, Loius Power, Marty Power, Aaron Foran, Colin Power, Jack Hennessy, Frank Kavanagh and Dylan Mooney.

ST. MARY'S KILL U-6s AND U-7s Massive congratulations to our St. Mary's u-6s & u-7s teams who played brilliantly against Ballyduff Lower and Tramore in a recent blitz hosted by Ballyduff Lower and concluded with a fabulous party for the children. Our young teams are going from strength to strength under the guidance of Grace Colbert and Niall Hennessy with the assistance of Sarah Keane, and Paul Clooney and Richard Queally. A big thank you to Ballyduff Lower for a great day and to photographer John Keane for our team pictures. Outdoor hurling and football training has now ceased for the winter months but indoor hurling for our u-6s, 7s and 8s will commence on Friday, 10th November in Kill Community Centre, costing €2 per child to cover hall costs, just bring helmets and water - indoor hurls supplied. Junior & Senior Infants (born 2012/2013) - 5 pm - 5.50 pm First Class (born 2010/2011) - 5.50 pm - 6.45 pm Second Class (born 2009) 6.45 p.m. - 8 p.m. All are welcome. As always, we are extremely grateful to the parents of our squads, thank you for all your chauffeuring and help.

Brid Naomh Bríd MINOR HURLING – DIVISION 2 Commiserations to the U-18 hurlers who lost out to a strong St. Carthage's side from Lismore last week in the County Final. The lads have battled hard all year so well done to everyone involved with this great team. U-16 DIVISION 3 HURLING U-16 Hurling Division 3 final v Clan na nGael – commiserations to the Naomh Bríd/St. Pat’s who lost to a strong Clan na nGael team over the weekend on a scoreline of 6-11 to 1-07. Well

done to everyone involved for all your hard work throughout the year. U-15 DIVISION 1 FOOTBALL Unfortunately, our U-15 footballers lost to Tramore in the quarter-final of the division 1 football. Hard luck lads, onwards and upwards for next year, well done to all involved. U-11 HURLING – MICHAEL KIELY CUP The U-11 boys played St. Pat’s in the Michael Kiely Memorial Cup on Saturday last. After a great match, Naomh Bríd won on a scoreline of 2-06 to 1-00. The club would like to thank St. Pat’s for coming to take on the lads. We would also like to thank the parents from both sides and in particular, Nancy Kiely and family for coming along to support the event. Thanks to the trainers and selectors who have given up a lot of their time throughout the year to train the boys, it is much appreciated. Well done to all involved, it was a great way to end the year. CONGRATULATIONS SLIABH gCUA The club would like to congratulate Sliabh gCua Junior footballers who beat Old Parish in the Western Final on Saturday last. The lads will take on Ballyduff in the final in Fraher Field next Saturday at 2.00 pm. Best of luck to all involved. U-13 TRIALS Waterford coaching and games would like to thank all the players that attended recent hurling and football trials. The Winter training programme is now full as there are only limited places available. There will be further trials in the New Year before panels are complete.

Rinne na Rinne CLG Na CLUICHE LEATH CHEANNAIS NA MUMHAN Thug iomáinaithe idirmheánach Na Rinne aghaidh ar Chill Mháille, Co an Chlár thuas in Inis an Domhnach seo chaite I chluiche leath cheannais na Mumhan. Níor éirigh leo an bua a fáil ar an lá ag cailiúnt amach go dtí foireann láidir Cill Mháille. Scór deiridh: An Rinn 1-8; Cill Mháille 0-24. Tá blian iontach tar éis a bheith ag an ngrúpa seo agus Craobh an Chondae buaite acu agus ar ndóigh beidh siad ag imirt iomáint Sinsear an blian seo chugainn. Buíochas mór do Pádraig agus a foireann bainaistíochta agus éinne a thug cabhair do na leaids i rith an blian. PEIL SINSEAR Díreoidh na leaids isteach ar an peil Sinsear anois. Tá siad cáilaithe do chluiche leath cheannais an chondae cheana féin agus beidh siad ag fuireach cúpla seachtain sular beidh an chluiche seo ar siúl.

Kill LOTTO At last week’s lotto draw in Dunphy’s Bar there was no winner of the jackpot worth €10,000. There was one match 3 winner on the night who was Eddie Power. The numbers drawn were 5, 13, 16 & 28. STRICTLY DANCE Everyone in the club would like to wish our own club man Tommy Hennessy the best of luck when he takes part in the in the Strictly dance in the WIT Arena, Waterford next Saturday night the 11th November beginning at 8.00 p.m. Anyone looking to support Tommy on the night can purchase tickets from Tommy and cost just €20. DÉISE DRAW Just a reminder, anyone who owes Hannah any outstanding Déise Draw money could they get it to Hannah as soon as possible so she can finalise her books for the year.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 10 November, 2017

Abbeyside/Ballinacourty JACK THE JOKER Our ever popular Jack the Joker fundraiser continues this Sunday night in Alice O’Connors Bar where the jackpot is €5,000 as on Sunday night Tony and Siobhan were drawn out of the drum and chose card number 23 which when turned was not the joker but they did win €50. Patch Foley and Catherine Power won €25 each. SENIOR FOOTBALL We have been drawn against the winners of Gaultier/The Nire and Rathgormack in the next round of the championship. UNDER 21 HURLING On Saturday last we played St. Carthages in the Western semi-final in Fraher Field. At the end of a competitive game we emerged as winners and will now play Dungarvan in the Western Final. Team: S. RYAN, C. McCARTHY, J. DUGGAN, M. COLEMAN, S. AHERN, C. PRUNTY, M. TWOMEY, D. McGRATH, S. WHELAN-BARRETT, N. MONTGOMERY, J. BERESFORD, S. CLIFFE, T. LOOBY, S. DALY, E. KIELY. Subs: K. DWANE, D. LOOBY.

JUNIOR HURLING Our Junior hurlers will play De La Salle in the County Final at 8 p.m. this Friday night at 8 p.m. in Carrickbeg. JUNIOR C FOOTBALL This Sunday morning we play Kilgobinet at 12 p.m. in Bushy Park in the Western Final. STRICTLY DANCE This Saturday night the Waterford County Board are staging Strictly Dance in Carriganore with the event getting underway at 8 p.m. Our Michael Kelleher will be taking part on the night and we wish him and Helena Byrne the very best of luck on the night. CONGRATULATIONS On behalf of all in the club we would like to send our heartiest congratulations to Mark Gorman and his bride Keeva Fennelly who were married last weekend in Ballyhale. We wish them both the very best of luck and hope they have many happy years together. FIELD BOOKINGS We ask that all team managers book their times for training/matches with Michael Donovan in advance of returning to training. Managers must notify Michael in advance if they wish to change from their allocated time. CLUB BINGO Our club bingo session continues in the CBS Hall this Sunday night with a jackpot of €950. JUVENILE SECTION U-8/9 and U-10 /11 “Mini” All-Ireland Football League Finals: There was a sense of wild excitement buzzing around the entire parish in the latter end of last week in anticipation of the playing of the finals of our football parish leagues. Most households put special arrangements in place to free up time to allow for a total embrace of the occasion which had all the hallmarks of “an excitement like was never seen before”. Clans were gathered from far and wide as support was whipped up to ensure that every ounce of energy that the young lads would expend in their endeavours was appreciated and applauded in a way that would inspire these modern day footballers. There was a magic in the air right up to the Friday evening start time as club personnel worked tirelessly to ensure all was in readiness. The field maintenance team had the grass freshly cut, goalpost and pitch markers neatly in place and parking arrangements safe and secure. They did a fine job. From early evening, the grounds began to come alive as waves of cars, jeeps, bicycles and pedestrians poured into the floodlit grounds. Well drilled traffic management systems ensured a smooth and safe flow for all. The dressing room forecourt area was a hive of lively banter, deep debate, event logistics crosschecking, last minute telephone calls, handshakes with friends as players, families, supporters, photographers, sound mechanics, caterers, collectors, referees, club members, team mentors, a plethora of team coaches, lighting experts, sponsors, general advisors, multi taskers and many more all shared moments of magic under the cover of the lighted darkness of the late autumn sky. Such moments are special and Friday evening last reflected the wonderful spirit of our club people. The warmth of spirit that one felt at the club grounds at this event is testament to the combined contribution of all who are providing the very welcome injection of energy into our clubs under age program. All this of course is delivered to ensure that the young children of our parish get the very best in care and opportunity. On the field of play the boys were warming up, stretching and getting in the zone for the finals. Team photographs were tidied up, last minute preps were finalised, referees Mark Twomey, Bearach Moore, Eoin Kiely and Stephen Cliffe were ready to “ throw-in the ball”, and so at 6.35 pm the finals burst into action. No time for breaths, no time for blinking, not even time for chatting such was the non stop frenzy of the action. Four games going on at the same time side by side made for quite a spectacle. Players dodging and weaving, jumping and jinking, kicking and

The victorious Lismore Minor Hurling team that won the County Minor Hurling B Championship recently.

scoring. Parents, well they were dodging and weaving, swerving and jumping too, as they mirrored each on field move. Mighty stuff. The honesty of effort of the players and the total support of the parents - great to see. U-8/9 FINALS – Cruachán Cup: Donegal 5-4; Waterford 2-1: When these sides met in the group stages, there was absolutely nothing between them (3-2 to 1-4 victory for Waterford) and therefore we were looking forward to a repeat of the exciting encounter and they certainly did not let us down. In the opening exchanges, it was plain to see that manager Sean O’Regan was intent on closing down the free-flowing play that Waterford enjoyed throughout the league. Donegal operated a blanket defence, breaking down the Waterford attacks and building counter attacks. It was from one of these counter attacks that the impressive Jack Fischer opened the scoring when he raised a green flag (1-0 to 0-0). Jack and Eoin Hackett were very dominant in the middle half of the pitch through-out the game. Donegal totally dominated the early exchanges with further points from Aidan O’Callaghan and Jack Fischer, before Charlie Gleeson popped up to score their 2nd goal (2-2 to 0-0). Elliott Henley who literally ran himself into the ground throughout the game broke the deadlock when he was on hand to score a goal (2-2 to 1-0). Kealan Barry led many attacks for Waterford, however they were quickly broken down by the hard-hitting Donegal defence. Rory Mulcahy and Aidan O’Callaghan exchanged points (2-3 to 1-1). Waterford had multiple attacks, however they were ultimately smothered by the defensive play of Simon Power, Aaron Walsh, Tadgh Richardson and Callum Clynch. Although Donegal led from start to finish, Waterford put up a tremendously competitive game and players such as Adam Fitzpatrick, Ronal Martello, Sean Dowling, Fionnan Lonergan and Daniel O’Connor battled for every ball. Conor Dalton increased the Donegal lead with a goal (3-3 to 1-1) following good spade work by Gavin Giles, Darragh O’Sullivan and Aidan O’Donovan. Further goals from Conor Dalton and Jack Fischer (5-3 to 1-1) with a little over 8 mins left on the clock left Waterford with a mountain to climb. They laid siege on the Donegal goal with mention for Gavin Gough, Caolan Barrett, Luke Lenihan and Darragh Queally who all contributed to a late rally, however great work from the backs particularly Kieran Poland repelled the onslaught, with the exception of a great goal by Colm Kiely. It finished 5-4 to 2-1 in favour of deserving winners Donegal. Referee for the decider was U-21 hurler Mark Twomey who has supported the academy throughout the league by refereeing games. Mark is a member of our minor, U-21 and senior teams. Ballinclamper Cup: Dublin 4-4; Tyrone 2-9: We had some great scores in this game, which produced a total of six (6) goals and thirteen (13) points, however, it was Dublin who had the edge at the final whistle emerging victorious by one (1) point. The Dublin scores came from Sean Og O’Regan (14), Jack Hurney (2-0) and Rian Cliffe (1-0).

This was a pulsating game, with end to end football, with no holding back by either side. Dublin had courageous displays from Oisin Navin, Coleman Radley, Luke Walsh and Michael O’Grady. The Burns brothers Charlie and Jack, produced 1-6 between them in a trojan effort for the Tyrone side, they were well supported throughout by Alex Landy, Darragh Power, Fionnan Murray and Alex Doyle. Minor and U-21 player player Bearach Moore was on the whistle and he was kept busy in what was a hard hitting, sporting and competitive de-

cider. Sean Flynn played a captain’s part and along with Sam Hodge (who has played tremendously throughout the league), Darragh Mansfield, Dan Hayes and Rory Donnelly, defended resolutely, closing down the normally free flowing and high scoring Dublin forward division. The spectators were treated to a very exciting game and an exceptionally tight finish. James O’Donnell and John Fitzgerald combined well together for Tyrone over the course of the game, contributing some fine scores, with good back up from the tireless & tenacious Phelim Tyrell. Fittingly it was Sean Og O’Regan who kicked the winning point for Dublin, who can be glad of the work rate from Owen Morrissey, Shane Enright, Colm Poland, Eoghan Cosgrave, Jack McGrath and Tomas Hayes to secure their victory. U-10/11 Finals Tournore Cup Kerry V Derry: With 7 minutes remaining in this one Kerry led by 9 points and their joint captains Eoin Lattimore and Rian Burke looked to have one hand on the Tournore Cup but it was at this stage that Derry threw off the shackles moved up a few gears and in a blistering attacking display turned the game on its head. The momentum took them back level before another brace of scores left them 4 points to the good on the full time whistle. Kerry were down at the end but they can all be proud of their display. Scott Collins, Joey O’Riordan and Robert Prunty returned for the kingdom and they started in whirlwind fashion and gave Derry no space to get their game going. Rian Burke has switched to defence in last two weeks and himself and Callum Tutty were like magnets for the ball in the opening half. With the stylish Charlie Feeney doing a great man marking role on Louis Simms and the ever improving Daniel McGrath mopping up ball after ball the Kerry management must have been very happy. Up front, Archie Mattuzzi, Ethan Byrne and the equally impressive Eoin Lattimore were running the Derry defence ragged and helped build a decent lead up to the interval. The Derry coach must have been worried at half-time, but this team has shown great battling qualities all through the competition so there was no panic but a couple of positional switches worked a treat. James Kenneally went between the sticks and his handling and kick outs were outstanding. Conor Byrne, Jonathon Tutty and Sean De Paor thundered into the game and gradually got on top of their tiring opponents. The midfield battle was intriguing where Nicky Fitzpatrick and Niall McCarthy used their size and strength to win kick outs from both ends and they continuously found their forwards with their passes. Louis Simms came out to play his favourite roving roll and was very effective, especially in the last quarter. On top of all this the left footed Nathan Norris and target man Brian Kiely got on the end of the attacks and finished clinically in a real smash and grab effort. It was a brilliant game with all the skills of the game in abundance. Well done to both teams and their mentors. Cork V Mayo Higgins Cup: Pre-match favourites Cork got their hands on the new Higgins Cup after a battle with a Mayo side that just didn’t have their shooting boots on. The scoreline doesn’t reflect what a great contest this was and there were tired bodies on both sides by the time Eoin Kiely blew the full time whistle. To the victor go the spoils and Cork have been the most consistent team during the league and they meant business from the word go with Dean Norris and joint captain Luke O’Riordan starring in a display of pure football Things were very cagey for the first 10 mins with players cancelling each other out but the

signs were ominous as Mayo had at least 4 gaol scoring opportunities in this period but by a combination of poor finishing and great courageous goalkeeping by Cork’s Donal Rowe they only had 2 points to show on scoreboard. In contrast Cork had Diarmuid Mackle, Darragh Buckley and John Dillon in great scoring form and just on the half-time whistle Jake Hallissey rattled the net which gave them a nice cushion to bring to the second half. It was much the same in the second half with time and time again shots by Oisin Power, Sean Prunty, Tommy Flynn and AJ Hayes missing by inches as the Cork defence defended for their lives. This defence has been almost unbreakable in the league and Matthew Walsh, Caleb Egan Walsh and Rian Keohan brought their games to another level for the final. Their forwards kept the scoreboard ticking over with the highlight being a great Dean Norris goal that came on the end of a brilliant passing move which came the length of the field. Mayo to their credit kept on going to the end and in goal keeper Sean Kiely and defenders Tomas Barrett and Matthew Carroll Lawlor they have players with big futures in the game. The night belonged to Cork and there can be no arguments as they sit on top of the pile, unbeaten in 2017. Presentation of Trophies: After the games, the entire attendance moved to the lighted Astro Turf area where Chairman of the juvenile committee Joe Cleary, acting as event MC, welcomed all. Joe was lavish in his praise for all the players and the wonderful parents. It was, he said, an night of extraordinary action and an event which epitomises all that is good in our club. Joe was strong too in his appreciation of the wonderful work being done by all who work at this vital section of club activity. Joe extended a sincere welcome to Mr. Brian Fox of GSK. Brian is site director at the GSK site in Dungarvan. On behalf of Abbeyside/Ballinacourty GAA club, we would formally like to thank Brian for the contributions made to the club this year by GSK, through the “Making a Difference” grant process and in addition some sponsorship of our Féile na nGael U-14 hurling team, who represented Waterford in the national finals in Wexford. This makes a big difference to us and enables us to do things within the club to help support the promotion of gaelic games. The invitation is due recognition of the contribution made, which we deeply appreciate. Beyond the financial donation it is worthy acknowledgment of the role that GSK plays in the local community and we in Abbeyside/Ballinacourty GAA club are fortunate that quite a sizeable number of our members are gainfully employed at the Dungarvan site, which in turn ensures that those members can put down roots locally and can devote their time to the club and wider community pursuits. We thank Brian for taking time out of his busy schedule to come out and present one of our trophies, and we wish Brian and GSK many more years of success in Dungarvan. Eddie Higgins presented the new Higgins Cup to captain of the winning Cork team on behalf of the Higgins family. This marks the forty fifth year since the trophy was first presented to a winning captain. A truly wonderful record and one which we are deeply appreciative of. Brian Fox presented the Ballinclamper Cup the winning Dublin captain and in doing he offered words of congratulations and encouragement to all concerned. He was particularly praiseworthy of the people who gave of their time to the work at under age level. Club chairman Michael Briggs in presenting the Tournore Cup to the captain of the winning Derry team acknowledged the outstanding work

being done at under age level under the chairmanship of Joe Cleary and he offered words of encouragement to all involved. County Coaching and Games Development Administrator Barry Dunne kindly attended and was on hand to present the Cruachán Cup to the winning Donegal captain. Senior club and inter-county star Conor Prunty presented the medals to the teams. Conor himself was a parish leaguesplayer and indeed he was the subject of early recognition when as a young player he demonstrated many of the very fine qualities that he has developed over the years since. Conor has always obliged when called on to help in any way – but that’s no surprise. Team Mentors: I make special mention of our team of team mentors who have brought new life to our underage programme this year. Theirs is a labour of love I know but such is the extraordinary enthusiasm and energy that these mentors are truly the soul and spirit of all we do. They combine with the mentors of all our teams to give direction and purpose to the ongoing development work which forms the basis of our plans for underage success into the future. The Full Team: Completing our team effort we had the subscription controllers who week on week take charge of the entry port at the open gate. Aileen and her team had the catering table constantly full over the night and indeed over the league campaign. Next Up: Now that the leagues are done and dusted we now turn our attention to our late Autumn, winter and early spring schedule. We’ll keep you posted on this. Last Man Home: As yours truly tidied up and locked up after the busy nights work I noted that the last man to snap the lock on the gate was chairman of the juvenile committee Joe Clearly. Happy that all had done a really good job and happy on a job well done.

Shamrocks Shamrocks (Kindly sponsored by Allen Engineering & Agri Sales Ltd.) U-21 HURLING Cois Bhride bowed out of this year's U-21 Hurling championship when a late rally by Dungarvan gave them a narrow two point win over a gallant Cois Bhride side last Sunday in Fraher Field. Cois Bhride had the better of exchanges in the first half, and deservedly led 0-13 to 1-4 at half-time. Dungarvan gradually came more into the game, and County star Patrick Curran was instrumental in getting them over the line. Cois Bhride continued to hold the lead for most of the second half, and in fact it was a last minute goal that gave them the lead finally, and was a very heartbreaking way to lose. Our lads can't be faulted for their effort, unfortunately it wasn't to be. Cois Bhride: Colm Roche, Jack Tobin, Jake Beecher, Padraig Roche, Robbie Geary, Jordan Henley, Adam Crawford, Ian Beecher, Darragh Mulcahy, Ryan Grey, John Paul Lucey, Jake Neville, Edward Hynes, Kelvyn O'Farrell, Darragh Buckley, Tom Roche, Mark Stewart, Billy Hynes, Eoin McGrath, Alan Buckley.

MICHAEL 'BONZO' TOBIN CUP This Saturday, Shamrocks will take on Midleton in the third running of the Bonzo Tobin Cup in memory of a great Shamrock’s clubman, Michael 'Bonzo' Tobin. Midleton have had the better of the exchanges up to now, perhaps Shamrocks will turn the tables this Saturday. Throw-in is at 2 p.m. 50 UP 'BOB' Congrats to former legend Pat 'Bobby' Murphy who celebrated the big five last weekend.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 10 November, 2017

Stradbally CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Michael Walsh who received his 4th All Star Award last Friday at the Annual GAA All Stars Awards. This award was richly deserved by one of the most consistent and honest hurlers to ever grace the game, he is widely respected throughout the county for his consistent performances in many positions. It is a true mark of his ability that he has now joined a select few of great hurlers to win All Stars in the backs, midfield and now in the forwards. Michael has represented Waterford in both hurling and football for the past 14 years and is the joint holder of Championship appearances with another Waterford legend Tony Brown both have made 65 appearances. Michael is also a fantastic clubman who is idolised by all the children in the club, he gives so much time and commitment to our club which is greatly appreciated by everyone involved and this award was a great source of pride to the local community. Michael will present medals to all our U-6, 7, 8, 9, and 10’s this Friday evening in the clubhouse following our Blitz against St Mary’s. Stradbally GAA would also like to offer their congratulations to the four other Waterford All Stars Jamie Barron, Noel Connors, Kevin Moran and Stephen O’Keeffe. The future of Waterford hurling is bright. SCRAP SATURDAY Stradbally GAA club will be hosting a Scrap Saturday on Saturday, 11th November. Anyone who has material suitable for scrapping can drop it off at Stradbally GAA grounds on Saturday, 11th November between 9 am and 2 pm. Please ring Tom Cunningham on (087) 678 5250 to arrange for collection. STRICTLY DANCE The club would like to wish Pat “Tash” Power the very best as he takes part in Strictly Dance in aid of Waterford GAA, this event takes place on Saturday, 11th November at the WIT Arena and doors open at 7 pm. 1987 REUNION The club is hosting a Reunion of both our 1987 Senior Football Championship winning side and our Junior Hurling champions in the social centre on Saturday, 18th November at 9 pm. ADULT NOTES Senior Footballers: We have been given notice that the County Board hope to play the semifinals on the 3rd December, we will update our members when we receive official notice. JUVENILE NOTES: UNDER 5/6/7/8/9 & 10 GROUPS Our final games of the season take place this Friday at home to St. Marys, we will be playing three games U-8/U-9 & U-10’s in football against St. Marys. Following these games all kids will be presented with a medal for representing Stradbally GAA in 2017 by County Star Michael ’Brick’ Walsh and we will be hosting a party for the kids after in the club house. U-15 FOOTBALL Stradbally travelled to Aglish to play the Division 3 Western U-15 football final last Thursday evening against St. Olivers where the final result did not reflect what was a very good contest. Both teams went at it from the start playing end to end football. A well taken goal from Pa Skekan settled Stradbally early in the half but St. Olivers replied shortly after with a brace of goals. A goal from Dara Walsh, one of three in the game kept the game very close on the score board. Some well taken points from Barry O'Brien left the half-time scoreline 3-5 to 3-4 in Stradbally’s favour. A much determined hard working Stradbally back line and a couple of great saves from Stephen Fennell limited St. Olivers to less attacks and scores in the second half. With 15 minutes left on the clock Stradbally started to dominate throughout the field and the forwards took full advantage with some well taken points from Michael O’Brien, Dara McGrath and Daire Walsh along with goals from Mickey Mullaney and Kyle Preston saw Stradbally finishing stronger and left the final score Stradbally 6-11; St Olivers 4-3. Well done to all involved on a great win. We play the county final on the 18th November where opposition and venue are to be confirmed. We will turn our attention now to the 11th November where we context the U-15 hurling County Final against Ferrybank with venue to be confirmed. LADIES FOOTBALL Stradbally Ladies GAA club hosted an evening with the two Jonnies in the Park Hotel last Friday evening. A fantastic evening’s entertainment was enjoyed by a full house. Stradbally Ladies GAA Club would like to thank all the local businesses who supported the raffle and those who sold tickets for the event. A special thanks must go to Gavin Whelan from WLR who helped to promote the event and to two of our clubs most reliable people Billy Fitzgerald and John Dunphy who manned the door for the evening. Finally, the ladies club would like to thank all those who supported the event by purchasing tickets. Minor ladies still awaiting a date for their county final. SCHOOLS FOOTBALL Best of luck to Our Lady of Mercy NS girls who play the football Western final on the 11th

St. Pat's/Naomh Brid who competed in the Under 16 Hurling County Final last Saturday.

November. Time to be confirmed. 50:50 Draw: The next Draw takes place on Sunday, 19th November. Congratulations to Aoife Kiely who won €250 in the latest 50;50 Draw.

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